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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
1
A Basin Gardens photo shows OO. R. Irwin with a mangel beet patch near Basin O R Irwin. He reports an acre and a quarter yielding sixty tons with market sales at five dollars per ton, three hundred dollars earned per acre. The article notes rising use of mangel beets for feeding and plans for larger growth in Basin country.
Members of Local No 2 Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union met last Saturday night at the new school house south of Elk Creek. A number of new candidates were initiated and an engaging program followed including talks on farming topics. A social hour with refreshments ended a lively gathering led by the ladies. The next meeting is planned for December 27 at the south beach cahodi under the Boll oun farm.
The week at Wibeacy features a long list of new books including Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt and Life of Princes, plus a notable livestock investment by Col W H Meyemdeone in purebred Poland China hogs. Mrs C Z Lamb of Greybull arrived with her parents James and Mrs O Neill.
Market report from Kansas City Stock Yards dated December 15 notes a modest rally in cattle with steady, broader demand. Prices show mixed gains for yearlings, steers, and cows, top cattle near 7.00 to 7.50, hogs around 7.35 to 7.66, pigs 6.50 to 7.25, and sheep and lambs up 10 to 25 cents with lambs near 8.00 for top lots. Overall, the market remains softer than a year ago but shows improved execution and stronger demand.
Postmaster Gideon reports a change in the civil service exam date to January 16 for Creeby Bywon Shell Hyatty Ot to Cowley and Burlington offices where about a dozen applicants are expected. Lewie's Chapter OEB 8 holds annual elections with Bertha Vendevender as matron and Zada Sprit among attendees. Roy Belton moved supplies for a Shel room and drink shop as Zinn will decide.
A Monday night gathering at Burlington drew attendees including Chas Garand and Lam. St Andrew's Young people will hold a Christmas program at the church on Tuesday December 2 at 8 pm. The public is invited to attend.
The university YMCA forms an active representative body, expanding beyond local work to broader extension. A Union Pacific holiday fare cut for Wyoming students boosts trips home. Christmas vacation will see many events as student activities peak, with traveling libraries soon shipped statewide.
Mr Alex Lucas and Mrs Biella McClhuskey Whitley united in marriage at the groom’s home on December 6, 1913. Rev A B Irwin of the Presbyterian church officiated. Lucas works for Hopkins Abstract Co in his city and is noted as dependable. the bride has served in Basin’s military business. The couple resides in Thermopolis and receive many heartfelt congratulations.
Worland hosts a community dance night attended by Mr Go W Bigk Mrs D B Lewis and others. Dana Carter and Thermopolis delegation arrived with autos and were welcomed by Worland residents. The Brain folks enjoyed the event and praised local hospitality. A Y Wetem returned from Denver after his mother’s death.
After hours of debate the Republican National Committee voted to reform convention representation and recognize primaries for choosing delegates. The plan shifts toward four delegates at large per state and by district, with a subcommittee to report details, while opposition favored a special convention. The discussion included southern representation and the two-thirds vote of 1908, with no clear consensus on a national convention.
Gas from a new large gusher near Greybull will be directed to the city’s mains as soon as service piping thawing is complete. Contractors begin digging a ditch for a 13 000 foot line to connect the well area to the town, with another well about 1200 feet east of the gusher in progress.
George Sabin, jailed in 1910 for 20 to 26 years over the Spring Creek raid, escaped while being transferred from the road gang to Rawlins. Guard Johnson, with Sabin, stopped at Basin and Antlers hotel before Sabin vanished Wednesday night. An automobile sighting near Greybull is reported, with theories of an underground railway to the coast or South American routes. The alarm was delayed, drawing skepticism from authorities. This marks the road crew’s second escape of the summer.
The post office announces higher parcel post limits in 1914. Fifty pound weight acceptance starts in the first and second zones, while zones six to eight raise from eleven to twenty pounds. After March 16, 1914, books eight ounces or less pay 1 cent per two ounces, and heavier books follow the regular zone rates. Parcel rates for over four ounces vary by zone from third to sixth, with escalating cents per pound or fraction.
Regular preaching services will be held at Obta on the coming Sunday December 21 at 3 p.m. Sunday school starts at 2 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody to come. Pastor G. W. Racer invites all.
Next Sunday there will be no services in St. Andrew's church as Rector Rev. M. B. Nash is in Thermopolie that Sunday. The Sunday School will hold its regular session at 10 o clock in the morning.
J. P. Mayer of Otto purchased a Ford automobile from G. W. Black & Co. last Saturday and used modern delivery methods. J. L. Miller, also of Otto, sold his farm on the Greybull to buy a store in South Dakota and is reviewing the purchase. Mr and Mrs Jimmefield of Burlington traveled to Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday to consult the Mayo Brothers regarding care.
E E Prock takes charge as colporteur for the southern district of the Big Horn Push for the American Baptist Publication Society. He is an earnest Christian, a Wituma Jewell College student, and experienced in field work. Local prayer meeting remains Wednesday. The Rapist Gunday book event is set for December 24 at 7 30. Baptist church meeting January 1 1914 at 2 30 pm. Next Rapist Indice meeting January 16. Preaching Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 9 am with G W Racer, Pastor. Henry Boemmer visiting town this week. See Water at Kane bed buses.
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