Obituaries
The obituaries were taken from the Worland newspaper. It operated as the Worland Grit and then the Daily News. Original images of the newpaper can be found for free at the Wyoming Newspaper Project. The publication date and page number the obituary can be found is listed with the obiturary. Obituaries are listed alphabetically by surname.
Austin, Lydia- March 19, 1908, page 3
A VENERABLE LADY’S DEATH
On the morning of the 13th on Shell Creek Mrs. Lydia Austin venerable relict of the late Russell H. Austin, passed peacefully into the great beyond surrounded by sorrowing friends. Mrs. Austin was among the early pioneers of Wyoming, coming to the Medicine Bow Country in Carbon County in the spring of 1879. Some time afterward she came with her husband to Shell Creek, Big Horn Co. where she aided him in establishing a beautiful home. Of a sweet and amiable disposition, which ever prompted her to noble deeds in behalf of her fellow pioneers, “Aunty Austin” as she was lovingly known, endeared herself to thousands all over the state. To do good with her became a religion, and her death is sincerely mourned by a host of admiring friends.
Black, John- September 10, 1908, page 1
OVER THE DIVIDE
On Saturday last, John Black, one of the oldest of Wyoming’s pioneers in point of residence and years of life passed over the divide. Mr. black was native of Ireland coming to New York City with his partners when seven years of age. Shortly afterwards he came with them to what became known by act of Congress as the Territory of Wyoming created from the territories of the Dakotas. While still a mere boy he enlisted in the United States Army – that part of it is assigned to frontier service. He participated in many sanguinary battles with Indians, and always with credit, receiving an honorable discharge. At one time he was the owner of a good ranch in the vicinity of what is now known in this counry as the town of Manderson on the Big Horn. His convivial habits caused him to lose it, and the last years of his life were embittered by extreme poverty. His age at his demise was 90 years. He was buried at the expense of the county in the Worland cemetery, peace to his noble dust.
Bonine, Mabel- May 7, 1908, page 1
MABEL BONINE DEAD
Mrs. Mabel Bonine, wife of Oyer C. Bonine and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Goodrich of Basin died at the home of her parents during the week after a protracted illness and was buried last Sunday. Mrs. Bonine during the greater part of her married life resided with her husband a short distance from Worland. She was woman of kindly attributes, and had many friends in the county who will mourn her passing in the early years of her happy wifehood. She was the mother of a bright little son, born April 4.
Burns, J. W. - April 11, 1907, page 1
J. W. Burns aged 40 years, died at Basin April 3, 1907. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H Gillespie and his remains were buried in the Basin cemetery.
Mr. Burns was employed on The Basin Republican for two years, and was a man in whom all had the greatest confidence and respect.
Chalcraft, Albert- October 4, 1906, page 1
Albert Chalcraft, who had been a resident of Worland for more than a year past succumbed early on Sunday morning last after a long and severe illness of typhoid fever – aged 37 years. Mr. Chalcraft was born in Canada, and spent the greatest part of his life in Minnesota, Michigan and South Dakota. He was married in 1898 to Miss Jennie Conant, a niece of Wyoming’s famous pioneer, the late Albert A. Conant. Mr. Chalcraft was a man who won many friends during his residence here. His remains were taken to South Dakota for interment accompanied by his widow and her brother, E. M. Conant.
Clark, John- April 4, 1907, page 1
John Clark age 20 years, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clark died at the home of his parents one mile east of Worland, Monday April 1, 1907. The deceased had been working on the rail road all Winter, and last week contracted pneumonia, which disease caused his sudden death. The funeral was held Thursday, and the remains interred in the Worland cemetery.
Crosby, Henry - January 18, 1906, page 1
OLD TIMER PASSES AWAY
Saturday morning at 7 o’clock occurred the death at Hyattville of Henry Crosby, an old time cowman. Mr. Crosby has been making his home with J. D. Hopkins at Big Trails, and was brought to Mr. Donahue’s hotel at Hyattville about two weeks ago that he might be near a physician. For days before his death he was unconscious much of the time, and seemed to suffer but little. The immediate cause of his death was Bright’s Disease.
Harry Crosby came to Wyoming in 1879 and to Big Horn Basin in 1889. He was well and favorably known by All the old settlers in this part of the Basin.
