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Show MR, MURBOCK SURPRISED. Outgoing Postmaster at Logan Pleasantly Pleas-antly Remembered, on His Fifty-First Fifty-First Birthday. (Special to Tho Tribune.) LOGAN, Feb. 2S. Postmaster Robert Murdock was very pleasantly surprised this morning upon arrival at the postofflcc. Tho employees of tho office, had all assembled, assem-bled, the occasion bolng the anniversary of the birth of Mr. Murdock. and the day preceding his letlrcment from office An all-around hearty handshake was Indulgod In, after which the following document, together with a handsome cane, was handed hand-ed the retiring postmaster: "United States Postofflce, Logan, Cache county, State of Utah. February S, 1S0I. "Robert Murdock, Logan, Utah Dear Brother: On this, the llfty-first anniversary anniver-sary of your birth, and upon your retirement retire-ment as postn aster of this clly, we, tho employees of the Logan postofflcc, present you with this small token of remembrance of our pleasant associations together while laboring ln this office. May this cane bo a substantial support to you during your Journey through life, and may you live to enjoy many happy rc-tunni of your birthday, birth-day, Is tho earnest wish of us all. Jos. F. Squires, assistant postmaster; T. A Thorc-sen, Thorc-sen, dispatcher; L. C. McAUster, general delivery clerk; Ezra O. Smith, general utility clerk; Josoph Morgan, carrier, Joseph Jo-seph M. Zundel, carrier: Leo Squires. Janitor: Jani-tor: W. Q. Anderson, mall messenger." The cane was a beautiful ebony stick, gold-mounted, bearing the Initials "II. M.,'" with tho following Inscription: "Presented by Employees 'Logan P. O. Feb 2S, 'M." .Mr. Murdock was thoroughly surprised, and could hardly control his feelings ln accepting the gilt. Robert Murdock Is one of tho oldest Republicans Re-publicans In tho county, nnd has been a hard worker, a firm believer, and an ardent ar-dent supporter of Republican principles ever slnco 'hi division on party lines. In the days of Democratic ascendency ln our county, when men weakened and went with the multitude, he never wavered, and he would havo been found battling for tho triumph of the grand old party had he been alone Ho is one of the few mun whu have received recognition for his valuable services, having been appointed postmaster postmas-ter four years ago by President McKInley. During his incumbency In office he has proven himself capable of performing tho duties of the samo and has reflected credit upon hlmsolf and constituents. He ls a firm believer ln the principle of rotation In office, and turns the office over to his successor, Joseph Odcll. tomorrow with good feelings and best wishes for his success, suc-cess, the success of tho orflec and tho Rc publican party. |
