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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-27
MURRAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Hunter entertained
more than a dozen of their little friends
Friday morning at a Christmas tree with
all its entertaining features The free
was adorned with gifts for each guest
besides all it's candles and other orna.
ments, and the guests, from youngsters
Up. enjoyed the morning immensely A
family dinner in the afternoon followed
Mrs. johnson is spending the HOLIDAYS
with her parents here She leaves for ber
home in Ashton Immediately after the
New Year.
Mrs Annie Hardy left Friday afternoon
for her home in Los Angeles after snend-
ing the past two weeks here with reIa-
tives- She VIII return by way of Port
land
Guy Malloy arrived here Thursday from,
Idaho to spend the next two weeks with
his parents.
Miss Maud Cahoon left for her home
in Payson Saturday after a two weeks'
sojourn here
Miss Louie Muir returned Saturday
from Heber City. where she spent Christ
mas with her parents
A large affair of this week was the
party given by Mrs Charles EatcheI in
honor of the sixtieth anniversary of her
mother, Mrs E IangSton- The home was
prettly decorated for the occasion with
holiday decorations, while on the large
oval table flowers of different species were
used. Covers We're laid for twelve.
Rev. c. LIE Moline left Tuesday for New
York, where he will resume his studies
George Cahoon is here from Oasis. to
remain the weeks end
A baby boy was born at the home OF
DR.. and Mrs. W. E. Ferrebee Tuesday
morning.
The home of A. Bezzant on East Four
teenth street was the scene of a very
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BRIGHAM NEWS NOTES.

Brigham City, Dec. ga successful
surprise was given Mrs. John Lee OF
thits city Friday evening by the relig-
ious class workers of the First ward
A fine program was carried out during
the evening, and Mrs. Lee was given
many fine presents as a token of es-
TEEN, in which she is held by her as
sociates.
Marriage licenses were issued during
the week by the county clerk to James
L. Wilson and Elizabeth Holland, both
Of Brigham; Junius c. Larsen and
Charity Rasmussen, both of Mink
Creek: Hartman Hunsaker and Ella
Won Madsen, both of Honeyville. The
last-named couple were married We'd
nesday in this city by President Oleen
N Stohl
Born.-Sunday, to the wife of MILFORD
Christensen of ElwoOd, a girl. Also to
the wife of George Hewett OF Dewey
vile, a girl
Mrs Smooth of Tremonton underwent
an operation at the local hospital We'd
nesday. DR.. George f. Harding came
up from Salt Lake to assist his brother,
Jacob ID. Harding, in the operation. The
same day Henry Hansen of the Second
ward was operated upon by the same
doctors for appendicitis. Both opera
tons were successful.
Elvin ]. Norton, who is teaching at the
Z Y. college in Logan, is visiting his
mother in this city.
W. H. Glover, the liveryman, is sport
ing fine new hack
The Misses Lucille and Mildred Jen-
sen, who are attending school at Logan,
are home for the holidays.
An epidemic of chickenpox is going
the rounds among the children. 1t
seems that but few of the little tots"
escape the disease.
One hundred and four carloads of
beets, or S,432 tons, were shipped TO the
factories from our local station this
season. The eets brought to the farm
ers some s15.444.
w. L. Grover of Garland was in Brig
ham on business Thursday.
Mrs Sophia Valentine of Salem, Ida,
is visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. May Hooper of Provo is visiting
this week with Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse w.
Hooper
The following registrars of vital sta
tistics for Box Elder county have been
appointed: Willard. S. N. Cook: Box
Elder, r. A. Pease; Perry, T. C. Young:
Mantua, n. c. Jeppeson; Calls Fort,
John G. Wheatley; Deweyville, r. N.
Gardner; Collinston, r. ]. Smith; Bea-
yer Dam, c. j. Elmer; Corinne, James
Coil; Bear River. Fred F. Peterson;
Manila. K H. Fridal; Riverside, NJ. J.
Richards; Fielding, Frank Walker;
Plymouth, E. H. Hurd; Portage, JIG.
Gibbs; Rawlins. Matilda Laws; Prom
ontory station, Thomas Whitaker; Cur
lew, c. W. Robbins; Park valley, J. w.
Palmer; Terrace, John Warner; Clear
Creek, o. D. McIntire; Sunset, w. r.
