Basin people push interurban plan to Burlington and Otto
A Basin group toured Otto and Burlington last Saturday to drum up support for a proposed sixty mile interurban line to Germania. The trip included talks by landowners and supporters, a single opponent, and plans for further rallies and a possible capital appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Burlington
Otto
G. W.black
A. Zaring
T. M. Hyde
R. H. Ahdrews
J. B. Thompson
H. T. Nowell
M. Foloey
John Bircumshaw
B. F. Wickwire
W. 8. Collins
Carl Armeting
A. W. Coons
J. R. Bonwell
JL. A. Thorley
Lou Blakesley
Greybull
Otte
Germania
John Bhoomshaw
R. H. Ahrens
Pleo
Bur-iogton
Falcey
Smith
Black Garage
Sherman
Black
Presbyterian Services Schedule at Fraternity Hall
Presbyterian services set for Sunday January 21 in Fraternity hall with Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Fraternity Hall
Joe Denny Returns From National Trip And Land Policy Debate
Republican for job printing Joe Denny returns from an extended visit in the east south and on the Pacific coast. He toured Rawlins Denver Emporia Joplin Barnard J. Joseph El Paso Juarez Mexico Long Beach Pasadena and California on a trip that included a bull fight and a 640 acre homestead proposal. The Warren bill seeks to expand homestead size to 640 acres in several western states with safeguards and a 20 year patent delay to curb abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Denny
Pacific Coast
Rawlins
Denver
Emporia
Kansas
Joplin
Barnard and
J. Joseph
Missouri
el Paso
Jaurez
Mexico
California
Mre. Spauldog
Long Beach
Pansadena
Basin Looks Good to Me After Return Home
The text notes a death rate of about two per day and mentions a man who, after visiting an old friend in San Diego and spending time with relatives in Los Angeles, returned home expressing relief with the phrase Basin looks good to me while enjoying New Years day oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viekting
San Diego
Los Angeles
Basin
Wyoming Security Investment gains new managing owners
I E Jenkins of Basin and Chas McDonald of Worland acquire the larger portion of stock in Wyoming Security Investment company. P W Metz retires as manager next month due to expanding law practice. Jenkins and McDonald to run operations and plan an abstract office in Worland with C H Fitzpatrick remaining as abstracter. The firm will focus on real estate farm loans and abstracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Jenkins
Basin and Chas
McDonald
Worland
Wyoming Security Investment Company
P.W. Metz
Metz
Messrs. Jenkins
C. H. Fitzpatrick
Fire at Basin Steam Laundry Causes Minor Loss
A fire at Basin steam laundry Wednesday afternoon originated from a defective flue. Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the blaze with slight loss, aided by M. A. Davis who brought the hose cart in record time using a delivery wagon. Davis earns credit for the prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Davia
Davis
Miners in Gebo face court over brick assault
In James F. Lampman’s court the Wyoming case State vs Milo Jonovovich drew laughs as an interpreter translated a dispute between Gebo miners Jonovovich and Akovich. The judge fined five bones and $65.90 costs, then discharged the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Lampman
State of Wyoming
Milo Jonovovich
Jonovovich
John
Akovich
Gebo
Wyoming
West
C. A. Zaring
United States
Terra Firma
Marquis of
Queensbury
Wyoming Re-surveys Bill Sparks Western Land Review
Representative Mondell introduced a bill requesting 50000 dollars to let the interior secretary conduct examinations re surveys and retracements of public lands in Wyoming. Demand comes from all parts of the state where lands remain open or have been entered. The measure aims to extend coverage and will be urged through the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Secretary of the Interior
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Mondell
Appropriations Committee
House
Death Of Daughter Of Mr and Mrs Cunduff
Mr and Mrs G W Cunduff mourn the death of their daughter Mrs Hamilton Gibbs in New Haven West Virginia last Friday. Interment occurred in the Virginia town last Sunday. Distance prevented family attendance at the funeral. Sincere sympathy is extended by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Cunduff
Hamilton Gibbs
New Haven
West Virginia
Virginia
Warner to Leave for Pacific Coast Health Cure
Mark H. Warner of Tensleep plans to depart this week for the Pacific coast. He will stay a month or two seeking health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Mark H. Warner
Tensleep
Pacific Coast
Episcopal Services Scheduled in Fraternity Hall
Episcopal services will be held in Fraternity hall on Sunday January 28. The notice notes the venue and date for parish worship.
