County Administration Making Great Progress
Salt Lake County ends 1927 with an estimated surplus near 360,000 and reports strong year end finances. Auditor James H. Sullivan notes budgets for 1927 to departments totaled 1,715,158.44 with expenditures of 1,002,981.47 leaving 82,776.06 unexpended and a potential 60,000 surplus after final revenue checks. County Hospital praised as top in the United States by Commissioner Brenacker, with high treatment standards and efficiency. Road work under Commissioner Dahlquist shows 12 miles graveled and 10,400 loads added in seven months, keeping winter roads open and economical for spring. Murray and Salt Lake City streets described as in good condition overall, though Salt Lake City streets suffer winter neglect compared with county efforts.
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Salt Lake County
Salt Lake Country
James HH. Sullivan
William TH. Brenacker
United States
Salt Lake
Stenacker
R. T. Dahlquist
L. FE. Barnett
Trent
Murray Eagle
Bind Kaest
Highland Drive
72Nd Booth
Cottonwoot Head
Lake City
Dahlquist
Salt Lake Valley
Mrs Charlotte Kirk Martin Dies in Tooele
Mrs Charlotte Kirk Martin of Tooele age 75 died at home Monday at 5 PM after a long illness. She was the mother of Thomas Martin of Mourray and widow of James Martin who preceded her in death. Services will be held in Tooele Thursday with burial in Tooele Cemetery.
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Charlotte Kirk Martin
Tooele
Thomas Martin
Mourray
Murray 2nd Ward Wins Victory
Murray 1st Ward led by Drew Pearson with 12 of 18 points in a hard fought game against Murray 2nd Ward at Murray High School Gym. Tripp led the Second Ward with 10 of 20 points as both squads showed strong spirit and sportsmanship throughout the contest.
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Murray 1St Ward
Murray
Ward Pearson
West
Norwon
Jacobdon
Oo Townsend
Edward Morgan Dies Pioneer of Mill Creek Community
Edward Morgan a Mill Creek pioneer died Sunday. Born October 2 1836 in Preston England he emigrated to America in 1850s with his father. He traveled the plains in the Stephen Markham company arriving Salt Lake Valley October 6 1890 then moved to Mill Creek and later lived with his son Robert in Logan. He was an active L D S church member serving missions in Dixie country and England. Survived by eight children Farward M Morgan J W Morgan Ixane Morgan Bennett Morgan Mead Miller and others with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Edward Morgan
Mill Creek
Beton
Preston
England
Joseph
Filiny Hardman Morgan
America
Robert Morgan
Logan
Morgan
Dixie Country
Loulin Scott
Farward M. Morgan
River Fon
J. W. Morgan
Balt Lake
Ixane Morgan
Benet Morgan
Mead
Miller
Kalt Lake
Dibble Stillman
Tanie Bawden
Eurelve
Murray Takes Notice
A crude OCR fragment describes a court order forcing a man to pay fifty cents for the privilege of beating his wife, framed as a perverse rationalization of domestic violence. The text is incoherent and appears as garbled language from a historical page.
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Avetria
St Vincent Parish Church Dedicated With Ceremony
St Vincent Parish Church on Wasatch Avenue was dedicated Monday in solemn rites. Bishop John J. Mitty of Salt Lake presided, joined by Monsignors Hunt and Sheehan and priests from nearby churches. Music featured the St Vincent’s choir under T L W Bridwe with soloists including Henry J Bridwey. Construction began March 7 and cornerstone laid May 0. First services were held June 26 under Rev Patrick Metuire.
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St. Vincent’s
Wasatch Avenue
Waa
John J. Mitty
Salt Lake
Doane G. Hunt
Cathedral of
Madeline
M. T. Sheehan
Mitty
Bry Monsignor Hunt
Patrick FL Kennedy
TL. W. Brdwee
St Vincent's Church Choir
John J. Freeman
Fritz Sirstins
J. W. Wendt
Littl Henry J. Brdwey
Patrick Metuire
Townsend Named for Jury Duty on January 9
Arthur Townsend prominent Harker Building merchant has been called for jury duty on January 9. Known as a “Human Dynamo” he is expected to bring efficient dispatch to jury business.
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Arthur Townsend
Harker
Townsend
Murray Matron Dies From Pneumonia
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Sheranian, wife of N K Sheranian, who died at the residence on Main Street, were held in the Murray First Ward Chapel on Wednesday, January 4, with interment at Wasatch Law Cemetery. Surviving are her husband and children Dr H N Sheranian, Mr A K Kizarian, Rose, Genev, Trene and Laroine Sheranian.
