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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
4
Public notice style text from Basin Wyoming dated 1906 notes publication details for the Basin Republic, declares it the official paper of Big Horn County and Basin town, lists subscription price and advertising rates, and identifies P Anderson as publisher and proprietor.
The county lists key officials including Assessor L O Gray, Commissioners T Johnson chair M D Harris and T W, County Clerk Lou Blakesley, County Attorney W S Collina, Clerk of District Court R H Ahrens, Judge P W Metz, Court Stenographer G Hartigan, School Superintendent A F, Sheriff B F Wickwire, Treasurer Mrs Zela Murphy. Basin City names Mayor J A Berry with Council T W Spratt F M Hime Wm Gibson J W Gould, Treasurer S H Smith, Clerk Jas F Ewers, Attorney C A Zaring, Marshal J H Hanlon.
Former New Haven president Mellen testified he acted as a tool of J. P. Morgan, prompting calls for federal supervision of public utilities. Backers argue Morgan manipulated securities, defrauding modest investors, and demand government control of railroads to curb such practices.
The Billings Gazette and Journal published a large anniversary edition last Sunday showing eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. Big Horn county had its own page with reading matter by Dr. Mark H. Smith. The Gazetele’s editors are proud, claiming this edition surpasses all previous attempts in the region.
The article discusses a pending leasing law before Congress as a potential driver of general development this season in the Basin country. It argues the state has a right to expect passage this session and for the law to mitigate ill effects of recent withdrawal.
Two Sheridan telephone workers, R Hedberg head wire chief and L J Doane wireman, flew home after crossing the mountains to repair an oil ring and endure a severe storm. They left Sheridan on a week ago to locate trouble and brought back a dramatic account of their voyage through Basin and back.
Doane and Hedberg reach Cloverly after crossing four feet of snow at higher elevations. They faced storms, scarce wood, and long treks with minimal supplies, later joining a Basin caravan after escaping a deep ravine and enduring hours of travel through soft snow.
Notice from the Offices of the State Auditor Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 28 mentions Loyal Protective Insurance Company Boston MA with total admitted assets 424,647.15 and liabilities excluding capital, capital stock paid in, and surplus over liabilities 124,307.28.
Condensed annual statement filed in the Wyoming State Auditor’s office showing income and disbursements for year ending December 31 1913. Includes premiums received total assets liabilities and admitted assets, with certificate dated April 28 1914 by R B Forsyth State Auditor and Ex Officio Insurance Commissioner.
Robt. B. Forsyth state auditor notes financial figures for 1913 with premiums and losses. A voters notice confirms Hillard S. Ridgely’s Republican gubernatorial candidacy pledging an honest progressive and economical administration if nominated and elected.
Office records from Cheyenne Wyoming dated April 28 1914 show Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Company Limited assets totaling 14263846 95 with liabilities excluding capital at 4031216 90 leaving net assets of 9632690 05 in the report. This financial statement lists corporate origin in Liverpool England and reflects the era's actuarial accounting standards.
State Auditor and Ex Officio Insurance Commissioner of Wyoming certifies a condensed annual statement for the insurance company, filed in his office pursuant to statute, dated April 24, 1914. The text also includes unrelated fragments about a man with two umbrellas and a woman’s remark.
The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 19 in Big Horn County Wyoming will receive bids for four negotiable coupon bonds of 500 dollars each at six percent interest. Bonds dated July 1 1914 payable at Big Horn County Treasurer Basin Wyoming or Wyoming State Treasurer Cheyenne. Due ten years after issue. Proceeds for building a schoolhouse and furnishing it. Bid deadline June 29 1914 1 PM. Bids to be sealed proposals to F J Kirkpatrick clerk Otto Wyoming. By order of the board dated May 20 1914.
The Jolly 1913 14 Dancing club held a popular dance at a Fraternity ball last Friday night with many members in attendance reporting a most delightful evening. Wise Prescription Druggist.
Two district court notices from Big Horn County Wyoming dated May and June 1914 order show cause hearings on selling real estate to pay debts. First concerns Lot 10 in Holdrege Heights Basin. second covers described parcels in Township 48 N Range 88 W for debt payment. Hearings set for June 13 and June 20 1914 with commissioners and judges named. Also brief church notices for Baptist and Presbyterian services and meetings.
The Van Kleeck-Bacon Investment Company seeks sale of parcel in Big Horn county Wyoming to satisfy a 4047 dollar judgment plus costs issued May 8 1914. An order of sale directs foreclosure of the real estate described as 8b% NE Sec 11 W% SW and SWK% NW Sec 12 Tp 56 N R 95 W 6th P M. Public auction at Basin courthouse front steps on June 20 1914. Sheriff B F Wickwire notes. C A Zaring represents plaintiff.
Notice states that the co partnership of Herman M Wegner and Henry E Wegner engaged in general mercantile and implement business at Germania Rilg Horn Wyoming under Wegner Brow dissolved by mutual consent on May 16 1914. Henry E Wegner will carry on the business and assume all debts and liabilities of the late firm. The notice also warns Wyoming residents about The National Mercantile Company of Vancouver soliciting business in violation of law and requests reports of further violations. A separate notice advertises pricing and market changes at Basin Stea Laundry and City Meat Market effective July 1.
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