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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
Contractor J H Welsh finished sidewalk work for H H Hime and W W Murphy in the town west end last Saturday and began grading down the hill to the Greybull river this week. He expects to finish the new contract in under two weeks, earning a reputation for prompt, quality work.
The piece promotes a six million dollar highway bond proposal, arguing federal cost sharing will reduce local expenses. It endorses a strong highway commission and a first class general manager, claiming broad statewide support and economic benefits from improved roads.
Auto licenses due 1919. Sheriff B F Wickwire warns prosecutions for unlicensed cars. Also guardian sale of Big Horn county real estate by H L Perkins Sr guardian to bidders on May 3 1919 at Basin Wyoming with cash terms and court confirmation.
Easter Sunday service at 7 30 p m features The Pilgrim's Vision Easter concert with choir and Sunday school. The program includes Prelude Song Crown Him King of Kings Prayer The Slighted Stranger Luke 24 1 12 Hallelujah for the Cross Responsive reading Bringing in the Flowers by Beginners Jesus is Light The Egg Recitation Our Body and the Mission School by Miss Race Helper Offertory The Pilgrim's Vision led by Miss Wilma Skovgard He is the King of Love Benediction and more.
Monroe Salisbury stars as Alan McDonald in a frontier tale of courage and escape. Cattle barons pressure the homesteader with persuasion force and a hired killer, while a masquerade scene leads to peril and romance. Bluebird master photodrama plays Saturday.
Vita graph star Nell Shipman returns to Hollywood after filming Baree Son of Kazan in the far North. She says she never wanted to dress her hair again after five weeks in outdoor scenes in snow and ice. The feature, Blue Ribbon, will play Rex theatre Monday April 21.
A New York Globe review describes Tarzan of the Apes as a $300,000 spectacle set in a jungle with a white man raised by apes. The plot features battles with lions tigers and other beasts and a romance with a white girl. Shows Thursday night at the Rex theatre.
In the district court Basin Wyoming the hearing on the probate of the last will and testament of Fred Eldred Patchen deceased is scheduled for May 5, 1919 at 10 o clock before Judge P W Metz. Loren O Gray petitions for probate and for letters of administration with the will annexed. Hazel V Lawrence clerk signs and seals the notice dated April 16, 1919.
Easter egg hunt for cradle roll and primary departments Saturday at 3 p.m. Sunrise prayer meeting Sunday at 7 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Babies Day baptism at 11 a.m. Easter program by Sunday school and annual treat at 7:30 p.m. All services chaired by Pastor R. M. Jones with invitation.
Easter Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 10 a m with Our Risen Lord lesson from Matthew 28 1 10. Easter service features special music and reception of new members followed by Holy Communion at 11 a m. The Pilgrim's Vision Easter exercise by the choir and Sunday school is at 7 30 p m. Pastor M F Newport leads.
Denver's stockmen and Basin residents hosted the Wyoming Stock Growers Association convention with large attendance and a full program. Visitors enjoyed multiple dances and social events over five days, ending with a warm, enthusiastic reception back in Denver.
The Republican announces a limited free supply of garden and flower seeds from Congressman Mondell available at the office until exhausted. Barber specialists are at Central barber shop under Pat Leavitt. A. H. Arnett returned from a ranch trip on Shell creek at week’s start.
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