Mt. Pinos Genealogy

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Babione in Wyoming - 1897 through 1910

See earlier post for earlier years...

Sheridan Post, 8 April 1897
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021055
Banner Budget
George Babione started Monday to hunt a "yob" with some cow
outfit. Has his girl gone back on him?

Sheridan Post, 10 June 1897
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021119
Chas Tompkins, Jos. and Ray Harper, Frank Kirkpatrick, Wm. King,
P. Calvert, Dave Larison, Henry Sollenbach and Wm. Babione
were Sheridan visitors Tuesday.

Sheridan Post, 25 November 1897
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021305
Addition Local News
Wm. Babione and Geo. Moose of Mead Creek were in town Tuesday

Nothing in 1898

Sheridan Post, 30 March 1899
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021870
Same story as on 13 April 1899, below.

Sheridan Post, 6 April 1899
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021878
Same story as on 13 April 1899, below.

Sheridan Post, 13 April 1899
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021886
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settlers have filed
notice of intention to make final proof on their respective
claims...

Charles J. White, of Big Horn, Wyo., Desert Land Application No. 657
for the se 1/4 ne 1/4 section 24, township 54 north, range 84
west. Witnesses: Michael R. Enos, William H. Babione, Charles W.
Skinner and James K. Reece, all of Big Horn Wyo. (Similarly for
Homestead Application No. 869, for the se 1/4 nw 1/4, nw 1/4
ne 1/4, section 25, and s 1/4 se 1/4 section 24, township 54
north, range 84 west.)

Sheridan Post, 27 July 1899
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3021998
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settlers have
filed notice of intention to make final proof on their
respective claims... Mary J. Moose, of Sheridan, Wyoming,
Desert Land Application No. 542, for the lots No. 1, 2, 3 and
4, and se 1/4 nw 1/4 section 7, township 54 north, range 83 west,
and e 1/2 se 1/4, se 1/4 ne 1/4 section 12, township 54 north,
of range 84 west. Witnesses: William Babione, George Harper,
William Sherman and Henry Sollenback, all of Banner, Wyoming.

Sheridan Post, 2 August 1899
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3022006
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settlers have
filed notice of intention to make final proof on their
respective claims... Mary J. Moose, of Sheridan, Wyoming,
Desert Land Application No. 542, for the lots No. 1, 2, 3 and
4, and se 1/4 nw 1/4 section 7, township 54 north, range 83 west,
and e 1/2 se 1/4, se 1/4 ne 1/4 section 12, township 54 north,
of range 84 west. Witnesses: William Babione, George Harper,
William Sherman and Henry Sollenback, all of Banner, Wyoming.

Natrona County Tribune, 24 May 1900
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3011857
Advertised Letter List
Babione, Mrs. Cora

Sheridan Post, 3 January 1901
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3022429
Banner
Mrs. Simpson, on Monday, was called to visit the family
of W. H. Babione, three of the children being badly off
with colds almost amounting to pneumonia.

Nothing for 1902-1904

Sheridan Post, 25 August 1905
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=3101327

Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof...
Frank R. Spracklen, of Banner, Wyoming, who made H. E. No.
1764 for the w 1/2 ne 1/4, e 1/2 nw 1/4, sec 24, t. 25 n,
r 84 w, 6th p. m. He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz.:
Edward Barnes, Fred Harper, William H. Babione of Banner,
Wyoming; John Robinson of Big Horn, Wyoming.

Nothing for 1906-1910

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Babione in Wyoming - 1891, 1892 and 1893

(Nothing found in 1894, 1895 and 1896.)

My grandmother's father, George Harlan "Harley" Merrill, died in the Spanish flu pandemic. His widow later married a neighbor, George S. Babione. So many of my cousins have Babione ancestry, rather than Merrill ancestry, and I keep an eye open for the name.

There are lots of results for "Babione" in the Wyoming Newspaper Project. I certainly won't have the patience to do them all at one go. Year by year may suffice.

In 1891, there is a single hit, in the April 23rd Sheridan Post. The page can be accessed here:
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=2993908

In the third column is a short article titled, "Banner Pick-Ups", one of which is:

Kirkpatrick & Babione will move their sawmill to Prairie Dog when they have finished sawing their logs in Bear gulch.

