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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
9
Last Saturday Supt. Rossiter led ten high school pupils on a geological hike to Sheep Canyon returning Sunday. They studied formations and strata, collected stalactites and stalagmites from a cave, slept outdoors, and explored a cave section about a quarter mile long with a room roughly 250 feet by 25 to 300 feet in height.
Gus Allen plans a major horse sale next Thursday attracting local business leaders who see potential for Basin to become a stock center. Allen gathers a fine mix of horses including matched teams. all animals will go to the highest bidder without reserve. Local interest grows as stable visits entice buyers to inspect the offerings.
Nancy Ellen York Stogsdill, wife of Richard Stogsdill, died at Shell on March 18 1911 in her 73rd year. Married April 23 1869 the couple had three children including Verda Swim and Grace Tillard. She joined the church in 1868 and remained active until death. Funeral was held March 20 at Shell Baptist Church with Rev. Wibert R. Howell officiating. burial followed in Shell Cemetery.
In line with F W Bailey policy Big Horn Milling Co sales agent a demonstration of Challenge flour at J Mengel Co grocery tomorrow Saturday from 2 30 to 5 30 P M The public is invited to see the flour bake fine bread pastries and other goods produced by Challenge flour
Weber wins two falls in about five minutes against Creed Morris in Hyattville. Morris fights hard but is outweighed by 30 pounds and admits Weber had superior technique, while Weber praises Morris as a gentleman and strong, noting Morris lacks science and endurance.
Dr. Carter's new hospital received two early Thursday morning patients. C. A. Smith of Greybull underwent elbow resection and will gain use of his arm. Mrs Hughes, wife of "Chicken" Hughes, had a grave surgery and is recovering with encouraging signs.
A. Zaring, the lawyer, was called to Sheridan where he will personally confer with Judge Parmelee in some important legal matters.
A Germania item notes Charles Myers lost four mules to unknown parties. Ditch work continues with 18 men and a freene. Rohrer ditch ready to turn water by April 1 for ranchers. L. G. Penn sells pasture and 20 tons of hay to local flockmasters. Water turned into Burling ton ditch March 16 amid busy ranch preparations. George Baker named to a five member committee to receive the Bench canal. No sickness reported. Cody Trading Co employee attends to ranch. Ten loads of horse drawn machinery arrive. John Wamhoff installs a gasoline engine improving farm work. Charles McKittrick agrees to clear 160 acres at $3.50 per acre, a notably low price.
John T. Murray and Maud Murray sue rancher R G Miller in Park county district court seeking 4500 dollars as partial payment for a large land tract sold July 14 1910 with the instrument delivered December 31 1910. C A Zaring of Basin is attorney for Cody Enterprise.
Last Sunday evening the congregation enjoyed a splendid duet by Mrs. G. A. Harris and E. C. Hoover as Hoover shapes a new choral body for the church. Rev. Shepherd led both morning and evening services to good sized audiences.
U. S. Jessups, longtime assistant to Bob Rose at Burlington station, departed yesterday for Yuma Colorado where he and Mrs. Jessups will visit the former editor A. B. Jessups of The Pioneer. They plan later to visit Mrs. Jessups’ relative in Nebraska.
Notice to public states cash sales only after April 10 11 with past due accounts sent to an attorney for collection. A two cent per pound cash discount on meats offered by J H Bailey and Co Meat Market. Local firm Schenk Nowell Engineering Co. awarded water works supervision contract by Mayor Tip Petts of Cowley describing Basin talent recognition.
Billy Til forth proclaims spring with Luxus beer both on draught and in bottles at his shop. Stop by to see the new supply as signs of the season appear and tonic crowds gather for fresh beer.
Mrs O T Gebhart and her daughter Gladys arrived in Basin on Monday and have taken the furnished home of Mr Ahrens for a year. She will begin medical treatment with Dr Carter soon.
Manderson hosts a wrestling card featuring Weber who threw Creed Morris at Hyattville last week and will meet a 180 pound challenger on April 1. Weber already faced Lou Overheimer in Worland last Monday night.
The Lady Minstrela troupe will visit Friday evening April 15 under the auspices of the Woman's Club. The event offers a musical program by the ladies for the local community.
Water bond election set for Saturday with polls open from 9 a m to 6 p m. Promote health with Roberts Filter for clear water. Big Horn Supply Company announces D W Rogers, Basin's new auctioneer, held a successful sale for Mr Rout at Manderson yesterday.
The popular Donahue Players appeared in Basin at Fraternity hall delivering an artistic show with Mrs. Donahue drawing strong local praise for the season. The company offered The Man Who Cares last night and expects a crowded house tonight as in prior engagements. Local ads promote Basin Clothing House, Roberts Water Filters, and J Bircumshaw’s underwear store as fashion and home goods providers.
Local shop advertises variety and lowest prices, promoting deals across household items.
The article explains the rare exception to the no portraits on US coins, noting the Liberty emblem on the cents with a girl’s face, Sarah Longacre Keen, whose father engraved her likeness on the one cent. Keen died in Philadelphia after 35 years as secretary of the local Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society.
Betty asks if a father would kill a dog thinking it harmed his child and the father replies yes. The exchange, in Punch style, frames a moral quandary as a child questions Don and a dog named Gelert, ending with the line Poor old Don.
In Ostend Pa a person questions a bond of sympathy calling it a very poor investment that never draws any interest from the public, reflecting a local view on domestic economy and investment sentiment.
In a light exchange Hewitt asks if the baby keeps them awake. Jewett replies that he fooled the infant by taking a night job as soon as the baby was born. The brief humor highlights parental juggling of sleep and work.
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