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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
8
H M Sheive returns from Denver and Basin leads a successful community singing at the library. T M Hyde opens the meeting and Dean Watkins directs singing of songs for the cantonments and France. Residents urged to attend the next library singing session on Thursday January 30 at 8 p m.
Mrs Margaret Himoe, long time resident, left Wednesday for South Dakota to reside there. Mrs Oscar Gilbert from this place had an operation at Hamilton hospital Thermopolis Wednesday and is recovering well.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and kindness after the death of a six month old boy in Cody. The child's mother is visiting in town while the father G B Shepherd serves in France. Remains to be taken to Cody for funeral services and interment tomorrow.
Lin I Noble and wife report word from Ralph Noble that the West Humhaw reached New York safely after a two month absence at sea. He notes French port stays and that American soldiers trigger higher prices in local shops when hailed.
Morning worship at 11 oclock with sermon True Knowledge and Will is Freedom. Bible verse John 8 32. Sabbath school at 9 16 am Lesson Israel crossing the Red Sea Exodus 14 21 to 15 2. Evening service by the Young People's Society studying Israel's Kings M F Newport pastor.
Unclaimed letters include Mr and Mrs John L Wooden W Hanner Mrs Dave Patterson and a small package Advise calling at Basin post office and say advertised Sled borrowed by Mark Harrison should be returned before snow melts Dr M H Smith Also County Commissioner John Weintz of Paint Rock visited town yesterday
Drilling in the Hidden Dome field continues despite cold weather. The Baker well reaches about 1300 feet with no gas shows yet. Many expect a big find once sand is encountered, and several companies await its progress before moving ahead.
Persistent rumors say Midwest and Ohio plan a deep test well in the Torchlight field in the coming spring to reach deeper sands after discoveries in other fields. Company officers have not commented, but the rumors appear well founded.
Mr and Mrs Jack Dickie entertained a small Basin guest group at Torchlight on Wednesday evening for Mrs Dickie’s sister and Mr Dickie’s birthday anniversary.
Dr H T Harris reports the influenza epidemic remains active in southern Wyoming with many areas that avoided the first wave now seeing rising cases across several communities.
The new government rates after January 21 suspend tolls on the Manderson to Hyattville line, now open to the public at no charge. Long distance connections require arrangements with Mr Barrett who covers tolls from Manderson, and customers must guarantee charges to their destination. The line will operate without a manager, and the writer resigns as manager.
Rev M F Newport, county food administrator, lists price limits for staple goods. Flour, wheat and barley products, canned tomatoes, rice, sugar, beans, potatoes, onions, raisins, prunes, milk, butter, eggs, cheese, lard, bacon, ham, corn syrup, dried fruits and apricots are shown with per unit or per pound prices and maximums dealers may charge.
One registered Percheron stallion weighing 1700 pounds, four years old in June, offered for sale or trade for stock. Contact John Larson, Shell, Wyoming.
The speaker urges readers to donate to war relief, claiming five million have died or suffered in the last hundred days and urging generosity. He also announces opening a renovated hotel near the depot in Basin Wyoming on January 23 inviting all to visit and support the venture.
Notice to file applications for grazing cattle horses and sheep in the Bighorn National Forest for 1919. Applications due by March 1 1919 at Sheridan Wyoming. Full grazing fee info and blank forms available on request. RESS PHILIPS Supervisor.
Auto owners must obtain a 1 3 license under new rules. Licenses available at the sheriff's office. Bh. F. Wickwire, Sheriff. FOR SALE A bay mare with foal, a bay colt, and a bay gelding, all well trained. Total price 350 dollars. Norval Smith, Hyattville, Wyo. 117-4t
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