Chamber of Commerce Appoints Committees and Delivers Good Roads Report
The weekly Chamber of Commerce meeting in Cheyenne discussed luncheon arrangements, market plans for local producers, and road projects. Delegates reported on the state Good Roads meeting, with a new statewide association formed under Governor Carey’s push and a plan for one main county road with maintenance on others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bonwell
A. W. Coons
T. K. Bishop
Wm. Gibson
Carl Wilson
H. W. Horn
W. C Snow
J. A. Berry
E. F. Peterson
EB. F. Peterson
H. H. Hime
Hyattville
Nowood
G. J. Schenk
P. P. Anderson
Cheyenne
Wyoming Good Roads Association
L. L. Newton
Cody
Nels Pearson
Sheridan
Edna L. Emery
Oscar Nicholson
Riverton
Carey
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Washakie
Manderson
Basin
Greybull
Emblem
Lovell
Cowley
Denver
Frannie
Burlington
Chas. A. Welch
County Road Club Forms Alliance With State Highway Agency
The county club accepts affiliation with both county and state organizations, with officers to be elected at the first meeting and two delegates to the state body. The aim is to spur good roads, reduce state workload, and influence highway policy through local deliberations. A Cheyenne meeting drew strong county representation. a larger turnout is expected at the upcoming county call. The group adjourned to meet next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Cheyenne
Death of Mrs Schaper
Mrs Estall Schaper wife of Otto Schaper died after typhoid fever at Mrs Matthews hospital last Saturday born May 22 1898 daughter of Joseph Deveraux near Manderson funeral held Monday at 4 pm from the Methodist church Rev Jones officiating interment Mount View cemetery pallbearers Jack Marple W P Marple Elmer Wiley Wm Tat man Harry Rosenberry Henry Westenberg community extends sympathy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estall Schaper
Otto Schaper
Matthews
Joseph Deveraux
Manderson
Methodist Church
Rev. Jones
Mount View Cemetery
Jack Marple
W. P. Marple
Elmer Wiley
Wm. Tatman
Harry Rosenberry
Henry Westenberg
County Fair Premium List and Growth Call for Expansion
The 1919 county fair premium catalog notes mailed winnings and special prizes by November first and highlights Denver as the youngest community with notable early success. The article cites 1400 entries and record attendance, urges larger facilities and new buildings, and calls Basin citizens to lead improvements for future fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Basin
Gas Rate Increase Approved by Public Service Panel
T K Bishop of Wyoming Gas Co reported to the Public Service Commission in Cheyenne where Basin and Greybull domestic rate hike was approved to 45 cents per thousand cubic feet with 5 cent discount if paid by the 10th. The measure becomes effective November 1. Meanwhile T S Armstrong leads rapid gas line work with a new ditching machine boosting progress at the south end of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Bishop
Wyoming Gas Co
Cheyenne
Public Service Commission
Basin and Greybull
E. H. Ellis
Greybull
T. S. Armstrong
Overland Fours Arrive at Basin Garage For Local Sales
A car load of new Overland fours arrived yesterday at the Basin garage and are being unloaded today. Local dealer M. McKone says Basin will be the permanent home for Overland cars with parts and skilled workers on hand. He expects Dodge agency soon and reports two Overland fours sold to a Thermopolis party. A Cheyenne visitor called the car the easiest riding yet with strong spring features and value. McKone also anticipates two Willys Knight sedans shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
McKone
Cheyenne
McKione
Declared Insane Olan V Kinder Is Committed
Last Monday Olan V Kinder appeared before District Court Commissioner J R Bonwell on insanity charges. A jury including C C Ellis G G Jones P P Anderson C W G Dodge F E Judkins and J P Zane found him insane and he was committed to the state hospital at Brandon with Mrs Kinder and E Ray Brown. His illness followed an influenza bout last fall with progressive mental decline and violence since Saturday. hospital treatment is hoped to restore his mind soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan V. Kinder
District Court
J. R. Bonwell
C. C. Ellis
G. G. Jones
P. P. Anderson
C. W. G. Dodge
F. E. Judkins
J. P. Zane
Elaine Kinder
D. S. Hamilton
State Hospital
Brandon
Kinder
E. Ray Brown
Burlington Awards Light Plant Contract With Town
The Town and Country Electric Co. has closed a contract to furnish electric light to Burlington with a modern plant. Work begins at once supplying the Burlington bank R G Nelson store and residence C Webster garage and residence A K Schlaf store and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town & Country Electric Co
Burlington
Burlington Bank
R. G. Nelson
C. Webster
A. Ek, Schlaf
Kentucky Governor Race Narrows Incomplete Returns
Unofficial counts from 119 of 120 Kentucky counties show Republican Eawin P. Morrow leading Democrat Gov. James D. Black by 29,992 votes. Prohibition amendment results show a small majority against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Eawin P. Morrow
James D. Black
Kentucky
Baltimore
Mad
Alvert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Harry W. Nice
Trenton
N. J
Edwards
Bugbee
Chamber directors elect officers and plan settlers campaign
The Chamber of Commerce directors met in the club rooms on Monday afternoon and elected J. R. Bonwell president, H. H. Hime vice president, and J. C. Stewart treasurer. They ordered the secretary to commence an active campaign for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Bonwell
H. H. Hime
J. C. Stewart
Lence
Party on Hallowe'en at Epworth League Event
