Oil prospects tour boosts Basin fields visit
A visiting team from Ohio Oil led by J McFadden and F E Burley toured Byron Greybull Basin Qrmss oresk and Little Buffalo fields to assess potential refinery and pipeline outlets. Judge Gavin and Col Stubbs observe, while drilling slows on Jeepland, Tikerd, and Deven wells. Robertson plans Basin move. canning demonstrations and club work next week, with Ivan Hobson leading home canning talk April 6–7 and extended Basin tour with Mrs Donaldson and A H Tedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McFadden
Ohio Oil Company
F. E. Burley
J. K R. Penn
Byron
Greybull
Basin
Qrmss
Oresk
Little Buffalo
Gott Mills
Tikerd
Judge Gavin
Denver
Col
E. Stubbs
Deven
Jones Well
Ruth M. Donaldson
Cou .T
Cathedes
Ivan L. Hobson
The
State University
Rammear
Mre. Donaldson
A. H. Tedman
A Splendid Official Departs Basin Post Office
William Gideon, four years and three months postmaster at Basin, turns over the office to A. W. Coons of the Rustler as political change reshapes local leadership. Gideon served with courtesy and reliability, often opening the office for distant patrons and earning universal satisfaction. Coons succeeds him in a smooth transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon
Basin
Gibson
Imo
A. W. Coons
the Rustler
Calendar Party Highlights At Mrs Goons Home
Mrs A W Goons hosted a Tuesday calendar party for a group of young ladies. A three course menu and a pen and dink sketch place cards designed by Miss Loig Coons accompanied numerous games. Guests included Misses Alice Thompson Pearl Wilson Julia Doughty Laura Lauritsen Kathleen O Neil Edith Rech and Lois Coons among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Goons
Wurea
Loig Coons
Alice Thompson
Pearl Wilson
Julia Doughty
Laura Lauritsen
Kathleen O'Neil
Edith and
Kether Rech
Winifred Patten
Myrna May
Midna Blakesley
Miss Easton
Lois Coons
Industrial School Farm Near Rawlins Receiver Plans
FP Robertson, new superintendent of the Industrial School, visited Lown and reported the farm, about 100 acres, plowed and ready for crops. They expect 25 or more young convicts from Rawlins penitentiary to work on the farm and buildings, with current inmates at the camp to be moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Robertson
Workud
Lown
Rawlins
Ganm
Seed dealer sells to Cotter farm for crops
Local seedman J. R. Bonwell sold seeds to C. F. Robertson for use on the Industrial farm at Cotter. Robertson plans about fifty acres of corn with stock beets and other crops in proportion. The state assigns Prof. B. C. Bul part time to work on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bonwell
C. F. Robertson
Cotter
Prosecution Chief W. 3. Collins Feted At Birthday Lunch
Last Tuesday marked the 67th birthday of Prosecuting Attorney W. 3. Collins. His wife and daughter hosted a surprise gathering for him at home, inviting all local attorneys judges and court officers. Judge W. L. Walls acted as master of ceremonies as speeches followed by a luncheon. The attendees included judges Metz Parmelee Winter and several attorneys. Sheriff Wickwire guided Collins to the residence where he was surprised by the guests and a table of food. A Hamilton watch on a chain was presented with the inscription Father from the Boys. The grateful county attorney enjoyed a memorable evening and remains in aerial delight from the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 3. Collins
Colling
Wickwire
W. L. Wails
Parmelee
Winter
Metz
Goddard
Enterline
LaFleiade
Lonabaugh
Attornys
B. Enterline
T. W. la
Hamilton
Tolowe
Deli Drake
Dell Drake
Triah
Drake
Disinfect The Cars Law Applies to Stock Shipments
The new law requires disinfection of cars before stock ships to outside points. C. R. Kelley shipped two cars of hogs to Denver and within Casper they will be unhowled and disinfected due to the lack of on-site facilities. The measure aims to stamp out foot and mouth disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Denver
Casper
Will Contest Wins in Cook Estate Dispute
The district court favored the contestants in the Josiah Cook will case, ruling the will invalid due to undue influence by Nina May Cook. The Drake case also concluded with a desire for a modified sentence. Other actions included dismissals, mortgage foreclosures, venue changes, and a verdict for the Thayer group in the stallion payment dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitner
Wyoming Quarantine Proclamations Aimed at Foot and Mouth
Cheyenne March 30 A Wyoming quarantine against shipments of sheep goats and cattle from all states and forbidding importation of stock feed was signed by Governor Kendrick to protect against foot and mouth disease. The text also notes a death in Work and funeral details and a local seed man J R Bonwell securing Burlington railroad contracts to supply fresh vegetables to the Plains Hotel in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Kendrick
Minstrel Maids Put On Noted Late Show
The Merry Minstrel Maids appeared last Friday delivering a strong late show with above average music and gowns. The crowded house left patrons well satisfied with the entertainment, though some performers stood out as exceptionally good on stage.
