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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
Mrs D M Tourtelot came back from Denver where her baby had received hospital treatment for a couple of months. The child is reported much better. For sale or trade a Chalmers 6 touring car in good condition inquire A L Filer Encampment Wyoming 10-13-1f
The first real snow of the season fell over the Encampment country Monday night, covering about two inches by Tuesday morning. A heavier fall is reported in the surrounding mountains.
The Rebekahs plan a social card party at the IOOF hall tomorrow evening October 24. Prizes will be awarded and lunch served. Cards and lunch priced at 85 cents. Be on hand and join the fun for a good social time. everyone is invited.
Governor Robert D. Carey proclaims November 11 1921 Armistice Day in Wyoming calling for state observances and half mast flags. He honors unknown American soldier buried at Arlington and all who wore the uniform, urging remembrance of living and dead and the fight for self government.
The Ladies' Aid at Mrs. J. G. Dettinger’s home held a regular meeting with fourteen members present. Officers elected: President Mrs. HK E. Sproat, Vice President Mrs. D. G. Dettinger, Treasurer Mrs. J. C. Rankin, Secretary Mrs. D. M. Tourtelot, Press Chair Mrs. Lillian Little. Next meeting set for November 2 at Mrs. J. H. Schmidt’s home.
Alice Lake stars in Body and Soul a Parisian romance about an American art student. Stuart Holmes and William Lawrence lead the cast directed by Swickyard with art interiors by A I Freud. The film adapts a William Hurlbut stage play with location by the Seine atmosphere.
Mrs Lillian Little and daughter Irene winter in town while Tanlac is touted as worth. Soldiers Dray Co and J Wilcox Son ship two cars of fat cattle east. Mayors bankers and ministers count Tanlac endorsements as Canyon stock yards report busy week after failed picture show but successful vaudeville and dance evening.
Perennial snows retreating in Medicine Bow National Forest amid warm weather. Williams of the Sevenmile District reports early fall snow disappearance and sunlit ground unseen by elder residents. Water levels fall. Looksout Lake five feet below last year. Telegraph lines damaged by dry conditions atop Medicine Bow Peak. ice packed from glacier to ground line to restore service. A strong October wind felled trees and disrupted communications, though no fires started.
Southwest Petroleum moved its rig from Laramie to drill a 500 foot hole on Pick Springs Oil land in Sara toga, then brought it back to town. Details of future plans are unavailable, pending a land dispute with L. W. Tranball and associates. Operations must begin by November 1 to secure a 5000 foot hole.
Lodge and encampment notices list meeting nights and halls for Encampment Lodge No. 19, A F and A M. Encampment Chapter No. 17 O I S. Fin Valley Lodge No. Ji 1 O O F. Sunshine Rebekah Lodge No. Makuakion Misien. Neighbors of Woolcraft Encampment Circle No. 5. Royal Neighbors Sunshine Camp No 304. Visitors invited. secretaries named for contact.
Reached with I. I. Johnson, W. H. Johnston and others who control oil lands near Saratoga as reported by the Saratoga Sun.
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