District Court Sits with Two Cases Ended by Verdicts
District court opened with Judge Metz presiding. W. J. Jones v Ed H. Stiles resulted in a directed verdict for the plaintiff after evidence by both sides. B. D. and C. A. Leavitt v John Allen saw a defense verdict instructed on grounds of lack of malicious intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
W. J. Jones
Ed H. Stiles
Orchard Beach Breeders’ Association
Frank Riffil
T. C. Marshall
H. C. Brome
Mets
J. W. Gould
Burlington Railroad
Gould
Basin in Banana Belt Blizzards Spare Big Horn Basin
A severe late blizzard swept Wyoming Colorado and western Nebraska from last Saturday to Tuesday. Basin weather remained mild with no snow, and local banker H Hime reported to a cattle loan company that the Big Horn Basin avoided blizzard damage, noting expected cattle losses elsewhere and hints of a normal summer stock outlook for Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Big Horn Basin
H. H. Hime
Basin State Bank
Basin
Alliance
Hime
Big Horn
Injured by Horse In Bonanza Cattle Work
Harry Taylor of Bonanza was thrown from a horse while cutting cattle last Sunday and suffered bruises and a severe shakeup. He and his father W E B Taylor visited local physicians yesterday. doctors expect injuries not to be serious. C F P Hensley, Burlington State Bank cashier, is in town as a witness in the civil case Martin Dow vs Laura Bryant over Greybull water rights and rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taylor
Bonanza
W. E B. Taylor
C. FP. Hensley
Burlington State Bank
Martin Dow
Laura Bryant
Greybull
Dow
Disgrace to Basin Over Refuse Dump West of School
Over the past week a large amount of garbage and refuse has been dumped just west of the school house along the main road. Citizens urge immediate city investigation and swift justice for the culprits.
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Basin
Pappan and Dunbar Wed at Livingston Parsonage
Claud W. Pappan of Livingston Montana and Mrs Mary Dunbar were married on Wednesday at the Methodist parsonage by Rev R M Jones. The couple expressed pleasure with Basin and may settle here, promising a warm welcome from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud W. Pappan
Livingston, Mont
Mary Dunbar
R. M. Jones
Basin
Death of Joe Johnson Arrives From France for Basin Burial
Relatives of the late Joe Johnson formerly of Manderson and son of Andrew Johnson report his body has arrived from France for burial in Basin Wyoming or the National Cemetery in Washington D C. Funeral services are planned at the Manderson Methodist Church with Rev Black assisted by Rev Jones and Rev Wardlaw. Services will be held the Saturday afternoon after arrival or Sunday afternoon if arrival occurs on Saturday. The American Legion and cavalry will escort, pallbearers chosen from friends in his overseas unit. Arrangements are being made by the Big Horn County American Red Cross home service section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Manderson
Andrew Johnson
France
National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Basin
Wyo
Methodist Church
Black
Jones
Ward
Apology Issued Over No Show Singers at Event
Officials apologize for the entertainment mishap after singers did not appear for a Monday night show. The band performed well, no rehearsal was held, and $365 was netted and given to Mrs. Brown, civic forum treasurer. Manager Hokanson had no involvement in the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Civic Forum
Hokanson
Baseball Team Here Advisory Council Extends Friday Season
An advisory council named by the organization perfected a plan to extend Friday night season activities in the West for the salvation army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Salvation Army
Basin Organizes Local Ball Team and Salvation Army Advisory Board
A Basin meeting at the Chamber of Commerce led to forming a town baseball team with Frank M. Hime as manager and H. H. Hime as treasurer. The group urged public support and practice once weather permits. Separately, Salvation Army representative Harry D. Frisbee announced expanded Western state outreach and set up an advisory board for Big Horn County to study social conditions and coordinate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
A. B. Martin
H. H. Hime
Lou Blakesley
8. M. Eppelsheimer
Harry L. Wise
S. M. Eppelsheimer
Frank M. Hime
Basin
Northwest
Joe Denny
Joe Cook
Salvation Army
Harry D. Frisbee
Chicago
Big Horn County
West
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Mr. Frisbee
H. T. Harris
J. C. Stewart
R. R. Ferris
F. I. Rue
P. P
Basin Oil Driller Weds Hyattville Bride
On a Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock Justice Bonwell officiated the marriage of Chas Green of Basin and Miss Agnes Durfey of Hyattville. The groom, an oil driller, will oversee drilling east of Torchlight field this summer. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Durfey. The couple plan to reside in Basin after the first of the month.
