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Show A HflMF PAPFR FDR X DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF JUAB COUNTY HOME PEOPLE Nephi. Juab County. Utah, Friday November 6th, 1925. The Times, Vol. 15, No. 43. Col. Charles Stanton QUICK ACTION ffl w rw T Wfc V T MAWVWnFI Negro Sentenced For Assault On Eureka Girl Defendant Given Stern Lecture By Judge Thos. H. Burton A record for swift. Justice was established by Judge T. H. Burton in the case of the negro Dove Smith who assaulted EdnaMay in Eureka. Within one week from the time the offense was committed Smith was on his way to the State Prison with a sentence runiug from five years to life, with, a recommendation from the court that the prisoner be kept there for the term of his natural life. -The trial in the District Court did not last one hour from the time the prisoner appeared untl he received his sentence. Smith pleaded guilty and seemed anxious to be on his way to the state penitentiary. The court went into his past life at considerable length and brought out the fact that he had previously been sent to prison for an attack with a knife, and was still out 'on parole from San Quentin prison in California. In passftig sentence Judge Burton spoke in part as follows: "We are fast approaching the time when a man who attempts to rob a woman of her chastity and virtue in the manner in which you assaulted Edna May, will have administered unto him the death penalty. And I say this because two years ago the penalty for this offense was not to exceed twenty years. Today it may be life imprisonment. "The virtue of some women is as valuable as life itself, and in such case should be protected in the same degree as life itself is protected. If men of your caliber are permitted to run loose, it would not be long until chaos would reign in all parts of the sovereign world, and property would become valueless and business would be wrecked; the sacredness of the home would vanish, and the family would be unsafe in the home, much less upon the streets of the commun- ity. "The spread of crime is the greatest menace in the United States today. One writer has said that If we have to fight the devil with fire, let us fight with red hot fire. That is what we are going to do in America with such criminals as you. Prisons are built to take care of Just such criminals as you, and the public are willing to pay their money to support them. "From the facts and circumstances surrounding this case, it is evident that it was pour purpose on the night of October 25th, 1925, to brutally insult, abuse, ravish and carnally know this little fatherless girl. She was determined to protect her virtue and chastity if possible, even at the expense of her life. "You concealed yourself at the water tank on the outskirts of Eureka, in ambush so to speak, armed with a razor, which seeing to be your favorite weapon, and there waiting for your victim, knock her down to the ground as soon as she appears for the purpose and the only purpose of gratifying your animal passion upon this little innocent fatherless girl, and had it not been for the fact that she seized a good sized rock and struck you in the head you would have accomplished your purpose and desire, or would have left her lifeless body on the ground slashed to pieces with a razor, your favorite weapon of defense. "No wonder the people of Eureka were aroused and swore vengeance upon you, and had it not been for some clever work on the part of the sheriff s force in this county you would probably have been hanging to a tree. It was lucky for you the crowd did not get you Into their poss v . The Democratic party of this city were successful at the polls in Tuesday's election contest for the first time in the history of Nephl since the division on party lines. The Republicans were successful in electing only one councilman, J. Walter Pax- man, and the city treasurer, Mrs. Leah Chase. Outside of these two offices the Democrats elected the entire ticket by average majorities of over a hundred votes. Mayor Thonia. Bailey, was re-ected, and will have a majority of the councilmen of the same party. A large vote was registered for a municipal contest, there being about 770 votes cast. The weather was verv unfavorable practically all day. a drizzing snow falling the greater part of the time. The vote by districts is given In detail as follows: 3 Dist. Totals 129 178 131 438 Bailey D. Forrest R. 150 97 87 334 Judd. D. 156 167 111 434 123 104 105 332 Goldsbrough R. Hawkins D. 143 167 121 431 135 103 95 333 Winn, R. 110 148 109 367 Clyde D. ( 170 125 108 403 Paxman, R. 155 186 120 461 Petty, D. 124 85 Chrlstensen R. 92 301 186 192 120 498 Vickers, D. 93 79 97 269 Sperry R. 107 111 88 306 Brown D. 173 164 127. 