Basin Basin Basin Public Notices
Basin Republican notes postal filing as second class matter at Basin Wyoming on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act setting.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
Basin Republican notes postal filing as second class matter at Basin Wyoming on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act setting.
Rates and policies for Basin town paper advertising. Insertion costs set at 1 cent per inch for display ads and 20 cents per line for locals. Black face locals priced at 12.44 cents per line for bold display.
The Basin town marshal issues a notice urging enforcement of traffic laws to curb reckless driving. Officials praise the move as a necessary step to prevent accidents and align public behavior with regulations. Local residents support stronger oversight to avert calamities on the roads.
On Tuesday residents will vote on a tax levy to fund county road improvements. Supporters claim current conditions are poor and tourist traffic suffers. proponents say the levy will modernize roads to county and state standards and improve mobility ahead of the automobile era. May 29 vote sought to boost road quality.
The Woman's club held its final meeting of the fiscal year ending May 28 1917 in the library. Members reviewed year’s activities and officers were elected for the next term.
Wednesday afternoon a Basin club met after the regular session. Department heads reported progress in home economics and music, the legislative changes were discussed, and the civic group highlighted local improvements. Dr. Mark H. Smith spoke on The Red Cross in America and a high school student sang Mother O Mine. New officers were elected, and the Red Cross carnations sale on Mothers Day netted 24.50.
A Rex Theatre showing of the Pallas Paramount photoplay The Right Direction stars Vivian Martin as Polly with her baby brother Billy Boy and the tramp dog Rags. The drama follows a tenement child cast adrift who becomes a devoted caretaker in a tale of pathos and resilience set to a celebrated performance.
Mme. Petrova star of the Metro company appears in The Black Butterfly at the Rex Theatre. The play is praised for its dramatic value and its portrayal of wartime conditions in France. Petrova performs two important roles in the production.
Last Monday evening J. H. Lee of the Lee Motor Co. sustained a painful wrist fracture when the car he attempted to crank kicked. The incident occurred during a routine car operation at the dealership.
Notice of incorporation states Tensleep Oil Company filed in Cheyenne on May 21 1917 to locate develop and lease oil wells and mineral lands and to refine and market petroleum for 50 years with capital stock of 90000 shares of 100 each. Board of directors Moritz Thomsen E S McCord I N Dally E J Mathews and Lee J Brawley. Principal office Basin Big Horn County agent E J Sullivan. First publication May 25 1917 last June 8 1917.
Mrs. A. A. Smith aged ninety, mother of Mrs. J. B. Thompson, died Sunday morning at the Thompson residence. She had lived in the area seven years and made many friends. The remains were taken to Bloomer, Wisconsin, by Miss Alice Thompson for burial.
Miss Eva Howard will leave Basin for Des Moines Iowa for vacation and expects to return around early September to resume school. Miss Helen Anderson will go to Kearney Nebraska for vacation and return in the fall. Miss Margart Randall will stay in Basin for a week or ten days before joining her home in
A Newman Grove resident will spend her vacation preparing to resume teaching. She will again take up her work in the Basin schools next September.
Miss Catherine Walsh has completed her work in the Basin schools and will go to her home. She had other plans and will not return to the schools here. Her work has been appreciated by all and the good wishes of everyone go with her.
Wilson F Moor will stay in Basin to supervise garden work for the summer under the school board. The program aims to benefit all the children and provide organized outdoor activity.
The committee in charge of last week's play expresses gratitude to all performers and participants and appreciation for the generous patronage from the public.
Last night William McCarty suffered a bad bruise after Roy McDonald rearended his car at Avery corner causing a rollover and near demolition. Earlier a boy stepped in front of a Ford driven by D Kimbro after a show in front of the Big Horn theatre with only slight injuries.
Thieves entered the home of Homer T. Lamb last Sunday afternoon while occupants were away and took a pair of fine diamonds. Police are investigating and hope to apprehend the culprit soon.
Mrs. Sadie Ray from Meeteetse has spent about a week in Basin caring for Mrs. A. A. Smith at the J. B. Thompson home.
The message states plans to depart for Denver at the end of the school day next week. It notes the timing as after classes conclude and implies travel details are to be arranged.
Miss McNamara and her mother will move to Denver to start a new home. She has taught in the local schools for several years and departs with the best wishes of everyone.
The article notes Maude Eyser will depart later this week for her home in Fort Morgan Colorado. It states she is a popular teacher and will not return next year, leaving a difficult vacancy to fill.
M David Patterson and Miss Alice Hewitt both of Cody appeared before Court Commissioner 8 H Smith in Basin on Monday to formalize their marriage plans. The couple, well known in Cody, intend to make their home there.
Saturday Selig offers a five part photo play by a star cast in a dramatic sequence. The program highlights a bold collection of scenes as a showcase.
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