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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
5
Lodge No. 19 A I and A M meets in Masonic hall each Wednesday evening at 8 o clock Visitors invited Alexander McKay W M and C Burkr Secretary listed as contacts for the lodge event
Daily timetable shows Train No. 2 from North Ly Encampment at 3 30 p m arriving Saratoga 5 25 p m Walcott 4 25 p m. Train No. 1 from Walcott leaves 9 15 a m arrives Saratoga 10 30 a m Encampment 11 55 a m.
Encampment Chapter No 17 C E S meets second Tuesday evening monthly in Masonic hall with visitors welcome. Platte Valley Lodge No 341 O O F meets Saturdays at O O F hall. officers invite visiting brothers. Women of Woodcraft Encampment Circle No 510 meets first Thursday afternoon monthly. Royal Neighbors Sunshine Camp No 3064 meets second Thursday monthly.
Church directory announces weekly events with Rev R R Marquis pastor and Wa H Haver presiding. St James Church reports Sunday School at 10 a m and service at 11 a m with inviting note to attendees. Youth groups Christian Endeavor meet Sundays evenings.
Tuesday arrivals include P. Jd Paxton, Fred Platt, Harry Pantle, Jack Finch, Amos Wilcox, and Andy Wagner, all from local ranches or properties on business. Bernice Ollie Baker heads to Cheyenne for convent duties. Notices warn no hunting on Canyon ranches. Royal Neighbors prepare installation with Mrs. G O Baker as installing officer.
Local brief highlights include visits to the new barber shop and hair services, residents seen in from Hever and the ranch, a business trip to Saratoga, a Minnesota winter departure, a Saratoga trip en route to Heather Creek, and preparations for spring harness and saddles.
The 4000 pound steer named Tumbo, claimed to be the world’s largest, owned by Hunter Casteel and Hunter of Encampment, was shipped to Denver this week for exhibition at the stock show and sale. He grew so heavy he could hardly stand and had to be disposed of after the event.
O E S Installs Officers Encampment chapter number 17 OQ held a Tuesday night installation at the Masonic hall. Officers for the year named include Worthy matron Mrs. A EK Ferry and Worthy patron W M Englehart with several other officers and two star points Esther and Electa also installed. A repast followed the ceremonies.
Encampment people are cutting ice from the Encampment river this week. Heavy snow this winter left the river ice at only ten to twelve inches thick and not of a good grade.
No church services were held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening due to snow blocking Rev. R. R. Marquis from Brush creek. Christian Endeavor met at the regular hour led by I. O. Wolford. Next Sunday’s topic will be How to Work With Others led by Adrian Wolfard.
Auction notice notes available Belgian hare and rabbit stock for sale including several bred does and young rabbits. Enquiries should be directed to the Record office for details.
A local barber advertises kid friendly haircuts with quick, comfortable styling for children. Parents are invited to bring their kids for smooth trims and gentle service.
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