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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08
ARvONIA

ARvONIA, VA, February miss
Macie williams left this week for Ell
loree, 8. c., where she goes to spend
some time with her cousin, Miss Bes-
sic Williams, who is teaching in that
town. Before returning home Miss
williams will visit friends in
Knoxville and other places in Ten
nessee.
Grattan Duncum, of Washington. D.
c. who came to attend the funeral
OF his sister. Mrs. John Boasch. spent
several days In this community last
week visiting friends and relatives,
returning to Washington on Satur-
day.
". D, chiles. Of Richmond, well
known travelling man. was a visitor
here and in neighboring towns this
week.
Mrs. Thomas Tonkih. and several
children, Of Esmont. Va. are visiting
her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard ID. Jones.
Arthur l. Pitts returned this week
after q visit Of several days to North
Carolina He visited while away
friends in Raleigh. Hamlet. Char
lotte. Greensboro. and other towns
Miss Winnie Pitts attended party
given at Nation Orange" few
night OF this week by the Misses Stew
ems. She returned to her home here
on Saturday.
| Albert j. Terrell. member or the
Legislature from Buckingham and
Cumberland. spent Sunday ut his
home, Bear Garden" In New Can
ton, returning to Richmond early
Monday nsoTntng
Miss Margaret Root gave : birth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08

thousand pounds per day. Messrs. T.
j. Holden g. Co. run a large loose
leaf business, doing altogether air
drying. These firms are represented
by the following gentlemen as buyers
and managers of these plants: F. d.
Williams Il Co., ]. J. Ward. manager
and buyer. w. B. Beach & CO.. ]. E.
Beach, manager and buyer: r. w.
Tugggle & Son, D. L. Tuggle, mana
ger and buyer: T. ]. Holden & Co..
T. j Holden, manager and buyer. The
market has grown year by year, and
now has a Statewide reputation for
quality and representative buyers for
all the different governments for their
requirements. There has been a con-
siderable increase OF bright tobacco
in this section from year to year, and
next year blackstone will expect to
open a bright tobacco market, which.
with her present equipment, will be
second to none In the State. Below
! will give you the history Of the Far
mers' warehouse. which Is a farmers
institution. which Is owned and man
one half Of the tobacco sold on this
market. which has as It's general man
ager Mr. T. f. Chambers.
On March II, 1908. there was a
meeting in the Dupuy factory. COM
posed of the farmers of this section,
most of whom were members then
of the Dark Tobacco association, OF
Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia,
who had been pooling their tobacco
for the three years previous Finding
so many good farmers who could not,
or would not, pool their tobacco. this
meeting was called In order to hit
on some plan for selling tobacco loose,
and at this meeting II was decided to
solicit subscriptions to the amount OF
$4,000. and buy the Banner ware
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08
BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA

day party at the Arvonia Inn ~
Tuesday evening of this week. B0nn1
of those present were Misses An
nette Anderson, Ella Richardson's.
Elizabeth Pitts. Louise and Mildre6
Jones. Refreshments were served
and games were played.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Anderson, ~
Richmond. are the guests OF MrA
Anderson's parents, Mr. and Mrs
W. L. Boatwright near Mount zicns
Thomas NJ. Jones, formerly Of A.
vonia, more recently of Orange. MaAn.
was telegraphed for to attend ~
funeral of his brother. Charles ICaIm
who died on Friday. but he wAn Inl
able to reach here In time for tl
funeral. 1sgs
Rev. Plummer F. Jones preAoh
in the Fork Union Presbytef3q
church last Sunday morning. On neA&
Sunday he will occupy the pulpit N&
the Trinity Presbyterian church ~
the morning. and in the afterM66E
Will preach in the Sleepy H01le;
school house. a ss
A number Of the schools AZ tMe
county will close shortly. unless tM9|
term is heightened to six mOnthA NX
the weather has been good Aud XII
days have been lost. Es7s
A large number Of travelling M1
have visited this section this NeM
They report brisk trade condle
-for January - - 80 sl' -
The roads throughout this ooeMtG
are remarkably fine-better
are often seen even In summer
has been practically no frOe1ln
thawing this winter. s;Sss:ass
|. WhoopinR cough n vary 1414
around Fork Union and n s
other portions Of FluvAna
Other chiidren's disepAN
prevalent in this section. n
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house property. now Farmers ware
house.
The initial meeting OF the sub
scribers and incorporators was held
on April IS. 1908, and the corpora
ton was called the Farmers Ware
house company, Incorporated. with
officers and directors named, and
charter applied for with an author
SIS, 900 maximum: $4,000 being all
necessary to pay for the Banner ware
house property.
On May l6, 1908. a resolution was
passed by the board that they look
for a manager for the institution. A
committee was appointed to attend to
this, and the 9Th of June was set for
this committee to report. This they
did. and selected Mr.. Chambers as
manager, and made a contract with
him. who has been continually in
charge of the business from then I'M
til the present time.
This Farmers institution has paid
10 per cent dividend on its capital
stock each year. and has carried 5
per cent TO its surplus. which now has
about doubled the value of its stock,
and had one of the most valuable
pieces of property in town, and must
be remembered that it was the result
OF this warehouse that the farmers
are getting their tobacco sold for the
small sum of 80 cent per hundred.
while other markets are charging
much more for selling tobacco from
the farmers.
This warehouse has now added to
the business all kind OF field seed.
They now carry a large stock. buying
In carload lots, which puts them In
a position to meet all competition and
sell to the farmers as cheap as can
he bought In largo towns
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08
BY HOMER MCKEE.

