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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
In the garden a pot of the great northwest features residents of the Big Horn Basin making history with notable acts and local pride. The brief notes highlight community figures shaping regional life and cultural contributions.
Representative L A Thorley of Big Horn county is praised for his persistent work during the last legislative session. A Wyoming resident for 11 years born in Utah in 1874, he champions university recognition and school laws reflecting his interest in education and his four children’s future. Thorley, a farmer and stockman with Grey Bull Valley land, has held local offices and leads the Otto Progess association, earning the Otto community’s pride for his legislative record.
On Monday afternoon Rev 8 united George Henry Townsend of Manderson and Adelle McDuffey of Fergus Mont. The groom is described as a prosperous young man of the Manderson neighborhood and has prepared a home for housekeeping. Friends extend a warm welcome to the bride and wish them happiness.
For Boys And Girls under 16 in this place R Bonwell will award prizes at the county fair for White Mexican sweet corn grown locally. Four first prizes pay 10 each and four second prizes pay 5 for the best five ears by a child under 16. A prize of 5 is offered for the first person to bring ears of this variety suitable for the table.
The library adds new titles including A Heroine in Bronze Romance of Billy Goat Hill The Wet Smoke Below Bunker Then Atlante die A Cry in the Wildertiods aid to the shallow of bier bland Those added by gift include a well bound copy of Alice in Womberland and Myrtle Baldwin the latter being the title of Miss Jubbette Collins.
A social dance by the Woman's Club drew about fifty couples Saturday evening attracting strong community turnout. Organizers report a lively program and festive atmosphere with members contributing to the event's success.
Ruinsy of Cody were guests of the club and enjoyed the evening. A luncheon was served by Mrs. R. H. Ahrens of the Dellalvsen. Music was excellent and the dancers enjoyed the club environment to the full.
A daughter was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Sprague of Ot ho, Dr. Harr Sprague reports the young child is doing well.
Committees have arranged entertainment for the Woolgrowers convention opening next Thursday at Fraternity hall at 2 p.m. The annual session will transact business and elect officers. A banquet at the Antlers at 6:30 will lead to a dance in Fraternity hall. Visitors can expect a royal time with other details pending.
Ern Allen of Hyattville was stricken with appendicitis early in the week and brought to the Bain hospital by Dr Williams. On Monday evening an operation was performed with Dr Harrie assisting, described as a success in every way. He is now on the road to recovery and hopes to return home soon.
Watsons entertained Saturday evening after a dance with a luncheon in honor of Mr and Mrs B C Rumsey of Cody. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rumsey Mr and Mrs Thos B Hiuoter Mr and Mrs F A Wise Mr and Mrs H Armeling Mr and Mrs WW Black Mrs Reed and W S Pease.
In honor of Rumeecus Mr and Mrs A Wise hosted a Sunday evening informal gathering for Mr and Mrs B C Rumsey of Cody. Attending were B C Rumsey C A Zaring T S Hunter R H Ahrens Henry Armeling L E Watson B C Hart Mrs Reed Mrs C E Shaw and R West.
Jack Welch will oversee the electrical wiring during the absence of PF, Lt. Dornberger in Canada. An expert in wiring, he promises good service and broad experience with electrical appliances.
Visitors from Otto including Van Oster George Nelson V C Olson David Geerlaen Hy Williams Jos Horrocks N P Larsen P A Larsen P Bianch and J A Sanders attended the Rumesy meeting in town Saturday.
Word reached here that J. H. Welahk and Mrs. Myra McColley were married on the 21st in Spokane. The couple formerly resided here and are greeted by many friends with congratulations and best wishes.
J Winder will hold services Sunday morning in the library and Rev Rupward, Wyola Sunday school superintendent of the Bayiet church, will preach in the evening at the Viaptiet church. All are invited to attend and hear the speaker KJ Mxthea who will discuss spring stock and sundries.
Wyoming lawmakers adjourned after a long night and brief Sunday session. Key actions included vetoes by Governor Carey on Worland institute funding and a pushed compromise restoring about 40 000 for the Worland project while debating labor and immigration bureaus and county division bills. The session also advanced pure food reforms and a capital expansion plan, with political tensions evident in Democratic opposition to certain measures and reactions to gubernatorial vetoes.
The state forms six judicial districts after a failed compromise. District one covers Larame Platte Coshon and Niobrara counties. District two includes Albany and Carbon. District three comprises Sweetwater Lincoln and Uinta. District four includes Sheridan Johnson Campbell Weston and Crook. District five covers Big Horn Washakie Hot Springs and Park. District six contains Converse Natrona and Fremont.
The association met at Antlers last Monday with Vice President Thompy presiding. Minutes were read. a wool growers banquet and dance were planned for March. Discussions covered barley growing, a farmers’ institute, and funding for farm work. Local progress notes included Burlington line developments and east west outlet improvements.
A packed Fraternity hall heard B C Rumney of the Shoshone creamery explain why the dairy cow outproduces the range cow. He traced growth of his herd from one Jersey to about 75, with a creamery founded last September and rising monthly milk and cream payments to Basin farmers. He highlighted feed savings, rising dairy values, and western expansion of dairy farming, urging capital and markets to finish the shift.
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