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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
9
The Encampment Record marks its one year in Wyoming under state law and pledges continued service. Editors thank subscribers and supporters while urging prompt renewal payments to cover debts and secure the paper’s future in southern Carbon County.
The Encampment ball team hosted a public dance at city hall last Friday with about seventy five couples from the valley. Hanna orchestra provided music, a midnight supper for sixty was served at Plummer cafe, and the event nearly broke even. A second dance is planned before Fish Fry, likely August 15.
The Encampment Record announces a two day Fish Fry edition on August 28 and 29 with 2,500 copies to be free on the grounds and for subscribers. The issue will highlight Wyoming and Carbon county prospects, invite strong local articles and ranch scenes, and seek ads to cover costs. Twenty five hundred copies will be printed for distribution during the celebration.
A Nebraska party of 600 from Ord to En Campment Wyoming stopped here last night in five autos. Included were Will Timm and family, Alvin Speirs family, L. D. Baily and daughter, Lulu, and sons Cat Clarence and L with wives, plus Pud Bell. Oldest Baily son born on the 1862 ox train trip.
In this issue the Record announces A. J. Rosier as candidate for Republican nomination for county and prosecuting attorney. Rosier is the incumbent and urges voters to re elect him, pledging continued service as in the past.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church assisted by Rev. C W Clough cleaned the church last Thursday. They cleaned and oiled woodwork and furniture, washed carpets and windows, and improved the building's appearance. Plans call for repainting the exterior to further enhance its look.
The Federal Farm Loan Act, known as the Rural credits law, was signed on July 17 establishing twelve federal land banks for first mortgage loans on farm land from $100 to $10,000, with 50 percent land value and 20 percent improvements limits. It creates national farm loan associations, sets a 6 percent maximum interest, 5 to 40 year terms, and requires stockholding by borrowers with government supervision by the Farm Loan Board.
A Forest Service crew reports the disappearance of Charles Ly Moore a 20 year old member of a survey camp near Fraser Colorado July 20 1916. He was last seen at camp and a large search by land and community members has yielded no trace. Moore described 5 feet 10 inches 140 pounds blue eyes light brown hair fair complexion wearing khaki clothes and a grey felt hat. Authorities urge forest officers to watch for him and spread notice locally for his safe return.
Mrs. Hayden made a trip to town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rose spent the job in Encampment. W R Hunter and family were at Big Creek Sunday. D P Johnson came to Beaver Saturday after a load of what. Mrs. Butler and children visited the Anderson ranch Monday. Miss Ruth Metcalf visiting Sumter ranch. Miss Pearl Meredith spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Larkin. Andy Wagner took a few sacks of wheat from the Toothaker ranch Friday. Mrs. Peryam and Dorothy spent the afternoon of the 7th at the Toothaker ranch.
The Record announces A Robertson as Democratic candidate for sheriff. Robertson a Carbon county ranchman and longtime resident pledges to enforce the law if elected, urging voters to consider him at the polls.
Mine Alda Kettner left last week for her home at Effingham Heneas after visiting her sister Mr J W Pieber for a couple months.
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