The connecting link between where
you are and where you want to be-
the pencil which Is writing modern
history. and which. with its rubber
tires, IL erasing the lines which sepa-
rate counties and States the law which
liz making the city suburb of the
farm, the magic apparatus which puts
the smell of wild roses IN the loop
district. and infects Peoria with the
standards OF Michigan avenue.
Why make so much fuss about the
Panama canal joining the Aunatc to
tho Pacific? The automobile Joined
the Atlantic to the Pacific long ago.
We boast about these United States
There are no United States. There
were United States once. but the au-
tornobdle has ohiiterated State lines
fused everything into ono big inter
mingiing family. And ono OF these
days there will be just one big star
In the flag. under which we VIII be
the Latin phrase '.Gasoienus facit, !"
Notwithstanding did It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08
Wedding at White Plains.

WHITE PLAINS, VA. Feb. "A
pretty. though quiet marriage was
celebrated Wednesday at tho home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ". E. Goodrich, when
their accomplished daughter. Miss
Mae, became the bride OF J. w. Palm
err, Jr.. of F1tzhugh Va. popular
and successful farmer and business
man of Brunswick county.
The bride wore Il kings blue trav-
cling suit with hat to match. and
carried Bride roses. The maid "
honor, Miss Eula Goodrich. sister of
the bride, wore pink brocaded crepe
de chine. with lace and rhinestone
trimmings and carried pink roses. The
best man was f. C. Palmer. OF En-
poria. Va.
The bridal party entered to the
strains of I4ohengrtn. played by Miss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08
CARDWELL DRAMATIC
CLUB TO GIVE PLAY

CAKDWEI4IA VA, Feb. THE
CardweIl Dramatic club will give a
play In the school auditorium Friday
evening, February 18Th. at 1880
O'Clock, for the benefit of the school.
a lengthy and attractive program has
been arranged and large attendance
Is expected
A barn. corn crib and Flo at the
home of A. r. Cary. near Sabot. Va.
were destroyed by fire Wednesday
night. Several horses and mules were
burned besides a lot of corn. hay and
machinery. II Is not known how the
IRE originated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-08

