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TYPICAL TRENTON RESIDENCE,

nett may be constructed in the spring.
JAMES |. BRIGGS & co.
one of the two largest stores IN
Tient,n is the James l. Briggs " Co,
which was established Aug. Is, 1909.
1t is situated on Trenton's main thor
oughfare, in the very heart of the
growing business district. and enjoys
far and wide an extensive patronage.
The company is Incorporated for S2b.-
OOo, the officers being Charles G. Wood,
president; G. a. Brown, secretary ana
treasurer, and general manager. ana
James l. Briggs. II. Il. Petersen and
Frank Wood, additional directors. At
present two clerks. Prue Butler and
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for a watcrworks system. a $4,000
schoolhouse is under contemplation as
well.
Numerous citizens arc engaged in the
poultry business in Trenton among
them being j. Monns Smith, Delbere
Vim, John r. South. and II. Z. Peter
son II can be made one of tho most
profitable industries.
Trcnton's postotIire is 4 model rs far
rs service Is concerned Il. II. Cutler be-
ing iostmnster
some OF thc special opportunities in
Trcntun are: harness shop. Il bank, an
temptation, Il site having been "elccted).
an implement house. II canning factory.
a knitting factory, II blacksmith SHOP
a meat market, Il barber shop and 4
local paper.
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THE GEESE VS.. THE EAGLE.

Geese are not always silly, cowarlly
crca lures, as is illustrated by an incl
dent that was witnessed by Il resident
of Sierra county. California,
This gentleman was on his way to q
ncighbor's place several miles from his
own, when he noticed II large flock of
geese coming south They were lying
in the usual Nshapcd formation.
While looking ut the geese the Call
fornan deserted n black eagle m, I'M
usually large one, coming from the east
He was Tying directly toward the geese
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Agnes Machim. are employed, and =
general line of merchandise. cothing
dry goods, groceries. household hard'
ware. shoes etc, is carried The com.
pany deals in grain and farm produce
of all kinds.
The business of the company extends
on the north to the Idaho line, Voc,
to Charleston, east to Lewiston ana
South to Smithneld--a territory q,
more than six miles radius.
1t is the intention of the COMPANY IN
build fine brick store in the near ~.
ture, for the business has ALREADY
reached such n height that the matter
is practically assured.
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She is surrounded on all sides by nu-
merous prospects, some of which are
paying propositions. Quarrying is one
of the principal Industries OF Nephi.
Tho Utah Red Marble company is
making good progress and developing
its quarrics and will soon be ready to
supply block material to those interest
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| ly having an extensive and cnviable

Iy having an extensive and enviablc
rcputations ~.
The mill is on n spur of the 0. S. L..
railroad. and has every facility for
handling q mammoth business Its Of
ficcrs arc =. Y. Benson. president. Is.
f. Binghum, vice president: III. j. re-
tersen. secretary, treasurer and genera!
manager. ana p ~. Nebeker OF WI
lard, Henry Spackman OF Lewiston.
and j. e. Malmberg of ClarHSton, ad-
ditional directors.
u v BENSON G. SONS 90
One of the neatest stores in Utah Is
that of i. Y. Benson and Sons company
at Trenton, always Immediately clean,
always filled with good line OF gem
crti mGfGhnhalse' II ENJOYS = ph'''h-
age ana respect Secoii" 10 NOM
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FEED AND TRANSFER COM
p a MES

II. D. Goldsbrough's stable is known
to all travelling men who visit Nephi.
Mr.. Goldsbrough meets all trains and
takes interest in making the stranger
welcome. Ills stable is equipped with
the latest conVcyances and his prices
are reasonable. He is IN a. position %
accommodate the travelling man as his
line of trunk wagons is among the best
in Utah. He conducts an UP to date
coal yard in connection with his livery
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miles away.
Alfalfa raising is one of the most
profitable industries in Trenton. Frank
Wood sold the crop this year from 40
acres for s1,50o AMI his yield was mere
Is an average one.
HUGE ORCHARDS.
Trenton has the largest commercial
orchard in Utnh--li,5OO apple trees
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- ITUATED on the San Pedro rail-
road. about 90 miles south of
Salt Lake City, and surrounded

