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Newspaper
Lehi Banner
Location
Lehi, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
1
Large crowds gathered at River Phan cemetery to honor the dead with flowers and sweetmeats. Families and neighbors prepared graves, and three to four hundred visitors attended Monday and Tuesday for Decoration Day across the cemetery.
Funeral services for Odes T Kendall were held Tuesday morning at the Tabernacle conducted by Bishop J Gardner. Speakers included Edward Southwick Abel John Evans and Jas H Clark. Kendall's remains arrived from Caron Nevada after hospital disaster and death following exposure in a vapor chamber. he was born August 24 1871 in Mannington West Virginia and had lived in Lehi and various western states.
A derailment at Point of the Mountain Friday evening sent lime rock and fire clay cars rolling wild down the slope. The Salt Lake passenger train reaching Sandy at about 80 mph collided with runaway cars, injuring several people who were shaken up but mostly unharmed due to ahead freight cars absorbing some impact. The derailed train was moved back toward Salt Lake and rerouted over the D. R. G. line. Lehi residents were among those involved.
Monday evening the Congregational School held closing exercises with Rev. B I Goshen of Salt Lake presenting diplomas. Graduates Lewie Christensen Dion C Wadsworth Roland Wadsworth spoke on program highlights. Sunday evening Rev AH Goodwin of Provo preached the School Reunion. Next year begins Sept 3.
Miss Susie Darling wed GC A N Peterson of Pennsylvania on Tuesday in Salt Lake City. A reception followed Wednesday evening at Darling's hotel hosted by family members.
Riendrew Vichh was honored at a surprise party hosted by counselors on the Bishop’s holiday. A pleasant evening featured games and programs with refreshments and fruit served.
The Vincent-Not team from Salt Lake defeated our squad by a 10 to 2 score yesterday. The game showcased strong hits from key players and solid defense in the early innings.
Pittsburg data from the city physician Dr. B. A. Booth reveal a sharp drop in births over the last L1 years while the population grows, with Booth noting the figures suggest a widening gap between births and population growth and calling for further study.
The article notes Pittsburg faces aging population with higher median age and lower birth rates. It cites 1891 1904 trends and a surprising three month period showing births failing to exceed deaths, suggesting worsening demographic balance.
In the Upper Missouri valley, men hunt rattlesnakes for skins and a rumored cure for rheumatism. Alive capture yields about 1.50 dollars per snake. dealer prices for flawless hides run around one dollar. Alfred Johnson of the area is noted for large, striking skins including a seven footer with 19 rattles.
A Carlinville Illinois divorce suit challenges the law that forbids legal separation due to insanity. Georgia Kitzmiller accuses James VY Kitzmiller of cruelty dating back 11 to 14 years, including threats. He was declared insane in 1908 and sent to Jacksonville hospital, later returning to his father in Girard. The case hinges on whether past mental incapacity can support a divorce under existing grounds.
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