Boosters Meet Discuss Secy Hire and Immigration
The Poogress Association met at Frontier restaurant with Vice President Collings presiding. Minutes were approved as several communications about Basin work arrived, including requests about labor, blacksmithing, laundry relocation, and exhibit plans. A paid secretary proposal was advanced, with bids to be received next meeting, and members discussed dues and contributions to fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poogress Association
Frontier
Collings
H. G. Ridgely
J. W
A. B. Pratt
South Dakota
Ate Board of Immigration
Kansas
Pardons Granted to Eight Prisoners in Wyoming
Governor OdFey signed eight pardons and two parole guides after thorough board reviews. Pardoned are Julius Bently from Laramie for grand larceny in 1909, Sims for forgery in 1908, J Kirp for forgery in 1908, Herr Emery for forgery in 1909, General Allen from Albany for robbery in 1909, Charles S Jokes for grand larceny in 1909, Frank Kowalski for breaking and entering in 1910, and Hari Wise for embezzlement from Sheriff idan county. Filberto Vilpando of Carbon county was paroled for manslaughter. Wise to work as gardener in Basin. Crops in Gooseberry valley praised as fine with alfalfa expected strong. ranchers may ship large hay quantities amid rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OdFey
Julius Bently
Laramie County
Sims
Gheridan County
J. Kirp
Herr Emery
General Allen
Albany County
Charles S Jokes
Frank Kowalski
George C. Woods
Weston County
Hari I. Wise
Rheridan County
Filberto Vilpando
Carbon County
Wise
Basin
Entertained At Carde By Wise Family In City
Mr and Mrs F A Wise hosted a Monday evening cards gathering. Attendees included G W Black C Dana Carter H Lawrence Strandberg A H Fuller and R H Ahrens of Burne McDonnell who arrived from Kansas City to oversee the new water works plant project. Mrs Moore accompanied her husband and plans to stay through the summer at the Rogers House before establishing a home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carde
F. A. Wise
G. W. Black
Maire
C. B. Grew
C. Dana Carter
Harry Lawrence
Strandberg
A. H. Fuller
R. H. Ahrens
Burne & McDonnell
Kansas City
Made Good Record At School Of Mines In Golden
Linn Thompson son of J B Thompson returned home for summer vacation after attending the School of Mines at Golden Colorado. Over the past year about 135 students entered the course with 25 qualifying for the finish Linn was among the 25. This news brought pride to his parents and friends. Frank Ewing of Beaver Creek visited with a load of fine hogs sold to the Bsein Mest Market at éc per pound. Hogs averaged 225 pounds and were fattened on alfalfa and waste glean from the ranch. Miss Madge Mepes has completed stenographic review and continued work as a public stenographer, improving efficiency with the summer course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn Thompson
J.B. Thompson
Bia
School of Mines
Golden
Colorado
Linn
Raleed
Frank Ewing
Beaver Creek
Madge Mepes
Released on Bond in Gebo Case
Loula Peterson, arrested for selling liquor without a license at Gebo, has been released on bond furnished by Mr. Rohr of Thermopolis to appear at the next district court term. Rev Father Madrea to conduct services in Basin Sunday July nd with Mass at 10 and evening devotions. Mass at 7:30 Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula Peterson
Gebo
Rohr
Thermopolis
Father Madrea
Basin
Basin Town Among Coal Field Leaders
Mee traveled over the Basin area and chose Basin as a winner. H. L. Beemer of Big Horn Collieries Co. Crosby praised Basin, noting progress and lauding local coal quality. He outlined $100,000 spent last year on improvements, a Crosby pipeline, electric pumping, and electrified lighting. Plans include a large work force soon and 160 to 175 hires in fall as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Beemer
Big Horn Colleries Co
Crosby
Basin
Big Horn
Boones
Teachers seek new exams and reading lists update
State board recommends specific texts for teacher examinations in theory practice and reading. Reading circle books for 1911 include Wyoming laws Monroe history and other titles. Basin county teachers institute runs August 21 24 with follow up exams August 25 26 under A F Fillerup Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Educational Examiners
Geome
McMurray
MacMillin Co
Chicago
Arnold
Sliver-Burdette Co
Bagley
MacMillan Co
New York
Colgrove
Chas. Scribmers’ Sona
Wyoming
Monroe
Allen
Gian & Co
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Teachers’ Institute For
Big Horn County
Basin
A. F. Fillerup
Gale At Greybull Auction Notice
A. Kaufman Kline and Tyeon and W. B. Cropsey will hold a sale in Greybull on July 26. Thirty five head of horses and mules offered at auction along with a lot of household goods machinery and miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Greybull
A. Kaufman
Kline& Tyeon
W. B. Cropsey
Have Winning Streak for Thermopolia Ball Teams
The Thermopolia ball teams kept their winning run with a Saturday 9 to 3 victory over Cody, a Sunday 10 to 2 win, and a Monday 9 to 8 triumph over Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Powell
Thompson Entertainers Open Tent Show Near Fred Fraty’s
