Oil Land Transfer In Elk Basin To Midwest Oil Company
Casper hosted a major oil land transfer meeting as Midwest Oil Company officials from Denver and Colorado Springs arranged to acquire 1 100 acres in Elk basin from Thermopolis syndicate members led by Arthur K Lee C L Woods E R Good and P W Metz. The deal valued at 275 000 with 60 000 paid as down payment includes a several month option period for final valuation. Midwest already held a quarter interest and plans development plus refinery expansion at Casper and testing in Big Muddy dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Elk Basin
Midwest Oil Company
Denver
Colorado Springs
H. Shoup
R. D. Brooks
K. C. Schuyler
Oil Company
Arthur K. Lee
C. L. Woods
E. R. Good
P. W. Metz
Thermopolis
Bik Basin
C. L., Woods
Dan Woods
B. ¥. Drayton
Thos
Gillies
P. F. [Welch
Basin
Henry Kroger
Sheridan
Midwest
Big Muddy Dome
New Heating Plant Installed in Basin Saloon
A sign appeared in the Big 7 saloon window announcing the installation of a Trane vapor heating system by Fred Frisby the plumber. The system, claimed as faster and more economical, has been installed and is in perfect condition. It reportedly offers hot water system advantages without freezing or leaking and is the first of its kind in Basin with several more planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big 7
Fred Frisby
Shipping Cattle by Harington Farmer Greeley Peterson
One of Harington county's leading farmers and stockmen, Greeley Peterson, arrived Wednesday with a shipment of fine steers he sent to Denver yesterday. The cattle were healthy and should fetch good prices, reflecting how cattle shipments boost farm profits and create demand for hay and pasture in the region.
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Greeley Peterson
Harington Country
Denver
Anniversary celebrations at Basin home mark multiple couples
Last Tuesday evening at the Basin home of Mr and Mrs Robert Glew son anniversaries were observed for several couples including Mr and Mrs T K Bishop and Mr and Mrs Harry Hime and Mr and Mrs R Gleason. The gathering featured card playing and a fine lunch provided by the newlyweds.
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Robert Glewson
Basin
T. K. Bishop
Harry Hime
Ft. H. Abrena
Robert Gleason
Timothy Seed Harvest on Whaley Ranch Totals 26 000 Pounds
Last Monday J R Bonwell and R D Corbett visited Shell Creek and bought 26 000 pounds of fine timothy seed from George Shoemaker on the old Whaley ranch. Shoemaker threshed two thousand alfalfa seed and two thousand sweet clover seed from the same field, all three crops from one land. If any place can beat this, they invite comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bonwell
R. D. Corbett
Shell Creek
George Shoemaker
W. T. Whaley
Earth
Sioux City
Mr. Bonwell
Kensington Evening Social Promises Notable Guests
At Kensington this evening Mrs. Ruth Donaldson hosts a gathering expected to be highly interesting. Invited guests include Foster Scott, Herb Wise, T. M. Hyde, C. H. Fitzpatrick, Pat Leavitt, Claude Dperby, F. A. Hillsman, G. O. Fuchs, W. F. Moore, J. K. Burnham, Mrs. M. B Nash, Mr and Mrs. Neal Anderson, Mr and Mrs. F. A. Wise, Mrs. Leighty, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Armeling. The young men are anticipated to perform well.
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Kensington
Ruth Donaldson
Foster Scott
Herb Wise
T. M. Hyde
C. H. Fitzpatrick
Pat Leavitt
Claude Dperby
A. Hillsman
G. O. Fuchs
W. F. Moore
J. K. Burnham
M. B Nash
Neal Anderson
F. A. Wise
Leighty
Henry Armeling
New Poultry and Hide Buying Business Open in Basin
D Kimbro, known hide buyer who had a public sale at Shell last Saturday, has moved to Basin. He bought the old Throckmorton hardware store and will operate in poultry and eggs along with hide buying. He is regarded as a successful buyer and plans to be ready for business in about ten days.