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Fraternity Hall
Thermopolis Minstrels to Perform Friday Night
The Basin Minstrels have accepted a proposal from Thermopolis Commercial Club to present a minstrel show in Thermopolis on Friday night January 26. The cast will be largely the same as in the hometown performance and locals are invited to attend this season’s best entertainment with jokes tailored to local conditions and a large local turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Basin Minstrels
Thermopolis
Aster
Return from Chicago with Roosevelt news and climate talk
J D Johnson returned from Chicago reporting extreme cold there and strong belief Roosevelt will win the presidency. He noted Des Moines contact with D Clem Deaver praising Big Horn Basin prospects and Burlington improvements, urging locals to endure hardship and invest in the land’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Johnson
Chicago
Basin
Johnson
Mayor Booth
Roosevelt
Des Moines
D. Clem Deaver
Burlington
Big Horn
Rifles for Cadets Bill Draws Senate Support
Senator Warren proposes a bill to issue rifles to rifle clubs and cadets under the national board for rifle practice and to appropriate 100000 for ammunition and equipment. The government already holds many rifles and the War Department backs the measure, which is to be pushed forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
National Board
War Department
Basin Optimism Grows After Burlington Visit
A Higby reports Burlington officials W W Johnson and G W Covert visited Billings and crossed the Basin lines earlier in the week. Higby accompanied them north with a side trip on the Great Falls line before returning. The Burlington men express strong interest in Basin country and foresee it becoming a leading region with plans for immediate improvements.
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A. Higby
Billings
Burlington
W. W. Johnson
G. W. Covert
Mr. Higby
Great Falls
Burlinaton
Drainage Proposal Rejected At Burlington Meeting
A mass meeting at Burlington last Saturday discussed draining lands nearby. J W Agee chaired as the meeting heard views from interested parties. After debate a vote showed the proposition to establish a drainage district defeated 21 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
J. W. Agee
Ladies of Baptist church to host February 1 musicale
The Baptist church ladies plan a musicale in the library building on February 1, inviting attendees to enjoy a program of songs and readings. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Brary
Peerless Blinker Stay for Bridles By Jared F Faust
Harness maker Jared F Faust announces a new invention the Peerless Blinker Stay for bridles using wire ends and a metal lining device instead of leather filler He has applied for a patent and expects strong approval noting potential for faster production and longer lasting bridles He plans patent filings in several regions and anticipates commercial success.
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Jared F. Faust
Faust
Mesale
Ladies Aid meeting announced by Baptist group
The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. C. Booth on Friday afternoon January 26. All members are requested to attend. The notice also mentions expansion plans to push device sales once patent letters are completed.
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Ladies Aid
The
Baptist Ladies Ald
Booth
Producers' Association plans growth and marketing push
The Producers' Association leadership met Wednesday to boost membership and prepare a district meeting schedule. District 3 will host at Basin Public Library on Monday January 29. Arthur lly reports a Worland meeting added members. Dues of $48 were received. Future plans include a general district meeting and hiring a top salesman to contract with Montana jobbers for multiple carloads.
