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Show Asst. War Historian. Capitol Building I. : ; THE TIMES-NEW- S Vol. 10, ..'iV-r..- . THE IBtffjeWjetesi Circulates throughout East Juab County. An Independent paper published in the interest of all the people' all the time. Let us enter your name on our subscription list. The Times, ,' No. 46 Nephi, ALL STUDENTS UNDER IN EIGHTEEN MUST REGISTER boostei for the Agricultural and Mining interests of Juab County. A valuable advertising medium, being widely read by the citizens of the county. Subscribe Today. A Juab County, Utah, Friday, Sept. 5, 1919 GOOD START MADE NEPHI PARK CLEARING TIMES-NEW- S The New, WINS OVER 1 6 A MORONI TEAM Vol. 4, No. 6 ERS E FIGHT FOR WATER Stopped By Rain Game Witnessed By An Enormous Crowd-Nep- hi After Considerable HeadBoys Made.--WorkePlayed League Ball And way Been Levan Irrigation District Pleads With State Land Board Won Out Easily. Very Enthusiastic. For Part of Piute Water. Matter Again Taken Under Advisement. Committee Filed Petition With The An enthusiastic bunch of workers liefore a crowd which must have Work rs Under New Law Compulsory Education Up To This Age Will Be Enforced. Many Children Between Fourteen And Eighteen Not In School. Part Time Classes May Be Given. Arrangements are now being made by the school officials of the Juab School District to put into effect the new compulsory school law which was passed by the last legislature. This law is now recognized all over the country as one of the most progressive steps ever taken by a state to extend educational opportunities. Under the old compulsory school law many children between the ages of 14 and 18 were not in school, in fact according to census reports one half of all the children in the State between these ages were not in attendance at any school. The local and state school officers are as much concerned about those not in school as the ones who are in attendance. The new law will overcome this deplorable condition. During the first week of school every student under 18 years of age, unless a graduate of a High School, must register with the school officials on printed forms provided for this They must attend a regpurpose. ular of private school at least thirty weeks each school year, unless excused by the school officials to enter In ths event that peremployment. mission is given a student to go to work, the student under the new law must attend a part-tim- e school, not the regular school, at least 144 hours a year. If enough students are excused to enter employment, it then becomes the duty of the Board of Education to set up educations of those working will not be neglected. These classes must be held between the hours of 8 a. m. and 6 and administrativs officials part time classes so that the p. m. Only in a general way do the school people of the state know just how to school problem, attack this part-tim- e because the school machinery to be used in the operation of the part-tim- e law will depend on the number of students excused to go to work, and this cannot be determined until after school opens. , If it becomes necessary to establish classes in Juab School Distpart.-tim- e rict the students will be carefully grouped and a course of study suited to the vital needs of each individual in the class will be given. The one strong feature about the law and one we feel that every parent will welcome is the fact that every years of age unless student a graduate from a high school, must either be at work or In school. up to 18 ENTER PROTEST AGIST FOREST SERVICE RULING The officers of the Juab County Livestock Association, and the Four Mile Creek Association went to Provo yesterday where they met the ForestSupervisor, and entered a strong protest against the regulation of not alk to be driven on to lowing the reserve until June 1st. In addition to the local associations, representatives from every organization in the whole Uinta Forest were preof sent to register their the order. It is understood that the local livestock organizations will also protest alagainst any cutting down on the as lotment for this district as a whole the claim Is set forth that the range and that In noris not Is there seasons plenty of feed mal for the amount of stock allowed on this district. live-stoc- over-stocke- d, With the close of the month of on August, the weekly Wednesday which has been so popular during the hot weatherwillhas now be no come to a close and there again this year more unless called by special proclamation of the Mayor of the city or the Governor of the State: half-holid- half-holida- NEPHI MAN THINKS MT. NEBO GREAT ASSET Mr. Geo. B. Hobbs of this city, sends this paper a communication relative to