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Show 3 JL VOL. 7.: NO. 19. SPRINGY! LLE, UTAH, TllUU-DAY, DEPHM BKK SO. KK'.)7. PRICE- $2.00 PER YEAR. FINDS AT NEPHI. Human Bones and Other Ancient An-cient Eelics, A BIO CAVE OI'EIVED TO VIEW. Discoveries Made In a Care Ou a Saltpeter Salt-peter Claim. Hieroglyphics On the Kocks. Further Explorations. NEm, Dec. 28. Over the valley from Nephl, in Goshen canyon, is located lo-cated oue of the largest deposits of saltpeter, says a correspondent to the Salt Lake Herald. The claim belongs be-longs to the Ellisons of this city. Tbe face of the body of saltpeter is 200 feet wide, 250 feet high, and. the length is as yet unknown, but can be traced in plain sight for 500 feet. It aeems to be what is termed in mining parlance blowout." It Is of tbe finest quality, going, according to assays, as-says, 40 to 78 per cant in saltpeter. While the owners were engaged at work there, they conceived the idea of investigating what looked like an entrance to a cave, a short distance from their labors. After cleaning out the rubbish and accumulations of years, they crawled down the passage pas-sage and entered an open chamber, six feet high, and from 12 to 16 feet high. Further explorations took them down a passage in a southerly direction 40 feet, and here the gentlemen gentle-men had to stop, as they were unable to go further, ou account of the very line dust which rose at every move they made, thus choking them. They returned to the chamber and gave it a thorough exploration. Embedded io the saltpeter was found the lower bone of the arm of a man in a good state of preservation. Tbe man must have been of gigantic proportions. propor-tions. At the side was also found the wooden shaft of an arrow, thai too, being iu a good state, as the wood was pliable, aud could be bent. The remnauts of an Indian urn were also found, which went to conclusively conclu-sively prove the prehistoric origin of t he remains The Ellisons are going to further explore the cave la the future, fu-ture, and see if other evidences of prehistoric man can be unearthed. On the rocks outside are seen some Indian hieroglyphics, and also the picture of a woman of that period. The relics have been placed in the Republic otlice, and are on exhibition there. VICTIM OF THE DESERT. A Body Discovered Tuougkt to he That of a Hebrew Peddler from Salt Lake. Tooele, Dec. 28. The body of A. Tritcher, the Hebrew peddler who was supposed to have perished on the dssert near Dugway, some months ago, has been found. The remains were beyond identification, having been stripped of flesh by the coyotes, but his clothing and papers found in the pockets, prove beyond doubt that th remains were those of Mr. Tritcher. Trit-cher. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. American Fork, Utah, Dec. 23 Heber Barratt and Walter Mitchell returned yesterday from Sand Pass, in the Deep Creek country, where Iheyhavebeen with'herds of sheep, and report meeting on their way a sheepman from Vernon by the name of Anderson, who had just found the skeleton of a man, five miles north-cast north-cast of Simpson, in the Butte knolls, lie is supposed, from all accounts that have as yet been given, to have been a Jewish peddler from Salt Lake City, who famished on the desert for want of food or water before he could reach Simpson. His coat and hat were found on his whip in such a position as would indicate that one or both of them had at some time been placed on the top of his whip (one end ot which was in the ground) as a signal for help. The flesh of the body had evidently been eaten by wild animals, and the clothing was badly torn and scattered about the ground, the head of tbe skelaton also being some distance from the other parts. There were found in the