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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
Lawrence Hancock pursues Florence Allen while Jim disdains her bold fashions. Florence shows independence, defending women’s rights as Jim mocks her, and Lawrence hopes to court her. A later incident finds a drowning man saved by a lifeguard girl with quick action.
E L Chamberlain of Larrangee is commissioned a notary by Governor Carey. George Hewitt of Cokeville plans to move to Alaska. Angela Kinney of Cokeville to wed Chester Murphy of Portland. C B Barnett resigns from Laramie Boomerang to become County Attorney Anderson’s aide. Sheridan filing cabinet blown open. 30 items taken. safe ruined. James B Twedell committed to Evanston asylum due to war wound. Eight Northwestern trains stalled from snow plow crash. Percy Joyce’s wife believed lost on Titanic. name not confirmed. Wyoming range horses scattered. spring roundup to begin near Newcastle in May. Wyoming University trustees meet May 6 to discuss President Merica resignation and successor. Mrs. Alice Ryan of Cokeville dead of blood poisoning. Pathfinder project to turn water into interstate ditch around May 1. Mrs. S B Thomas insanity jury case ends in disagreement at Sheridan. Midland Glass & Paint of Omaha files incorporating. Cheyenne agency planned. capital stock $25,000. Sheridan ranchers ready for spring work. mountains still snowbound. ample irrigation water expected. George S Walker issues annual sheep owners directory. listing shows 10 percent drop from prior years.
In district court yesterday Elmer Dorn and Ira W. Shutt sued Morris Lumber. Plaintiffs alleged a contract between the parties and the defendant with a later transfer of interest between plaintiffs. Defense moved to dismiss for misjoinder and the court took the matter under advisement. Arguments to be heard this morning. plaintiffs represented by A. Zaring and H. Nidgely. defense by T. M. Hydanu and W. Mets.
The Southwestern National Bank versus M. T. Wells et al is set for trial today. The suit arises from the sale of a stallion to several local buyers around Burlington and seeks recovery on promissory notes. Numerous Burlington County witnesses and defendants have come to town to attend.
Baseball notes highlight Bill Louden becoming a fixture at third for the Detroit Tigers with Jimmy Esmond at short in Cincinnati. Derrill Pratt fills La Porte’s second-base spot for the Browns, and left-handed pitching prospects Gregg, Mitchell, and George anchor the Cleveland Naps. Manager Joe McGinnity says only union made sausage will be sold at Newark park this season.
A traveling organization presented a picture show at Frater nity hall last evening. The local company offered superior entertainment and the visiting outfit is unlikely to succeed here again as residents prefer the home product.
An elderly Mrs. Cameron advertises for a permanent helper. A Scotswoman, noting the age, accepts the position and stays fifteen years, attending the mistress’s funeral to learn of a bequest left to Tina before retiring.
Wyoming inspection cert lists 23 horses headed out of state for shipment near Manderson in Big Horn county. Several horses are described by branding and color note. one gelding named Fred Bragg is listed as dangerously hurt after a 25 foot fall while camping near Nowater Creek. he is hospitalized and expected to recover. Also includes a Worland medical update and unrelated classified notices about Wyandotte cockerels and an insurance offer from American Registry Company.
Max Thomas has placed a fine display of flowering plants in the front window of a billiard parlor. The arrangement is praised as one of the nicest seen in a local business window and Thomas plans to decorate a second window in the same style.
Mrs. Charles Bubland of Indianapolis stood beside her husband’s coffin and fulfilled his wishes. Dressed in white she sang two hymns read his requests and gave a brief eulogy. He asked no crepe or black mourning and desired her in white with joyful flowers instead of sombre decor. Bubland, 62, had been ill for a year before his death.
Wm. Gibson purchases a new Ford from G. W. Black & Co. and expects to join the accre here' club for summer pleasure. County commissioners will build the pavement roads. contractors lay pipe from the river to the water works plant.
A whispered question sparks a brief exchange in which one woman questions Mrs Garish about whether her striking plumage is natural and proper to her style. The reply confirms the look as entirely so.
A fragment notes a conversation about a woman being taken to supper with remarks on her influence and a dressmaker by trade. The snippet ends with a reference to the Republican party praising classy work.
In our experience Rexall Orderlies give unmatched relief and satisfaction. They taste like candy and do not gripe or cause nausea. Safe for children and the elderly, available in three package sizes at 10, 25 and 50 cents. The Metropolitan Drug Co. is the Rexall Store with F A Wise as proprietor.
Classified notice seeking trade of two good lots facing the Court House for a reliable work team. Inquiries directed to Jack Hanlon. Note emphasizes Eastman Kodak branding and Wise's selling location.
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