Big Gas Well Fire Extinguished In Basin Field
A major gas well fire in Little Buffalo basin was put out by noon last Monday after engineers redirected gas through a large elbow pipe. The blaze forced a 150 foot safety perimeter and required a large force. meanwhile a new gas well near the same site, estimated at 20 to 26 million cubic feet per day, was brought in at about 1,800 feet depth. Six rigs operate in Grass Creek and three in Little Gurffalo as land development surges ahead with a new company planning a quarter million dollar investment.
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Little Buffalo Basin
Nicholson
Little Buffalo
Grass Creek
Little Gurffalo
Salem Chautauqua Circuit Signs and Returns
A report details the Salem Illinois Chautauqua program with nine day runs and over 400 engagements in four summers. It notes Redpath and Respath circuits west and east of the Missouri with many return dates. Roy Schenck reports San Francisco oil interests show strong fair attendance prospects for next year.
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Old Salem
Salem
Mimouri
Missouri
Basin
West
Roy Schenck
San Francisco
Oil Companiea
Roy
Golden Gate
Registration Board to Meet Five Days Next Week
The board of registration will convene next Tuesday in the Gibson building and street, and remain in session for five days. All eligible voters must register to vote in the November election, with urging to register during the coming week.
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Board of Registration
Gibson
Sheriff Captures George Lee After Hyatville Theft
Sheriff Wickwire was notified that George Lee had stolen a six shooter from Hyattville and possibly a small bay horse. He was pursued by Ota Allen and arrested about ten miles from Hyattville, then brought to the county jail. Lee may have obtained the horse in the same manner as the gun.
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Wickwire
Hyattville
George Lee
Sheridan
Ota Allen
Bis Flat
Lee
Armeling 35th Birthday Noted With Dinner Party
Last Tuesday marked the 35th birth anniversary of H. R. Armeling of the south bench. Mrs. Armeling hosted a dinner at 8 oclock for guests D. E. Lewis A. W. Goons G. W. Black Neal Anderson Dr M. H. Smith Dr. G. A. Harris F. T. Brigham G. M. Booth Carl Armeling R. L. Denny and Thos M. Hyde. The meal was among the finest in the county and guests stayed to midnight for bridge and whist, presenting a large box of candy to the celebrant.
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H. R. Armeling
South Bench
Mercer Bros Buy Oyster Ranch on Paint Rock
The Mercer Bros Land and Live Stock company has purchased the Harry Oyster ranch on Paint Rock. This enterprising stock firm now owns one of the largest acreages of tillable land in the west and is well positioned to care for their cattle during the feeding season.
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Mercer Bros. Land & Live Stock Company
Harry
Paint Rock
Acme Amusement Hosts Children's Matinee Show
The Acme Amusement company held a matinee for children yesterday featuring the Alaskan pictures. A large number of youngsters attended and enjoyed the film program thoroughly.
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Acme Amusement Company
Ayrea Jensen Marriage License Issued in County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued to George W. Ayres of Thermopolis and Dora Jessen of Burlington this week. The couple married locally and plan to reside in Thermopolis after the ceremony.
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George W. Ayres
Thermopolig
Dora Jessen
Burlington
Fair Premium List Postponed to Next Week
The fair Premium list was not received in time for publication and will be deferred until next week when the complete list will be issued.
Cattle Shipment Reaches Medicine Lodge Ranch
A. C. Burgess of Medicine Lodge received a shipment of stock cattle this week to stock his large ranch.
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Ays Cattle
A. C. Burgess
Medicine Lodge
Canal To Close Amid Uncertain Crews and Debates
A canal facing imminent closure prompts debate over maintenance funds and safeguarding traffic. Officials from the port authority, shipping agencies, and local governments weigh options for congestion relief, alternative routes, and potential job impacts as the deadline nears.
Ruth M. Donaldson Nominated for County Superintendent
A choice was made for county superintendent of schools. Ruth M Donaldson, a Bra'n remmar schools teacher, is commended for her worth and qualifications. Her leadership would keep public school work abreast of the best standards.
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Ruth M. Donaldson
Smiths to Tour with Alaska Film Display
Mr and Mrs F E Smith depart early next week for a tour of North and South Dakota and Minnesota with moving picture films of Alaska shown last Wednesday. The pictures, true to life and novel, are expected to draw crowds on the circuit. The Carnegie expedition was among the few to northern regions to obtain suitable footage. Friends in Basin wish them a prosperous tour.
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F. E. Smith
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Alaska
Acne Amusement Company
Carnegie
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Big Horn County Bank President Darr Returns From East
East trip by Big Horn County Bank president L Darr includes Omaha Chicago New York and Washington. He reports worsening financial conditions the farther east he travels and notes his attendance at the grand lodge session of the Odd Fellows in An Ank le City.
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East
D. L
Mail Route Change Requested by Lower Road Residents
A petition from residents on the lower road between Otto and Burlington urged Congressman Mandel and County Clerk Lou Minkesley to shift mail service from Otto to Burlington via the lower route. Mandel secured the change, with service beginning October 14. Hyde To Run. Thomas M. Hyde of this place filed nomination papers to appear on the November ballot, dispelling rumors that he would not seek the Fifth district judgeship.
