Basin elects Wise as mayor and council with near total votes
The Basin city election had minimal opposition with 98 votes cast on Tuesday. Frank A. Wise led for mayor with 96 votes, R. R. Denny topped council with 95, and A. B. Martin earned 92. Mickey Douglas saved one vote. The piece lauds Wise's leadership and calls for economy and private enterprise style governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Wise
R. R. Denny
A. B. Martin
Mickey Douglas
Wise
Basin
Memorial Day Services Invited at Basin Rex Theater 1919
Basin municipal officers church members school boards and veterans join General O O Howard Post 110 G A R for Memorial Day events at the Rex Theater on May 30 1919. The post will also attend St Andrews Episcopal church on Memorial Sunday May 25 with Dean Watkins delivering the memorial sermon. Public welcome.
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Basin
O. O. Howard
Rex Theatre
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Dean Watkins
Three Cowley youths jailed for car theft
Three youths from Cowley were brought to the county jail on Tuesday to serve thirty day sentences for stealing a Ford car. They drove about fifty miles in a joy ride and left the car in a ditch. The trio was tried in Justice Mann's court with County Attorney Little prosecuting.
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Cowley
Julian Snow Home From Overseas Service
Julian Snow returned home from France after military service and arrived last Sunday to a large welcome by friends and the Mothers and Friends delegation. He reports gaining weight during service and expresses happiness to be back in Basin with hometown folks.
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Julian Snow
France
Julian
Basin
Army Life
Old Basin
Blakeley Returns After Operation Recovery on Road
Blakeley returns from Thermopolis after an operation by Dr. Carter. Lou shows a remarkable recovery and friends are glad he is on the road to full health.
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Low Blakeley
Thermopolis
Carter
Lou
Fine Dance at Fraternity Hall Delights Local Guests
Mies Constancy Skovgard entertained at a dancing party at Fraternity Hall last night. About fifty couples, some from out of town, attended with music by Dr. and Mrs. Van Slyke. A midnight luncheon followed, and guests praised the function as one of the season’s most enjoyable social events.
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Mies Constancy Skovgard
Fraternity Hall
Driscoll Two-Day Stop in Basin Town
Frank Driscoll former Basin Lumber Co manager visited from Lambert Montana. He arrived Wednesday and left Thursday en route to Denver. He renewed old acquaintances and spent time in town.
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Frank Driscoll
Basin Lumber Co
Lambert
Mont
Denver
Frank
Picnic Tomorrow Planned by Miss Wunderlich Class
Miss Wunderlich's grammar school class will hold a picnic tomorrow on Paint Rock with Mrs. Harry Wise assisting to ensure a pleasant outing.
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Miss Wunderlich
Paint Rock
Harry Wise
Victory Loan Drive Tops Quota in Big Horn County
Big Horn County celebrated exceeding its Victory Loan quota with totals showing northern district 52000 central district 106000 and southern district 75000 totaling 233000. Chairman Hyde thanks workers and promises a detailed future statement and a list of assistants.
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Big Horn County
Hyde
Central District
Local Stock Yard Plans Spotted For Basin Area
John Petrie a live stock agent for Burlington with C B Beck inspected Basin yards and noted a new yard likely to be built in time for cattle shipping this summer. Water line pipe is already on the ground signaling construction.
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John Petrie
Burlington
Basin
C. B. Beck
Mr. Petrie
Whistles Will Blow Upon Booster Arrival
Mayor Frank A. Wise tells Omaha boosters they may salute as they wish when they arrive next Wednesday afternoon. A big siren salute is expected around four o clock signaling a lively town visit. Also reported a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Max Thomas of Lander last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Wise
Omaha Boosters
Wise
Boosters
Max Thomas
Lander
Northwest Wyoming Drainage Association Formed with Hime President
Basin reporters note the Basin area forms the Northwest Wyoming Drainage Association. H. H. Hime elected president. districts Five Mile Worland Antelope North Beach Colter and Alamo represented by commissioners. Government Engineer Hart urged cooperation and Kennedy Atherly to prepare bids for district projects. Baseball club also organized with Hime Stewart Walker Drummott and A B Martin directing funds and team management.
