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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-10
PAYSON.
FIRST WARD REUNION.
Commercial Club Election and Ban
quet--Death of Mrs. Smith.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Payson, Utah Co, Feb, THE
Payson First ward is planning to have
a three days reunion, Feb. ~. 20 and
H. of all people living within the ward,
regardless OF religious belief. General
and subcommittee to the nu {,ler OF
nearly 100 have been selected and are
working for its success. The older peo-
pie with the middle aged will be ban
quoted and entertained the first after
noon and evening. The younger por-
ton the second day, and the third
evening win be general party for all
who wish TO come The pavilion will
be used for the program. and dancing
and the banquet will probably be held
in an adjoining building.
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
The Commercial club met Wednes-
day evening last ana elected three
members OF the board of governors to
take the places Of three retiring this
year. according to the bylaws. J. $. Nc
Beth, j. a. LoVeless and Otto Erland-
son were elected. the FIRST two named
succeeding themselves. Next week the
board viii meet and elect officers for
the ensuing year.
The club last evening gave its an
rual banquet and social in the club
rooms About rs were present, includ-
ing the ladies who prepared the ban
quet. and most enjoyable evening was
spent.
DEATH or MRS. SMITH.
Mrs. Mary Ann Bills Smith. an old
resident of Payson, died yesterday
Feb. 8, IN Salt Lake city.
while there or a visit spending the
winter with her daughter. Mrs. May
nnup Etnpnugb and heart frnub1a .,sar,
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Farrer j. f. Van Wagenen and Web
ster Hoover. The horse show will be
held some time in April.
DIED IN MENTAL HOSPITAL.
At the State Mental Hospital John II.
Smiley. an inmate. died of appoplexy.
The deceased was 90 years old and
ms wife left few days ago to visit
in Little Rock, Ark. He was a member.
in good standing in the Maccabee lodge
OF Eureka and his remains were ship
ped there Saturday night. The lodge
VIII have charge Of the funeral SER
vices.
DIVORCES GRANTED.
A decree of divorce was granted Miles
Peterson from his wife, Cornelia ]. Pc
terson, on the grounds of desertlon. by
Judge Booth The parties were mar
ried IN Salt Lake in 1897, but their
home was in Spanish Fork.
Manuel Jones was also granted "A di-
vorce from his wife Josephine Jones on
the same grounds. Their home was
also in Spanish Fork.
BRIEFS.
DR.. George II. Brimhar left Saturday
night for Los Angeles. Cal. to attend
the funeral Of his aunt who died a few
days ago and left her estate In his
hands
The free public library board held its
regular monthly meeting SATURDAY.. The
lbrarlan's report for January showed
Las books We're loaned. being about
20 per cent increase over previous
month.
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ceased. Carrie Murphy was loving
wife. knd ana indulgent mother a
faithful friend and a devoted Latter
day Saint. The sallna choir rendered
appropriate music for the occasion.
Mrs. Murphy was born In Hyruin,
Cache county May l. 1882; was the
daughter of Christian and Caroline
Nelson OF this place When Mrs. Muir
ply was 10 years OF ago the family
moved to Snllna, where she has resided
continuously. On the 18th OF October,
1893 she was married to Ernest MUIR
ply, who. with four children. survives
her. Mrs. Murphy has always been
an active worker In the NJ, L. A. ana
the Sunday e'Nools. being quite ur1-
ficient in muse ana other accomplish
ments.
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t oday 5 Ogden News

