Liberty Day set in Big Horn county to push Liberty Bond sales
The Big Horn county Liberty Loan committee designated Saturday October 5 as a bond buying and registration day. Over $200 000 in bonds were subscribed, about two thirds of the county quota, with North Central and South districts each contributing roughly one third. A house to house canvass is planned to finish the drive, with Liberty Day slated for October 12 and a call to all residents to participate and support the war effort.
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Big Horn County
Liberty Loan Committee
Marshal Foch
United States
War stamps prize draw in Basin schools
Wise and Sullivan donate ten dollars worth of war stamps each as prizes for the grade that buys the most thrift stamps before Christmas. Students urged to purchase at school to ensure proper credit. The sponsors express public thanks for the prizes.
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F. A. Wise
E. J. Sullivan
Basin
Messrs. Wise and Sullivan
Schultz Bound Over For District Court Hearing
William Schultz faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Bonwell on a charge of stealing goods from J. H. Welsh valued at fifty dollars. He was bound over to the next district court term in bonds of five hundred dollars, and if he fails to give the bond he will be committed to jail.
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Wm. Schultz
J. H. Welsh
Bonwell
Mrs Coons Resigns. Bernice Dodge Named for Treasurer
Mrs Lillian Coons resigns as democratic candidate for county treasurer and the central committee selects Mrs Bernice Dodge to run on the ticket. Local post master was in Greybull Wednesday seeking a democratic treasurer candidate.
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Lillian Coons
Central Committee
Bernice Dodge
Greybull
Registration Required to Vote in Listed Wyoming Districts
The notice states Section 2160 of election laws: no vote may be received unless the voter's name is on the register. It warns that residents of Basin Greybull Lovell Cowley Kane Byron and Manderson must register or abstain from voting.
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Basin
Greybull
Lovell
Cowley
Kane
Byron
Manderson
Sheriff’s Office Reports Noted Crime Tracing Update
The Big Horn county sheriff’s office states it uses up to date tracing methods. It reports the arrest of Wmn. Schultz for stealing with fingerprints sent to Leavenworth where Schultz is identified as an experienced criminal with prior Wisconsin penitentiary time.
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Big Horn County
Wmn. Schultz
Leavenworth
Schultz
Wisconsin
Clerk of Court Rue Weds Rose King in Greybull
At Art Burns residence last Saturday evening Clerk of Court Frank I. Rue married Rose M. King of Greybull with Rev C Wardlaw officiating. The bride is a popular Greybull young lady and the groom has many Basin country friends who wish them happiness.
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Art Burns
Frank I. Rue
Rose M. King
Greybull
C. Wardlaw
Basin Country
Sheriff Detains Slacker from Greybull in Montana Draft Case
Adjutant General of Montana informs the sheriff that Tom Gunderson, seized at Greybull, is a slack er who failed to report in Montana by April 30. He will face trial by the local board under Sec. 140 of the draft regulations.
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Adjutant General of
Montana
Tom Gunderson
Greybull
How to Guard Against Influenza
The article urges maintaining strong health through balanced work and rest, proper clothing, and wholesome food with milk highlighted as a key diet. It links influenza spread to overcrowded homes and stresses fresh air, avoiding crowded places, covering coughs, and spending time outdoors to breathe clean air.
Moran Couple Arrive from Seattle to Take Ahrens Home
Mrs J H Moran arrived from Seattle to join her husband and has rented the Ahrens apartment to reside in the near term.
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J. H. Moran
Seattle
Ahrens
Measure to curb Spanish influenza in Burlington county
Major Harris imposes bans on public gatherings as four hundred cases and five deaths are reported in Burlington county. One hospital death follows Roy Hooper and two more local fatalities are noted as Odd Fellows and Presbyterian events are postponed amid a countywide health scare.
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Burlington
Herbert T. Harris
Roy Hooper
J. H. Montgomery
Basin Hospital
Billy Jones
Wm. Baker
G. K. Baker
Woody
Greybull
Convention of
Odd Fellows
Montgomery resigns to join country in war
J H Montgomery a Republican candidate for the legislature and major farmer in Big Horn county resigns to enter military service. He leases his Manderon ranch to Great Western Sugar Co. and the committee names E J Sullivan to replace him. The public urged to support the full legislative ticket in November.