Mt. Nebo, advocating a government observatory be established on its summit. Extracts from the letter follows. "Since Forest Ranger Christensen, has placed Mt. Nebo on the map let us put it there to stay. This famous mountain is 12,000 feet above sea level and there are few mountains in this State that equal it for scenic beauty and rugged grandeur. Three railroads can be viewed from its summit, while the Arrowhead Auto road runs along its base on the west side, and by a little skilful engienering it would be possible to build an auto road to its summit via north canyon. I would like to suggest that the Nephi Commercial Club boost for a National Observatory to be erected on its summit where astronomers can view the stars from the clearest atmosphere in the world. Electricity could also be generated with which to search-ligh- t, maintain a .powerful which would be a beacon light for Aviators that will cross the continent in great numbers in the near future." This Observatory could be a state monument for our war heroes. Mt. Nebo is nearly the Geographical center of the state and is skirted by all the main highways of the state and no better and more suitable place could be found anywhere for such a purpose. Let us petition Congress for part of the necessary funds, and ask the State and County for help, and if success attends our efforts Mt. Nebo will be known throughout the country." Trans-Continent- al MUSICAL PROGRAM WILL BE BEST EVER GIVEN III STATE An Oratorio of music unequalled by anything ever heard in the State will be part of the Soldiers' cele- bration at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on October 8th. Prof. Squire Coop of the Salt Lake Oratorical Society plans to put on one of the most ever festivals elaborate musicial heard in the west. Mrs. John Q. Cannon, has been placed in complete charge of the reception committee at the Hotel Utah, commencing October 6th, Airs Cannon plans to ask for the of the woman's politicical and civil societies in the State thru their State presidents. On the Honorary Reception committee, Mrs. Cannon has selected Mrs. Simon Bamberger, , Mrs. W. Mont Ferry, wife of Mayor of Salt Lake, and the wives of the mayors of Provo, Ogden, Logan, and Nephi. Thursday, Oct. 9th, with the cooperation of the Utah State Fair the Executive committee will be the hosts of the returned service men of the state at the Fair, and elaborate sports and athletic program is being Final plans "for these arranged. events not yet having been completed ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brough announce this week the engagement of their daughter Venus to Mr. Wilson The marriage to take place Glazier. some time in September. Both are well known young people of this city and highly respected fn the circles in which they move. Their many friends will extend congratulations oft the approaching event. ;. were on hand at the Ranger's Station on Labor Day when the call was sounded to commence the work of clearing the ground for the proposed park, notice of which has appeared in previons issues of this paper, and the way the workers went after the proposition means much for the future success of the After considerable undertaking. ground had been cleared on the East side of the park rain commenced falling in torrents and forced the workers to abandon the job for the day. About 30 men and boys were on the ground when the signal was given to commence, work, although many more would undubtedly have arrived had not the rain prevented them from getting there. However much satisfaction was expressed at the good start that had already been made to provide the people here with a recreation place that they will be able to call their own, where a day can be spent in the hot summer weather away from the heat of the and boosters numbered over a thousand people the .Wistful and proud team of Moroni went down to detent on their own grounds before the slugging Nephites to the tune of 12 to 6. The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow as we understand that the Moroni boys had registered a kick on the morning of the game with the Sugar Company for choosing such a team' as Nephi to play with them on such a big occasion, as the fear was expressed that the slow Nephi team would not be able to make it interesting for such the Moroni champions as boys thought themselves to be, but take a tip from us they had all the game they wanted, as the Nephi boys from the first innings to the last had them going, and scored in every inning but two, the Moroni team using three pitchers in the attempt to stop the locals. ' Board. 