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Basin
Colter
Five Mile
Antelope
Worland
North Bend
Alamo
F. C. Emerson
J. A. Howell
Smith
Northwest Wyoming Drainage Association
C. L. Brome
Association
H. H. Hime
J. C. Stewart
North Beach
E. A. Rowe
D. W. Rogers
C. H. Harkins
Dr.Walker
Harry Drumm
A. B. Martin
A. H B. Martin
Cody
Powell
Denver
Thermopolis
Kirby
Greybull
Greybull Elects City Officials In Local Vote
In Greybull on Tuesday three tickets contested the city election. C. F. Lampman won the mayoralty and Nels Jimmerfield along with E. T. Fee secured two year council terms while Sam Pritchett was elected for a one year council seat.
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Greybull
C. F. Lampman
Nels Jimmerfield
E. T. Fee
Sam Pritchett
Oil News of the Week From Thermopolis and Basin
Wim Hughes of St Louis visits the local office with M C Crough. C D Markham plans moving a rig to the Rock River field. Dominion Oil strikes a hot water well 720 feet deep flowing 2000 to 2600 gallons per minute. Northwestern Syndicate acquires New York Oil holdings and rigs. Alliance Oil & Refining begins Thermopolis refinery with 1500 barrel capacity, to expand as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. K. Hughes
St. Louis
Continental Supply Co
M. C. Crough
Casper
C.D. Markham
Texas
Rock River
Slim Seibold
Dominion Ol Company
Garrett Place
Thermopolis
Wasa
Denver
Northwestern Syndicate
New York Oil Company
Seattle
J. F. McCarthy
Alliance Oil & Refining Company
Denver Pir
Daughertys Plan Modern Home On Rural Farm
Mr and Mrs Paris Daugherty of Canyon Creek visited town on Saturday to review plans with a contractor for a new modern home to be erected on their farm this summer. They state the completed house will be one of the finest rural residences in the upper country.
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Paris Daugherty
Canyon Creek
Bought a Garage by Robert Wilcock in Lovell
Robert Wilcock left on Tuesday for Lovell where he has purchased a garage. Mrs. Wilcock will also leave soon for that town where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Knox Kendall will occupy the home vacated by the Wilcocks.
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Robert Wilcock
Lovell
Foch Sent To Rhine Over Untied Treaty Signing
Paris May 14. Immediate measures to further subjugate Germany were outlined as Marshal Foch was sent to the Rhine by the council of four to act if the peace treaty is not signed by German delegates.
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Paris
Germany
Marshal Foch
Rhine
Council of Four
Basin considers forming a community church plan
A library meeting led by Rev. M. F. Newport discussed uniting Basin Protestant memberships into a single community church. A planning committee was chosen to gauge public support and call for a later public meeting, with adjournment until the committee acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
M. F. Newport
J. C. Stewart
W. A. Robb
F. A. Wise
R. B. West
W. H. Pauley
Stewart
KR. B. Weat
5. Skovgard
A. W. Coons
H. H. Hime
D. L. Carr
P. P. Anderson
C Clymer
Carl Armeling
W. B. Curtis
S. Skevard
Waln Brothers Buy Ranch on Medicine Lodge Creek
Waln brothers acquire the large Medicine Lodge Creek ranch from Lee Doyle, giving them a broad acreage with easy range access. Arthur K. Lee and wife of Ther Mopolis visited town last evening.
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Cloud End
Lee Doyle
Medicine Lodge
Gotwala
Burgess
Waln
Arthur K. Lee
Thermopolis
Liquor Drying Up In Basin 39 Days Left
Basin prepares for a statewide dry spell as Wyoming bans liquor sales from July 1. Dealers report record package goods sales and anticipate stock shortages while private use remains allowed. Local saloon owners may switch to other businesses. Sheridan brewery buys into soft drinks.
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Basin
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
John Barleycorn
Sheridan
Omaha boosters visit Basin in brief trade excursion stop
A Chamber of Commerce Omaha letter says the Omaha trade excursion arrives in Basin next Wednesday afternoon at 4 25 and stays until 5 30. The train has ten Pullmans and a baggage car with souvenirs to be distributed at stopping points along the route. Local entertainment will be minimal due to the short stop.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Omaha
Basin
Chamber of Commerce
Misses Irwin Hostesses for Who Do Class Event
The Misses Louis and Ines Irwin were hostesses to the Who Do class on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wise. The evening combined class business with social games and refreshments. Guests departed praising the Wise home as a delightful meeting place.
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Louis
Ines Irwin
F. A. Wise
Mrs. Wise
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Stout
Blakesley
Fa— Driscoll
Dh. Hime
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