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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-09
LIME ROCK.

Dr. Ross, Canaan dentist, will be ab sent from his office May Il to 90.
 Mrs. ". J. Bacon and two children spent Friday in New Milford.
 August Mortensen, of Chicago, Is vis- iting friends in town, arriving In tune Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. s. P. Ensign.
 MT. and Mrs. George Kitten were guests of Danbury friends last week.
 Miss Margaret Hubbard was home over Sunday.
 George Lowe and mother spent last week in Bridgeport.
 The shops shut down last week for in- Yentory.
 The body of Mrs. Jane Ensign, who died in Florida, several months ago was brought here Friday. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mir. Hurn, were held at her late home Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Lucy Mortensen was in town from Friday until Sunday, leaving i'm mediately after her mothers funeral.
 Mrs. N. A. McNeil and two daughters returned from the south last Wednesday making the trip in their car.
 Senator Barnum went to Montreal. Canada, Monday, to attend the horse show held there this week. special in. vitation having been extended him to act as one of the judges.
 The furnace is running again full blast, with James Fuller, of East Ca. naan, looking after it's welfare.
 Mrs. R. N. Barnum has new car of the racer style.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-09
LAKEVILLE

pr. K. R. Pike, who has been a citi- zen of Lakeville for about ten years, expects to leave town this week Friday for East Woodstock, Conn. where he has purchased a house, barn and lot, of doctor who is leaving the same town. Dr. Pike's family will follow later. Their many friends are sorry to have them leave town, as 1t will be hard to fill the Doctors place as a good Christian citizen and man you could always rely upon and put confidence in. He will be most missed as teacher of the L. M. B. 0:
 Walter Roberts and wife left on Tues day, this week, for Savin Rock, New Haven, where they expect to remain for several weeks, with the expectation of improving Mrs. Roberts health.
 R. T. Lufo spent Monday last in New York City.
 MT. k. ". Spur passed away at his home on Thursday evening last at the age of s2 years, after an illness of less than two weeks. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at his late residence: Interment in Salisbury cemetery.
 There was no rehearsal of Salisbury Choral society on Monday evening of this week because of the one held at Salisbury on Thursday evening of last week.
 The E. L. of the M. E. church are re- hearsing this week in preparation for observing anniversary day on Sunday evening next, which will take the place of the regular evening preaching ser vice. There will be no regular 6:3o service of K. L.
 k. J. Stuart has the foundation for his garage completed and frame partly up, and prospects are that it will be an up- to-date place when completed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-09
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Olin H. Pendleton spent Sunday at his home in this place.
 Mrs. Wallace Sparks of Great Bar rington and Mir. Simmons. of Norfolk. were Sunday guests of Mrs. Lois Pen- dleton.
 Charles Morris. of East Canaan. was n visitor in this place last Saturday
 Mrs. John Billings and children. of Huntsville, have been visiting at Mrs. Barnes.
 Samuel Roraback and aunt, Mrs. Ma. thaniel Roraback. have moved to this plTce from West Cornwall.
 There were Il few members present at the Grange meeting last Monday might. Mir. J. Arthur Sherwood, of Easton, was present to inspect the Grange, and gave a very interesting aud helpful talk.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-09
CORNWALL

pr. Ross, Canaan dentist, will be ab- sent from his office May II to 90.
 The telephone company is putting up its poles rapidly on nearly every road, connection with "ths bridge" is made by way of "Popple Swamp"
 Besides whooping cough the measles have begun new series of unsocial re- lations between neighbors.f
 Almost score from this village at. tended the very enjoyable rendition of The Holy City at Sharon last Friday.
 Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Lock visited Bridgeport last week. Miss Annie s, Turner, of Thomaston. was in town at her sisters.
 Miss Starr IS visiting in Hartford.
 The Rumsey Hall boys played Sails bury school team here on Saturday and won with a score of to 6.
 W. J. Wilcox gave the Mems Club an excellent talk on parliamentary and leg islative proceedings last Thursday night. A debate will be the main feature of the next meeting. At the Grange Hall also, on Monday night there was a debate that drew attendance on the subject of reciprocity.
 The Cornwall chorus are settling down to work preparatory to thier sing. ing Hayden's Creation" on the 22. The soloists engaged are Messrs. Bush. nell and Matthieu and Miss Edmond, who was SO pleasing last year. The per. formance promises to be the best of the series. The accompaniment is by Miss Hodsdon at the pianb, and the Boston Festival Orchestra of nine pieces.
 The grading done by MT. Calhoun along Jewell street is decided improve mant.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-09
Her Eiuuro

