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Show r VOLUME XX he Spanish Fork SPANISH FORK, UTAH, THURSDAY, JEX 111!.' Under a Washington, D. C. date line, the Salt Lake Tribune of yesterday has the following to say con cernlng the Strawberry Valley Irrigation Project:' Whenever the water users of the Strawberry Irrigation project form an Irrigation district under the laws of Utah and formally Indicate their desire to take .over that project from , the government, they will have the and assistance of hearty the reclamation service at Washington. " The officials ot the service, ad-- , vised of the plans nng discussed by the 'water users, voiced keen Interest In the proposal and were hope-- . ful that the plan will ge carried - through.. ' y ' Nearly 300 - Maud and Annie Milner entertained at an oyster supper Sunday evening. Supper was served at midnight to the following: Misses Misses Grace Christensen, Ruth Bowen.Ber-thWilliams and Messrs. James Williams, Clifford Crandall, Floyd Stew-ar. Ray Simpkins and Joe a t, Bring-hurst- The brothers and sisters ot John B. Jex very pleasantly surprised the family at their home Monday even-Mnthe occasion being his birthday Luncheon was Berved by the surprlz-er- s at 6:30 and the remainder of the evening was spent in music, games an social chat until midnight, when luncheon was served and all present wished Mr, Jex many happy returns of 4he day.. The guest ot honor was presented with a rocking chair. The family made a nesolution that they would meet together whenever a birthday occurred. A baby boy was born to Mrs. Burt Thomas December 29th. A baby boy was born to Mrs. Thos G. Jarvis December 26th. Dr. ePterson, the eye specialist will be at the Strang eJwelry store January 10th and 11th. If you suffer from eye strain, dont fall to call S HOLDS ML im ' .J ,V YOUHG MATRON Of (I ch William Jex find his wife, Eliza Goodsou Jex, met last Saturday ev ening at the Third ward meeting house in their family reunion, for the first time in three years, the last reunion, which would have been held on January 1st, 1920, was not held because of the death of "Grandma Jex, and the one previous to that was not held because of the epidemic of influenza. This year it was the earnest wish of the Patriarch that his family get together and the fam ily deferred to his wishes. The function began at 7 oclock, the first two hours being taken up with a program under the direction of John W. Jex as master of ceremonies, The opening', number was community singing under the direction of Mrs. Ruth Brockbank; Henry J. McKell offered the invocation; a chorus' of 12 little girls; a short speech of welcome by the presiding officer; a biographical sketch of the lives of the progenitors of the family was then given by Isaac E. Brockbank, emphasizing the thought that their decendents can best honor them by follow ing in their footsteps in giving a life of service to God and to their fellow men. "Grandpa Jex then gave a short talk, giving some of the items of interest concerning the family. He stated that since he and his wife were married in February, 1854, the family had increased from 2 to 335 souls, of these 63 had died, leaving 272 living people now in the family The family has furnished 52 years of foreign missionary work; 12 grandsons served in the World War and of these Howard Hales was the first Spanish Forkerto give his life In ' the Struggle.1 Ddring the year Just past there have been five marriages in the' family, 7 births and J deaths. Heber C. Jex as chairman of a committee appointed two years ago to compile a history of the family and have it published in beok form, rendered a report which was accepted with a vote of thanks tendered to the chairman. Twenty boys rendered a chorus We are the Boys; President Jos Reece of Nebo Stake made a short talk, congratulating the family on the honor of having such ancestors and urging them to live worthy of them; a song "Freckles was render-dereby a number of boys; and a pictorial review of the family was given with radioptican pictures. Following the program, dancing was enjoyed, during which "Grandpa Jex, who is in his 90th year, danced with "GrandmaVincent who Is 94 years of age. The patriarch also danced quadrilles with hi d William Jex and his wife, Eliza married on board the Goodson, ship Wandamere just as they were to sail for America in February of 1854. It required from that time until September of that year to reach Salt Lake City. Mrs. Jex taught school in Salt Lake for a few years while, her husband worked on the Church farm. The family moved to Spanish Fork in 1858 and have lived here ever since that time, taking part in all the early work of the community both in a civil and a religious capacity. Mr. Jex was one of the men who blazed the trail up Spanish Fork canyon, engaging for a time in getting out timber and thus establishing the first lumber business ?n this vicinity and in this calling tie ram ily is still engaged, beng owners of the Jex Lumbor Company. Mr. Jex