County Fair Largest Yet Promoted by Col May Secretary
County Fair directors met, selecting Col Spud May as secretary to lead preparations for the county’s biggest fair. Plans include county backing, multiple improvements, and September dates aimed at a standout Basin country event with extensive section involvement and strong promotional push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Far Association
C. K. Mansfield
Kane
C. R. Spencer
Manderson
M. Cyphers
Rairden
Dave Lewis
Cowley
W. J. Booth
Hyattvillle
Skovgard
Basin
Col. Spud May
Col. May
Mary
Change At Manderson In Hardware And Grocery Stores
J A Quiner bought O E Nowells stake in the hardware store and moved the groceries and merchandise adjacent. H T Church of Sleep bought Quiners interest in the grocery business. A larger stock will be carried and both aim to run one of the area’s most up to date stores. Pratt Larsen marriage license issued to Arthur Pratt and Norma Larsen of Otto. The groom is a Greybull valley rancher. the bride is the daughter of N P Larsen. Big Horn theatre hosts Tom Christy’s all white minstrels this Sunday and Monday. Tickets 25, 50 and Th. Judge P W Metz injured forehead after a dive at the lunge. John Welch Sr of Otto losing sight in one eye and plans treatment near Sa’s Lake.
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Manderson
J. A. Quiner
O. E. Nowells
H. T. Church of Sleep
Quiner
Gentemen
Big Horn Theatre
Tom Christy
John Welch, Sr
Otto
Dor Sa's Lake
Will build fines hall of the week lodges stock activity
A plan outlines building a brick fraternity hall beside Basin. The project aims to channel activity into the fields and stock in the company, with multiple lodges to take part.
Builders plan brick hall for Basin lodges after fire
A Monday meeting of Bazin Hall Co stockholders and members of the I O F M W A and Masonic lodges decided to build a new brick structure on Fourth Street to replace the damaged Fraternity hall. Plans call for a two story 30 by 100 foot modern building with commercial space on the first floor and lodge rooms above. estimated cost about 14,000 with 6,400 already pledged. The project aims to serve Basin and nearby lodges, with construction to begin in coming weeks.
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Bazin Hall Co
Fraternity Hall
Us Ng
Fourth Street
F. $. Hudson
Big Muddy
Clyde Hillman
Augusta
Kan
Jim Tyler
Bufiato
Midwest Refining
Casper
Greybull
Lysite
Dave Schoeving
Grover Stout
Claude Burgester
Lee Wells
Mr. Welch
Gil
Midwest
J. C. Snook
Tig Mudsiy
Jack Merrill
Jack
Elk Basin
Thermopolis
Bert Pickering
Billings
Toown
Fred Garland
Moneta
Fred
L. D.laird
Worland
Swanson Torpedo Co
Lamb Drilling Company
Grass Crea
Lamb Drilling Co
Big Horn Co. & G. Co
Lamb Doe
Lamb Drilling
Lamb Dome
Thomas E. Lamb, Jr
D. EB. Lamb
Indianapolis
Fiar
Jackson
County Jail Escape Splits Three Prisoners From Lock
Three prisoners escaped from the county jail Wednesday evening by sawing locks and bars on the north window. J W Harvey and Ed Lyner were recaptured near Shipman Place, while Peter Valkansas the Greek fled toward the hills and a sheriff’s pursuit continued with passes between Sheep Canyon and Kane. Sheriff Wickwire hunted the Greek as of Friday morning, with officers on both sides preparing to close in.
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Propers
John Zane
J. W. Harvey
Todd
Ed Lyner
Graybull
Peter Valkansas
Harvey
Lyner
Shipman Place
Len Murphy
T. J. Jones
Wickwire
Sheep Canyon
Kane
Frank A Wise improves after Thermopolis visit
Word from Thermopolis reports Frank A Wise is considerably better. M R Douglas hired a band on Tuesday to give Frank a concert at the Washakie but Mickey denies hiring the band. Frank’s improvement cheers his Basin friends as he moves toward recovery. Lin Noble may have played solo, per Frank’s belief.