A Thompson Entertainers tent show opened south of Fred Fraty’s plumbing shop this week but early reports suggest the act and its publicity are not impressive. In nearby news, Judge Lampman united Owen Spence and Eva West in marriage at their residence, with friends wishing them a prosperous life. Ded Payne reports a fine pure seed wheat crop on the courthouse square. Shel Creek notes a larger alfalfa harvest with harvest underway and large hay stacks visible around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Entertainers
Lo's
Fred Fraty
Boence-Weat
James F. Lampman
Owen Spence
Eva West
Spence
Ded Payne
Court House
Ded
Shall
Shel Creek
Beem Basin trip boosts Big Horn Basin crops
C. C. Ellis left Tuesday for the Louis valley in Colorado on a boosting trip for the Big Horn Basin. He carried a large set of samples of what is raised here to show the people of Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beem Basin
C. C. Ellis
Gan Louis Valley
Colorado
Big Horn Basin
Deeds Sent for Post Office Site Approval
Deeds conveying city square land to the government for a post office site have been forwarded to the treasury department for examination and approval. Chas A Mann, Rogers House landlord, has had the building repainted and redecorated, enhancing that town end. Distinct prize cups in Johnson Pease window drew attention and favorable comment. Grasshoppers report Legerers rere dog damage on west side while laborers arrive for the city pitch work on the other side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Treasury Department
McHe
Chas.a.mann
Rogers House
Legerers Rere
WILL VISIT WYOMING FOR FISH HATCHERY SITE
Commissioner of fisheries George M. Bowers told Senator Warren he plans a Wyoming visit this year to select a site for a government fish hatchery funded by 26000 dollars. The secretary of commerce and labor designates the site choice. Bowers will evaluate options for best government interests and Wyoming water for canals and ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George M. Bowers
Commissioner of Fisheries
Semater Warren
Wyeming
Congress
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Wyoming
Crop conditions and yields country report summary
Government report outlines condition, yield and acreage for crop across the nation. Corn condition 80.1 with 25.5 yield and 116,029,000 acres. winter wheat 16.8 condition with 14.6 yield. all wheat 76.6 condition with 19.5 yield. wheat on farms 38,288,000 acres. barley 18.1 condition. rye 86 with 15.5 yield. white potatoes 61.7 yield and 8,406,000 acres. tobacco 14.6 condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Fishing Trip to Trapper and Shell Creeks Highlighted by Hospitality
The writer and Harry Smith visited Trapper and Shell creeks staying at Trapper Lodge owned by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wyman. They praised pure water, plentiful trout, and grand scenery as well as Shell valley’s fertile crops. Mrs. Wyman cooked the caught trout superbly, though the trip ended with Smith carrying the fish home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Trapper and
Shell Creeks
Trapper Lodge
W. H. Wyman
Trapper Creek
Wymans
Alps
Wyman
Shell Creek
Local And Personal News Notes From the County
W A Robb and wife left for Monte Vista Colorado to reside for health reasons. M A Mitchell and Lake McFarland visited Beaver creek and reported good crops. Frank Gapes of Hyattville attended booster dinner and is a top booster. Otto Ernest wife and family of Sheridan and Mrs Sharly of Beattie passed through en route to the Park. J J Rech plans a month away returning to Nevada stamping ground. J E Lemeke of White Lake South Dakota may buy a ranch here. B Stanton and crew left for Lowell to begin work on a new school. Mrs Casa Morris of Hyattville came with Link Diehl in his new auto. Company at Cody ordered to report at Wheatland then returned home. Mrs Wa Ingolle came for a field treatment in town. Mr O'Donnell of town also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Robb
Monte Vista
Colo
Casa Morris
Hyattville
Link Diehl
Cody
Wheatland
Wa. Ingolle
O'Donnell
Happily Married in Quiet Hyattville Wedding
Last Wednesday at 8 pm L A Parker of Hyattville and Susie Williams of Thermopolis were married at the Rogers House by Rev H B Shepherd. The ceremony was private with only Chas A Mann present. The couple left for their Hyattville home. Parker has long been a leading merchant figure in Hyattville and Ten Sleep, recently selling his store and taking a private life at Kirkpatrick place. The bride is highly accomplished and widely known in the Basin. Community friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Parker
Hyattville
Susie Williams
Thermep‘Ms
Rogers House
H. B. Shepherd
Methodist Church
Chas. A. Mann
Rogem House
Big Horn County
Tensteep
Kirkpatrick
L. A
Parker
Under drainage for alkali soils in irrigation regions
The text argues under-drainage as the only permanent method to remove alkali from agricultural soils when irrigation water contains alkali. It notes the need to tailor systems to surface and subsoil conditions, suggests deep plowing, barnyard manure or green manure, and warns against flooding and excessive irrigation by avoiding shallow furrows.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Biser
West
R. H. Abpens
Frank Gapen
George Mead
W. J. Booth
B. C. Hart
Mr. Hart
Middle Western
Mr. Sizer
Collins
Burington
Bert Weiss
Katz-Craig Co
Omaha
Muany
Ba- Rossiter
Rossiter
Mets
Brigham
Golline Wes
Hart
Laring
Board of Charities and Reform
Ole Robertson
Middle West
Gays Basin
Mee
Thif Town
Baein
Akhoeesee Meow
Will
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