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Emmons County record., 1909-06-03
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The eighth-grade graduation ex-
ercises Of the Linton schools were
held in the opera house last Satur-
day evening. In spite Of the heavy
rain which fell late in the after
noon. there was a large number Of
people present The management
had provided many extra seats.
which were all occupied. The
stage. decorated with pink and
green, the class colors. presented a
pleasing appearance. The class
motto, Mot Finished. but Begun. !"
also constructed Of pink and green
material, occupied place in the
rear OF the stage. and harmonized
beautifully with the other decora-
tions. The numerous plants and
towers on the front Of the stage
added to the beauty and effective
ness Of the decorations.
The members Of the class who
took part in the program did re-
markably we'll. their renditions
showing much careful thought and
thorough drill. As it was impos-
sible for all to take an active part.
three were chosen to represent the
class. They were Frieda Backhaus,
Leah Mendelowitz and Zelda Hage-
man.
The eighth-grade graduating class
this year is the largest in the history
Of the school. there being twenty
one members. OF these twenty one,
however. there were six who had
only a part Of the work to finish at
the beginning of the year. From
the number in the present class it is
evident that our school is growing
fast, and that our high-school de-
partment must grow and expand in
order to provide for these young
people.
The address delivered by w. F..
Cochrane, formerly superintendent
of the Aberdeen high-school. was ex-
ceedingly interesting and instruc-
tive. Mr.. Cochrane chose for his
theme "A Dreamer Of Dreams,
and he handled it in such a manner
as to bring forth many thoughts
which will be of practical value to
the young man or woman who is
just starting out in life. He en-
phasized especially the fact that.
in order to accomplish great things.
it is necessary that we think great
things; that we never mount to a
plane higher than that on which
we think. ''rhink great things. and
strive to accomplish Them" Mr..
Cochrane also emphasized the point
that the necessity for intellectual
training is constantly increasing
with the advance of our civilization.
The address was followed by the
presentation of the diplomas by
County Supt. Hanson. MIR. Hanson
made a few fitting remarks. in
which he showed to the class most
vividly the vital Importance of their
continuing the work Of educating
themselves. at least to the extent Of
finishing the high-school course.
The superintendent Of the Lin
ton schools, Prof. Hankins. made q
few pertinent remarks along educa-
tional lines. such remarks showing
the intense interest the young man
has in the boys and girls intrusted
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03
strong wore. q la1srs..sat.

Following is q letter which ex-
plains itself, and which is entirely
in keeping with the experience Of
Emmons county stock-owners whe
have had the services of the expe-
rienced veterinarian to whom refer
ence is made:
BROwxsDALE, NiHs., Aug. q, 1905
To Whom It May Concern:
We are personally acquainted
with Mr.. T. w. Britts, who has been
the leading veterinary surgeon in
our city for many years. during
which time he has met with the best
of success. We are the owners of a
stock farm. and Mr.. Britts has al
ways been willing to come day or
night, and has saved the lives Of
many head Of stock and horses by
his prompt attendance and skilled
knowledge.
About three weeks ago we had the
leg of a very valuable bird-dog sew
cred in two by q mower. DR.. Britts
spliced the cord. and the animal is as
we'll as ever and in good condition
for the season.
As a fast-horse doctor you will
find none better.
1t is with sorrow and regret that
we learn of DIR. Britts' intended de-
parture from US; but what is our
loss is some one else's gain.
Wherever he may be found. he will
be found q gentleman; and we can
not recommend him too highly.
HOSMER A. BROWN. Jr.
L. w. POWERS.
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03

by the Undersigned, on May "a.
1909. fouryear-old mare; bay in
color; white stripe in forehead;
weight about 1000 pounds; no Wis
;ble brand. Owner will please call,
pay charges and take the animal
away. r. N. NIEU WSMA.
(jnO Hull. N. ID.
See. IL. Twp. l29. Rye. Is.
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03

