Burial of Roy Howard Merrill

Buffalo News, 7 October 1926, page 5
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Mr. and Mrs. George Babione have returned to Barber from Sheridan where they took Mrs. Babione's son, Roy Howard Merril for burial.

Seeking innovative spellings: Babion and Murrell

Being typeset doesn't mean the spellings are uniform. Another pass looking for Babion (rather than Babione) yielded new stories, and hinted at Merrill being sometimes spelled Murrell. On which note...

Sheridan Post, 21 November 1889, page 4
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Barks from the Head of the Dog
Banner Wyo., Nov. 19, 1889
Wm. Babion is engaged in mining coal for the grangers. He neither
gives nor takes any slack.

Sheridan Post, 3 July 1890, page 1
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Barks from the Head of the Dog
Banner, Wyo., June 30, 1890
Kirkpatrick & Babion now have their sawmill in fine running
order and are turning out a good quality of lumber. Sawdust
always on tap.

Buffalo Bulletin, March 10, 1898
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Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878 - Notice for Publication
William H. Babion, of Big Horn, County
of Sheridan, State of Wyoming, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement for the purchase of the W 1/2 NW 1/4, Sec
14, & E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section No. 15 in Township No. 52 N.,
Range No. 85 W., and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this office at Buffalo,
Wyoming, on Saturday, the 30th day of April, 1898.

He names as witnesses: Herbert A. Coffeen and Frank C. Williams
of Sheridan, Wyoming; George Babion and Willis Spear, Jr. of Big
Horn, Wyoming. Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested to file their claims
in this office on or before said 30th day of April, 1989.

P.A. Gatchell, Register

Buffalo Bulletin, 24 March 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 31 March 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 7 April 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 21 April 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 28 April 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 5 May 1898
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Timber Land Act, June 3, 1878 - Notice for Publication
William H. Babion of Big Horn, County of Sheridan,
State of Wyoming, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement No. .... for the purchase of
the w 1/2 nw 1/4 Sec 14, and e 1/2 ne 1/4
of Sec No 15, in township No 52, range No 25 west, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this office at Buffalo,
Wyo., on Saturday, the 9th day of July, 1898.

He names as witness: Herbert A. Coffeen and Frank C.
Williams of Sheridan, Wyoming, George Babion and
Willis Spear, Jr., of Big Horn, Wyoming.

Any and all persons claiming adversely the above described
lands are requested to file their claims in this office
on or before said 9th day of July, 1898.

P. A. Gatchell, Register

Buffalo Bulletin, 19 May 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 26 May 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 2 June 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 9 June 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 30 June 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 4 August 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 11 August 1898
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Repeat of above notice.

Buffalo Bulletin, 28 May 1908
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Mr. G. S. Babion, of this city, who has been working at the
shearing pens at Clearmont, was a caller at this office
yesterday. He reports that during the high water following
the late storm the big irrigation dam in Clear creek at
Clearmont gave way and was carried out, entailing a loss to
the owners of approximately $5,000. The ditch supplied with
water by this dam covered the U-Cross lands below Clearmont,
and of many other farmers in the lower Clear creek country,
and its loss a this time of year will be a serious drawback
to all concerned. -- Sheridan Post.

Sheridan Post, 4 August 1908, page 8
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Mrs. W. P. Ray has gone to the mountains for an outing
with her old ranch neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. William Babion.

Sheridan Post, 9 October 1914, page 4
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Over the County - Meade Creek
Bill Babion came down from his sawmill in the mountains Saturday
and reports a light fall of snow.
Preston Chesmore went up in the mountains a few days ago, to
work for Mr. Babion in the sawmill.
Bill Babion was branding calves Saturday.

Sheridan Post, 17 December 1915, page 6
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Meade Creek
Bill Babion was a business visitor in Sheridan Thursday.
Vess Bogus, a nephew of John Blane and Mrs. Babion, is here
from his home in North Dakota to visit his relatives.
Andy Hayes, Miss Irma Babion and John Watson were among those
who attended the dance at the banner hall Friday night.
Bill Babion butchered some fine porkers Tuesday.

Sheridan Post, 19 February 1918, page 7
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Meade Creek
Miss Irma Babione and John Watson were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
George Murdock Sunday afternoon.

Sheridan Post, 23 December 1919
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William Babion, rancher from near Banner, was in the city
yesterday.

Buffalo News, 8 October 1925, page 5
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Pumpkin Center Notes
Lawrence Burgher, of Buffalo, is teaching school at the
Babion school this winter.

Buffalo News, 29 October 1925, page 8
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Barber Notes
Lawrence Burger will give a hallowe'en dance at the Babion
School House, the 31st. All are invited. Good music and
a lap supper at midnight. All show the teacher a good time.

Buffalo News, 24 December 1925, page 4
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Pumpkin Center News
Mr. and Mrs. George Babion will give a dance Christmas
night at their home on Powder River. Everybody invited.
Good music and a midnight lunch. Pumpkin Center will
all be there.

Buffalo News, 25 February 1926, page 8
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Pumpkin Center News (February 18th, 1926)
George Babion drove to Buffalo last Saturday for supplies
for his homestead, returning the next day.

