School Meeting May Second Examines Tax Levy and Costs
An article from T. K. Bishop explains the May 2 school district No. 17 meeting. It clarifies that the five mill levy is not an extra tax beyond the lawful 3.5 mills, reviews historical levies, bonds for the new building, and notes that the district will not seek the higher levy this year. It urges voters to attend, review the treasurer’s report, and suggest efficient spending while preserving school quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Bishop
Montana
Colorado
Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapon Fined
A. L. Brown of Manderson was arrested last week on a complaint by his wife May Brown charging concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty before Justice Bonwell, fined $25 and given sixty days in jail, with the jail term suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brown
Manderson
May Brown
Justice Bonwell
Basin Big Horn Declamatory and Music Meet Set
The second annual Big Horn Basin declamatory and musical contest plus track and field meet will be held in Basin on May 12 13 and 18. Schools participating include Powell Cody Lovell Greybull Basin Manderson Worland Thermopolis Hyattville Casper with Worland last year winning declamatory and Basin second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Basin
Powell
Cody
Lovell
Greybull
Manderson
Worland
Thermopolis
Hyattville
Casper
Basin School
Oil Prospects Grow Near Basin and Bonanza Fields
L H Sennett of Roundup joins local partners to drill near Basin as soon as government permits arrive. Joseph Josseph and associates from Washington state plan Bonanza field operations with Clara Collins holdings and a large acreage. Morrow to head field operations. standard rig to drill deeper sands. Leases granted include Joseph Munz Saratoga and others across Wyoming and Colorado. Rumors of a Sunshine Basin well denied. drill reported around 3500 feet with oil showing, not enough for a new field. Geologists Bruce Murphy and Henry Sherrard arrive from the south to inspect a nearby structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Sennett
Roundup
Mont
Basin
Sennett
Montana
Josseph
State of
Washington
Bonanza
Clara Collins
Morrow
The
Ohio
Midwest
Sunshine Basin
Meeteetse
Missionary Meeting Report at Presbyterian Manse
The Presbyterian missionary society met Wednesday at the manse with Miss Edna Paisley, a furloughing India missionary, as speaker. She shared experiences from six and a half years under the Presbyterian board, showed clothing, embroidery, photos, and curios, and described Christanizing Mohammedans and Hindus. Mrs Mortimer and Miss Owens sang solos. refreshments followed. the evening was well attended and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Manse
Missionary Society
Edna Paisley
India
United States
Presbyterian Board
Miss Paisley
Mortimer
Owens
Nine Greybull residents charged with gambling
A warrant was issued for Chas J Sherrin J T Norris A B Carey Dynamite John Doe Scotch Sherrin and Shorty Ryan all Greybull residents on a gambling complaint. They appeared in court and received a continuance until next Tuesday at 2 pm. Bonds were set at 500 each for their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Perkins
Chas
J. Sherrin
J. T. Norris
A. B. Carey
Dynamite
John Doe
Scotch Sherrin
Shorty Ryan
Greybull
Justice Bonwell
Work resumes on church building after funding delay
This week work again commenced on the M. E. Church building after a halt caused by church finances. Officials believe the project will now proceed to completion without further delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hime Crow
M. &. Churcl
Death of Dora Seaman in Childbirth Near St. Joe
Dora Seaman died last Monday evening in childbirth at the family home near St. Joe along with the infant who did not survive. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hendricks of St. Joe and had spent about twenty years here. She was married four years to Lloyd Seaman. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm with interment in Burlington cemetery. The Greybull valley community mourns a well known resident and extends sympathy to the husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Seaman
St. Joe
Dora Hendricks
H. D. Hendricks
Lloyd Seaman
Burlington
Seaman
Greybull Valley
Closing Ball of the Season at Fraternity Hall
Basin Lodge No 29 of K P invites members and friends to a closing dance tonight at Fraternity hall. Invitations have been issued and attendees can expect a good time.
