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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
3
A. Higby, who has been very ill the past week, has gone to the springs for treatment. He was taken ill last Friday and his condition led his physician to order him to lay aside all business cares and travel to Thermopolis. He left on Tuesday afternoon.
After the marriage, a splendid wedding supper was served in the Antlers hotel dining room Sunday night, attended by guests named in the issue of the Republican. The reception was tendered by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wilbois in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner. City Marshal McDonald displayed a new cane, a gift from Dr. Carter bought in Old Mexico.
Basin town council invites sealed proposals for a 72 by 18 inch tubular boiler with 160 HP and 125 psi, including fittings, with 88 inch britchen and damper, fire bricks, and necessary connections. Specifications must accompany bids with a $50 certified check to Ora C. Shaw, town treasurer. The town may reject any or all bids. Mayor W. 8. Collins signs the notice.
The Shedd-Size Co has pushed for higher freight rates and reports a letter from General Freight Agent Speps noting a lumber rate from the coast to the Big Horn Basin will take effect on September 1, 1910. The move brings welcome news but won’t change lumber prices locally for several months.
Dr. L A Wheeler of the U S agricultural department overseeing sheep dipping reports all flocks last spring under embargo will be relieved once dipped. He praises lambs of J L Linn and Rouble on Shell Creek. Water Commissioner Blakesley Lou Kirkesley returns after two months away, traveled 1000 miles and met most water right owners. six weeks more to finish his work in the Big Horn and Wind River territory.
Tender lettuce and fine radishes grown 8,000 feet above sea level on the divide were brought to the Republican office by Rev. W. R. Howell. Capt. Jack Hilliard cultivated them, showcasing the potential of their high country section.
One of the best reasons for men to locate in the Big Horn Basin is the practical fruits of Willis J. Booth. His Paint Rock ranch yields some of the finest currants the writer has seen, with a splendid photo of the fruits by Geo Lass from a Basin tour.
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