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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-06-16
TAKEN UT.

BY the undersigned, one dark-brown
onc-year-old mare colt, one white hind
foot, white spot in forehead, no visible
brand. Owner please call, pay charges
and take the animal away.
JOSEPH VOLK,
POstOfflce, Hull, N. ID.
Residence, Sec. is, T. $50, r. IS.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-06-16
no rIsE pUIsLIC.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that he will be at the county scat on
the first and third Mondays of each
month, to attend to any business per-
tanning to his Office.
Respectfully, G. RowERDINK,
County Judge.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-06-16
TAKEN UP.

BY the undersigned, one iron-gray
mare, three years old, no visible brand.
Owner please call, pay charges and
take the animal away.
VIM. ELaAR,
POStOf}ice, Thule. N. d.
Residence, six miles south of West
field.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1899-06-16
TAKEN UP.

By the undersigned, one dark-gray
mare colt, about three years old, no
visible brand. Owner please call, pay
charges and take the animals away.
ISAAC ALLEN.
Dale, ND.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

gentleman's remarkable life and ex-
perience:
"a strange career. and as interesting
as strange. N that OF the present lead
Ing representative OF the historic
Knight family; a name Identified with
"Mormonism" at It's very birth. and
more or less closely connected with the
early settlement OF Utah. Joseph
Rnlght the grandfather OF Jesse. an
elderely man, In good circumstances.
feSla.ng 1T Colesville, Broom county.
New York. rendered substantial aid to
Joseph Smith and oliver cowdery while
they were translatlng, Mt Harmony.
Pennsylvania. In 1920. the golden plates
OF the Book of Mormon: and he after
wards befriendcd the boy Prophet when
he was bounded and prosecuted. Newell
knight. Jesse's father, was the subject
OF the first miracle recorded In Nor
mon" history. His experience was SINH
lar to the Prophets own. at the time
OF receiving his first vision. Newell was
praying In the woods for light and
guidance In relation to the Latter-day
Gospel, which he had heard preached,
when he was seized upon by an evil
power. from which he was delivered
only after the Prophet had laid hands
upon him and rebuked the devil In the
name OF Jesus Christ. lie was one OF
Joseph Smiths first converts. was al
ways his faithful friend. and held vari-
Gus fthponslble positions IN tne inuicn.
Jessc's mother was Lydia GOldthwnit
Bailey. widow Of Calvin Bailey who
married Newell Knight at Kirkland.
Ohio. In November, 1884, the Prophet
Joseph officiating IN the ceremony. the
irst marriage. ceremony he ever per-
Jesse knights earliest rccollcctions
are attending his mothers school and
herdIng cows on the East bench above
Salt Lake city. Afterwards he worked
on his stepfather'a farm. Ga Mr.. Dalton)
tending sheep.
A pet lamb was given him by Mr..
Dalton, which Increased until he had
ten sheep OF his own. the frst property
that he ever possessed aud which was
subsequently taken away from him.
An amusing Renaissance Is connected
with the receipt Of his FIRST properly
this pet lamb. Young Jesse had been
wishing for this lamb. when hls mother
IN her tender Hoslcltude suggested II he
would but call Mr.. Dalton father" she
believed the lamb would be given him.
After some deep consideration, he
thought he would try the experiment
and with a choking effort he said
father may have that lamb" TO-
which Mr.. Dalton responded. Yes my
SON." with pleased exultatlon. Mr..
Knight smiles now as he rccolects
how he lost the ilock as soon as he quit
calling Mr.. Dalton father.
lie first hired out TO Mr.. Ben Roberts.
putting up hay for the overland mall
station on Fish Spring Desert, where
he remained about Il year; he then went
with the Church trains to the Missouri
river for emigrants. driving an OK team
there and back, The next year he took
up freightlng as regular occupation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Tor. lie was born ut Provo city and
AT very youthful period VI his
life, took great interest In mer-
camille pursuita helping his father In
the store, even as early as isi1. when
his nrst entry may be seen In the old
day book OF the firm. being then but II
years OF age. His father at that time
having the largest furniture house south
OF salt Lake city. distinction still en-
joyed by the company which succeeds
him under the hrm name Of Taylor
Bros Co, Mr.. Taylor is the manager
ana has been since the organization
was effected In 1857.
Young Mi. Taylor proved very apt
In all he undertook, both at the store
and at school. taking advantage OF the
duh seasons he attended school. and
az he grew older became fully cogni-
zant OF business rules and methods
with a fair scholastic and excellent busi-
ness education. Prot. Kari q, Maeser
Is kindly remembered us his most ef-
fective teacher, Mr. Taylor Is tho
fret counselor to the Bshoprlc OF tho
ward In which he resides, Ii an ener-
getlc worker In whatever he assumes to
be right. and proved a strong candl-
date for his party. winning the race
under what were considered very doubt
ful conditions In his ward. and indeed
the whole city being considered strong
ly Inclined TO the reverse politl-
cal party with which Mr., Taylor
affiliated, It may be interesting to
know Of little Incident which oc-
CURED Just prior to election NJ the time
when his friends We're urging him to
become their standardbearcT Before
he would accept the nomination he
made II conditional that In the cam
palgn that was 10 be fought. the faults
or failures Of his opponent. be they ever
so pronounced. should be In no wise re-
fcrrcd to by the campaign managers OF
his party or any Of the speakers. II
was not done by either party and as a
result tho entire campaign was carried
on without that bitterness that had
been the rule heretofore No person.
alities were INDUCED In, no hard feel
inGs eneendered and a quiet but de-
termined battle OF ballots fought.
This incident Is very characteristic
OF Mr.. Taylor and has always been
his watchword TO never climb up on
some other person's downfall.
Mr. Taylor has ever been an ardu-
Gus worker and strong advocate In
Mutual Improvement lines. lie SERVED
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
A Brief Resume of PrOvO's Various Enter
prises The Brigham Young Academy
Jesse Knights Wonderful Experience
The New Mayor and City Council
elect-The Retiring Council-Business
Houses Representative Men.