Father Co prospective son-in-law)- My Sarah Is a pretty girl too.
 Prospective Son-in-law looking at the "dot'') ')-Make that first three Into a five and I'll believe You.-Lustige Blatter
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31

OF public accounts. The public
moneys shall bo deposited by the
treasurer. under the supervision OF
tho board OF examiners, and as pro-
yided by law.
Section 2. Tho secretary OF state
n hereby directed TO submit this
proposed amendment TO the electors
OF the state at the next general cleo
ton in the manner provided by law.
Section 2. II adopted by the cleo
tors OF tho state. this amendment
shall take effect January /. 1919.
State OF Utah. Office OF the Sec
rotary OF State.-aa. I. Charles 8.
Tingey. secretary OF state OF the
state OF Utah. do hereby certify that
the foregoing IL a full. true and cor
rect copy OF resolution proposing
an amendment 10 Section II. Article
VII OF the constitution OF the state
OF Utah. relating 10 the duties OF IN
auditor aud OF the treasurer.
In testimony whereof. I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal OF the State OF Utah at
Salt Lake City. this 22nd day OF
August, 1919. G, g. TlNGEY Soc
rotary OF State
(Seall
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31

state and county purposes, previous
"a tho incurrlng OF such Indebted
ness: except that In Incorporated
cities the assessment shall be taken
from the last assessment for city
purposes. provided, that no part OF
the Indebtedness allowed In this sec
ton shall be incurred for other
than strictly county, city, town or
school district purposes; provided
further, that any city Of the first
class and any city of the second-class
having over 20, 1000 Inhabitants, when
authorized as provided in Section 3
of this article, may be allowed 20
incur a larger Indebtedness not eX
ceedlng four per centum additional
and any city OF the secOnd-class
having less than 10000 inhabitants
and any city OF the third-class, or
town, when authorized as aforesaid,
may be allowed to incur n larger In
debtedness not exceeding eight per
centum additional for the purpose
OF supplying such city or town with
water, artificial lights or sewers,
when the works for supplying such
water, lights or sewers shall be
owned and controlled by the munich
pality.
Section 2. The secretary OF state
IS directed TO cause this proposed
amendment to be published as re-
qulred by the constitution and 90
be submitted to the electors OF the
state at the next general election In
the manner provided by law.
Section 3. II approved by the
electors OF the state, this proposed
amendment shall take effect upon
the first day OF January. A. D.,
1913.
state OF Utah. office OF the Sec.
rotary OF States. !, Charles s.
Tingey. secretary of state OF the
state OF Utah, do hereby certify that
the foregoing "a n full. true and cor
rect copy OF resolution proposing
an amendment TO Section 4 OF Ar
tlclo 10. OF the constitution OF the
state of Utah. fixing tho limit OF
Indebtedness OF counties. cities.
towns and school districts.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal OF the State OF Utah at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day OF
August. 1912. c. S. TINGEY. Sec
rotary OF State.
(Seal)
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
A JOINT REsoLuTIoN pnopos.

Ing An Amendment 10 section .,
Article vi, OF tho Constitution OF
the State 10 Utah. Relating 10 the
Compensation OF the Members OF
the Legislature.
Be IL Enacted by the Legislature
OF the State OF Utah. Twolrhlrds OF
All the Members Elected 10 Each OF
the Two Houses Concurring There
In:
Section 1. That Il l. proposed 10
amend Section .. Article VI, OF the
constitution OF Utah, so that the
same VIII read as follows:
3, Until otherwise provided by
law. the members OF the legislature
shall receive eight dollars (SS.OOl
per day and ten cents per mile for
the distance necessarily travelled go
Ing 10 and returning from the place
OF meeting ON the most usual route,
and shall receive no other pay or
perquisite.
Is hereby directed 10 submit this
proposed amendment 10 the electors
OF the state at the next general
election In the manner provided by
law.
oetlou D. III adopted by the elec
tors OF the state. this amendment
shall take effect January /, 1918.
State OF Utah, Office OF the See.
rotary OF States. /, Charles s
Tingey, secretary OF state OF the
state OF Utah. do hereby certify thai
the foregoing Is full. true and cor
rect copy OF resolution proposlnp
an amendment 20 Section o, Article
vi, OF the constitution OF the state
OF Utah. relating 10 the compensa.
ton OF the members OF the leglsla,
ture.
In testimony whereof. l have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal OF the State OF Utah ai
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of
August. 1912. c. s. TINGEY, Sec
rotary OF State.
(Seal)
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
, JOINT RESOLUTION PRovID.

