District Court Docket Cleared In February Term
The district court, presided by Hon. P. W. Metz, granted two default divorces and heard drainage district assessments. Antelope Drainage ruled at $174 for The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. and railroad and North Beach reductions followed. Afternoon divorces were granted in two cases, clearing the February docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
P. W. Metz
Gertrude D. Baird
Eugene H. Baird
A. V. Olsen
Alice Olsen
Antelope Drainage District
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Telephone Company
C. A. Zaring
EB. L. Brock
Denver
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Antelope
Ed Clark
Billings
West
North Beach
O. A. Olson
Big Horn Irrigating Co
Co. B. & Q. Railroad Co
Chas, Ducas
Emma Ducas
Joe Strigl
Mabel Strigl
Wyoming National Guard Cavalry Unit Inspected at Thermopolis
On a recent Saturday Adji Gen T J McCoy inspected all commanding officers and members of the Wyoming national guard cavalry at Thermopolis as a step toward federal recognition. Basin delegates Ted Denny and Lew Boles returned with full instructions on unit organization. The cavalry will receive full equipment including an armory horses stables rifles uniforms and will muster into service with fourth regular army pay and weekly evening drill once equipment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adji
T. J. McCoy
Wyoming National Guard Cavalry
Thermopolis
National Guard
Ted Denny
Lew Boles
Basin
Criticism of Wilson marks European exit
The Tribuna denounces President Wilson on his return from Europe. It states seven months ago his popularity was immense, but now he leaves amid indifference, failing to secure peace and leaving chaos, passions, and disillusions due to compromises with the powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Wilson
Europe
The
Tribuna
United States
America
Basin Band Reorganizes Under Chamber of Commerce
Basin musicians reformed their band with R J Extra as president Frank Bristow secretary treasurer and Ed Duniway librarian. E C Hoover will lead weekly practices and street concerts funded by the Chamber of Commerce aiming to build one of the west’s best bands. New members have applied and expect full instrument representation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Chamber of Commerce
R. J. Extra
Frank Bristow
Ed Duniway
E. C. Hoover
Hoover
Sscape
McNown Family Arrives to Lead Basin Schools
Superintendent F L McNown and his family arrive from Bloomfield Nebraska to oversee Basin schools for the coming year. They rented the R W Spratt house and plan a summer stay to learn local conditions and prepare to improve school efficiency. The Basin community extends a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. McNown
Bloomfield
Neb
McNown
Basin
R. W. Spratt
Denver
Rex Theatre Closes for Fourth and Chautauqua
The Rex theatre will close tomorrow for Fourth of July and again during the Basin chautauqua. Manager Hokanson aims to make the chautauqua a major Basin event, so the theatre will shut during those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex
Hokanson
Basin
Cattle Move Heads 2000 From Greybull to Tensleep Pasture
Cattle owners along Greybull near Otto relocate about 2000 head to Tensleep securing pasture past Husin on Tuesday evening.
