Basin Basin Basin Republican Notice
Basin Republican is entered as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
4
Basin Republican is entered as second class matter at Basin Wyoming post office on June 30 1905 under the 1879 act.
The editor notes a business manager subscription priced at two per year in advance for the Official Paper of Basin town. It indicates a standing arrangement for local news delivery and administrative oversight.
The article reminds residents that driving over or near an active fire hose is illegal and dangerous. It notes two thoughtless individuals during Monday's fire incident and favors a public reminder over arrest, stressing that most people forget the potential serious injuries from such carelessness.
W. H. Lamereaux of Salt Lake City visited Basin on Wednesday to inspect the oil business. He had been in Byron, where he is involved with substantial gas wall projects.
I N Porter a leading sheep man from the Salt Lake City district called in Wednesday to renew old acquaintances and attend to business in town.
The Wyoming Gas Co. dissolves the Big Horn Oil & Gas Co. and establishes a Maine‑incorporated entity with offices in Basin. It buys all Big Horn interests and sets new rates starting June 1: 40c per 1000 ft for first 15000 ft, 35c for next 15000, 30c above 30000, with 1 dollar per thousand cubic feet discount if paid by the 10th. Temporary quarters are in the south half of the Armstrong Supply building. management remains the same.
Members of the General O. O. Howard Post No. 110 G. A. R. will gather at the Presbyterian church at the regular hour on Memorial Sunday May 27 1917. Rev. M F Newport will preach the sermon with special music and all are invited.
The Royal Neighbors met at the new Fraternity hall last Wednesday evening for opening night. A fine program was rendered with games and dancing. Very fine refreshments were served at the close of the evening.
W Marshall, after working on Dan O Neil’s ranch, leaves Basin for Alliance Nebraska, then heads to Denver for navy final examination. He has many Basin acquaintances among local youngsters.
A group from Basin visited Hyattville last Sunday for trout fishing. L A Zane led the party with Mrs Zane and others while many others joined in. They reported fair luck and a pleasant time despite some tire punctures. Sunday the 13th is noted by locals.
Mrs. Alice Woody formerly ran the Woody hotel at MANDERSON for years and has sold it to Jake Baldwin and his sister Mrs. James. She plans to move to Indiana to live with a future address at Renseler and predicts an early return to the area.
Basin community notes that prominent resident Jake Baldwin has purchased the Manderson hotel and will take possession soon. He will be aided by his sister Mrs James in the venture, reflecting a Republican leaning in local commercial printing circles.
The Cooper Bros show offers high class features and trained wild animals praised as intelligent and well chosen. Described by press as clean and moral, the circus promises two performances daily in Basin on Saturday, May 26.
Reports say a new rig will move to Crystal Creek and begin work soon while drilling continues. A ferry crossing near the Big Horn is under discussion but not yet confirmed. Farmers harvest crops as home grown radishes trend. Al Johnson visited Sherman County this week.
Frank A Wise has completed arrangements to start Basin Oil Brokerage Co. W A Downey will assist. The venture will buy sell and trade in oil securities and leases with stocks for sale. They already connect with Casper and plan Denver figures this week to provide local market data.
The council discussed watering limits and a full reservoir for fire protection. They pledged strict law enforcement and stated that in a civilized community there is no need to inform on lawbreakers.
The baccalaureate sermon will be preached to the seniors of the high school at the Episcopal church Sunday night by Rev. M. F. Newport. Everyone is urged to attend.
The Big Horn Basin newspaper men gather in Greybull on Friday and Saturday May 18 and 19. Last meeting was in Basin with no urge needed for attendance. The program promises business discussions of county interest and an entertaining, instructive session.
Basin contains a top piano offered at special price to a responsible buyer or a rental with purchase later. Denver address for inquiry. m18-26 Wyoming seeds shortage shocks residents as field seed requests peak, with 270000 packets sent by Congressman Mondell to Wyoming and many school gardens aided. The Midland Empire fair earns national recognition as a premier agricultural exhibit with silver medals and trophies from major horse associations.
Notice states the formation of a Wyoming corporation named Lee Motor Company with 200 shares at 100 each. Principal office in Basin Big Horn County, three initial directors Arthur K. Lee J A Lee and Randall Austin and agent Randall Austin. first publication May 18 1917 last June 1 1917.
District Court in Big Horn County Wyoming initiates action filed by Auto Equipment Company against G Gentry. The notice outlines court jurisdiction and process to respond by deadline per local rules. Filing seeks unspecified relief related to the plaintiff's claim against the defendant.
Auto Equipment Company filed a district court petition in Big Horn county Wyoming seeking $253 plus interest from Sept 14 1916 for goods sold and a writ of attachment. A levy covers parts of Section 24 Township 54 N Range 92 W. Gentry must answer by July 14 1917 or default will be entered.
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