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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
5
Basin Republic an item from the post office listing shows the Basin Wyoming newspaper as an official town paper. It notes second class matter status dated 1905 and lists subscription price of 2 dollars per year in advance with districts 15 and 20 cents.
The piece argues the Republican party is laying groundwork with men of character while Democrats allegedly employ underhanded methods. It mentions John E. Osborn returning to Wyoming to stay years before pursuing a U.S. Senate race and warns that misrepresentation could mislead voters.
John W. Hay, a Rock Springs banker and sheepman, announces his candidacy in Wyoming. F W Mondell also seeks the senate seat vacated by Francia E Warren. the pair will clash in the primary with party unity expected after the race. Henry Hopkins from Otto visited Basin for shopping.
Mr and Mrs L E Deck visited Worland last week to inspect the new Basin store and discuss plans for Greybull and Lasin outlets. He aims for three shops in the region with a fifty cent limit per item and anticipates strong openings in Basin and Worland.
Wm Gibbs was brought from Grey Bull to the local hospital yesterday and operated on for perforated stomach. Contents escaped and he was in serious condition for a time. He rested well last night and will likely recover rapidly if no complications arise.
Mark Kilpatrick and Myrtle Houser were married yesterday afternoon in Thermopolis. The Basin pair, both known among Basin’s younger social circle, had surprised friends when the news of the wedding arrived. Houser recently resigned from her Martin grocery job, and the couple’s marriage is welcomed by many friends seeking happiness for the pair.
John Zane, longtime county seilor and under sheriff, resigned this week to join A. B. Martins store as an able and experienced assistant, starting Wednesday morning.
Elmer Barrett has taken the position left vacant by the resignation of John P. Zane who has become jailor and under sheriff. Barrett is described as a young man of ability and integrity with many friends predicting a successful tenure.
Mr and Mrs Robert Brown welcome a fine daughter born Tuesday night at their home in the prove. All concerned are reported as doing as well as could be expected. Mrs Paul Zimmerman from Manderson visits with her father 8 H Smith. 8 B Godfrey, rancher from the Otto country, was in town yesterday. Wm Stein from Otto was among Basin farmers there yesterday.
The Pease Peterson company assumes new ownership with J E Seyster in town to reorganize stock. C S Peterson will head the Wibaux store and oversee mercantile operations while the group expands purchases from eastern markets. The firm plans to open Monday offering bargains in dry goods and clothing as it continues the successful local business.
The Drillers Oil Co. will begin work within two weeks as materials and rig move to the site. J R Bonwell is the local agent. James Pilar of Soo Oil Co. returned from a southern state trip. Fred Vincent had business in Casper and traveled over weekend. B A Hayden of Western Oil Journal visited Basin and discussed local prospects with optimism. H F Kennedy of Denver bought a large oil land tract from J R Ronwell for 11.60. T E Keefer of Midwest Refining Co. scouted Grass Creek and Buffalo Basin fields and noted progress at Shepard well about 1500 feet down. Mr and Mrs Wm Sims of Greybull river area visited town with dairy operation south of Burlington.
Warning to all trespassers on Liberty Oil and Gas Co property. Company disclaims liability for any injury or harm to violators. Signature: C. E. Russell, Manager. Dated November 17.
Old "Dad" Stout arrives early as the first on the county fair grounds to tear down worn structures and initiate new building work.
Mrs John Welch leaves Tuesday for Palo Alto to join Lieut John Welch stationed there. She plans to stay until he is ordered into active service at the front.
Chamber of Commerce members plan a sociability run to northern county towns in the coming weeks. Local residents Mr and Mrs E A Davis and daughter Margaret plus Rev and Mrs R M Jones returned from a ten day mountain trip near Black Butte. Several visitors report a park trip by Rue Leavitt House and Maloney. McClellan traveled through this week en route to the park. Six milk cows and calves for sale. County Treasurer Burnham announces county warrants for 1916 will be paid with interest ceasing on the date. Iceland pony for sale weighs about 600 pounds. Josh Ellis.
W. E. Harvey, previously a scout for Continental Supply Co. in Basin, passed the officer training camp exam and is ordered to report August 15. He left Basin Monday to begin his new duties.
The Moss and Peterson firm converts to the Pease Peterson Company as W. S. Pease buys the senior member’s share. W. F. Peterson remains active in Wi baux and eastern Montana with a thriving mercantile business and other Wyoming ventures. Partner W. S. Pease also co-owns Wyoming stores and plans focus on Basin and Greybull.
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