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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
2
A collection of local jests and scenes from public life includes Pete Buck’s weight loss after typhoid, a banker’s quips about ribbing and washboard chores, a rail worker’s wallet joke, a minister’s dinner etiquette with pie, and a courtroom moment where a prosecutor frames a point as not boring for water as a hearing ends.
A bishop recalls a memorial inscription The Leht of my life has gone out referencing a late bishop Wilmer of Alabama. A farmer escapes a bulldog attack using a pitchfork then jokes he would have used the blunt end if the dog had attacked from the hunt end.
Clara Grace Bevan daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Wise married James T Bevan of Cascade Iowa Wednesday night at the Wise home on South Sixth Street. Rev H E Shepherd of Worland performed the ceremony in the presence of close relatives. The couple will reside in Cascade after a wedding supper and well wishes from Basin friends.
Three Japanese tenants H. Shiara BE Yo kosawa and M. Ka hara have leased George M Booths farm north of Antlers. They plan to grow early vegetables under glass and later plant sugar beets using $300 worth of glass for hotbeds and cold frames. Booth will receive $6.50 per acre for crops and $9 per acre for the best land.
A linen shower honored Miss Wise on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F A Wise. Chaperoned by Mrs. R H Ahrens, attendees included Mary Marshall Bessie Williams Ruth Smith Kathleen O Neil Lois Coons Zea O Neil Winifred Patten Claire Shaughnessy Mable Tallon Lela Tallon Mable Morrison Norene Whitely Myrna May and Mary Cusack. Various linen presents were given and a luncheon followed a happy gathering as the bride-to-be anticipates marriage.
William Hughes known as Chicken opens a modern steam laundry in the Maler building west of Wise drug store. The business uses up-to-date machinery to wash all classes of work and aims for steady patronage after easing past fire damage at Beecher Higby plant.
The skating pond by Mag sha Jack Hanlon near the water Plant was crowded last week with young and old enjoying New Year’s Day. Basin residents thank the thoughtful marshal for providing a safe, pleasant venue for all to enjoy. Republican for neat job printing.
The track team led by McClure NeVille Gerald Coone Wil son May and Gould returned yesterday from a trip. They lost 62 to 8 at Lovell Monday, then 26 to 16 at Cowley Tuesday, and won 28 to 14 against Cody Monday night. Faun McClure turned his ankle at Lovell while Alvah Gould played in all games. Cody banqueted the team after the game with over 100 present and Percy Spencer as toastmaster. The evening ended with a dance and socializing until morning.
On Wednesday at ten in the parlors of the Antlers hotel Rev. N B Nash joined Theodore William Olson and Minnie Reidle in marriage. The couple left for their home in Canada where the groom runs a plumbing business in Edmonton. The bride, daughter of Rudolph Reidle, is admired for her character in Basin.
J J Marshall narrowly escaped a home fire on North Sixth Street when a leaking gas pipe filled a room and a lighted match caused an explosion. The blaze was quickly controlled with minimal damage and no serious injuries reported.
O J Reynolds was freed from county jail on a $500 cash bond for passing worthless checks. It is believed his brother provided the funds and aims to have the case prosecuted after costs are paid and the checks corrected. The incident leaves Dad Payne with no guests at his hotel.
Wilt Handle Coal. The Loveland Transfer Co. will no handle the coal from the Bigh Horn Collieries mines in Crosby and prepared to deliver to an heap of the city. U. S. Good secured a choice lot facing the courthouse square. Several Basin residents bought lots in a central location. Gerald Coons accompanied the basketball team to Cody and stayed on for a few days with Doyle Joslin. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Black and Mrs. Reed were dinner guests New Year’s evening of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Hunter south of town. Miss Martha Daley resigned at Basin hospital to care for her elder Mrs. M. R. Douglas. P. F. Ward of St. Paul Minn visited Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Douglas. Walter Scott ill with pneumonia at Wim Hughes residence. Pacifier warning and note on selenium based hygrometer research.
Jack Moore, a Buffalo country timer and close ally of thirty years, visited town to support senator hopeful John B. Kendrick. He praised local Progress Association meetings for boosting discussion of public concerns and easing civic monotony, urging continued effort.
Metz and Metz Attorneys at Law handle land irrigation and corporation matters from offices in Bailing State Bank Building Bagin Wyoming and 172 North Main Street Sheridan Wyoming. Also available for veterinary care with prompt calls and a local phone line in Basin Wyoming.
A Punch item notes a Red Cross demonstration and a Boy Scout acting as an injured participant. It also references a plea to deliver regards to a wife and children. The page invites readers to inspect a stack of jewelry and silverware belonging to F. H. Whitmore, jeweler.
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