National Bank Elects Officers and Plans New Building
The Pioneer bank will convert to a national bank and adopt the name First National after receiving its charter in a few days. A. K. Lee serves as president with S S Skovgard Ed Carothers as vice presidents T S Pexton cashier and Wm C Maly as assistant cashier. Directors include A K Lee S Skovgard PH Carothers B C Hart and T S Pexton. The bank plans a one story modern building on the corner opposite the drug store costing over 15000 with space for a few rooms and will begin construction as soon as charter is issued and plans approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Bank
First National
A. K. Lee
Skovgarid
Ed Carothers
T. S. Pexton
Maly
Summer School Opens with Miss Lewis Leading Instruction
Miss Lewis, a Denver University graduate and former grammar school teacher, opens a summer school next week at the old stone school house offering normal instruction and prep for aspiring teachers or advanced study. She will accept pupils from grade five upward, with Saturday afternoon visits 2 to 4 for applications. A separate report covers a hold-up in Greyall, preliminary hearing, and bail. Dinner honors graduates with a lavender and cream theme hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, aided by Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Pease. The Grand Matron of the OES visits Lowan Chapter No. 16 on May 31, inviting all members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lewis
University of Denver
Stone School
Stone Building
T. K. Armstrong
Armstrong
T. K. Bishop
W. 8. Pease
O. EF
Clara W. Dickey-Dickinson
Wyo
Lowan
The Big Special Republican Paper Demand Surges
A May 12 Special Republican issue has seen thousands of copies mailed nationwide and abroad. Home seekers, teachers, milliners, and professionals request the paper, praised as the best write-up of the Basin country. A few copies remain available for ten cents each to addresses as requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Class Pictures Extend High School Legacy Across County
The 1916 graduating class plans a permanent display in the schoolhouse to honor their era and inspire future students. A theatre advertisement follows, promoting Triangle photo plays at Big Horn Theatre with new opera chairs and nightly lineups featuring Robert Warwick, Marguerite Clark, Vivian Martin, Caroline McComas, Richard Tucker, and Mary Pickford in key reels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn Theatre
Triangle
Robert Warwick
Marguerite Clark
Miss Clark
Fox
Vivian Martin
Mercly
Mary Ann
Caroline McComas
Richard Tucker
Mary Pickford
Madame Butterfly
Gospel Tents Attract Merits Of Rev W A Long And Curtice
Large living tents rise near the Charlite Shaw house for Rev W A Long and family and Rev Paul Curtice. A meeting tent will be raised. a Giret meeting is planned in June. Mrs Curtice and son to join husband soon. Delbert Davis, a high school graduate, becomes a bookkeeper at the Fiasin State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlite Shaw
Paul Curtice
Toote
Giret
Mr.Long
Missouri
Garland
Delbert Davis
Hank
Dolbert i
Mexico Orders 30,000 Troops
Mexico orders 30,000 troops as tensions rise with neighboring forces. The move signals a large scale defense posture amid unrest along the border, with government officials insisting the deployment is for sovereignty and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Verdun battle rages as nations vow to regain ground
Reports describe unprecedented carnage at Verdun with Fort Douaumont in ruins as French and German forces slug it out for control. The siege tests resolve on both sides while global powers watch for a decisive shift in momentum and the future of Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun Front
Fort Dousaumont
France
Douaumont
Verdun
Verluill
Teutonic
Tyrolean Alps
Europe
Dairy Meetings Stir County Farmers Across Several Towns
County Agent Tedman and dairy expert Burton hold meetings this week at Perkins school near Manderson, Germania, Lovell, Cowley, and Greybull. They urge better dairy stock and milk breeds while Burton promotes value of dairy business. Tedman aims to help farmers buy cattle selected by Burton. Basin State Bank names Homer T. Lamb as director, enhancing financial ties and local business connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunty
Tedman
FF Burton
University
Perkins
Burton
Surprise Party for Mrs Morrison Heard on Birthday
A large group of Mrs. George HB Morrison’s friends surprised her last Wednesday afternoon at her home. They spent a few hours with games and fancy work and enjoyed a late hour with a fine winch prepared by Mrs. F. Hiatow, Morrison’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
