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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
4
The Encampment Record operated by GESSIE C STALLINGS outlines pricing for subscriptions and advertisements. Rates include one year 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, extra copies 0.15 each. display ads 0.25 per column inch with 0.25 minimum. local readers 0.10 per line per week. Obituaries and all profit-notice items charged at local reader rates. copy due by Wednesday for current issue. ads run until canceled.
A letter argues for ending the electoral college in favor of nationwide popular vote. It questions wire pulling and urges readers to demand change. Leslie C. Stallinus, new owner of the Inn Campment Record, launches Riverton Review as a proactive local paper.
Society and Church Woman's Magazine Club announces a Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs James E Ander The event details appear in society notes of the local paper inviting members and friends to join in the post noon meeting at the Ander residence.
The Nuff Sed club met with Ira Wolford Wednesday evening for a pleasant gathering. They will meet on Wednesday November 29 at the home of Miss Elanore Clough.
The Girls' Friendly Society held a business meeting in their club room on Wednesday evening. Present were Mrs. Lois Suttles, Misses Dee, Irene Hilliard, Dorothy Peryam, Gertrude Bergquist, Elsie Altwater, Marion Crout, Marguerite Rhoades, and Luella Hunter.
The parcel post sale held Saturday night by the ladies' aid society was a great success. A large crowd attended and many parcels sold quickly leaving some disappointed. Candy sales added to totals, with overall receipts totaling $21.25.
The Girls' Friendly Tuesday evening drew a large crowd as talented young ladies performed music and expression numbers. A delicious supper followed and the program concluded with a dance, showcasing strong camp talents.
Entertained Mesdames J R Bowers and M W Shafe were joint hostesses at Mrs Shafe s home Friday afternoon for the Royal Neighbors and Women of Woodcraft. A jolly afternoon of games and a three course lunch were served by gracious hostesses with Mrs Dettinger assisting. Attendees included Mer. James Blackhall Kuntaman Tennant Haines Baker Gschwend Hopka Dettinger Burke Meaton Suttles Sproat Bridges Anderson and Smith. Next Sunday evening a hymn sing is planned followed by a church service and an election for a vacancy.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne dated October 24 1916 states Samuel L Jenkins of French Wyoming with homestead entry No 9601 filed notice of intention to prove up the land for three years to establish claim. The hearing before D S Crawford US commissioner Saratoga Wyoming on December 4 1916 lists witnesses Charles H Sanver Frederick H Healy Robert Young Pearl Jenkins and Winn Rien as register Winn Rien.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne dated October 25, 1916 states Ira A. Barkhurst of Saratoga Wyoming intends to make final desert proof for Desert Land Entry No 03873 in Section 31 Township 16N Range S2W, with witnesses George W Broadhurst Albert B E Reynolds Robert D Young Gerry D D Herring all of Saratoga. The proof is to be before D S Janford U S Commissioner at Saratoga on December 9 1910.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming issue dated October 7 1916 notifies that F A Hyde of Oakland California has selected several tracts in T 16 N R 81 W and T 16 N R 80 W under the June 4 act. Protests or affidavits of objection due by December 31 1916. Listing details include section numbers and portions of land descriptions. The notice is signed by Will Reid Register and James RK Lite U S Commissioner and references the Kinsella hotel building record office.
A local advertisement promotes Kaktman Kodaks from 1.85 and film development to a roll. It urges sending orders to Scott, the jeweler, in Saratoga, for printing and enlarging services.
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