Billings Boosters Visit Basin For Mutual Talks
Nearly forty leaders from Billings commercial and progress groups toured Basin on a three coach special. They were shown Basin sights, dined at Booth's restaurant, and heard Basin officials urge closer ties and an agricultural fair booth for Basin. Speeches praised Basin citizenship and prospects as a potential hub for the region. A large list of local and Billings sponsors accompanied the visit. The return trip left Basin at 2 pm with stops at Manderson Worland and Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana City
Basin
Billings Commercial Club
Billings Chamber of Commerce
Progress Axzeociation
Basin Hospital
Booth
H. &. Ridgely
Progress Association
Billings
W. J. Booth
Collins
Wyoming
E. B. Camp
Bilings Chamber of Commerce
Bilngs
J. B. Thompson
J. D. O'Donnell
Montana
Bustin
Hidgely
Northwest
W. 8. Collins
J. D. Johnson
P Arty
Yellowstone National Bank
L. C. Babcock
W. E. Waldron
Merchants
National Bank
R. E. Shepherd
Roy J. Covert
Farmers
Stat Bank
W. L Mains
Billings State Bank
Henry C. White
Bank of Billings
S. G. Shumaker
Stone-Ordean-Wells Company
T. J. McDonnough
Yese
Bra, Inc
Chris Yegen
W. H. McCormick Hay and Seed Company
W. H. McCormick
Billings Foundry Company
I. D. O'Donnell
Billings Hardware Company
W. A. Selvidge
Lindsey
Old Timers Meet in Thermopolis Town Celebration
Thermopolis welcomes pioneers and old timers from the surrounding territory for an Old Timers gathering. A minstrel show, a free dance, and a banquet at Emery featured speeches and toasts by long-time Wyoming residents led by toastmaster Joe Magill. Speakers included Mrs. Margaret Price and Dr. R. W. Hale among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Wyoming
Joe Magill
Margaret Price
E. A. Boots
Gus Hinkston
T. D. Dempsey
West
Basin
Slawmaker
Douglas
Whetlock
Gebo
J. W. Templin
Sliney
R. W. Hale
Shooting At Sheep Camp On Lake Creek
Last Friday at a sheep camp on Lake Creek near Owl Creek a quarrel led to Richard Frazer shooting Samuel Schnafer with a 32 caliber revolver. Schnafer, age about 25, was wounded below the heart and in the liver, transported to Thermopolis then Basin. Frazer, about 60, was jailed at Basin after travel by Sheriff Wickwire and Prosecuting Attorney West. A felonious assault charge was filed against Frazer as Schnafer’s condition improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Schnafer
Richard Frazer
Lake Creek
Short
Owl Creek
Thermopolis
Frazer
Dent Sheep Company
Schllafer
Schilafer
Schliafer
Hamilton
Wickwire
Ed Cole
Weat
Thrmopolia
Fred
Alck
Basin Hospital
Behilafer
Tas
Schilater
Praxer
Field Meet At Fairy Grounds Draws Large Crowd
Deputy Ed Cole charged John Grobaskie with an attempted reported incident involving Clara and Violet McManus at Lucerne. The grammar school field meet at the fairy grounds Friday drew a large crowd and the events were highly satisfactory. high school athletes gave an exceptional exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cole
John Grobaskie
Clara
Violet McManus
Lucerne
O Grobaskie
Grammar School
Fairy Grounds
Big Horn County Fair Considers Special Prizes and Circuit
The Big Horn County Fair association board offers 25 dollars for the best exhibit of grains and grasses, vegetables, and fruits from any one ranch. Otto’s cup defense heats up as last year’s winner aims to repeat. The cup may become permanent if a town wins two fairs. Otto residents vow to improve, while plans seek cooperation with Billings Cody Worland Thermopolis Basin to form a circuit for shared dates and transferable exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County Fair Association
Otto
Fair
Bilings
Cody
Wo ‘Land
Thermopolis
Basin
Tick Fever Strikes Local Resident John Wamhoff
John Wamhoff of German a is suffering with an attack of tick feet and has been brought to the Basin hospital where he is receiving proper medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wamhoff
Murder of Fremont County election judge near Thermopolis
Jim McEllery, serving as election judge, was shot returning home with a ballot box. Assailant O'dman Staples hid in brush and opened fire as McEllery pleaded for peace. McEllery died that night after being taken to town. Staples was arrested and to face a Thermopolis hearing. The weapon was a 45 90 Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McEllery
