Douglas Convicted in Second Trial After Deliberation
A Big Horn Wyoming jury returned a guilty verdict in a second trial of M R Douglas on aggravated assault and battery. The case featured detailed testimony from John Cundiff, Deputy Cusack, Dr C Dana Carter and Al Blake, with a new venire drawn after initial deadlock. Douglas received three months in county jail, a $500 fine, plus costs, and a reprimand to Deputy Cusack for absence at the first proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Jacob Sowers
D. H. Everett
C. W. Frederick
J. N. Minkes
A. M. Scholz
I. E. Jenkins
H. B. Warrick
D. J. O'Neil
Walter Johnson
Guy L. Shipman
Sanford M. Barnes
A. T. Allen
John Cundiff
Ed Cusack
C. Dana Carter
al Blake
Cundiff
Cusack
McDonald
Billy
Carter
Blake
Cunduff
Big 7
Alex McDonald
Basin Hospital
John Bircumshaw
J. B. Thompson
M. O. Barnes
L. A. Zane
A. Higby
R. B. West
H. 8. Ridgely
HE. Eb.enterline
Hartigan
H. 8
Ridgely
Walla of Cody
J. P. Arnott
James A. Quiner
J. P. Mayer
W. A. Wilson
F. H. Wilkerson
Warren Brinkerhoff
M. D. Howard
Robert Davin
M. R. Douglas
W. L. Walls
Eequires
R. B. Weat
Eaquire
E.E. Enterline
Esquire
Big Horn
Wyoming
Donen
Roderick N. Matson
Matson
West
Fine Entertainment in Basin Features Mrs Gearhart Morrison and Miss Doggett
Fine entertainment at Praternity hall Monday night drew a full house. Mrs Gearhart Morrison, reader, impressed with a remarkable voice and natural delivery, while Miss Florence Doggett’s harp playing demonstrated flawless training. Both artists earned warm Basin welcomes upon return. Dr G M Traugh of Otto was in town Tuesday.
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Praternity Hall
Gearhart Morrison
Misa Florence Dogcett
Morrison
G. M. Traugh
Otto
Council Grants Licenses At Monday Night Session
The town council met in regular session with Miy or Booth and Councilmen Barnes and Zane present. Several bills against the town were allowed. Liquor license applications from O. W. McNay Josiah Cook Roy Armeling and J. H. Bailey were approved and the commissioners were recommended to grant the licenses. A Grady petition to open a plumber shop in the former California Fruit building was approved and the clerk ordered to issue the license upon payment of the fee. The meeting adjourned with no further business.
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Miyor Booth
Barnes
Zane
O. W. McNay
Josiah Cook
Roy Armeling
J. H. Bailey
A. A. Grady
California Fruit Store
Credit For Work On Antelope Creek Bridge
The newspaper corrects last week's note on bridge work by Tom Hunter and credits several neigh borhood farmers for their contributions. Listed are Mitchell 1 day, McCracken 1 day, Hoel 1 day, Josh Ellis 1 day, Carl Armeling 1.5 days, Henry Armeling 2 days, W H Pauly 4 days, George Hoffman 3 days, Thos Hunter 3 horses and 2 men 5 days and 1 man 1 day, Bollman 1 day, A Winne 1.5 days.
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Tom Hunter
Antelope Creek
Mr. Mitchell
Mr. McCracken
Mr. Hoel
Josh Ellis
Carl Armeling
Henry Armeling
W. H. Pauly
George Hoffman
Thos. Hunter
Mr. Bollman
A. Winne
Woman's Club Meeting Discusses Hebrews and Mohammedism
An interesting Wo man’s club gathering was held last Wednesday afternoon with many members present. Papers read included History of the religion and government of the Hebrews by Mrs. W. C. Snow and Mohammedism by Miss Juliette Collins. Refreshments were arranged by a committee of four members.
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Woman's Club
W. C. Snow
Juliette Collins
J. B. Whaley
Elizabeth Bowman
R. R. Morton
A Fine Time at Episcopal Guild Dance
The Episcopal guild hosted a hard times dance at Fraternity hall last Friday night. A large crowd enjoyed queer and original costumes, especially hobos, adding much merriment. Lunch was served as the event ended, and all attendees reportedly had the time of their lives.
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Episcopal Guild
A Fine Rig for J E Frisby Dairy Wagon
J E Frisby unveils a top new delivery wagon aiding his dairy venture. The mover is described as among the finest seen in this region as Frisby continues supplying locals with cream and milk.
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J. E. Frisby
J. E
Frank Rue Returns Home to Basin After Long Sojourn
Frank I. Rue, previously in Buffalo and other New York towns, returns home to Basin this week. He declares intent to settle here permanently, saying there is no place like Basin.