y NtAANA AAHNVa. AAtaN AhSNAA
Ing An Amendment to Section IL,
Article 10, OF the Constitution of
the State OF Utah, Relating TO
state and County Boards OF
Equalization.
BE 1t Enacted by the Legislature
OF the State OF Utah, Two-Thirds
OF All OF the Members Elected TO
Each OF the Two Houses Concurring
Therein:
Section /. That It IL proposed TO
amend Section II, Article 10, OF the
constitution OF the state OF Utah, 30
that the same will read "a follows:
II. Until otherwise provided by
law. there shall be a state board OF
equalization consisting OF four resi-
dents OF the state who shall be APP
pointed by the governor, by and with
the consent OF tho senate, whose
terms OF office shall be for four
years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified: provided.
that two OF said members shall be
appointed every two years. There
shall also be In each county OF tho
state county board OF equalization.
consisting OF the board OF county
commissioner OF said county. The
duty OF tho state board OF cqualiza-
ton and OF the several county
boards OF equalization shall be 10
adjust and oquallze the valuation OF
tho real and personal property OF
tho state and OF the several counties
thereof, as may be provided by law.
Each board shall also perform such
other duties as may be provided by
law.
Section 2. Tho secretary OF state
Il hereby directed to submit this
proposed amendment 10 the electors
OF the state nc the next general
election In the manner provided by
law.
Section .. II adopted by the cleo.
tors OF tho state. this amendment
shall take effect January 1, 1913.
State Of Utah. office OF the Sec
Rotary OF State.-aa. 1. Charles =.
Tingcy. secretary OF state OF the
state OF Utah. do hereby certify that
the foregoing ~ a full. true and
correct copy OF a resolution propos-
Ing an amendment TO Section II, Ar
tlelc XIII OF tho constitution OF the
state OF Utah, relating 10 state aud
county boards OF equalization,
In testimony whereof. l have hero
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal Of the State OF Utah at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day Of
August. 1919. c, s. TiNGEY. Sec
Rotary OF State.
(Seall
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31

both placer and rock in place, con-
tanning or bearing gold, silver, cop
per. lead or other valuable precious
metals. after purchase thereof from
the United States. shall be taxed az
n value not greater than the price
paid tho United States therefor. I'M
lcea the surface ground, OF some
part thereof. OF such mine or claim.
Is used for other than mining pur-
poses, and has separate and indie
pendent value for such other pur-
poses. In which case said surface
ground, or any part thereof. 30 used
for other than mining purposes, shall
be taxed nc its value for such other
purposes, AZ provided by law. and
all the machinery used In mining,
and all property and surface Inn
proyomcnta upon or appurtcnRnt 60
mines and mining claims. which
have value separate and indepcn-
dent OF such mines or mining claims
and the net annual proceeds OF all
such precious metal mines aud min
ing claims. shall be taxed ~ proyid-
cd by law. All lands containing coal.
hydrocarbons or stone deposits, at
tor purchase thereof from the United
States and all property and surface
improvements upon or appurtenant
to such landa which have "A value
separate and Independent OF all such
lands and the net proceeds OF all
auch land and the byproductA OF all
valuable deposits contained therein
not taxed In n crude or raw condi-
tion. shall be taxed aa provided BY
law.
Section 2. The secretary Of state
IL hereby ordered 10 give this propo-
aition 20 be published In nt least one
newspaper In every county In the
state whore n newspaper II prlnted
and publlHhed for two months pre-
cedlng the next general election.
Section 2. This proposition shall
be submitted TO tho electors OF this
state az the next general election for
their approval or dizapproyal. All
official ballots used nt such election
shall have printed or written there
on the words. For the Amendment
OF Section 4. Article 10. OF the Con
stltutlon. Relating to the Taxation
OF Minos," Yes" NO" and shall
otherwise be prepared aud submitted
to tho electors as may be otherwise
provided by law, and said ballot
shall be- received. counted and can
yaased. and returns thereon be made
In tho same manner and In all re-
spects as IL or may be provided by
law In the case OF election OF state
| officers.
Section 4. II adopted by the elec
| tors OF the state, this amendment
shall take effect January I, 1913,
State OF Utah, office OF the Sec
Rotary OF States. l. Charles =.
Tingey, secretary OF state OF the
state of Utah. do hereby certify that
the foregoing Is a full. true and cor
rect copy OF resolution proposing
an amendment TO Section 4, Article
\ XIII OF the constitution OF the state
OF Utah. relating 20 the taxation OF
/ mines.
In testimony whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal OF the State OF Utah at
Salt Lake City. this 22nd day OF
August. l9l2. G. 3, TINGEY. See
Rotary OF state,
(SealD
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
PRoPosING An AMENnNLENr rn

