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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.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A late letter from Robert Wilcock announces his promotion to sergeant and appointment as instructor of the mechanical department at Logan Utah.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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