The only relative of the deceased present during his last illness was a brother, Warren Crosby of Haxleton, Wyo. No other relatives were near enough to be present at the funeral, but a host of friends from far and near followed the remains to their last resting place.
Internment was made in Tensleep from the M. E. church. The Episcopal burial service was used, the Rev. E. C. Smith officiating.
Harry Crosby was born at Cantonsville, Baltimore county, Md., March 29, 1859, and died Jan. 6, 1906. He leaves behind an aged father and mother in Contonsville, Md., three sisters and four brothers to mourn his death. The only relative in this state is the brother who was present at the time of his death.
Culbertson, W. L. - October 29, 1908, page 1
CARROLL BANKER COMMITS SUICIDE
The Following Account was Copied from the Carroll Times [in the Worland Grit]
W. L. Culbertson was born in Perry Co., Penn., December 3, 1844. Two years later his parents removed to Philadelphia where they resided until 1860 and then removed to Scott county, Iowa. It was there he enlisted in Co. G. Iowa Volunteers and served three years. After leaving the army he attended a business college at Pittsburg, Pa. and in 1869 came to Carroll county, Iowa. He located on a farm in Richland township which he worked for several years, being appointed county auditor in 1871 and then removing to this city. He was later elected and served as auditor in 1872-73 and as county treasure 1874-75. He was considered one of the most ready and well informed accountants when it came to expert knowledge of those offices and was for many years employed as expert by the board of supervisors in checking the books of county treasurers. He served on the board of supervisers in 1877-78 and 79, being chairman during the latter year. In 1885 he was elected to the legislature from this county serving one term. He served on the city council and for over twenty years, up to the time of his death, was treasure of the Independent School District of Carroll. No man was more highly esteemed, and he was considered one of the wealthy, if not the wealthiest man in this city.
In 1873 he was united in marriage to Ruth O. Johnson of this city, of which union the following children with their mother survive the beloved husband and father: Miss Mary Culbertson, who remains at the parental home in this city and assisted her father at the bank. Roger Culbertson, who engaged in business at Worland, Wyo., and W. L. Culbertson, Jr., ensign on the U.S. cruiser South Dakota, now with the Pacific fleet near Honolulu. The family life of W. L. Culbertson and wife was a most happy one. They had one of the finest residences in the city, fitted out with all the home comforts, which they fully enjoyed in their own little family circle. Departed was a most genial, cheerful and companionable man. He was sociable and could be merry as the merriest when surrounded by friends, but with wife and daughter at the family hearth – there was no other such attractive place for him.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two o’clock from the residence under auspices of Jeff C. Davis Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of which departed was a zealous member and which in the capacity of commander and other official positions he helped to bring to a flourishing condition, and every member of which found him a kindly helpful comrade, at all times ready to use his means and best efforts for the veterans.
Rev. Newcomer delivered the sermon and interment took place at the city cemetery. There were gathered about the bier scores of citizens who had been befriended and favored by W. L. Culbertson during his life time. Flowers placed on that casket wither and decay, but if every on whom the departed befriended offers as tribute his acknowledgement of the favors received, what a beautiful unwilding garland will perpetuate the name of our departed neighbor, friend citizen, patriot. It matters not to him whose mind has been wrapped in the dreamless drapery of eternal peace, how beautiful and costly a floral tribute we bear, but a chaplet woven of gratitude for kindness received of him will bear blossoms that will not perish forever. His earthly labors are ended the anguish of parting wrings the hearts of those he loved and we look sadly for him in his accustomed place among us. With others, the writer has the kindest recollections of the departed. We never heard an unkind, uncharitable word from those lips now closed in eternal silence. Many lives were made happier, many a soul’s grief was assuaged by the whole souled charity of W. L. Culbertson. His frailties were few and we ask for him eternal mercy, as we love to think we may be judged. Let us think of him as we knew him in his good deeds and efforts to make brighter the lives of those whom he found in want or tribulations, the flowers form his life that shall never die.
