Encampment Planned for Basin Tyoming Cavalry
A September event schedules a cavalry encampment for fifteen days at Basin Tyoming with participation by local units and officers.
25 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
A September event schedules a cavalry encampment for fifteen days at Basin Tyoming with participation by local units and officers.
Major Colley visited Basin last Friday to inspect fair grounds for the Wyoming cavalry encampment. Gen. McCoy designated Basin as the site. The encampment runs September 1 to 15 with seven troops commanded by Gen. Tim McCoy and an officer from Fort Russell. Captain Pearson earned praise from the Chamber of Commerce and citizens for securing the event.
The Midwest team defeated locals 13 to 1 Tuesday evening on the local diamond. Edleman of Grebull held the locals to scattered hits while Jarrett pitched well for the locals but lacked run support. Lineup details follow with Grey bull Regan and Trehern among others.
A wireless message reports C. B. Plasters was accidentally shot in the back while riding in an automobile near ten this morning. Dr. C. E. B. Fawcett extracted the bullet and Plasters was resting fine by 1 p.m. The injured man is well known in Bay Basin with many friends hoping for his speedy recovery.
The Boy Scouts and the Rough necks will play next Thursday evening in a tightly contested ball game. Both teams are evenly matched and have won recent games by narrow margins. Local supporters urged to attend and cheer for the boys in this clean sport.
The people of Greybull are making great preparations for their Fourth of July celebration. The town plans parades, games, and a fireworks display with community organizers urging participation and support.
Basin hosts a three day Fourth of July celebration July 3 4 and 6 featuring Bert Cole the celebrated aviator from Casper and Hanson who parachutes from a moving plane. The Grey ball and Casper ball teams will play games and other amusements are planned to welcome neighbors to the holiday.
Frank A Wise cashier of the Ba ain State Bank and appointed receiver for Pratt Mann company has spent the past week invoicing the stock in various towns. H E Wise and G R Hoover assisted in Powell and traveled to Meeteetse to invoice stock there.
Improvements at Basin free camp grounds progress quickly with adequate facilities for summer tourists. Visitors already arrive in large numbers and word spreads that Basin offers the best camp grounds on the Yellowstone highway.
Mesdames F. M. Hime and H. H. Hime entertained about sixty guests at a bridge party hosted at Hime's home. Delights and decorations enhanced the afternoon with refreshments served by the hostesses. First prize went to Mrs. N. Anderson, second to Mrs. C. W. G. Dodge, and consolation to Mrs. Traller and Mrs. Epplesheimer.
On Wednesday afternoon a shower was given for Miss Ruth O'Neil whose marriage announcement was made at that time. A number of the younger social set were present and Miss O'Neil received congratulations and many useful presents.
The new floral hall building at the fair grounds is being constructed with gap blocks. Col May takes pride in this permanent improvement, noting the handsome appearance and the first in a series of such material projects.
The Basin chautauqua runs July 9 to 14 with The Standard chautauqua lineup, promising the best entertainment yet in Wyoming. Local committee prepares for record attendance as high school students sell season tickets to fund the event. Season tickets cost 2.75 for adults and 1.38 for children, tax included.
Gebo beat the local team 14 to 5 with Krajicek pitching five innings and Jarrett four. Plank hit a two bagger as the longest gain for the locals, while lineup details name Harrington King Shipman Hooton Huxford Russell Renner Richards M Shipman and BasinKuntch Plank Barderist Carle Hoffman Carpenter Long Gohnoc Kra jacek Jarrett.
Superintendent John P. Zane completed painting floors across court house rooms this week. The state of upkeep receives high praise as the building is described as spic and span with claims of unparalleled care in the county.
Judge P. W. Metz returned from Cody where he presided at a term of court and then went on a bear hunt. He tracked through several localities in the Rockies and finally secured a brown bear and a black yearling cub.
Mrs. James ONeill entertained the younger Basin set at the library last Monday evening in honor of Basin girls who have been away at school this past year.
The Cham ber of Commerce reports a busy week with Good Roads Day drawing about 150 men and equipment. Workers filled holes, laid dirt and gravel, installed culverts, and graded Dorsey creek area as plans for cemetery and west road improvements advance, with funding questions delaying survey work.
The Basin Chamber of Commerce highlights improvements to the Basin camp grounds with minor beautification changes. They announce Wyoming state cavalry troops will be stationed there for 15 days around the county fair, showcasing active local efforts and community funding.
On Tuesday substantial progress eased travel between Basin and Dorsey creek, Stringtown, Burlington, and Emblem. A. X. Johnson led three teams, W. H. Pauley and crews worked to Stringtown, P. P. Anderson between Stringtown and Burlington, while A. N. Bankson supervised blasting and sections.
Wesley McArthur of Lovell was brought to Basin by Deputy Sheriff Waters to answer to a charge of passing worthless checks. The complaint was filed by C B Abbott of Basin, and it is believed several others have been victimized.
The Basin ball team will play in Thermopolis on July 3 4 and 6 during the town celebration. The squad will be strengthened before departure to the event.
The Big Horn Basin Bankers association held its annual convention in Lovell with delegates from Billings and Cheyenne. Officers elected include H. H. Hime of Basin as president and W. B. Snyder and Sidney Smith of Lovell as vice president and secretary treasurer. Greybull was chosen to host the 1921 meeting.
The Roughnecks beat the Boy Scouts 6 to 5 on the local diamond Wednesday night. Umpire A B Martin called the game. all scoring occurred in the first three innings. lineup includes Gould catcher Frisby pitcher Long first Panier second Ellis third Hanlon short Smith left Judkins center Stevens right for the Roughnecks and May catcher Beard pitcher Extra first E L Beard second Burns third Zaring left McNown short R Beard right Wheeler center for the Scouts.
H Hime of Basin State Bank received a telegram from J B Ogden representing Minneapolis capitalists stating he would leave for Basin next Sunday to arrange drilling on Pease land east of Basin. Leases were secured through Hime and several wells will be drilled there in the coming summer.
Manager Martin of the local team announces Thermopolis will be here for a game on Sunday afternoon with a 8 o'clock start. The event is billed as the best game of the year and urges all baseball fans to attend at the ball park Sunday.
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