Articles written by Penny Walters


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  • Oil indications in Encampment Valley

    Penny Walters|Jan 23, 2013

    Reprint of this story from the January 20, 1916 issue of the Encampment Record brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. OIL INDICATIONS IN ENCAMPMENT VALLEY Several Wells In This Vicinity Show Oil on Surface of Water - To Drill Near Saratoga It has been conceded for some years by parties who claim to know that the Encampment valley will someday become a great oil field, but no development work has ever been undertaken here. The writer has lived in several oil sections and he a... Full story

  • Bohn Hotel to give grand New Year's Dinner

    Penny Walters|Dec 26, 2012

    Reprint of this story from the December 29, 1899 issue of the Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community. NEW YEARS DINNER Miss Mary Bohn, the genial and affable proprietress of the Bohn Hotel will give a grand New Years dinner on New Year’s Day, the menu of which will be found below. The wide popularity of this lady as a hostess was evidenced by the numerous presents bestowed her on Christmas by her many guests. Her excellent management in all the ted... Full story