Wyoming Seeks Settlers to Grow State Postwar
The state aims to attract settlers and industry after the war with coordinated plans, loans, and promotions. Wyoming cities form local groups while other states offer free land and favorable terms to lure population and investment, with federal plans likely shaping a cooperative strategy and a strong emphasis on dry farming and irrigation opportunities.
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Wyoming
Canada
France
Union
Cheyenne Tribune
North Bench Notes On Weather Health and Local Business
The North Bench column reports fine weather for the season and ongoing flu cases. Myron Burt returns from Colorado Springs military discharge and visits relatives drilling for oil in Route county. Bean crops incur high tare from cracking. sugar beets deemed more profitable pending threshing improvements. Local activity includes well drilling near barns, sheep sales, hospital flu case, a new house phone, and a brick plant coming north of Basin with job prospects.
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Corfield
Myron Burt
Basin
Colorado Springs
Route County
Colo
Mr. Hartigan
Leonard Henderson
Greybull
Walter Johnson
Mr. Henry
Messrs
Robb
Pauley
Rowe
L. A. Henderson
Alvin Shores
Gilmore Hartigan
Owen
Chas, Galusha
M. C. Burt
Robert Henderson
Basin council meets in regular session December 16 1918
Basin Wyoming town council conducted a regular meeting at 7 40 p m with attendees led by Mayor and town officials. The minutes note present members and motions discussed during the session.
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Basin
Wyo
Notice of Attachment in Big Horn County Wyoming
A writ of attachment is issued against John M. Klein to secure a $75 claim by Aug Lissa Sr. The hearing before Justice J R Bonwell is set for December 27 1918 at 2 PM. If未 appeared, judgment and sale of property may follow. Red Cross note urges membership as part of victory effort.
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Big Horn
John M. Klein
Aug. Lissa, Sr
J. R. Bonwell
Said
Christmas Services Planned By Presbyterian Church
December 22 schedule includes an 11:00 a.m. Christmas service focused on the peace of the Master. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. topics include The Birth of Jesus. Evening Bible study at 7:00 p.m. A Christmas treat is arranged for Sunday school. Ladies aid meeting announced. M. F. Newport, Pastor.
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Jesus
Ladies Aid
Sunday Services Announce Christmas Abandoned Plans
The sermon schedule for Sunday includes Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship. Epworth league and a 7 30 p m happy hour service are listed with a 7 p m prayer meeting on Thursdays. Because of illness, Christmas exercises are canceled and a special Easter service is planned with an annual treat. Pastor I R M Jones extends Christmas wishes.
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Epworth League
Catholic Services to Hold Mass at Basin Church
Rev Father Endres will conduct services in the Basin Catholic Church next Sunday at 9 oclock. Confirm all pledges to purchase War Savings stamps by month end.
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Father Endres
Basin
Notice of Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure
The Sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming will sell the described lands and water rights at public auction on December 21 1918 at ten o'clock in the forenoon at Basin Court House to satisfy the mortgage debt of 865.00 plus foreclosure costs held by Van Kleeck-Bacon Investment Co. Mortgagee. The mortgage was executed March 13 1908 by William Christensen and Mary B Christensen on the NW of Sec 28 and NE of Sec 29 T 56N R 97W. The note is in default and no legal action has been filed to collect it. First and last publications noted November 16 and December 20 1918. John McIntosh of Burlington mentioned in copy.
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William Christensen
Mary B. Christensen
van Kleeck-Bacon Investment Co
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Basin
C. A. Zaring
Secret Societies Evening Meetings in Local Lodges
Fraternity Hall hosts Temple Lodge No. 20 A F and A M meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star gathers there on the second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No. 36 O C F meets every Tuesday. Basin Encampment No. 15 IOOF on second and fourth Fridays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 IOOF meets first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 6686 IW A meets on second and fourth Thursdays.
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Fraternity Hall
Temple Lodge No. 20
The
Order of Eastern Star
Eliza Rebekah Lodge
Basin Camp No
Basin City Officials List and Roles
Basin City announces its municipal leadership with Mayor E J Sullivan and councilmen Wm Gibson F M Hime R R Denny W H Pauley. Other officials include Treasurer Mra M V Rhodes Clerk Jas F Ewers Attorney C A Zaring Marshal J H Hanlon and the Official Paper Basin Republican.
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E. J. Sullivan
Wm. Gibson
F. M.hime
R. R. Denny
W. H. Pauley
Mra
M. V. Rhodes
Jas
F. Ewers
C. A. Zaring
J. H. Hanlon
Basin
County Officials and Local Trade Promoted in Pioneer Building Basin
In Big Horn County a roster lists Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones and commissioners T W Spratt C A Welch Nels Jim merfield County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney G Hartigan District Court official Frank S ue Judge Percy W Metz Court Stenographer Guy R Brill Superintendent Elaine Kinder County Treasurer J K Burnham highlighting local governance and trade with your home man at the Pioneer Building Basin Wyoming.
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Big Horn County
Sherif
B. F. Wickwire
T. J. Jones
T. W. Spratt
C. A. Welch
Nels Jimmerfield
Zela Murphy
G. Hartigan
Frank S.ue
Percy W. Metz
Guy R. Brill
Elaine Kinder
J. K. Burnham
Clyde W. Atherly Profiles Irrigation Engineering Work
Civil engineer Clyde W. Atherly outlines irrigation waterworks surveys and drainage plans. The report covers sewer projects, blueprint mapping, and blue printing methods detailing field surveys, estimates, and site plans for rural water distribution.
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Clyde W.atherly
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. J. Sullivan
Winn, Gibson
Frank Hime
Robert R. Denny
Alfalfa Milling Co
Mount View Cemetery
Frank Crosby
Florence Arby
J. W. Rowe
J. C. Ackerian
W. P. Kirby
Ptest
Jas. F. Ewers
Billie Lynam
Tagg Brothers & Moorhead
Union Stock Yards
Omaha
Dave Tuttle
Prop
Mountain View Hotel
Catherine Goodrich
North Bench
Council Proceedings
Court House
State Department of Education
Jas, F. Ewers
State of
Lissa
Red Cross
Presbyterian Church
M. F. Newport
R. M. Jones
Se— Oh
John McIntosh
Burlington
Basin City Officials
DE. L. G. Vanslyke
Pioneer Building Basin
J. P. Arnott
DES. Harris & Harris Physicians and Surgeons
C. E. Harric
B. Cropsey
Thos. M. Hyde
Basin State Bank
William C. Snow
Oil Exchange
Wyoming Basin
Irrigation Waterworks
J. B. Thompson Lbr
Hdw. Co
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