George HB. Morrison
Mra. Morrison
Mra. F. ¥.Hiiatow
Decoration Program At Memorial Car For Gen Howard Post No 110
Memorial program by Gen O O Howard Post 110 G A R at Fraternity hall at 11.00 features commander speeches prayers and musical numbers to decorate graves and honor comrades. The National Supply Co plans a new sidetrack and warehouse additions to expand rail access on its west block property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrems
Lou Blakesley
Thehoir
National Supply Company
Ithis
Pool Hall Burglary Ends With arrest in Basin
Last Sunday night the Todd pool hall was burglarized and $82 taken by J. P. Harvey. The keeper locked a stranger inside as closing time. the man hid there then rifled punch boards, took gold coins and other items, then smashed a rear window and fled. The sheriff wired nearby towns and the suspect was later captured at Creybull and brought to Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Lynor
Greyall
L. A. Jones
Lynor
George Harding
Bagin
Wickwire
Todd Pool
J. P. Harvey
Locke
Creybull
Cnder
Rue
Basin
State Superintendent Praises Wyoming Day in Big Horn County
Edith K O Clark writes from the state superintendent office praising Drawing Day at Byron School and the poems read to Governor Kendrick. She notes filing originals for reference, sending a monster edition of The Bason Republican, and arranging Degree Work and Social Session diplomas for eighth graders with potential delays as stocks run low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Ruth M. Vonaldson
Basin
Wye
Bason Republican
Othr
Edith K. O. Clark
Federal Building and Road Funds Boost Wyoming Projects
The May 19 House appropriation bill includes $5,000 for work on a proposed Basin federal building to keep progress until the full amount is ready for 1917. It also provides $762,000 for the Shoshone reclamation project continuation, plus 1916 balance. Yellowstone park road funds total $155,000 for maintenance and widening, with additional sums for forest reserves east and west routes and park access, aimed at safer animal drawn and auto traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Wyoming
Basin
Yellowstone Park
National Forest Reserve
Park
Lake Hotel
Big Ranch Deal Seals Wind River Sale
B C Hart and S Skovgard bought the old Cam Torrey ranch on Wind River in a major deal including several hundred acres and all land except John Landis’s home ranch. The buyers plan to run cattle there. In a separate note, friends of Miss Gladys Hill gathered at the R J Extra home for a farewell visit before her journey home.
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B. C. Hart
S. Skovgard
Cam. Torrey
Wind River
Star
Capt. Torrey
John Landis
George Merrill
F. B. Nickolson
Hart
Mr. Skovgard
Gladys Hill
Eanvasse
R. J. Extra
Misa Hill
Basin lodge salutes Mrs Mathews and Greybull visit
Last Tuesday afternoon the local lodge of Royal Neighbors entertained Mrs Amanda Mathews of Sheridan deputy oracle and many visiting neighbors from Greybull. The Basin team assisted by Greybull members held the initiation after which Mrs Mathews addressed the group. Ice cream and sandwiches followed and guests pledged a cordial invitation for future Basin visits. Mrs Mathews travels the state sparking interest in the order as new members join across Wyoming. Last Sunday J Frank Gould and Mary Pearl Moberly were married at Beaver Creek with Rev W R Hopton presiding. The groom, a long time stockman and farmer, hails from a prominent Beaver Creek family and the couple will reside on a ranch at the head of Beaver Creek. The Republican extends best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Amanda Mathews
Sheridan
Oracle
Greybull
Basin Team
Mathews
Mietbers
Basin Camp
Beaver Creek
J. Frank Gould
Mary Pearl Moberly
W. R. Hopton
W. B. Gould
Big Horn Basin
Move Plumbing Shop to Walters Building Near Thompson Yard
Sim Armatrong has purchased the old Walters building near the Thompson lumber yard and will relocate his plumbing business there once the building is prepared. The site is ideal and will help him handle his rapidly increasing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Armatrong
Thompson Lumber Yard
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Stow School House
C. E. S&s. Meeting
Maggie J. Arnott
Sev
National
Washington
Carranza
Chihuahua
State Department
Gregoyn
Big Bend
Texas
Amerian
National Guardsmen
Texas Guardsmen
Slayden
Funston
New Mexican Natural Guard
United States Service
Columbus
New Bank
Basin State Bank
Homer T. Lamb
Mr. Lamb
Tempk
Reublican
Sen. Warren
Ing
Bastin
Roads
Messre
Hart Aand Skovgard Purchase Ranch
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