taking the youthful heirs Of the clan
Carley. And those worldly-minded
people who visited the show say
that after he had once entered the
"big-top" tent his dignity vanished
and he watched the monkeys CATCH
ing fleas and fed peanuts to the ele-
phant with all the joyous enthusi.
asm Of the days Of his youth. when
he was wont to gain admission by
crawling under the canvas or toting
water for the elephant. He vas also
seen in front Of . side-show tent.
gazing interestedly at the picture Of
the dancing lady; but no one actu-
ally saw him enter. The second
cause for the smile is that during
the week he joined four souls with
but a single thought" four hearts
that beat as one" The two couples
united. were well-known Emmons
county people. They are: Nav 3lst
Mr.. Thomas d. Pinks Of Gayton and
Miss Leola NJ. Yeater Of Killbruck,
Ohio. And on June lst, 1909, Mr..
John McAfee and Miss Lydia Marea-
ret Burkhalter, both of Linton. 1t
will thus be seen that the jedg never
wearies Of doing good.
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03
Death Of Mrs. woltsr.

Last Friday. May 28th. death en-
tered a Linton home and took there
from loved wife and mother, in the
person Of Loisa. wife Of Christian
Wolfer, a merchant Of this place.
Mrs. Wolfer was born in Odessa,
southern Russia. May IL. 1861. She
was married to Christian Wolfer in
1879. at the age of eighteen years.
Her maiden name was Loisa Biel.
She came to America with her hus-
band and children in 1893 and set
tied in the neighborhood Of Eu-
reka, South Dakota, where they re-
sided six years. They then came to
Emmons county and settled on q
farm about five miles southwest Of
Linton. A few years afterward her
husband and sons, Andrew and John,
engaged in the mercantile business
in Linton. part Of the family still
residing on the farm. About year
ago they all took up their residence
in a new house which Mr.. Wolfer
had built for them here.
The deceased, besides her hus.
band, leaves five children: three
sons and two daughters. They are
Andrew, George. John. Barbara.
and Katherine. wife Of Jacob Soud-
er. Jr. Two Of her sons, Jacob and
Christian. are dead.
The funeral took place last Sun
day. the services being held in the
Episcopal church. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. August Her
niger. the Baptist minister Of Eu-
reka. Those understanding German
say that it was one Of the ablest
funeral sermons ever heard in Lin
ton. The Rev. l.. Lovelace also
made a few feeling remarks in Eng.
lish. The church was crowded. and
a long line Of carriages followed
the remains to the tomb. The inter-
ment took place in Linton cemetery.
For twenty years Mrs. Wolfer had
been an invalid but through oil her
suffering she was a loving wife and
mother. Being not beyond middle
age and with her husband and
grown-up children around her. it is
inexpressibly sad that she should be
called from them while yet in the
prime Of life. Although her chronic
illness kept her at home most Of the
time. those who became acquainted
with her had the highest regard for
her as q kind friend and q good
neighbor.
To the husband and children their
many friends extend heartfelt sym
pathy. To the loving husband, be-
reft of the bride of his youth and
the companion of his later years.
the bereavement is such that no
words can temper his loss.
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03

For Sale Several good teams Of
working and driving horses. Call
at VIM. Carmicheal's livery barn.
Emmons County record., 1909-06-03

various pastimcs, refreshments were
served To between seventy and
eighty pupils, after which they were
brought back to town in the autos
that had taken them out. There
was some question about the con-
veyance, some wanting to go in au-
tomobiles, while others preferred
hay racks The autos prevailed,
however. No accidents happened
to the little people; but some Of the
older ones. we are told, were victims
of wreck in which the boat cap
sized. forcing its occupants to swim
to shore. The percentage Of attend
ancc in the high school for the past
year is 96S plus. There are three
who have attended every day that
school was in session. and have not
once been tardy. There are several
who were perfect in attendance
while in school, bnt who were COM
PEELED to enter few days late or
stop before the close Of school. Bervl
Clayton, Laura Petrie and Vincent
Shier have been perfect in attend
ance for the entire year. Some who
were perfect while in school. but
could not attend throughout the
year, are Arlouine Proutv, Eva
Schlangan and Rasmina MAIDEN.
We are justly proud of our attend
ance record. and we hope to equal
it and better il, il possible. next
year.
Memorial Day.
The services last Sunday at the
opera-house, in honor Of the dead
and the living Union soldiers of the
civil war. were well attended and
very interesting. The hall was ap-
propriately decorated with flags and
bunting and flowers. The choir con-
sisted of Mcsdames Rocks. Smith,
Owens and Miss Ida Jones. Miss
Wood presided at the piano. Com
rade Lovelace acted AS chairman.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. A.
A. Boschee. and scripture lesson
was read by the Rev. j. II. Bunge.
The Rev Nathan Wood delivered
the address. and il was one of the
most earnest, eloquent and patriotic
the writer ever listened to. The OBJ
servance of the day was a success
in every particular.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