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J. H. Montgomery
Big Horn County
Manderson
Great Western Sugar Co
Montgomery
Sullivan
Red Cross Seeks Seed and Tin for War Efforts
Appeal urges gathering seed pits from peach apricot prune plum olive date cherry Brazil walnut hickory butter nut shells and all tin foil collapsible tubes and pewter items. Notes tin famine risk and promises carbon gas protection for a soldier with 200 peach stones or seven pounds of nuts.
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Red Cross
Harris Welcomes Son at Basin Hospital
A son was born last Sunday evening at Basin hospital to Mr and Mrs H E Harris of Greybull. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well. Grandfather J H Harris of the Greybull Standard beams with pride as the new boy carries his name.
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the Basin Hospital
H. E. Harris
Greybull
J. H Harris
Trip to Hyatville Red Cross Dance Nets Funds
Judge P W Metz Wm C May Harry H Hime and R P Pearson attended the Hy attville dance last Saturday night and report a fine time. Ninety dollars was netted for the Red Cross and about 9000 dollars of bonds were sold during the dance.
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P. W. Metz
Wm. C. May
Harry H. Hime
R. P. Pearson
Red Cross
Hyattville
Physical examinations surge in county draft
Dr. H. T. Harris reports that already over 200 physical examinations have been made in the new draft in this county.
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H. T. Harris
No School Next Week Stems from Flu Epidemic
The school board announced no classes will be held next week due to the Spanish influenza outbreak. The decision was reached at a recent school board meeting.
Return from Laramie Ends with Height Rejection
Earl Colley returned from Laramie where he attended a training school. He was rejected because he was not tall enough for his weight and did not weigh enough for shin height.
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Earl Colley
Laramie
Router
Earl
Case Dismissed for Browne Under Hardship Consideration
The state versus F. E. Browne for allegedly stealing two tires from Roy Smith was dismissed early this week. Browne, showing efforts to reform and with dependents, was released so he could support his wife and child. He then left for Montana to work for the telephone company.
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F. E. Browne
Roy Smith
Browne
Montana
Telephone Company
Entertained at Cards by Mrs Belton and Assistants
Mrs Roy G Belton assisted by Mrs R A Gould entertained last Friday evening at cards. Attending were Mr and Mrs J M Smith, Mr and Mrs R J Extra, Mr and Mrs W T Colley, Mr and Mrs Harry Drumm, Mr and Mrs R J O Malley, Mr and Mrs A X Johnson and Mr and Mrs P P Anderson. Refreshments were served and all reported a most enjoyable evening.
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Roy G. Belton
R. A. Gould
J. M. Smith
R. J. Extra
W. T. Colley
Harry Drumm
R. J. O'Malley
A. X. Johnson
P. P. Anderson
Mothers and Friends elect officers at library meeting
The Mothers and Friends met at the library last Saturday and conducted normal business. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. J. H. Hanlon president, Mrs. W. E. Dragoo vice president, Mrs. W. C. Snow secretary, and Mrs. T. W. Spratt treasurer.
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Mothers and Friends
J. H. Hanlon
W. E. Dragoo
W. C. Snow
T. W. Spratt
Reported Death Near Camp Funston
A report reached here this week claiming the son of Sam I. Smith of Shell died at Camp Funston. Details are unavailable and the report has not been verified.
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Sam I. Smith
Shell
Camp Funston
Mrs Tilton Is Reported Improved After Hospital Stay
Mrs. R. J. Tilton recently underwent an operation at Basin hospital and was able to return home this week. She is reported greatly improved this morning.
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R. J. Tilton
the Basin Hospital
Prominent Oil Men Visit Basin During Survey Trip
T A O'Donnell of California assistant general director U S Oil division T A Dines of Denver vice president Midwest Refining N F Wilson of Denver director Midwest Refining and T F Algeo of Casper were Basin visitors over Sunday to survey oil interests. They were taken to Tensleep by A G Fidel of Midwest for a short fishing excursion.