Vanfeet; Kelton, Rose Badger.
Miss Blanche Anderson of Salt Lake.
who has been spending the summer in
this city with her sister, Mrs D. G.
Reed, returned home Thursday
John Anderson was IN Salt Lake on
business during the week.
T. F. Coombs of Fielding was in Brig
ham on Wednesday.
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PAYSON.

Mr. and Mrs. +. l.. Hickman came up
from Hinckley, Utah, Sunday. to spend
the holidays with Mrs. Hickman's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dixon.
Mrs. Norman Spaulding is visiting in
Payson with Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Wight
man, 1r
Tom and Jim Householder of Mammoth
are spending a few days in Payson.
The PaysOnia club of Salt Lake, who
were all former residents of Payson, are
contemplating a visit to Payson next
week. Wednesday night grand ball and
banquet will be given In their honor.
The Foote-Taylor company has just fin
ished another very successful engagement
in Payson-
The holiday dances this week have been
very successful in every way.
Miss Edna Johnson. one of PaysOn' s
most charming young ladies, was married
Wednesday to Ray Searle of this city.
Mrs. George Finlayson of Logan came
to Payson for a few days last week to at
tend the funeral of her father-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boyle of Knight
vile are in Payson visiting with relatives
and friends.
George and Alma scharrer, who have
been in Idaho for some time past, are
spending the holidays at home.
Miss Ruby Simmons of Thistle Is in
Payson visiting with relatives and friends
W. J. Riley, one of the government
surveyors at Payson, was married last
week to Miss May Carter of eureka
Philo Wightman came down from Sill
yer Monday, where he had been for a
week looking after his interests In that
place.
Mrs. B. F. OFT went into Salt Lake Fri
day morning.
Walter Hiatt of the Independent Tele-
phone company was in town Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pack left Wednesday
for Kamas to spend Christmas with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Frank Judson left last week for
Eagle Ida, where she will remain with
her son. F. A Judson-
Miss Jean Allen Of Provo is in Payson
visiting for few days.
Stanley Douglas is down from Salt Lake
to spend the holidays.
Will Frisby and Will Hoover of Provo
spent Christmas with friends in Payson.
Miss Josephine Liddle, who is teaching
school at Thistle, is spending the holidays
at home.
: Veda and Flint Dixon, who have been
attending school at Logan, returned home
for Christmas.
china shower was given at the ROYAL
Neighbors hall last Saturday night in
honor of Miss Clyde wilson A most
pleasant evening was spent and MANY
beautiful presents in c1inaware were pre-
sented-
Hyrum Lennon returned from Smith
field Monday, where the went to see his
brother. who has been very ILL.,
Miss Lisle Riggs, who has been attend
ing school at the L. Of L., is at home
spending the holidays.
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ram spent Thursday last in Mantf VS.
ting relatives and friends
Stephen Jensen and Miss Mary -
1nomas. both of Wales. Utah, We're
married at the temple on Wednesday
OF this week. A reception was given
the same evening at Wales by reia-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George 5. Rust LETT
Thursday last for Richfield to spenc
Christmas with relatives.
Mrs. Mary Bryan left Thursday last
for Springville to spend the holidays.
Miss Grace Clark will spend the hoI-
days in Panguitch with relatives ana
friends.
The Misses Annie. lilly, Luel1a anc
Vie Mortensen came from Salt Lake
this week TO spend Christmas with Their
mother, Mrs. Sine Mortensen, and other
relatives.
Ellis Henrie of Alberta, Canada, is m
the city visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Henrie, together with his
brothers and sisters and other relatives
John Petersen of Nevada is in the
city visiting with his brothers and
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs John Mackey of Idaho
are in the city, guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John Thornton
Mr.. and Mrs. George z. Bench cele-
brated their wedding anniversary on
Saturday evening last 1t was a sur
prise upon Mr.. and Mrs. Bench by a
number of their most intimate friends
and an enjoyable time was spent
Ellis Johnson is spending the holidays
in Huntington with relatives.
Fred ]. FJeldsted is in Gunnison visit
ing with relatives and friends
Miss Maggie Tenant came up from
Salt Lake Wednesday last after visit
! ing several weeks with her sister, Mrs.
Ernest Evans.