See pr. Swfgert for correct glasses F F.. Adams St. Phone Red 2461.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26
DETECTIVE DREW TO COME

FOR HOWARD-P1dgeon, alias How
 ard. who was arrested on Friday even ing by Marshal Moore at the request of Chief of Police Wilson of Oakland, Cal. will be sent back to that city on Tuesday. Pidgeon was arrested on a felony charge, the details of which were not given in the telegram asking for his arrest. When approached by the officer, he denied his identity, but after having been placed in the jail, he seemed very well pleased with his sur roundings, saying that it was the best residence he had inhabited since com ing to the territory and admitting his identity. The prisoner will be taken back to the coast city by Detective John Drew. of the Oakland force. The detective was formerly a resident of this city, and is glad of the opportun- ity offered. by which he can return. if only for a few hours. He came to this city because of ill-health. the re- suit of injuries received while making an arrest in Oakland. After two years residence here, he completely recovered his health and returned to his detec- tive work in the California city.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26
TIME TO SMOKE

Fl Temple cigars and others. Post Of flee News Store.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26
THE OTHER WORKERS
 OF BALLOON PUZZLE
NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL GET
 PICTURES.
Some of the Solutions WWere Most
 Artistic.

The Republican inadvertently omit ted the names of Mrs. H. J. Newhall and Thomas Geare winners of the sixth and twentieth prizes, respective ly Besides the twenty successful com petitors who won prizes great num- Der of other contestants deserve more than a passing mention; some of them for their artistic sketches, others for fine pen and pencil pictures; few answered the puzzle with original sketches in water colors. while num- lures that can be termed very proper ly as being real cute"
 All these contestants who did not win any of the twenty prizes will. how ever, be awarded an art picture, with a certificate for s1OO, to be applied to the purchase of piano. Their names are: Misses Pearl Salisbury, Beatrice Snyder. Eula Barr, Esteela Corsell, Catharine NJ. Cullum, Olivette M. Her rick Bernice Jones. Mabel T. Morton, Rose A Davis. Virginia Gonzales. Ed ith and Jack Kersting, Elvira J. Mel, Ethel McDermett. Rose Leonard, Hazel Lee, Annie Gleason, Mrs. Alice G. Da- wis. Mrs. Eva Matthes, Mrs. C. l.. Faw- Ter, Mrs. Merriam Spawr, Mrs. Mary cile Sexton, Mrs. M. N. Bray. Mrs. Elizabeth Atwood, MT. and Mrs. F. w. Wilson, Mrs. Hadys O. Jackson, Mrs. Matte L. Banks, Mrs. w. COsner, Don aid Goodman, Andrew Snodgrass, C.. NJ Hornbaker. F.. $. Broadway. Guy Chisum, Walter George, Paul Ceilings, Harry E. Brawner. George Gam, liar ry Cornell, J. Kersko. J. l.. F'ulweiler, H. Hamburger. George McNeil. Arnold Anderson, Joe O'COnnell and C. w. Harris.
 All these contestants will receive a
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

Are you easily excited-high strung? Are you lacking the vim and force so essential to life's success? Your nerves - that's the trouble. Your vital forces are being wasted. At this dangerous period you will find
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

small prize consisting of a picture and a certificate of s1OO that can be applied to the purchase of a piano, but only for limited time.
 The reason why the puzzle was made of figures to sum up 27 was on ac count O. the twenty seven years of this excellent and popular firms ex- istence in Arizona
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26
pabSt EXfrdd
 TeBeSfTopic

because it is free from drugs. a wholesome. strengthening tonic made of choicest hops. blended pleasantly with rich barley malt. It induces mental peace and refreshing rest. replenishing the blood and re- vitalizing the tired nerve tissues.
 In,ist Upon 1t Being Pabst.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

BRoeAN & CO.,, BROKERS, A N. CENTER, WILL BUY AND SELL BOTH LISTED AND UNLISTED MINING STOCKS. SEE US AT ONCE FOR PARTICULARS.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

