Progress Dinner and Officers Elected for Quarter
The Basin Progress association held a well attended dinner on Wednesday. H. presided as officers were elected by acclamation: President H. G. Ridgely, Vice President W. S. Collins, Treasurer Will Pease, Secretary R. H. Ahrens, with J. B. Thompson, B. C. Hart and O. T. Gebhart on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Association
Ridgely
D. Clem
Denver
H. G. Ridgely
W. 8. Collins
Will Pease
R. H. Ahrens
J. B. Thompson
B. C. Hart
O. T. Gebhart
F. M. McCormick
Ofli
Iowa
Basin Progress Club
Mr. Falcey
Ahrens
Roy Schenck
J. D. Johnson
Basin
Dorsey Creek
Greek 18 Captured After Hospital Escape
Steve Brown the Greek who escaped from the hospital last Friday morning was captured about 1 o'clock Friday night by Deputy Sheriff Cusack near Spence. Cusack arrived with the prisoner Saturday afternoon and he is now confined in the county jail awaiting further handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusack
Steve Brown
Spence
Batna
Building moved. new warehouse to rise at site
The building occupied by Schenk & Nowell was moved this week. In the space, G. W. Black & Co. will erect a warehouse and garage, with active work already under way on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenk &Nowell
G. W. Black & Co
Bridge Contract Awarded to Great Northern Bridge Co
County commissioners awarded a 13 000 dollar contract to Great Northern Bridge Co of Minneapolis for a 220 foot steel bridge over the Grey Bull south of Burlington. The project uses concrete piers and a wood floor, with aims to produce durable roads and long term savings for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greybull
Burlington
Great Northern Bridge Co
Minneapolis
H. G. Whitmore
State Fair at Douglas Showcases Best Agricultural Exhibits
At the Douglas State Fair large crowds attended last week. Basin exhibit shows top small grains fruits and vegetables, drawing much attention. Rages were good though no airplane flights occurred. Senator Warren and Governor Carey attended and praised the showings.
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Douglas
Basin
Big Horn
Warren
Carey
County Commissioner Martin Hunts Wolves Near North Fork
County Commissioner Andy Martin, while guarding 400 head of Martin Bros. cattle near Trout Creek at the Sunlight divide, shot and killed three grey wolves from a ravaging pack. He kept the hides and plans to make a coat, inviting Cody hunters to help annihilate the wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Martin
Martin Bros
Trout Creek
Sunlight Divide
North Fork River
Mr. Martin
Cody
Cody Enterprise
Typhoid Strikes Avent Family En Route to Montana
Cicero Avent passed through town early this week on the way to Missoula Montana where his children attend school. Two of his children at home have had typhoid fever and the schoolchildren have now also contracted the disease. Home children are rapidly recovering according to Dr Carter and local friends await a favorable Montana report.
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Cicero Avent
Missoula
Mont
Mr. Avent
Carter
Roe
Ior
Montana
Returned From Vilet Davie Visits Thermopolis
Perk Davie returned Monday from Thermopolis where he had been visiting for several days, marking his return home from the trip.
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Vilet
Perk Davie
Thermopolis
ExGovernor Richards questions death by own action theory
In Cheyenne for his daughter Edna Jenkins burial, ex Governor W A Richards rejects the coroner jury’s death by self action verdict unless insanity is proven, notes absence of family insanity, asserts mystery remains, cites morning routines and a possible intruder, and says he will fully investigate with jurors expressing belief a third party murdered Edna Jenkins.
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W. A. Richards
Cheyenne
Edna
Thomas W. Jenkins
Whitmeys
Edna Jenkins
Richards
Meneta
Creditore Attached Store Of M. A. Mitchell
Creditors this week attached the store of M. A. Mitchell and C. J. Robertson was placed in charge for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities are about $3,300 with assets around $45. Mitchell has been in Thermopolis for rheumatism, and creditors fear little realization, especially those not yet taking attachment steps.
