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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
10
The Encampment Record published weekly by James R. Little and Lillian Little is entered as second class matter in En campment Wyoming on August 12 1915 under the 1879 act.
Publication outlines subscription prices for one year six months and three months in advance. Advertising rates include display per column inch two cents weekly minimum 25 cents local readers per line nine cents weekly minimum 20 cents. Obituaries and notices with profit are charged at local reader rates with cash on delivery. Copy for display ads due Wednesday forenoon. local readers by Wednesday afternoon. All ads run until canceled.
Several candidates announce runs in Carbon County for the Republican primary. J T Carrot seeks Road Supervisor for the east district at Saratoga. M E Pickett runs for Sheriff promising fair law enforcement. Haakn W Hans also seeks Sheriff with 1916 primary date and county familiarity noted.
Frances B Smire announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools at the August primary. She cites prior office experience and a plan for efficient administration of county school affairs.
The American Commission Co advertises about 60 springing cows, two year old heifers, and cows with calves by side from J N McWilliams herd of Steamboat Springs Colorado. Delivery slated for about June 13 and prices and delivery details available in Steamboat Springs by contacting the Union Stock Yards in Denver Colorado.
The Record presents Harry W. Hansen seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff in the August primary. Read his announcement and consider him when voting.
Encampment Wyoming council met June 5 1916 at city hall with Mayor Englehart and councilmembers present. Minutes from May 1 and three May 15 special meetings were read and approved. Bills for city hall supplies election officials and other services were ordered paid. May treasurer’s report accepted. Building on lot 17 block 54 condemned. county notified to repair or remove. Committees appointed for Street and Alley Law and Order Finance Hall Cemetery Fire and Light. An auditing committee of Crout and Chidester to inspect treasurer’s books. Adjournment followed.
A piano is offered for sale to avoid storage costs. The ad requests written inquiry to Dreavix Music Company in Denver for details and terms. Also noted, Miss Frances B. Smith seeking re-election as county school superintendent. Mentions a weekend trip by W. M. Englehart and Jake Schuoidt to Englehart reservoir with Hatsie Schmidt joining partway.
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