Plant to be Erected Early Spring in Basin
News from Basin reports B C Rumey of Cody will build a cold storage plant near the Ghoshone creamery. It will store butter eggs and poultry and other goods as business grows. Manager R E Ghee fom will run the new company with investors L G Phelps and W R Cos of Cody. Also notes W & Myers returned from California praising the visit but glad to be back in Big Horn county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Gleason
Ghoshone Creamery
Basin
B. C. Rumey
Cody
R. E. Ghee Fom
Rumeecy
Mumesy
L. G. Phelps
W. R. Cos
Jimmerfield Wed In Quiet Episcopal Ceremony
Nels Jimmerfield of Burlington and Mrs. J. E. B. Dickinson of Spokane were married yesterday at the Episcopal church. Rev. O. E. McOinley officiated, the couple leaving for the Jimmerfield ranch to begin housekeeping with Ora Yonners as witnesses. The groom is well known to Basin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Jimmerfield
Episcopal Church
Burlington
J. EB. Dickinson
Spokane
E. McOinley
Jimmerfield Ranch
Ora Yonners
Cody Enterprise
Jimmerfield
The
Basin
Judge Mentzer Oversees Fair Court Session in Wyoming
Judge Mentzer of Cheyenne presided over the Big Horn versus Park County hearing this week. He kept proceedings efficient and was pleased with the region's climate. Dr H H Almweorth drove from Cody to help Carl Hammitt catch a southbound train after his father’s Colorado death. C B Jamison and Dr Ainsworth joined the travel. A Wardell of Cowley displayed the week’s coyotes and bounty hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Almweorth
Cody
Carl Hammitt
South
Mr. Hammitt
Colorado
C. B. Jamison
Dr. Ainsworth
A. Wardell
Cowley
Wardell noted for - Cowley Citizen praise persists
George Crosby, a leading Cowley sheepman and Montana cattle investor, visited Basin early this week with Crowley. Crowley, once influential in local politics, is expected to resume prominent political activity soon. Eastern Star Lewisia Chapter held its annual election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Lewisia Chapter
Sugar Factory for Lovell on File
Sugar factory for Lovell appears on file in records. Officials consider licensing and future operations pending review and zoning compatibility. Community scrutiny anticipated as details remain under study by local authorities.
Lovell Beets Factory Plan to Boost Basin Farming
Sugar company plans a Lovell beet factory with about 200 acres bought west of town near the Shoshone bridge. Work to start soon and rush to finish to handle next year’s beet crop. The venture aims to contract 8,000 acres, pay Billings rates, and save farmers freight. It will feed pulp and tops to livestock, boost farming, and spur more factories in the Big Horn Basin. Larry Smith, early Greybull Valley settler, in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Basin
Lovell
Billings
Big Horn County
Big Horn Basin
Settlement Decision Ends Long County Bridge Dispute
A Cheyenne court led by Judge Menzier concluded a settlement between Big Horn and Park counties after a drawn out dispute over bridge costs and the value of public buildings. Park county’s share was set at about $11,450 plus interest, with total indebtedness estimated around $34,350. Further appeals are expected, and settlements with Washakie and Hot Springs will follow the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Bern Ee
Carnegie Library
Park County
Big Horn County
Big Horm
Washakie
Hot Springs
Big Horn County farmland and district figures for 1915
County assessor records show 1915 Big Horn County 1915 farm land 68 015 acres or 46 percent at 33 01 per acre. Grazing and waste land 103 423 acres or 64 percent at 4 35 per acre. Average assessed value for all land 12 93 per acre. District 8 Lower Germania has 72 percent farm land. district between Lovell has highest average value at 18 37. 32 school districts exist. No 4 Upper Shell largest at 396 square miles. No 6 smallest at 18 square miles. 76.94 miles of railroad valued at 23000 per mile. No 39 Buffalo Destin has zero inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Lower Germania
Lovell
Upper Shell
Thhe County
Big Horn
Washakie
Oklahoma man plans Basin drilling expansion
Ship Machinery J. W. Metler of Oklahoma has been in the country for weeks and will return home to arrange shipping of all drilling rigs and equipment from that state to Basin. He has secured a large lease acreage and will begin development work once machinery arrives. He faced trouble securing a railroad right of way for a storehouse along the switch as space is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Metler
Oklahoma
Schubert Concert Draws Large Basin Audience
Bohubert Company presented the Schubert Concert at Basin last Wednesday to a crowded hall. The event, under the Methodist Ladies Aid, raised funds and drew praise for music judged among Basin's best. Jesse Linn of Greybull and Alma Kaiser of Lincolnville Kans were married in Basin by Rev A M Creath. The bride, a Basin visitor, and groom, a prosperous ranchman, plan to reside in the Shell country. The Republican joins well wishes for happiness and prosperity. Mrs A H Tedman notes a visit to the high school and grammar department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohubert Company
Schubert Concert Company
Methodist Ladies Aid
Basin
Linn-Kaiser
Jesse Linn
Greyball
Alma Kaiser
Lincolnville
Kans
A. M. Creath
Shell
Local School Praised Amid Friday Dec 10 Evening Show
The speaker voices high satisfaction with the Uplen ard system in force and commends local teachers as among the state's best. A picture show and program are planned for Friday evening December 10, with strong patronage urged.
