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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
4
Local newspaper file note shows Basin Wyoming entry as second class matter dated June 1906, reflecting postal registration under the 1879 act. No further event details or individuals are provided in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR outlines advertising rates, references a per inch measure, and notes a 19 percent insertion or increment. Mentions a machine or mine related cost and subsequent insurance or terms, with a 50 unit figure.
Governor Carey explains his reasons for appointing the judges in the three new districts amid criticism of the choice. He suggests the selection aims to secure capable timber despite politics and notes Judge P. W. Metz may meet district needs. The Wyoming Press association plans its Casper meeting June 13-14 with Powder River rail access expected to bring good newspaper turnout.
A notice calls for the annual Wyoming Stock Growers association meeting in Buffalo Wyoming in early April. The convening date is moved from the first Tuesday in April to Friday April 11 1913 to allow stockmen and commission men to attend other regional gatherings in Rapid City South Dakota and Miles City Montana on April 8 9 and April 11 16 respectively.
Four homes offered by Hoover Investment Co for purchase with monthly payments. Contact J B Freewap for details and pricing. Phone line appears distorted but indicates a local inquiry point for the sale option.
A surprise golden wedding party honored Mr. and Mrs. A. McMahan on Saturday March 15. The event included contributions of cakes ice cream and coffee from attendees and gifts such as a willow rocking chair. Arthur McMahan from Montana unexpectedly attended. Speakers included the Rev J. W. Albone and other local couples offered congratulations.
A skeptical column mocks modern wealth and politics. It cites William B. Wilson and his coal mine roots, a high French salary, Versailles produce, and the Wilson family’s visibility. It also notes Willem P. Holmes, a Kansas bootmaker turned debtor, repaying most of a $60,000 loan while relatives hold the rest.
All machinery extracts cases and ER equipment for sale cheap on easy terms. If interested write or call at 121 Basin Bottling Works.
A 1913 letter describes life at Riverside Ranch in Wyoming. The writer notes irrigation limits, sparse rainfall, and the spread of settlements along limited waterways. Cattle sheep and horses rely on sagebrush and salt flats. winter movement groups animals to forage behind streams while snow provides moisture for a limited period.
A traveler details a cattle driven trip from Frisby to Mercy and Kelly ranches on Paint Rock creek. He notes ranching moves, alfalfa feeding, bee swarms in rock crevices, trout fishing, and the social scene, with Abe Gotwals honeymooning after a N. Tribune era.
A travel letter recounts a journey through the Grey Badlands and Dead Horse Gulch near Basin, describing camps, a mountain trail, a modern house with an electric plant, cattle brands, and occasional prairie dog towns. It notes a fatal accident when a drunken rider fell into a 25 foot gulch and praises Gen Baldwin for his actions with Indians in the region.
Grant Yarnell of Burlington Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final five year proof on homestead entry No 2355 serial 01542 for the described land in Basin Big Horn County Wyoming. The proof is set before R H Ahrens clerk of the district court Basin on April 23 1913 with witnesses James Black Charles B Hopkins Rudolph Bahr Martin Dow all of Burlington. John W Cook Register.
Department of the Interior notice states Martin Dow of Burlington Wyoming, homestead entry filed October 20 1906, intends to prove up the claim to land in township 51 north range 97 west at a hearing before clerk IR H Ahrens Big Horn Basin Wyoming on April 23 1913. Witnesses named James Black Grant Yarnell Charles B Hopkins Rudolph Pahr all of Burlington Wyoming. John W Cook registrar.
Notice their annual meeting to elect officers and conduct business in Pu'talo Wyomings on April 1 1913 and adjourn to Buffalo on April 11 1913 with schedule. Also church services at First M B Church with times and a stray mare reward notice includes branding and description.
Notice for publication announces a coal land waiver filed with the Buffalo Wyoming Land Office on February 21, 1913. Andrew J Paddock of Basin Wyoming, holder of homestead entry No 3905, serial No 02105, for sections 2 and 11, township 60 north range 93 west, has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim. Hearing set before R H Ahrens at Basin on April 6, 1913. Witnesses listed: James Minks Jacob Sowers Joseph Denny Chrile C Elia, all of Basin. W F Brittain, Register.
Quotations on grains livestock and farm products from Standard Grain Co list oats soft wheat barley alfalfa hay steers hogs lambs butter eggs potatoes and poultry prices by cwt and per lb including dressed and on foot terms across cattle hogs lambs and hens with farmers market figures for the day
Notice is hereby given that the administratrix Mina Blakesley and administrator T F Nelson of estates in Basin Wyoming intend to make final settlements at the March 1913 term of the District Court Big Horn County Wyoming The executrix Jane Winne Hunter of Archibald Winne deceased also intends to final settlement at Basin during the same term and district court period
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the W B dueh is held at Otte Wyoming on Saturday May 29 1913 at 1 o'clock pm for electing officers for the ensuing year and transacting other business as may come before the meeting. Also includes a notice about watch clock and jewelry repair services by F WH Whitmore. See The Republican for sale bill.
Notice that Jonathan B Frieby and Bessie Frieby defaulted on a 240 dollar mortgage to Wyoming Security Investment Co secured by land and Tillard Canal stock in Big Horn county Wy. The sale is set for 2 pm March 29 1913 at the Basin Fraternity Hall front steps to satisfy the note plus interest and attorney fees with proceeds distributed by law. B F Wickwire Sheriff K B Weat Attorney. First pub Feb 21 Last pub March 28 1913.
The Hig Horn County Board of Commissioners invites bids for one car of Douglas fir lumber size 3 by 12 by 12 feet. Bids must be sent to the county clerk and will be opened at the regular meeting on April 1, 1913. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
County commissioners order a new road starting at the bridge over the Big tion river at Creybull. The route runs south across school section 16, Two, 628, R 93 to join the Basin to Shell road. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the county clerk before noon April 1, 1913. Date March 6, 1913. Lau A County Clerk.
For sale rebred Kellerstrase White Orp logton egge and cockerely at $3 per setting. Place orders with L B Wat eon Chae Carlaon, or Baala, Wyo.
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