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Frank
Frank I. Rue
Buffalo
Basin
Large 800-pound hog tops local market record
Manderson seller Henry Jordan of Manderson brought a giant 800 pound hog to the local market yesterday. The massive animal stands among the largest ever raised in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manderson
Henry Jordan
Rapidly Recovering Worland man after appendicitis operation
W H Holman of Worland is rapidly recovering after an appendicitis operation at Basin hospital last week and will soon return home.
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W. H. Holman
Worland
Basin Hospital
Will Hold Social at Baptist Church Thanksgiving Night
The young people of the Baptist church announce a social in the church building on Thanksgiving evening at 8 o'clock. Admission is 10 cents. All will be welcome.
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Young People's Society of the Baptist Church
Return From Omaha By O W Arnett And Bnterline
O W Arnett of Tensleep returned yesterday from Omaha where he was with a shipment of cattle. He reports that the market there was fairly low. BH. Eb. Banterline, who has been active in prosecuting the Douglas case, returned to Sheridan yesterday.
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Omaha
O. W. Arnett
Tensleep
Bnterline
Douglas
Sheridan
Wyoming Idaho survey aids crops and wild life policy
Washington letter reports the biological survey of Wyoming Montana and Idaho nearing completion with copies for distribution. It notes aims to identify birds insects and mammals harming crops and methods to exterminate them. It highlights wool tariff conservation public land issues and Wyoming’s delegation leadership in advancing western interests.
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Washington
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Department of Agriculture
Congress
House
Senate
Taft tour boosts presidential prospects and Clark’s vigor
The article notes Senator Clark’s strong health after abroad travel and a taxing winter for western lawmakers defending regional interests. It also discusses reactions to Taft’s tour, with Republicans praising his frankness and earnestness and predicting a tariff for revenue platform against any Democratic opponent.
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Clark
Wyoming
Audh
Taft
Hartigan-Bachelor Builds Ranch House In Basin
G Hartigan of Basin, the court stenographer for Judge Matson, has solved the problem back to land with a fine Basin ranch. Friends wonder why he is so particular about the building method and paint color for his new house. Cody Herald.
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G. Hartigan
Basin
Matson
Hartigan
G. H
Cody Herald
Thanksgiving Services at Baptist Church This Year
The annual Thanksgiving services will be held at the Baptist church at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving day. Rev. H. W. Albone will preach the sermon. Mrs. G. A. Harris and R. A. Strandberg will sing solos and the united choirs will render suitable anthems with a high musical order.
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The
Baptist Church
At Home Grammar Schools Open to Parents Friday
The board teachers and pupils at the grammar schools will be at home to parents patrons and friends Friday November 29 from 2 to 4 pm Programs will be rendered in the rooms at 2 oclock An address will be delivered by Hon H S Ridgely An invitation is extended to the general public Get the habit of visiting the schools
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H. S. Ridgely
Wrestler Weber Seeks Lightweight Match at Basin
A letter from H O Weber of Casper says he will be through the Basin in about a week of 80 and desires a wrestling match with any good lightweight. He offers a good handicap to any who may take him on.
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H. O. Weber
Casper
Basin old timers host first winter party
The first of a series of winter parties for Basin and vicinity was held last Friday at Mrs J J Rech's home. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with dancing and elegant refreshments, marking a rare gathering of Basin's older residents and promising more such events to bring the community closer.
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Basin and Vicinity
Mre
J. J. Rech
Basin
Progress Dinner Minutes Reveal Local Debate and Road Plans
At the Progress dinner W.8. Collings presided in Ridgelys absence. Minutes were read and approved. Discussions covered woolen mill correspondence, road work for Basin to Otto, and a dairy stock note from Yellowstone Creamery. A Wyoming Publicity fund request prompted a $25 wire. parcels post dispute led to motions and adjournment without final action.
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Collings
Ridgely
J. D. Johnson
E. F. Hall
Basin
Otto
Harry D. Williams
Yellowstone Creamery
Billings
Williams
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
Wyoming Publicity Association
Hart
J. B. Thompson
Ahrens
Thompson
Collins
W. Aa. Sizer
Josh Ellis
Here
West
Sizer
Committee On
J. G. Schenk
Siver
Traugh
Diair
P. M. Gallaher
Masquerade Ball Slated in Hyattville on Nov 30
Hyattville residents plan a masquerade in town on the evening of November 30. A number of Bassim people are expected to attend.
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Hyattville
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Crowded House
Council
Senator Warren
Warren
Mendel
Mondell
Senator Clark
Germany
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