Mercer Dome Unit Syndicate Option Contract Details
A June 1922 contract outlines payment in full for 160 acres in the Mercer Dome area Big Horn County Wyoming. The option price is 20000 dollars with funds held by G A Hinman as trustee at First National Bank Grey Bull. If not exercised monies are returned after July 10 1922 and a corporation may be formed to operate the property once purchased.
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T. 60
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Mercer Dome
G. A. Hinman
First National Bank
Greybull
Orin Junction Bloody Battle Ends With Mob Killing
A Tuesday gun battle at Orin Junction left E. E. Tubbs and his wife dead after a Douglas posse stormed the Hern & Co store. Deputy McPherson and station agent Magnuson were wounded. Magnuson died at hospital. The Tubbs infant was seriously injured.
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Orin Junction
E. E. Tubbs
Douglas
Lander
Tubbs
Hern & Co
John McPherson
Orin
Hern
Ager
S. S. Magnuson
J. A. Graham
Magnuson
Graham
Douglas Hospital
Lions Elect Officers Headed by Ellis and Cassell
The Lions club elected E. H. Ellis president H. H. Cassell vice president Frank Hepburn secretary G. A. Hinman treasurer and Dr C W Tarrant tail twister E T Fee C B Fisk Leon Gugenheim as directors The group plans to continue weekly luncheons over the summer and now counts forty members.
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The
Lions Club
E. H. Ellis
H. H. Cassell
Frank Hepburn
G. A. Hinman
C. W. Tarrant
E. T. Fee
C. B. Fisk
Leon Gugenheim
Kissick Announces Candidacy for Big Horn County Treasurer
Robert L. Kissick declares his bid for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer of Big Horn County with primaries set for August 22, 1922. He seeks the party's support in the upcoming election.
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Big Horn County
Robert L. Kissick
Manns Plan Ten Day Visit to Holyoke Colorado
Mr and Mrs L E Mann and their child left Saturday for a ten days visit at Holyoke Colorado.
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L. E. Mann
Child
Holyoke, Colo
Recital Program Highlights Performers and Pieces
A printed program lists pianists and vocalists with selections including My Philosophy Tradin Joe Fantasie L Enchantresse Meditation Thais and more. It features James Whitcomb Riley Singalee Massanet and Ruth notes with imitations and impersonations by Riley Drolla Schumann and others.
Fire Department Reorganizes in Greybull Meeting
Greybull fire department No. 1 held its regular meeting at city hall with Chief McCreedy presiding. McCreedy elected chief. Jerry Baker named assistant chief. J Emmett captain. C F Schenck elected treasurer. S J Laraway secretary. The group plans weekly practice runs to train and protect local property. Public cooperation urged.
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Greybull Fire Department No. 1
McCreedy
F. J. McCreedy
Jerry Baker
J. Emmett
C. F. Schenck
S. J. Laraway
Greybull
Enez
McCalley Delivers One Of Sioux Falls Finest Entertainments
Charlie Riley McCalley, interpreting James Whitcomb Riley, dazzled 500 Sioux Falls high school students at the city high school auditorium. The versatile performer read, impersonated, played violin, and delivered humor, holding attention for an hour and twenty minutes and drawing enthusiastic demand for more.
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Sioux Falls
Chas. Riley McCalley
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. McCalley
Argus
Fire crews warn against obstructing firefighting efforts
City officials warn that anyone who runs over fire hoses or obstructs fire trucks will face arrest and fines. The notice emphasizes public safety and swift emergency response during incidents.
Taken Up One Day Mare with J-Flag Branding
A mare of unknown color was taken up a day ago bearing a saddle and a J-flag brand on the left shoulder. Apply to the chief of police for information or reclaim.
Lincoln's Creed on Pride in Place and Justice
A Lincoln quote praises pride in one’s home and fair judgment. It urges honesty, prevents hatred, and supports those who stand rightly while correcting wrongs. It emphasizes solidarity with the righteous and help for those who err.
Police man fined for assault in Basin case
A. E. Young, charged with assaulting J. W. Henderson while in custody, was fined ten dollars plus costs before a Basin justice. Young is a yard policeman for the C. B. & Q. Railroad, and his harsh arrest methods have stirred citizen anger and calls for his removal.
