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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
6
A street anecdote recalls John Staton buying cockroach killer from Henry Flomer and finding roaches growing as large as black birds. A second tale features a illiterate merchant who used drawings for credit and discovers a mix up about cheese cakes, noting one was a grindstone.
Across the country yesterday Democrats won governors in Massachusetts Kentucky and Mississippi and Republicans carried Rhode Island and parts of New Jersey. New York swung to a Republican majority in the assembly, while Tammany’s grip loosened in New York City. Kentucky and Mississippi elected Democratic governors and legislatures, with Kentucky’s McCreary winning by 20 000 to 40 000. New Mexico’s results remained disputed as the state committee claims McDonald’s governor win by 4 500. In Nebraska Republicans swept most races, and Ohio cities elected Socialist mayors in ten municipalities.
Basin Camp No. 55 St Modern Woodmen of America adopted resolutions of sympathy and respect for Robert W B McIntosh who died November 7 1911 The camp mourns the loss to family and community and pledges mourning for 30 days with copies to relatives and local press Next Monday features Bob and Eva McGinley Musical Comedy company engagement in town A and W Allen report low horse market in Nebraska Public notice Beck and Allen Canal Co Otto Wyoming to increase capital from 5000 to 10000 dollars D W Hoower
Stockholders of the Wyoming Life Insurance company met in Cheyenne last Monday to organize the firm. Elected officers include President W. R. Schnitger Cheyenne, Vice President A. Higby Basin, Secretary F. J. Niswander Cheyenne. Treasurer position left vacant. Capital of $450,000 established. business to start immediately.
Basin music lovers enjoyed a rare treat as the Roach Wagner Shank opera company presented In Trovatore Wednesday evening. The stage limits marred visuals but the singing was capably rendered, the audience was representative and appreciative, and Basin residents are to be praised for securing the attraction.
Large attendance at the Woman's club meeting held last Wednesday afternoon at the library. The committee included Mrs J D Johnson as chairman and several others. Papers on Habits and Customs of the People of the Holy Land were read. Chas Garland admitted as member. Refreshments served. Also notes on road commission and county supervisors proceedings from 1911.
The county board convened on November 7 8 and 9 1911 to audit expenses issue warrants approve road and tax actions and certify the abstract. Numerous items include court and sheriff expenses road work prints and salaries with bonds approved and road petitions declared county roads and budget adjustments recorded.
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