58 PEOPLE HERE VISIT If the Levan Irrigation District fails to get a share of the Piute water which is owned by the State it will not be through any lack of energy on FROM TO MANTI TEMPLE the part of the committee who have the The excursion to Manti Temple on Aug. 27th, under the auspices of the Geanalogy and Relief Society Committees was a complete success in every way. Fifty eight people visited the Temple during the day and the visit was greatly enjoyed by all who had the priveledge of going. The following is a list of those who made the trip. Mrs. Unity Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Christison, Mrs. Annie B. Allen, Mrs. Jennie Beck, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Winn, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ingram, Mrs. Magie Howarth, Mrs. Olive l, Mrs. Stella Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Garrett Jr, Mr. and Mrs! Wm. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Jones, Mrs. Mary Ostler, Miss Mary Pyper, Of the game itself, it was too one sided to be interesting, and a couple of disputes took place over a decision on second base when the Moroni fans rushed on the field with blood in valley. The following is a list of those their eye and seemed ready to tear Mrs. Lettie Orme, Mrs. John McPher-soMr. and Mrs. J. D. Pexton, Mr. who were seen by the Times-NeUmpire Geo. Booth to pieces, and deof liberately pushed him off the field and Mrs. John Kendall, Mrs. Katie in the work helping representative clearing the grounds. Mayor Garrett, and took possession of the game in Candland, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Grace, W. C. Andrews, Dr. J. A. Booth, regular mob fashion, but after a Mr. and .Mrs. Alfred Lunt, Mr. and Geo. A. Sperry Jr., T. H. Burton, while cooler heads came to the res- Mrs. Geo. W. Lunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Belliston, David Wiun.Alonzo cue and the game proceeded until the Henry Garrett, Mr. Chas. Sells, Mrs. Ingram, Win. Stanley, Harry Irons, last half of the ninth, when another Ina Garrett, Mr. Jos. Vickers, Mr. J. G. Irons, J. A. Kendall, Earl Pitt, dispute occurred which caused anoth- and Mrs. Stephen Boswell, Mr. and A. P. Christensen, Louis Pitt, Dennis er rush of the mob on to the field Mrs. Fred Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Oliver Nielson, Wilford Bailey, ipucli to the disgust of all real sports. Wm. A. Bowles, Mr. Thomas Bowles, A. V. Gadd, Paul Booth,' Earl IToyt, ''This paWr would 'like to drop a Mr and Mrs. J. A. Booth, Mr. and Dr. C. H. Dunn, Mr. Avery, Marcus little advics to the people of Moroni, Mrs. Hezekiah Carter, Mrs. Sarah Burton, Clarence Burton, Donald if they expect people to visit their Brown, Mrs. James Riches, Mr. and Gadd, Victor Gadd, Willie Andrews, town they must at least treat thein Mrs. Jos. Broadhead, Mrs. Laura Ingand John Cooper. decent, a number of ladies from Ne- ram, Mrs. Annie Stalnaker, Mrs. finish to the is intention It the job phi were subjected, during the course Mamie Taylor, .Mr. and Mrs. Elliot at some time in the near future, of the game to many insulting re- Miller, Wm. Brough, Karl Ostler, notice of which will be given through marks from the ladies of Moroni, Mrs. Annie Kendall and Miss Florwhich to say the least were very un- ence Riches. this paper. Another point is, they becoming. Bos-wel- n, matter in hand. Saturday the following members of the committee went down to Salina here they had a conference with the Sevior county people. Wm. Bailey, W. A. C. Bryan, Thomas Bailey, and A. H. Belliston of Nephi, J. E. Taylor, Del Bosh, Geo. Francom, J. M. Soren-seOrson Neilson and Peter Soren-so- n of Levan. After a long discus- n, sion of the various phases of the project they adjourned to meet in Salt Lake Tuesday morning. At this date another conference was held at the close of which both parties to the controversy then went before the members of the State Land Board, and laid their respective claims before that body of men. At this last meeting the Levan Irrigation district was represented by Orson Wm. Bailey, W. L. Hoyt, Neilson, Peter Sorensen, Geo. Francom and Del. Bosh. The petition is to lengthy to print in full but we have culled out some of the principal extracts that are of vital interest to the people here in showing the grounds on which the farmers of this valley stand upon in their claims for recognition from the State Land Board, which board has again taken the matter under advisement after hearing the arguments set forth by the water users of Sevior and Juab Counties. Extracts from follows. State has had and for several years been offering for sale to the users of water in Sevior Valley the waters of the Piute Reservoir, while the people of Juab County stood anxiously waiting to know what amount of water the State would have to dispose of after