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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
3
Wyoming papers discuss the federal migratory bird rule changes, noting that fall duck shooting remains allowed while spring hunting ends. The law splits the country into two zones and takes effect October 1, with sportsmen welcoming the spring ban. Additionally, several locals plan fishing trips to Tensleep Lakes and Yellowstone Park areas, returning from recent excursions.
A list of local and visiting residents with brief notes on their movements. From St. Joe, Sheildal, Worland, Kirby, Greybull, Hyattville, Paint Rock and Billings. Includes Sheriff Alt Pendigraft, Miss Lucy Feddergen, circus inspectors, and others visiting for business, court matters, or social events.
United States and Great Britain praise the Wright-Hall-Marquette Players. They tour thirty-six states and two continents, drawing enthusiastic audiences. They rest at Wright ranch in California before resuming duties as the Chautauqua season opens on August 12 to 16.
The Lowell drainage district today rejected all six bids for the Pepper Drainage system pipes and will readvertise. Government Engineer Wl A Kelly and attorney J. P. Arnow attended. all bidding firms were represented. The board urged resubmission to begin work this fall.
Judge P W Meta issues a preemptory writ directing School District No 38 to approve bond for appeal in Ona Masaett vs School Board. Case stems from a suit by Miss Bassett against the board for censure. bond papers to be transmitted to the clerk of court. Also notes rifle team Camp Perry preparations and Big Horn Oil & Gas Co drilling progress east of Basin.
In a week of hunting during the Sage chicken season a state inspector discusses limits. The text argues a hunter may possess eighteen sage chickens after three days without violating laws, if possession rules count only after hunting ends and not travel or camp time.
At a Wednesday evening church meeting the congregation discussed the pastorate. Rev M Joslin has served as stated supply for a year and the group extended and conveyed a call to continue as pastor after formalities with Sheridan Presbytery. Joslin reportedly accepted. a one month vacation was granted.
Kelley and Clarence Gardner purchased the Bowman Property north of town known as the gand pit and plan the construction of a first class abattoir in connection with their City Meat Market this week.
A concert is set for tonight by the band at the usual venue. After weeks of strong practice the group expects a full crowd to hear their improved performance.
Rough dry work is being solicited at Basin Laundry by J. E. B. Durham Interior Department special agent. Town visitors include Judge P. F. Motz and wife from Hywttville meeting his mother Mrs. W. S. Mets, A. G. Johnson and others from Vermanud, State Tax Commissioner John Magill of Cheyenne on official business, W. W. Rhea and wife family of Mia Wiltse, veterinary officer B. F. Davie from the south, W. B. Taylor of Romanza en route home, B. E. Willind and Hurley of Worland over Sunday, and Mary McClowry of Meelootso visiting town last Saturday.
A lyceum man notes Jubilee Troupes attract audiences and help committees balance deficits. Jubilee troupes are a reliable Chautauqua draw, with the Southland Jubilee Singers among the oldest in the field, organized twenty years ago and reorganized five years later.
The notice lists F L Dornberger and Fannie Dornberger in Greybull August 12 16 holding a will of attachment for Kus ter Johnson debt of 13.00. JP J R Bonwell set September 5 1918 at 9 am to answer or property will be sold. Also ads about sale of machinery at Basin Bottling Works and local social notes from Cody and Greybull including visits and ball game attendees.
Dr. Harry Otis Pritchard, born exactly a century after the Declaration of Independence, recalls growing up in a four room Hoosier farm dwelling among pumpkins and squash as he discusses his early history ahead of a Chautauqua appearance.
The Welch and Scotch, English, Irish mix in Dr Pritchard at Gr Eybull Chautauqua August 12 to 16. He embodies English will, Scottish logic, Irish humor, and Welsh piety in a single persona.
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