Militia Company Returns Amid Public Welcome In Basin
Citizens crowd the depot platform as the Basin militia company returns from camp led by J L Denny and officers. Speeches praise the unit’s success at the field meet and emphasize local pride in the young company’s first prize performance and its role in promoting a citizen militia.
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National Guard
J. D. Johnson
Cap A
Higby
R. B. West
Basin
Ecoldiers
New Wheat Arrives From Germania Farmers
Dick Miller and William Olson delivered three loads of new winter wheat to the Big Horn Milling Co. The crop in GermanIa Beach country is reported fine with good yields. A sample from Jacob Marcus place averaged 64 bushels per acre on 20 acres.
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Dick Miller
William Olson
Germania
Big Horn Milling Co
Germania Beach
Mr. Bailey
Jacob Marcus
Letter from Gapen Describes Display in Des Moines
The Republican prints Frank Gapen's letter reporting arrival in Des Moines on Thursday and an exhibit car seen along the Omaha to Des Moines route. He notes broad compliments and that over 200 visited the car yesterday with a busy week ahead for more turnout.
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Frank Gapen
Des Moines
Omaha
Fire at Hart property damages oat sprouter
On Wednesday around four o'clock Mrs. Vandevender reported smoke from a frame building owned by B. C. Hart, formerly a garage. The fire was extinguished by Mr. Vandevender before firefighters arrived. The blaze started when a lamp attached to an oat sprouter fell, causing damage only to the machine.
Large catch reported on Paint Rock fishing trip
Harry Bailey and wife, Joe Taylor and wife, and Ed McCoy fished upper Paint Rock the first of the week. They returned with a large catch and said they had a fine time away.
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Harry Bailey
Joe Taylor
Ed McCoy
Paint Rock
Col Mercer Returns to Push Wyoming Oil Development
Col. A. 8. Mercer, back from Chicago, reports plans to bring capitalists to inspect the Wyoming oil region. He expects large scale work soon, with prospect holes east of Manderson under way and a refinery likely after fields open. He forecasts gasoline under 15 cents a gallon and by products worth about $4 per barrel.
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Col. A. 8. Mercer
Chicago
Paint Rock
Manderson
Col. Mercer
Wyoming
Drouthstricken
Edgemont
Arvada
South Dakota
Train Schedule for Correspondents to Basin
On the sun schedule agent R P Ross of the Burlington has details for the trip. The train arrives in Basin at 1 o clock Saturday September 9 and departs at 4 o clock p m.
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R. P. Ross
Burlington
Basin
Infant of Mr and Mrs Borner Dies Hopes Dim
Dr Carter attended the infant at Trapper creek Wednesday night for severe bowel trouble. The child was unconscious upon arrival and small hopes for recovery were entertained.
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Dr. Carter
Trapper Creek
Tomas Borner
R. P. Pearcom Heads to Billings on Firm Business
R P Pearcom departed Monday for Billings to advance matters tied to his firm on a business trip.
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R. P. Pearcom
Bie
Birdman Event Draws Wide Attention at Basin Fair
Crowds from across the basin are expected as Birdman flights near. Aviator Baker has a new engine for his aircraft, arriving in Billings, with preparations under way for Montana flights. The fair board will display the plane daily before takeoff, signaling the event as the best yet in the region.
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Basin
Fair Board
A. Higby
Baker
Billings
Montana
Wyoming rancher says hay surplus as winter nears
J Z Bing ham, a Big Horn county rancher visiting Sheridan on route to Buffalo, reports the Big Horn Basin has shipped out hay to the Dakotas and Minnesota. He notes advertisements offering alfalfa and stubble land for sale, with more hay expected to be available, reducing the risk of a feed shortage this winter.
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Wyoming
J. Z. Bingham
Big Horn County
Sheridan
Buffalo
Big Horn Basin
Basin
Dakotas
Minnesota
Basin Country
Denver
Sheridan Post
Post Office Moves to New Quarters on Fourth Street
In New Quarters Postmaster Gibson completed the transfer of office furniture into the new building on Fourth Street to avoid inconveniencing patrons. The improved quarters bring conveniences and closer access to the business district. Shedd-Sizer and Hart Investment will occupy the middle room while Hoover Investment plans a top real estate office in the north room after fixtures are installed.
