Graham guardian., 1913-02-14

Sam is Wise in Keeping out of the
Mexico Difficulties" ..a.. ..e.,..
Some good work has been done
recently in hauling in dirt and grad
ing up Second South street. 1t has
been put in fine condition from the
Kimball corner to upper end of the
Robinson block. j. ~" .. .
Arbor Day was observed by the
district schools. While the boys
cleaned up the school grounds in a
creditable manner the girls brought
deliscious luncheon which they
spread for themselves and the work
ers. A good Arbor day progam fol-
lowed.
Two hundred choice pictures from
world famous artists were exhibited
in the Academy domestic art room
on Wednesday and Thursday. The
district schools were instrumental in
getting the pictures here and took
the management of the exhibition.
A small admittance was charged. 1t
was treat to picture lovers.
The social given by the Young
Ladies on Saturday evening was a
fine success in spite Of the storm
and mud. A large circle was formed
in the body of the hall where a
variety of intellectual and musical
games were played with much vim
and interest. The ladies then drew
partners and served delscious
luncheon which was much enjoyed.
Hyrum Brinkerhoff left on Tues
day for business trip to New Mex
leo.
About forty guests were invited to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Lee
on Friday evening in honor of David
Lee and Martin Mortensen. Some
new and interesting games were
played and a spicy program carried
out. Light refreshments were SER
we'd, and as the guests departed all
were enthusiastic in. their praise of
the evenings entertainment.
The Relief Society members with
their husbands met at the church on
Thursday afternoon to examine the
Relief Society records and partici'
pate in the social which followed.
The records were found to be in a
very praise worthy condition. A
good program was rendered by the
members with brief speeches from
the husbands sandwiched in be-
tween. All tnen retired to the hall
below where a delicious luncheon
was served.
President Kimboll received a mes.
sage from President Joseph F.
Smith of Salt Lake on the tenth to
the effect that Mr.. Kimball's sister
Mrs, Sarah Seckels died on the
ninth in Los Angeles and that the
funeral and burial would take place
in Salt Lake City, her old home.
THE wHIsKEY QUESTION
President Kimball and George
Hopes received kilograms from
Senator Ashurst as follows:
Petition received from Graham
County asking passage of Kenyon
McCumber bill protection dry terri
tory | shall vote in accordance with
vour views inform other signers OF
petition"
The following statement has b"en
issued by the Stake Preoi ,,"'-y:
In regard to local option nno
clean and moral conditions 10 this
valley. the Stake Presidency have
expressed themse yes very poinietiy
in favor. They rejoice with al
good, peace loving. sober and moral
people in the suppression Of the
saloon, and desire all sucn, whetha"
of their faith or not to understand
N that no Mormon can continue III
fellowship in the church who sup
ports the saloon, and especially one
who deals the poisonous stuff out
to his fellow man. They want it
understood that because the whiskey
element declare that the law does
not prohibit, that they are with the
law abiding element and will never
give up the fight until those who
continue to violate the law are pro-
perly punished or that they get out
Of the country where they may find
a suitable community in keeping
with their unrighteous traffic
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