Seven Hundred Attend Old Timers Picnic at Booths Grove
The Old Timers picnic at Booths Grove near Hyattville drew 700 plus attendees and 150 autos from Big Horn County on July 29. Notables including Tom Marshall and Robert Carey spoke while Basin’s band and local dancers provided entertainment into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth's Grove
Hyattville
Big Horn County
Milo Burke
Eveyone
Attorney Tom Marshall
Greybull
R. B. Landfair
Basin
R. C. May
Lovell
Geo. B. McClellan
Worland
Robert D. Carey
Careyhurst
Asa 8. Mercer
Wyattville
Lou Blakesley
Wm. Gibson
Gus Allen
W. J. Booth
W. T. Whaley
Edith C. Scott Seeks Republican Nomination for County Clerk
Announcement in The Republican notes Edith C. Scott's candidacy for county clerk. A respected Big Horn County teacher and Basin post office worker, she volunteers due to strong northern and other county support. Her civil service record and business experience bolster confidence in her ability to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith C. Scott
Miss Scott
Big Horn County
Kane
Iowa
Big Horne County
Basin Post Office
Government Takes Over Telephones
Washington reports the post office department has assumed possession and control of the nations telephone and telegraph systems. A special Burleson committee will supervise operations while companies run normally, with salaries unchanged and a push to coordinate services for public and shareholder benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Burleson
United States
Pease Peterson Sale At Greybull Basin Stores
The Pease Peterson company stores in Greybull and Basin announce a large two page sale starting Saturday August 3 and ending August 17. Advertised as wartime bargains, the event invites Big Horn county residents to visit and save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease-Peterson Company
Greybull and
Basin
Basin Republican
Wyoming
Big Horn County
Coming Great Eastern Hippodrome Review
Coming showing a grand street performance by the Hippodrome features turned animals and a strong clown lineup. Two daily performances at 2 and 4 pm promise an imperial, education friendly display on the show lot at Masia on August Sth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masia
Allies Push Front in Aisne Marne Drive Claims 33 400 Prisoners
Reuters dispatch from London reports the Allied advance on the Vesle sector with French British and American forces recapturing high ground near Seringes Meurcy hill 212 and Cierges while taking about 33 400 German prisoners in two weeks amid fierce fighting along the Ourcq and Sergy lines with heavy artillery and machine gun fire.
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Soissees-Rheims
Soissons
Fere-Entardenois
Crown Prince
Fere
Cierges
Neuviers
London
Reuter
Aisne-Marne
Vesle
Seringes
Ourcq
Sergy
Meurcy Farm
Oureq
Nesles Forest
Recruiting Convention Brings British United States Enlistment
The July 31 recruiting convention between Great Britain and the United States begins and a sixty day period grants British subjects exemption from the American draft. Lt J M Donaldson directs the British Canadian recruiting stations in Great Falls Montana and depots in Butte Basin and coordinates offer to enlist regardless of prior U S citizenship status. The window runs until September 28 and enables enlistment at any British Canadian recruiting post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
J. M. Donaldson
1St Ave North
Great Falls
Mont
Court House
Butte
E. J. Sullivan
Basin
Wyo
Slacker suspects nabbed as sheriff’s office reports
Malcolm Moore, who stole T. J. Jones' team, was sent to Worland Industrial School until age twenty one. J. T. Hill remains in custody on grand larceny charges. Bay City’s Tutfleld Talbot tied to slacker arrest. Vincent Ward Boise. Chas Rogers admitted slacker status. Dan Drake Booneville and Marshall Elwell Maine also linked to slacker cases. Sheriffs hold others until army officials decide further action. Warren Daley Hyattville visited county seat on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Moore
T. J. Jones
Worland Industrial School
J.T. Hill
Tutfleld Talbot
Bay City
Mich
Vincent Ward
Boise
Idaho
Chas
Rogers
Dan Drake
Booneville
Marshall Elwell
Vinal Haven
Maine
Wickwire
Greybull Returns Crown Prince Celebration in Basin
Crowds from Greybull and Basin joined Friday afternoon in Basin to celebrate a crown prince capture. The Basin courthouse hosted patriotic addresses from leading speakers while visitors from Germania, Burlington and Otto joined a parade by the Basin band before returning home eager for more excitement.
