Favorable federal ruling protects Grass Creek oil claims
A U S district court ruling by Judge J A Riner sustains lawful occupancy and diligent pursuit of oil on Grass Creek claims prior to and after Taft's May 6 1914 withdrawal order. The decision protects Ohio Oil Grass Creek Oil and Gas and other locals, boosting investor confidence in the industry amid ongoing government intervention. The case centered on prewithdrawal discovery and postwithdrawal activities with testimony from Harrison Edgitt and regional oil figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
United States District Court
J. A. Riner
Grass Creek District
Taft
Grass Creek Oil and Gas Company
Oil Indesiny
Pulic
Grass Creek Fields
Harrison
Grass Creek
Edgitt
Ohio Oil Compay
Focal United States District Court
Determants
United States
Riner
Grass Creek Oil & Gas Company
F. P. Hapgood
Charles L. Rigdon
District of Wyoming
Burke & Riner
Cheyenne
A. C. Campbell
Casper
E. J. Sullivan
Basin
F. E. Hurley
Ohio Oil Company of
Ohio
Cheyenne Tribune
Bank Change Marks Spratt Exit at Basin State Bank
R W Spratt resigns as assistant cashier after considering a new line of work and T W Spratt sells his Basin State Bank stock and steps away from leadership to rest and pursue other interests in northern Wyoming Big Horn Basin priorities remain in focus for the bank and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Spratt
Basin State Bank
T. W. Spratt
Spratt
Wyyoming
Big Horn Basin
Ships In Rigs From Basin Friend Returns Home
J. D. Shaw, after a two week Basin stay, went back to Sioux City last Monday. He plans to load two drilling rigs and ship them here, having secured substantial work locally. Shaw, and his father, are pleased with Basin conditions and intend to relocate permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaw
Sioux City
Basin
Pioneer Meeting Attracts Distant Guests In Hasin
Next week the Big Horn Masin pio neer association meets in Hasin for its annual session. Distants expect to attend for the famous basket supper and general good time. The day includes visits and a business meeting in the afternoon with officer elections, an evening picture show, then an old time dance lasting until morning. All who may join are welcome. The meeting is set for next Friday February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Masin Pioneer Association
Hasin
Resigns Office as County Assessor March First
L O Gray, county assessor for four years, resigned at a regular meeting to take effect March first. Gray, praised as one of the state’s best assessors, will become assistant cashier at Pasin State Park, bringing extensive bank experience to his new role. C H Carlton appointed to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gray
Basin State Bank
L. O. Gray
Gray
Pasin State Park
Valuation expert L. O. Gray praised for assessment work
L O Gray is lauded for detailed assessment of property and equalized valuations, with can explain district conditions and land prices per acre. He will join a new institution, bringing strength and public approval. Deputy assessor H Carlton steps into similar duties, earning commendations. Meanwhile, Sheriff Wickwire reports progress in a Montana theft case, recovering clothing cached by suspects and forwarding it to Red Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Carlton
Lowell
Basin merchants seek pay up week and credit coop
Basin business men organized to form a craft association to share credit conditions among members. A Pay Up Week plan aims to urge customers to settle long standing accounts. A committee of F A Wine L A Zane D B E Lewis and H T Harris will organize a town meeting in Progrea rooms next Tuesday for all merchants to attend. The drive seeks public participation to collect long standing bills and improve merchant liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
F. A. Wine
L. A. Zane
D. BE
Lewis
H T. Harris
Progrea
Attend Cattle Meeting Col Jay L Torrey Heads West
Col Jay L. Torrey of Horse Creek ranch has left for Golden Colorado then Des Moines Iowa to attend the National Hereford Cattle Growers association. He is noted for a leading Polled Hereford herd and interest in beef cattle meetings. Private secretary W B Hodge accompanied him part of the way to Des Moines.
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Jay L. Torrey
Horse Creek
Golden
Colo
Des Moines
Iowa
National
Hereford Cattle Growers Association
Torrey
America
W. B. Hodge
Man Pleads Guilty in Lovell Shooting Case
Collins county attorney returned from Lovell where Louis Martenas faced charges for drawing and attempting to shoot. Deputy Emmett tried to arrest him. Martenas overpowered, jailed, and brought before Justice Willis. He pleaded guilty to carrying dangerous weapons and was fined $50 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Collins
Lovell
Louis Martenas
Beeen
M. M. Emmett
W. W. Willis
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil officials respond to stockholders charges
Cheyenne Tribune reports the company officials reply to misrepresentation charges, claiming the suits aim to ruin the firm, have drained funds despite ample bank cash, and threaten development, leases, and property in Big Horn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Tribune
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company
Big Horn County
Burnside Visitors Consider Basin As Business Prospect
Mr and Mrs Fred Burnside of Sugar City Colorado arrived in Basin yesterday and may decide to locate here permanently. He is a leading businessman and has sought an opening for some time. He is impressed with Basin and will decide today whether to engage in business here. Burlington Basketball Team Heads To Powell And Billings For Games. The team includes Jenny sid tra McIntosh Delbert Kupkina Lon Johnson and Verne Myars. Under Sheriff Rue took Willard Stagg to Rawlins after Stagg pled guilty to stealing jewelry from a Burlington store and receiving a sentence of one to eighteen months. D W Rogers shipped two cars of hogs to Kansas points last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burnside
Sugar City
Colo
Basin
Burnside
Colorado City
Burlington
Powell
Billings
Wemeaiay
E.ver
Taw
Jenny Sid Tra McIntosh
Delbert Kupkina
Lon Johnson
Verne Myars
Frank J. Rue
Rawlins
Willard Stagg
Senate splits on Philippine independence four year plan
Vice President Marshall casts deciding vote for the Clarke amendment directing the president to withdraw American sovereignty within four years. The 41 to 41 tally followed weeks of debate, with final action deferred as the bill awaits House passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Marshall
House
Baltimore
Wilson
Hitchcock
Philippine Committee
Acme Theatre Announces Weekly Programs and Free Ladies
The Acme theatre unveils new offerings with Pathe photography and self contained three reel episodes. The first Who Pays series starts Sunday with free admission for ladies accompanied by paid tickets. Upcoming features include The Kings Game with Pearl White and Pauline, and The Campbells are Coming backed by Broadway Universal. The Demon of Cawnpore is shown Thursday Feb 10.
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Navy
Acme
Pathe
Acne
Acno
Vic
Acie
Sasin
Pathe House
Pearl White
George Robert
Sheldon Lewis
Pauline
Universal
Acme Theatre
Local Sugar Company Names New Mandelson Basin Representative
R C May of the Big Horn Basin Sugar company Lovell announces J L Murphy of Kane as local representative for Mandelson and Basin territory. Murphy has nine years of beet growing success and is ready to offer advice and help to area growers and customers.
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R C. May
Big Horn Basin
Lovell
J. L. Murphy
Kane
Mandelson and Basin Territory
Murphy
Baby of Mr and Mrs Henry Armeling Undergoes Neck Operation
The little one of Mr and Mrs Henry Armeling had an operation performed on its neck last Monday and is doing fine since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Armeling
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Pioneer Meeting
C. H. Carlton
Sheriff's Office
Montana
Red Lodge
Wickwire
Credit Association
Man
Cleveland-Wyoming
D. W. Rogers
Kansas Points
Philippines
ITE
Clarke
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