Basin Republican enters post office notice
The Basin Republican announces filing as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1906 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1922
Page
4
The Basin Republican announces filing as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1906 under the 1879 act.
Subscription rate set at 2 dollars per year in advance for the Official Paper of Big Horn County and the Official Paper of Town of Basin.
J. Schenk appointed Surveyor and F. A. Minnis named Coroner in a brief city officials update. Both positions appear among local appointments with minimal accompanying detail.
The piece argues for voter support of the Republican ticket in the coming election. It emphasizes party principles, loyalty to GOP candidates, and invites participation in party activities to advance what it calls achievement and progress. The reader is urged to identify with the party that adheres to its government ideals.
A Rustler column questions Emil Waterlouws of the Cowley Progress about receiving an automobile from John Hay and asks where their candidate Hower got his car, suggesting Kendrick as a possibility.
Milas Rhodes requests voter support in the election promising efficient administration and best efforts for taxpayers. She asks for public help to ensure the office serves the public efficiently and effectively.
A local editorial defends law enforcement cooperation with county officers against the Rustler newspaper. It accuses the Rustler ofSelective criticism and lacking support for liquor prosecutions while urging citizen aid to obtain evidence and uphold all laws amid Prohibition era tensions.
Republican candidate John L. Landfair, already serving two years as clerk of the court, is described as efficient and courteous and worthy of retention for another term. He appeals for votes in the November election.
Ruth Rhodes, deputy in the county treasurer’s office for three years, runs on the Republican ticket. Supporters say she is competent, accommodating, and ready to serve taxpayers, with those who know her endorsing her for the role.
The notice endorses J. S. Atherly for re election as county assessor. It notes his farming background in the southern part of the state and his two years handling tax problems from the easers office with economy and fairness. It urges voters to support him on November 7.
Earl Bell, long time Manderson precinct resident, enters the race for county clerk. A young man of good character and business training, he plans to meet voters countywide and pledges diligent service if elected.
A get together was held at the Methodist church last Tuesday evening with about eighty present. A musical program featured vocal numbers by Earl Keefer Miss Winfred Patten and Mrs M H Smith. Oliver Hower announced subscriptions to current periodicals and books for Rev Bowling. Rev Bowling expressed thanks. The basket supper was served cafeteria style and all called the evening enjoyable.
The depositors of the Big Horse county bank will meet in Basin at 10 o clock in the morning on October 12 to select an advisory committee to confer with the receiver J A Berry regarding the bank affairs.
Three youths from Boston named West Murphy and Aldridge were accused of stealing an automobile and other crimes. They confessed in Thermopolis and were sent to Basin for safekeeping before being taken to Boston. Inspector Shehan and an aide from Boston identified them in Basin and escorted them back home.
Frank W. Mondell will speak in Lovell this evening in support of his U S Senate bid. Reports from across the state praise Mondell’s meetings and his expected large victory next month. P P Anderson Herb Wise and J L Denny left this morning for the Lovell gathering to meet the next senator.
R. J. Extra secured the contract to paint the R. J. Sullivan ranch houses and ten surrounding buildings on the Liberty bench. The project is described as a large job but expected to be completed to standard, with local painters slated to begin work this week.
J L Landfair clerk of the district court is ill with the flu this week. Mrs Henry Freeling sister of Mrs Landfair arrived from Thermopolis to help care for him. Friends hope for a quick recovery and his return to the courthouse.
Mrs. Atoinette Funk, a former Republican and later Democrat, spoke for Senator John Kendrick in Basin on Wednesday afternoon and in Greybull to small audiences. She offered her services as an orator to the Republican committee in 1916 but was rejected, leading her to switch allegiance.
Mrs. Jas J Patten hosted the Past Matron's Club O B H at seven o'clock with ten members present including Mesdamen Arnott Berry Brigham Van Devender Zane and Zaring plus the gracious hostess.
The State Game and Fish Commission proclaims a three year fishing closure for Trout Creek from Lower Paintrock Lake inlet to upper Paintrock Lake and Medicine Lodge Lake outlet. The measure runs Oct 1 1922 through Oct 1 1926 under Wyoming law with dates of publication in October 1922. Robert D. Care signs as President of the Commission.
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