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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
7
Public notice states Basin Wyoming newspaper Basin Republican is entered as second class matter on June 90 1905 at Basin post office under the act of March 3 1879.
Basin town newspaper lists passenger train departures: northbound No 312 at 11 31 pm and southbound No 311 at 1 30 pm. It notes associate subscription price two dollars per year in advance and proclaims official status for Basin and Big Horn County.
The Allen barn fire shows the need for more organized firefighting. Volunteers should be trained to work in harmony, with a split into active companies to boost efficiency. Cooperation and practice are essential to unite the public service without pay and to defeat the common enemy of fire.
Basin merchants are urged to imitate other towns by establishing a bargain day on similar dates to draw crowds and boost sales. The note stresses cooperation among merchants to drive traffic, increase town commerce, and attract visitors, while warning against selfishness. It also references local events and figures, including mentions of court rulings, licenses, and a May meeting of local clubs.
The ladies Coterie of the Methodist church will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Gibson. All are invited to attend. Republican for job printing.
A 25-year-old man named Grobaskie entered a room at the Manuva ranch near Lucerne and attacked two McManvy sisters, aged 12 and 14. The older girl was assaulted, the younger fled but was dragged back inside as clothing was cut by a knife. The assailant, wearing rubber boots, was tracked to a cabin and jailed in Basin as county officials decide next steps.
Special services were held at the Methodist church Sunday attended by members of the M W A and the Royal Neighbors. Each member wore a carnation emblematic of Mother's day and Rev. Shepherd preached a very able sermon appropriate to the occasion.
The literary club held its regular meeting Monday night with no paper read. The invitation of the Woman's club to entertain next Monday was accepted. A resolution passed asks the library board to grant the same rental for the club’s use of the building as for the Woman's club.
The Cowley Progress credits Morris as a crackerjack newspaper man shaping the Northern Wyoming Herald into one of the region’s best papers through strong community influence and steady leadership.
Notice states the second payment on shares in Meclem Water Co is now due and must be paid at once. Signed by M. O. Barnes, Secretary.
A local ad promises shoe repair by O. A. Olson with Dick Extra citing reasonable rates. The brief notice invites customers to mend worn soles and restore shoes to near new condition.
A city store touts a spring and summer millinery assortment with large straw shapes and burnt shades priced 1.75 to 4. We offer flowers and trimmings and can trim items to customer wishes at reasonable figures.
Four wool dresses remain in stock with regular prices from 18.50 to 26 dollars in sizes 30 34 38. Saturday only buyers may choose one dress at half price.
A two lot sale offers men’s work gloves with reduced prices. Lot 1 values 1.25 and sells next week for 75e. Lot 2 values 1.50 to 1.75 and is offered this week at 95e.
L E Martin of Sheridan Land and Irrigation drags two and a quarter miles of road with an 18 foot float pulled by four horses, creating a smooth boulevard like highway from the city limits to Jeffries ranch. He plans to maintain it through the season and urges others to adopt dragging to keep roads in good condition after rains.
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