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Show THE NEWS 0ILE IT IS JEWS IN THE BOX H ELDER VOLUME 33. (HAY here and Announcement is made by Supt. C. H. Skidmore that the schools of Box Elder County will open this year on September 5th. A splendid corps of teachers have been signed up for the various schools of the county. F. A. Hinckley will again assume his duties as principal of the Box Elder high school, and Principal C. E. Smith will be in charge at the Bear River high chool. High school registrations will begin at 7 oclock on the evening of September 2nd. Teachers will meet In institute at the Box Elder high School at 10 oclock on the morning of September 1st for two-da- y sessions. The superintendent, board members and teachers are making preparations for the opening of school, and everything will be in readiness for the opening day so that the work will begin and go steadily on without the slightest hitch. The attendance this year will probably exceed that of all previous years. The high schools beet harvest vacation will begin October 15th and close on October 23rd, according to the school calendar. South street, between Main Camp Life of Local Guardsmen odipment oiling Mantua-VellsvilHighway to egin Next Tuesday. le rk of of the Mantua and between highway ac- Lille has been completed, C. K. to district engineer commission, of the state road L process of oiling will com-- , morn-Thre- e at Mantua next Tuesday of types on this particular be tried out road between 'h of the mountain a portion of and Logan, $6,000 cost approximately will i of asphaltic nile. 61.000 gallons been ordered for the job frotn irnia, and should arrive here Road ater than Monday. .facing graveling and hard-surfaci- equip-consisti- of ng ten and motor truck five-to- pillar tractors, three butors, one motor sprinkler, n one grader, six motor trucks ,rt for heating the oil will arrive from Provo, lis city Saturday similar work has been going r bridge at 6th East street, also be given a coating of oil, the short strip of road at the can-ri- ll bridge at the mouth of the be likewise treated, g hing of a similar nature in pro-been ever roads has gravel ac-i- g pted in Box Elder county, and to Engineer Wright, completed the canyon road will e of the best in the state. Travel be mountain highway is too for a graveled surface, and type of road will not stand up the heavy wear. Recently a was made of the cars passing the highway on an ordinary ty, which totalled 1495 In one Past experience has proven, It d, that a graveled highway will and up where the average traffic re than 400 cars daily, ording to Mr. Wright, the job ling the canyon road will be ieted about the first week in the oiber. -- 444- ht Superintendent t the Dee Hospital Laid at Final Rest funeral services impressive raise Jensen, night superinten-o- f the Dee hospital at Ogden, Thursday afternoon at two f in the Twelfth ward chapel, den, with Bishop David J. Wll-- i charge. The attendance was large and there was a wealth ral tributes. Miss Jensen was raghter of Mrs. Maren K. Jen-a- d the adopted daughter of Mr. Irs. p. x. pierce of this city, as born in Denmark, December 87, and came to Utah with other in 1892. She entered the ospital for training seven years ad stood high in the graces of lied al officials, physicians and lave come in contact with tlon. During her stay at al she has all the the administered to than 25,000 people,' cortege left the nurses home P..m., led by 100 nurses In The services opened at apel at 2 oclock with singing. Lover m- - of My Soul, by Miss and Miss Invocation Ogden. ffered by Dr. J. D. Harding, antf Browning, superintendent of sanS, O My Father., speakers were Dr. Morrell, In the staff of doctors, W. W. I!. superintendent of the Dee a Charles R. Hollingsworth, tishburn, President S. Norman ,n Cewis S. Pond of Brigham nd closing remarks by Bishop speakers a solo, Was rendered by Miss ,lDg The dosing number Was a ktween j Hoad Beneath a Rose, Hays and Miss Ogden, and on was offered by Mayor Browning. Interment was in Sham city cemetery, John D. Indicating the grave. A cor-- : rty automobiles accompan-rjmainth- ls city., UKER FAMILY REUNION oT,sIeaant an successful re-- v family was held ,n at Rockland, Ida-- d Wendid program' was carried Planer served to seven- Cuain f the family Present A w.esus session was also held, leieof. j .the following officers I Waiv.fr the ensu,n& year: presldeit; Jesse L. I vie , talker f44 Editor Newrs: in these hot days at home there are lots of smart young fellows laughing up their sleeves and passing the following remark, Im sure glad I am not down to guard at Jordan Narrows a workin like a nigger, when they really should be saying, The boys at camp are showing loyalty to their country by preparing themselves, I am sorry I am not with them. This is my first time at camp and I must confess that it is very much different than I thought it would be. I had it pictured out as an old dried off flat and we and maybe one other company would come down, pitch our tents any old place that was the level-es- t; that the bugle would blow about 5 oclock a. m.; 'we would pile out and dress, then grab our mess kits and huddle around an open air stove while the cook dished out some slaw from an open kettle; we would have to eat it or starve, and none of us would want to' starve, so down it would go; after breakfast we would go out in the hot, burning sun and drill till noon, then come in and eat what was left over from breakfast; go out and drill until supper, which would consist