Fire-eaten forest in Colorado brought under control
A week long blaze in the Colorado National Forest about thirty miles south of Encampment flared again last Saturday. Forest ranger James C. Jensen dispatched two carloads of men from Encampment. By Monday the fire was under control and nearly extinguished after 250 to 300 workers battled it for days. About eighty men remained to guard against a fresh outbreak.
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Colorado National Forest
Cheyenne
Laramie
Forest Headquarters
James C. Jensen
J. Ke, Anderson
Geo. O. Baker
Durrie Couple Return Home After Nevada Trip
Fred B. Durrie cashier of the Stock Growers State Bank of Saratoga left last week for a visit with friends in Nebraska and is expected home tonight. He will be accompanied by his wife Mrs Dora Robideaux Durrie whom he wed in Benkelman Nebraska last Sunday. She is the daughter of a Nebraska merchant and capitalist. They will reside in his residence in the west part of town and are greeted with a hearty welcome.
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Fred B. Durrie
Stock Growers State Bank
Saratoga
Nebraska
Saratoga Sun
Dora Robideaux
Benkelman
Drilling Equipment Arrives for Pick Springs Oil Field
Several car loads of drilling material have reached the Pick Springs Oil Company's property south of Saratoga and are being moved to the base. A car load of bits and appliances arrived Tuesday, and Thursday's train brought casing for rapid transport to the field. A crew has prepared buildings and facilities, and drilling is expected to start within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pick Springs Oil Company
Saratoga
Saratoga Sun
Presbyterian Church Preacher Exchange Sets Sunday Service
Rev L D Jarrard of Saratoga to preach Sunday morning in exchange with the pastor. Ira O Wolford elected Sabbath school superintendent and Miss Cordelia Metcalf as treasurer at last Sundays meeting. Ladies aid met with Mrs Rank last Wednesday with thirteen members and visitors present. Hostesses served sherbet coffee and cake. Brush Creek Sunday school organized with W C Condict as superintendent Mrs Robert Young treasurer organist Mrs Merle Herring teachers Mrs D Stout and Miss Laura Stout Charles Taneer and Omer Dunbar were Saratoga visitors Sunday.
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Ira O. Wolford
Cordelia Metcalf
Rank
Hosteas
Brush Creek
W. C. Condict
Robert Young
Merle Herring
D. §. Stout
Laura Stout
A Neglected Industry in Saratoga Valley Wheat Growth Plan
The Saratoga Sun reports a push by the Saratoga Valley Stock Growers Association to plant winter wheat across 5 to 20 acres per rancher to revive the local flour mill. Ira B. Casteel urges growers to seed winter wheat to secure a home market and revive milling, with prospects of a new or reorganized mill company. The article notes past attempts and hopes, citing altitude suited hard milling wheat and local business backing. C. Platt is mentioned visiting from Beaver Creek, greeting friends in the town.
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Saratoga Sun
Carbon County
Sunman
Martin
Sun
Saratoga
Saratoga Valley Stock Growers’ Association
War Wise
Ira B. Casteel
Casteel
Great Northwest
Encampment Bank Ad Seeks Share of Banking Business
The Encampment State Bank again carries an ad with the record on the last page of this week's issue. Acting cashier Munn is described as a gentleman in every respect and asks for a share of the banking business of southern Carbon county in a gentlemanly businesslike manner. Read the rest on the last page.
Encampment Fish Fry Reorganization Meeting Held
A Tuesday night city hall meeting of Encampment business men and citizens reorganized the Fish Fry celebration. Prof. Sutton resigned as president, Ed Metcalf moved out of the county, and G W Nicol chaired. Geo Kunitzman elected secretary with an executive committee and a finance trio to plan funds and subcommittees for the event. The group urged broad community support to cover rising costs.
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W. C. Sutton
Ed. Metcalf
G. W. Nicol
Geo. Kunitzman
Geo
O. Baker
Amos Wilcox
J. C. Rankin
Frank Crout
Frank Boyd
Frontier Days Jump the Gun at Cheyenne's Celebration
Frontier Days in Cheyenne opens next Monday July 23 for six days. The event features a Belgian commission observing riders and cowboys in a special program at Frontier Park to showcase American manhood ready to aid Belgium. Ed HM Parkison and family visited Rawlins last Sunday.