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D. Kimbro
Shell
Basin
Throckmorton
Kimbro
Warren Jones
Illinois
Welds and Bowes Unite in Cloverly Wedding
Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents in Cloverly Miss Hazel Bowes married Dom Welds. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and the couple received many wedding gifts. They will reside on Beaver Creek where they are well known. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Prisoner Hutchins Arrested Over False Pretenses Charge
Under Sheriff Frank I Rue went to Meeteetse last Saturday and brought back H A Hutchins on a warrant issued by Jack Flockhart. Hutchins is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses for work on the Flockhart auto that left the vehicle unable to run. Hutchins is jailed in the county jail.
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Frank I. Rue
Meeteetse
H. A. Hutchins
Jack Flockhart
Hutchins
Flockhart
Hutching
Judgment Settled in Basin Case for Katz-Craig Firm
City Attorney A. Zaring traveled to Cheyenne last Saturday to meet Katz Craig Construction representatives holding a Basin judgment. He paid 13 000 dollars in full settlement, saving roughly 1 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zaring
Cheyenne
Katz- Craig Construction Company
Basin
King & Bros. of Laramie Win 128 Prizes at San Francisco Fair
KF S King and Brothers of Laramie, renowned sheep growers, sent part of their flock to the San Francisco fair where they won 128 prizes in total, many firsts. Their sheep drew substantial attention from judges and spectators.
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KF. S. King & Bros
Laramie
San Francisco Fair
Reverend Nash Leaves for Ogilvie Conference
Rev. M. B. Nash departed Wednesday for Cheyenne to attend the Ogilvie conference state meeting of the Episcopal Conference. He expects to be away a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Conference
M. B. Nash
Cheyenne
Episcopals
Ogilvie
Woman's Club Meeting Postponed to Nov 17
Stormy weather delays the Woman's club meeting to Wednesday November 17. The program titled A Day With Our Daughters will be led by chairman Mrs. W B Mart han.
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Woman's Club
W. B. Marthan
New Picture Show Opens in Thermopolis
The room occupied by 5. PF, Vedderson & Co. has been leased in Thermopolis by Mr. Schmidt who plans a December opening for a first class picture show.
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Pf, Vedderson & Co
Schmidt
Thermopolis
Drainage Work Near Basin Moves Forward
C W Atherly from Billings arrives to dig a 4000 foot drain ditch for B C Hart just south of the Armeling place near Basin. The short project aims to relieve a large land area and may lead to more ditching this fall and winter if successful. Atherly represents Billingengineering and Construction Company active in Montana.
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C. W. Atherly
Billings
B. C. Hart
Armeling Place
Basin
Atherly
Billingengineering & Construction Company
Montana
Feeding Beet Tops As A Feed For Cattle
Beet tops yield three to five dollars per acre as cattle feed. To avoid losses from feeding tops alone, provide roughage such as a straw pile or hay. If cattle show signs of distress, remove affected animals and place them on a strict hay diet, which often leads to recovery.
Senator Sherman to Speak in Billings on Nov 18
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illinois, a Republican presidential hopeful, is booked to address Billings on Thursday evening November 18. Billings residents are planning a large program for the event with hundreds expected from eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. Sherman will dine at a noon luncheon hosted by business men and will tour the valley by automobile.
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illionia
Billings
Montana
Wyoming
Sherman
Birthday Party for Hamilton Booth with Friends
On Saturday afternoon last Hamilton Booth hosted several boyfriends for his eleventh birthday. The lively group enjoyed the afternoon and a fine lunch prepared by Mrs. Booth. All attendees reported a delightful time.
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Hamilton Booth
Government Crop Report for Wyoming and U S
Government crop report provides preliminary estimates for Wyoming and the United States. It lists wheat and potato production, state and national price levels as of November 1, with year over year comparisons and notes final estimates from last year.
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Washington
Wyoming
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Timal
Basin ladies host bridge gathering at Carnegie library
Mesdames Arnott Murphy Richardson Booth entertained Basin women at a Carnegie library bridge event Tuesday afternoon. Four first prizes and four second prizes were awarded. roses and chrysanthemums were sent by Mrs Grissinger of Lincoln. W A Robb reported Grass Creek road progress with Fifteen Mile reached and completion expected in about three weeks despite feed-hauling challenges. Road in good condition and rain last Saturday should aid packing for heavy hauling.
