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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
5
A Basin Republican election card lists Theodore Roosevelt for president Francis E Warren for senator and Frank W Mondell for congress as the party’s nominees.
A Deadwood to coast route via Chicago to Yellowstone is urged as essential for tourism and investment. Advocates claim Basin would gain hundreds of auto tourists yearly, boosting local advertising and prospects. A Wyoming-wide meeting will be arranged to rally Big Horn county support.
The Worland Grit endorses J. M. Schwoob of Cody for state chairman of the Republican committee. The northern Wyoming choice is praised for political experience in the state senate and wide statewide acquaintance. Backers expect strong support and a campaign edge with Schwoob in leadership.
Basin is described as a model town with natural beauty and abundant water. The piece urges homeowners to beautify premises by planting grasses and shrubs as a low-cost improvement to attract visitors and enhance the town’s appeal.
The piece notes calls to improve outside appearance to attract homeseekers while editors warn about partisan bias as candidates shift positions. It questions which figure the Rustler supports among Bryan Clark Wilson Harmon Underwood and ponders the tide of politics. It mentions Folk leaving the Democratic race for Champ Clark and praises a Washakie county write-up in the Cheyenne Tribune. Citizens are urged to attend Lincoln memorial exercises at the library Sunday afternoon.
Hyattville C.8 Lampman Shell John W Price Canada John H Davis Shell Lon Crandall Horse Cree Grant Yarnell Burlington C Workman Lovell W B Gould and wife Otto G W Perkins Mrs Etta Perkins and Mrs Eva Perkins Otto Sol Alderdice Greybull.
All Over Wyoming notes Shoshoni to operate a brick plant soon while Laramie plans a good roads convention in March and to build a park with a Little Laramie river dam. In Casper oil burners spread in homes as Ed Eustis vanished after hiring a horse. A 13 year old girl Nellie Elkins dies in Rawlins and Douglas hosts a banqueting good roads event.
The piece attacks the Democratic majority for a strict gag rule in the House, accusing leaders of silencing debate on the steel and iron schedule and the woo schedule. It notes Mondell's contested stance, reflects on Wyoming editorials, and lists numerous hotel arrivals at Antlers and Rogers House with names and towns.
In Big Horn County Wyoming the district court fixes Saturday February 24 1912 at 2 pm at Basin for hearing the probate petition of Billa A Winne and Jane Winne Hunter for Archibald Winne deceased. W F Brown clerk notes the date February 9 1912 and seal. A separate notice warns Frances Scambler of a writ of attachment issued to secure a $200 debt owed to Harry Smillie and Andy Zinn with appearance required February 34 1912 at 10 am before Justice James F Lampman Basin.
Public notice of an order of sale issued after a judgment for 1092.60. Byrne Hammer Dry Goods Co. sues George W Johnson, Joel H Johnson, and C Workman. Sheriff Wickwire to sell a perpetual water right certificate for 40 acres in Section 20, Township 56 North Range 96 West Big Horn County Wyoming at Basin front door February 21 1913 between 10 am and 5 pm to satisfy the judgment and costs.
The Kirby Coal Company a Wyoming corporation adopted a dissolution resolution at a special stockholders meeting December 14 1911. The certificate of dissolution has been filed with the Secretary of State and the Big Horn County Wyoming county clerk. J W Crosby president E E Lonabaugh secretary. 419-123
Kirby Trading Company a Wyoming corporation dissolved by stockholders at a special meeting held December 14 1911 at the office of secretary BE B Lonabaugh Sheridan Wyoming The certificate of dissolution was filed with the Secretary of State and with the county clerk of Big Horn County Wyoming J W Crosby President EB B Lonabaugh Secretary.
Applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in Bighorn National Forest must be filed in Sheridan Wyoming by March 10 1912. Annual meeting of the Animal Ditto Co. scheduled for March 4 at 2 30 p m at Mercer ranch to select officers and discuss business.
Public foreclosure sale announced by Big Horn County Sheriff on March 16 1912 in Basin at Fraternity Hall for two perpetual water rights tied to irrigation contracts with The Big Horn County Irrigating Company. It covers Thorn Johnson and William F Twyman cases with unpaid balances 1754.97 and 1199.66 plus interest, to satisfy mortgage liens and attorney fees.
Notice is given that William A Hubler of Manderson Wyoming filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his claim on the land described. Proof is to be presented before W F Brown clerk of court at Baan Wyoming on the 2nd day of March 1913.
Department of the Interior notice from Buffalo Wyoming dated January 16 1912 states Nessi A Webster of St Joe Wyoming holder of desert land entry No 1934 seeks final proof to establish claim in M 1 51 p r 96 w 6th p m. Witnesses named are Charles Bryan Abner C Whitcher George W McCoy and Clarence McCoy all of Bt Joe Wyoming. W F Brittain Register.
The annual meeting of the Big Horn Land and Live Stock Company will take place in Hyattville Wyoming on Saturday at 3 p.m. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and A. G. Mercer Jr. is nominated president.
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