Progress Association Dinner Plans For Billings Visit
The Basin Progress Association held its regular Wednesday noon dinner at the Pioneer with H. Ridgely presiding. A Billings chamber excursion is planned for May 17, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a reception committee formed. Officials discuss seed donations from Senator Warren and a proposed fish hatchery site near Tensleep, plus concerns over diseased nursery stock and road improvements.
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The
Progress Association
Billings Chamber of Commerce
Basin
Pioneer Restaurant
Ridgely
Collins
Ueposes
Warren
Thompson
Johnson
JP. W. ‘Metz
fruit @rowers’ association
Jewell Nurseries
Lake City
Minn
Laramie
A. Nelson
Hunter
Crown Gall
Jewell Nursery
Metz
Fruit Association
Lovell
Ora C. Shaw
Road committee to secure eastern stretch near town
The road committee under Barnes was ordered to act and confer with the county commissioners at their next meeting to secure the road east of town. With no further business, the meeting adjourned to next Wednesday noon at the Pioneer restaurant.
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Ubon
Barnes
Pioneer Restaurant
Woman's Club Endorses Mrs Tallon for School Board
At a Wednesday meeting the Woman's Club endorsed Mrs George N Tallon for the school board as Ridgelys term nears expiration the club seeks female representation on the board this election season
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Woman's Club
George N. Tallon
Hyde Freed on Bond in Swope Murder Case in Missouri
In Kansas City on April 27 habeas corpus judges freed Dr. B Clark Hyde on bonds pending a new trial for the murder of Col Thomas H Swope. Hyde has been confined since his conviction for life, with Mrs Hyde present at the release. Also noted are related arrests and venue change efforts in the McNamara case and ongoing cross party disputes over Senate committee assignments.
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Kansas City
Circuit Court
B. Clark Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Inter-state Commerce Committee
Cummings
Bourne
Bristow
Basin Lodge 35 O O F Celebrates 92nd Anniversary
Basin Lodge No 35 of the Odd Fellows marks the 92nd anniversary of the order in America with a program at Fraternity Hall. Assisting by the Rebekahs, members presented a farce The Order Of The Golden Goose. Elegant refreshments followed, with Worland attendees noted. The event coincided with the 62nd anniversary of FP founding in America.
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Order of the Golden Goose
Daughters of Rebekahs
America
Basin Lodge No. 35
Wanner
Jury Acquits William Francke in Assault Charge
The jury in Worland County Court returned a not guilty verdict Friday afternoon in the case of William Francke charged with attempted assault on sevenyearold Rosena Meir. The defense cited his good character and the plaintiff Otto Meir admitted he owed Francke money. Witnesses from Worland testified to moral character, and the trial focused on credibility and the girl’s age.
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William Francke Acultted
Rosena Maier
Wm. Francke
Rosena Meir
KR. B. Weat
Brome
Worland
Otto Meir
Miss Wilson Improves After Basin Hospital Operation
Miss Wilson of Germania shows marked recovery after an operation at Basin hospital. Her condition is reported as considerably improved and stable.
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Miss Wilson
Germania
Basin Hospital
Diseased Tree Shipments Prompt State Inspection in Lovell
State horticulture inspector investigated local shipments amid a flood of diseased stock. Thousands condemned for crown and root gall, samples to be sent to the state board. Jewell Nurseries license recalled with trees to be burned or returned. Multiple nurseries implicated, with Booth and Robertson rated best among those examined.
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State Board of Horticulture
Jewell Nurseries
Lake City
Minn
Fruit Growers’ Association
C. M. Quaborn
Worland
Montana
Billings
Denver
Booth
Robertson
Munu
K. C. Fisher
Puracriee
Osborn
Preaklent
Boy Harrowing Accident Tore Foot From Leg Near Germania
Twelve year old Ed Doerr was dragged by a runaway riding harrow for about a half mile through plowed ground and barbed wire. He arrived at Basin hospital by auto early Wednesday. doctors wired the foot bones and tied arteries in hopes of saving the foot.
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Germania
Ed Doerr
John Doerr
Carter
Frank Rienke
Fred Garland
Bas‘n
William Raynalt
Lady Minstrels Delight Crowd At Frattenity Hall Show
The Woman's Club produced a crowd pleasing Friday night minstrel at Frattenity Hall under warm applause. The home talent act featured original jokes and catchy songs, drawing praise for rehearsal detail and professional tone. Performers included Mesdames Harria Leberty Pearson Patten Carter Bailey Lewis and Miss Lucille Coons acted as pianist.
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Mesdames
G. A. Harria
J. Leberty
R. P. Pearson
Jas. J. Patten
Deana Carter
W. Bailey
D. BE. Lewis
T. K. Bishop
Misans Winifred Patten
Laie Coons
Kathleen O'Neil
Lucille Coons
Plano
Local Players Impress Audiences In Notable Show
The show wowed both singers and audience with a high standard set by the ladies. The company, praised as the best ever, left readers hoping for their return. Yesterday Fred Voss drove from Burlington to Otto and back with Harry Westeon E Watkins Ross Yates and Dave Jones as character witnesses for the defense in the case. Their auto broke down en route and they missed the trial, returning to Cody last night.
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Fred Voss
Burlington
Otto
Harry Westeon
E. Watkins
Ross Yates
Dave Jones
Witneses
Ees
Cody
Collins Named For Mayor
Progressive party caucus endorses W S Collins for Basin mayor and names Markham and Jenkins for council. O T Gebhart chairs with Clyde W Atherly secretary. Ridgely praises Collins as Basin founder, booster, and economic steward, noting his honesty and wide property interests. Unanimous nomination declared. vote at next election.
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Progressive Party
O. T. Gebhart
Clyde W. Atherly
Ridgely
W.S. Coland
Collins
Baain Ant
Collings
State Upheld By The Judge Victory In Motion To Quash
Judge Parmelee sustains the motion to quash in proceedings by Laban and Alexander to secure a new trial. The state’s position is affirmed. no error found in earlier proceedings and the guilty plea stands. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court as the next step. The district court heard arguments Saturday and Monday on the motion in an unusual, interest-creating session.
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T. M. Hyde
BE. C. Hoover
Congress
Kavanaugh
Big Horn Forest Reserve
Burke Ranch
J. Si
Thompson
Jewell
Alato
Parmelee
Laban
Alexander
Supreme Court
Samuel King
Saban
Pagy Five
Dees Acquitted After Hour Deliberation In Famous Case
The State v Ed Dees trial ended with a not guilty verdict after about an hour of jury deliberation. The case, tied to the March 25 1910 Burlington shooting of Bert Campbell, featured conflicting evidence from witnesses including M T Wells and thirteen year old Dewey Johnson.
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Dees
Bert Campbell
Campbell
Burlington
E. E. Lonabaugh
C. A. Zaring
H. S. Ridgely
Robert Stevens
Otto Maier
E. T. Skinner
John T
M. T. Wells
Dewey Johnson
Cagh Kelly
Walt Preator
Young Johnson
Cash Kelly
Clay Robinson
Yorgeeon
Garland House
Elmer Dustin
O. Johnson
Ur Reser
Carter
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Los Angeles Times
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