Roosevelt Killed While In Action at Chateau Thierry
London dispatch reports Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of Colonel Roosevelt killed in action July 14 near Chateau Thierry. He led a 13 aircraft patrol against seven German planes, was last seen fighting in the skies after being targeted from behind. Reports vary on confirmation. the War Department had not officially acknowledged the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Exchange Telegraph Company
New York
Theodore, Jr
Archibald
Kermit
Quentin
Bhucuusu Derby
United States
Arrhib
France
Derby
United States Army
Mesopotamia
Sagamore Hill
War Department
Notice of Final Settlement and Basin Chautauqua Report
Notice is given that on July 18 1918 R B West administrator with will annexed filed final account in Big Horn county Wyoming. Creditors and interested persons may examine and object before September 11 1918. If no objections final report will be approved and estate distributed. Also report on Junior Chautauqua parade led by Miss Alla Burke with 200 children and G A R veterans observing. The piece ends with a reflection on a shopkeeper’s enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. West
Thomas J. Griggs
District Court of
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Alla Burke
C. E. Stewart
Basin Streets
Miss Burke
Better Schools Conference at University of Wyoming
The Better Schools conference at the University of Wyoming in Laramie July 10 11 and 12 gathered nineteen county superintendents with state education officials to plan for the coming year. They discussed school laws proposed legislation state aid for weak districts and county board organization. A statewide Trustees association was formed and a plan to standardize rural schools in four Big Horn Basin counties to use consistent outlines textbooks and exams was developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University At
Laramie
State Department of Education
University of Wyoming
County Trustees’ Association
Stateday at M E Church Draws Wide Attendance
The M E Church notes a large Stateday celebration with 23 states and Canada represented. Wyoming led with 14 native born, Iowa 12, Illinois and Missouri tied at 10. A patriotic sermon on Our Inheritance was preached and the congregation grew as six more names were added to the service flag bringing stars to 15 including Burtis Patterson and Phil Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Wyoming
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Burtis Patterson
Phil Bender
Plans On Exhibition For Basin Civic Center
Plans showing Basin civic center layouts are on view at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The design features the library, courthouse, and new post office with terraces, trees, and shrubbery forming a picturesque setting. Landscape architect George L. Nason of St. Paul drew the plan inviting public, especially women, to view and support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
George L. Nason
St. Paul, Minn
State Teachers Examinations Set for Basin July 25–27
Notice says examinations under new rules will be July 25 to 27 at Basin court house. Applicants must show at least two years of high school work and five semester hours normal school work. those with one year teaching need only meet the second requirement. Further schedule available on request. Also sheriff warns auto plates for 1918 must be secured by April 1 or face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Why We Fight For Casper League War Essay
An opinion piece argues the United States must enter World War I to stop German aggression. It asserts Germany aimed to conquer, violated treaties, and used spies, submarines, and violence to press its will. The essay links Germany to Belgium Serbia and global danger, urging immediate American involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
United States
Gerot
Europe
Serbia
Belgium
Mitteleuropa
Baltic
Persian Gulf
Russia
Kiel Canal
Lusitania
Brazil
England
France
Stanfield and Alderdice v4 Jesse Linn and Son Defeated
District Court ruled for defendants in the Stanfield and Alderdice versus Jesse Linn and Son case over a same day sale guarantee and damages. Plaintiff sought 6200 dollars. verdict favored the defendants. Attorneys Arnott Lonabaugh and O M arr represented defendants. Thatcher versus Carr et al sought 7000 dollars on a patent to Torchlight property with 70 shares valued at 100 per share. demurrer allowed 30 days to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield & Alderdice
Jesse Linn and Son
Foxtail
Plainiff
J. P. Arnott
B.B. Lonabaugh
O'Marr
Sheridan
Thatcher
Death of Mrs Pitts
Mrs Jennie BE Pitts died July 18 at age 23 leaving a four week old baby. The body will be shipped to Irwa Texas for burial. Pitts was born in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie BE. Pitts
Camp Life Notes and Travel Headlines
K F Wickwire received a July 7 letter from Phil Snell stating he and the boys are well and enjoying camp life with wild west shows ball games picture shows and other sports. Snell's new address is Phil Snell Veterinary Training School 5th Company Camp Lee Va. Mr and Mrs Guy Brill left for Cheyenne to attend the Frontier celebration Judge P W Metz departs for Thermopolis and the National Park next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. F. Wickwire
Phil Snell
Veterinary Training
5Th Company
Camp Lee
Guy Brill
Cheyenne
Midland Empire Fair Aims to Help Average Farmers Win
F M Lawrence manager states prize lists are fair to the average farmer and not just professionals. Nationally reputed judges chosen. exhibits judged on true type and uniformity. Lawrence offers guidance to help farmers display articles to best advantage. The fair seeks to boost local agriculture with incentives for regional farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M Lawrence
Lawrence
Midland Empire
BasIn Chautauqua Hosts Noted Lecturers And Performers
The Basin Chautauqua program featured Dr. Charles T. Baylis of Brooklyn who spoke on wartime horrors and rallied the audience with his platform oratory. Ernest Gamble Musical Company, led by Ernest Gamble, performed songs including the blacksmith’s song from Robin Hood to loud acclaim, followed by Homer B. Hulbert who spoke as a key advocate for Korean independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. T. Baylis
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ernest Gamble
Blacksmith
Homer B. Hulbert
Hulbert
Far East advocacy and Chautauqua week praised
The piece lauds Homer B. Hulbert and his mission for East Asian freedom. It reviews Standard Chautauqua acts Pamahasika and pets, Tom Corwine, the Lockhart Trio with Harry Lauder impersonation, and Sergeant Wayman delivering war stories. Cathedral Choir and Dorothy Frooks close the event, described as the greatest Chautauqua yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Homer B. Hulbert
Hulbert
Pamahasika
Tom Corwine
Lockhart
Mr. Lockhart
Harry Lauder
Sergeant Wayman
Vimy Ridge
Wayman
America
C. FE. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Americans Do Wonders In Slugging German Forces On River Front
Washington reports the general situation remains satisfactory though reserves are expected. In France General Gouraud halted German advances at Champagne near Rheims with minimal losses, repelling assaults as about 20 enemy divisions faced French defenses. German artillery flashed through Chalons as dawn neared and French 70s delivered pointblank fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Pershing
Bliss
France
Gouraud
Dardanelles
Champagne
Rheims
Teuton
Chalons
Pointblank Range
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Better Schools Conference
F— M. E. Church Notes
Ases
State Department
Wickwire
By Clarence L, Speed
Casper League
Casper, Wyoming
District Court
P. W. Metz
Thermopolis
National Park
Basin Chautauqua
REX Theatre
George Loane Tucker
Billy Sunday
Dorothy Frooks
Aviatrix
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