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A. E. Young
J. W. Henderson
Basin
Young
Flag Day Program Planned at Basin High School
A Flag Day program will be given at Basin Wednesday evening in the High School auditorium for the benefit of the Red Cross. Each church and other organization will perform a twenty minute stunt. Mrs. Eades of Greybull will render a vocal selection and Mrs. Riley Wilson of Greybull will give a reading as part of the Woman's club stunt.
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Basin
Red Cross
Eades
Greybull
Riley Wilson
Woman's Club
Mrs Will Hargett Returns From Sheridan Visit
Mrs. Will Hargett arrived Saturday from Sheridan Wyoming where she had been on a visit.
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Will Hargett
Sheridan, Wyo
Mrs Orie Allen Leaves for Week-Long Thermopolis Visit
Mrs Orie Allen departed Saturday for a week’s visit in Thermopolis to see friends and familiar sites. The trip aims to relax and tour local attractions during the stay.
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Orie Allen
Thermopolis
Mrs J A Alderdice Heads to Wyoming Visit
Mrs J A Alderdice departed Saturday for Neither Wyoming where she will spend a few days visiting.
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J. A. Alderdice
Neither
Wyo
Episcopal Guild Meeting Set for June 21 at Davis Home
The Episcopal Guild will meet next Wednesday June 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs William T Davis. A large attendance is desired.
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Episcopal Guild
William T. Davis
Mrs Glasgow Vacation Visit Notes
Mrs. F M Glasgow of Bonneville travels to Casper to visit Mr Glasgow then plans return. In Greybull she stayed with Mrs Clarence Johnson during the trip.
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F. M. Glasgow
Bonneville
Casper
Mr. Glasgow
Greybull
Appreciation Note From Denver YMCA Secretary
A secretary expresses gratitude for the lobby entertainment that held the attention of the men, noting they appreciated the variety of acts. Signed by L. V. Chandler, Secretary, Denver YMCA.
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L. V. Chandler
Denver Y. M. C. A
Stratton Family Heads to Red Lodge for Mont. Visit
Mr and Mrs Jack Stratton and granddaughter Miss Thompson depart Thursday for Red Lodge Montana to visit before returning home in Washo Montana They have stayed with Mr and Mrs Cristy Stratton for three weeks as their guests
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Jack Stratton
Miss Thompson
Red Lodge
Mont
Washo, Mont
Cristy Stratton
Dr. Christerson To Visit Redfield Madison and Big Stone
Dr. E M Christerson leaves Saturday for Redfield and Madison South Dakota. He plans to visit Big Stone Lake area to meet old friends on an outing trip then return to Redfield to establish himself.
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E. M. Christerson
Redfield
Madison
State Child Welfare Chief Visits Greybull Homes
W G Harris state commissioner for Child's Welfare and Animal Protection arrived Tuesday to inspect conditions of dependent children in Greybull. He locates and places orphans in suitable homes. The state home is at Cheyenne, with several Greybull children already in residence.
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W. G. Harris
Greybull
Local Fishing Party Reaches Medicine Lodge, Net Big Trout
A party from Greybull and Lovell traveled by car to Medicine Lodge in the Big Horns Friday evening and returned Sunday. Fred Williams E G Carlson C B Fisk E T Foe Roy Reut Harvey Harris Lawyer Bowman and Mr Mitchell all reported catching their limit of large trout.
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Fred Williams
E. G. Carlson
C. B. Fisk
E. T. Foe
Roy Reutlinger
Greybull
Harvey Harris
Bowman
Mr. Mitchell
Lovell
Medicine Lodge
Big Horns
City Council Orders Fire Equipment Upgrade
At Tuesday night’s regular meeting the council approved a purchase from Julius Pierce Fire Supply Co of Denver via agent S. P. Blanc. The order includes a double chemical tank one thousand feet of hose two nozzles and a siren to be added to the fire truck for warning alongside the bells.
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S. P. Blanc
Julius Pierce Fire Supply Co
Denver
Masquerade Surprise Party Honors Corinne Mills
Mrs Harry Mills held a masquerade surprise party Wednesday at the Starks home Second Ave South in honor of Corinne Mills age seventeen. Guests wore costumes and enjoyed music singing dancing and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attending were Jennie Paddock Geneva Slack Nellie McMillan Mildred Starks Lucille Myers Myrtle McMillan Nella Mills and Corinne Mills.
