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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
3
Logan Utah notice cites weekly publication schedule and address at 28 East Center Street. It notes both houses weighing postal fraud issues and cites the President's message to Congress on capital and labor, urging adherence to the law.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe plans a 54 acre China Basin terminal in San Francisco dredging 2,000,000 tons of rock and building a sea wall across a mile to reclaim the basin. Two thousand cars and seven locomotives operate steam shovels reclaiming earth from an adjoining hill for the project. President Harriman will ride the first cross lake train as the Ogden Cut-off completes linking transcontinental routes after two years of heavy engineering and high costs.
Delinquent water tax notices list H W Stephens S Gb Swenson Neils C Jenson James Wray and Bunnel Eno Investment Co with amounts due. If unpaid by January 15 1904 water stock will be sold at public auction at 12 oclock at the City Hall front door Hyru m City Cache County Utah. James L Jensen Secretary and Treasurer. City Shoe Store offers fourteen free shares with purchases over 2 50. Dr N Newman eye specialist visits Eagle Hotel Dec Land 81. free examinations for vision headaches nervousness old age and weak eyes. Light wagon for sale inquire at this office.
Engineers report progress on a trestle linked railroad cut-off over a lake. Despite setbacks where embankments sink, crews press on to brace the line. Opening will save about thirty one miles and two to three hours per trip, with broad economic gains and changes in operations and pay. The Central Pacific precedent may influence Western Pacific as new routes are planned and a firmer foundation is sought.
The stake committee announces ward level winter entertainment events for the elderly as there will be no central gathering this season. John Deakin Chas Robins H wu Neilson oversee the plan.
Public notice from County Assessor Jos. J. Richardson urging all real estate owners to have deeds promptly recorded for next year’s assessment to avoid trouble and expense.
Lucinda Valentine died at her Matamoras home at 87 from pneumonia. She was the daughter of Jabez Rockwell born October 8, 1761, who enlisted in the American army under Gen. Washington at 16. She leaves sister Phoebe Gainford, 98, who lived with her, and notes sister Catherine Bowden died January 6, 1902, age 89. The three surviving children were the only living Revolution soldier’s offspring up to that date.
Norfolk reports on a successful three mile flight near Kitty Hawk North Carolina by Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton Ohio. The aircraft rose to ninety feet amid a 21 mile per hour headwind, then descended gracefully. Powered by a gasoline engine turning propellers the craft had no balloons and used a firm platform during setup.
New York December 18 reports from Buenos Aires that an English firm’s proposed sale of Argentine warships built in Italy was made on behalf of the Japanese Government. The news appears in a Herald dispatch describing the proposal as an official Japanese purchase move in the international naval market.
Off on all Hats and Dollars at Robinson Bros., The Clothiers, 45 Main, Logan. The note urges readers to call Harris Music Co. before purchasing a Christmas gift, indicating special holiday offers and shop locations.
Thatcher Music Co announces two carloads of musical instruments on the road with two more to follow. A grand variety of styles will be represented as preparations begin for a major holiday display at the Opera House Block.
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