section /, Article III OF the Con-
sututon. Relating 20 Counties.
Cities and Towns. and Providing
For the Chartering OF New Coun-
ties.
BE II Resolved By the Legislature
OF the State OF Utah, Two-Thlrds OF
All Members Elected 10 Each OF the
Two Houses Concurring:
Section /. That II Is proposed TO
amend Section l OF Article II on
the constitution OF the state OF Utah
so that the same shall read as fol-
lows;
/, The several counties OF the
territory OF Utah existing al ina
time OF the adoption OF this constltu
ton, are hereby recognized as diyI-
sions OF this state, and the precincts
and school districts now existing in
said counties as legal subdivision
thereof, and they shall so continue
until changed by law IA pursuance
OF this article, The legislature NAV
by general law provide for the for.
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31

nation Of new counties, and locating
the county seats thereof. Every
county which shall be formed from
territory taken from any other coun-
IS or counties shall be liable lot a
inst proportion Of the existing debts
and liabilities OF the county or coun-
lies from which such territory shall
be taken. Provided, that no new
county shall be formed unless a ma
ior,ty OF the qualified electors votlr
In each part OF the county or coun-
lies to- be dismembered shall vote
separately therefor.
Section 2. Tho secretary OF state
Is directed to submit this proposed
amendment TO the electors OF the
state at the next general election In
the manner provided by law.
Section g. II adopted by the cleo
tors of the state, this amendment
shall take effect January 1. a. d.
1918.
state Of Utah. Office Of the Sec
rotary OF States. i, Charles >.
Tingey, secretary OF state OF the
state OF Utah. do hereby certify that
the foregoing Is a full. true and
correct copy OF a resolution propos-
ing an amendment TO Section / OF
Article XI Of the constitution OF the
state of Utah, relating to counties,
cities and towns, and providing for
the creating Of new counties.
In testimony whereof. ! have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal OF the State Of Utah at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day OF
August, 1912. G. S. TlNGEY, Sec
rotary OF State.
(gpall
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOs,

ing An Amendment 10 Section 4
OF Article II OF the Constitution
OF tho State OF Utah. Fixing the
Limit OF Indebtedness OF Counties
Cities. Towns and School Dis
tricts.
BE II Resolved by the Legislature
OF the State OF Utah. Two-Thirds OF
All the Members Elected 10 Each OF
the Two Houses Voting In Favor
Thereof:
Section 1. Il Is proposed to
amend Section Of Article IA. OF
the constitution OF the state OF
Utah, so that the same will read as
follows:
4. When authorized to create in
debtedness as provided In Section
OF this article, no county shall be-
come indebted TO an amount, inelud-
ing existing Indebtedness, exceeding
two per centum. No city. town,
school district or other municipal
corporation. shall become Indebted
TO an amount. including existing in
debtedness, exceeding four per cent
um OF the value OF the taxable prop
erty therein, the value 10 be ascer-
talned by the last assessment for
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
JOINT RESOLUTION PROOFS.

