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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
8
Local notes report two rooms for rent near Rex theatre and several residents traveling for business or military duty. Names include H Smith jnr, Jack Morrissy, A E Deaton, Mrs J Arnott, J Leidecker, Tom Marshall, Paul Moss, and many others. mentions War Savings Stamps and community events.
Letter to the Basin Republican urges uplifting tunes for soldiers departing. While everyone strains to smile, selections like Just Before the Battle Mother and the Vacant Chair are described as heartrending in tone.
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Smith at 7 am last Monday. Both mother and baby are reported in good health.
Richard Henry Cain and Goldie Jones are issued a marriage license along with A Karma and Bertle H Larson.
Mr and Mrs Wiltse arrive with two children in Basin from Colingo California after driving through the Pacific Northwest. Mrs Wiltse, daughter of Shell residents, injured in a car accident en route near Cowley. Doctors Harris and Harris took an X ray to assess injuries, full extent unknown for a few days.
F T Brown is in custody charged with petty larceny after stolen auto tires were found in his possession. Two more suspects were turned over to the government with one sent to Camp Grant Illinois and the other to Camp Logan Colorado. One alien Austrian remains jailed awaiting government decision.
Washington July 2 ship production in June reached 280 400 deadweight tons lifting 1918 total to 1 004 670 tons The June figure at a rate of 3 864 800 tons per year marks a new U S record and the greatest ocean going tonnage completed in one month by any nation It nearly matches the British May world record though the British total included all classes of vessels
A regular Cham ber of Commerce meeting is set for Monday night July 8. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected. R H Ahrens returned Wednesday from Denver where he was on business.
North bench residents discuss seepage affecting crops and hay yields. Letter from Shedd Sizer Co notes drainage plans are assured if there is no opposition, with hopes it will restore land value and productivity. Also reports on acreage, nearby farm activities, and a for sale Chevrolet five passenger car at Basin Garage.
Hyattville hosted one of the town’s largest gatherings with constant activities throughout the day. Music athletic events speeches and a late night ball kept hundreds of visitors entertained and praised as the best celebration Hyattville knows how to host.
The Republican cites good authority that Greybull will launch a third bank with J. R. Engle to head the organization. It may attract influential supporters to become a leading financial institution of the northwest as part of Big Horn county's new business boom.
The Mothers and Friends committee thanks everyone for support of their entertainment. A special meeting will be held at the library on Saturday July 6 at 2 30 p m. The program will include a musical act and all are invited.
Call or visit Pease rooming house at high and C streets for cozy rooms available day or week. Mrs Eva Perkins handles leasing. Also notice: Viola May Coleman, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Coleman, born May 22 1918 died July 6 1918.
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