Torchlight Oil Claim Wins Land Patent Reduction
The government favors Torchlight on 240 acres of the 320 claimed, deleting 40 acres from each 160 acre block due to fraud by McGroder and P. M. The Torchlight field is productive and leased to Valentine California with drilling expected. The decision renews activity in Basin fields and affects nearby oil prospects. local farmers discuss a corn hogs alfalfa plan to boost production. George L. Grant, detained at Grey Bull, faces potential guilty plea after arrest with skeleton keys found. another man fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Carr
Basin
Washington
Staing
P. Minor
Mand
McGroder
P. M
George L. Grant
Greybull
Frank Rwe
Steel Wwe
Grant
Attorneys To Thermopolis Move for Court Work
Attorneys BR West A Zar ing and W Snow departed for Thermopolis on Monday to handle substantial court duties. Judge C K Raymond will preside in place of Judge Metz, with several cases involving the attorneys to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
BR. B. West
A Zaring
W. ©. Snow
Big Horn County May Expenses Detailed in 1916 Statement
The May financial report lists county costs across departments including Sheriff salaries 371.40 Clerk salaries 200.00 Treasurer 102.95 County attorney 102.95 Superintendent 107.95 Surveyor 52.00 Assessor and deputies 1037.66 Clerk of court 100.00 District court 13.90 Court house 298.00 Bridges 804.00 Poor and pauper 173.00 Contagious diseases 250 Janitor 25.00 Light and heat 23.00 Water 74.00 State ad valorem 26.00 County agent 146.91 Total 21,364.09 for year to date. average monthly cost 4,272.82. Existing 1915 appropriation was 44,100. 80 percent covered this year. Delinquent tax collections by Treasurer Burnham expected to yield a surplus. May saw 234 instrument filings with $313.25 in fees. A new county agricultural agent contract takes effect July 1, separating from Washington County. Chairman Spratt and Commissioner Harris support, Avent opposes.
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Big Horn County
Galery
Sala- Tire Senso Akadhe Dundcanas
Court House
Totel
J. K. Burnhem
Compensation Act Funds Action and Contributions
A Statereasurer statement says compensation act funds are enlarged by $10,000 per month. Over 110 firms have contributed, nearly all in their first report. Combined with a large legislated fund, $30,000 will be paid for all accident and crime damages from dangerous occupations.
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Compensation Act Funnies
Improved Train Service Restores Through Runs
Train service on the main line has been badly disrupted for weeks due to heavy rains but is now improved. Through service is being reestablished, though southbound trains run late because of ongoing temporary repairs south of Thermopoli. Full through service is expected in a few days as schedules return to normal.
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Wihtoh
Thermopoli
Wyoming State Fair plans enlarged grandstand and poultry building
The state fair board calls for substantial new construction to display exhibits. A growing fair audience and rising exhibit quality drive plans for a larger grandstand and poultry building to improve service for exhibitors and enhance public viewing of agricultural, livestock, and mineral displays, alongside a strong western sports program. Snow and rain have altered Basin water outlook, with heavier mountain snow and continued rain improving irrigation prospects after a dry winter. Roy Montgomery, convicted of white slavery, must report to Leavenworth federal penitentiary this month as Supreme Court denies further action. Caminetti case also declined.
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State Fair Board
United States
Montgomery
Roy Montgomery
Leavenworth
Supreme Cout
Supreme Court
Caminetti
Will Complete Reservoir Contract Overseen by Willis
L J Willis of Cowfey, ex county commissioner, in town for the week plans to supervise Adelaide reservoir construction for the Shell canal project. He will deploy his entire team once weather allows and has substantial construction experience the Shell company may value highly. Went to Greybull for a dance Monday evening with a large party including Aaron Johnson and his new truck, Jom Coons, W Fedderson, John O Neil, Payne Leighty, Jack Henderson, Rupert Anderson, Blossom Rich, Lillian Anderson, Lawille Coons, Norene Wyman, and Mr Mrs P F Bristow and Mr Mrs P House.