nrn located some OF the most prosper
Gus settlements In the state. Nature
having bestowed upon Provo facilities
somewhat superior to the surrounding
towns, this city has built up more
rapidly than the others. and constitutes
the radial point FOR u vast AREA The
secret for the permanent prosperity OF
Provo lies IN the fact that all who
locate there become bona fide resi-
dents. and are jealous In their efforts
TO build up prosperous city.
Provo Is rapidly becoming the center
OF manufacturing. Its geographical
situation Is undeniably the best that
could be selected for producing and dis.
pensing manufactured articles. the
railroad facilities being equal to those
OF any other city In Utah.
The present city and county officials
consist Of the following well known
citizens, the greater part OF the county
oillcinls being residents OF Provo.
PRONo'S OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
District Judge--John 4. Booth.
clcrk-Georgc Havercamp.
Court s,cnographer-Mont Roberts.
UTAH COUNTY OFFICERS.
County commissioners-Jos r. Me
Evan. Provo. william u. Hughes,
spanish Fork, A. ". Davis. Lehl
Assessor .. Royal 7, Hush, payson
sheriff b. ...Gcofgc A. Storrs, Provo
Recorder May Brown Spencer. Provo
Treasurer Otto F,MalinbcrE. Santaauin
Prosecuting Atty. Jacob Evans. Provo
surveyor Andrew Adamson. Am. Fork
supt. schools 81. L. Brown. III Grove
60 Physician. Di. q. u Robson Provo
PRESENT PROVO CITY OFFICERS.
Mayor .. o.. q. e.. ...,Snmuel =. Jones
Councllors-Flrst Ward. Brig John
son. Thomas Rcesley. Second ward. II.
J. w. Goddard. w. IL. Brercton. Third
ward. T.. V. Vincent. a. W. Harding:
Fourth ward. Thomas Martin, John Il.
BOOTH Fitth ward. w. NJ. McKendrick,
]. ID. Keller.
Recorder e. 80. :. Lars l.. Nelson
Marshal ........ Newell Knight
Treasurer :: e. e. MARY Boshard
Justice Of the Peace. Alonzo A. Noon
Ci,y Attorney -. go. Thomas John
supt wntcrworks. ~. u. Armstead
Quarantine Physician q. ..Dr. Simmons
Matchmaker & road supt,w, X. Fqrrer
Clty sexton =. =. =. :. =. IT. II. clur
Fire Chief :. ...,w. ]. Taylor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

