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Show Devoted to no Party or Faction DLUME TWENTY-FIVE- BRIGHAM . But CITY, BOX ELDER COUNTY, UTAH, FRIDAY, Just to All AUGUST 1ST, 1919. NUMBER 32- - or es, es, co, oil t righam Citys street paving The most successful outing the old folks ever enjoyed was the way one citizen characterized the excursion of the veterans to Ogden canyon on Wednesday and that, statement squares with the views of practicaly all those who have been in the custom of participating in these annual outings. Not an unpleasant occurrence marred the pleasure of the day and the committees had their arrangement!: worked down to perfection so that everything moved like clock work. ,'nd right here it ought to be stated that the committees are entitled to unstinted praise aud commendation They received tile blessing of the veterans and everyone else ought to know' that perhaps no old folks day was more successfully put over and in the face of greater obstaees. The committees on transportation were up against a real problem and were kept on a high tension of anxiety until the very last auto load started on the ray. because of the many disappointments that were experienced because of disabled machines and othr important matters which came up and prevented car owners thetransportasupplying tion they had promised. The committees did not give up. however, but W'ent out and secured other cars and in the end every one was accommodated and transported safely. When the dinner tables were all spread a picture of culinary loveliness and perfection greeted the eye such as cannot be excelled in any of the best hotels in the country unless by special arrangement. Nothing was lacking and the menu had been arranged and prepared in such a faultless style there. The swimming pool occupies it did the stomach a lot of good for the space at the extreme north end of the eyes to behold the result. The the lagoon and the building off to the veterans did full Justice to the spread right, across the ctreet, is designated and everyone was In a happy and contented mood. to be a cottage for the A program of speeches and songs The ground upon which it is located was carried out and much entertainin the picture is the lower end of the was furnished by the awarding ment lot owned by the city and upon which the estray pound is now located. At of the prizes, a list of which is given of the Ogsome future time, it is thought that below. The management courteden was resort most Canyon that property might be parked and in ous all the of enextending privileges one beautified also, making of the protrances to the park from Fifth West. the piace and the The baseball grounds have not been prietor turned over 500 tickets to the Old Folks' committee with his complichanged, except for the addition of more bleachers on the west of the ments and the veterans rode the machine to a standstill. diamond. It was a big. happy crowd of honorAs stated at the outset, the plan ed veterans with attendants sufficient has been approved by the city council to to the wants of everyadminister and made part of the record of Brigham City. Work will begin on pull- one. The day will he long rememberening out trees doubtless this fall after ed and cherished by those who it. joyed which the walks can be laid out and Following is a list of prize winners; the balance of the program proceeded Largest number of grandchildren The cost with as fast as convenient. of improving the park will not be very Gentleman, James Olsen, 75; lady. pro-- a has been rejected definitely by road commission and the on-- has, if j ltemativee the municipality road of the ;gjres offer-jbid the to is accept mission, Contractor F. E. Phelps for a pavement after nch concrete with 5h the state will bitulith-a city in laying for bids onto it, or bitulithic top on if yin g a concrete base. The road mission explained its stand on the ter by stating that it is the opin-o- f engineers that neither a fourI a nor base concrete wlhed rock base is sufficiently og to carry the heavy traffic has provided. Al-state will pay as the much as cent of the seventy-fivper MMiearly If the paving to be done under ''contract in Brigham City, it fee's to say THANiged in having something o the specifications and the has definitely decided that good paae is none too heavy in wart,ioad contracts to be let in the rat tl2 state y p two-inc- h twe-inc- h Cj four-inc- h p e com-rate'.io- II n fu-he- y ter t has been generated ?'ich animosity and citizens of officials teen city onr and the members of community less aBr!state roai commission because of ffmany delays the municipality has D MRS i put to by reason of the actions But at the meet- tND Filie commission. on afternoon, Wednesday held y which was attended by Mayor ATTE K number of the councilmen and businessmen of this city, t erec;eJng differences were pretty thor-- I ban jrone(j out and fun explana- at The above cut shows, in reduced were made for the action taken, se com jnggj delegation returned home form, the plan for the remodeling and sit-(, a better understanding of the beautification of Pioneer Park. The W. CF.n and In view of the fact that the original idea of Mr. Emil Hansen of arty owners to be affected by the the Agricultural College was elaboratillation of the street paving, ed upon and changed in some details administration to re by Mr. N. C. Simonsen of this city. for bids according to the state Mr. Hansen met with the city counfT commissions specifications, with cil in company with Mr. Simonsen and , ect td the bitulithic type of pave-- , accepted his changes with the result saw tbtt, the general sentiment is that that the above plan was accepted by