pockets of the deceased a pocketbook containing 75c. a memorandum book containing considerable Information, aod the Dames of friends of the deceased, de-ceased, two keys and a pipe. The coat bas not been searched. Efforts are being made to identify the man. Ilerald. BuckUn'i Arnica Salve. The best salve io the world for Cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, chil-blains, corns, and ill skin eruptions, Royal make the food pur?, wholesome and delicious. -a ma POWDER Absolutely Pure ROVAL IAKINO POWDCR CO., NFW VOftK. and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. refund-ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Dr. C. J. Peterson, druggist. FIRE AT AMERICAN FORK. A Creamery (Joes Up In Smoke, With A Loss of $3,000. The American Fork Creamery, one of our most important business enterprises, enter-prises, was burned to the ground lust night by fire, the origin of which is unknown. It started shortly after tuidnighteither in the ice house or in a room in the northeast part of the building and was under great headway head-way before discovered. Nothing was saved except a very smill amount of machinery, a large vat of cream and a number of new milk cans going with the other things, the v.ilu? of property burned amounting to $3,000. S. B. and Ira Chipman were the proprietors, pro-prietors, and they will receive a good insurance on the building, but the machinery, etc., is a total loss. Tney are making arrangements to have the Lake View Creamery take charge of the miik until it may again be handled hand-led here. American Fork World. Household tiods. The ancient Greeks believe that the Tenates were the gods who attended at-tended to the welfare and prosperity of the family. They were worshipped as household gods in every home. The household god of today is Dr. King's New Discovery. For consumption, consump-tion, coughs, colds and for all affections affec-tions of Throat, Chest and Lungs it is invaluable. It has been tried for a quarter of a century and is guaranteed to cure, or money returned. No household house-hold should be without this good nngel. It is pleasant to take and a safe and sure remedy for old and young. Free trial bottles at C. J. Peterson's Drug Store. Regular she 50c and $1.00. Notice. Commencing January 1st., 1898, we, the undersigned, will pay 4 per cent, interest, compounded semi-annually on all savings deposits, and hereby give notice to all present depositors that the present rate of 5 per cent, will be reduced to 4 per cent, compounded com-pounded semi-annually, to take effect at the ending of the first quarter of the year 1898. Springville Banking Co., Provo (,'oiu'l & Savings' Bank, Utah Countv Suvinirs' Bank, Bank of American Fork, Lehi Com'l & Savings' Bank. THE CRAXDALL REUNION. Eighth Annual Assembly Held Tuesday Tues-day Evening, at the City Hall. On Tuesday evening, Dec. 28th, at the City hall, was held the eighth annual an-nual reunion of tbe Crandall family. As is usual, it was a joyous event, but was not quite so numerously attended i as last year, though about 300 mem bers of the Crandall and allied families fami-lies were present. The celebration began at 3 o'clock p. in., and contiuued until after 1 a, m. A literary and musical program was carried out, Interspersed fully with dancing and banqueting. The evening was principally occupied with dancing. The historian of the family was not present, but the followiug bits of family history were gleaned from a member: During the past year there have been two deaths, those of Marshall Mar-shall Crandall and Franklin A. Crandall. Cran-dall. Two marriages are chronicled, those of Miss Lillie Deal to Oscar Wilkins, and M. W. Bird to Miss Mollie Groesbeck. Numerous births are chronicled during the year. A new general committee was