The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-04-06
RICHMOND DEPART MENT
News From, the Li0ely ToDn up North

certainly does appreciate these show
ers we have had.
The city officials have decided TO
have the road down by the o. s. L.
depot fixed up in good shape and
they are also intending to do some
work on Main street.
The lecture by Prof. Hagen on
Wednesday evening was just what
We needed and something that we
cannot get too much of. The 1umcr
Gus views of filthy corralls, untidy
back yards, etc, were certainly eye
openers and made us all form COM
parison of our own premises and the
view before us. II is to be hoped that
we continue to see that comparison
and that Prof. Hagan's lecture On
THE Clean City" has furnished the
stimulus necessary to have clean,
tidy homes and clean sanitary city.
Mr.. Joseph Otte of Logan, was a
visitor here last week.
Miss Nina and Miss Clara Ander'
son have returned from California
where they have visited the exposi-
lions and also Miss Ninas sister Mrs.
Scott. They have enjoyed the trip
immensely.
Miss Loona Bair and Mr.. Henry
Watts were united in marriage last
Friday. Leona Is a popular young
lady of our city and Mr.. Watts is
prominent young man of Smithfeld.
The community extend congratula.
lions and wishes for Joy and happi-
ness. In honor of Leona, n bundle
shower was given at the home o.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Larson their
daughter Miss Christina being
chum of Miss Bair. The evening was
spent very pleasantly in the usual
manner and refreshments were serv
ed to about twenty guests. The bride
elect was the recipient of some very
beautiful silverware and other useful
presents. The grandmother of Miss
Bair, Mrs. Mary Jane Brewer, is
quite III and has been SO for some
time. that being the cause of Leona
not having the shower at her own
pleasant home.
Among the conference visitors we
saw Hanna and Emma Christensen,
Ellen Anderson, Mrs. NJ. J Harri
ison. Mrs. Chloe Merrill, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Anderson and Principal
Anderson.
The high school teachers spent All
Fools Day at the cemetery We do
not know why they selected that par
ticular place unless they thought II
a fit sanctuary in which to weep DER
the worlds folly. They invited the
students to Join them. Peanuts and
candy were served by the teachers.
Don't forget the farewell party to,
morrow night April Z. A fine program
has been prepared This will be fol
lowed by dancing and a good time Is
by young and old Sisters
Olive and Loretta will leave here on
the 18th of April.
Mr.. Willie Pope Merrill has gone
to Junction Valley, Idaho, where he
will spend the summer on his farm.
The boys OF the deacon's quorum
led by Milo Harrison, went to the
home of Mr. Joseph Bright, little
over week ago and listened to him
tell how Richmond got its name, as
well as other interesting anecdotes
from the early history of our city, as
we'll as Of his life. Last "Wednesday
they visited Mr. Peter Christensen,
and besides stories relative to his
pioneer life, he played them tune
on his old fiddle, Mr.. Christensen
has crossed the plains fifteen times
and he certainly had something to
tell the boys. Next Sunday after
meeting the class and all boys over
IL years OF age and not holding the
priesthood will meet and have their
pictures taken which will be sent 70
Salt Lake to be printed in the I'm.
provement Era. William Dobson's
home will be the next to be visited by
this organization.
Mrs. Robert Larson, Mrs. l.. e.
Larson and Mrs Elna Merrill and
family, will attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Jense Jonsson of Logan, The
deceased is sister in law Of Ma.
Elna Merrill and cousin OF Mrs.
Robert Larson. She was also well
known among the Scandinavians
here. l-
The teachers OF Parents class have
challenged the teachers OF the gen
eral Sunday School to be present
every Sunday for the next three
months and in case the teachers OF
Parents class, they will entertain
with social, all the teachers of the
Sunday School and should those
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