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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
4
The Basin Republican discusses agricultural optimism for the coming year with good moisture and potential crop prosperity. It notes Sheridan’s sugar factory preparations, tariff concerns, and calls for a county agriculturist proposal inspired by Big Horn county. The piece critiques democratic appointments and centralization trends, and mentions Cheyenne city costs and regional economic issues.
A local critique targets federal policy while Sheridan eyes a sugar factory and packing plant. The piece notes Big Horn basin beets and alfalfa, a move to improve transport and industry, and mentions Denver brewery, Laramie relocation, and Gillette electric lights as regional developments.
Conny Abeowmer of the county has spent days compiling a hazardous occupations list for monthly reporting to the treasure. The effort covers engines and machinery across mills ice and oil firms plumbers and more, while also documenting deeded lands and current owners to aid assessment and uncover unassessed parcels.
Mrs. Mary V. Snyder Grand Worthy Matron visited Basin for an official order event. Local members held a special meeting, decorated the hall, and praised the team work. Flowers funded by J R Bonwell highlighted the luncheon and social after. Mrs Snyder and party later toured and left for Powell with husband.
Notice to stockholders of Sandstone Irrigation Company Basin Big Horn County Wyoming. Deferred annual meeting set for 2 pm April 10 1915 at Joe Denny Ranch house. Purpose elect five trustees for next year and discuss increasing capital stock from five thousand dollars to eighteen thousand dollars by issuing four thousand shares at four dollars fifty cents each. Dated March 30 1915 Clyde W Atherly Secretary.
A railroad company plans a new platform at the depot extending two hundred feet. The improvement is required because passenger trains pass through and traffic at the station is heavy.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Woman's Club held a regular meeting with a short business session. Mrs W B Haffigan directed a pleasing play titled She Organized a Club in which many members performed. Mrs Gilmore Hartigan supplied piano interludes and received praise. A large crowd applauded the entertainment and honored the organizers and participants for a successful day.
County Treasurer v. K Burnham reports very satisfactory returns from delinquent taxes with daily receipts near $100. Staff trace land ownership on tax sale properties and note frequent transfers or mortgages. tax delinquencies date back to 194 and onward. Efforts focus on reclaiming delinquent lands before deeds are issued.
Washington report highlights the agriculture department outlook warning that current heavy exports of wheat and flour to Europe threaten supplies for food and seed. It notes 91 million bushels excess for export to July 1 and an average 35 million bushels monthly exported in December through February.
A visit to the Shoshone creamery last Monday morning found the men as busy as could be. They report very satisfactory business and that it is slowly increasing. They could handle more cream now and expect a rise this spring and summer due to more milk stock shipped into the Basin in good condition for milk production.
The Methodist Episcopal Church holds special Easter services Sunday April 4 with an 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Easter song service and solos by the choir. Sunday school at 10 a.m. F H Whitmore superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o'clock subject Resurrection Results Epworth league 6 40 p m subject The promise of Immortality Evening service 7 30 sermon subject The Land Beyond Junior league meets Monday at 4 p m U M welcome Creath pastor.
Easter schedule lists Baptist Church events with 11 am sermon A new and living way Sabbath school 10 am and 7 30 pm services A volunteer offering for missions and prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Choir practice Thursday Mrs Eugene Wilkerson hosts Baptist ladies aid Friday 3 pm G W Racer pastor Also St Andrews Episcopal Church services Easter day April 4 Holy communion 7 am and 11 am evening service 7 30 pm Sunday school 10 am Good Friday 4 pm sermon on words from the cross Dean Nash rector cordially invites public to attend all services
Christian Science services will be held in the chapel opposite Carnegie Memorial Sunday at 11 am with the lesson sermon on Reality. A cordial invitation is extended. Sunday school meets at 12:15 pm. Wednesday evening services are at 8 o'clock. Reading room open to the public Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5.
A men only calendar party at the home of Mrs. W G Collins last Saturday night raised church funds with a fine supper. The entertainment series draws support and more events are planned as part of the fundraising effort.
On April 17 1915 John W Graves of Basin Wyoming files a petition in the district court to appoint three commissioners to fix compensation for taking and enlarging the Colline Bernstein ditch headgate to carry more water for irrigating about 280 acres. The proposed action would grant access to enter and enlarge the ditch and headgate on land described in Township 49 North Range 90 West Big Horn County. Objections may be filed at the office of the clerk with the court. Pub Mar 26 Apr 2 9 16
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