Woman's Club Thrift Meet At the Library
The Woman's Club will hold a Thrift Meet next Wednesday afternoon at the Library. Members are urged to bring their savings to support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Thrift
Man Killed Instantly In Denver Homestead Accident
C. B. Wilcox was instantly killed last Sunday evening when his team ran away on his way back from Denver after securing a tractor for farming on a local homestead. He was pitched from the wagon in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wilcox
Denver
Obituary: Wilcox Dies in Wagon Accident in Denver
Wilcox died after apparently pitching forward from a wagon onto his head. Survived by a widow and two young children. Remains taken to Nebrasa for interment. Former linotype operator and printer, he worked for the Lovell Chronicle and The Basin Republican, and was well regarded by all who knew him. Community sympathy goes to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Nebrasa
Denver
Lovell Chronicle
Basin Republican
Williams and Lucy Walker Tie the Knot in Byron
Joseph Williams and Miss Lucy Walker of Byron were united in marriage last Saturday after obtaining county clerk credentials. The couple, popular in the north end, left for home the next day as friends send congratulations. Attorney R B West was in Lowell on business this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
R. B. West
Lowell
J C Stewart Defamatory Contest Set At Basin High
The second annual J C Stewart contest will be held in Basin high school gym on April 28. A program lists High School Quartet The Saleslady Irma Wright The Little Rebel and others with a music orchestra. Three contestants will advance to the Big Horn Basin contest in Basin on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stewart
the Saleslady
Irma Wright
Gertrude Skovgard
Grace Warren
Eileen Rosenberry
Miriam Ewers
Mercedes
Mary Hanlon
Leater Gibson
Marjorie Aker
Buelah Hartman
Old Hickory
Basin High School
Big Horn
Organize Boys Band Seeks Young Cornet Players
Ed win Hoover, band teacher, announces the organization of a Boys Cornet Band after high interest in a girls saxophone concert. Parents with sons aged 5 to 18 may visit his studio at Wyoming Avenue and Eighth Street between 9 and 11 a m on weekdays to learn about instruction and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Eighth Atyreet
M. Edwin
Hoover
Entertained at Bridge by Mrs A B Martin Last Saturday
Mrs A B Martin entertained at bridge last Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs EB Sullivan. Guests included Mrs D B Lewis and Mrs J J Patten who won first honors and consolation respectively, with guest prize to Mrs J Bull Vivan.
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Mra
A. B. Martin
Bridge
J. Sullivan
Meadames HK
Weat
A. W. Coons
J. A. Coons
Neal Anderson
J. Atherly
C. W. Atheoly
D. BE. Lewis
W. B. Hartigan
J. Patten
L. A. Zane
Hime
V. A. Wise
T. K. Bishop
D. B. Lewis
J. J. Patten
J. Bull Vivan
Press Club Round Table In Thermopolis Embraces Basin Stakeholders
The Big Horn Basin Press club met in Thermopolis hosting attendees from Cody Lovell Basin Worland and more. Members planned a state organization framework while adopting the Franklin price list and hearing talks from Maj. John L. King J. M. Schwoob and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Thermopolis
Fremont County
Watt Brandon
Sheridan Post
L. L. Newton
Cody Herald
Reyn Leedom
Lovell Chronicle
P. P. Anderson
Basin Republican
W. H. J. Bowey
Riverton Chronicle
F. F. Bristow
Greybull Standard
D. O. Maret
Thermopolis Independent
E. F. Shaw
L.J
A. L. Duhig
Thermopolis Record
W. G. Johnson
Worland Grit
L. M. Prill
L. A. Conser
Baker
Mont
Lin I. Noble
Walter Swanson
J. M. Schwoob
Cody
Thermopolis High School
M. C. Peters
L. J. Duhig
C. W. Axtell
R. W. Hale
C. Watt Brandon
Sheridan
W. B. George
Billings
Basin
Washable
Col. Swanson
Harry L. Wise
R. L. Silver
G. J. Schenk
R. J. Extra
P P Anderson
Hensel Buys Basin Harness and Saddle Store
Hensel purchases the harness and saddle shop in Basin from EB Burroughs. Burroughs stays on for a few months to ease the transition, then moves with the Nic family to Idaho Springs. Hensel plans to remain in Basin long term, earning the farmers’ support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hensel
Burroughs
Nic
Todaho Springs
Idaho
Mr. Hensel
Basin
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Mille Brigham
HW. J. Sullivan
Dolleloun
A. B
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Sac
Wyoming
Grass Creek
Salt Creek
Elk Basin
Big Muddy
Pilot Butte
Lance Creek
Hamilton Dome
Joseph Munz
Saratoga
Brooks
Chicago
Ill
L. H. Brooks
E. V. Purser
San Francisco
Herman Jaecke
Warren A. Forbes
Cheyenne
Wyoming Oil Leasing Co
Boston
New
Enw
Margaret J. Durr
Bruce Murphy
Henry Sherrard
Missionary Meeting
Dora
Walker
J.C. Stewart
Grace Ellis Mung
Helen Thamre
Edith Rulé
Virginia
Lou Blakesley
Ee Ae -Mae Skinner White Azealaes
Stella Landfair Sinan
Eee Oreese
Euretta Robertson
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