Obituary: William E. Mills Dies In Hood River Trip
William E. Mills, longtime Big Piney resident, died Sunday afternoon while staying with his daughter Mrs Henry Budd during the Budd family funeral period. The body was sent to Hood River, Oregon for burial beside his wife, and he leaves several grandchildren. Mills, born 1858 in Salisbury Maryland, had lived in several states, served in the 12th Pennsylvania regiment, and remained active in rodeos and sports in his later years.
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William E. Mills
Big Piney
Henry Budd
Dave Guthrie
Guthrie
Mr. Guthrie
Budd
Kemmerer
L. D. Tanner
Hood River
Oregon
Mills
Mrs. Mulls
Mr. Mills
Salsbury
Wilmington
Del
Matilda GC
Fredell
Chas. Fredell
Jersey Shore
Penn
Delaware
Chester
Jerome
William
Leslie
Velma
Philadelphia
Grant
Mrs Mills
Kansas
Corder oil well going down rapidly near Big Piney
The Corder Well twelve miles west of Big Piney in Sublette County is descending quickly under F. A. Murphy. Drilled past 1400 feet with casting at bottom, gas and oil showings strong, oil sand expected within about 100 feet. Geologist Burritt notes very good indications of oil. Drilling continues daily until oil sand is reached.
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Corder
Big Piney
Sublette County
F. A. Murphy
Burritt
Road Maintainer to Start April 1 for State Highway Work
J. T. Nichols from Rock Springs will begin drag operations on the state highway from Marbleton north ten miles and south to LaBarge starting April 1. Officials say this timing, while moisture is in the earth, will help the road smooth and pack properly.
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J. T. Nichols
Rock Springs
Marbleton
LaBarge
Commission
For Sale Or Trade Black Percheron Stallion in Wyoming
Local advertises a good Black Percheron Stallion for sale or trade. Seller B. M. Fox is based in LaBarge Wyoming and invitations inquiries from interested buyers or traders.
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B. M. Fox
LaBarge
Mills Family Pioneers Move From Hood River Ranch to Dairy
Osburn county records recount a Mills family journey from Osburn to Wyoming in 1895, settling at Big Prney where Mills and sons ran a ranch and cattle business. They left in 1915 for Hood River to enter dairy, later retiring. after Mrs. Mills’ death, he lived with his daughter until passing.
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Osburn County
Wyoming
Big Prney
Mr. Mills and Sons
Mills
Funeral rites for Sellon Budd held at Marbleton home
Funeral services for Sellon Budd, killed in a March auto accident in Louisiana, were conducted Sunday at his parents’ home by J. W. Johnston of Cheyenne. The service praised the youth, with a large marbleton turnout, floral tributes, and a long funeral cortege to Big Piney cemetery.
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Sellon
Marbleton
George Wenrich
George Moffat
Piney
H. M. Lewis
Kemmerer
Big Piney
Johnston
Ray Lewis
George
Frank Moffat
Irwin Covey
John Stevens
Dan Budd
Phoenix
Ann
A. P. Newcomb
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Jennie Budd
Greeley
Colo
C. D. Stafford
Henry Sellon
Francis Tanner
Joseph Budd
Larasse
Ralph Conwell
Laramie
Marie McGinnis
Big
Nevin
Gerald Willson
Helen Budd
Senator Jenkins
Raido
Kfbu Laramie
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Students Shine at Laramie Tournament
Local high school students, led by chaperones Mrs. Jesse Budd and Superintendent Glassner, returned home Sunday from a tournament in Laramie. The group reported a strong showing by the young competitors.
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Laramie
Jesse Budd
Glassner
Near East Relief sermon funds raised at Congregational Church
Last Sunday night at the Congregational church Mr. J. W. Johnston state director of Near East relief preached a moving sermon and outlined the work to feed clothe and educate Armenian orphans. A collection of 75.67 was donated and Mrs. A. P. Sommers was named local chairman to receive further contributions for forwarding to headquarters.
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Congregational Church
J. W. Johnston
The
Near East Relief
Johnston
A. P
School Bonds Carried At Election
Voters at the school house supported the bond issue with 26 to 2 in a 28 ballot tally. Directors of School Dist No 9 are authorized to issue bonds totaling 10 000 to cover outstanding warrants and indebtedness due to shortages in royalty money and other unforeseen budget issues. Citizens reaffirm support for schools and funding.
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School Dist. No 9
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W. E. Mills
Burney & Co
Burmey & Co
Big Piney, Wyoming
Wyo
Sellon Budd
Border Legion
Near East Relief Services
State Bank of
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