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Rodger Culbertson arrived from Wyoming in time for the funeral, also two brothers of W. L. Culbertson, James C. Culbertson of Des Moines, Stephen D. Culbertson and wife of St. Louis, Mo. Another brother, Harry Culbertson, and a sister Miss Lizzie Culbertson, both of Princeton, Iowa, also a sister at Moorland, Okla., Mrs. John Darrah, were unable to come. A message to the captain of the U.S. Cruiser South Dakota was sent to Honolulu Monday, thence by wireless to the fleet. It brought a reply “Ensign Lynn” (W. L. Culbertson, Jr.) the same day. Yesterday another message came, stating that the young man had been given leave of absence and would land in San Francisco Oct. 30th, bound for home.
Dodge, G. L. - July 2, 1908, page 1
PHYSICIAN’S TRAGIC DEATH
Dr. G. L. Dodge, a young physician, who formerly resided at Basin was accidentaly killed this week near Lost Cabin with a shotgun. At this distance it is a difficult matter to obtain the exact particulars of his tragic taking off, and we are obliged to rely up on the report which came over the telephone for our rather meager facts. Dr. Dodge left Basin some time ago on account of his wife’s poor health and located in the Lost Cabin Country, where he was rapidly building up a prosperous practice. He had been summoned on a sick call, and as was his custom, being an ardent sportsman, placed his shotgun in his automobile to have it handy in case he ran into a covey of sage chickens while en-route. Some time after he left his home his lifeless body was found along side of his vehicle with an ugly wound in his breast close to his heart, and the supposition is that in stepping from the automobile to shoot at something he had discovered along his route he pulled the gun carelessly form its place, and it was discharged, its contents hitting him fatally.
Douglass, Mary - December 27, 1906, page 1
Mrs. Mary Douglass was born in Waller Norhtumberland Co., England, May 25 1840, died at their home on Ten Sleep, Dec. 22, 1906. She was married to her now bereft husband November 10 1866, and Emigrated to American in 1879.
She came to the Basin in 1890 and has been a continuous resident since that date. The remains were laid away in the cemetary at Ten Sleep, Rev. Gillispie attending.
Easter, Florence - November 7, 1907, page 1
MRS. EASTER DEAD
Mrs. Florence Easter, who came to Worland from Missouri scarce two months ago as the bride of Gilbert Easter, died on Wednesday morning and her remains were returned to her native state accompanied by her sorrowing husband. Mrs. Easter underwent an operation for appendicitis last Sunday, and rallied nicely. Other complications unforeseen ensued, causing her death.
Hall, James - June 13, 1907, page 1
KICKED TO DEATH BY A HORSE
James Hall, a young man working on the railroad grade at Durkee, eight miles north of here was dragged to death while riding an outlaw horse Thursday evening. Hall had unhitched froma scraper and mounted the horse to ride to the camp one mile distance, when the animal lunged throwing Hall from his back. In falling his foot caught in the harness and the horse dragged him a distance of a half mile, and when his companions reached his side he was dead. The body was brought to Worland and embalmed, and shipped to New York. Hall was a stranger to the people of this section, and had no relations in the State.
Hankins, James Claude - March 19, 1908, page 4
Mr. and J. U. Hankins received a telegram Sunday night bringing them the news of the death of their son J. Claude Hankins, as the result of an operation for appendicitis in the hospital at Portland, Oregon. Claude was a bright genial lad and host of friends mourn his untimely death. He was in school in Bethany, Neb. Last year, and last fall went to Portland business College to finish his course. Messrs. S. Striether, Bert Morton, and Rev. Sickafoose were with him through his brief illness. The body will be interred there under the auspice of the Modern Woodmen of America.
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Obituary - March 26, 1908
James Claude Hankins was born in Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska, February second, 1887. He came to Wyoming with his parents in 1898. United with the Christian Church two years ago and immediately began to lay plans for a life of usefulness.
Entered school at Bethany, Nebraska in September, 1906. Returned home for the summer vacation with high ideals and a determination to win. The way was opened for him and he went to Portland, Oregon, in October, 1907 to obtain a business education where he died of appendicitis March 15th, 1908, aged twenty-one years, one month and thirteen days; and was buried at TenSleep, Wyoming, March twentieth, 1908.
Claude was a warm hearted Christian young man. His rare sunshiny disposition brought joy to all and made for him a host of friends who join with the relatives in mourning the loss of a life so full of promise.
Harrington, daughter - May 16, 1907, page 1
A SAD DEATH
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. L Harrington died at their home two miles east of Worland, Sunday May 12th. Tuesday the remains were taken to their former home at Fort Collins, Col. for burial.