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Wm. Gibson
Fourth Stret
Shedd-Sizer Company
Hart Investment Company
Hoover Investment Company
Change In Firm At Bills Livery
The firm Smith and Townsend has dissolved partnership with Herb Smith taking full charge of the Bills livery. Townsend, retiring, will remain in Basin for now while Smith continues to serve the public with prompt livery service.
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Smith & Townsend
Herb Smith
Townsend
Memler
Basin
Smith
Aviation talk at Billings fair with Baker aircraft
H Ridgely visited Billings and discussed R L Bakers aeroplane to be used at the fair. Ridgely said the machine is of the latest type and flights here should be as successful as any in the country. Baker is ambitious and aims to deliver the best exhibitions yet seen in the west.
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H. Ridgely
Billings
R. L. Baker
Tex Rieves Escapes Park County Jail in Cody
Word reached the Park County sheriff that Tex Rieves escaped from Cody’s Park County jail Wednesday night and remains at large. He was jailed on horse stealing charges from last week after failing to post 1000 bond. Rieves had worked since July driving a tourist wagon in Cody and may have exploited a planned transfer to Basin to flee.
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Tex Rieves
Park County
Cody
Fen
Rieves
Park
Basin
Inspectors tour canyon work near Boysen dam
Superintendents Young and Robbins visited town with the inspection train yesterday. Anson Higby joined the party and toured the canyon south of Thermopolis reporting men installing machinery at Boysen dam. Burlington crews repair the track while Higby praises the scenery as a future western show place.
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Young
Robbins
Thermopolis
Anson Higby
Boysen Dam
Burlington
Higby
Holdrege Real Estate Man Seeks Basin Settlers
J N Bragg of Holdrege Nebraska returned home after scouting the Basin country for farmers from his locality He visited Oklahoma and Canada but found neither satisfactory He was greatly pleased with the Basin and plans to report its promise to his community He expects to bring many settlers next spring to the area.
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J. N. Bragg
Holdrege, Neb
Basin Country
Oklahoma
Canada
Hunting Party Heads for Cedar Creek Bear Reserve
Jim Whaley F T Brigham Henry Armeling and J W Osborn left yesterday for Cedar Creek near Bald Mountain to open the big game season today. They went prepared to meet the biggest bear on the mountain and expect to bring home the limit allowed on big game.
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Jim Whaley
F. T. Brigham
Henry Armeling
J. W. Osborn
Cedar Creek
Bald Mountain
Goes To Nebraska
L. F. Gilfrey who oversaw water main construction here finished his work this week and left for Arlington Nebraska where he has a large contract. He made many friends here who regret his departure.
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L. F. Gilfrey
Arlington
Neb
Gilrey
Returned Home After Skull Trephining Operation
Frank James of Thermopolis has recovered enough after skull trephining at Basin hospital to return home. Dr. Carter says full recovery will take only a few weeks.
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Frank James
Thermopolis
Basin Hospital
Carter
Fife And Drum Corps Proposed For Company D
Members of Company D discuss forming a fife and drum corps from within the unit. The plan is viewed as a positive move that would enhance the company’s public appearance and public performances.
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Fife and Drum Corps
Forming & Fife and Drum Corps
Company D Drill Practice Ahead of Fair
Members of Company D will hold regular drill practice between now and the fair dates to ensure their drills are near perfect. The company’s appearance is set to be one of the best attractions at the fair.
Public reception for Company D in north town
Last Monday evening Mr and Mrs F A Wise and A Higby and family hosted a public reception for the boys of Company D at the Higby home. Town residents and others joined the event to welcome the unit. At 8 o'clock the Company D members in new blue uniforms and the band gathered at Wice's drug store and marched.
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F. A. Wise
A. Higby
Company D
Higby
Wice's
Higby Home Reception Celebrates Victory by Local Company
Townspeople filled the spacious Higby home to honor the company’s great victory. The event featured punch, a large ceremonial cup, and toasts to the company and Heath. R A Strandberg Gerald Coons John Arnott John Coons performed with others, while the high school girls quartet and the town band provided music and lively dancing into the night.
