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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-06-13

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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-06-13

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husband ~ Q man Who treats bic wife
~ his equal. gives. her . rsasoaahjs
anount Of spsndins moasy. seastsrs
suushine II he ho0s and sever etona
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MOUNT PLEASANT.
WILL ESTABLISH HIGH SCHOOL.
Mrs. Henry Meyer Struck by Light
ning--Dr. \. j. Stewart Injured.

Special Correspondence.
Mt Pleasant April 2j.-Prof Mosiah
Hall of the University OF Utah was
in Mt. Pleasant couple of days this
week, in the interests of high schools.
As result of the recent mass meet
ings which voted that the school board
be empowered to equip and main
tain a high school the board met this
week and levied 3-mill tax to be
used for high school purposes. The
board decided to put one of the lower
grades In the Simpson schoolhouse and
leave room in the central building for
the high school A. 4. Bond of Hebei
City has been secured as instructor for
the high school.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Mrs. Hyrum Meyer of Fairview was
quite severely injured this week by
an electric flash She was at the homo
of Mrs. Henry Mills, her mother, at
the time. The lightning struck an cleo
trio light wire and followed IL into the
house. Mrs. Meyer was thrown to the
floor by the severity of the shock and
slightly burned on back and shoulders.
Or. a. j. Stewart had his leg broken
one day this week while breaking n
horse to drive in a single rig.
Last evening and yesterday after
noon, Mrs. t. Il. Shepherd. president of
the w c. T. IT, of Utah. spoke to the
people of Mt. Pleasant ON temperance.
The evening meeting was well attend
ed and Mrs. shepherd made a good Inn
preston for the cause of REFORM
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here by the trustees. Supervisor Fred
D. Worlton having resigned to study
surgery and medicine at Philadelphia.
MIR. Anderson was formerly principal
OF the Beaver branch b. y. II. and Is a.
very able instructor.
MIR. Karl Hopkins has been retained
as principal OF the high school for an
other year. The high school has been
very successful, a three years course
has been given and over 20 students
viii graduate from the third year
course. Public schools will close May
10 ana high school May 90.
The committee which has in charge
the erection of a monument on the line
OF the Old Fort wall on the primary
school grounds In memory of the pi-
oneers OF Lehi, have offered prize of
$40 for the best design of ~ monument
to cost not to exceed s400.
Mr.. IRA D. Wines will commence
work next week on renovating the
Union Hotel planting lawns, etc, ANA
building cement sidewalks. The hotel
will be put In thoroughly modern
condition.
Monday evening Prof oscar 1<irk>
hams singing classes will give con-
cert in the new tabernacle for the
benefit OF the organ fund
Work has commenced on the erection
of a 1000 ton storage bin for heets at
the factory. Nearly all of the beets
are now planted and are coming up
in fine shape. The recent storm has
done wonders in insuring good stand
of beets.
Daryl Fowler viii leave soon for the
Eastern States mission field
Asa Clark has purchased the Heber
Alfred homestead in the western part
OF town.
A. Il. Wall and Robert Cooper are
quite ill.
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ry, President !. w. PaNman. Bishop
Y. III. G.. Park and Elder Robt. VIM.
each of whom feelingly referred to the
fatthfulness OF the deceased.
MISSIONARY sBNDoFF.
The Seventy first quorum of Seven
~ rendered Elder MILFORD Cole and
family a farewell party in the First
ward house Friday evening. After
the rendering of a program, refresh-
ments We're passed around. A purse
was also presented to Elder Cole. This
evening at the Second ward meet
inghouSe a choice and select program
Will be given in honor of the depart
ing missionary, which has been ar
ranged by the missionary committee.
Elder Cole goes to the Sandwich Is
lands, this being his second mission.
Tuesday evening the returned elders
and families from the islands will give
dancing party to Elder Cole and
family.
Saturday evening a Republican pri-
mary was held in the court house and
the following delegates We're elected
to attend the presidential convention
held at Salt Lake city for May 4.
Messrs. n. II Burton, j. A. Hyde.
Sr., Y. Il. Foote, Henry Adams and
Dennis Woods.
FROST INJURIES FRUIT.
Following the storm of Thursday
and Friday, several nights Of frost
have occurred, which has killed con-
siderable of the fruit crop.
Miss Lizzie Parl<es the daughter OF
Bishop Parkes Is stricken down with
typhoid fever and liver trouble, and
considerable anxiety is felt FOR her
recovery.
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MILFORD.
MUSICAL EVENTS.
William Martin Meets With Painful
Accident.

