Progress Dinner Draws Largest Attendance Yet
At the Progress dinner president Ridgely presided as the Basin club reviewed hay totals from Ther mopolis Manderson and Rairden. Discussions covered alfalfa mill prospects and plans to expand sugar beets, with local leaders urging broader farmer participation and potential factory opportunities in the Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Thermopoliis
Manderson
Rairden
D. Clem Deaver
Exibit
Burlington
Northwestern
Crawford
Giser
Cotten
Peters Milling Company
Worlang
Wyoming Enacts Stricter Food Law Delayed Start
Wyoming lawmakers passed a stricter law governing foods drugs drinks and illumination to align with the national act. After a delay to allow out of state shippers to conform the measure took effect yesterday. Some Billings wholesalers shipped products into Wyoming in July unaware of the rule requiring outside weight labeling, prompting notices of nonconformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Billings
Montana
Billings Gazette
Pittsburg land show draws thousands to exhibit
Roy W. Schenck of the immigration commission says the Pittsburg land show exhibit is the best there and drawing wide attention. Last week over 10 000 visitors attended one night and the show is expected to be viewed by at least 250 000 people before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Schenck
Pittsburg
Dance At Hyattville Grand Masquerade at Paint Rock Opera House
The people of Hyattville enjoyed a grand masquerade dance at the Paint Rock opera house last Friday night, with attendees reporting a fine time. A month hence a hard times dance will offer attractive prizes for the best dancers and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyattville
Te Paint Rock Opera House
Dynamite Found on Taft Train Route near Napa Cal
A suspected plot to derail President Taft’s train near Napa California was foiled when 36 sticks of dynamite were found on a bridge the crossing route. In Los Angeles the McNamara murder trial progresses slowly with weeks needed to seat a jury and a nine month trial probable. In China the revolution spreads rapidly with Pekin near fall as gunboats are destroyed and major cities fall under revolutionary forces. A wreck on the Missouri Pacific near Omaha injured seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Taft
Naplea
Cal
McNamara
Los Angeles
China
Pekin
Missouri Pelfic
Omaha
Expert examines Guger Beets crops and tariff impact
Aaron Gove of the United States Sugar Beet Industry visited Basin last Monday to study local beet growing conditions. He warns the beet sugar industry faces its most critical period and argues higher tariffs are needed to protect against cheap foreign sugar. Gove met the Progress association executive committee, toured the area with B. C. Hart, and gathered data to aid industry interests before Congress.
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Aaron Gove
United States
Wasm Basin
Gove
Congress
The
Progress Association
B. C. Hart
Deeds Filed For Basin Area Land and Lots Transfers
Deeds filed show Thomas Hilbert transferring 160 acres in 4-61-96 to Chas E Wymond for 3200 dollars. Collins Land Co sells Lot 6 Block 22 in Collins addition Basin to Aug Anderson for 150 dollars. Shedd Sizer Co transfers Lots 7-10 Block 3 Sunnyside Basin to Bertha Robertson for 365 dollars. John M Allen sells 160 acres in 32-44-94 to B J Johnson for 1 dollar. F W Ackerman transfers Lot 5 Block 42 Basin to Mary J Freeman for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hilbert
Chas. E. Wymond
Collins Land Co
Aug. Anderson
Collins
Basin
Shedd-Sizer Co
Bertha “. Robertson
Sunnyside
John M. Allen
B. J. Johnson
F. W. Ackerman
Mary J. Freeman
Through the Tunnel Dare in Montana by Fred Garland
Fred Garland and R A Strandberg drove an I H C car through a 1.5 mile North Pacific tunnel near Bozeman after finding the mountain too steep to scale. The feat, first ever for an automobile in Montana, drew wide comment from state papers praising Garland as a bold driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. &. Garland
R. A. Strandberg
Helena
Montana
Bozeman
Mr. Garland
Northern Pacific
Garland
West
Revolt Flares in Hankow as Imperial and Rebel Forces Clash
At dawn on October 18 fighting broke out between the revolutionary army and imperial troops near Hankow. Government forces, though outnumbered, held entrenched positions while Yangtze warships bombarded Wu Chang fortifications. Admiral Sha Chi Ping landed 2,000 imperial troops as 10,000 rebels struck. The north Hankow battleground remains hot as both sides push for advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hankow
Yangtse
Wu Chang
Sha Chi Ping
New Home Under Construction in Collins & Higby Addition
Harry L Wise is having a new residence built by Big Horn Development Co in the Collins and Higby addition. The house will be strictly modern with five rooms and bath and is to be near the Hoover and Atherly residences. The project will improve that part of town and provide a cozy home for Harry and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Wise
Collins & Higby
Big Horn Development Co
Hoover
Atherly
Harry
Wife
Children Improve After Typhoid Illness in Burlington
Cicero Avent of Burlington reports his children, previously ill with typhoid fever, are much improved though still weak and on the road to recovery after their town visit yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Avent
Burlington
Bishop Thomas Preaches in Wyoming Town
The Rt. Rev. N. G. Thomas, Episcopal bishop of Wyoming, arrived Monday and preached that evening at the Methodist church to a large congregation. He administered the rite of confirmation to a large class. The choir provided music and Mrs. G. A. Harris sang a solo, enhancing the service. The bishop praised the town and surrounding country and spoke highly of future prospects.
