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Show LOCAL LINES. March 1, 1880! Election day! Work continues on the Temple. Active preparations are being made to begin tracklaying [track laying] on the U. & N. R.R. ---- Harry Tarbe?, Esq., the well known commercial man, was in Logan last Saturday.---- The disease of the measles is still raging in Millville. The people of Benson Ward are also afflicted. ---- Snow storms, of a severe nature, seriously obstructed the progress of trains for a few days over the U. & N. The U. & N. R.R. track is now clear from all obstructions, thanks to the energy of the officials and employees.---- A man was lately brought before the police court and fined $25 for selling beer within the corporate limits of Logan. On Friday last, a sleigh was overturned on Main street, and the occupants found their resting place on a snowy couch.---- Read the "People's Ticket" at the head of our editorial column. The names which appear there are of men, "good and true." ---- Read the notice of Logan Z.C.M.I., in another column; and as that establishment will be closed three consecutive days while taking stock, remember the dates.---- A dual runaway took place last Tuesday. Henry Lamoreaux team made things lively for their proprietor and for the sled they were drawing on two separate occasions. Damage, slight. ---- On Monday a small sum of money in silver coin was found on the outside ledge of a window to the brush factory on Main street. Who was the owner or how the money came there, no one can tell. ---- J.H. Brown & Son are still pushing their business. They have several monuments in course of construction and orders for more. Some beautiful ???? of lettering may now be seen at their shop. ---- Logan came nearly having a case before the police court last week, the only hindrance being the absence of the party for whom a writ had been drawn. The offence we understand, was the too free use of a pistol. ---- At the last meeting of the Lotus Literary Association, a resolution was carried that members have the privilege of inviting persons to attend, but that hereafter the meetings would not be open to the public. ---- Benson is up with the times, last Friday the little village was treated to a lecture during the day, and to a dance in the evening, while nine persons were taken with measles in the meantime. So says our informant. ---- If the young man with an F-sharp ??? who was so vigorously singing "Baby Mine" the other morning about daylight, to the annoyance of all those who head him, will call at this office he shall receive and leather [medal?].---- On Tuesday last, Joseph Thatcher, as young man employed at the depot, while coupling cars had the end of the middle finger of his left hand cut off. Doctor Lamoreaux was near and dressed the wounded member, which will probably be saved. ---- At Providence Theatre, next Saturday night, P?? Margetts, with the regular stock company, will appear in the delightful drama of "The Post Boy," and the side-splitting farce of "Family Jars" and "The Spectre Bridegroom." Go, everybody. ---- Liberal donations have already been made to the Cache County Educational Library by President Preston, C.W. Nibley, J.T. Hammond, and Edward Hansen. Let the good work continue. Any teacher or trustee is authorized to receive donations in money or books .---- On Saturday night the southern bound U.&N. train ran into a snow bank near Market Lake, and the headlight of the engine was broken. At the point mentioned, sand and snow packed so tightly together as to form a barrier as hard as ice. ---- The U.&N. passenger train, which left Ogden last Saturday night got into a snow bank near Summit Station and two or three cars were thrown from the track. Considerable perseverance and energy were necessary in order to bring the train through, but finally it reached Logan in safety. ---- Outside of "Logan Meat Market" hangs a sign, "Hogs wanted." On Tuesday eight gormandizers came up from the hotel, and, sauntering into the market, asked, "What do you want us for!" Explanations followed and they have declared their intention to make mince meat of the practical joker who sent them. ---- Mr. P. Margetts, assisted by the Providence Dramatic Company, on Saturday evening, Feb. 21st, will present to the public the beautiful three act drama entitled "The Post Boy," and the laughable farce "Family Jars" and "The Spectre Bridegroom." The Company intend [intends] to make a tour of the county playing wherever suitable halls can be obtained. feb13-4t. ---- On Tuesday evening last, two young men of this city has a personal encounter on Third street; and both of them were severely beaten. One of the two was struck by a weapon and a gash about an inch long cut in his head. Bystanders separated the combatants; and the man with a wounded head was taken to the Pioneer drug store, where he received surgical attention. He then departed - no one knows to what place; while his companion, who remained, has paid a fine of $10, accessed against him in the police court. |