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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
5
The Basin Republican notes its status as the official paper of Big Horn County and provides rate details for display and local advertisements. It states Second Class matter eligibility and lists per inch and per line charges for residents and locals.
The ticket lists candidates for national and state offices including President William H. Taft and Vice President James Sherman, Senator Francis E. Warren, Congress Frank W. Mondell, with state figures Cyrus Beard and Geo B McClellan among others. Local posts cover county clerk, commissioners, sheriff, clerk district court, prosecuting attorney, superintendent, surveyor and coroner with multiple named contenders.
Colliers' sensational article rehashes past campaign charges against Senator Warren, offering little new. The piece fails to shake voter confidence as Wyoming primaries indicate strong support for Warren and a likely large fall margin.
Basin residents aided Greybull’s Labor Day ceremony with neighborly spirit and goodwill. The article notes community attendance and mutual support as essential to the celebration’s success.
The passage urges national unity and cooperation across towns. It commends Basin for its progressive spirit and willingness to aid other communities for the country’s overall interests. It emphasizes collective effort over local pride.
A seasonal feature extols Basin country farm lands as highly productive with waving grain and grasses. It argues the harvest proves nature’s generosity and should attract hundreds of settlers to the Basin region this year.
The Duluth News Tribune argues the Democratic tariff stance mixes revenue aims with political aims. It accuses Democrats of advocating free raw materials and reciprocity while opposing tariff reform, urging voters to back Woodrow Wilson if they want a tariff for politics rather than revenue.
Congress appropriated 42000 to relieve workers on the Corbett tunnel project in Wyoming. Claimants must send notices to the Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C., with work times and unpaid amounts for certification and payment. The contract, won Sept 4, 1905 by Chas Spear, faced default and U S took over Aug 17, 1906 leaving many unpaid across the region.
Mrs Liggle Bowman purchased the Balen Delicatessen from Mrs Garnet Simpson last Saturday with possession given the first of the week. Bowman is well known locally as a capable businesswoman and should manage the shop well.
A poem by Walt Mason praising two benefactors, Old Roz and Bildad, for their wealth and charity. It contrasts Roz’s immense giving with Bildad’s steady generosity and hints at moral rewards after death. Rex is mentioned in a biblical reference about renouncing earthly ties.
A Chicago News excerpt lampoons family secrets luck and judgment with sharp quips about black sheep love and loyalty. It leverages proverbs on marriage widowers and men paying attention to women to critique social norms and gender behavior.
Washington Sept. 3. A preliminary census statement shows by divisions and states the number of males in the natural militia as of April 15, 1910. Wyoming leads with 37.4 percent of its population in militia age, followed by Nevada 35.9 Montana 42.8 Washington 29.5 Arizona 28.9 Oregon 28 California 28. North Carolina has the lowest at 17.8 percent.
A $1,000 reward is offered by the Shell Creek Cattlemen’s Association for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone guilty of killing cattle, altering or defacing brands, or driving stock off the range. Signed by President P. M. Gallaher and Secretary A. Flitner.
A Higby received a telegram from G W Holdredge general manager of the Burlington lines stating arrangements are completed to transport the Big Horn County Fair exhibits to the state fair. The Burlington will move the alfalfa palace and exhibits over the new line to Powder River while the Northwestern will haul the cars to Douglas.
During George Morrison's vacation Avery Smith took charge of the power plant and for two weeks there was no trouble with any machinery. The note praises his ability and knowledge of machinery.
Campers Colonel W. H. May Ben Cody and G A Eranson returned Saturday from Paint Rock basin where they had camped the past two weeks. They say they bought caught lots of fish and had the time of their lives in the mountains. The Basin Republican is equipped to candie all kinds of commercial
Among Robert G. Ingersoll's papers found after his death lies a creed praising justice, mercy, truth, liberty, anti slavery, family, art, nature, courage, learning, and hope. It frames his view as a religion of reason and science that satisfies brain and heart.
A Higby party including daughter Miss Eather joined Coons Miss Whittamore and B C Hart and wife on a trip to Hyattville last Saturday. Henry Hart Miss Mac Avoy and Miss Williams also motored there and visited Spring Creek and Ton Sleep on Sunday. They report a fine time and flourishing conditions in the upper country.
