New Proprietors Take Possession at Wise Drug Store
Basin readers learn Montgomery and Hartigan assume control of the Wise drug store. Frank A Wise praises past service while Herb Harbitt E Wise will manage stock and policy as the new owners promise continued clerks and local care.
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Iore Ito Tong
Wise
Wand
Montgomery & Hartitan
Frank A. Wise
Aoeae
Hiate
Hardigan
Basim
Nell
Hastings
Neb
Mithout
Odae
Basin
Megars
Montgomery
Hartigan
Fairchild Ladies Quartette Promises Varied Lyceum Program
The Fairchild Ladies Quartette led by Bedsie Fairchild presents a mixed program at Biz Horn theatre on January 11. The ensemble includes Mildred Meres, Dorothy Fairchild, and Lela Fairchild offering instrumental and vocal quartets and solos, with readings and pianologues. The group, praised by the Sherburn Minn paper, travels with favorable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild Ladies
Fairchilld Ladies
Bedsie Fairchild
Mildred Merenes
Dorothy
Fairchild
Lela Fairchild
Biz Horn Theatre
Lyceum
Hasin
Sherburn
Minn
Violin, piano and cabaret act delights Sherburn audience
The performance featured violin and piano pieces with clever whisking routines and monologues. The beautifully dressed ladies impressed with charm and skill, and the reviewer hopes the Fairchild company will return to Sherburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild Company
Watt ‘Sherburn
First National Bank Plans February Move to New Building
The First National Bank plans to move to a new building around February first. Interior finishes are nearly done but delays in furnishings hold progress. the new location will offer better facilities and a larger, more convenient office with room for more deposit boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Inventory of Montgomery & Hartizan Drug Store Ends in Sight
Tevere lng Store. C J Hofftner of the Billings Drug Qo and C A Alther of Noys Bros. & Cufle Minneapolis arrived Sunday noon to inventory the Montgomery & Hartizan drug store stock. The backlog is large and will take until Saturday, perhaps Sunday, to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C J Hofftner
Billings Drug Qo
C. A. Alther
Noys Bros. & Cufle
Minneapolis
Minn
Montgomery & Hartizan
President signs homestead law expands grazing land access
The new homestead provision allows entry of 640 acres for grazing with eligibility by qualified entrants. Areas will be designated by the interior department, primarily in the Rocky Mountain and western states. Prospective entrants must reside three years, improve land, and sell at least 1.25 per acre with half funds placed on the entry land. Previous homesteads do not gain added rights. The Ferme bill seeks restoration of certain Indian land rights and passed the House, now before the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Rocky Mountain States
United States
Congress
Infanoy Department
Legislature Readies Wyoming for Centennial Session
The Wyoming legislature convenes in Cheyenne next week for the centennial session. Many newcomers join seasoned lawmakers as Big Horn county pledges trusted representation. Citizens expect reforms to protect ranchers merchants and laborers and to advance state development.
Basin State Bank Installs New Posting Machine
Basin State Bank begins posting with a newly installed machine at year start. The device automatically adds or subtracts entries so balances can be checked anytime. The installation signals the bank's confidence in a modern, efficient future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin State Bank
Farm Loan Association Forms Capitalized Unit in County
The Big Horn County Farm Loan association is capitalized at $53,000 with Roy M. Sheperd of Otto serving as secretary. The article credits Ramer and the other charter men with forming the group and preparing to commence its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County Farm Loan Association
Northwe& Farmstead
Roy M. Sheperd
Otto
Traveling Trio Plans Long Southern Trip
Going to Florida W T Whaley T F Nelson and D W Matthews plan a trip to Texas Florida and other southern points on Wednesday They intend to be gone for a month or more to renew acquaintances with friends and relatives at the many places they will visit
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W. T. Whaley
T. F. Nelson
D. W. Matthews
Texas
Mlorida
Wednaday
New Year Party Attendees List Highlights Local Names
A New Year party featured Mr and Mrs T Algoo Mr and Mrs Lamb Mr and Mrs L D Baird George Jenkinson and Mila Kelfer among others in Hortainead. The event celebrated the year end with neighborly attendance and community cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sullivan
T. Algoo
Mra
T. Lamb
L. D. Baird
George Jenkinson
Mila Kelfer
County Commissioners Map Yearly Plans and Budget
The county board met to swear in new officials and outline the budget for the year. Four new officers took oath: M. G. Traugh, C. A. Welch, Frank I. Rue, and Elaine Kinder. incumbents Wickwire, Burnham, Jones, Zela Murphy continued. Delegations requested road and bridge projects from Manderson Shell Germania. budget totals set at 45000 dollars with road and bridge funding of 13000. A music club program and dance closed the event with refreshments and a fee for late attendees.
