Pickering Bros A K Bert Plan Oil Field Expansion
The Pickering brothers, seasoned architects and builders, announce they will relocate to Grass Creek country town to handle all kinds of contract work including oil derricks pump houses mill work and potentially a brick plant. They aim to open a factory, pursue sash and doors, and inspect a new oil territory while completing Torchlight property and Greybull Shipping Hogs projects. Nearby farmers ship hogs to Nebraska and Omaha as hog quality and market prospects rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickering Bros.a. K
Bert
Grass Creek
Mead
Torchlight
Greybull
Turkeys Shipped by Ray Nicholson in Burlington County
Ray Nicholson, a prominent farmer of Burlington County, brought a load of turkeys to town last Tuesday for shipping to outside points. He plans a larger turkey operation next year and notes a strong grain and sweet clover crop, plus canning of fruits and vegetables for sale. Arthur Gearhart assumes charge of the Council Case this week, promising regular meals and short orders, and seeks patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nicholson
Burlington
Nicholson
Arthur Gearhart
Farmers' Exchange mailed to county for trade items
County Agent Tedman distributed a Farmers' Exchange list to over 800 residents. It lists sale or trade items with article name price owner's name and address, including horses cattle hogs poultry and various miscellany. The program aims to reach every person in the county and features advertising on the front page to attract readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedman
Becaus
Chase-Lister Co to Bring Top Ring Tonight
Glen F Chase reports the Chase Lister company will present one of their best troupes tonight with Kentucky Sue as the opening number. The troupe has performed in Basin before and is expected to draw a large crowd. Tommy Massey of Greybull Valley, visiting town Monday, advocates an elevator to handle grain and buy hogs for shipping, seeing it as boosting farmers wealth and local stock interests. The absence of an elevator and hog market is noted as harming local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rogers
Town
Nebraska
C. E. Noble
St. Joe
Omaha
Basin
Glen F. Chase
Chase-Lister Company
Kentucky Sue
Tommy Massey
Greybull Valley
Mr. Massey
Woman's Club Meeting Showcased Music and Readings
The Woman's Club held a brief business session with new membership recommendations for Mrs. D. L. Baird and Mrs. R. B. Landfair. Under music and drama, Miss Juliette Collins delivered The Homesteader's Daughter, and a younger-daughters chorus performed Pinafore, directed by Mrs. A. B. Martin and A. F. Allen. Various members contributed poems, readings, piano solos, and a Mother's Day paper, with a Fairies of the Woods chorus and assisting organizers noted. The next gathering, December 8, will focus on literary and library topics under Mrs. W. S. Colling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Baird
R. B. Landfair
Department of Music and Drama
W. B. Hartigan
Juliette Collins
Pinafore
A. B. Martin
A. F. Allen
Marion Bishop Marvel Booth
Roberta Denny
Margaret Davis
Jeannette Extra
Katherine Extra
Doris Ewers
Mariam Ewers
Mildred Gray
Margaret Holtman
Myrtle
Inez Master
Jean Lewis
Gertrude Skovgard
Virginia Skovgard
Florence Vincent
Joanna Vincent
Margaret
Helen West
Ruth Wickwire
Ths
Wilma Skovgard
Patsey
Carrie Judking
Fairy Kissey
Lillian Anderson
Ruth O'Neil
Fairies of the Woods
Phyllis Lewis
Esther Pauley
Lucille Coons
Constance Skovgard
Katherine Snow
Francesa Blakesley
Kathleen O'Neil
F. P. House
Miss Birmingham
Nationwide Episcopal Preaching Mission Scheduled Across U S
The Episcopal church conducts a nationwide preaching mission early in December with services in Basin on December 6 to 12 led by Rev. H B McGinley of Cody. Bishop Thomas appeals for prayers and attendance to support the effort across many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
United States
Basin
B. McGinley
Cody
Thomas
Oil Company Sets Up Large Storage Tanks On Stilts
Texas Oil company has placed huge storage tanks on cement trestles about ten feet high and added a small front building, signaling imminent readiness for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Oil Company
Visits Gouth Bench Amid Harsh Weather In Basin
Basin residents braved a cold blustery day to tour the South bench and Manderson country. They found fine stacks of grain hay and beet crops, with Mr Jones near Til Jones ranch revealing costly beets. The Montomery ranch showed lush crops. roads were improving after a local drag repair. A wedding announcement for D M Baker and Bertha Geiser was missed due to an error. A Methodist church parcels post event drew praise for its profitable fundraiser. Delbert Davis hosted the high school glee club with games, snacks, and a social.