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M. A. Mitchell
C. J. Robertson
Mitchell
Thermopolis
Bishop Thomas Coming to Wyoming for Sermon and Confirmation
The Rt. Rev. N. B. Thomas, Episcopal bishop of Wyoming, will preach in Fraternity Hall on Monday Oct. 16 at 7 30 p m. He will administer confirmation to a large class and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wyoming
Fraternity Hall
Harneas Store Moves to Thermopolis by Wilson and Hank
Wilson and Hank move their harneas store from the branch here to Thermopolis this week. Stock will be added to the Thermopolis shop. W. H. Scovel will return there to resume his former position with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Wilson & Hank
Harneas
W. H. Scovel
City Council Meeting Acts on Street Light Request
The council met in regular session with Mayor Booth and Councilmen Higby and Zane pres ent. Minutes from the prior meeting were read, corrected and approved. Residents petitioned for a street light at Seventh and F streets and Bruer & Stanton filed a claim for foil damages from water entering the Danforth cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Higby and
Zane
Seventh
F Streets
Bill of Bruer & Stanton
Danforth
Taft Visit Prompts Sheridan Preparations and Parade
Sheridan Wyoming gears up for President Taft on October 2 as bunting and flags adorn Main Street. Two thousand students, hundreds of autos, a regimental band concert, and an address at the tabernacle mark the morning program amid celebrations of paving, streetcar upgrades, and an Interurban line. A northern state reception committee coordinates festivities and travel discounts, while rescue reports note limited loss of life and ongoing efforts for missing residents.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Taft
Main
Idffer
Automobile Committee
New City Hall
Tabernacle
Fort Mackenzie
Burlington
Apple grower cites strong one acre yield in town
Bob Sweney, visiting from Shell, reports on his one acre apple orchard earning 400 dollars from fruit, two barrels of cider made, and remaining stock for winter. The Basin may become a world apple center. work to finish bridge approach fills by Tom Hunter and crew should occur before winter as promised to commissioners.
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Bob Sweney
Shell
Tom Hunter
Antelope Creek
Admiral Schley Dead in New York
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, hero of the Spanish American War, collapsed and died on a New York street from apoplexy. A naval funeral is expected and interment likely at Arlington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
New York
Winfield Scott Schley
Arlington Cemetery
Danforth Building Brick Work Starts This Week
Moore brothers arrived to begin brick work on the new Danforth building. The crew will push the project to completion as quickly as possible and it is anticipated the structure will be finished before winter.
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Danforth
Moore Brothers
Austin Town Wiped Out By Dam Break Disaster
A fifty foot wall of water from a broken paper mill dam devastated Austin in Potter county last Saturday. Fire followed the flooding. the town of 3000 was ruined and losses run into the thousands. Four and a half million gallons unleashed a inrush that swept through the valley, killing many and leaving survivors with no shelter as relief trains and the Red Cross moved to aid victims.
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Austin
Potter County
Maine
Attrcken
National Red Cross
Wrk
Five Immigrant Booklets Published on Wyoming Agriculture
The state board of immigration issued five booklets titled The New Wyoming covering different methods of agriculture and a tourist guide. The descriptions and mechanical work are praised, noting variety in topics and a distinctive, non descript approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Immigration
Wyoming
Secretary Fisher Defends Coal Lands Valuation Policy
Secretary Fisher replies to Congressman Mondell defending the coal land valuation system. He disputes claims that the policy raises coal prices and creates a government monopoly, detailing tonnage based valuations, minimums for lignite, and royalty comparisons across states. The report also notes Mayer Brown visiting Rairden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Congressman Mondell
Wyoming
West
Colorado
Miles City
Roundup
Montana
Trinidad and
Boulder County
State Woman's Clubs Federation Meets in Basin
The state federation of Woman's Clubs met in Basin this week with about 900 club women from 25 delegates attending. A banquet at Basin Delicatessen, speeches by local and visiting members, and a toast-filled program highlighted the event. Officers will be elected today and a full business report will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Sittes
Basin Delicatessen
W. J. Booth
Quartette
Federation
Creditable Showing at School Fair
The pupils of our schools displayed a creditable exhibit at the fair drawing favorable comment from visitors. Mrs Bertha Vandevender assistant principal and eighth grade teacher earned the larger share of credit for the display through her untiring efforts that encouraged pupils to prepare their exhibits.
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Bertha Vandevender
Lecture on Burma by Rev Weeks at Baptist Church
Rev A J Weeks of Burmah India delivered an illustrated Burmah lecture at the Baptist church on Thursday evening. The talk was described as interesting instructive and greatly appreciated by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
A. J. Weeks
Burmah
India
Baptist Church
Allen Saunders Lumber Co Incorporation Filed in Greybull
Incorporation papers for the Allen Saunders Lumber Co of Greybull were filed with the county clerk yesterday. The capital stock is $15,000.
Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Local Crime Report
The Baptist Ladies Aid plans a meeting with Mrs. Ahrens on Friday October 13. William Stanley formerly of Manderson has taken a job at L. A. & A. B. Zane. Deputy Sheriff Cusack is in Manderson on official business. Burglars robbed Luxus Bar Sunday night stealing 99 85 from the till and a cinn shooter from a drawer. Police have a clue and may soon apprehend the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stanley
Manderson
Cusack
Luxus
Jana
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Messrs
W. C. Snow
B. B. Rossiter
P. W. Metz
Gapen
Leedom
Central Organization
Co. F. Hensley
Hart
Club
Washington Star
Star
Stranger
Creditore
Wyoming City
Pennsylvania
Mondell
Mayer Brown
Rairden
Brown
State Federation
Ladies Aid
The
Baptist Ladies Aid
Luxus Gar
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