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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
8
Local and personal notes show residents and visitors including Frank Christensen, Billy Lewis, L. J. Willis, Delbert Hopkins, Walter Iles, Lou Blakesley, D. G. Russell, J. P. Arnott, Myrna May, and many others in Basin. Mentions cover business, patrol of postal law, court trips, theater ads, and upcoming optical work by Hynes Optical Co. Community events include Chamber of Commerce, meetings, and local political activity by Frank Mondell.
Ford Motor Co has developed a one ton truck aimed at farmers and merchants in Lone Town. It has undergone rigorous tests and is reported fully satisfactory. Jay D. Bacon of Lee Bacon Motor Co celebrates arrival of the truck in Basin and its display at the garage.
The Basin chamber meeting scheduled for last Monday night was postponed a week due to other interfering meetings. Important matters will be brought before the people, and election of officers will be held at this time. all members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs L W Olson and two children from Kirby move to Basin today to occupy a new house near the old school ground in the north part of town. Mr Olson will begin duties as cashier at the depot immediately. Pal Republican commercial printing.
J Stant Brown of Kane reportedly harvested 250 bushels of potatoes from 200 pounds of seed in a high altitude dry climate trial. He used seed raised at 8000 feet and claims the crop yields about 600 bushels per acre, with uniform size and smooth texture.
L. E. Deck reports a very successful year moving a large Christmas stock now arriving and stored in the basement. He claims the best assortment ever shown in Big Horn county. Five tons of candy are in transit to the Big Horn Basin billed to him.
Early Wednesday morning a kerosene lamp exploded in the Mott home near Manderson. The blast set fire to another lamp and turpentine in the kitchen. One of the smaller boys was burned seriously but rescued. his condition is described as much improved this morning.
Brent Leavitt of Shell closed a deal purchasing the ranch of Mrs Hester Moberly including cattle horses machinery and supplies along with the land. Leavitt will assume possession soon while Mrs Moberly plans a Missouri trip after pending business matters are settled.
William Buchanan was arrested in Greybull after failing to show a registration card. He confessed and registered in Basin following persuasion by Sheriff Wickwire.
Sheriff Wickwire reports a car stolen from the Cassell and Cassell store in Greybull has been found three to four miles east of Thermopolis and returned to the owner.
A social dance drew a large young crowd in Basin at the library Wednesday night. Plans to form a winter dancing club were discussed. Attendees included Misses Gertrude Lucas Lois Coons Carrie Lester Margaret Elsinger Ruth Bridenbaugh Myrna May Lucille Coons Constance Skovgard Doris Atherly Blossom Rich Phyllis Lewis Nelle Huff and Messrs. Drew Prugh Gordon English Willard Richards J H Montgomery Chas Daniels Herbert Wise Erle Keefer John Burchess Armour Dickinson Ed Tost J E Jenkins W A Ackley Delbert Davis plus Mr and Mrs Burt Burchess. Dr and Mrs Mark H Smith and Mr and Mrs L D Baird served as chaperones.
Barker Howe and Lon Crandall visited town with fine potatoes from Beaver Creek. They estimated about 750 bushels per acre and displayed samples at the office for several days. In seven hills they dug in succession they averaged six or more pounds per hill.
On a Wednesday evening the Epworth league hosted a Hallowe en party in the old stone school house. Ghost marches songs and victrola music entertained attendees. Ice cream cones and apples were served as refreshments after the program.
Rolla McBride, known as the Public Defender of Pittsburg, appears Thursday night November 8 as the Basin Lyceum Course’s second program. He argues against judging criminals, touts redemption, and promises entertaining yet enlightening discourse for a growing sugar industry region. Tickets 10 cents for single admissions.
On and after November 1, 1917 Forbes Laundry in Basin Wyoming announces a ten percent price increase. The notice promotes the Dry Climate tire available only at Lee Motor Co and mentions a dry climate for dry climate use.
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