Death by own action ends Hitchings life on Trap per creek
Chas C Hitchings aged 80 on Trapper Creek near Chimney Rock died Tuesday morning from a self inflicted gunshot. Coroner's inquest not held though sworn testimony recorded. He left a wife Maud Davis and two daughters Clara and Bernis. Despondency over debt and financial affairs cited as cause. Relatives from Iowa expected today. funeral likely at Shell or Greybull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Hitchings
Chimney Rock
Trapper Creek
Mark H. Smith
Hitchings
Iowa
George Davis
Farley
Maud Davis
John Davis
Shell Creek
Clara
Bernis
Shell
Greybull
Red Cross Election Set for Big Horn County Chapter
The annual election of the executive committee for the Big Horn County chapter of the American Red Cross will be held October 22 at 4 o clock in the Red Cross room at the courthouse. All chapter members within the jurisdiction may vote. Branch members may vote in their branch election. This is your meeting, don't fail to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Court House
Fire destroys paint warehouse owned by Lincoln man
Fire last Saturday morning at about four o clock engulfed and burned the building occupied by H. Whitmore as a paint warehouse. The structure burned completely to the ground and Mr Whitmores law has not yet been determined. The building was owned by H K B Sawyer of Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.© Whitmore
Wyoming Gas Co Seeks Higher Domestic Rates for Basin Greybull
The Wyoming Gas Co has applied to the Wyoming Public Service Commission for permission to raise domestic gas rates in Basin and Greybull. A hearing is set for November 3 where interested parties may present their views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Gas Co
Public Service Commission of Wyoming
Basin and
Greybull
Roosevelt Memorial Drive Sets Weeklong Fund Raiser
The Roosevelt Memorial drive starts next Monday and continues through the week with schools in the state observing one day. Big Horn County’s quota is 510 dollars, and the aim is broad participation with many small gifts rather than a few large ones. Subscriptions may be sent to A. B. Martin, treasurer, with credit to the subscriber’s district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
A. B. Martin
Ferris Buys Interest in Local Loan Company
R. R. Ferris purchased C. H. Fitzpatrick's share in the Wale & Loan Co. He came from Lewistown Montana and, after moving to town, decided to acquire the remaining interests. Ferris is an experienced abstractor and has made many friends here. The firm’s policy is outlined in an ad elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Ferris
C. H. Fitzpatrick
Wale & Loan Co
Ferris
Lewistown
Mont
Republican
Help Child Home Society headed by Beckett plans state pledge drive
The Wyoming Children's Home Society appoints Martin T. Beckett of Shoshoni as financial agent to implement a pledge card system aiming for a fixed annual income of 20000 dollars. He tours the state naming county chairmen and shifting focus from stockmen and wool growers to fraternal groups and schools. Mrs. Zela Murphy of Basin leads Big Horn County’s quota effort, calling former contributors between October 15 and 30 to solicit support for Wyoming's dependent children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Children's Home Society
Martin T. Beckett
Shoshoni
Beckett
Big Horp County
Zela Murphy
Basin
Wyoming
Big Horn County
Married Tuesday at Billings Two Basin Residents Wed
Arthur Painter and Maud Herron of Basin were married in Billings on Tuesday. Painter works as an oil driller and right bower for Scott Mills. Maud Herron, sister of Mrs B F Wickwire, has lived in Basin for years and the couple reside at Ellis flats after returning home Wednesday. Many friends send best wishes via The Republican. The reorganized Bohemian club plans its frat dance of the season a week from tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Painter
Maud Herron
Basin
Billings
Scott Mills
Mra B
F. Wickwire
Ellis Flats
Basin Wyoming Methodist plans modern church and social center
The Methodist Episcopal Church for Community Service in Basin Wyoming outlines site at Sixth and B, cost estimate 20000 with 18000 pledged and 12000 remaining. It argues present building is inadequate, seeks a modern, well ventilated auditorium, contemporary Sunday School facilities, social floor with dining and meeting spaces, and public access for community use to elevate the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Church of Christ
Big Horn Basin
City Council Plans Revenue Increase and Fire Hose Update
The council discussed replacing saloon license funds with new taxes by licensing soft drink places and pool halls to cover an annual $3,600 deficit. They approved purchasing four hundred feet of new hose and pledged that no one may remove hose from the fire house, keeping a hose cart ready for emergencies.