Buffalo News, 4 March 1926, page 8
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Pumpkin Center News
George Babion and Ridge Burbin will run a small bunch of cattle
on the river this summer, making the Babion homestead their
headquarters.

Buffalo News, 25 March 1926, page 8
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Pumpkin Center News
Mrs. George Babion has been sick with the flu for the past ten
days at her home on Powder River. We all hope to see her up
and around soon.
Miss Myrtle and Edna Murrell called Sunday afternoon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Saul.

Buffalo News, 29 April 1926, page 8
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News from Pumpkin Center
April 24, 1926
George Babion drove to Sheridan the past week, bring Harry
Murrell and wife down to visit with his mother and will help
lamb for Al Schoonover.
Frank Burton and family have moved onto the Sam Jones homestead,
he being a brother of Mrs. George Babion.
Lawrence Burger, who has been teaching the Babion School the
past eight months, closed Friday for the vacation period.

Buffalo News, 20 May 1926, page 8
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Pumpkin Center News
George Babion had one of his big work mares bogged in Powder
River last Saturday. Her mate is also missing. We all hope he
finds her.
Mrs. Frank Burton and Myrtle Murrell were callers at the Josh
Saul home the past week.
George Babion leaves Sunday for the Mart Hibbard ranch to start
shearing.

Buffalo News, 30 September 1926, page 5
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Card of Thanks
I wish to thank the many friends and my neighbors who so kindly
contributed the flowers at the funeral of my stepson, Merrill
Babion, at Sheridan on Wednesday, September 29th. George Babion.

Death of Roy Merrill - 1926

I found this on the front page of the Buffalo News, 14 October 1926.
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A Neighbor Extends Sympathy

Another young man has gone from our midst; he has rode his last horse and lifted his last car. May he have peace on the other side. Our hearts beat for the one that rode by his side, for none will miss him as much. Yes, Roy, we will all miss you and may we all live so when we are called that we will be ready to go where there are no tears or sorrow.

The neighbors extend their sympathy to the family Mr. Babione.

A NEIGHBOR

George Clifford Merrill, died 1902

Sheridan Enterprise, 11 October 1902
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George Clifford Merrill the three year old son of Mr. Merrill of Dietz was buried Thursday, Rev. T. C. Williams conducted the services.

Ad Merrill is Killed (20 September 1906)

Sheridan Post, 25 September 1906
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AD MERRILL IS KILLED
Sheridan Man Meets Death in Accident at Miles City, Montana
DEATH INSTANTANEOUS
Horse Collides With Vehicle, is Thrown and Rider's Skull is Crushed

Last Thursday evening at 6:15 o'clock, Ad Merrill, who has been a
resident of Sheridan county for many years, and whose parents still
reside on Dry creek, northwest of town, met a tragic death at Miles
City, Montana. He had been helping a man named Tony Loftus corral
some horses, and started to go from the stock pens to the home of
a blacksmith to have some branding irons made for use in the early
morning. As he crossed the railroad track his horse shied from an
old shed building and collided with a passing buggy. The horse
got one of his front feet between the spokes of the buggy wheel
and was thrown. The rider fell clear of the horse, but in such
a manner that the back of his head struck the hard ground with
force sufficient to crush his skull and he died almost instantly.

His friends here were notified by wire, and on Saturday afternoon
Mr. Loftus arrived in charge of the remains. Funeral services
were held Sunday from Smyth's undertaking chapel, conducted by
Rev. E. C. Jordan of the M. E. church.

Obituary of George Washington Merrill, 1913

Sheridan Post, 8 July 1913, front page
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George Washington Merrill
Funeral services over the remains of George Washington Merrill, 85, were held yesterday afternoon at Champion's chapel, Rev. D. E. Kendall officiating. Deceased is survived by a wife and a son, Will Merrill, a rancher living on Dutch creek.

Mr. Merrill was found dead in bed at the home of his son, Sunday morning, when members of the family entered his room to awaken him. Death resulted from infirmities incident to old age. He had been a resident of Sheridan county for many years and was well known and highly respected in the community in which he lived.

Interment was at Mount Hope.

Obituary of George Harlan Merrill, 1918

I clearly have some learning to do about the right way to organize these things. Ah well, the information is all here, let 'er rip? Harley Merrill (George Harlan Merrill) was my great-grandfather. The baby was Harvey Burnett Merrill. My grandmother was 10 years old, and talking about these terrible months still makes her cry...


From the Sheridan Post, 3 December 1918, page 5
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Harley Merrill, aged 46 years, died yesterday morning at 6:50 o'clock at his home on the Foss ranch on Tongue river. The remains are at the Champion & Shannon morturary but no funeral arrangements have been made. Mr. Merrill died of influenza, leaving a wife and seven children all of whom at the present time are seriously ill with the dread malady.

From the Sheridan Enterprise, 25 February 1919, page 8
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An infant child of Mrs. Harley Merrill of this city died this morning, and the body is at the Champion & Shannon funeral rooms pending funeral arrangements.