10 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
1
Activity flared in Grass Creek field this week with notable developments and fieldwork. Local crews reported ongoing drilling and equipment movement as plans proceed for further testing and potential production milestones.
Roy D. Tyler travels to inspect Stubbs oil properties in Texas then returns to Basin in about two weeks. C. E. Stubbs and partners plan activity in Basin with leases near Cody, Cripple Creek figures Ven Tilborg and Williams from Cripple Creek visit, while Bert Orchard scouts Denver investors. Grass Creek and Little Buffalo fields show rising drilling, with Worland and Mid-West factions contesting government land. a Valentine syndicate well near Worland yields cautious optimism.
A report from near Otto states Mrs Walter Manny accidentally fired a gun, wounding herself. She is hospitalized as local authorities investigate the incident and assess handling of the firearm.
Mrs Walter Manny died after a 22 caliber rifle discharged while she tried to drive off a dog in the Manny yard south of Otto. The weapon misfired as she grabbed the barrel, the bullet lodging in the stomach. She died Saturday morning at the Basin hospital after being conscious earlier and recounting the events. Funeral held at Basin’s Methodist church with burial at Mount Zion. She was 25, married in 1914 to Walter Manny, survived by her mother, brother, sister, and father.
The Republican will publish on Thursday next week instead of Friday so readers and advertisers can catch the circus news in time. An assorted list of locals and visitors recounts Fourth of July fishing trips and a pleasant outing at the Laman ranch with Beadie and Tanner from Grey Bull among others.
Hert Van Voorst of Monticello Indiana, a longtime friend of Dr M G Traugh of Otto, arrived yesterday. On Saturday he joins Traugh and Dr H T Harris of Pasta for a trip into the region to gather trout. It is Voorst’s first trip this far west and he is already impressed by the country.
The Fourth was celebrated with ample amusements and a large turnout in Tensleep Basin. A full program ran from 12 pm to 9 pm with music, speeches by C H Harris and Thomas M Hyde, a barbecue, races, a Worland win in a ball game, and a late firework display. Dignitaries and residents from Basin Worland Buffalo and Nowood region attended, with over fifty autos on site.
Washington reports official figures from recent primaries and registrations showing strong Republican gains despite lower total votes in many races. Notable shifts include New Jersey seventh district with 98 percent GOP gain, Iowa second district 27 percent, Pennsylvania senatorials 21 percent, and Minnesota governorship 208 percent, amidst prewar political realignments.
Fred D. Tallon and Miss Mina Mc Dowell were married at the Tallon cabin in the Big Horn mountains on Monday evening at six o'clock by Rev. H. E. Shepherd. G. M. Tallon and Mrs. Paul E. Stanton of Omaha, a sister of the bride, attended with Miss Marsha Stanton of Omaha, Mable Tallon, and Harold Huckins. A mountain wedding dinner followed in a pine grove near the cabin. The couple reside about eight miles from Big Trails.
County Commissioner T W Spratt delivered the season’s first cucumbers to his office on Wednesday. The Spratts boast one of Basin’s finest vegetable gardens and pride themselves on cultivating crops that raise the Big Horn Basin’s fame.
The board of county commissioners finished as a board of equalization and raised assessments to 73,225 and lowered to 40,992, yielding a net increase of 52,233 in total valuation.
The Farmers' Union of Big Horn county met Tuesday in Basin armory with about fifty present from nearly every local. President Ewen led the session as various reforms and fair taxation measures were debated. A new legislative committee was formed with Lou Blakesley Till Jones and Dan Van Wert. J Stant Brown reported strong progress financing a new store with $3000 subscribed and mostly paid. The union approved plans for a harvest festival and fair in the fall, appointing a committee to supervise. The convention was harmonious and the issue will be publicized next week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wise hosted a dancing party Tuesday evening at their South Fifth Street home decorated with plants and flowers. Elegant refreshments were served to a large guest list including Mr. and Mrs. R. B. West, Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Smith, Judge and Mrs. P. W. Metz, and many others.
Reverend W. Albone reports a suit case lost on the train between Cody and Frannie a week ago Saturday. He has not heard of it since. The case bears his initials and contains items of value. Any finder is asked to return it to him. Mr. and Mrs. B F Webster Jr and son visited from Bonansa yesterday.
Washington July 7 The Adamson water power bill, backed by Representative Underwood, is denounced as a surrender to water power interests. Wisconsin's Lenroot and Judge Adamson defend it, while critics compare it to past land grant scandals. Proponents praise Wilson’s endorsement as a triumph for public rights. The bill grants perpetual franchises to water power companies with no future term alteration.
Edura E Parshall wed Phoebe May Walters at Mrs Verna Baileys home last Friday afternoon Justice Bonwell officiated The couple reside in Carbon county Montana with the groom formerly living near Manderson The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Bailey and Hugh Parshall of Manderson a brother of the groom
Escapes game warden Harry Hime Max Thomas John ONeill and G H Fitzpatrick spent the Fourth in Hyattville and on Run day fished Paint Rock dry near the Luman ranch. Fite was warned by the game warden and finally given some fish to return home in style.
J. H. Welsh and crew left yesterday afternoon to advance culvert installation on the Hyattville road. They plan extensive work to place the road in first class condition and also intend significant repairs on the Grey Bull road in the near future.
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