Thermopolis
O'dman Staples
Sheriff Wickwire
McEllery
Staples
McEnery
Lander
Jones Building to House Basin Pharmacy Remodel Nears Completion
The Jones building, once used by county and city offices, is undergoing remodeling and will soon be occupied by Basin Pharmacy. Paul Lewis Zimmerman plans a modern, up to date store in the region. Assessor J. B. Honnold returned from Werland last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Basin Pharmacy
Paul Lewis Zimmerman
Local school athletic meet records and prize list
Readable results show numerous track events for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 with winners, times, and prizes. Notable names include Hazel Shupplist, Stanley Watkins, Wendell Abbey, and Hugh Lennon, among others, across sprints, distances, and field events, plus high school exhibition races and a candy prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Harris
Katherine Snow
Don Eywman
Hazel Shupp
Marie Watkins
Helen Dornberger
Markham Houwee
Constance Skovgard
Basin Penant
Dwight Leighty
Elliott Shaw
Edith Matteson
Gladye Dickman
Dorothy Gould
Stanley Watkins
Larsey Smith
Raymond Simms
Julien Snow
Larry Smith
Charley Lewis
Hugh Lennon
Charley Potter
Wendell Abbey
Frank Kelsey
Larney Smith
Basin
Frank Kelgey
Rollin Smith
Raymond Irwin
Geo. Gould
2D Basin
Walter Hall
Bert McCracken
Larrie Smith
Walter Hale
O. K
Alvah Gould
Billie May
Gerald Coons
Gould
Dlive McKinney
Edna Blakesley
Lois Coons
Prof. Rossiter
Broadmoor Land Company Builds Large Water Laterals
Broadmoor Land company undertakes a major lateral construction program on its lands to supply water for the area. B Stanton holds the contract for the work, with costs estimated near $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmoor Land Company
Broadmoor
B. Stanton
Memorial Services Prospective at Methodist Church
Memorial Day services will be held at the Methodist church Sunday morning May 28 at 11 o'clock General O Howard Post No 110 G A B will attend in a body The general public is invited to attend these services May Return Alex Fryer of New York who has been visiting the Winne and Hunter families south of town returned yesterday to his home Mr Fryer purchased a parcel of land while here and may relocate in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Shell
C. W. Atherly
Black Canyon
Methodist
O. Howard
Alex Fryer
New York
Hunter
Mer
Fryer
Tn Baaln
Episcopalean Church Services May 21
The usual services will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. with evening prayer and sermon at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Fraternity hall upper room on Sunday, May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopalean Church
Fraternity Hall
Basin Town Council reorganizes with new mayor and officials
Mayor Booth and council members are sworn in as new officers assume duties. Appointments include Frank Judkins as day marshal and water commissioner, Jack Hanlon night watch, Henry Payne irrigator, C A Zaring attorney, James F. Ewers clerk, E. C. Hoover treasurer, engineers Schenk & Nowell, health officer Dr. G A Harris. The council grants an iron clad workshop on lot 12 block 37 and orders water rights application for Big Horn river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Judkins
Jack Hanlon
Henry Payne
C. A. Zaring
Jas. F. Ewers
E. C. Hoover
Schenk & Nowell
G. A. Harris
Zane
Barnes
Booth
T. K. Bishop
Big Horn Supply Co
Basin
Big Horn
Higby
Putnam
Catholic Church Schedule Notice
Rev Father Endres will say mass at the Catholic church in Be turday May 20 at 7 o'clock RE. MH. Bwart of Main town Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Father Endres
Beturday
O'Elor
RE. MH. Bwart
Main Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billings Boosters
Est
South
the Republican
Thermopolia
Thermopolie
Sunday Bvneiny
Gammar
Fair Board
Fremont County
Honnold
Werland
Bircumshaw
Matteson Betirs
Higby and
Robb
Tusday Nicht
Ewers
Zaring
Patten
Frank Null
F. D. Matteson
Laramie
Norene Wiley
Greybull
P. Anderson
Republican
Carter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!