Man der son pool hall owner kills self over domestic troubles
Manderson pool hall proprietor Alex Brown was found dead in his home likely from self administered chloroform. The coroner's jury ruled death by suicide amid marital trouble and business pressures, noting letters to his wife and mother in law. Funeral was held in Manderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Brown
Manderson
M. H. Smith
A. G. Straley
G. D. Mayer
WH. W. Sykes
J. E. Brown
Mandelson
Bown
Gene Sykes
Brown
The
Sherif
Smith
James Tolstrup
James A. Quiner
Basin
Manderson Bank
Woman Fined and Housed After Disorderly Conduct Case
Myrtle Peake pleaded guilty to running a disorderly house in Lovell. Judge Metz fined her 200 dollars and ordered four months in jail, suspended on good behavior. An injunction barred her from using the Adame hotel for such activity under a new strict anti disorder statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Peake
Lovell
Metz
Adame
Woman Given Fine And Injunction After Lectures
A Peake woman faced a stern judge who delivered a severe lecture. She was fined and an injunction issued, after which she appeared to grasp that people of her character would be unwelcome in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Peake
Improvement at the Rex
Ernest H. Atkinson becomes Rex Theatre manager taking over this Sunday. He plans to install a new machine to eliminate wall reels and show pictures without delay. Basin residents extend a warm welcome to Mr and Mrs Atkinson and wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest H. Atkinson
Rex Theatre
Atkinson
Basin
Mrs. Atkinson
Case Was Dismissed in Greybull Gambling Case
The State versus J. T. Norris et al of Greybull was dismissed by Justice Bonwell Tuesday. The prosecuting witness Walter Perkins failed to appear and the county attorney, lacking evidence to bind over the defendants, moved to dismiss at the cost of the prosecuting witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Norris
Greybull
Justice Bonwell
Walter Perkins
J C Stewart Declamatory Contest Winners
The second annual J C Stewart declamatory contest was held in the gym. Dramatic class winner Gertrude Skovgard with The Little Rebel. Lester Gibson second How the LaRue Stakes Were Lost. Humorous class Miriam Ewers ist The Mustard Plaster. Irma Wright second The Saleslady. Oratorical class Lou Blakesley first We Must Prepare for War. Skovgard judged first over all, Ewers second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stewart
Gertrude Skovgard
Lester Gibson
Miriam Ewers
Irma Wright
Lou Blakesley
J. C .Knode
Miss Wynn
Greybull
School board dinner hosted by Miss Dyer and pupils
Tuesday at 5 o'clock in the domestic science rooms the school board and wives dined with Miss Helen Dyer and pupils. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Zaring, Mayor and Mrs. R. B. West, and other local residents. Blue and yellow color scheme noted as well executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dyer
C. A. Zaring
R. B. West
T. K. Hishop
BE. C. Burroughs
F. L. McNown
J. C. Stewart
Arbor Day Observance Encourages Tree Planting
Today is a holiday and every person is urged to observe the day by planting trees and beautifying premises. Arbor day means much to a scarcely settled new country and proper observance will yield beauty in the years to come. Plant at least one tree today.
Oil Dispute Grows Worldwide as US Assets Decline
A global struggle for petroleum power unfolds as nations race for supplies and control. In the United States, dwindling reserves prompt warnings of 18 to 25 years left and a forecast that the oil rich nations may dictate sea power. An April Pittsburgh report notes crude price hikes and new drilling moves as U S companies gear up for deep tests in Wyoming and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Mines
United States Geological Survey
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
England
France
Japan
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Cabell
Somerset
Somerset Light
Ragland
Birthday Dinner for Irene Bowling
Wednesday marked Miss Irene Bowling’s birthday with a dinner hosted for guests Pearl Ellis Thelma Gould Miriam Ewers Bethel Hoel Albert May Loren Pegg and Clarence Talbott. The gathering produced a pleasant evening among the young attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sary
Irene Bowling
Pearl Ellis
Thelma Gould
Miriam Ewers
Bethel Hoel
Albert May
Louren Pegg
Clarence Talbott
George Mead Charged with Burglary in Zoelner Store
George Mead, a floater, was arrested on Greybull on burglary charges at the Zoelner store. He appeared before Justice Harding and was bound over to district court for trial, then jailed in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mead
Greybull
New Officers Elected at Bank Directors Meeting
At the April 22 meeting of the directors of the Bie Horn County Bank Robert P. Pearson, cashier since 1913, was elected vice president and Berne Hayes, assistant cashier, elected cashier. Jim Whaley of Manderson was in town yesterday.
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Bie Horn County Bank
Robert P. Pearson
Berne Hayes
Pearson
Woman's Club Benefit Draws Record Attendance
Friday afternoon at the Carnegie library the Woman's club held a highly successful benefit with 25 ladies at Kensington and 15 bridge tables. Prizes went to Mrs Arme lingist for high score and Mrs Belton second, Mrs Denny Ltd, with Mrs Beck taking the Kensington prize. The event featured fern decorated rooms and refreshments, and a total of 100 dollars was cleared by the committee led by Mrs R L Silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Woman's Club
Kensington
Armelingist
Belton
Woman's Club Minutes Note May Day Hall Issue
The Woman's club met at the library on Wednesday afternoon. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. The May Day dance committee could not secure the hall for the date. no Wednesday evening next week was chosen.
