Free Mail Delivery For Lehi Planned After Inspector Visit
Postoffice Inspector L A Magee visited Lehi to study establishing free city delivery. City Council to erect street signs and require house numbering while residents decide on neat metallic mail boxes for doorstep delivery. Lehi to become the state’s only third or fourth class post office with free delivery as an experimental program backed by local leaders.
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Postofice
L. A. Magee
Lehi
Washington
Solleing
Tabernacle
Magee
Ross
Commercial Club
Howell
Brigham
Brigham City
Letter from President Herrick to Kirkham family
The Western States Mission president from Denver writes to George Kirkham and family in Lehi Utah dated August 8 1915. He extends sympathy for a son’s fatal injury and endorses Maude remaining in the mission field at Cheyenne while continuing her good work with her companion.
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George Kirkham
Herrick
Western States Mission
Denver
Colo
Gee
Kirkham
Lehi
Utah
Maude
Mission Field
Cheyenne
Joan L
Progress in Interurban Line Construction Nearing Salt Lake Provo Link
Arentz chief engineer for Salt Lake and Utah Railway Co announces trains may run between Salt Lake and Provo before year end. Within three months of work more than 500 men laid over twenty miles of track from Salt Lake toward Provo and Lehi amid winter delays. Estimated cost per mile 35 to 40 thousand dollars with 3000 feet of marsh trestling costing 50 thousand dollars.
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Arentz
Salt Lake & Utah Railway Co
Orem Road
Salt Lake
Rove
Oremio
Utah County
United States
Provo
Lehi
American Park
Pleasant Grove
Jordan Narrows
Hpitchea
Prova
Leli
Utah Construction
Lehi Keeps Lead Tied After 14–5 Win Over Central Park
Lehi defeated Central Park 14 to 5 in a game marked by errors and flashes of quality. The win ties Lehi with Spanish Fork for the top spot, as both clubs share similar records and the 3 PM matchup with Benjamin promises a strong test for Lehi. Benjamin previously beat Lehi in their first meeting.
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Lehi
Central Park
Benjamin
City Council Reviews Street Projects and Drain Plans
The City Council met Tuesday with most members present except Austin. Willes urged extending improvements along Main Street to 8 A. Willes residents near the Rio Grande line, signed by multiple residents. Goates asked for a drain across streets from the boiler house to Second South street to alleviate five inches of boiler house water. petition granted. Ryberg Bros contract $5000 discussed but only $3,000 worth of work approved. Cotter damaged by blasting claims referred to committee. Postmaster Ross floated free mail delivery to Lehi if steps taken. Street signs access ordinance to be drafted. Bills totaling 587 were approved.
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Austin
Heber
Stephen Willes
Main Street
Third West
A. Willes
Oleylingson
S. A. Willes
G. A. Goates
D. TH. Carson
A. R. Andérson
Leon Peet
Ryberg Bros
J. B. Cotter
Ross
City Attor and Judiciary Committee
Bond Hughes Weds Margaret Norman in Mound City
Bond Hughes of Mound City and Mrs. Margaret Norman of Salt Lake City were married Sunday at 6 PM by Probate Judge Dingus at their furnished North Third Street home. Attending were the judge and his wife, twin girls, Mrs. Nellie Coleman, Bond Norman, and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reese and family amid warm well wishes.
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Bond Hughes
Mound City
Margaret Norman
Salt Lake City
Dingus
North Third Street
Bond
Nellie Coleman
Bond Norman
Clay Reese
Famil
Hughes
Broadbent's Store Promises Bargains and Prompt Delivery
A vintage sale pitch urges shoppers to buy at Broadbent's Store for value with items like One Sack Sugar for 5.60, six sardine cans for 2.50, light cleanser, toilet soap, rubbers, brooms, and bleached dress ginghams. The ad touts affordable slippers and L. D. S. garments, plus delivery by phone 44-GET.
Successful band excursion at Saratoga Springs
Band day at Saratoga Springs drew large crowds as locals treated it like a holiday. The lake was rough early, boating picked up later, and bathing, refreshments, and bowling saw strong patronage. People relaxed on grass while the band played, followed by a well-attended evening dance.
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Saratoga Springs
Mass Meeting Called on Lehi Free City Delivery
Lehi citizens are summoned to a mass meeting at 4 15 p m Sunday August 17 in the new Tabernacle to discuss establishing city free delivery. The post office department will trial this important service in Lehi, with City Council and business leaders favorable, and turnout urged. Postmaster S W Ross urges every resident to attend.
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Lehi
Post Office Department
Too Much Club Turns Tragic Ride Into Accident
Early Sunday morning at 2 o clock several youths returning from a club meeting at American Fork were injured when the buggy struck a telephone pole. The driver could not see in the dark, a wheel was broken, and occupants were thrown out. One man suffered severe lacerations and needed stitches. A broken glass caused additional wounds as a companion fell on him.
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American Fork
Fragmentary dispute over praise and trust
A disjointed exchange questions a man's honesty and past praise while someone admits fear he deserves the good work he has done, revealing tension and doubt in the remarks.
Wheat Stacks Burned and Rail Accident Fatality
A fire damaged two stacks of wheat belonging to Robert Sr. Fox, reportedly started by a D. and KR locomotive. Shortly before, Fox also lost a fine span of miles valued around $300 killed by a railway train.
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Robert Sr. Fox
Mr Fox
Missionaries to North and Western States Depart Next Month
Merlin Southwick leaves next month for a northern mission. Martha Davis will go to the western states with Denver headquarters. Willes Schow also heads out next month with destination to be announced.
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Merlin Southwick
Martha Davis
Denver
Willes Schow
When His Letters Come
A short vignette about Johnny Jones and Willie Green awaiting mail. Willie notes frequent letters at their house and jokes about his father receiving many letters at the start of each month, highlighting a humorous local scene.
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Johnny Jones
Willie Green
Willie
Papa
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Ohn L. Herrick
Broadbent's
L. D
Ead Ee
Lehi, Utah
First Ward Missionaries
Tot Francis
G. Luke
Merchants’ Protective Association
Bir
Moses
Louis P. Lund
District Court
WU Premie Court
Ohio
Oho
Colorado
Wm. K. Drouillard
Gen'l Dely, Lehi
Drouillard
State of
Continental National Bank
East Lake City
Francis G. Luke
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