Progress Dinner Plan For Newspaper Men Recalled
Progress dinner minutes show W. H. Collins presiding in Ridgely’s absence. Funds were approved to forward $50 to Frank Gapen for car expenses. Visitors to the exhibit car praised the display of vegetables and fruits. A 1:15 arrival, 4:00 departure schedule, and a natural gas display were arranged with tours to farms and a hog ranch. Community leaders secured $200, $300, and potential extra funds from city and county officials for fairs and exhibits. Tickets for dinner were to be sold by a committee. meeting adjourned after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Ridgely
D. Clem Deaver
Frank Gapen
J. B. Thompson
Gapen
Lincoln
Central
J. D. Johnson
Des Moines
Roy W. Schenck
J. G. Shenk
Committee On
Warrack Melon Patch
Deland
Manderson
B. C. Hart
R. H. Abrens
P. P. Anderson
A. W. Coons
Big Horn County
Hart
Will Pease
Warrick
Literary Club Meeting Delays Papers and Lectures
The Literary club met with small attendance and deferred H. B. Ridgely's historical paper to next Monday. Dr. Walter Granger, curator of the American Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Sinclair plan to lecture next Thursday, discussing excavations and fossils. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Walter Granger
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Sinclair
Pool Hall Moving to New Johnson-Pease Site
The Thomas brothers move their pool hall this week into the Johnson-Pease Co. building, vacated recently. Max Thomas, the in charge painter, says operations should start early next week perhaps Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bros
Johnson-Pease Co
Max
Thomas
Carters To Chicago For Surgeon Meeting
Dr and Mrs C Dana Carter depart Monday for Chicago where the physician will attend a Burlington surgeons meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carters
Chicago
C. Dana Carter
Burlington
Wyoming trio to lead wool protection fight in Congress
Washington letter notes Wyoming as pivotal in tariff debates next session. It highlights Senator Warren, Senator Clark, and Representative Mandel in leading efforts to defend the American wool industry against duties cuts. The piece argues party caucuses threaten local interests and praises Wyoming delegation for upholding protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyoming
Senate
House
Cned
Colorado
Congress
Warren
Committee of
Clark
Mandel
Donated History Set Boosts Public Library Collections
Rev Wilbert R Howell donated the Worlds Best History a 32 volume set plus two volumes on Chautauqua work to the public library. The gift will be greatly appreciated by library patrons and enhances the local reference resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert R. Howell
County buys deck for assessor office. Abbey smiles
County commissioners on Monday purchased the large deck used by the Hoover Investment Co for the assessor’s office. Deputy Abbey wears a broad smile this week as a result of the purchase and the new setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Investment Co
Abbey
Catholic Services at Basin Sunday Schedule
Rev Father Madres will hold services in Basin on Sunday September 10. Mass at 10 oclock Sunday school at 3 pm. Evening devotion at 8 and Communion mass at 4 pm.
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Father Madres Wil
Basin
Maas
First Montana Monoplane Flies with 60 HP Engine
The Baker Aviation Co reports a new 60 horsepower engine and enlarged wing span for a Montana built monoplane. The craft features a seven foot propeller and lighter framework, claiming capability to fly two machines its size and marking the first monoplane built in Montana and flown in Montana or Wyoming. A letter anticipates a large Grounds crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Board
Baker Aviation Company
Montana
Wyoming
Baker Aviation Co
Bound Over in Livestock Killing Case
R M Marquis manager and Foreman Sidebottom of Rockwell Livestock company were arrested on complaint by George Merrill for unlawfully killing livestock. Preliminary hearing in Justice Maret's court last Saturday resulted in waiving the hearing and binding them over to the next term in bonds of 1000 each. The charge allege killing stock belonging to Rocky Mountain Cattle company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Marquis
Rockwell Livestock Company
Sidebottom
George Merrill
First genuine cyclone hits Cottonwood Creek near Thermopolis
A Wyoming cyclone raced along Cottonwood Creek about thirty miles north of Thermopolis a few days ago, causing extensive damage. The storm toppled trees along a 100 yard wide path, uprooting many and snapping trunks up to three feet in diameter. Some structures were wrecked, and others damaged by falling debris, though a lone tree remained standing in the storm’s core. Thermopolis Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cottonwood Creek
Thermopoli
Thermopolis
Changes Hands at the Big 7 Barber Shop
The Big 7 barber shop, long run by A. H. Everett, was leased this week to Ira Watkins who will continue operations at the same location and welcomes both old patrons and new. Mr. Everett and his wife have departed for Thermopolis for a short stay and may relocate to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big
A. H. Everett
Ira Watkins
Mr. Everett
Thermopolis
Colorado
Boost For Taft At Lincoln Nebraska State Fair
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson spoke at the state fair and said President Taft is not a politician but understands and applies great principles of government. He expressed no doubt about Taft's renomination and urged the people to elect him this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lincoln
Neb
Wilson
New Headquarters for Commercial Club in Old Barber Shop
Secretary R H Abrene of the Progress association rents the former barber shop of Ira Watking to serve as Commercial club headquarters with Basin products on display. The town marks Labor Day by sweeping streets and improving traffic routes, inspiring a civic example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Abrene
The
Progress Association
Ira Watking
Wheatland
Baptist Ladies Ald Society Meeting Patner Mrs Whaley
The Baptist Ladies Ald society will meet with Mrs J B Whaley next Friday afternoon September 15.