Thrift Program Led by Mrs Berry and Mrs Mor Timer
The program featured talks and papers on thrift including The Meaning of Thrift by Mrs Berry and The Thrift of Invention. Musical pieces included The Village Blacksmith and A Bit of Willow, with vocal selections by Mrs Mor Timer and Miss Garven. A three minute thrift talk and a tone poem Sing Smile Slumber were performed with accompaniment by Mrs H H Fite and Miss Thelma Gould. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mesdaines Robb Morton and Zaring.
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Berry
Snow
C. J’. Brown
Staton
Rogers
Mortimer
Thrift of Invention
Murphy Pianos
Garven
MeNown
H. H. Fite
Thelma Gould
Pian
Jean Owen
Mesdaines
Robb
Morton and
Zaring
Trains Change Schedule At Basin Station
Beginning the first of the month a change of time in the arrival of the train from Denver has been announced. The train will then leave at the same time as the train from Billings arrives. The arrangement will allow Basin residents to reach Billings earlier in the evening.
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Denver
Billings
Go 10 Church Next Sunday Goes National
The coming Sunday is designated Go to Church Sunday to boost attendance. Basin pastors invite all to attend at 10 a.m. Sunday school led by W B Talbott, sermon and music at 11 a.m. Epworth league 7 p.m. Union services at 8 p.m. Rev Marquis of Wyoming will preach. Edwin Bowling extends a cordial welcome.
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Basin
W. B. Talbott
Epworth
Marquis
The
Presbyterian Church For
Wyoming
Edwin Bowling
Presbyterian Church Holds Go to Church Sunday
Basin church services include Bible school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with Rev. Robert R. Marquis of Casper as speaker. A union service follows at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Leon A. Losey, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Library
M. E
Robert R. Marquis
Casper
Presbyterian Church For Wyoming
Leon A. Losey
St Andrews Church Episcopal Services and Activities
Archdeacon Dray in charge. Children service 3 pm. Evening service 7 30. Wednesday testimonial meetings 8 pm. Sunday school for pupils up to age twenty at 10 am. Reading rooms rear open daily 3 to 5 except Sundays and legal holidays.
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Archdeacon Dray
Woman's Club Extends Thanks to Local Merchants
The Woman's club expresses gratitude to Dasin merchants for aiding its benefit success. Names listed include Golden Rule Nadler Drug Store Anderson Hardware Basin Hardware Wise Bros Berry Grocery Big Horn Creamery J C Smith and B A Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Dasin
Golden Rule
Nadler Drug Store
Anderson Hardware
Basin Hardware
Wise Bros
Berry Grocery
Big Horn Creamery
Midland Carbon Firm Pleads Guilty to Carbon Violations
The Midland Carbon company and partners pleaded guilty on thirty counts in district court and agreed to a $5,000 fine paid to the county treasurer for the school fund. Occidental Oil & Gas Co. cases were dismissed. Prosecution costs and witness issues led to the negotiated settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Carbon Company
T. Blake Kennedy
Cheyenne
R. B. West
C. A. Zaring
Metz
John Weintz
Board of County Commissioners
Midland Carbon Cmpany
Occidental Oil & Gas Co
Road meetings planned in Basin Burling ton Hyattville next week
Next Tuesday at Basin Chamber of Commerce a good roads meeting will discuss road bonds with speakers. Burling ton hosts on the 6th with notable speakers and a ten piece orchestra for music and a free dance. Hyattville follows on the 7th with another dance and the same orchestra. All county residents are urged to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce In
Basin
Burlington
John Landtair
Hyattville
Leavitt to Leave Rex Theatre Manager to Move to Denver
Leavitt, who sold his interest in the Rex Theatre, departs Basin for Denver on Sunday to pursue any suitable business. He leaves Basin patrons with a legacy of excellent attractions and a strong theatre following. Basin residents regret his departure but wish him success in his future endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Leavitt
Rex Theatre
Denver
Pat
Basin
Rex
Opening Tomorrow at Eppelsheimer Abbott Pharma Co
The Eppelsheimer Abbott company will host a spring opening tomorrow afternoon. An orchestra will perform a program of music and each attendee will receive favors. a punch bowl will be available during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppelsheimer-Abbott Pharmacy
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J.C. Stewart
Grass Creek
Rock Creek
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Elk Basin
Sss
Big Muddy
Grey Bull Fae
Pilot Butte
Sbastians
Lance Creek
Hamilton Dome
Lander Coke Sane Ses Aeteses
Mate Creek
J. A. Sheehan
Salt Lake City
Kane
Sheehan
Utah
Big Horn Basin
Allen Oil Company
Texas Field
Byron Field
E. G. Lewis Oil Co
Ohio City
Ohio Oil, Company
Rock River
McFayden
John McFayden
Ohio Oil Company
Southern Field
Ohio Camp
C. M. Gingrich
Hidden Dome
Charlie
Jim Whaley
A. S. Moore
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
ST. Andrews Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Leavitt
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