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Newspaper

Parowan Times

Location

Parowan, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1919

Page

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Grandmother Holyoak of Parowan Dies After Long Illness

The obituary notes Carah Wilkins Holyoak known as Grandma Holyoak, born April 24, 1BER in Peyore Kardakck Engisod, emigrated to America in 1650, lived in Fillmore Miganun and Parowan, Utah. She died after a prolonged illness and was mother of eleven with seven predeceased. Funeral in LOD tabernacle featured David Matheson Morgan Focharda and Wm CC Mitchell.

Sarah Witkine Holyoak Arey Ber Howen Parawat Primeniy Wes Peyore Kardakck Hush Parorao Church of Jesus Christ of Lattercay Saints America Grandma Holyoak Parowan Biater Holyagh Vir EB Hoolyoak Great Fale Montana Sarah Werdell Gorkey Wooatue Baezer Lorenzo Idaho Eal Chigtuan Kavavilie Lod § Tabernacle David Matheson Morgan Focharda Wm CC. Mitchell

Three Dandy Shows At Rex Theatre This Week

Rex Theatre begins a run of three shows starting Thursday with Captain of this Soul featuring William Deamond. On Saturday Olive Thomas stars in Jodheest Cornone, and next Tuesday April 15 The Argument TM features J Barnet Sherry. Regular performances follow each week on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 4 30 PM.

Rex Wm. Deamond Olive Thomas J. Barnet Sherry Aming Thorsday

Peace Day Promoted Across Utah by League

The League aims to enforce peace and observance on Peace Day April 1. Churches and theaters are urged to dedicate sermons and programs to peace, with funds raised for the cause. Readers are invited to submit news and contributions to support the effort.

Utah League

Water development plans in Iron County expand irrigation

Iron County officials announce major water projects to boost irrigation on 1500 acres in Parowan and surrounding valleys. A 1600 foot tunnel progresses toward full completion by late June, with wells planned in Parowan and Cedar Valleys and water taps near Land All. Projects aim to deliver year round supply via winter and summer rains and underground sources, increasing cultivated land by at least 25 percent.

Iron County Wilford Rene Aer Coop Valley Parowan Tuotell Jane Oshec Cedar Valley Salso Esesante Food Authority Chatch

Buckhorn Notes Parade Lingie Home Agais Farm

Local notes report Parley Lingie's return to the farm and a wind storm that refreshed the area. Mr and Mrs Allen Goodtoan visited Beaver yesterday. Mary Edwards marked her 50th birthday with a meal at Ordiner. Ernest Crocker of Salt Lake City and Chan Hater of Elberta attended last Sunday. A dance was held with the Pearagonah band performing. Bert Shonen and Mia Maytee Skinner planned to Beaver Friday for a granddaughter’s wedding.

Ernest Crocker Salt Lake City Chan Hater Elberta Utah Bert Shonen Mia Maytee Skinner Lares

Tax on Jewelry Purchases and Utah Road Funds

J Fred Danes president of Dagnes Jewelry Co says rebels will impose a 4 percent tax on ortice purchases while retail jewelers face a 5 percent levy before April 1 1919. Utah uses 240 1 000 for state and government funds on road work. John Early secretary cites limited material and labor use.

J. Fred Danes Dagnes Aotan Lewed Utah Saya John & Early

Parowan High to Present Opera Sylvia Under J W McAlbever

Parowan High School to stage Maude Inch and Win Rhye Herbert’s Opera Sylvia in the Opera House Friday Apel 2 under director J W McAlbever. Cast includes De Lacy Bettridge Gurrom Bersow William and Rachel Dunford with Arabella Arhymty and Arvilla Cornell among others. production credits to J Fisher Bra New York and thanks to Rachel Denford and Mrs Fenton for stage work and support.

Parawan High School J W McAlbever Sylvia Maude EB Inch Win Rhye Herbert Perthenon J Fisher & Bra New York Leeagom High School Windebted Ming Rachel Denford Menesancy Ita Sod Ako BL Fenton Reher Sin Bertram DE Lacy Henry Bettridge Prince Torbitum Baratene Gurrom Bersow Willum Rex Ward Rosy Kay Adams Sinna de Lacy Rachel Dunford Berry William Hang Orton Arabella Linuan Oron Arhimty Arvilla Comnell Apa

Rail line proposed to connect Land to Geder City

Local leaders urge support for a new railroad linking Land to Geder City. The contract for grading is set and rails and rolling stock secured. completion would boost county outlets for natural products, reduce freight costs, and help farmers, sheep men, and merchants market goods beyond long wagon hauls.

