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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
1
A brief note highlights residents of the Big Horn Basin shaping local history in the garden spot of the great northwest. The piece suggests notable community activity and historic changes driven by local inhabitants.
Senator Simeon Skovgard of Basin, 36, a stockman and longtime taxpayer, proves his strength in Cheyenne by pushing beneficial laws for Basin and surrounding counties. His record shows focus on constituents, avoiding petty politics as he works for progress and practical legislation during the current session. The article also notes Wolf Patrol drill evenings as part of Scout Tracks with weekly meetings to train scouts and welcome new members.
Will held two important sales by Col. W. B. Cropsey with dates set for February 25 at the Dowell ranch near Greybull and January 27 at the A'furt ranch on Boose Creek. Governor Carey appoints A. Highy as delegate to the Fourth American Peace congress in St. Laws May 1 2 3.
C A Anderson the miller fell three floors to the basement when a crane cable parted on the elevator at Big Horn Mills. He suffered a fractured right arm and crushed arch in the foot but is expected to recover. He had just used the elevator for heavy loads and was aided by Dr M H Smith and staff. Anderson, 61, from Central City Neb, has a wife and three daughters and is staying with Mrs Matthews while recovering.
The Friday afternoon program drew many visitors including old alumni. Readings included Lincoln Gettysburg Address by Jue lian Snow, Words of Lincoln by Tulph NeVille, Lincoln the Man of the People by Albert Scholz, and a scene from the Merchant of Venice by senior girls. Attendance and interest were strong, with praise for Daddy Payne and the two board officers W. C. Collins and W. C Snow. The main Friday feature will be a debate on whether ancient men surpassed modern men, featuring the silver tongued orator.
Cheyenne Feb 17 Special Wyomings lawmakers debate continuation of the states immigration bureau under a two year 40000 appropriation and split party lines. Sherman backs a republican bill to keep the bureau with governor auditor and treasurer as control, while Governor Carey vetoes key measures like the bounty bill and Mary Stresaners relief, signaling tension over public funds and fraud safeguards.
After the piano contest, voters stream in as new tallies arrive, shifting standings quickly. Contestants previously in front face updated supports as late votes roll in, prompting renewed campaign bursts and rapid adjustments by participants.
Progréssa association members met at Antlers for a dinner and live talk on the dairy industry led by Mr Rumsey. Wm Gibson reported a wool growers committee plan. A visit by Mr Rumsey and wife to Basin next Saturday drew invitations for farmers to bring dairy stock for demonstration. A committee will address rail freight issues with Burlington officials and patronizing local industries was debated. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
The University of Wyoming hoop squad began a four city Colorado road trip last Friday, drawing games against Colorado at Boulder, Colorado School of Mines at Golden, Colorado Agricultural College at Fort Collins, and Greasley Normal School. Coach Leon C. Exelby, who led the football and basketball teams this year, has accepted a manager role for farm work at Minnesota state training school for boys and will depart February 18.
The My Horn Bas'n Fruit Growers' Assortation held its annual meeting with President Tim Jolley presiding. C. H. Marsh, Knoce, and others spoke on culture, varieties, and orchard site selection. W. J. Booth was elected president with A. Knoe secretary and C. H. Marsh treasurer. next meeting planned in Worland. J J Marshall leaves for South Fork near Cody to reside, ending a long ranch era.
January fiscal items show sheriff and deputies costs, clerk and deputies, treasurer, commissioners, attorney, superintendent, assessor, clerk of court, punitive fees, courthouse expenses, roads and bridges, pauper care, bond premiums, and donations totaling 3434.83. Receipts nearly matched last year despite area reduction from county consolidation.
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