14 May 1915
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
1
A large majority favored the administration in a Tuesday referendum, delivering a decisive win for policy ally Berry. The result underscores strong support across regions, signaling durable political momentum.
Basin voters re elected Mayor J A Berry and council candidates T W Spratt R J Extra and Dr F M Booth by more than three to one amid quiet polls from 10 am to 4 pm. Berry vows continued economy, saving about 7000 for taxpayers. A wedding in Basin Gardens unites Wim May and Miss Mary Cusack. County officials field bridge plans over the Shoshone river at Byron.
The piece describes Wyoming on Wheels and United Womanhood actions promoting world peace led by Jane Addams and local Wyoming events. It covers a May 19 assembly at Carnegie Library Basin with talks, music, and demonstrations, plus Sheridan reports on a Burlington and Pennsylvania railroads ad train plan, cost estimates, route from Sheridan to New York City, and county representation. It also notes plans to show agricultural exhibits and steering by W.F. Ye o and local officials, with optimism for attracting settlers and promoting Wyoming.
Last Saturday Dr Croft of Cowley arrived with Miss Bertha Morreth of Byron and operated the same day for appendicitis. The case was difficult but the patient recovered from the operation. other complications followed and she has been in a critical condition, though there is slight improvement at present.
Charlie Vonberg, recently ill with tick fever, shows strong recovery and hopes to go home in a few days. Kermin Sykes of Manderson underwent a mastoid operation this week, which went very well after a delicate procedure. The little boy has recovered from the shock and is doing as well as could be hoped.
Six cars of pipe reach Chatham above Worland to supply pipe lime for Grogs Creek fields. Thirty five cars are en route for the work with ample laborer space claimed. The pipe lime company anticipates this as a major early milestone in the expansion and development efforts underway.
Lou Zane John and Mr Zane and Mrs Sullivan motored to Colter last Sunday to inspect a new port and the surroundings. The party found the trip delightful and showed interest in the building and its surroundings an industrial school project.
Oil report notes Shell creek structure activity with Boott Miss, Gherry and Sheldon ranch wells four miles apart, potential full development if promising wells emerge. Tulsa investor T D Clark and George Holton of Ponca City visiting for possible leasing near Basin. Decoration Day planned May 30 1915 at Fraternity hall 10 a m with General C O Howard Post No 110 inviting civic groups and the public to honor fallen soldiers. John G. Borner acting post commander and Jas I Patten post adjutant issues invite.
The Basin community learned of the death of Mrs Zalida Robertson after a long illness. She dedicated herself to helping others and serving those in distress. The funeral is expected tomorrow as the family awaits several traveling children. She would have been seventy five and left nine children, with Ole J Robertson and Oscar Robertson among those in Basin. Mrs Olive Morton wid Mrs Frank Judicina also survived.
Edna Blakesley shows slight improvement after a week of illness. Dr. Carter of Thermopolia and Dr. Herbert Harris consulted Tuesday and performed the operation Wednesday morning. She is recovering as well as could be expected.
Reported in recent evenings several near misses as riders on bicycles without lights speed along sidewalks and streets. Authorities warn of unsafe practice and urge immediate action to prevent serious injury.
The Woman's club met on Wednesday afternoon to review time honored literature for all ages. Mrs. Ewers led Mother Goose, Mrs. Snow and Miss Birmingham presented fairy tales and operatic themes, while Miss Collins and Mrs. Craig shared fables and romance. The program included notes on Omar Khayyam, Buddhist parables, and curios loaned by Dr Grace Raymond Hebard. Refreshments followed and future officer elections and department signups were announced.
Washington May 11 President Wilson outlines the United States stance after the Lusitania sinking urging adherence to international law. He demands safety measures for unarmed neutrals and warns strict accountability for attacks on American vessels. Germany tells US submarine commanders to spare neutral ships and promises compensation for damages.
Jack Graves of Cody visited this week promoting the Dodge car, selling to Tommy Massey of Otto and E. A. Daw of Basin. Graves also promotes the Big Bull tractor at 685 dollars, claimed to replace many horses, with a Cody demonstrator on site. He says the machine can plow 40 acres weekly and earn plowing work to cover its cost.
O W McNay this week received a Rocky Mountain goat, a fine specimen praised for the taxidermy. The animal, killed in Glacier National Park Montana, drew notable attention as many visitors had never seen such a rare creature in the window display.
A local notice notes tlek fever as an American disease, reflecting national pride in distinguishing it from foreign illnesses. It also reports Memorial Day services on Sunday May 2 at 11 am at the Baptist chapel, with Pastor G. W. Racer delivering the sermon. Jan I Patten is listed as Post Adj’t and Republican, commercial printer.
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