Forest Fire Rages Then Brought Under Control Near Encampment
A large forest blaze in the Colorado National Forest about thirty miles south of Encampment flared again last Saturday after a week of burning. From Cheyenne and Laramie volunteers joined Encampment crews led by Forest Ranger James C. Jensen. Two carloads of men were sent in, returning Monday with the fire now under control and nearly extinguished. Some 250 to 300 men battled the flames for several days, leaving about eighty at the scene to prevent a new outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado National Forest
Cheyenne
Laramie
Forest Headquarters
James C. Jensen
J. Ke, Anderson
Geo. O. Baker
Durries Return After Nebraska Trip
Fred B. Durrie cashier of the Stock Growers State Bank in Saratoga left last week for Nebraska to visit friends and is due home tonight. He is accompanied by his bride Dora Robideaux who became Mrs. Durrie in Benkelman Nebraska last Sunday. Dora is the daughter of a prominent Nebraska merchant and they will reside in the west Saratoga residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Durrie
Stock Growers State Bank
Saratoga
Nebraska
Saratoga Sun
Dora Robideaux
Benkelman
Drilling Gear Reaches Pick Springs Oil Site
Several carloads of drilling equipment have arrived for Pick Springs Oil Company on its property south of Saratoga. A Tuesday load contained drilling bits and appliances, and a Thursday train brought casing. Crews have prepared the site and buildings, and drilling should begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pick Springs Oil Company
Saratoga
Saratoga Sun
Presbyterian Minister to Preach in Exchange Meeting
Reverend L. D. Jarrard of Saratoga will preach next Sunday morning in exchange with the local pastor. Ira O. Wolford was elected Sabbath school superintendent and Cordelia Metcalf was chosen treasurer at the recent congregational meeting. Thirteen members and several visitors attended the ladies aid gathering hosted by Mrs Rank with sherbet coffee and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Jarrard
Saratoga
Ira O. Wolford
Cordelia Metcalf
Rank
Hosteas
Brush Creek
W. C. Condict
Robert Young
Merle Herring
D. §. Stout
Laura Stout
Wheat expansion push eyed for Saratoga valley farming revival
The Saratoga Sun highlights a move by the Saratoga Valley Stock Growers Association to plant winter wheat in southern Carbon county. Ira B. Casteel urges acreage to restore a local flour mill and supply breadstuffs, with plans for a milling company if enough wheat is grown. The article notes past mill closure and the potential for a regional wheat boom boosting prosperity.
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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 State Bank Ad Seeks Local Banking Business
The Encampment State Bank runs an advertisement through the Rec cord on the last page of the issue. Acting cashier Munn presents the bank as a gentlemanly and businesslike institution seeking a share of banking business in southern Carbon county.
Encampment Fish Fry Group Reorganizes for Celebration
A Tuesday meeting at city hall reorganized the Fish Fry celebration group in Encampment. W. C. Sutton resigned as president. Ed Metcalf moved away. G. W. Nicol chaired. Geo Kunitzman became secretary. An executive committee and finance subcommittees were named to raise funds and plan entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Event
Frontier Days in Cheyenne opens next Monday July 23 and runs six days. A Belgian commission to the United States observes a special program of sports at Frontier Park highlighting American youth ready to support 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 Pennyroyal and Oil Remedy
Mix one ounce pennyroyal with one pint olive or rape oil and apply lightly to the horse. The text suggests use for protection against pests and to keep horses in better condition, touting it as a remedy from a named source.
Local notes from Encampment and nearby areas
A compilation of Encampment region happenings includes S. L. Willis visiting Saratoga, Poothaker and Dave Bird arriving from Beaver Creek ranches, and many locals at a ball game in Saratoga. Alfalfa cutting begins. several residents travel, buy haying machinery, and plan visits to Cheyenne, Denver, and Rawlings. The page notes enlistments, church visits, and community events with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
Beaver Creek Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Vyvey went to town Saturday. Brice Kenneday works on the Toothaker ranch. Thirty two attended 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 Ruth Platt left the rest of the week for Colorado to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Adrian Wolfard and Misses 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 on 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
Charley Taneer
Omer Dunbar
C. Platt
Hiorsey
Bob Worth
Kaxchanoye
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
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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