appointed ap-pointed to arrange for future reunions. re-unions. These annual events arc very pleasant features in the social life of a faaiily which bas furnished so many useful citizens to help in this city's growth and development. Long may the Crandall family survive sur-vive and prosper. i THE FINAL S Present City Council Concludes Con-cludes Its Labors. A BARREL or REPORTS. After Disposing of Reports, Etc., the Fathers Pass a Few More. Or dinances. Slisfcllaiieoas Matters. The City Council met in adjourned session last Monday night, for probably prob-ably the last time in its regime. AH the members were present with Mayor Deal in the chair. A special session may be held before the reins of government are turned over to tbe new Council, though this is hardly probable. The new guardians of the City's welfare will assume control at noon next Monday. After the opening, ceremonies Mayor Deal read the opinion banded down by the United States Supreme Court in the Perry Thomas case. M was listened to with interest by the gentlemen. A communication was read from Wm. M. Coffmau, and on motion was laid on the table. Mr. CufTmau stated that the corrals of W. K. Johnson and R. L. Bird bordered on a ditch, the water of which his family used for culinary purposes, and that said corrals were a nuisance as they befouled be-fouled the water supply and compelled com-pelled the family to resort to a well 300 feet distant. He therefore wished the nuisance abated. The road supervisor's report was then listened to. It showed that the whole poll tax levy bad been collected. col-lected. The report further showed that material to the amount of $335.49 hud been purchased in 197, and 8379.69 bas been used, $73 06 in material was reported on hand at the beginning of 1897: SI 17.20 iu material is now on hand. Under the Graveling ordinance 150 sidewalks had been completed aud received, 136 partially completed, and fi were not touched. All unfinished will be completed by agreement by June 1, 1898. The poundkeeper's report showed that 83 head of strays had been Impounded Im-pounded at an expense of twentplve i;u V9 uzt nullity uuc j . , VTm. M. vollmari made a Yfpoffc - nn the City pasture, showing that he" had paid the City in cash, labor, repairs, re-pairs, etc., the sum of $670. The Mayor's report on the City Hall showed receipts to tbe amount of $238:55. The City hall square had been an expense to the inunicip.ility of $150.97 His Honor then detailed his expenditure of his contingent fund of $173 5. Messrs. If. T. IUytiohls and J. S. Scott then made their report on the expense incurred Iy Hie death of IhI -City Marshal Clark." On mot i. n 8171. 2" was appropriated to Councilor Hall an a fund will) which to settle some of the bills incurred. Tlie following bills were then allowed al-lowed and the several amounts ap-protiriated: ap-protiriated: Harrison & Sons, liverv, $1 .SO Alex Robertson, services. $11.00. J. s. H Hall, services. $20.00. J. S Loynd, Jr., street supervisor, $22. CO. Tiie Council then spent the remainder re-mainder of the session in passing the follow ing ordinances. An Ordinance pertaining to the (Vt v I V'liiiifprp An Ordinance Defining 1h. Duties of the City Justice of the Peace. LOCAL BRIEFS. "Bound by an Oath," next week. At the City hall, Jan. 7, "Bound by an Oath." John Dallin, of Pleasant Grove, was in town, Wednesday. W. A. Bearce of Lee, Nebraska. Is here on a visit to his father and sister. Fire! "In the Old Mill," next week, Jan. 7. A local company in "Bound by an Oath." Wallace Hope bas quit work with the K. G. W. bridge crew and is home for the winter. Misses Maud Carter and Lizzie Taylor attended the ball of tbe High School Alumni at Spanish Fork, Tuesday evening. Ernest Kirkman came in from Sagers where he has hern working