Most of your time for the next four or five months will be spent in the yard-on the lawn. There is where you will go to sew, to read-to meet your friends. See our lawn furni- ture.
Arizona republican., 1909-04-26

POST CARDS, PHOENIX VIEWS, 1c. EACH. PHOENIX VIEW BOOKS, 15c. EACH. AT THE BIG CUhIO, ON ADAMS ST.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-18

go into that section during the past year. and
they making considerable progress in re-
claiming the sage brush land there,
ToOELE'S RECORD
In Tooele county the industry has been very
successful The precipitation at Tooele IS about
the same as at Salt Lake averaging each year
In the neighborhood of IA inches. The precpita-
tion during 1908 1859 inches. and up to
Oct 1st. this year. the precipitation is 1897
inches. SO that 1t is very apparent that the pre-
cipitation this year will be up the average The
writer has taken several trips through that
ton during the past summer. and finds that each
succeeding year more land brought under
cultivation
THE EXPERIMENTAL FARMS
The first experimental farms to study problems
connected with dry farming. it is said were
started by the state of Colorado in 1894 For lack
OF funds these stations were abandoned and 1t
is to the State OF Utah that the honor belongs
of having first established and successfully main
tanned series of dry land experiment stations.
Since the year 1895 the reclamation of the deserts
without irrigation has been the subject of much
discussion among the officers OF the Utah expert
mcnt station. In 1901 system OF Investigations
was begun by DR.. Wdtsoe and the writer. and In
1908, Governor Wells recommended in his message
10 the legislature. that eXE ermental dry farms
be established Six of these farms have been
maintained, each farm consisting of 40 acres. The
citizens Of the state have taken considerable In
tHrest in the work, which has smplihed the
Inauguration of experimental work and the
cessful prosecution of the Investigations. The
farms under the direction o the Utah ex-
pertinent station.
PLANTED TO TURKEY RED WHEAT.
The farms at Tooelc, Enterprise. Parowan. Rich
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SOME TYPICAL CROPS.

