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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
8
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Otis F Mowry has bought about 200000 feet of timber from national forest lands on Heather creek to be sawn into lumber for local ranchers and residents of Sara toga and Encampment. Homeseekers are moving into Encampment country and many are locating on government land as the war ends and normalcy returns. A firearms firm offered a shotgun trade for advertising last week but the offer was discarded. Rock River Review notes Miss Alice McCoy of Topeka Kansas visited and attended a picnic with Mrs Eykyn and Mrs McCoy at Arlington, then plans a month in Encampment. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will cancel its August meeting due to many members being out of town.
A collage of weekend visits and local commerce from Encampment and Beaver Creek. Various residents including J M Corlett, ER L Chamberlain, R M Martin, Frank Crout, and J I Finch were noted in town or on ranches. Pasture for sale in Siebers field. water mains repairs disrupted streets. local sheep outfits and camp operations near the range are active as haying and driving seasons begin. Drought and rainfall effects described with poultry losses reported.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming notices John J Fulkerson of Saratoga Wyoming intends to make final five year proof to establish his claims on multiple homestead entries in section 13 township 15 north range 85 west and section 24 township 15 north range 85 west 6th principal meridian before Robert L Martin U S Commissioner at Saratoga on September 1 1921 witnesses listed Hugh G Mowry Hen Swateon Martin R Johnson and Walter J Saur all of Saratoga Wyoming 728-Sts WILL Rein Register
A weekly market report from the Encampment area reflects updates from local stores, noting price levels, supply status, and customer activity. Corrections and adjustments are made weekly to reflect shifts in inventory and demand across the community.
A forthcoming article examines the dairy sector with data from Cheyenne Creamery. It promises insights into market trends and past year activities, signaling in-depth reporting next week on regional dairy markets and distribution aspects.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated July 21 1921 states Henry Phenix Lyon of Encampment Wyoming filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for Lots 1 2 and 4 and SEY of Section 4 and NW SWY NW of Section 3 Twp 14 N Range 3 W 6th P Meridian. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner W Milton Englehart at Encampment on August 27 1921. Herman J Johnson Ervin W Woods Richard M Martin Claud D Robinson of Encampment Wyoming associated parties listed.
Department of the Interior notices Amos Wilcox of Encampment Wyoming has filed intent to make final proof on land described in Deserts Entry Serial 020988. Final proof to establish claim will be before U S Commissioner W Milton Englehart at Encampment on August 27 1921 with witnesses Phillip Flohr Henry P Flohr James W Clements and James K E Anderson all of Encampment Wyoming.
Department of the Interior announces that Maartio K. Johnson of Saratoga Wyoming will present final three year proof to establish a land claim on SE YY Section 27 Township 15 N Range 65 W 6th Principal Meridian. proceedings before Robert T. Mirtle Commissioner at Saratoga on a date in August. Witnesses listed include Fronk L. Jones Carol Wilford John I Fulkerson and Walter J. Baur all of Wyoming towns. Register Reip will oversee the filing.
Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No 20 meets first and third Tuesdays at the IOOF Hall. Visitors welcome with officers Lillian Larter Nyti Margaret Pisttr secretary. Neighbors of Woodcraft Encampment No 510 meets first Phura ny afternoon monthly with officers Awy H Lownie G N Geach M Baker Clerk. Royal Neshbore Sunshine Camp Ne Mid meets second Philaday monthly with Wendy Florence Cunningham Orugle Mus H EBAL recorder.
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