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Thermopolis
Frank A. Wise
M. R. Douglas
Frank
Washakie
Mickey
Lin Noble
Basin
Benskin Cashner Marriage Linked to Torchlight Claim
Fred L. Benskin and Mamie M Cashner received a county clerk issued license on Wednesday and were wed that evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. A. M. Creath. The groom works for Midwest on the Torchlight claim. the bride hails from Greefey Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Benskin
Mamie M Cashner
A. M. Creath
Midwest
Greefey, Col
Greybull Chautauqua Opens With Strong Attendance
Greybull Chautauqua opened Wednesday night to a good attendance. A fine daily program has been prepared through the 17th. Basin residents have attended and a large crowd expected to visit Greybull tonight.
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Greybull
Allen Improving After Railroad Accident
Word from Dr Giray at Worlanks hospital says Ova Allen, injured in a railroad wreck in that town last week, is steadily improving and has a good chance for a complete recovery. This news brings relief to the many relatives in Bagen.
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Allen
Move A Girl Dr Harris reports birth of Evelyn Jane
Dr C B Harris reports a fine baby girl Evelyn Jane born this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs James M Holder. Both mother and child are doing well.
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C. B. Harris
Evelyn Jane
James M. Holder
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Attrac
Mrs. Hyde
Ss. J. Spabiding
Los Angeles
Cal
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Auction Bridge
Mesdames Snow
West
Bishop
Shaw
Black
Ahrens
Anderson
Anmeling
Larrick
Clymer
Denny
Smith
Craig
Coons
Vincent
Quinn
M. H., Smith
Thermopolid
Bud O'Kane
Republican
Hud
Basin Country
California
Mexico
Fair Grounds
E. EB. Lonabaugh
George
Montana
The
Basin Alfalfa Milling Company
Big Horn Oil & Gas Co
Short
Frank IT
Rue Lotton
Copper Mountain
R. P. Pearson
FF. P. Pearson
Mia
A. W. Coons
Mecklem
Block
Marjorie
George W. Macklem
P. W. Metz
OL News
Fraternity
Earl Gebhart
Continental Supply Company
Burleton Station
H. G. Fetter
Ewil
Hilf
Mabel Allen
Ann E. Allen
Sunnday
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Spratt, Carr
R. G. Belton
Rhodes
Ruth
Suesta
F. A. Henderson
Butte
Janes Tierney
Pennsylvannia
Christy
All White Minstrela
Bia Horm Theatre
Preents
Congress
Presa
J. F. Ray
Drayton & Good
J. DD. Shaw
Fred B. Vincent
Franklin
Luceky Dorman
Alford
G. B. Refining Company
Lamb Williams Drilling Co
Littlejohn
Greybull Refining Company
Grass Creek
Lamb Williate Drilling Co
Grasseck
Greybull Refining Co
Lamb-Williams Drilling Co
Enos Creek
McGrath and Associates
Thor
Mop’ P
Littlejohn No. 17
J. D. Cowgill
Lewiston
Mont
Cowgill
J. D. Shaw
Denver
M. Bentinger
Freeport
Keith
Continental
James Fast
Elk Bagh
Cody
Bridger Oil & Gas Co
Elk Baghi
Senator Haley
Bridger, Mosher and Associates
Cottonwood
Conntinental
Hudson
Merritt Oil & Gas Co
Glenrock Petrolum Co
Whiteside
Bie Muddy
Burkhart & Beard
Gooseberry Country
Wye
Texas Oil & Gas Co
T. M. Mitchell
Thermopelis
Mitchel
Ohiopyle
Ohio Oi Co
Elkbasini
Northern Drilling Co
Lost Cabin
Homer Preston
Tulsa
Oklo
Archie Leonard
Devonia Oil Co
Belfry
Lovell Gas Co
Byron
Lovell
Sungr
J. D. Shaw & Son
Flutaha
Wyowong
Hoyt
Shepherd
Liberty
Benskin-Cashner
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