Basin Gas Field Secures Hidden Dome Deal and Pipeline
The Wyoming Gas Co confirms closing with Ohio Oil Co for Hidden Dome gas. A new Midwest Refining Co and Wyoming Gas Co consortium will finance a pipeline to Greybull and Basin, enabling eight inch pipe delivery and surveying to begin. The project costs about half a million dollars with gas priced to beat coal, ensuring ample supply for homes and local industry for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Bishop
Wyoming Gas Co
Ohio Oil Co
Hidden Dome
Midwest Refining Co
Greybull
Basin
Bishop
Republican
Atherly
Chamber of Commerce
Reservoir district work advances in Greybull country
Preliminary work on forming the Greybull reservoir district continues. R L Preator Grant Yarnell Levi Snyder and 8 Skovgard with Engineer True visited upper Greybull sites to survey costs as petition circulation among landowners begins. A meeting at the Hmblem school house is planned this evening to present the petition for signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull
R. L. Preator
Grant Yarnell
Levi Snyder
Hmblem
Showers for the Bride Honor Miss Lucile Coons
Mian Nelle Huff and Mrs H H Hime hosted a linen shower for Miss Lucile Coons at Hime’s home. The event featured many beautiful and useful gifts and a delightful afternoon for the prospective bride. That evening the Epical club guild held a kitchen shower at Mrs Guy Brill’s home in honor of Minn Coons with numerous suitable gifts given by guild members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian Nelle Huff
H. H. Hime
Lucile Coons
Epiacopal Guild
Mra
Guy Brill
Minn Coons
Dancing party honors Miss Coone and Karl Keefer
Mrs. BE Sullivan hosted a dancing party last Monday night with Miss Lucile Coone and Karl Keefer as honored guests. Refreshments were served and many local residents including Dr. H. T. Harris Dr. W. E. Larrick Dean A. H. F. Watkins and numerous couples attended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Sullivan
Lucile Coone
Karl Keefer
M. J. Keefer
H. T. Harris
W. E. Larrick
Dean
A. H. F. Watkins
Guy Brill
J. A. Coons
B. T. Joslin
A. G. Fidel
R. B. West
H. H. Hime
A. W. Coons
C. M. Gingich
Carleton Clymer
Myrna May
Constance Skovgard
Lois Coons
Marjorie Coons
Nelle Huff
Winifred Patten
Hazel Lawrence
Genevieve Nau
J. P. Ar
Daylight Saving Law Repeal Effort Moves Forward
Washington July 16 Republican leaders in the house with senate party support seek to repass the agricultural appropriation bill containing a daylight saving repeal rider despite the president's veto. Provisions allowing the interstate commerce commission to fix time zones remain intact and would not be discarded. Chairman Haugen reintroduced the agricultural bill after rules committee assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Rules Committee
Haugen
Big Horn Basin Pioneer Picnic at Booth Grove
The Big Horn Basin Pioneer association holds its annual picnic at Booth Grove on Paint Rock, inviting all who came to the basin before 1900. A basket dinner and Basin band music are planned, with meat provided by the committee. The day ends with a big Hyattville dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Better Schools Conference In Laramie Discusses Rural Methods
Mrs. C L Vandevender attended the better schools conference in Laramie at the University of Wyoming from July 8 to 11. Mrs. Nellie Wales was the only other attendee from the Basin. Topics covered uniform rural school methods and care for defective children, with $10 000 appropriated by the legislature for this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Vandevender
Better Schools
Laramie
University of Wyoming
Nellie Wales
Thermopolis
Legislatue
Katherie A. Morton
June B. Downey
Commissioner on Tour Signals Wyoming Creek Recovery
C. W. Margareidge state fish and game commissioner from Sheridan arrived in Hyattville meeting Elisa Bayne of the hatchery. He traveled from Laramie to inspect the Hyattville plant and will proceed to Cody. He said state creeks were high but no cause for concern and predicted local streams return to normal in about thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Margareidge
Sheridan
Elisa Bayne
Hyattville Fish Hatchery
Laramie
Cody
Hyattville
Republican
Stogemen feed exchange drives Basin hay swap
Dear Sir letter urges Basin county farmers to list hay and feed needs or offerings via an enclosed card. It promotes an exchange list to connect buyers and sellers, notes water shortages may affect local supply, and mentions outside buyers eyeing hay as shipments increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Greybull
Gell
Big Horn Basin
Council Assignments And City Repairs At Wise Meeting
Mayor Frank A Wise announced committee appointments including Side walks and crossings Gibson Denny Plumbing Hime Denny Buildings Hime Gibson irrigation Martin Denny water and electricity Hime Martin trees Gibson Hime sewers Martin Hime streets and alleys Martin Denny fire department Gibson Denny police F A Wise The old jail building was ordered repaired and front end to be used as city plumbing shop and storehouse Roof at water and light plant to be repaired Weeds citywide ordered cut property owners urged to cut weeds Boots liquor ordinance to be prepared by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Wise
Gibson-Denny
Hime-Denny
Hime-Gibson
Martin- Denny
Hime- Martin
Gibson-Hime
Martin-Hime
Martin-Denny
F. A. Wise
New Bank at Otto Nearing Opening and Management
Elxtra and Guy McKee painted the Otto bank building this week and plan an opening in a soon to be ready facility. John K. Burnham, former county treasurer, is expected to head the new bank with stockholders from Lovell including Mosere Thos Kitchen F A Little and W U B Snyder meeting later this week to form a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elxtra
Guy McKee
Otto
John K. Burnham
County Tresurer
Alart
Mosere
Thos
Kitchen
