Basin oil fields loom large for state fair plans
Basin region's oil activity surges as Higby promotes state fair and frontier days in Cheyenne with plans for a special Burlington train to Douglas. Sheridan and Basin exhibitors rally to boost Douglas displays while new Western Petroleum company forms with $2.5 million cap.
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Dakota
Colorado
Cheyenne
Higby
Douglas
Brooks
Sheridan Fair
Burlington
Basin Country
New Road
Big Horn County
Oil News Of The Week From Greybull Field
Messrs Lenix and Mann arrived from Casper with a rig bought there. They will drill on contract for Orchard interests while remaining in town. D C Henry handles rig movement and will ship east when weather allows. A small oil showing was reported at the Alderdice place well on lower Greybull. not yet completed, owners expect good flow at greater depth. Louis F Severson attorney for Buell and Jones was in Casper. Frank Maxwell and Dr Porter of Texas Oil Co were in town reviewing the field. Frank Gilpin of Colorado Springs and Roy Sehenek, here with holdings they plan to develop soon.
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Messrs. Lenix and
Mann
Casper
Orchard
D. C. Henry
Alderdice
Greybull
Louis F. Severson
Buell and Jones
Cusper
Frank Maxwell
Dr. Porter
Texas Oil Company
Ehtuation
Frank Gilpin
Colorado Springs
Mel
Roy Sehenek
Basin syndicate leases spread across 2400 acres and more
The Greylail Oil & Gas company and numerous groups including Asa Mercer Sr and Roy Schenck hold leases totaling thousands of acres across multiple states. With 2240 acres to 6400 acres per party, activity in the Basin accelerates within six months, signaling a boom that may rival Casper as the Oil City of the West.
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Ine
Greylail Ol & Gas Company
Asa Mercer, Sr
KR. H. Bwary Manderson
Bonwell
Bebenk & Hoover
Elmer Told
W. H. Fitzgerald
Brmeen
Harry P. Hynds
Cheyenne
W. HH. Wyman
A. M. Johnson
Leo Champion
Denver
Holdrege
Burlington Railroad
Basin
Casper
West
Pastor Leads Services at Otto With May Communion
Baptist church announces Sunday school at 10 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm. No regular services next Sunday. Local pastor will preach at Otto. Lord's supper to be observed on the first Sunday in May. G W Racer is pastor.
Notice of Non Responsibility for Katie Miller Debts
John J. Miller states he will not be responsible for debts incurred by Katie Olive Miller who now uses the name Katie Robinson. She has left his residence and support for three months.
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Katie Olive Miller
Katie Robinson
John J. Miller
Preaching at Otto Church Sunday April 26
Regular services at the Otto church at 3 p m on Sunday April 26 with Sabbath school at 2 p m. All welcome. G W Racer Pastor. Republican commercial printery.
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Otto
Emmer Drink Emmered Brew Unearthed By Casper Company
W C Metzger of Casper Brewing Co pursues experiments to perfect a malt drink from emmer grain named Emmered. The formula remains secret with Metzger who believes the beverage will astonish the western world and gain lasting fame once production begins. Sheridan brewer Dick Keenan visits Casper seeking stockholders and potential insight into emmeraled production.
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W. C. Metzger
Casper Brewing Co
Casper
Casper Brewery Company
New Sidewalk Adds Value to Rogers House Property
C A Mann, owner of the Rogers House property, is cited as a progressive business man after this week’s completion of a fine concrete sidewalk around the property. J H Welsh held the contract, ensuring a serviceable walk that was greatly needed and enhances the property’s value.
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C. A. Mann
Rogers House
J. H. Welsh
Big Horn County Fair urged to push features this fall
The note urges immediate steps to promote the Big Horn County Fair this fall. It cites the showings of past years, a strong agricultural exhibit, and potential improvements including a revived wild west feature even if horse races are limited. It calls for local effort and better finances to ensure a prosperous season.
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Big Horn County
Transfer of Brand No 641 for C H Archer
Notice shows brand ETH on left shoulder of horses and left ribs of cattle purchased by M H Smith Basin Wyoming and transfer filed with Live Stock Commission dated April 22 1914 with registration details a74 m15
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C. H. Archer
Live Stock Commission
M. H. Smith
Basin
Wyo
Episcopal Guild Benefit at Acme Amusement Show
Acme Amusement company will donate half of Wednesday evening’s show proceeds to the Episcopal guild on May 6. A dance with the Smith Bros. full orchestra follows, with funds to build cement sidewalks around the church property.
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Episcopal Guild
Acme Amusement Company
Smith Bros
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Laryler
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Hudson Wells
Lander Oland Gas Co
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Casper Press
Ran Auwuck
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Big Horn Oil and Gas Company
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Tulsa
Warren County
Pennsylvania
United States
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California
West Virginia
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hasin
Edly
Taft
Lele
W. 8. Collins
G. W. Racer, Pastor
Republican. Commercial Printery
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the Basin Republican
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