Wilcox Extradition Ordered In Automobile Theft Case
Sheriff’s office had detained J C Wilcox as he faces extradition from this area to Denver for a $3000 auto theft. Governor Houx allowed the requisition after a hearing with attorney R B Landfair. Habeas corpus actions proceed in Natrona county district court with Deputy Frank Christensen to escort Wilcox to Casper for the hearing due to lack of local judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Wilcox
Denver
Houx
R. B. Landfair
Basin
Natrona County District Court
Frank Christenen
Casper
Wilcox
Metz
Washington
Prisoners Brought to U S From German Liner
An Atlantic port reports a former German liner now in U S service arrived with about 40 German prisoners aboard. Among them is said to be a submarine captain and several others captured on the French battlefront. Depth bombs were fired at a suspicious object thought to be a submarine, which was not seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
France
Basin couple wed at Methodist parsonage
C. A. Fake and Miss Gladys Gebhart were married at the Basin Methodist parsonage with Rev. R. M. Jones presiding. The bride, daughter of O. T. Gebhart, grew up in Basin and has many friends. The groom works at Basin garage and is brother of Mrs. Harry Bailey. The pair will live in Basin. S. Pease and B B Peterson of the Pease Peterson firm left for Wibaux Montana to attend to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
C. A. Fake
Gladys Gebhart
R. M. Jones
O. T. Gebhart
Basin
Harry Bailey
Poultry Expert Plans County Poultry Raisers Meeting
N. E. Luce from the University of Idaho extension division and U S department of agriculture animal husbandry consults with County Agent Tedman on organizing local poultry raisers. A county meeting to form a growers group will be held later this month with the date to be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Luce
University of Idaho
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Tedman
Wickwire in Washington D C Writes from Front
M R Douglas receives note from N A Wickwire of Co F 20th Engineers at American University Washington D C. He expects a move soon but does not know the destination. Wickwire says he is well at 170 pounds and asks to be remembered to all the boys here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Douglas
N. A. Wickwire
Co. F, 20Th Engineers
American University
Washington, D. C
Illness and Operation Report for Lou Blakesley
Lou Blakesley of Horse Creek fell ill in Basin this week and underwent a minor operation Wednesday by Dr. M. H. Smith. He is resting well and expected to return home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Blakesley
Horse Creek
Basin
M. H. Smith
Elder Monarch Stallion to Stand at Basin and South Bench
Elder Monarch No 12543 a Shire stallion will stand in Basin on Friday and Saturday with the balance of time on South Bench and Alamoo flat. South Bench Horse Assn Owner G H Hoffman Manager 019-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder Monarch
Basin
South Bench
Alamo Flat
South Bench Horse Assn
Woman's Club to Meet at Library Next Wednesday
The regular meeting of the Woman's club will be held at the library next Wednesday afternoon with the civic committee in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman‘s Club
Presbyterian Aid Meeting Planned at Mrs Hime Home
The Presbyterian aid will be entertained next Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hime, Trade with your home man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Chas. Hime
St Claire Sisters to Present St Claire Four April 27
The Episcopal guild announces the next lyceum number on April 27 in Fraternity hall lodge room. The St Claire Four, a girl quartet, will perform a varied program blending orchestral vocal and novelty features. The act includes vocal quartet mandolin piano banjo violin in solos duos and trios with humorous songs and action. The organizers urge support for a top attraction of the course and remind the date and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Guild
Lyceum
Fraternity Hall
St. Claire Four
St. Claire Sisters
Allies Expect Temporary German Pause On French Front
April 17 reports from the France front describe ongoing infantry clashes despite a lull in cannon fire. Allied commanders believe the German push is paused to regroup, not ended, and expect another major effort to come. They caution against viewing this as the war’s final battle, noting Allied resolve remains strong.
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France
Fifty Years of Protection Debate in New England Exporters
A Boston audience heard a blunt defense of high protectionism over the last 50 years. The speaker argued that leaders like Lincoln and McKinley built a shield against foreign competition, questioning how tariffs will fare after the war if Wilsonian ideals push for removing economic barriers and Europe pays debts with goods rather than gold.
