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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1913
Page
4
Basin residents plan to attend countywide Fourth of July events in nearby towns. Citizens distribute attendance to celebrate while Casper hosts a controversial Salome act that drew sharp newspaper criticism for shocking local readers.
The writer urges easterners to visit Wyoming summers to avoid heat dangers. Mention hint of political critique comparing the Diggs case as the worst Wilson has faced in the White House.
A horse owned by Rev Nash hitched to a top buggy caused a lively runaway on B street turning onto Third. The top of the buggy was torn off before the horse was stopped near the hitch rack by W J Durfey. No other damage occurred and Jim Montgomery praised the horse as gentle.
Search for gold parties led by Schuyler Parrett Frank and Ralph Ackerman and Gib Henrick depart early week for Bald Mountain country to prospect. Carl Harmon plans to leave tomorrow for the same region. Friends wish them success in their undertaking.
The band stand from the driving park was moved into town on Wednesday and placed north of the Big Horn Oil & Gas office to host Saturday evening concerts with minimal disruption to players. Also, E. T. Peyton, known in the Basin, is again on the march toward Evanston after a Monday escort for confinement. Basin Gardens in Harvey's Grove hosts a community celebration today with a planned amusements program drawing Basin residents.
Will Town Park hosts a guided group led by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Belton Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Sherman and Frank Bristow as they begin a morning tour. They plan a leisurely visit to explore all the park’s wonders at their own pace.
A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Riley of Burlington last Monday night. Dad Riley says Mike cannot stay around the barn unless he has the new baby in his arms. Herman Wegner of Germania was in town the week.
A string of humorous vignettes features rich chauffeurs earning 150 to 250 dollars a month for dressing up and driving, a New Yorker and his daughter’s gown dispute, an editor urging an author to reveal his name for money, a neighbor’s gun borrow to quiet a noisy dog, and Secretary Bryan commenting on a magnate’s luck with a building inspector during a dinner toast.
New York dispatch reports Indiana amid jokes about slashed skirts and the corn crop. Humorist George Adee notes crops and fashion in Brook, Noblesville, and rural Route communities while traveling on the Imperator with Samuel Murdock and family of LaFayette. They plan a European automobile tour, returning late August.
A jokey monologue critiques marriage, money, and gender roles. It notes salaries, horse sense, and spouses, poking fun at women with red hair and old maids, while suggesting physical certificates for marriage and the vanity of beauty. The tone seems satirical and social commentary in a lighthearted style.
A colonial era style column offers aphorisms about memory, reputation, marriage, and daily life. It jokes about notes, flirtations, and men staying away from home ideas. It muses on skepticism, new businesses, summer fashion, and politics shaping views amid witty observations.
Loy J. Covert of Billings closed a deal Saturday to acquire the J. J. Fenton interests in the Greybull bank. He is vice president of the Merchants Bank of Billings and president of the Lowell State Bank, with ties to regional financial bodies. Covert will be closely associated with his Greybull holdings, strengthening the bank’s leadership.
Mrs M J Freeman has received a jetter from her brother Jesse Matthews at Rochester Minn stating his case is causing speculation among physicians there About five years ago Mr Matthews was bitten by a cage tick and it is thought the poison from the insect has never been entirely removed His trip to Rochester was a secure relief and his many friends in the Basin country will hope for his early return to complete health.
Wilbert R Howell will conduct Baptist church services this coming Sunday with morning and evening sessions. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Denver Times compares wool prices from past years to current figures, noting the decreased margins between estimated production costs and present sale prices. The analysis states the overall Colorado value tied to sheep and wool enterprises nears eight million dollars annually, highlighting the impact on many families and land devoted to sheep raising while stressing risk and need for protection to sustain profits.
The Pullion King Mining Co on Bald Mountain advances with new machinery. L L Pierce of Denver arrives to install an amalgamator for placer gold extraction. Austin Wilson oversees the claim. John G Mason travels to Chicago to purchase crushing equipment for cement rock and sand. The field is tested with high optimism.
Foreclosure sale of a mortgage on one share of perpetual water rights from Hig Horn County Canal for Lot 7, Sec 3, T50N R93W, secured by a lien and power of sale. Default on two payments prompts sale July 7, 1913 at 2 PM at Fraternity Hall Basin. current due and unpaid totals include 1797.00 plus 100.00 attorney fee. Public notice ends with wedding ring anecdote.
The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 15 Big Horn County Wyoming will receive bids for ten five hundred dollar coupons bonds at six percent interest dated July 1 1913 due twenty five years after issue. Proceeds fund two schoolhouses with furniture. bids due July 14 1973 at 1 00 PM.
Christian Science services will be held Sunday at 11 a m in the chapel opposite Carnegie library. Lesson sermon subject is In the universe including man evolved by atomic force. A cordial invitation to all. Gale. 40 acres of crop land at 11 per term. Wm Rannells Hyattville or W 68 Collins Basin. Bowman Mercer and George Allin s¢ Paint Rock were transacting by above to town last Monday.
For sale 160 acres with 50 acres alfalfa 40 acres plowed land and Amber on Big Horn River 244 miles south of Manderson Water certificate for 150 acres price 4500 purchaser to assume 1000 mortgage Four Jersey and four Holstein cows three yearling heifers and five calves included Good log house stable fenced Inquire W S Collins Basin Wyoming ju2T-t
Pur bred Kellerstrass White Orping ton eggs and cookerels offered by Chas Carieon at 17u Baala Wyoming. Orders to be placed with L B Watson. See The Republican for sale details.
An advertisement offers ice cream delivery in Baan with regular packets and pricing of 1.26 per gallon, 6 gallons or more at 1.00 per gallon from Basin Stock Farm Begin Wyoming. The Firet M. B. Church outlines services with 11 am and 6 pm Sunday worship, 10 am Sunday school, and Thursday prayer meeting, inviting all to attend.
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