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Newspaper
Panguitch Progress
Location
Panguitch, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
4
Panguitch Progress, a weekly newspaper from Panguitch Utah, published each Friday with a Thursday print. It notes second class matter status under act of Congress and lists subscription price of 1.50 per year.
Garfield County Sehicol Board completed its annual report published this week showing the district’s hard work and the excellent condition of Garfield County Schools. Local visits include Annie Gaillaird of Price and Mary Best, with updates on family and town events, a draft era reflection, and a pleasant Pang celebration.
A garbled Fort Douglas letter describes soldiers preparing at the training ground with about 3000 men, band music, and a sense of pride in their officers. The writer mentions travel plans to Washington, Fort Douglas address, and hopes for letters from friends.
Patchy notes report activity around Hatch with mentions of Mrs Reena Workman and Geo Workman visiting from Cedar City. Will Riggs of Kingston toured town for Jumhey, with local fishing reported and roads described as fine.
In a July tragedy an 8 year old boy was dragged to death by a horse after a rope tied to a yearling colt snagged around his waist. The incident occurred while witnesses and family from St George and Salt Lake anticipated events and funeral arrangements followed.
Marion King visited Mr Frank Dowdy who was ill and found him dead in his yard. The remains were cared for and buried Friday. Neighbors recall the man aged around 85 to 90, with no known county relatives, who kept sheep and grew vegetables, and some suspect poisoning though the exact cause remains debatable.
A fragment from a classified page lists seven items described as weak fishing tackle with minimal details. The entry appears in a market style row alongside a pharmacy reference and incomplete pricing or contact info.
The report notes hay crop readiness near hand with harvest due, and a new pressure cooker for food production discussed at an upcoming Economic meeting. It also highlights weed control in the patch, fruit trees on treetops, and a Red Cross overview tracing Clara Barton’s role and the organization’s post Civil War mission.
Mrs. Fanny McCullough wife of Joseph McCullough of Panguitch Utah died at Latter Day Slats Hospital and was transported for burial by her husband. Funeral held in Panguitch with services led by Pastor Haps Ipson. she was born in England 1868 and came to America at eleven. Survived by husband and three nephews Henry Jack Veretta and Joseph V McCullough. Many relatives attended from Salt Lake City and Panguitch. burial in Panguitch Cemetery followed a period of illness.
Rooms to rent in the residence of Mrs G J Goulding with four rooms available one furnishing option and heat included. No further details provided.
Government needs and farmer interests surface in a fragmented notice about 300 acres in Oregon and California, railroad land deals, and a title reversion. The misspelled document references grants, climate data, elevations, and a one dollar post fee, with Portland addresses and unclear auction terms.
Public notice announces a water rights application by Cland, Toyastons, Kedneth Lyan, and Jin Doddd in Kane County Utah. The filing seeks to appropriate one hundredth acre foot from Spring in Unsubdivided Township, Salt Lake Basin area. Publication includes dates June 28 1917 and July 24 1917 with affidavit and fee requirements.
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