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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
3
Local news item highlights Wise's drugstore and Wise's shop promotions. Mentions various visitors and residents: Henry Mead, Fred House, Charlie Bond, Dan Winslow, Dan Hudson, A S Marshal, Miss Elsie La Croix, Mrs. Florence Kirby, R Besse, Mrs. B D Gantt, C E Orchard. Occasional recommendations to visit pool hall and shop early. Names, places, and towns reflect community notes and social visits.
A wide range of Basin area residents are noted to have traveled to Cheyenne, Thermopolis, and Omaha for land, legal, and court matters. Farmers, merchants, and officials from Otto, Brokenback, Grey Bull, and nearby towns are listed with visits, oil prospect interest, and community activities including a Masonic meeting and a Lyceum course setup. Misplaced items mention a Ridpath Lyceum course planning and a note about Dr. Merwitt Driver.
Local notes list Martin's home made candy in Cowley and a parade of visitors including Vic Olson A A Kershner and A J Knisely. Various businessmen from Otto and surrounding counties travel to town for week of meetings, court matters, and community events.
John Luman notes Martin's candies claim largest assortment in Big Horn county. Several local figures including J Sullivan, Guy Craig, Andrew Johnson, EB Bowman, RK Babr, and Dr Torruson are mentioned visiting nearby towns or attending court and events. Mrs Schneider's hospital stay referenced with operation.
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