Tragic Orin Junction Shootout Leaves Three Dead
At Orin Junction in Converse county on Tuesday Ernest Tubbs and his wife were killed after barricading in a store. Deputy John McPherson and S S Magnuson were seriously wounded. Magnuson dies later, McPherson expected to recover. Tubbs is said to have opened fire, possibly due to insanity linked to prior family tragedy.
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Orin Junction
Douglas
Converse County
Ernest Tubbs
John McPherson
North-Western Railroad
Orin
Tubbs
McPherson
Magnuson
Cheyenne
Old Settler Crandall Succumbs to Tick Fever
R J Crandall a 75 year old Shell valley resident died at Basin from tick bite effects after traveling there for treatment. Civil War veteran and G A R member born in Evansville Wisconsin he lived in Sheridan and Shell valleys owning a large ranch. Survived by five brothers and funeral held by Rev Edward Bolling at Basin M E church with G A R auspic es. Remains interred Basin cemetery.
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R. J. Crandall
Shell Valley
Basin
Mr. Crandall
Evansville
Wis
Grand Army of the Republic
Wyoming
Sheridan County
W. H. Crandall
Longmont
Colo
Olon Crandall
F. W. Crandall
D. C. Crandall
C. A’ Crandall
Edward Bolling
M. E
Treaties Not Ratified By Major Powers At Washington
Americans discover the Washington arms conference treaties are not in effect as ratifications from Britain France and Italy are pending. Japan has ratified the Shantung accord and is likely to ratify the five power naval reduction and four power Pacific treaties soon. France may never ratify, and the delay remains unexplained as Britain and Italy follow uncertain paths.
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United States
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Washington
Delayed Ratification Sparks Supposed Punishment Theory
The Genoa conference seems unlikely to justify four months of delay. Some suggest the delay aims to punish the United States for not ratifying another treaty and for limiting its international engagement.
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Genoa
Uncle Sam
Salvation Army Merriweather visit draws Greybull crowds
Brigadier Merriweather of Denver visited Greybull for Salvation Army meetings held early in the week. Local officers reported strong attendance and growing public support, with Merriweather pleased by the work and encouragement from residents.
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Salvation Army
Merriweather
Denver
Army
Greybull
Flag Day Exercises Draw Large Greybull Crowd
Greybull Lodge No. 1481 Elks held Flag Day exercises at Big Horn theatre on Wednesday evening. The program began with The Star Spangled Banner followed by lodge officer introductions and a prayer. The audience joined in Columbia Gem of the Ocean as the program proceeded and H C Brome of Basin gave a well received patriotic address.
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Greybull Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Big Horn Theatre
Columbia
H. C. Brome
Basin
Standard Stock Price Set At 84 A Share For Employes
The Standard Oil Co of Indiana will buy stock for employees under its plan at 84 dollars a share for purchases made April 1 1922 to March 1 1928. The company pays 56 while the employee pays 28 per share. Complete participation up to 20 percent of salary equals a 10 percent salary rise. The 84 dollar price is not a market valuation but the six month average to March 31 each year.
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Standard Oil Co
Indiana
Wyoming Oil News
Muscovites Parade Delights Crowd With Bear Novelty
A large Saturday crowd enjoyed the Muscovites parade led by Baby Ruth the Denver Zoo bear. The event featured new stunts and a banquet by the Rebekah lodge before a Mason ic hall ceremony added thirty-one new members, expanding the Odd Fellowship branch to over eighty members.
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Baby Ruth
James Hunter
Denver Zoo
Domestic Science
Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Hall
Charles J. Shirran
Carl Erickson
C. C. Baker
Harry Hubbard
G. H. Hammill
John W. Weiner
P. Heidenreich
Fred Asp
A. A. Krogsdale
Frank Webb
Frank L. Haller
M. D. Mills
R. A. Minnnis
Ray Mohler
R. L. Ferguson
I. L. Sayre
Max Meyer
J. A. Henderson
Frank Annerer
C. B. Tapp
Charles I. Thompson
Jesse Hartman
C. V. Mortenson
Sol Epperson
Greybull
C. R. Onslow
Billings
Mont
Roy Watt
A. J. Scholz
Basin
Lloyd Herron
J. A. Farben
U S. Good
Worland
Cedar Rapids
Odd Fellowship
Miss Bertha Thuman Plans Visit and Teaching Stay
Miss Bertha Thuman left Tuesday to visit Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pathe at Frannie. She expects to travel to Laramie soon to attend teachers normal school for the remainder of her school vacation.