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Harry Mills
Starks
Second Ave
Corinne
Jennie Paddock
Geneva Slack
Nellie McMillan
Mildred Starks
Lucille Myers
Myrtle McMillan
Nella Mills
Paddocks Host Dance Party At Grand View Home
Mr and Mrs Grover Paddock hosted a dancing party at their Grand View home Saturday evening with about twenty five guests. The attendees enjoyed music and a late night lunch of strawberries ice cream cake and punch before departing around 2 am.
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Grover Paddock
Grand View
John Linn
Court Cropsey
Dan Cropsey
Harry Ruble
Max Mott
J. F. Kruger
G. E. Fitzgerald
Charles Warne
Cecil Dobbins
George Rimer
Leta Casey
Bob Cheatum
Jack Warne
Frank Casey
Alfred Fitzgerald
Miss Myrtle Hyland Begins Visit With Aunt in Worland
Miss Myrtle Hyland left Thursday for a visit with her aunt in Worland, marking the start of a planned stay in the northern town.
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Myrtle Hyland
Worland
Grace Creech Plans Basin Weekend Trip
Grace Creech traveled to Basin on Thursday and will spend the weekend there.
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Grace Creech
Basin
Nicholson Family Trip to Casper
Mr and Mrs B W Nicholson and their children traveled to Casper on Thursday for a family outing.
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B. W. Nicholson
Casper
Mrs Dix and Baby Plan Extended Visit to Laurel Mont
Mrs. D. C. Dix and her baby left on Thursday for Laurel Montana for an extended visit.
Mrs. W D Longley Attends Passing Show in Billings
Mrs. W. D. Longley attended the Passing Show in Billings and returned home on Thursday.
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W. D. Longley
Billings
Mrs Pattalochi Visits Son L Pattalochi Family
Mrs Pattalochi arrived Thursday to visit at the home of her son L Pattalochi and family.
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Mrs. Pattalochi
L. Pattalochi
Reverend Lloyd Heads to Helena for Ministers Convention
The Rev. Mr. Lloyd departed Thursday for Helena Montana to attend the ministers convention.
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Lloyd
Helena, Mont
Drag performer A J McGlenn dines with Chapins in Billings
A. J. McGlenn, a drag entertainer from Billings, was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chapin on Monday evening in Billings.
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A. J. McGlenn
Drag Man
Billings
Mrs
Ben Chapin
Pattalochi Family to Make Grey Bull Home
Mr and Mrs L Pattalochi and their children arrived Wednesday from Bonneville and will establish Grey Bull as their home.
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L. Pattalochi
Bonneville
Greybull
Mrs Earl Vaught and son return from Billings visit
Mrs Earl Vaught and her son arrived home Thursday after a two week visit in Billings.
Children’s Day Program at Christian Church Saturday
A children’s day program will be held at the Christian church on Saturday morning at ten o’clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Christian Church
Family group takes Sunday outing at Shell
Mr. and Mrs C H McBride, Mr and Mrs Frank Conlin and mother Mrs Walsh and their grandson spent Sunday at Shell enjoying a family excursion.
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C. H. McBride
Frank Conlin
Walsh
Shell
Middleton Party Heads to Thermopolis Then Casper
Mr. and Mrs. Wes Middleton and Mrs. Bruce Ritchie motored to Thermopolis Thursday and will stay a day before continuing to Casper.
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Wes Middleton
Bruce Ritchie
Thermopolis
Casper
Mrs Shoemaker Family Arrives for Denver Visit
Mrs Theodore Shoemaker and her children and mother Mrs Theo Easton arrived from Denver on Thursday for a visit at the Ed Shoemaker home.
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Theodore Shoemaker
Theo. Easton
Denver
Ed. Shoemaker
Mrs Morris Crane Heads to Spokane to Join Husband
Mrs Morris Crane plans to leave Sunday to Spokane where she will join her husband Mr Crane who has secured employment there.
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Morris Crane
Spokane
Mr. Crane
Mrs Shoemaker Visits Fran nie Sister and Family
Mrs Earl Shoemaker of Frannie arrived Wednesday for a visit with her sister Mrs Jesse Perkins and with the Ed Shoemaker family.
