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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
4
The Basin Republication urges Basin residents to rally for local growth and self reliance. It criticizes indifference to other towns and calls for stronger Basin first sentiment, comparing Basin to the “capital of the world” and encouraging collective effort to boost the town’s status.
A historical reflection on how wealth influences criminal outcomes, noting Thaw’s case as a rare exception where money hindered freedom, and citing other famous convictions achieved despite abundant resources while recognizing that poverty and unwritten law have also cleared many.
Mayor Sligby and party reached Buffalo to test the pathfinder highway along the Black and Yellow trail. The Hazleton Mass road enables an automobile route to the park, vital for regional tourism. Local people celebrate the milestone as traffic from tourists grows and benefits nearby businesses.
The fragment recalls a location just beyond a Northern Pacific railroad bridge near Big Timber where the Boulder river meets the Yellowstone, noting a large sign about Lewis and Clark. The writer rode to the bridge but could not pinpoint the exact spot, mentioning the era of great gold discoveries.
The account recalls 1863 Alder Gulch events near Virdeni City where James Atkins Slate led a force that entered Lt Col William Hunter and allied with Colonel Plummer to rob banks and merchants. Vigilantes executed five outlaws at Butcher's Corral near Wallace Street. Names include Haya Lyon Buck Stinson Jock Gallagher Club Foot George Boone Helm. Major Bradley, famed in northwest campaigns, laments limited time to share stories with Billings old timers.
Mayor Higby led a Buffalo visit by the pathfinders praising road work and recounting the mountain journey from Tensleep. Rey Wood of Rapid City urged nationwide good roads, citing economic and civic benefits and a vision of a universal system aided by improved highways and automobile growth.
The report notes magnets and securing them as permanent aid to development. In his remarks, the invitee thanked the people of Pasin for their reception and explained that due to differences with fellow committee member Gus Holm the party would depart for Cody that afternoon rather than stay overnight. After a banquet and a brief rest they proceeded to Cody, arriving yesterday evening.
legal notice announces service by publication in Big Horn county Wyoming against Gregory Realty Company Elmer A Gregory and Louie Gregory in district court case No 1301 filed September 14 1912 by Jennie F Howell sole heir of Edward Howell seeking judgment on promissory notes 2000 and 4000 plus foreclosure of a mortgage on lands described in section 23 township 50 north range 93 west with right of way of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and costs fees and taxes unless defendants plead demur or answer by October 4 1915 and attorney W S Collins represents the plaintiff
One tract of 0 acres deeded land in the beet fruit section with four acres of fruit trees and a water right under a major Basin ditch. Price 4000 with a down payment and long time at 8 percent. An 80 acre tract with good water right and cultivation offered at 8500. Inquiries to XY at Basin Republican.
Notice is given that the Administrator of the estate of B A Kelly, deceased, intends to make final settlement on September 24, 1913, or as soon after as hearing can be obtained. Thomas Long, Administrator. Also an advertisement offering hair products and services to ladies, including dyed switches and transformations, with contact information.
Public notices from Big Horn County Wyoming announce a writ of attachment against F L Dornberger and Fannie Dornberger for 13 dollars with a September 5 1913 appearance date before Justice J R Bonwell and potential sale of property. Also listed are a road location proposal affecting sections 13 and 33 in township 53 north range 93 west with a September 1 1913 objection deadline. Additional notices involve non resident defendants Paxton Gallaher Basin Yotting Works and J W Couley in a petition to quiet title on Lot 2 Block 17 Lowell with an October 11 1913 answer deadline. Further divorce and court actions name Lila B Kurrock plaintiff and John G Kurrock defendant with custody of minor children and desertion grounds. answer due by October 11 1913.
Auction notice details a Buffalo Pit threshing device rated at 3 horsepower, lightly used, with terms for delivery or pickup. Includes brief vendor location and contact for inquiries.
Foreclosure notices describe multiple mortgage deeds dated 1910 1913 involving Ida C. Denny Basin WY and borrowers Henry D Hendricks Myrtie M Hendricks Lillian Leighty James F Leighty and others. Public sale scheduled at Fraternity Hall Basin and Havin locations for debt sums plus attorney fees with court deadlines in September 1913.
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