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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
7
Stake leaders announce new meeting times for Logan Latter-day Saints with ward gatherings at 2 p.m. Sundays and Tabernacle services at 7 p.m. Sundays replacing the former 2 p.m. slot. Joseph Morrell Isaac Smith W W Maughan issue the notice.
Hyrum Ist Ward No 1 Hyrum 2nd Ward 2 Hyrum ard 38 Paradise 4 Avon 5 Mt Sterling 6 Wells ville 7 Mendon & College W C Parkinson George O Pitkin L C Thoresen named in Hyrum Stake Presidency as part of church appointment notices.
The Preston second ward purchased a Carpenter Church organ from Harris Music Co and the third ward bought a Newmar Church organ. This makes 89 organs sold by Harris Music Co. A special lot of all wool shirts and drawers for children sold for 50c each at Logan Dry Goods Co.
Bee Maggie Evans Miss Sarah Henderson Mr Robert J Hansen Miss Hilve Jenkins Wilford Larsen Miss Lilian Martin Mrs Clara Meyers Miss Annie Norris Gordon F Olsen Miss Bergette Plant Mrs Phebe Read Dr C M Keller Chas Sessions Mrs P G Thathall Dr J M Wood listed have been taken on subscription at this office All kinds of plumbing and steam fitting Joseph Tarbet opposite firemans hall
Washington reporters describe two anti Smoot crusades in the capital. A Union of Women's clubs formed with Lucia Blont as president to back probes into the Smoot case and raise 3000 dollars for legal help. A second meeting at the Church of the Covenant featured civic, religious and academic speakers attacking Mormonism and endorsing Smoot opposition.
Gov Peabody issues proclamation around Cripple Creek Colorado declaring the camp in insurrection and rebellion and promising military action. Writ of habeas corpus suspended, though not stated explicitly, with authorities saying martial law is intended to curb unrest after mine violence and lawlessness.
A Western time owner paid $5000 for a grafted ear car, surgically attached to his head after a head cut. The operation, performed in Philadelphia by a New York surgeon, restored circulation in the flesh with swelling and minor pus pockets but not a threat to the ear. The seller and his wife and child remain near Pittsburg.
New York December 4 Deputy Sheriff Louis Cook of Woodmere R1 was found guilty by a jury of kissing Miss Mary Sullivan a primary school teacher against her will. He received a three month sentence, appealed. The two day trial was held behind closed doors and drew neighborhood interest as the incident occurred while Sullivan's bicycle broke down and Cook drove her in his carriage.
Light wagon offered for sale with inquiry directed to this office. The notice requests interested buyers to respond here and arrange details. Wording suggests a simple description and immediate availability.
Whatcom Washington December 4 A fire destroyed the home of George Wright causing the death of one child and likely critical injuries to another All twelve children slept upstairs while one son started the blaze The girl Maysie aged 17 leapt from a window after her hair and face were burned Maggie the mother and two younger children escaped by leaping from the kitchen roof Reuben died in the fire and Maggie aided another child to safety despite injuries to her own body
The state board of health probes patent medicines sold in the market after tests found cocaine in 50 cent cough medicine costing 3 cents to make and bitters with 47 percent alcohol. An elixir of life sold in large quantities contained 27 percent alcohol and flavoring. Many similar remedies appear in local drug stores, and a crackdown is expected once investigations finalize.
Obituary notes Prof. Orson Pratt who died Sunday morning at his son Arthur E. Pratt’s Ogden home. A sixty seven year old native of Kentland Ohio, he was the eldest child of Apostle Orson Pratt and long a premier music teacher in Utah. He trained many notable students in piano and harmony.
Special buy advertised for smoked ham and bacon and salt bacon at wholesale price. Also offers home rendered lard. Claimed as the cheapest place in town at S. B. Sorenson's a few doors west of the post office.
Notice to poll tax payers to settle on or before December 15. After that date the balance will be turned over to the justice of the peace for collection. S Hoult, Street Supervisor.
The notice urges timely eye examinations to prevent serious trouble. It promises accurate information, careful fitting, and moderate charges. It also touts a piano contest with votes and a free piano giveaway with every purchase, inviting readers to ask for them.
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