ing An Amendment OF Section 2,
Article 10. OF the Constitution OF
the Statel OF Utah. Relating "a
Taxation.
be II Resolved and Enacted By
the Legislature OF the State OF Utah
Two-Thirds OF All tho Members
Elected 60 Each OF the Two Houses
Conourrlng Theron;
Section 1. That Il IL proposed 90
amend Section 2. OF Article IS, OF
the constitution OF the state OF
Utah. 40 that the same will read as
follows:
2. All property In tho state. not
exempt under the laws OF tho United
States. or under the constitution. or
the laws OF the state OF Utah, shall
be taxed as provided by law. The
word property. aa used In this artlcl
IL hereby declared to include
moneys. credits. bonds. stocks. fran
chiaea and all matters and thinga
trcal. personal and mlxed). capable
OF private ownership. but this shall
not be 40 construed aa to authorlu
the taxation OF the stocks OF any
company or corporation. when the
property OF such company or cor
NNAA AfINNNNhAfA W NANN NANAMH
has boon taxed. Tho legislature
shall provide by law for an annual
tax sufficient. with other sources q
revenue, 10 defray the estimated or
binary expenses Of the state for each
flscal year. The Legislature shall
also provide for the payment OF the
state debt. II any there be. before
tho same becomes due, and provide
for the payment OF the interest on
sAid debt az Il may fall duo.
Section 2. The secretary OF state
IL hereby ordered TO give this propo-
aition TO b. published In NJ least one
newspaper In every county IN the
state. whore newspaper IL printed
and published. for two months pre-
codlng the next general election
Section 3. This proposition shall
be submitted 10 the electors OF this
state az the next general election
for their approval or disapproyal.
All official ballots used az such olec-
ton shall have printed or written
thereon tho words, For the Amend
ment OF Section 2. Article 10, OF tho
Constitution. Relating 20 the Cen
cral Taxation OF Property" Eyes. q"
NO." and shall otherwise be pre-
pared and submitted 10 tho electors
as may be provided by law. and said
ballot shall be received. counted and
canvassod and returns thereon be
made IN the same manner IN All re-
speota as Is or may be provided by
law In the case OF election ~ state
officers.
Section 4 II adopted by the cleo
tors OF the state. this amendment
shall take effect January I. 1918.
State OF Utah. office OF the Sec
/ rotary OF States l, Charles s..
/ Tingey, secretary OF state OF tho
state OF Utah, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Is a full. true and cor
rect copy OF resolution proposing
an amendment 20 Section 2, Article
XIII OF the constitution OF the state
OF Utah, relating 20 taxation.
In testimony whereof. | have here.
unto set my hand and affixed tho
Great Seal Of the State Of Utah al
Salt Lake City. this 22nd day OF
August, 1919. c, s. TINGEY, Secro-
tary OF State,
(SealD
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
EVERY VOTER IS
MUCH CONCERNED
Synopsis Of the Eight Proposed Amendments
to the Constitution of Utah to Be
Voted On Next Tuesday,

Below The
eight
20 bo
below in their entirety
would be to
quainted In
order In which they will the official ballot:
Frst-Compensation
from four to eight dollars
SecondIncreasng Of and
OF
certain specified
formation o CO.
Fourth-Provdng that public
the supervision OF
Fth-Proydng for the
comes due Instead OF In = Nv provided.
sixthProvdng for board
residents OF the state appointed by
OF the governor auditor treasurer
eral,
Providing for change the property
Tor providing
Eighth-Providng taxation
claims with laws added governing coal hydrocarbons and de-
poss.
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31

Summit Creek. az a polhi VI
bears south rs degrees vos u
feet distant from the norihvU, q
ner OF Sec. i6. Twp. u Sd
Range II East. Salt Lake has q
meridian, from whore Il viii v n
vcycd 60 Coal Crock. a dlrEn I
i17i feet and allowed 70 fios II
the said creek, 10 a point ~
bears south &C degrees II mad
east 1891 feet distant Of the ri
west corner OF Sec. 81. "
South. Range II East. Salt n
base and meridian. whore 4 u
rodiyerted together with tEo
fourteen hundredths t2lO II
feet per second OF the vain
Coal Creek. and conveyed By -
OF a ditch for a distance q
feet and there used from Mad
TO November 30th. inclusive, q Z
year. 10 irrlgato $50 acres q
embraced In Secs. %. ~ az
Twp. ~ South. Range II IA,
Lake base and meridian IA
ulioaton h designated IN ne
engineers office M No. cav
protests against the granua
said application. stating the -
therefor. must be made BY aii..
In duplicate and filed In hs
within thirty (3O) days arr
completion OF the publleahs
this notice. CALEB TANNER
Engineer.
Date OF first publication %
1919. date OF completion Of F'N
ton Nov. 80. 1919.
Eastern Utah advocate. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1895-1915, 1912-10-31
4 JOINT REsOLuTION pRnvIn.

Ing An Amendment 10 Section n,
Article 7, OF the Constitution OF
the State OF Utah, Relating 10
the Duties OF the Auditor and OF
the Treasurer,
BE II Enacted by tho Legislature
OF the State OF Utah. TwOJThirds of
All the Members Elected TO Each OF
the Two Houses Coneurrlng Therein
Section /. That II Is proposed 10
amend Section II, Article Z, OF the
constitution OF the state OF Utah, 80
that the same will read as follows.
II. The auditor shall be auditor