this time that the BlaclShawk indian
war broke out-a desultory conflict boz
tween the savugcs and settlers In cen-
trial and southern Utah, extending over
a period OF four and a half years, from
the spring Of 1896 TO the fall
service In this war, scouting In the
mountains and guarding the settlements
south OF Provo. He was u member of
Captain Alva Green's company OF cav
airy. At the expiration Of his term Of
service he resumed his occupation Of
treishting and made trips to Montana
and Phoebe. Navnda.
The year 1865 found him working on
the railroad. helping 10 build the grade
OF the Union Pacific at Quakngnsp
Ridge. east OF Evanston. Wyoming He
worked with soraper and pillow
and stayed till the snow came.
when he returned home well paid for
his seasons labor. The same winter
he hauled timber for the construction
or the railroad through Weber canyon.
where he remained until about Christ
For several years after his marriage
The young couple resided at
daughter named Lydia Minerva.
commonly called Minnie. was born, May
10, 1870, The young husband and father
continued frelghtlng and teaming In
the canyon. at one time getting out rock
for the foundation OF the Provo Wooden
Mills. He was at Promontory ON May
10th. 1862 when he witnessed the drlv-
ing OF the last spike that united the
Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail-
rpads, and there took a contract from
man named Kenner TO deliver 900
cords OF wood lie was at Tlniic lmme-
diately after the first mines were dis
covered In that now famous district
and made some locations. from which,
however. he has never yet realized any
thing. He hauled the first ore from the
Mt Nebo mines TO the liomansville
smelter In Tintic. aud also hauled ore
from the West Tintlc mines.
Coon after this he went into the cat
tie business, selling out at Provo and
moving onto a ranch two and half
miles below Payson. where he had forty
acres OF land. to which he has contln-
ually added up to the present time.
There he reared his family. He gave
up freightlng and confined himself 10
buying and selling cattle. farming,
dairying, and occasionally Investing In
mines; though II was not until many
years later that his mining investments
became profitable.
lie led reckless kind OF a life, 80
far as religion was concerned. and HIS
would come" when he would have to
take zone side or the other" but he
doubted the idea while respecting her
sincerity he saw no reason why he
should not continue TO occupy the mid
BILE ground.
But great change was about to come
over him.
one night he had a remarkable
dream. In which he was shown that GER
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

going to White Pine and Esan can
yons, mining camps in Nevada. and the
year following 10 Montana. BY this
time he had bought and paid for yoke
OF cattle. and had another yoke and a
wagon on credit. lie took a load OF
potatoes tnlso obtained on credip to
Montana. but was unable to sell them
FOR money. and 70 traded them for an
other yoke Of cattle and went on to
tst Chance" now Helena. and spent
the summer In logging. at which he
made money. II vas the time when
the operations OF the so-callcd road
agents" thighwaymon) and their exter-
mihators, the vigilance committee"
were In full blast. and Jesse remembers
seeing one morning. while driving into
Heiera. with'a load OF lumber. the body
OF man hanging to tree. having
becen strung up during the night by the
"Nigilantcs."
During the ak months. more or less.
that he was In Montana, Jesse did not
see n familiar face. He was entirely
among strangers. and was known TO
them as the Young Mormon" In the
fall lie returned to Utah. 1t was about
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

ne breaches. He lives In a comfortable
anu handsome house. but he lives plain.
" ana unostentatiousiy and affects
hu'hlhg snowy or vain either In manner
or apparel, He Is q humble. earnest.
man, simple In his tastes. sincere In his
expressing them"
MIR. KNIGHTS MINING VENTURES.
Along the many other mining proper.
YES that furnish Mr.. knight means for
nus wen directed efforts for the amello-
ration OF MS fellow men. ana the prose-
cution OF his many enterprises. may be
mentioned the Bull Domingo" the
,iblooinin' IIcaglc,' the bloody
Howl" tho "nunch Grasa.'' The
Matchlofs, the Elk" the ''Itobert d,
Lee the function" and the "Freder-
iekt9n' all these properties are located
IN the Tintlc district They are owned
by corporation known as the RIsInl,
sun ana Domingo Consolidated MINING
company. The Rising Sun properties
are all patented, being old mines that
were abandoned before railroad connec-
tion was made. but since these facllI-
ules came within reach and develop
ment work pushed. they have become
very valuable. The company IL offer
my Tor sale $1,000 shares OF treasury
STOCK at 10 cents per share. the proceeds
OF which are TO be set aside for the de.
Neiopment OF the property. Ny. Knight
nnu nus sons have recently bought
hnlf-interest In the Black Jack" Min
ing company OF which David Evans OF
SAT- Lake was the sole owner. Thll
property adjoins the Ajax at Mammoth.
They have spent about $4,000 In i'm
pfovements such as roads, hosting
equipment and sinking a triple COM
partment shaft to depth OF 200 feet.
nn soon as the Mcssrs. knight bought
nhelr STOCK company was effected and
Incorporated for $500. 900 at the par value
OF si.oo per share. II Ia believed this
property viii catch the extension Of
the well known Mammoth mine.
Mr.. knight says that In the past
thfce years the output OF the "unclo
sam and "Humbug" mines at Eurc-
ka alone have netted about $500 900 or
an Income OF 10000 per year; OF course,
large portion OF the sum has been
reinvested In other properties and in
the development OF claims held by him
self ana other mine owners. particularly
MS Two sons, Raymond and J. VIM
Knight, who are now associated with
MIN In all his various enterprises.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
PROVO, UTAH COUNTY'S CAPITAL.