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Bertha Thuman
Lawrence Pathe
Frannie
Laramie
Teachers’ Normal School
Man Makes Fast Escape From Wiley Book Store
Miss L. Wiley of the Wiley book store reported a rapid heist scare Monday night when a man hiding in the rear ware room bolted down the alley as she checked on a cat. No items appeared disturbed and Wiley remained calm despite the intrusion.
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L. Wiley
Wiley Book Store
Miss Wiley
Fire department upgrades boost Greybull readiness
S P Blane of Julius Pierce Fire Supply Co. met the city council and secured a contract for 1000 feet of fire hose a double chemical tank two hose nozzles and replacement of the town siren plus installation costs The volunteer fire department now numbers seventeen men all committed to the town Regular drills will be set to train on the new equipment to improve response in emergencies.
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S. P. Blane
Julius Pierce Fire Supply Co
Denver
Greybull
Children’s Day Service at Christian Church
Children’s Day will be observed at the Christian Church next Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. A splendid program has been arranged and will be appreciated by attendees. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
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Christian’ Church
Lovell anglers reel fine speckled trout from Medicine Lodge lake
A Lovell party led by Mitchell and including Bowman Smith Harris Engle and Fisk fished Medicine Lodge lake above Hyattville last Friday to Sunday. They returned with speckled trout averaging over two pounds, earning the Standard’s thanks for a fine specimen display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. ©. Mitchell
Lyle Bowman
Ben M. Smith
H. E. Harris
Lovell
R. R. Reutlinger
Fred Williams
E. G. Carlson
S. J. Leach
Rev. E. T. Ferry
A. C. Cross
FE. T. Foe
John Engle, Jr
C. B. Fisk
Medicine Lodge Lake
Hyattville
8S and D Meeting Held in Greybull
Railroad officials attended a Greybull meeting last week including L C Hammack from Chicago head of claim department H B Meinhardt refrigeration O S D department N O Robbins and others with agents in Lovell Basin Billings Kirby and Casper.
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Greybull
L. C. Hammack
Chicago
H. B. Meinhardt
N. O. Robbins
Alliance
R. F. Gaehner
J. Neely
Lovell
C. B. Beck
Basin
J. B. O’hara
Kirby
L. W. Johnston
Billings
Hawkins
G. C. Keogh
Casper
Birthday Anniversary for Mrs Higgins
Mrs J H Hartzell and Mrs J R Engle hosted a 1 PM luncheon moved to Mrs Engle's home on Monday June 12 in honor of Mrs H Higgins birthday. Guests included Mrs Grace Spencer Mrs J A Alderdice Mrs S J Leach Mrs J A White Mrs J R Engle Sr. A yellow and white color scheme featured a sixteen candle birthday cake.
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J.H. Hartzell
J. R. Engle, Jr
Engle
H. Higgins
Grace Spencer
J. A. Alderdice
S. J. Leach
J. A. White
J. R. Engle
Greybull Fire Department Reorganizes At City Hall
The Greybull fire department held its regular monthly meeting at city hall. Chief McCreedy presided as F J McCreedy was elected chief and J D Emmett captain. C F Schenck became treasurer and S J Laraway secretary. The group plans weekly meetings and training drills with public cooperation encouraged.
