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Show 'Em rd eiatr 19. !!. it GuonUon. VOL. VII LOCAL Cuk. wnd-fli- M GUNNISON, IT11J1S. TOWN matter, uridtr Aft of CtMiyrvaccf March UTAH, Fill DAY, SKPTKMHMl 28, l'.IOG. COUNCIL DOINGS. Mrs. Elizabeth Bromibont is here The town council met in special from ProTo for hd extended stay with session Monday evening aud conrelatives. sidered chiefly bids given in for ret on-s- i w ruction of tho center pier of Mias Jenuotta M. Westltiml of this bridge and strenthening the two city, and Mr. Andrew Peterson, Jr., end wings, Madsen being the only of Manti were united ia tho marriage absent member of tho board. bond on Wednesday, at the Manti After approving the minutes of the temple. The new couple will make previous session, President Kuighton their home in the temple city, read an oiler from J. J. Pickett proK it K W. Alonzo Childs, son of Mr. and posing to do the required bridge work Mrs. Edward B. Childs of this city, for $50 and one from N. C. Christenand Miss Alta Brown of Manti were sen asking $110, or ten dollars more married in the Salt Lake temple than double the bid of Mr. Pickett. Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Childs It developed that both these bids were based only upon a verbal understandwill make their home at SaU Lake. Qg tl K ing of what would Le required, and CONFERENCE rate $.3.50 for the members of the council themselves round trip from Gunnison to Salt doubted that either of the proposed Lake, continuous passage. Tickets contractors knew just what they were on sale October 3d to 6th inclusive, about. At anyrate the bid of Mr. good to return until including October Piokett was naturally enongh accep15th. A, J. Murphy, local agent D. ted, conditioned upon his approving & R. O. the specifications that would be submitted in writing. This was a very Herbert Savage of Salt Lake City sensible conclusion, but its neoessity came to' Gunnison Friday that he didnt speak much in favor of the might lend aid and his comforting council's business tact. influence at the sick bed of his aged The matter of cleaning the branch who has ditches was given considerable atmother, Mrs. Edrick Savage, been very low since the 6&d accident tention, just how to best accomehe met ju6t three weeks ago today. plish the work without undue presThe recovery of Mother Savage .is sure upon the citizens at this season doubtful. being uppermost in the deliberation. it K the marshal was instructed to The resignation of Reuben Chris- Finally to set a time for each one of the tenson as director and treasuier in ditches to be cleaned as he deemed the Gunnison Irrigation company has and to enforce his order. been tendered and accepted, on neccessary, It is provided by ordiuauce that a acoouat of his having removed to refusal to so clean a ditch, after one 'Provo. The irrigation board has days notice from the street supervisor appointed in Mr. ChriatensonB place : so to do, either personally or in writChristian Sorenson of Centerfleld, as ing, constitutes a misdemeanor. director, and Director C. I. ChristenA communication was read from C. son, as treasurer. 0. Harris, representing B. F. Kierluff a a The case of A. H. Kearns vs the Jr. & Co. of California, making apKearns & Robbins Dam and Canal plication to the council for a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a company, tried in the district court at Manti last week, was decided in telephone system in Gunuison. It favor of plaintiff. The defendant was was stated that the company represented by Mr. Harris is soon to be enjoined against enforcing collection of certain assessments heretofore incorporated, and contemplates an levied under alleged amendments of extensive and comprehensive telephone system to cover all the portions the corporations articles. of the state lying south, east and west of Payson, the present southern ter- Sin-pitc- h r r Democratic Primary, At the Democratic primary held 1. minus of the Utah Independent Telephone company, with all the benefits of an service, such as is enjoyed by inhabitants in the northern and central parts of the state. A copy of the ordinance which the company is desirous of baring the council pabs at an early day accompanied the letter, with a request to be notified if it was desired by tho town board that a representative come in person and explain further details. On motion the town clerk was instructed to say in behalf of the council, that a special session for the purposo o( considering the franchise would be called for a date to suit the