Two nights in a mountain blizzard

Reprint of this story from the December 30, 1904 issue of The Grand Encampment Herald brought to you courtesy of Grandma’s Cabin, Encampment, Wyoming. Preserving History - Serving the Community.

Martin Farrell, agent for the Dixie Clothing Co., was “up against the real thing” from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday night. He left Encampment Sunday noon on horseback, headed for the Carbon Timber Co.’s headquarters east of Hog Park, carrying six suits of clothes to be delivered at the tie camp.

Frank White, the stage driver, who makes regular trips three times a week to and from the tie camp, told F...