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Encampment Community Notes Include Meetings And Local News
Platte Valley Lodge No 4 I O O F to meet in Encampment on Saturday night December 13 with important business on the agenda. Reports from Ed H Parkison on Rawlins and Denver trips describe a bustling town. Local water mains work by Nickell continues as Keocer replaces longtime resident. The ladies aid backs a Christmas tree at the Presbyterian church. Mrs J D Wilson improves after a long illness. Dr L A Avery arrives as Encampment's resident dentist. The town urges new subscribers to join the local paper with price changes after January 1. Coal supply efforts rise, with shipments and rail considerations easing fuel pressure. Worker layoffs briefly occur in the mine, then restoration to regular shifts. Saratoga Valley Stock Growers meet December 6 at 8 pm with a dance and meal. Charter Oak mine pauses for fuel priority, but new machinery and a five foot vein promise larger output. Women of Woodcraft host a masquerade dance at city hall with varied costumes and an evening supper. Mr Williamson of Nebraska visits Encampment. his Iowa-born father’s whereabouts remain unresolved. W Kennicutt, new to town, plans a milk route delivering dairy products, supporting local dairy business.