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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
7
The Basin Republican indicates it is a second class matter filed March 30 1905 at Basin Wyoming post office under the 1879 act. The notice records distribution status for a local periodical as required by postal regulations.
In the notice advertising rates are shown per inch and per line for display and local ads. It lists political candidates Theodore Roosevelt for President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Mondell for Congress with rates noted for first and subsequent insertions.
The article argues early on that Taft faces efforts to secure renomination from administration allies in Congress while Roosevelt gains steam. Straw polls show Roosevelt winning strong support, and direct primaries this year may express voter preference, potentially influencing Republican delegates to nominate Roosevelt at the national convention.
Gen. T. Coleman Dupont of Delaware plans to turn a two million dollar boulevard over to the state and leave his fortune to fund good roads. The piece argues for enduring endowments to highway networks and notes the push from automobile growth. It also urges buyers to procure disease-free nursery stock and mentions a California Senate candidate proposing a public defender office.
Beattle cites a recall wave as Mayor Hiram Gill gains a strong primary lead, while public trust in voters and judges is questioned. The Rustler derides Taft Neurologics remark, praises a Denver custard pie incident, and notes a Banquet invite for Worland Wool Growers. Roosevelt signals entry into the campaign.
Congressman F W Mondell writes in The Nation's Review about GOP outlook in the Western states. A Basin resident recalls a lively library gathering Wednesday night, noted by a keen young observer.
Blizzard blankets Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas with 12 inches of snow. St Louis and Kansas City report business at a standstill and rail traffic disrupted. Cattle country expects heavy losses as winter weather spreads across the middle southwest.
The Woman's club hosted its sixth annual ball at Fraternity hall last evening. A large turnout enjoyed hospitality, with excellent music and dancing lasting late. The hall was beautifully decorated by club members, presenting a gala appearance.
Dr. I. S. Abplanalp of Ray North Dakota returned from a visit to his brother's ranch on Paint Rock and said he is seriously considering locating in Lasin after touring nearby towns. He believes Lasin is the best town in the Basin.
A Sunday Lincoln memorial service program in the library centers on musical numbers with help from Mrs. G A Harris Mrs F W Byrd and A W Coons. Mrs Robert T Dent of Thermopolis visited her husband recovering well after appendectomy at Basin hospital. Big Horn Oil & Gas moved offices to the new building north of Basin Furniture. Fred Tallon finished work for B T Joslin and resumes duties in the county clerk's office.
A new company is formed to produce steel flumes for irrigation, named the Everett Steel Flume & Manufacturing Co. Officers include John Bircumshaw as president, M. L. Folcey vice president, W. A. Tilforth secretary treasurer, and John Everett manager. Located in Basin, the firm plans large scale production, with ample capital and many early orders. Experts hail Everett’s invention as the best in the flame line, and the business aims to become a major Basin industry as demand grows. Further details to come in the next issue.
All Over Wyoming reports diverse happenings across towns and individuals. Owen Wister buys Riverside ranch in Teton. Philadelphia buyers eyed for Jackson Hole. Hudson mine imposes liquor ban amid Wyoming mine liquor laws. Lovell Cowley Byron Kane farmers discuss a Billings Sugar Co factory for 1913 crop. Frank Strong purchases Crooked Creek ranch for six thousand dollars. James Kilpatrick died in Omaha, buried in Laramie once a Gem City resident. A Hudson laundry fire involves soaked gunnysack. Casper to rebuild city hall with integrated fire station. Sheridan officials discuss cadet corps in Sheridan. Rock Springs folks receive obscene comic valentines. Rawlins Fourth of July committee awards saddle to Jim Hanson. Lovell resident Robert Olson dies in Sweden while serving as Mormon missionary.
Mrs Darr and Mrs Murphy tied for first prize with Darr winning the cut. Consolation prize went to Mrs Hern. Five tables were filled, refreshments served, and guests praised Mrs Wise as a charming hostess.
The note promises next week’s conclusion of The Pool of Flame and teases a ladies appeal in the upcoming issue. It mentions Lithiat distilled water endorsed by physicians in Big Horn county and Basin Bottling Works price and service. A Frisby dairy contact and a Grey Bull harness maker visit are reported. The Oplecopal ladies guild will meet with Mrs R B West next Thursday February 28.
G W Black & Co expands with a branch hardware and implement store to serve Greybull Germania Basin area. Open about March 1 in the Davidson building with L C Wiley in charge, offering Deering McCormick mowers rakes binders engines Webber wagons and a full line of tillage implements. Also note a writ of attachment against Frances Scambler with a court date February 24 1912 in Basin for $200 from Harry E Smillie and Ancil T Zinn.
In Big Horn County District Court the Estate of Archibald Winne deceased. Hearing for the probate of the will is set for Saturday February 24 1912 at 2:00 PM at Basin Wyoming office of District Court Commissioner W J Booth. W F Brown Clerk of the District Court witness oath and seal dated February 9 1912.
Notice is hereby given that the Kirby Coal Company a Wyoming corporation at a special meeting of stock holders on Dec 14 1911 at the office of E E Lonabaugh secretary Sheridan Wyoming adopted a resolution dissolving the corporation and certificate of dissolution has been filed with the Secretary of State and the Big Horn county clerk J W Crosby President E E Lonabaugh Secretary 419-123.
Notice states Kirby Trading Company a Wyoming corporation dissolved at a special stockholders meeting held December 14 1911 at the office of secretary E E Lonabaugh Sheridan Wyoming. Certificate of dissolution filed with Wyoming Secretary of State and Big Horn County clerk J W Crosby president FE Lonabaugh secretary 110 123
Notice that all applications to graze cattle horses and sheep in the Bighorn National Forest must be filed in Sheridan Wyoming by March 10 1912. Details on grazing fees and blank forms available on request. Supervisor Re N Kav angh 119 124. The annual meeting of the Anita Ditech Co will be held Monday March 4 at 2 pm Mercer ranch for election of officers and business.
Sheriff B F Wickwire announces public auction on March 16, 1912 at Fraternity Hall Basin Wyoming. The sale covers water rights and land tied to a contract with Big Horn County Irrigation Company, including unpaid installments, maintenance assessments, and attorney fees totaling 1754.97 as of January 1, 1912. Proceeds distributed by law. R B Weat, Attorney. First publication Feb 2, 1912. Last publication March 8, 1912.
Notice to establish final five year proof on land in section 17 township 49 range 92 west. Wil lam A Hubler of Manderson Wyoming filed intent to prove up claim with witnesses John Burwell John R Brown Frank Townsend and Colonel Archer at Basin Wyoming before W F Brown clerk on March 2 1918. Filed by Register Brittain.
Legal notice detailing a 1910 contract between William F. Twyman and The Big Horn County Irrigating Company for two shares of perpetual water rights to irrigate land in Section 15, Township 50N, Range 93W. It describes a lien for deferred payments, accrued interest, and attorney fees. A public auction is set for March 16, 1912, at Fraternity Hall, with sale proceeds distributed by law. Last publication March 8, 1912.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Buffalo Wyoming January 15 1912 notice given Nesal A Webster of St Joe Wyoming who filed to make final desert land proof to establish claim in Wyoming on February 24 1912 Witnesses include Charles Blynn Abner C Whitcher George W McCoy and Clarence McCoy all of St Joe Wyoming. Register Brittain coordinates and serial numbers appear in official notice.
The annual meeting of the Big Horn Land and Live Stock Co will be held in Hyattville Wyoming on Saturday March 2 at 2 p m. Election of officers for the ensuing year and any other business to come before the meeting. A B Mercer Jr President.
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