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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
2
Chicago ten South Side women form a club to keep Cupid in the back seat by requiring a family income of 5000 dollars a year for marriage. President Miss Ralke says the standard is a starter for an up to date American couple and cautions against marrying for respectability or lack of options.
A London theft ring stole part of a 1 009 000 shipment to the Credit Lyonnais in Alexandria. Ten boxes were replaced with lead, while the remaining cases traveled through Bremen, Trieste, and onto Alexandria. Bank of London messengers note heavy security but blame the rail leg for the loss.
A North Fairmont man, Samuel Forsythe, claims his mongrel dog wakes him reliably enough to reach work without an alarm clock. Forsythe tied a bell to the dog’s leg and the bell rang to signal wake time. In Basin, Wyo, March 13, 1913, local officials met to discuss resignations and a new county assessor. Applications were invited for a red pine lampwood bidder to Basin. County Clerk Lou Blakesley announced bids would be opened April 1, 1913, with right to reject any bid for county best interests.
The W C T U social planned for Thursday at Mrs James O Neill home has been postponed indefinitely due to a canceled entertainment for that evening.
New York court recounts Patrick Gouet forged signatures in Howland Rice will case. Handwriting experts compared four forged marks to a genuine signature chain, noting no two genuine signatures were alike. Background details include Ann Howland and Hetty Green, with defense and expert testimony costly and ultimately a negotiated compromise.
In New Orleans a Jesuits church sermon by Archbishop Bleak denounces modern dancing such as the grizzly bear turkey trot Gaby glide and bunny bug as corrupting society and Christianity. He appeals to mothers and fathers to oppose the outrage.
Mickey Smith a basket maker and cattle drover died at 116 after a life of heavy drinking and smoking. He slept outdoors often and could work until three years ago. He married three times. Unwritten Law Freese Woman in Dallas acquitted Minnie LaDuque of murdering her husband, citing alleged infidelity and the unwritten law as her defense.
Attorneys at law practice across courts and U S Land Department with offices in the Pioneer Building Basin. Listings include METZ & METZ Basin State Bank Building and A ZARING Wyoming. Doctors and a dentist also listed with Basin office addresses and phone lines.
Evening meetings announced for Temple Lodge No 20 and Lewisia Chapter No 16 with weekly and biweekly schedules. Basin Lodge 35 and Basin Encampment 16 also meet weekly or biweekly. Eliza Rebekah No 26 and Basin Camp 6586 share similarly. Triangle Lodge 21 K of P meets first and third Thursdays. For sale a rubber tired Elkhart buggy with harness. Barber shop opened in pool hall seeking patronage. Glen Washer advertises livestock property listings and Cropsey auction services.
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