Basin WY Post Office Notice Under 1879 Act
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
4
Entered as Second Class matter June 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming post office under the Act of Congress of March 3 1879.
The Cheyenne Tribune notes Robert Carey and John W. Hay as longtime friends entering the August primaries for Wyoming governor. Both are strong Republican contenders, setting the stage for a lively campaign and a November race likely decided by the party nomination.
The writer reports extensive farm work advancing despite a late spring. Plowing is largely complete, soil moisture from snow and rains improves conditions, and seed beds for all crops are good. Beet acreage is high, alfalfa fields are strong, and early crops show promising yields. Range condition and livestock on the range are thrifty. Fruit trees point to heavy fruit yields and small fruits are well developed.
Miss Vernilla Evans hosted a Monte Carlo whist party Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Murphy’s home. The junior class colors decorated the rooms and refreshments matched the theme. Prizes went to Arthur C. Zaring and Margie Malone, with consolations for Oddie Gorrell and Miriam Ewers, and a surprise favor basket amused guests.
W. J. Burke of U. B. Fidelity & Guaranty inspected bank deposits in Big Horn County last Sunday. State funds totaling 15000 county funds 8000 and town funds 2000 are protected by the company and an early settlement is anticipated.
A candidate announces for sheriff in the Republican primaries to be held August 22. Hartman of Otto requests support from friends in securing the nomination. A note mentions Hartman was in town yesterday for business.
Worland beat Frisby’s Colts 10 to 6 last Sunday at the fair grounds ball park. Frank Ramsey pitched well but received limited support, and Umpires WJ Jones and M L Gohn officiated to everyone’s satisfaction as the Basin band enlivened the event with several selections.
The Junior class entertained the Seniors at a Markham banquet on Wednesday evening. Wayne Hanlon presided as toastmaster with Lester Gibson replying. Toaps included Miriam Ewers on Class History Margie Malone on Class Prophecy Edith Rule on Class Poem and Vera Hoel on Class Will. A gym dance followed for all attendees.
Mrs Bernice Dodge resigned as deputy Clerk early this week and Miss Gladys Rooth was appointed to replace her The vacancy left by Miss Rooth is filled by Miss Wilma Skovgard Dodge plans a visit to Illinois and then will move to Billings where her husband faces a conviction with the Ohio Oil Company
For sale items include 1 dining set 2 dressers 1 rocker 2 9x12 rugs 2 gas stoves 1 high chair 1 bed spring and mattress 1 Singer sewing machine Fruit jars 50 cents per dozen Located two doors south of Jim Gould's residence Byron Phillips.
White Ivory four piece bed room set with mattress and spring priced at 75 dollars. White enamel Hoosier kitchen cabinet 35 dollars. Fumed oak buffet 20 dollars. Reed chair 10 dollars. Reed magazine rack 8.06. Congoleum rug 9 by 12 7 dollars. Congoleum rug 7 by 9 5 dollars. Heating stove 5 dollars. Welsbach gas heater 8 dollars. X ray incubator and brooder 20 dollars. Book cases 4 dollars. Enterprise combination tent and bed double size 8 dollars. H J Wilkins contact phone 163.
Father Enders will celebrate a High Mass at 8 45 Sunday in Basin with the Greybull choir providing music. A class of seventeen will receive first communion and the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed throughout the day. Altar Society decorates and arranges hours of devotion for families. This marks the first time these services are held in Basin.
Gospel services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday May 28 at P. M. and following evenings except Wednesday at the library with preachers E. Holtman and T. Lynas. The public is invited to attend.
A Republican candidate announces plans to seek the nomination for Big Horn County Attorney in the upcoming August primary. The statement addresses Republican voters in Big Horn County and outlines the candidate’s intent to pursue the office through the party process.
A candidate for the office of Sheriff announces appreciation for supporters and urges help before the August primary election. The message emphasizes gratitude and requests continued backing from Republican electors and friends.
The M. E. Church invites you to Sunday School at 10:00 A M Memorial Service for G A R and American Legion at 11:00 A M Epworth League at 7:00 P M Evening Service at 8:00 P M Minister Edwin Bowling presides Sheriff Davis and attorney J H Van Horn of Cody visited town Judge Metz sold his five passenger Franklin to J H Van Horn of Cody A McMahon family welcomed a daughter visiting from Walla Walla Washington Dr C W D Dodge of the Ohio OU Co of Billings visited town last Sunday
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