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Carnegie Library
Mesdames J. P. Arnott
W. W. Murphy
G. W. Richardson
G. M. Booth
Basin
Grissinger
Lincoln
J. P. Arnott
W.a.robb
New Grass Creek
Sheridan City Commissioner F. C. Poll Visits Basin
Sheridan's newly elected city commissioner F. C. Poll visits town this week as guest of D. L. Carr. He foresees a coming surge in oil activity and notes bright prospects for a record beet and sugar year at the Sheridan sugar factory. Poll, a prominent Odd Fellow, plans lodge visits across the Basin and state.
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F. C. Poll
Sheridan
D. L. Carr
Shipped In Calves From Manderson To Hyattville
John Seaman and C H Gardner shipped five cars of white faced heifer calves this week, unloaded at Manderson, drove to Hyattville, and plan to graze them in the Hyatt Hill country after winter feeding. Neighbors surprised Olen Crandall and wife at Beaver home last Friday with a farewell visit as Mrs Crandall prepares for an extended Kansas trip.
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John Seaman
C. H. Gardner
Manderson
Wednewlay
Hyattville
Omaha
Hyatt Hill Country
Olen Crandall
Beaver
Garage business boom reported in town notices
All garages in town report a large increase in business. The Big Horn garage is adding a night man and will have a Sunday attendant. They are constantly busy with wartime demand, and the same trend is noted in all other shops. Overall lines of business are rapidly increasing.
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Big Horn
Hay Buyers and Hogs Headline Local Trade
Jesse Crosby L J Willis and Marion Willis traveled to the Greybull valley to buy hay. Marion Willis bought sheep for winter feeding near Perkins ranch above Otter. George Maller shipped four carloads of hogs to Denver, purchased from St Joe area farmers. Warren Jones leaves Mayo hospital after surgery and plans to visit Illinois with his wife before returning soon.
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Jesse Crosby
L. J. Willis
Marion Willis
Greybull
Perkins Ranch
Otto
Perkins
Lincoln Snd Company
George Maller
St. Joe
Denver
Shipments From Greybull Reported By Local Farmers
John Allen of Beaver Creek shipped three cars of sheep and one car of cattle from Greybull last Wednesday. B D Leavitt sent the same total and Charlie Lampwan shipped three cars of sheep.
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John Allen
Beaver Creek
Greybull
B. D. Leavitt
Charlie Lampwan
Stock Showset to Draw Western Stockmen in Denver
Western stockmen across the west anticipate the Denver Stock Show held January 16 week as a major business event. The show is expected to boost trading, supply top breeding stock, and attract buyers from the west while shippers hold back cattle for the January sale. Convict Camp Quits as prisoners are moved to Rawlins. canyon roads improved though winter completion was not possible.
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West
Denver
Salt Creek Canyon
George S. Mead
Rawlins
Canyon
Hansen
Kemmerer
Manderson Day Excursion Promises Rural Tour And Town Visit
A large crowd will travel to Manderson today touring Manderson country and the town itself. The one o clock start will be from the main street near the post office, inviting many to join. A heavy rain last Saturday improved winter road conditions for hauling.
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Manderson
J H Smith Buys Dairy Business From Lemeke
J H Smith purchased the dairy business from J B Lemeke this week and will operate that line in addition to his existing enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Smith
J. B. Lemeke
Bia
Oil Situation in Basin Shows Strong Growth Amid Litigation
The Basin oil region reports steady development with new wells and pipelines to Greybull and Elk basin. Refinery near completion aims to handle oil by spring, while disputes between Billings and Wyoming parties could slow land development. Seed buyers Bonwell and Corbett plan significant weekly purchases, signaling robust agricultural trade alongside oil growth.
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Cleveland-Wyoming Company
Greybull Oil Company
Greybull
Elk Basin
Midwest Company
Billings
Wyoming
Basin
Correction on black leg article by County Agent Tedman
Last week Tedman wrote about black leg and stated the vaccine should be injected in the muscle. The article should have instructed injections under the skin and not into the muscle.
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Tedman
Blackleg
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New Picture Show
Senator Sherman
Bridge
Grass Creek Road
Geelal
Presbyterian Aid
Devel
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