Bessie ellis, Of Bedford City. Va,
with Hearts and Roses during the
ceremony. The wedding was solem-
nized by Rev. r. Fl. Powell
The decorations were an improvised
altar banked with evergreens and
ferns, with wax tapers. The happy
young couple left amidst showers of
rice, for a trip to Norfolk, Richmond
and Washington.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
PLEASANT GROVE
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Friday chapel hour was taken up In
exercises for the memorial of A. G.
Nelson. A sketch OF his life was given
by Principal Walker. Two of his IA
voritc songs we're sung. Miss Ora
Holman sang silver Threads Among
the Gold" and the High School Joined
In the chorus.
There is n rumor afloat that the
Pleasant Grove High School students
will be barred from the league basket
ball game between Pleasant Grove and
American Fork because they are to
play I'm the shoe box II has caused
great resentment I'm the Pleasant
Grove High School. but the game on
the eth OF February In Pleasant Grove
Is likely to be played In the City Hall
or work shop.
Mr.. Muriman, one of Uncle Sans
former superintendent of the schools
In the Philippine Islands, addressed
the Pleasant Grove High School Tues
day morning on Schools OF the Phil
ippines." His talk was intensely in
tcresting and made so by showing
samples OF some of the work done In
their schools. Also some photographs
of their work, schools and ball teams
which helped to make the talk in
tensely interesting,
Last Friday evening at Lehi the
Pleasant Grove basket ball team sue
ceeded I'm defeating the strong Lehi
team by a score of 10 TO 20. The
game was one OF the best ever wit
messed I'm Lehi.
Monday evening n social was held
at the home of Roy Wilson. The fol-
lowing were present; Roy Wilson,
Elroy West, Basil Walker, Elisha Kirk,
Leo Harvey, Paul Walker, Guy Rich
ards. Russell Clark, Harold Walker
and Angus Wilson. An elaborate
luncheon was served aud the evening
was spent In games. songs and other
entertainment All reported having
had good time.
The pupils In the grammar grades
OF the district were given their final
competitive quarterly test in spelling
Friday. January 30. by Superintendent
Walker, Each grade was reviewed on
$50 different words All the grades
did exceptionally we'll. Mr.. Larson's-
Eighth Grade won the test. Twenty
two of the forty-four students made
mark of 100 per cent. and only two
were below 80 per cent.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
Pleasant Grove Department

exempt from taxation. AS tho nor.
sonar property OF community in
creases, the tax upon Il decreases
An inevitable result of this is that
state taxation falls with undue weight
upon the country districts. where
there is little intangible property.
Adam Smith says that there would
be a. good tax system II there were
equity In the system, certainly: con-
venlence of time of payment and
avoidance OF unnecessary cost of col
lection. III this statement be true
then the property tax should be done
away with as the chief means for fax.
alton I'm the state, because Il does not
meet the most essential qualities of a
good tax system, certainty and equity
There have been many WAYS sue-
gested by which the state may derive
revenue other than the property tax
but as yet It hasn't been supplapted
by any of the other methods. some
OF the ways suggested have been s,c-
cessful I'm some states, while I'm others
they have not If we are ever going
to get better tax system I'm the state
we must try something new. Wash
ington says that the best way To test
the laws and constitution of nation
Is by experience. We have tested the
property tax by experience and have
FOUND the great injustice of Il, SO why
not experiment with something new.
Inc way suggested which seems the
most efficient for the state to secure
It's revenue is by the corporation tax
ana inheritance tax, together with the
property tax In the local districts.
The inheritance tax which is already
In the state provides that persons with
an inheritance Of $4,000 or more shall
pay the inheritance tax. This tax
could be greatly remedied IL the state
would require that persons having an
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

been holding meetings with the farm
ers Of that section and Wasatch coun-
ty for the purpose OF reaching agree
ments on points that can be settled
outside OF the courts. With many com
panies these points have been prac.
tically settled and much expense has
been saved.
At the present time there are two
DEGREES settling claims on the river.
but the purchase Of the interests
named and the storing OF high waters
has brought about changed condition
which cannot be settled except by a
court decree.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

Inheritance of $4,000 should nav the
tax. AT $4,000 most of the inheri-
tances OF Utah are exempt from the
tax Although II might be possible to
increase the rates of Inheritance taxes
sufficiently to check the growth and
transmission of large fortunes. no
such consideration is involved In the
imposition OF a moderate tax. which
can be easily defended as a most lust
method Of raising public revenue.
Some legislatures have from time to
time attempted to reach personality
by taxing the corporations In which
the untaxed funds were invested. The
resulting corporation taxes worked
some Improvement. They supplement-
cd the general property tax very eff
fectively. In the past ten years some
states have been remodelling their
tax system by selecting certain sour
ces OF revenue for the use of the state
or central governments only, leaving
the general property tax to the minor
civil divisions. One general result of
this movement has been the taking
over OF the taxation OF corporations
by the state. with corresponding In.
crease I'm efficiency OF administration.
One remedy for the property tax In
local districts is the total exemption
OF Intangible property from taxation,
upon the ground that Il cannot be
taxed with even tolerable certainty
and equality.
In the last few years real estate
and personal property through the
corporation and inheritance taxes
have been taxed with considerable i'm
provement toward certainty and
equity. The chief difficulty In the
way OF better methods is frequently
mere inertia. But signs Of an awak-
ening are ever ywhere apparent, and
general improvement no doubt is
near at hand.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
| the Matter
Nth Utah's Taxes
lhooI Students Answer TO
Perplexing Question.