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United States
Mrontier Park
Europe
Belgium
Parkison
Rawlins
Protect our Horses Mix a Pennyroyal Oil Remedy
Protect our horses with a home remedy mixing one ounce pennyroyal with one pint olive oil or rape oil. Shake and sponge lightly with this mixture over the fore. The text touts an old remedy and urges protecting horses from worry and injury to keep them in better condition.
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Hiorsey
Bob Worth
Kaxchanoye
Local and Personal Items From Encampment and Nearby
A stream of Encampment residents and visitors frequent Saratoga and Beaver Creek ranches. Names include S. L. Willis, Poothaker, Dave Bird, Ralph Platt, Jack Finch and family, A J Chidester, Rev. Clough, Rev. Steiley, Tilton & Crout, D. Terwilliger, Mesdanes Anderson, Morgan, Hall, Clara and Albert Anderson, Karl Christensen, Howard Carver, Karl Boyd, Denver Suttles, Jo Bataan, Ichie Anderson, Hose on dey land, and Harry Pantle. Activities cover ball games, haying, mining, shop purchases, enlistment, and church visits. The Bohn hotel remains a seasonal hub for fishermen and travelers. the Platte Valley Lodge installation is planned. local blacksmiths raise horseshoeing prices to $6 per team. A sales listing offers Belgian hares and meat rabbits.
Beaver Creek Notes From Town and Ranch Gatherings
Mrs Vyvey went to town Saturday. Brice Kenneday works on the Toothaker ranch. There were thirty two at Sunday school last Sunday. Mr Steidley and Mr Clough were on Beaver creek last Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Gee Magger and family were dinner guests at the Toothaker ranch last Sunday. Miss uth Platt left the rest of the week for Colorado to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Adrian Wolfard and Miss Nora and Alice Toothaker spent Friday of last week in town. Mrs Toothaker and daughter Alice called on Mrs Bert Rose and her sister Miss Ruth Platt Tuesday of last week.
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Steidley
Mr. Clough
Beaver Creek
Mrs. Gee
Magger
Toothaker Ranch
Adrian Wolfard
Nora
Alice ‘Toothaker
Toothaker
Alice
Mra
Bert Rose
Ruth Platt
Lon
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Presbyterian Church
L. D. Jarrard
Charley Taneer
Omer Dunbar
C. Platt
S. L. Willis
Poothaker
Dave Bird
Ralph Platt
Bener Creek
Jack Finch
H. E. Still
Dad Propat
Sara
Luesday
Tiltond& Crout
Heminpmeot Valley
W. Clough
Miss Slewier
W. N. Toothcker
Beaver
A. J. Chidester
Tusopah
Li Stallman
Elper
O. W. Clough
H. JL. Steiley
Big Creek
D. Terwilliger
Tilton & Crout
Mesdanes Anderson
Morgan and Hall
Mise Clara Anderson
Albert Anderson
Harry Neiswender
Mottive
Rambler
Urmande Petersen
Doane
Rambler Mine
Karl Christensen
Howard Carver
Walden
Colimole
Karl
Lawlel
Coburn
Karl Boyd
Loramie
Wall
Nary
Denver
Suttles
Jo Bataan
Bud
Ebert
Rheades
Vis Hheades
Ichie Anderon
Mer Anderson
Mer Chan
Veol Hopku
Uiree Waeke
Cheyented Rawling
Rowodup
Montana
Kronmtier Divo
Cheyence
Ehreite
le Ocompetent State Bank
Moray
Greeley
Boulder
Syousen
Mitchell
Geeley
Ruth Arcompany
Wuanton
Wutwuubile
Harey Pantle
Tanoh
Jake Bashore
Henry Pantle
Family
Bob, Tierney
Eneani
Wient Lowt
Iron Loveland
Colorado
Busin
John K. Wilcox and Son, Ams
Earl Boyd
Home Folk
U.S. Navy
Nlae
James R. Little
Earl Waite
Hanna
Sara ‘Yood
L Stahlman
Colorado National Perest Saturdy
Bre
Tonopah
Bohn
Joe Robinson
Colvulo National Forest
Wil
Platte Valley Lodge No
Odd Fellows
Nels Krickwenl
Louis Cunningham
Chawt
Beaver Creek News
Mrs. Vyvey
Brice Kenneday
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