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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
10
On Tuesday December 27 the store opens a Remnant Sale across all departments. Large stock reductions follow a heavy holiday trade and prior sale, with numerous short lengths and mixed items measured and marked quickly and sold at very low prices. Remnants include notions and small lots from nearly every line. Prices are not specified in ads.
A bustling Basin local item list notes Wise’s Jewelry, the Basin Pharmacy, and Whitmore’s store offering new lockets, natural color post cards, and dolls with real hair. Several locals and visitors from Hyattville to Tensleep are seen buying, visiting, or staying in Basin as Christmas approaches.
B T Joslin of Wyoming Security Investment Co returned from Rockford Illinois saying the Big Horn Basin climate is superior though the trip home pleased him. Roy Wade has recovered enough from gall stone surgery by Dr Carter to be out. George T Randall departed for Omaha to join the Western Land Products exhibition with local samples and Big Horn Mill displays including Cream of Wheat cartons.
Basin sees rising demand for skilled chauffeurs as Elmer Templeton interviews veteran Mr. Stork who consults Dr. Carter. A young chauffeur arrived last Monday to keep Elmer busier than any car he has operated.
A local shop touts Howard watches as the best value and climax of watchmaking while offering Elgin Waltham Hamilton and Hampden brands. Harry L Wise discusses gifts, and the store invites customers to buy apples nuts and candy. Washington apples arrive in a second shipment priced 1.95 to 2.45 per box. Cummings welcome a baby girl born to Ollie J. and wife with Dr. Carter present.
Contractor Richardson announced that brickwork on the new school is finished and praised the masonry as among the finest in the Basin country. He credited the crew for overcoming difficulties and delivering a high quality result.
Basin Furniture Co has secured the services of a licensed undertaker and embalmer named Ed Conaway with ten years experience in Iowa and three years in Wyoming. The firm now offers to direct all funerals in the best possible manner and aims to excel. Conaway will arrive around January 1, 1911, or sooner if needed.
Special agent Hal Blakesley of the Department of Commerce and Labor is in the Lower Greybull valley conducting field work. He arrived in town on Wednesday to begin inquiries and observations regarding local economic activity.
Mrs. Thompson of Basin Gradens departed Monday for Ohio. The brief item notes her travel and destination with no further details.
Mr Koons hydraulic engineer for Burny and McDonnell of Kansas City met Basin council this week. He presented tentative drawings for extensions of the water works and discussed methods to provide the town with a reliable supply. The council reviewed the plans with him and the meeting attracted business men. A mass meeting is planned.
The Basin council debated improving emergency response by removing dead ends and enhancing service. They discussed lighting plant improvements, favoring Tungsten lights where possible, and praised deferring the bond issue until laws are finalized. A start-up funding plan aims to cover initial costs for Basin’s current expansions.
Reverend J R Huggins of the Episcopal church led morning and evening services last Sunday, delivering a formal sermon and drawing a good turnout from the congregation.
The Republican reports Mr and Mrs Booth have assumed charge of the Frontier restaurant again. They offer an especially fine Christmas dinner menu and invite patrons to dine there, promising an enjoyable experience.
A continued page one note extols the Wealthy apple for its keeping qualities, valuing durability over beauty as a key selling factor in the apple crop market. The column comments on the fruit’s practical appeal to buyers and merchants.
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