The single match in 1892 is also in the Sheridan Post, September 15th, here:
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=2994254

There's a story on the front page about the Commissioners Proceedings, having to do with the construction of roads. "In the matter of the road from the nw corner of section 16, tp. 54, N. range 84 west, to sw corner of the new 1/4 of section 20, tp. 54, N. range 84 west. The report of J. W. Curtis, viewer, was read, considered and ordered filed. The board having decided to lay out and establish this road and to extend the same 1/2 mile south; thence 1/2 mile southeast; thence about one mile south to intersect the Babione road to sawmill, all objections thereto and all claims for damages by reason thereof must be field in writing with the county clerk at or before noon of October 3, 1892, and the clerk is hereby instructed to publish notice of same as required by law."

Further down in the same column is a list of bills to be paid from the Road and Bridge fund. Included on the list is a bill from W. H. Babione, bridge plank, 7.35, which was allowed.

Sheridan Post, January 12, 1893:
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=2994381

A very long list of various bills considered by the County Commissioners includes one from W. H. Babione, clerk of election, for 5.40. (It was approved.)

Sheridan Post, August 10, 1893:
http://pluto.state.wy.us:8080/awweb/awarchive?item=2964707

Another set of bills presented to the County Commissioners. This one, from Wm Babione, was for bridge lumber, 71.36, and was approved.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Lon C. Shane

Lon C. Shane isn't really part of my tree ... he's the father of Mabel Monterey Shane, who married Orin Otis Merrill (who was gunned down in Sheridan, more on that another day). But having stumbled across the Wyoming Newspaper Project the other day, it was interesting testing the search engine out with his name (both as "Lon Shane" and as "L. C. Shane"). He seems to have been a very well known bounty hunter (for wolves and coyotes, etc.)

Some random notes:

Bill Barlow's Budget, Douglas, 11 September 1889, page 4

Board of County Commissioner's, 3 Sept 1889
The following applications for the leasing of school lands presented, granted, and values ascertained as noted:
No. 21. L. T. Shane, E 1/2 Sec. 36, T'p 34. R. 62, Appraised at $240. Rental $12.


Bill Barlow's Budget, 1 March 1893, no page

County Commissioners Meeting, February 28, 1893
Tom C. Shane, bounty on wild animals 9.75


Sheridan Post, May 1, 1921, no page given

To whom it may concern:
This is to notify the public that I will not be responsible for debts
contracted by any member of my family, unless by my order.
Dated April 25, 1921. L. C. Shane. Kirby, Mont.


Sheridan Post, 5 November 1918, page 5

16 head of cattle owned by L. C. Shane, in his charge, brands inspected
15 October 1918, bound from Sheridan, Wyoming to Kirby, Mont.


People's Voice, Buffalo, 17 July 1897, no page

L. C. Shane of Powder river brought in 26 grey wolf skins and 33 coyote
skins to the county clerk's office today and presented them for bounty,
which amounted to $128.75


Newcastle Democrat, 4 April 1895, no page (Weston County)

Included on the Court Calendar
L. C. Shane, appelant, vs Board of County Commissioners


Daily Boomerang, Laramie, 24 July 1895, no page

Snippets from around the state, including:
Newcastle Journal: L. C. Shane brought in about forty wolf hides
the first of the week on which he received the bounty.


Daily Boomerang, Laramie, 24 June 1895, no page

The New Bounty Law
Cheyenne Leader: The state auditor paid out $352 in bounties on wild
animals during the past week. The biggest single warrent paid for this
purpose since the law went into effect was one for $188 paid to L. C.
Shane of Converse county. His list included 59 gray wolves and 11
coyotes. The next largest was $160 to D. C. Herrick of Weston
county for 52 gray wolves and 4 coyotes. Both of these warrents
were paid in the same week.


Cheyenne Daily Sun-Leader, 25 October 1897, no page

Buffalo Voice: L. C. Shane, the successful wolfer, brought in no less
than 126 wolf hides and 18 coyote skins from the Powder river country
this week. The county clerk issued him a certificate for $557.50.


