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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
9
State Land Commissioner S. G. Hopkins states no further relinquishments will be made from segregation lands at present. He notes an anticipated July land board meeting could restore all or much of these lands to fee, but a firm decision is postponed until after July 1.
Notes discuss potash in wood ashes and saw mill waste, chestnut blight losses, disease resistance breeding, predatory animal damage on national forest ranges, and livestock losses. Local items report mayoral and council nominations, a safe robbery case, and town improvements including a city hall project and sewer system plans.
At Rawlins Saturday night Hill Howles and two companions Bush and Brown tried a jail delivery. Howles struck the jailer with an iron bar and the doctors say there is no hope for the jailer's recovery. The trio attempted the delivery as Howles sought release of the prisoners.
The contract for improvements to Campment City Hall was awarded to H. E. Ball for the sum of $1.
Several more automobiles have been brought into the Encampment valley this week. A large crowd went to Rawlins last Saturday after new cars. J. A. Reed Amos Wilcox and James G Dettinger bought Chevrolet cars John C Peryam brought in a Ford and more cars are contracted for delivery as soon as they can be secured due to high demand.
Governor Kendrick directs State Engineer True to survey the North Park reservoir site and appropriate water for lands along the North Platte in Carbon county near Encampment Saratoga and Rawlins. Re v McCoy of Cheyenne to conduct the survey this summer. The move aims to fix water rights and cost estimates for potential canal projects, possibly delaying Encampment valley 320 acre homestead filings while promoting irrigation of one third of vacant valley lands.
Walcott locals report visitors from Encampment and Saratoga attending Rawlins shows and Walcott dances. A large crowd greeted the sheep company dance at the new shear ing pens with free lunch and widespread cheer. Ralph Campbell and Andy Nelson plan new houses as the town enjoys a small boom and growing shearer arrivals.
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