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Earl Shoemaker
Frannie
Jesse Perkins
Ed. Shoemaker
Apollo Club Meets With Mrs Alderdice For Photos
The Apollo club gathered this week with Mrs. John Alderdice. About twenty five members attended a nice program followed by refreshments.
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Apollo Club
John Alderdice
Fuel Conservation Committees Meet in Greybull
The Fuel Conservation Safety First and Fire Prevention committees convened in Greybull on Tuesday June 13 with about twenty five notable representatives including J C Grisinger superintendent and D J Nelson assistant superintendent.
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Greybull
J. C. Grisinger
D. J. Nelson
Middleton Kissick Wedding at Casper Home
Miss Vera Hubble Middleton of Casper and Robert Kissick of this city wed Monday evening in a quiet home ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The Rev. Wilson of the Presbyterian church officiated. The couple, with Mr and Mrs Middleton, drove to Grey Bull Wednesday to begin married life.
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Vera Hubble Middleton
Wes Middleton
Casper
Robert Kissick
Mr. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Middleton
Greybull
Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Rev and Mrs Ferry
Friends honored Rev and Mrs BE T Ferry with a surprise Tuesday evening at the Cross home. Five bridge tables were set and guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Hepburn, Dr and Mrs H I Huckans, Mr and Mrs G A Hinman, Mr and Mrs E T Ferry, and others enjoyed refreshments after the games.
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BE. T. Ferry
A. C. Cross
Frank Hepburn
Leon Gugenheim
H. I. Huckans
G. A. Hinman
Electric refrigeration nears home use for all households
The electric process that already cools hotels and boats is shrinking in size and cost. It uses electricity to power condensation of refrigerants, not to produce freezing directly. As machinery becomes compact and affordable, iceless cooling will be within reach of modest budgets and standard kitchens.
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Philadelphia
New Ideas of Marriage Challenge Old Confucian Duty
A series in Japanese press argues for reforming arranged marriages based on personal choice and love. Scholars and writers push more freedom, noting a shift from parental selection and duty to couples meeting in advance and cohabitation, while elopements and family conflicts rise as romance gains prominence.
Record of animal cruelty protest clubs and new mercy bands
The Jack London club has 211 049 members, formed to protest cruel animal training methods. The American Humane Education Society reports 615 new bands of mercy, bringing total bands to 185 241 across the United States from field workers and volunteers.
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Jack London Club
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
United States
American Humane Education Society
Bands of Mercy
Advice to Let the Tax Collector Do the Worrying
A man in debt is urged to let the other fellow bear the worry, a line of thought that may hold some truth yet fails when the other party is the income tax collector. The quip underscores the futility of passing financial stress to government recovery efforts.
English author’s remark sparks censure over gender insight
Friends of the English author say he understands women uniquely. The author may be censured for not explaining why a woman exits a street car backwards.
Mrs Riley Wilson Attends Flag Day Exercises
Mrs Riley Wilson went to Basin on Wednesday where she participated in the Flag Day exercises.
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Riley Wilson
Basin Wednesday
Mrs Burns Leaves For Billings To Attend Summer School
Mrs. H. S. Burns departed Wednesday for Billings where she will attend a summer school program.
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H. S. Burns
Billings
Eva Miller Returns Home From Berg Montana Visit
Eva Miller, who had been visiting relatives and friends at Fromberg Montana, returned home Wednesday.
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Eva Miller
Fromberg, Mont
Mrs Eck and children visit Bert Osborne family
Mrs. D. R. Eck and her children arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs. Bert Osborne.
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D. R. Eck
Bert Osborne
Mrs Garnett Heads to Spokane for Summer
Mrs Charles Garnett departed Wednesday for Spokane Washington to spend the summer there.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio Oil Company
Ohio
Griffin Inn
LIONS
Chas. R. McCalley
Tradin
Joe
Olin
Thais
James Whitcomb Riley James Whitcomb Riley
Singalee iMassanet
Tadings
Carvin
Hoss
Whipple
Traumerer
Mary
Joe Lincoln
James W. Foley James W. Foley -Riley
Drolla Schumann
Edwin M. Stern
Riley -Riley
Fire Department
Sioux Falls, S. D
Abraham Lincoln
Restaurante
Universal
Charles Garnett
Spokane, Wash
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