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Newspaper

Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

4

Basin Republican second class mail banner noted

The Basin Republican is printed as a second class matter dated June 30, 1905, at Basin Wyoming, filed under the Act of March 8 1879.

Basin Wyoming

Basin Band Concert Sparks Promenade Plan

Local Basin band boys played on courthouse steps to a light turnout. The writer proposes a traveling portable band stand to rotate through business corners on successive nights, allowing shopping and music to attract crowds and boost merchants.

Court House Steps Basin Band Boys Basin Band

Wonderful Vote Sets Wyoming Republican Pace

The Basin Republican salutes readers after the August 24 primaries praising strong Republican turnout and the ticket chosen. It urges continued support for state and county candidates to guide the nation and aid in defeating the Hun.

Basin Republican Wyoming

Local Clerk Nomination Discussed Amid Campaign Persuasion

The Lovell Chronicle notes Mrs. Zela Murphy’s county clerk nomination after friends’ persuasion while predicting Miss Scott will win the GOP nomination. The article also reports over 100 I W W members found guilty of conspiracy to discourage the war program in a Chicago federal court trial ongoing since January.

The Lovell Chronicle Zela Murphy Chicago

I W W Thwarted at Py Depot Robbery Trial

Sheriff Wickwire and James Plaer assisted in a late night depot burglary case where two suspects were captured and a third prisoner remained missing. Judge Landis presided, delivering an unbiased charge as jurors deliberated about an hour on the I W W group. The article notes tea as the booty and questions Pizer’s late night presence.

Sherif Wickwire James Plaer Wickwire Piper Wick Piger Japan James Pizer

Zane and Gingrich Return From Park Trip

Mr and Mrs L A Zane and Mr and Mrs C M Gingrich returned to Basin this week after a delightful trip through the park.

Home Guards call for Friday drill roll call

Over 50 members of the local home guards answered roll call last Friday night. Regular drill engaged the group, who are keen on their duties. Tonight’s drill is set for the school house hill at 7 50 p m with all members urged to attend.

School House Hill

Hime Family Returns From Park Trip In Fine Weather

From Park H H Hime wife and son returned Thursday after one of their finest trips of the year weather and roads were excellent, marking a pleasant outing for the family.

H. H. Hime

Flag Pole Dominates Street View Near Courthouse

A municipal flag pole stands in the middle of the street near the courthouse approach. Rising to seventy feet, the pole when unfurled makes the Stars and Stripes visible for miles, drawing attention from the surrounding area.

Haba Contract Accepted for Quadrangle Well

Carl E. Cameron and associates of Missoula Montana accepted Scotty Mills' drilling contract for the Quadrangle well and ordered the casings pulled from the well last Saturday.

Carl E. Cameron Missoula, Mont Scotty Mills Quadrangle

Seattle Police Officer Visits Sister in Basin Community

Rolla Peay formerly of Basin now residing in Seattle Washington visits his sister Mrs Ed Parshall. Peay is a member of the Seattle police department.

Rolla Peay Basin Seattle, Wash Ed Parshall Peay Seattle

Home Guard Mobilizes Wyoming Troops At Thermopolis

Maj. Geo. M. Sliney commander of the Wyoming state guard mustered in on August 15 fifty six men at Thermopolis for their home guard unit.

Geo. M. Sliney Wyoming State Guard Thermopolis

Soldier’s Mother Receives Card on France Arrival

Mrs. E W Gregory received a private soldier’s mailing card from France confirming her son Private Lester A Gregory has arrived safely in France.

E. W. Gregory France Lester A.gregory

Sage chicken chase ends with return claim

Four individuals Drew Prugh Harry Wise Billie May and A B Martin pursued sage chickens recently and returned home. A marriage license issued Thursday at the county clerk's office lists J Stanley McCarty of Denver and Mildred Cook of Lovell as the couple.

Drew Prugh Harry Wise Billie May A. B. Martin County Clerk’s Office J. Stanley McCarty Denver Mildred Cook Lovell

Promoted to Sergeant and Instructor at Logan Utah

A late letter from Robert Wilcock announces his promotion to sergeant and appointment as instructor of the mechanical department at Logan Utah.