served his city a number of terms as school trustee and in other public capacities. The children who are still living are three sons and six daughter, the sons are John W., and Richard II., both of Spanish Fork, Heber C., of Salt Lake City. The daughters are Mrs. Joshua Brockbank, Mrs. Henry J. McKoll, Mrs. Ilebor T. Robertson. Mrs. Lars O. Lawrence, Mrs. A. T Money and Mrs. R. S. Bradford. e Lee Hales left for Logan Tuesday Thomas Corlett, district manager to continue his studies thero, having for the Brotherhood of AmericanYeo-men- , spent, the holidays here. was in Spanish Fork WednesThe ladies of the Kensington Club day looking after the local homestead. The Yeomen will hold a meet- gave a very successful dancing party e last Thursday evening at the Auditing next Monday night at the will be in Ilall. Mr. Corlott orium, which was greatly enjoyed by the married people. Mae-cuho- JANUARY 6th, Discussing the Japanese Problem decendents of Patriar- The water Users. hndertheterms of the reclamation Jaw must form themselves Into an irrigation district, taking on the characteristics of a corporation and this can be done on petition, of a majority of the water users under the ' project. The district, once formed, can then take over from the reclamation service the future handling of the project, the district becoming responsible to the government for the payment of any and nil unpaid building charges, and assuming all responsibility tor the future maintenance of the project. The district in turn then asseses and taxes the land under the project in amount sufficient to meet the annual payments due the government and direct relations between the government and the Individual water user are at a end.' To date only one project built by the apvernment has completely passed intojhe hands of the water users the Salt. River Project in but the north side Minadoka has practically passed into the hands of the farmers and only a few details yet remain to be adjusted before the transfer Js complete. The reclamation service is encouraging settlers on projects that are completed to organize into districts and take over the handling of their own projects, as is now proposed on the Strawberry. Once the project passes into the hands of the water users, they also will operate the power plant and will have the benefit qt revenues from that source, as well as revenue de-- , rived from the lease of grazing laad owned by the project. From the Salt River project the revenues from the power plant more than pay the annual construction charges, but that Is because of the enormous amount of power developed at the Roosevelt ' dam. . iffadies, every hat in my shop will be'told for the next ten days or more at cost, some below cost. Remember the place Strang Millinery, (adv) granddaughters. Arl-son- a N fffilLI I TO THRU , , . , BRAIN DIES Mis. Lucilla Croer lloburtH, wife Charles M. Roberts, (lied yesterday morning at 11:30 after u weeks liners of nil Infection lu the head M's Roberts was born April 23lh 1889, at Spanish Fork. She wus the oldest daughter of James M. and Margaret Snell Croer. She was ed united In the public schools of (hi? city and the B. Y. University of Tro-vand taught in'tho schools of Ibis city two years previous to her mar riago on October 11th, 1912. She was active In church work and at the time of her depth wus an offleor ot the Primary Association of Second ward. Sho is survived by hor hus band, two daughters, Margaret, aged 8 and Helen, aged 4, and ono son Creor, aged 2. Sho Is survived als by her parents, one sister, Mrs. Jas Clove, Jr., of CrantsvIIlo, and one brother, Rulon Creer of this city. The funeral will bo held Friday at 2 p. m. from the Second ward chapel A sad feature of the death Is that It Roland S. Morris, American ambassador to Japan, and Baron Sbldebnra. occurred on the day which was to to the United States, bolding their final conference at havo Jnpnnese ainbn-sado- r marked a grand reunion of the the state department, Washington, regarding negotiations for a settlement of Croer family, and many preparations the questions arising from the California alien laws and the drafting of a for the festivity had been made. : new with Japan. 4t4. Mrs. Uri Stewart entertained at dinner on New years day for Mr and Mrs. Arthur Williams and family. Baled Hay for Sale Niels Anthon Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Briggs have returned from a week's visit with relatives Miss Leah McKell left Sunday for Price to resume her duties as teacher there. Mrs. Steve Shingleton returned to her home in Salt Lake Thursday. Frieda Green left Sunday for LoMiss Lizzie Crump accompanied her gan, where she will resume her studand will visit there for some time. ies at the New Jersey Academy, mm IE of treaty . at Delta. Miss Clara Nelson visited at Salt Lake City Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hiatt entertained the Jex family at a turkey dinner on New Years day. NUMBER 1 it LECTURED .. G. Gowans of Salt Lake City gave a ;p!endid address at tho Second ward meeting house last Sun- day evening under llio auspices of tho Mutual Improvement Associations of the First and Second wards Dr. Cowans subject was "Tho Physical Welfare of the Future Genera lion." He begun his discourse by show ing that we are all beneficiaries of blessing which wo havo had nothing to do with the bringing about blessings such fls electricity, frans-- i portntlon, facility for gaining know louse, etc. In order to pay our debt to past generations for these things wo must augment them and hand Hum down to the future. "Perhaps I lie greatest blessing that we fan band on to our postorltythe doctor said, "is a sound body. It Is b'aimliig the proportion of young men who do not havo sound bodies 1 out of every three young men who were examined for service in the world war wero found to be physicalof all the ly unfit. AL(ut one-fift- h children Lorn die before they are one d ear old, and over cf them d!e before they ere old enough to attend schcol The school system cf tbs state has adopted a health program which is intended to lessen this appalling death rate and mako a larger proportion of physically fit men and women. Tho program includes a physical examination for all Bchool children with recommendations to parents where defects occur;1 teaching school teachers how to rocognize symptons of diseases so as to avoid contagion iu the schools and giving training in Dr. 13. one-thir- William Hutton, Sunday School Spencer Woodward loft yesterday Miss Mary Ann Hanson, and Mr. and Mrs Anderson of Scofield, visix-e- d missionary for Utah, was the guest for Spruce Mountain, Nevada, aftei health habits. here on Thursday of last weik Sunday at luncheon of Dr. and Mrs spending a week hefe visiting with Dr Gqwans made tho assertion that A. G. Stoddard. relatives and frier.ds, with Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Evans. (iio use or tobacco is growing alarmingly, and that If it could be prohib-i'e- d Mrs. Robert Jex and children, Mrs Mrs. Edwin Brlngelson and daughMr. and Mrs. Fenton Boyack and it would result wonderfully in Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bates motored ter, Elolse, visited Sunday at Spring-villewlt- Uri Stewart and Mrs. Albert Stewup tho health and morals of building Mr. and. Mrs. Charles art were the guests Wednesday at up to Mammoth and spent New Year the people. Brown. lunch of Mrs. Effie Dart. day w ith relatives there. In addition to the lecture, a duet . Laddio was rendered by Missef Mr. and Mrs. Alma Cox have reTaking your hat off when the band Sarah and Mrs. Wallace M. tidlca entertained Clara Creer, a piano solo at an oyster supper Tuistay evening turned home from Salt Lake City plays the national anthem doesn't was rendered by Miss Blanch Martell in honor of Mr. and Mrs R. T. Simp- after spending; the holjdjays there get you anything with Uncle Sam a was given by Miss Regina reading with relatives and friends. unless you pay your income tax. son of Salt Lake City. Gardner and Wm. D. Holt played a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Heber C. Johnson of saxophone The ladies of the gave Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krueger left yesterday for Rochester, Minnesota, their annual ball on New Years eve Pocatello, Idaho, and son, Vern JohnFor Sale Thoroughbred HereThe function son, of Provo, spent last Tuesday at where Mr. Krueger will be operated at the Auditorium. ford bull. See Hans Olsen. (adv) was atended by a large number of the home of the latters grandmother on at the Mayo Clinic for a cancer Mrs. Charles Peterson of Leland. invited guests. For Rent Furnished HousekeepMisses Chloe and Alice Cook of rooms, IK blocks east of Coming Mrs. Misses Gladys and Cassle Phillips George Hughes entertained Salt Lke City are visiting for a mercial Bank. Mrs. S. L. Cornaby week with their grandmother, Mrs at dinner on New Years day for Mr. charmingly entertained at a watch Charlotte Singleton and their grand- and Mrs. Len Andrus of Ogden, A.R party on New Years eve. Supper The Barney Wolfe Stock Company Taylor of Provo, Shirley Madson of was served after the dance to the which on parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent. two previous occasions has Salt Lake, besides the members of following guests, Misses Lola Johntheir audiences In Spanish delighted son, Ruth Bowen, Leona Hansen, Mrs. Robert Brockbank entertain- her family. will appear at the Winona Fork, Grace Christensen Maud Milner and ed a dinner New Years day in honor next Tuesday night In a production Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hughes, Mr. and Bertha Williams and tho Messrs of her husbands birthday. Covers of Eugene Walters famous playTbe were laid for 19. Following the din- Mrs. James Swenson and family, and Clarence Argylc, Grant Larsen, Jas Eadest Reserved seats will Way. ner, a pleasant social evening was Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Swenson and Williams, Clifford Crandall, Ray Sim lie on s ile at the usual place and family, went to Provo Sunday where kins, Kenneth Gottfredson and Lloyd the spent. will be 30c, 65c and 85c. prices were dinner Mr. and Stewart, the last four being front they guests of After supper the party Sprlngvlllo. The Spanish Fork Bowling Club Mrs. Fred Smart. