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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
4
Basin Republican is published as the official paper of Basin Wyoming with Second Class matter June 30 1905 at Basin post office. Publisher P P Anderson lists subscription at $2 per year in advance and advertising rates shown per inch and per line for local display and insertions.
A heated exchange unfolds as the Rustler and Republican clash over county finances in Big Horn. The Republican defends its past coverage, asserts accuracy of figures, and rebuts personal attacks while criticizing government efforts versus private enterprise. The piece also surveys government role in war material and Panama Canal costs, arguing government work costs more and harms enterprise.
A column critiquing Congress for a looming 60 million dollar deficit for the year ending June 30, blaming war and tariff cuts. It questions war taxes in peacetime, discusses underwood tariff impact, and ventriloquizes opinions from Denver News and Chicago Herald while touching on coop marketing, Governor Slaton, Leo Frank, and political courage.
J H Neville of Byron reports operations near Derricke disrupted by heavy frost and mechanical failures. A derrick burned and two rigs damaged while attempting to retrieve 2400 feet of casing, delaying work until repairs arrive. The Ohio Oil Company, a major field investor, plans a new well on property they control once activity resumes.
The Windmills of Holland toured Hyattsville last Saturday with many changes in the cast. Despite alterations the musical was a complete success and the Hyattsville audience warmly applauded the performers. The party left Basin in the afternoon, many taking return trips the same evening, while others stayed over. Receipts were satisfactory and participants enjoyed the trip.
Announcement of the Wigwam resort opening at Tensleep by Milo Burke. Describes beautiful location, renowned trout fishing, prepared rooms and tents, and a July 4 opening dinner under Mr Burke and his wife, promising a highly successful season.
C G Caldwell reports attempts to loan money to the Chi Logan association and 6 percent concern. He says mail sent to him was returned by postal authorities marked fraudulent and he will refund all payments upon written request. Address Powell Wyoming.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 with sermon Our Country. No evening service. Allies aid meeting with Mrs. A W Coons Thursday afternoon. Welcome to all. Pastor U M Creath.
The Baptist Church lists services at 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m and a prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Pastor G W Racer invites everyone to attend the worship events and activities.
Christian Science services will be held Sunday at 11 p m in the Chapel opposite Carnegie Library. The lesson sermon subject will be Christian Science and a cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
Publication of Sammons. In the District Court of the Fifth judicial district of the state of Wyoming Big Horn County Lena Everett plaintiff versus Isaiah P Large defendant. Notice to Large that Lena Large filed June 21 1915 for absolute divorce on grounds desertion and non support. Answer by Aug 14 1915 or default. Clerk R H Ahrens Basin Wyoming June 24 1915. July 30 1915.
Notice to Wm Borner of Big Horn County Wyoming that a writ of attachment has been issued to secure $135.00 plus costs for R H Ahrens. He must appear before Justice J R Bomwell in Basin on July 21, 1915 at 10 a.m. or judgment will be rendered and property sold or appropriated. Dated June 25, 1915 by R H Ahrens, plaintiff.
Reward offered for the recovery of a bay five year old mare with a face stripe and left shoulder brand, plus a fawn colt. A second bay horse branded KE on the left shoulder was with her. Contact Juss w , Li, Meilbman, Worland, Wye. Also a Dairy ad notes a clarifier delay and announces clarified milk coming soon from Pleasant Valley Dairy.
Notice from the Office of the State Auditor in Gheyenne Wyoming dated April 16 1916 regarding the Home Insurance Company of New York City. It lists total admitted assets at 996 919 589.27 and liabilities excluding capital, capital stock paid up, and surplus over liabilities of 310 474 16.
State Auditor R B Forsyth certifies the condensed annual statement for German American Insurance Company filed in Cheyenne. Key figures include assets 921,490,623.83. capital 10,456,710.8. income year ending December 31, 1914 17,289,280.63. disbursements 16,348,638.31. gross premiums 19,661.30. losses paid 10,877.21. losses incurred 12,209.81. Publication notice issued April 16, 1916.
Data shows Great Western Accident Insurance Company figures for 1914 including gross premiums of 17,790.66 and losses paid 9,185.00 with liabilities and assets totaling 262,638.25 in Wyoming records filed with State Auditor R. B. Forsyth. The notice includes certification dates in April 1916 and a brief cut-rate lard advertisement with price points for various pack sizes.
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