Bulbul Pleases Two Large Audiences Here This Week
High school students plus local talent staged the comic operetta Bulbul last Monday and Tuesday, directed by Harry Williams with musical direction by Prof. E. B. Rossiter. Notable performers included Kath leen O’Neil, H. H. Williams, Winifred Patten, Faith Rossiter, and H. H. Hime, with a full orchestra and a concentrated chorus delivering lively numbers and encores. A midshow recitation by Dorothy Waples impressed the crowd and earned an encore, signaling strong local support for future performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulbul
Harry Williams
E. B. Rossiter
Mies Lucile Coons
H. H. Hime
Paul Lewis
Earl Wise
Hime
R. J. Extra
Ismit
Kathleen O'Neil
H. H. Willams
Caspian
Winifred Patten
Ida
Faith Rossiter
Lilla
Alain
Gerald Coons
Dogay
Ralph Strandberg
Justo
Jasmine
Mabel Zane
Rosa
Lela Tallon
Flora
Edth Matteson
Lois
Erna Fisher
Daphne
Lois Coons
Chloe
Norene Wiley
Zoe
Ruth Smith
Esther Rech
Myrtle Gould
Agnes Turner
Carla D'ckman
Pearl Wilson
Edith Rech
Clara Mahoney
Basil
Clark Longshore
Selim
Ralph Wyman
Crispen
Edwin Null
Iran
Earl Gebhart
Tybalt
Alva Gould
Guy
Carl Lennon
Urban
Lloyd Wilson
Harry Drumm
Carl Harmon
Ray Wilson
Billie May
Tom Jones
Albert Schultz
Adrian Smith
Dick Ezra
O'Neill
Harry Williame
Prince
Basin
Jamit
Alfalfa Seed Visitor From Colorado In Town
Colorado man I E Ingle manager of Farmers Mercantile Co and Producers association of Greeley is in town seeking alfalfa seed. He advised local producer secretary W H May on sales and market building for this year. A hospital annual report shows 159 cases treated with seven deaths and 23 patients recovering. Elwood Harvey and Sid Ingraham of Hyattville visited town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
I. E. Ingle
Farmers’ Mercantile Co
Producers’ Association
Greeley
Colo
Ingle
W. H. May
Mr. May
John Blrucmshaw
Messrs.Ingle
May
Otto
Burlington
St. Joe
Germania
Basin Hospital
Carter Ia
Elwood Harvey
Sid Ingraham
Hyattville
Big Horn County Fair Dates Set and State Fair Link
The fair board announced the Big Horn County Fair will run September 17 to 20 this year and the State Fair will be held at Douglas September 24 to 27. The plan helps exhibitors and concessionaires attend both events and aims to boost prize prospects and county exhibitor participation. A later note mentions Harry Williamen and the Salth brothers orchestra providing an enjoyable dance after the show on Tuesday.
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Big Horn
State Fair Board
Douglas
Stiny
Horace
Burlington
Harry Williamen
Salth Brothers
Prizes Offered by Wyoming Immigration Board Contest
The Wyoming State Board of Immigration launches a publicity contest asking residents to write about Wyoming's advantages and locality perks. On June 15 prizes range from 100 dollars for best letter to 25 dollars for third, with five additional 5 dollar prizes. Letters must be published in an eastern newspaper and forwarded to Cheyenne. Winners to be announced in the state effort to attract homeseekers and investors.
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Wyoming
Wyoming State Board of Immigration
Cheyenne
Board of Immigration
Roosevelt Dominates Republican Poll As Voting Closes Soon
Roosevelt leads the Republican poll with about five to one over rivals as the count nears the April 1 deadline. The second week shows similar sentiment, with women voters highly engaged. Total tallies show Roosevelt far ahead, followed by other candidates including Firestone Follette and Wilson in a developing delegate-selection context.