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the Ladies Ald
The
Baptist Ladies Ald Society
J. B. Whaley
Greek and Greek clash ends in death near Kane
James Baginianas is killed and Steve Brown wounded in a Sunday morning encounter near Kane. Both men were Greek workers for Burlington. Baginianas suffered shotgun and pistol wounds. Brown was shot in the back and has a good chance of recovery. Police reconstruct competing motives. Brown allegedly killed Baginianas to obtain his money. A jury viewed the remains and ruled death by gunshot from Brown. murder charges expected when Brown recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baginianas
Steve Brown
Kane
Burlington
Baginianas
Brown
Baginianos
George Burrus
Lowell
Art Smith
Ed Somei Dently
Huffman Bey
Justice of the
Joe Brosious
Hasted
Lovell
Carter
McGrew
Fred Garland
Basin Hospital
West
Albert Olson
John H. Smith
Dr. Neeley
L. W. Beaver
A. W.beninger
Fred Hoffman
Chas. Hoffman
Jorney
R. B. West
Letter From Gap en Des Moines to Big Horn County Boosters
Des Moines report dated September 1 outlines travel from Sept 2 via Omaha to Lincoln and the Nebraska state fair to Sept 9 then tour the northwest. The writer urges booster clubs to supply vegetables grain corn and especially canned strawberries, noting 62 560 fair visitors and many chiefs from across the union. Albert Keyser of Powell joins, and the writer claims superior exhibits from Big Horn County with free transport. Address mail care of D Clem Deaver in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omaha
Lincoln
Big Horn County
Union
Northwest
Colorado
F. W. Bailey
Basin
Mr. Bailey
Albert Keyser
Powell Jis
D. Clem Deaver
Printers Form Basin Prints Club for Local Betterment
Basin printers organize a Prints Club to promote craft welfare. They issued a top quality x color letterhead, produced by both offices. Elected officers: B. R. Mattegon president, J. Q. Heyder vice president, Frank Brie tow secretary, M. S. Thomas treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Bave
B. R. Mattegon
J. Q. Heyder
Basin Man Visits Cody
James F. Ewers formerly led Basin school and now works in stone and marble as one of the five active factors in the Great Western Marble Works of Basin. The rapidly growing firm employs many high priced men. Ewers left for home after appointing F. W. Plaff & Co as agents to take and fill tombstone orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Ewers
Basin School
Cody
Great Western Marble Works
Basin
Ewers
F. W. Plaff & Gon
Cody Herald
Car agency expansion in Cody region announced
Dr. C. Dana Carter bought four EM automobiles early this week from J. M. Schwoob, Cody dealer and Park and Big Horn counties agent. Schwoob has opened an agency in Templeton and Foster will manage parts and accessories for Cody Trading Co. in their repair operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dana Carter
J. M. Schwoob
Cody
Schwoob
Park and Big Horn Counties
Templeton,& Foster
Cara
Cody Trading Co
Bartlett Richards Dies After Operation in Minnesota
Bartlett Richards of Los Angeles, once among Wyoming’s wealthiest stockmen and brother of ex-Governor DeForest Richards, died at Rochester after an operation. He was serving a one year jail term at Hastings Neb for conspiracy to acquire government land via dummy entrymen. Family members including Mrs Potter, Elmer Davis, Deve Harp, and Mr and Mrs Bittenbender travel to Monta Vista Colorado to establish a new home.
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Bartlett Richards
Cheyenne
Los Angeles
Wyoming
DeForest Richards
Rochester
Minn
Hastings
Neb
Colorado
Jews” Potter
Elmer Davis
Deve Harp
City Council Approves Construction Costs and Advertising Aid
The council met with Mayor Booth and most members present. Kate Craig Construction Co. may receive 9950 for about 80 percent of August work. Fred Frisby's bill of 143.85 was tabled. Sidewalks were ordered on multiple lots and a crosswalk from the Rogers House to Mead place. Hotels license proposal was postponed. A Progress association committee sought 200 for town advertising and exhibit car funding, with taxes aiding equitable contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Robb
Kate Craig
Sixth Street
Mecklem Addition
Fourth Street
Rogers House
Mead Place
J. R. Goodrich
R. H. Ahrens
W. 8. Collins
A.W. Coons
Progress Association
Assation
Horse Thief Stolen Herd Sparks Reward Offer
Sixty head of horses were stolen from the Donald McDonald pasture near Diamond prompting the Wyoming Stockgrowers' Association to post a $300 reward for the capture of the thieves. It is the second theft by the same group. earlier a wire fence halted a stampede, but this time no trace of the animals remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McDonald
Diamond
Wyoming Stockgrowers' Association
Informal Evening Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wise
Mr and Mrs F A Wise entertained informally last Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs B C Hart, Mr and Mrs A Higby and family, Mrs A H Simpson, Mrs C W G Dodge, Miss McAvoy, and Miss Franc Alexander. Attendees report a most enjoyable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Wise
B. C. Hart
A. Higby
A. H. Simpson
C. W. G. Dodge
McAvoy
Franc Alexander
Will Come To The Fair In Fair County
Sheriff Wickwire reports Thermopolis visitors will attend the fair this month. Residents he spoke with show strong interest and plan to be present for the aeroplane flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickwire
Thermopolis
Basin papers set pace держав mighty hard to catch
The Republican and Cowley Progress are described as setting a pace that the average country newspaper cannot match, highlighting the formidable lead and asserting others cannot rival their coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Republican
Cowley Progress
Saturday Film Screening Promises Value for All Attendees
Mrs Stanton has secured a fine lot of films for Saturday night with all who attend set to get their money's worth. The programs include Tyrfany of Dark, Two Highland Lads and John Dough and Cremo.
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Seat of Government
J. M
Chwood
Bagin J
Middle West
Basin Man
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