Miss Lenore Dyreng was the charm
ing hostess at card party given at
her home Saturday evening last. The
game was progressive sixty-three, and
the prize winners were Miss Apple Har-
mon, who carried away the first, ana
Calvin Cox was allotted the BOBBY. FREQ
j. Fjeldsted and Melroy Kjar enter
tanned the guests with musical num-
bers. A dainty luncheon was served
during the evening, and altogether a
most delightful time was spent
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Storrs of Amer
lean Fork are in the city visiting at
the home of the Stringham family OF
this city.
D.. H. Robson and N. W. Anderson
of this city were Salt Lake visitors
during the week, attending the teacn-
ers' convention.
Mrs. Blanche Clark of Provo is spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen l. Voorhees,.
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State Society
Continued from Page q.
PROVO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sutton enter
tanned at a dinner party on Christ
mas day. Hyacinths and violets were
used as the dining room decorations.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
Beck, Mrs. Edith Beck Martin, Mr. ans
Mrs. George W. Craig. Mrs. Isadore
clark and the Misses Mildred c. Clark
and Carnelia Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs Angus Aston of Salt
Lake. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Greenwood OF
American Fork, Mrs. Sarah Robinson.
Miss Hazel Robinson and Mrs. Leone
Morton of Salt Lake were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Holloway on Christ
mas day.
Mrs. f. Z. Harding was a salt LAKE
visitor this week.
R 5. Collett of Vernal spent par5
of this week visiting friends and reia-
tives in Provo.
branch of the r. NJ. 3. Telephone COM
pany, spent Friday and Saturday or
this week in Preston. Ida.
Mrs. Joseph Nibley of Salt Lake IS
visiting in the Garden city with NJ.
and Mrs. w. H Dusenberry.
Mrs. Louisa Mcbride entertained at a
family dinner Thursday evening. Cow
ers were laid for twelve.
Professor Newton z. Noyes. principal
Of the Sanpete stake academy of Eph-
rain, spent the past week in Provo with
his mother, Mrs. Louisa Mcbride.
The friends of Miss Eden Willard de-
llghtfully surprised her at the home Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. VIII
lard. Tuesday evening. Games and mut
sic were the amusements of the evess-
ing. A delightful luncheon was served
at II o'clock.
Miss Stella Paxnan entertained about
twenty-five friends at a social Satur-
day evening. Many unique games were
played and prizes were awarded to tn
guests. A fine musical program was
given.
Miss Laura Rossen left Saturday 10
spend two weeks in Oakley, Ida.
Miss Elva Armistead spent Sunday
in Springville-
Miss Laura Pearl Adams win spen4
the holidays with friends at Milford ana
Beaver
DR.. and Mrs. F. F. Reed of Salt Lake
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LOGAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ewood Jones of Brook
Ign, y. T., are visiting friends and rela-
tives here. Mrs. +. H. Larsen gave a
card social in their honor on Thursday
evening. Whist was played. refresh
ments were served, and some excellent
musical selections. both vocal and In
strurnentaI, were rendered.
DIR. F. f. Clark left on Sunday for
Dansville, n. Y, where he will be mar
crime Smalley. The young couple will
make their home in this city.
]. d. Van Wagner, private secretary
to President Widtsoe of the Agricul-
tural college, is spending the holidays
with relatives in Provo.
Miss Florence Munro will spend the
Christmas holidays in Salt Lake City.
Miss Agnes Cassidy left here on Sun
day for Los Angeles, where she. will
spend the winter
Mrs. E. T. Clark of Ogden visited in
Logan this week as the guest of Profess
sor and Mrs. George Harding.
Rev. Josiah Mccain of Salt Lake City
returned to his home on Tuesday after
a short visit with friends here.
w. J. Gunnell of Raft River, Ida, is
visiting relatives and friends in Logan
and vicinity.
Mrs. r. L. Campbell is visiting with
friends in Salt Lake City.
A. d. Bell returned Tuesday evening
from Salt Lake City, where he was
compelled to remain for some time by
the serious illness of his wife. The lady
is now improving rapidly.
After a stay of several months in Lo-
gan, Mrs. Della Bertelsen rejoined her
husband in Salt Lake City this week.
