The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-03
IN THE GARDEN CITY
Sad Death OF Jed Snow, an Academy
Student.
Typhoid Fever the DEMONSTRATING Up the
Drake Estate-Democratic Conn
mittee Meeting Notes.

Provo City, Dec. 2.--Last evening,
about 10 o'clock, Mr. Jed Snow, a young
man of 20 years Of age, from St.
George. died OF typhoid fever.
The deceased is the son of NJ. NJ
Rnow, the eldest son of the late Eras-
tus Snow. He bcs been in Provo since
August last Attending the B. Y acad-
envy, and three weeks ago he came
down with this dread disease. Il was
the general impression that he was on
the road to recovery, but yesterday
morning he took q chill, and from its
serious effects he could not rally The
Young mans father arrived from the
south few days ago. and was with
him at his last moments. The body
viii be taken to St. George on Monday.
where II is expected it will be inferred
on Wednesday next.
The deceased was a young man of eN-
emplary habits, and possessed intel
lectual faculties of a high order. He
gave every indication of a bright fu-
ture, and his sudden and unexpected
demise is q terrible blow TO his de-
voted parents.
In the probate court, during the past
few days, Judge Jones has been very
busy settling UP the affairs of the es-
tate of John NJ. Drake. The deceased
property TO the value Of about $50, 000
In ali there were about eleven heirs,
and among them there has been some
trouble in the settlement of the estate,
and several legal firms have been drawn
into the affairs. Attorney NJ. III. Kel-
logg was appointed administrator. and
on Wednesday last an order was made
approving his final account, and today
Judge Jones granted the order of final
distribution. To this order Judge Black
burn. Tllo represents some of the heirs,
excepted anC gave notice of appeal In
this case many Intricate questions
have arisen, and even now it looks as
though considerable more money would
be expended before the heirs receive
their portion OF the property. Mr.. Drake
made his E1ouey about six years ago
while working the Woodside mining
property under a lease In Park City.
He then came 10 Provo and invested
his money in real estate, and COM
menced the breeding of fine stock, and
in this business he was engaged at the
time Of his death.
Thanksgiving day passed off quietly
in the Garden City. There were many
home parties and family reunions.
Everybody seemed happy and congratu-
latiOns and good wishes everywhere
prevailed. In the evening the f1remen
gave. a benefit ball IN the opera house
and a large crowd turned out to join
them in their festivities.
At Southworth's hall Professor Chris
tensen's dancing class gave a party.
and they too were well Datronizel
and the party was a. grand success.
The Democratic county central COM
mittee met in Provo today and held
a prolonged session. 1t was we'll at
tended 1t is not definitely known what
business was transacted, but it is sup
POSED the present situation was dis
cussed and a policy for the future con-
sidered.
James A. Cunningham. the good
Democrat of American Fork, is in
town today on business
Hon. Samuel r. Thurman left this
morning for Beaver, to attend the ses-
sion Of the district court at that place,
which commences tomorrow morning
lie viii be gone about ten days or two
weeks.
Attorney ". H. King went to ogden
Yesterday to attend the charity ball
given there last evening.
Mr. B Walton, one of our school
teachers, who was cited to appear be-
fore the school board for disobeying
the rules. had his hearing a day or
Two ago and at his examination it
developed that the real cause was that
he had criticised the Enquirer for at
tackinE our public schools 1t is need
less to say he was vindicated by even
the good Republicans on the board
Cass Hite is In Provo today visiting
his numerous friends. 1t is needless
To say he is feeling we'll and quite
happy lie is on his road to Price.
lie expects to commence work on his
mining property on the Colorado river
In the near future
It is cold and showing here today
Sheriff Brown Toasted his Jail birds
on turkey on Thursday.
Mrs. D. Q, Rideout. of Draper. has
been in Provo visiting friends this
week She returned home last even
ing.