for several months past. He came in to spend Christmas. I). C. Johnson arrived in town Friday Fri-day from the northern part of the State where he has been engaged in teaching the elocutionary art. John W. Chamberlain, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, of Salt Lake, were in town this week, the guests of Mrs. Lizzie Chamberlain and Dr. Smart. Mrs. K. J. Stanson presented her husband with a fine baby giil Christmas Christ-mas morning. From the smile that Stanson wears you can bet he is pleased with his Christmas present, Development is being pushed on the Buck Eye marble quarry in Hobble Hob-ble Greek canyon. The outlook for the claim grows brighter as the work ii:;n'is, ami iioimuui prove a great, thing for Springville. MissAllie Hugh., Norfolk, "a was frightfully burned on the face and nock. Pain was instantly relieved re-lieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which healed the injury without with-out leaving a sear. It is the famous pile remedy. C. J. Peterson. It is said that F. N. West, one of tbe bachelor contingent, is contemplating contem-plating matrimony. In an interview on the subject willi a fellow-celibate Frank pleaded innocence, but his air was suspicious. According to Mrs. Grundy's schedule. West should be railroaded into matriinany next week. One by one the bachelors are falling victims of the little winged wretch with a bow and arrow. St. Valentine's Valen-tine's day will lliiish the work. M'SINESS BRU.FS. Dr. N. II. Nelson will extract your acheing tooth without pain Harry Webb want pork and poiiitn . to buy beef, (.'hopped feed and Hour for sale at the Springville Roller Mill. Get estimates of Ed. Childs on all kind of mas. in w ork. If you have a farm to rent call on Delos lioyer. Mens' fancy shirts with free collar buttons at lioyer & Bringliursfs. Bo, s, get your face fixed at. Wood & Packard's fur the social events, and look "swell." Go before P. K. Houlz, notary public, pub-lic, to do your swearing. The best, steak in town can be got at Miner Meat market. Kindred & Dowdell an on hand to do all kinds of general blackstuithing. Gentlemen, don't forget that the City Drug Store is headquarters for cigars, cigarettes aud tobacco. Uoybince wants to buy alfalfa seed. Mrs. L. M . Murphy has a good, new improved Goodridge sewing machine to sell cheap. Hot coffee and oyster stews served Hit; all hours at Houtz's cotifecsiouery store. Boys, there is nothing pleases your best girl better than to have you get a nice, smooth shave, like Brown & Manwaring give all their customers. Pic! ure frame of all sorts, and prices at G. E. Anderson's. sizes Call in and see the new fruit evaporator evapor-ator at Molen & Caff ley's. Notions at bed-ruck figures ton's Not ion store. it IV x- Whitehead's is the place to get groceries. He is prepared to give special prices. Persons who received presents Christmas, ami wish to return the compliment with a New Year present should drop in to Peterson's Drug store. II. T. Reynolds & Co. is t bo place lo get anything in the dry foods or grocery line. soTicn. The regular annual meeting and election of officers of the Western Lithographic Stone Co. will be held at the city hall on Monday, Jan. 10th. 1898, at 2 o'clock p. m. J. M. Wkstwood, Pics't. No-lo-ISac for l'Ifty Out. Ciittnmti'c it tobru'eo liublt cure, mukos wenk men Htroiu-. UuoU pere. 60c. II. All UrupKii'ts. WANTKH-Tltt'STW'OHTII V AMI ACT Ivc ifi'nl Ji-iik-71 :incl ladies Iu Inivi'l for p.io!isili". P.I :i !i!ihln'(l linuse In I'luli. M.