Saturday afternoon nj o'clock, i'm
pressive funeral services over the re-
mains OF Mrs. Marguerite Wagner, wife
of William Wagner were held Mt the
Third ward mcetinghouse. They were
well attended by relatives and friends.
Bishops Counsellor Gilbert Torger-
son presided Solos were sung by
George o. Nye and Miss Sarah VIII
liams. Elder Alma Hess, of Montpe-
Her, Idaho, was the principal speaker
He spoke OF his acquaintance with the
deceased in Germany while on "A mis-
sion six years ago. of her love for
the gospel, and Kindness to the mis-
sionaries. Bishop James Wotherspoon
was the other speaker, offering words
of consolation to the stricken family
BURIAL OF MRS c. L. ROBERTSON.
Many relatives and friends assembled
at the home of Charles l., Robertson, SAG
Twenty-fifth street yesterday afternoon
to pay a tribute Of respect to the mem
DRY of his wife who met her death BY
accidentally falling down the cellar
stairs. The wealth of beautiful flowers
evidenced the love and esteem in
which she was held.
Rev Thurston Brown of the Unitari-
an church preached the eulogy and a
comforting sermon on the resurrection.
beautiful music was furnished by a
quartet. Burial was made in the Noun
tain View cemetery.
DIED IN THE HOSPITAL.
Mrs. Fredora Thompson, wife of Hy-
rum Thompson, died yesterday alter
noon at the Ogden hospital of can
Ger, from which she had suffered for u
long time She came to Ogden only d
couple of days ago for an operation.
She was 81 years of age She was a
resident Of St Anthony, Idaho to
which place the body will be shipped
tonight.
p. ID. White, claim agent for the
Union Pacific who has been located at
Cheyenne, Wyo., has been removed TO
ogden and will make this city his head
quarters, adding one more important
railroad office to Ogden. The Hartman
people now have two claim agents here,
one for the U. p. and the other for
the o S. l..
MISS ROBERTS AT THE GRAND.
The theater-going people of Ogden
VIII have the pleasure this week of
seeing Florence Roberts at the Grand
Opera House Friday evening in the
new society comedy SHAM" Miss
Roberts is a favorite in Ogden and al
ways draws "A crowded house.
OLD TIME SOCIAL. PARTY.
Thursday evening next the Relief so-
cley of the Fifth ward will give a dane
ing party on the old time order nj the
ward nall, to which all are invited.
Refreshments will be served.
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BRIGHAM CITY.
SUDDEN DEATH OF PIONEER.
William PIERCE Summoned without
Warning and Closes Honorcd Career.

Special Correspondence.
Brigham City. Boxelder Co., Feb. s.
William Pierce, one OF the Utah Pho
neers of AZ and an old and much re-
spected citizen OF this county. died
suddenly at his home north Of Brigham
City. Friday afternoon, Feb. Z. at
about s o'clock. An hour before he was
apparently as well as usual, and went
out to the barn to feed his horses. A
few minutes later his son Eli found
him lying unconscious Ia the hay He
was taken to the house at once. but
died shortly after, without regaining
consciousness.
Deceased was about 70 years of age.
He came TO Utah In lS47 and 10 Brig
ham City in 1852 He was the brother
Of Harvey PIERCE, the first bishop of
Brigham City. His wife, Jerusha
Smith Peirce, is the daughter Of Pa
riarch Hyrum Smith. and sister OF
President Joseph f. Smith and Pntrl-
arch John Smith. He held the Office
of a high priest.
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and four daughters, besides large
posterity TO cherish his memory. He
was faithful church man, esteemed by
all who knew him. The funeral was
largely attended. The speakers were
Elders William Howard. j. w. Nixon
and Bishop Nielsen, who spoke words
of comfort To those bereft and eulo-
gl2ed his good name and works
on the LIST inst. Mr. and Mrs Roy
Strong lost their little babe, a few
months old. with Group. and on the Bird
MIR. and Mrs j. F. Johnson lost child
with pneumonia.
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HUNTINGTON.
DEATH OF GEORGE CHESHIRE
Veteran of 50 Closes Honored Career
Leaving Large Posterity

Special Correspondence.
Huntington, Emery CO.. Feb. Geo.
Cheshire. an old resident of Utah. died
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs
Eliza Brasher, in Huntington. Tuesday
evening, Feb 4, of old age and general
debility. MIR. Cheshire was born in
England So years ago the 14th of last
November. He came to Utah with his
family in 1868. and settled in the Tenth
ward. where he lived until five years
ago, since which time he has lived with
some of his children, most of the time
in Emery county. He leaves four sons
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EPHRAIM.
Death Claims Mrs. Margaret Anderson,
\ Pioneer of 81.

