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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
4
Classified notice from Basin Wyoming dating 1906 describes post office matter status and advertising rates. Mentions second class matter, insertion charges per inch and per line, first insertion rate and subsequent costs.
The writer recalls early Basin area settlement and claims oil could yield paying quantities. He notes recent drilling east of Basin confirms a large, valuable field and urges government to open lands to purchase or lease. He argues such policy would boost national prosperity and curb emigration to Canada, criticizing past land withdrawals.
Readiness builds for the Big Horn County Fair opening next Monday with improved races better agriculture and livestock exhibits and more amusement features. The piece urges wide county participation to boost attendance showcase crops promote prosperity and encourage development of Wyoming lands while noting Monte Carlo owners should beware gambling in Wyoming.
Bids due 2 p m September 27 1913 for a dam on Carter mountain with 25000 cubic yards of material and 8500 feet of ditch three feet bottom width. Engineer J J Mareball in charge. bidders may view sites at Carter creek upper ranch September 26 1913 at 10 am. Specifications at the ranch.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports on beavers in Yellowstone National Park as “fist engineers” in secluded valleys. They build dams to deepen water, cut trees with sharp teeth, float logs to dam sites, and construct lodge homes from logs, mud, and poles. Beavers work together, then emerge in June for summer activities, enjoying life with family visits.
Fragmented collection mixes social aphorisms with stray notices and a 1913 sheriffship certification. It includes reflections on vanity and propriety, an odd turkey weather adage, local fruit trees, cement and sidewalk work, a threshing outfit sale, and a Wyoming sheriff’s inspection listing four branded horses bound for Judith Gap Montana.
Western Loan and Savings Company sues to quiet title on Lot 2 Block II in Lowell Wyoming and notifies Paxton & Gather Company J W Gouley and Basan Trotting Works to answer by October 11 1913 or risk judgment. C A Zaring attorney.
Public auction to satisfy an August 1913 foreclosure judgment of Hart Investment Company against William F Johnson and others. Real estate described as north half of the southeast quarter and west part of southeast quarter of section 16, township 11 north range 93 west, with ten acres assigned to D M Howman, plus water rights and canal shares. Sale October 11, 1913 at Fraternity Hall Naein, 2 PM, cash, subject to a $3,000 prior mortgage.
Notice details a sheriff sale ordered by Big Horn County Wyoming court for August 30 1913 to satisfy a 2000 mortgage held by The Hart Investment Company on W F Johnson Lucilla S Johnson described land in Section 9 Township 61 North Range 93 West plus water rights and improvements. Sale scheduled October 11 1913 at Fraternity Hall Basin Big Horn County. First published Sept 5 1913. Last published Oct 10 1913.
County of Big Horn to Ben Coday a writ of attachment was issued to secure a debt of $27.70 from George Randall. If you do not appear before J R K Kenwell justice of the peace by October 3, 1915 at 9:00 AM, judgment will be rendered and your property sold or appropriated. Dated September 12, 1913. George Randall plaintiff. Auction details include 80 acres of deeded land with fruit, water right, and ditches listed for sale at $4,000 with half down and the balance on long time at 8 percent. another 80 acres with water right and cultivation at $3,500. Contact the Busin Republican or XY care.
Default on a 1910 mortgage by James F Leighty and Lillian Leighty to Ida C Denny Basin Wyoming prompts foreclosure. Public auction set September 22 1913 at 2 pm at Fraternity Hall Haggin Big Horn County to satisfy 1789 debt plus 100 attorney fee with 10 percent interest, 160 acres described with canals and water rights. Also district court notice to show cause for assignment of George W L Perkins estate to widow and family October 24 1913 at 11 am.
County commissioners invite bids for materials to construct three bridges 110 feet by 16 feet. Bids may be for wood or steel and must be delivered complete and ready to erect. Bids due October 7, 1913, at county clerk office Basin Wyoming, with FOB terms and location specified.
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