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Mra
Rebecca Sheranian
N. KR. Sheranian
Main Street
Murray Firet Ward
Hiferment
Wasatch Laws
Sheranlan
Hvsehand
HL ON
Sheranulan
A. K. Kizarian
Rose, Genew
Trene
Laroine Sherantan
Taylorsville Farewell for Barker and Local Notices
Taylorsville Alvin Barker who arrived from the Central State will return to his work after a home visit and a successful operation. A farewell party is planned Friday night in the Ward apartment. Mrs Bilgar Lindeny hosts a birthday and anniversary gathering Saturday for her daughter. Mrs Arthur Yeager hosted a luncheon for Mrs Freda Wilkins and Mrs Austin Wilkins of Salt Lake City.
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Alvin Barker
Atmorentall
Arthur Yeager
Mra
Freda Wilkins
Austin Wilkins
Balt Lake
Barber Politician Known For Horse Race Wager Wins
A local barber named Clebthag is described as deeply versed in politics and neighborhood life, yet his public confidence exceeds his actual barbering skill. The piece mocks his loud persona and plays on his provocative claims amid community chatter about local races.
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Prive Clebthag
Elder John Rowell Guest of Honor at New Year Party
Mrs. John Rowell hosted a large New Year’s Eve gathering to honor her husband returning from a six month Il. 18. Chief mission in Canada. The event featured holiday decor, musical numbers, readings by Belle Hamilton Latreal Carstenssen and Miss Latreal Carstensen, with music and games led by C. Park and Enkd Park. A long list of neighbors and friends attended, including Bishop A. M. Cornwall and numerous couples.
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John
Lovor
Canada
Row
Annie Carstensen
Colin Rowell
Belle Hamilton
Latreal Carstensen
C. Park
Enkd Park
Rowell
Bishop
A. M. Cornwall
Roso Renearsen
John Park
J. W. Greaves
Lievd Park
Ernest Crexford
Jesse Hiulee
P. F. Liddle
JF. Mandleks
A. Carstensen
Lal*rent
Pred Carstensen
J. W. Burt
Louise Hadley
Will G. Park
Winifred Hall
Mix Doris Waters
P. Hayes
Murray Officials Assume Duties
Murray officials assume duties at noon Tuesday in Murray City Hall. City Attorney Fred B. Moran administered the oath and bonds, placing the city under the new administration of Catherine Gilbert, with Mayor Lester and commissioners noting the change. The commission now includes Mayor J. Taster, G. Berger, W. G. Churches, Mary K. Dudley as city auditor, W. Warerski as city recorder, and Fred H Moran as city attorney. Appointments from the commissioners' regular meeting may follow this week.
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Mayer
Lester
G. Berger
Mary L. Pudley
Murray City Hall
Fred BR. Morgen
Murray
Catherine Gilbert
J. Taster
W. G. Churches
Mary K. Dudley
W. Warerski
Elty Recorder
Fred Ht. Moran
Elty
New Year Party at Micebird Hosts Alog of Guests
The Good Time Club held a New Year dance at the Micebird with guests including Mr and Mrs Tom Boyle and Eugene Woeraff. Supper followed as the Old Year passed into the New. The event featured a Stung game and was attended by numerous couples such as Henry Bringhurst Charlee Green weed Thomne Butmerhaye and several others.
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Tom Boyle
Eugene Woeeraff
Mra
Henry Bringhurst
Ft Simer
Mre
Charlee Greenweed
Mira
Bling Phogarens
Thomne Butmerhaye
Ahd
Petes Burt
Louis Clark
Gani
Arthur Youger
Mere
Harry Willistes
Ites Winchester
Mire
Tiwayne Mier
Chrson Thomson
William R Clark Obituary and Funeral Rites in Montana
William R Clark born March 24 1801 in Lebanon Springs New York died December 27 1927 in Murray Montana He lived much of his life as a prosperous stockman at a ranch on McHesser Creek He married Augusta Carniver and survived by an aged sister Mrs Louise Jillet a brother and wife Mr and Mrs Andrew Clark and nephew Arthur and wife In later years he spent winters in Murray He wished to be laid to rest in Montana Rev Ricketts conducted services at the old school house Point of Rocks Montana with many friends present Floral tributes from Murray and Montana friends adorned the grave as the snow lay on the earth
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Te Bugle
William RK
Clark
William R. Clark
Lebanon Springs
New York
Murray
TSS
McHesser Creek
Montana
Carl Carnitver
Montagna
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Bereavement
A brief card expresses gratitude to friends for assistance, floral offerings, and sympathy during bereavement. Signed by Gisele Clark and mother.
