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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
8
A group of about a dozen business people and residents from Hncampment petitioned Rawlins county officials to open a road to Spring Creek. The board promised immediate action and declared the road open, but no further work was completed and the road remains unfinished.
Local report laments year and a half delay in opening the Spring Creek road to Encampment and urges city council and residents to act. Merchants warn losses as ranchers from Spring Creek trade in Saratoga due to impassable routes. Percy Goldsmith and Martin R. Johnson recount hardships and push for immediate road access to boost town business.
County commissioners are urged to act immediately as Encampment and the fire department plan joint efforts led by the town council. Residents insist the Spring Creek road be opened to the public without delay to preserve trading privileges and prevent another lost season.
Will sell cheap for cash or trade for cows. Five rooms in repair and city water in house and yard. Nineteen lots in alley. Land for potatoes and garden. James Little at Keho office. L V Sith of Atlanta arrived in Encampment last week and became forest office clerk after Miss Havel Wilson resigned.
Public Land Salt Department of the Interior Cheyenne Wyoming May 28 1921 announces a sale to the highest bidder not less than 4.00 per acre at 10 a m July 22 1921 for a tract described as Sec 12 T15N R84W Mountainous land not suitable for cultivation Sale closes when bidders finish. payment required immediately to Receiver Voorghees Register Lyk Voorees.
Department of the Interior notices Ray G. Martin of Big Creek Wyoming intends to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claims for parcels in Sec 6 and Sec 31 Township 12 North Range 80 West. The hearing is set for July 16, 1921 at Encampment Wyoming before Commissioner W Milton McGlehart. Witnesses named: Amos Wilcox Irvin Brands William Rudolph Cove drey Frank Masman.
U S Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming May 24 1921 announces Dee Earl Joy of Encampment Wyoming filed for Homestead Serial 26430 for Nis SW NW, Sec 13 0 14 N WR BEA 6th PYM and an April 28 1921 filing for other lands. Final three-year proof to establish claim before U S Commissioner at Encampment July 6 1021 witnesses named Bark H Glose David On Bird Thomas Py White Alvin G Forney.
Cotton Crash fabric described as 15 inches wide with heavy close weave in good condition. Bleach improved with washing. Blue border noted. Priced per yard.
Department of the Interior notices Hugh B. Gale contests Grover C. White homestead entries in Sec 1 T14N R3W, alleging nonresidence and abandonment for over six months. Contestant seeks cancellation of Serial Nos 028392 and 028472. White warned to answer within twenty days after publication.
Department of the Interior notice declares Thomas J. Walraff of Encampment Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish land claim on 84 NE and N 44 SE of section 18 township 14 north range 83 west sixth meridian. Proof to be presented before U S commissioner Wm Milton Englehart on June 25 1921 with witnesses Samuel Sage John Wombaker Louis Cunningham and Morgan Johnston all of Encampment Wyoming. Wilt Rein register.
Department of the Interior notice states Clinton M. Brown Jr of Saratoga Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish settlement on a claimed homestead in section 14 and 23 township 15 north range 85 west sixth principal meridian. Official proof to take place at Saratoga Wyoming on the ding of July 1921 with witnesses Ben Swanson Robert L. Martin and others listed.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming announces Herman J Johnson of Encampment Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to Homestead Entry 027329 for SWY Sec 10 NW WY of Sec 15 T14N R8W. Hearing scheduled July 6 1921 before W Milton Eaglehart Commissioner. Witnesses: Joseph R Coryam George C Baker Henry P Linn Edward J Newman all of Encampment Wyoming.
Sunshine Rebelah Lodge No 20 meets first and third Tugaday nights each month inviting visitors. Royal Neighbors Sunshine Camp No 4004 holds meetings on the second Thursday. Florence Cunningham is Oracle Mus H. BAL Recorder.
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