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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
5
The list names THEODORE ROOSEVELT as presidential candidate along with FRANCIS E. WARREN for senator and FRANK W. MONDELL for congress, indicating these figures appear on the ballot.
The county faces a split as a movement forms progressive Democratic clubs while the party’s official organ shows divided support for the progressive nominee. Regular Democrats condemn the push, urging clear stances from representatives and newspapers.
The Nebraska Supreme Court rules ouster actions against appointive officers fail and that the appointing power should ensure law enforcement. The Omaha Chief of Police Donahue case is cited, with the court implying mayor, city council and police commissioners bear responsibility, not the officers appointed by them. If other states adopt this view, enforcement would rest with the appointing authorities and avoid shifting blame to appointees.
Community groups including the Woman's club and Progress club outline action to keep Basin clean. Emphasis on removing refuse to deter flies, installing garbage cans at homes, and weekly cleaning to attract visitors and future residents to Wyoming. Local officials encouraged to support a spotless Basin.
The notice proclaims May 12 as Mothers Day with a white carnation cue and honors mothers while urging civic improvements such as park beautification and tree plantings. Arbor Day reminders encourage immediate planting and a cleanup day to tidy streets, parks, and the courthouse square. The column also lists uncalled letters for the week ending April 23.
Miss Marie Grabbert returns to Germania after a five month trip visiting relatives in Moose Jaw Canada Roundup Montana and Billings. She traveled by seven passenger Glide with a week in Billings and joined sister Miss Emma at business college. She ends eager to sit again on the bench.
Mrs. Nettie V. Jones wife of Warren J. Jones died last Sunday from burns suffered earlier. Her body was sent to Utica Nebraska for interment on Monday. Services were at her residence led by Rev. J. W. Albone of the Methodist church. Pallbearers were C. D. Markham C. L. Vandevender F. A. Wise Beecher Higby J. C. Norris and P. P. Anderson. The community extends sympathy to Mr. Jones.
Tomorrow night the Acme theater offers The Poisoned Arrow a western drama with Indians and soldiers and plenty of action. A Bird in the Hand provides a wide splitting comedy and Pathe Weekly of exceptional interest features Uncle Sam's fleet. Smith's orchestra will play and a big dance follows at 10 PM. Dr Warren Dalley of Hyattville visits friends here on Tuesday.
Citizens complain of chickens running at large ruin gardens and urge enforcement of a strict town ordinance. In Big Horn County Wyoming Knapp & Spencer Company sues Arthur H Conelly Bertha Bays Conelly Thomas W Spratt and G Ralph Hoover trustee for the National Surety Company in a Sheriff's Sale under a 1912 foreclosure decree. Sale of Lot 7 Block 3 First Addition Greybull on June 1 1912 at 2 pm in Basin Fraternity Hall court house. Sheriff B F Wickwire attorney R B West.
Notice is given that Barker M. Howe of Shell Wyoming holder of homestead entry No 3574 filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim before W F Brown Basin Wyoming on May 25 1912 Witnesses Witfield Moberly Charles Nicholson Fred Crandall Lou Heathershaw all of Cloverly Wyoming W F Brittain Register
Mrs Winnie Ingalls wife of William Ingalls of Thermopolis died following an operation for a tumor and a pneumonia attack. Born March 27 1882 near Rochester Minnesota she had resided in Wyoming for years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 am conducted by Rev M Joslin of the Baptist church with interment at Mount View cemetery. Pallbearers were G S Mead Frank Holloway P P Anderson F T Brigham W S Irwin and J L Denny.
Miss Madge Mapes departed Tuesday for Sheridan to take a stenographer position with Enterline LaFleische. Friends gathered at the depot to bid farewell and several accompanied her to Greybull. The community regrets her move but hopes for future visits. Special quick lunches at Basin Delicatessen.
On February 6 1911 Nelson A Joneson executed a mortgage to MT T Joslin on NW NE 18 49 92 W Basin Big Horn County Wyoming to secure 200 dollars evidenced by ten notes of 20 each The mortgage was filed February 27 1911 Book 16 Mortgage at Page 62 Default has occurred and 202 due No legal action started Sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming will sell the described real estate at public auction at the Basin District Court front door May 1 1912 at 10 a m to satisfy the mortgage plus 50 attorney fee subject to a first mortgage of 1000 by Nels A Joneson to B T Joslin dated February 6 1911 Dated April 4 1912 Co A Zaring Attorney a5-m10
Notice from the board of county commissioners to establish a road beginning at the southwest corner of section 16, township 46 north, range 93 west, crossing Burlington railroad, northeast to Colter station, along railroad right of way, then north along the Big Horn Canal to the northeast corner of section 16. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk by noon May 7, 1912. Dated April 3, 1912. Peter Enders, County Clerk.
Notice is hereby given that Napoleon Bastien of Otto Wyoming who on April 22 1905 made home stead entry for wine and use section thirty three township blind range ninety five west sixth principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land before W F Brown clerk of court Basin Wyoming on the 11th day of May 1912 Also listed are Alroy Sprague Thomas Sprague Peter A Larson and Walter Bastien all of Otto Wyoming W F Brittain Register Notice To Creditors Estate of Archibald Winne deceased Letters Testamentary issued April 3 1912. creditors must present claims within months or be barred. Executrices Ella A Winne Jane Winne Hunter
An advertisement notes stock for sale including cattle, horses, and sheep through the Western Land Commission Co on James F Lampman’s management. It also mentions Basin Delicatessen offering roasted peanuts daily.
United States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming March 15 1912 announces State of Wyoming files Approved List No 3 covering multiple townships and lots totaling about 698.34 acres with patents pending under several acts. Public protest within sixty days allowed. Also Shell Creek Cattlemen Meet May 11 1912 at Whaley school house to elect officers. Distilled water ad and Publication notice for Basin area final proofs set April 26 1912. W F Brittain Register James D Gallup Receiver.
Notice states the Stone School building will host the annual meeting at 2 pm to elect trustees and handle district business. It also notes a proposed 5 mill tax levy increase above the legal limit, totaling 8 mills for 1912, presented by the District Board No. 17, with Booth as president and Tallon as clerk. Also included is a liquor license application for a Basin Wyoming parcel.
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