William Martin Meets With Painful
Accident.
Special Correspondence.
Milford April 27.-An unusually fine
musical treat was enjoyed by the peo-
pie OF Milford last Sunday evening,
when the NJ. l. a. meeting was chang
ed TO Il grand sacred concert. Prof. A.
c. Lund, Prof. Gudmanson violinist;
Mr.. Griggs, basso; Miss Camp, So
prano; and Miss Ellertson, contralto,
all famous musicians from the Brig
ham Young university OF Provo, gave
an evening of divine melody.
VIM. Martin. we'll known black
smith Of Milford, met with a painful
accident at the Talsman mine Satur-
day. He was working near the hoist
ing machinery when some gasoline
which had leaked from a defective
tank exploded. and the engine was de-
molished. a piece of iron struck Mar
tin just above the ankle with such
force as TO shatter the bones. In spite
Of the pain and fright, Martin proved
himself a hero by crawling TO the
spot where the fire still burned and ex-
tnguished the flames. He was
brought to Milford whore he received
medical attention.
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CARDSTON.
Dairy Business Takes on New Life
Loss by Fire.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Cardston, Alberta, Canada. April 20.
Farmers are especially busy AMI
all industries seem to have taken on
new life and vigor, The old dairy on
the river near Kimball has been taken
by Messrs. Mckendry and Gardner OF
Calgary-tWo practical dairy men FROM
eastern Canada originally. and there
Is no reason why great success can
not be made OF the business The
opening Is dated for May ..
Some changes have occurred IN &C.
clcsiastical organizations. owing TO
the removal Of Bishop j A. Hammer
to Logan, Utah. it was necessary TO
release him, which was done at the
ward conference, held yesterday. D.
r. Harris. ST.. was unanimously sus
tained as the new bishop, with James
II. hampton and Hugh b. Brown as
his counselors. Bishop Hammer leaves
here with the love and good will Of
everyone, irrespective of creed or color,
for he has been well and favorably
| known and Identified with every move
| for the advancement of southern Al
berta's interests during the past 20
years.
Bishop W r. Sloan Of Kimball ward
| also expects To make his home for
| the present at Logan, so that n change
viii be necessary In that ward as well.
The heavy snow storm last Septem-
| Der made IL necessary to leave a vast
| amount of straw on the ground with
| the stubble SO that burning stubble
| for week or more has been an eX-
| citing passtime In some cases where
| the wind became cratic and ut times
| bowed from all points of the COM
| pass the usual precautions of fire.
guards, etc, have not sufilced to pre-
| vent damage. In some cases quite Sc
rious. But for the heroic efforts of
Mrs. l.. A, Little and son on their farm
at Taylorsville n serious loss Of prop
| erty would have resulted. AS IT was.
the sheds, stables, hay, harness and
pigs were burned up A fine stallion
barely escaped with slight scorching.
| The neighbors are all well fixed and
are seeing that Mrs. Little will not lack
| for hay, etc. during the busy season
| OF spring work. Mr. Little Just left
| for a mission to Great Britain a few
| days before this accident happened.
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INTERSTATE NEWS BRIEFS

