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Newspaper
Tooele Times
Location
Tooele, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
3
The piece outlines a dry farm colonization plan in southern Tooele County with about twenty five groups each ready to invest at least 500 for land improvements. It also criticizes city politics and police staffing following a disputed budget cut affecting the East end, hinting at legal advice and a quip about the city attorney.
Citizens denounce the council for favoring West end over East end in tax spending and police representation. They argue alderman Wortman’s vacancy action overstepped authority while Wortman seeks work away from Tooele. The dispute centers on regional governance and law enforcement appointments.
The district school closed Friday 23 for a program and party as residents brace for very cold and foggy weather. The community plans a grand Xmas celebration despite the chilly conditions.
Lincoln notes report the Affinity Ball hosted by the Primary Association last Wednesday drew many attendees from outside towns. A scarlet fever case is recorded in Lincoln in Marvin G. Shields' family. Byron Goodridge has returned home for Christmas after visiting sister Mrs. G. W. Smith. teachers and children plan a grand program and dance at the School House after the meeting.
James Staples of St. John aged sixty nine died at Dr. Davis Hospital in Tooele from blood poisoning after dust exposure. Born in England he came to Utah as a boy and endured pioneer life including Echo Canyon service. Survived by 3 sons and 4 daughters. wife predeceased him two years ago. Funeral held December 8 at St. John meeting house with speakers John G. Ahistrom and A. D. Steele. Choir led by C. N. Allquist with W. J. Alstrom solo. Weather cold as Christmas approaches with events planned for December 23 and a children's dance Saturday evening.
In the Third Judicial District Court Tooele County Utah the estate of Sarah Pollicott deceased asks creditors to present claims with vouchers to the undersigned at Ophir Utah or to Wm S Marks Tooele on or before the last day of May 1911 first published December 17 1910. Also in the matter of Herman C Osterwald deceased creditors must present claims to the undersigned at his office in Tooele Utah on or before May 1 1911 executor Wm S Marks attorney E Marks for estate first publication December 1910.
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