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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
6
8S. T. Johnson, a Republican candidate, has previously served the county including a year as chairman of the board. He is described as experienced, conservative, and dedicated to county business, promising steady effort for the public good if elected.
Edwin announces retirement after eleven years in Basin. James Montgomery and W B Hartigan assume Rexall Drug Store ownership January 1 1917 with Harry L Wise managing jewelry. Herbert Wise remains floor and sales manager. He urges patrons to extend continued support to the new firm and its up to date service.
Local notes show citizens debating a new county court house to save rent. Readers report frequent town errands, theater listings, and upcoming events with politicians and speakers visiting Greybull and surrounding areas.
A humorous verse by Finnegans recounts public enthusiasm and press scrutiny of President Wilson and Mexico policy. It satirizes nonstop publicity, political posturing, and the mood in Washington as Teddy Roosevelt, Dewey, and others loom in discussions of Mexico.
The readable text indicates a fragmented report mentioning a person named Mies Sheldon, with references to examination status and defiance, but the surrounding context and complete facts are unclear.
A concerning chase traces Orr’s capture after sheriff from Lewistown learned of his presence with doctors in Basin. Orr fled town with the doctors, then was apprehended upon arrival by the Lewistown deputy, to be taken to Lewistown today. Local oil activity and town visits occupy the rest of the report with various workers and drillers in the area.
Ex Governor Brooks set to address audience in Burlington this evening backed by Basin quartet. Republican for Job Work aims to rally support as speakers outline campaign messages.
The Rexall Druggists association conducts a nationwide straw vote of over 2.5 million people across every state and territory. Results will be published across The Basin Republican and Rexall Stores before polls open, with Boston headquarters tabulating and dispatching final figures to member stores.
At the Woman's Club last Wednesday afternoon the first of four History of Wyoming programs was presented. Mrs Nash, general chair, asks members to meet at her home each Monday evening for continued study. Mrs Lewis guided maps through evidences of Spanish occupation, Verendeyes trail, Lewis and Clark, and more. Mrs Coulter and others spoke on Yellow stone discovery and Sweaparea. A quitette sang Wyoming with Kathleen O’Neil, Phyllis Lewis, and others. Refreshments by Shaw Coons and others. Resolutions endorsed a bil and Miss Koblikorn of the University of Wyoming announced free dressmaking demonstrations in Basin.
J W Melrose special agent of the department of customs from Denver arrived to investigate Chas Warn and his wife for white slavery. Evidence supported federal action and Marshal Dan Hudson will arrive to transport them to Cheyenne for federal court trial.
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