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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
5
Patchy local items mention Frank A Wise business move Geo W Johnson visiting Bonanza Black used cars L Atherly travels to Cody East for J J Marshall burial Dean Nash to Thermopolis Noseham Laundry Billings trip L Dorma from Wor attends to business Ford bargains at Black's Gladys Gebhart visits Billings Candy sale at City Meat Market bake sale at Davie store this Saturday
One fourth off on all woolen goods caps mittens sweaters ladies and children union suits at Barbara Drumm's 20
J P Arnott visited Thermopolis Institute in the afternoon for treatment of a troublesome deft foot, with local observers noting his condition and subsequent care arrangements.
P L Dodd division agent of the Adams Pxprate Co was in Basin a couple of days this week to check up the books. Mr Beck will take the office here in a few days.
Wm. Lewis visited the county seat last Saturday and posted several gate openings around town. Billie keeps fine stock and some buyer may win it.
Afiyn H Tedmon and his wife returned from the north country Saturday reporting several very successful meetings among farmers. Mr Tedmon spoke to the men on farming subjects while Mrs Tedmon, an excellent domestic scientist, lectured on duties around the home.
Jesse Lasky presents Sessue Hayakawa in a new photodrama by Elizabeth Mc Gaffey titled The Honorable Friend at the Big Horn Theatre Tuesday. Hayakawa is renowned for The Cheat and Alien Souls and delivers memorable screen prowess in this latest work.
Black pays Ford repairs fine as T F Algeo returns from Casper Friday afternoon. Small house and two acres for sale at a bargain. Troxdown visited Billings last weekend. Earl Daugherty went to Ten Sleep last Saturday and stayed a couple of days. A C Buttgens from Hyettville was in Basin Saturday. Roads reported in fair to rough condition. G Wickers returned to Denver after closing a Fraternity building deal. Otta G Gilfus from Otto visited Basin yesterday. Roads nearly impassable for hauling.
E. J. Sullivan plans an extended eastward trip starting Sunday. He will visit New York and other locations. Mr. J and Mrs. Joe Denny have returned from a southern journey Friday afternoon. Joe says Basin is worth more than Florida.
Local notice urges customers to send garments to the Billings laundry and barber service, highlighting economy and convenience. The fragment mentions O. K. barber and a cryptic line shoyy agant with no clear added details.
E. D. Geant from Missoula Montana spent Saturday and Sunday at the West home there and again for Denver on Sunday noon.
Black's offers the most complete Ford parts stock in town with guaranteed work and service. Visit for reliable repairs and a broad selection.
T J Jones traveled to Cheyenne to oversee several matters including drawing up a road tax bill for submission to the legislature.
Guy R. Brill, the new court reporter, arrived in Basin last Thursday evening. He is staying at the Metz home for the present and will move his family here when the weather is favorable.
A reader questions whether signing a fixed mortgage with a bank offers greater safety than a firm with conditional terms that could grant it rights to foreclose or seize the home. The note expresses concern over vague clauses.
Stamped January cow branded on left hip notified to J W in Greybull Wyoming. Farm animal owner information appears incomplete and requires further verification by authorities or local veterinary office.
Daniel Frohman presents Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot in a Paramount picture of Ed gar Selwyn's stage triumph Rolling Stones. The show plays at Big Horn Theatre Saturday.
Local names such as Leswis from Basin Gardens and Mies Birmingham travel in and out of Basin for visits and trains. Entries note barber services, a wedding in town, and various residents visiting Thermopolis Denver Manderson and other nearby places. A lost brown Gilhstone grip is reported between Basin and Manderson with a reward offered.
H. Smith offers a loan on property with an easy monthly payment plan. The lender guarantees the number of payments to satisfy the mortgage terms.
High price paid for hides noted with See Kelley. Chas. E. Shaw cane mentioned from Greybush. Ford car interest and Black repair claim. Jones of Otto visited Wednesday afternoon. J. N. Minkew from Manderson spent time in Basin on Wednesday. Basin garage solid with equipment and rival mechanics in Big Horn Basin. Abe Gotwals prominent Paint Rocker visited county seat Wednesday. A Smith Premier typewriter at Whitmore's Jewelry for 7 in good condition. J. O. Neff traveled from Germania Beach Thursday and stopped briefly at the office. W. A. Sizer of Omaha visiting Basin area for several days. H. R. May of Worland noted in Basin Monday and Tuesday returning home after noon.
