First Annual Fair at Town of Kane Promises Prosperity and Exhibits
The town of Kane prepares for its first annual fair over two days with a race track and fair horses, contests, and a large bazaar. Exhibits will include fruit, honey, livestock, and mountain feed. proponents expect Basin and then the state fair, while Anna Mercer Jr reports the mountains’ stock in peak condition and high prices for cattle, as Mercers plan to build a premier blooded herd in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Rhodes
Keng
Basin
Anna Mercer, Jr
Hyattville
Etite
The
Mercers
Basin youths attend library party for Mise Lucille Coons and Lilien Anderson
Basin young people gathered Monday night at the library for a party hosted by Mise Lucille Coons and Lilien Anderson. Music filled the room as couples danced in the late hours. Those not dancing enjoyed games and an elegant luncheon preceded by punch. The hosts sent guests home after a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Lucille Coons
Lilien Anderson
Lbrary
Ard End
Bank at Kane Signals New Locally Led Institution
Charlie Hime traveled to Kane to construct a building for a new bank. M. 5B. Nodes, formerly assistant cashier at Big Horn County Bank and later land office receiver at Lander, will be cashier. D. L. Carr, Big Horn County Bank president, becomes bank president. H. Cocking named vice president. Kane men J. L. Murphy and Seth Burgman join the board for the first year. Initial capital stock set at $10,000 with growth tied to business. The bank aims to boost Kane’s business life and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Hime
Kane
Big Horn County Bank
Lander
New Enterprise
D. L. Carr
Bank Ami 8
H. Cocking
J. L. Murphy
Seth Burgman
Upisbank
Ciret
Mie
Anich
Kane set to gain bank amid farming boom in state
The town of Kane, famed for farming and fruit growing, welcomes a financial institution that will aid the community and spur Burlington road depot and agent service. Morgan of Worland, an early Big Horn Basin settler, visits, recalling his long association with local development and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Rhodes
Kime
Aude
Burlington Road
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company Starts All Wells
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company reports all wells have started operations. The update confirms full field activity and ongoing production plans across the mapped assets.
Rig relocation and new standard rig aboard in Basin area
W F Bimine of the Cleveland Wyoming Oil company arrived from Denver to oversee local operations. A new standard rig purchased at Glenrock will be loaded and placed east of Basin, with electricity powering both rigs to reduce fire risk. Work starts on the Shell country well and will be completed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bimine
Cleveland- Wyoming
Denver
Glenrodk
Basin
J. E. Frisby Place
Basin Gardens
Oil Men Depart for Fast-Track Refinery Work
Oil company representatives left town after sessions on the oil situation. Active work will begin on Bagin and Greybull refineries, with Chatham also slated for rapid completion. The Torchlight plans two large rigs and erection of refinery buildings as drilling ramps up, while C E R Gardner of Hastings was in town during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagin
Greybull
Chatham
Eact
Assessed Property Values Show Big Personal Stock Increase
The assessor reports a heavy rise in personal property and live stock while real estate values fall. Farm acres total 1914 180643 rising to 1915 191436, drivers of a 10793 acre gain, with farm values slipping 114300 to 2,476,124.
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Enans
Manu
Equalization Board
Basin Defeats Greybull In Eight-Run Baseball Clash
Last Sunday Greybull brought a tall pitcher to Bazin for a lively game. Basin rallied after a rough start and won 10 to 7, with Ira Sherard of Greybull shining. Basin's improvised lineup included former players, and the battery pair performed above average, earning praise from local fans.
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Greybull
Bazin
Greybul
Besin
Matt
Jeff
Bud Fisher
Greytall
Bagin
Ira Sherard
Basin
Basin Battery
Kensington Host A W Coons Recalls Pleasant Afternoon
Kensington social note recalls Mr A W Coons entertaining guests last Tuesday afternoon with a gathering of Indies and various friends. A pleasant afternoon culminated in a splendid launch that was greatly enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
A. W. Coons
Auto tourist praise boosts local service and roads
E. J. Horton, wife and son praised the garage and vulcanizing works here comparing favorably with Denver prices. He urged local parties to offer full auto repair to attract tourists stopping on the road to the park, noting Basin roads were better than expected and plans for more road work. Horton returns home enthusiastic, likely to influence others to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Basin Gardens Ice Cream Social Attracts Large Crowd
An old Basin Gardens ice cream social hosted by the Sunday school drew a huge crowd Friday at the schoolhouse. The committee ran a well decorated event with lanterns lighting the grounds and served the ice cream to attendees.
