Legislature Holds Initial Session of the Fourteenth Wyoming Assembly
The fourteenth Wyoming legislature convened with 56 of 57 House members present. J. W. Todd was elected Senate president, with W. Skovgård as vice president. in the House, W. K. Jones became speaker and C. D. Oviatt speaker pro tempore. Warren Dalley was chosen chief clerk of the House, and Skovgård vice president of the Senate. Prohibition leaders F. L. Crabbe and Dick Keenan loom large as the dry and wet forces. Committees will address state fair funding, road tax law, and potential gubernatorial reform bills.
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Oder
J. W. Todd
Senate
Warran Dalley
Big Horn County
Amanon Higby
Wanbe
House
Warren Dalley
Hyattville
Simon Skovgard
Noel Morgan
Workind
Read Ling
Entertainers Honor Friends from Greybull at Dinner
Lun b en tertained guests from Greybull including Mr and Mrs Homer Lun at dinner last Friday to honor friends. The event followed by a dance club event titled Wedding Of Interest. Wm Kunkle of Greybull married Faniella Sprague of Otto in Billings on January 9. The couple plans to live in a new Greybull bungalow. L L Holledge and family arrived from Forsyth seeking a new location and potential permanent home.
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Lamba
Homer T. Lun
Greybull
Mia
Jack Bwott
Mortimer Worth
Wm. Kunkle
Faniella Sprague
Otto
Billings
Murray Commercial Club Considers Road Improvements
A Monday meeting of the Murray Chamber of Commerce discussed road improvements and funding. County official Traugh outlined legal obstacles and the need for state legislation to allow bonding or borrowing for permanent, value-adding road work. The group praised E. E. Murray of Lewistown for insights from a strong local chamber and emphasized clear goals and community unity to attract investors and aid farmers.
Weet Couple Return Home After Trip Across West
Wests Mr and Mrs R B Weet have returned home Friday after a trip that took them through Cheyenne Denver Lincoln Nebraska City North Platte and Wyoming They say the journey was very enjoyable despite Mr Wert recovering from a minor illness and they visited several places during their absence
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R. B. Weet
Cheyenne
Denver
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Wyoming
Whitmere Plans Window Remodel at Baalh Store
oH Whitmere one of the pop win gewelers of Baalh is remodeling the store Mataror and fixing a place in the window bar and work traych The growth in the description suggests alterations to display and workspace.
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Whitmere
Baalh
Hia
Two Men Die in Nitro Explosion North of Greybull
A noon blast five miles north of Greybull killed two men, likely during a reload of nitroglycerine from a car. Basin residents felt the shock. one man is survived by a wife and child, the other's family remains unknown. Authorities search for relatives as the cause remains unclear.
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Greybull
Basin Fe
Taivery
Rown
Gregulus
City Hall Upgrade Urged to Avoid Bond Issues
In a community column, G. H. Witlett Jr. and Mrs Rose Wilcott urge building a new city hall without bonds due to current finances. They criticize the dilapidated council chambers and city hall, call for fireproof filing for records, and anticipate a landmark shopping period on Main Street. They note a Christmas trip to London with Kolchives and friends.
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Hwsin
Cduneil
G. H. Witlett, Jr
Rose Wilcott
Lonamon
Cab
Kolchives and
Trlende
Basin Women's Club Debuts Musical Evening
The Basin Women's Club presented the first in a series of musical entertainments planned by the club, directed by Mrs Jaslin. Funds and a January 10 postponement are noted, with praise for performers including Miss Beveralne Miss Winifred Patten and the Basin men's quartet. An after‑event luncheon and dance followed as the club plans more events for Badin.
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Woman's Club of
Basin
Jaslin
Harry ‘Ue
Badin
Gas line hiccup in Basin quickly fixed
Local issue at Basin gas line was investigated and found to be a minor fault. Foreman at Greybull arrived in twenty seven minutes and the gas company acted swiftly to straighten out the problem.
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Lamb
Greybull
Gas Company
Whitmore to Open Modern Paint Shop in Ewers Building
H C Whitmore has taken a temporary lease on the basement of Ewers grocery and, after stocking the business, plans a modern paint shop. He arranged with First National Bank to lease space in the east end of their new building and is completing interior finishing for shelves. B F Wickwire reports Hyattville warmer weather with running water and cattlemen seeking feed.
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H. C. Whitmore
Ba &Ment
Ewers
First National Bank
a@t
Intedbor
B. F. Wickwire
Hyattville
Buffalo Bill Dies in Denver After Valiant Life Fight
Col. W. F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill died in Denver after a long struggle. The famed showman shaped the West through varied roles from trader and scout to Indian fighter and circus owner. His career brought him to the world’s stages and royal audiences, reflecting a life devoted to western development and public service.
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Col
W. F. Cody
Denver
West
Col. W. F. Gody
Orde
Europe
Asia
Ole Robertson Dead In Basin District Commissioner Passes
M J Robertson of Basin district commissioner for Water district No 3 died last night after Brights disease. He was known countywide and survived by his father and several siblings. The community offers sympathy as his mother, seventy one, has long suffered winter illness. A W Coons at his mother’s Dallas home awaits word. A Zaring left for St Louis to attend a court appeal filing related to the Valentine case.
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Buffalo
M. J. Robertson
Basin
Water District No
Bright
Mobertson
A. W. Coons
Dallas ‘Center
Kowa
Mr. Coons
A. Zaring
St. Louis
W. Is. Meta
United States
A. M. Baringer
Broailview
Lamb Drifting Co
Mandersin
Bonanza
Casper
Fast
Landfair
Reese
Whitney Land
Meetectse
Fest
Lamb Drilling Co
Eagle Petroleum Co
Fine well brought in at Cody by Baranger
Baranger brings a fine, well brought in item to Cody, showcasing quality workmanship and local craft. The report highlights the skill and attention to detail evident in the delivery and presentation.
High quality oil flows from Cody area well near Byron
Reports say a well on Henry Dahlem’s land in section 11 township 52 range 101 yields 150 to 200 barrels daily. Barringer and Himsey of St. Louis sponsor the project with local crews. multiple fields in the region show activity despite cold weather. The Big Horn Basin crude is praised as among the nation’s best, with several companies advancing drilling and casing operations across Cody and surrounding districts.
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Qgody
A. M. Barringer
Hab
T.M Himsey
St. Louis
Henry Dahiem
Cody
Pifindentiad Oil & Gas Co
Workton Road
Elk Basin
Silver Tip Fields
Dry Creek
Montana
Proficers Oil Co
F. B. Hoyt and Associates
Ir Basin Oil Co
A.T. Bond
Anociates
Continental Supply Co
Flathead Valley B. C Oil Co
A. M. Baringer
T Ae
J. M Fast
Jim Het
Gracie Creek
Proncers
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Mont
Commercial Club
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Chamber of Commerce
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Traugh
Snow
E. E. Murray
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Wests
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Reel
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Mr. Reel
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