Northern Drilling Company to Open Offices in Basin
Oil notes report Northern Drilling company will set up offices in Basin with contractors active in Bik basin and Montana files. The Lost Soldier field, dubbed Dead Soldier by locals, shows rigs at work but no oil. Hall Oil company reports a deep well water and Pilot Butte like prospects emerge as several officials and operators visit Basin and Cody area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. A. Pierce
Cody Welds
JC. D. Markham
Riverton
J. D. Shaw
Nak Levi
Levi Oil Co
Thermopolis
Basin
G. E B. Beard
C. F. Burkhart
Net Levi
Elk Basin Field
George Jenkinson
Grass Creek
Greybull Refining
T. E. Algeo
Amos
J. A. Tyler
Greybull
Chatham
H. Shoup
H. C. Keefe
B. H. Morrigan
Midwest
Denver
Hopkins
W. R. Fawcett
R. B
Elk Basin
Th Northern Drilling Company
Bik Basin
Montana
B. Mamcheon
E. J. Sullivan
West
Hall Oil Company
Pilot Butte
Smith & Prather
Ohio
J. C. Reese
Meeteets
James Fast
Contnental
Cody
Leidecker Pleased Over Basin Lot Purchase by Donor Aid
Money was raised locally to support a Basin land purchase by the Leidecker Tool Co after the owner asked 1500 for lot sales while the company offered 1000. Mayor Berry spearheaded a 500 subscription, donors were listed, but Leidecker declined the gift and bought with company funds. Also notes hospital nosebleed case Billie Lewis and Labor Day plans for Greybull with Governor Kendrick’s proclamation and T S Armstrong Supply securing bank plumbing contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leidecker Toal Company
Basin
Lotsa
Leideckers
J. A. Benry
Uo Basin
Berry Lumbero
John Klein
Basin State Bank
Wm. Gibson
G. W. Black & Co
M. St. Douerlas
Golden Rule
Ernest Moore
A. B. Martin
O. W. McNay
Basin Republican
Rubtler
A. Davis
Kelley
Ofl Exchange
First National Bank
Dave Johnson
Berry
J. J. Leidecker
Leidecker Tool Co
May Or Berry
Primary Held In County for Races and Nominations
Last Tuesday’s primary drew statewide activity with Sheriff Wickwire leading Republican votes. In school superintendent contests, Ruth Donaldson and Elaine Kinder led the GOP ticket. Republican totals show Hinckley ahead for state senator and Skovgard strong for the state legislature. Democratic results show Led for state senate and Murphy leading in several courts. Countywide totals are reported complete except Cloverly precinct. Worland and Washakie areas show Hinckley, McClellan, Randel, and Skovgard leading in their races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Wickwhe
Ruth Donaldson
Elane Kinder
J. H. Hinckley
Vinon Skovgard
U. S
D. Clark
Congress
F. W. Mondell
State Senate
Hinckley
McClellan
Randel
Skovgard
Anderson
Mercer
Neville
Leo Moncur
Welch
Johnson
Porter
Burnham
Wickwire
Collins
Rue
John McIntosh
G. J. Schenk
Donaldson
Kinder
C. E. Harr
U. S. Senate
Endrick
John Clark
Laid
M. Ht. Douglas
Ausin
Gilbreath
Zela Murphy
E. Thomas
M. G. Traugh
Treat Sar
Harry Drumm
J.W. Age
McCleellan
Washakie
Hot Springs
Skov ‘Gard
Basin
Clark
Montiel
Nderson
Johson
McIntosh
Danalion
C. BE. Harris
Ustice of the Peace
J. R. Bonwell
J. H. Hanlon
Assitteeman
P. P. Anderson
Kendrick
John D. Clark
Laird
Avent
Seadem
Austin
Murphy
EB. Thomas
M. G. ‘Trough
Agee
Hannigan
Ahrens
Smith
Jones
Winifred Otteson
Building Going Up Vote in Basin
The Leidecker Tool Co. began erecting its plant after purchasing land north of Berry Lumber Co.'s yard. J H Welsh won the concrete contract. Max Moritz, ex-Chicago contractor, is foreman. Machinery buys and shop readiness are expected in about a month with ~12 skilled workers to start. Inspector Abney reviewed Basin post office needs and potential second class status. Basin's primary election yielded GOP wins with detailed tallies for local and county offices. A Wyoming Day park trip offer and a Cheyenne political event were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Lumber Co