Woods Gross News Items--Mrs. Ber-
tina Aastrud's funeral was held from
the West Bountiful Westinghouse
SUNDAY. Deceased was baptized in
1899 in Colorado Springs and came
TO Utah soon after. She was 80 years
Of age. She is survived by one son
and three daughters, all in this cotin-
trN The speakers were David Smith
of Centerville, Bishop Bingham FROM
Ogden, DR.. Fred j. Pack of Salt Lake
city. ..... A light frost occurred at
Woods Cross Saturday night
Frost Hits Emery-The week just
PASSED has heon a cold and windy one
IN Emery county. ending With iieht
frost Saturday night, April 20, which
may cause a shortage IN the fruit
crop ..... Wiley Anderson's house at
Emery, which is IN course of erection.
lost It's roof in yesterdays wind .......
The shcepmen report their wool and
sheep in excellent condition. II is
estimated by some that there Is about
20 per cent more land in this county
under cultivation this year than any
year previous. A great deal more
work IL being done, also. around the
homes in beautifying them, and in the
plart ting Of gardens than heretofore.
St Charles Mectinghouse--Dedi
catoly services were held last Satur-
day on the public square in ST.
Charles Ida, when ground was
hrokei, and the site for a new meet
inghcuse was dedicated, Prest. Y. r..
Shepherd Offering the dedicatory
prayer. Enthusiastic addresses were
delivered by the stake presidency and
others @ Mrs. Anna Osterline pass
cd to the great beyond on the 18th
inst. aged II years. She was born
in AIgrsta, Sweden, in 1891, was bap-
tzed IN, 1863. She was a faithful
churchwomak She leaves one som
and two daughters. Henry Monsoon
and Miss jamie Stewart were married
in the Salt Lake temple the sth inst.
Park City Home Burned--The home
of Nj and Mrs. John Dunn WAS near
" destroyed by fire last evening. AS
il was, all the household goods, to
the amount of $500 were destroyed by
fire and water The family consist oc
father and mother and eight children.
All the children escaped with their
night clothes, The fire was caused by
Mrs. Dunn going into the clothes
closet with a lighted candle. Some OF
the clothes were set on fire, but She
did not know of IL until the family
could smell the smoke. As they went
10 the closet and opened the door, the
flames burst out driving them out OF
the house without being able to save
anything. Subscriptions are being
| taken UP SO that the family can get
| clothes and other things.
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CIRCLEVILLE.
Equitable Association Declares Divi
dend--Room for Homcscckers.

Special Correspondents
Clrcleville, Pluto Co.. April 22.-At
the annual meeting of the directors
of the Piute County Equitable associa-
ton, April j. dividend OF SO per
cent on the capital stock, was declar-
ed This fine showing was made pos
sihlo by the able management of Supt.
Daniel Day, who has devoted his time
and energy for the benefit Of this in
stitution. Mr.. Day viii soon leave
to go on mission and will be sue
ceeded In the management by Bishop
j. +. Peterson.
Mr.. Levi Barton and family have
sold out and moved farther south to
Tropic. where he expects to better his
condition, on account of a warmer
climate where fruit crops are Oftener
raised. etc. The people i.Nsret the
loss Of citizens as this Is cutie
large valley, with very fertile land and
plenty OF water. No better grain, nor
more bushels to the acre can be rails
ed anywhere in the state. than right
here, and there Is plenty OF land here
to accommodate 100 more good farm
ers. and citizens, who would be well
coined.
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Residents Become Alarmed Over
Suspicious Actions Of Strang-
ers in Burglary District.
SALT LAKERS IN AUTO MlSHAP
Machine Runs Over Bridge Into Canal
On Harrison ADMINISTRATION
City News Briefs.

Ogden, April 29.-The residents or
Twenty-fourth street between Adams
and Jefferson avenue and In the dis
trict where number of burglaiies
have taken place lately were very
much stirred UP yesterday afternoon
by the action of several men who spent
some time in the neighborhood making
close surveys of the various houses A
report was sent to the police station
and officers sent to investigate. who,
after short tour of the locality. run
onto two of the suspects who imme-
diately made a hasty getaway Later
officers found three more of the quin-
let and took two of the most suspicious
ones to the police station The men
were closely questioned but were subse-
uuently released as no charge was pre-
ferred against them.
chief browning and his men are busy
these days keeping suspicious char
acters on the move. They no sooner
reach the city than they are met by
the officers, who urge them to keep
on movips If arrested the unemployed
men are given "hoaters" or opportuni-
ties to get out of town, of which they
avail themselves.
AUTO MISHAP.
The bridge across the Ogden bench
canal on Twenty-fourth street between
jackson and Harrison avenues, which
has been the cause of so many acct
dents in the past. again figured in an
automobile accident the driver RUE
ming the machine over the side of the
bridge into the canal. The occupants
of the machine. who were residents of
Salt Lake, returning from an auto ride
up Ogden canyon, were badly shaken
4 Il i..,t
near as could be learned the accident
happened at 2:30 O'Clock yesterday
morning and the noise OF the crash and
the screaming of the women occupants
could be heard for blocks.
WORK ON vLADUCT MOVING.
The force of men working on the via
duct was increased from 10 to so yes
terday and within the next two days
this number will be doubled and prob
ably trebled. AS fast as the prelim-
mary work proceeds and the ground is
cleared for the large concrete gangs
things at the depot will present a busy
condition.
JUNCTION CITY NEWS BRIEFS.
In the estate of r. j Miller. deceas-
ed Hattie j. Miller widow of the de-
ceased has filed q petition for letters
of administration. The estate is valued
at $500 in reality and $500 in personal
estate.
\ marriage license was issued yes
terday afternoon to Meredith Nichols of
Willard and Fannie A. Stokes of Pro-
montory.
Edward Nelson. who escaped from
the reform school about eight months
ago has been returned to the institu-
ton. He was recently captured at his
old home in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
+. II. Hanson, a former Ogden boy
IS in the city from Alaska where he
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MAPLEToN.
SAD DEATH OF A MOTHER.
Mrs. Van O. Tullmcr summoned
Fruit Canuery and New Orchards.