Mr. and Mrs Harrington were strangers to the people of this locality, as they have but recently moved here from Colorado; yet they have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of Worland in their sad bereavement.
Hopkins, John D. - January 30, 1908, page 1
DEPUTY SHERIFF HOPKINS DEAD
The people of this town and vicinity were sincerely grieved this week to learn of the death of John D. Hopkins, deputy sheriff of the county and one of its oldest inhabitants and most highly esteemed citizens. His death was caused by heart trouble and it came unexpectedly and suddenly to him las Monday, while he was on the streets of Basin, near the Rogers House.
Mr. Hopkins was Texan by birth, and had been a resident of the Basin country since the early 80’s, coming among its pioneer conditions as a cowboy from his native state. He was appointed a deputy sheriff for the Johnson county part of the Basin country in the early 90’s by W. G. Angus, and served under the latter while he was sheriff, winning an enviable reputation as a public official. Mr. Hopkins upon the organization of this county was a candidate for office of sheriff on the democratic ticket, but failed in his election by a small majority.
When the present sheriff, Felix Alston, was chosen, Mr. Hopkins was appointed his deputy, and in all respects proved until his sudden taking off an ideal officer. Of a modest, retiring disposition, he was withal a brave and fearless deputy, always ready to perform every duty, no matter how hazardous, which might be assigned him. His death has caused universal sorrow throughout the entire county, where he was loved and admired by a host of friends.
Ilg, Arthur Jr. - February 13, 1908, page 1
A SAD BEREAVEMENT
The many good friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ilg in the German Colony down the River were deeply grieved this week to learn that death had claimed their bright little infant Son, Arthur Jr. The remains were brought to Worland followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and interred in the cemetery east of town. “Suffer the little Children to come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Johnson, Vernie - June 27, 1907, page 1
DROWNED NEAR THERMOPOLIS
Vernie Johnson aged 25 years was drowned in an irrigation ditch near Thermopolis last Sunday. The unfortunate man had been ill for some time, and it is that that during one of his sick spells fell into the water and drowned. He was the son of A. I. Johnson of Thermopolis.
Johnson, William Lee "Billy" - March 19, 1908, page 1
DROWNED IN THE BIG HORN RIVER
Billy Johnson meets death last Sunday in that dangerous stream.
Sunday about noon, this community was shocked to get news from down the river about seven miles that Billy Johnson and team had gone under the ice and were drowned. About fifty citizens hastened to the scene of the accident and did everything possible to secure the body. The fruitless search was given up at nightfall. Early Monday morning an organized effort was inaugurated to locate the body if possible. A large number of men from Worland and his neighbors and friends around Durkee met, dynamited the ice out of the river and with grappling hooks thoroughly searched the river for several hundred feet. The buggy, team and harness were found, but no trace of the body. There is still some hope that his body may be found.
LATER. On Wednesday afternoon Otto Maier found the body in the shallow water on the west bank of the river near his ranch, and brought it to Worland. Interment took place today.
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William Lee Johnson was born near Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, July 5th, 1860, and came to Big Horn County from Omaha nearly five year ago, and was residing on his ranch northeast of Worland, when so unexpectedly taken from among us. He was a modest unassuming man, strictly honest, a loyal friend and generous to a fault. “Billy”, as we all called him, was a general favorite among his acquaintances and carried a ray of sunshine wherever he went.
At the age of fourteen years he accidently shot himself, which left him a hopeless sufferer death along could relieve. During his thirty-four years of suffering he “bore the cross” without a murmur, and the tragic manner of his taking off is a fitting end to a life that had drank the cup of physical pain and suffering to its bitter dregs.
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Morton, Leonora - October 11, 1906, page 1
Mrs. Leonora Morton, a long time resident of this county, died in Worland on the morning of the 9th, aged 45 years. On the 13th of September Mrs. Morton was severly injured by being thrown under a wagon load of lumber which had upset. She was brought to town and placed under the care of Dr. Foster. Loving attendants did all that was possible to alleviate her distress, but she gradually failed, until death came to her relief. She was a devoted mother, and leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. She was buried today in the Worland cemetery on the west side of the river.
Card of Thanks
I am sincerely thankful to the good people of Worland who so kindly extended many helpful favors to me and mine during the illness and death of my beloved wife, Leonora Morton.