ITUATED on the San Pedro rail
road. about 90 miles south of
Salt Lake City, and surrounded
by beautiful mountains, is Ncphi.
the most progressive dry grain section
of the west.
The city dates hack to pioneer times
when the settlers were obliged to pro-
tcct their homes from the ravageS ns
the red men. It's early inhabitants
vcIwithstood the privations of pioneer
life, but they have left community OF
sons and daughters Who take an active
part In upbuiding the city OF Nephi
and Placing her among the leaders of
the west
Ncph is surrounded by huge fields
of wheat, barley, rye, and all kinds Of
grains. The city has many new and
thriving orchards, and her numerous
industries are supporters of a class of
people who take pride in advancing
the interests of their many enterprises.
Her merchants and business men are
Hmong the financial leaders of Utah.
and her inhabitants are active III maxi
lnS tnclf homes lleNsant W lho@G N'o
visit this up to-datc city.
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Ncphi's Commercial club Is considered
one of the best in Utah 1t is composed
of n class of men who keep the inter-
ests of the town continually before the
public. They are awake 10 the needs
of the people ana are active In al
vancinc the different enterprises of their
progressive city. with Il. T.. Grover
az president. ana Thomas II Burton as
secretary, aided by the clubs cnthusi-
astic members, this organization has
during the past year held a dry farm
Ing demonstration mt Ncphi, has made
n priZc-taking display at the state fair.
and has through its systematic socrc-
tnry brought to Ncphi among the
many prizes, silver cup for the best
and most artistic display at the state
fair
CITY OFFICIALS.
The officials are: Mayor. G. NJ. Whit
more; recorder John Be|lision; mar
shall W. A. Wright treasurer. John
Latimcr; Justice OF the peace. Jacob
Coleman, and councliaen: Alma Hague
James Carrot, Jr,. w. G. Ormc. iGnoch
Burton. Alon2o Ingram, These arc
among the progressive citizens ot Nc
phi who are aiding In the ctty's ad-
vanccmcnt
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Ncplii has II school system that i
quite generally conceded to he one al
the most up-to-dntc and efficient III INC
state Tho specific Information In this
article is taken from the school rec
ords and will give q fair Idea Of tht
educational status of this thriving littlt
city. The organization includes Alma
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THE HARRIS STABLES.

This establishment Is managed by
Mr. Harris who takes pride in serv-
ing the stranger and meeting the de-
mands of the local trade. His stable
has some of the best rigs and horses
found in Utah and his prices are rea-
sonahc. Those desiring convcyanccs
are requested to call OH the Harris
.t.Il.l
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quality of.sced each year and In this
way have brought their grain to Il very
high standard. These men have equip
ed their farm with the latest con-
ven!cnces producing the best crops and
harvesting the same. They produce two
kinds of seed wheat kofod ana the
Turkey red These can be supplied at
reasonable prices from this farm to
all those interested in dry farming.
PAXN1AN DRY FARM.
This rich tract OF dry land is situat-
ed south and west of Nephi. 1t Is
owned and cultivated under the man
agemcnt of President James w. Pax
man. one of Uaah's pioneer. dry farm
crS. Mr. PaXman has been in this line
Of business a great number of years.
lie has taken great interest in the
cultivation of the kofod wheat and
through careful selection of seed each
year he has brought this variety ia n
very high standard. 1t Is considered
the purest and best kofod wheat at
present on the market. All those in
tcrcsted in dry farming will do well
to write President Paxman concerning
this special variety before planting
their fields. Tho PaXman peerless DO
tatoes are suited to the dry lands of
the west. These potatoes sell very
ready and are furnished by this farm
at rcaSonahlc prices. Tho farm ia
equipped with steam engine and
DlouGhs an up-to-date threshing mn
chime and other modern machinery
No expense has been spared in eauir,
ing this farm with all the necessary
and latest improved Implements. Those
desiring further information conccrn-
Ing dry farming are requested to write
Pres Paxnan, Ncphi. Utah
STOCK RAISING.
In the mountains adjoining Nephi
are excellent grazing lands on which
thousands Of head of cattle and sheen
feed during the summer months. These
are prepared for market b" local stock
men. Among the leaders in this line
of business Is r. e. Grover who shin;
hundreds Of carloads OF cattle ana
sheep to local and eastern markers
each year, Ncph! is centrally located
for the cattle business. 1t has OK
tcnsve ranges on all sides and IL
equipped with one of the best SHINING
corras on the San Pedro line. Those
desiring to buy or sell cattle or sheen
are Invited to write or phone r y
Grover Nephi, Utah.
MINING
Nephi Is destined to become one of
the best mining centers Of the west
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NEpEI LAUNDRY