Aquila Nebeker is here from Rich
county on a visit with relatives and
friends
Burton P. Fleming is here from Las
Cruces, N. NJ, to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ
Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Davis and their
FAMILY returned home this week Mr.
Davis recently completed a two years
mission in Great Britain, and Joined his
family in Ohio. where they had been
visiting kindred for some time.
John Nebeker is here to spend the
holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Alfred Butt, returned to her
home In Tacoma, Wash, this week, af-
ter an extended stay In Logan with her
father. George T. Baugh.
Miss Mamie Munro spent the week
with friends in Preston, Ida
NJ NJ Caryl of Vancouver, Wash. is
visiting friends in Logan.
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spent Christmas in Provo with Mr.. anc
Mrs Alex. Rogers.
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Steigmeyer ana
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Smith of Salt Lake
spent Christmas in Provo as the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ". l.. Biersoch.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. St. Clair of Salt
Lake spent Christmas in Provo. the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Searle.
Raymond Sutton is spending his hot-
day vacation with his parents in this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Sutton.
Mrs Edna Pyne Pulham of st. An
thony. Ida, is visiting in Provo with
her parents. DIR. and Mrs. II. s. Pyne.
Mrs. Frank Hoover of Nephi spent
the past week in Provo with relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph F. Wright OF
Nephi spent Monday in Provo.
Miss Pearl Jones entertained her MT
sic pupils at her home on Monday
evening. A program was rendered by
Miss Jones' pupils, and refreshments
were served
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EPHR4IM.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson entertained
forty of their friends Tuesday evening at
their home on Main street Dinner was
served, also refreshments later in the
evening, a most pleasant evening was
spent in games. music. etc
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A. T. Bjerge very pleasantly entertained
a number of her little friends at a birth
day party Saturday afternoon. Refresh
ments were served and the little folks
spent a pleasant afternoon in various
games
One of the most successful social events
during the past week was the dinner party
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Thompson in honor of the birthday of Mr.
Thompson. Thirty guests yere present.
who partook of dinner at $40. The even
ing proved TO be very pleasant one.
Minerva Wiilardson very pleasantly en-
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tertained eight of her playmates Satur-
day afternoon A palatable lunch was
served and a good time was reported
P. J. Peterson left Sunday for Sunnyside
to attend the funeral OF his brother who
has been killed in snowslide-
Mrs. DR.. A. j. Nelson entertained at q
dinner party last evening Covers were
laid for six Those present were Mr.. AMI
Mrs. George Christensen, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
Phil Jensen and the host and hostess.
Farley Peterson. jr., left for Salt Lake
Friday, where he will spend the remainder
of the winter.
c. T. Olsen of Emery is spending the
Christmas holidays with relatives in this
city.
Mrs. George Quinn left for Ogden the
early part of the week to spend a couple
of weeks visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson are re-
joicing ove- the arrival of a fine baby
girl.
Miss Luella Christensen. who has been
suffering for some time with typhoid fe
yer, is slowly improving.
Rasmus Hanson. local manager for the
Consolidated Implement company, has re-
turned from six weeks trip to Tooele
county.
Mrs William Rosquist delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of her friends Thurs
day evening in honor of her birthday.
The stork brought a pretty baby boy
to the home of Lade Jensen Thursday
night
Miss Alice Lund, local manager of the
ROCKY mountain Bel 1SlSpnOne company
visited friends at Manti Monday.
Leo A. Bird Of Salt Lake is visiting with
friends in this city.
Mrs. Fred Jorgensen left for Richfield
yesterday, where she will spend couple
of months.
The stork left a fine baby boy at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hyrum Anderson
Tuesday. Mother and child doing well.
Aubrey NJ. Larsen Is home from Salt
Lake to spend the Christmas holidays.
Miss Anna Frost, who is teaching at the
academy in Preston, Ida, is at home for
a couple of weeks
Miss Rhoda Larsen Is home from Salt
Lake for few days
Dr. c. s. Schroeder is in this city. where
he intends to remain for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Z. Christensen are
visiting friends in American Fork.
John Armstrong left for Nephi, where
he will attend the funeral of Joe Lunh-
hart.
Herbert Quinn is at tome to spend the
holidays
Charles Lund is visiting friends at Cen
terrified
CyIde Rasmussen leaves for Washing
ton. d. C. where he viii probably remain
for several months
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Salt Lake Charity Association.

