Letters From Our Soldier Boys
A heartwarming wartime letter from a serviceman to Mrs. Early of Manderson Minneapolis expressing pride in Donald Bearly and his chum Sterling McArthur. The writer recalls sharing a flat, hopes for a swift end to the war, and asks for ongoing brotherly support while awaiting news from the Atlantic and the battleship Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Early
Donald
Great Northern Express
Don
Sterling McArthur
Cruise
Blue Steel
Atlantic Seaboard
Georgia
Lieutenant Welch Writes From France May 17 Letter
A soldier in France dated May 17 writes to J. H. Welsh of Basin Wye describing surprise at the letter, curiosity about Basin and Daisy baby news, and resolve to press on against the Germans, noting Americans are determined to prevail.
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France
J. H. Welsh
Basin
Wye
Jim
Daisy
Letter from John A. Welch in France Reports War Front Life
1st Lieut. John A. Welch writes from France about frontline conditions and morale. He notes French allies, various shells and gas, and soldiers fighting bravely. He describes civilians and workers aiding the war effort and mentions friends back home.
Letter From France Describes War Life And Castles
John F Christensen writes from Somewhere in France on May 13 describing good weather despite rain, grape crops and wine potential for soldiers, castles dating to 1100, and a wish to return to Wyoming. He notes efforts with his battalion, mentions sending photos to family, and asks for letters from home.
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France
J. F. Christensen
Wyoming
Cleo
Louis
Minnie
Soldiers Letters From Presidio Describing Drill and Community News
Tump Winfield Scott writes from Presidio San Francisco describing meals, long drill hours, and a lighter moment joking about a twin lookalike named Pendergrass. He notes a shipboard bay outing to watch nets, a boxing contest, and a Worland newcomer unhappy with his unit. The letter ends with local news on Mrs Henderson, horse pasturing, and patriotic talks by Dr Smith and Attorney Snow.
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Winfield Scott
Worland
Pendergrass
Ben Gregg
Henry Taylor
L. A. Henderson
North Beund
Basin
Dr. Smith
Attorney Snow
Christian Science Society Services at Corner B and Sixth
The Christian Science Society invites the public to Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. on June 16 with the sermon God, the preserver of man. Sunday school runs at 10:00 a.m. for ages up to twenty. Wednesday 8:00 p.m. testimonial meetings. Reading rooms open 2–5 p.m. on weekdays except Sundays and holidays.
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Christian Science Society
God
Preserver of Man
Children’s Day Services Planned at First Union Presby terian
At First Union Presbyterian the annual children s day services will be observed at 11 a m Sunday June 16. The program will be in charge of teachers of the school with each teacher training her or his own class. There will be special music and select readings. A cordial invitation is extended. The ladies aid meets with Mrs N J Long Thursday the 20th at 2 30 p m
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Ladies Aid
N. J. Long
North Beach Notes On Road Work And Farm Activity
Local field notes recount M F Newport pastor at North Beach and June road day plans. Alvin Shores reports a cow death. Leonard Henderson and Robert plant beans. Osborn, Ray Morton busy with planting and ditch cleaning on Wilcox ranch as they await road crew guidance and turnout.
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Alvin Shores
Leonard Henderson
Robert
Mr. Osborn
Ray Morton
Wilcox
North Beach
Letter From Pritchard to Mrs T T Pritchard
A short correspondence item notes a letter from T Pritchard addressed to Mrs, mentioning a domestic or personal inquiry. The readable text centers on a personal delivery or exchange between two named individuals in a local context.
Conscientious objectors receive stiff sentences in Texas
Forty five objectors from across Texas were sentenced to life imprisonment in a federal court in Dallas. Allied I W W members were among the group, a penalty described as the heaviest against objectors. In San Antonio, 45 similarly sentenced by court martial were cut from life terms to 25 years each on review by Brigadier General J P O Neil.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Industrial Workers of the World
San Antonio
J. P. O'Neil
Piano at a Sacrifice In Denver Sale Offer
An ad from Knight Campbell Music Co announces a piano available near Basin offered at a special price or on rent-to-own terms. Buyers may apply rent toward purchase and must respond with full reference in the first letter. Denver, Colorado. m24-114
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Basin
Denver
Knight Campbell Music CO
Colo
Sheriff Announces 1918 License Plate Prosecution
The sheriff reports state notice that ample auto license plates are on hand and from April 1st all who have not secured their 1918 number plates will be prosecuted. B. F. Wickwire, Sheriff. Commercial printing by The Republican office.