This enterprise Is n new one for Nc
phi and fills a long wanted need In the
community. 1t Is managed by J. r.
Goldsbrough assisted by professional
workmen. Tho plant Is prepared to
do all kinds Of laundry work. Those
connected with this new industry de-
sire the patronage Of the kind people
of Nephi, and the surrounding country.
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tccting the homes and public buildings
of Ncphi from lire. They are always
ready when the alarm is given The de-
pirtmcnt is equipped with the ncccA-
sary apparatus Tor handling fires, but
a sentiment IL expressed favoring u de-
partment building with the latest con-
VenicllCeS.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The electric power plant furnishes
power for the different manuIactur-
Ing establishments, lights for the many
business blocks and dwelling houses
ana Il revenue to the city. The plant Is
equipped with the latest machinery
aud can produce electric energy neces-
Sary for the convenience of modern
home or any industry that may be
established in Nephi.
JuAB COUNTY MILL & ELEVATOR
COMPANY.
NCDhi Is Il center in the milling of
-four ana all kinds OF grains into the
furnished products. Its patrons are To-
Gated in all PARTS OF the west. Two
large mills run night and day ship
thousands Of tons of flour anu other
products to local and outside mar
kots. J,ah county Mill & Elevator
company is one of the best equipped
establishments In the state OF Utah.
II makes -four from dry land wheat
only, and this grade gives quality
Unsurpassed in the west, The enter
prise is managed by Vim. Bailey who Is
assisted by proficient workmen. Judge
Joshua Greenwood one of utah'S
representative citizens Is president of
this np-to-dato industry, These pco.
pie do an extensive business In the
states OF Utah, Colorado and Nevada
Prices are reasonable and they always
give satisfactory and courteous treat
mcnt 10 their many patrons aud
friends. Those desiring prices on dry
land grains or flour arc invited TO
write Wm. Bailey. Ncl'hi. Utah,
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Ncplii has n school system that Is
quite generally conceded to be one Of
the most up-to-dntc and efficient in the
state. Tho specific information In this
article is taken from the school roc
ords and will give q fair Idea of the
educational status of this thriving littlo
city. Tho organization includes Alma
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HARVESTING DRY FARM WHEAT NEAR NEPHI

wear Il course in commerce was estab-
lished, five new Monarch typcwIiters
ana Il large bookkeeping cabinet being
added to the equipment In the high
school emphasis IS placed upon these
practical subjects, without Sacrificing
any OF tho su-cnlled standard courses
except modern languages. ihe d0incS-
tic science laboratory, the sewing room,
the shop, the natural science labora-
tories etc. are well equipped with the
best apparatus and furniture.
The girls in tho sixth. seventh and
eighth grades are instructed in sewing
pv the special teacher, while the boys
OF the same grades work in the car
Deutry shop under the direction of
spccial teacher The eighth grade boys
have a course in elementary agriculture
also
Music has occupied prominent
place in the Ncphi schools for several
years. There IS always q professional
music instructor ana supervisor whose
entire time is devoted to this subject.
\ special feature Of the music III the
grammar grades is a band consisting
Of % boys from 10 to l6 years % age,
The trustees hold regular weekly
meetings, and the teachers huvc two
meetings every week: one with the SUI
pcrintendent, when all business all
fairs ana school problems are discussed,
the other for professional study.
WATER SYSTEM.
Ncphi has one of the best water SNs-
TENS in the west From fresh cool
springs east OF Nophi the water Is con-
viewed TO the city through large pipes
and distributed by smaller ones to
homes, business blocks and to manu-
featuring establishments. This Sys-.
TEN makes Ncphi an ideal dwelling
place. 1t Is II great protection to prop
crtv owners, and lowers the insurance
rates of those living under 1t, 1t aids
in bringing health ana wealth TO the
progressive people OF Ncpht ana IS
strong recommendation to the Investors
who are seeking new locations
CEMENT SIDEWALKS,
This improvement was commenced
some time ago and has been continued
by tho city. council ana the property
owners benefited until the principal
walks of tho city have beon paved
Many citizens taking advantage OF the
low cement rates have extended the
walks to their beautiful homes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT..
The fire department IS composed of
= class cf mon who are active in pro-
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ENTERPRISE GROCERY co.

