American Troops Make Headway Amid Rail Use Accord
Washington March 29 American forces gained advantage as General Carranza agreed to permit the use of the Mexican Northwestern railroad for supplying troops pursuing Villa. The arrangement, described as commercial use, may require further diplomatic work and possible train guards to ensure steady delivery along the line.
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Washington
Villa
Carranza
State Department
Jas. L. Rodgers
Tfe United States
Queretaro
Funston
Tne
War Department
Exico
Geronimo
Mexico
Wyoming stockmen gather for annual cattlemen event
Wyoming Stockmen plan the Thermopolis gathering April 18 and 14. An estimated 200 to 300 cattlemen are expected at the Wyoming Cattlemen association meeting. Entertainment includes a free plunge and auto driven reception. Ladies arrange hospitality. committees aim to include leading Hot Springs County cattlemen. Program details not yet released.
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Wyoming Cattlemen
Thermopolia
Wyoming Stocky Towers Association
Thermopolis
Recep
Hot Springs
Death of Mrs Reid Burling ton Respected Lady Passes
Mrs Warren Reid of Burlington died shortly after arrival at Basin hospital last Saturday. Daughter of J B McNiven she was married eight years to Warren Reid. Survived by husband parents and several siblings she was laid to rest in Burlington cemetery with impressive ceremonies. Community offers sympathy to the bereaved.
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Warren Reid
Burlington
Basin
Reid
J. 8. McNiven
Chas. Stough
Lander
Billings
George Mead
Mrs Stough
Henry Mead
Greybull
George’ Mead
Martha L. Boyd
Basin Gardens
Rocky Ford
Patterson
Basin Cemetery
Carnegie library hosts large meet to form Basin Troop 1
A lively gathering at the Carnegie library, led by R. P. Pearson, organized Basin Troop No. 1 with about twenty five boys enrolled. Active scouting begins soon with a first hike planned for next Saturday. Permission granted for use of the library is gratefully noted.
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Carnegie Library
R. P. Pearson
Basin
Dale Russel Leighty
Ernest D. Avery
Donald H. Crall
Ora J. Gould
Martin
L. Gillis
Earl C. Ellis
Donald Dehny
Homer L. Smith
Lester H. Gibson
Edward O. Lewis
Harold B. Whitmore
Charles W. Vincent
Elliott Shaw
Ansel G
Dickman
Joyce F. Dickman
Rowland L. Allen
Jh R.gould
Lew Blakesley
Arthur C
George A. Frisby
Darrel K. Downey
Clifford M.whitmore
Seeure
Sheep Prospects in Crystal Creek Country
Fred Faerhard, a successful farmer and sheep grower from Crystal Creek country, was in town last Monday to handle business. He reports a fine flock and ample feed, with conditions this spring the best in years, predicting a strong jamb crop as grass is plentiful and his sheep are in good condition.
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Fred Faerhard
Crystal Creek
Nberhard
Croft Reports Positive GOP News From Cheyenne
Dr. E W Croft of Cowley a Republican state central committee member rode to Cheyenne on Friday to attend a committee meeting and returned Sunday he brings good reports on committee action and party prospects across the state the state convention to elect national convention delegates will be in Cheyenne on May 9.
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E. W. Croft
Cowley
Republican State Central Committee
Cheyenne
Croft
Basin Hall to Remodel Front for Picture Show Access
The Basin Hall company will start work in a few days to remodel the building front for picture show use. The old front will be removed and a new one set in with swinging doors on both sides, and the room for the picture machine moved forward. The changes will noticeably alter the building’s appearance.
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Basin Hall Company
Hughes Buys Welsh Contracting Business in Montana Ties
Wm. M. Hughes of Montana purchased J. H. Welsh contracting business and most equipment during a recent visit. Hughes brings many years of experience and will personally supervise all contracts. Welsh retains several horses to manage his ranches and will keep them in good cultivation.
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Wm. M. Hughes
Montana
J. H. Welsh
Hughes
Welsh
Rented Ranch Near Town For Farming Venture
W Irwin and his son have rented the P. W. Metz ranch just south of town and moved onto the farm. They plan extensive general farming and will supply the market with top quality vegetables.
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W. Irwin
P. W. Metz
Heating Plant Question To Be Voted On
The school board met in special session to prepare for the May meeting and place the decision on installing a heating plant before voters. Estimated cost is about 4000 dollars with levy or bond options and indoor or outdoor placement. The plan aims to improve comfort and reduce dirt while possibly requiring an extra teacher and additional room.
Big Horn County Revenue and Valuation Figures
State examiner data shows Big Horn County 1915 valuation at 799,937.03 dollars with state payments of 125,839.75 and total local levies 13.75 mills raising 99,136.63 for non school purposes. Laramie led in state taxes at 341,343.39. Weston had the highest mill levy at 15.5 and Sweetwater the lowest at 9.57.
