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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
4
Advertising rates listed for the Official Paper of Big Horn County Basin. Rates include yearly subscriptions at two dollars, single insertions by inch, locals charged per line with first line and subsequent lines at set prices.
County officials listed include Assessor L. O. Gray and Commissioners T. Johnson chair, M. D. Harris, T. W. Poratt. Other posts: County Clerk Lou Blakenley, County Attorney W. 5S. Collins, District Court Clerk R. H. Ahrens, Judge P. W. Mets, Superintendent A. F. Filerup, Sheriff B. F. Wickwire, Treasurer Mrs. Zela Mur.
The Republican and Rustlermmn editors express admiration for a proposed corn club plan. They argue forming such a club will boost the country’s prosperity, prove Basin can compete with the corn belt, and show business interests the value of unified effort for public good. They commend Rumler’s cooperation and urge local business leaders to collaborate on community development proposals.
The Daily Telegraph Moscow correspondent reports Lodz was besieged on three sides by German forces from November 19 to 23. The Russian army, though pressed, rallied with resilience and achieved a victory as German attempts to outflank failed. Severe bayonet fighting occurred near the town edges, with heavy casualties reported on both sides and civilians praying in public spaces.
A jagged OCR fragment hints at a Servien concentration on defense, with Bekrrade described as motivated and better prepared to stand, contrasted by a misread subtitle mentioning Mupilay night. The readable text centers on defense and readiness.
The meeting notes discuss rising crop values due to war demand, alfalfa and beets for war needs, and optimistic prices for cotton as nations mobilize. Assessor Gray explains land tax shifts in Big Horn County, with river lands trimmed to 40 dollars per acre and Basin property values adjusted. personal property taxes rise, livestock values increase, and local merchants are urged to seek business.
Secretary's report notes Dave Nubl will contribute an article on Planting and Tillage of Crops. Officers thank business men of Fas in, division superintendents and clerks, county press, exhibitors, and visitors for generous support and prizes at the 1014 state fair in Douglas, praised as the most quaint metal fair in Wyoming.
A compilation of forest related notes reports Asian oak sources for Pacific coast timber. It mentions Maine Massachusetts forestry checks shade trees, Switzerland’s Zu rich city forest revenue, fires on national forests in Idaho and Montana, a Grand Canyon incident, and predators killed by forest officers for threatening stock and game.
On December 2, 1914, Fritz Grabbert reports a white brindle cow aged three or four years with a five month old brindle calf, branded on right hip, entering his Germania premises. The cow and calf are advertised as estrays to claimants. ownership must be proven by law within six months or the animals will be disposed of as required by law.
A garbled report references Alexander and expansion fantasies, the Irish camp at Mallow Cork near Kerry, Atherton selling 20000 canteens to Greece, war implements delivered without entering conflict, and Mayor Mitchel warning New York residents about growing destitution amid public hardship.
Notice to Antoline O Company claims a lien on personal property now in possession. BE A Love of BasI Wyoming asserts a lien under a 1913 Wyoming act on a note dated August 3 1914 for five dollars per day as tool dresser at a well in Big Horn County.
Solon Wiley as executor of Kate M. Wiley deceased files in the Fifth District Court of Big Horn County Wyoming a petition seeking $5208.98 plus interest costs and foreclosure of a March 1 1911 mortgage. A receiver may be appointed to manage the real estate pendente lite. Respond by January 11 1915 or a default judgment will be entered. KK A. Aliens Clerk Chas L Brome Atty Published Nov 27 Dec 4 11 18 25 Jan 1 1915.
Notice states John W. Ahrens mortgaged four shares of perpetual water rights in the Big Horn County Canal to The Big Horn County Irrigating Company on April 4 1900 for 2631.40 dollars. Payment includes 566.28 cash with balance notes andgageble arrangements noted. lands described include portions of Section 28 29 Township 62 93 West Sixth Principal Meridian.
Court foreclosure action by The Big Horn County Irrigating Company on defaulted mortgage agreements involving C Lewis Ahrens and related water rights. Public sale planned for January 4, 1915 at the District Court front door in Basin, Big Horn County, to satisfy debts totaling $1,124.07 plus costs, with auction of Lots 3 6 6 and Section 33 Township 62 North Range 93 West Sixth P M including Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter.
Court order directs sale at public auction of described property to satisfy the debt with improvements. Auction set for the fourth day at 4 o clock P M at the front door of Fraternity hall Basin. Proceeds will be distributed by law. R B Weat attorney. First published Nov 27 last published Jan 1.
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