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T. A. O'Donnell
California
U.S. Oil Division
T. A. Dines
Denver
Midwest Refining Company
N. F. Wilson
T. F. Algeo
Casper
G. Fidel
Midwest Company
New Basin Lumber Manager Arrives From Gehring Neb
H W Horn and family moved to Basin on Tuesday from Gehring Nebraska to take over as manager of Basin Lumber and Supply Co. They have leased the Wetherill property on West A street, and F J Driscoll departs soon for the front. Horn is noted as an experienced lumber man and residents extend a hearty welcome.
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H W Horn
Tuesaday
Gehring
Neb
Basin
Mr Horn
Basin Lumber & Supply Co
F. J. Driscoll
Horns
Wetherill Place
Mr. Horn
Seed Drive Urges Red Cross Seed Collection
All residents urged to bring plum and peach pits for Red Cross use in gas mask charcoal. County behind in collections. Seeds can save soldiers by supplying fuel for gas mask charcoal. Deliver to Miss Alice Thompson at the Red Cross room in the courthouse.
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Red Cross
Alice Thompson
Court House
Watchful Call to Roots and Spies in America
A sheriff urges vigilance against slackers, German spies, I W W members, and other kaiser lovers in America. The message ends with a directive to notify the sheriff and warns to give them hell.
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America
B. F. Wickwire
County Attorney Race Sees Replacement Nomination
R. B. West withdrew as Republican candidate for county attorney due to public business. The central committee named Frank A. Little of Lovell to fill the post, praising his prior service as a county attorney in South Dakota and his familiarity with duties. He will receive GOP and general support from voters seeking a competent prosecutor.
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R. B. West
Central Committee
Frank A. Little
Lovell
Little
South Dakota
Local men called for military service
The following men have been called for military service on October 21: Joe Wilson Minatare Nebraska Glen Nicholson Burlington Richard B Cribbs Kane Albert Brimhall Lovell Herman Murray Bethany Missouri John A Kurtis Greybull John R Haley Basin Alma Tucker Cowley The local board will complete the physical examination of the men placed in class 1 on Saturday of this week.
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Joe Wilson
Minatare
Neb
Glen Nicholson
Burlington
Richard B. Cribbs
Kane
Albert Brimhall
Lovell
Herman Murray
Bethany
John A. Kurtis
Greybull
John R. Haley
Basin
Alma Tucker
Cowley
Hurd Breaks Collar Bone After Car Accident
C. E. Hurd, drilling for C. D. Markham in Hiddendome, broke his collar bone after a Ford car went out of control. He jumped to avoid the unruly vehicle and struck the ground on his shoulder earlier this week.
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C. E. Hurd
C. D. Markham
Hiddendome
Hurd
Hunters Return With Game From Rockies Elk Trip
Guy Shipman Clyde Murphy and Gene Wilkerson returned from the Rockies with elk each. The trio completed a successful early week hunt and brought back the game.
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Guy Shipman
Clyde Murphy
Gene Wilkerson
Rockies
Mrs Friend Improves After Hospital Stay
Mrs Jack Friend returned home this week and is rapidly recovering from her operation. W P Hogarty manager and Chas Hedke agriculturalist of the Great Western Sugar Co of Lowell visited town yesterday on company business.
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Jack Friend
W. P. Hogarty
Chas. Hedke
Allied forces break German lines near Cambrai in bold advance
Reports from the Western Front say Allied troops have demoralized German forces and pushed a 20 mile front, with Cambrai captured by Canadian forces. From Cambrai to St Quentin the German defense is shattered as British American and French units pursue retreating troops. Thousands of prisoners and guns are seized amid a rapid, wide flanking movement. The Allies also push toward Sedan as Meuse defenses collapse.
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Turkey
Germany
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hindenburg
Ince
le Cateau
Foch
Rheims
Meuse River
Verdun
Macedonia
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Valenciennes-Bedan
Rhine
Meuse
Sedan
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Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
P— Ha
Cambria
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