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Otto
Burlington
Mondell
Lou Minkesley
Mandel
New Manager Seated at Nowell Atherly Eng Co Basin
M. Miller of Thermopolis arrived this week and assumed charge locally of the Nowell Atherly Eng Co. He is familiar with the business, having worked with Mr. Atherly here a few years ago. Friends of Mr and Mrs Muller welcome them back to Basin.
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M. Miller
Thermopolis
Nowell- Atherly Eng. Co
Atherly
Sold Dairy Herd In County Sale
Dy M G Traugh and George Nebeon of Ohio have sold their Jersey dairy herd to J G Brown on Germania bench. The herd is described as one of the best in the county.
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M. G. Traugh
George Nebeon
Oho
Jersey Dairy Lock
J. G. Brown
Germania Bench
Instructive Moving Pictures Earn Praise for Manager Smith
The article notes that the summer home plans continue. These moving pictures are described as highly instructive, and Manager Smith is lauded for his enterprise in using them.
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Tlme
Smith
State Fair Success Highlights County Exhibit at Douglas
Senator Skovgard returned Wednesday from the state fair at Douglas and praised Far Far Big Horn county exhibit as the best. J Stant Brown D A Nill Col May 2 KR Irwin and C Small oversaw the center display. Freemont county showed grasses while Henry Mead's two year olds won top prize Tuesday.
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Skovgard
Douglas
Big Horn County
J. Stant Brown
D. A. Nill
Col. May
Irwin
C. Small
Fremont County
Henry Mead
Wheat Stacks Burned Near Town
Fire destroyed 125 to 150 bushels of wheat belonging to 10. J. Robertson north of town. The blaze started earlier in the week when a hand near the stacks carelessly threw a lighted match, the grain catching from the flame.
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J. Robertson
Woman's Club Meeting at Fraternity Hall Prepares Program
The Woman's club, led by President Mrs. Thos. M. Hyde, met at Fraternity hall at 3 PM on Wednesday. Committees reported and domestic science was added to public school credits. Mrs. J. B. Thompson chaired an afternoon program with readings by Mrs. Reed and others, songs, and a discussion on how mothers can cooperate with teachers. Refreshments followed a successful session with members from Basin Gardens, Tensleep, Missoula, Lander, and Greybull among others.
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Fraternity Hall
Thos. M. Hyde
Otteson
Tallon
VanDevender
Snow
J. B. Thompeton
A. A. Reed
Basin Gardens Club
G. A. Harris
Machree
J. F. Leighty
William Cullen Bryant
Ty Mra
J. B. Thompson
Traugh
Ffitt
Dodge
Tensleep
Walter Johnson
Harranft
L P
Thompson
Miss Hartranft
The
Basin Gardens
Gaunt
Missoula
Mont
Rhodes
Lander
Knode
Garnett
Injunction Suit Involving Parmera Canal Cove
Mayo Bros in Rochester Minn report Mrs. H. Whitmore’s husband survived a dangerous operation Monday and is recovering well. Judge Metz heard in chambers the injunction case of Parm era Canal Cove against Greybull county irrigation water use. about twenty witnesses attended. Case likely decided after the election. canal company represented by A Zaring and W S Collin. J H Welsh bought the M P F car from Dr M H Smith.
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Parmera
Canal Cove
G. Ralph Hoover
Metz
Greybull
Canal Company
A. Zaring
W. 8. Collin
Allies Claim A Great Advantage In Ongoing Battle Front
London October 1 report from Rotterdam says German retreat measures are underway as Allied forces press a northward move aimed at outflanking the German line. French and German posts report ongoing fighting from Rheims to the Meuse with French advances near the Woevre. Galicia freed of Austrians is noted by Petrograd. The piece mentions German mines, naval incidents in the Adriatic, and a warning on historical monuments in Belgium.
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London
Rotterdam
The
Daily News
France
Tournais
Mons
Staement
Cambrai
Nord
Rheims
Meuse
Woevre
Toul
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Petrograd
Galicia
Carpathians
Niemen
Suwalki
Ossowetz
Russian Poland
Schischiontschin
Anddregy
Belgium
Adriatic
Vienna
Italy
Haddenhorst and La tham Wed in Grey buh home
A marriage license issued by the county clerk to Geo Haddenhorst and Emma La tham preceded a Wednesday morning ceremony at the bride's parents home in Grey buh. The groom, working abroad on construction, will live at Gaaper with the bride’s family and friends plan a Republican celebration of their union.
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Haddenhorst-Latham
Menmday
Geo
Haddenhorst
Emma Latham
Weybull
Epkcopa
Gaaper
Repubiican
Wiebing
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Basin Alfalfa Milling Co
Denny la
Lyceum
Lyceum Clout
Charles Edward Clarke Company
Ayrea-Jensen
Riner Sisters
Redpath People
Lyceum Enterprise
J B. Th Chipson
C. A. Zaring
L. O. Gray
lelrigibWity
Woman's Club
Winifred Patten
Bond
G. M. Tallon
J. H. Welsh
the & M. PF
Dr. M. H. Smith
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