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Basin Republican

Location

Basin, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

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A DoD Vote Primary Election Draws In County

Primary election results are tallied across Basin and surrounding counties with unofficial tallies showing tight races for county attorney and sheriff on both parties. Key names include P. W. Metz and W. C. Snow in the Democratic county attorney contest, and B. F. Wickwire for sheriff in the Republican tally.

Tuseday Tueaday Basin P. W. Mets W. C. Snow Ent Big Horn County St. Joe Washakie County Hot Springs Crosby McClellan Skovgard Lewis Wunderlich Brown Fiieby Johnson Wickwire Blakesley Gebhart Lucas Robertson Rue Republcan Gallaher Lampman Jones Spratt Republian Diehl Harris Metz Snow Hoover Joslin Gates Bullivan Thorfey B. F Lou Blakesley M David Harris P. M. Gallaher H. B. Gates J. Sullivan T. Joslin Collins P. W. Metz Henry Payne Constable J. H. Hanlon J. R. Bonwell Justice of the Peace Warren Mondell T. P. Fahey Congress C. A. Welch Cowley

Burlington Wings Triumph Over Basin In Amateur Clash

A large crowd at Altahip Park saw Burlington beat Basin 6 to 4. Basin erred with poor infield play and bonehead mistakes costing the game though Basin clubbers Loveland Frinby and Harmon starred for Basin while Kerne and others contributed for Burlington.

Altahip Park Basin Burlington Loveland Frinby Harmon Kerne

Basin Falls After Ninth Inning Rally

The Basin team held a comfortable lead until the ninth inning when Burlington mounted a late rally. With the ginger bottle empty and a final push, Basin suffered a defeat as Burlington sealed the game in a dramatic finish.

Burlington Basin

Rushing Work Reports Rails Near Powder River

John Zane, fresh from the railroad camp on the far side of the mountain, says the rails lie within 16 miles of Powder River. The steep gang is four miles from the divide and laying about a mile of track daily. They expect one more edging and will move camp soon, with completion to Powder River projected by September 10.

John Zane Powder River John

Funeral for Governor W A Richards at Cheyenne Church

Cheyenne Aug 20 Special to The Republican the funeral of the late Governor W A Richards was held at three o clock this afternoon at the Baptist church Rev W M Nelson of the Methodist church and Rev George Van Winkle of the Baptist church assisted in the rites a large crowd gathered to honor the memory of the influential state leader a military escort accompanied the body to Lake View cemetery after the body lay in state in the capitol rotunda from 10 am to 2 30 pm officials closed state offices for the funeral and joined the procession to the church the Ninth cavalry band and troops of the Ninth regiment led the solemn march in a notable display of respect.

Cheyenne W. A. Richards Baptist Church W. M. Nelson Methodist Church George van Winkle The Lake View Capitol Ninth Cavalry Band Ninth Regiment

Burlington Work Progressing Toward Seattle Route

The Burling ton line from Galveston to Seattle advances, with grading and bridges finished on the Big Horn canyon section. Projected through service links Galveston to Seattle via Fort Worth, Texline, Orin Junction, Powder River, and Billings, aided by Hill system assets. Arrival at Powder River expected mid September. Gulf to Sound service planned within weeks.

Burlington Thermopolia Powder River Northwestern Septmbr Texas State Railroad Commission Galveston Seaile Hill Properties Seattle Big Horn Canyon Fort Worth Trinity Hrazos Valley Burlinton Texline Orin Junction Denver Cheyenne Colorado & Southern Chicago & Northwestern 4 Point Billings Mont Northern Pacific Texas Rocky Mountain Territory Gulf Trinity and Brases Valley Jne Hill System Oasper Tribune

Williggue Patents for Big Horn Canals Lands Recommended

Telegram from Senator Warren states that settlers under the Big Horn canal will soon receive patents. It notes the land list No 29 covering 6,401 acres in Wyoming townships 49 to 52 and ranges 92 to 93 west, with expected approval from the secretary of the interior. Executive summary of the land office recommendation follows.

