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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
4
Basin Wyoming announces its local Republican newspaper as entered as second class matter on June 30 1906 at the Basin post office under the 1879 act.
The Basin local press lauds O T Gebhart for decades of newspaper service and faithful party work. They commend his appointment as postmaster, noting it as deserved reward by the current administration and a fitting honor for his public service to Wyoming.
O. T. Gebhart resigns from The Republican to accept Basin postmaster. He served as partner and employee, earning praise for devotion to duty and cheerful efficiency that helped reflect local progress. The note highlights his readiness during emergencies and long service.
Co. F Johnson of the Lovell sugar factory reports the Lovell plant has the best run of the Great Western factories this season with an average of 784 tons per day. Attendees at a Worland Masonic meeting from Lovell included W B Edwards William C May H C Avery Fred Frisby C L VanDevender C E Harris W E B Larrick R A Gould W C Fedderson W D Jones R P Pearson M H Smith and Bern Hayes. Sheriff B F Wickwire returned from Cheyenne where he testified in Federal court.
If you cannot come write wire or phone Thanksgiving Price List Violets in constant supply 35c and 5c per bunch. Carnations assorted colors 2 dollars 2.25 and 2.50 per dozen. Roses 3.60 4 and to 7 per dozen. Chrysanthemums medium 4 large 6 per dozen. Pompoms 1.75 and 2 per dozen.
Hanging baskets plain wire 50c, pottery 1, woven green fibre 1.50. Cut flower baskets 65c to 3. Plant baskets 50c to 2. Silver baskets 3.50 5 and 1 each. Wreaths made in house last for years. Prepared evergreen statice 1 1.50 2 each. Evergreen and straw flowers 75c 1 and 1.25 each. Evergreen and artificial flowers 1 1.50 2 3 each. Beech sprays and straw flowers 35c to 2 each. Designs suitable for Christmas wreaths with holly sprays.
The listing advertises cut ferns and assorted ferns at 25c per dozen, flower pots, hyacinth glasses and bulb bowls priced 50c to $1, prepared evergreen and oak sprays and beech sprays priced 50c per box.
Floral items listed include geraniums strawflowers thistles pine cones poppy heads and decorative novelties. Bulbs and cuttings such as Chinese lily bulbs narcissus offered at 15c each or 2 for 26c. Small three inch pots with standard and ivy varieties 26c. Also red treize ruscus cycas leaves ebigion ribbons and a full Christmas line arriving Dec 6.
The notice lists bloom plants and greenery with prices: yelamen at 1.00 to 2.00, begonias 0.50 to 1.00, chrysanthemums 0.60 to 1.50 and sold per head, poinsettias 1.00 to 1.50, primroses 1.00, ferns 0.25 to 0.35 with 1.00 and higher up to 6.00.
In district court A L Martin of Greybull pleaded guilty to passing fraudulent checks and received an indeterminate sentence in the industrial school. Lester M Underwood faced grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing a Ford in Greybull, fleeing, and being captured with Grace Landfair. Underhill pleaded guilty and drew 1 to 3 years in the state penitentiary. officers suspect further involvement in local fraudulent checks.
James Smith, previously sentenced to the penitentiary for chloroforming his wife and driving her away from their Greybull home, was paroled by Judge Metz. The wife had lingered at the courthouse seeking his return, and the judge released Smith pending his good behavior.
The Phipps bill sending additional federal highway aid to western public domains for under federal control is sent to President Harding. It provides 75 million dollars for the fiscal year 1922 with 25 million available immediately and 50 million January 1 1922 Wyoming stands to receive about 900 thousand to support highway work with 250 to 1 matching funds from Washington per 1 spent locally. The measure, approved by both houses after conference, has strong support from the Wyoming delegation and Governor Carey. Local notices mention hospital news and Thanksgiving plans along with church service times and classifieds from Basin Tailor Shop.
The Seventh semi annual meeting of the Big Horn Basin Masters Club A F and A M was held in Worland with the largest attendance since formation. The evening featured competitive degree work in the high school auditorium a banquet by the Eastern Star and program talks including Rev Wm Gorst Dr W O Gray Dr M H Smith and Archibald M Hall of Indianapolis.
A. S. Roach ofevenue, a law enforcement official, traveled through yesterday toward Sheridan where he was summoned to a murder case. The dispatch indicates he was called in to assist in the investigation.
A week of social functions follows. Mrs R L Silver hosts a four course luncheon for Mrs C Clymer arriving from Lewistown Montana with white chrysanthemums on the tables. The Samedi bridge club holds a Tuesday dance in the library for Mr and Mrs C Clymer. Friday brings a party for Charles Clymer’s first birthday with Mother Goose guessing and a cake with a red candle. Prizes go to Mrs Fleming and Mrs J Atherly among others. Ferns and pink roses decorate homes. luncheon guests include a long list of local ladies and gentlemen.
Pastor Leon A. Losey leads Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Study Class at the Manse at 7:00 p.m. Adults study "Paul before the King" Acts 25-26. Sermon topic "The Spirit of Thanksgiving." Everyone welcome.
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