Elk Basin Oil Decision in Rival Claims Case
Judge E C Raymond ruled to sustain a restraining order in the Elk Basin oil lands dispute near the Montana line in Park county. The ruling denies dissolution of the order and requires defendants to refrain from entering the land except for court authorized surveys until final hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Raymond
District Court
Elk Basin
Park County
Montana Line
D. A. Tinkcom
H. F. Ketchum
Raymond
C. L. Woods
E. R. Good
J. D. Cook
Warren L. Jones
Worland
M. A. Kent
L. EF. Laird
Clifford D. Markham
J. T. Hurst
Mary E. Hurst
Ketchum
G. Ketchum
Maud Cline
M. A. Cline
Leslie Waters
Guy Larsen
Isabel Doty
Orlan Waters
al Johnson
Ira Waters
Larsen
Charles A
Welch
A. D
C, Raymond
EB. C. Raymond
Byron Gas Well Signals New Oil Prospects in Basin
W L Linton of Montana Wyomin Oil says Byron gas well has broken its fittings and wrecked the derrick but new equipment is on the way to seal it. He claims unprecedented gas output and predicts oil beneath once control is achieved as drilling continues nearby. He expects broad new oil gas discoveries across the Big Horn Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Linton
Montana-Wyoming Oil Company
Byron
Big Horn
Entertaining evening by Woman's club and schools
The home economics department and domestic science department hosted a Tuesday night program with three film reels, singing, quartets, and orchestra. Mrs. BK. T. Jowlin and Mr. Daniels received praise for solos, a local orchestra provided music, and a late dance followed. Receipts were satisfactory and earmarked for new domestic science equipment. Committee members included Mrs. West, chair, with Mesdames Gleason, Lewis, Bristow and Armeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
BK. T. Jowlin
Daniels
Secretary Lane Urges Congress On Wyoming Oil Rights
Secretary Lane of the interior department urges Congress to act promptly to relieve oil operators in California and Wyoming who face government suits under the Taft order of 1909. He argues some operators began development under a mistaken legal view and warns a full government action could bankrupt many investors. He suggests leases with liberal royalties as a possible remedy, noting the 1910 withdrawal as a potential boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
Interior Department
Congress
California
Wyoming
Navy
George Maller Plots Hog Purchases After Omaha Trip
George Maller of Burlington county reports returning from Omaha last Sunday where he shipped four carloads. He secured a satisfactory price for his stock hogs while fat hogs fell, and he now seeks to purchase as many stock hogs as possible.
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George Maller
Burlington
Omaha
Mr. Muller
Lovell couple wed at busy freight depot site
McKenzie Robertson and Florence Moore of Lovell were united in marriage at a busy freight depot area near the flour mill alfalfa plant and coal yards last Tuesday. The couple is well known locally and friends wish them happiness and prosperity.
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Otto
McKenzie Robertson
Florence Moore
Lovell
Schubert Concert Tickets On Sale At Whitmore Jewelers
Tickets for the Schubert concert will go on sale at Whitmore jewelry store at nine o'clock Saturday morning. The show is scheduled for December and promises a standout program.
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Whitmore Jewelry
Road to Grass Creek finished soon with bridge work ahead
Foreman W A Robb reports the Grass creek road near Gooseberry Creek is nearly complete and ready for heavy freight. A bridge over Fifteen Mile Creek will follow, after which the road will be turned over to the committee. The wet season left the road in good shape for travel with daily freight over it.
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W. A. Robb
Gooseberry
Fifteen Mile Creek
Fifteen Mile
Grass Creek
Hoosier Thanksgiving and Episcipal Bazaar Highlight Basin Notes
The community reports a fruitful orchard yielding about 600 bushels of premier fruit. Basin hosts Indiana families for Thanksgiving at George and Hottman home with guests including Dr M G Traugh and Guy Shipman. Episcopal Bazaar set for Fraternity hall with booths for fancy work, home cookery, and ice cream. Chase-Lister Amusement Company played three nights to full houses with praised performances. they head next to Cody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Guild
Fraternity Hall
Chase-Lister Amusement Company
Guy Beach
New Basin-Wyoming Oil Company Forms West Side Drill Plan
Articles filed in Cheyenne establish Basin Wyoming Oil Company with A Zaring treasurer and Robin Bonwill secretary. Leases cover hundreds of acres north of Basin from river to canal. Drilling expected within weeks near town at about 1300 feet, with profits reinvested locally. Non-assessable stock, salaries deferred until field proves, and aims to fund first well through Basin investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Basin-Wyoming Oil Company
A. Zaring
Robin Bonwell
Basin and Vicinity
Basin- Wyoming Company
Basin
Government Trapper On Big Horn Reserve
Government trapper Mr and Mrs Tobe Borner and children came from Shell to Thanksgiving with Mrs Al Blake. Borner is the official government trapper on the Big Horn reserve and reports catching mary among the many wild animals, saying they are very thick this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobe Borner
Shell
Ford Owner M G Traugh Bets On Faster Basin Trips
Dr M G Traugh now owns a Ford car and promises quicker, more exciting Basin trips than before with the new vehicle advantages and improved travel experience.
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M. G. Traugh
Basin
Weston to Move Family to Salt Lake for Work Reach
Harry Weston, a national bank examiner long based in Cody, will relocate his family to Salt Lake City soon. The move follows the need to be nearer the center of his duties, and Weston has long been a prominent figure in Cody business, a consistent advocate for the Big Horn Basin and his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Weston
National Bank
Cody
Salt Lake
Mr. Weston
Alwys
Big Horn Basin
Thanksgiving Day in Basin Highlights Holiday Feasts
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in Basin with numerous dinner parties in town and countryside. Turkey was the centerpiece with traditional trimmings, and the community enjoyed a warm, generous spirit similar to other regions, leaving many well fed and content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Turkey
Big Horn Basin
Guy Craig Returns From Denver On Game Business
Guy Craig of the California il company arrived back from Denver on Thursday after attending to game business matters during his stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Craig
California
Il Company
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
ELK Basin Oil Decision
Gal Battle
Fine Entertainment
Wyoming Oil Operators
Lane Uages
Schubert
George Harding
Alamo
Greybull
J. A. Rath
Montana
Harding
W. W. Wilson
Paria Dougherty
Canyon Reek Country
Wm. Thayer
Fenton
Indiana Day
Chase-Lister Co
Srill
Ger
Willie
Harvey Hurst
Lower Nowood
Mann Hotel
Big Horn Basin Development Company
George E. Weise
J. Welsh
D. A. Null
Lou Blakesley
Washakie County
Board of County Commissioners
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