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Board of County Commissioners
Luis
Tildre
Parias
Namey
M. G. Traugh
Chas. A. Welch
Frank I. Rue
Elaine Kinder
Schroalls
B. F. Wickwire
Jobin K. Burnham
T. J. Jones
Zela Murphy
Wifcontine
Manderson
Sand Creek
Pig Horn
Weshakie
Shell
Shell Creek
Whalley Ranch
Garmania
Greybull
Germania
Gilmore Hartigan
Lime Kin
Bonnell Resigns from The Republican duties and real estate sale
The article notes J. R. Bonnell resigns from coal thon duties with The Republican and plans to focus on seed business and complete real estate offerings. It praises Bonnell as a man of his word and endorses him for business in his lines in the Big Horm Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bonnell
Republican
Horm
BonnWell
Hits
Woman's Club Holiday Event Set for January 10
The Women's club holiday listing in the year book for December 27 was moved to the Library Club rooms on January 10. A chorus organized under Mrs. Joslin will perform with walls, duets, photos with violin wood panels, violin solos, and numbers in the new Heemon's quartet of Pawel.
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Womans Club
Aloho
Joslin
Hemeon
Pawel
Basin to Get Modern Hotel by Basin Building & Construction
The Basin Building & Construction Co plans a new east facing hotel in Basin. The 90 by 100 foot structure will have two ground floor storefronts and a central desk with a stair to upper floors. The design includes natural light and planned future residences for Basin’s growth.
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Basin Building & Construction Company
Basin
Fifth Judicial District Bar Association Meeting Recap
The Bastin gathering split its agenda between proposed legislation for the legislature and a banquet at Markham house. Toasts honored by E. J. Sullivan W. L. Walls FM. Downer included The Reuthon of the Lawyer to the Safety Tusions and Des tions of the Law. Out of town guests included John M. Hendh F. M. Downer Thermopolis W. L. Walls W. L. Simpson Cody and L A Bow mar Dovell.
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Bar Association of
Fifth Judicial District
Bastin
Legisature
Markham House
E. J. Sullivan
W. L. Walls
FM. Downer
Death of Wasiakie sheepman Fred Bragg in Denver
Word arrives that Fred Bragg a prominent sheepman from Wasiakie county died in Denver after gall stone operation. Friends in the Big Horn Gouilly region mourn his loss as he was highly popular locally.
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Fred Bragg
Wasiakie County
Denver
Big Horn Gouilly
Mare Found After Breakaway From Sevville Stable
The sheriff reports a gray mare that escaped from Sevville Jivery stable weeks ago was located near Alder dice pine. The horse belongs to Mr. Bosch of Worland and will be returned to him promptly.
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Sevville Jivery
Bosch
Worland
Government Owns Bite For New Building On Court House Square
Basin residents have pushed for a government post office move to a new facility on the southeast corner of the court house square. Postmaster A W Coon reports stamp sales exceed requirements and the office will advance to second class on July 1. The act of March 4 1913 requires ten thousand dollars annual postal receipts for a new post office, and the town has met the criterion.
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Basin
A.W. Coon
Marth
Court House Square
Newspaper Men To Meet In Basin January Convention
The Basin newspaper producers plan a January 24 convention at Basin bringing together the Rustler and Republican forces and other Basin papers to discuss boosts for the region. The meeting aims to enhance publicity and service to the growing empire of the Big Horn Basin. All industry workers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Basin
Rustler
Cody Herald
Gilliland and Wood Plan Farm at Basin
D. O. Gilliland and Harry Wood of Rocky Ford Colorado arrive in Basin to lease a farm and grow sugar beets and truck garden crops as well as other farm products. Mrs Gilliland and their daughter join them, using Mountain View hotel as temporary headquarters.
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Gilliland
Wood
D. O. Gilliland
Harry Wood
Rocky Ford
Col
Marriage at courthouse seals romance for Mur ray and Skidmore
A wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse for Thomas Murray and Miss Esther V. Skidmore both of Basin and Lowell. Jus Gee Bonnell officiated as friends extended best wishes for a happy marriage.
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Court House
Thomas Murray
Esther V. Skidmore
Irdaide
Lowell
Jus Gee Bonnell
Dance Tonight at Wheo Dancing Club Event
The Wheo Dancing Club hosts a library night dance as part of a series inviting members to enjoy an evening of music and dance.
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Tevere Lng
Homestead
Legislature
Tezrelature
Cheyenne
Big Horn County
Meubes
Ias
Wyoming
Florida
T. W. Spratt
Grace Conant
Chorus
Woman's Hub
Coombs
Harleen Ferree
Christmas Herald
Kathleen O'Neil
Adolph Adams
Burtis Joffin
Winifred Patten
Woran’s Club
Bethlehem
Barthott Mies Winfred Patten
Sexteutte Ivcia DiLamermoor
Miss Beveridge
Lillian Ray
Burtis Joshin
Mecalftha Messrs
Gray, Hime
Exra
Arnott
Wagner Chorus Woman's Club
H.c.whitmore
Greybud
Bonwell
Bar Association Meets
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