20 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
1
A brief note highlights residents of the Big Horn Basin shaping history through garden cultivation in the vast northwest. The text hints at local interest and regional focus on horticulture.
A sketch profiles Alf Pendigraft, sheriff of Washakie county, a former Page county Iowa resident who moved to Wyoming. He built a new home in Alfalfa City, commands respect, and is praised for enforcing the law and deterring violators with a steady, decisive approach.
Judge Riner ruled that neither the president nor the secretary of the interior could withdraw mineral lands from entry before June 26 1910 affecting Colorado Wyoming and other western states. The decision dismisses United States v Midwest Oil Co on grounds the 1910 withdrawals lacked legal authority. An appeal was announced by government attorney Ridgely.
A Lander wedding toasts a union of Mise Hudspeth and her bridegroom with Rev E S ietler officiating. Witnesses were the mother and sister of the bride. They hosted a wedding supper at the latel Fremont before departing on a honeymoon train bound for home in Pasin. Hudspeth, a noted local telephone operator, departs with her husband after the ceremony.
The Perkins family extends gratitude for the sincere sympathy from friends and neighbors during their recent bereavement.
The Good Roads Club met at the Antlers restaurant on Monday evening with Judge Metz presiding. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Reports cited improving roads between Thermopolis and Basin with some chuck holes near Six Mile, fundraising underway with $200 monthly for three months and more expected. Otto section backers pledged over $400 and work begun. County officials discussed Cody to the Black Hills line bridging Doy Creek and aligning plans with Washakie and Big Horn counties for a joint pathfinder tour. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
Fine strawberries from Mrs Zelida Robertson highlight a Baein country garden scene. Mrs Mann Dios, sister in law of Mrs W B Gould, died Tuesday from pneumonia. Victor Ward of Shell visited Lown yesterday.
A brief note states a contest closes next month with no decisive details on participants or outcomes. It appears to be a fragmentary notice lacking names, places, or exact dates.
The Basin Republican and G W Black Co run a Booster contest closing July 25 with winner announced later. Votes scale with new and old subscriptions until July 23, offering 10000 votes per dollar on new and 5000 on old. Standings show leaders gaining daily as county paper sql covers county seat news and dispatches.
Elizabeth Shmonton Jordan born April 6 1836 in Neshanock Falls near Newcastle Pennsylvania died June 17 near Manderson Wyoming after 31 years in the state She married Henry Jordan July 4 1875 and lived near Newcastle Sheridan and the Big Horn Basin She leaving three brothers two sisters and husband at her side Funeral conducted by Rev H E Shepherd in Manderson Baptist church and remains sent to Rich Hill Pennsylvania for interment Her family and Manderson business community extend condolences Loved and respected by all who knew her
A Farmers Union representative makes a local appearance in the afternoon, addressing members and discussing cooperative efforts. The visit underscores ongoing community support for agricultural programs and union activities.
I M Rhodes, chairman of the Peachers Educational and Cooperative Union of America, spoke in Basin after arriving Wednesday to a farmers meeting at the library. He traced the union’s Texas origin nine years ago to ten members and its growth to three million in thirty states, urging reform of marketing, credit, and middlemen practices to lift farmers from debt and raise prices from market dumping.
The Basin ball team defeated Hyattville last Sunday in Hyattville in a tight game. Hyattville led until the final inning when a rally by Basin produced six runs, stunning Hyattville fans led by John Seaman. Local attendees from Basin included G W Black and others, with Dr M H Smith donating a car for travel. Umpire Williams officiated. score by innings Hyattville 3 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 9 Basin 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 (text shown in article)
Warren Williams of Germania died Sunday night while being transported to Greybull for appendicitis treatment. A nephew of Warren Wilson and brother of Frank Williams, he was 17 and well regarded. The funeral was held in Greybull on Tuesday and drew a large crowd.
Noted Basin merchant and amateur gardener J. D. Johnson planted potatoes on April 20 and harvested a crop last Friday, the 18th, as large as hens eggs.
Washington June 16 Representative Mondell of Wyoming rebutted Representative Murdock on conservation. He traced the development of national forest reserves from Harrison to Roosevelt, noting Republicans shaped policy. He cited early reserve creation, forest service growth, and argued against transferring management to the states.
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