14 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
1
A fire last evening destroyed the stucco plant owned by Peter Enders, set ablaze around nine o clock. Firefighters struggled to reach the distant hose, water kept on the Big Horn flouring mills nearby, no wind aided spread, plant a total loss with uncertain origin or plans to rebuild.
The Worland Grit reports the Democratic Party plans a separate paper in Worland and Weshakie county to present its views. The Grit adopts a strict Republican stance, opting to run a clean newsy paper while treating Democrats with courtesy and wishing them success.
Mrs Ruth M Donaldson county superintendent announced state funds totaling 8 38 per school age child for Big Horn County 3401 children reported for the last school year Bold Ranch J L Denny sold a fine ranch on the Greybull river near Bagin to Whitlock Bros Utah new owners have possession and plan extensive improvements this year
Civic committee of the Women’s club announces a dinner and supper at the Mount View hotel to benefit the schoolhouse playgrounds on Wednesday April 19. The regular club meeting will be postponed and the Shakespeare program indefinitely postponed. A committee will visit residents Friday and Saturday to solicit donations and volunteer help, hoping for a liberal response.
Washakie county schools superintendent Mrs. Mary Hatfield and Big Horn county superintendent Mrs. Donaldson coordinate a joint institute in Worland the first week of September with Greybull and Basin teachers. Also on stage in Basin tonight are Clara Kimball Young in Camille and Tae Janis in Was Ever Thu, plus Theda Bara in Destruction. Caspers Ambrose Wil ingwey and W. V. Knowlton arrive for Midwest Old Co. work. land deals, Hupmobile sales, and Basin residents moving back noted.
The Cleveland Wyoming Oil Co will pull all wall casing at once and relocate rigs. Cement work advances at the Gibson furniture store site with excavation done and cementing started the next day. K N Houlette of Casper and Wm Paumer of Bonanza & Rasin visited the first of the week.
Al Valuations reports oil output remains out of reach for Villa, with valuations stating 00 percent completion or access, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in production prospects.
After an all day session the state board of equalization announced 1915 valuations for coal oil copper and iron rose substantially from 1914. Oil up to 60 cents a barrel iron to 1.10 a ton copper to 45 a ton and Cambria coal to 70 cents a ton with other coal left for later. Oil values to be set by average monthly prices and data from Oklahoma Pennsylvania and Wyoming will be submitted next year.
Oil work north of town resumes after a delay as casing is set. A New Farmer from Colorado, F G Reed, plans to locate near Otto and raise bees shipping 125 stands of bees now with more later. He praises the Basin country and aims to become a heavy honey exporter next year. J F Weber of Laurel Montana, representing National Life Insurance, seeks a house to rent and will move his family soon after renting rooms.
Work began this week on the front of Fraternity hall. Sane will be remodeled into a suitable entrance for picture shows. The machine room will be moved forward and good entrances added on either side. When complete it will enhance the building’s appearance.
Basin residents learned that H G Fetter, longtime depot agent, submitted resignation to headquarters. The post grew beyond one person’s capacity, with repeated requests for help denied. Fetter plans to move to a ranch near Moorcroft to retire from active duties, while the company seeks a replacement. Mrs A Galusha and her husband arrived from Casper to join at the brick plant.
Amy Pearl Gould wed Don Louis Irwin of Kansas at the Gould ranch in Greybull valley. Rev Orrin Gould officiated. The bride, raised in Big Horn County, is highly regarded. The groom, new to the Basin, is praised locally. They will reside in a newly built home on the bride’s father’s ranch. The Acme theater is closed for repairs and upgrades including a new projecting machine and electric sign.
Thursday night featured a significant Woodmen initiation with nine candidates including Emeling Bet on Smith Hatten Robinson Borden ONeil Hart rant and Davidson. Basin camp grows with new names as Grey Bull camp members travel to attend and share fellowship over lunch of sandwiches doughnuts coffee ice cream and cigars.
Basin experiences a severe housing shortage as demand rises, causing many families to be kept away. The town attracts newcomers while available residences vanish, prompting interest from investors seeking quick returns on surplus capital. In Basin, Maurice Ramsey and Rosina Hoel wed at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. A M Creath officiating.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. W. A. Robb next Thursday afternoon April 20. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Germany acknowledges favorable view of ships as US government plans respond with a written note. The exchange suggests ongoing diplomacy over naval matters between Berlin and Washington, with emphasis on maritime policy and potential treaty implications.
Washington reports that Germany admitted submarines attacked three merchant ships carrying American citizens and torpedoed a vessel near the Sussex aftermath. The United States will continue compiling evidence of violations of international law and send a final note to Berlin soon, with Ambassador Gerard carrying dossier material.
Basin residents recall Jabez Neville who ran the county assessor’s school and was sent to England as a Mormon missionary. After two years abroad he reports English resolve to continue the war effort for up to twenty five years if needed and says they are prepared to endure.
District court this week heard A Flitner seek a right of way across T W Olney land for a ditch. Many witnesses testified for both sides. The court appointed C C Bilis and W A Robb as two appraisers to assess damages, with a third appraiser later added.
A baby girl was born on April 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Smith. All concerned are doing well and in good spirits.
Governor Kendrick proclaims April 28 Arbor Day urging societies schools towns and individuals to plant trees and shrubs where they grow Schools urged to beautify grounds. Rov L C Thompson formerly of the Basin now of Terry Mont was a passenger on yesterday's train en route to Worland where he will establish his future home.
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