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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
7
The Progress Association dinner drew a wide cross section of the community to discuss water works and electric light plans. After free, thorough discussion there was unanimous approval for the council's reconstruction approach, with officials praised for service and civic dedication.
The piece criticizes critics of the new Judicial districts bill for not appointing judges. It recalls prior claims that the state was run by a machine of appointive officeholders and notes partisan shifts during campaign rhetoric. The author accuses the same group of hypocrisy when a potential Democrat appointment seemed possible.
Senator Warren's new law allows settlers to obtain surplus irrigation water from government projects. The interior secretary may contract with individuals or groups, with strict limits: no more than 60 acres per person. It aims to curb high prices and spur irrigation districts for reservoir storage and expanded land use in Wyoming.
The traveling Baptist convention schedule spans Thursday and Friday with afternoon sessions in the Methodist church and evening events in the Baptist church. Notable speakers include Rev. W. R. Howell Dr. Garrison and Rev. F. J. Bradshaw, with Rev. Joslin leading praise services. E N Thomas, a Sheridan official, visits Basin then Thermopolis Cody and Basin host boosters praise Basin and Basin community figures.
Miss Gertrude Webster becomes assistant cashier at Burlington State Bank. Andrew Hegen plans to resign to command a Pacific coast fishing fleet. Amable W Erickson moves to Burlington to run his hardware and implement store. A social dance pleased attendees with fine music by Nicholson and Miss Barney. Rev E H Tetwiler accepts Baptist church call and parsonage planned north of the church. Civil engineer Mark Wymond called to Greybull on important matters. Lagip infection subsides. health improving. Weddings anticipated. a young man seeks a house and hints at upcoming plans. A Greybull valley writeup praised. Mrs M Riter and daughter visit College View. Mrs M M Riter of Germania in Basin on business. Lee Shelmerdine rents Mrs Lewis ranch for March 1 possession. Local hardware business expanding with a new machine shed. Basin convention March 2–3 at Methodist and Baptist churches. Rev H E Shepherd lectures on the Holy Land Sundays. Epworth League and young folks attend. Stop paying rent. four houses offered on monthly plan by Hoover Investment Co. Clay Bill Robertson returns from range visit to Diamond City. H B Shriver reports success selling Challenge flour in Thermopolis and Worland. For sale: black Spaniard jack, 90 pounds. Baptist Ladies Sale planned for Saturday in Omaha store building to aid the Lapitat church. Plumbing praised as best value. Big Horn Oil & Gas Co.
Basin offers rapid farm loan options with economical terms. Contact S. T. Joslin at the Hircumshaw block, as advertised in today's Republican, for prompt financial assistance on farms and ranches.
The Drumma in Missoula Montana notes Mr and Mrs Marry Druum are in Missoula and rap turously happy, planning to stay there for some time. Mr Drumm is a Wolting and probable opening there.
Messrs. Lewis Taggert and Eyre, as Cowley and big contractors on the Burlington extension, were here last week. They liked the appearances of things in the Diamond City very much.
Anderson and Johnson have just received a car load of agricultural machinery, placing them in position to serve their growing trade in implements. Ranchers are urged to call and see the new stock of items they carry.
State county financial report details receipts and disbursements for Big Horn County Wyoming from December 31 1909 to December 31 1910. It lists taxes licenses and fines collected and paid, interest and penalties, county and district school costs, bonds, warrants, and office expenses, ending with certification by the Board of County Commissioners.
Roy Armeling, confined to his home for six weeks, has suffered a severe relapse and is not as well as previously reported. The latest bulletin notes his general condition is deteriorating while prescriptions can be obtained at Basin Pharmacy with accurate pricing.
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