W. C. Morton
Rannells, Johnnie - December 13, 1906, page 1
Johnnie Rannells, son of William and Flora Rannells, was buried on Saturday last at Hyattville. He died at Columbus, Nebraska where he had been in school. He was born on Paint Rock ten years ago, and was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Luman, two of Wyoming’s oldest pioneers, both having been here when the state was a part of the Dakotas. The little fellow’s death was caused by typhoid fever. He was interred close to the place of his birth, and many friends assisted in his obsequies.
Renner, Thomas Addison and Catherine (Woods)- July 19, 1906, page 1
Their Tragic Death
T. A. Renner and wife drowned in a cloud burst on Iron Creek
This community was sadly shocked on the evening of the 12th to learn from Meeteetse that Thomas Addison Renner, the president of the 1st National Bank of Worland, had been drowned in a cloud burst with his wife a few miles out from the first named town. The particulars received are meager. They recite that Mr. Renner after transacting some business in Meeteetse, left that town in the afternoon of the date mentioned, in a carriage with his wife. Their home ranch was on Gooseberry Creek, to reach which they were obliged to cross the stream known as Iron Creek, which is usually dry at this season of the year. Mr. Renner and wife were followed a short distance behind by his brother-in-law, J.W. Doores. As Mr. Renner and wife descended into the creek bed, Doores saw from the acclivity on which he was riding and immense volume of water rolling with torrential fury down its course, and made all possible haste to head off Mr. and Mrs. Renner and warn them of their danger. He was too late, for as he neared the bank of the creek, the massive flood had engulfed the unfortunate pair and they were drowned in its rushing fury, and help for them was a human impossibility. As soon as the flood had subsided search was made for their bodies, and they were found a short distance below lodged in the branches of a fallen tree.
Mr. Renner came to Basin country several years ago from Oregon, bringing with him a band of sheep, in which he owned a part interest. By dint of industry, good management and his sterling merits as a man he had become the wealthiest flockmaster in Big Horn County, and had financial interests in various parts of it. He married Mrs. Catherine Woods of Meeteetse this past winter, and at the time of his death was arranging his affairs that he might spend a year in travel for rest and amusement. As the president of the 1st National Bank of Worland, he attended a meeting of the directors held here a few weeks ago, bringing his wife with him. While here he entered enthusiastically into a plan for the erection of a two story brick building. He was a man of genial temperament and always pleased to be with his friends and assist them in every way their needs suggested. To know “Ad” Renner as he moved with his familiars was to know a man of intrinsic merit in every respect; his business methods were liberal, while in strict keeping with prudence and sound commercial sense. All who knew him familiarly, and they were legion in northern and northwestern part of this county and in various parts of the west, are inexpressibly grieved at the sudden and tragic method of his taking off.
Rhodes, Jacob Lawrence - March 14, 1907, page 1
Jacob Lawrence Rhodes, second son of Joseph M. and Alice Rhodes was born April 8, 1887 near Oakland, Iowa, and died Mar. 8, 1907.
Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Siegler conducting the services.
At the age of four his parents moved to Standton Neb. Where they resided until the Spring of 1903 when they took up their present home in the Big Horn Basin.
At the early age of 12 he became a member of the Holy Catholic Church of St Peters at Stanton Neb. And of which he was a faithful member.
Richards, Edgar - April 2, 1908, page 1
DR RICHARDS DEATH
Dr. Edger Richards, dentist died in Thermopolis this week. He was formerly a resident of the southern part of this county, and at Basin where he followed his profession as dentist. He was a nephew of Ex-governor Richards of this county, and leaves a wife and little daughter.
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Additional note on Apr 9, 1908
CAUSE OF DEATH
The mere report of the death of Dr. Edgar M. Richards at Thermopolis, with out any details reached the GRIT just as it was about to be put to press. During the week many friends of his over at Red Bank have made anxious inquiry as to the cause of his sudden death, for he was ill but a short time. “The immediate cause of his death,” says the Thermopolis Record,” was dysentery, the out-growth of an old malarial trouble contracted in the Mississippi Valley many years ago.” The body was shipped to Dabuque, Iowa, in charge of members of the Masonic order to be buried beside his father.