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Big Horn County
Big Horp
Laramie County
Washakie
Weston
Sweetwater
Mrs A H Tedmon Visits Lowell In Agricultural Work
Mrs A H Tedmon traveled to Lowell yesterday to meet Mr Tedmon who has been in the region for some time handling business tied to the office of agricultural agent.
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A. H. Tedmon
Lowell
Basin State Bank elects directors at special meeting
A special meeting of Basin State Bank stockholders in the bank rooms elected T F Nelson and E J Sullivan as directors to replace T W Spratt and R W Spratt. Nelson, a Hyattville citizen, and Sullivan, with oil interests, bring strong financial ties and expected gains for the bank. Martha L. Boyd of Basin Gardens died after a long invalid period. interment in Basin cemetery with no public services due to quarantine. Harry Drumm shipped a car of potatoes to Casper, noting Basin’s potato quality and plans to expand shipments. he will visit his Colorado father and relatives.
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Basin State Bank
Henry Jordan
T. F. Nelson
L. J. Diehl
Wm. Miller
T. F Nelson
E.j.sullivan
R. W. Spratt
Hyattville
EF. J. Sullian
Basin State
Harry Drumm
Casper
Basin
Mr. Drumm
Colorado
Tonight's Red Circle feature draws strong praise comments
Tonight will screen the Red Circle drawing favorable notices. Saturday's program Excuse Me a Pair features Vivian Blackburn in the title role. Sunday offers Who Pays with Ruth Roland and Henry Kline. This is the ninth film in a twelve film series.
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Alice Brady
Laskey
Charlotte Walker
William Fox
Ralph Kellard
Dorothy Green
Pompeii
Blanche Sweet
Becky
Belasco
Vivian Blackburn
Ruth Roland
Henry Kline
Men plan new cement sidewalks in town
A. L. Pease tears up the old walk before his building this week to lay a new cement path along the front and east side. Mrs. J. R. Goodrich also plans a new walk in front of the Mountain View hotel, improving appearance.
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A. L. Pease
J. R. Goodrich
Mountain View
Tolman Buys 36 Cattle Boosts Greybull Ranch Ambition
W R Tolman, noted for successful sheep farming in Otto country, purchased 36 head of cattle from 8 Skovgard this week. He plans to run them on his Greybull valley ranch and may join the ranks of the region's large cattlemen if successful.
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W. R. Tolman
Otto Country
Skovgard
Greybull
B Y P U Enjoys Evening At E W Gregory Home
The B Y P U held a social evening at the E W Gregory home on Monday. Attendees enjoyed games and entertainment with refreshments served late, and reports say a delightful time was had by all.
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E. W. Gregory
Miss Martha Johnson in Improving Health After Illness
Friends report Miss Martha Johnson has been seriously ill for weeks and is showing gradual improvement each day. She is gaining strength slowly as recovery progresses.
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Martha Johnson
Go To Billings Transfer Of National Supply Chief
J B Schyler a longtime employee of the National Supply Co has been transferred to Billings to head the new supply house there Mia and the children accompanied him leaving for Billings on Wednesday.
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Billings
J. B. Schyler
National Supply Co
Mia
Schyler
Allied 1 Mane Great Offense Claimed By Both Sides
German forces northwest of Verdun push beyond Malancourt, nearing Avocourt wood while French artillery slows gains. British claim solid footing gained March 27. Russians push on Stripa front, and in Bessarabia with active artillery. Vienna reports Italian attacks repulsed on San Michele slope. Turks attack Caucasus coast repelled by Russians.
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Verdun
Malancourt
Teutons
Avocourt Wood
Argonne
Avr Ocourt Woods
Avocourt
San Michele
San Marismno
Vienna
Venus
Willard Wins Heavyweight Title In New York Fight
The heavyweight championship bout in New York drew one of the biggest crowds, with receipts over 150000. Jesse Willard won on points in the 10th round after punishing Frank Moran, who broke a bone in the third round. Willard earned 42500, Moran half that, and promoters netted about 40000. Willard has a circus contract for the summer at 150000.
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Priae
New York
Jesse Willard
Willard
Frank Moran
Hallowell Musical Concert Pleases Large Audience
The Hallowell Musical Concert company gave a splendid program before a large appreciative audience last Friday night. The concert was under the auspices of the local Presbyterian aid society and was a complete success. The music was fine and each member of the company an artist on his instrument.
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Hallowell Musical Concert Company
Presbyterian Ald Society
Burlington Folder Describes Big Horn Basin Resources
The Burlington railroad released a new folder praised as one of its best. It showcases much of the Big Horn Basin and includes details on transportation facilities and regional resources. The publication aims to attract new people to the area and project its value.
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Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Big Horn Basin
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H. E. Shepherd
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