Mrs S M Stout, confined at home with influenza, is reported to be recovering well. Goods including caps mittens sweaters and union suits sold at Garbara Drumm's. Mrs Femme Blakesley appointed guardian of her minor son after visiting Basin on Wednesday afternoon.
Nothing definite about how many payments will settle your mortgage when funds come via 8S. H. Smith. The notice urges investigation of this feature.
E A Hilberry received a telegraph Thursday reporting the death of his father L R Hillberry in Phoenix Arizona. He had gone to Arizona a couple of weeks ago hoping for relief from asthma from which he had long suffered. He was a pioneer in the area and a highly respected citizen of Thermopolis.
A new oil well about 15 miles south of Steam Springs Colorado reportedly yields good quality oil with a flow of about 25 barrels per day managed by a local operator.
Two first class registered white faced bulls and a crop of yearlings and calves are for sale. Arrived at the ranch in November from one of the state’s premier breeders in Illinois. Unpicked stock bought in full and priced for range buyers. GEO. B. McCLELLAN Big Traila Wyoming.
The guild will meet at the home of Mrs Loren Gray next Thursday afternoon. All members are urged to be present.
The sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming will auction at the Basin county courthouse steps at 10:00 AM on March 3 1917 the described real estate in Basin Town Big Horn County Wyoming including several lots and blocks to satisfy a mortgage by Winfred S Cowens and Clara F Collins Basin State Bank dated May 7 1914 recorded May 12 1914 for 8315.00. B F Wickwire Sheriff.
Notice to creditors and all interested in the estate of William T Porter deceased. Executor Co. W. McNut was issued letters testamentary on the Sunday in January 1917. Creditors must exhibit claims for allowance within six months from the date of issuance and if not presented within one year will be barred.
County Attorney Gilmore Hartigan Court Clerk Frank I Rue and Deputy Sheriff Frank Christensen from Basin presided over a jury. Members C S Robinson John Boyle Albert Olson F A Snyder E H Ostler and Thos Kitchen found Mrs Amos Fletcher unsound minded and recommended hospital care. She was taken to the 4n Lane at Avyanston. Children removed from the ranch by local people.
The World Film feature The Perils of Divorce stars Frank Sheridan and Edna Wallace Hopper and plays at Big Horn Theatre on Sunday. It is described as a severe indictment against divorce and urges anyone contemplating the step to see the picture first and decide afterward.
Ellicott of the Big Horn Theatre books Geo E Engesser Co penes production The Two Oles a farce comedy about two clever Swedes whose wit delights Basin audiences A million laughs are guaranteed and the show promises a cheerful evening to lift everyone from daily annoyances
The Two Oles perform at Big Horn Theatre on Monday January 29 with reserved seats available at the Drug Store for 50 cents.
N A Paddock attended a lodge in Greybulk last Friday night. A village party honored William Barnett who will travel to Arkansas. Pearl Bennett and Miss Freeman visited Sunday. The Kane Aigle will elect officers Saturday night January 27 with an oyster supper and a dance. Ove B Paddock hauled wood for the church, and the Eberhard ranch foreman hauled timber from the Paddock mill. Col May is making county fair preparations. Ed Porter of Greybull visited Saturday seeking a lost aid. L J Brunner bought two hogs. The Red Butte school added a sanitary drinking fountain and held regular monthly exams.
In a January 24 1917 letter from Shell Wyoming editor notes to Basin Republican, residents deny support for a new county and express desire to keep Hig Horn County local governance. They state they voted for the courthouse and seek its use, inviting Greybull Standard to visit and verify with uninvolved citizens like Mrs Tobias Borner.
The Basin Male Quartet will sing at Big Horn Theatre Saturday night in a community concert. The event showcases a local vocal group performing classic quartet numbers for residents.
Notive invites applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in Bighorn National Forest during 1917. Applications must reach Sheridan Wyoming office on or before March 1 1917. Full information on fees forms and procedures available on request. A G Stockwell Acting Supervisor.
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