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Roosevelt
Wyoming
Teddy
Lute Els
Ose Vt
Ln Follette
Umminn
OS Wilson
Wyoming Life Insurance company ready for business
In the office of the state auditor and insurance commissioner a certificate authorized the Wyoming Life Insurance company to operate in the state with paid in capital stock of 300000 dollars and a reserve surplus fund of 37500 dollars. Agents will be under M. W. Edwards and T. L. Ripley, with Paul Woolston of Denver as actuary. The firm plans to solicit county business soon, backed by notable local stockholders. The company pledges safe deposit practices and policies equal to or better than existing lines. Also reported: Alfred Frison, eight, of Ten Sleep, died from spinal trouble. funeral held at home. The piece mentions amendments to residency requirements, debates on agricultural appropriations, and efforts to improve Yellowstone Park access. It notes 45000 acres on Big and Little Wind rivers to be sold or leased with water, and seeds distribution to new settlers. The government cheese booklet is referenced.
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State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner
Wyoming Life Insurance Company
M. W. Edwards
T. L. Ripley
Paul Woolston
Denver
T. W. Spratt
H. E. Wise
A. Higby
P. M. Gallaher
Josiah Cook
C. D.markham
W. W. Murphy
Zella Murphy
F. A. Wise
C. A. Zaring
A. Davis
Basin
John Seaman
L. J. Diehl
John Luman
E. C. Hyatt
R. A. Baldwin
John Donahue
Hyattville
H. T. Church
Ten Sleep
Henry Jordan
Manderson
C. Webster
Burlington
Alfred
Jake Frison
General Land Office
Interior Department
Mondell
Wyoming
Iowa
Warren
Yellowstone Park
Reservation
Washington
Indian Office
Wind River
Chicken Pie Supper Planned by Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The Presbyterian church ladies aid announces a chicken pie supper on Friday evening March 29 at 6 o clock in Fraternity Hall. Tickets priced locally. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Presyterian Church
Fraternity Hall
Price
Good roads measure proposed for Wyoming and the west
Washington reports a Warren bill offering public land states 1,000,000 acres for grazing to lease at up to ten cents per acre with five year terms. Revenues fund roads, title remains with the government and administration to states. Borah three year homestead bill fate uncertain as western lawmakers rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyoming
West
Warren
House
Alfalfa Palace to Highlight Big Horn County Fair Exhibits
A. F. Marsh will head the alfalfa palace display at the Big Horn County Fair with plans to move it to the Douglas state fair. The 60 tons of baled hay will house district agricultural exhibits and a diverse vegetable grain and flower show with a new floral exhibit theme and color scheme. The novelty and scope promise to draw visitors and showcase improved horticultural displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County Fair
A. F. Marsh
Douglas
Producers’ Association
Theran
I.lea
Gee
Marsh
Progress Dinner Meeting Discusses Sugar Beet Industry
The Progress association met at the Antlers with J. B. Thompson presiding. A committee was formed to discuss a possible Billings sugar factory and beet industry endorsements, while another group would draft suitable recommendations. Members debated political questions and anticipated plant construction in the Big Horn Basin for 1913, contingent on favorable federal action. The group also pursued local manufacturing interests and adjourned after motions discharging prior committees and noting hay rake production progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Antlers
J. B. Thompson
West
J. D. Johnson
A. Higby
R. H. Ahrens
Basin
B. Stanton
J. Sheldon
Crawford
Neb
B. C. Hart
Higby
Billings
Billings Company
Big Horn Basin
Hart
Upton
Ahrens
Collins
Thompson & Schenk
Death of Thomas West in Mount View cemetery
Thomas Byron West, born September 1 1881 in Afton Iowa, died after a lingering illness Tuesday evening at age 31 6 19. He left a wife and three young children. Funeral was Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Morten Joslin at Mount View cemetery.
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Thomas West
Thomas Byron West
Afton
Iowa
Morten Joslin
Mount View Cemetery
Mrs Lawrence Hosts Saint Patrick Day Whist Party
Mrs Lawrence on Monday afternoon entertained a Saint Patrick's day whist party. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with emblematic decor and refreshments. Honors went to Mrs Armeling and Mrs Wickwire among a long list of attendees.
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Lawrence
Harry Lawrence
Mesdames Bircumshaw
Frisby
Heron
Anderson
Fisher
Smith
Moore
Shaw
Barnes
Freeman
Wickwire
Johnson
Donaldson
Armeling
H. H. Hime
No Meeting Shuts Town Council Session
There was no meeting of the town council last Monday evening due to a lack of a quorum. No actions or votes were taken, and the agenda remained unaddressed as officials await a future gathering.
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Desay
Silver Moon
Fair Board
State Board of Immigration
National Capital
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