Kane District Plans Fall Fair for Premiums
James Waters of Kane describes a district fair in the coming fall just before the Basin fair. The event aims to collect products, improve quality, and provide a community day to showcase efforts and earn premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Waters
Kane
Kane Leads Town Event With Honey and Apples
The writer praises a long advocated idea turning to reality as Kane hosts a community gathering. Sugaring residents hear about local growth with fine honey and big red apples featured. A nearby notice notes Fred Frisby shipping a 1100 pound Holstein cow to Casper Roy Frisby by express for 23.10, claiming speed and better animal condition. Fred House buys Ernest Freeman shop and assumes first of month tenancy while Antemon oversees the Q. K. and Loveland brothers lease horses near Trap Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Express
Fred Frisby
Casper
Roy Frisby
Fred House
U. K
Ernest Freeman
Fred
Q. K
Freeman
Andemon Willeve
O .K
District 17 withdraws from high school district vote
In a sparsely attended special meeting nineteen votes were cast with eighteen in favor of withdrawing from the high school district and forming a separate district. The change would keep the grammar school district with the same high school and levy powers, while dissolution steps proceed if nearby districts join Basin in favor. Ed Seasions of Byron reported five drilling rigs in the Byron fields, noting abundant gas but limited use due to pipeline costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould and Shell
Basin
Ed Seasions
Byron
Byron Fields
Dead man found in box car at Cowley County inquest planned
A note reached the sheriff's office Thursday announcing a man’s body found in a box car at Cowley. County Attorney Gobbins, Coroners EB Harris and Sheriff Wickwire went to the scene to conduct an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
Cowley
Gobbins
EB. Harris
Wickwire
Lord Rothschild Dies in London at Age 91
Lord Rothschild head of English Rothschild banking line died in London after a serious operation on March 20 aged 91. He was born in 1840 and led the firm R M Rothschild & Sons. Reports note his passing amid European war updates and diplomatic chatter from London and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Rothschild
Rothschild
R. M. Rothachiki & Sons
Carpathian Passes
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Verdun
Yeer
England
Peking
Japan
China
Manchuria
Hilo
Loméon
Reuter’s D'Apatth
Constantinople
Berlin
Petrograd
Ostrolenka
Jedwhana
Taroggen
Skandrwy
Augustowo Forest
Geneva
Lyutta Valley
Berg
Vereczke
Washington
Villa Agency
Garza
Mexico City
John B. McManus
Frownsville
Tex
Mar
Brownsville
Matomaros
Matemeros
Villa
Visiting Schools. Ruth Donaldson Reports North Study
Mrs Ruth Donaldson returned from Lowell and northern points where she viewed schools. In Lowell she conducted a teachers examination attended by many who praised the Lowel schools for fine building, playgrounds, swings, teeter boards, and amenities. They boast the largest enrollment in the county with nine teachers in the grammar department. Lovell is congratulated on this excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Donaldson
Lowell
Lowel
Lovell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Robertson
Jim
State Board of Charities and Reform
W. 8
Collins
Josiah Cook
T. W. laFwiche
Sheridan
O. F. Goddard
Ings
Amde
Comtestes
G. B. Wilson
Nina May Cook
Attormney
Acc
Nates Rae
Texas
Amde Oy
Obes. Leavitt
H. Fitepetricl
Geo. E. Diet
Lizale Bowman
Hasin
First National’ Bank of
First National’ Bank of Meeteetse
George Hewett
Imale
Lerimer Bros
Jk Thayer Et al
Frank Hunter
Geo. Begr
Miles City
Mont
T. M. Hyde
Thayer
Thos. M. Hyde
T. W. la Phaidhe
J. W. Gould
J. P. Arnott
E. E. Lonabauch
Plains Hotel
Big Horn Basin
Otto Majer
Mra
Wes
Warland
Theu Mving
Maile
BE. C. Hoover
Ralph Hoover
Begin
FE. Hoover
Ralph
Workend
Mai
J. R. Bonwell, the
Seedeman of
Hoeruse
Lovelned Bros
Shelb Bare
Fred Rae
Glin
Trapper Creek
Fred Funston
Browneville
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