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Greybull
Otto
Tensleep
Husin
Basin Wins Pitchers Battle In Worland
Worland defeats Basin in a pitchers duel as Huff loses to Cory 0 to 0. Cory fans 17 while Huff strikes out 7 and Basin makes costly errors. The game lasts about one hour and fifty minutes. John Barleycorn’s demise leads Basin to close saloons and M R Douglas buys the building to open a modern soft drink emporium with Bevo and Excelso non alcohol drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Worland
Huff
Cory
Worlan
John Barleycorn
Wyoming
M. R. Douglas
James I. Patten
Big Horn County
Excelso
Hamm Excelso Co
Douglas
W. McNay
Wireless news brings Basin treaty peace signal
Basin learned of a peace treaty signing within ninety minutes thanks to Dr. L G Van Slyke and his wireless outfit. Bells rang and whistles blew with no demonstrations as Basin compared to cities with AP service. The doctor touts his station can receive messages from Honolulu Frisco Arlington and Cuba and plans to expand to Europe if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
L. G. van Slyke
van Slyke
Honolulu
Frisco
Arington
Cuba
Europe
Highest Workmen's Compensation Award In District
Judge P W Metg awarded the largest sum in the district under the Workmen's Compensation Act to Mrs A B Doty of Cowley. Doty was paralyzed from refinery injuries and received $1,000 plus the five children totaling $2,400 at $60 yearly until age sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Metg
Mra
Doty
Cowley
Death of Infant Child in Greybull
Margaret 18 months daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Wales died after an appendicitis operation at Hamilton hospital Greybull Funeral services were held yesterday morning at the grave Mt View Cemetery with Rev M F Newport officiating The community expresses sympathy to the Wales family in their bereavement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
F. A. Wales
Volmer Place
Otto
Hamilton Hospital
Greybull
Mount View Cemetery
M. F. Newport
Excitement Builds for Fourth Activities Across Basin
Basin residents plan a quiet morning with no official events and many traveling to Greybull to watch the Basin vs Worland game then join afternoon celebrations. Hyattville also hosts events drawing Basin visitors while fishing parties depart early for extended outings. Delbert Davin, back from Missouri, returns to spend vacation with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Greybull
Worland
Hyattville
Shorty Kuntz Returns Home From War
P W Kuntz, who enlisted in 1917 and served with the 148th Field Artillery HQ, returned to Basin last Sunday after being mustered out at Fort Russell. He recalls wartime tales including Rupert Anderson who slept in a truck bed that was shattered by a nearby shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Kuntz
148Th F. A
Basin
Fort Russell
Shorty
Rupert Anderson
Father Has Stroke Casts Shadow On Family
Attorney R. B. West departed Tuesday for Wyoming Nebraska to be with his father D. C. West who recently suffered a paralysis stroke. The elder West had visited the area several times in recent years and his illness is mourned by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. West
Wyoming
Neb
D. C. West
Mr. West
Whiskey 19 Confiscated in Greybull Raid
Early Tuesday the Greybull sheriff’s office seized a truckload of whiskey from a local garage. Lloyd Hindman Wilford Pittman and Al Blake were arrested and given a preliminary hearing. Hindman bound over to district court Pittman a material witness and Blake discharged. The sheriff warned more arrests are likely as investigations continue into bootlegging activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickwire
Greybull
H. F. Ruble
Lloyd Hindman
Wilford Pittman
al Blake
Harding
Hindman
Alamo
District Court
Pittman
Blake
Basin
Basin Boys Home Soon
Battery F of the 148th Field Artillery is housed in Cheyenne this week and will likely reach Basin today or tomorrow. Mrs Snow asks notices be posted a few hours before arrival to announce the exact time and requests all residents to gather at the depot to welcome the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A
Cheyenne
Basin
Basin Chautauqua season tickets urged for $800 guarantee
Basin business men have pledged $800 to back a Basin chautauqua opening next Sunday for a week. Only 100 tickets sold so far. organizers urge every Basin resident in favor of the event to buy season tickets now to ensure the guarantee and full value from each performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Coliseum at Greybull Opens With Jazz Dance
The Coliseum at Greybull opened to the public Wednesday night built by H W Horn and Jim Henthorne at a cost of 25000 dollars. Hundreds attended the opening as the New Orleans jazz orchestra provided music for the dance. The 48 by 84 foot dance floor and cafe are noted features with plans for an expensive fountain soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull
H. W. Horn
Jim Henthorne
New Orleans
Horn and
Henthorne
Yanks Leave Rhineland
Paris reports American occupation forces begin removing units in the Rhineland signaling the end of the occupation. About 5,000 men will remain with one regiment and auxiliary troops, as Fourth and Fifth divisions depart for Brest with others follow in order. Departure times depend on Germany's compliance with treaty terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rhineland
Rhine
Brest
Germany
Basin Band Concert Opens Open Air Series
The Basin band conducted by Prof. H Hoover played at the federal building on Wednesday evening to a large crowd. The article notes a shift in rice policy as President Wilson lifts the ban on imports, prompting debate on free trade and potential impact on California rice growers and the domestic rice industry amid scarce food and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Band
Federal Building
H . Hoover
California
Wilson
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C Welsh
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