Mrs. Van q. Fullmcr Summoned
Fruit Canuery and New Orchards.
Special Correspondence.
Mapleton. Utah Co, April 2G--The
funerai services over the remains OF
Mrs, Caroline l.. Fullmer. wife Of Van
o. Fullmer, were held today In the
westinghouse, presided over by Bishop
William r. Tew. The speakers were
Elder j. s. Boyer Bishop O. r. Hunt.
lnston of Springville and Bishop Tew.
who dwelt Oh the noble character oc
The deceased, and offered consoling re-
marks to the bereaved husband aud
family The Robinson brothers quar-
tet with the choir rendered sweet and
appropriate music for the occasion.
Mrs Fullmer has been n faithful
worker In the ward Primary and Re-
lief society. She was a very kind heart
ed unassuming woman, a good Wife
and mother. She leaves six children
10 be cared for by her husband and
friends. Her baby which she gave
birth to but a few days ago, was not
expected To live until the family re-
turned from her funeral. while two OF
the others We're sick with measles, The
family have the sympathy of all. There
was large turnout at the funeral
The deceased was the daughter OF
Dunam Van Leuvcn and was born
March 9. 1870. died April "a, of blood
poison
Many cases OF measles have been
among the people here during the win
ter. but no fatalities.
A number of Coloradoans have pur-
chased small tracts of land here this
spring and are planting same to the
famous Elberta peach.
A fruit cannery for Mapleton viii
be erected this summer on the old plan
ing mill site near Hine Clyde's resi-
deuCe.
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RICHFIELD.
FROST DESTROYS FRUIT CROP.
Sewer County Hit Hard by Cold Wave
Missionary Social.

Special Correspondence.
Richfeld. Sewer Co.. April ga So
cial party was held last night at the
Academy hall in honor of Elder George
II. Ogden. who is about to leave on a
mission.
Reginald Brain, who has been study
ing music i'm Boston, has returned
home. He was forced to discontinue
his studies on account of poor health.
A very severe frost occurred last
night In some places 1t is reported
that the ice was half an inch thick.
In consequence il is feared that the
fruit crop. which was so promising be-
fore, is practically destroyed.
REAPER CHANGES HANDS.
Richheld, SEWER Co., April 27.-Today
the Richfleld Reaper was transferred
by its owners to a committee Of tive
consisting of George NJ. Jones, John
Hood, Robert d. Young. George w.
Coons and j. Nj. Lauritzen, who are
now holding the plant in trust until
a corporation can be formed to take
over the business. The movement to
buy the Reaper grew out of com
mon desire among the people generally
to owl. the paper and the funds FOR
its purchase have been raised by popu-
lar subscription. the amounts sub
scribed ranging in amount from $40 to
$3.50.
a new brick building has just been
completed, built expressly for the Reap
er and the plant Will be moved into 1t
forthwith 1t is expected that Mr.. John
Hood will be selected as the editor
and new manager will be installed
but otherwise. there will be no change
for the present, 1t having been decided
to retain the mechanical force. The
paper will continue its independent pol
icy but viii no doubt come out as a
strong advocate of temperance.
A meeting of the stockholders was
held this evening at the Academy hall
for the purpose of considering the mat
ter of Incorporating and selecting Off
GERS. 1t was decided to make the CAPT.
tai stock sl5, 900, divided into shares Of
81 each and 10 incorporate under the
name Of THE Reaper Publishing COM
pany" The following officers were
elected:
William II. Seegmiller, president, Dr.
Joseph r McGregor. vice president; j.
NJ. Lauritzen, secretary; Geo. w. Coons,
treasurer and these with John Hood
Homer McCarty and Morton Jensen
will constitute the board of directors.
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LEHI.
FUNERAL OF JENs HOLM.
School Supervisor and Principal Sc
iccted