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Greybull
Slower Gasoline Shipments From Standard Oil Indiana
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana has shipped four train loads of export gasoline this month, below the usual monthly average. Officials expect twelve to thirteen shipments in June as delays from the month’s start ease. The refineries began shipping in December and have averaged about eleven loads per month. Casper Herald
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Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Standard of Indiana
Casper Herald
Special Officer Young Pleads Guilty in Burlington Case
Special Officer Young of Burlington pleaded guilty before Justice Bonwell to striking a man after arrest. He was fined 10 dollars and costs. The case moved from Justice Harding's court to Bonwell's on change of venue amid petitions calling for his removal and revocation of his deputy sheriff commission. The incident stemmed from an arrest over a suitcase taken from a depot by a young man, later returned with a claim of mistaken ownership.
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Young
Burlington
Bonwell
Harding
Hepburns Sell Mead Addition Home to Arthur Brown
Mr and Mrs F A Hepburn sold their Mead addition property last week to Arthur Brown and the Hep burns purchased the J H Harris home on Fifth avenue North and moved to their new residence late last week.
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F. A. Hepburn
Mead Addition
Arthur Brown
Hepburns
J. H. Harris
Fifth Avenue North
P E O Holds Meeting With Leftovers Theme
P. E. O. Chapter F P. E. O. met with Mrs. R. E. Gleeson on Saturday June 10 at 2 30 p m After the regular session Mrs Heywood led the program The year book committee presented leftovers in food and clothing as the topic Mrs McGuffey described rug making from odds and ends of rags Mrs Trax showcased a sofa pillow from silk scraps Mrs Engle displayed curtains made from old white goods and Mrs M W Fields helped create gowns and outfits worn by members Mrs Spencer and Mrs Tarrant wore attractive attire
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R. E. Gleeson
Local Chapter Elects New Treasurer and Sees Notables
Mrs Hinman was elected treasurer at the meeting held with guests Mrs W B Hartigan and Mrs Joslyn of Worland. Mrs Gleeson served brick ice cream Sunshine cake and coffee. All present voted Mrs Gleeson a charming hostess.
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Hinman
W. B. Hartigan
Joslyn
Worland
Gleeson
Welfare Commissioner Tours Wyoming Cities
State Commissioner of Child Welfare W. G. Harris visited Greybull after arriving from Sheridan to oversee children in need and planned stops in Casper, Douglas, and other state locations before returning by the afternoon train.
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W. G. Harris
Cheyenne
Sheridan
Greybull
Casper
Douglas
Linn Family Plans Coast Trip From Montana to Oregon
John Linn and family begin a planned auto excursion from Montana toward the Pacific Coast. They will visit several points along the coast before returning, with John's father living near Portland, Oregon, and an extended stay in that area possible.
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Linn
Pacific Coast
John Linn
Montana
John
Portland
Ore
Silver Circle Hosts Luncheon for Elks Celebration Plan
Mrs D W McLeod and Mrs Thomas Gow hosted the Silver Circle meeting at Mrs McLeod's home. Attendance was good and the group voted to stage a stand during the three day Elks celebration on June 27 28 and 29. A luncheon was served by the hostesses.
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D. W. McLeod
Thomas Gow
Silver Circle
Elks Lodge
Birthday party at the Starks home
Misses Mildred Starks Lucille Myers Nellie McMillan Myrtle McMillan Genevieve Slack Jennie Paddock and Nellie Mills gave a birthday surprise party to Corrinne Mills at the Starks home on Wednesday evening. Each girl wore a costume and ice cream and cake were served.
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Mildred Starks
Lucille Myers
Nellie McMillan
Myrtle McMillan
Genevieve Slack
Jennie Paddock
Nellie Mills
Corrinne Mills
Starks
Sunday School Class Entertained Tuesday
Mrs. J. L. McMillan entertained her Methodist Sunday school class at her home Tuesday evening. Attending were Juanita Youngeman, Mary Bell Youngeman, Edith Allison, Maud Robinson, Oda Dell Coons, Luella Kunkle, Myrtle Highland, Elizabeth Highland, Lois Shorey, and Evelyn Fields. The event featured lawn games and light refreshments provided by the host.