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Hunter
Producers Association
District 3
Bonanza
Manderson
Hyattville
Basin
Wm. Crosler
District 5
Burlington
Otto
Germania
Arthur Lly
Worland
Montana
Violinist Christian Hansen to perform at Fraternity Hall
On Wednesday evening January 31 Professor Christian Hansen famed Scandinavian violinist will appear at Fraternity hall with Miss Ethel Belie Haynes as piano accompanist and reader. The program blends classical and old melodies with readings to entertain. Hosted by the Odd Fellows lodge, the event promises wholesome entertainment and popular pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hansen
Ethel Belie Haynes
Hansen
Ole Bull
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Gilbert Herrick Returns to Basin from Idaho Home
Gilbert Herrick and his wife came back to Basin last Tuesday from Rupert Idaho where they had lived the past year. Herrick says Basin surpasses the Idaho country and felt good to be back in Basin. The family plans to stay permanently, convinced no other place on earth compares with Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Herrick
Basin
Rupert
Idaho
Spodox Club Hosts Informal Card Party in Bircum Shaw Rooms
The Spodox club entertained friends at an informal card party in their rooms in the Bircum Shaw building last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Misses Mary Marshall Mabel Tallon Madge Mapes Zea O'Neil Ruth Smith and Messrs. Frank May Fred Tallon Carl Harmon Chas Hutchins and J P Arnott Jr. Refreshments were served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spodox Club
Bircumshaw
Mary Marshall
Mabel Tallon
Madge Mapes
Zea O'Neil
Ruth Smith
Frank May
Fred Tallon
Carl Harmon
Chas, Hutchins
J. P. Arnott, Jr
Woman Found In Snow Suffering From Exposure Taken To Sanitarium
Mrs Vanoni III and R B Weay receipt a letter from attorney F A Kern of Ellensburg Washington stating Mrs Jane Vanoni was taken in charge by officers. She was found in the snow severely exposed and her mental faculties unbalanced but it is thought the exposure caused it and sanitarium treatment may cure. Deputy Sheriff Rue went to Shell to serve legal papers.
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R. B. Weay
F. A. Kern
Ellensburg
Wash
Jane Vanoni
Progress Dinner and Basin Club Meeting Notes
The Propress Club met at the Antlers with President Thompson presiding. Minutes were approved. Communications included Immigration Commissioner Schenck asking about settlers induced here by the bureau. The Thermopolis club cited the auto highway project and county survey work. State Engineer Hart would deputize county surveyors and appoint C. W. Atherly if requested. The committee to urge the commissioners to apply for the work was tasked. Collins reported two meetings on data for a proper article next week and noted Mondell’s letter on Basin federal building needs. committee on legislation to prepare information. A producers association appeal for farm membership began, and a uniform Basin publicity letter was discussed. a committee was formed to draft and time a publicity week letter for external outreach. Meeting adjourned.
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Cllb
Antlers
Thompson
Schenck
Bureau
H. T. Nowell
Thermopolis Club
A. W. Coons
B. C. Hart
Enue
Hart
C. W. Atherly
Collins
Mondell
Basin
T. B. Hunter
The
Producers Association
Basin and Vicinity
F. W. Bailey
J. R. Bonell
Superintendent Receives Invite for University Summer School
Supt. E B Rossiter has been invited by President Merica of the state University to teach at the summer school opening June 17 for a six week session at Laramie. He will probably accept. He was in Billings the last two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
E. B. Rossiter
Merica
the State University
Whirl o’ Th’ Town Amateur Musical To Be Staged
Company D presents The Whirl o th Town a merry three act musical comedy directed by Harry Williams of Seattle. James W Evans of Spokane wrote it for amateur performers with 22 speaking parts 23 songs and choruses about 35 participants. Rehearsals drew 25 to 30 local residents. songs are melodious and catchy and the production is billed as wholesome and highly musical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Seattle
Williams
James W. Evans
Spokane
Fraternity Hall
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Republican
Jenkine
Hot Springs Town
J.D. Jonne
Basin Man
Bridies
Producers’ Association
Spodox Entertain
Mrs. Vanoni III
Rue
Shell
Co. D
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