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Show LETTER KROM I'RUVO. l'ltovo, May 7, 1 s71. Ldlturs li rM: 1 o-day Superintendent A. M. Stnoot and workmen engaged on the l'rovo Woolen Factory, accompanied by the l'rovo brass band, and a number of the citizens of l'rovo and Springville, assembled as-sembled to celebrate the anniversary of laying the corner-stone of the factory. fac-tory. An excellent and substantial repast re-past was prepared by Supt. Scott and foreman Win. llidd, which was followed follow-ed by speeches, mu-ie, songs, Jvo., including in-cluding an original song Ly Mr. II. Mailien, composed for the occasion. At sun down tho ceremonies concluded, all having richly enjoyed themselves. One year ago to morrow the adobies were not made, the rock not quarried, and the most of the timber and lumber then growing in the mountains that today to-day havo been used in the erection ol a building that would do honor to oldei cities than l'rovo. The main building is 145 by Co feet, threa stories high, a basement of rock and one story frame, with Mansard roof; there i: also an adobie building, 134 by 3d feet, two stories and basement, and anothei adobie building, 72 by 33 feet, two stories and basement; all of whieti ha: been accomplished without more than sViOO.OO having been expended in casb thus far. The buildings will take souk 7, Si 10 lights of glass. 1'resident Voting has ordered th. machinery from the east, which wil cost about one hundred thousand dollars, a portion of which has already arrived. It is the expectation to have th buildings so far cgmpleted and tlu machinery in order in time to work up considerable of the preseut year's crof of wool. Success to cooperation. Our crops are looking well, although the season is very dry aud windy. e were visited with a severe wind storm ou Monday last, which unroofed tht largo adobie barn of Bro. L. 0. Glazier also moved some four, inches a part ol the large frame house now being erectec by Bp. Wm. Miller.causing the founda tion to crack considerable. The storir also tore up several trees. Our county co-operative stock here is progressing favorably. It is expected that the Military Pos known as Camp Rawlins will be vaeatet in the course of a week, the command having been ordered away. Great credit and praise is due to the ofheers and men for their gentlemanly behavior, be-havior, since those who were engaget in the riot have been removed. May success attend your labors. Yours &c, Provo. |