Show THE utah county well represented HOW THE HOLIDAYS PASSED IN THE settlements nothing of a serious nature to Cli ronicle anywhere american fork THE very unpleasant affair now existing between Bate coo this place and american fork city has several tunes been mentioned in the papers hut write what one will there will he a new phase to explain it will he remembered that bate co acine time since sued aliis city fur L W damages in of the latter ordering some bath hout t and other improvements owned by the former remold from the n the lake having folly re clr t d upon the subject both parties concluded and vilely too that a settler b arbitration would be the wiser plan besides riving much expense and feeling too consequently they met and met and talked and conten ed antil their articles of agreement arc finished when lo 10 and be nolda anty nin against some trifling thing which they cannot finely and PS iliev are determined not to do so they separate declaring their in their success according to litigation impossible WM GRAM GRAMS S glisic emporium ft as again packed ith its usual number of santa claubes sir grant is indeed accommodating to the public as lie sells at extremely low figures and bill ta scrip on any store this is one of the best acts toward the public that is knon in this place that alie only ay thia gentleman is generous charitable and useful every eur he furnishes a place utensils etc for a free and hearty reception of all the old people in town which of course is great work and expense the old folks are to gather at liis residence some time next week we are told AMERICAN FORK at one time supported bup ported a theatrical troupe of whom it should have been been proud ut for lack of encouragement seasoned with support they were compelled to give up profiting by that sore les dessou sou for we have had no troup since then it looks reasonable that another attempt would be pursued with a little more ginger the talent id here ilie hall is here and now that awful will is alone to be conquered there are much more elevating and no dearer than so much dancing FORK city fathers hare received a bell from tha east billed at 1100 pounds it is to be mounted on the city hall for a curfew paly heretofore through tho kindness of the rev mr day the presbyterian minister of this place the city has had free use of the bell of that church at deverr opportunity port unity the minister that he has the public welfare at heart an I 1 labors unceasingly for the advancement of the young not wishing to roil the waters of utah in the minds of his eastern friends whom he frequently aisis ITS too true and true ko that in american fork the only resort for recreation is dancing its dance dace when is there a dance we aia almost forgetting what afo in theartres theatres the atres concerts etc indeed dancing is beautiful and perhaps of all parties h the counte none excel those df american fork W H cemian cr of ova moat prominent citizens men ia lying sack at ats bouse he seems to aso affected that every muscle is breattie bre atlie there gustt a chadee aad we hope it will be for ta better SINCE the theatre iala lias been furnished with a new ad beautiful floor good warming etc which indeed are a erect to the managers it becomes an es ellent dancing hall Chip mans hall t already well known as a first class oe THE choir give a party for their own benefit the affair was a great success occurring two evenings during last week J M and harrington tha latter his wife and child were here dur inthe holidays NEARLY everybody bt your humble correspondent arc a aglid over the beautiful snow inlay BILLY cam out of the wasatch range to spend Ciri atmas SCHOOLS open in in monday eve no recent deaths an few batha lelii IN lehi at present if we except the amusement subject seem to be bearce with the opening of our new hall which is a creditt oita builder mr L garth as welt as an ornament to the town the amusement interests have received quite a boom as competition which is admitted to be the life of other business teems to apply equally to amusement four parties dances have been given in the new hall the first tas a freo party and largely attended the next two were als well attended and were at the expense of bur old institution the music hall which held a party tee same evening was quite mo atly attended suggesting the wearily off of novelty or beneral satiety Bati ety at least with snow that has fallen and ia nw falling is causing tb cheep men fo eincle as they cay HOT take their flocks to the deseret where feed is more plen but it will be hard to convince the cheep men eliat the on wool can bo spared the would far rather ebare the per ceil on sugar and yet to this mr aithar stayner might object BO that it will be very hard to please all in alie tariff la atter TUB only work sno gressing at present is well driving scarcely a week busses pusses without new ones being sunk the two last your heard of were driven by the goodhouse house boys one fur N A brown the other for M F woodhouse bothi are wella with n flow of ballora per minute and good water As yet we have had no word from our dramatic association and theatricals this seabon unless we except alie cantata entitled visit to santa Cl ausville which waa given in jie music liall in of oar sunday school it was a success especially in the most important part namely financially REALIZING that something more than ia necessary to entire buiu B G aarle addina n eating room to his small store nn rt 31 tt w hall that the f ahre 1 ada rda for a number nort hg in this place and pipe bein bocht 1 nce an pa r 1 an institution muc Jel nry y THE hayt s ash alws nl Ws died from this disease tel UTA i co ann i 1 T building as thel new hall but also for the energy they hav manifested in getting it nearly enough completed to be used for dancing purposes during the holidays the hall exclusive of a large stage is feet hi the inside with a floor of choice oregon pine which is acknowledged by all who have seen it to be one of the best several parties have been given since the hall was opened on monday evening last which have been pronounced very successful THE following is the score of a pigeon match which took place during the week between wm T vincent and James herron on one side and thos adamson and edward allpin on the other for a prize of 5 and the price of the pigeons each having ten birds thrown from a spring trap at a distance of twenty one yards vincent ten birds herron eight adams nine allaine All pine eight As this is but an average of other matches held the boys feel somewhat confident A funnay school teachers picnic was given in darks hall on friday evening