Basin and Worland Social and Military News Notes
Local residents report on sick lists and visits in Basin Worland and nearby towns. Military dispatches include Knox Kendall’s return from overseas and Gerald Renner’s discharge from Camp Lewis.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
6
Local residents report on sick lists and visits in Basin Worland and nearby towns. Military dispatches include Knox Kendall’s return from overseas and Gerald Renner’s discharge from Camp Lewis.
Maud Hanna Jessen wife of C A Jessen died this morning at the family home south of town from complications of influenza. Born March 31 1875 in New York she is survived by her husband three sons and three daughters two children are deceased and her father. A Baptist church member she will be buried in Burlington cemetery after funeral services tomorrow afternoon by Rev J C Wardlaw. Community sympathy is extended to the family.
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons in London that there would be no intervention in Russia, no recognition of Bolshevism, and that election promises would be kept including indemnity from enemy powers and punishment of the German emperor. He defended unity among Allied nations and praised President Wilson while denouncing efforts to sow distrust.
Mrs. Helen A. Sykes wife of Skiff Sykes of Manderson died last Saturday evening in Thermopolis after an operation. Born September 26 1885 in York Wisconsin she married Skiff Sykes in 1900. They resided in the Big Horn Basin since 1900. Survived by husband three sons and one daughter. Funeral at Basin Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs W in Stanley conducted by Rev C Wardlaw. Interment Mount View cemetery.
Postmaster Coons announced a new department order permitting sending any mailable article to soldiers overseas up to seven pounds. Previously senders needed the soldier’s request and approval from the commanding officer. Mrs Henderson has returned home to Shell after visiting Mrs Hoel. Furnished rooms are sought, inquire at the office.
Jesse Crosby of Cowley was a visitor in town this morning. C. E. Noble and wife of St Joseph were in town yesterday. Orville Fesler and family have had a light flu. Miss Jode Harris is improved after a week of illness. Curley Leithead leaves for Lovell to recover from illness. Miss Lucille Coons appointed acting city treasurer after Mrs Kirby resigns. B F Belton is seriously ill at Ernest Belton’s home near Helena, Mont. NOTICE OF CONVENTION. Wyoming veterans of the Great World War to meet in Casper April 26 1919 to elect delegates for the national convention in St Louis May 8 9 10 1919. County conventions to elect delegates April 22 1919. Basin veterans to meet April 22 to elect delegates for Casper. Major Bennett, Temporary Committee member.
Week ending April 17 lists Miss May Kearns George W Hermann Rev P N Fredin Mr Claude Shackelford Mr Paul Neuman. Callers must say advertised when collecting. A W Coons Postmaster.
The First Church of Christ Scientist Basin announces a free lecture on Christian Science by Ez ra W Palmer C B on Tuesday April 29 at eight oclock. You are invited.
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