This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
4
Mrs. CG W Bilchberger of Chicago attended the church service for Miss Anna Bauer and Oscar Wagner, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. H H Wilbors, and left Basin Wednesday with reluctance. She enjoyed her visit and charmed Basin residents during her stay.
WM. S. Ridgely returned from Cody after two weeks in attendance at court and a spell at the springs seeking hay fever relief. He was accompanied by Lawyer Zaring who quipped that Ponce De Leon did not reach the fountain of youth, claiming rejuvenation would have been instant if he had. Ridgely urged Zaring to return to Basin.
Mrs Lou Zane receives her sisters in Basin on Wednesday. Mrs May Clifton and Miss Lottie Hardee will stay with her for an extended visit as guests of the household.
In the window of Metropolitan Pharmacy a display of Basin sweet peas and baby pictures sparks town talk. Some readers wonder if the phrase Basin produced refers to the peas or the baby, while the Republican notes the peas are a home product grown in Moise yard.
County Clerk Enders receives a steel letter fling case from Art Metals company, an industrial concern, designed to preserve valuable correspondence and documents for county use.
Bob Rath a prominent Giell rancher visited Basin last Friday and Saturday to oversee business. He brought in some of the finest rhubarb Basinites have seen for many days.
A rumor claimed Homer T. Lamb had folded all interests in Big Horn Oil & Gas and ended relations with the company. The denial came when the Republican visited the offices, where Fred Matteson, assistant treasurer, clarified the matter.
Willis J. Booth brought apples from his ranch and gave each man in the Republican offices samples of the Yellow Transparent and Duchess varieties. His visit was met with praise as his fruit was described as fine.
John M. Tillard displays a superb potato specimen at the Hoover Investment Company office. The ranch line in Basin Gardens grows spuds claimed to reach up to eight pounds in weight.
The new building for Anderson and Johnson nears completion as contractor R B Blakesley prepares plastering. Architect Noe designed a town landmark with a pleasing front and strong square appearance. Owners expect occupancy in a few weeks.
Miss Rather Iligby with Mrs. Dodge left last Friday for Ther Mopolis to visit her father Anson Iigby whose health is said to be improving. Hart, son-in-law of Mr Higby, notes the banker’s condition has improved greatly but will require a stay longer.
A distinguished Worland party led by Mayor Robertson and members Herman Gates and J. R. Russell seized Pasin yesterday. They were accompanied by Mesdanaries Robertson Gates and Kent, marking a dramatic ascent of Worland influence in the region.
Mr and Mrs George Scamblr went fishing in Paint Rock canyon and had a splendid trip catching a fine trout meal. They report many courtesies extended to them by John Luman.
Johnson and Bailey announce new hours starting Monday August 15 and will close their store promptly at six o clock each evening as in larger cities. J D Johnson explains modernism demands shorter hours, less waste, and more recreation for all mankind.
The mother of Mrs. Percy W Metz has improved this week and can be out, delighting relatives and friends. Mrs Miller is under the professional care of Dr. Carter.
Hart traveled to Worland last Saturday in his low Jackson car, accompanied by Messrs. Farrell and Scholz, and returned the same day.
J. L. Linn and Harry Walters visited Basin on Tuesday to discuss land matters. Linn predicts a crop of seven to eight hundred tons of alfalfa, noting the drought and heat have worsened conditions but are not as bad as feared.
The father of ten children, all alive and grandparent to nineteen more, is described as the J. L. Linn Stock of Black Mountain. Mr. Linn reportedly raised all his children well, with only two grandchildren said to have lied, and all described as strong and tardy.
Rev. F. D. Sennedy will lead services in Burlington on Sunday August 14 with morning and evening sessions and will conduct meetings at Centerdale on the following Sunday with morning and evening services.
Zanes Improvements describe re modeling interior layout at their large store. Two sections of new shelving forty feet long and four tiers high occupy the center aisle for better displays. A new front show case with corner circulation will be installed soon.
O W McNay of the Big Seven has received an electric sign to place in front of his Basin business. The sign is a mammoth figure, seen from afar, ordered through Frisby of the electric light plant. It will add brilliance and cheer to Basin evenings as nights grow long and dark. The display features myriads of tiny electric globes flashing and going out.
Frank Gapen reports completion of the cresting contract for the McDermott's Gulch bridge at Myattville. The safe structure is now open for traffic, with town officials optimistic about improved activity.
Johun Luman will cut about three tons of alfalfa per acre on his ranches in Paint Rock country. His land covers hundreds of acres and stretches for miles.
Notable man and record Larry I. Henderson former state examiner was in Basin yesterday en route to Greybull and other points north. Henderson manager of the Wyoming Savings & Trust company visited the Republican and disavowed any interest in politics. He is one of the few public officials who resigned and sixteen years of service marks him as having done the full measure of his duty.
Lorenzo Paseo the Mexican convict once condemned to hang for the Lovell killing of Charles Cole last October has had his sentence commuted to life by the pardons board in a special session.
For sale 600 owe lambs 600 wether lambs 200 yearling wethers at address P Republican Office Balsa Wyoming af 26.
A candidate announces pursuit of the Republican nomination for county clerk and ex officio register of deeds in Big Horn County Wyoming, subject to the will of the next county convention. The statement identifies the office and party and signals formal intent for the electoral process.
Joseph H. Neville declares his bid for the office of treasurer of Big Horn County, subject to the decision of the upcoming Republican county convention.
A writer suggests giving a wife respite from chores by booking a fortnight stay at the Antlers. The note promises the town’s best meals for the money, framing the getaway as an economical indulgence.
Notice is given under a Wyoming corporation for patent to mining claims in Buffalo District Wyoming The Magruders No 1 Ol placer claim and Torchlight No 1 Oil Placer Milling Claim each cover 160 acres The claims lie outside any mining district in Big Horn county Adverse claimants must file within the legal period with the U S Land Office Buffalo Wyoming.
W F Brittain Register notes that proceedings will be barred by the provisions of the statute with the date pinned as July 11 1910.
Notice is given that William W. Cole of Otto Wyoming filed intent to make final desert land proof to establish his claim on sections 23 and 24 in township 1 north range 96 west, before Gillmore Hartigan at Basin Wyoming on September 10, 1910. Witnesses: Jacob Mauser Oliver Manny Thomas King Clarence T. McCoy. W F Brittain Register.
Notice is hereby given by the Basin town council that sealed proposals for excavating and constructing a concrete lined well will be received until August 22 1910 at 6 o clock p m. Plans and specifications are on file in the town engineers office for examination. A certified check of 50 dollars payable to Ora C Shaw town treasurer must accompany each bid. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A contest affidavit has been filed by Roy J Armeling against home stake entry 3377 serial 01825 dated January 23 1905 for the east half of section 34 township 1 north range 5 west in Wil Wy. The contestant accuses Junietta Bastien of invalid claim in the same parcel bearing the same legal description.
The notice concerns Jumietta Bastien accused of failing to establish, improve, or cultivate land under a homestead entry and of abandonment for over four years. A hearing is set for September 19, 1910, after August 29, 1910, before the Buffalo Wyoming land office officials. Service could not be made personally. publication is ordered.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.