19 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
1
Monday evening the Live Wire club at Firepatrik building held a meeting to launch a two sided campaign. Bonwell and Webber were named captains with a list of lieutenants for each squad. The effort aims to recruit about one hundred new members and end with a banquet after Maryh first.
A group of seven Badin businessmen met to organize a civic league for betterment of conditions. Temporary chairman Boyd Osborn and temporary secretary T K Bishops led the session. Committees will draft a constitution and nominate officers with a second meeting set for January 24 at the library. All interested men in Badin are invited.
On January 6 the basin stockers gathered a large shipment of sheep and cattle for Omaha. Clarence Gardner owned two cattle cars, Dan Rogers one car, the Ame ing brothers two cars, the Hartigan brothers two cars, and Frank James one and a half cars. They loaded at Alliance and secured enough stock to form two train cars. Report notes an excellent market and satisfaction with the value obtained.
At 2 30 Saturday morning residents of Hasty were awakened by a fireball and smoke. The garage belonging to R J Extra was ablaze with significant headway when discovered. Most contents were saved but the door and Mond could not be removed. Fire crews fought the blaze into the morning.
The text notes two people and a boat or vessel with some parts missing or damaged. It references appurtenances and a claim that a toms was not covered by medicine, though details are unclear and several words are garbled.
Ole J Robertson was born in Hermann County Missouri on March 13 1874 He was one of eight boys and three girls in the family His siblings include PIT A D and O C Robertson Mrs Morton Mrs Jedkins of Haein and Mrs Sell of Mredonia Kansas Their father lives in Iowa His mother died over a year ago He contracted a disease when 11 and struggled with it all his life He came to Baspiin in 1902 and lived there since Then He was largely housebound by severe weather but aided others until a few days before his death He died Thursday at age 43 years 8 months and 28 days.
A Basin news meeting outlines a program with speakers from Cody Powell Lovell Basin and Graybun It covers developing newspapers in the Big Horn region foreign advertising bookkeeping at home keeping printing at home and boosting ad revenue plus questions about costs
The Woolgrowers association program included the Bredin quartet as featured entertainment with Archpit Hime Grey and Exraest Basin assisting at the event last Monday. Additional acts from the Orpheum stage and Ruedian ballet dancers are planned to follow, and Basio is praised for fostering the local arts group.
Mr and Mrs L D Baird have jachured a jowne on the home of Dean Nash and will move in soon. Nash is to spend more time in Thermopolia and has decided to rent while a house is furnished.
N E Loveland moves with M F Loveind and family to their new home in Harlowgon Montana. Mr Loveland will manage a branch office of the Rwholeh Medwine Co there.
Cheyenne witnesses passage of a prohibition constitutional amendment draft with governor Kendrick’s signature expected. House and Senate bills listed cover convict labor, public works bonds, stock handling, common drinking cups, jurists’ expenses, labor agencies, female transportation, taxation, municipal funding, fish hatcheries, justice salaries, savings deposits, land set‑aside for irrigation, and initiative referendum in corporations.
The University of Wyoming announces the largest registration in its history as the new semester nears starting Monday January 29. So many students from across the state are arriving to register that dormitories can only house a few more, prompting plans for a temporary shelter for new male students and possible new housing at Hoyt Hall.
Fragmentary report states Lance W. Griffin transferred 40 acres to John D. Lindaw and Maciomed Lindsay on the north. Griffin allegedly received bids of 200 dollars per acre for rent, with terms unsettled and ongoing negotiations.
Mrs W A Robb entertained a chosen circle of friends at her Kennington home on Wednesday afternoon. The gathering featured light refreshments and social conversation among guests in a pleasant, intimate setting.
The Wyoming Woolgrowers association holds its annual meeting with about two hundred enrolled. Officers named include Dr. J. M. Wilbon as president and Wm. Daly as vice president. secretary elected remains unknown. International attendees from Boston New York Chicago and Omaha join local officials and university figures in brief addresses.
Fort Callas based G. G. Wailer signed a 60 day agreement with Fraterntty to operate a new Picture Show. He will dedicate the house to modern pictures unless plans change and comes with long experience in this business.
At the bride's parents home a wedding will unite John A. Coons and Miss Lill'an Anderson. The couple has a new north town home nearly finished and well wishes are extended for a long and happy life together. The home of Harry H Hime was sold yesterday to W H Pauley.
Admiral George Dewey, renowned for his Spanish American War leadership and highest naval rank, died at his Washington home in his eightieth year after a long illness. His son George and wife were at his bedside as the end came after a gradual decline.
Sheriff Wickwire investigates an assault and robbery at a Lovell home where two men allegedly restrained the resident and stole a wallet containing about 150 dollars. The suspects Mem Erickson and M L Wining were captured and jailed awaiting trial. Also listed are 1917 teachers reading circle book titles for Murray Keyes Stories and Storytelling and other works.
Mr. and Mrs. J Bradley of New Jersey arrived in Brain on Tuesday at noon to make the town their home. Bradley is an excellent blacksmith and will be employed in one of the Bhopa here.
In Basin area oil activity shifts toward restarting operations after a cold period. The United States circuit court denial of the Valentine case is seen as decisive, with attorneys C A Zaring and W B Metz involved. Independent visitors from Kansas and other locals converge to monitor National Supply Co and related fields. Wells completing in Elk basin, Dry Creek, and nearby locales proceed as Prudential Co. restarts. Observers report strong sulphur gas at one site and ongoing pipe installation plus testing as crews push toward resuming full production.
Officers of the Big Horn Basin Pioneer association announce the annual meeting will be held in Bagin on Monday February 12 at the stone chop house. Members are urged to attend for one of the big country events with a tenquet planned and an excellent program of short talks. A real old timers dance will follow the program.
T B Sweeney hosted an excellent sale four miles west of Mander on Wednesday afternoon. Bidding was brisk with good prices paid for all items. The Alamo flat community and friends wish Mr and Mrs Sweney success and happiness in their new home in Tennessee.
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