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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1903
Page
1
News from Price reports a 125 foreigner parade of striking workers and a larger over 400 miner crowd in the Sunny Side coal fields. County official notes guards imposed by the company to protect property and nonworkers, with sheriff supervision and miners aiding in patrols.
A community concert to benefit Cache Stake Sunday Schools on Saturday November 21 at Logan Tabernacle. The program features Clauss-Mates Song, Beauti ful Isles Somewhere, Nora Eliason and others, Mendelssohn violin solo by C M Harris, Pauline Pavlovna reading by Ruth Livelya Moench, piano duets Anna Meyer Julia Nibley, and multiple vocal and instrumental items. Admission: adults 26 cents, children 16 years and under 6 cents.
Smithfield Nov 16 After a chronic illness of years and acute complications for months Wm H Cantwell departed this life Nov 11 1903 He was born in Liverpool Eng Apr 2 1846 A wife and two young daughters survive him They have the heartfelt sympathy of the people of our town His father was a pioneer of this valley and the only one of a large family to accept the Gospel as taught by the L D S The surviving family includes merchant James Cantwell another son Ray who was injured in a wagon tongue accident and is listed among local fatalities The community also notes Typhoid fever cases in the area but reports some recoveries A bazaar is planned with booths fancy work domestic rats cozy corners and a silk quilt donation by the ladies The choir is preparing for the event with several features planned
A prelude to a coal famine warning appears alongside local lectures by W J Robinson at the A C Commercial club. Marriage licenses issued to Edward J Liddle and Mary Jorgenson in Salt Lake. In sports, Ray Booth sustains severe football injuries in Salt Lake. Roth vs Eccles case advances with a new trial motion set for Nov 21. Bessie Knecht’s death casts a pall and her brother Frank Jacobs faces emotional strain and temporary insanity. Dr Willard Croxall of Logan plans winter surgery at a city medical school. George Thatcher from Loge visits relatives en route from Chicago to Boston for professional work connected with an airplane project.
A busy slate of social events fills the week in Logan with a home wedding at the Wattson residence, numerous visitors from Salt Lake and Ogden, theater parties for King body, Kensington teas, a mock court farewell for J P Smith Jr departing for Germany, and many casual gatherings hosted by Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Thatcher, and others. Friends and relatives from Swan Lake, Provo, Preston, and Provo attend and participate.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Earl Sr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Monday evening with family and friends in a quiet ceremony at home marking fifty years of marriage.
At B Y College students form Pinites and Anti-Pinites to determine if officers should wear pins. Pinites push pins to spur duty, antis oppose badges or decorations. Last year’s registrars take office next week after paying ten cent fees to vote in their districts. Judges to be appointed by the society with the Australian ballot to be used.
AW Wis report on Peter Mortensen case notes W C A Smoot Jr a death watch member at the state prison saying Mortensen broke down after the pardons board decision. Smoot says Mortensen had been drawing crayon portraits of his children and fears facing punishment. He has not mentioned his wife, seen as critical to innocence claims, as arrangements for execution proceed likely before noon Friday.
Before the Footlights notes a crowd pleasing production King Dodo with standout performances by Mudge Dr Pizz Sancho Queen Lil Piola and Annette. The chorus orchestra and costumes receive praise as the show proves a high class entertainment. Mr Pickwick’s comedy at the Opera attracts a fairly large audience and amuses, though not meeting all expectations.
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