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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
5
Basin Wyoming newspaper notice established as second class matter June 30 1905 with Boyd V Osborn editor and P P Anderson business manager. subscription two dollars yearly in advance.
Advertising rate card lists display rates 15 cents per inch regular and 20 cents per inch for a single insertion Locals and Blackface locals priced per line 12 percent c 8 cents
Basin praises its school system churches and business community while the Chamber of Commerce seeks favorable publicity. Citizens are urged to maintain local improvements loyalty and cooperative effort to attract newcomers and preserve natural beauty for future advancement.
The sheriff arrested two men in a neighboring town for stealing. Both pleaded guilty and face sentences. The report suggests more suspects might plead to speed county sentences.
The county attorney repeatedly opposed the court house contract letting as the commissioner's actions faced delays. The writer suggests Big Horn County should hire a consistent attorney to avoid future strange explanations and interference.
The Rexall store owned by Montgomery and Hartigan ordered a modern soda fountain after Hartigan's Denver trip. The eighteen foot mahogany trimmed unit with opposite glass fixtures, clear black and white imported marble, and German silver finishings will elevate the shop to one of the best equipped in the state, arriving around May 15 and installed soon after.
After months away W. T. Whaley reports a southern tour and a trip to Panama to view the canal. He calls the canal the biggest project of its kind and says there is no place like home.
Dan Rogers visited Worland on Monday to review the new sugar factory site. He reports rapid progress in foundation trench digging and that nearly all foundations are in place at this stage.
Clarence Gardner drove a herd of fine cattle through Basin last Sunday on the return from Otto country to the Hyattville region after a feed spell.
E. M. Lewis of Manhattan Montana is in Basin this week visiting his brother Jim. He is impressed with Basin and may decide it could be a suitable place to settle.
J H Montgomery traveled to Lowell on Sunday and returned on Monday, according to local notes.
Last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Hime a St Patrick party featured card games. First prize went to Mrs. R R Denny and consolation to Mrs. T K Bishop. Decorations included acore cards and shamrock favors listing attendees Mesdames R R Denny T K Bishop Rudolph Ahrens Neal Anderson C W Atherly R B West F A Wise Henry Armeling and J F Leighty.
A cheerful birthday party was held Saturday March 17 at the home of Miss Ada Stanley for her 10th birthday. Guests included Gertrude Skovgard Cathryn Extra Alice Hoover Doris Ewers Mary White Ruth Wilkerson Mary Tilforth Marion Bishop Ruth Lamb Clovis Jones Helen West Hazel Curtis and Adelaide Ferree. Numerous ladies helped with the young attendees: Mrs L A Zane Mrs J P Zane Mrs J Bircumshaw Mrs Wm Tilforth Mrs C Dean Miss Freeman and Miss Van Pelt.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. R. B. West hosted a bridge party at her home with four tables in play. Mrs. W. A. Robb won the prize.
The Who-do girls from the Methodist church met at Mrs. C E Hall's home on Tuesday evening for their bi weekly gathering. Rev. Jones led Bible study followed by games and comic songs. Nineteen attended and afterward the party adjourned to the library for waffles served by the boys.
A birthday gathering at the Gould residence last Saturday evening brought together friends including James Morrison, Harold Whitmore, George Zimmermann, George Long, Dale Leighty, Raymond Colley, Clifford Whitmore, Luther Judkins, and Earl Colley. All reported a delightful time.
Tomorrow Mrs. R. B. West will entertain a number of friends at an auction bridge party planned for Saturday afternoon at her home.
Mrs. Percy W. Metz and her daughter traveled to Lincoln Nebraska to visit Mrs. Metz’s mother for several months. They were joined by Irene Miller who has been helping in the Metz household.
The local Methodist church reports a Bluebird Day last Sunday with the largest regular meeting crowd to date and substantial benevolence support. A Basin Sunday school record was set with 158 attendees.
A morning report states Mrs. Rue is improving nicely and able to leave bed, marking a positive advance in her recovery.
A marriage license was issued to Walter F. Iles and Miss Frances C. Blakesley. They plan to marry tomorrow at the bride’s parents home on Horse creek. Blakesley is a Basin resident, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Blakesley, popular in town. Iles, from Shell creek, is a respected local man. The couple expect to live on Shell creek with community wishes.
Great Western Sugar plans a 0c per ton raise in beet sugar price if December 1 1917 price equals $7 per hundred pounds. With beets previously unprofitable at $4.50 per ton, the new $7.75 per ton should spur beet farming and raise land values and area development. The move backs farmers with substantial support and strengthens the local beet industry.
Government order opens the Hardin Sheridan road through Crow reservation. Big Horn County plans to spend 220 000 this year with hopes of at least 210 000 from government. Bridges on Pass Creek last year eased travel but 23 gates hindering motorists will be removed, improving the highway between Sheridan and Hardin per the Sheridan Enterprise.
Wm. R. Tolman Jr. came in from Otto Wednesday afternoon and warned that a spring arrival delay may cause a feed shortage there.
The Teachers Examination schedule lists dates for 1917 with sessions on March 29 30 and 31 July 26 27 28 and December 6 7 8. Each session details subjects such as Penmanship Agriculture Primary Methods Botany Literature Reading Grammar United States Civics History of Education Elementary Psychology Physical Geography Plane Geometry Pedagogy and more.
Fred Williams, a local contractor and builder, says he wants to hear from home and asks the paper be mailed to him in Denver for a couple of weeks. He notes Basin offers a special appeal despite cold, snow, and damp conditions there.
Mrs Rose Ballard, who underwent surgery two weeks ago, has recovered enough to return home and departed for Lovell yesterday.
The Woman's club sets a March 28 gathering with the second Pan America study program led by general chairwoman Mrs. T. M. Hyde and associate chairman Mrs. J. F. Ewers. Music is planned. Business meets at 3 p.m. and the program ends by 4.
A continued report from page one notes the Live Wire Club featured a fish supper that was well served and added to the evening’s enjoyment, enhancing the members’ good feeling.
Clerks completed move to the new location where the conduit system and electric equipment now eliminate potential electrical trouble. Mahogany furniture has been ordered for the building but has not arrived yet. The bank staff worked through Saturday and Sunday to complete the shift and are now conducting business in the new quarters.
The article notes an imminent extra session and says the United States will not declare war yet. It argues German submarine warfare is already a state of war and calls for full mobilization of armed forces and national resources. The decision to enter decisive war depends on Germany’s further aggression.
Renator Skovgard returned last night from a weeklong visit to Lenver where he attended to important business requiring attention.
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