Death of Thomas Wilks Shocks Bloomington Friends
The Bloomington community mourns the sudden death of Thomas R. Wilks born in Ipswich England on September 30 1878. He moved to Bloomington Iowa and served as a church missionary in South Africa. He returned in 1909 and contributed as a performer in dramatic and musical works before dying after an appendicitis operation in Paris followed by a relapse. His parents mourn his loss as the town remembers his faith and service to the Lord.
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Bloomington
Thomas Rowilks
Oes
Paris
Thomas
Wailke
Fesex
England
America
Bear
AlmajYy
Idahé
Sir —Syiltes
South Africa
Wilks
God
Funeral Services for Mrs Wm R Quayle Held Last Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Wm. R. Quayle were held Sunday afternoon in Digi for the death on Thursday morning of William R. Quayle. Speakers Shepherd Oakey and Bishop Humpherys praised the deceased’s devoted life as wife and mother. Large attendance from Montpelier Paris and nearby settlements reflected a wide circle of relatives and friends.
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Digi
Birs
William RB. Quayle
Jose ‘ Shepherd
Hyrum Oakey
Bighop
Picture of Christ and the Rich Young Man
Fragmented text reflects religious imagery and moral exhortation. The passage discusses Christ’s countenance and a divine vision transcribed for public view, urging charity and self sacrifice to reveal the message of the Christ.
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Hotinant
Christ
Local Weddings Highlight Joyful City Celebrations
Mr Steve Bateman of Bloomington and Miss Blanche Innes wed after applying for a license and inviting Pres Shepherd to conduct the ceremony. The couple left for a honeymoon in Queen Utah. James Pugmire of St Charles and Miss Florence Norton of the city married in St Charles by Bishop E M Toguire, marking two recent unions as the community offers its congratulations.
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Steve Bateman
Bloomington
Blanche Innes
Shepherd
Quden
Utah
James Pugmire
St. Charles
Florence Norton
Iti
Local Play Draws Crowd With Positive Reviews
A community performance by Miss Baniveacab 300 and Higbee of Harvard impressed a Saturday night audience. The cast delivered an up to date and thoroughly enjoyable show, with the troupe later traveling to Cokeville for another crowded house engagement and a warm reception.
Officers Make a Big Haul in Montpelier County
Sheriff Rich and the Montpelier chief of police trailed a liquor freighter during a Wednesday evening operation. They intercepted a haul of whisky and beer barrels bound for the county seat, placing some on bond and releasing others with a call for lawful enforcement.
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Sheriff Rich
Montpelier
and Beret
Seventieth Anniversary of Jos W Linford Celebrated at Home
The 70th anniversary of Jos W Linford birth, a County Commissioner from the first district, was marked at his St Charles home. Family from near and far joined a bountiful meal and a serving of English plum pudding. Linford, born in England seventy years ago, came to America as a boy and crossed the plains in a hand cart expedition. His father died on the plains, and the children presented him a gold watch for the occasion.
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Secrreascraere
Jos
Linford
Maret
Ww. Linford
Our
Ats
Bt. . Charles
Phish
England
America
Salt Lake City
Photo in Post prompts objection to advertisement
A fragment describes a Last issue post showing an advertisement for a Paris resident for sale at a bargain. Geo. B. Spencer Jr. is named and later he called, his wife objecting to the name appearing. The fragment ends with confusion and a hanging up of the phone.
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Devine
Post
Paris
Geo. B. Spencer Jr
Mrs Spencer Objects to Cash Sale Valuation
A note from Mrs Spencer in the next issue states she is willing to sell the home but strongly objects to parting with her husband unless Abe can pay cash equal to Mr Spencer’s self stated value.
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Spencer
Abe
Mr. Spencer
Lawful fishing rule during year with seasonal ban
The text notes a general allowance to catch any kind of fish with a hook and line anytime, but imposes an unlawful period from April 1 to May 1 in the state's waters, excluding lakes and navigable streams.
Father and I Move to Metropolis Nevada for Blacksmith Work
Wallace Shupe reports from Metropolis Nevada detailing his move with his father to a rapidly settling frontier town. He describes starting in a blacksmith shop and part time telephone work serving twenty one miles of lines, with many homesteaders and cabins nearby. The town features a new Southern Pacific depot and hotels that compare favorably with Ogden and Salt Lake City, and lies on a branch line about five miles north of Wells.
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Wallace Shupe
Nevada
Father
Ogden
Utah
Salt Lake
Paris City to Issue Municipal Bonds for Water System
A special city council meeting approves a resolution to issue fourteen thousand dollars in municipal coupon bonds for Paris Idaho to fund a water system. Bonds bear up to six percent interest with a date of 1 May 1912 and bids due April 27 1912 at 10 o'clock.
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Iesuance
Paris
Tate
Bear Lake
Coe Idaho
Smith Hoge
Pal
Paris Idaho to Vote on City Bonding for Water System
The Paris City Council advances plans to fund an expanded water system with bonds. A special election will be held to approve an additional six to ten thousand dollars for improvements benefiting outlying residents. The city may hire local workers and use a contract to complete the projects, keeping money in the community.
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Idsho
Apcopepanisach
Gccd
Paria, Post
Paris
Bear Lake County
Idaho
Berg
Piano Recital Promises High Class Entertainment
Miss Laura Richard$ hosts a piano recital in the Academy Auditorium on Wednesday night promising refined entertainment. Mr and Mrs William A Badges have returned to their Ogden home after Mr Budge's appendectomy at the local hospital three weeks ago. he expects to resume work soon with the Ogden Cigars Company.
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Laura Richard
Academy
William A. Badges
Ogder
Budge
Logab
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Thomas R. Wilks
Hig
Cowit
Wm. R. Quayle
American Press -Association
Hjas
Jon
Saraea
Metropolis
Pariris
Caeum
Ted
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