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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
5
A federal suit in Cheyenne sought a tax to pay a $15,000 judgment owed by Basin for city water works. City attorney A Zaring argued to reduce the levy, securing arrangements to raise one third this year and the remainder over the next one to two years, easing the town’s burden.
The Institute continued from page four, with Bessie Morrison Mable Fetter Mildred Fetter Hazel Blakesley Frances Blakesley Lillian Anderson assisting in salad dressing work. Sessions ran late Thursday into Friday morning, closing at noon to allow teachers to travel home. Officials praise the event as perhaps the Basin's most successful institute, led by county superintendents Mary Hatfield and Ruth Donaldson, who facilitated a strong turnout and hopeful return.
W L Valentine and Mr Walker of the California Oil company arrived from California on Wednesday and will stay for some time. Valentine will tour inspection of local properties and lay plans for extensive development on the Torchlight claim. They already have several buildings under construction and aim to have them conveniently arranged.
Mr and Mrs Sanford Barnes entertained many children at their home for Clara Henry a slater of Mrs Barnes Delightful fun was had and a light repast served E B Allen of Sheridan arrived in town on his way home from Guper where he met Bo Hart
The Wyoming Bankers convention met in Casper this week and endorsed a one cent postal rate for letters. Officers elected were Summer Mller of Pine Hills, president. G. W. Perry of Sheridan, vice president. Herry Henderson of Cheyenne, secretary. and B. C. Hart of Basin, treasurer. Lander will host the next meeting.
The Baptist ladies aid society will meet with Mrs. Fred Frisby on Friday September 3. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
A baby boy weighing nine pounds was born Thursday to the wife of Frank Hime. All concerned are doing well.
A tradition in British naval lore holds officers urge their men to sing when facing extreme danger. Sailors aboard the Formidable reportedly sang Tip p erary as they sank after a mine or torpedo. In Ports mouth harbor during a January blizzard, a Vernon lieutenant urged his men to sing Bill Bailey while struggling in icy water.
A century long ownership ties the Peter Scherwerborm family to a property at Front and Fulton streets in New York occupied in part by the same firm. The deal hinges on a vase transfer and renewal of a lease by the real estate broker William Cruikshank’s firm, outlining an unusually persistent family business relationship.
A Public letter recounts a train talk about city firehouses. An inspector’s cleanliness joke centers on blankets used as improvised mops because brooms are scarce due to funding and graft concerns. The piece hints at old administration waste and budget issues affecting supplies.
The post office department outlines efforts to improve Parcel Post as it aligns with the political law and procedures of the era. Officials indicate changes aim to streamline service and efficiency in parcel handling within the evolving postal system.
Postmaster A W Coons explains new orders on mail receipts for fourth class parcels and return receipts, including one cent fee for a mailing receipt and three to twenty five cent insured loss limits. The C O D service lets merchants collect on delivery, boosting parcel handling nationwide and urging prompt mailing before trains.
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