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J. L.mcmillan
Methodist Sunday School
Juanita
Mary Bell Youngeman
Edith Allison
Maud Robinson
Oda Dell Coons
Luella Kunkle
Myrtle Highland
Elizabeth Highland
Lois Shorey
Evelyn Fields
McMillan
Injury Ends Finger Retreat While Creek-Side Ford Rescue
Del Sheldon, a ranch hand near Thermopolis, lost the first joint of a finger when a horse bucked while he tried to pull a Ford from a creek. The rope caught his finger and severed it. He traveled to Greybull on Friday to stay with friends.
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del Sheldon
Rocky Mountains
Thermopolis
Greybull
Rebekah Lodge Meets at Masonic Hall
Carnation Rebekah Lodge No 10 held its regular meeting at the Masonic hall Tuesday evening. Mrs William Ferris past Noble Grand was chosen delegate to Joliet Mont assembly July 11 to 14. Light refreshments were served by Mesdames Ferris Erickson Dockery and J F Dahlen.
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Carnation Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Hall
William Ferris
Noble Brand
Rebekah
Joliet
Mont
Carl Erickson
William Dockery
J. F. Dahsen
Royal Society Entertained by Church Ladies
The Royal Society of the Christian church hosted by Mesdames Turney and Percy Chryst at the Chryst home Wednesday afternoon drew forty five members. They discussed selling concert tickets for a benefit event next Tuesday and a luncheon was served. The next meeting will be at Rev and Mrs Lloyds home in two weeks before a summer adjournment.
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Royal Society of the Christian Church
Mesdames Turney
Percy Chryst
Chryst
W. J. Lloyd
May loan totals hint at library usage in Greybull
The Greybull public library report shows May loans of 58 non fiction and 1206 fiction books. The data raise questions about emphasis on practical or educational development versus literary entertainment.
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Greybull
Rail official injured by barbed wire on Wyoming line
Superintendent J C Grisinger of Burlington in Casper was seriously cut when his motor car hit a barbed wire stretched across the track at Corbett Wyoming seven miles east of Cody. He was taken to Powell hospital with more than a hundred stitches needed for his arm wounds. Roadmaster Sam Weckworth was with him. both avoided worse harm due to slow speed. The wire had been placed to deter cattle and likely overlooked by late night travelers.
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J. C. Grisinger
Burlington Railway
Casper
Corbett
Cody
Powell
Sam Weckworth
Frannie
Weckworth
Grisinger
North Dakota merchant visits Greybull store
Beach North Dakota entrepreneur L R Westby, here for several days, reports satisfaction with Greybull firm’s business and expects healthier trade ahead. He cites promising crop conditions around Beach.
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L. B. Westby
Beach
N. D
Greybull
Willis Smith Leaves for Fort Collins and Colorado College
Willis Smith of Shell, a Greybull High School graduate and University of Wyoming scholar, leaves for Fort Collins to work in a garage this summer and will enroll next fall in the Colorado Agricultural College.
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Willis Smith
Shell
Greybull High School
University of Wyoming
Fort Collins
Colo
Colorado Agricultural College
Youp Timer Tours Wyoming Travels of Crawford in Greybull
A touring speaker Youp Timer and A H Crawford visiting Greybull as part of Dr Louis Albert Banks chautauqua circuit. Crawford recalled 35 years as foreman for Two Bar cattlemen, recalling drive routes to Rock River and Laramie and noting Casper as a small village. He is described as an experienced, engaging conversationalist.
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A. H. Crawford
Wyoming
Louis Albert Banks
Greybull
Standard
Crawford
Bonanza
Here
Casper
Rock River
Laramie
Nebraska Farm Bureau Plan Targets Tax Returns
The Nebraska State Farm Bureau Federation arranged for representatives in every county to copy each taxpayer's personal tax return and post the lists in public places, a plan approved by the state tax commissioner.
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Nebraska State Farm Bureau Federation
Richardson Couple Welcome Son Born Monday June 12
Mr and Mrs L A Richardson announced the birth of their son on Monday June 12, marking a joyful addition to the family.
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L. A. Richardson
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the Christian Church
Mrs. Higgins
Fire Department
Royal Society
L. R. Westby
North Dakota
Longmont, Colo
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