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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
A concise note highlights residents of the Big Horn Basin who are shaping history in the garden spot of the Great Northwest, presenting a snapshot of notable local figures and events that define the region’s identity.
This sketch salutes W. T. Whaley a Texas native who settled in the Big Horn Basin in 1889. He built a renowned Shell Creek ranch, later managed Tensleep land, and earned fame as a trout fisherman and trusted neighbor. A stalwart Democrat, he is praised for honesty, generosity, and steadfast friendship.
The university is set to award twenty five one hundred dollar scholarships, mostly for students living outside Albany county, with many more scholarships for Albany county residents. The influx of scholarships is expected to boost enrollment next year, possibly reaching a record number of new students in the fall. Mayor Anson Higby reportedly bought a new Cartercar for the city yesterday.
A charity ball game proceeds to the Good Roads Fund at the driving park Tuesday afternoon. Oldtimers play, with many matchups listed. Parade leaves at 3 30, game at 3 45, band led by Mayor Higby. Progressive firms asked to close 3 30 to 6. Admission 25 cents.
Members gathered after a trip to Otto with J B Thompson presiding in Metz absence. A W Coons reported complete dance arrangements and that Booth would donate half supper proceeds to the fund. Proceeds from picture show and dance also go to the fund. Discussions favored good roads, unit road construction, stone crusher aid, and keeping water off engineered roads. Meeting adjourned after a brief program and plans for summer road work.
Services for Sunday June 8 include Sunday school at 10 o clock a m Chilton s Day exercises at 11 a m Vectlum services at 8 o clock p m Music by male quartet A cordial invitation to all Bring your friends
I C Tart received one of the latest Cadillacs on Wednesday. The article praises the fine paint line and overall quality of the new model.
Wesley Stephens was bound over to the next term of district court in bonds of 1500 after a preliminary exam held by Justice Lenwell. The case arose from an alleged April 2 assault on 12 year old Aliee Riley, daughter of P H Riley, with W S Collings prosecuting and Thos M Hyde defending.
Ten auto loads from Basin and Burlington joined Otto residents for a Basin Progress association meeting at Hanner hall. Leaders urged county cooperation with commissioners to build a unified good road network from Basin to Burlington, with pathfinder tours planned and committees named to present proposals.
Tuesday night featured a well attended picture show at Fraternity hall that netted the road fund $18.55. F and Smith orchestra provided the music for the good roads dance with Mesdames Barnes and Patton presiding. Anson Higby sold tickets and received a dollar from a guest, signaling strong local support for progress and community effort.
Bear Loveland led his warriors from up the creek to Shell last Sunday to teach the boys kinks about the great national bieme but the mouth of the creek squad wore batting clothes and defeated the upper team 3 to 0. Sheldon and Hensley starred for lower Shell while Loveland led the uppers. George Allen of Nowood reportedly leased his ranch and expanded into the horse business, purchasing the Harvard buck and planning a strong start in Falalog hordes.
Union veterans and Judge Metz after Decoration Day exer visited the Patten residence for chat and a dinner. A marriage license was issued in Montana to Warren J. Jones of Basin and Ada Griswold of Denver. Jones and bride arrived home and were welcomed by friends. the bride is sister to Mrs. Med House.
Members of the FrogTess Es culation and the committee on roads express gratitude to Geo. M. Booth and wife F. B. Smith and family and to Mesdames M. O. Barnes and Jas. I. Patten for favors shown at the sipper pic ture show and dance last Tuesday evening. The association raised over $295, mostly for good roads. Announcement: The ladies guild will meet at Mrs. Patten's residence on Thursday afternoon, June 1st.
Last Friday memorial exercises were held in Fraternity hall under Gen. O. O. Howard Post. Judge P. W. Metz delivered the main address praising Union and Confederate veterans. The program included a procession to the cemetery and flowers on graves, noting the shared sacrifice and lasting bonds of national memory.
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