08 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
The Progress association met at the Antlers with Mayor Berry presiding to discuss country improvement, a proposed produce market, corn for silage, road surveys, and canal service. J A Berry and J E Lempke planned Denver talks, and funding for bridges may come from county settlements.
The Woman's Club will begin meetings at the Carnegie library next Wednesday January 13 with a program on the beginnings of literature and special music. The L and L department recently heard Mrs Long translate German Christmas customs and related pagan customs readings. A town meeting urged all residents to attend next Wednesday at noon to discuss oil supply and related matters.
Through W. W. Murphy the fare of A. B. Lewis on the Nowood was traded to Mr. Arnoldus of near Lovell. Mr. Lewis will move to the Arnoldus place and Mr. Arnoldus to the Nowood at once.
The issue contains the bank's year end statement showing total assets and loans up, with loans decreasing by over 16000 from a prior figure of 33000. Since H. H. Hime took over, the bank is recognized as well managed and substantial in this state region.
Mrs T B Hunter Mr and Mrs E J Sullivan Mr and Mrs R B West Mr and Mrs F A Wine Mr and Mrs M H Sanich Miss Hice Foster Scott and Herb Wise joined the hostess for a costume New Year’s Eve gathering in honor of her husband.
Booths Entertainers Mrs G M Booth of the Antlers hosted a New Years Eve dancing party with over fifty guests. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Belton and Goulley. New county officers were sworn in. J K Burnham named county treasurer with Winifred Patten as temporary deputy Myre Murphy as deputy and Fred Tallon as an elegant. No other changes were made.
The new county board of commissioners consisting of T. W. Spratt M D Hanwis and Cicero Avent met this week and organized by electing T. W. Spratt chairman. The morning's work centered on approving appointments and official bonds.
Members are urged to attend Thursday afternoon January 14 for the annual election of officers. Visitors are welcome at these meetings.
The county union of the F B Co U A held a regular meeting in Progress association rooms last Tuesday afternoon. President F A Ewen led. Col May read the previous report. Resolutions urged legislative action on cooperative buying and selling and tax payment methods similar to Washington and Kansas. Local members discussed corn club plans, cement silo designs, and agricultural work with County Agent A H Tedman pledging support. A committee chaired by C R Spencer, Fred Case, and R Bonwell was named to organize the fair association. meeting adjourned until March.
F G Carpenter bought Ellis Livery and will convert the large building into the state’s largest garage. The Bic Hom Garage will lease the space for repair and storage, install modern machinery, and open early next month after remodeling.
Big Horn County exits years of indebtedness with bonds outstanding after a special December session paid most bills and nearly 30 000 in judgment debt. Five thousand funded from the general fund, leaving a cushion for incoming officials and tax relief through reduced salaries and lower taxes. Road improvements were completed at conservative cost, and local officials praise the fiscally prudent achievement.
KR and Denny of Basin Alfalfa Milling Co receive a letter from Louisville firm praising their shipped product as superior in color and protein content. The local demand is rising rapidly as quality remains the priority.
W. W. Murphy reports the sale of a Hupawobile to Frank Toknaa of Otto Healo, with payment in three care in the Lovell neighborhood.
The Harmony Concert Party performed Tuesday evening, presenting a versatile program on harp, piano, violin, mandolin, mandocello, banjo, flute, and xylophone. They offered a wide range from contemporary popular tunes to grand opera selections, earning unanimous high praise for all four members.
Kansas City stock yards report mixed week with lower killing grades stronger stockers and feeders. Receipts 15000 cattle steady to weak and 12,000 hogs. Chicago runs influence prices. Cattle: trade active with top steers around 6.00. hogs strong demand with open lower 5 to 10. sheep and lambs firm earlier then 15 to 25 decline. receipts 8500.
Joe Henry plans to renovate the Henry building east of the Big 7 and open a first class meat market within about a week. The Burlington basketball team visits tonight for a loan high school game, followed by a town team bout for a double header. Citizens urged to attend two good contests and support local sports.
London reports a Russian victory over the Turks in Irans Caucasia. The main focus is the brutal fighting between French and Germans for roads to Cernay and Muellhausen in upper Alsace. Western front battles ebb and flow with small French advances, while the Russians press offensives on the east and Carpathians amid snow and rain.
Sheriff Wickwire arrested Ed Good and Bruce Early this week on grand larceny charges from J. W. Gould. The complaint states the pair feloniously stole two bay mares, three years old, one with a white star and V branding on the jaw, valued at 125 and 135 dollars respectively. Hearing set for the afternoon before Justice Honwell.
Mrs B C Hart hosted a Saturday afternoon affair for her sister Miss Kisther Highy. Guests included S. Pease, Guy Craig, H J Sullivan, F A Wise, B T Joslin, J Leigh, W R West, Rob Gleason, T B Hunter, W B Hartigan, R P Pearson, and Thos M Hyde. BR L Sweney recently returned from Red Lodge after visiting friends there.
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