The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-06-14
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Samuel NeWnOuSe spent yesterday
afternoon in Ogden. Hc was accom-
panied by Colonel John C. Montgom-
cry and Hon. George w. Baxter. They
arrived early in the afternoon and
went Immediately to the Weber club,
where they took luncheon, being the
guests OF Horace and Harold Peery.
At the luncheon were present Mr..
Newhouse. Mr.. Montgomery, Mr.. BaX-
ter, Mayor Brewer, President A. r.
Haywood and Horace and Harold
Peery.
Later they took all automobile for
Ogden canyon points. where they re-
manned until early evening. it was adj
mitted that the purpose OF their trip
to Ogden was the Investigation OF To-
cal details concerning monster irIt-
cation project in this vicinity. Two
years ago Samuel NewhouSe bought 4
site In Weber canyon which was con-
sidered to have all the natural advan-
tages for a reservoir, and also Dur-
chased right OF way for a high-line
canal, which would supply an abu~-
dance Of water to many thousands of
acres of land which is lying idle or is
being used TO disadvantage in dry
farming The site is said to have cost
Mr.. Newhouse $4,000 cash.
Since tho original purchase
nothing was done until about
two months ago, when Mr..
Newhouse invited Colonel Montgom
cry to make him a visit and investi-
gate the property. Colonel Mont
gomery responded Immediately and
made his first visit to the site two
months ago at which time he stated
that it would. require further attention.
which he would give on his return
from the Pacific coast. Yesterday ho
freturned, being accompanied by for
mer Senator George w. Baxter of New
Jersey and with Mr.. Newhouse took
a trip to Weber canyon. Both Colonel
Montgomery and former Senator BaX-
ter are considered TO be the best of
authority on irrigation matters, and
while they seemed elated over the
prospect of the affair. declined to give
out a statement OF their ideas, pre-
ferring. evidently, to go into the mat
ter thoroughly before saying any
thing.
While at the Weber club the ques-
ton Of locating the state capital at
Ogden came up, and when Mr.. New
matter he said:
Gentlemen OF Ogden-1f you will
show me some evidence that you can
raise $500.000 for the erection OF
capitol building, with all my heart and
soul | will do everything within my
power to bring the capital to Ogden"
This statement. coming from a man
so we'll known in Utah, a man who
! has done perhaps more than any other
individual or corporation toward the
upbulding aud material progress OF
the state, cannot be taken lightly. and
must be considered as the greatest
boost this city has yet received in her
| fight for the state capital.
After their return from their trip 10
Ogden canyon. Colonel Montgomery
and former Senator Baxter got aboard
| the Overland en- route to New York
After seeing them off on their train
| Mr. Ncwhouse returned to Ogden can
Won, where he gave a dinner party, at
which were the following guests:
Miss MacDale and Mrs. Irvine Of
Salt Lake. Miss PettijohG and Miss
Pointchester OF Kansas City, Miss Du
senberry of Provo, Mrs. D. H. Peery.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Z. Peery, Mr. and
Mrs. II. II. Peery and Harmon Peery.
Mr.. Newhouse was charmed with
the canyon. and announced his inten-
ton OF taking cottage in the vicin
ity Of Idlewild and spending at least
a part of the summer there.