Special Rain Demonstration Draws Basin Farmers
A special demonstration train delivered dairy and beef stock displays, with champion pig notable on board. Speakers included Col. Jack Moore and A E Chamberlain, urging diversified farming, closer farmer business ties, and town growth. Evening sessions featured W C Parr and lively slides, ending with an America singalong. Despite rail delays causing lost time, attendees found value in the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Bowman
Powell
H. R. Smith
First National Bank of St. Paul
B. Howard
Burlington
Considerab
Basin
Col
Jack Moore
Johnson County
J. B. Thompson
A. E. Chamberlain
International Harvester Co
Chamberlain
Ile
Isoul
Ita
Hla
W. C Parr
International Company
America
Caulene
Ohio Man in Custody Over Marietta Rape Case
Sheriff Wickwire detained Fred Hobbs after a visit by a friend raised suspicions. Hobbs admitted his identity while in custody. Ohio authorities had not issued a notice, but wired for extradition. Hobbs was moved to Denver yesterday under Ohio supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jaked
Wickwho
Fred Hobbs
Marietta
Hobbs
Wickwire
Wickewire
Denver
Woodmen Sanatorium program delights Colorado Springs attendees
In a Wednesday event under the Woodmen lodge, a reel titled The Man Who Came Back showcased the sanatorium at Colorado Springs. Mayor Berry spoke on the sanatorium’s upkeep as locals filled the crowded hall, followed by a Smith Orchestra dance that capped a memorable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Colorado
Springs Weshnown
Berry
Smith
Brought Back and Local Police Action
Under Sheriff Frank J Rue returned with C Edward Westbrook after a run to Missoula and Spokane chasing unpaid bills and a warrant by County Attorney Collins. A rail police tip led Rue to Missoula where the suspect was caught attempting to depart on a train. Mr and Mrs E A Davie and daughter Margarette returned from California after weeks away visiting fairs and points of interest. Delegates to the Bain Woman's club left for Greybull to attend the state federation meeting including Mesdames J P Armott Booth Coons Hyde Snow Millar Vandevember Doagalidbeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Rue
C. Edw. Westbrook
Collins
Rue
Missoula
Spokane
Rairoad
Tran
E. A. Davie
Margarette
California
Greybull
Baain Wonmuuy
Whuraday
Grreybull
State Federation
Mesdames J. PB
Ar‘mott
M. Booth
A. W. Coons
M. Hyde
Snow
M. Millar
Q. L. Vandevember
Ruth Doagalidbeon
Big Horn County Wins Big at State Fair Honors
Big Horn county delegates at the state fair brought home 115 prizes including 60 firsts, 40 seconds and 15 thirds. Grace Ells was champion poultry raiser and Allen Howe champion pig raiser while W S Collins earned top corn awards from Gurney Seed Co. The county swept major agricultural honors and received widespread recognition for its exhibits and stock displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Big Horn County
Col. W. H. May
W. S. Collins
Chauncey Small
D. A. Null
Board of Control
Big Horn
Sheridan
Fremont County
Pig Horn County
B. C. Rumeey
Cody
Alrow
Allen Howe
Cowley
Grace Ells
W. 3. Collins
Gurney Geel Co
Yankton
Death of Margaret Nash and Basin library meeting highlights
Margaret A. Nash mother of Rev. M. Nash of Basin died after a two week illness from heart failure. Funeral at St. Andrew's Church conducted by Arch Duncan Dray of Douglas. Interment Mount View cemetery. She had recently moved from Los Angeles to Basin. Survived by son and daughter Mrs. Edwin L. Swbin of La Jolla. Second annual Basin state library association conference attended by Grace R. Hebard and numerous librarians and officials from Wyoming libraries and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nie Ide
Powell
G. A. Turner
Platte County
W. V. Gage
Worland
W. H. Austin
Thermopolis
L. C. Harnsberger
Lander
Jant Parks
Martin McGrath
D. M. Cartey
Cheyenne
Geo. M. Tallon
J. Ashby Howell
Edith K. O. Clark
Hebbard
Snow
State Library Commissioners
Wyoming
Woman's Club
Margaret A. Nash
M. Nash
Basin
Funers
Arch Dancon Dray
Douglas
St. Andrew's Church
Mount View Cemetery
Nash
Los Angeles
Edwin L. Swbin