tiuwsham City will get a better job of as the plan to be folcouncil the city for the nt : I t paving as recompense lowed in rebuilding and beautifying ne wiy In getting at the work. the park. called the council r Pe,ers biFiyor iy By turning the paper one quarter Wednesday evening to discuss around to the right, the reader then propositions made by the state looks at the picture as the park and fcolmission and after deliberating from Forest street. The ponds appear zilla W every angle of the situation had vehicle entrance has been shifted re that carefully studied, it was the from the center of the park to the exs Sso Yimous vote of the council that the treme west line in order to leave the , hole Border be instructed to sheltered park free and safe for pedes-trainin fluids for the installation of an eigh-foo- t As wi.l be noted, the plan paved strip extending from ere the removal of a great m nth South along Main to Sixth contemplates bor suppf1 of the trees now growing, those many h streets and for the complete shown in the drawing occupying the ng of Main street from" Third h to First North streets and on street from Main to First West AGED LADY DIES AFTER P8t D Yw LONG ILLNESS. bitulnhic top on , prcslieSt, with a inch base. concrete This type git; Lowell ijtvement seemed to be the unani-cniveDeath claimed Mrs. Kirsten Jensen choice of property owners af-a- of the Fourth ward Tuesday evening be getting the views of the e at bout 6 oclock and relieved the city to 1 on the matter aged lady from suffering that she had consider the bids and attempt to been forced to submit to for a number r greatect annoyance from the of years. Dropsy was the immediate fact ttiat t may not be cause of death though her physical eetedP08 S ible to get the job completely condition had been impaired by the before winter . Every effort ravages of a complication of troubles Indeed now be made to hasten the work which had i, plagued the good woman part d hat the least possible delay may during the past few years. t lose experienced in getting the contracMrs. Jensen was the widow of the ts our the Job. late Jacob Jensen who died about l Recnri' four years ago, and was born in f ION" JOSEPHSON RETURNS Denmark, November 2nd, 1849. She besame a member of the Church Jlet Mahonri Josephson returned of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints I last' evening from a forty-sta- on May 12th, 1870, and in 1874 she in Holland during which immigrated to Utah, locating at ManI LI fhe has been laboring as a mis-L.- tua. She became the wife of Jacob ry for the Church of Jesus Christ Jensen in 1873 and later the couple Jitter Day Saints. Elder Joseph-1- 1 removed to Mink Creek, where the was in the Dutch kingdom during husband successfully engaged in farmI hreater part of the world war per-I- I ing until eleven years ago. when they Jcame to Brigham City and built themuud has had some remarkable he declares though they selves a comfortable home on North pleasant ones for the most part. Third East street. They had no childstates that conditions are rapidly ren but adopted a boy and girl, both t pr n Holland and although of whom regarded their foster parents dsh to not become involved as a real father and mother. the incountry dd Because. of her age and infirmities was as severe an ft almost ound to her residence in this city, Mrs. since Sj3nce to be a neutral state in such did not get far away from her Jensen as it i proximity to the fighting but home neighborhood immediate an be Elder active participant. jto was a woman who was greatly bepride fphson says he is feeling fine and she loved by those intimately acquainted vith Jad to be home again. with her. : i il. Funeral services were held in the r. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Watkins Fourth ward chapel yesterday aftervisiting members ot their fam-i- t noon under the direction of Bishop Idaho Falls. Wright. The speakers were Patriarch t. and Mrs. John P. Roberts have Denmark Jensen, Elder Joseph Jenof the deceased, ,Osed of their farm at Perry and sen, brother-in-laremove to Brigham City to make and Bishop Wright, each of whom teshome in the future. tified of the virtues possessed by the the .'art, Pe-tS- PIONEER PARK PLANS OF BEAUTIFICATION au-A- ll sted ad-is- a to-b- s. C ll in-e- d Ni-los- e, y ex-mc- ivn ex-co- aj 1 uit v same position on the paper as they do in the grounds and all the others will be taken out. The wood from the hardwood trees, especially the locusts, will be used in the construction of a rustic fence along the Forest street line and for the manufacture of rustic furniture such as benches, seats 'and bridges. A bird cage, it will be noted, has been designated tq occupy the round design in the center of the main part of the park, it being thought by the committee to make of the park a bird sanctuary as is done in Liberty Park, Salt Lake Cily. In this same place room may be provided for a number of animals whenever the city gets in position to create a zoological depart-uent- . Around the water, it will be noted, Mr. Sinonsen has provided a walk. This feature was one of the changes made in the original drawing. It is proposed to make the walk low down so that the outer edge will slope right into the water thus making it safe so MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR JOSEPH DAVIS that the little children will not attempt to walk along the edge of a high bank and tumble in. Should they wade off the wa.k into the water, they can easily be rescued with no more damage to them than wet feet. All the broad white lines shown in the drawing are gravel paths. On the island in the large pond. Mr. Simonsen has placed an open air theatre which it