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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
8
Local notices show a 21 meals for $7 ticket at Antlers Cafe and a New Year dance at Fraternity Hall on December 31. Various Basin residents travel for holidays, visits, and business, including J H Welsh, Henry Jordan, Miss Ren Ardeten, and Garrett Starr leaving for Denver.
Late last week Dr M G Traugh of Otto suffered a severe heart attack but is reported to be much improved now.
Mr and Mrs Clark Longshore of Lovell visited Basin over Christmas at J P Zanes home. They enjoyed time with friends before leaving for Lovell on Wednesday.
Miss Lucy Feddersen, recently teaching in Kemmerer schools, arrived in Basin last Sunday to spend her holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Feddersen.
Notice to Western Union patrons that after January first all Western Union messages must be paid in cash. No charge accounts accepted. D21-28.
Nora May Mayer a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Mayer dies at the Bonanza home from typhoid fever. Several family members suffered from the fever and her brother George Mayer has been hospitalized for weeks. The loss is felt sharply by neighbors and friends near Basin.
N. J. Long reports the death of Rev. F. A. Saxe, former Basin Presbyterian pastor. He had been living in Perry Iowa for several years and died there. Local older residents remember his active ministering in Basin.
Christmas Day gatherings filled homes across the area. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J C Stewart and J P Arnott at the West residence. Rev R M Jones and Miss Ruth Riger with Mr. and Mrs. John D Shaw. M B Rhodes Ruth Berry and Delbert Davis with D L Carr. Gilmore Hartigan at the W B Hartigan home. Adrian Smith and daughter from Worland at Col W H May in Basin Gardens. Wm C May and Myrna May at the May home. Robert Steele and family from Worland at the Wm Gibson home. Willie Black from Worland visiting the Gibsons. and Homer T Lamb entertaining in honor of James O Neil and Kathleen and Ruth O Neil and Harry Hime.
A man who identified as Frank McKeon was arrested by Under Sheriff Frank Christensen at Cowley after making treasonous remarks about soldiers and the president. Fearing mob violence, Christensen sent him to Basin in the care of a deputy from the state reform school. On arrival, J. P. Zane met him with a warrant and he is held for further investigation.
The annual Woodmen meeting was held at Fraternity hall last night. Officers elected for the coming year include Wim. Gibson as Consel R. A. Gould as Adviser J. M. Smith as Clerk D. L. Carranker A. X. Johnson as Escort W. F. Johnson as Watchman Fred Er hard as Sentry W. F. Johnson as Trustee Installation set for January 10 at the first meeting in January.
Douglas hosts the Wyoming State Wool Growers convention with about five hundred delegates expected. The Douglas Good Roads and Commercial club plans elaborate preparations, using Princess theatre for meetings and a national wool film to educate attendees. Notable speakers and entertainment are planned for January 9 to 11.
Mr and Mrs W W Murphy hosted Christmas Eve at their home with many relatives attending. A decorated tree held gifts for guests including Miss Caroline Murphy of Billings and families of Longshore Lovell Olsen and Murphy. The evening featured games music and refreshments.
Ole Olson Jim Rogers Loren Holloway and Fred Perkins from Otto traveled from Basin to Greybull Tuesday night as part of a Christmas tour of the world.
Miss Margaret Randall and Mrs R P Pearson departed Saturday for Newman Grove Nebraska to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
The annual Baptist Sunday school program was a success with a beautifully decorated tree and several engaging numbers enjoyed by all attendees.
Basin Wyoming December 22 1917 editor Basin Republican reports effective December 30 train 29 will depart Denver at 6 PM instead of 530 PM and leave Casper at 745 PM arriving in Billings about 1030 PM so no eastbound connection with train 44. Train 30 will depart Billings at 730 AM and arrive Basin about 3 PM. Schedules extended to handle heavy traffic. Signed Co B Beck agent C B Q.
Mr and Mrs J B Thompson and their daughter Miss Alice Thompson departed Saturday to spend about six months in California visiting relatives.
R H Henderson of Belfry Montana arrived in Basin last Saturday to visit his brother L A Henderson on the north bench for the holidays.
Mrs. John Engle of Greybull is spending the weekend at the Homer T. Lamb residence. She arrived on the southbound train yesterday.
Three young men from Otto Ole Olson Elmer Terpening and Loren Holloway visited Basin on Wednesday to learn if they can join the navy. Postmaster A W Coons could not provide the required information but offered to write to Denver and Billings officials to inquire. The trio say more may follow if permission is granted.
High school pupils and teachers gathered Friday night for a library farewell party for Miss Anderson. The Alumni presented a souvenir spoon, the seniors gave a leather pillow top, and the high school shared a cameo pin. Light refreshments were served around eleven, and at twelve the event wrapped with praise for the grand time.
L. A. Henderson who traveled to Colorado about a week ago and his daughter Alta, who had been visiting in Mead Colorado for several months, arrived in Basin on Saturday.
Ninety head of pure bred Hereford bulls for sale of serviceable age. Bulls on ranch along the lower Greybull River. purchaser may arrange pickup after notice to S Skorgard.
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