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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
8
Town and county names appear with numerous personal notices. People such as Mrs. Clark Lanplewre, Joe Holmes, and Miss Martha Daley are documented along with visits from Earl Petre Frison, Chaunty Commissioners M D Hatpl and Roe Avent, and Dr. Smith the Sheridan specialist. Details cover travel, visits, nursing training plans, and a medical clinic schedule in Basin occurring November 19 to 22.
S. F. Fedderson stock of groceries selling at a reduction to close out the stock. Come and see. J. F. Ewers & Co.
The report notes Republicans win key offices including commissioner sheriff treasurer attorney and school supervisor while Democrats gain clerk and commissioner positions. It mentions missing precinct ballots and that several votes remain to be counted before final results are decided.
Holbrook Blinn headlines the play The Weakness of Man at the Big Horn theater on Sunday November 12, 1916. The jovial stage personality is highlighted as the show’s charm and draw for audiences.
A series of short notices from Hyattville and Basin recount visits by residents Barbara Drumm, Milo Darke, and J. Perkins among others. bids to buy a two mile from forest reserve ranch, and plans for a courthouse bonds celebration. Also a Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting set for November 16 at Mrs. Denny’s with full attendance requested. A motor car fundraiser notes over 20 autos pledged for the event.
The Red Widow appears at the Big Horn on Thursday November 16 1916 with world famous actor John Barrymore in the cast.
A Chicago Journal quips that after long walks feet ache while some drivers in cars appear spitefully at ease and smugly comfortable.
A Cherokee Times quip notes a stubborn man’s habits while a frontier dispatch highlights uncharted lands. Arabia holds a tract nearly five times Britain in area, and Australia has substantial regions awaiting civilized exploration.
They Lee of Shell and Fred Perkins of Otto conducted business in town this week. Grant Brown from Grasa creek arrived last evening. Harry Drumm left yesterday for a Powell business trip. Uncle John Borner of Greybull visited yesterday. Jack Flockhart and family of Shell visited yesterday. John Williamson of Burlington transacted business yesterday. Dr D W Early of Mandereon visited Des Moines, Iowa this week. P P Andersson of The Republican leaves today to visit relatives in town. The Misses Buehla and Nannie Myers of Burlington were in town yesterday en route to Billings to attend school.
A mix of short notices including shop ads for Vi Byard, barber services, and rental inquiries. Feddersen & Co announces grocery stock sale at attractive cash prices. J F Ewers & Co advertises mortgage caution and store closings. Mrs Wm Keays visits to attend Mr Collins, with local business promotions and rental inquiries.
A playful exchange reveals a couple debating affection and posing as nine, with a joke about office life and a cautious remark on aging. The banter notes the office boy's grin and a philosopher's view that people cannot stay twenty one, implying self assessment brings little lasting satisfaction.
A prisoner recounts a heated domestic quarrel with his wife to a stern judge. He describes a sequence beginning with a calt shaker and escalating to cups, saucers, plates, and finally a coffee pot strike. The judge questions the implication of the escalation.
D Kimbro and Son advertise beds springs and mattresses with right prices. A play with a moral The Evil Thereof will be shown at the Big Horn on Saturday November 11 1916. W H Pauley announces purchase of shelf hardware and plans to continue business in the present location with up to date stock and low prices to earn Basin country patronage.
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