is proposed to tit up witjj scenery and lights so that open air productions may be staged and the audience will be ranged along the bank on the west side of the pond The stage may also be used as a band concert stand for the purpose of giving open air concerts upon festive occasions. The boat platform is located in the extreme northwest corner of the big pond and on the other side of the embankment, a tea garden has been located, the concession for which can be contracted as quickly as the place is ready for occupancy. The party desiring the concession will establish a light refreshment emporium great. W. A. MORTON park-keepe- r. merry-go-roun- Sister Hanna Harper, REED. Soldiers, sailors, friends and patriots, you are all urged to do honor to your friend and brother, Joseph I). Reed, by attending the Memoral Service held in his honor in the Third ward chapel Sunday evening, at six oclock. PROGRAM Address, Mayor Peters. Solo. Jack Wright. Duet, Jack Bowring and wife. Sunday next is the regular monthly fast day and services will be held in a' the wards of the stake at 2 o'clock. At 4 o'clock a special meeting will be held in the Tabernacle of the members of all stake auxiliary boards, the city ward auxiliary organization workers and presiding authorities of the stake, at which Ekier William A. Morton will give a report of his visit to Atlantic City to attend the national 1 social convention. Address, Doriel. Jensen. Cornet solo, K. C. Wright. Duet, Daisy and Sevena Madsen. Some very impor- tant matters were discussed at the convention and Elder Morton will discuss them. The presiding authorities and workers in the auxiliai organizaAddress, Adolph Reeder. tions of the wards outside of Brigham Sounding of taps, Grant Holton. City are invited to be present at this WOUNDED SOLDIER DISCHARGED. meeting and a general invitation is Private Leslie Thompson, son of extended to any and everybody interMr. and Mrs. Parley Thompson, and ested in social activities to be preswho was receiving treatment at the ent army hospital at Fort Douglas, was In the evening, beginning at eight given his honorable discharge on the oclock, in the tabernacle, all the Mu25th of July. Private Thompson came tual Improvement associations of the home and spent a few' days visiting Box Elder stake will hold a combined his family then went to Ashton, Idaho, meeting and listen to an excellent to spend a couple of weeks. He musical program and an address by to enter the B. Y. College at Elder Morton on the Book of Mormon. Logan this winter and take a course Elder Morton is one of the authorities in vocational training at the gover- of the church on this sacred record nments expense. and he will discuss it in its relationship to modern day conditions. It is renmusical numbers deceased. The dered included the hymns Resting hoped to have the tabernacle packed to capacity at this meeting. Now." "Beautiful Zion and Shall We Between Meet Beyotid the River? speakers. Mrs. Callie Kofoed rendered Mr. Appollos Taylor of Willard is a a solo and the prayers were offered Brigham business visitor todgy. by Elders David Rees and Isaac H. Jensen. Marriage licenses were issued in A number of reatives and friends Salt Lake City yesterday to Perry J. came from distant points to be pres- Ricks, Rigby, Idaho, and Martina Howent at the services which were charac- ell, Brigham: John Peter Olsen, Brigterized by a sweet spirit, a good at- ham and Sadie Irene Nyman, Idaho tendance and an abundance of flowers. Falls, Idaho. ts ! The 123. Fanny Hatch. 14: S. A. Sackett, 24 children. Peter Couple longest married Greenhalch and wife, 67 years. 94 Oldest woman Anna Hansen. years. John Kvans, 90(4 Oldest man years. Widow, longest Sophia Engstrom, 30 years. Most recently married couple Carl Jensen and wife. Couple over 70 married longest 61 Mr. and Mrs. Beasley, Willard, years. Youngest man oyer 70 Dan Zun-de- largest family BALL GAME TOMORROW. HERE SUNDAY d Brighaiu-Honeyvill- ball game e starts promptly at oclock Saturday afternoon. Iloneyville is noted for its heavy work with the stick. In a recent game they beat Lewiston by a decisive score. The lineup for the game tomorrow will be as follows: Brigham Iloneyville 5 l. Man married longest Bishop Schou Mantua, 52 years. Handsomest woman over 70 years (judged by Bishop Blackburn) Sis ter Mary Wight. Youngest lady over 70 Sister SoDO YOU KNOW phia Dunn. We're living, we are living Handsomest man James Olsen, In a grand and awful time (judged by the handsomest woman.) And a quarter we are giving Oldest Hand Cart veteran Mary For things not worth a dime." Facer, 80 years old. 9 Oldest lady in Bear River City BUT Christiana Jensen, 87; Iloneyville, On Aug. 6th, the Sunday Schools of Sister Hunsaker, 76; Harper, Sister the Box Elder Stake give an excursion Harper, 84; 1st ward. Sister Greento Loren Farr Park, Ogden, halch 92; 4th ward, Anna Hansen, 94. Oldest couple that does not drink WITH tea or coffee Mr. and Mrs. James P. Free entrance to the Park. Jensen, Bear River, ages Free sand piles for the babies. from Mantua1 Mrs. Oldest lady Free tables for your picnic luncheon Richards, 75. Free air, free shade, Oldest G. A. R. veteran Mr. BeasFree dancing ley. Games for all classes Oldest lady from 2nd ward Maria A thrilling base ball game with Bywater. Free grand stand seats for the tans Oldest musician in stake Johu i And a'most free U. I. C. return fares Evans, 905;. to Ogden. Oldest lady from Corinne Mrs. Adults, 70;' children, 35c. Jensen. Come. Bring your family and Oldest lady from Perry Mrs. Richfriends, your acquainteuances and ard Thorne. your good disposition and enjoy a day of unalloyed pleasure. (Continued on page three.) 87-8- |