New Peterson Company Takes Over Basin Greybull and Worland Stores
The Peterson Company succeeds the Pease Peterson Co. after W. E. Pease retires to Seattle. EB F Peterson serves as president, with F J Stipek as vice president and EB W Follett as secretary treasurer. J E Seyster, C S Peterson, and B Silver will manage Basin Greybull and Worland stores. The firm promises dependable lines and courteous service with plans for expanded stock to meet rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson Company
Pesse-Peterson Co
Pease-Peterson Co
Pease
Basin
Seattle
EB. F. Peterson
F. J. Stipek
EB. W. Follett
J. E. Seyster
C.S. Peterson
Greybull
B. Silver
Worland
Republican
E. F. Peterson
Peterson
Seyster
Kansas City
Foreman Elmer Brooks Killed by Train at Greybull
Elmer Brooks a Spence section foreman was killed last Friday night in Greybull when a train struck him cutting off the upper portion of his body. Authorities held an inquest stating no evidence of foul play though marks suggested possible questions. Coroner Dr M H Smith and County Attorney Hartigan conducted the inquiry Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Brooks
Spence
Greybull
Brooks
M. H. Smith
Hartigan
Incoming Governor Carey inundated with state job petitions
Cheyenne January 1 incoming Governor Carey who takes the oath January 7 is flooded with applications for lucrative state posts. A dozen men named as possible state game warden include Patterson Wheeler Judkins Huckley Amoretth DaLoney Ackenhausen Moore Miller Hallinger Ferrin Prisbo of Thermopolis Dubling. Four vie for penitentiary warden Nord Perry McCoy Hudson Anderson. Five vie for state engineer Harry G Watson Emerson Whittle Yenney Car A Whiting Isle. Cheyenne candidates for state commissioner include Boyes Crane and Smalley. New year opened with bells and whistles but influenza kept many homes indoors.
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Cheyenne
Carey
Charles F. Patterson
Pinedale
Lander Commercial Club
Hertram Wheeler
Lander
W.T. Judkins
Riverton
Armenian Red Cross relief drive for Near East accuses harsh conditions
The telegrams from W D Hédlles chairing a committee for the Armenian Syrian relief appeal describe desperate wartime devastation in the Near East. They note depopulation, deportation, and thousands of orphans, urging sympathy and continued support to aid relief work already coordinated with other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexag National
Red Cross
FP Davison
Amercan Red Cross
Fer
Thg
Near East
Turkey
Orgar
Beatrice Pantier Believed Dead After influenza Attack
Beatrice Pantier wife of O Pantier died after an influenza attack last Saturday. Born in Kansas June 26, she moved to Wyoming two years ago with her husband. Survived by two children and husband. Her mother Mia Thillley Cornhill of Hepler Kansas attended the death scene. Body taken to Hepler for interment. Community sympathy extended to the family.
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Lela Patrice
O. Pantier
Turtington
Kansas
Ilm
Fimaily
Wyoming
Spe
Mia
Thlley Cornhill
Hepler
Kag
Five Candidates for Wyoming Attorney General Race
Five active candidates for the next Wyoming attorney general contest are listed. The field includes candidates connected to Cheyenne Sheridan Basin Sundance and other regions, with names such as Weever and West among the contenders.
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Jan
Pli
Wyoming
Weever
Cheyenne
Woled
Bheridan
West
Basin
HP. Théhy
Sundance
Walla
Cony
Alaska Visit for Abe Collina Family In-Law
An Alaska based note announces Abe Collina, brother of W. Biling, will arrive next Wednesday for an extended visit with the Collina family.
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Abe
Tite
Biling
Alaska
Collina
Berlin Cabinet Formed Under Ebert as Chancellor
Freidrich Ebert heads the new German government with Phillip Scheidemann as foreign minister and Noske Landsberg and Wessel holding key posts. The proclamation pledges national assembly prep, food, socialization of public institutions, war profit seizure, employment, defense, and disarmament of unauthorized persons. Radek of Bolshevik mission defends communism and hopes for French occupation to aid Bolshevism.
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Berlin
Freidrich Ebert
Phillip Scheidemann
Noske
Landsburg
Naivy
Wessell
Congress of the Spartacus Group
M. Radek
Germany
Radek
Rhine
Death of Rachal Perkins in Otto area
Rachal Perkins wife of Ralph Perkins of Otto died Tuesday morning at Mountain View Hospital from complications after influenza. Born December 20 1854 in Utah she was 34. She married Ralph Perkins April 16 1902 in OtLo and is survived by five children her husband and parents. Funeral in Otto Wednesday at 2 pm led by Bishop N K Winters. Interment Otto cemetery. Community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Rachal Perkins
Ralph Perkins
Otto
Mountain View
Rachal Sanders
Christian Sanders
Utah
OtLo
N. K. Winters
Perkins
Basin
Navy plans two fleets to train across coasts
Secretary Daniels outlined a program to base one fleet on the Pacific and one on the Atlantic with joint maneuvers and two year shipboard tours. Admirals Benson and others endorse the plan to keep the navy fit and competitive ahead of future war.
