Oil boom near Basin as wells and refinery plans expand
W F Blaine of Cleveland Wyoming Oil Co J E Good and N Hall stockholder arrived from Denver to inspect Basin area wells and discuss a large drilling rig and storage tanks east of Basin. Midwest Oil Co managers visited to scout a Basin refinery site with Chatham as a possible location. Managers Lamb of Greybull Oil PLC reported a Kimball well shot using 240 quarts glyerine, results yet undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Blaine
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Co
J. E. Good
American Brewing Association
N. Hall
Denver
Basin
Eleo
R. B. Brooks
Midwest Oil Company
N. Whason
Casper
Thermopoliy
E. J. Sulllivan
Mr. Sullivan
Midwest
Chatham
Thanaaio
Menager Lamb
Greybull Oil Company
Kimball
Swanson Torpe
Byron To Celebrate Fourth Festival
Byron residents in the northern part of the county plan a splendid Fourth of July celebration. Attendees are assured a good time with lively stunts, entertainment, and enjoyable grounds. This brief notice promises a fun, community event for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
wDo
Farewell Party for Miss Julia Doughty at Coons Home
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Coons the German close of the high school hosts a farewell party for Miss Julia Doughty. She has served as a high school instructor for five years and has earned the lifelong gratitude of every pupil for her dedicated efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Coons
Julia Doughty
Ham Jest At Carved Market Sparks Curious Banter
A fragment from a historical page notes a humorous scene between shops near the Chy Meat market and a renowned millinery, where an odd figure drew curious jurors. The piece hints at anxious witnesses and a whispered joke, leaving the exact details unclear.
Suicide At Bonanza Shocks Basin Community
In Basin Sunday the death of Wm Scoville of Bonanza was ruled a self inflicted dynamite explosion. He had taken dynamite, caps and fuse from his com and attached them to his body then ignited the fuse. The jury found death by his own hand. Interment followed in Basin cemetery.
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Wm. Scoville
Bonanza
Basin
Sam Beoville
Harry Taylor
Sam
Wickwire
Attorney Collings
H. T. Harris
W.a.rettinghouse
Sam Mayer
Wm. Paumer
Gam
Bromcho Gaster
Lves
Basin Cemetery
Good Sheep Business by Otto County Farmer
Dr Traugh, noted farmer and stockman, spoke in town about his sheep enterprise. From 120 ewes he marked 156 percent strong lambs, plans to buy more this fall, costs for rough winter feed under five tons of hay, others from field waste. Each sheep yields about 13.40 yearly in lambs wool and mutton, and he argues sheep farming yields higher returns and is easy to start with small capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traugh
Otto
Dr. Traugh
New Basin Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment Opens
Edw. Westbrook of Billings has opened a cleaning and dying establishment in the Mann building near the depot. Basin will be the central point for all Basin work, with a tailor on site and work collected from other places sent here for treatment. Cleaning and pressing will be a feature. the room is new but already has ample, eager work and prospects for substantial business. A man will be hired to oversee operations as soon as available.
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Westbrook
Billings
Mann Building
Basin
Te Je
T. M. Hyde
Barnes
Vandevenders To The Fair
Mr and Mrs Charlies Vandevender left on Tuesday for an extended visit to San Francisco California They planned a short stay but the exact duration was uncertain They hoped to enjoy the trip despite the vague timeframe and weathering travel delays
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Vandevenders
Charlies Vandevender
San Francisco
California
Van
County Assessment Work Costs Rise in Big Horn County
The assessor's office grapples with census duties under a new law adding 75 to deputy pay and 100 to the assessor, raising total costs as work expands beyond standard assessments. Deputies gain, the assessor earns little extra, while census data collection burden swells weekly workload across counties.
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Big Horn
Coutlea
Thermopolis Flood Destroys Town Center And Rail Links
Thermopolis May 25 The town is a sea of mud and water after a cloudburst. Main street and businesses suffer heavy losses with estimated damages near 50 000 including the Emery hotel basement flooded. Cars swept away and lawns ruined. Plans to run a Pullman to Billings after Sunday and next week add freight handling staff. Local railroad agent H G Fetter to vacation east. temporary replacement by Claude Derby and H Mundale. Teachers depart grammar schools. county fair meeting scheduled May 29 at Beach Schoolhouse to discuss fair matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Emery Erill
Emery Hotel
Wood
Billings
H. G. Fetter
Denver
Pennsylvania
Longmont
Cole
Mila@red
Mabel
Claude Derby
Mr. Fetter
H. Marndale
State Veterinarian Probes Contagious Diseases in Basin Stock
Dr I F Davis and Dr Elmer Gould from Cheyenne travel the Basin examining dairy herds amid quarantine fears. They report no contagious abortion causing losses and expect quarantines to ease upon return to Cheyenne. Observed births include two babies last week and a hospital birth for Mrs. Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Davis
Cheyenne
Basin Country
Elmer Gould
Davis
Worland
Decoration Day Services at Fraternity Hall
Ceremony honors fallen soldiers with G A R members and guests at 10 o'clock on May 30. Program includes chorus, prayer by Chaplain WW Kershner, reading of General Orders, Logan address, commander’s address and salute to the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity Hall
G. A. KR
Kershner
Logan
Italy Declares War as Frontline Moves Eastward
Italy declares war on Austria and advances on the front with troops near Rovereda and Con dino, as Italian gains stretch toward Trieste. London reports violent fighting north of Arras and near Aix-Noulette, while papers debate the Nebraskan torpedoing as a broader global challenge.