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Basin
Birthday Anniversary Observed for Miss Catheryn Extra
Yesterday marked the 13th birthday of Miss Catheryn Extra. At her parents home Mr and Mrs R J Extra entertained at six oclock dinner with guests Marion Bishop Gertrude Skovgard and Elizabeth Wilson. After dinner the ladies attended the theatre and she received many nice presents and well wishes for future anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catheryn Extra
R. J. Extra
Marion Bishop
Gertrude Skovgard
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Extra
County Republican Convention Schedule and Train to Sheridan
The county Republican convention meets in Basin on May 4 to select delegates for the state convention in Sheridan on May 10. Anyone interested in the party's welfare is invited, with delegates and the public urged to cooperate. A special train will leave Cheyenne May 9 for Sheridan. to ride, notify the county chairman immediately.
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Republian
Basin
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Drainage Districts Progress Report From Attorney Arnott
Attorney John P. Arnott returned from Cowley, Byron and Lovell with news that all drainage districts are advancing legally. He said the necessary procedures are progressing and districts will soon proceed with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Arnott
Cowley
Byron and
Lovell
Royal Neighbors Induct New Members Luncheon Held
The Royal Neighbors inducted several new members Wednesday evening and hosted an elaborate luncheon for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
New residents arrive in Basin community
Mr. and Mrs. Myron L. Grohn of Sweet Grass Montana arrive and plan to establish a vulcanizing and tire retreading business in Basin. They rented the building next to the Golden Rule and will set up their plant once shipments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron L. Grohn
Sweet Grass Mont
Basin
Calhouns Celebrate Wedding Anniversary with Friends
On Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Wendell Calhoun celebrated their wedding anniversary inviting friends for games music and refreshments. Those present included Dr and Mrs Mick Walker Jane Aber C A Berry Mr Hen sel and Miss Dyer. All report a most enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Calhoun
Basin highway meeting to draw 100 delegates May 1
J. R. Bonwell reports from L. L. Newton that about 100 delegates will visit for the Big Horn Basin meeting of the Yellowstone Highway Association. The group will assemble on May 1 as the train arrives from the north, with a night session planned. The Basin Chamber of Commerce will host the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bonwell
Basin Chamber of
Grohn Family Relocates to Basin Wyoming
Mr and Mrs M L Grohn and their two children left Monday for Basin Wyoming to establish their home and business. The Northwest Tire shop equipment moved. Mr Grohn will open a similar venture there. Many friends here send best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Grohn
Basin
Wyoming
Northwest
Gohn
Sweet Grass
Mont
Interchurch Conference Draws Large Regional Gathering
The Interchurch Conference for Big Horn and Park counties met in Basin at 4 pm on Thursday April 15 with R M Jones leading the Thermopolis team. Delegates from Washakie Park and Big Horn counties representing Baptist Christaan Episcopalian Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian denominations attended a major regional religious gathering.
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Big Horn and
Park
Baptist Church
Basin
R. M. Jones
Thermopolis
O. C. King
Lander Wye
W. C. Lowrie
Glenrock W
Interchurch
F. W. Bretnall
Lovell
W. H. L. Marshall
Douglas
Chamber of Commerce
Methodists Presbyterians Congregationalists
Methodist Church
Jones
P. A. Shope
Wheatland
Wyoming
Washakie County
Park and Big Horn
Delgates
Clash on Anaconda road leaves 15 injured in IWW strike
Fifteen men believed IWW strike pickets and one policeman are hospitalized with gunshot wounds in a battle on Anaconda road near the Never Sweat mine at 4 10 PM. Two alleged IWW members may die. Police search for three others. miners mass in Finlander building. County Attorney investigates.
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Butte
Anaconda Road
Never Sweat Mine
N. A. Rotering
Simon
Larlier
Big Horn theatre hosts boxing and wrestling carnival
Next Monday night in Greybull the Big Horn theatre stages a boxing and wrestling carnival. The main event is a finish wrestling match between Pleasant Smith of Thermopolis and Johnnie Conley of Kansas City. A ten round semi final boxing bout features Charlie Drake of Fort Bliss against Tony Marello of Minneapolis. Prelims include Young Bragg vs Skeeter Fogelsanger and Kid Wagner vs Kid Draper. Ladies invited for an exhibition night.
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Greybull
Big Horn Theatre
Pleasant Smith
Thermopolis
Johnnie Conley
Kansas City
Charlie Drake
Fort Bliss
Texas
Tony Marello
Minneapolis
Young Bragg
Skeeter Fogelsanger
Kid Wagner
Kid Draper
Visit to North End County Road Survey Report
County Surveyor G J Schenk and Commissioners Welch Olney and Weintz returned from the north end after surveying road conditions and planning maintenance. In Deaver district residents built seven miles of road with work by locals. Lovell agreement splits costs three ways among residents the sugar company and the county. bridges require careful budgeting and community cooperation for further work.
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G. J. Schenk
John Weintz
C.A. Welch
Ty. W. Olney
Deaver
Frannie
Lovell
Sugar
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Frank Hime
Jack Ball
Covention
Montana
W. W
North End
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