Eral Geder City Tili Thia Road Fatowan Faragonab

Road Surfacing Near Farawin and Cedar City

The letter urges County Commissioners to allocate funds to surface roads north and south of Farawin using local material suitable for road surfacing. It argues the material exists, work is needed, and Cedar should be connected by extending surfacing beyond Farawin to Cedar. The writer calls for action and funding approval.

Fardwon Amallade Cedar City Ctizens Farnwin Farawin Cedar

The Big Hearted Promoter Stock Scheme

A blunt warning about stock promoters who promise high returns and steady dividends. The message urges readers to avoid trusting optimistic claims and to resist easy money schemes that prey on hard earned cash. It emphasizes integrity and cautions against gullibility in investment pitches.

Campaign urges thrift in 1919 War Savings drive

The statement outlines the Utah 1919 War Savings campaign stressing thrift education to foster permanent saving habits. It notes Utah’s strong 1918 performance, with state leaders praising teachers and schools for integrating thrift practice, while promising continued statewide efforts to boost War Savings Stamps sales.

Utah Gen T Odell W Orkera Gaonna

Widow Loses Hog Ads for It to Pay Post

A humorous old notice jokes that a widowed woman lost a real hog and posted ads for it to pay expenses. The editor quips the hog must have read the paper and returned home, implying readers should settle their debts and reflect on duty and honor.

Hosband

Birthday anniversary bash at Mickelson home

On Thursday April 3 at Joseph Mickelson’s home a birthday anniversary for himself and his wife Aont Loce was held with many guests. Guests spoke of the couple and the motherly care of aunt Lee. A dainty luncheon, generous entertainment, and social games followed hosted by Lenora Mortegeon and Laydie Kistheson with daughters of Brother Mickelson assisting.

Joseph Mickelson Atake Lee Mickeleon Bo Morgan Richards Pater Lenora Mortegeon Laydie Kistheson Mickelson L NH Mareden Mies Morgen Richards Mira Chas Adams David Matheson Mir

Twenty Years Ago In A Fragmented Retro Ledger

A garbled reminiscence notes days when fry was cheap cream five cents a pint cantaloupes scarce prices unclear inventions and oddities. It mentions doctors checking tongues farmers visiting town and obsolete items like telephones and phonographs alongside miscues about price and fashion.

Victory Liberty Loan Pay Dates Announced

Carter Glass, Secretary of the Treasury, outlines payment dates for the Victory Liberty Loan notes. Ten percent due by May 10, another ten percent by July 16 at par, twenty percent by September 2, twenty percent by October 2, and twenty percent by November 11 with accrued interest on deferred installments. Full payment may be made on May 20 with the ten percent already paid by May 10 and interest scored on installments.

Carter Glass the Treasury Parcanbogn

Federal funds justify livestock disease control on western ranges

Government figures show 3 187 cattle and horses valued at $209 000 and 40 226 sheep valued at $525 000 were killed by predatory animals, disease, and other causes within Intermountain National Forests. Predatory animals caused the heaviest losses on Rocks and herds, with 273 cattle and horses killed worth $13 660 and 21 913 sheep valued at $293 569. Poisonous plants killed 2152 cattle and horses worth $106 950 and 12 12 sheep worth $93 055. Droughts, floods, and other mishaps accounted for remaining losses. Sightsing congestion at ranges worsened damages.

National Forest Ogden of Hees Forest Service ISIE National Dumet Ateck Pointe Etrock Bgbe Moe

Town Prospects and Local Observations

A fragmented report notes residents value entertainment and show opportunities, mentions Farowan High School enrollment rising to 154 next year, and discusses local commerce including cattle and stemmer purchases. It urges civic effort, unity among town factions, and cautions against undermining rivals in growth efforts.

Farowan High School

Are You Happy and Well with Chamberlain Tablets

Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for indigestion claiming they restore happiness by improving health. It stresses prompt effect and ease of take, targeting readers seeking relief from digestive troubles.

Esay Presenck

Married in St George temple Victor Decker and Misa Vers Wood

Victor Decker of this city and Misa Vers Wood of Minersville were married last Thursday in the St George temple. The groom, a son of Decker, is well known and respected. the bride is one of Minersville’s popular women. Both are described as devoted to each other and prepared to stand together in life.

Victor Decker Misa Vers Wood Minersville St. George Temple Thoreday Decker Hia Choca Nineraville

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