School Supervisor and Principal Sc
iccted.
Special Correspondence.
Lehi, Utah Co., April 25--F'unernl
services over the remains OF Father
Jens Holm, who died at the home of
his granddaughter. Mrs. A. B. Ander-
son, Wednesday at the ripe age of 90
years, one month. were sheld from the
new tabernacle this afternoon The
speakers We're Bishop J. II. Gardner
who read a biographical sketch of the
deceased. A. b. Anderson and John
Woodhouse. who spoke of his faithful-
ness as a Latter day Saint and friend.
Deceased was born March %, 1915 In
Denmark. Married Margaret Christina
1pson, May /, 1872 One child born who
became the wife of Bishop David
Evans Has six grandchildren and rs
great grandchildren. Joined the Church
Feb. 4, 1854, and came to Utah in 1857,
The family crossed the plains with
the first handcart company. He
lived in Lehi since 1858. In lSo %
married Caroline ChristepT1e | p
children were born of this unis. Goth.
wives have preceded him TO the great
beyond.
SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
Mr.. A. b. Anderson has been chosen
district supervisor of the public schools
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EVANSVILLE.
Soy INJURED BY GIANT CAP.
DO 7 INJ WE'D D UIAINI OIAFs
Ball Player Breaks His Arm--Wagon
Road Surveyed 10 Railroad.

Special Correspondence.
Grentsvile. Toocle CO., April Is
son of Seymour. b. Severe was
playing with a giant cap, when n cX-
ploded cutting hole in his right
leg.
Young Robert Huntington, while
playing ball on the pavilion grounds
lasl Saturday had his arm broken.
There Is 10 be another change in
the suporintendency Of the Grants
willie Coop store. Henry Stephenson
will retire on the first of May and Q.
h Kowberry will take charge
The city and county has a wagon
road surveyed from GrantsYllle TO
the main line Of the Western Pacific,
distance of six miles, toward the
Lake Most Of the way is through
swanipy land. II the road is over
lunt, the Grantsvllle public viii bid
goodby 90 the salt Lake Route.
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mas 1een Tor a number of years en-
gagged in mining business. He reports
thlngs in good condition in the min
ing camps of the frozen north and saws
that he has found some rich property.
FOR the first time in six weeks the
west Weber school which has been
closed on account OF smallpox, will be
opened next Monday This will allow
the regarding OF the pupils so that they
can take the required examinations for
next year
Yesterday afternoon T. F. Bayliss
ana j. B. Graves were given a pre-
iminary hearing in the police court and
found guilty and bound over to the dis
trlet court under $3.50 bond.
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GRIDLEY, CAL.
Church Organizations Flourishing In
Salubrlous California Cline.

Gridley Cal, April 2l.-The Latter
day Saints as well as all classes OF
people are rapidly coming into the Sac .
ramento valley and building homes for
themselves. The irrigation system in
stituted in this locality seems to he
quite mn inducement to settlers, and up-
wards Of 100 families have located here
this spring.
This branch of the Latter day Saint,
is presided over by George cole, for
merly OF Idaho. with Charley Larson
and Elder Dewship az his assistants.
pir George Tolley conducts the Sum
day school and Young mems NJ l. A.
OF 100 The Church organization is in
q prosperous condition.
The colonies adjacent TO Gridley ara
settling up very rapidly, and many are
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HEBER.
SHOCKING MINE ACCIDENT.
Joseph Hair Instantly Killed and ELI.
jah Watkins Injured.

Special Correspondence.
Heber City, Wasatch Co.. April 2S.-A
shocking mine accident occurred here
Monday afternoon. when Joseph Hair
was decapitated and Elijah Watkins
seriously injured by the explosion of an
old blast hole. The men were wccking
on the 2.0O0-foot level of the Mountain
Lake mine. when Hairs pick struck
a missed charge of giant powder. which
exploded with terrific force. His head
was torn from his body, which was 9TH
erwise badly cut up. Watkins was
badly bruised about the face and head,
but will recover.
Hair was SO years 70 age and had
been working in the mines half his life
time, and though warned of the old
blast hole took chances and lost his
life. He is survived by his wife and
several children. The funeral was
held here today.