Basin Hardware Change Hands to Lincoln Firm
W H Pauley sold Basin hardware to a company headed by W H Yates of Lincoln Nebraska. J M Fox acted as special auditor and A S Moore of Woodruff Kansas will manage and remodel the store. Moore plans a large, up to date stock and first class service as Pauley remains in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pauley
W. H. Yates
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Pauley
Yates
Big Horn Basin
Basin
Canyon
Montana Line
Basin Hardware Co
J. M. Fox
Pauley
Billings
Mont
Fox
Moore
Woodruff
Kans
Chappy Dean
New Restaurant Opens In Basin By Mr Ledbetter
On Tuesday morning the Doble Restaurant began operations in Basin in rooms west of Forbes laundry. ER L Ledbetter leased the space, remodeled the interior, and aims to offer first class short order and regular meals at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doble
Forbes
ER. L. Ledbetter
Basin
Wyoming Hotel
Local Mechanic Arrives in Basin for Job at Lee Motor Co
Herbert I Pouke from Loveland Colorado arrives in Basin for a shop position at Lee Motor Co. He is well recommended as a skilled mechanic with years of experience in large garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert i
Pouke
Loveland
Colo
Basin
The
Lee Motor Co
Basin Welcomes Phoenix Family Moving In
Mr and Mrs B C Phoenix arrived in Basin from Colorado City Texas with their two month old son They plan to locate there and he seeks work Mr Phoenix is a brother of Lee Phoenix who already works at the Basin garage as night man The family will be welcome additions to Basin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Phoenix
Basin
Colorado City
Texas
Phoenix
Lee Phoenix
Visiting party from Cody to Basin for medical review
I H Larom and Simon Snyder from South Fork above Cody drove to Basin for business and were joined by Dr. Trueblood a member of Basin advisory board. Larom came for examination by the medical advisory board and will return to Cody today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Larom
Simon Snyder
South Fork
Cody
Basin
Trueblood
Mr. Larom
Shaw Family Heads to Grass Creek Campground
Mr and Mrs J D Shaw departed Wednesday for Grass Creek old fields where Mr Shaw is aided by the Ohio Oil Co They set a fine tent on a good site and will camp with their two young sons there until next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaw
Bowman Leaves Billings Widow Visits Cody
Mrs. D. C. Bowman of Billings left Wednesday from the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry Drumm to visit Cody before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Bowman
Billings
Harry Drumm
Cody
Oil Ne ws of the Week Highlights Local Movements
C D McCoy visits Basin then Billings for oil business near Kane. Walter Davis shifts from Thermopolis to Basin for a week. Wm T Hudendorf returns to Basin visiting Grass Creek field after a year away. Harold Burt, recently wed, leaves Kane area for Hermopolis then Spokane. K Heizler of Ohio Oil Co travels north for company work. Liberty Oil and Gas Op expects quick progress on drilling. Hoye Oil and Refining Co plans resume work soon after casing delay.
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Co. D. McCoy
Kane
Basin
Billings
Walter Davis
Thermopolis
Wmn
T. Hudendorf
Grass Creek
Harold Burt
Lasteek
Liberty Oil & Gas Op
Hoye Oil & Refin Ne Co
Aie Cays
Alien slacker bill passed by House amid deportation clash
The bill to bar aliens of draft age from citizenship and authorize deportation, with provisions for employing aliens in agriculture or manufacturing, cleared the House 344 to 21 and advances to the Senate. Administration argues it would hinder treaty negotiations with co belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Great Britain
Canada
France
Italy
Germany
United States
Immigration Committee
Double weddings highlight Basin social scene
Last Friday at the Basin Methodist parsonage William Harold Burt and Sarah Eunice Henderson wed, joined by Myron Clifford Burt and Alta Marie Henderson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. M. Jones with families from Thermopolis and Basin in attendance. Harold and Myron, seasoned drillers in Basin oil country, will visit relatives in Spokane after departing Thermopolis, while the newlyweds start their lives in Thermopolis and Spokane respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harold Burt
Sarah Eunice Henderson
Myron Clifford Burt
Alta Marie Henderson
W. 8. Burt
Thermopolis
L. A. Henderson
R. L. Henderson
Leonard Henderson
R. M. Jones
Basin
Basin Country
Harold F
Kane
Myron
Harold
Spokane
Wash
Survey of Potato Crop Seeks Stored Potatoes
The food administration aims to survey all on hand potatoes by variety and amount and to find a market for extras. Those with stored potatoes should notify T. J. Jones or J. Murphy at Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
T. J. Jones
J. Murphy
Basin
Mrs Fleck Hosts Methodist Aid Luncheon
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Fleck entertained the ladies of the Methodist Aid at her home at the depot. A delightful luncheon was served and several important business matters were discussed in the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. (, DB
Fleck
the Methodist Aid
Mrs. E. L. Beard Arrives in Basin with Family
Mrs. E. L. Beard reached Basin from Thermopolis yesterday with four children. Mr. Beard had settled in Basin weeks earlier but illness delayed the move. The family will reside in the flats and start their new home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Beard
Basin
Thermopolis
Mr. Beard
Stark in Basin theft case pleads guilty at preliminary hearing
A man identifying himself as David Stark was arrested in Greybull late last week for stealing from the Burlington railroad and pleaded guilty at his preliminary hearing. He remained in county jail unable to post bond ahead of the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stark
Greybull
Burlington
Wardlaw Plans Sunday Visits for Services at Basin and Burlington
C Wardlaw aims to reach Durlington on Sunday for morning and evening religious services. Putland will lead the Basin Baptist services.
