County Poor Farm discussed as potential state experiment station
At the Progress Association meeting in Antlers Carl Armeling proposed turning the county poor farm over to the state for an agricultural experiment station. Some members supported the plan citing benefits, while others warned of costs and existing pauper needs. The group approved discussing with university heads to pursue a state-initiated, year term arrangement if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Carl Armeling
Armeling
EB. J. Sullivan
Sweet- Water County
Department of Agriculture
J. B. Thompson
R. B. West
B. C. Hart
Wee
Farmers Institute to be held in Baim on February 16 17
A farmers institute will be held in Baim on February 16 and 17 with an interesting program. A D Paville A B How man and Mrs B K Loy of the University of Wyoming will attend and participate. Local speakers will also be secured. The event promises to be a regular feature if farmers show interest. W H May and sons received a Poland China sow from a Nebraska breeder last Saturday. The Mays are building a fine herd and will supply breeding stock next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Baim
A. D. Paville
A. B. Howman
8. K. Loy
University of Wyoming
Stock Train Delivers Largest Montana Stock Shipment
A Burlington special stock train of forty eight cars left Billings on New Year’s Eve bound for Omaha carrying about 15 000 head of cattle and sheep mainly sheep. The private coach carried prominent Montana stockmen including Herman H Peters Joe Kusinskim Clint Q Hough J A Dowdle James Carson Frank Bever and T J Jones. A minstrel show aboard the train lasted until noon New Year’s Day, with meals every hour, making the run about eight hours faster than typical passenger time. The stock will reach Lincoln then Omaha for the Monday market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Can
Burlington
Billings
Omaha
Montana
Treasure State
Herman H. Peters
Joe Kusinskim
Bridger
Mont
Clint Q. Hough
Cowley
Stockman
J. A. Dowdle
James Carson
Frank Bever
T. J. Jones
Manderson
Wyo
New Ear
Alliance
Lincoln
Bonham family seeks missing son social activist case
Mrs Bonham reports A B Bonham of Sheridan seeking his son W A Bonham who vanished after leaving last summer. The father says the son was an active socialist, may have planned a Chicago move via Minneapolis, failed to visit socialist HQs, and last trace was a June 29 1913 letter found on the Mississippi bank. He suspects foul play and paid investigators to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonham
B. Bonham
Sheridan
W. A. Bonham
Chicago
Minneapolis
Appeal
Reason
Mississippi
Basin
Basin Choral Society Organized at High School
On Tuesday night the Basin Choral Society was organized at the high school with Rev. R. W. Albone as president, W. C. Snow secretary, and John Coons treasurer. The board of managers includes these officers and two others. Initiation fee is one dollar, dues are ten cents monthly, meetings Tuesday and Friday evenings. Textbooks and octavo music supplied by the society. Director B. Hoover’s remuneration will come from a portion of proceeds of public entertainments. Any person may join by signing the constitution and paying the initiation fee. Expected attendance is light on Friday night at 7:30 before work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Choral Society
W Albone
W. C. Snow
John Coons
B. Hoover
Ume
Cara
E. M. Ritter
O. R. Irwin
Frank Ells
Leonard
W. H. May
Bertie
A. A. Reed
G. L. Salomen
Idaho
John
G. L. Shipman
M. G. Traugh
George Nelson
Otto
Walter Pauley
George Hoffman
South Bench
Riverside School
Rebekas
Preaching service set for January 1 at Otto
Pastor W Racer announces preaching at Obtg on January 1 at 3 pm with weekly meetings to follow and strong attendance expected. Sunday school scheduled for 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
W. Racer
Basin Gardens New Year Celebrations and Local Meetings
Basin Gardens residents recount a lively New Year with family gatherings, turkey and pig roasts, and local raffles. The Farmers Union meeting drew many members, planning a February county gathering, and upcoming I O O F Rebekah installations featured oyster supper and a Pleasant View school program tomorrow night with readings and a talk on union influence on legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasis
Partners' Union
Pleasant View
Ida
Frances Livingston
F. I. Reifner
Florence Hoffman
Snize Beall
Farmers’ Union
Wm. Jones
National Field
Leona Livingston
Mabel Rogers
Sheppard Leaves for England After Visit
W. FP. Sheppard sailed Tuesday for his England home after months with Mrs. 8. W. Albone. He praised the climate and prospects of the city and plans to bring back ideas to attract new residents. During his stay he made many friends who wish him a pleasant voyage and hope he returns in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Sheppard
Ben
W. Albone
England
Sheppard
Eome
O F Installations Unfold At Abordinats Lodge
The I O O F and Rebekahs held a joint installation of officers at the lodge room on Tuesday evening after a preparatory supper. Installing officers were G J Schenk for the Rebekahs and F T Brigham for the subordinate lodge, listing officers for Subordinate and Rebekah bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abordinats Lodge
Rebekahs
G. J. Schenk
F. T. Brigham
W. C
Feddersen
N. G
N. E. Loveland
Vo. G
R. J
R. Painter
V. G
I. G
J. V. Gould
O. S
D. L. Carr
Effie Gould
F. T. Prigham
Juliette Collins
Lizzie Gould
Lecture Monday Night by Dr Hudley at Fraternity Hall
Dr James Hudley renowned lyceum lecturer to speak Monday evening at Fraternity hall under local lyceum bureau. The program promises strong delivery. a fuller account appears elsewhere. Season ticket holders should pay now to settle obligations, payments to H H Hime at Basin State Bank or at the box office Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hudley
Fraternity Hall
Lyceum Bureau
Hudley
Lyceum
H. H. Hime
Basin State Bank
Death of John W. Rogers and D W Rogers wed on Wednesday
Death notices report John W. Rogers died at Modesto California on December 26 at age 78 after a period of poor health. His son Dan W Rogers arrived and the widow accompanies him to Basin to visit for a time. Interment is in the hometown and many friends extend condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rogers
D. W. Rogers
Stor
Mr. Rogers
Modesto
California
Basin
Dan
Capital Bar installs new back bar and lighting system
M. R. Douglas has installed a metal back bar described as one of the finest and most convenient in the west. The bar is built for quick efficient service and features a new case lighting system that enhances its overall effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Douglas
West
Picture Show And Dance At Acme Amusement
The Acme Amusement company presented a Wednesday evening picture show followed by a dance with special music. Manager Smith earned praise for maintaining high musical standards and attracting a large attendance. Washington, Dee, 31. Senator Warren was advised by the geological survey director to issue a topographic atlas map of the Meeteetse Wyoming quadrant, available by application to Warren or Wyoming delegates. Sheriff B F Wickwire is confined to the house this week with a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Amusement Company
Smith
Washington
Dee
Warren
Geological Survey
Meeteetse
Wyoming
Sentence handed to Tom Melntyne in Worland court
Judge Metz convened a special term at Worland last Friday. Tom Melntyne, a Black man, was brought from Thermopolis and sentenced after pleading guilty to fatally harming Louis Cloud. Judge Alets ordered the Washakie county attorney to close the house of ill repute where Cloud died.