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N. G. Thomas
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Mra
G. A. Harris
Thomas
Races At Thermo At Park Tracks Draw Small Crowd
Hot Springs County Racing Association meetings at Park tracks drew smaller crowds due to limited advertising. Howard Judkins led with fast horses, Salem winning the mile pace on Saturday, Emery's Lost Bird taking two heats on Sunday. Emery's 2-year-old impressed, hinting at a top-class future with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermo
Hot Springs
Lost Bird
H. O. Emery
Galloper
Thermopolis
Death of Justice Harlan Ends Noted Supreme Court Tenure
Washington dispatch reports the death of Associate Justice John H. Harlan at age 78 after a brief illness. He sat on the bench last Monday during arguments in the anthracite coal trust case and had hoped to serve until June. He left a widow and five children, among them Interstate Commerce Commissioner James S. Harlan and Rev. R. D. W. Harlan. President Taft faces selecting a replacement to shape the court for his term.
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Washington
John H. Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
White
Justice Harlan
Interstate Commerce
James 8. Harlan
John Maynard Harlan
Chicago
Laura
Ruth Harlan
Harlan
R. D W. Harlan
Lake Forest University
Europe
Marshall
Stephen J. Field
Field
Taft
Supreme Court
Burlington exhibit car pageant sparks mixed town support
Cabinet members Wickersham Knox Nagel are mentioned with Nagel the most prominent. Frank Returne and Frank Gapen of Hyattville returned from the Burlington exhibit car trip as towns promised support failed to respond. Only Beasin and Burlington stood by, with Burlington showing cash after Beasin. Rev S W Albone united Dr W O Reser and Miss Mabel Hopkins of Burlington in marriage at Rogers House. Dr Reser, a well known physician, has built a fine practice while Miss Hopkins is a popular social figure.
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Frank Returne
Frank Gapen
Hyattville
Burlington
Beasin
Actals
Baain
Burlingtom
Reser-Hopkins
Rogers House
W. Albone
W. O. Reser
Mabel Hopkins
Reser
Greybull
Miss Hopkins
Reception To Minister At Local Methodist Church
At the Methodist church last Friday evening the congregation hosted a reception for the new minister Rev. Albone and his wife. L J Abbey led as master of ceremonies while a musical program featured Kath leen O Neil E C Hoover Winifred Patten A W Coons and the ladies quartette. A large crowd welcomed Rev Albone and wife with general good wishes and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Albone
L. J. Abbey
Kathleen O'Neil
E. C. Hoover
Winifred Patten
A. W. Coons
New Threshing Outfit Attracts Attention In Hazin
Frank Hall received a new threshing outfit powered by a gasoline engine. Claimed to be the most modern of its kind in Hazin, it drew a large crowd upon unloading Wednesday. Hall will haul the machine to Otto country to fulfill several contracts. On a hunt, L C Bangham and G M Tallon left Monday for a trip near Yellowstone park, planning to be away about two weeks and to share game on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Biser
Department of Agriculture
Utah
Miller
Greybull
Frank Hall
Hazin
Mr. Hall
Otto
L. C. Bangham
G. M. Tallon
Yellowstone Park
Marriage Licences Granted by County Clerk
Marriage licenses have been granted by the county clerk to B. B. Owens and Emma L. Morrison, and Maurice W. Anderson and Lettie Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Owens
Emma L. Morrison
Maurice W. Anderson
Lettie Jones
Notable Roach Wagner Shank Opera Co to Visit Basin
The appearance of the Roach Wagner Shank Opera Co on November 8 is anticipated with interest. Lyceum bureau managers have worked to secure the company and urge broad attendance to a Verdi operatic program featuring I Trovatore for Basia, promising the best musical feast yet heard in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach, Wagner-Shank Opera Co
Lyceum Bureau
I Trovatore
Verdi
Basia
Alze of
Basin
District Court Opens Fall Term With Judge Parmetee
District Court in the fall term opens with Judge Parmetee presiding. Docket set, jury lists drafted including Claude Jones Lovell and several others. Various cases heard Tuesday with pleas entered, verdicts rendered, and several dismissals announced. Lovell drainage matters heard and commissioners appointed. divorce granted by parole to Wilbert Robinson as report filed.
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District Court Conven Oon
J Cc. Parmetee
Sherieen
Taylor-Halstead Co
Bessie Frisby
Comet
Claude Jones
Lovell
M. A. Hinkstrom
Holt
George Shoemaker
Shell
Josiah Cook
Basin
John Brown
Ember
Amos Asay
Hugh A. Gilbrath
Colter
Earl Daugherty
Tensleep
John Heron
Jacob Sowers
H. Holman
Worland
Acob Rich
Owl
Lyman Hawkins
Burlington
W. H. Reesk
Germania
A. Allen
Hyattville
A. L. Gillis
R. J. Spence
Himes
C. W. Frederick
W. Bryant
Leonard Short
Embar
Chas. A. Hime
F. R. Carson
A. Motter
J. F. Everett
F. W. Aciderman
M. Miller
Carl Wilson
A. L. Snyder
Herbert E. Wise
Roy J. State
Louis Peterson
State
Bayard Stewart
John Cunduff
R. M. Marquis
Edwin Sidebottom
J. P. Huntley
Garland
Jos. Sullivan
Cicero
Parmelee
James Workman
Samuel Conner
Date Harris
W. W. Willis
David Gillespie
Norene Gillispie
E M. Lewie
Isaac le Wilbert Robinson
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R. H. Ahrens
Lowell Tweeday
B. B. Loanbaugh
Sheridan
Basin Country
Otter Side
Range
Getsey
Glendive
Mont
Shell Canal
Great Northern
L. Simpson
Cody
Cody Club
Basin Club
Ite
Auch Metropola
W. ©. Gollims
C. Hart
J. B. Thompesn
A. W. Céons
P. P. Anderson
B.C. Hart
Big Horn Canal
Chas. Renner
World Wide News
Fred Garland
Daring Fas
Death OF Justice Harlan
Supreme Bench Bill
Wickersham
Knox
Serretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
M‘quourian
Opera Company
Parmetee
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