Special Correspondence
Ephraim, Sanpete Co., Feb. Son
Feb. g. Mrs. Margaret Anderson, an
aged resident of this place, passed TO
the great beyond. She was born on the
Isle of Folsler. Denmark, in 1898; emf
grated to Utah in 1854 married tho
late Bishop L. S, Anderson in 1861. She
passed through all the hardships of pio-
neer life and was a woman greatly
loved, honored and esteemed. Two chill
dren survive her-Mrs. David Christen-
son and Mrs. Laurtz Anderson-both
residing here
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MORE LIBEL SUITS FILED.
Attorneys Richards, Skcen and Pratt
Sue Standard Co. for So, 900 Each.

ogden, Feb. 10.--Suits have been filed
in the district court by Attys. c. c..
Richards, j. D. Skeen and A. H. Pratt
against the Standard Publishing com
pany, William Glasmann and Frank
Francis. to recover damages in the
sum of $1,000 each.
The attorneys allege that in the
Standard and Examiner certain libel
Gus and defamatory articles were pub
lished concerning the plaintiffs while
conducting the libel suits of Mrs. Alice
Richards against the same defendants
couple Of weeks ago. The plaintiffs
claim that by the publication of the
alleged defamatory articles their pro
fessional and personal interests have
been damaged in the sum asked for
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co. SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION.
Proposition to be Presented TO Utah
County People-Business Changes.

Proposition to be Presented TO Utah
County People-Busincss Changes.
Special Correspondence.
Provo. Feb. 1O.--A meeting of the
% school districts of Utah county was
held Saturday for the purpose of dis
cussinS the ACCESSIBILITY of consolidate
ing the schools of the county into an
organization after the pattern of a
first class city. A. C. Nelson state, sup
erintendent of school, was present and
advocated the consolidation and show
ed its many advantages over the pres
ent system After much discussion the
proposition was left with the several
trustees, who will lay the matter be-
fore their constituents. This plan will
do away with the local trustees and
six supervisors will have charge of
the school work. Provo City is not
Included.
BIG GROCERY COMPANY.
Articles of incorporation for one OF
the largest and strongest wholesale
grocery houses in the state with n capt.
alization of 100000, are being prepar-
ed. The Titan Wholesale Grocery conf
Iany was formerly organized in SPRING
vile with Banker II. j. Reynolds, at
The mead with a capital of $4,000. This
Will be increased $780,
L. q. Taft of this city will he man
ager AS before stated i'm the News"
this new company bought the grocery
blslne IS and warehouse property from
John Scowcroft & Sons of Ogden.
BUSINESS CHANGES.
Ferguson & Crane have transferred
their grocery business to w. ]. Richie
who has purchased the same. Mr.
Mtchie has been manager of the Provo
Mercantile company and is Thoroughly
acquainted with tho grocery business.
HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE
President Joseph T. Farrer of the
Commercial club has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen to act as committee
on the annual horse show: John w.
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CIRCLEVILLE.

Skating Craze Brings Disaster
Measles Epidemic.
Special Correspondence.
Circlevile. Pluto CO., Feb 6.-Skat-
ing has been the topic and sports the
past three days IN the Circleville
amusement hall a large number Were
in attendance and engaged in the
sport Several persons fell and hurt
themselves quite badly, hut Arthur
Whitaker received the most injury Of
all He fell and broke his arm near
the wrist.
number OF places are under quar-
antinc for measles, and the primary de-
partment in the school is closeG on
account OF measles.
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January g. while the family was out
the place was burglarIzed and n large
amount of siIverware and clothing was
taken. The family SUSPENDED certain
person of the crime and have kept the
burglary from the police In the hope OF
getting some evidence against the Ont
but being unable, have
placed the case in the hands of the po-
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PRICE.
CALLED IN BLOOM OF YOUTH.
Joseph r.. Greenwood Stricken by
Pneumonia mt FL


Pneumonia mt ri.
Special Correspondence,
Price. Carbon Co. Feb IA very sad
bereavement fell to the lot of the very
much respected and beloved family
of Elder Robert Greenwood, who lately
returned from a mission In England.
Their son Joseph r, Greenwood was
stricken with the dread disease, pneu-
monia, and after a severe illness of
about seven days, passed away Feb. l.
aged "a years. He was buried Sunday
afternoon, Feb. 2. The funeral was
largely attended as the young man was
a general favorite among all who knew
him.
Charles Greenwood, another son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenwood, has been down
with the same disease for some days,
but is now on the road to recovery.
The heartfelt sympathy of the people
goes out to Mr.. and Mrs. Greenwood In
their hour OF trial.
Milennial Star, please copy.
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SALIVA.
DEATH OF CARRIE MURPHY
Young Church Worker Closes Busy
Career NJ 20.
Special CORRESPONDENCE