464 Chase, R. - 'V? - .3 "s v-- le s When Vice President Danes arrived in San Francisco for the Cali- fornia Diamond Jubilee he met his old friend and associate In the service of supplies in France during the war. Col. Charles Stanton. "This" said General Dawes, "Is the man who taught me how to swear." TOM M'CUNE DIES OF PNEUMONIA Tom McCuue, the twenty two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George McCune, died Saturday "morning at Ruth, Nevada, where he had been employed for some time past, from acute pneumonia, after only an ill ness of one day. The death of the young man came as a sudden shock to the parents and friends in this city and much gym pathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Cune in the great loss they have sus tained caused by the untimely death of their eldest son. The: deceased 'was H'liardvorklng and industrious young man, of good nanus ana cnaracter, wno had a large number of warm personal friends among the young men of his age-ithe 'community. In behalf of the people of this city this paper extends to Mr. and Mrs. their heartfelt sympathy in the great bereavement that has come to their home. Impressive funeral services were held at the Stake Tabernacle Wed nesday afternoon, BUhop Thomas liailey being in charge. Prayer was offered by P. P. Christison. The speakers were: Robert Winn, President A. H. Belliston, and Bishop Bailey. Words of consolation were spoken and the good life of the deceased was dwelt upon by each speaker. Musical numbers were rendered by the Cole Sisters, and Mrs. Will L. Benediction was pronounced Hoyt. by Patriarch L. A. Bailey. Mc-Cu- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LEVAN PIONEER Funeral services were hsld Sun day afternoon for Mrs. Johanna Jennings Taylor, who died Thursday at the home of ' her daughter, Mrs Nephl Neilson. of Pleasant View. E Ray Francom presided. The follow ing program was renderd: Singing "I Need Thee Every Hour," Ward choir, under the direction of Asa Fowler; prayer, H. C. Kofod; vocal My Father.' Dulcie Fransolo, com; Remarks, Jan. E. Taylor, Lor enzo Mangelson. E. W. Peterson, and Bishop E. P. Peterson; mixed quar let, "I Know Thai My Rede-me- t Lives," Dulcie Francom. Chloe Win ter, Asa Fowler and Earl A. Heck, ac choir Bosh; companled by Fern "Farewell All Earthly Honors"; Benediction. Christian Chrlstensen. Mrs. Taylor was SI years of age at the time of her death, and a plon eer of 1848. She spent much of her life in Levan. but during the pas fifteen years has hcen living with her daughter In Pleasant Vew. She is survived by six sons and two daughters: Nephl, Hugh, and Schyler, Levan; Roy Taylor. La Point; Heber C. Taylor, Blackfoot Idaho; Mrs. Polly Cloward. Chester Duke Taylor and Mrs. Nephl Nellson Provo. Many friends and relatives from Provo and outside points attended the services for Mrs. Taylor. Inter ment was in the cemetery. 'h Prison for a term of from five years to life, and you will be committed to the custody of the county sheriff to be delivered to the warden of the penitentiary. The court will also recommend to the Hoard of Pardons that you be kept there for the term of your natural life.'' Mrs. C. E. Stephenson is visiting with her daughters In Salt Lake City this week. Mrs. I. M. Petty entertained the Mr. and Mrs. R. W. McMullIn of Social Neighbors club and the'r part ners at a well arranged Halloween Paypon. ffah, visited with friends In party at her home Saturday evening. this city Wednesday. I YOUNG MOTHER PASSES AWAY 12 MASS MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT ."' 1 Republicans Elect One Councilman and City Treasurer Large Vote Cast Considering Unfavorable Weather Control of City Mayor Thomas Bailey Is For Next Two Years Will Be In Hands of Democrats. Re-elect- "It is the Judgment of this court that you be imprisoned in the State John C. McKenzie BY SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITIES IV ession. The News, Vol 9, No. 43 DEMOCRATS WIN CITY ELECTION ( lAKbN BY CUUK1 r Mrs. Leonard Belliston Dies In Provo Hospital Funeral Services Held Monday At the South Ward Church ed PROGRAM PARENT-TEACHER- Impressive funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the South ward church over the mortal remains of Mrs. Leonard Belliston, who died Piday afternoon at the Provo hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Belliston was only 27 years of age and is survived by her husband and a young son. She was formerly Miss Nora Curtis of Moroni, Utah, and is survived by her parents, five brothers and two sisters S MEETINGS Parent-Teach- er meetings will be held ih the High School the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p. m... The following programs have been .outlined: November 12th Boys chorus furnishes entertainment. Reoprt of Mrs. Qrme. Cooperation of Teach ers and Parents in teaching English, health habits and morals. The school nurse, .Talks v by several parents. December 10th Junior High SchooI furnishes entertainment. De monstration of modern spelling met hod, t Discussion of old and new methods by a Jan.14th John C McKenzie, chairman of the President's Musx'le