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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
7
Basin Republican notes its status as Big Horn County official paper with June 1905 post matter, lists subscription at two dollars annually, and provides advertising rates for display and locals with per line pricing and subsequent charges.
A brief ticket listing for the 1908 presidential election includes William H. Taft for president James S. Sherman for vice president Francis E. Warren for senator and Frank W. Mondell for Congress. The fragment notes these named officials as elected or proposed candidates in a party slate.
C. T. Gebhart declares sale of his interest in the Basin Republican to P. P. Anderson and says his connection with the paper ends with this issue. After thirty years in newspapers he retires to pursue a County Clerk campaign and thanks loyal supporters and readers for their cooperation and the paper’s trusted role in Basin country.
P P Anderson announces purchase of Co T Qebbart’s interest in The Basin Republican and states the paper will align Republican in policy. Plans include many new features to make the weekly paper leading in the northwest, focusing on county news and reader welfare with civic cooperation urged.
The Lovell Chronicle, famed for its blunt editorial stance, ran a bold front page urging Republicans to scratch W. S. Collins from the primary ballot for country attorney and replace him with Percy Mets. The issue included a statement claiming about eighteen thousand dollars worth of alleged allot machines.
The Chronicle targets Percy for alleged improprieties in Big Horn County funding and school of prosecution payments. The column urges Republicans to consider a different opponent, suggesting William C. Snow could force a more honorable contest against Percy and spark a political jest among voters.
A Wyoming newspaper defends Senator Warren against Democratic attacks from Jawn Kendrick Sheridan Enterprise Cheyenne Leader and Collier's Weekly. It argues primary rules allow Republican petitions, asserts Warren’s broad support, criticizes free trade and domestic policy, and claims voters favor tariff protection to sell Wyoming products.
The Big Horn Baptist association closed its convention with a large crowd. DL Prosper presided and spoke on impressions from the Northern Baptist Convention. Hal P. Fudge discussed missions. J. M. Jones and Claude J. Spires preached. Delegates from multiple towns attended. next year’s meeting set for Neiber August 9-11. Mrs Zane hosts a social gathering featuring whist with prizes and refreshments.
Prosecuting Attorney West filed the first of the week a complaint charging James F Lampman with converting to his own use 108 dollars collected as agent for Emma Church. The warrant was served but the defendant is ill and has not yet had a hearing.
Mrs Kimbro is reported ill with diabetes this morning. Dr Chester Harris attended her after a decline in health following a return from Thermopolis earlier in the week. Friends hope for her early recovery. A Johnson family and Rupert Anderson return from Tensleep lakes camping and fishing trip with plentiful fish in the mountains.
John E B Rate nephew of W. E. Colling is visiting the Colling family this week. Rate has worked in the sheep business near Monet a, recently sold interests there, and is traveling toward Washington with possible plans to travel into Canada before settling.
Announcement of a public or private sale forthcoming for eighty horses and mares and all farming implements from the estate of Robert A Bald win deceased. Also notes visits by Frank Judkins and wife and the Misses Eva and Esther Bowman who recently returned from Ten Sleep lakes country after a trout outing. Dr Fawcett of Hyattville and T T Pritchard of Hyattville were in town on business yesterday.
In the district court of Wyoming in Ando for Big Horn County administrator H P Arnold presents final account of R A Roth estate. Settlement set for October 21 1912 at 10 A M in Ba an court room for interested parties to file written exceptions and contest. Dated August 8 1911 a16-520. Notice for Publication for Alfred Millas Basin homestead land 4099 serial 02230 filed in Buffalo 1912. Final five year proof to establish land claim before W F Brown at Basin September 28 1912 witnesses Herbert Clark Schuyler Barrett Herbert Mills Wyatt Edgcomb al6-s20.
Notice is hereby given that G. Cleveland Tillard of Basin Wyoming who on June 1907 made homestead entry for fay 63 mp Glo r S w 6th p E has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim before W F Brown Clerk Basin Wyo on the 21st day of Fred Frisby Wells Loveland William Tillard and W F Brittain register.
Notice is given by Laura A Baldwin administrator of the estate of Robert A Baldwin deceased. Letters of administration were granted July 23 1912. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months or be precluded from benefits. If not exhibited within one year from letters, claims are barred. Dated July 2 1912. Laura A Baldwin Administratrix Estate of J Baldwin Deceased.
Notice from the U S Land Office at Buffalo Wyoming dated July 24 1912. John W Morgan of Burlington Wyoming files intent to prove final three year land claim for section 10 township 51 range 94 through Sept 7 1912 before W F Brown clerk at Basin. Also call for bids from Basin county commissioners for a Big Horn county poorhouse with bids due Sept 3 1912 and plans available at RK D Noe office Basin Wyoming. Peter Baders county clerk. Republican for job printing.
A compilation of 1912 Republican primary candidacies across Big Horn County Wyoming. Individuals including Wickwire Neville Brown Atherly Blake Lucas Gallaher Collins Johnson Joslin Hoover McClellan Sullivan Gates and Harris announce runs for sheriff assessor county surveyor clerk county commissioner state representative state senator and coroner with appeals for Republican primary support.
A. Fillerup of Lovell announces candidacy in the Republican primaries on August 20 for sheriff Jense W Crosby Jr of Cowley Wio and J B Frisby for county superintendent of schools and superintendent of schools seeks voter support. The message urges friends to aid in securing the nomination and expresses appreciation from the candidates.
J Stant Brown seeks a four year term as county commissioner subject to Republican primary voters on August 20. He appeals to supporters of all who favor his candidacy and asks for their backing.
L. J. Diehl of Hyattville Wyoming announces his bid for a commissioner seat for a year term. He invites support from residents favoring his candidacy and expresses reliance on the will of the people.
Department of the Interior notices William Sims of Burlington, Wyoming, seeks final commutation proof for entry No. 03697 on section 17, township 51 west, range 6 west, Basin area. Proof set for August 17, 1012, with Chauncy L. Dustin and Joseph Erickson listed as Burlington witnesses.
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