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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
4
Advertising rates are outlined for display and local reader notices with charges per inch or per line. Obituaries and notice items with profit will incur standard local reader rates with cash required on submission. Copy must reach the office by Wednesday for the current issue, with display ads due Wednesday forenoon and local readers by Wednesday afternoon. Advertising continues until it is ordered discontinued.
The Record announces a nonpolitical weekly for Encampment, Carbon County, Wyoming. Founders say the town’s support will fuel a newspaper and printing plant, pledging fair advertising rates, quality job printing, and community news while avoiding political or religious debates. They seek local help to build a stronger business climate and revival of activity.
Reader note insists the paper is The Encampment Record and not the Berald. The message emphasizes correcting the publication title after years of inactivity and requests proper naming going forward.
George Kuntzman, an old-timer who arrived with the town’s opening from Dubuque Iowa, built a career in real estate, brokerage, mining stocks, and insurance. He remains active in real estate, insurance, clerical work, and handling Victrolas pianos typewriters safes and a seaside line, earning a reputation as a steady "sticker" who has accumulated property in Encampment.
The sole hardware and furniture store in Encampment is run by W. M. Englebart, in business for about fourteen years with ranching interests nearby. In his absence the store is managed by W. G. Wilcox, a nine year associate known for his congenial nature.
The Couzens Store Co. in Encampment, established about five years ago, is praised for steady business under A. McKay. Workers are described as accommodating and agreeable, with the firm noted as a valued local establishment.
E H Parkison operates the largest general merchandise store in Epcampment and owns a similar establishment in Medicine Row plus a ranch near MKn campment. A Colorado Springs native, he entered business fifty years ago and serves as mayor, with a loyal staff praised for friendly, reliable service.
Encampment gains a new business as Encampment Garage opens in April by EH H Leake. Leake, an experienced mechanic and electrician, operates with first class machinist Keith Kimsey. Kimsey, known locally for years, previously held a mail contract to Pearl, Colorado and ranch interests there.
A fragment notes Hephe and Dunbar run the oldest liquor house in Enwampment, established twelve years ago, with reference to Mr. Hopk and 1697. Details are garbled but indicate long-standing business and a figure linked to the enterprise.
The text records the town recognizing the first deed issued for En campment, mentions Mrs Hopka as the first resident, and notes Mr Dunbar’s death about five years ago with his wife still maintaining an interest in the business and the old firm.
George C Baker has run and expanded liquor ventures in Encampment for six years while county service totals fifteen. He moved from Dillon where he also operated, previously managed the OO saloon, and since January has led the Plummer saloon. His public dealings built a steady trade.
J H Bowers proprietor of the Wwasorial studio in Encampment is noted as a skilled barber. He came eight years ago and built a good trade while remaining a member of the barber union. There is no local organization mentioned.
The Bohn Motel in Encampment is run by Miss Mary A Bohn, a well known local. The establishment is a commercial house praised across the state as a good place to eat and sleep when visiting Encampment.
Mrs J W Gowers operates one of the towns newest restaurants in Encampment a fine dining and short order house with fresh vegetables and bakery goods She began last February and has lived in Encampment seven years building a steady patronage.
Mrs George Baker opened a meat market and cafe in Encampment at the start of the year and has run a flourishing business. She is a longtime resident, known for serving good meals at reasonable prices and for supplying fresh and cured meats to the town.
The Encampment bakery operates as a community cooperative led by local residents who oversee daily production, sales, and distribution of fresh baked goods to the town. The initiative emphasizes sustainable sourcing and neighborhood accessibility.
R Siebers, an experienced baker, has been here about fifteen years and his goods are in such demand that the stores handling them cannot keep a supply on hand for their trade.
Lew Hong operates a Chinese laundry in Encampment with solid local patronage after about nine years in town. He previously ran a short order house. His work is described as first class.
H. D. Ashley, longtime Encampment inhabitant, engages in real estate fire insurance and painting as a side line. He serves as city clerk and previously held the postmaster position for eight and a half years, claiming to have spent more time in Encampment since the town’s start than any other man.
The States Telephone system brings a new up-to-date exchange to the city with toll lines. John Delaney is the manager of the local exchange and assures the public of courteous service.
Dr W C Burke a leading Encampment physician since 1905 built a fine practice as the town grew and served as company surgeon for Penn-Wyoming, earning a comfortable income. He remains highly respected for his continued medical work and standing in the community.
Dr Harry Irwin, formerly of Pennsylvania, arrived eleven years ago and established a practice rivaling any in the county. He served as company physician for United Smelter and Railway during its years of operation locally.
A call for unity urges local business leaders to form a chamber of commerce or business men's league. The aim is to set aside past differences, unite under one effort, and begin organizing quickly to discuss ideas and start action.
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