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Basin
South Bench
Manderson
Til Jones
Jones
Spencer
J. W. Wrigley
Wrigley
Montomery Ranch
D. W. Rogers
D. M. Baker
Bertha Gelser
Misa Bertha Geiser
Lincoln
Neb
J. R. Bonwell
A. B. Martin
R. B. Landfatl
Baker
Martin
Nebraska
Baptist Church
Jool
Note To Teachers Seeks Examiners In Basin And Cowley
An examination for teachers will be held in Basin on November 26 and 27. All teachers near Basin may take advantage of this opportunity. Mrs Donaldson, county superintendent, will also hold an examination at Cowley with deputy Mrs W S Pease to oversee the Cowley place. Mrs Pease recently returned home after months visiting Iowa, California and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Donaldson
Cowley
Lawyers Celebrate Fraternity Dinner at Hartigan Home
Hastings Neb residents enjoyed a social evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Hartigan. Guests included local lawyers W S Collins and T M Hyde, with M A Hartigan speaking. A four course dinner preceded carded toasts and light debate led by the host. Also noted were cattle shipments by Joc Henry and a Woman's Club Home Economics event for November 23 to raise funds for sewing machines and dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore Hartigan
Hartigan Brothers
M. A. Hartigan
Nestor
Legal Fraternity
Hastings
Neb
Hartigan
Ninth Street
Messrs
Mesdames
W. B. Hartigan
RR. B. West
Department of Home Economics
Woman's Club
B. T. Joalia
Daniels
Will Feed Steers T J Jones Doubles Beet Acreage
Will Feed Steers says T. J. Jones, a successful farmer and beet grower from Mander-308 country, plans to double beet acreage next season. He is buying a carload of steers to feed on his ranch, using beet tops and other feed to create double value for his land and return substantial manure. Other farmers may follow this profitable approach.
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T. J. Jones
Mander- 308
Assessor Meeting and New Hides Business In Cheyenne
Assessor officials from counties will meet December 20 in Cheyenne with the state board of equalization to discuss a more equal land classification for tax fairness and other tax questions before spring assessment. D Kimbro and son AU Kimbro open a hides and poultry room in the old Throckmorton store, aiming for active business with farmer surplus stock. Auto agent W W Murphy reports car sales to Jolly, McArthur, Olson, Conner, Kelsey, Godfrey of Lovell.
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Boards of County Commissioners
State Board of Equalization
Cheyenne
D. Kimbro
Throckmorton
U. Kimbro
Rairden
W. W. Murphy
H. 8. Jolly
A. J. McArthur
Albert Olson
Sam’ Conner
James Kelsey
Jos, Godfrey
Lovell
European situation lecture by Dr John Merritt Driver
Dr John Merritt Driver lectured on the European situation to a large audience last night. Though knowledgeable about European affairs from years abroad, his three hour talk dragged with repetitive declarations and offhand phrases, making the lecture instructive but tiresome and poorly phrased.
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Lyceum
John Merritt Driver
Driver
Grant
Germany
Austria
Wtnesses In Cheyenne Case In Federal Court
The case of W J Moss versus Cyrus Tolman and Frank Tolman over land possession in the county is now before Cheyenne in federal court. The dispute began last summer when the Tolmans drove their sheep onto the land. Moss and his men were bound over at Basin until this term. Witnesses including C Ma4 ler, Frank I Rue, Justice J Bouell and others have been in the area for days assisting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Moss
Cyrus Tolman
Frank Tolman
Cheyenne
Tolmans
Basin
Moss
C. Ma4ler
Frank I. Rue
Justice J. Bouell
War Council Organized as Allied Powers Rally
A new allied war council formed in Paris includes French and British cabinet members with plans for broader representation from Russia and Italy. Balkan tensions rise as Greek policy looms, while Serbian forces near collapse face two retreat paths into Albania or across the Greek border amid Bulgarias flanking moves.
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Paris
Asquith
Russia
Italy
Greece
Balkans
London
Athens
M. Denys Cochin
Babuna Pass
Veles
Albania
Schubert Symphony Club to Present Chicago Soloists
Negotiations are under way for a December 1 concert by the Schubert Symphony Club of Chicago in our city. The group, long admired by readers, boasts a diverse program and broad favor with American music lovers.
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Schubert Symphony Club of
Chicago
Restraining Order Issued Against Northwest Refining Company
Court commissioner S H Smith issued a temporary restraining order restraining Northwest Refining from interfering with M H Smith property involving Grey Bull lots. Attorneys Sullivan and West represented M H Smith appellees and Landfall represented Northwest Refining. Hearing to make the order permanent set before Judge Metz tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Smith
Northwest Reuinting Company
M. H. Smith
B.J. Sullivan
RK. B. West
R. B. Landfall
Northwest Refining Company
Metz
Oil litigation pits Woods vs Ketchum over Elk basin lands
In Cody court last Wednesday Judge Raymond presided over C L Woods of Thermopolis and H T Ketchum of Cowley and Billings contesting location rights to extensive Elk basin lands. Metz disqualified. Sullivan Sackett and Walls Walsh listed among counsel for Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Woods
Thermopolis
H. T. Ketchum
Cowley
Billings
Cody
Raymond
Sundance
Metz
Elk Basin
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Ricke and Oil Buildings
Council Cafe
Chase-Lister CO
New Oil Building
Gouth Bench
Baker-Gelser
Glee Club Entertainment
Delbert Davis
Miss Laurelson
Ruth Rhodes
Kim Yours
Frances Blakesley
Kathrine Sno Hazel Blakesley
Julian Snow
Raymond Colley
Dale I
Sighty
Ro) Smith
June Nickel
Pelbert Davis
Gueher
Basin Bar
Joc Henry
Upper Nowood
Sheridan
Mr. Henry
West
Henry
Denver
Wyoming
Assessors’ Meeting
WAR Council
Schubert Symphony Club
Judge Raymond
Ruth Donaldson
Kane
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