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Newspaper

Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1921

Page

4

Basin Republican announces mail service declaration

The Basin Republican notes its status as second class matter filed June 30 1906 at Basin Wyoming post office under the 1879 act.

Basin Wyoming

Arbuckle Murder Arrest Rocks Early Film World

Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle, a famed motion picture star, was arrested this week on murder charges tied to the death of a California woman. The arrest led cinemas nationwide to cancel Arbuckle productions as the scandal shakes the film industry and exposes links to booze and a fast life.

Roscoe Fatty” Arbuckle California Arbuckle

Frisby Colts Defeated by Thermopolis in Baseball

Frisby lost to Thermopolis 12 to 2 on Sunday in Themopolis. Frisby pitcher errors and few run support led to the loss while Hummel and Jones combined for the Thermopolis win. Umpire Wm. Hanlon worked the game.

Frisby Themopolis Basin Thermopolis Wm. Hanlon Hummel Jones May Thermop

Harding Dawes Plan for More War Department Budget Cuts

President Harding and Director Dawes plan further reductions across all executive bureaus. The war department is to bear the largest share despite already substantial savings in the current year's appropriations.

Harding Dawes War Department

Gratitude For Fair Department Success And Volunteers

In a note from Lauren Atherly the department thanks those who aided the fair display. Special credits go to the Golden Rule for its impactful exhibit and to contributors of premiums, needle work, fine arts, culinary, antiques, flowers and school work.

Lauren Atherly

Officers of Eastern Star Elect Wyoming Grand Lodge

Lander Wyoming September 14 Mrs Viola Mechling of Casper chosen grand matron for the coming year at the annual Eastern Star election. Other officers named include W H Dickinson grand patron Marie King associate grand patron and a full slate of grand officers with many named towns and a note that next meeting place will be decided Friday.

Inez Robinson Cheyenne Lille E. Townand Casper Bertha Roseau Cody Ann Davis Rock Springs Anna Foster Upton Alice Osborne Gillette Margaret Defourt Laramie Media Danielson Thermopolis Margaret Olson Clara Olinger Lusk Grand Esther

Horses Rampage Destroys Gardens In Town

A large herd damaged multiple gardens and lawns in the north end of town with the library lawn nearly ruined. The animals were caught on the courthouse square and are now in the pound awaiting the owner's remedy to appease angry property owners.

Court House

Leonard Martin Celebrates Fifth Birthday At Home

Last Tuesday marked the fifth birthday of Leonard Martin, son of Mr and Mrs A B Martin. About 24 children attended a party at the family residence with games including a new post card picture called Bame. Refreshments were served before goodbyes.

Leonard A. B. Martin

Ex-service men urged as veterans bureau visits Basin

Officials from the war veterans bureau plan to arrive in Basin next Wednesday September 21 to adjust World War claims and problems. The article on page one explains the visit and officials will not return to Big Horn county, so ex-service men should hear the news.

War Veterans Bureau Basin Big Horn County

Word of appreciation to Oil News staff and associates

A brief note thanks the assistants and superintendents of the Windmill and associates for their support as featured in the weekly Oil News column.

Wom

Wells Begin On Pres scott Lease Near Torch light

Work started this week on the Pres scott lease section 30 adjoining Torch light with plans to finish the hole in about three weeks. If results meet expectations, additional wells will be drilled on the northwest corner. Scott Mills moved equipment to section 24 on Torchlight and aims to drill by early week. Financing by Worland-Markham interests, with several shallow wells planned on the lease adjoining Torchlight production. Grand Island, Nebraska interests completed a rig on the John Nessy lease five miles west of Upton Wyoming for deep drilling starting with an 18 inch hole. Mrs. W. E. B. Talbott reports her son-in-law L A Plank is progressing well toward recovery.

Ting Presscott Torchlight Scott Mills Worland-Markham Grand Island, Neb John Nessy Upton Wyo

Basin Schools Enrollment Totals Report

The Basin high school and eighth grade enroll 106 students with 10 seniors 14 juniors 21 sophomores 32 freshmen and 25 in the eighth grade. Three students take special courses and one graduate student is registered. Monday after school football suits were issued to about 25 students.

Basin High School Football Sparks Team Spirit

Boys practice under Mr Kische and Mr McNown show strong effort as Basin High School readies for a football season. Primary fair exhibit wins, a commercial course begins, and a busy schedule unfolds with games against Cowley Worland Greybull Thermopolis and others in the Big Horn Basin.

Kische McNown Basin School Douglas The Basin High School Big Horn Basin Cowley Basin Worland Greybull Thermopolis Basin 1

Obituary of Emmett Ottinger at Shell Creek

Emmett Ottinger, son of Mr and Mrs W H Ottinger of Shell Creek, was born October 22 1906 in Lexington Oklahoma and died September 2 1921 at Basin Wyoming. A bright hopeful youth, he planned to enter high school this year and was beloved by friends and schoolmates for his sunny disposition. His loss leaves deep sorrow among relatives and friends as they seek to understand the Gim Reaper’s call.

Emmett Mra. W. BH. Ottinger Shell Creek Lexington Oklahoma Basin Wyo

Interment Held at Whaley Cemetery on Shell Creek

The note expresses sympathy to the bereaved parents and siblings after the interment at Whaley cemetery on Shell creek and extends community condolences.

Whaley Shell Creek

Episcopal Church Buys Hood Lots in Thermopolis

On Thursday the Episcopal church purchased four Hood lots at Arapahoe and Seventh streets. The plan is to relocate the existing church building to the back of the new lots for use as a place of worship until a new church is built. The old property will be sold.

Episcopal Church Hood Arapahoe Seventh Street Thermopolis

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