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Italy
Trieste
Austrian War Office
Condino
Tyrol
Rovereda
London
Arras
Aix-Noulette
Souchez
America
Laid To Rest of Eugene Kermit Sykes
Eugene Kermit Sykes son of Mr and Mrs Victor Sykes Manderson died Sunday night May 23 at Begin aged 7 after a gathering in the head. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Manderson Tuesday May 25 at 10 o'clock. Remains laid to rest in the Manderaan cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kermit Sykes
Victor Sykes
Manderson
Begin
Manderaan
Park County Assessor Reports Talks With Neighboring Official
Park County assessor Ora Lonne traveled from Park county Saturday and conferred with Assessor Loren Gray about matters between the two counties. He left for home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Lonne
Park County
Dow
Loren Gray
Married in Billings Adjoins Cowley Couple Wed
Jos A Lindsay and Miss Minjie Marchant of Cowley were married in Billings last Monday. The young couple are well known in Cowley and will reside there after a short honeymoon. P A Larson of Otto visited Warren Montana Sunday to be engaged in sheep shearing for the coming month or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Jos. A. Lindsay
Minjie Marchant
Cowley
P. A. Larson
Otto
Warren
Mont
Memorial Sermon At Batist Church By Rev G W Racer
Last Sunday at Batist church Rev G W Racer delivered the memorial sermon to a very large congregation. Members of Gen O O Howard post attended in a body. The veterans’ patriotism endures though the band and marchers show age. Names listed include James I Patten J G Barner T B Stout J L Denny Lon Crandall C B Wise Henry Payne G W Kershner S H and V Cockins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batist Church
G. W. Racer
Gen. O. O. Howard
Masten
James I. Patten
J. G. Barner
T. 8. Stout
J. L. Denny
Lon Crandall
C. B. Wise
Henry Payne
G. W. Kershner
V. Cockins
Fruit crop damage from recent freeze affects state fair hopes
J Stant arowmeoe man, visiting Kane, reports a deep freeze damaged all fruit in the region. He says apples will be few and inferior, reducing Big Horm county's chances at the state fair but offering other counties a shot at prizes and potentially boosting overall interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Big Horm
Wight
President Duniway Speaks At Fraternity Ball Event
Last Saturday night at a Fraternity ball a high school song recital occurred. President Duniway of the state attended and delivered a time lecture that was appreciated and applauded. The event showcased school efforts and the president’s engaging address.
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Duniway
Commencement Night Honors Local High School Graduates
Last evening the high school commencement exercises were held in Fraternity hall to a crowned audience. Valedictorian Glen Hartman of Otto and salutatorian Miss Margaret Reed led a class who completed their third and fourth years early. Diploma presentation was by W C Snow, high school board president. Graduates include Hartman Reed Mead Coons Rich Gibbe Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hartman
Otto
Margaret Reed
Prof
Fuchs
Basin Gardens
Nellie Mead
Laxille Coons
Blossom Rich
William Gibbe
Basin
Jay Matthews
Hyattville
W. C. Snow
Miss Edog Blakesley Transferred To Thermopolis Hospital
Ill for a long period Miss Edog Blakesley was moved by stretcher to the Thermopolis hospital where Dr. Carter will oversee her care. A phone update after arrival said she endured the trip well given her condition and was in as good condition as could be expected.
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Thermopolis
Edog Blakesley
Carter
Graduation Supper Honors High School Class
This evening at Mrs J F Armstrongs home a supper will be given in honor of the high school graduation class. The event is anticipated as one of the most pleasing social occasions of the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Armstrong
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Teachsra
Pearl Wilson
Schant Beach
W. H. May
I. M. Pickett
Moundlay
Sam Scoville
Tobe Borner
Shell
Tobe
Robert Kelly
Kelley
Bafin Hospital
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United States
Mounta'n View Hotel
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James Allen
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