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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
5
The Bas in Republican lists its status as a second class paper published at festa Wyoming under federal act from March 4 1879. Rates shown include 42 dollars per year in advance for the official Big Horn County paper. Advertising rates display per inch and per line for locals with pricing for first and subsequent insertions.
The record lists presidential and local election candidates including William H. Taft for President, Francis B. Warren for U S Senator, Cyrus Beard for Supreme Court Justice, Gro B. McClellan and 8. Skovgård for State Senate candidates, Herman B. Gates Eb J Sullivan L A Thorley for State Legislature, Lou Blakesley for County Clerk, P M Gallaher for 2 year County Commissioner, M D Harris for 4 year Commissioner, B F Wickwire for Sheriff, B T Joblin for Clerk District Court, W C Collins for Prosecuting Attorney, A F Fillerup for Superintendent, Jos H Neville for Assessor, Clyde W Atherly for County Surveyor, Geo A Harris for County Coroner.
Professor Wilson argues that tariffs help the whole economy not only producers. He says higher wages for labor arise from protection, industries survive only with it, and widespread employment boosts farmer sales, city markets, and overall prosperity, contrasting free trade as harmful.
Fragmentary remarks criticize the Lovell band not being hired and the Geyball Standard’s team loss. The piece reflects community expectations and skepticism about uniform squads in a country famed for progress.
A voter’s note endorses the straight Republican ticket as competent and fair for local and national affairs. It criticizes Democratic and Taft Roosevelt windmill campaigning, mocks suffragettes, and urges stability under Taft while noting final settlement in the Carl W. Hauser estate case in Big Horn County Wyoming.
Warren speaks on Cheyenne land office decisions and federal building support. He notes cooperation from congressional associates across parties in securing appropriations while rejecting partisan praise. He references Fort Hassell and Mackenagle in Wyoming as part of the effort.
A Cheyenne dated 1888 document discusses post office buildings and reclamation sites west of the town, noting questionable claims about a Bt. George and a $65,000 building. It outlines preemption disputes, perjury accusations, and government investigations into land patent and residency claims, with remarks on clerks’ salaries and party politics affecting staffing.
Anthony D. Robinson of Hyattville Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to locate and prove a coal mine claim described as lot 17 township 49 range 6 west in Basin County Wyoming. The proof event will occur before W. F. Brown Clerk of the District Court at Basin Wyoming on October 16 1913.
Notice is given that William F. McGee of Fenton Wyoming, who on April 23 1908 made desert entry No 1288 serial No 02116 for a sawah newts rec 11 tp 61 r 97 w 6th p mm ees, intends to prove up to establish his land claim on October 15 1912. Witnesses named: George W. Bryant Arthur S Myers Grant Yarnell George S Master. Register William T Adams. Basin Republican prints this notice.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Buffalo Wyoming August 26 1913. David J Geertsen of Otto Wyoming previously filed a homestead entry No 4238 for section 19 township 51 north range 7 west and intends to make final proof August 1913. Clerk W F Brown Bar N A Wyoming will receive witness names William Brown Charles Bryan James O Blakesley Oliver P Maany and W F Brittain.
County commissioners decide on a road starting SE corner section 18 tp 49 range 92, running 80 rods west to the SW corner of the SE quarter of the SE quarter, then 60 chains north to the NW corner of the BE quarter of the 5S, B quarter of section 18. Objections or damages due by Oct 1, 1912 with the county clerk. Dated Sept 6, 1912. For sale cheap gas range at office. Notice of final five year proof for homestead by Thomas B. King Jr. filed.
Mortgage foreclosure notice announced by Sheriff of Big Horn County Wyoming after default on two promissory notes totaling 468.53 with mortgage deed recorded November 36 1913, plus attorney fees. Public auction set for October 12 1913 at 10 AM at District Court front door Baton Wyoming. Also estate probate notice for Roy J Armeling with hearing October 2 1912 at 2 PM before W J Besth in Basin Horn County.
Myrtle White files for divorce from Roy White in Big Horn County Wyoming District Court on August 30 1912 citing desertion. Defendant must answer by October 19 1912 or judgment will be entered. Myrtle White plaintiff. C A Zaring attorney. 220-04
Notice to creditors of the estate of David Correard deceased. Letters of administration issued August set day 1011 to Frank Brower administrator. Claimants must present within one year from the notice date September 25 to be allowed. otherwise barred.
Church services at Firet M B Church include morning worship by Gerviess Gundey at 41 alogk and Sunday evening at 5.00. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Thursday. Services promised as bright and cheerful with a cordial welcome to all.
On a cash basis the Oty Meat Market announces higher prices after June 1 due to financial pressure and rising meat costs. The notice states customers should expect elevated rates on all meat cuts starting next month.
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