Robert Wilcock Logan Utah

Glenns Welcome a Baby Boy in South Bench

WEW ARRIVAL born to Mr and Mrs William H Glenn of South bench a boy Both mother and baby are coming along nicely Mr and Mrs A H Griffin and the mother of Mr Griffin Mrs Mary A Griffin with Harry Davis motored here today from Greybull Pares Republican for job printing

William H. Glenn South Bench A. H. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mary A. Griffin Harry Davis Greybull

General Pershing Photos for Warren Show Frontline Resolve

General Pershing had a formal photograph taken in uniform for Senator Francis E. Warren and his wife. The image is meant to prove his fine physical condition as he faces the new German offensive. He told Warren he believes the war must be won and that serving at the front allows him to do his best.

Francis E. Warren Warren

Mrs Sam W Jones Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Sam W Jones mother of Rev R M Jones pastor of the M E church of Basin returned to Mt Vernon Illinois Monday after a lovely visit with the Rev Jones family and friends.

Sam. W. Jones R. M. Jones M. E. Church of Basin Mt. Vernon Ill

Reverend Newport to undergo morning operation at Basin hospital

The Rev. M. F. Newport, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will be operated on this morning by Dr. C. E. Harris at Basin hospital. The procedure is delicate but expected not to impair the clergyman in any way.

M. F. Newport Presbyterian Church C. E. Harris Basin Hospital

Newport Rev Tifa Entering Army Chaplain Service

The Rev Newport Tifa plans to join the army chaplaincy soon. His intention to serve as a chaplain reflects a commitment to religious support for soldiers.

Tifa Newport

Chamber of Commerce considers road funding and ads

The chamber discusses a printing pamphlet contract and donor thanks to Mr Frisby, rejects a Thermopolis ball game plan, and forms committees on highway improvements and tourist traffic to Cody. A Garden club group may sell vegetables to tourists at the camp ground. Rev. Jones seeks an ad in the Conference minutes.

Roverit Wo Ana Inatvuciad Frisby Thermopolis Coons Bureau of Plant Industry Taylor Nason Cody Yellowstone Highway Montgomery Wise Mr. West

Methodists Confer Ad Drafts At Annual Meeting

At the annual Methodist conference the discussion focused on drafting an advertisement and submitting it to the secretary. After addressing this item, there was no other business and the meeting adjourned.

Carnival Spirit Names and Committee Heads

A list details carnival roles and chairmen including T. S. Armstrong as chairman and numerous volunteers for stalls, balloons, punch boards, electric lights, tent attractions, rest rooms, sign committee, star attractions, and other festival duties. Multiple named individuals with responsibilities across attractions indicate a coordinated community event.

W. B. Hartigan D. T. Hand A. McMahon M. F. Newport C. Wardlaw Jas. F. Ewers T. K. Bishop J. C. Stewart C. H. Dean Tern Star Attractions L. A. Zane J. P. Arnott D. EB. Lewis

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P. P. Anderson Billings Advertising Company Billings Montana Landis Through Park Home Guards Haba Bob Wilcock Pares Republican General Pershing Chamber OF Commerce T. S. Armstrong Mrs. R. R. Denny Lucille Coons Barkers Frank ST. Rue Dan Trogers W H. Pauley Armstrong Adelaide Newport Gladys Scott Fiva Burroughs Marjorie Coons Wilma Sheveard Vivian Brown Gwen Brown Katherine Arnett Dorothy Zaring Margaret Neilson Florence Gilson Myrna May A. Leavitt Gladys Smith Miss Agee Mabel Lown Carrie Judkins Phyllis Lewis Frank A. Wise F. F. Bristow M. H. Smith W. J. Jones F. A. Wise Carrie Lester R. P. Pearson T. J. Jones M. Barnes G. J. Schenk J. R. Morrison Fred Frisby Carl Wilson R. J.o'malley Jas. H. Montgomery Jessie Wardlaw Katherine Snow Clayton Whitmore H.S. Kelley C. A. Leavitt Glenn Kissinger J. M. Smith C. M.gingrich C. H. Fitzpatrick United States Big Horn County WAR Savings Stamps
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