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Show 1 l 1- - S1 U by all who knew him, as a straight- Answers Last Call Funeral services over the remains of Christian Jensen who died last Monday morning Dec. 9, 1918, of old age and general debility, were held Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. on the lawn in front of his residence, straw having been spread over the ground and seats placed on the West side of the house for the accommodation of those who had come to pay their last tribute of respect to this worthy pioneer. Many, however, were obliged to stand up during the services. Bp. Louis P. Maughan had charge of the services and .members of the 3rd ward choir furnished appro priate singing. Prayer was offered by Z. W, Israelsen. The speakers were Elders Jas. J. Facer, W. A. McBride, Pres. W. C Parkinson and C. F. Olsen, all of whom paid a high tribute to the industry, thrfit and integrity of the deceased, and the part he played in the upbuilding of the city. Bp. Maughan made a few closing remarks, endorsing all that had been said, and also thanked all who had taken part at the funeral, and otherwise assisted - the family during the sickness and death of Bro. Jensen. The closing prayer was offered by W. A. Liljenquist. The steel casket was covered with beautiful floral emblems. A large cortage of automobiles followed the remains to the cemetery, where the choir sang Nearer My God to Thee, while the casket was being lowered. The grave was dedicated by H. P. Hansen of the 1st ward. Bro. Jensen has been' an invalid for some time. He suffered a so stroke a year or ago, from which he did not completely recover, and has sincfe been rapidly failing in health, and for several1 months passed has not been able to get around without help, and death came as a happy release. , If NO 2 Hyram Cache County, Utah, Friday, Dec. 6, 1918. VOL. IX. i ?T Courier OUTH Hyrum Pioneer ' forward young man, and has many friends who will greatly miss his companionship. He leaves a mother four brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss, his father and an adult brother and sister having him to the other side. One of his sisters Mrs. Will Daly, living in Wyoming, was unable to attend the funeral. pre-ceed- ed Letter From Camp Lee ' Mrs. Emma Gibbs Financial Report From Council of Defense Laid to Rest This report includes all funds handled by the Soldiers Committee and the Council of Defense. The Soldiers Committee looked after the departing boys before the Council of Defense was organized and was merged into the Council when it began activities. The amounts opposite Rex Theatre and Elite Dance Hall are 100 per cent collected at the window as Mr. Jensen turned all over to the fund, assiuing the expense himself, also the Elite Hall, including the music, was free. We hardly think there will be another call for funds other than a local drive to get the local chapter of the Red Cross out of debt. The money Gu hand will be used to give our boys a rousing - welcome when they return. We feel protM of the record Hyrum has made in her war activities. As a town we .have proven we are 100 per cent American. Camp Lee, Virginia, Nov. 28, We wish to thank the people for the generous support they have 1918. us. The majority of the populace have been behind us. The Dearest .Folks: I am now at given who have run up and down the street knocking us from few very Camp Lee. I is Thanksgiving Day behind the treeswe say to them peace to their ashes. today, we had nice services in We know ws have made mistakes; but whenever a drive come church this morning and will also whether it was Red Cross or Liberty Bond, we have went have a good dinner, so maybe it along, made some more, because we wanted to remain human. and ahead wont be so dull anyway. Receipts, Commencing April 1, 1917, to Dec. 5, 1918. We came here by sea, and on ' one of Uncle Sams largest ships. Contributions Rex Theatre , It would transport 18,000 tons or Hall Elite 8,000 soldiers. Some ship, 740 feet ...., ., Cash long and would hold 5 times as Total many people as there are in Hyrum. I cant tell when we will be disDisbursements: charged but hope it will be soon. 1817 Welfare Fund The report was in the paper that Smilage Books for Soldiers in camps this company was going to, be mus- J. P. Smith & Son Printing War Cards tered out but I think it must be Departing Soldiers Two R. R. Fares to Salt Lake for enlisted boys false. I am hoping it isn,t. 3rd Ward I have seen the highest building Hyrum Printing Hand Bills in the world, it was in New York. J. A. Wahlen Printing 58 stories, 750 feet, the Woolworth United War Work Fund 1918 building. Have also seen the great Red Cross linen shower ...... ''.Cash ' on hand v Brooklyn Bridge and one still great- y " fi , Total You can cross Manbatena. the er the Hudson river in three different COUNCIL OF DEFENSE, ways, on the ferry, the bridge and Per A. A. Savage. subway. "The railroad crosses in There are three different places. also houses and stores underground here. This is a fine camp, one of the S. We wish to express our heartfelt best, and we have good accommoso who thanks to the good people dations here. Has any of you had rendered assistance during At a meeting of the State Comthe flu yet? I had an awful cold kindly thesickness and death of our son mittee for War Saving Stamps", it for three weeks or more but it is and brother, George W. Lauritzen. was decided to use the slogan, For gonenow and I am feeling fine. For the comforting words spoken at Honor the of Utah, to drive home We were oh the water about 30 the funeral, and to all who took to the people of the State that the hours and had a fine trip. The priand in any way helped to light- pledges given for the purchase of vates had to stand guard all the part en the burden of sorrow, for all of W. S. S. before the end of the year time, but 1 didnt. I have had the this we feel grateful and ask the must be kept, if we are to retain of some than more seeing privilege Lord's blessings upon afl. our honor among other States of of the boys who have only been Respectfully, the nation'. This is the 4th Last Sunday Dec. 1st, at 2 p. m. gone 4 months. Mrs. AnnaK. Lauritzen and Family. No State in the Union has been funeral services over the remains of camp I have been in now, besides more unswerving in her loyalty at George Wilford Lauritzen were going thru nineteen states