Imoot OF Salt Lake City has
prizc of 800 for the best
bl essay on the above sub
commend to him the fol-
Ter by Elisha Kirk as being
consideration. II also makes
hg for every taxpayer:
hf source of public rev.
state of Utah is the prop
which is beyond all doubt
| worst taxes known In the
|prld. AS a principal form
| It has been abandoned In
led countries and has been
by great students OF f.
Property is defined to in
ley, credits, bonds, stocks
|tters and things, real, per-
mixed property. capable of
knership." The legislature
de a uniform law for ex-
|If the property In the state
in. accord with the spirit
Sstitution and the laws of
be tax would be more equal,
is, the great inequality
h s per cent to rs per cent
be assessed valuation and
Mutation. The data gained
boint shows this statement
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
Value of
Ranl EuinIa
Grove Rural District
Assessed Pet of assessed
valuation. value with real.

Is data we can get a good
3 gross inequalities In the
lent Of the tax and between
citizens we find the bur-
xation distributed without
>st approach to justice.
Ire many reasons for the
nality In the distribution of
ny tax. Each board of local
has a strong inducement to
the taxable property found
district. because by such
The amount OF the state tax
ID to the locality will be
The result is that property
never rated at It's full value.
assessed valuation may be
|r 20 per cent OF the true
In some sections, and as
D or 80 per cent I'm others.
n this unjust distribution OF
state board of equalization
|ormed. authorized to correct
qualities OF apportionment.
best these boards OF equal
b merely proceed TO revalue
lrty OF the state by rough
X.
cause OF the grossest In
the tax Is Its failure to
ponal property. A large part
Alth Of a community consists
|al property, and this large
y wealth Is almost wholly
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
MANILA NEWS

Mrs. Dan Adams presented her hus-
band with son Tuesday. February
Ord.
Mr. and Mrs John X. Allen of Vim
yard spent Sunday at the home Of A.
Holman.
Mr.. II. ID. Wadlcy and Bishop II.
Is. Warwick took business trip to
Logan the later part of the week.
rs.Laurence Atwood from Provo,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Atwood's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Warwick
Mr.. Ed Wadley Is moving his house
at Manila from the southeast corner
to the center Of his farm where II
Will be more ccrvenient for tho peo-
pie who ere farming for him. The
people lave been living In a tent for
the past week. waiting icr the house
to be moved. and the result y they all
have bad colds.
Mrs. A. Holman and Mrs. Maj lin
spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Holman OF American Fork.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The funniest of all dialect comedy
dramas, "Olc Olson of Spiritland." will
appear at the Pleasant Grove Opera
House Friday. Feb. 49, The play is
the latest and most up-to-dato version
OF the Swedish dialect comedy and
presents "Ole" amid new surround
ings, His wit and humor permcatcs
the piece during the four acts, keep
Ing the audience I'm perfect roar OF
laughter and applause throughout the
show. The supporting company is all
that could be desired and larg,
number Of clever musical and ad
vanccd vaudeville specialtles are Civ,
EN- throughout the play. The regular
house prices will prevail and reserved
seats are now on sale.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.

The Salt Lake Route will run a
special train for the Sunday school
workers, Sunday morning, Feb. 8, to
Provo and return.
Leaving Lehi s a. m. fare for round
trip. IS cents.
American Fork. SOC a. m. fare as
cents
Pleasant Grove, S:12, fare 55 cents.
ltetr. ming. train leaves Provo at 6
y IN.
Everybody invited to join their
friends on this special train. Tit
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
liver Rights
| Now Put In Question
Company Filed Suits That
Every Water Users
Rights In Question.

