Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-14
WELLSVILLE,
BP. MAUGHANs BIRTHDAY.
SEVENTEEN Anniversary Appropriately
Observed Close Of schools.


Observed Close OF schools.
Special Correspondence.
Wellsyille, Cache Co., May l2-On
Saturday last the 10th birthday Of
Bishop VIM. II. Vaughan Of WeusyilIe,
the Grand Old Man of our little burg,
and one Of the most esteemed citizens
| OF the county was celebrated. His life
| history from the period of carly man
hood is closely related with the settle
ment and development of Cache valley
and 20 detail the main events of his ca
reer Is TO write a history Of Cache val
ley Itself During the stormy period of
Nauvoo's tragic history he was an in
habitant of that city and fondly cher
ishes the memory Of his Impressions of
the Prophet Joseph Smith
From far and near the relatives of tho
Bishop came, TO attend the celebration
OF his SEVENTEEN natal day annivor-
sary, The event was held In the local
westinghouse where several tables
were set, on which were spread boun-
teous repast and 261 members Of the
iamlIy with a few invited guests sat
down 10 the banquet.
After the feast an interesting pro-
gram was rendered by members Of the
Vaughan family, and a speech by Pres
ident VIM, G. Parkinson Of the Hyrum
stake, and a reminiscent address by the
guest Of honor.
Few men in Utahs history have
spent more busy life, mostly i'm the
service Of his fellowmcn, than has VII
liam II, Maughan Few, indeed are
there who have left q greater impress
FOR good upon those amongst whom
ihelr lives have been cast. than he.
During his long period of 40 years's
service IN the bishopric Of this ward
he won the hearts Of his flock. so that
now they dispute with his family for n
place IN his regard. lie is the proud
progenitor of large and noble nos
teuty. numbering al present the patri
archal total Of 2o1 every one Of whom
OF the years Of accountability. IS a
faithful Latter-day Santa record
which Justly gladdcns the Bishop's
heart.
All Of his numerous friends who read
this viii join in the wish he EXPRESSED
during the course Of his remarks thar
his life may yet be spared for many
years, for Its usefulness has not yet
been completely Consummated.
Alton, the infant child Of Mr. Fred
Darcy dlei suddenly on Tuesday az
ternoon from commissions.
B. Y college and WellsviIe contest
on saturday for supremacy on the dia-
mond. A large attendance Is prom
ised from the college. and close ana
exciting game Is anticipated.
CLOSE OF SCHOOL.
The local district schools which. IN
der the supervision OF Mr.. George ~ |
Skidmore, have made the most com !
mendable progress during the past |
year closed on Friday The COM |
mencemont exercises were held I'm tho |
whore a very fine pro- |
gram was rendered, each class partIol |
pating. Mr. Norman @. Allen. on bo |
halt OF the board Of trustees made a re-
port OF the condition Of the schools In
which he commended the work of Mr.
skldmore very highly and proffcred
MN the position Of principal which
unfortunately. Mr. Skidmore cannot SEQ
MS way TO accept he having a mana
serial position with the Logan Knitting
factory offered TO him. which. It is un-
ierstood he Intends 10 accept. A very
eloquent and forcoful address IN Tho
graduates was delivered by Stunt las
\. Langton after which Trustee .Tobn
s. Leatham presented certificates NJ
graduation TO the following students,
Polly Gunnell Elya Murray. Rarbnra
Vaughan, Mabel Vaughan, Mary Arch.
paid, Roy Jones. stephen Baxter
'harles Snence, Farley Murray and
John Booth, "'''