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Basin Gardens
Counterfeit Money and Local Notes in Burlington
A half dollar counterfeit coin passes as real though four grains light, with a convincing mint marking. Geo. Baker of Burlington reports finding the fake, which would dupe casual observers but fails under inspection. Also noted are upcoming school funds for song books and a social note about Basin Gardens. Mr. and Mrs. E A Davis and Miss Winifred Patten depart for Long Beach California to attend fairs and other points of interest.
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Tedman
Col. May
Basin Gardens
Geo. Baker
Burlington
California
E. A. Davis
Miss Winifred Patten
Long Beach
Cal
Gome
Mrs. Davie
Miss Winifred Wf
Four Lives Lost in Big Horn River Tragedy
Albert Gifford, his wife, and three children die crossing the Big Horn River near Kane Wy when their boat capsizes in a strong current. Gifford survives. searching parties fail to find the bodies. Mrs. Gifford mourns a stricken husband and two siblings.
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Kane, Wyo
Albert Gifford
Big Horn River
Teachers' Reception at Institute Night
The Woman's club plans a reception for teachers attending the Institute on August 30. Everyone is invited to join in a pleasant evening. After the reception in Fraternity hall, a one hour dance will be held with Frank Smith providing music. A marriage license was issued Monday to Jos Tageart and Miss Martha Doty of Cowley. they were married at home on August 4. Both are well and wish happiness and prosperity to their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Frank Smith
Jos, Tageart
Marcha Doty
Cowley
Alg
New Manderson Mill To Be Built And Basin Otto Upgraded
Basin Aletta Milling Company executives J W Anderson J B Eiger Harry Deenday and F T Giddings toured Manderson Basin and Otto to inspect mills They decided a new Manderson mill will commence at once and the Basin mill will be overhauled and prepared for a large hay year The Otto mill will continue through the season supplying high quality alfalfa hay Farmers gain a steady cash market as mills keep hay moving across three communities
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Basin Aletta Milling Company
J. W. Anderson
Kansas City
J. B. Eiger
Mempis
Tenm
Harry Deenday
Boulder
F. T. Giddings
Fort Collins
Otto
Mamderson Eminor
Bastin
Mit
Ronnie
Repairing The Roads Near Washakie County Line
J H Welsh, county contractor, leads a large crew repairing roads near the Washakie county line. A bridge across Five Mile is completed and crews will repair all needed sections. When finished, the road from the south will be in splendid condition for all travel and the commissioners may extend work to the Park county line.
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J. H. Welsh
Washakle
Five Mile
Cosal
Park County
Elmer Gould Named to State Board of Veterinarians
Dr. Elmer Gould, now deputy state veterinarian, has accepted the role as member of the state board of veterinarians. The appointment is expected to meet general county approval, given Goulds strong local reputation and recognized professional ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gould
State Board of Veterinarian
Gould
Sheridan's Relay Ride Ledger Shared By Early Settler
Geo K Baker of Greybull valley showed a copy of General Phil Sheridan's 1882 relay ride to the National Park, traveling from Cheyenne to Fort Washakie then Rock River to Samdy, Pad tle Springs, South Pass, Lauder and Washakie. Baker drove the Dig Sandy to Pacific Springs leg in two days, a log of the route was kept and sent to each driver.
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Geo. K. Baker
Greybull Valley
Burlington
General Phil
Sheridan
National Park
Arthur
Qheyennne
Fort Washakie
General Sheridan
Rock River
Samdys
Padt
Tle Springs
South Pass
Lauder
Washakie
Baker
Dig Sandy
Pacific Springs
Wyoming
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Bulding
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company
Tom
Toere
C. ER. Gardner
Totel
E. J. Horton
Horn River
Gildber
State Dairyman
F. E. Burton
State University
Im Bam
Snrommeney Went
Enna
Burien
Mam
Manderson
Mille
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