Court Docket Cleaned Up in County Court
A county court docket has been cleaned up under the supervision of a local judge. The action aims to streamline filings and improve clarity for defendants and attorneys involved in ongoing cases.
26 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
1
A county court docket has been cleaned up under the supervision of a local judge. The action aims to streamline filings and improve clarity for defendants and attorneys involved in ongoing cases.
The district court ruled in favor of William and Anna Burke in the Rogers adoption from Greybull, deciding it is in the child Marietta Rogers best interests to be raised by the Burkes. The case consumed a day and a half with opposition from Alta and Raymond Robertson and guardian ad litem F. Minnis.
Basin will host an athletic contest and field meet for Big Horn Basin, Casper and Lander high schools on May 7. The local school has 21 pairs of track shoes and teams are practicing to compete, with a declamatory contest the evening before on May 6.
FarmersSmoker set for Monday evening March 29 at 8 in Basin courthouse basement farmers room. All Basin farmers invited with Prof Parsons extension on field crops and C N Shepardson extension on stock and silo to speak. Previous potato meeting was well attended. Committee: Chas Renner Carl Armeling Col W H May Ben Hensel.
Ruben Olson and Miss Morrall of Emblem were married in the M B church on Saturday March 20 by Rev. R M Jones. The couple were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Henry Olson of Emmblem. They will reside near Emblem.
Ed Hunter a well known Basin freighter shot and killed himself in a sheep wagon a few miles north of Thermopolis last Saturday night. No cause is known for the rash act.
On Friday March 19 at the F Grimes residence Miss Vida Troxell wed C F Hootman and Miss Bonnie Troxell wed Phillip R Bender. The Grimes home featured carnations and plants with a ring ceremony led by Rev R M Jones. Marion Craig sang I Love You Truly and Mrs Grimes provided music for the service and reception.
The Lillian Ringsdorf Concert company appears next Thursday, April 1, at the Box under the local lyceum bureau. The program features soprano Ringsdorf and reader, violinist Mary Dowdy, and baritone Marie McAdoo, with a five reel film. Reservations urged for those without season tickets.
Washington reports Republican leaders in the House conference to speed a Knox-like declaratory resolution for peace. They consider drafts, aim to draft in the Foreign Affairs Committee, then rush to the floor under a special rule. Senate action is unlikely until late next week.
In Hyattville the Rustler editor notes readers should not misjudge the town from one item. The piece defends locals as sensible, distinguishes loafer from gentleman, and asks readers to show consideration for Hyattville and its visitors.
In response to a Chamber of Commerce letter the Burlington division superintendent informs Secretary Frank I Rue that the company will clean up its premise to compare favorably with citizens. The writer wonders about irony and suggests a local clean-up drive downtown.
The new oil leasing bill imposes bonds and performance requirements that favor wealthy applicants. It authorizes the Interior Secretary to grant two year exclusive prospecting rights for up to 2560 acres, with permits open to individuals, associations, corporations or municipalities. A 1000 bond is required, and royalties range from 12 to 33 1 3 percent based on oil quality and field productivity.
The Basin Woman's Club met in the library on Wednesday afternoon with a brief business session followed by a program chaired by Mrs. W. A. Robb. Readings included Chinese immigration to the Pacific Coast and a paper on assimilation by Mrs. Robb. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Judkins and Mrs. Martin.
Basin Lodge No. 29 of the K of P held its monthly dance at Fraternity hall last Friday night. The Gould-Hanson orchestra provided music and was enjoyed by lodge members and their invited guests.
Members held a Wednesday farewell gathering at Mrs. P. P. Andersons home in honor of Mrs. Clayton Whitmore who leaves for Casper and Mrs. J M Smith who moves to Midwest. After refreshments a Rex theater outing followed the social hour and all reported a very enjoyable time.
A sparse turnout filled a Monday night civic forum at the library. Mrs. Snow outlined the meeting’s purpose, with W. C. Snow named chairman and Prof. F. L. McNown secretary. Aweed and gardens committee and a federation committee were formed to organize town efforts and coordinate school and city work.
In Dover today both sides claimed momentum as ratification resolutions were introduced in the Delaware senate and house. Suffragists seek delay and committee referrals while promising enough changes to secure the necessary 36 states. An anti suffrage pledge of 21 lawmakers signals a hard fight with joint sessions planned and speeches from national figures.
Glen Gormly and Miss Inez Dustin were married Wednesday morning at Basin. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Dustin of Burlington. They left for Billings and Montana points then plan to settle on the beach with many friends sending rice and congratulations.
Word came this week of the death of M. A. Hartigan father of W. B. and Gilmore Hartigan at Hastings Nebraska. Gilmore Hartigan left for Hastings after word of his father's illness and W. B. Hartigan followed to attend the funeral. Deceased was a prominent central Nebraska attorney who had visits with his sons and was well regarded by local people offering condolences to the family.
J H Welsh boots a large crew and teams to back fill the new pipeline from Hidden Dome to the town. He expects to finish the work in about ten days.
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