Shoals commission, photographed immediately ufter a call at the White House where he made a brief report on the commission's work to Mr. Coolidge. ARMISTICE DAY parent. Oral Expression De partment furnishes program. Back ward children and problem- cases. Discussion led by Petty Stealing. - PROGRAM MADE - . parent- , ; - , .... :rH A meeting of the committee in charge of the first annual Juab County Fair was held Saturday night October 31st for the purpose of hearing reports of Supervisors and the Secretary-Treasure- r. At the close of the meeting a gen eral feeling of satisfaction was pre valent and plans for next year were talked over. Because of the very splendid help of committeemen and excellent cooperation of the people of the com munity the management and committee in charge extend a hearty vote of thanks and are now ready to turn the affairs over to a new committee. It wag the feeling at the meeting that this County Fair Committee should be as widely representative as possible and in .order to bring the best selection it was proposed that a mass meeting be held on the evening of November 12th at 7 p. tn. In the Court room of the New City Hall building. Next year will be the 75th anniversary of the settlement of Nephl and there seems to be a general feel ing among the people that a Home Coming festival should be held. In the opinion of the committee this should be held at the same time the Fair is held, the two cooperating to save time and effort, and that everything possible be done to bring back to Nephl all persons who have ever resided here and give them a taste of real hospitable and welcome home spirit. Syarehts:'--- T STAKE CONFERENCE CONVENES TOMORROW The Quarterly Conference of Juab Stake will convene here tomorrow In the Tabernacle at 10:30 a. m. The visiting speaker will be Elder George Albert Smith, of the quorum of the Twelve Apostles. The stake presidency desire as large attendance as possible at the opening session. NINE BOY SCOUTS RECE1YE BADGES Bishop P. B. Cowan presided at the services, the opening prayer being offered by Cleon Memmott. Musical numbers were rendered by Mrs. Mabel Lunt the Cole Sisters, and Mrs. T. W. Allred. The speakers were: J. E. Memmott. Orson Cazier. President A. H. Belliston, Bishop P. B. Cowan, of this city, and Bishop Orlando Bradley, and Bishop J. Anderson of Moroni. Consoling remarks were made by each speaker and many tributes were paid to the good life the deceased had always led. The benediction was pronounced by Robert Lo-ma- x. 10:00 11:00 Assembly of ex- service men at Headquarters Dugout, Main Street. 11:00 11:30 Armistice celebration - guns, - noise, excitement. 11:30 1:00 Mess and reunion for men in dug-ou- t. 1:00 2:00 Stunts and entertainment on main street. 2:002:30 Gigantic Parade on mehods of keeping records and Legion, Service Star, Battery" Red we do of What supplies. purchase Cross, Schools, and all civic clubs need in our school budget Report by participating. Parent. 2:30 3:30 Wartime pantomMay 13th Fine Art8 club furnishime for School children Auditores program." among Relationship ium. . Comteens. in their boys and girls 3:30 4:00 High School Inter-clas- s munity Cviperation- in , Recreation. No ve 1 1 y rel a rac " Main ' TalWS "" Feb.' 11th The N. H. S. Band furnishes the program. Modern Testing Program and School marks. March 11th Elementary school furnishes program. The New Freedom for children. Talks by several Parents. V April 8th The N. H. S. Orchestra furnishes the program. School Finance Report by Parent's Committee J Interment took place in the Vine Bluff Cemetery, the grave being ded icated by Wilford Belliston. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. The sympathy of the people of this city is extended to the husband In the great bereavement that has come to his home in the loss of his young wife. GRIST OF NEWS FROM HIGH SCHOOL 677-01- 1 ' ". Street a'dandy. 4:00 6:00 Service Star Legion entertainment for all men, their partners, and their fathers and mothers at the Armory. 6:00 7:30 More stunts and entertainment on Main Street. 8.00 9:00 American Legion Pantomine program for the general " . (By Florence Chase) A period was given over to the staff officers of the N. H. S. Year Book Wednesday for the purpose of. boosting for the book and asking the students for their support In public in High School Auditorium. taking subscriptions and helping finance the undertaking. They also Also Flag presentation. Armistice 9:00 1:00 Day appealed to the student body to aid In furnishing a name for the year Ball Arlington. It i8 understood that the Mayor book. wil invite all business houses to Glen Worthington, Paul Grace and close for the afternoon in order to Sheldon in celebratWinn, members of the N. to Join everyone permit ing Armistice Day in a fitting man- H. S. alumni, gave short talks to the student body Wednesday. ner. The committee on arrangements are planning to make the program The subscription