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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
5
Anderson and Johnson announce a clearance of tinware with prices lower than any in town. Household items like strong dishpans drop from 1 to 50 cents, while the notice also advertises horses for feeding and pasture near town and a store promising the largest stock of underwear at low prices.
An extensive U S Geological Survey report by Edward W Parker shows Wyoming coal production climbed from 5 48 to 6 676 009 tons from 1900 to 1909 with total value up 11 percent. Average price per ton slipped while Sheridan county and Sweetwater county saw shifts in output and value. Wyoming mine accidents totaled 140 with 24 fatalities. The University of Wyoming sheep exhibit in Denver swept prizes across fat sheep, college and open classes, led by Faville. Lovell citizens push to form a new county, potentially separating Greybull. petitions prepare for legislative action.
W H Voss of Mandan North Dakota and his friend visited Basin to inspect Diamond City as a potential field for his wiring shop and automobile agency. Satisfied, he returned with his wife on Monday and they will settle in Basin, renting a place from Mrs J F Leighty while awaiting a suitable home.
Pr Rk Lewis Zimmerman staged a novelty drawing last week. A decorated cardboard had red paper discs concealing numbers. Beneath each disc, a girl’s name appeared when drawn. One Republican member drew two pipes and a metallic tobacco box filled with fragrant weed.
Advertisement touts overcoats from Bircum ahaw's, promising a fine look a durable wear and savings on purchases. It invites customers from Mg Horn county to visit the shop for selection of a splendid coat.
Lovell issued a bond issue for the school that was sold Tuesday at a premium of 550 dollars plus accrued interest. Officials expect the school building project to begin soon.
A fragmentary report notes Company M of Lovell and individuals named Liew Waters were highlighted last week in connection with an order to destroy ordnance belonging to old veterans of Hasina. The item, described as a year old, mentions Shoea repair services offered by O A Olson with Dick Mxtra.
Notes from Manderson report Ray Williams leaving for Simoa for the winter with relatives and promises of spring return. The new Manderson church nearing completion, soon to be a basin landmark. Rev. Borden touts taxidermy skill mounting a lynx for local business and Frank Musselman. A home talent club play drew a full house and showcased local talent. Upcoming events include a mock trial. a musical program on February 10. a free dance February 28 by the band. Willis Dittmar recovered from illness and returned from Thermopolis. Building buzz for spring includes several new houses and business blocks. Public library arrangements accompany new church, and a top baseball team may form in Manderson. Irwin Ewart and wife enjoyed a Sunday in Hyattville.
Thibault and Tompkins are praised as the top plastering firm in Diamond City. They completed major contracts including Pioneer Building Dr Carter hospital Big Horn Development Co housing H H Kime Basin State Bank Christian church parsonage and Markham House. They offer cement work and plastering of high quality.
A mortgage dated December 15 1909 by Heinrich Gams to Em s Werbelow for 86 dollars secures payment on a note at 8 percent. The mortgage with power of sale allows public auction of a sorrel mare five years old in Hasin County on February 4 at 2 pm. Foreclosure advertised by Collins & Hyde, attorneys, on behalf of Werbelow. An unrelated ad for tools appears at end.
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