last at which superintendent J W asli and assistant john gardner were presented with neatly printed testimonials from the school those two officers resign with the old vear the positions they have so faithfully filled for some and with th e first sunday of the mcw year james brow as superintendent and frank banks as assistant take their places amr alie exception of a few of our young men who belong to the rougher element having to be reminded that besides being against the laws 0 decency it is also contrary to the city ordinances to use profane language our holiday week hat passed off very creditable old and young seeming to join iu their endeavors to make the time enjoyable THE last gift of the old year is highly appreciated by alie young people of this place judging from the sound of sleigh bells that greets one on all sides TUB of the people is generally good though rumor has it that there are one or two cases of in town POMPEY spanish corfe AT an early day a liberal city charter was granted this place under it and its eur city fathers respectively have enacted appropriate legislation conformable to the growing and increasing wants of the people today to day our community ii large and mixed and ever increasing wants are more varied interests more complex and extensive and iu some instances conflicting with the and other changes arises the necessity of thorough organization a perfect system and efficiency in all departments the good old days of order tranquility and a proper regard for the richt of others are merging into those of avarice contention and comparative anarchy the community ia divided into classes according as their interests diverge thees classes become more distinctly marked feuds and quarrels arise in consequence litigation ia resorted to and a feeling of mistrust and a lack of confidence perva doa society it therefore requires a deeper insight a more comprehensive knowledge a tighter grip the exercise of more wisdom and more vigilance to successfully cope with the issues of today to day aud the probabilities bili ties and possibilities of the morrow imperfect plans and spasmodic efforts result in los and often disaster while a steadiness of purpose a loyalty in action and an intelligent discharge of duty founded on correct principles eventually culminate in success and are absolutely to it when impetuous anger control the passion into sudden action when victory right or wrong is the main object and while good wholesome counsel and a pacific policy are ignored and ironed at the rights of parties can not be honestly determined ter mined adjudicated by legal tribunals if at the present juncture passion is allowed to subside and a calm 00 rula the mind if the highest aim of each shall be the rights of all if the matter in controversy the water question be left to a decision of the high council spanish fork will emerge from its present difficulty with the just claims of all impartially secured and then and not until then will it march onward in peace and prosperity PROBABLY in all utah no other place i more blessed for summer and winter range than this that vast water ebed known as spanish fork canyon with its numerous springs and streams is literally a meadow from early spring until late autumn and from the base of the low hills to the craggy steeps of the mountain summits As winter approaches the stockman stock man drives hi herd from hill and gorge down into the more con genial clime in the valley where an abundance for many months is annually assured add to this the excellent water supply of the place and the ad vantages it affords for manufacturing mechanical and irrigating purposes and it will net be at all surprising with these elements of strength so essential to prosperity if in the near future under proper direction spanish pork will claim a just recognition for wealth greatness and beauty th pioneer struggles of a few years ago wita the unyielding soil against the eed mans strategies and against poverty in many a hideous shape are now developing into a series of successes alie result of thrift economy energy determination and good leadership WE have an iron foundry running to its utmost capacity it turns out excellent ware ut reasonable prices close by household furniture neat and dur able are made by machinery and opposite to this is a headroom her droom of uncouth appearance a standing and perpetual menace of good order and civility a schoolhouse absolutely any architectural tec tural design an unhealthy sepulchre this however Lo wever is the exception in the line of buildings the past summer an excelsior wag erected at a cost of about it date about seventy ia finished in artistic style and furnished with the latest unproved desks and other apparatus and appliances two other school houses complete the number they are commodious and healthy are centrally located and are arm full of utah WE feel fiade in kearnow past has been prolific of many ble issinga to the citizens of this place at no ame lias the earth yielded her treasures with prodigality in and greater grasses it is estimated that bushel swill not equal the grain crop and as for tubers especially potatoes alie crop was simply immense ahe past season too has been highly favorable to the growth of lucerne seed a great quantity of which has been raised and dispose d of at a fair price an open steady market tor all kinds of produce for the past few years has given the farmer much needed and has enabled him to furnish his with the most improved modem ample ments increase its fertility and bal himself a respectable looking hocq worthy of liis honorable calling TUB following brief may give an iba of the general extent of business in tip what he mercantile department fram been done by the coop co op sto e aloa ltd sales for the fiscal yer ending afy jast was employed emp loyes annually upwards of la ne 6 carlo as t has shipped benr juat pant lumber 5 of income seed hogs I 1 0 barley 3 32 wheat potatoes r mixed 5 flour 5 oatsy oats 5 other et es are doing ac rd ing to their commercial and local st id mg r WHILE farming ig ohp principal s ace of li uy no ifland the trades profession and other aipia tries are neglected t least cent of all the and haess worn hero aro at yme and our mountain aarde surplus of lumber our brick lie ring and capare with any in but few eusea howe yet the crople voted sy t ax one hall of ofle ach poses so another yea hafti es healthy and moral accommodation together with much needed apparatus will be secured MAY the conflicting but honest iona of the coed people here suddenly terminate in an equitable and permanent judgment based on the exalted principle of right jam |