Special Correspondence.
sallna. seviof CO.. Feb. l.--Funeral
was held I'm tho Latter-dny Saints meet.
lnghouso Feb. at p, m, over the re-
mains of Mrs. Carrie Murphy, who an
swerod the summons " death on the LIST
inst.
Elders Frank Jorgonson, G. 4. Matis-
son and II G Humphrey OF Salina' ana
Bishop Martin Jensen Of Redmond.
spoke highly OF tho virtues, kindly
traits and amlable qualities OF the de-
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LOGAN.
SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION.

Strong Sentiment In Favor of PROPOSE
ton in Cache County
Special Correspondence.
Logan. Feb. 9.-At the county teach
ers' institute held on Saturday John w.
Smith of the Salt Lake county schools
spoke on the benefits derived through
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j. w. Games of this place Gilbert rep
resents the international Correspon-
dence school.
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PROVO DEPARTMENT


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Our s1.oO guaranteed razor is host IN
city. Full line OF strops and razor
homes. State street Hardware, 252 south
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Manager, Il. A. LarIsIn.
Circulator, G. G. Brown. Jr.
i6G oath st. Telephone 1as-k.

Advertisements for the Daily,
Saturday and Semi Weekly News
accepted on the same terms as at
the Salt Lake Office.
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Watch your laundressl

Watch your laundreSSl
Let her use ordinary
soap for ordinary pur-
poses.
But, for. the finer
things-for lawns, dimi-
ties, colored goods and
everything else that re-
quires special care in
laundering she should
use Ivory Soap; and none
other.
Why Ivory Soap, Because
It'll pure soap and nothing else.
No "frcc" alkali in it; no
coloring matter; no chemicals.
Ivory Soap
80 1900 Per Cent. Pure.
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OLD TIME SOCIAL. PATTY

Thursday evening next the Relief So
eley OF the Fifth ward will give a dane
ing party on the old time order at the
Refreshments will be served
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Farrer. j. f. Van Wagenen and Web
ster Hoover. The horse show will be
held some time in April.
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The Marriage Mart.

In the above named towns more
than three hundred bride candidates
arrived from the surrounding country.
Most of them are accompanied by
their parents and relatives. The mar
rage fair viii probably last a week,
or even longer. II is a time OF merry
making. trading. and having a gen
eral good time.
Every morning at , o'clock the
bride show is held in front OF the
cathedral. They have all taken a hot
bath In preparation for this great oc-
cas.on. which is the main event OF
their lives, aud consequently they look
much prettier and attractive than at
ordinary times. The girls are drawn
up into line on the main street. and
as there are several hundred OF them,
the line reaches from the cathedral to
the city hall. All are dressed espe-
cielly for the occasion. They are
wearing their best clothes. with the
picturesque ancient head dresses,
jewelry.. consisting of necklaces. ear
rings. and other ornaments, many Of
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abe u willing 20 sail herself for as a
w1fa Parents on either side are never
consulted Those OF the girl sre
doubtless glad ana even anxious lOT
her disposal Families are large IN
the Caucasus. and people are not rich.
The sooner a daughter IS married the
more the family has Tor the remain
ing children.
The COssack gallant after cOnversing
with his choice, and relating his own
wealth and possessions, mentions 20
the girl the price he is willing to pay
This VIII vary from I'VE rubles about
$3.50 Up TO 500. or even more.
Fancy an American girl being sold
for s2bui
Il Is slArosly necessary TO say that
the purchaser does not get 8 very
desirable bride for the lesser amount.
If the priOe offered Is not high enough.
and the girl herself has IN her own
mind beforehand decided what she
will accept, she shakes her head and
the man may offer more. or pass on
in search of something cheaper,
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lost its lifting capacity and began to
fall with increasing velocity He was
something more than 100 feet above
the ground when the accident hap
pened.
The break occurred across the aero
plane along the line Of the center OF
pressure, at which point the rope was
attached. and above when he was
seated, He had no sensation OF. fall
ing.
In the few seconds OF time which
elapsed between the first DOWN. ard
move and when the aeroplane struck
the beach, he watched one wire after
another snap. and the bending and
breaking Of the bamboo. The rapid
approach OF the earth did not inspire
any feeling Of fear He heard the
confused shouting Of the spectators
and then came the sensation OF a ire
mendOUs blow. The point on which
he was seated struck the beach first.
and the rest Of the aeroplane fell on
him. He received a very severe In
jury 20 his back, and within half an
hour was being rushed by train 70
New York for medica. treatment
The result Of his serles of expert
ments has been 10 discover a form Of
aeroplane remarkable for its auto
matte stability; natural law Of sizes
IS known, the efficacy OF the surface
from upward air pressure has been de-
termined; the trajectory of all pre-
viOus aeroplanes in flight has been
closely observed. and the value OF
the OF Servations made is that they
We're rot founded on any abstrUse an
alyttcal reasoning. nut upon practical
experiments.
II is Mr. Ludlow's opinion that his
present aeroPlaue Is q perfect dirigibls
flying machine.
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How Bargain Is Ended.

