Basin Local Visitors and Business News This Week
John Perkins Basin visitor yesterday afternoon. Win Hartman from Greybull and C J Brown from Worland attend business in town this week. R J Landfair O F Todd and E B Landfair travel to Thermopolis for Republic Oil Co. loan ads urge Vermont Loan & Trust Co. Billings Mont for farm and ranch financing. Dow and Starr from Denver oversee new Basin courthouse construction. M G Traugh from Otto spends days in Basin aiding excavation and road grader demo.
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R. J. Landfair
O. F. Todd
E. B. Landfair
Thermopolis
Republic Oil Co
M. G. Traugh
Otto
Court House
Guards at refinery guard Kaiser trouble at Midwest plant
Midwest Refining Co. has placed guards around its refineries to deter Kaiser sympathizers. Three guards were stationed at Grey Bull where a suspicious man did not halt and was quickly restrained. he proved to be intoxicated and harmless.
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Midwest Refining Co
Kaiser
Greybull
Dance at Manderson Postponed to Tomorrow Night
The Yeomen dance at Manderson, postponed from last Saturday, will be held tomorrow night. District Manager L. H. Matteson oversees the event, committed to a first class Yeomen affair.
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Manderson
L. H. Matteson
Mrs Aaron Johnson Undergoes Surgery After Sprain
Mrs Aaron Johnson was operated on at the hospital Wednesday after a period of hospitalization to recover from a sprain sustained ten days earlier. She is doing fairly well and friends anticipate a rapid recovery.
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Aaron Johnson
Mrs Rue Improving After Surgery Setback
About a week ago Mrs Rue suffered a serious setback following appendicitis surgery. Her daughter Fae has been kept from school to assist, but Mrs Rue is improving and expects to be up before long.
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Rue
Fae
Whitmore Improves After Typhoid In Illness
H. C. Whitmore has been recovering from typhoid fever for a little over a week and shows marked improvement today. He had not felt well for about a week before falling ill and going to bed.
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H. C. Whitmore
Mrs. Hoffman Leaves Bridger for Home After Visit
Mrs. Hoffman returns to her Bridger home after two weeks at her brother Frank I Rue's house caring for Mrs. Rue. She departed by the noon train Monday to resume home duties.
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Frank I. Rue
Rue
Hoffman
Bridger
Hand infection improves for Orin Garretson
Orin Garretson, long afflicted with a serious hand infection, is reported to be improving after hospital treatment. He underwent several days of care at the hospital to address the condition.
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Orin Garretson
Hard Times Dance Set by Bohemian Club at Library
The Bohemian club hosts a hard times dance at the library on Saturday night. Attendees are invited to wear costumes and organizers aim to make it the year’s banner event.
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Bohemian Club
Out of Hospital Don Loyer Recovers Quickly
Don Loyer has left the local hospital after an appendectomy performed about a week ago. He reports a rapid recovery and feels as well as ever and is back around town.
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Don Loyer
Returned from Colorado California trip by W. F. Pease
W. F. Pease arrived home in Basin after an extended tour through Colorado and California with visits to Denver Long Beach Hollywood and Mexico. He reports mild winter weather in the Big Horn Basin gains in weight and a new healthy appearance after touring with his wife and relatives.
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Pease
Colorado
California
Basin
Denver
Long Beach
Hollywood
Big Horn Basin
Mexico
Robideaux
Surprise Drumm Birthday Party At Home
A surprise 29th birthday party for Mr. Drumm was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drumm. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Colley, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Extra, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Belton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Bristow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daugherty, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Justham, Mr. and Mrs. Robt Puryear, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. O Malley, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Garretson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coffman, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wise, and Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Anderson. The guests enjoyed cards and refreshments as the cake was cut to celebrate the occasion. The birthday boy did not know of the plans until the last moment.
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Harry Drumm
Drumm
Tom Colley
R. J. Extra
Roy Belton
Frank F. Bristow
Earl Daugherty
J. D. Lewis
Fred Justham
Robt, Puryear
L. J. O'Malley
Guy Garretson
Geo. Coffman
Elmer Gould
Harry Wise
P. P. Anderson
County officials urged to buy new tractor after demo
J. W. Agee showcases a tractor to county commissioners on Basin streets. He proves its value for city work in a single day but notes it is light for heavier county roads.
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J. W. Agee
Couple Married After Court House Hunt In Billings
Mr Guy Larson and Miss Beatrice Smith from Billings sought the county seat last Saturday noon and, after a long hunt, were married by Reverend R M Jones at the Methodist parsonage. They returned to Billings on the late northbound train.