These people carry every thing In
the grocery line Their place of bust
ness is always neat and clean and the
management arc greatly Interested Ill
their line. They take pride in pleasing
their many patrons and friends Court
coiiS treatment assured,
WINNONA CONFECTIONERY co.
This neatly arranged and artistically
decorated place Of business carries n
complete line of choice candies. Ice
cream and soda wntcr. You are always
NNnlCnmc at tho Winnonn Confectionery
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STOCK RAISING.
MINING;

Nephi is destined to become one of
the best mining centers Of the west.
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CEMENT SIDEWALKS,
FIRE DEPARTMENT

The fire department IS composed of
= c'rqs cf mon who are active in pro-
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The store is one of the most popular
in the county. a new establish
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AUCTION SALE.

AS am going west I will sell at
public auction on the John Berry
farm, Z miles north of Mitchell and
4 1-2 miles north and four miles east
of Loomis, on Saturday, Feb. &c,
commencing at 10 o'clock, the fol-
lowing property: 10 head of horses
and mules. all of good weight and
in good condition for spring work.
Farm Neutrality-suspicious. sets double
harness, 14-inch gang pillow, breaking
pillow, iron wheel wagon and box,
high wheel wagon and box, 12-foot
Acme King binder, single buggy,
some corn and hay. Free lunch at
noon.
Terms Of Sale-All sums Of SO
and under cash; over that amount
time will be given until Nov. 1, 1910,
on notes with approved security bear
ing 10 per cent interest.
Henry Hopkins, auctioneer. Bert
Beaumont, clerk.
Holling Bros. Owners.
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POSTPONE AUCTION SALE.

80 ~
/ will sell 1t public auction on the
Carl Ortman farm, 4 miles west and
miles north OF MITCHELL. and 4 miles
east and 2 miles north Of Mt. Vernon,
on Monday. Feb. 20. commencing At
10 O'Clock sharp. the following prop
erty: Nine head Of horses. several Of
which are standard bred, aud two Of
the mares are with foal; 10 head Of
cattle which consists Of GOOD dairy
cows, 2 with calves by side, and the
rest are o to be fresh; 4 spring
calves. a bull and 6 mead coming two
years old; 20 head of gifts and stock
hogs, of the Poland China variety and
many are eligible to register; 40 tons
of hay; 1876 Barred Plymouth Rock
chickens; Pekin Ducks; so bushels
of potatoes. Farm Machinery-two
wagons, mower. hay rake, corn bind
er, tanning mill and many odds and
ends. Some household goods. Free
lunch at noon.
Terms Of Sale-All sums of SO
AMI under cash; over that amount
ten months time will be given on
notes with approved security, bear
ing 10 per cent interest.
Jay H. Grafton, auctioneer, NJ. F.
Patton, clerk.
o. v. Hansell, Owner.
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has resumed her classes after = shor,
rest on account Of illness.
Ralph White has been critically
III with pneumonia for the past two
weeks and at the present time hid
condition is very serious. Hi parents
are here from Murdo and n taking
care of him.
Edmund Thackaberry of 500 Falls
quarterback at vermillion for the
past two years, has been elected cap
tain to lead the team this coming
fall. Tack has made a great record
as a football general, although he did
not star in. the games played with
Wesleyan either last fall or the pre-
ceding year.
Prof. van Benthuysen, dean OF the
school Of commerce, has during the
past week received seven calls for
graduate students for clerical and
omce positions. OF the $50 students
inSthis one department none were suf-
iciently advanced to receive the rec
ommendation for the positions.
Huron College, following the lead
OF Yankton earlier in the year.. has
decided to issue an annual for the
first time. The name of the book will
be the Rubaiyat and will be issued
by the general student body. For e v
eral years both the University of
South Dakota and Dakota Wesleyan
through their Junior classes have is
sued ANNALS.
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NEWS FROM ETHAN

Ethan, Feb. ga farewell sur
prise party was given on Saturday
evening at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Smith In honor OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Schmidt, Mrs. Mutziger and
Mrs. Dan Sullivan, who will soon
take their departure for their claims
In Perkins county. An ENJOYABLE time
wassspent. and the friends all wished
those who leayeu all happiness ant
prosperity In their new homes
a surprise birthday party was Civ
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h Mitchell Capital
REpuBLICANIsM.