Epworth League hosted a church mask party last Friday with witches and ghosts among the celebrated guests. The evening featured lively festivities and a display of costumes among attendees including a representative of the M. P. The narrative notes the event was delightful and the crowd enjoyed the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. P
Num
Basin Band Concert at Rex Next Sunday
The Basin band will give another delightful concert at the Rex next Sunday afternoon. A large crowd attended last Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed the music furnished by our premier organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Band
the Rex
Women of Rebekah Lodge Attend Mrs Couding's Reception
Mrs Fannie Couding hosted a group of Rebekah lodge members last Friday night at her home. John Ramsey and Neal Tuttle returned from a hunting trip in the Rockies with reports of a pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ramsey
Neal Tuttle
Rockies
Local League Dinner Highlights Auction and Strong Leadership
A community league dinner led by Mrs. Guy Hobgood featured a well attended event with pies sold by auctioneer C. K. Armeling. The sale drew hearty demand while Geo. Zimmerman headed a capable league cabinet, with the group doing effective work for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mber
Hallows'en Games
Guy Hobgood
C. KE. Armeling
League
Geo. Zimmerman
Burlington Forging Ahead
The people of Burlington are making many improvements in their town. The new Burlington State Bank building nears completion and the A. E. Schlaf general store is under construction. An electric light plant contract is in place to supply power for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Burlington State Bank
A. E. Schlaf
Married Couple Granted License in Greybull
Roy Foster and Miss Grace McKaskey both of Greybull received a marriage license from the county clerk Saturday and were wed that afternoon by Justice Bonwell at his office. The bride’s mother and brother accompanied the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Foster
Grace McCaskey
Greybull
Justice Bonwell
Wyomin g Cavalry Platoon Sent to Sheridan to Assist Strike
The Basin cavalry unit led by Lieut. Ted Denny and Capt. R. P. Pearson heads to Sheridan to help keep order during a coal strike. They will quarter at Fort McKenzie with 30 plus men remaining behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Wyoming Cavalry
Sheridan
Ted Denny
R. P. Pearson
Quartermaster Department
Fort McKenzie
Lou Blakesley, Jr
Wayne Hanlon
Homer L. Smith
Joyce Dickman
Everett Murray
Ansel Dickman
Leland Cloud
Ralph Bell
Andrew Rogers
Ed Roseberry
Roy McColley
Gottlieb Adolph
Ben Denny
Fred Lewis
Richard Sackett
Hugh Gould
F. A. Little
Carl Armeling
George Arbenz
George Zimmerman
Raymond Colley
Earl Colley
James Morrison
Max Agee
W. D. Jones
Orson Tolman
Luther Judkins
George Stevens
Guy Brill
E. W. Fallett
Lovell Factory to Stay Open After Denver Talks
A delegation from Lovell returned from Denver where they protested the Great Western Sugar company ending Lovell factory operations. Company officials agreed to run Lovell and Billings plants, keeping Lovell open to process beets from both districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell
Denver
Great Western Sugar Company
Billings
New Drug Store Opens in Pioneer Block
S Epplesheimer of Gehring Neb arrived with his family to settle in the area and opened the new drug store in Pioneer block in the former Peterson Co building. C B Abbott and other firm members will return soon, fixtures pending, with a formal opening to follow. Kelley and May left for Boulder trail on South Fork seeking elk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Epplesheimer
Gehring
Neb
Labor strike stalemate deepens as Justice rejects settlement bid
Washington reports the Department of Justice refused organized labor's plan to drop injunctive actions against the United Mine Workers. Assistant Attorney General Aneéa said the strike itself violates the law and disputes must be settled in court, leaving 400,000 miners across 28 states without an immediate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Organized Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Department of Justice
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Aneéa
Owl Club Meeting Held With Mr and Mrs Hime Hosts
Mr and Mrs H H Hime hosted a Saturday evening Owl Club gathering with many members present. Guests included Mr and Mrs R B West Mr and Mrs T K Bishop Mr and Mrs Armstrong Mr and Mrs Denny Mr and Mrs F M Hime and others. Refreshments were served and attendees reported an enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hime
Owl Club
R. B. West
T. K. Bishop
T.§. Armstrong
R. R. Denny
F. M. Hime
H. R. Armeling
R. P. Pearson
T. M. Hyde
Neal Anderson
C. W. G. Dodge
C. W. Atherly
F. A. Wise
Mary Sterrett
Wyoming fiftieth anniversary pageant set for December
The Wyoming fiftieth anniversary celebration grows in interest as schools plan programs and a Rex theatre pageant on December 10 and 11. Basin school nurses the event with a community show featuring a production committee led by Mrs. Wm K Snow and others including Mrs. D E Lewis and Miss Boeke. Clyde Murphy departed for a big game hunt in the Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory of
Wyoming
Wyoming Educational Bulletin
State Board of Education
Basin School
Rex
Tteir Associates
Wm. IC. Snow
D. E. Lew
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the Chamber OF Commerce
Good Roads
Club
Schaper
Roosevelt
W. Y. Assembly
IBIG
Columbus
New York
Murphy
Tammany
Mr. Murphy
Officers
Hallowe’en
Rebekahs
OWL Club Meeting
Ww. B. Hartigan
Boeke
B. T. Jos
Lin
R. R. Silver
Roy Belton
Lou Blakesley
Miss Fayre
Herbert Wise
Lee Spurrier
Nels Hokanson
W. J. Hartigan
Jp. P. Anderson
Clyde Murphy
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