Interest Grows in Ellis Mensing Suit Amid Turbulent Week
Crowded district court sessions last week featured a $25 000 slander claim by attorney H Bilis of Greybull against Fred Mensing. A verdict for Mensing followed after the defense won an instructed verdict for the defendant. The judge ruled public criticism of a official not slanderous and noted Mensing’s publishing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinsmore
Greybull
H. Bilis
Fred Mensing
Ellis
Mensing i
Greybull Standard
Mensing
West Ind Zaring
L. G. Strahan
Lovell
Harry Wilson
Bilings
Lampitt
D K K S At Casper Organizes Temple of Knights of Korassan
A Casper ceremony organized a temple of the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Korassan under Deputy Imperial Prince Finis Bentley. Pilgrims from Basin attended including D T Hand and others. A banquet followed with Pythian Sisters, and a Basin delegation elected O A Scholz Royal Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Order of the Knights of Korassan
Knights of Pythias
Casper
Finis Bentley
Pocatello
Idaho
Basin
D T. Hand
P. P. Anderson
A. X. Johnson
O. A. Scholz
R. B. Landfair
R. J. Cruce
School boys and cider investigated by sheriff
The Greybull schol board complained to Sheriff Wickwire about boys using intoxicating liquor. The sheriff investigated and found they bought cider which they let become hard. It says the boys had not been buying liquor, the sheriff gave them a talk, and no further complaint is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol Board of
Greybull
Wickwire
Mrs Harris Hosts Bridge Tea At North Sixth Street Home
Mrs Chester Harris entertained Mrs Harris and guests at her north sixth street home Saturday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Fleming and Mrs Dodge. Light refreshments were served at five o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Harris
Bridge
North Nixth Street
Meadames Fleming and
Dodge
Hostess Assisted by Mesdames Dodge Metz and Larrick
The scene features a hostess aided by Mesdames Dodge Metz and Larrick, as described in the report. The context highlights social introductions and coordinated seating or hosting duties at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Dodge Metz and
Larrick
Mechanical troubles halt press at midnight overhaul
Our engine failed after twelve years of service forcing a full overnight replacement. Many long articles could not be published this week, with plans to resume in the next issue. Readers are asked to bear with the temporary disruption during this mechanical hour of trial.
Weather Forecast For Tonight And Saturday
Fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures except extreme northwest portion. J. R. Bonwell distributes the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bonwell
Good Sale for Perkins Near Manderson Draws Buyers
The H. B. Perkins sale two miles south of Manderson attracted many buyers. Col. Dad Rogers, the auctioneer, secured very good prices for most livestock and staff. A number from Basin attended the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Perkins
Manderson
Col
Dad Rogers
Basin
Death of William Gibson in Basin ends long career
William Gibson a longtime Basin resident and business leader died Tuesday at Mayo Brothers in Rochester after a failed blood transfusion. Born July 12 1864 in Scotland he moved to Canada then Wyoming in 1890 settling in Rawlins before trading into clothing furniture and undertaking in Basin. He served as postmaster city councilman bank vice president and M W A leader. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 30 p m from the family home with O F and M W A and Greybull encampment members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illtam
Rochester
Minn
Gibson
Mayo Brothers
Lester
Wiliam
George
Mary Gibson
Scotland
Hills
Heather
America
Canada
Wyoming
F Ar
Rawlins
Big Big Horn Basin
Basin
Big Horn County Bank
Basin Hall Company
Taft
The
Oddfellows
Mary Keith
Indiana
Lester H
Frederick W
Richard K
Alberta
Eileen Ann
William Gibson
Hladomiso
Midwest Wyoming gas line work set to begin and expand