Only a few days remain before the fair starts on September 17, urging exhibitors to complete displays and be ready for opening day.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Buffalo Wyoming issues a notice of final five year proof for Anthony D Robinson of Hyattville to establish a homestead on section 17 township 49 north range 90 west. Witnesses named Frank Robinson Thomas Spratt Jay Luman and William Cassell. Also warnings from Wyoming Insurance Commissioner about unlicensed solicitors and a separate divorce petition in Big Horn county. Myrtle White sues Roy White for divorce by publication with a court deadline of October 19 1912.
Department of the Interior notice from Buffalo Wyoming dated August 26 1913 states David J Geertsen of Otto Wyoming filed retention to make final year proof to establish his claim on land in sections 19 and 20 township 51 north range 105 west. W F Brown Clerk of Court in Basin Wyoming to witness by William Brown Joe Blynn John O Blakesley Oliver P Manny and W F Brittain register.
Agnes M Turner files for absolute divorce from Tom Turner in Big Horn County Wyoming on grounds of non support. Tom Turner addressed at Victoria Melborne Derbyshire Hog land General Delivery must answer by September 23, 1912 or default judgment will be entered. Clerk W F Brown issues the notice at Basin Wyoming.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Buffalo Land Office states Clar ence T. McCoy of St. Joe Wyoming seeks final five year proof on land described in entry No. 3649 to be made before W F Brown Basin Wyoming on September 21 1912. Also notice of probate hearing September 17 1912 for William A Richards estate and a public auction September 12 1912 at Hyattville for cattle an automobile mowers wagons harnesses and other farm equipment with terms over 10 dollars payable in one year or 10 percent discount for cash.
Land Office at Lander Wyoming August 29 1912 notices William F McGee of Fenton Wyoming desert land entry No 1288 serial 02116 for enw new sec 11 tp 51n vr 97w 6th p m has fled no record of intention to make desert proof to establish claim before Aug Wunderlich US Commissioner Burlington Wyoming October 5 1912 witnesses named George W Bryant Arthur M Myers Grant Yarnell George Master William Adams registrar
Hud Thurman donated a fine watermelon grown on Josh Bilis place south of town and Bud le sure helped bring the fruit to market. The first load found ready buyers in Basin as Melon hungry folks snapped up the produce. Mrs. O. W. McNay visited Grey Bull last Monday.
In the district court of Wyoming Big Horn county the estate of R A Roth deceased presents final account by administrator H P Arnold. The list day of October 1912 at 10 AM in Ba ain court room is fixed for settlement where interested parties may file written exceptions and contest the account. Dated August 8 1912 H P Arnold administrator.
Land Office at Buffalo Wyoming notes Alfred Mills of Basin filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim, entry 4099 for saisa lots 4 6 and 6 section 3 township 1 range 94 west, with a September 28 1912 date. Basin residents Herbert Clark Schuyler Barrett Herbert Mills Wyatt Edgcomb listed as witnesses. W F Brittain registers.
States Land Office Buffalo Wyoming August 9 1912 notice is given that G Cleveland Titlard of Basin Wyoming who on June 8 1907 made homestead entry 4022 serial 023184 for flo 63 tp 51 n r 98 w 6th p mm has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish relaim to the land above described before W F Brown Clerk of Court Basin Wyoming on September 21 1912 Claimant names as Witnesses Louis A Zane Fred Frisby Wells A Loveland William Tillard all of Basin Wyoming W F Brittain Register
John W. Morgan of Burlington Wyoming holder of home stead entry 4237 filed notice of intention to make final eight year proof before W F Brown Clerk of Court Basin Wyoming on September 7 1912. Others listed: Oliver W Peterson Andrew Peterson Henry Griffin John A Williamson and W F Brittain Register.
Henry A. Padmore of Basin Wyoming has filed notice of intention to make final proof on a homestead entry begun May 11 1909 for lots 4 and section 10 and 15 township 39 north range 93 west. The final proof will be before W F Brown Clerk of Court Basin on September ith. Oliver Irwin Olive Irwin Guy Shipman Dewitt C Henry and W F Brittain are associated in the interest with W F Brittain registering the notice.
The partnership between T Gebhart and P P Anderson is dissolved by mutual consent and business will be continued by P P Anderson who assumes the outstanding indebtedness. All accounts due the firm should be paid at the Basin Republican office.
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