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Newspaper

Encampment Record

Location

Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

12

Society and Church Invite Members at PF Evening

Miss Laura Stott assisted Mee Clough to entertain the Nault Sed club for a lone PF evening. Officers elected include Luke Wart as president Magery Zine as secretary Molly Coddie. Six new members joined and many enjoyed games refreshments and songs.

Laura Stott Clough Nault Preschen Luke Wart Magery Zine Molly Coddie Allie Gary Luke Warm Deli Cate Guy Seer Maggy Zine Jack Rabbit Callie Coe Bea EB Pitz Eddie Fi Hal Lucination

Woman's Magazine Club Meeting Notes

The Woman's Magazine club met at Mrs. EB Parkis's home on Friday December 29. Leader Mrs Clough was absent due to sickness, the afternoon featured sewing and conversation. At five lunch was served in the decorated dining room with yuletide greenery and New Year cards as place cards. The club adjourned to meet Friday January 12 at Mrs L Stallings.

Woman's Magazine Club H. Parkis Clough

Watch Party at Carver Home Welcomes New Year

A New Year’s Eve gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zack Carver featured a 10 30 lunch served by the hostess. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Rack Crout Miss Marion, Mr. and Mrs. W F Hopka and children, and Mrs H Evan. They enjoyed games and merry conversation as they watched the old year depart and the new year arrive.

Zack Carver Rack Crout Marion W. F. Hopka Ane H. Evan

Presbyterian Notes January Communion Service and Temperance Rally

The January communion service is set for January 7 with a temperance rally next Sunday evening as Dry Wyoming. Rev. E H Curtis of Cheyenne will speak along with other addresses and the choir will perform temperance music. Readers are urged to share notices to enrich the column and help cleanse Wyoming.

Wyoming E. H. Curtis Cheyenne Cleanse

Girls Friendly club holds social gathering with refreshments

The Girls Friendly met at their club room last Wednesday evening with a large turnout. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Clough and daughter Eleanor Mrs. Adrian Wolford and Miss Laura Stout, who joined Wednesday dinner at the Harry South residence.

Aarge and Mis C. W. Clough Hmleanor Adrian Wolford Laura Stout Harry South

New Year Dinner Guests Around Mrs. Kuntzman Circle

Mrs. George Kuntzman presided at a New Year dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lew Tenant and two sons Clara Reburg Mrs Blackhall James A Blackhall and Sutton. Other attendees included Miss Ollie Baker and families from Beaver Creek.

George Kuntzman Lew Tenant Clara Reburg Blackhall James A. Blackhall and Sutton

Weather signals relief after harsh winter

The text notes relief from severe weather with hints winter may be breaking. It highlights that past snows and freezes benefited agriculture by preparing ground for spring cultivation and improving hay meadows. It mentions delayed fall plowing and possible ranch work rushes next spring, urging preparation of tools now.

Wyoming

Blizzard stalls UP trains and halts passenger service

Five Union Pacific freight trains are stalled between Lookout and Medicine Bow, twenty five miles apart, due to a blizzard. Three westbound passenger trains are held at Rock River, and all eastbound trains remain west of the storm area. Snow and wind keep plow crews in their cars as four foot snow depths block the rails.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Lookout Medicine Bow Rock River

Weather forecast for Rocky Mountains and Plateau week

Forecaster H Bowie reports the week starting December 31 in the Rocky Mountains and Plateau will see above normal temperatures and generally fair conditions. Local snow is probable in the northern Rockies during the first half of the week.

Rocky Mountains Plateau Rocky Mountain H Bowie

Encampment Record Postmarked at Encampment Wyoming

The Encampment Record is entered as second class matter on August 12 1915 at the Encampment Wyoming post office under the Act of March 3 1879.

Encampment Wyoming

One Year In Advance Six Months In Advance Three Months In Advance

An advertisement lists pricing options for advance purchases with rates for one year six months and three months in advance along with a charge for extra copies.

Advertising Rates and Copy Deadlines for Local Notices

Advertising rates listed for display, per column inch, and per line with minimum charges. Obituaries and notices with profit are charged at local reader rates. Copy due by Wednesday forenoon for display and Wednesday afternoon for local readers. Ads run until discontinued and must be prepaid with copy.

Boost Encampment and Town Campaign Notices

A collection of local notices urges groups to advertise at regular rates, promote town boosterism, and ensure subscriptions are paid by January 10 to avoid disconnection. It notes a dry campaign by the Anti saloon League and references water supply troubles affecting shop operations and the 640 acre law rush.

Anti - Saloon League of America Wyoming Buret

Piewre Show Delivers Good Feature Reels and Comedy

Saturday night entertainment includes a lively feature reels and comedy act at the Piewre Show. Also offered for sale a Remington typewriter as a bargain item at the Record Office.

Remington

Remedy Claim Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement from The Lordier Drug Co promotes Adler-i-ka as a remedy said to instantly relieve sour stomach gas and constipation using buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients.

Adler-i-ka Lordier Drug Co

Notice of final three year proof on Wyoming land claim

Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne dated December 11 1916 states Charles T Fletcher of Battle Creek Colorado will present final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on a large parcel in section 20 township 13 north range 86 west 6th principal meridian before Clerk C R Watson Rawlins Wyoming on January 18 1917. Witnesses named Andy Rasmussen Robert Rasmussen Samuel Kuykendall and John Binger all of Battle Creek Colorado. WILL Rem Register.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming Charles T. Fletcher Battle Creek Colorado NEW. S&s Prin. Meridian C. R. Watson District Court Rawlins Andy Rasmussen Robert Rasmussen Samuel Kuykendall John Binger Will Rem Register

Picture Show Delights Town Under New Proprietor Frank Boyd

New owner Frank Boyd presented a well received show on New Year’s night with many visitors applauding. The writer praised the cleanliness and predicted great success for Boyd’s venture. A lively dance followed for the young attendees.

Frank Boyd Mr.Boyd Valle

Burkes Named Secretaries In Local Meeting

W. M. Excieuart and W. M. W. C. Burke were appointed as secretaries at a recent local meeting chaired by officials.

Royal Neighbors Sunshine Camp meets monthly

Royal Neighbors Sunshine Camp No. 3064 meets on the second Thursday of each month. Maxyv A. WikrH is Oracle and Jennie Hopka serves as Recorder.

A. F A. M Masonic Hall Mage Ferry W. M. E. E. Sproat Women of Woodcraft Mary C. Hiearon Gead M. Baker Royal Neighbors Maxyv A. Wikrh Oracle Jennie Hopka Recorder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Notes G. F Parkison Ollie Baker Holy Child Jesus School Mrs Adrian Wolfard Clyde Wolfard Mrs. Clough George Plummer E. Plummer George Baker Bohn Hotel Mr. Clough Mrs. Condit Brush Creek Stallings Realty Company Leslie C. Stallings Church Club 640 Acre J.A. Schmidt Bohn Mary A. Bohn L. C Wolfard Lodge Directory W. M. Excieuart W. M. W. C. Burke Church Directory Christian Endeavor C. W. Clougen E. G. Peterson Osborne Rawlins, Wyoming U. S. Commissioner Record Office A. Sprout
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