-iiit lily tCi ami -x i.in-rs. I'lisltinn s'aily. Unfi'i'piiro. CrriuK' M-lf-aililri'Swil sl.tmiiuil envelope 77i Himmvm I 'n.. Ucjit )', ( InnujH ob Printi Give us your work and be convinood. Job Work Of every description promptly done. Our Work is high-class. Our Prices Medium. THE INDEPENDENt H Senator Wolcot il vtj-m - - - why you should not Candies, Etc. D If you want to. Buy Groceries er Soil ruits or Flense Call on or Write me, WM. M. ROYLANCE, springville, Car Load Lots a Specialty. Ai;cnt for Bicycles, Studcbakcr Wagons, Etc. G-xea,t For next Clearance OOur entire stock of LadloH' Misses AxxdL Olxllclroxx'Hi Gape SO Per Oont 3?lec3Lxxotloix. fClll TToCpItT An(1 K 1 ' your nrstcnoicB at the lowest priceever Uull JJdl IV offered on new and stylish wraps. We have left the following kiniln and sizes which arc all this year's styles aod were bought in New York at the very best market. : : : f : LADIES' CAPES. plush cape, indies, size 38 was $2ti.."0 reduced to - - - $21.20 plush cape, tize 40, was $9 00 red lii'ed In .... 7 20 2plnsii capos, size-40, was JG.OO n i; need iu -i .no 1 plush capo, size 30, was $0.00 rei'iieed tn - - - - 4 HO 1 plush cape, size 34, was $0.00 reduced Io ... 4.80 2 cloth capes, size 34, was $0.00 reduced In 4 80 1 cloth cape, size 3S, was $0.00 reduced ti 4.H0 1 cloth cape, size 30, was $0.00 reduced to 4.80 1 cloth e-spe, kize 40, was $0 (10 reduced to 4 80 LADIES' JACKETS. 1 cloth jacket, size 30, was $12.00 reduced to .... $ n.00 1 cloth jackef, size 30, was $1.3 00 reduced to .... 10.40 1 cloth jacket, size 34, was $13.00 reduced to - 10.40 1 clolh jacket, size 30, w;is $10.00 reduced to - - - - 8.(0 1 cloth jacket, size 38, was $8.o0 reduced to 0.80 1 cloth jacket, size 3's, was $13.00 reduced to .... jo.40 1 cloth jacket, size 34, was $0.00 reduced to 7.20 7.20 9.00 5.20 5.20 5.20 4.00 3.40 3.40 1 cloth .jacket, size 30, was $0.00 reduced to 1 cloth jacket, size 40, was $12.00 reduced to 1 cloth jacket, dze 34, was W.50 reduced t 1 cloth jacket, size 30. was $0.i0 reduced to 1 cloth jacket, size 38, was $0.50 reduced to 1 cloth jacket, size 38, was $5.00 reduced to .... 1 cloth Jacket, size 38, was $4.25 reduced to 1 cloth Jacket, size 30, was $4.2T reduced to 1 cloth jacket, size 31, was $4,150 reduced to 1 cloth Jacket, size 30, was $4.50 3.60 reduced to 3.C0 oc Don't Miss . T. HEYHOIiDS & GO. XxVtoncSLs to Is Quoted at 66 S-Osa CT iiv ivavun buy your ft ft Where you can get the wot for your money. T do thU yvn mast go to Jas. Whitehead, Jr. ON'T Fall to call and Take AdTaataie : of the Bargains Offered. : : Produce Utan, 30 days at fn) 0 ... , Cash Fail Sale s and Jackets LADIES' JACKETS. 1 cloth jacket, size 38, was $4.50 reduced to - - - $3. (JO 1 cloth jacket, size 40, was $4.50 reduced to .... 3.BO 1 cloth jacket, size 34, was 4.00 reduced to - - - 3.20 MISSES JACKETS. 1 jacket, age 18, was $3.50 re duced to - - i 2.80 1 Jacket, age 16, was $3.50 reduced re-duced to ... 2.80 1 Jacket, age 16, was $4.00 reduced re-duced to 3.20 1 Jacket, age 14, was $5.00 reduced re-duced to ... 4(oo 1 jacket, age 14, was $3.50 reduced re-duced to - - - - 2.80 2 jackets, ag 12, was $0.50 reduced re-duced to - - - 5.20 1 jacket, age 14, was $2.25 reduced re-duced to 1.80 1 jacket, age 14, was $7.00 reduced re-duced to 5.60 1 jacket, age 10, was 5.25, reduced re-duced to 4.20 1 jacket, age 10, was $4.25 reduced re-duced to 3.40 2 jackets, age 10, was $6.00 reduced re-duced to 4.80 1 jacket, age 10, was $6.50 reduced re-duced to 5.20 1 jacket, age 10, was $2.00 reduced re-duced to 1.60 2 jackets, age 8, was $2.00 reduced re-duced to 1.60 1 jacket, age 6, was $1.90 reduced re-duced to 1.50 1 jacket, age 8, was $6.00 reduced re-duced to 4.80 1 jacket, age 8, was $4.00 reduced re-duced to 3.20 1 Jacket, age 6, was $3.75, reduced re-duced to 3.00 1 Jacket ae 4, was $3.50 reduced re-duced to - - - - 2.80 2 Jackets, age 4, was $5.50 reduced re-duced to - 4.40 1 Jacket, age 4, was $2.50 reduced re-duced to 2.00 I jacket, age 4, was $1.80 reduced re-duced to 1.45 - J This Sale- |