16 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
1
A chaotic OCR note mentions preparations for patent drilling efforts and a claim of an exceptionally strong fair event. Names and places are unclear, but emphasis centers on a torchlight gathering tied to the Big Horn County Fair and potential drilling activities.
Sec May reports strong countywide support for the Werners in this fall fair. A premium book and advertising plan are under way to boost county and town promotion while exhibits for the state fair are being prepared. Plans include a new cultural hall, poultry entries, and a large livestock display under expert judges. The fair association, now incorporated as the people’s fair, seeks county backing and is aided by the county commissioners. The equalization board finishes session with diminished real estate values and will reconvene July 26. Fishing trip in Paint Rock country keeps Frisby family busy, while F M Frisby from Bethany oversees Basin Gardens.
This week saw notable vehicle exchanges with H. H. Hime selling his Ford to Chas. Trane of the Shell, who then bought an Overland from John Lum of Hyattville. Mr. Lammen bought a Hupmobile from W. W. Murphy, highlighting a brisk local market.
D L Carryementay says patent issued for the Torchlight oil claim after 240 of 320 acres were selected and sent to Buffalo land office on July 5, with patent issued July 16. Valentina Petroleum and Migrosetting announce rapid development with two new standard rigs due next week. first target is encircling the claim with about 60 wells. Hyattville party, including Mr. and Mrs. H N Carstensen and Miss Nelle Neil, arrives in town with three rigs for a six week Park outing via Jackson's Hole and Thermopolis.
Judge and Mrs. P. W. Mets traveled on a long auto trip visiting Wonand Tensleep Nowood Lost Cabin Kaycee Buffalo and Sheridan before returning by Billings. Wm Welch, missing from Hyattville near Dr Van Slyke’s home, traveled to Thermopolis then Denver. Cheyenne authorities detained him and he may cover board and costs about $90.
Hal Carpenter and wife and Grover Hindbell and wife, of Des Moines, arrived in Basin last Wednesday evening in a big touring car. They plan a trip to the North Fork of the Shoshone above Cody. They praised Basin roads after initial rain problems, saying roads are fine and Basin conditions are excellent.
Crosier, a rancher from Otfa area, recently returned from the Dry Horn mountains. He says his flock is doing fine, they are grazing well, and he has fed them the best hay he has ever seen.
Edison and Wright, noted government experts, engage in a contest over oil lands as national offense issues persist. Greybull ONL GO remains referenced as a party in the dispute.
Washington July 13 Edison will join Orville Wright as heads of the navy bureau of invention set up by Secretary Daniels. Edison to focus on submarine development while Wright handles air vessels. The plan aims to advance undersea craft and aircraft as key sea warfare elements with both men leading respective fields.
Pred Garland operates a heavy truck daily from Greybull to Germany hauling hay bound for Easter Pointa and then to the war front in Europe. The truck runs two trips daily delivering five tons per load. A large additional quantity remains to be hauled and the company plans to buy all possible hay from other places, with reports of furnishing several thousands of tons.
Monthly expenses of each county office detailed for the period reported. Figures cover travel salaries supplies and miscellaneous costs by office. Data shows variances by department and notes notable increases in administrative and clerical spending.
A detailed June statement lists county expenditures by office in Big Horn County totaling 5311.95 with six month total 26748.15. The June recording office processed 213 instruments with fees amounting to 239.15.
Last Thursday in Pasin the Northwest Medical Society organized with physicians and dentists from all Big Horn Basin counties. Officers chosen include Dr. W C Gray Worland president and Dr. G W Torguson Lowell secretary treasurer, with a meeting set for Powell August 12 to finalize details.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Racer and Rev. E. E. Brock left last Tuesday on a trip through the Yellowstone park. They will be away about twenty days with a fine outfit and camera to capture the park in pictures and prose for readers upon their return.
Northwest Medical Society and Northwest Medical Society Organization of Physicians and Dentists perfected their merger plan and formalized standing committees for governance and outreach activities.
Frank Judking begins work on the Torchlight claim building a storehouse for the California U company and will move to Grass Creek to erect cottages and bulldlmes for the same outfit. Basin residents attend Greybull chautauqua with strong praise and expect peak programs Sunday and Monday.
The Cleveland-Wyoming Oil company has purchased all Scott Mills rigs and drilling machinery. Mr. Mills becomes field voyager for the company. Rigs moved from Tilland place to J. B. Frisby land and drilling continues there with four Peralent camp established.
Paul Whitley, eight year old son of Mrs. Alex Lucas, died Thursday night after surgery for a ruptured blood vessel. Born in Gilman City Missouri on July 15, 1907, he was an only child and popular with peers. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist church.
Wesley Morrow an early Basin settler who lived in Otto years ago arrived from Canada for a fraternal visit. He will see the old home and longtime residents near Otto for several days, then proceed to Thermopolis for a course of study. Durfur of Oi City Pa and RB Landfair have been in town this week examining the oil proposition.
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