Leidecker Tool Co
J. H. Welsh
Max Moritz
Chicago
Wyoming
Buiilding
Moritz
Foster H. Leidecker
Worland attorney Noel Morgan visits town
Noel Morgan of Worland was a Sunday visitor at the home of Mr and Mrs F J Rue. He has just been admitted to the practice of law and will open an office in Worland in the near future. Noel is the son of QO Morgan and is well known locally. friends wish him success in his new profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Morgan
Worland
F. J. Rue
Noel
Morgan
J. W. Harvey
Jair
Harvey
Trud
Alderdice Ranch
Greybull
Montana
Hne
al Trdine
Sheridan
Judge Parmelee
Sheridan County
Camplin
Parmelee
Hoop
Burgess
Visiting Niece Visitors From Los Angeles
Mrs Mary Schott and Mrs Rebeth Frazer of Los Angeles are visiting this week with their niece Mrs Zela Murphy in town. The sisters are keeping busy with local gatherings and plan short onshore trips during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mary Schott
Rebeth Frazer
Los Angeles
Gal
Fatal Accident Believed Fatal to Ernest Avery
A sixteen year old, Ernest Avery, son of Mr and Mrs H C Avery of the south bench, was injured when a hay wagon he drove rolled over him near the John Calvert place. He was taken to Basin hospital with a likely fatal injury to the spine and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
H.C. Avery
South Bench
John Calvert Place
Eigth Perview
Basin Hospital
Wajks
R&re
Harges Frnest
Will Go Fishing With Knickerbocker and Skruges
F Knickerbocker and Kelly Skruges plan a fishing trip starting tomorrow at Paint Rock for a few days. Knickerbocker promises to bring fish to the office, though doubts remain. Meanwhile, the new residences of RA Wetherell and Clymer will be completed today and the families will move in immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Knickerbocker
Kelly Skruges
Paint Rock
Knickerbocker
Lovell Band To Furnish Music At Wyoming Fair
The Big Horn county fair promises record crowds with Lovell band supplying music for the fair and Lovell orchestra for the big dance. Features include many concessions, street attractions, nightly bowery dances, a civic and industrial parade, visits by Senator Warren and Senator Clark, Congressman Mondell and Governor Kendrick, improved grounds with electric lighting, new parking for 100 automobiles, expanded grandstand, a new ticket office, 100 new chairs, facilities for dairy, poultry, horses, and sheep, plus park-like grounds and oil-treated track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Lovell
Warren
Clark
Mondell
Kendrick
Dakota Farmer
Wild Wast
Skovgard
Atock
Eight Recruits For Cheyenne Under Lieut Welch
Lieut John Welch left this week for Cheyenne with eighteen recruits he secured here in charge. He has been active in recruiting this past week and is making a fine record as an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welch
Cheyenne
John
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norrthern Drilling Company
Leidecker
Tool Company
Billie Lewis
the Basin Hospital
Billie
Shell
T. 8
Armstrong Supply
First State Bank of
W.e
Kh. A. Abney
Post Office
Shaw & Powell Ca
Park Transportation Company
T. Howell
Warrant War
Hukd
New Attorney
Ernest Avery
Bank
Banl
Busin
E. E. Myers
Burlington
Justice Conwell
Ellis
L. A. Zane
Ww. S. Pease
B. F. Belton
R. H West
Ki.k Landfair
I. O. Myers
Ralph Perkins
Henry Dutton
Jack Miller
Roe Avent
Geo, Muller
Bertha Myers
Burlington Country
Fetters
Billings
H. G. Fetter
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