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Simpson cf adjourned to the home of Miss Ber- 3u.lt Lake went to Salt Lake Monday, where City are visiting their chilthey competed in a match with a big (kMr. and Mrs. Joseph Larson en- tha Williams, where the remainder dren for ten days. here team from the Salt Lake, Commer- tertained a party of twenty friends the evening was spent in dancing and cial League; losing to their oppon- at a watch party on New Years eve playing games. .THWART TO WRESTLE A ents by twenty pins. The league will Cards and music were the diversions JAPANESE CHAMPION MAE WAY MURRAY DANCED of TuesINTO the evening. At midnight a tray play a return game here next PICTURE WOULD VIA FOLLIES luncheon was served, the hostess beday. Pel Stewart has accepted the chalMao Murray, the pretty film aetres ing assisted by Mrs. James Swenson of Myro Tyukt, who stylos him-- " lenge of who In has scored recently "On With The children and grandchildren df the "lightweight ckmpton mixed Miss Hazel Morgan entertained a tho Dance and "Tho Right to Love Mrs. Mary Sterling gathered at her of wrcsler the voild. By "mixed homo on New Years day and enjoy- party of young people at an informal made an unexpected debut into the eatch-ca- n cutch-a- s means he and jiu The gathering Sunday evening. Luncheon motion pictures. She was formerly s ed a pleasant family reunion. combined. 'itsu In was was and and 10 at dancer the for featured served Mr. oclock and tago time was spent in a social way Tho mutch will bo held hero at 4 oclock an elaborate turkey din Mrs. Grover Clyde, Miss Pearl Starr Zelgflehl Follies ot 1915. Her act 15th. Ily Argyle Jr. and ner was served to fifty three mem- and brother LeRoy, all of Springvllle opened with the showing of a few Miles Bradford will stage a prelimenand in feet of Mr. Mrs. which Miss Murray and Robert Brockbank film, bers of the family, who greatly match and Charley inary wrestl'ng was tho aisle down Swenson and Earl Gardner, Regina depicted running joyed the occasion. Florence Morgan. Games and music of tho theatre to tho stage. At this Bonner of Eureka will Lqx Young illtkman. point the enrtain lifted and disclosed Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crump en- were the diversions. In the dancer before New Year's person standing day tertained at dinner 1 For Code rogis'arod Jersey, The sisters of Mrs. Josoph Angus i ho footlights in identically the same Dinner was served at 1 o'clock, cov2 rm. old. out cf the fambull calf, ers being laid for Mr. and Mrs. Steve and the sisters of Mr. Angus and costume that sho wore on tho screen ous Pogi': and Fly r.g Fox srain.Will It happened that on tho opening Shingleton of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Louise Pace, mother of Mrs sell for.a reisnralto pr'co if taken at Mrs. James Crump of Payson; An- Angus, gathered at her home Tues- night of the Follies several film pro once. F.J. Malmstrera, Mapleton. All of them drew Crump of Rigby, Idaho; Mrs day afternoon and very pleasantly ducers wero present. T manner in which surprised ber. The time was spent noted tho excellent Charlotte Singleton and William In social chat and sowing. WEATHER REPORT At six Mao Murray sereoned and saw posMonk of Spanish Fork. oclock dinner was served to twenty sibilities iu her as a motion picture Miss Grace Angus and Mrs. BJtI actress. The result was that tho folRSTRAY NOTICE folSnell acted as hostesses. a lowing morning she received no los I have in my possession the to five 9 than motion in offers described appear animal, impounded lowing 9) a Mr. and Mrs. David F. Hughes en- pictures. Sho accepted the one made, ns estray or for trespass: 5 x a a1 beoauso old tertained the picture at dinner New Years' dav by Adolph Zukor, One white face steer, year v f: fi er u O Q blotch brand on back bone, ear mark for their son Edward and three of which ho had in mind for hcr,'Sweet slit in left, square crop and uppeT his soldier friends who came from Kitty Bcllnlrs was hor favorite story Miss Murray is at present appearFort Douglass to spend the day here half crop In right ear. aniOther Mrs. were Roband Mr. said on guests ing with David Towell in George If damages and costs ert E. Tho sectwo and Fltzmaurice productions. be children will and ho Naylor not before, be mal paid sold to the highest cash bidder at the Molvln Naylor of West Jordan and ond one of these is Tho Right to Spanish Fork City pound on Janflary Fred and Don Hughes. Following Lovo which will bo on view at the the dinner, a delightful evening was Angelus Theatre Friday and Satur14th. 1921, at 2 p.'m. t day of this week. WALTER J. ROACH, Poundkooper spent enjoying games and muslo. Self-Cultu- re at t- -. . ' |