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Guy Larson
Beatrice Smith
Billings
Court House
R. M. Jones
Garden at parsonage transforms church area
The lots surrounding the Methodist church and parsonage have a new appearance this week with most of the garden planted. Rev. Jones hired a worker to tend the area all week and the improved look is said to be worth the expense.
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Jones
Daughter at Basin Hospital Birth of Rosenberry Girl
Mr and Mrs Harry Rosenberry of Manderson welcomed a daughter on April 17 at Basin Hospital. Mother and baby are reported to be doing finely.
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the Basin Hospital
Harry Rosenberry
Manderson
Mrs Denny Improves After Illness at Home
Mrs. R. R. Denny who had been confined by illness is much better and expects to be out again in a few days.
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R. R. Denny
Esther Pauley Nearing Home After Appendectomy
About two weeks ago Esther Pauley traveled to Thermopolis for an appendicitis operation. She is recovering well and expects to return home in the next few days.
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Esther Pauley
Thermopolis
Banquet for Winners by Friday Bridge Club at Markham
On Tuesday evening the Friday Bridge club’s losing side hosted a banquet for the winning ladies and all husbands at the Markham house. The event featured five course dinner and short talks, followed by bridge at the N J Anderson home. Midnight refreshments were served. Prizes included cut glass candle sticks, a silver tea ball, a smoking set, and a cob pipe with tobacco.
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Markham House
N. J. Anderson
M. H. Smith
H. H. Hime
Homer T. Lamb
KK. H. Ahrens
Durham
Two Criminals Nabbed: Lane and St Clair Arrested
The sheriff reports the capture of Jake Lane who escaped jail in Lovell after a bootlegging arrest last fall. He was retaken in Cody and returned to Basin by Deputy Frank Christensen. Also, St Clair was arrested in Greybull for obtaining money under false pretenses on contract work.
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Jake Lane
Lovell
Cody
Basin
Frank Christensen
Lillings
St. Clair
Greybull
Thermopolis Convention Links Banks to April Meeting
Local banks receive invitations to Wyoming Bankers Association Group No 1 meeting in Thermopolis on Friday April 27. Basin residents expect attendance as the gathering is described as very interesting.
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Wyoming Bankers Association
Group No
Thermopolis
New Home Under Construction On Eighth Street
Cement work begins today on the H. H. Hime residence at the northwest corner of Eighth and B streets. The eight room house is rushed to completion by July 1st with finish described as very beautiful. Estimated cost about 25000.
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Forest Reserve
H. H. Hime
Eighth and B Streets
Bank Examiner Visits Basin Banks for Week of Checks
State Bank Examiner I C Newlin is in Basin this week inspecting local banks. Bank leaders expect findings to show banks in better shape than ever, noting growth across town as a positive sign.
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I. C. Newlin
Open for Engagements Opens in Local Running Bit
Harry Drumm has purchased a Ford and The Republi can force announces itself as open for engagements. The group teases a fishing trip and expresses eagerness to participate.
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Harry Drumm
Clarence Gardner Brings Cattle to Hyattville Area
Clarence Gardner arrived from Hyattville to supervise important business. He has been moving a large herd across the county and is steadily concentrating cattle in the Hyattville country.
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Clarence Gardner
Hyattville
Gardner
May Day Dance Planned at Library May First
The May Day dance will be held in the library on the evening of May 1st. Dancing and music will be downstairs while cards provide upstairs entertainment. Further notice of this event will be given next week.
Dinner at Lambs Honored Guests Leave for Denver
Mrs. Homer T. Lamb and Mrs. L. D. Baird entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Allen who departed for Denver after a well received dinner.
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Homer T. Lamb
L. D. Baird
Hartigan Purchases Home of Frank Hime
W. B. Hartigan bought the home of Frank Hime this week and will take possession soon. Hime will build another house, location to be announced later.
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W. B. Hartigan
Frank Hime
Mr. Hime
Anther
Sullivan's Tonight Hosts Denver Guest and Local Moves
Mr and Mrs E J Sullivan entertain in honor of Mr Casteel from Denver this evening. Guests include Mrs L D Baird Warren Daily and A J Mercer Jr It is reported D E Lewis bought the house formerly occupied by R R Denny and the Dennys will move across the street Ernest Moore completed a deal this week buying the property formerly leased to W B Hartigan.
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E. J. Sullivan
Casteel
Denver
D. E. Lewis
R. R. Denny
Mrs. Denny
Ernest Moore
W. B. Hartigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Bonwell
Republican
John Perkins
Win. Hartman
C. Craig
Worland
C. J. Brown
Vermont Loan & Trust Co
Mont
Messrs. Dow and Starr
Whitmore
Mrs. Denny Better
Markham
Hartigan
Sullivan's
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