la Jolla
Cal
State Library Association
Grace R. Hebard
The
University At
Laramie
W. C. Snow
Big Horn County Library
Fisi
Inghama
Lrarian of
Frances A. Davis
R.A Morton
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Maud Post
Buffalo
Prorence B.stone
Charlie George
Ybraiut Douglas
J. L. Denny
Bertha Vandevender
Big Horn County
Short County Commissioners Meeting Recaps Travel and Adjournment
County commissioners held a brief meeting this week. Harris did not attend from Lowell. Roe Avent arrived from Laramie Tuesday afternoon and left that evening. Spratt and Avent attended a session in the afternoon and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Harria
Loell
Roe Avent
Laramie
Mr Spratt
Avent
Ridpath company promises a brighter entertainment year
The Ridpath company unveils a program featuring a Panama can musical number and a historical piece in song and story. Lectures by John Merritt Driver and Opie Read are promised, with other notable entertainers to follow. Local road survey reports indicate a feasible route for heavy hauling, and Oil Wall Supply plans to establish operations with Mr. and Mrs. Baird moving to town. Kensington hosts an afternoon of socializing and fancy work, followed by an elaborate lunch. The Will Cook case heads to a November hearing at the supreme court. Tomlinson of Thermopolis acquires the Big Horn garage business from Grant Brown and W W Obram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Progress Association
Progress Rooms
Grass Creek
Basin
Ridpath
Panama
C. M. Miller
W. A. Robb
Jas, Montgomery
Bari
L. D. Baird
Mrs. Baird
Thermoalis
New Oil Well Supply Opens in Basin Area
New Oil Well Supply will stock drilling rigs engines and related gear. J 5 Mechling and L D Haird arrived to prepare for business locating in Hasin near the alfalfa mill north of town and securing railroad right of way. The firm plans a warehouse and office and joins National Supply Co as Basin expands oil activity drawing new families and boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Mechling
L. D.haird
Hasin
National Supply Co
Montana
Basin
Court sessions settle many cases this week
This week in court several cases settled, including H. J. Marchant of Cowley as plaintiff. In a 1914 Crosby-Welch v. Tippetts action sheriff seizures of cattle and a horse were tied to payment, Marchant later proving title and recovering $60 plus costs. D0.E.Nowells v Berry Bros awarded $129.92. Welch v Borner dismissed. Sprague v Re Horn Milling settled out of court. Hyde led the Marchant case with co counsel Nowell and Bis Horn Milling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Marchant
Cowley
Crosby-Welch Company
B. L. Tippetts, Sr
Frank I. Rue
Marchant
Tippetts
E.nowells
Berry Bros
Hyadtville
Pleasantly Surprised Birthday Party in Local Home
Mrs R R Denny hosted a Saturday birthday celebration inviting neighbors and friends. The evening featured games and social chat with refreshments. Card prizes went to Mrs Donaldson first and Mrs T M Hyde second for ladies, while Dr M H Smith won first and his brother second among the gentlemen. Names present included Sim Armstrong Hepburn Hyde Smith West Ahrens Vincent Bishop Smith Donaki ava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.r.denny
Hepburn Hyde
Smith
West
Ahrens
Vincent
Bishop
Donakiava
Grace Dilis Wins At County and State Poultry Fairs
Miss Grace Dilis daughter of Mr and Mrs Josh Dilis earned the counties top poultry honors and was sent to the state fair. She captured tulme ribbons for her trio of chickens and the grand championship for a pullet. She attracted much attention and enjoyed the exhibit on the agricultural fair day special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dilis
Josh Dilis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Champion Dairy and Beef Cattle
Pion Pig
Woodmen Sanatorium
Lyceum
Library Association
M. B. Nash
Kensington
J. P. Zane
Meadames J. Burcumshaw
A. Johnson
W. J. Stanley
RA. Gould
F. F. Bristow
L. O. Gray
Lou Blakesley
Cook
Supreme Coat
Mr. Tomlinson
Thermopalis
Grant Brown
W. W. Obram
Grant
Babin
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