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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
1
An aged Smithfield resident named Peterson reportedly drowned himself Sunday after driving his team to a bridge over Smithfield Creek. He was seen on the bridge and later found dead downstream. He had acted strangely recently and is survived by a wife and two grown sons.
From Papeete dated March 4 and via San Francisco March 16, intelligence reports the hurricane in the Tuamotu archipelago causing about 600 deaths and $500,000 in property losses. Jan 14 16 saw the storm and floods with high death tolls on Hibuera and nearby islands.
Fragmentary report describes survivors clinging to trees during the storm. Elders Sheffield and Allen and Mr and Mrs Albert of the Latterday Saints Mission are named among those who reached safety after hours of hardship.
Davy Reese recalls helping haul the first rock for the tabernacle about forty years ago with Reuben Gates. He recounts slipping conditions on Green Canyon road as they loaded rock to place the roof stone. Reese favors selling the square but believes Gates would oppose the sale if alive.
The funeral for Charles Thorstenson was held at Logan Tabernacle on Sunday noon. Elders T A Thoreson M Christopher son of Salt Lake John Hendrickson Isaac Smith J Larsen S G Spencer and Joseph Morrell spoke of his character and devotion to Sunday school work. The service included prayers by H Hendrickson Oscar Borkman and Olive Borkman. A large cortege, with a view to the remains, preceded the burial where Elder Hendrickson dedicated the grave. Pallbearers included Stephen Bailstone Fred Scholes James Anderson Joseph Quinney Elias Nielsen and Heber Smith.
Washington officials and western lawmakers conferred with President Roosevelt on his upcoming tour. The 1908 style schedule calls for departure April 1 by train to Chicago, then Chicago on April 2, with stops May 8 in Laramie and Memorial Day events May 30 to May 31 in Cheyenne before rejoining the train.
Lineat J. Carters Darkest Hour presented at the opera house Saturday evening offers more plot and interest than his usual work. The cast is strong and scenery is subdued, with the disappearing train scene drawing decisive applause. Tonight John Crittenden Webb’s western drama Sandy Bottom will headline the bill.
Jacob Ellie of Bancroft appeared before Justice Thomas X. Smith and pleaded guilty to horse stealing. He was bound over to the district court in 500, which he failed to furnish, and the horse belonging to Mr. Spence of Logan West Field was recovered in Idaho after a pursuit by Sheriff Rigby.
The Idyll of The Sea of Mud opens with night oppressive and nature unmoved. Traditions and songs lose cheer as darkness deepens and birds fail to sing in a somber scene.
A fragmented narrative describes a harsh trek through mud and snow. A driver fights to move a load while horses stumble up a hill amid a muffled city soundscape. He battles an endless task of shoveling snow, clinging to a stubborn hope to reach the summit.
Notes from N J Academy report Firnest Sandberg back from Cannon relatives visit. Miss Mary Larson improved from influenza after illness. Principal L N Smith performed a postal system object lesson. A mailed paper from his old home to Illinois was misrouted, reached the Philippine ward bag, and returned to Manila.
The Woodruff School invites parents and adult friends of pupils and the Schools to an exhibition of manual work at the Schoolhouse from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 20. Principal Agnes C. Cassidy urges wide attendance.
Ex councilman Joseph Tarbet launches a plumbing shop opposite Kiveman's hall, promising first class work. He has purchased the stock and tools of M Everton, signaling a fresh start in his trade venture.
Floods across Natchez region worsen, with the river and Jefferson county lowlands under water. The Natchez gauge climbs above danger, and acres of undeveloped cotton, plantation lands, and parts of Concordia parish flood as levees face rising pressure. Rail officials warn of levee threats near Black River station as rising water threatens nearby routes.
Prof BH Clark of the University of Chicago will give two elocutionary entertainments at Brigshem Young College auditorium on Monday March 23, at 2 and 8 pm. He will read Macbeth and Ulysses with interpretive commentary. Admission 50 cents per recital. three recitals with Miss Maud May Babcock in April cost $1.00 total.
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