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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
4
Basin Republican, published as the official paper of Big Horn County and the town of Basin, Wyoming, notes second class mail status from 1905 and lists advertising rates for subscribers and locals.
Big Horn County officials listed include Ascensor L C Gray as county official. commissioners S T Johnson chairman, M D Harris, T W. county clerk Lou Blakesley. county attorney W B Collins. clerk of district court R H Ahrens. district court judge P W Metz. court stenographer G Hartigan. superintendent of schools A F Fillerup. sheriff B F Wickwire. county treasurer Mrs Zela Murray. Basin City officials named include mayor A Higby. councilmen T W Spratt L E Watson L A Zane M O Barnes. treasurer M S Thomas. clerk Jas F Ewers. attorney C A Zaring. marshal J H Hanlon.
The Douglas Budget cites a sample list blaming the political shift from Republicans to Democrats in federal payroll appointments. It highlights Ridgely’s removal at Cheyenne and claims eleven reasons justified firing, with ten more to influence voters in the coming fall election.
A mass meeting should be held to generate interest in holding a county fair this fall and to mount an exhibit at the state fair in Douglas. A census report shows Wyoming has a small share of national population and debt, underscoring local stability.
Scientists from many schools argue that the Creator left flaws in man and that spring prompts a need for remedies like saraaparilla at five dollars for six bottles. The text muses on blood and life with vivid, almost humorous digressions about nature and humanity.
A mixed feature discusses blood cell roles and seasonal health, praising sassafras and sarsaparilla, recommending spring diet shifts, water intake, and cold morning baths. It cites Dr Crumbine on outdoor work as tonic, and notes Mexican port and Vera Cruz military details amid varied observations.
The article contrasts the second fall of Vera Cruz to African troops with General Scott's 1847 siege. It notes four days of bombardment, a garrison of 4,600 surrender after five days, and about 1,000 American casualties then. The present week reports seventeen killed and seventy-five wounded as federal forces contest the port city. Vera Cruz stands as Mexico’s chief port of entry about 30 miles from the interior.
The article explains that the distinctive government paper with silk fibers serves as the first warning of counterfeit money. It notes that if silk threads exist but are imitated by ink lines, close inspection reveals the forgery through engraving, color values, and retouching.
The Great Hall hosted Tammany leaders in Indian dress and major social events. The newsroom of the Evening Sun was the setting for returning naval heroes of the War of 1812, Lafayette’s 1824 reception, and later visits by Scott and Taylor after the Mexican War. The building’s upper floors served as hotel rooms while a bar on the ground floor kept nightly political company.
Reports from Berlin allege agitation against the French Foreign Legion with claims it recruits largely from German deserters. The unit, based at Sidi-bel-Abbes and Galda, numbers over 12,000 and recruits by voluntary enlistment for five years. The text also includes public notice for road location in Big Horn county and a court summons for Laura E. Rupp v. W. F. Brown with a $4,949.86 claim and related mortgage action.
Public notice says a special meeting of Sandstone Irrigation Company of Basin Big Horn County Wyoming will be held at the company office on May 23 1914 at 2 pm to approve increasing capital stock from 5000 dollars to 18000 dollars by issuing 4114 shares of 45 dollars par value each. Dated April 25 1914 J Gould President. Por Reat A small place with plenty of small fruit near town. All you raise seed furnished 165 dollars for taking care of orchard A B Hageman Greybull Wyoming
Notice to qualified voters of Basin Town Wyoming of a municipal election on Tuesday May 12 1914 for mayor for one year and two councilmen for two years and one councilman for one year. Signed April 6 1914 by Town Clerk Jas F Ewers and Acting Mayor L A Zane. Also city meat market advertises two daily deliveries starting July 7 at 9 am and 4 pm.
The Hart Investment Company sues Lora Niccolls Roy Niccolls for 212.10 plus interest and costs to foreclose a mortgage on the SE% of Section 8 Township 52 N Range 95 W. A receiver may be appointed pendente lite with priority determined. Plaintiffs require appearance by May 23 1914 or default judgment. First pub April 8 1914 last pub May 8 1914.
Sheriff Wickwire announces sale under a 1914 judgment for Jennie Howell against The Gregory Realty Co and heirs. Property includes Lot 46 and 47 in section 23, township 50 N range 93 W, Big Horn County, with water rights and railroad right of way. Sale on May 1 1914 at Basin, Wyoming, courthouse steps, to satisfy $6486.44 plus costs.
Rough Dery Laundry after November will charge 350 per dozen for family washing. Oble Basin Steam Laundry lists pricing and a note about Vresh Lingling at Hereley billiard hall.
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