Juries Fail 10 Agree in Wyoming Court Roundup
In Cloverly and Shell creek country trials concluded with mixed outcomes. The Leavitt v Allen jury failed to reach a damageless verdict, while Lampman v C B Q railroad settled. Bryant v Dow awarded 1.00 to the defendant. Ward Blackburn pleaded guilty to statutory rape and faces 6 to 8 years. Other cases included State v Ward Blackburn and State v Richard Walker with varied sentences.
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Leavitt Va. Allen
Cloverly
Shell Creek
Metz
R. B.west
T. C. Marshall
H. C. Brome
Lampman
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Bryant
Worland
Washakie County
C. H. Harkins
F. A. Little
Big Horn County
H. W. Rich
Ward Blackburn
Rolofson
State of
Wyoming
Richard Walker
Gilty
Tolman v C B and C Railroad damages verdict
A jury awarded Tolman $2,800 in a sheep loss case against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Attorneys for Tolman were Hyde and Brome, for the railroad Zaring and Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolman Va. C. B. & C. Railroad
Hyde & Brome
Zaring and Goddard
City Council Approves Water Pump and Transformers
At a city council meeting the authorization of a six inch Manistre pump and two transformers was approved to run the existing machinery. The new equipment is expected in about sixteen weeks and will enable full water supply from the present source, safeguarding the town from a possible water famine later this summer.
MISS LAWRENCE TO SEATTLE
Miss Hazel V. Lawrence left this week for Seattle where she expects to visit her parents for an extended period. During her absence John Landfair will head the district court clerk office. Landfair has long served as assistant and knows the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel V. Lawrence
Seattle
John Landfair
the District Court
Mr. Landfair
Forgery Suspect Arrested After Bank Check Incident
Deputy Sheriff H F Ruble brought Orvill Wortham from Greybull to jail on forgery charges after a sequence of counterfeit checks cashed in Greybull. Wortham and his brother Roy faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Harding. both bound over in $500 bonds, Roy posting bail while Orvill remained jailed. Paul Moss represented the defendants.
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H. F. Ruble
Greybull
Orvill Wortham
W. F. Johnson
Chas. Henderson
Geo. Hinman
Wortham
Hinman
Ruble
Roy Wortham
Harding
Orvill
Paul Moss
Chamber of Commerce Plans for Good Roads Meeting
A well attended Chamber of Commerce meeting recessed with a committee assigned to host visiting delegates for the upcoming good roads gathering. A. B. Martin R. R. Ferris and B. M. Eppelsheimer will supervise the entertainment for about 100 arriving delegates, with two sessions scheduled tomorrow afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Good Roads
A. B. Martin
R. R. Ferris
8. M. Eppelsheimer
The
Roads Association
County Convention to Select Delegates for Sheridan Meet
The Republican county convention will be held in Basin next Tuesday with strong turnout expected. Delegates chosen will attend the state convention in Sheridan on the 10th. a special train with Pullmans will run on the 9th for delegates from this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Sheridan
State highway patrol system adopted for county road upkeep
The state highway commission reallocates maintenance funds by county valuation and uses a patrol system. Patrolmen live near the roads, operate graders and tools, and maintain eight to ten miles each. They respond quickly to rain damage and aim for economical, systematic road care across districts.
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State Highway Commission
State Highway Department
Basin Chamber Launches Advertising Campaign Across Town
W H May Publicity Director urges Basin residents to support a year long campaign. The Basin Chamber of Commerce rolls out BASIN FACTS a 36 page folder and a forthcoming monthly magazine to attract homeseekers and boost publicity. The note condemns freeloaders and praises teamwork and consistent investing in local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neck of the Woods
Basin
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Basin Facts
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. May
Woman's Club May Day Dance at Fra ternity Hall
The Basin Woman's Club hosts its annual May Day dance at Fra ternity Hall tomorrow evening to raise funds for Armenian and Syrian relief. Proceeds support the aid effort. all are urged to attend.
