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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
1
George Eberhart is in Denver this week on business. Frank Crout handles repairs for all International machines. see him when in need of repairs.
Excavations now ongoing for ruins at Chimney Rocks in the San Juan national forest near Pagosa Springs Colorado reveal perhaps the oldest remains in the United States. A permit was issued to the Colorado State Historical and Natural History Society with J A Jeancon directing archaeology work. Evidence suggests a large area from Pagosa Springs west to the Utah line and north to Grand Junction, crossing the San Juan and Montezuma forests. The work will take years and any relics will be housed in the state museum or authorized agencies.
City council orders strict enforcement of a 15 mph speed limit on all streets effective August 11 1921. F H Healty mayor and W C Burke clerk attest. J Lordier listed as sick last week while Mrs Lordier took on duties including pharmacy and soda dispensing duties.
A Colorado Wyoming delegation along with federal officials and civic groups travels via the Rocky Mountain highway toward Yellowstone for a Sunday dedication at Two Two Tee Pass. Governors Shoup and Carey, Senator Kendrick, and Mather attend with Henry Van Dyke and Emerson Hough among guests.
A notice from A J Cutts announces coal orders accepted in large or small quantities to ride on the next car. Orders should be placed promptly to save money. Coal is sold at spot cash. customers must be prepared to pay. Service weights and quality are stated as the seller's motto.
Mr and Mrs Nels Anderson were advised by the war department that their son Charles who was killed in battle in France has been forwarded and is expected to arrive soon in Saratoga for burial in the Saratoga cemetery. Two other Anderson children are already buried there. If arrival notice is received in time, funeral details will be announced in the Echo and ex service men are hoped to attend.
I M Sanger father of Chas H Sanger president of the Encampment State Bank died at the family home on French Creek after months of illness due to hardening of the arteries. Remains went to Encampment then Saratoga for burial. funeral held Wednesday. Echo extends sympathy to the Sanger family.
Officers in Carbon and Albany counties seek Jack Lee after a Saturday Elk Mountain shooting that killed Ho Mc Cullough. Lee, once close to McCullough, fled on foot with a high powered rifle and ammunition. Both men had past wool theft convictions in Medicine Bow and recently released from state prison. The case prompts a manhunt and raises questions about their long acquaintance and quarrel. Separately, Denver alderman Harry Risley led a party through Encampment country, visiting old associates A Sproat and A J Ferry during a leisure trip.
Saratoga news notes visiting Denver residents Encampment business visitors and locals in Saratoga Mrs. Hansen welcomed a baby girl Ruth Clough’s daughter Mrs. D Esterre arrives from New York and will stay in the valley for the summer updates on local families and a serious operation for Mr Carver in Denver with a cautious recovery ahead.
A notice from J. F. Wilcox & Son announces no hunting or shooting on their ranches with pledge to prosecute trespassers. The Koho is printed a day early this week but editors expect a return to normal next week.
H Kolling came back one week from his York Nebraska home after spending a couple of weeks handling business there.
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