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L. J. Willis
Cowfey
Wills
Greybull
Adelaide
Willis
Shell Company
Aaron Johnson
Messrs
Jom Coons
W. ©. Fedderson
John O'Neil
Payne Leighty
Jack Henderson
Aml Rupert Anderson
Blossom Rich
Lillian Anderson
Lawille Coons
Carl Armeling
Creath
Neal Anderson
Henry Arme Mng
Berry
Gibson
Donaldson
Children’s Day Planned at Local Library Program
The Presbyterian church schedules a Children’s Day program at the library next Sunday starting in the morning. The event aims to interest children and adults alike and warmly invites all to attend and hear the program.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Wil
Wyoming Crop Report and Local Beets Prospect
The Wyoming crop report notes state outperforms nation by about ten percent over the past decade, with forecasts for winter and spring wheat, oats, beets, and potatoes. County agents like A H Tedman report brimming beet prospects near Manderson. locals discuss acreage potential, while others travel to Denver, Oregon, and Seattle.
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Agricultural Department
Wyoming
United States
Malta
Black and Yellow Trail to Link Buffalo to Basin Road
Government plans a mountain road from Buffalo over the ranges to Basin to support auto travel. About 17000 will be spent to create the best mountain road in the state. Once good, autos will use the route to reach the Park via Basin after August 1. Strong exposure for Basin tourism.
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Buffalo
Moving Rig Transferred From Basin Ranch to Nether Contract
The Behon Transfer company moved an oil rig north of Basin on H. Hi. Hime ranch to a car for shipment to a Nether. There Mr. Cr lay a contract for drilling two wells.
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Behon Transfer Company
H. Hi. Hime
Basin
Cra
Eastern Star Dinner At Lodge Rooms Delights Guests
Eastern Star held an elaborate dinner last Wednesday evening at 6 30 in the lodge rooms with many guests invited. A large number of attendees were from Greybull. Ora Allen the popular auto driver enjoyed a visit from his mother sister and grandmother this week and plans to stay here.
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Eastern Star
Greybull
Indiana
Ora Allen
Aml Grand
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs J M Smith at Whitmore
A baby girl was born Thursday morning to Mr J M Smith and Mrs Smith at Whitmore hospital. All concerned are doing well.
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J. M. Smith Lot Shell
Whitmore Hospital
World War Front Reports Heavy Fighting On Belgian French Front
London dispatch notes heavy fighting along a long British front in Belgium and France. British gains near Ypres and Festubert include capturing over half a mile of German trenches, while German losses and counterattacks are acknowledged. Reports also cite Armenian, French, and Russian actions with Zeppelin raids and aerial defense debates in Parliament.
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London
Belgium
France
Berlin
Galicia
Hooge
Ypres
Festubert
Armas
Vonges
Fecht
Rheims
Nanay
St. Die
Belfort
England
Hias
House of Commons
Willam Joyneon-Hicks
English
H. J. Tennant
Reich
Lemberg
Rawa
Russia
Armes
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Land Office
Ji L. Murphy
Kane
Baein
Financial Statement
Agrcultural Department
T. W. Spratt
M. D. Harri
C. Avent
Dig Horn County
Washakie County
Presen
Compensation Act
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
Eer
Eisteeer Eee
A. H. Tedman
Manderson
T. J. Jones
Tims
J. E. Wrigley
E. R. Spencer
Miss Doughty
Julia Dughty
Denver
Colorado
California
Sumer
Basin School
Non Thompson
Mr Thompson
W. Thompson
Gordon, Neb
Casper
Cotton Weed Pass
Billings
Seattle
Oregon
D. W. Cook
Hyattville
Mr. Cook
Tebbes of
Cowley
Tebbs
Grey
Board of Equalization
Montoming Oli Company
Montana
Doteon
Owen
Matheson
Moore, Mont
Spence
Riverton
Fremont County
M. M. Hamma
E. W. Pfeiffer
Big Horn
Republican
SOTH
Lew Keith
the Hustler
Otto Last Tugeday
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