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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
5
Advertisement notice appears under second class matter at the Haein Wyoming post office dated June 30 1905. The item references an advertising rate likely for publication, typical of small county newspapers. The brief notice notes rates or classifications without further detail.
For President, William H. Taft. For Vice President James G. Sherman. For Senator, Francis E. Warren. For Congress, Frank W. Mondell.
Basin Wyoming residents condemn a Powell Tribune report as false, accusing Basin correspondents of spreading misleading election dispatches. The letter asserts no progressive or Warren opposition candidates existed in Big Horn County and calls for truthful reporting to avoid further public criticism.
A retrospective praise piece credits Senator Warren with a record of accomplishments in Wyoming and national affairs. It argues democratic attacks backfire, noting Warren’s industry building, national influence, and broad support, while acknowledging portions of the public favor free trade opposition. The piece forecasts a strong showing in upcoming elections and implies broad Republican dissent.
The piece argues that Republican strength in November will prevail and personal abuse against candidate Kendrick has not defeated any good man. It claims Kendrick as Democratic nominee for senator is praised by newspapers, but his platform and principles harm the state's majority and should be defeated.
A Philadelphia councilman revealed a seven year New Jersey sentence for crimes in youth. He reformed, married well, engaged in reform politics, but faced blackmail from a fellow ex-convict. The mayor’s response hinges on community support and moral example to inspire reform. The piece also comments on Wyoming politics and local papers, noting postal law on Sunday edition and questions about candidates.
A series of notices report O. T. Gebhart selling his Basin Republican stake to P. P. Anderson who will run the paper solo. Local papers from Lovell, Greybull, Worland record the sale and express best wishes, with Anderson described as young and energetic and set to direct the paper’s future.
The Rustler and Republican publishers toast Tom Gebhart for his outstanding newspaper work in Big Horn county. They note his long identification with local journalism and express hope he remains in the fold, trusting their cordial relations will continue.
A mixed historical note compares egg fertility to vitality in poultry, stressing vigor of cock and dam and noting hatchability depends on multiple factors. It then describes Champery, Switzerland where women wear trousers and perform heavy mountain labor, often guiding cattle and dragging husbands home on wooden sleighs.
A cheerful town club called the Sunshine Sisters lifts Aunt Susan and a narrator out of gloom. She urges turning grief to flight with bright skies and distant lands where ailments, storms, and cold winds are unknown, inspiring a merry, resilient mood despite aches.
A quoted fragment portrays a plea for sympathy amid hardship. It references liberty, heat, gaspa, and purple waves weakening on coral shores, attributed to Walt Mason, suggesting a literary snippet rather than a full article item.
A South Dakota reader asks about growing alfalfa seed in humid regions. The adviser warns seed crops cost two hay crops but notes exceptions in dry years and the need for cross pollination via bees or machines. Rainfall and shoot growth reduce seed yield, making semi arid areas more suited for seed production. The piece also reports unofficial county results for state senator races in Washakie and Hot Springs counties.
Department of the Interior notice that David J Geertsaen of Otto Wyoming filed intent to make final year proof to establish his homestead claim in sections 19 and 20 township 61 north range 96 west 6th principal meridian before W F Brown clerk at Basin Wyoming on a Sunday in October 19 10. Witnesses named William Brown Charles Blynn John O Blakesley Oliver P Manny and others.
Agnes M Turner seeks an absolute divorce from Tom Turner on non support grounds. Petition filed August 8 1912 in District Court Basin Big Horn County Wyoming. Respond by September 28 1912 or default judgment may be entered. Clerk W F Brown seals the record.
Notice is hereby given that Clarence T. McCoy of St Joe Wyoming has filed intention to make final five year proof to establish a claim to the land described. The proof will be before W F Brown Clerk of Court Basin Wyoming on September 21 1912. Other listed witnesses include Charles A Blynn John H Michaels George W McCoy and Constant Webster all of St Joe and Burlington Wyoming. W F Brittain Register.
Notice is given that September 17 1912 at 2 pm in Basin Wyoming at the office of W J Booth District Court Commissioner is fixed for the hearing of Eleonor Alice McCreerys application for probate of the will of Willam A Richards deceased and for issuance to her Letters Testamentary. Witness my hand and seal of the District Court August 28 1912. Basin Wyoming. (Seal) W F Brown Clerk of the District Court
Basin Wyoming August 8 1912 county commissioners invite bids for construction of a county poor house for Big Horn county Bids must be sent to the county clerk before September 3 1912 Plans and specifications available at R D Noe Basin Wyoming at 6 00
Quotations on grains, live stock, butter and alfalfa supply the market page. New oats and soft wheat prices are listed along with cattle, hogs, lambs and butter values. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and advertises The Basin Republican’s commercial services.
H P Arnold as administrator of the estate of R A Roth has filed his final account. The Big Horn Wyoming proceeding fixes Monday October 1, 1912 at 10:00 AM in the county seat court room in Bagin for settlement and for any interested party to file written exceptions and contest the account.
Alfred I E Mila of Basin Wyoming, holder of homestead entry No 4099 dating back to September 23, 1907, seeks to establish final five year proof. The Clerk of Court W F Brown will receive witnesses Herbert Clark Schuyler Barrett Herbert Mills and Wyatt J Edgcomb on September 28, 1912.
August 9 1912 notice from the United States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming that G Cleveland Tillard of Basin Wyoming holder of homestead entry No 4022 serial 02184 for lot 58 township Bl m range 93 west 6th principal meridian will file a final five year proof to establish claim on September 21 1912 before W F Brown Basin Wyo. Witnesses named Louis A Zane Fred Frisby Wells A Loveland William Tillard all of Basin and W F Brittain register
Land Office at Buffalo Wyoming July 24 1912 notices John W Morgan of Burlington Wyoming filed intent to make final three year proof to establish claim to homestead entry 4237 serial 02314 in signwi section 10 township 51 north range 96 west 6th principal meridian before W F Brown Clerk of Court Basin Wyoming on September 7 1912. Also listed are Oliver W Peterson Andrew Peterson Henry Griffin and John A Williamson all of Burlington with W F Brittain registrar.
Henry A. Padmore of Basin Wyoming files intention to complete final three year proof on land described in sections 11 and 16 township 39 north range 98 west. Hearing before W F Brown Basin September 14 1912. Witnesses Oliver R Irwin Olive Irwin Guy Shipman Dewitt C Henry Brittain Register of U S Land Office.
Notice is given that the partnership between P. T. Gebhart and P. P. Anderson is dissolved by mutual consent. The remaining business will be continued by P. Anderson who assumes the firm debt. All accounts due should be paid at the Basin Republican office in Basin. Aug 1 1907.
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