Bids for the first unit of a new pipeline project by the Midwest Wyoming Gas Co will open March 16 in Basin. Construction starts at 100n with a 14 inch main line 18 miles from Greybull to Nowood and two 10 inch lines for river crossings. Completion aimed for June 1 with further unit links to Buffalo Basin Eagle Dome and Manderson adding natural gas to that town. A Wyoming Pipe Line Co with one million capital may form, listing E T Williams J Sullivan and I A Robertson as incorporators and F B Scott LN Barrf and V Williams as directors. The firm plans to secure lands in Morrin anticline for summer drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest-Wyoming Gas Company
Greybull
Nowood
Buffalo Basin
Eagle Dome
Manderson
Wyoming Pipe Line Company
E. T. Williams
J. Sullivan
I. A. Robertson
F. B. Scott
LN. Barrf
V. Williams
Casper
E. T. Wiliams
Ball Creek
Troubles of Oil Company
A stockholder meeting for Tatmanin Mountain Oil and Gas Co in Burlington reviewed affairs. Auditors report 200235 shares issued, receipts 57256.20 from stock, 1665 from coal and casing, 5000 bank loan, expenditures 13464.25, 50457.84 for commissions and development. No directors elected since 1922-02-25. quorum credentials questioned. Several insider share allocations and questionable treasurer records noted. Wegner and Neff signed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatmanin Mountain Oil & Gas Co
Burlington
J. O Neff
Henry Wegner
Wm. Snow
W. C. Snow
C. Webster
Henry Griffin
A. BE. Schlaf
Ray Dickinson
A. Scott Myers
W .8. Myers
R. L. Preater
Geo. 8. Maller
Fred S. Myers
Rudolph Barr
J. McNivin
Wegner & Buehner
J. F. Hope
Cicero Avent
Geo. Gill
N. H. Lewis
H. A. Wegner
J. O. Neff
Master Plumbers Convene Annual Meet in Thermopolis
The Master Plumbers of the state held their convention in Thermopolis from February 27 to March 1. Fred Frieby of Basin attended and returned home yesterday. Officers elected: Fred Frieby president, Chas Schenk vice president, Gov Ballenexe secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Fred Frieby
Basin
Chas Schenk
Casper
Ballenexe
Laramie
Becy-treas
Cheyenne
Royal Nelehora Club Hosts Class Social and Lunch
The Royal Nelehora held a five member class gathering last evening followed by a general good time and a delicious lunch.
Basin Woman’s Club Meeting Highlights Local Efforts
The Basin Woman’s Club met in the Library on March 1 with President Mrs. W B Hartigan presiding. Members were admitted, minutes approved, and bills ordered paid. New members Stipek and A X Johnson were voted in. A patriotic program featured violin and vocal solos, readings on Lincoln, and the play Abraham Lincoln. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Woman's Club
W B Hartigan
Mesdames Stipek
A. X. Johnson
Vandevender
Normal School
Basin
Hartigan
Mesdames Brown
Pauley and
Brill
Murphy
Laramie
Zela Murphy
Sylvia Elarth
H. H. Hime
Line
Lincoln
Rev Bowling
Gertrude Skovgard
Abraham Lincoln
F.L. McNown
Ciro Pinsuti
Mr. Keefer
Keefer
W. H. Pauley
Lee Spurrier
C. J. Rausch
A. B. Martin
Funeral held from family home tomorrow
Funeral arrangements announced for family at their residence with friends extending sincere condolences and sorrow on the loss.
Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Owners
H. R. Untersuber transfers to D. R. Moon for $500 a part of lot 61 in 2062-93. Arch Faulkner sells to L. H. Rutherlin for $700 lot 12 bik 6 in Sth add. Grey Bull H. G. Jolley to Al Asay for $60 lot 4 bik 29 Lovell. Lincoln Land Co. sells to A. C. Halley for $450 lot 7 bik 8 8th add Greybull. Albert Herren to Yenny & Matter for $6,600 lands in 33-53-92. Jonnie Crosler to C. H. Fitzpatrick for $2,600 lot 1 blk 20 Collins add to Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Untersuber
D. R. Moon
Arch Faulkner
L. H. Rutherlin
Greybull
H. G. Jolley
al Asay
Lovell
Lincoln Land Co
A. C. Halley
Albert Herren
Yenny & Matter
Jonnie Crosler
C. H. Fitzpatrick
Collins
Basin
Dave Johnson Takes Over IHC Agency
Dave Johnson assumes the IHC implements agency previously run by J. W. Agee. He is described as a hustler and likely to succeed in the venture. His official announcement appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Johnson
International Harvester
J. W. Agee
Dave
Elected Officers and Committees Named by Chamber Directors
The chamber of commerce directory shows B. P. Wigton as president with J. R. Bonwell as vice president and W. H. May as secretary and C. B. Ottensen as treasurer. A large slate of standing committees and six month directors are listed, signaling planned spring and summer activity to boost Basin’s growth and competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of ‘Commerce
B. P. Wigton
J. R. Bonwell
Sec
W. H. May
Treas
C. B. Ottensen
Industrial
Frank A. Little