Visits in Billings Highlight Local Departures
Miss Margaret Olson left the latter part of the week with her aunt Mrs. B F Brown who had been visiting here. She expects to be away for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Olson
B. F. Brown
Browning automatic rifle wows Congress in test
Washington reports a two hour live-fire demonstration of the Browning automatic rifle in a valley near the capital. Officials from the War Department and allied missions witnessed flawless performance with no malfunctions during rapid firing by a ten-gun squad.
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Washington
Congress
Springfield
Massachusetts
Crowell
Biddle
Browning
Ordnance Bureau
War Department
J. 8. Hatcher
Chauchat
Army
Ordnance
Geddes Family Plans Bartlesville Visit
Mrs. C. R. Geddes and daughter Mildred left for Bartlesville Oklahoma on Sunday to visit friends and relatives for several weeks. Mildred had been ill for weeks and the trip is hoped to improve her health.
Aid Club Meets at Silver's for Serving Day Lunch
The Presbyterian aid society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E. Silver and served lunch as a key portion of the program. John K. Burnham, county treasurer, returned to Basin last Saturday from the southern part of the state where he had been on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Aid Society
E. Silver
John K. Burnham
Basin
Big Seed Shortage Expected For Basin Gardens
Reports from wholesalers warn of a major garden seed shortage this year due to a small last harvest and large new crops. Basin stores urge early purchases while government guidance and county agents aid planning for home gardens. Residents urged to use vacant lots for cultivation and start now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Billy Lewis Gives Calf at Basin Red Cross Sale
Billy Lewis, Basin Gardens Holstein enthusiast, donates a full blooded Holstein calf to the Red Cross for auction. The sale, held near Basin two miles south, aims to raise funds as Red Cross officials praise his ongoing support and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Basin
Red Cross
Billy Lewis
Basin Gardens
Lewis
Revival Meetings at Methodist Church Draw Large Attendance
Rev R C Golther of Hyattville leads the revival at the Methodist church with strong sermons by Dr Kendall. nightly gatherings draw favorable responses. A seven day run features a good program of pictures at the Rex venue each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondlay
Methodist Church
R. C. Golther
Hyattville
Kendall
the Rex
Chamber of Commerce Plans a Big Week in Basin
The Basin Chamber of Commerce held a meeting led by President Frank A Wise with a Basin Gardens delegation asking for postal route support and road improvements. A permanent secretary H W Houghton was elected to serve in two weeks as the group aims to recruit farm labor, improve campsites, and promote town cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Frank A. Wise
Basin Gardens
E. E. Patterson
G. R. Irwin
B. C. Patterson
Randall
Basin
Jas. A. Berry
Chamber of Commercce
H. W. Houghton
Houghton
Chamber
Akins
Luncheon for Red Cross at Johnston Sale
Proceeds from a lunch at the Johnston sale go to the Red Cross. The meal features sandwiches coffee and pickles sold at a nominal charge. In addition to a Billy Lewis Holstein calf there will be silverware auctioned for Red Cross funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Red Cross
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Pauley Hardware
Mary
Cate
M. E. Aid
Stark
Wardlaw
Congressional
Oklahoma
Silver’s
Basin Oil Brokerage Co
Big Ask Midwest
Boston-Wye
Casper-Embar
Columbine
Roy
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