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Gisele Clark
Locals note travels and social visits in Utah and California
Mrs Tl Zucksworth left for a two month stay in California to visit her brother and sister in Woodruff Utah. The Murray High school play cast entertained at Miss Bernice Barratt's Naylor avenue home with music, cards, and refreshments. Claude Tk. Roree, son of Mr and Mrs George D Boyce, just returned from a missionary stay in Toon Arizona and holidays with sister Mrs Rhea Jacot in Los Angeles California.
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Tl. Zucksworth
California
Albert E. Dein
Woodruff
Utah
Dean
A. IT. Tavo Fou
Dewi
Mary Tavolan
Murray High School
Bernice Barratt
Naylor Avenue
Gretth
Eugene Woods
Florence Holmes
Marguerite Ealwards
Barr Miller
George Dboyce
Claude Tk. Roree
Toon
Arioona
Rhea Jacot
Los Angeles
Tie Roperty
New Year Dinner Guests Reported by Boyce Family
Mr and Mrs George Boyce entertained with a family dinner New Years Day. Guests and relatives visited in Merray and Salt Lake during the holidays. Mr Tlarker and family visited Bingham then Turker's daughter Nein hosted New Year Turker's elder son Henry and family in semirelated gatherings.
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George Boyce
Whithy
Wallace Martin
Nephi
Merray
Salt Lake
Bingham
Nein
Henry
Murray Lions Club For Civic Improvement
The Murray Lions meet at the Baptist Church on West 48th South. George H. Watts chaired. a dinner, songs led by Harry A. Robbins, and an attendance prize to A. J. Peters highlighted the event. The Civic Committee, led by D. P. A. McMillen, urged continued paving of Vine Street to Highland Drive, improved lighting, and safer loading at the Murray terminal, with cooperation from Utah Light and Traction.
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Baptist Church
West 48Th South
Murray Lions
Baptist Indies
George HW. Watts
Harry A. Robbins
A. J. Peters
Lions Chih Civic Comittee
A. McMillen
State Street
White Way
Murray City
Joksile
Murray
Vine Street
Hightand Drive
Highland Drive
Sugar District
Utah Light and Traction Company
Notable Canada milk drinker scandal and community notices
Fragmentary OCR yields a tale of Elder John Rowell famed for dairy success in Canada and a scandal at his funeral scene. Community Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs Chamberlain's home 788 EL 48th Road, Wednesday with luncheon at 1 pm and a business meeting. The Stake M men plan a dance at Grant Ward Armory on Tuesday night January. Mr and Mrs Arthur Townend celebrated New Year with their eldest child and seven grandchildren.
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John Rowell
Canada
Anil
Alee
Pider Rowell
Saint Catherine
John Jewel
The
Community
Ladies Aid
Grant Ward
Arthur Townend
Resolution Adopted by Murray Lions Club
A Murray Lions Club meeting reports on employment views, noting no consideration of hiring married women as teachers, and states that teacher qualifications remain the principal criterion. The Christmas Committee, financing seven events totaling 24 dollars, and Judge Morgan’s remarks on probation procedures are summarized, with a death notice for Dr. Sherman’s mother and a reminder about upcoming events led by Murray Lions and Mildewville Club members.
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Murray Lions Lah
Murray Lions Cin
Murray Schipt
Purhemore
John W. Herling
R. Howe
Tarley McMillan
George Jenkins
Derall
George Haecher
Adele
Peters
Fred BR. Morgan
Sheriitan
Towler
Iim Ae
Ats
Murry Lions
Curtisle
Holiday Guests and Home Decor Across Town
Residents hosted family and guests over the holidays. Mimors, Baum, and Edward Thomas visited in Popular Street basement home transformed with attractive decorations. Micanielle Caldwell spent holidays in Green River with Mr and Mrs T. M. Mel lore. Mr and Mrs Paul Roger joined Mr Devers parents in Loweton, returning home Monday.
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Stree
Mimors, Baum
Edward Thomas
Micanielle Caldweell
Hulidaye
Green River, Tat
Mr. and
Mire T. ML Melore
Mire
Paul Roger
Mr. Devers
Lowieton Oth
Murray Ward M Team Faces Ghostly Opponent In Kentucky
The Murray Vinet Ward men’s basketball squad prepares to meet Cirwnger Thirelay of Oranger as Ilebert Mitoholt and his wife return from travel to Kentucky. Officials report the team’s earnings rising with each game as additions appear on Page 4.
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Murray Vinet Ward
Preeticn
Cirwnger Thirelay
Oranger
Ilebert Mitoholt
Tave
Kentucky
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Labrum
ST. Vincent's Church
Jon J. Murty
St. Vincent Parish Church
Murray Matron
Taylorsville
New Year Party
R. Clark
D. A. McMillan
Civic Committee
McMlan
Hairman T. FP
Dipvall Hh
Smith KK
BE. Howe
Olvie Committee
Lions Club
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