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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
Community items note Jack Finch at Will Hunter ranch for a week or two and various local residents visiting, dining, or hosting at ranches. Miss Frances B. Smith, county superintendent, visited the local school. The ladies aid plans a parcel post sale at Riverside after Encampment school entertainment on Tuesday evening November 27 with 25 cent parcels and no admission.
J C Rankin made a business trip to Saratoga Wednesday seeking two large first class horse hides and logs, with Carlos Hayden to contact. Mr and Mrs Jack Brown were in town Tuesday from their valley ranch. Syron Tillou and others drove over from Walden on Sunday. Parcel post sale at city hall Tuesday evening with launch served. about a hundred used wrain sacks offered at 10c each. James R Little reports. Mrs A J Chidester left for Iowa. expected home soon. Miss Prances B Smith county superintendent spent last Friday encampment related to her office. Mrs Chas Goodaker and children and Mrs Gilbert Rhinehart left for Granger where five Goodakers will settle. Primary department program at city hall Tuesday at o'clock sharp. Wanted at once, someone to cut and haul building logs, either with team or contract. James R Little, Record office. Martin Farrell to hold a public sale of livestock and tools at Encampment residence on Friday, November 30. read the ad on last page of the Record.
The article recalls a Union Pacific tribute to Oakes and Oliver Ames, erected after the Civil War. The monument, a 60 by 60 foot stone pyramid, will be disassembled and moved in sections by snowboats to a new site near Sherman, Wyoming, with bronze medallions honoring both brothers.
The nation plans a 35 million dollar YMCA Red Triangle Fund drive with Carbon County asked to give about 2000 dollars and Wyoming to raise at least 30000. The appeal urges every man to support soldiers and home front morale through personal sacrifice and duty. Platte Valley committee members G W Broad, Fred B Currie, and Fred H Healey are authorized to solicit donations.
The Lincoln Highway in Wyoming will see improvements in 1918 from Rawlins to Wamentier a 41 mile stretch with surveys east of Wins and Rock Springs under way Albany county near Bosler regrading and graveled sections. Funding efforts target additional outside financial support as the association pushes for better travel conditions on the coast to coast route.
For sale blacksmith coal and hardwood supplies and all kinds of iron and blackswath supplies offered by Nels Erickson, general blacksmithing and horseshoes. On account of financial drain and sickness among members, the Women of Woodcraft forego their usual Thastegiving ball this year.
Farmers Bulletin 865 from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines grain crops suitable for irrigation on virgin land and the advantages of growing wheat oats and barley under irrigation. It explains why grain is favored on new land, rotation with alfalfa, irrigation timing, water needs, and costs, along with border and basin methods.
Frank Wilcox of Saratoga reports Walcott area drilling activity by three Salt Lake firms. Large tracts are being tested for validating holes with plans for a deep well on Jim Ridge near Walcott. Prospects look favorable for immediate development in the region.
Notices from the secretary of state warn that all Wyoming motor vehicle licenses expire December 31. Renewal applications must be made and fees paid before December 21 to avoid penalties. notices have been posted in conspicuous places.
A tenth wedding anniversary gathering was held Tuesday evening at a local home in Sprig Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid hosted a group of neighbors and friends who enjoyed a supper and jovial celebration. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Blaary Joe Sprig Creek and many others listed among the party.
The primary department of the encampment school will host a Thanksgiving program at city hall on Tuesday evening November 27. Admission is 10 cents. Proceeds will fund pictures for the school room.
Encampment State Bank presents itself as a community bank owned by local residents who also hold other valley interests. The president C. H. Sanger urges residents to keep their money at home and assures the bank can handle all valley business needs.
George Herring Keener and Helen Virginia Lennox wed in Colorado Springs last Sunday at the Lennox home. The couple, later arriving in Encampment, Wyoming, will reside there. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Clayton K. Powell with Hollister's orchestra providing music. Helen Lennox, sister of the bride, served as patron of honor. bridesmaids included Agnes Lennox and Annis Keener. Raymond Lewis was best man. The newlyweds planned a wedding journey before settling in Encampment. Helen Lennox is a Colorado College graduate and Minerva Society member. Keener is a Keener-Price mining figure.
The Sunshine Camp No 5064 Royal Neighbors meets the second Thursday of each month at an agreed location to conduct routine lodge business and member activities.
A local high school staged Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard at City Hall last Friday night. The performance drew a well attended crowd and showcased Encampment's talent. A dance followed the show with a large turnout as Walter Leake and John Delaney left yesterday for Rawlins to seek work.
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