and a all times than has'the State of Utah. held at the cemetery. Couns. E. J. small portion of Canada on my way Mrs. Emma Hagert of Grand There is no tinge of dishonor atWilson conducted the obseques. In- from camp Fremont to Camp Mills. North Dakota, is here visit-n- g tached to her fair Forks, Will have to close as it is almost name, nor can vocation was had by Bro. Alvin Mcher daughter Mrs. E. J. Wilson the finger of scorn be pointed at Bride. Members of the Firt Ward dinner time and 1 am quite a ways Jr. her for the acts of any public officer, choir furnished appropriate singing. from home. Hope you are all well hand coal on of We have plenty or her citizens, during the war. The speakers were Bros. C. F. and that I will be with you by C. I. U. Station. the All have done what they could, and at our at yard Olsen and 0. M. Wilson, they had Christmas. Dont worry about me to receive also We are now that the fighting is over, we prepared known the deceased all his life and as I am in good company. N. Larsen J. elevator. the should not stop, but go right along at to grain love I With all, remain, spoke well of him,' also referred to Coal Co,, Hyrum, Ady. and continue to put our hands in the loyalty he showed to his country Corporal Russell L. Crookston. our pockets and keep all our pledges Co. B. 62nd Infantry, having offered his services, but was It is reported that Mr. John H. rejected on account of his hearing. Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. Gibbs who is down with influenza, and, most of all, buy W. S. S., that Uncle Sam may have the money to Couns. E. J. Wilson endorsed all and has not been proggessing very take care of the boys until they that had been said and in behalf of favorably the past two or three have been demoblized, and brought the family thanked all present. days, is somewhat on the improve home once more. The choir sang while the casket again. was being lowered and Bro. 0. H. Not to buy W. S. S. at this time ed under are for way Anderson dedicated the grave. to the full amount asked and more Arrangement Drive. would be the deepest dishonor to Cross Red a Membership George was the son of Mr. and is hoped when the solicitor calls the noble boys who are doing their Mrs. Jens Lauritzen, was born Oct. The local chapter of the Red It the people 17, 1889. duty. It shall not be!. He was working on the Cross was recently reorganized with at the various homes, to aid this will liberally respond Eccles farm at Pocatello Valley the following officers: worthy cuse. The work of the Red when he became ill with influenza. Mrs. R. C. Allen, Chairman, Miss Cross is not finished. It is only beAfter being sick about a week he Walborg Petersen gan. , felt so much better, and began to H. P. Anderson Secy and Treas., wait on others who had the same H. F. BATTERIES CHARGED Let us Liljenquist Chairman Finance disease. This proved to be too Com., A. J. Petersen Chairman store your batteries for the winter o much for him, and on Monday Nov. Home Service Com., John W. Jen- We repair anything electrical. STAMPS "WAR. SAVINGS 25th, he took a relapse, was taken sen Chairman G. W. Goodhue, Publicity Com., Mrs BY THE ISSUED to the emergency hospital at Logan, Anna Algaier Chairman, Knitting Supt. Utah Power & Light Co., STATES UNITED where he passed away on ThanksBlacksmith Fork canyon. Com., Mrs. C. F. Olsen Chairman GOVERNMENT giving day. George was well liked Garment Com. Adv. Phone 148J1. ...... .... 1917-191- 8' Card of Thanks Keep Your W. S. Pledge Funeral of Geo. W. Lauritzen Red Cross Re-organiz- Vice-chairma- n, w'o VO Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. John H. Gibbs who died of pneumonia, superinduced by influenza, last Tuesday Dec. 3, 1918, were held Friday at 1 oclock, in front of their residence in this city. Bp. Louis Maughan presided and the ward choir furnished appropriate singing. Prayer was offered by Mrs. Elder Heber K. Lauritzen. Geo. itemon of Paradise then sweet-l- y sang, My Father Knows. The1 speakers were Bp. Jackson of1 Avon, Bp. Hansen of Paradise and Bp. Maughan, who each paid the highest tribute to the many good qualities and traits of character she' And as possessed by sister Gibbs. one of the speakers said, to know her was to love her, she certainly was a jewel. Bro. Maughan at the close of his remarks thanked all for their presence at the funeral, and all who had in any way rendered aid, comfort and consolation to the sick and bereaved family during the sickness and death of Sister Gibbs. The closing prayer was offered by Elder Geo. S. Obray of Paradise. The funeral considering the situation was well attended by sympathetic friends, who had come to pay their last respects to the departed sister; The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and a large cortage followed the remains to the. Paradise cemetery, where she, was conThe signed to the silent tombv choir sang God be with you till we meet again, after which the grave was dedicated by Elder Jas. ,G. Christiansen of Hyrum. Sister Gibbs was indeed a true Christian woman, and had held many positions in a church capacity, which she filled faithfully and to the best of her ability. At the time of her death, she was a member of the 3rd ward choir and was a class leader in the Primary Association. She leaves a husband and four children, to mourn the loss of a loving wife, a kind and devoted mother, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad and sudden bereavement. The occasion was a sad one as tjpe husband was still in bed with the same disease, and none of the children wqre able to accompany the re-- . mains of1 their mother to ' their last resting place. Big line of Mens and Boys Overcoats and Mdnaws at Newbolds at Logan, now on sale. Adv. Our Christmas candies and nuts are arriving daily. We carry a choice assortment. Elite Candy Co. Ou ujs n J a a p y ) Mr. James Lauritzen who has been working at Weiser, Idaho, came home to attend his brother's funeral, and returned to that place this Saturday afternoon. Better Safe Than Sorry First Do not leave the care and of protection your family till the Flu takes from you that privilege and duty. Second Do not get lined up with a poor company.' Protect your credit and your fu- -' ture with a policy in the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York! Mr. Oakes at the Bank is the Agent and the rates will agreeably surprise you. ( |