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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
9
The city of Jackson elected a full ticket of female officers led by a woman mayor and four women council members in a May 11 vote. The move marks Jackson as the first city on record governed entirely by women, reflecting a shift from a past seen as lawless to a modern, orderly community.
The Forest Service plans a weekly Wyoming fishing bulletin starting May 20. It will be the most complete ever, compiling water conditions stream reports and weekly trout catches from forest rangers. Mrs Corum and her son left for a Texas visit while her son takes charge of the post office.
Beaver Creek items show Monday town trips by W N Toothaker and Mrs A A Wolford, Mr and Mrs Forney on business, and a car trip by Mr Chas Vyvey and spouse. A Big Creek census visit, a successful social, an upcoming committee list, a horseback party to the Healey ranch, a surprise birthday gathering for Roy Jenking and Harry Forney, dancing and games, late-night luncheon, and ranch visits by J T Pinch and neighbors.
Clarence Gillespie a 12 year old adopted son of Mr and Mrs Roy Gillespie of Saratoga died by self inflicted gunshot shortly after 11 yesterday. The boy had been missing since Monday and showed strange behavior for days. He was found at Ed McAnulty's quarters and died after the shot as his parents rushed to the scene. Funeral held at the Episcopal church in Saratoga.
State Board of Equalization advises C A Conyers to inspect all property for true cash value in Carbon County. Emphasizes cultivated irrigated lands previously undervalued and urges deputies to assess with regard to quality location improvements and other value factors. Reaffirms state statute requiring near full and true value and warns against any other assessment approach.
A Casper crew arrives to assemble a 540 foot drilling rig for Big Bison Oil and Gas in the Saratoga area. Spudding slated as equipment arrives, with possible addition of one or two more rigs next season. Local reports note expected material carloads and swift completion within a week.
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