National Supply Co Opens Basin Oil District Facility
The National Supply Co. will locate a full service oil field supplies operation in Basin adjoining the Mamm Hotel area. Local manager Carleton Clymer arrived from Casper to organize, with shelling and office setup underway. The move is seen as a major boost for Basin and surrounding oil territory, including a future warehouse near the railroad for engines and heavy materials. The company has secured a Mead property lease, and staff will reside in Basin. The development marks a key economic milestone for the town and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Suppy Co
Mamm
Carleton Clymer
Jin
Casper
Clymer
Familly
Basin
Judge and the Gin delights Basin audiences in local play
Frank Smith produced and Victor Gillard directed The Judge and the Gin a comedy performed Friday evening to a full Basin audience. Standouts Miss May Roberts as Mrs Rumpus and Victor Girard as Mr Rumpus impressed with strong acting and makeup while Irwin Smith Miss Lillian Anderson and Miss Charlotte Smith supported in key roles. The cast drew praise for lively pace and overall quality beyond typical road productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Victor Gillard
Rumpus
Fingo
Elease
Lillian Anderson
Mis Mwurpus
Abe
Charlotte Smith
Ploes
Park Visit Sparks Quick Morning Outing
Mr and Mrs G W Back Mrs Wilson and Mrs Lou Zane with Mrs Brewer returned yesterday from a trip through the Park. They made very quick travels and enjoyed the out fog was very light and the day pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Back
Wilson
Lou Zane Wu
Brewer
Woman's Club Open Meeting Sets Year Plans
The first meeting of the new season will be held next Wednesday September 8 with all members urged to attend. The program committee will present the year’s work for approval before printing. Officers for the coming year include Mrs W C Snow president Mrs James P Ewers 1st vice president Mrs R B West vice president Mrs M Miller recording secretary Mrs P House assistant recording secretary Mon R R Denny corresponding secretary Mrs R K P Peureon treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chub
W. C. Snow
James P. Ewers
R. B. West
M. Miller
P. House
R. R. Denny
RK. FP. Peureon
County Levies Set In Special Session For 1915 Assessments
County commissioners, in a special session, set levies for 1915 totaling 13.75 cents state and county per dollar of valuation on a valuation of 7,209,937.03. Major items include state census, county agent, county fair, widow's pension, and bridges Byron and Anderson Ford, raising about 15,000 in expenses with a net additional tax of roughly one cent per $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General County
General County Fund
General School Fund
Byron
Anderson Ford
Government restrains oil firms in Grass Creek field
The government obtained four restraining orders against Ohio Oil and Grass Creek Oil, halting further oil removal from Grass Creek field properties and requiring an accounting of oil already taken with a receiver to oversee it. The case moves to federal court, likely delaying operations and development for years, with no clear winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Grass Creek Ol Company
Grass Creek
Baptist Lecture by Miss Ina Burton in Basin
Miss Ina Burton of Chicago arrived in Basin on Pridey and gave an instructive lecture at the Baptist church on Woman's Foreign Missionary Work. She stayed as guest of Rev. and Mrs. GCW Racer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Burton
Chicago
Basin
Amd
Baptist Church
Gc.w. Racer
Frontline Updates From World War I Proceedings
Reported military actions show Russian defensive gains and German setbacks along eastern fronts. French attacks persist with no decisive western breakthrough while Italian advances threaten Austrian positions southeast of Trieste. Balkan diplomacy intensifies as Bulgaria Romania and Greece may join future offensives against the Turks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiiion
Grand Duke
Nich
Mies
Pertogard
Himlenburg
Ines Freidrichstadt
Ihmar
Gablola
Stripa
Bialystock
Filitsry
Richstadt
Treme
Moraie
Bulgaria
Roumania
Greece
Serbia
Little One Burned In Cowley House Fire Tragedy
A Cowley family suffered a deadly blaze last Tuesday when a house and its contents burned. A two year old daughter perished, and the mother is in serious condition after leaving the child briefly with a neighbor. The father was away and did not reach home until Wednesday evening. The fire also claimed the death of another local child, a Snow family teacher, with funerals held yesterday. News notes also report local promotions, visits, and farm show plans including a Dry Farm congress exhibit for Denver with vast premiums and expected global attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennison
Cowley
Knnison
Its Horn Mountains
W. L. Quayle
Experiment Farms
Basin
Denver
California
Wyoming
County commissioners clash over tax levy and fair funding
In a special session the county planned state and county levies with a minor cent rise per hundred dollars. Debates centered on funding the county fair, library and agricultural agent. T. W. Statt and M. D. Harris supported the levy. Ron Avent opposed. Spratt and Harris endorsed 1500 dollars for the fair. Delayed funds from delinquent taxes may cover some costs. Frank and Mrs. May visit from Central City Neb and plan a summer stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Statt
M. D. Harris
Germany Yields to U S Demands In Diplomatic Move
Germany concedes to United States demands after warning from Washington. Officials say resolution avoids broader tensions as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U.S
Victory for American diplomacy cheers in Washington
Washington officials welcomed Count von Bernstorff's written note stating Germany would sink liners only with warning. The German ambassador cited Berlin instructions and Oral assurances given last week. Secretary Lansing called the move a recognition of a fundamental principle and conveyed the letter to the White House in a cheerful briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Berlin
Lansing
White House
County fair premium catalogs distributed countywide
The Big Horn County Partners Fair association releases its second edition premium catalogs at 4 cents per copy. About 1,500 copies sent by parcel post to district directors for distribution to interested county families. If a copy is missing, contact directors or secretary. Watch next week for special fall editions.
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Big Horn County
Lovell
R. C. May
Burlington
C. F. Hensley
Cowley
David Lewis
Byron
Fred Kohler
Kane
M. B. Rhodes
Greybull and
Shell
C. F. Mackenzie
C. J. Williams
J. M. Smith
Banana
A. B. Kinzer
Manderson
T. J. Jones
Germania
Henry Wegner
Hyattville
W. J. Booth
Otto
Wm. Crosier
Amy
Our County Press
W. H. May
An Honor Party for Gladys Hill and Lois Goona
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs L O Gray entertained many young people at their home in honor of Miss Gladys Hill and Miss Lois Goona Cards were provided for those who wished and other games followed Whist was the main game with many participants after an evening of pleasing games conversation and music A breakfast served closed a pleasant evening Those present included Miss Besld Denials O A Leavitt G J Sohal Claude Dery Mr and Mrs F F Bristow Mr and Mrs R J 2xtrm Mr and Mrs Samford Barnes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld Deniels
O. A. Leavitt
G J, Sohal
Caude Dery
F. F. Bristow
R. J
Air
Mire
Samford Rarnes
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National Supply CO
Big Horn-Washakie
Teachers Institute
Mead
Depot
Joint Institute
Big Horn
Washakie
Ruth Donaldson
Mary Hatffield
Simday
A. M. Creath
Grammer
J. C. Knode
Greybull
Lucille Coons
Miss Wiegard
Prahl
Forest
Judge and the Girl
Whch
Bessie Birmingham
Elizabeth Wilson
Gipsy Girl
al- Wyss
Kish
Turkey
Hmany
Vi. Kemp, Jr
Worland
H. Pitsapatrick
Pioneer Bank
Rane
J. M. Welsh
Big Horn River
Mamierean
Commissioners’ Meeting
Nebraska
Frank May
Colt W. H. May
Central City
Neb
Theasin
Mays
Dog
Bare
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