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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
The Encampment Record is entered as second class matter August 12 1915 at the post office in Encampment Wyoming under the Act of March 3 1879.
Rates are listed for display and local reader ads with charges per inch and per line. Obituaries and profit notices pay local reader rates. cash with copy. Display ads must arrive by Wednesday forenoon and local readers by Wednesday afternoon. ads run until discontinued.
The Saratoga Sun comments on a recent Encampment town election with two tickets. It notes a disputed May 9 vote, recounts, and alleged ballot box tampering. The piece urges verification of reports and aims to present both sides, while avoiding definitive testimony.
Political announcements will be run in this column continuously until the August primaries at stated prices. State officers 25 dollars, county officers 10 dollars, precinct officers 5 dollars. Cash must accompany order. We will not deviate from this rule under any circumstances.
Road Supervisor candidate Pp. T. Carworr of Saratoga announces candidacy for Road Supervisor in the east district of Carbon County, Wyoming, subject to Republican primary action.
M. E. Pickert announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican primary in August. He pledges to run the office with fairness and enforce all laws, if nominated and elected, to serve the people of Carbon County.
The city clerk defends the canvass and ballot process amid claims of vote changes. He states the ballot box was locked with a padlock, keys provided by him, and asserts the board did not anticipate any alteration. The piece argues for amicable resolution and urges responsible testimony before publishing claims.
Road the ads in the Record reports Dave Bird returning from his ranch yesterday. J BF Walcox and Amos from the Canyon ranch also came up yesterday on business to discuss matters.
The Rawlins Republican urges Encampment and Snake River valley residents to push for a forest service road connecting their regions. It notes a Senate appropriation for forest road construction and argues a Snake River to Platte River valley route would improve marketing between the Saratoga and Encampment lines and aid settlement during summer.
Washington bulletin reports a presidential amendment to the postal savings act now allows deposits up to 1000 dollars per depositor and removes monthly deposit limits. The reform aims to meet demand as over half a million depositors hold eighty million dollars, with Postmaster General Burleson and Dockery credited for the change. Chas Goodaker adds nine dollars to the Record subscription.
French Notes Martin Farrell visited Encampment Monday. LeRoy Jenkins undertook a business trip to Saratoga last week. Maurice Healey and wife traveled to Encampment last week. Fred Healey ventured to the Laramie plains last week. Mr. and Mrs. Healey hosted Chas. H. Sanger and family for dinner Sunday.
Beaver Creek notes show Charles Hayden at the Tilton ranch while Rev Clough visited the Toothaker ranch. Pearl Meredith stayed with Clara Anderson, and a Washington trip by Mr Toothaker was reported. Encampment schools closed. Lella Hunter returns home for the summer.
In this week’s Record column the announcement of M. I. Pickett appears as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Carbon county sheriff. The piece urges readers to read his statement and give him consideration when voting.
A fine piano offered for sale at Encampment to avoid storage and reshipping costs. Tremendous sacrifice and easy terms. Write Diewviex Music Company Veaver Colorado for details.
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