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Woman’s Club May Day
The
Basin
Ground broken for new M. E. Church on Sixth and B streets
Yesterday the M. E. church at the corner of Sixth and B streets began construction with Hime Bros. the contractor. They expect to start work immediately and will employ a large workforce until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Sixth
Hime Bros
Civic Forum Meeting Slated At Library Next Wednesday
Those responsible for the civic forum and allied organizations plan a meeting at the library next Wednesday night. The Chamber of Commerce rooms are unavailable due to a scheduled chamber meeting that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Forum
Chamber of Commerce
Basin Chamber of Commerce launches illustrated advertising booklet
The Basin Chamber of Commerce will mail an illustrated booklet to inquirers about the region. Col. W. H. May compiled the starter, with a monthly magazine to follow. Exhibits at major fairs and self-sustaining advertising aim to attract settlers and reduce idle land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Col
W. H. May
Basin Country
Douglas
Billings
Scott's Bluffs
Neb
Judkins and Son Form Vulcanizing and Auto Accessories Firm
F. E. Judkins and son Luther form a partnership and buy the Frisby building from Fred Frisby. They will open soon with vulcanizing services and a full line of automobile accessories and plan to install modern machinery. Both are long time local residents with community support anticipated.
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F. E. Judkins
Luther
Frisby
Fred Frisby
Parade Tonight Showcases Primary Grade Dancers
The Midget Parade promises a rare entertainment with primary grade children performing folk dances. Proceeds will fund a Victrola for the first grades.
Track and field events at McEn High School next week
A brief item notes McEn High School will host track and field events next week inviting participants and spectators to attend.
Basin to Host First Annual Inter High Meet and Contests
Basin hosts the first annual inter high school track and field meet, plus a declamatory and musical contest, next Thursday and Friday. The declamatory event occurs May 6 with humorous dramatic and oratorical classes, while the musical contest class divisions depend on grade. The track events include sprints, distance, hurdles, throws, jumps, and relays, scheduled for next Friday afternoon with many entrants expected from each town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Title Men Organize in Casper Meeting Forms Association
R R Ferris of Western Title and Loan Co attended a Casper meeting where the Wyoming Association of Title Men was organized. Officers were elected: President R C Cather Central Trust Co Lander. vice president Chas Anda Natrona County Abstract and Loan Co Casper. secretary W K Jones Pioneer Title and Loan Co Cheyenne. treasurer C L Beatty Union Trust Co Cheyenne. The group will affiliate with the American Association of Title Men and the next meeting is set for Torrington on July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ferris
Western Title& Loan Co
Casper
Wyoming Association of Title Men
R. C. Cather
Central Trust Co
Lander
Chas. Anda
Natrona County Abstract & Loan &Co
W. K. Jones
Pioneer Title & Loan Co
Cheyenne
C. L. Beatty
Union Trust Co
American Association of Title Men
Torrington
Blackburn Pays for Escape and Re-sentencing
Wade Blackburn, recently sentenced by Judge Metz to 6 to 8 years, had previously escaped from jail last October. Sheriff Wickwire pursued him, locating him in Idaho and returning him for serving the term. Wickwire vows tougher outcomes for future escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Blackburn
Metz
Sheriff Wickwire
Idaho
Blackburn
Sherif’ Wickwire
Porter Motter Exhibit Draws Large Library Crowd
The Porter Motter art exhibit at the library draws a large crowd this week. Mrs. B K VanDevender, county superintendent of schools, secured the exhibit. A small admission fee was charged and an impromptu program held each evening. Proceeds fund school picture purchases.
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Porter-Motter
B.K. VanDevender
Married Monday in Worland for Basin couple
Mr. Ralph D. Kreger and Miss Faye Irwin of Basin wed at the M. E. parsonage in Worland on Monday April 26. Rev. L. Hogan officiated as friends wish them happiness in their new life.
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Ralph D. Kreger
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May
Will
Big Horn Basin
Judkins & Son
Mmcen
Cody, Powell, Cowley, Lovell, Greybull, Worland, Thermopolis and
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