bringing the association Of his ward in
to the front ranks. An athletic as
ISOLATION was created under the aus.
rices OF the NJ. I. A. soon after his re-
tircment from the presidency being the
result OF his earnest support and effort
Mr.. Taylor has the respect OF the
people OF Provo Irrespective OF poiitl-
cal or religious belief. and II IL general.
ly conceded and believed that he Will
prove an energetic. Impartial and
thoroughly business executive.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
JESSE KNIGHT.
A Sketch Of the Interesting Career Of
the Well Known Mining Man.

Any correct history OF Provo without
liberal reference to Mr.. Jesse Knight
would be incomplete. for his life and
associations are inscparably connected
with the rise and progress OF that city.
The News" has been permitted to Gull
from the advance sheets OF whitney's
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
HON. 4. N. TAYLOR.
Sketch Of the Newly Elected Mayor
Of Provo.

IL Is but fitting to refer personally
Mr.. T. N. Taylor. whom the citizens
OF Provo have honored in selecting
as their official head for the ensuing
two years.
The Incoming Mayor OF Provo IN one
OF the young men Air. Taylor first saw
the light OF day on July rs. 1865 He is
a son OF George and Eliza Nichols Tay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
A HannY Man.

Mr.. W. E Montgomery, formerly cleo
trician at the City Electric Light plant,
was a sufferer for three years, with
pain in the stomach. nervousness. back
ache in the region of the kidneys. ir-
regular bowels. bad taste in the mouth,
cough on rising in the morning, dizzi-
ness, paIpitation of the heart. restless
sleep floating spots before the eyes,
frequent headaches. tired feeling in the
morning. poor memory, radiating pain
in the right side in the region of the
liver. very salIow complexion lack Of
yigor. He treated continually with diff
ferent specialists. and received no ben
eft. After treating with Drs. Johnston
& Walsh he was entirely cured and last
month passed the examination for the
L. s Navy with high standing. He cheer
fully recommends Drs- Johnston and
Walsh to all sufferers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

Mr. VIM. Hanawalt, who lives at III
Warsaw Ave. St. Joseph, No. has been
a sufferer for two years and a half.
He is thirty years Of age. He said: 7
was nervous, had cough and catarrh,
stomach out of order. weakness, tremb-
ling, palpitation OF the heart, weak,
lame back, bad taste in the mouth,
bowels irregular, restless sleep, tired
feeling in the morning. floating spots
before the eyes, dizziness, pain in head
and back of neck. imaginary fears, al
ways afraid something was going TO
happen. inability to concentrate my at
tention, poor memory, lack of vigor. I
treated with different specialists for
months and got no better. One promi-
nent specialist told me would never
get we'll; yet after I had taken one
months treatment from Drs- Johnston
& Walsh I felt like a new mans I was
better, stronger and vigorous in every
way. I heartily recommend them to
ALI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Consultation Free
at Office or by Letter.
Patrick Francis Was Blind for d
Long Time-He Now Sees
A Happy Family and KIND
Neighbors Unite in Rejoicing.

MI Patrick Francis aged 81 years,
lives at 7I3 Morris street. North
Topeka Kansas. About two years ago
he lost his sight in the right eye. Years
before the other eye had been taken
out. so he was completely blind. Al
though he spent time and money with
physicians he received no benefit until
he. consulted DrS. Johnston and Walsh
They restored his sight in a short time.
He is now employed by the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad in To-
peka. Kansas Write to him and read
the story from himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Catarrh Cured.

Mr. W. NJ. Cavan. of 1913 Ridenbaugh
street, St. Joseph. Mo. was a sufferer
from catarrh and nervous debility. He
was weak. dizzy, bad breath. indiges-
tiOn. headaches. discharges from nose
head dull and stopped up. mucus drop
ping in throat, weakness in kidneys,
etc He was entirely cured by Drs.
Johnston & Walsh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Stop Those Ringing NOises-Deaf No
More A Remarkable Case.