to the year book is of events as worth while as possible. two dollars and the staff would like They invite all the community to to see every student In the school Join in the celebration of good fel secure one. lowship. The Fine Arts club members elected officers Wednesday noon. These are: Viola Starts, president; Zelma HIGH PRAISE GIVEN and Blanche Pay, An interesting ceremony took place at the South ward M. I. A. meeting Sunday evening the occasion being the presentation of second class badges to nine boy scouts. The FOR LOCAL ACTOR presentation was made by T. H. Bur-t- o of the Juab Stake Presidency. The scouts receiving badges were: Boyd In a recent Issue of the Spokane Burton. Wilis Linton, Carl Belliston, James Phillips. Elvin Vickers, Ron- Revelw high praise Is given by the David dramatic crltc of that Journal on the ald Belliston, James Smith ability of the local actor Lou. J. Austin and Earl Warner. Foote, who Is now playing In Spokane, Wash. We take pleasure In publishing this article which follows: DEMOCRATS WIN "L. J. Foote, with the Maylon Players this week as an old man In "SilA Hallowe en party and progressELECTION AT MONA ver Threads Among the Gold," rises ive luncheon was held Saturday eveto dramatic heights unequalled by him since his perfect portrayal of ning at the Forrest hotel. Guests were dressed In costume and all the In "The Virginian" last The election for president of the Trampas And the mysteries of ghost land were seen parts are so dissimspring. during the Journey through the base- town board and trustees at Mona was ilar that Mr. Foote in playing both a "A close and exciting contest. The so well has proven himself a charment. The trip also Included shoot the shute," and an "electric Democrats were successful in elect- acter man of unusual artistry. Refreshments were served ing the entire ticket with one exshock." "His is the part of an old man, who at the hotel, and the homes of Mrs. ception, and this resulted in a tie be- after the death of his wife, goes to J it l.unt. and Mrs. Dennis Wood. tween Wm. Garfield and Franklin live with his daughter and Those present were: Air. and Mrs. E. Swazey, for the office of trustee. There are many comic situatThose elected are: Ernest Kay, pres- ions and the play abounds with Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. and Warident of Board; Reuben Carter, r. and Mrs. J. H. Lunt, Mr. by Ixuise laughs, contributed chit-flr June Kendall. Mr. and Mrs. ren Newton, and V. m. Kay, with a Miller, as Annie, the maid, and Mr. lenni Wood, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. tie V9te between the two named Foote. But Old Man Mlnnock. played ndrews, Mr. and Mrs. Jan. A. Starts, by Mr. Foote, is by no means all comr. and Mrs. Paul E. Booth Mr. and and tears are mixed frequently edy, W. H. Garrett was here from Ruth with rs, Spencer E. Forrest, Mr. and laughter as the pathos of the rs. Russ Hawkins, and Mrs. Geo. Nevada, this week to attend the old man's life unfolds. Not one of funeral of Tom McCune. Luff. the least dramatic qualifications of Mr. Foote is his voice and in this Ed. Bailey, Glen Worthington, and part this week he plays upon the Mr. and Mrs. Ous lilackhem. and daughter Ioutse of Ruth Nevada, Lee Bailey, came down from Logan. heartstrings of his audience repeatedwere in Nephi Wednesday to attend Tuesday to attend the funeral of ly. Crawford Eagle and Grace Van Tom McCune. the funeral of Tom McCune. and daughter Winkle as have the two leading parts. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Belliston, Mr. and' Mrs. R. J. Huntington of "A crowded house viewed the openToopIp. I'tah, were guents for a few came down from Murrsy, I'tah. Sat- ing performance last night, with both days this week at the home of Mr. urday to attend the funeral of Mrs. tearful and Joyful enthusiasm. Will Leonard IJellinton. and Mrs. O. R. Judd. Maylon is not in the chs! this week. son-in-la- . son-in-la- Worthington, secretary-treasure- r. The Ag. club elected officers last week as follows: Wayne Sldwell, president; Clarence Ockey, Harold Belliston secretary-treasure- r; and Alma Chase, reporter Don't forget the Ag. club ball Fri13th. Come day night. November one, come all. In Apron and Over- all. NEPHI OLD FOLKS ARE ENTERTAINED The annual old folks party was held yesterday afternoon In the Tabernacle. A very fine banquet was served to the large number present and was greatly enjoyed by the aged people of the city. After the banquet a one act play was given entitled "Too Much of a Good Thing," by the South Ward Dramatic club. The committee wishes to thank the people of the city who so generously donated food and money and made Ik possible to entertain the old folks so well. Harry Foote went to Salt Tuesday to attend the funeral A. Ktalings. Mrs. Stalling! the of the deceased was formerly Nellie Hyde of this city. Lake of J. wife Miss He Is In ltutte gathering new manuscripts for the coming season." |