J. R.bonwell
H. H.hime
T. J. Jones
L. E. Mc
J. C Stewart
O. R. Irwin
H. M. Sheive
B. P Wigton
C. A. Nadler
R. R. Ferris
P. P. Anderson
Berne Hayes
R. P. Pearson
L. A. Losey
E. W. Fallett
W. J. Booth
C. P. Brown
Ann Allen
R. B. West
James Keachie
N. Long
R. A. Gould
W. T. Colley A. Bartin
K. K. Kimbro
F. L. Meown
W. A. Mortimer
Warren Dailey
A. B. Martin
C. B. Beck
A. Berry
W. H.ay
M. H. Smith
Wm. Co. May
H. L. Wise
A W. Coons
F. L. McNown
V. E. Larrick
Lou Blakesley
H. H. Hime
N. J Long
Birthday Party For Albert Burrough Milestone Observed
Last Monday marked Albert Burroughs sixth birthday with a home party in the afternoon. Attendees included Marthella Hartigan Jeanette Smith Rachel Henry Blanch Fox Thos Bob Fox Richard Gibson Paul Wigton Leonard Martin Robert Gould Ralph Gould Dick Hudson and Lloyd Cox. Snacks followed and the youngsters enjoyed a very fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burrough
Marthella Hartigan
Jeanette Smith
Rachel Henry
Blanch Fox
Thos
Bob Fox
Richard Gibson
Paul Wigton
Leonard Martin
Robert Gould
Ralph Gould
Dick Hudson
Lloyd Cox
Damages Awarded in Burlington Damage Case
The jury in Burlington damage cases returned a verdict last Friday. Gardner and Sellhorn awarded $100, Wm. V. Gage awarded $760, and Geoffrey T Gardner awarded $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Worland
Fos Gardner & Sellhorn
Wm. V. Gage
Geoffrey T Gardner
Death of infant in quiet family tragedy
Five month old Marvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Tuttle, died last evening after a brief illness. The death closes a short, quiet period for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Mra
David Tuttle
Bids Sought for Dam Project in Greybull Valley
Bids are invited for the construction work on the upper Sunshine Lake dam in the Greybull Valley Improvement District. Bids will be opened here on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine l
Greybull Valley
Banks to Carry Soldier Bonus Elimination Plan
Washington reports state the House Ways and Means Committee contemplates removing cash features from the soldiers bonus bill. A subcommittee plan would have adjusted compensation certificates redeemable at banks, with face value about 3.38 times the cash, creating loan demands that could depress local business. D L Carr of Big Horn bank noted bankers’ concerns. public debate to continue in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
D. L. Carr
Big Horn County
New York Herald
New Firm Formed Here in Basin
B C Hudson purchased a half interest in the Basin Market from R J Cruce. Hudson, recently returned from Thermopolis, is a seasoned business man. The new firm aims to expand stock and better serve Basin customers. Advertising details appear elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Hudson
Basin
R. J. Cruce
Hudson
Thermopolis
Bernice Morton Celebrates Seventh Birthday at North Basin Home
Bernice Morton marked her seventh birthday with a Saturday party hosted by her mother in North Basin. Fourteen guests attended and enjoyed games. each received a kewple. Attendees included Mary Jane Traller, Margaret Brome, Marthelle Hartigan, Trula Mae Arnott, Hortense Zaring, Rachael Henry, Beasie Pegg, Lucille Miller, Loretta Miller, Margaret Losey, Thelma Easter, Clematine Adams, Clara McNay, and Lillian Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Morton
North Basin
Mary Jane Traller
Margaret Brome
Marthelle Hartigan
Trula Mae Arnott
Hortense Zaring
Rachael Henry
Beasie Pegg
Lucille Miller
Loretta Miller
Margaret Losey
Thelma Easter
Clematine Adams
Clara McNay
Lillian Robertson
Jessen and Quarry Received Marriage License in Mapleton Ceremony
A marriage license was issued Tuesday by the county clerk to C. A. Jessen and Martha Ann Quarry of Mapleton Kan. The ceremony that evening was officiated by Rev. Phillips. Friends of the groom extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C .A. Jessen
Martha Ann Quarry
Mapleton
Kan
Phillips
Also Mentioned on This Page
District Court
Ellis-Mensing
Mrs. Harris
Perkins
Basin Lodge No
Doman Oil & Refining Company
West Virginia
C. A. Zaring
Morrin Anticline
J. T. Hurst
Greybull and Basin
California
Jim
Phil
Hoyt
Burnside Oil Co
Lander
Tatman Mountain Oil & Gas Co
Burtington
Lasturday
Board of ‘Irectors
C. Avent
ROYAL
Womans’ Club
Homeseekers
Minerals
Ol and Gas
J. R. Bon
House Ways and Means
Jessen
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