Mr.. A. c. Best is one Of the leading
citizens and one of the Oldest settlers
in Eastern Kansas. He lives near Mon
rovia, and is highly respected by all.
These are his grateful words: Il have
taken treatment of Drs. Johnston &
Walsh for deafness and ringing noises
in the head. The case was a long stand
ing one Ny hearing is better, my head
is clear and in every way feel the good
effects of the treatment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Words of Praise from Bendena, kan.

Theodore Selb. who lives near Ben
dena, Kan, writes: 7 suffered from
nervousness, Catarrh of the stomach
and liver, and rheumatism. I had be-
come discOura ged and thought I never
could get well, until consulted DIS
Johnston & Walsh. Their treatment
was wonderful. in a short time I was
better in every way. I recommend them
to all.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

No names published except with con-
sent of patients. and names in all pri-
vate cases held strictly private ard con-
fdentiaI. These are only a few of the
many hundreds they have cured. You
can obtain as many more names as you
desire by calling at the Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
NOTICE.

Topeka Kan. Oct. 81, 1899
Sealed proposals will be received at the
city clerks office until November 8 at
o clock p m, for the removal to a point
beyond the corporate limits and cremation
Dy burning IN a properly constructed ere
InatoTy all animals found dead in the city
OF 1opeka, night soil and garbage and
the removal Of manure from the electric
light, police and fire stations to some
point beyond the limits Of the city
The right is reserved by the mayor and
council to reject any and all bids or any
part OF the same.
J. H. SQUIRES, City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

The 20-year old son of Mr. Hartigan,
OF the Rock Island, living in St. Joseph,
cured of serious eye disease. The young
man is now studying pharmacy at the
university in Lawrence, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
FREsco WORK
ATToRN EYsAT-LAW

MILTON BROWN. lawyer. Practice IN All
state and federal courts. Suite Al. Cr3w-
ford bldg. TopekS. Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02


THE OFFICE OF the Capital city vitriied
to Is West Eighth Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

MATERIALIZING SEANCFS MONDAY
Tuesday and Friday evenings s Q. m
406 Kansas avenue, DR.. Grabendike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
MTsCELLANEoua

We HAVE BUYERS FOR
Stock Of musical merchandise.
Also for stock of groceries.
Also for good restaurant
BARNES REAL ESTATE CO.
lib West Fifth Efraef
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LEGAL

----@-0~0~~-0-@~--~-~-~~~S
First Published in the Topeka Stata
Journal October 81, 1891
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-21
A NEAT DEVICE

A Bundy Time Reeorde. arrived Monday and is now keeping time with the thirty clerks at Dreyfus' Big Store. The machine has a ca. paeity for the use of fifty clerks, but only thirty are necessary. Mr. Dreyfus purchased this latest im- proved machine in New York. It is something similar b the big time recorder 9sed at the Cotton Belt shops.
 Each clerk is furnished with a key. When he goes to dinner, or arrives in the morning he must reg ister. It registers what time he goes to dinner aad does the same upon his return. The clerks are given au hour each for meals and ,n the evening of each day the time keeper checks up the egister and docks all those who used more tkan aa hour or arrived late.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-21
NEWS IN BRIEF.

President Mckinley attendtd q church at Thomasville, Ga, Sun day.
 Alge2 will start at once for a trip to Cuba.
 Rou. Patrick Walsh, of Georgia, is dead.
 sentries have been doubled at all French powder factories to guard against explosions,
 Mussulmun refugees from Crete sacked the town of Smyrna.
 Gen Otis has issued an edict against selling native liquors to American soldiers.
 A negro boy clubbed to death two aged women at Upper Marlbor, Md.
 Mobs of Mexicans attempted to prevent the application of quaral tine against smallpox at Loredo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-21

We are glaG to aDLounce that the order kept at the postotIice during the general delivery hours Sunday was a little better than on several previous occasions. This was done though with the aid of Policemen Smith and Walters Now when you succeed in maintaining order, Mir Postoffice, please see that the mail is aistribu ted a little faster, for wf are hearing many kicks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-21

Mrs. Albert E. Becker arrived in the city this afternoon from Chicago and VII remain until after her sis ter's wedding which takes place April 5th. Her sister is Miss Rosa Bluthenthal. She is to wed Mir. Will Kaufman.