So wltilbs noted that, IL two par
ticnlars ct least, Congressman Mar
TIN refuses to support the lesisla-
tive program OF President Taft. Thus
~ announcement does not fully car
ryout tho apparent purpose OF the
Huron conference Of his .'stalwart''
frisnds. which was to make their
rallying cry, ''Stand by the presi-
dsnt." Congressman Martin an
1ounces datly that he will not vote
Tor ship subsidy. which President
IAft insists Il il the duty Of the re-
4 pnblicans to support. Further, Con
& xressnan Martin says he will favor
Tie postal savings bark plan only II
Is isSprovided that funds deposited in
Anch banks shall be re-depostted In
local banks; while President Taft
says that the law would be unconsti-
sAtntiensl-@if It did not provide that
funds should be Invested IN govern
mentS bonds. thereby taking them out
q the communities where they are
owned.
Insurgent" republicans at Wash
.sington are generally classified as
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H. D. Waterman Owner.
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AUCTION SALE.

1 will sell at public auction on my
farm 5 1-2 miles north Of Mitchell,
Thursday. March 8, commencing at
10 o'clock, the following described
property: Eight head Of horses, two
of which are matched team of bays;
3 head Of COWS. Farm machinery
lumber wagons, rubber tire buggy,
Plano binder, Mccormick mower, ten
foot hay rake, sweep rake FOUNDER
harrow, disc drill seeder, 8 one row
,cu~ltivators, and a two-row cultivatcr,
Hummer sulky pillow, corn planter
with 100 rods of wire, work harness
and many other things. All my house
hold goods. Free lunch at noon.
Terms of Sale--All sums of SO
and under cash; over that amount
time will be given until Nov. L, 1910,
on notes with approved security bear
ing 10 per cent interest.
T. T. White, auctioneer. R. e.
Cone, clerk.
H. D. Waterman Owner.
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UNIVERSITY NOTES

milne this spring. vas taken to the
hosPlis III Fridsy and there opsr.
ated npon q appendicitis. At pres
ont he isEconvalescing nicely andgwill
. about insa few days.
Miss Dayton OF Minneapolis. gen
etalsY.W ". CA. secretary for Da-
kota Wesleyan, has been present
since last week and has led several
meetings under the auspices Of the
As4ociation. &
and Mrs. Fred James Of
Draper,sof the class OF '09, were in
Mitchell last week and Waited chapel
Friday.
John ~. Washburn supplied the
Spnlpityat the Parkston M. E. church
Hast Sunday evening and presented
the aus Of the Laymen's Missionary
Movement. securing a number from
there who will be present at the con-
vention held here in the latter part
Of March. Nj. Washburn is very well
aequainted with this work, assheat-
tended the Volunteer Conference at
Rochester and expects to leave for
the mission field in Bolivia, South
America, next fall.
George Minty, manager Of the
Basketball team, joined them at
Brookings last Friday, going from
DIX Point, where he had been for
te4eyNeral days. The team returned
Sunday morning from their trip on
Whichsthey wonsthe two games with
Huron andsBrookings. The last game
81 the season will be at Sioux Falls
Wftheither the College or Baraca
team.
Two Or the scity's professional men,
addressed the college students Of the
school of Commerce last week upon
subjects Of vital Importance III the
course. They were Mayor e.
Hitchcock who spoke upon the sub
S3ect of Bond Types and Values
and Lewis Shuster upon Real Es-
tate. number of other speakers
Appesred during the school year and
during the spring several bankers
NilIspsak nponsthestheorie and his
gorysso BANKING. There are IS college
st1dentspursuing the college course
assEoomInerce and they have been
llkfnSSangunusually good record this
SS1rMinsacholastlc work.
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recently been converted to the re-
ligious life, and, having attained it
ne felt that it was their duty to help
others along to the same place. In
closing his sermon DR.. K%erfoot spoke
of the Laymens' Missionary banquet
which was held in New York recent
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A SAVING FORCE.

Sunday morning DR.. Kerfoot of the
University, occupied the pulpit in
the Methodist church, and talked
with great interest on Christianity and
the saving force of the world. He APP
piled his remarks to those who have
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ly, and which he attended while in
that city. The banquet was held on
the most stormy night of the winter.
in fact it was a blizzard, yet 1900
men were seated around the tables
in the Aston house, where the banquet
was held.