Wyoming to Sell Land by Lottery for First Time
The state announces a lottery sale of a portion of lands for the first time in its history. About two thousand acres will be disposed of in this draw, with the drawing planned for December. Secretary of State William B. Chaplin and the state school land board authorize the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wyoming
William B. Chaplin
State Board of School Land Commissioners
M Kown Buys Basin Garage
McKown buys total interest in Basin garage from Elmer J. Jones estate completing a deal after a trial period He will handle Overland and Dodge cars and plans an aggressive ad campaign The McKown family has settled in Basin and will be part of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McKown
Elmer J. Jones
Basin
McKown
Medicine Row
Wyoming
Mrs Cloud Sells Store and Leases Hotel in Greybull
Daisy M. Cloud sells her millinery store to Fannie Hewitt who has taken possession. Cloud also leases the Big Horn hotel in Greybull and expects to personally manage it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy M. Cloud
Fannie Hewitt
Daylight Abduction Granted Sudden Wedding Shock at Markham House
Four masked men abducted Roy M. Delaney from the Markham House as he left the Basin hotel with his bride after a quiet wedding. The ceremony for Miss Charlotte E. Stiles and Roy M. Delaney occurred at the parsonage with Rev. R. M. Jones officiating. A breakfast reception followed for close friends before the incident halted further afterglow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham House
Roy M. Delaney
Basin
Charlotte E. Stiles
Ed H. Stiles
Manderson
Greybull
R. M. Jones
Stiles
J. H. Willams
Yellow Stone Motor Company forms to take over Lee Automotive
The Yellow Stone Motor Company is formed to assume the Lee Automotive Co assets. George B. McClellan is president, M. G. Wild general manager, and O. Lee Mayes local manager. The firm aims to provide Ford sales and service with experienced staff and plans a third Basin service station in Greybull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Stone Motor Company
Lee Automotive Company
George B. McClellan
M. G. Wild
O. Lee Mayes
Ford
Basin
Lee Automotive Co
Bert Co. Lawton
Seattle
Yellow Stone Motor Co
Greybull
State Funds Are Saved in Oil Leasing Bill Change
The house public lands committee reversed an earlier move and restored to the oil leasing bill a provision granting states 46 percent of royalties immediately after collection. Congressman Mondell of Wyoming spoke in opposition, securing the revert and an amendment to favor original locators and successors in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Reclamation Service
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Mondell
Jailbreak at local jail as two inmates escape
Ward Blackburn and Richard Cotton escaped from the jail yesterday afternoon after breaking a door lock. Sheriff Wickwire was away, Deputy Gould left with Drillinger for medical treatment and found the others missing upon return. Herman Buess remained jailed. Authorities alerted along the line and expect quick recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Blackburn
Richard Cotton
Wickwire
R. A. Gould
Drillinger
Gould
Harris
Blackburn
Cotton
Herman Buess
Pansy Mackenzie Weds Ivan Charles Schroll
Pansy Mackenzie, daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Mackenzie of Greybull, married Ivan Charles Schroll yesterday morning at the Mackenzie home. Rev R M Jones of Basin Methodist church officiated. Guests included the Wyman couples of Trapper Lodge. They plan a brief trip to Denver before returning to Greybull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
Mackenzie
Greybull
Pansy
Ivan Charles Schroll
R. M. Jones
Methodist Church of
Basin
Watson H. Wyman
Gay Wyman
Trapper Lodge
Burlington
Denver
Fitzpatrick to Greybull
C. H. Fitzpatrick sold his interest in the Western Title & Loan Co to R. R. Ferris and bought an interest in the First State Bank of Greybull with his wife. They will move to Greybull to pursue banking. A Basin banker praised him as the best abstracter he has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Fitzpatrick
Western Title & Loan Co
R. R. Ferris
First State Bank of
Greybull
Fitzpatrick
Basin
Miss Skovgard Honored with Wyoming Scholarship
Miss Wilma Skovgard, leader of her high school class for four years here, has received an honor scholarship from the University of Wyoming. The award marks a coveted recognition of her academic achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Skovgard
University of Wyoming
Lawtons Move to Seattle for New Home
Mr and Mrs Bert C Lawton left last Monday for Seattle where they plan to make their home driving through in their car Friends here regret their departure but wish them prosperity in their new home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert C. Lawton
Seattle
Mrs. Lawton
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. ¢. Hitchings
Roosevelt
Help Child Home Society
Methodist Episcopal Church For
Sixth and
B Street
Wyo
Main Street
Library
M'Kown
Basin Garage
Wade Blackburn
Schrollmackenzie
Miss Skovgard
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