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Metz
Worland
Tom Melntyne
Louis Cloud
Thermopolis
Tie N
Alets
Washakie County
Cloud
University Notes on Wyoming English Reform and Clubs
University notes describe English curriculum revision at Wyoming with new instructors from top universities. Freshman English remains required for agriculture, engineering, and liberal arts with emphasis on writing and oral skills. A December tag day raised about 200 dollars, mainly by women students. The Extension Department issued a circular detailing boys and girls agricultural clubs and potential Wyoming implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wyoming
The
Agricultural College
Wyoming
Market Letter Kangas Cay Stock Yards Jan 4
Market notes show cattle classes gaining 10 to 45 cents last week with a healthy tone through the period. About 13,000 head at Kangas Cay were sold at steady to strong prices, demand active. quality and finish drew more attention and long fed cattle advanced toward just returns for feeders. Prices cited include heavy steers up to 8.85, heifers 8.75 to 9.00, Colorado cattle around 38.00, pulp steers 7.40 to 8.00, pulp cows 6.00 to 6.50, and meat fed cattle 6.40 to 8.00. Hogs up 5 to 10, receipts 10,000. sheep and lambs mixed with strong wethers and ewes recent arrivals. Hillary Jordan of Manderson visited town Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas Cay
Colorado
Pioneer Riley Kane Dies Near Shell Wyoming
Riley Kane a Wyoming pioneer believed near or over 100 died Wednesday night at Robert A. Rath’s home near Shell after a pneumonia illness. Adopted in Indiana, Kane wandered west as a youth, later ranching in Shell and engaging in mining. He had ties to early Basin settlers and was a member of Temple Lodge No. 20 A F and A M. Funeral today in Shell under Masonic auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Kane
Wyoming
Robert A. Rath
Shell
Indiana
Lowell
Basin Country
Temple Lodge No. 20
Dn Shell
Eastern Star installs Lewisa Chapter officers in Greybull
C E 8 Install, Lewisa Chapter Order of Eastern Star held their installation of officers at the lodge rooms on Wednesday evening. A delegation of eight from Greybull aided in the installation ceremonies and enjoyed the evening. The installing officer was Mrs. Cas U of Greybull and Mrs. Mazie Rhodes of Lander acted as Martha. The officers installed included Worthy Matron Bertha Vandevender Worthy Patron C W Atherly and others. Refreshments followed the ceremony and guests enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisa
Order of Eastern Star
Greybull
Cas@U
Mazie Rhodes
Lander
Martha
Bertha Vandevender
C. W. Atherly
Elsie Atherly
Margaret J. Arnott
Sec
Frank A. Wise
Treas
Ruth Donaldson
Zunda Spratt
Carrie Mead
Adelaide Albone
Nora West
Ada
Maud Lewis
Esther
Amanda Zane
Lillian Kelley
Electra
Anna D. Patten
Warner
Chas. Vandevender
Sentinel
J. A. Zane
Elizabeth Booth
Finance Committee
Woman's Club Meets at Library on Foods and Preparation
The Woman's club will meet next Wednesday afternoon January 1éth at the Library. A program by the domestic science department on Foods and their Preparation is planned with committee members Mrs. W. S. Collings chair, Mesdames I. M. Booth, P. A. Wise, J. L. Benny and Chas. A. Hine. The Renner telephoning case was heard last Saturday and dismissed for want of evidence after a witness opted not to appear. Baptist Notes report Sunday school at 10, no preaching at Baptist apuary if the pastor is vocaged Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 am. G. W. Racer, Pastor.
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State
C. FP
Renner
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Till Jones of
Choral Society
Basin Gardens
Basin Town
Nebraska
Wm. Tillard
John Larson
G. C. Tillard
Wil
Rim Rocks
A. U. Reed
J. EB. Lempke
B. F. Wickwire
Savere
University Notes
Market Letter
Hilary Jordan
C. E
Woman's Club
G. W. Racer
Pasor
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