Little
W. UB
Snyder of
Lovell
Conserva tive Prohibition Faction Heights Debate in Congress
Washington July 16 Conservative members of the prohibition faction in the house moved to curb radical efforts to widen the enforcement bill. They warned that overreach could trigger Senate defeats and a presidential veto. Reports said Rep Morgan Oklahoma proposed making it illegal to keep a jug at home for personal use and others sought to reinsert provisions banning any use of liquor at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Morgan
Oklahoma
Judiciary Committee
Simple Wedding in St Andrews Church in Basin
A modest ceremony took place Tuesday at 10 am in St Andrews church with Rev. Dean Watkins officiating. T Earl Keefer of Parkerton Wyoming and Lucile Coons daughter of A W Coons were wed in the pink and white decor. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned to Casper and then Parkerton where Keefer runs warehouses in the Big Muddy field for the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Church
Dean Watkins
T. Earl Keefer
Parkerton
Wyo
M. J. Keefer
Denver
Lucile Coons
A. W. Coons
Midwest
Basin
Republican
Fire destroys farm home near Manderson
The home of Harry Rosenberry west of Manderson burned Wednesday after catching from a defective fire. Neighbors and friends extended sympathy as Rosenberry endures another season of hard luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rosenberry
Manderson
Rosenberry
Biggest Day of Basin Fair for Soldiers in Basin Wyoming
Basin Wyoming invites Big Horn county soldiers to the county fair on Wednesday September 3 in Basin. Admission is free for returned soldiers in uniform and a place of honor will be set for uniformed parade participants. Governor Carey will give a speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Baal
Wyoming
Basin
Carey
Fisherman Returns From Paint Rock Lakes With Tale of Giant
Jesse Troller of the National Sup ply rode foot from Booth ranch to Paint Rock Lakes with only a blanket and frying pan. He says fishing there is no sport as fish come to meet anglers and claims he caught a very large fish before leaving the lake. He says he could not carry it home and released it after marking it for future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Troller
The
National Supply
Paint Rock Lakes
Jesse
Booth Ranch
Wilson to Hold White House Talks With Republican Senators
President Wilson plans a series of personal talks at the White House with Republican senators to advocate ratification of the German treaty. Invitations will be sent to several lawmakers, including possible members of the Foreign Relations Committee, as the White House seeks to sway opposition and win support. Democratic allies say the talks show the president has strong arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Germany
Wilson
White House
Forign Relations Committee
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Birthday Celebration Honoring Mr Belton's Anniversary
Mrs. R. G. Belton hosted a small group last evening for her husband's birth anniversary with guests including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dickey Mr. and Mrs R. J. Extra Mr. and Mrs A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs R. A. Gould Mr. and Mrs J. M. Smith Mr. and Mrs P. P. Anderson J. W. Osborn and J. P. Zane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Belton
Mra
T. J. Dickey
R. J. Extra
A. Johnson
R. A. Gould
J. M. Smith
Mre
P. P. Aniderson
J. W. Osborn
J. P Zane
Whiskey raid nets five barrels at Moeller farm
Sheriff Wickwire seized five bar rels of whiskey from a barn on Fred E. Moeller’s Liberty bench farm under a warrant from Justice J. R. Bonwell. Moeller denies ownership, claiming the whiskey was stored by others who planned to move it before July 1st. The contraband was stored at Basin courthouse awaiting court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickwire
Fred E. Moeller
Liberty Bench
J. R. Bonwell
Basin
Court House
Moeller
Mquor
Ball Team Averages Revealed by Manager Martin
Manager Martin presents batting and pitching averages from the latest games including last Sunday's matchup. The report highlights team leaders and cohesion as the season progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Milo Burke’s Tensleep Wigwam Dance Draws Big Crowd
Last Saturday evening Milo Burke hosted his annual dance at the formal opening of the Wigwam on Tensleep. Music was provided by Dr. and Mrs. Van Slyke and Hugh Gould. Attending from Basin were Dr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Extra, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Belton, and Mr. and Mrs. P. Yr. Anderson. The group stayed over Sunday to enjoy Tensleep canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Burke
Tensleep
Tensleep Canyon
Clarence D Clark Named to International Joint Commission
Washington announces Hon. Clarence D. Clark former Wyoming senator will join the international joint commission replacing the late James A. Tawney of Winona Minnesota. The appointment, advised by the executive mansion, is a permanent position with the same salary as a U.S. senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarence D. Clair
Wyoming
International Joint Commission
James A. Tawney
Winona
Minn
Warren
Executive
United States
Mrs Smith Hosts Small Evening Gathering
Mrs J M Smith entertained a few friends last Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs R J Extra Mr and Mrs K R Belton Mr and Mrs T J Dickey and Mr and Mrs P F Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Smith
Mra
R. J. Extra
KR. G. Belton
T. J Dickey
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Ayattville
Thos. P. Barber
West
Prohibition
Congress
Wilson Woods
Heathorne
Kelley
Hoffman B. Spurrier
Friend
Leithead
Deal
Kunsch Drumm
Eav Kelley
Henthorne
Kunsch
Hoffman
Drumm
Co. D. Clark
Mrs. Smith
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