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State Department
B. F. Wickwire
Secret Societies Schedule For Fraternity And Odd Fellows
Evening meetings listed for Temple Lodge No. 20 A F and A M on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eastern Star in Fraternity Hall on the second and fourth Mondays. Basin Lodge No. 365 OOF meets Tuesdays. Basin Encampment No. 16 IOOF meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Eliza Rebekah Lodge No. 26 IOOF meets on the first and third Mondays. Basin Camp No. 6686 IWA second and fourth Thursdays.
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Fraternity Hall
Temple Lodge No. 20
A. F
A. M
The
Order of Eastern Star
I. 0
O. F
Eliza Rebekah Lodge
Basin Camp
Basin City Officials Named in Civic Roster
Basin City lists its municipal leadership with Mayor E. J. Sullivan and councilmen Wm. Gibson F. M. Hime H. T. Lamb W. H. Pauley. Treasurer Mrs. M. V. Rhodes. Clerk Jas. F. Ewers. Attorney C. A. Zaring. Marshal J. H. Hanlon. Official paper Basin Republican.
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E. J. Sullivan
Wm. Gibson
F. M. Hime
H. T. Lamb
W. H. Pauley
M. V. Rhodes
Jas
F. Ewers
C. A. Zaring
J. H. Hanlon
Basin Republican
County Officials of Big Horn County Wyoming
Big Horn County officials listed include Sheriff B F Wickwire Assessor T J Jones commissioners T W Spratt chair C A Welch and Nels Jim merfield County Clerk Zela Murphy County Attorney G Hartigan Clerk of District Court Frank S ue Judge of District Court Percy W Metz Court Stenographer Guy R Brill Superintendent of Schools Elaine Kinder County Treasurer J K Burnham Republican for job printing Pioneer Building Basin Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
B. F. Wickwire
T. J. Jones
T. W. Spratt
C. A. Welch
Nels Jimmerfield
Zela Murphy
G. Hartigan
Frank S. Ue
Percy W. Metz
Guy R. Brill
Elaine Kinder
J. K. Burnham
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D. V. Bearly
Manderson
Minneapolis, Minn
Lieutenant Welch
Eastman Kodaks
Metropolitan Pharmacy
Rexall Service
Wilson
E. C. Burroughs
the Basin Saddler
Dave Tuttle
Prop
Hyattville
J. Prut
Harry Bailey
Jack Hanlon
F. I. Rue
Wickwire
John A. Welch
John Christensen
Argo Welch
Alvin Maxwell
Alvin
John F. Christensen
Srl
J. Pritchard
44Th Co. C. A. C
Presidio
San Francisco
Call
Walter Johnson
Calla Grandall
Mra. Henderson
L. A
First Union Presbyterian
M. F. Newport
North Bench
Pritchard
Mra
T. T. Pritchard
Republican
B. Cropsey
Greybull
C. H. Cropsey
D. B. Cropsey
Cropsey Bros
P. O
Wyo
I. Smith
Horges
Shell Creek
Shell, Wyo
G. W. Johnson
Range
Nowood
Tendleep
Paint Rock
Bonanza
R. B. Landfair
Mont
Thos. M. Hyde
Basin State Bank
William C. Snow
Oil Exchange
Irrigation Waterworks
Clyde W
Atherly Civil
Gilmore Hartigan
Basin City Officials
L. G. Vanslyke
Pioneer Building Basin
Horn County Bank
J. P. Arnott
DRS. Harris & Harris Physicians and Surgeons
H. T. Harris
Cc. E. Harris
J. B. Thompson Lbr
Hdw. Co
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