Birthday Surprise for A. J. Extra
Thursday last was the birthday of A. J. Extra and friends gathered that evening for a surprise. Cards and a late lunch hosted by Mrs. Extra followed, with attendees including R. A. Gould, Wm. Gibson, F. F. Bristow, Lou Blakesley, Will Fedderson, and Guy McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Extra
Bridge construction resumes in Falls City area
Construction on two bridges progresses after delays caused by material shortages. Falls City workers haul steel and structural iron to the Greyball river site at Anderson’s cross, while Commissioner's delegation visits Byron to inspect the plan. Local residents in Germania and Byron welcome the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls City
Neb
Greyball River
Anderson
Crossfmm
T. W. Spratt
Byron
Anderson Bridge
Germania
Entertainments and visits in Kane County and district
Last Wednesday Mrs Ruth Donald entertained many ladies in honor of Mrs C W Atherly of Billings with a delightful afternoon and luncheon. Rev and Mrs Creath hosted a six o'clock turkey dinner Thursday for several young people including Kathleen O Neil Lucille Coons Lil lian Anderson John Coons Harold Daniels and Prof Moor. J T Brosious a Kane County prominent citizen visited Basin last Sunday between trains. Senator George B McClellan of Nowood met friends in town Thursday and praised Mock conditions at his Red Bank ranch. B W Fifer of Denver, expert accountant for the Big Horn county settlement with Park county, attended hearings in town all week. W T Whaley known as the tall sycamore was in town during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Donaldson
C. W. Atherly
Billings
George B. McClellan
Nowood
Mr. McClellan
Red Bank
Oil boom continues with new wells in Greybull field
W F Blaine of Cleveland Wyoming Oil reports a high grade oil from the Pease place near the Pease residence. They plan to shoot and pump soon, then finish the Tillard and Frisby wells. Greybull field remains active with daily new wells, tanks full for refinery in progress at that site and shipments to Casper and Cowley for refining. Basin Wyoming Oil Co promoters are busy, with land west of the Big Horn river and north of town under development. Interest grows in western lands with several locations, leases, and a school section taken in Dorset creek country. Ek Basin drills continue steadily with new rigs, Frannie freight booming, and Mid-West and Ohio companies leading the activity. New leases in Hyattville and near Bonanza hint at soon-begin drilling programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Blaine
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company
Pease Place
Pease
Frisby Place
Greybull
Casper and
Cowley
Basin-Wyoming Oil Company
Big Horn River
Jast
Dorsy Creek
Ek Basin
Frannie
Mid- West
Ohio Companies
Hyattville
Bonanga
Woman's Club Meeting Planned for December 8
The Woman's club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday afternoon December 8. The program will be provided by the department of literature and library with Mrs. W S Collins serving as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Department of Literature and Lbrary
Picture Show Room Opens Soon in Former Feddersen Space
Oo Schmidt will start a picture show in the room formerly occupied by S F Feddersen and will rush completion to open as fast as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo Schmidt
S. F. Feddersen
Box Social and Hearing Draw Attendees at Baptist Church
A box social and short program will be held at the Baptist church tonight with all invited. County Attorney Fred W. Wyckett of Hot Springs County traveled from there last Monday to witness the settlement hearing between Big Horn and Park counties, as their county is directly affected and will settle once the Park county dispute is decided. W. D. Bachellor of Cheyenne, an expert accountant who audited Big Horn county books under Park county direction, has been in town this week as a witness. Grant Yarnell, a leading farmer from St. Joe County, visited town last Saturday and is known for his productive Big Horn county farm and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Park County
Menzier
Cheyenne
Washakie
Hot Springs
Big Horn County
Collins
The
Baptist Church
Fred W. Wyckett
Hot Springs County
Park
W. D. Bachellor
Grant Yarnell
St. Joe County
Mr. Yarnell
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Larry
Bridger) Smith
Fenton Country
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Supreme Court
Frits Moeller
A. H. Tedman
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Denver
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