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Basin
Greywill
Grey Bull
Greybull
Court House
Germania
Burlington
Otto
No German Taught In Basin Schools
Discussion on German instruction in Basin public schools led to a March bond meeting motion by C A Zaring to abolish German teaching. It is understood German will not be taught in Basin schools. Attorney Zaring returned from Cheyenne after attending the Frontier celebration and legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Zaring
Basin
Zaring
Cheyenne
Rex Theatre Offers Fox Jewel Carmen and More
The Rex Theatre under Al Clif presents a Fox Special with Jewel Carmen tonight Friday. Saturday features Triangle and Keystone pictures. Theda Bara stars in The Two Orphans, and Audrey Munson appears in Purity Monday night. Seven reel feature touted as artistic triumph with popular prices.
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Rex Theatre
al Clif
Fox
Jewel Carmen
Triangle
Keystone
Theda Bara
Audrey Munson
Oil business visitors tour Big Horn County
J. C. Rubel and wife from Bartletts ville Oklahoma visited Basin this week. Rubel works in Oklahoma oil contracting and planned a trip after hearing about Big Horn County oil prospects. J. F. Ray of Buffalo Basin also visited town on Thursday representing the Texas Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rubel
Barletsville
Okla
Mr. Rubel
Oklahoma
Big Horn County
J. F. Ray
Buffalo Basin
Texas Oil Co
Candidates Filed for Primary in Big Horn County
A list of candidates filing with the county clerk to appear on the August primary ballot in Big Horn County. Offices include County Commissioners Sheriff County Treasurer County Clerk District Court County Assessor County Surveyor Prosecuting Attorney Coroner Justice of the Peace Constable Superintendent of Schools and Central Committee. Names cover Republicans Democrats and non partisan affiliations with towns such as Basin Grey Bull Greybull Hyattville Germania and Shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
M. H. Smith
Basin
J. R. Bonwell
George Harding
Greybull
Willis Wilson
I. P. Latham
Blaine Kinder
Shell Central Committee
P. P. Anderson
J. A. Berry
Olsen family returns to Basin after Midwest trip
L. W. Olsen and family came back to Basin from St. Paul Minnesota and Wisconsin last Friday. He had visited his ailing mother Mra. M. D. Olsen two weeks ago. Olsen reports good crop conditions in Minnesota and Wisconsin predicting bumper crops this year. James O Neil displayed what may be Basin s biggest tomato yet, boasting a garden to be proud of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Hime
Basin
Heber Springs
Ark
Jame Black
Putate
Mr. Hime
Kansas City
Denver
Mina
Honmar J Lamb
Hime
Big Horn County
L. W. Olsen
St. Paul
Minn
Points
Wisconsin
Mr. Olsen
Mra. M. D. Olsen
Minnesota
James O'Neil
Big Horn County Assessed Values Report
State board figures show Big Horn County total property value 9 247 999 with real property 3 955 914 and livestock and other personal property stacking up to 5 292 085. Cattle sheep horses hogs goats and other personal items are itemized with counts and per head values for 1917.
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Big Horn County
Big Dance for Band Uniform Fund at Fraternity Hall
Don t fail to attend the big dance at Fraternity hall on Saturday evening August 3. Basin band will furnish excellent music for a good time. Proceeds go to new uniforms for band boys, so come and help the cause and enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity Hall
Basin Band
Oil drill progress near Basin draws scrutiny
Carl B. Cameron of Missoula secretary of Quadrangle Oil Co arrives to inspect Scotty Mills drilling near Basin as oil is expected soon. Mrs J Klein departs Basin for Thermopolis with nurse for minor operation.
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Carl B. Cameron
Missoula,Mont
Quadrangle Oil Co
Scotty Mills
Basin
J. Klein
Thermopolis
Matthews
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Booth Grove
Pease-Peterson Sale
Warren Daley
John Weintz
H. D. Buehner
T. W. Spratt
Nelson Jimmerfield
J. F. Christensen
B. F. Wickwire
Frank I. Rue
Edward Cusack
Grey Pull
J. L. Murphy
Mazie V. Rhodes
Vain
Lillian Coons
Kane Zela Murphy
Hazel Lawrence
J. G. Schenk
Gilmore Hartigan
State Board
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