Fair Board Special Meeting at Markham House
Last Wednesday evening the Big Horn county fair board held a special session at the Markham House with President Jay Surrey and members including Jay L. Torrey D L Carr John Bircumshaw and W S Collins Ab attended. They reviewed the first fair’s work and the county’s organization efforts recalling Alamo on the riverbank and Virgil Rice the first sheriff.
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Markham House
Fair Board
Big Horn County
Col Jay & Surrey
Jay L. Torrey
D. L. Carr
John Bircumahan
W. S. Collins
Abwent
C. D. Shaffer
Collings
Big Horn River
Alamo
Mr. Torrey
John Bircumshaw
Lander
Virgil
Bones) Rice
Move Cattle from Hyattsville Ranch To Col. Jay L. Torrey Purchase
Moves from Hyattsville ranch yesterday by J Booth loaded many Polled Hereford cattle bought from Col. Jay L. Torrey. Several other cattlemen expect to follow with similar shipments soon.
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W. J. Booth
Hyattville Ranch
Jay L. Torrey
Bankers Hold Meeting Continues From Page One
Bank officials from Wyoming Trust Co and First National of Thermopolis discuss affairs with W T Bivin cashier, C W Irwin cashier, Geo C Muirhead vice president, and Robert R Denny of First State, outlining current financial matters and policy considerations.
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Wyoming Trust Co
W. T. Bivin
First National
Thermopolis
C. W. Irwin
Geo. C. Muirhead
Stockgrowers State Bank of
Worland
Robert R. Denny
First State
Bank meeting draws praise from local hosts
Bank of Manderson BB Hart president and W P May assistant cashier of Pioneer Trust and Savings Bank H H Hime cashier L O Gray assistant cashier Drew Pugh book keeper Basin State Bank D L Carr president R P Pearson cashier J A Coons assistant cashier C H Derby assistant tasbler of Big Horn County Bank visiting bankers were generous with praise for the gathering and local men felt gratified by the successful initial meeting.
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Bank of Manderson
Hart
Pioneer Trust and Savings Bank
H. H. Hime
L.O. Gray
Drew Pugh
Basin State Bank
D. L. Carr
R. P. Pearson
J. A. Coons
C. H. Derby
Big Horn County
Many Parties Honor Mrs Fenwick With Music and Cards
Mrs St H Abrans hosted a delightful Monday party for guest Mrs Renwick with cards and music and a luncheon. Mrs Henry Amme ling hosted many guests to Mrs Fenwick’s home Monday night, then Tuesday Frank Wise gave a lunch for Mrs Fenwick after a dance. Fenwick provided fine instrumental and vocal music as a renowned violinist and singer.
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St. H. Abrans
Renwick
Henry Ammeling
Fenwick
Frank Wise
On the Road with Convict Overseer George Mead
George Mead who led a road gang in Lincoln county last year left last Saturday for Rawlins to arrange for another project this year He plans to return to the same county but Hot Springs county commissioners have invited him to work there He will decide his assignment after talks with penitentiary officials
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George Mead
Lincoln County
Rawlins
Hot Springs County
Judge Parmelee Visited Basin As Guest Presiding Judge
Judge C. H. Parmelee of Sheridan spent several days in Basin this week handling cases when Judge Metz was unavailable. Basin residents welcomed him, as he had long served as the presiding judge there and is well remembered by many friends and acquaintances.
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Parmelee
C. H. Parmelee
Sheridan
Basin
Metz
Mr. Parmelee
Fruit crop saved by far reaching freeze report
Reports from across the country on last Wednesday night’s frost say no damage to fruit at all. Orchard Beach area and other regions indicate virtually undamaged orchards, signaling a large fruit crop this fall.
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Orchard Beach
Dufur Rents Offices in Big Horn Bank Building
W H Dufur, long involved in oil fields, has rented offices in the Big Horn County Bank building and will focus on the work going forward though he must be away part of the time.
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W. H. Dufur
Big Horn County Bank
Local business moves and new awnings noted
Gould moves Ha sin Bottling Works into Gibson building behind the new furniture store for a neater, larger operation. Todd pool hall and Fasin Bakery install large new awnings improving appearance and comfort. Mr. and Mrs. C A Mann buy George Mead property behind Mann hotel and move in. Sunday school at Catholic church at 2 PM. St Andrews guild to meet May 11 with Mrs. Arthur Allen. Mann hotel offers 50 cent Sunday dinner 12 to 2 PM.
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Kh. A. Gould
Hasin Bottling Works
Gibson
Todd Pool Hall
Fasin Bakery
Quote about cynics and smartness from Washington Star
A terse critic notes that a cynic is often seen as clever yet ill tempered, reflecting on the uneasy mix of wit and rudeness attributed to cynicism in public discourse.
Absolute Consistency and Hidden Reputation
A sharp observation on reputation and consistency arguing that true steadiness comes from saying little worth recording. The piece critiques the value of constancy when it yields no notable actions or memorable statements.
Proofs of character at Penn State room reveal no September Morn
In a terse exchange the speaker notes room contents to judge character, listing missing items such as a September Morn picture, Snappy Stories copy, and House Rules, while noting literary Digest issues and no ash trays. The remark ends with skepticism about further requirements.
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Literary Digest
Penn State
Stain Removal Advice for Light Dress Fabrics
For stains on light dresses lay the garment flat and cover with dry pipe clay. Leave thirty minutes then shake out and repeat if needed. Remove stains promptly after they occur as once stains dry they become harder to lift.
Her Mistake in Parlor Diploma Display
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt centers on a mother reflecting on social changes. The daughter’s cooking school diploma in the parlor stirs judgment as the family laments dwindling visits from young men.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Youth and Old Age Anecdote From Chicago Tribune
A child's playful remark during a quiet moment recounts her observation that her grandmother is not very new, reflecting a gentle, humorous note on aging and family. The memory captures warmth and curiosity in a simple domestic scene.
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Gracie
Grandma
Chicago Tribune
Magazines scattered in Pike s rooms prompt claim
A speaker notes many magazines in Pikesley s rooms and recounts lending four, none read, suggesting a pattern of possession and possible borrowing or misplacement. The exchange highlights concern over magazine intake and reading habits.
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Pikesley
Greater Part to Act in a Palace of Truth
Quote from Victor Hugo on transformation from error to truth, noting beauty in moving from workshop to palace and the rarity of such change.
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Victor Hugo
Most Useful Thing Debated in Eastern Paper Contest
The Grand Rapids News states an Eastern paper began a contest to decide the world’s most useful object. The stated winner humorously is a pair of trousers, highlighting a witty take on daily essential items.
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Grand Rapids News
Optimistic Thought Provokes Reflection on Charity and Merit
The saying suggests that giving when resources are plentiful carries little merit, implying true virtue lies in generosity during scarcity or hardship. It frames philanthropy as a test of character rather than a routine act.
Tragic Quip Sparks Roommate Conversation
A distressed exclaims brain on fire as he collapses onto a sofa clutching his head. His roommate asks why he does not blow it out in a terse, darkly humorous exchange. Political undertone hints at Republican alignment.
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Johnson
Oil Investors Visit New Town From New York
W. W Rookes and J. M. Chappell of New York scouted local oil conditions this week and appeared highly pleased. They plan to invest here soon, signaling potential economic impact. G. W. Ellicott and family, new Big Horn theatre proprietors, have moved into the Foster house near the Markham residence and are settling in. The local Republican notes the paper costs $2.00 annually.
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W. W Rookes
New York
G. W. Ellicott and
Big Horn Theatre
Foster House
Markham
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