Senator Warren Big Horn Canal Washington Republican, Basin Wyo Commissioner General Land Office Secretary of Interior Wyoming Big Horn County Interior F. E. Warren

Susanna Gregg Kimbro obituary from Basin Wyoming

Susanna E. Gregg Kimbro, born September 6 1852 near Woburn Illinois, died in Basin Wyoming after a life largely in Illinois. Married Daniel Kimbro June 12 1870, she left five children Alfred A. Basin Sarah E. Ray Jesse D. Cloverly Amy I. Smyth and Kenneth K. all living with husband and grandchildren. A devout Christian, she joined the Free Methodist church after marriage and remained a devoted member until death. She passed peacefully at 10 15 p.m. surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Susanna E Jesse R Sarah Gregg Woburn Illinois Basin Wyoming Daniel Kimbro Alfred A Wyo Sarah E. Ray Greenville Jesse D Cloverly Amy I. Smyth

City Council Holds Regular Meeting Minutes Endorse Resignation

The council met in regular session with Mayor Booth and Councilmen Barnes and Smith present. Minutes of the prior meeting were corrected and approved. J W Mahoney's resignation as sprinkler wagon driver was received and accepted to take effect the first of the month. Sprinkling of streets will be discontinued after that date. no vacancy was filled.

Booth Barnes and Smith J. W. Mahoney

Ball Game Sunday Between Manderson and Basin Teams

A ball game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Airship park between the Manderson and Basin teams. Both teams are evenly matched and a good game is expected. Admission is 26 cents for adults and 1 shilling for children. W. A. Loveland plans to attend and may encourage Frank Wise to close his root beer joint and join the game.

Airship Park Manderson Basin W. A. Loveland Frank Wise

Wyoming road funds and Pinchot clash color national policy

Wyoming receives federal sums for Hoback canyon Jackson to park and Cody road work to open auto travel. Pinchot signals a broader east driven campaign to restore withdrawal plans and keep forest service under federal control, opposing state ownership and Taft era conservation shifts. Mondell praised for securing Wyoming legislation amid national debate.

Warren Forest Service Wyoming Hoback Canyon National Forest National Park Jackson Park Cody Jackson Road Cody Road Progressive Party Gifford Pinchot Chicago Washington Times Roosevelt Pinchot Times Taft the Times Martin Colorado House Mondell

Heavy cattle and lamb market at South Omaha sale

Market letter from Frazier-Johnson Co reports a heavy cattle intake of about 8000 head with western Texas steers dominating feed lot purchases. Prices ranged 7.00 to 7.75 for good beef steers, 6.25 to 6.75 for prime cows and heifers, 4.00 to 5.50 for common cows, and veal calves 6.50 to 8.00. About 20,000 sheep and lambs arrived, with lamb prices down about 5 cents from prior weeks.

Frazier-Johnson Co Union Stock Yards South Omaha Neb Texas

Curtiss to Fly at State Fair With Prize Machines

The state fair commission closed a contract with the Glenn H. Curtiss company of New York for aeroplane flights September 24 to 27. The exhibition features an eighty horsepower Curtiss aeroplane and aviators John D. Cooper or Charles F. Walsch. The flights are paid by time aloft, requiring up to fifteen minutes per flight. The Wyoming state fair aims to outdo prior years and will provide new space for newspaper reporters with writing tables and telephones in the grandstand.

Curtiss State Fair Commission Glenn H. Curtiss Company New York City Curtiss Exhibition Company Douglas John D. Cooper Charles F. Walsch Walsch Chadron Neb Wyoming Merly Claan

Bench Warrant Issued and Repaid Fine for Bonham

A bench warrant was issued Monday for W. A. Bonham who was fined for assault on Hugh Mahoney. The warrant issued for failure to pay the fine and costs. Represented by W. C. Snow, the case continued until Thursday morning at 10. Bonham appeared, paid the fine and costs, and was discharged from custody.

W. A. Bonham Hugh Mahoney Bonham W. C. Snow

Will Meet Tuesday With County Officials To Canvas Vote

The board of canvassers will hold a meeting next Tuesday with the county clerk to canvass the vote from last Tuesday's election.

Board of Canvassers Elerk

Will Form Rod and Gun Club To Meet September 17

A meeting is called for September 17 to form a Rod and Gun club intended to cover the county. The main aims are restocking streams with fish and protecting country waters during the closed season. The organizers expect wide attendance from across the county and urge citizens to attend the fair’s free day to help build a large, united club.

Hyeryultizen

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