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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
4
Public notice from En campment Wyoming detailing second class matter status under the 1879 act, annual and semiannual subscription prices, extra copies, and advertising rates. It sets display and local reader charges, payment rules, and submission deadlines, with copy due by Wednesday for current issue.
Public notices list continuous column run rates for political announcements through the August primaries. State officers 25.00 county officers 10.00 precinct officers 5.00. Orders require cash with the announcement. No deviation from these terms is allowed.
Fishermen and tourists are guided to Encampment for diverse fishing options. Access from Walcott via east or west routes. nearby rivers and lakes, including Platte River eight miles east, Cow Creek four miles west, and Silver Lake, Battie Lake, and Spring Creek Lake within sixteen to seventeen miles. Rainbow and salmon trout present, with other common species, inviting visitors for a pleasant and exciting day.
An overlooked note states A J Chidester has been appointed justice of the peace to fill the unexpired term of S L Willis who resigned. Chidester is described as highly qualified and expected to serve as a fine officer.
Charliv Tanner is off duty this week due to illness and will be unavailable at the Pillramey saloon.
List of French Creek project lands restored to entry by the general land office in Washington awaits action. Entries open May 22 with filings allowed twenty days prior. all filings suspended until that date. Also reminders for city election day next Tuesday urging voters to choose men to serve Encampment residents.
Moron Olsen, praised by Leland T. Powers as a gifted orator and athlete, has proven his prowess in lyceum readings. Booking for two months ahead, Olsen is described as a standout performer whose appearance in Encampment next Thursday May 11 promises a highly engaging show.
Encampment Wyoming May 1 1916 council met with Mayor Parkison and commissioners Chidester Rankin and Eberhart. Minutes approved. Committee authorized to order materials for sewer and water connections to city hall. Warrant issued for 1604 to H E Ball for city hall improvements. Cemetery deed authorized upon payment. Builders risk insurance approved. Night watchman dispensed with. Cess-pool ordinance planned. Bills approved for lights and power 6.40 and several salaries and services totaling several dozen dollars. The Encampment Record issued council proceedings and printing costs for folders and election materials.
Wa. H. Hayes urges Encampment residents to attend Sunday service at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m to keep the church open. He plans a brief business meeting after service and notes a boost appeal for Encampment as a summer resort while Archie G Audersen advertises a carload of registered Hereford cattle for sale east of Encampment.
The record notes J. C. Rankin Emmett Fields and Jack Aydelotte performing street work and George Eberhart for the City. Fire Hose Manufacturing Co. supplied 50 feet of fire hose priced at 112.50. total expenses 414.15. A motion to adjourn was carried. Ep H Parerson mayor W C Burke clerk pro tem.
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