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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
9
Lands around Encampment valley reopen for entry on March 13 and 14 as state land is restored. Applicants plan to settle, boosting the valley population. Rev R R Marquis departs for Sheridan to lead northern state Sunday school work starting March 1 and Encampment seeks a replacement.
Activities in the West Virginia Wyoming and Portland Copper company consolidation continue as managers prepare for start of work. Phil S. Delany of Kansas City notes in a letter to Ed H. Parkison that although no definite start date is set, some work remains ahead for the project.
Messrs. Tilton and Crout have secured the agency for the new Grant Six automobile for the valley and will soon receive one of the 1916 models for demonstration. The Grant Six is a new car proving very successful in sales and service. The firm has contracted for five cars this season and expects to dispose of several more.
George Baker is recovering at home after operations for fistula and then appendicitis in a Denver hospital. Mrs. G O Baker reports he is recovering nicely and hopes to return home soon. The note notes optimism for full recovery and a return to health.
Platte Valley Lodge No 34 I O C held a pleasant meeting in Encampment hall. D N Bird and Al Laroy ranchers of Beaver Creek country received the initiatory degree. A luncheon and smoker followed. Next Saturday night the first degree will be given and all Odd Fellows are urged to attend. Edwin Hayden, a Beaver Creek smoker, added his name to the subscription list.
The report notes ongoing machinery setup and preparations for mining at the property. It indicates expectations to soon provide a substantial update on the project’s progress and potential value.
Encampment town and valley real estate shows new life after years of stagnation as several sales shift ownership. Roy Dettinger sells 160 acre ranch to Archive Anderson. J R Bowers sells residence to W E Brownlee. B J Sordier buys McKay property. Kinsella Hotel sold to James and Lillian Little with plans to remodel for the Record and living quarters. Prices are seen as unusually low with expected recovery once mining resumes.
Friends hosted a surprise party for Miss Pearl Bowers at Miss Blanche Fields home last Friday evening. About twenty girls attended and played games until 6:86 when Janeh was served. Pearl has many friends in Encampment who regretted her departure and hope she returns soon. Mrs Suttles assisted Mrs Fichls in entertaining and serving the young guests.
W M Horton aged eight and BE, acting as Parstown agent, spent Saturday and Sunday in Encampment in the Win Stewart area. He also attended lodge here Saturday night.
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