X the price is satisfactory she con-
suits with her brother. who is always
her Particular guardian, or II she has
none, With some other member Of her
family who stands IN that relation. II
everything Is satisfactory. end she ia
willing 70 accept the price, the money
is paid down on the spot, and the
bargain Is practically completed then
and there The cash, according to
custom, IS handed to the girls father,
and By him turned over to thA H,c+ ~
II IL, however. oonsic ercL proper 70
return the sun Immediately to the
bride for the purpose OF helping her
to start housekeeping.
Sometimes IN the case OF an sspec-
Tally attractive girl there are sew
eral men who wish to secure her.
and then there Is lively competition
for her hand. The transaction then
becomes practically an auction,
The marriage market is likely 20
last a week, or even longer. During
this time an immense amount OF vod-.
ka is consumed 20 the acc I7paniment
OF rough msrry-making md rude
games Sometimes the who pcpula-
ton OK the town consumes too much
Of the fiery national drink and the
merrY-maIdnE degsneratss into a pro-
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an important commercial center Of
that district Of Russia, possessing
a great market place, aid even an
imposing cathedral of the Greek
church. This marriage custom is
a relic Of the times vHen the fierce
Ta1ars from the past stepPes of
the Caucasus rodmed oper tie
southern portion Of Russia, STAY
ing the inhabitants and laying
waste the country NTH fire and
sword. The section of Russia
where such customs prevail has a
peV ancient, though somewhat
bdJbdric, Civilization.
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which are heirlooms hundreds OF
years old. and which Il Is the great
est desire OF al Russian girls 10 aOou-
mulate.
Meanwhile the young COssaclrs have
been arriving by scores from the SUI
rounding country, and even from dis
tant points. They. too. are decked out
in all the bravery OF the C0ssack war
rior, as they wish TO also present a
good appearance.
When the signal is given the men
pass along lines OF girls. One can
imagine the curiosity and interest with
which they scrutinize the feminine
part OF the show. The men are OF al
ares Occs sionaIIy q gray beard is
among them, seeking probably a third
or even a fourth wife The middIe-aged
and well-tO-dO customers usually re-
gard the girls with critical and ousi-
ness-like attention-with them It IS
purely a matter OF business. The
younger fellows exhibit considerable
bashfulness, and examine the blush
ing maidens with half-conce led inter
est and varying degrees Of emotion
The careful customer goes up and
down the line as II no were examining
the points OF horses or cattle. Some OF
the younger men twirl their mus
taches. and. with hand on saber hilt.
strut Ike turkey gobbIers as they pass
along the tittering line.
The discerning purchaser looks care
fully along the whole line before he be-
gins 20 more infinitely examine. or TO
pay much attention to individuals.
When he comes TO some girl that par
ticularly strikes his eye 70 stops and
IN quite a matter OF fact way ex-
eInines her thoroughly. He runs his
fingers through her hair TO see II Il
Is her own. and OF good quality and
well kept. He opens her mouth. as II
he were examining a horse, and looks
To see II her teeth are sound. Dentists
are few and far between in that
region. and the Wouid-6e husband does
not desire a wife who would probably
be disabled by 4 to0th-ache. He taps
her chest to sec II Il r. firm and solid.
II the human chattel seems too DO
sound and healthy at all points the
purchaser then mentions the fact
that he is looking for a wife. and
enters into regular bargaining talk
with the girl herself as to what price