Cheyenne Daily Leader, 23 June 1895, no page

The New Bounty Law
The state auditor paid out $352 in bounties on wild animals during
the past week. The biggest single warrant paid for this purpose since
the law went into effect was one for $188 paid to L. C. Shane of Converse
county. His list included 59 gray wolves and 11 coyotes. The next largest
was $160 to D. C. Herrick of Weston county for 52 gray wolves and 4 coyotes.
Both of these warrants were paid in the same week.


Lusk Herald, 3 January 1895, no page

Personal and local news
L. C. Shane killed an antelope the other day and put some
strychnine into the carcass and the next day went to see
what success he had in capturing wolves. he found just
nine large gray wolves strewn around the carcass. That was
a lucky antelope he captured.


Lusk Herald, 5 January 1893, no page (Converse County)

A table of bills presented to the county, including
L. C. Shane, bounty, 33.00 (claimed and allowed)


Newcastle News-Journal, 19 July 1895, no page

L. C. Shane brought in about forty wolf hides the first of the week
on which he received the bounty.


Newcastle News-Journal, 29 March 1895, no page

Court calendar
L. C. Shane, appelant, vs Board of County Commissioners

And the BLM Search has a rather brief index entry for Laun C. Shane, homesteading in Niobrara County, in 1893.

He sure seems scarce before getting to Wyoming/Montana, though!

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Grandpa's 8th Grade Graduation

From the Buffalo Bulletin, May 19, 1921, page 4:

Commencement at District 2
Program of Highly Flavored Variety
Rendered Thursday Night

District N. 2 schools graduates this year an Eighth Grade class of twenty-eight, with two honor pupils - Emily Griggs first, and Louise Mueller second.

Thursday night was held the annual commencement exercises, in the assembly hall, where there was staged a program of highly flavored variety and most pleasing effect. Of course the hall was decorated for the occasion and a special significance and winsomeness, including the program, was cleverly woven into the evening's enjoyment.

For this hour's find achievement, and, of course again, for the finer achievement behind this and building up to this, due credit and thanks are fittingly measured to the good principal W. A. Joseph, and to the corps of teachers covering these 7th and 8th grades and through them this Graduating Class - Miss Mista McNaughton, Miss Mary Cash, Miss Johanna Duthie, Miss Ruby Leighton and Mr. T. Floyd Gibson.

The class were indeed a fine looking bunch of young people - twenty-eight - and by this goodly number to increase the number at J. C. High next year, we hope with missing one! Mr. Hawkes complimented them especially on presenting the diplomas and the County Superintendent, Mrs. Margaret Simth, added her earnest words of praise, when she gave diplomas to the pupils from the country districts.

The class songs were very good, the music was good, and the speeches, recitations, all were fine; but doubtless everybody enjoyed the plays most of all. They were indeed good. There were two of them - "Teacher, Kin I Go Home" and "Dr. Cure All." In the latter play little Mr. John Hawkes played the doctor, and while he had some trouble with the whimsical ailments of his patients, the only way he could satisfy the Blooming Widow who wanted a husband was to give her himself! Jane Curry, probably, was the most pleasing, who as a bashful girl, was verily a chatterbox. Esther Stanley and Edith Rore - oh, all of them did very well indeed.

Ernest Crouter was the Teacher in the other play, and Marse Grace as the janitor did a real good take off; but Teddy Cochran and Harriet Gatchell were the real thing! Harriet as "Betty Brown," a homely pupil, was a scream. Both plays were not just comedies, they were real really funny, with ridiculous situations and all of the makeup of fun making. Plays that afforded the very kind of frolic the kins would want to frolic with and then go home, as at this time, closing the school year.

Finally her are Graduating Class roll: Sidney T. Cochran, Harriet Gatchel, Emily Griggs, Ernest Crouter, Paul Fischer, Elsie Garson, Edith Hibbard, Marguerite Middaugh, Susie Randall, Margaret Holloway, Edith Heckathorn, Louise Mueller, Alphonsus Sherwood, Edna Walsh, Edward Parmelee, Leo Tharrington, Bertram Masters, Elmer Hall, Charles Patch, Marjorie Burritt, Myrtle Mooney, John Hawkes, Sam Voiles, Jane Carry, Marse Grace, Esther Stanley, Edith Rose, Clarence Westman.

Wyoming Newspaper Project

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