lovo river is involved In a
bat may change present con-
the river from the present
y entirely new basis. Every
pm or individual owning "a
water from the river is af-
The suit is brought by the
seryoir company OF Provo
Fights and claims to water In
river.
ne to the complaint. which
Piled next Friday or shortly
Provo Reservoir company
defendants In the suit the
Provo and Heber and the
Midway and Charleston; also
canal companies aud cor
including the Utah Power
company and other interests
power sites on the river; also
a thousand individuals who
Ne private rights or interests
pal companies.
Tour years ago the Provo
4 company was formed to
der cultivation about 10000
arid land In Utah and Salt
ntles. II purchased the Blue
NJ company's right 10 water
Provo river. the Pony Steel
the water of the William
state, the Enoch springs, Lit
|gs' Round Valley creek aud
er interests along the Provo.
pahy then went to the head
yer and formed a great rcser-
number OF small lakes locat-
tops OF mountains In Wa
y summit counties. Here they
alter during the winter and
Ter period for the summer
Pr has for It's purpose three
aims First. TO determine
OF water on land; second,
putt OF water each company
n shall he entitled to: third,
4 the court To appoint a conf
over.
plumber Of weeks the directors
Provo Reservoir company have
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
TWO YEAR-OLD Roy
SENT BY PARCEL POST

Wellington, Kan. Feb, 3,--Mrs. r.
w. Staley OF this city received her
two-ycar-old nephew by parcel post
today from his grandmother in STRAIT
ford. okla. where he had been left
for visit three weeks ago. The boy
wore tag about his neck showing
he had cost Is cents to send him
though the mails. He was transport
cd 25 miles by rural route before
reaching the railroad
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

Mr.. Gudmundscn and others of the
y. Y. Y. Will render quintette Tues
day, February "a. In the Pleasant
Grove Tabernacle In behalf of the
Mutuals Of the three wards. The adj
mission will be small enough so every
body can attend
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
PICTURES THREE DAYS A WEEK

Hereafter Manager w. Il. Clark an
nounces that motion pictures will be
shown In the Opera House only on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
The same high-class pictures and the
same high standard Of service will be
continued.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
A CARD.

The rumor Is about that A. G.. Pet
erson should have paid the emigra-
ton of Mrs Magnus Nelson. which Is
not so. Her relatives supplied the
necessary money and | sent her the
landing papers which are demanded
OF every cmigrant who enters the
United States.
II. NJ NELSON
l.. T.. Lund spent the week ut Salt
Lake City on business and pleasure.
Miss Ella Hopkins spent the week
end at Lehi
Mr.. Jacob Nelson, who has been
absent for the past month, has re-
turned home.
Tho Misses Hedve Johnson, Cleone
l.und and Rua Stewart spent Monday
evening the guests of Miss Mae Clark
The members of the Agcnda club
attended the picture show given In
Clarks Opera House Thursday even
ing by the Second Ward Relief So
ciety,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07
TO OUR PLEASANT ~
GROVE FRIENDS

When you have any printing to
be done, We wish yOu would call
the REVIEW man up BY phone
No. S., American Fork--or call
nj the main Office, opposite uthing
Office, American Fork.
We do all kinds Of printing
big or little, and we do II quick
Remember the NUMBER and the
PLACE. Just across the street
from the Big Tabernacle.
Alpine Publishing Go. u.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

l.. =. Lund spent the week at Salt
Lake City on business and pleasure.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

Miss ella Hopkins spent the week
end at Lehi
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

Monday evening Mrs, Arsen Bullocl
entertained al q surprise party h.
honor OF her sister. Mrs, G. A. Gam
NETS. birthday An enjoyable even
ing was spent In cards and games and
a dainty lunch was served Thosc
present were MIR, and Mrs. Arsei
Bullock. MIR, and Mrs. L. G, Black
hurst, MIR. aud Mrs. Owen Halliday
Mr.. and Mrs. West Jacobs. MIR, anf
Mrs. A. l.. Harper, Mr. and Mrs, San
Walker. MIR. and Mrs. .. II, Armitstead
MIR. and Mrs. George Hayes. Mrs Jen
nic johnson, Misses Avis and Sadie
Mills, MIR. Joe Mills, Mr.. and Mrs, G
A. Gammett and Mr.. ]. H. Armitstead,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1914-02-07

Mrs. Orson Bullock gave a delight
ful birthday party nj her home this
week IN honor Of her sister, Mrs c
4. Gammct. Those present were; Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Harper. Mr., and Mrs
l.. G. Blackhurst, MFR, and Mrs. Wes
Jacobs. Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Halliday
Mr. and Mrs George Hayes. Mrs. Jen
mic Johnson, Joseph Mills and thu
Misses Avis and Sadie Mills.