supplying the needs of the users nearby, and theu upon making inquiry of members of your honorable board, and of the State Engineer, being informed that the State would be able to supply Juab County with from 50,000 to 52,000 acre feet of water, then the Levan Irrigation District made application to your honorable body for the purchase of all of the available waters from the Piute Reservoir, and we are depending upon the same being sold to us." " That the Sevier Valley water users stood by and let the water stand (Continued on page 8.) the petition "That the must learn to take defeat in good and SPARKSEDGHEILL NUPTIALS part and not exhibit the grouchy feelings they showed after the game or decent people will pass A wedding of local interest took The local ball team journed down up their town when they advertise to Lynndyl on Labor Day where they sports of any kind. place Monday, Sept. 1st, at the Black-ston- e met the team from that town in a hotel, Chicago, when Miss Pearl game of baseball which resulted in a Sparks of this city, daughter of Mr. win for the Nephi boys by a score of WILL MAKE NEPHI and Mrs. E. H. Sparks, was joined in 7 to 5 in their favor. The game was THEIR HEADQUARTERS marriage to L. U. Edgheill of Salt a good one according to the report of Lake but formerly of Nephi. The those who attended and was hotly ceremony was witnessed by the close The Globe Grain and Milling Co. relatives and friends of the young contested throughout. This makes three in succession that the local have transferred tneir grain business couple. Miss Jacquita Edgheill was team have won, and it is likely the for the State of Utah to Nephi and bridesmaid, and Mr. 3. R. Edgheill season will now close as no more this will now be their headquarters father of the bridegroom acted as games are scheduled, although Eph-ra-'- for the handling of this cereal. Mr. best man. is asking for a return game, but Lou Rodgers of Salt Lake came down Both the bride and groom are well it is undecided as yet whether this thisVeek to have charge of the book- known in Nephi, being graduates of keeping end of the business, and the the Nephi High school, and the wedwill, be granted. company expects to build next year ding is the outcome of school day Mrs. T. D. Rees is visiting friends one of the largest grain elevators in romance. They will make their this part of the country. in Fillmore this week. home in Boston, where Mr. Edgheill ENTERTAIN FOR THIRTIETH is employed in the wool business. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY This paper Joins with their many SOMEWHERE JN UTAH friends in Nephi in extending congratulations on the event. Bishop and Mrs. C. H. Grace entertained about 50 of their relatives and LEAVES WITH OUR BEST WISHES friends last evening at their home in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding day. A very appropri11. M. Mr. Douglas, who for the had been arranged ate program pant five months has handled the which comprising songs, readings, mechanical end of the Times-New- s One has severed his connection with this musical selections and games. of the evening was feature Interesting We of week. this the paper early part write a ro&d dnd regret to lose Mr. Douglas, as he was having the gentlemen presentin which WMKjS on one of the most genial and agreeable description of the manner men H has been our pleasure to be their wives were dressed on their associated with, and was a workman wedding day which created much fun. of ability and integrity, but Mr. A. The ladies present were also called the circumstances unD, Gibson, of the Times-New- s having upon to relate stern father was apthe der which returned from France a few weeks the young man in asking by proached of assume will 5 since J, ago, he charge again the mechanical part of the business. for their hand in marriage. At the close of the program, refreshments were served to those preCOURT OPENS NEXT sent and Bishop Grace extended an Invitation to all the guests to at9TH SEPT. TUESDAY, tend their golden wedding anniverThe September term of the Fifth sary when that time comes. Judicial District Court will open In A telegram was received last Nephi next Tuesday at 2 p. m. The calender will be large as in addition night from Amos Irons, stating that to the Harris murder cases which will he had arrived in New York from probably come up for trial, there are Germany, where he has been with cases to be the army of occupation since the a couple of teard.and several damage cases and armistice was signed. Mr. Irons left a large amount of probate work. Nephi two years ago. rmM and thrift should b V't:.' ' NEPHI 7. LYNNDYL 5 m mM. :?wM' WWM they saved I've tires and cin invest pgS&SfS MiU f boot-leggi- 0d |