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Washington
Pacific
Atlantic
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Eni
William S. Benson
Europe
Helen Madine Delk Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Helen Madine Delk wife of Matt Delk a prominent rancher and stockman passed away Saturday December 21 born in Kansas about 26 years ago she leaves three daughters a husband and extended family mourners include a Baptist Church minister Rev Lewis who led a graveside service Sunday afternoon.
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Helen Madine Delk
Matt Delk
Racher and Stockman
Kansas
Delk
Lewis
The
Baptist Church
Greybull Standard
Fire at Grimes Home Quickly Contained
Yesterday morning a fire alarm was sent from the Jim Grimes residence in the southwest. Fireman Pauley reports the blaze was out upon arrival as Mrs. Grimes attached a garden hose to a basement connection and kept the fire under control. Damage was slight.
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Jim Grimes
Pauley O
Death of Grace Davis Shocks Basin Town
Grace Davis, daughter of Mrs Annie Davis of Basin, died at 12 20 yesterday after an attack of athienna She was born near Otto in this county on August 21 1806 and had lived in Basin for years Survived by her mother two brothers Walter and Robert of Midwest and Ernest serving in the army and one sister Mrs Ete Gould of Powell Funeral plans await Walter and Robert Davis arrival from Midwest
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Grace Davis
Annie Davis
Basin
Ete Gould
Powell
Walter
Robert Davis
Midwent
First real taste of winter arrives with heavy snow
Last Sunday snow began falling and by Monday night the government register reports 21 below. The area sees a real winter blanket and the first sleigh ride of the year brings young people out to enjoy the season.
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Government Register
Death of Andi Kordos on Spurrier place
Andi Kordos a beet worker on the Spurrier place south of town died on Wednesday from an attack of illness. Born in Hungary December 1 1878 he is survived by one sister. The funeral will be held in the afternoon with interment at Mount View Cemetery.
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Andi Kordos
Spurrier
Hi ‘Tuanna
Hungary
Alingle
Mount View
Orphans in France dues available in quarterly installments
Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde, chairman of the Orphans in France association, announces that those desiring to adopt a French orphan may pay the yearly dues of 36.50 in quarterly installments instead of all at once. It is hoped many will join to aid the orphans who sacrificed for freedom.
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Thos. M. Hyde
Orphans In France Association
Red Cross reports relief garments for refugees
Mrs. J. Bivcumshaw in charge of the Red Cross work room reports completion of 20 petticoats 40 shirts and 10 linenettes for refugees. No more ayesi ws.
Refugee Garment Efforts Highlight Local Chapter
A local chapter shifts focus to making refugee garments as prior yarn work winds down. The change signals continued community aid and revised volunteer emphasis.
Presbyterian ladies aid society elects officers
At a Thursday meeting the Presbyterian ladies aid society announced its new officers. President is Mrs. W. H. Pauley followed by vice president Mrs. F. M. Hime and 2nd vice president Mrs. Robb Denny. Secretary is Mrs. W. A. Robb with assistant secretary Mrs. Chas Hime. Treasurer is Mrs. H. H. Hime with assistant treasurer Mrs. Avery.
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Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
W. H. Pauley
F. M. Hime
Robb
Denny
W. A. Robb
Chas. Hime
H. H. Hime
Avery
Farewell Dinner Hosted at Markham House
W. S. Pease was hosted to a farewell dinner last Saturday at the Markham House. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Bishop, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Armstrong.
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W. S. Pease
Markham House
Thos. M. Hyde
Charles
T. K. Bishop
T. 3. Armstrong
Family Dinner At Home Of Mr and Mrs Harry Wise
Mr and Mrs Harry Wise hosted a New Year's Day dinner for the Wise family at their home. The gathering included relatives and close friends joining in a festive start to the year.
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Mrs
Harry Wise
Wise
Houx 10 Stay in Wyoming for Future Projects
Governor Houx confirms he will remain in Wyoming and Cheyenne. He plans to join Independence Irrigation to reclaim the Oregon Basin south of Cody, with a project to irrigate 100000 acres and open land to soldiers and buyers by 1919–1920.
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Houx
The
Tribune
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Cody
Oregon Basin
Independence Irrigation Company
West
West & Hazlett
Robert Black
Independence
Kan
W. H. Taylor
Interior
Reclamation Service
California
Railroads Lose Under Government Control in 1918
Government losses from operating railroads in 1918 are placed at under 150 million dollars as the rental payments to private companies exceed the government’s net railway income. Total 1918 revenues hit a record 4.8 billion, while expenses rose to 5.8 billion, leaving about 1 billion in net revenue before deductions.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Roads
Make Headquarters Here For Mert Morton
Mert Morton formerly with the Ohio Of Co in the Held will establish his headquarters in Basin. This change is welcomed by Bert and many friends in this locality.
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Mert Morton
The
Ohio of Co
Held
Basin
Bert
Card of Thanks from Basin Family
We extend sincere thanks to friends in Basin who offered sympathy and aid during the illness and death of our beloved.
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Basin
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Greybull and
Ba —Pa
A. Whiting
Isle
John Hopied
SM Olto
Peret
W. D. Hédlles
Madian
Emphill
Uan
Rican Red Cross
Syria
Chris
Gibbons
Beatrice Pantier
Hey
Ebert
Plan Navy
Grimes
RED Cross Report
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