company, upon being informed when a representative could attend. Marshal Madsen asked to be allowed planks euflicieot for a covering to the wigou crossiug over tho ditch next Eouth of Pickett's and for a foot bridge over the latter ditch, at the crossing on the Bovcng corner. up-to-d- Free Litrary. ate a-k- ed Orauted. its just a matter of the ordinance being in question it shouldnt be pressed ; but if there is conduct plainly against the peace resulting from these places, it might do to see after getting such doings Such was in substance stopped. the reply of President Knighton to the marshal upon the letters ioquir ing as to whether or not council wanted the ordinance enforced with respect to the saloons being required to maintain an unobstruoted view of the interior of such establishments during the times when the sale of liquors is prohibited, and bis intimating that things were not going just right about those places after license hours. It looks very much like that someone is in need of having pointed out the ordinance which provides : Sec. 104. Officer's neglect a misdemeanor. Every officer of this town who shall wilfully neglect or refuse to perform Lny of the duties imposed upon him by ordinance, or who shall perform the same in a fraudulent manner, or become a Of course, if party to, or encourage any violation of a town ordinance , is guilty of a misdemeanor. A bill for merchandise got of W. H. Gribble was allowed, amounting C. Madalternate. The delegation was in- to $3.75; one of $5 to Peter team ; and structed to work for the support of sen, for 2 days work with 0. B. Berglund for nomination to the one of 85 cents to Paul von Xordeck, four year term county commissioner-ship- . for sundries. Saturday night there was no selection of candidates for the precinct offices to be voted on at the coming election, it being the sentiment not to oppose the Republican choice. John M. Knighton was placed at The Democratic organization at the helm of the precinct organization, Centerfleld met in primary Monday with Clement Swalberg as secretary night and chose for delegates to the and the addition of three more to county convention Brigham Jensen, complete the campaign, or executive James Beck, C. H. Christiansen, committee; namely, Marinus Beaure- Christen Larsen, Alfred Fjeldsted. work for the gard, William Bardsley, N. C. Soren- They were instructed to nomination of 0. B. Berglund for son. 0. B. Berglund, J. M. Knighton and long term county commissioner. Charles H. Ernbley was nominated Marinus Beauregard were selected as of the peace, delegates to the county convention at as candidate for justice Beck for constable. Spring City, with N. C. Sorenson as and Herbert 19. NO. C. A. lie nr g!ud to give spare toh lowing communication, which , jr folcell-explaua- : Editor wtmnUoii Gunn bon, Kept. 27. (i&rt-li- r : Please announce to your readers, tint 1 cordial lv invite the mothers who have children iu the Presbyterian school, aud others who may enjoy coming, to mct mo ut the Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, at 3 oclock. I would like each to bring sewing, so wo may have hands and heads and hearts busy. I also will be grataful if you will announce that one of tho Utah Free Traveling Libraries is hen in my care,' and that it contains excellent reading matter w hich is free to tho public. It will bo gratifying to harp those bock3 used. And wheu all aro read we have the privilege of exchanging this library for another, thus alFoitlmg to Gunnison a circulating library of value so loDg as wo show appreciation of the privilege. I shall be glad to serve as librarian to all who call for books. Respect fully, CARRIE E. CROWE. Notice. The monthly priesthood meeting of the South Sanpete stake will be held at the Manti tabernacle, Saturday, September 29, commencing at 11 oclock. The high council will meet at 10 a.m. at the usual place. All the Priesthood are eordially invited to be present. Lewis Anderson, Joseph Y. Jenssn, Ezra Shomakor, Stake Presidency. The Element cfSncceas. When you deposit your money in a bank you should know what security you have for its return. This Bank has a paid-ucapital of $50,000.00 The and a surplus of $37,000.00. stockholders are also liable for additional, making $137,000 .00 this Bauk must loso before any depositor can lo-- a penny. Mt, Pleasant Commercial & Savings Bank. $50.-000.0- e Money ! to loan F. T. Tilton - UTAH WE PAY YOU SPOT CASH. We want your Alfalfa Seed, Grain, Potatoes, Honey, Etc. ANDREW ANDERSON, t v'n nx rm 0 Smurthwaite Produce Co. OGDEN r lir |