J W Crosby Jr a leading Big Horn Basin developer
Jesse W Crosby Jr of Cowley stands as a pivotal figure in the Big Horn Basin since 1900. He settled with about 400 Utah families, built the Siden canal, led Burlington grade contracts between Pryor Gap and Garland, and directed irrigation and railroad projects. A former Utah legislator and Wyoming representative, he remains a lifelong Republican valued for community growth and church leadership. His absence to a sister state is noted with hope for a swift return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Basin
Jesse W. Crosby, Jr
Cowley
Crosby
Utah
Siden
Buginesea
Burlington
Pryor Gap
Garland
Basin
Thermycks
Nevada
Salt Lake
Wyoming
Esteer
Big Horn County
Eieene
Trade Booster Contest Vote Push Promises Prize Lead
The Trade Booster contest shows male gains as votes near the 100000 mark. Contestants must mobilize after the vote count to win the valuable prize for purchases at G W Black Co and subscriptions to The Banner Republic. A new count will be next Monday with efforts potentially placing leaders ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sians i
G. W. Black & Co
Seese
Progress Dinner at Antlers Reflects Weather Low Turnout
Members of the Progress club met Monday evening at the Antlers with small attendance due to bad weather. J. B. Thompson presided in President Sullivan's absence. Minutes were approved and a Burlington delegate's request for immigration statistics was noted. A. Higby plans travel for state fair board meetings and Deadwood good renis convention, urging delegates to depart Saturday via Edgmont. Freight rate discussion for canned goods to Sheridan sought a rate to aid Basin Gardens supplier Ritter. Meeting adjourned after no further business.
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Progress
Progress Club
Antlers
Sullivan
J. B. Thompson
Smith
D. Clem Deaver
Burlington
Immigration Department of the Road
A. Higby
Douglas
State Fair Board
Deadwood
Edgmont
Ith
Sheridan
Ritter
Basin Gardens
Stant Brown Visits Powell on Fruit Growing Advice
J Stant Brown, a longtime farmer and fruit grower on the Shoshone river, visits Kane and Powell offering practical guidance from his 32 apple varieties trial. He favors Yellow Transparent and Wealthy for fresh sections, warns against aging trees, and recommends fall root handling and careful planting depth for Powell flat orchards.
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J. Stant Brown
Shoshone
Kane
Brown
Powell Flat
Farmers’ Institute
Tribune Pendera
Northwestern
Windsor
Gaoa
Blowed Bend
Spitzenberg
Arkansas
Mr. Brown
Powwell
Bettler
Powell Tribu
Library receives list of books March 18 yesterday
A catalog of acquisitions announced includes Old Indian Legends Rolfe of the Woods History of Greece Hadj Murad Van Dykes Poems Sex Education Hollowell Partnership The Spy Butterfly House Food for the Invalid and Convalescent Cave Mounds Lake Dwellers Children of the World Illustrated Atlas of the World Literary Study of the Bible History of Rome Quo Vadis The Mountain Divide Sister in Chief Through South America Farm Annuals Adventures of Bobby Orde Oxford Book of English Verse Daily News Alliance and Year Book Proceedings Phillip mb at blakeyon W H Wyman of Trapper Creek and Vieltonn town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe of the Woods
History of
Greece
Hadj Murad
van Dykes
Hollowell Partnership
the Spy
Butterfly House
Pood
Lnvalid
Convalescent
Cave
Moundaint Lake Dwellers
Children of the World
Illustrated Atlas of the World
Bobby Orde
Oxford Book of English
Daily News
Preokdhes
Phillip Mb
Blakeyon
Midwest storm wrecks Nebraska and Indiana towns
A Sunday cyclone swept eastern Nebraska and parts of Iowa, killing many in Omaha and razing towns nearby. Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio faced record floods with thousands homeless, widespread property loss, and rising death tolls as rivers surged and cities struggled to respond. Rescue efforts and state-wide dispatches followed amid extreme weather warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Middle West
Chicago
Burlington
Sttacken Territory
Racheton
South Omaha
Bemis Park
Council
LaPayette
New Cass
Frankfort
Bushville
Boas
Farnmere
Alate
Wiliti
Angas
Indianapolis
Peru
White River
Morris Street
Missicaioui Valley
Ohi O
Ilinois
Missoun
Woman's Club Program Highlights Macdonald Composer
The Woman's Club met at the library on Wednesday afternoon to hear a program about Edward Macdonald the American composer. Mrs. G A Harris led the program and Mrs C E Shaw read a short biographical sketch including a description of the cabin in the woods where much of his work was inspired and where artists once settled in Chicago. A musical segment featured vocal solos by A W Coons Mrs B T Joslin Mrs G A Hanks with encores and a closing note on Macdonalds enduring influence. The gathering proved very entertaining for the club ladies and guests.
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Woman's Club
Edward Macdonald
G. A. Harris
C. E. Shaw
Macdonala
A. W. Coons
B. T. Joslin
G. A. Hanks
County Expenses and Livestock Loss Reported
February expenses for Big Horn county show Sheriff and officials costs totaling 1699.95 with items like county clerk 308.3 and treasurer 194.47, while other departments list multiple small charges. The same month in 1912 ran 7372.98 with bridge costs from 1911. ordinary running expenses amount to 3999.09 versus 2624.18 in 1913, a decrease of 1374.91. Receipts for the clerk’s office in February include 294.80 for recording 264 instruments. 393.25 receipts in 1912 for handling 343 instruments. A loss of cattle in western Nebraska due to recent storms is estimated at 20,000 head with sheep losses and some horses, valued conservatively at about half a million dollars, as reported to commission men and packers. KR B. West noted from Greybull yesterday.
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White River
Eagle Creek
Pleasant Run
Miliitia
Indianapolis
Dayton
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Meyers Tee Craum
Wyoming Street
Low'h Park
Wymneng
Earlton
Indiana
Big Horn County
Sheriff's Office
Coun House
County Prigomers
Ethias Conciotace
Omaha
Nebraska
UNTRY FOLKS READY FOR SPRING
Community notes from Hyattville and surroundings mention a snowy Easter, hopes for thaw, local farming activity, and social events. Jen Heathershaw and family improve after smoke exposure while Lambing faces weather challenges for Lampman. Edith Moberly travels for a minor operation. farewell party planned for Mlle Belle Gosset as term ends.
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Jen Heathershaw
Lampman
Allen
Copman & Co
W. Moberly
Edith
Thermopolis
Carter
Mra Lika Kurrock
Bagin
Beng
Mlle Belle Gosset
Frank Germain
Cloverly
Shell
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Great Northwest
Stant Brown
Powell
W H. Wyman
Trapper Creek
Wish Vieltonn
Middle-West
Library
B. West
Im Greybull
Yes Lenday
Clovearly
Himes. Mn
L. McKinney
Busness
David
Ceme
T River
Ilines Station
States
David Io
West
Montana
A. Theodore
J. Stephens
Chas. Spence
J. J. Russell
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