The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-13
Confident of an Era of Progress
and Prosperity.
THE SCHOOLS DOING GOOD WORK
Field For a Doctor-The Handsome School
house In Course of Construction
General and Social News.

Bishop George d. Smell has had another
severe attack of illness, but is now recov-
ering. Having the largest ward in the ter
ritory to preside over, with its multitudin-
Gus details, besides being actively engaged
in other directions of public and private
nature, it is no wonder that nature tires
and shrinks under the load and strain.
Recently, Spanish Fork lost one of its
best citizens, Mr. John F. Mellor. After
brief illness of a malignant type,
he yielded himself to the conqueror.
Mr.. Mellor was a distinguished citizen
with an untarnished record. 1t can be
said of him in truth; he was exemplary,
conscientious, poor mans friend,
punctual in all things in which he was en-
gagged, hard worker and an honest man
For many years Spanish Fork has made
itself conspicuous by the quantity and
quality of its Latter-day Saint mission
aries it has contributed. The farm, the
workshop, the counter, the desk, the chair,
the council, the Judgment seat, all have
given their quota. Now, another CALI Is
made, and that ''call'' will be cheerfully
answered. John Moore, for twenty-one
years member Of the city council, for a
longer time an officer of the cooperative
store-he goes to England.
Samuel Brockbank, school trustee, mem
Der of the cooperative board, member OF
the city council and public man through
out-he goes to England probably.
Next comes Benjamin Argyle our eagle
eyed marshal. Benz has served two
terms as conservator of the peace and in
that capacity he has proven himself
decided success. If, in foreign lands, his
gospel net catch as many sinners to re-
pentance as his official net has here, then,
indeed, he viii be success.
To the above are added two young men
Charles Evans and David Williams-both
of excellent character and good standing.
The other day the Peoples party held
primary for the purpose of placing in NOM
ination candidates to be voted for today,
February 9, as officers OF this municipal
corporation. Two years ago an even split
occurred in the party here over some
things that are now nearly forgotten. The
scared generals and followers of both sides
have discovered the folly of disunion and
undemocratic proceedings, and have met as
intelligent men to smoke the calumet and
establish foundation upon which peace
and prosperity may be built
We now confidently expect an era of
prosperity and progress, Of the suppress
sion of lawlessness, of the wise enforce
ment of existing laws, the establishment
of fire limits, the elevation of morals, the
founding and practical operation of
water system for culinary purposes and in
case of fires; the purchase of public park
grounds and other improvements con-
sistent with the very rapid growth of our
city.
To the retiring council all bow an &C
acknowledgement for untiring effort and
good wook; to the incoming council all
expect a decided advancement, So that
Spanish Fork with its great resources
may take her place and demand admiration
and respect.
An era of general good feeling prevails
here. The old ties of consanguinity, of
national bonds and social attractions are
strengthened and revitalized. The Scan
danavians, Scotch and Welsh have already
had their reunions and 1t is rumored that
the English and possibly the Americans
may have theirs.
The Welsh held theirs at the popular
Greer & Nelson hall. Those acquainted
with the Welsh character can easily de-
eide the nature and character of their pro-
ceedings. In the language of another,
"They are among the most progressive of
the races IN literature and art,
they excel IN oratory and song, their
constructive powers in the line
of mechanism and their ability
in execution is acknowledged by the fact
that in nearly every department of human
progress Welshman Is found guiding the
forces'' Be that as it may, the descend
ants of Conner had "a way-up time" Fri
day evening last. Although the harp was
not there, hundred silver-lined threats
poured out such divine melodies as never
were heard here before. Much as these
people love America and loyal as they al
ways are to her institutions, yet they cast
longing, loving looks to their cherished
home Of childhood, and sing and speak with
unstinted praise of the Land oil
the Bards,n of the Eisteddfod, OF
Of hai
King Arthur, of their Cromwell, Roger
Williams, the half Of jefferson and the
whole of Stanley.
The educational forces are actively en-.
gagged At present there are three denomi
national schools; Latter-day Saints. Pres
byterian and Methodist, with moderat,
attendance in each But the distric
schools, ah, the district schoos-they ar,
overfowingly full, and one of the grea
problems Of the hour is where and how
shall the deprived ones be educated TIL
how depends on the solution of the where
To-day one of the bandsomest, most com
modious and convenient schoolhouses in tn
territory is in the course of construction
But for want of means the hands of oul
enlightened trustees are tied and the nobl
structure must await completion, and tina
too, at greatly increased sum of money
and vast number of our children mus
necessarily be deprived of the benefit o
education, unless the people come to tn
rescue and authorize the trustees to borro1
money sufficient to finish the work or EN-
power them to bond the district Will tn
taxpayers do it! On Saturday, the 2lst 9
this month, the voice Of the good peopl
here will decide the question and they wi
decide in the affirmative.
In the near future a centrs
school house will be built,
which our present system will be more pc
fectly graded, and where higher Studio
than those usually taught in the commo
schools will be taught.
Mr.. Editor, please accept the accompany
ing card, inviting you-your wife too If yo
are married man-and TIE HERALD corr
to attend the final mid-winter session OF ii
Utah County Teachers association at Pa,
son, February 81, 1891.
A few couple have joined hands an
hearts here lately. Among the number {
Mary Larson, Mr.. Francis Smell and Mi
Annie Thomas.
1t is rumored that Miss B. will not |
Miss B. much longer, but that 81
will march on in alphabetical order and |
Mrs. @. 1t is also stated that MIR. c.
about to build an elegant hive into whit
his queen B. will be admitted with all u
hoDors usually conferred. Look out for
fall in the price of honey.
Judge Larson's court Saturday last w
scene of red and black and blue, of thum
and bumps and scratches, of swollen eve
fat lips and perforated cheeks and of hu,
ugly looking butcher knife. In other WORD
three sluggers were brought before
honor charged with fighting. Two of the
were fined and released, and the other
who is said to have had the weapon-w
have his trial to-day. Elasticity of exte
sion in judgment can not be attributed
the iudge-compression rather.
DIR. Warner who has lived and practic
here for about three years leaves for 9th
parts shortly. The gentleman has Civ
good satisfaction in his nrofession and n