Basin residents note visits and town planning
Glen Nicholson arrived from near Burlington on Wednesday. Mrs Gray from Manderson visited Basin friends last evening. Mrs Johnson returned from Billings. H C Whitmore left for Worland to manage local affairs. Dean Watkins left for Cheyenne for the Ogilvie conference. Chas Shaw of Greybull attended important business. Wm Lewis of Basin Gardens announced Basin Gardens City with Wil Tillard as mayor. Oil rigs and camps spur growth. Chas Welch from Cowley attended county commissioners meeting. Mr and Mrs W C Roberts from Casper and Mr and Mrs Fred Gard were in Basin for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Sam Scoville and children were in town for business. John A Coons, training at the Presidio, returned home with stories of his experiences.
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Wm. Lewis
Basin Gardens
Basin Gardens City
Wil
Tillard
John A. Coons
Presidio
Basin
Civil Service Post Office Clerk Exam Postponed
The Civil Service Commission announces the post office clerk examination in Basin Wyoming scheduled for November 10 1917 is postponed to December 1917. Applications and information may be obtained from the post master Basin Wyoming or the Secretary Eleventh Civil Service District 308 Post Office Building Seattle Washington.
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VA. S. Civil Service Commission
Basin
Wyoming
Civil Service District
Seattle
Wash
Methodist Aid Reception This Afternoon in Basin Area
The ladies of the Methodist aid and telety will hold a reception this afternoon in Basin honoring women from Basin Hyattville Manderson and Greybull. Invitations extended to all others with an afternoon program of solos readings piano and more refreshments to follow. Committees have prepared the event for weeks and urge local women and others to attend.
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The
Methodist Aid Antelety
Soelethea
Basin
Hyattville
Manderson
Greybull
Erle Keefer
L. Davis
Kathleen O'Neil
Jorres
Silver Tiny
Miata
Lucille Coons
Brunswick Talking Machine
Bian Sells
Wise Bros
Ladies Aid Meeting Reported By Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church met yesterday at Mrs. G. E. Brigham's home. A serving day followed with refreshments and a concise business session. For sale items include tables, refrigerators, a chiffonier, bookcase, porch swing, and more. contact Mrs. B. C. Hart.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
G. E. Brigham
B. C. Hart
Baptist Aid Meeting at Parsonage Friday Afternoon
Baptist ladies plan gathering with Mrs. C Wardlaw at the parsonage on Friday November 14 at 12 30 PM. All invited. Also for sale ninety head of pure bred Hereford bulls from a ranch by the Grey Bull river, owned by Skovgard.
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Baptist Ladies
C. Wardlaw
Greybull River
New Blacksmith Arrives From Marietta to Work at Leidecker
Thomas Williams and wife from Marietta Ohio arrived in Basin on Wednesday to establish a home. Williams will be employed in the shops of Leidecker Tool Co. as a blacksmith.
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Thomas Williams
Marietta
Ohio
Basin
Williams
Leidecker Tool Co
Blacksmith Mr Mitchell Prepares Move to Casper
Blacksmith Mr Mitchell, who has been here since early spring, will leave for Casper in a few days to ply his trade there.
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Mitchell
Aines
Casper
Lewis in New Role Chief of Staff News Sparks Debate
Gen Kuhn named next chief of staff in Chicago via Sen James Hamilton Lewis address to Catholic foresters. Public reception mixed as news leaks from a secret society event rather than official channels. Editorial note questions publicity practices while emphasizing the news value.
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Kuhn
Washington
Chicago
James Hamilton Lewis
Order of Foresters
George Creel
Test in Wisconsin Tragedy Shifts Public Opinion
The death of Senator Hastings accelerates a Wisconsin public opinion test two years ahead. He was a prewar Democrat elected amid a Republican split, signaling political recalibration as the state eyes upcoming elections.
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Hastings
Wisconsin
Republi
Wisconsin Debates Ruling on Early Succession in Congress
The passage notes a term ending in 1921 and discusses selecting a successor now. It questions whether Wisconsin’s solid Republican delegation reflects current opinions or if a divided GOP could allow a Democrat to win and take the seat.
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Wisconsin
Congress
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Glen Nicholson
Burlington
Mrs. L. ©. Gray
Walter Johnson
Billings
H. C. Whitmore
Worland
Dean A. H. Watkins
Cheyenne
Ogilvie
Bara
Chas. Shaw
Chas. Welch
Cowley
W. C. Roberts
Fred Garland
Sam Scoville
Civil Service Examination
Ladies Aid
Baptist Aid
Skovgard
Lewis
Hassler
Motor CO
Wilkerson
Orville Wilkerson
Dean Read
Basin Hospital
G. M. Christian
F. W. Thomson
Spence
Carl Wilson
Florsheim
Clyde Warner Outfitter
Pioneer Block
State of
Mr. Blank
Richard Roe
Champa
Denver
Colorado
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
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