Basin Honors Old Timers Gala and Dinner Dance
Basin honors a pioneers gathering with a free Tuesday entertainment, a large Wednesday meeting at the Carnegie Library, and a Thursday supper and Old Timers dance in Fraternity hall. Speakers recall early basin life, editors, and frontier progress, with Mrs. Morrison and Rev. Thompson among contributors and a toast by Thos. M. Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Association
E. C. Fisher
Collins
Lou Blakesley
Bess Morrison
Starton
West
Basin Country
Carnegie Library
Fraternity Hall
L. C. Thompson
Lord Blakesley
Thos. M. Hyde
Co Vns
Omaha
Mr. Sald
Big Horn Basin
Riley Kane
Cottonwood
Geo
R. A. Laldwin
Mr. Paldwin
Big Horn
Pacha
Haldwin
Collins Wild
Theo
Kerney
W. N. Walls
bin Sendoff
Old Timers Elect Officers and Amend Constitution
The Old Timers Association met at the Carnegie Library to elect officers and amend the constitution. W. S. Collins was chosen president, E C Fisher recording secretary, and W. J. Booth treasurer. The group added a fourth class of Old Timers and discussed a big Minquet event and a proposed June holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Timers’ Association
Carnegie Library
W. 8. Collins
Usin
Mra
KF. C. Fisher
Foster
W. J. Booth
Treassurer
Messrs
Lou Jakesley
Thos ‘W. Spratt
Simers
A. A. Ilg
Worland
Big Horn Basin
Collins
Lou Wickenley
Lou Wictkesley
Treasuerr
John Gapen
W. J
Association
Collings
Ir. Booth
E. C. Fisher
Lancer
BE. ¢. Fisher
Bigamy arrest linked to Manderson couple and teacher
John Bueoy, a Manderson ranch hand, was arrested on a bigamy charge. Prosecutors say he married Myrtle Melhot in 1907 and deserted her in 1909, later marrying Miss Happy May Johnson in Manderson in 1910. The case details span amid regional court movements and local community issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bueoy
Manderson
Bagin
Bigalry
West
Myrtle Melhot
Boo Cry
Bucoy
Happy May Johnson
M. H. Smith
Progress Association discusses census, education and investment plans
The Progress Association met Wednesday as Mr. Collins presented Senator Warren's note denying a new census, pending any corrections to returns. T. B. Hunter reported on sugar beet planting, E. C. Hoover pushed Irrigation World ads, and Supt. Rossiter eyed the upcoming Interstate scholastic event in Laramie in May. Rev. Howell introduced Dr. Garrison of Iowa seeking support for a potential educational institution here with substantial capital from his state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress Association
B. C. Hart
Collins
Senator Warren
Congress
T. B. Hunter
Garrison
Iowa
Garr'non
Howell
K. C. Hoover
Carey’s Cunning Fully Exposed Veto Overrides Judicial Bill
Cheyenne March 2 1911 Governor Carey vetoed the judicial bill creating the Fifth judicial district and appointing a judge, saying the delay until the next election would prevent a timely selection. The incident is cited as proof he did not sincerely promise voters power to choose districts free of machine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Arch
Carey
Fifth Judicial District
Big Horn Basin
Married in Manse at First Presbyterian Church
Miss Lou Linnabary of Bagin married F. C. Burgman of Greybull yesterday by Rev. McCullough at the First Presbyterian church. They depart this morning for Greybull to establish their home. Anna Miller seeks divorce from Fred W. Miller with W. C. Snow as attorney of record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manse
Lou Linnabary
Bagin
F. C. Burgman
Greybull
McCullough
First Presbyterian Church
Billings Journal
Mrs. Miller
Anna Miller
Fred W. Miller
W. C. Snow
Baldwin Interviewed Talks on Early 11th Legislature
Representative R A Baldwin of the 11th legislature discusses time constraints and the enacted laws affecting Big Horn county. He notes some laws are good while others are not and promises to detail laws impacting the Big Horn Basin in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Ball
O Ae
Jack
Mr. Walls
D. L. Carr
Collins
L. C. Thompson
Big Horn
Basin
Lou Blakesley
Hal Blakesley
Otto Courier
O. T. Gebtart
Paint Rock Record
T Hyattwille
Tom Daggett
Bonnan
Mr. Blakeley
Tebhart
Republican
Colins
Imadder
W. J. Booth
Booth
Laramie
Ry. J. Bevis
Greybull
Aothor
Ridgely
Waa
United States
Oon
Oean
West
Col Kinemal
Hasina
Mr. Coflings
Big Horn Basin
Mr. Collins
D. L. Darr
R. A. Baldwin
Big Horn County
Johnson-Pease Co Forms From Dissolved Firm
The Johnson-Pease Co is formed by J D Johnson of the old firm and W 8 Pease of Dodge City Iowa. The new partners plan a bustling Diamond City opening this Saturday. J G Pease and family plan to relocate here, and W 8 Pease will reside in Diamond City permanently. Mee J O Blakesley of Otto visited Boan recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Pease Co
Johnson & Bailey
J. D. Johnson
Pease
Dodge City
Iowa
Ble
Hayime
J. G. Pease
W. 8. Pease
Diamond City
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Denny
Gond
Willis J. Booth
Treasurry
Thos. W. Spratt
Joe Denly
A. Lb
Rlee
Low Blakesley
Bueoy
Bigamy
WEDS
Babe
Lew Blakesley
Pres. Collins
George Mead
J. J. Reeh
Coling
Rechaas
Josh Bis
JV. Gould
Io F. Wickwire
A. A. Ile
B. FP. Wickwire
A. L. Gillie
C. W. PF. Brown
Yetr
Ww. Oj. Booth
Gillis
Timars
Progresss Association
Bill
A. Baldwin
Mee
J. O. Blakesley
Otto
Boan
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