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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
5
Paper of Big Horn County lists Theodore Roosevelt for President Francis E Warren for Senator and Frank W Mondell for Congress as the official party ticket.
Local business groups in Sheridan and Billings push to divert the planned interstate highway away from Buffalo and Basin toward Billings. They argue the northern route through the Big Horns and Tensleep offers better access, lower cost, and strong regional support from Buffalo residents who want a cross-country link.
The article notes Mexico's revolution rising for months and President Taft's warning for Americans to depart. It highlights hundreds of millions tied to Mexican industries and questions protection for citizens abroad as unrest continues, suggesting safer protection over mass emigration.
The Republican invites readers to participate in a slow vote on presidential candidates by returning coupons in the paper. Open until April 1, urging every county resident to cast a ballot. The note mentions February’s Mid-Continent feature on Fruit Growing by Roy Schenck and notes familiarity of illustrations to Basin residents.
A playful poem praises the tireless daily worker who never rests and seems forever at their task. The piece compares the worker to a machine of endless motion and suggests retirement with pension as a light humor. It notes the loyalty and constant chatter of the beloved subject.
Results from Oklahoma City on March 4 show Roosevelt with 322 delegates from 32 counties, Taft with 127 delegates from 19 counties, and 66 uninstructed delegates across 8 counties. Roosevelt managers claim 56 uninstructed delegates. Taft supporters are silent. Total convention votes expected are 534.
Frank Hime of Basin Wyoming, a former Indianola boy, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Hime and then left for home Monday. Raised in Indianola he went west years ago into contracting business with brother Charles. Another brother Harry is a Basin banker. Friends here welcomed his return and noted his success.
Notice is given that Thomas B King Jr of St Joe Wyoming who filed homestead entry 3395 on February 20 1905 for ni4ne section 23 and ningw resurvey tract 62 section 24 township 51 north range 96 west has filed to make final five year proof before August Wunderlich US Commissioner Germania Wyoming on April 13 1912 witnesses Mary J King William Marler Isaac Vance and John Murphy all of Otto Wyoming records filed by W F Brittain Registrar.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Western Preferred Development Company will be held at the office of the Hart Investment Co. in Basin Wyoming at 10 a m on April 15 1912 for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. ms 1t Boles C Hart, Secretary.
Notice is hereby given that the Broadmoor Land Company meeting will be held at The Hart Investment Co office in Basin Wyoming at 2 p m on April 15 1912 for the purpose of electing directors and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. mS 1t Boles C Hart President.
For Gale, 22 acres of level beach land with water right, two and a half miles from Greybull town and six miles from Basin, Wyoming. Price 900 dollars with easy terms. Contact H. L. Mead, owner, Greybull. Also two Mecklem addition Basin lots and two Basin lots near main street, Wyo listings by H. L. Mead.
Notice states Hoosier Oil and Mining Company a Wyoming corporation dissolves after special stockholders meeting February 22 1912 and dissolution certificate filed with state and Big Horn county. signed by Ziba F Little president and J W Oswald assistant secretary. Also annual Hart Investment Company meeting notice for Basin Wyoming April 1 1912 to elect directors. foreclosure sale notice by Big Horn County Irrigating Company detailing unpaid water rights loan by William F Twyman with sale March 16 1912 at Basin District Court building.
Edwin Lyndon May files will probate petition in Big Horn County Wyoming seeking letters testamentary and ancillary administration. Hearing set March 21 at 2 PM before Commissioner W. J. Booth in Basin to show cause why will should not be admitted. Dated Basin Feb 26 1912 by Clerk W. J. Brown. First pub Mar 1 1912. Last pub Mar 15 1972. IN THE DISTRICT COURT... Knapp Spencer Company vs Arthur H Conelly et al. Notice of civil action seeks $1131.75 plus interest and $100 attorney fees on notes from 1910 with mortgage on Lot 7, Block 3, Greybull. Foreclosure and priority of lien requested. Defendants must answer by Apr 20 1912. First pub Mar 1 1912. Last pub Apr 5 1912.
Charles M Stafford files for absolute divorce from Bessie Stafford in Big Horn County District Court Wyoming on grounds of desertion. Petition seeks custody orders for Hug Stafford and Roy Stafford and directs Bessie Stafford to respond by due date.
A legal notice states that if no answer is filed by the specified April date, 1912, judgment will be entered by default. Attorney listed as KR DB West Hil. First publication March 1, 1912. Last publication April 6, 1912.
The Big Horn County Irrigation Company announces a public auction of water rights tied to a 1909 contract with Theo A Johnson for two shares of perpetual water rights. The property includes water rights for a tract in Section 15, Township 50 North Range 93 West, with a first mortgage lien to secure payments and attorney fees. Sale set for March 16 1912 at Fraternity Hall in Balan Wyoming, with proceeds distributed lawfully.
100-piece Haviland China Ransome pattern with blue and gold decor, unused. Originally $60 wholesale, offered for quick sale at $40. Inquire at New York Store Basia Fant Mra Nera B Cignabury.
A brief item notes a sale at City Meat Market featuring various seasonable fruits and Angelaties advertised as fresh offerings. Local shoppers are invited to visit for selections and prices.
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