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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
1
The article urges reopening Encampment area copper mines with current prices in mind. It notes existing ore proven and mining facilities, calls for coordinated advertising in eastern journals, and promises The Record’s support to spark activity and attract eastern capitalists by spring.
Mrs Keith Kimsey arrived home in Baggs last Tuesday and has been confined to her room with a severe cold since then as reported by the Snake River Sentinel.
H P Flohr of Encampment and manager of Dr Bingham's ranch in southern Carbon county visited Chugwater on Saturday. Flohr brought a herd to the town for winter feeding under A R Bastian's operation.
Masons of Encampment lodge No 19 elected and installed officers for the year. Worshipful Master W. M. Lehart, senior warden Geo. Teman, junior warden D. F. Grout, senior deacon Wallace J. Pee, junior deacon W. G. Wilm, secretary W. C. Burke, treasurer A. McKay, stewards H. D. Ashley and L. W. Tennant, tiler J. D. Pillow.
Mrs Big Rhoades is sick abed with la grippe this week, according to local society notes.
Bondholders filed to foreclose the trust deed on Carbon Timber. Denver attorney Ponsford and Rock Springs attorney T. S. Taliferro represent the bondholders. P. J. Quealey of Kemmerer was appointed receiver and C. D. Williamson of Carbon State Bank named receiver’s agent in charge of the property. The receiver acts only on part of the company’s assets under the limited trust deed.
Over at Teareo Ledbetter and Bond push work on the Portland as fast as possible. Frank Lorcher visited Spring Creek to inspect mining property. Gen W H Fishback and wife with George Eberhart and family went to Battle Lake on Thursday. Grand Encampment Water Co plans to extend the pipeline to the river in a few days. J D Tillou of the Mercantile Co returns from Michigan with his wife after a several week stay. Local youths gathered at Mr and Mrs H D Ashley's home to celebrate Carl Ashley's eleventh birthday.
The Lyceum course concluded with the Southern Jubilee Singers delivering a top show at city hall last Friday. The five talented colored performers sang operatic selections, plantation songs, and jubilee pieces, plus readings, to the season largest crowd.
An elegiac poem contemplates aging and the passing of time. It speaks of nearing life’s end, seeking charity and love, and the hope that someone finds meaning in another’s life journey. The speaker ends with faith in a spiritual transition beyond this world.
Bond holders and officers of the Carbon Timber company are seeking a definite plan to allow the firm to be operated during the coming year under the trust deed coverage.
The item lists harvest schedules by month and region worldwide. It also notes a series of local events including a coroner inquest verdict of dead drunk, a hotel project at Battle Lake, a death in Encampment, two young prospectors posting a claim, and a lyceum program with performances by Mrs. Hamilton and Miss Townley plus musical acts from Mr. Ford and Mrs. Porter enhancing the course.
Frank Bridges reports his family recovering after he cut his foot with an ax while cutting thunder at the saw mill. The injury is healing rapidly and he hopes to discard bandages in a few days.
Local papers urge Rawlins and Laramie to broaden the 320 acre land act to Carbon county. The non irrigable lands near Encampment hold strong settlement potential and should be advertised to attract farmers under homestead provisions. Citizens are urged to file applications and prepare data for promotion.
Christmas in Encampment brought a quiet, cheerful mood with services at the Episcopal reading room and the lyceum course at city hall on Christmas Eve. A picture show and a dance on Christmas night provided entertainment, and everyone reportedly enjoyed the holiday spirit with no one going without the regular feast.
Union Pacific reports November gross earnings of 0,845,000 and net earnings of 3,825,000, rising by 1,707,000 and 1,047,000 respectively from 1914. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lists gross earnings of 12,000,000 and net earnings of 4,528,000, up 1,148,000 and 1,142,000 from the prior year.
Encampment residents experience several consecutive nights with temperatures below zero, bringing cold conditions and heightened difficulties for outdoor activities and heating needs throughout the week.
A vow to champion local development at every chance aims to drive Encampment’s growth. The plan emphasizes community investment, collaboration with locals, and visible progress through targeted projects.
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