The purpose of this organization is to
investigate all applications for charity;
to help the helpless; to give opportunity
to the worthy but unfortunate to help
themselves; to protect the public from
imposition In short, to make charity
practical and systematic.
Funds are urgently needed, and those
contributing may be assured that the
money will be judiciousiy expended
where it will do the greatest good.
Contributions should be sent to III. II.
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Walker. treasurer. at Walker Brothers
bank.
officers of the association are: DR.. T.
B. Beatty, president; J. d. Wood, vice
president; ]. 3. Evans, secretary; N. p.
Walker, treasurer.
Other directors: Simon Bamberger.
W. Mont Ferry. W. v. Rice, T. A.
Druehl, Rev. E. I. Goshen. William II.
Tibbals.
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Have you secured your table at the
Louvre for Christmas and New Years
eve? Do II now
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"You impostor.-you perjurerl Fhe
law will deal with your case"
ITO be sure" resumed my grand
father, calmly; Bates did make false
affidayits about my death; but posi-
bly,"
1T was in Pickwickian sense, air"
said Bates gravely.
And in a righteous cause" declared
my grandfather. Il assure you, Pick.
ering. that have every intention of
taking care of Bates. His weekly let
ters giving an account of the curious
manifestations of your devotion to
Jacks security and peace were alone
worth goodly sum. But, Bates"
The old gentleman was enjoying him
self hugely. He chuckled now, and
placed his hand on my shoulder.
Bates, it was too bad / got those
missives Of yours all In a bunch. l
was in dahabiyeh on the Nile and
they don't have rural free delivery in
Egypt. Your cablegram called me
home before had finished reading the
letters. But thank God. Jack, you're
alive!"
There was real feeling in these last
words, and think we were all
touched by them.
Amen to that" cried Bates.
And now, Pickering, before you 20
l want to show you something. It's
about this mysterious treasure, that
has given you-and hear, the whole
countryside-so much concern. I'm
disappointed in you, Jack, that you
couldn't find the hiding place. I de-
signed that as part Of your architec-
tural education. Bates, give me a
chair"
The man gravely drew q chair out
OF the wreckage and placed it upon
the hearth. My grandfather stepped
upon it, seized one of the bronze
sconces above the mantel and gave it
a sharp turn. At the same moment,
Bates, upon another chair, grasped the
companion bronze and wrenched It
sharply. Instantly some mechanism
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grandfather went about peering at the
books, with tranquil air that was dis
quieting.
He paused suddenly before the de-
sign for the memorial tablet, which l
had made early in my stay at Glen
arm House. had sketched the letter
ing with some care. and pinned it
against shelf for my more leIsurely
study of its phrases. The old gentle
man pulled out his glasses and stood
with his hands behind his back, read
ing. When he finished he walked to
where I stood.
"Jack!" he said, Jack, my boyl"
His voice shook and his hands trem-
bled as he laid them on my shoulders.
Marian, he turned, seeking her, but
the girl had vanished. "Just as we'll"
he said. This room is hardly an edi-
flying sight for woman" / heard, for
an instant, light hurried step in the
wall
Pickering, too, heard that faint, fugi-
tive sound, and our eyes met at the in
slant it ceased. The thought of her
tore my heart, and l felt that Picker
ing saw and knew and was glad.
They have all gone, sir" reported
Bates, returning to the room.
Now. gentlemen" began my grand
father, seating himself, this little Sc
cret of mine was shared by only two
persons. One of these was Bates
he paused as an exclamation broke
from all of US: and he went on,
enjoying our amazement,-"and the
other was Marian Devereux. had OBJ
served for years that at mans death
his property often gets into the wrong
hands, or becomes a bone of conten-
tion among lawyers. Sometimes,"-
and the old gentleman laughed,-'an
executor proves incompetent or dis
honest. l was thoroughly fooled in
you, Pickering The money you owe
me is large sum; and you were so
delighted TO hear of my death that you
didn't even make sure I was really out
of the way. You were perfectly will
Ing to accept Bates word FOR it; and
must say that Bates carried 1t on
splendidly."
Pickering rose, the blood surging
again In his face, and screamed at
Bates. pointing shaking finger at the
man.