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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
3
The World Famous Cathedral Choir arranged by Ralph Dunbar will perform at Basin Chautauqua on July 14 to 19. Eight singers plus pianis provide sacred works and oratorios with male and female quartets and a secular concert segment. The event closes the Chautauqua season as a major vocal music day.
The U S government began gauging streams in 1888 to aid engineers landowners and river users. Water Supply Papers 406 434 and 437 present 1915 1916 discharge data for the Missouri St Lawrence and lower Mississippi river basins with station lists and monthly flow tables.
The road drag scrapes off projections and fills low spots to drain and crown the roadbed. It keeps roads smooth and hard, reduces dust, eases hauling, saves horse labor and time, and lowers hauling costs. Automobiles or tractors gain fuel efficiency and oil savings.
Wallace B. Hodge of Fruitvale Missouri visited to discuss large holdings in Big Horn on behalf of Col J I Torrey. Hodge represented Torrey’s interests and engaged in talks about property and investments in the Big Horn area.
In Basin and Big Horn County, friends report Colonel in excellent health and intent on the U S Senate race from Missouri. They express strong support and hope for his successful election, noting the people would favor his seating if it were up to them.
The electorate faces three proposed amendments: first forbidding certain actions. second imposing a special tax on all livestock to fund stock inspection protection and indemnity. third allowing the supreme court to appoint a district judge to sit on cases when a justice cannot participate.
The church group schedules an open air union service next Sunday evening on the steps of the court house. It will feature songs solos quartets and ten addresses by Dean Watkins of the
Ernest W. Marchant of Cowley sues Big Horn county for 5420 over a Sage Creek bridge removal near Lovell and Cowley. He alleges no warning was given before driving at about 10 30 pm last May, ending with a 40 foot embankment fall. Trial set for the fall term.
The church invites the public to attend a union community service blending entertainment and instruction. The aim is to provide an inclusive service for all, with encouragement to support by attendance and approval of the plan.
A War Savings Stamps rally in Otto featured the Basin band and local clergy and civic leaders encouraging residents to meet the drive’s quota. Subscriptions between 2700 and 2800 flowed in as Bill Tolman led with 1000, Vic Olsen 250, and others contributing, leaving Otto about 1000 short of its target, with optimism the quota will be surpassed.
Jeanette Cheeseman left Monday for Lander to visit her brother drafted for July 6. She will continue to Hardin Montana to visit her mother.
Four young ladies from Germania Bench traveled to Basin in William Hodson's car to promote the Germania 4th of July celebration. The party included Mrs. Ed Anderson and Misses Wamhoff Hodson and Booker.
The quarterly meeting of the Big Horn County Poultry Association will be held at the Germania bench on the White Schoolhouse Saturday at 2 o clock p m. Ruth Mia Ro Mott See Republican for job printing.
Execution sale announced by District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming. Lunnettie Shaffer sues Frederick W. Forshee. judgment dated December 4 1917 for 1550 principal and 7.15 costs. Land described includes portions of Section 8 and 31 Township 49 50 North Range 92 West with water rights and improvements. Sale scheduled July 20 1918 at Basin courthouse for cash to satisfy judgment plus costs. First published June 14 1918.
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