Mr.. Christensen formerly county treasurer
of Juab county. purchased dry farm NePhi,
a little more than year ago The field was put
in an excellent state of cultivation, and the first
years crop brought him 80 bushels to the
which readily sold at S1OO per bushel. The
Grace Brothers very successful this year,
as was also Mr.. James Paxman, and many other
dry farmers on the Levan Ridge
1t is at this point that the Utah Arid Farm
company has its splendid farm of 5000
During this past year they had nearly
1000 acres in wheat, and it is said that the
turns were very satisfactory. The wheat clean
and plump and found q rendy sale at S100 per
busheI.
There is great movement in dry farming down
at Enterprise. and great many Salt Lake people
are interested in the land there. The season has
been very dry one, there not being trace OF
moisture during May and June. but the record
for August shows 2s5 inches and for September
2.7e inches. so that 1t is apparent that the crop
for next year has most excellent start.
UNDEVELoPED SAN JUAN
The great undoveloped dry farming section of
the state Is to be found in San Juan county There
arc millions of acres of the choicest land In the
precipitation. During 1906 tho precipitation at
Verdurc was % inches, during 1907 it 1888
inches The records for this season are not
available at this time. but from the records we
have. We are that the precipitation Is higher
there than at practically any other point in the
state. The state experimental farm at Verdure
has yielded as high so bushels per acre by dry
farming methods. San Juan county is n great
empire. and in the not far distant future this
wonderful county Will be the granary of Utah
There have been some enterrrsing young men
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in the neighborhood of SIS per acre, and these
lands that are so situated that they cannot
be irrigated This fact shows the faith of the
people I'm the northern counties In this industry.
CEDAR VALLEYS WEALTH.
In the central and southern portions of the
state. there have been sensational movements
along dry farming lines. but there has been a
healthful and normal increase in the number of
acres of land brought under cultivation For the
first time. the farmers who have located at Cedar
efforts in reclaiming those desert lands. Mr. L
E Hall, city councilman of Salt Lake City, as
ISOLATED with Pres. James Clark of Lehi, have
a fine tract of land In the northern end of Cedar
Valley which this year yielded in the neighbor-
hood of 80 bushels Per Messrs Chapman.
Evans, and other Utah valley farmers who arc
interested In Cedar valley also had a large tract
which gave a very satisfactory yield.
SUCCESSFUL IN JUAB
In Juab county where the industry has been
nourishng to greater extent than In any other
part OF the state. in recent years the farmers
have been wonderfully successful The light
precipitation during the growing months of May,
June, and July, rather discouraged the farmers
there, and they felt for time that failure
certain. The precipitation for May but So of
inch compared with 1854 inches for the
month in 1908; 176 for the month in
1907 and 2.92 during the same month for 1906
In June the precipitation was but IT of an inch
"a. in 1907. 15s. and in 1906. AS of an inch. In
July the precipitation was but SO of an inch. This
year the light precipitation during the growing
months caused the farmers considerable uneasl-
ness. but at the time of harvesting 1t was found
that the crops were entirely satisfactory.
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Father Christopher Layton. Iioneer Of Davis
county, than 30 years ago showed that the
ridge between Salt Lake City and Ogden would
produce wheat without the application of water.
Mr.. Joshua Salisbury of Wellsville George L.
Farrell OF Smithfeld. and many other promi-
nent farmers of northern Utan. early saw the
great opportunity this method of farming af-
forded, and gained their livelihood from the
sage brush lands above the irrigation canals. In
the early ninetles. dry farming ilourshed in tho
northern counties OF this state, but the people
of the central and southern rart looked upon
1t practise which could never extend below
Salt Lake City. 1t has only been within the past
few years that few venturesome farmers
tempted dry farming in the central and south
part of the state.
STATE INTERESTED
Some seven years ago the state legislature
to the aid of this enterprise. and established six
experimental farms all south Salt Lake City,
and at widely varying points. The experiments
these farms were carefully planned. and the
suits obtained wonderful that 1t took
a vigorous hold on the Iublic Imagination. Today
there few people In the who do not
honestly believe that dry farming has come
be one of the permanent institutions of Utah.
and that the method. long in vogue of irr-
eating wheat and other cereals. is soon to pass
Into history
SMOOT HOMESTEAD LAW
The year 1909 has wonderful progress In
dry farming. The Passage OF the Smoot home
stead law. whereby the settlers Is enabled to
secure $50 Of land from the government
without being required live upon It. but obtained
under much the provision as the old
homestead act. has given a wonderful impetus
to this industry. Thousands of acres of land have
been secured under. this act. and many thousands
OF acres of sage brush land have been cleared
pIowed, and prepared for crops
PROMPTLY SNAPPED UP
Up In the northern end of the state the Hon
Joseph Howell. David Ecces. and other promi-
nent citizens, secured several hundred thousand
acres of dry land in northwestern BoxeIder
county. from the Southern Pacific railroad, and
these lands have been offered to the public A
number OF public sales have been held and the
eagcrness with which these lands have been pur-
chased. has been source of astonshment even
to the most optimistic dry farmer Sage brush
lands have exchanged hands In some instances
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-08-10
FOUGHT SIDE BY SIDE
BUT JUST INTRODUCED

They marched and fought together:
they got their rations when there were
any, from the same Quartermsster. they
washed their tin army. plates at the same
water hole and filled their canteens there
too; they may have slept under the same
trees and even under the same blankets
on q few occasions but. so far as either
one knew, they. had never crossed palms
and become personally acquainted one
with the other until introduced by an
other comrade at the Cullen hotel in Salt
Lake City yesterday.
William A Wallace was a member OF
X company. One Hundred and Tenth
Pennsylvania infantry. and S L. Purdy
was a member of d company of the
same outfit. Each served fourteen
months with the same regiment Later
Nh Wallace was transferred 10 troop {
of the Sixth United States cavalry and
PuTdy was transferred to troop ID of the
same regiment. with which he continued
for the balance of his enlisted period
Wallace continued with his outfit until
he was taken prisoner at Gettysburg and
after spending three months on Belle
Isle. was exchanged and detailed for duty
al headquarters.
While having served in two. outfits to-
gether during the war the two old vet
Grams had never become acquainted until
yesterday. when an old soldier noticing
that each of them wore a silver badge on
which was inscribed Sixth United States
Cavalry got them together.
And then things happened