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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
Basin Wyoming publication page notice lists second class matter date June 1906. P F Anderson is publisher. Official paper of Big Horn County with advertising rates and insertion charges. Subscription details for suburbs and rates per inch for ads. Contains typographic errors and old rate structure from early 20th century.
The call committee of the Progress club secured a lecturer from the agricultural college to speak on the 20th. The farmers institute aims to attract basin residents, share views, and hear technical talks, with broad county support expected for the meeting.
Advances of 15 to 40 cents were made on killing cattle last week, and prices rose to new highs on middle and low grade stock. Heavy weight steers gained but small, native steers topped at 8.90, cows 3.50 to 5.75, bulls to 7.00, hogs 6.55 to 8.60. Sheep and lambs slipped after last week’s gains, lambs 8.76, wethers 6.59, ewes 6.60.
Scout activities progress as Glen Tallon leads the Wolves on a trip to Greybull. Dr. Hamilton guides the group with first class badges and drills. A baseball game with the grammar school is set for Saturday on their grounds. The next meeting is Friday evening.
Regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the W F ditch will be held in Otto Wyoming on Saturday March 29 1913 at 1 oclock pm to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. In 1928 Jos S Henaley president.
Mary J. Lyons, formerly Hanner, was granted a divorce from Edward J. Lyons at the district court term this week. The case cited desertion and support neglect as grounds.
The Progress Dinner gathered at the Antlers last Monday with Fr J Tullivan presiding. Reports covered Deadwood good roads convention attendance, advertising funds for the Record Herald, wool growers surplus funds, foundation funds for agricultural experts, guest entertainment funds for Mr Rumsey, and railroad connections at Powder River. Great Yarnell praised the club’s work. The meeting adjourned after no other business.
In a small town scene the speaker mocks political cuts while locals joke about marriage and propriety. Sheridan High School notes pass without incident as plans fall through for Good Friday planting. A Belgian stallion and several young horses are offered for sale in Basin, Wyoming, by Bee G. S. Mead, with L. L. Sime off to Kirby to purchase a large hides and furs consignments.
A muddled reflection discusses Push and map awareness, managing a woman, and mercy in poverty. It mentions jealousy in trade, a jealous lover, and a wife’s conduct before a parson, portraying social tensions through fragmented phrases.
The list of uncalled letters includes Derham D B Lewis Josephine M Luathey Bridgit Mott Mr A R 3c clenker Wm Smith L B Tennyson Wm Trompcon I C Wilson Bell Paying advertised charges requested. Postmaster W Gibeon P M
Letters from Big Horn County commissioners commend Percy Metz for the new judicial district judge position. Gov. J. M. Carey replies, praising Metz as a man of promise and integrity, noting that few choose wrong yet their impact is strong.
The document lists proposed laws and senate files including mechanics lien taxation water distribution trust and savings, designation for sanitation and pure foods, sheriff and livestock topics, duplicate election records, district court terms, and a state experimental farm in Sweetwater county among others. It appears as a compiled bill slate with original senate file numbers.
The funeral of R. M. Paddock was held Friday at 12 30 from Jacob Sowers residence south of town. Rev Walbone led the services and interment followed in Mount View cemetery, with a large attendance.
For Gale Purebred Kellerstrass White Orpingtons and cockerels, two per setter. Place orders with L H Watson and Chae Carlson at Basin Wyoming. Delivery and pricing to be arranged.
A district judge urges faster disposal of motions and demurrers, aims to close long unsettled probate estates, and plans to hear civil docket matters promptly with a focus on reducing delays. He notes court terms under recent bills and invites counsel to queue matters for timely action.
Notice is given that Andrew J Paddock of Basin Wyoming who on January 7 1905 made homestead entry No 3905 serial No 021065 for lot and 9 sec 2 and late 1 and percent sec 11 tp 60 n 93 w 6th principal meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim before R H Ahrens clerk of court at Basin Wyoming on the 5th day of April 1913. Claimant names 19 witnesses James Minks Jacob Sowers Joseph Deany Charle C Hillis W F Brittain.
Market report lists grain prices and farm produce including oats, soft wheat, hard wheat, barley, alfalfa, hay, and livestock rates for cattle, hogs, lambs, butter, eggs, potatoes, and poultry. Notices announce final settlements for estates of Rosa Blakesley, Rachael Nelson, and Archibald Winne in Basin during March 1913 and 1918 terms, plus an annual meeting for Big Horn Producers association and local jeweler services.
Public foreclosure sale announced by B F Wickwire Sheriff with RK B West attorney for mortgages. Jonathan B Frisby and Bessie Frisby mortgaged land in Big Horn county Wyoming to Wyoming Security Investment Co for 240.00 secured by canal stock and water rights. Sale set for March 29 1913 at 2 PM at Fraternity Hall Basin Wyoming to satisfy 1132.60 due plus costs.
United States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming dated January 31 1918 lists settlers filing notice of intention to make final five year proofs before R H Ahrens Clerk of Basin Wyoming District Court on March 15 1913. David D Young and Jacob Hauser of Otto Wyoming submit homestead entries with specified land tracts and sections. Witnesses named include James D Young Van B Otstot William Anderson and others from Otto Wyoming.
Church services are scheduled at First M on Sunday with morning worship at 11 o'clock and evening service at 8. Sunday school begins at 10. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 8. The congregation is invited to attend as services are described as bright and welcoming.
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