Robertson, William M- January 31, 1907, page 4
HON. W. M. ROBERTSON IS DEAD
Brother of our Worthy Mayor Crosses the Divide
A special telegram from Norfolk, Nebraska, relates the sad fact that the Hon. William M. Robertson, brother of Hon. C. F. Robertson, mayor of Worland, died at his home in the first named place, on the morning of January 22.
Previous to his fatal illness he was a candidate for appointment as district judge to succeed Judge Boyd, who will resign to enter congress. He was twice a prominent candidate for the republican gubernatorial nomination and was republican national committeeman for Nebraska in 1886.
Mr. Robertson had resided in Norfolk for thirty-three years and was a member of the second Nebraska constitutional convention.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon, the services being in charge of Norfolk Lodge, No. 653 Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, of which Mr. Robertson was past exalted ruler. Exalted Ruler M. D. Tyler had charge of the services.
Mr. Robertson was formerly receiver of the United States land office at Neligh.
Slane, Margaret - April 25, 1907, page 3
Mrs. Margaret Slane, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at her pioneer home on Kirby Creek this week, and was buried at Thermopolis. Mrs. Slane was the wife of William Slane and the mother of the well- known boys, William, Thad and [..]. A large number of the old-time [..] their last tribute of respect [..] useful life at her interm[..] Monument Hill, Thermopolis. She enjoyed the acquaintanceship of a large circle of pioneer friends [..] venerate her many graces of character and womanly worth.
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Smart, Fred - January 14, 1906, page 1
A Life Foolishly Sacrificed
Fred Smart, a young man about 22 years of age, who came here from Cody in May, was drowned in the Big Horn shortly before noon on Tuesday. He was employed in running the Winslow ferry boat. Mr. Winslow started from the east side in charge of the boat for that one trip. Smart, who was a professional athlete, banteringly boasted that he could beat the boat across by swimming. He was warned by Mr. Winslow not to attempt the dangerous feat but gave no heed and plunged into the river. He maintained a close race with the boat until near the middle of the stream, and then suddenly losing strength began drifting down the current and sank. Coming up again, he struck out for the shore, but was too weak. Drifting down a short distance, he sank to his death.
But little is known here of the unfortunate young man. He was of sober and industrious habits, and his acquaintances counted him as a manly young fellow in every respect. His body had not been found up to the hour of going to press.
Waln, Eva C - March 14, 1907, page 4
Mrs. Eva C. Waln, wife of Robert A. Waln died at her home on Sprink Creek March 10th, age 40 years, and was buried Monday, Rev. Tolland of Hyattville conducting the services. Mrs. Waln was a native of Iowa, and a resident of the county since 1887. She was the mother of seven children.
The family is one of the most highly esteemed and respected in Big Horn County.
Wilkinson, Rachel - April 2, 1908, page 1
DEATH OF MRS. WILKISON
Mrs. Rachel Wilkison, wife of Fred H. Wilkison, daughter of W.J. and Rachel Auglum of Ayshire Iowa, was born Jan. 10th 1879 and departed this life at her home in Worland, April 1st 1908.
Funeral services will be held at the home of A.G. Rupp, Friday April 3rd at 2 o’clock p.m. Interment at Worland.
Woods, Orin Hazen - October 31, 1907, page 1
AT REST IN IOWA
This week at Woodburn, Iowa, Orin Hazen Woods, of Basin, was laid to rest in the sleep which knows no awakening and the world is better for his having lived in it. Big Horn County has lost one of its most loyal friends.
Mr. Woods was an Iowan by birth. Coming to this county several years ago a young man full of hope, energy and ambition, he became a school teacher, and was a good one. He afterward turned his attention to the development of our agricultural resources, as a U. S. Court commissioner and surveyor he aided in transforming hundreds of acres from desolation to productiveness. Later, after his marriage to an Iowa lady, he attended the Columbia Law University in Washington, D. C., graduating from that institution as an attorney at law. He established himself in practice at Meeteetse, afterward forming a partnership with C. A. Zaring, our prosecuting attorney at Basin. Mr. Woods was rapidly gaining in reputation of being a sound legal advisor, and a lawyer ever faithful and untiring in the interests of his clients. It was his nature to enter enthusiastically into whatever he found to do, and earnestness was one of his most distinguished characteristics. He leaves a wife and son to mourn his loss.