The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-02-16
PROVO Points.

PROVO, Feb. 15.-At the Grand Army
encampnent here yesterday and last
evening the following officers we're
elected: NJ. NJ. Kellogg of Provo, de-
partment commander; T. C. Bailey of
Salt Lake, senior vice-commander; A.
S. Condor of Ogden, junior vice: Rev.
NJ. NJ Need of Provo, chaplain; Dr.. S.
Ewing of Salt Lake, surgeon; commit
tee of administration, e. Sells and S.
G.. Burton of Salt Lake. j. K. Bishop
of Provo, Henry Z. Steele and J. X.
Allen Of Ogden; representatives to
national encampment, Charles Crane
of Salt Lake, with Rudolf Aft Of Salt
Lake as alternate.
At the campfire at night in the opera
house the officers were mustered in by
Rev. DR.. Tiff, mastering officer Greet
ings We're received from the veteran
NathanKimbaH of Ogden, and a com
mittee was appointed to draft resolu-
lions of respect and sympathy with
and greeting to the aged general.
The following resolutions regarding
the observance of Memorial day was
unanimously adopted by the encamp-
ment, which requests its publication
by the public press of the state:
Whereas, The Goth day of May
Memorial DAYS. set apart to be OBJ
served each year in doing honor to
the dead soldiers and sailors of the
Union and the cause for which they
fought; and
Whereas. The living comrades of
these departed heroes are becoming
, few in number. and advanced in years
and less able to take the burden and
loving labor of the observance and
duty of this day; therefore be it
Resolved by the Grand Army of the
Republic, department of Utah, in four
teenth annual encampment assembled:
First. that we note with pain and re
greet the tendency Of many thoughtless
people to make this day so sacred to
the old soldier. a day of merriment,
excursions and games; that we invite
the cooperation of the pulpit the press
and public educators to induce a more
suitable observance of the day, and
the abstaining from any action mar
ring the solemnity of the occasion.
Second, that we earnestly invite the
attention Of all patriotic men and wo-
men and all school children to the
propriety of their enthusiastically TAX
ing the active lead and burden of exer-
cises of Memorial day, to the end that
the day may. year by year, be more
fittingly observed and the custom be
continued and perpetuated after all
the old soldiers are out of their earth
~ service"
MARRIED.
Yesterday afternoon Bishop Wride,
of the Second ward united in mar
riage Miss Kate Kirkwood and Mr.
Alfred Moyle The ceremony was per-
formed at the residence of the brides
parents in the presence of immediate
relatives and friends.
In the evening a reception was given
at the same place. The wedding pres
ents were numerous, and at about IL
o'clock the guests were seated to
bounteous repast.
A PARTY.
On Thursday evening a number of
friends and acquaintance of Charlie
Cook, of the Second ward, went in a
group to his home and succeeded in
surprising him. Feasting. card playing
and dancing was INDUCED in till nearly
morning. All present enjoyed them
selves very much.
NOTES.
Oliver Halves has petitioned for let
ters of administration in the estate OF
Mary e. Halves, deceased.
An order of sale of real estate in the
Laura Z. Maxim estate was made by
Judge Wilson today
George Collins house on the bench
was burned TO the ground on Thurs