Many Pioneers Called Home in Bear Lake Valley Obituaries
Bear Lake valley records mourn several early settlers. Earl Larsen of St. Charles died February 6 after debility, with funeral speakers praising his honesty. Mary Christensen of Bloomington, born 1884 in Denmark, died February 7. her funeral reflected her pioneer journey with Jacob Christensen. William H. Piggott, born 1841 in New Bedford, Mass., died at his daughter’s home in Randolph. his funeral noted his long church service and bearing.
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Bear Lake Valley
Earl Larsen
St. Charles
C. W. Michealson
Ernest W. Allred
M. Allred
John A. Hunt Jr
R. Larsen
den Salle
America
Kristen
Jensen
Florence
Cache Valleys
Mary Christensen
Bloom
Christensen
Denmark
Copenhagen
John A. Stucks
Bishop Findlay
William H. Piggott
Mrs. Ray
Randolph
Bloomington
J. Jarvis
J. A. Stucks
Willam G. Hayward
John W. Long
Vallentine Reports California to Elmira Train Journey
Vallentine writes of a transcontinental trip from Salt Lake City to California, detailing a 750 mile segment to Marysville and experiences in tunnels, mountains, and the Sacramento valley. He praises railroad staff, notes a hot box delay, and mentions towns like Oroville, Bloomington, and upcoming travel to Oakland and San Francisco with Adrian Wilcox and Agnes Southworth.
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Vacayille
Elmira
New York
California
Salt Lake City
Marysville
Nevada Deseret
Serra Nevada Mountains
Beis Gohan Veil
Sacramento
Oroville
Jack Frost
Bear Lake Valley
Bloomington
Youngelor Y
England
Oye-Termae—County
Adrian Wilcox
Agnes Southworth
Dingle
Oakland
Frisco
Wallentine
Salt Lake Attorney C L French Beaten in San Diego
C L French known as Charley French, a former probate judge of Bear Lake and Fremont counties, was robbed and badly beaten by a highwayman in San Diego where he had gone for health. He received head and facial injuries and is hospitalized for several days. No clue yet on the attacker.
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CG. L. French
Trevens
Charley—French
San Diego
Capital News
French
Salt Lake
Bear Lake County
Fremont
California
Senator Brady Takes Oath and Joins National Banks Committee
Senator Brady is sworn in after a cautious oath in Washington on Thursday and is elected chairman of the National Banks Committee. He also joins Military Affairs Agriculture and Forestry Coast and Insular Survey Expenditures in the Department of the Presid. His swift reception and early activity mark a strong first impression amid partisan executive session debates over nominations.
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Washington
D. C
Brady
Perky
Ee Ae
Senate Endorses Substitute Bill on Interstate Liquor Shipments
Washington report says the Senate passed the Webb liquor bill as a substitute for the Kenyon Shepherd measure. It would allow shipments for personal use while stopping interstate transport for unlawful sale, prompting concerns over mail order liquor. Senator Borah and Senator Sutherland clash over the notion of universal prohibition and public sentiment against liquor.
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Washington
Senate
House
Tom
Ugg
Borah
Sutherland
Congress
Senator Hanson Proposes Liquor Purchase Punishments
Shoshone Senator Hanson urges penalties for minors who buy intoxicating liquor and for habitual drunkards on probation, seeking stricter enforcement and corrective measures.
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Hanson
Shoshone
Most Practical Education Needs Moral Foundation
Irma T. Jones argues for practical schooling tied to moral training. She warns that education without ethics leads to ill outcomes, citing misuse of skills and deteriorating youth behavior. She urges parents to demand Bible-based moral teaching in public schools as the core of character development.
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Irma T. Jones
Sven
Liquor Bill Moves Toward Governor Amid Drys Split
The Haight liquor bill clearing the House faces the governor as drys split over a provision allowing a dry county resident to possess one case of beer and five gallons of liquor. Drys argue no liquor should be allowed in possession in dry counties. The Statesman notes opposition from radical drys due to the provision.
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Bec
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