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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
6
James S F Martin father of A B Martin of this place died at his Lincoln Nebraska home last Sunday evening after a stroke. He was sixty six and formerly a tailor and deputy Internal Revenue collector. Survived by four children A B Martin left for funeral. Community sympathy extended to the bereaved family.
Mr and Mrs W S Metz of Sheridan and parents of Judge P W Metz of Basin plan a world tour from late December to January 10 in New York then sail on Rotterdam Mediterranean cruise returning via Germany and England to New York by mid May. The voyage promises a luxurious ocean trip and a wonderful time aboard.
The article notes a 313 million dollar surplus in the Federal Treasury last year and says Congress aims to cut appropriations to ease any deficit. It cites House Appropriations Chairman Madden predicting the 670 thousand dollar projected shortfall will vanish before the fiscal year ends June 30.
The record shows rising U S investments overseas from 1916 to 1922 with figures from 397 million to over 1 015 billion, noting 1905 level of 148 million. The piece argues against the view that the United States is isolated and under contributing to Europe's rehabilitation.
The K. P. Lodge of Cody will present a minstrel show early in January. Attorney J. H. VanHorn of Cody has moved to Washington to work as an income tax expert with his family. The Wyoming Sugar Co. at Worland has paid beet growers about 225000 dollars for beets delivered up to November 1. The first Wyoming annual potato show ends a three day session in Torrington today.
Heavy imports continue despite the new tariff and prove it is not high enough to deter trade. Customs revenues for the fiscal year are projected at about 455 million dollars, over 100 million above any prior year.
Under Judge P W Metz direction sheriff Davis destroyed a large accumulation of illicit liquor at Cody over two days last Friday and Saturday. The raid seized moonshine mash and stills described as good stuff and a strong odor filled the courthouse area as bottles were smashed before about fifty onlookers.
The piece extols basketball over football as the coming cage season begins. It highlights the sport’s required quick thinking, nimble feet, wind development, and clean living, noting fans await the opening games of the season.
Seventeen high school football players and their coach enjoyed a lavish dinner at the Gibson home on Wednesday. Mrs Beal Mrs Don Loyer Mrs Gibson and her son Lester hosted the feast with ample turkey and other dishes plus a musical selection. The hosts were thanked for a remarkable and generous spread.
Lovell high school dominated Basin 24 to 7 in a clean contest. Jones and Wheeler led receivers and defense while Basin struggled with injuries and a loss of fight after a rough prior week.
Judge P. W. Metz of this district has been called to Cheyenne to act on the state supreme bench. He has been holding court in Thermopolia this week and left yesterday for the state capitol to commence hearings today. Under state law a disqualified supreme court judge triggers a district judge to preside. This is an honor and he will acquit himself creditably.
Five Central American nations invited by Secretary Hughes to discuss land armament limits have accepted and named delegates to convene in Washington on December 4. The talks will cover armament limits and regional understanding, with hopes of results similar to last year’s Washington arms talks and the Peru Chile arbitration.
The Basin Town Marshal J. H. Hanlon announces a brown work horse weighing about 1250 pounds with no brand has been impounded. It will be sold at public auction at the Scoville livery barn Basin Wyoming on November 24 1923 at 2 oclock to cover impounding charges. First publication November 17 1922. Last publication November 24 1922.
Mortgage holder Joe A. Hayek declares default on two notes dated May 10 1922 totaling $2170 with 10 percent interest. On November 25 1922 a public auction will sale several farm animals harness and crops on the Mongomery Ranch near Manderson Wyoming to satisfy the debt. Proceeds distributed by law. Sheriff B F Wickwire. First publication November 10 1922. Last publication November 24 1922.
Wentworth Crosby son of Joshua Crosby of Greybull faced a hearing before court commissioner J. R. Bonwell and a jury. The jury found him sub-normal mentally and committed him to the state school at Lander with his father accompanying him Wednesday afternoon.
Two pure blood short horn bull calves offered with papers. Prices 60 and 76 dollars. Includes papera. Contact Cropsey Box 6 Greybull Wye N.17-21 for sale notice. District Court order of sale in Big Horn County Wyoming.
The Yellowstone Merchants National Bank of Billings sues D W Wearly Loa Early Charles Thurmond William Katter and spouses winning judgment for 334.80. Sheriff B F Wickwire will auction the described Big Horn County lands on December 4 1923 at 1 p m at Basin Court House to satisfy the order of sale and costs.
Frank E Jadkina and Zalida C Jadkina default on a $1300 note with 8 percent interest in 1918 to Ida May Whitmore. A 6.12 acre Basin Wyoming tract in Holdridge Heights is mortgaged, filed April 15 1918, with $1646 due November 10 1922 including interest and attorney fees. No suit has been started to collect.
On December 16 1928 at 10 a m at the courthouse front door in Baath Wyoming a public auction will sell property to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy a debt plus costs. Proceeds distributed by law CG A and Shariff appear as parties. First publication November 10 1922, last publication December 16 198.
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