The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-04-10

zens decided in favor of local pur-
chase, and committee consisting of
the following citizens was named to
take the matter in hand: John E.
Griffin, chairman; M C. Rigby, w.
r. Ballard, James p. Hansen, Geo.
L. Jones, and Andrew Peterson.
These gentlemen will go over the
proposed right of way and make ap-
praisement of its value and will then
negotiate with present owners for
its sale and transfer to the county.
They are also empowered to solicit
funds to pay the cost of the right OF
way. The property owners involved
are: George c. Rigby, James A.
Hansen and the Estate of the late
Jonas Beck. Evidently IL we want
a new bridge 1t Is up to us to pro-
vide this new right Of way. Since
We do want and need it badly, It be-
comes the duty Of every citizen to
come to the support of the committee
when they come around and ask for
funds wherewith to make the neces-
sary purchase. Let us have shorter
road to the Junction.
Fast day services Sunday were not
very well attended on account of
conference in Salt Lake City.
A week ago Wednesday in the Lo-
NIL ha
formed which united in marriage 30
roni p. Jenkins and Miss Mary l..
Hansen. two Of Newton's popular
young folks. Their many friends OK.
tend congratulations and may hsir
embarkation in the good ship "Matri-
mony" be long and happy one. They
will make their home in Newton.
Mr.. Ernest and George Eckluni
will leave this week to en-
ter the employ Of the Titan Light &
Power company in the construction
of the new power line on the west
side of the valley.
Mrs. Laura 2. Sloan returned on
Monday morning from Salt Lake
City where she had gone 10 attend
conference and visit with friends.
Mrs. Alma M. Ralph took advan-
tage Of conference time to make A
hurried visit home, going down OF
Friday afternoon and returning ON
Sunday night.
Bishop and Mrs. NJ. G.. Rigby
were conference visitors to Salt Lake
City.
Mrs. Phineas Tempest, mother Of
Mrs. John Benson is making Il short
visit with her daughter.
Relief Society meeting Monday was
well attended by the sisters Sister
Sloan gave report of conference,
proceedings. 4
Mr.. w. H. Griffin Sr, and sou
David, went to conference, returning
Sunday evening. ~
Mrs. George Booth Of Deweyville,
came over last Tuesday a week go
to spend few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffin. "a
Mr.. e. II. Cooley and Mr.. John
Griffin We're conference visitors to
Salt Lake last week, returning Sun
day night. 80 HN
Mr.. John e. Griffin was Logan
visitor Monday last, to attend the
meeting of the school board.
Mr.. Junius jenkins was a Salt Lake
visitor during conference week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fresericksor
entertained Sunday afternoon ant
evening An excellent supper was
served. Covers were laid for eight
All of the students from college
were home for their spring vacation
during conference week Among then
were Amos Griffin, Ruby RIgby, Ru
Ion Rigby, Archie Jenkins and Madit
Jenkins.
Mr.. John Jenkins and wife Mar!
were conference visitors at the cap
itol during conference week. The!
report an enjoyable time while. away
Baseball activities have begun. TIL,
boys are drilling every day. An Of
fort Is being put forth to prohibi
Sunday games, and is meeting witt
support from the boys. ~
Mr.. j. w. Christensen Is slowl
recovering from an illness OF severa
months duration. His many friend
will be pleased to hear of his con
plete recovery. Ja
It Is reported that Moses Christer
sen will move his family back t
Newton this spring
Many of the young men OF Newto
will leave shortly for their rancho
in Idaho few bright days are neeC
ed to dry the roadsQbefore they wis
to start out.
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