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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
4
Basin town paper lists ad rates in advance pricing. Display ads cost 12 percent locals per line first insertion 80 miles? subsequent lines 5 cents each. Rates shown for Basin Republican with local town newspaper.
J R Bonwell resigns as editor after four years to enter the seed business, with Lou Blakesley replacing briefly. The Lovell area gains an alfalfa meal mill boosting farmers markets. National policy debates feature western resource control, land withdrawal effects, and a Montana senator’s homestead vote critique. The Axios mentions a new farmers’ agent in Big Horn county and President Wilson’s stance on an extra congressional session.
The Sheridan Post reports a new medal provision for the shooting of bull mouse. Republican and Democrat lawmakers voted for it, indicating bipartisan backing amid a contentious issue.
Oldtime Wyoming resident W L Kuykendall died in Denver on March 11 at his son’s home. Funeral services were delayed awaiting a son’s return from Honolulu. He shaped Odd Fellows in Wyoming, serving as first Grand Master 1874 75 and later as deputy grand sire and Sovereign Grand Lodge delegate for decades. He helped found the Encampment and Rebekah branches and held key clerical roles in Masonic and Odd Fellow orders. He was active from territorial days, with consideration as a Democratic governor nominee in 1910.
The piece notes that in spare moments a writer has compiled memoirs of old territorial days in the west. His engaging reminiscences cover Indian warfare mining camps and stage coach tragedy, reputedly rivaling James Fenimore Cooper in vivid storytelling.
Market Cutter Kansas City Stock Yards reports March 22 with light cattle receipts easing prior declines and steady to strong tone. Beef steers at 7.00 to 8.00 native, cows 5.40 to 5.50, northern Colorado steer calves 7.25 to 7.70, stockers 6.75 to 7.50, hogs 6.65 to 6.75, top lambs 9.75, yearlings 8.80, wethers 8.00, bucks 5.25, about four thousand northern Colorado lambs at top price.
Last Tuesday night rain turned to heavy snow that fell until noon, bringing valuable moisture after a dry winter. The blanket of wet snow covers the Basin, improving irrigation water supply and range, while aiding road conditions and enabling future cultivation.
In Big Horn County District No 1 the 1914 15 tax breakdown shows Shell Gould and Basin districts contributing little of the high school cost, prompting discussion of eliminating the district to cut teachers and overhead. A resident taxpayer argues tuition from non residents and reduced payroll could cut costs by at least 25 percent.
The text describes planning Mfekia and a range in good condition, with a large increase to the supply in the mountains. It notes a storm generally over the Baan area.
On the fth day of April the work begins amid delay caused by a legislature ordered census and new duties. Assessors must handle regular assessments, census data, jury qualifications, school and poll tax, and monthly hazardous-occupation reports to the state treasurer, making the assessor’s office notably light this year.
Fred E. Winchester a Mander son blacksmith and inventor has been granted another patent by the United States government for an improved form of rough lock used to hold wheels on loaded vehicles on descents. The simple device is easily applied and removable, positive in action and does not harm the wheel. The Library hosts jurors witnesses and travelers this week enjoying its facilities and periodicals as Mrs Denny ensures their comfort.
A Burlington engine balked this morning due to a spirit of perversity, leaving no northbound train and causing no mail shipment by noon. Mechanics worked to the best of their ability, and the idea of turning the engine around was discussed but not done.
Beall Brothers have secured a fling on coal lands near Manderson townsite and started opening the mines. They plan rapid development to meet the current season demand, with a splendid prospect for an extensive vein and coal of fine quality.
John W Graves petitions to acquire a right of way and enter upon and injure the existing ditch to provide a sufficient carrying capacity for water to irrigate and reclaim about 280 acres. The proceedings require appearance and objections at a stated time and place. Public notices run March 26 and April 2 9 16.
In Big Horn County Wyoming the Fifth Judicial District Court orders Ruth and Robert Baldwin minors guardianship case to show cause why their real estate should not be sold. The hearing is set for March 29, 1915 at 2 p.m. in Basin State Bank Building Basin Wyoming. Publication required for three weeks in a general circulation newspaper. Judge P. W. Mets.
In Wyoming district court for Big Horn County an order to show cause is issued in the estate of Hyrum Henderson. Julian A. Henderson seeks assignment of the entire estate to herself. A hearing is set for April 3, 1915 at 2 p.m. and public notice is ordered four weeks in a general circulation newspaper.
Farmers note moisture favors an early sowing season. Those with grain in or ground ready to plant will likely see a strong harvest as irrigation needs lessen. Seeding accelerates now, with a few acres already in and more plots to follow promptly.
John W Graves files suit in Big Horn County Wyoming to appoint three commissioners to fix compensation for taking and injuriously affecting his rights in the Collins Aerostem ditch headgate near Basin The defendants Arthur Hurtig Clara Bernstein and Clara Hennetta have addressed residence at 357 West Fifth St New York City Notice given for April 17 1915 at 10 o clock am in Basin Wyoming in the district court clerk office
Notice is hereby given that articles of incorporation of the Real Estate Galea corporation were filed in Cheyenne Wyoming on March 12 1915. The corporation will buy own lease rent sell and dispose of real estate and water rights and act as agent in buying and selling lands water rights and town lots. It will exist fifty years with capital stock of 2000 dollars divided into 80 shares of 25 dollars. A board of five directors Simon Skovgard William Croster Frank Edeon A B Hageman and Br Sullivan will manage for the first year. Principal office in Wyoming at Das Digorn county and Simon Skovgard listed as agent in charge for service of process.
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