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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
Notice states Encampment Wyoming post office was entered as second class matter on August 12 1915 under the act of March 3 1879 with rates for one year six months and three months in advance and extra copies available.
Advertising rates outlined include display at 26 cents per week per single column inch with a minimum 25 cents and local readers at a per line rate set per week with a 2 cent minimum. Obituaries and cards of banks and all profit bearing notices charged at regular local reader rates. cash with copy. All display copy must reach this office by Wednesday forenoon for current issue. local reader copy by Wednesday afternoon. Ads run until ordered discontinued.
The writer declares no controversy with any individual over The Last Half of the Ninth 0. A reader familiar with the author will recognize the piece though it was unsigned and ran in the Sun's editorial columns last week.
A mid winter blizzard visited the Encampment country last Thursday morning. Snow fell for about two hours and then the sun returned making the covering vanish. Ice and frost Thursday night killed some vegetation, especially in higher country.
D T Carrol of Saratoga Wyoming announces candidacy for Road Supervisor in the east district Carbon County subject to Republican primary. Announcement is filed with stated price schedule for political notices and requires cash with order.
M. E. Picker declares candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican primary in August. He pledges to carry out duties impartially and enforce laws fairly for Carbon county residents.
Hagry W Anse announces candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket. He has lived 33 years in Carbon County and pledges fearless impartial service if nominated and elected at the August 22, 1916 primary election.
Frances B. Smith announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools at the August primary. She cites prior experience and a plan for an efficient businesslike administration of Carbon County school affairs.
Joan Milliken announces to Republican voters of Carbon County her bid for nomination for a two year term as county commissioner. She cites extensive road work experience and understanding of local conditions, and asks for earnest support at the coming primaries.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated June 12 1916 states C M Brown Jr of Saratoga Wyoming has filed intent to make final proof to establish his desert land claim for NE 4 and E 4 of section 7 township 15 north range 54 west 6th meridian before U S commissioner at Saratoga on July 24 1916 witnesses Eldridge S Walek Michael B McKillip Alma M Heather all of Saratoga Wyoming Louis Peterson of Backmoment Wyoming WILL Rero Register
A party led by L. F. Findeisen with O. O. Dick Herbert West Harold Dick and Dad Propst left Encampment for Battle Lake. The winter road was nearly impassable so they walked carrying beds and grub. They reached the lake and found fishing excellent and no regret for the trek.
The party reached halfway to Bat tle Lake before finding snow. The county is grading the road now and expects it to be in good condition when finished. A dance will be held at city hall on July 4th.
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