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Encampment Echo

Location

Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

9

Rich Charter Oak Copper Co. plans expansion and new mines

The Rich Charter Oak Copper Co. schedules a stockholders meeting in Encampment on September 17 to approve by law amendments and a capital increase to 5 million dollars. It will acquire two additional mining properties in Colorado and expand into petroleum mining with 20 000 acres of oil lands. The Wyoming office remains in Encampment while the U S operations center relocates to Denver. A rich ore strike at the Charter Oak mine west of town prompts ongoing prospecting and steady mill operations. Forest officials note an error in open season dates for ducks geese and other birds, with September 16 to December 16 as the migratory bird season and bag limits specified.

Charter Oak Copper Company Moffat Road Colorado Charter Oakes Ferris-Haggarty Denver Lordier

Picture Show and Dance at City Hall Gains Popularity

The city hall Saturday night events draw growing crowds with improved film and dance programming. Next Saturday features a five reel drama titled His Birthright starring Sessue Hayakawa, promising an engaging film to accompany the usual post-show dance.

Sessue Hayakawa City Hall

Trout Planted in Big Creek Near Pearl Colorado

Twenty thousand native trout were planted by the forest service in the south fork of Big Creek near Pearl Colorado on August 2. The fish arrived by rail from the Saratoga federal hatcheries in twenty cans and were transported to Pearl by auto and wagon. Rangers Reed and A Higby helped distribute the fry. only fifteen fish died. Lobdell Tourtelot Willford and Baldwin of the hatcheries were thanked for their cooperation.

Forest Service South Fork Big Creek Pearl Colorado Federal Hatcheries Saratoga Messrs Burr Loddell C. V. Tourtelot James Blackhall J. W. Willford Reed A. Higby Lobdell Tourtelot Willford Baldwin

No Trespassing Notice Near Encampment

James R. Lirris owner forbids shooting fishing and trespassing on his property four miles west of Encampment by Cow Creek. Permission required from Lirris or Mr. Chamberlain on site to avoid prosecution.

Cow Creek Mr. Chamberlain James R. Lirris

Local News Sketches From Encampment Community

Local notes report Mrs. H D Ashley ill with mountain fever for ten days. Various residents travel, shop, and visit family, including Mrs W N Toothaker in Encampment and F R Gilbert returning from Denver. Sage chicken season opens with many claiming limits. several locals make cattle shipments and property changes. An accident in the railroad yards delays work, and W E Tilton visits from Pittsburgh. Dr W A Adams to visit Encampment.

Walcott Bncawmpaent

Overland Sets Transcontinental Economy Record in 1920 Run

The Overland How Much Gas car completed a New York to San Francisco trip in 179 hours covering 3442 miles at a 27.2 mpg average. It used 28.7 mpg to Pittsburgh, 30.4 mpg to Cedar Rapids, 33.2 mpg Cheyenne, 82.2 mpg Reno to San Francisco and a total 272 mpg overall. Chautauqua at Rawlins for Aug 30–Sept 4 promises Ellison-White lectures, music and a comedy show It Pays to Advertise by Keighley Players and other top acts.

United States New York San Francisco Overland Pittsburgh Lima Cedar Rapids North Platte Neb Cheyenne Wyo Rock Springs Rawlins Keighley New York Players

Boyce Resigns From Wyoming Livestock Board

Charles Boyce, secretary of the Wyoming state livestock commission, resigns effective September 1 to devote full time to private business. He has served as secretary since February 24, 1%.

Charles Boyce Wyoming State Livestock Commission

Farm Wanted for Sale Near Olney Illinois

Advert seeks farm or good land for sale at fair price. Write LL Jones Box 551 Olney Illinois. Mr and Mon 1 01 Close were in town Saturday from their Beaver bills homestead.

Jones Olney, Ill Mon Beaver Bills

No Shooting or Fishing on My Ranch Sign

A ranch owner, W. H. Tiron, declares no fishing or shooting on his property. The sign also bans hunting and trespassing, warning that only allowed activities may be present on the ranch.

W.H. Tiron

No Fishing or Hunting on Ranches Notice

Public notice restricting fishing or hunting on all ranches without written permission. Trespassers will be prosecuted. Signed by C D Terwinuicer and dated June 10.

C.D. Terwinuicer

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.H. Schmidt Wyoming Rich Charter Oak Copper Co Ducks and Geuse The Riverside Chas. Bragg H. D. Ashley Evbo W. N. ‘Toothaker Beaver Creek D. F. Crout Joe Johnston Dick Peterson Charter Oak Dettinger Rambler Siater W. E. Tilton Wilcox Chas. H. Sanger French Creek Fred Hopka J. L. Hawkins Henry Flohr Flohr Gustave Jensen Miss Regina J. Ry Rollman W. Kennicott Madden Place W. A. Adams Tilton Elvin and Pennsylvania Joe Gus. Anderson Kennicott & Peryam Frank Heaton Mr. Heaton Hog Park Jessie Chase Tanner Missour Charte Safe Investments State Bank CHAS F. H. Healey U.rawlins Chas. Boyce Livestock Board L. A. Cunningham Riverside, Wyoming J. R. Bowers I. M. Conness Lus Yaneh Plaute Encampment Stores Company Cheyenne Creamery Co Encampment Stores Co
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