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Higby
R. A. Strandberg
Gerald Coons
John Arnott
John Coons
Kathleen O'Neill
Norene Wiley
Lois Coons
Louise Spankling
Hyattville News Highlights Local Weekend Activity
J E Freeman led prospective cattle buyers from Baajn to Red Bank Sunday to view Red Bank Cattle Company stock. C K Mansfield of Jonia and Mr Aldrich of Manderson visited Paint Rock and Hyattville respectively last weekend. Hyattville hosted a well attended talent show with Dr Wan Slyke’s comedy. Helen Doyle is recovering from an accident. Local baseball fans cheered the team’s 13 to 3 win over Manderson. Several residents traveled to Tensleep, Basin, and Red Bank for various errands and visits.
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Hyattville
J. E. Freeman
Baajn
Red Bank
Red Bank Cattle Company
C. K. Mansfield
Jonia
Paint Rock
Mr. Aldrich
Manderson
Wan Slyke
Oscar Emery
Tensleep
Dr. Walker
Basin
Pointed Paragraphs from a Chicago News clipping
A woman enjoys charity acts that would be improper otherwise. A man contributing to a political fund hopes for double return. The piece notes the impossible task for a girl facing public debut with an engagement ring.
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Chicago News
Hyattville Cubs Defeat Manderson in Close Ball Game
The Hyattville Cubs defeated Manderson 7 to 3 last Sunday at Hyattville in front of a large crowd including many Manderson supporters. A home talent play shown Saturday night impressed visitors and drew praise for its capable presentation.
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Hyattville Cubs
Manderson
Hyattville
Manderson and
Grammar Schools To Open Next Monday
The Basin Grammar Schools will open on September 4 with indications of higher attendance. Teachers are preparing to care for different grades in a most efficient manner.
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Basin Grammar
Largest Print Paper Shipment Reaches Basin Plant
The Republican reports a record print paper delivery to a Basin printing plant, noting a shipment this week that doubles all previous orders and surpasses last spring's record. The milestone underscores the plant’s expanding capacity and demand.
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Republican
Omaha
R H Ahrens Undergoes Appendicitis Treatment
On The Bick List, R H Ahrens was taken suddenly ill in Germania last Monday and brought to Basin Hospital where doctors found appendicitis. Under Dr Carter’s skillful care he is rapidly recovering.
Progress Dinner Plans At Basin With Omaha Alfalfa Mill
At the Progress dinner Wednes day noon W.8 Collins presided in Ridgelys absence The minutes were dispensed due to secretary Ahrens illness Collins noted a proposed Omaha milling company alfalfa mill and Sizer said a rep has toured the area with no date set The road committee was told to meet with commissioners to discuss opening the east side of the bridge The club voted to entertain visiting newspaper writers touring the state September 9th A committee of Shenk Hyde Hart Sizer and Coons was formed to arrange the luncheon meeting adjourned
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Collins
Ridgely
Ahrens
Omaha
W. A. Sizer
Siser
Basin
J. G. Shenk
T. M. Hyde
B. C. Hart
A. W. Coons
Will Aid Settlers by Photolithographing Land Plots
Washington announces that the general land office will soon provide photolithographic copies of all land plots. This replaces hand-made plats and will cut costs for settlers who previously paid 2 to 6 dollars per copy. A bill by Rep Mendell of Wyoming to authorize photolithography is expected to be funded in the next fiscal year’s department estimates.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Mendell
Wyoming
Department
Nebraska farmer seeks new location in Holdrege visit
May Locate Here, J. N. Bragg of Holdrege Nebraska is in town this week examining the country and its possibilities. Bragg represents many Nebraska farmers eager for a new location and if conditions please may move here in the spring.
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J. N. Bragg
Holdrege
Neb
Mr. Bragg
Nebraska
Fair boards to pay bucking horse feed at the fair
The fair board will cover feed and other costs for bucking horses brought to the fair. Owners with wild mounts are urged to bring them for use by riders, hoping for riders of national note. The board’s auction aims to raise funds and attract suitable borees at no cost to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
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