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New England
Boston
Cutter
Lincoln
Blaine
McKinley
Dingley
Payne
Europe
Mr. Wilson
More Safety for Democrats Allegedly Rewarded
Washington reports that the alien property custodian’s office is rewarding deserving Democrats by assigning government representatives to manage four German owned woolen mills in New Jersey. A Democratic judge near term end received one post, while three others went to party loyalists. The role demands technical expertise scarce among the appointees. Clarence Gardner of Holt visited town for several days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
Basin Declares Clean Up Day By Council
Basin residents are notified that Monday April 20 has been designated clean up day by the council. Citizens are urged to clear their premises of trash and rubbish by that date under the Street Committee.
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Basin
Alfit Street Committee
Percheron Stallion Stands at Basin Ranch Three Days
Notice lists Ik tol and Paris No. 42911 a Percheron stallion to stand three days weekly at a Basin ranch and three days in Basin with owner G. H. Hoffman. Also mentions visits by Joseph H. Neville, Dr Grace R Hebard speak at Rex next Thursday, W T Hardendorf drilling in Grass Creek, Saul Alderdice Elite Oil Co. progress north of Spence, and Joe Packard of Burlington in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iktoland Paris
My Ranch
Basin
G. H. Hoffman
The
Rex
Grace R. Hebard
Saul Alderdice
Elite Oil Co
Spence
Joe Packard
Burlington
Local Notes On Family Moves And Building Progress
Mrs Wissler of Omaha visits aunt Mrs Tolstrup and travels to Tensleep to stay with her father Mr Tolstrup. Charley Barrett builds a new residence north of J A Quiner. Foe Barret Co. new hardware store and lumber yard shows fresh paint. Third Liberty Loan appeal boosted. bonds selling well. Berdine Winter recovers from ankle fracture after a prior fall. Lola Johnson recovers from scarlet fever after visiting sister Edith Cyphers. Mr and Mrs F W Forshee plan Valley Falls Kansas as new home. Mrs Eliza Lyons arrives from Missouri to keep house for Will and Art McVay on S F Sykes ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdine Winter
Lola Johnson
Edith Cyphers
F. W. Forshee
Valley Falls
Kans
Eliza Lyons
Missouri
Messrs
Will and
Art McVay
S. F. Sykes
Wet week foreshadows record crop and big fair in Basin
The piece notes unprecedented rainfall last Sunday and Sunday night, predicting the biggest crop and the largest fair in the Big Horn Basin. It highlights Miss Myrna May’s move to the Alfalfadale ranch, dinners with neighbors, Grandpa Boyd’s cancer treatment trip, Scotty Mills drilling outfits, Elmer Patterson’s garden efforts, and plans for potato and bean plantings amid Basin Gardens optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Country
Big Horn Basin
Myrna May
Col. May
Pattersons
Grandpa Boyd
Colorado
Grandpa
Scotty Mills
Scotty
Elmer Patterson
Patterson
Basin Gardens
Organize County Poultry Association and Fair Support
The county agent urges poultrymen to form a county poultry association to boost poultry exhibits at the fairgrounds. Readers are urged to back Thrift Stamp premiums, as the state fair in Douglas does, with a goal of $1,000. The piece defends fair spending as patriotic support for better crops and local development.
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Republican
Texas
Picardy
Fair Board
Fair Management
East
West
Douglas
Samuel
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Atta
U. S
Gebhart
S. Pease
B B. F. Peterson
Pease-Peterson, Firm
Wibaux, Mont
Woman's Club
the Basin Enterprise
Drumm & CO
Clarence Gardner
Holt
Joseph H. Neville of
Byron
W. T. Hardendorf
Grass Creek
Nn A
Manderson
Nene O'Neill
Mutual
Frank Powell Producing Corporation
Rex Theatre
America
Strengthen America Campaign
National Campaign Committee
Charles Steele
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