of another dose just like we had for breakfast and dinner; then the lights would be turned off or ordered out, and we would have to sleep so as to be prepared to do the same thing the next day. But as I said before it is entirely different than I thought it would be. We have a model little village, constructed here "of tents, which are placed on specially prepared wood There are six batteries platforms. of ours, besides a number of the size other details such as the regimental band, the medical corps, etc. Despite the number that are here this little village is kept just as clean as any old maids bedroom. There is inspection every morning. An officer inspects all the grounds, tents, bedding, etc. The fellows know what is coming jand so every morning every little scrap of paper, cigarette stub, matches, etc., is picked up and placed in containers. Every bed in the camp is made just alike. ,'All equipment that is not in use is placed In barrack bags and laid in its proper is place. Every man on the grounds and take day shave to every required a shower bath. There are good clean mes halls constructed. When dinner is ready, you line up, a command is sits given, and everyone walks in, down at a table. Right here I want to say that I have never eaten better in my life. Our food is ail anyone could hope for, and right now they are trying to make arrangements for a chicken dinner for Saturday. Our camp is absolutely modern, hot and having new bath houses with is spent in cold water. Our time on Instructions light foot .drills. formafor driving tanks and signals the tions. Instructions on handling and 'pistols, guns, machine big guns, dinhow to wash your mess kit after an have we evening the In ner. games different athletic hour where are 'played. Then Just as it begins to get dark we listen to a wonderful 1st band concert, furnished by the Every of Ogden. band Battalion and minute of the day is occupied we so hardly fast the time slips by realize it. We are having one glorhome ious time. We will be sent In before we know it, and ail glad Sam Uncle when our hearts, that calls; we are ready." WALT MANN, Battery Clerk. , No THE BOX ELDER NEWS THE ONLY SEMI-WEEKL- But Just to AIL doubt BE FEATURED BY RACE CARD STATE FAIR TO BE HELD FROM OCT. 1ST-8T- H Program Will Include Will Surpass Previous Harness Races and Fairs in Presenting Big Running Events. Resources of State. Horse racing at Pioneer Park on both days of the big Peach Day celebration to be held in Brigham City on September 9th and 10th, will be one of the big features of the fine entertaining program. Horsemen throughout northern Utah are already manifesting a keen interest in the races and In all probability practically all of the fastest horses In this section of the state will be entered in the events. The racing program Is in the hands of a committee composed of Orlando Petersen, W. S. Fife and Norman Jenson. A departure from last seasons program will be the Inclusion of harness races, in addition to the usual running races, pony races and other feature events. There are numbers of people who prefer the harness races to the running racs and this addition is made to meet their desire and to keep the track busy every moment with either races or heats for the finals. In order to make certain that there will be no waits or idle moments, the manager promises that there will be vaudeville features interspersed between races and heats wherever possible, to keep the patrons interested every moment. This, in addition to the bands which will play during the races, will fill in nicely all extra time. A large board will be erected to keep the fans advised of the entries and of the winning horses, vyith the time of each race. The racing events and the purse are as follows; First Day, September th 8 1. mile pony race, 1st, $15.00, race, 1st, $40.00, 2nd, $7.50; 2. 4 mile race, 1st, 2nd, $20.00; 3. $30.00, 2nd, $15.00; 4. Relay race. 1st, mile racf, 1st, $40.00, $25.00; 5. 2nd, $20.00; 6. Chariot race, 1st, $50.00, mile race, 1st, $60.00, 2nd, $25.00; 7. mile race, 1st, $30.00, 2nd, $30.00; 8. mile race, 1st, $30.00, 2nd, $15.00; 9. 2nd, $15.00; 10. Harness race, 1st, $50. Second Day, September lOtli 1. mile pony race, 1st, $15.00, mile race, 1st, $30.00, 2nd, $7.50; 2. mile race, 1st, $40.00, 2nd, $15.00; 3. race, 1st, $40.00, 2nd, $20.00; 4. race, 1st, 2nd, $20.00;. 5. Chariot mile race, $50.00; 2nd, $25.00; 6. 1st, $30.00, 2nd, $15.00; 7. Relay race, mile Peach Day 1st, $25.00; 8. handicap, 1st, $100, 2nd, $50.00; 9. Harness race, 1st, $50.00. There will be a ten per cent entrance fee on all running races. In connection with the second day of racing, there will be a draft horse and mule pulling contest conducted with the dynometer from the Utah Agricultural College, details of which will be announced shortly by the county agricultural agent. Arrangements foy entering horses in the above races should be made at the earliest possible date with any one of the three committeemen, In order to get proper placing in the various events. Details can be had from Orlando Petersen at the State Security Bank. 3-- 3-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- . BERVARD NICHOLS VISITS RELATIVES IN BRIGHAM Bervard Nichols, assistant director of the bureau of business research of the University of Texas, located at Austin, is spending his vacation with relatives and friends in Brigham City. Mr. Nichols has been absent from this city for about five years, and' expressed pleasure in being privileged to visit for a season fn his home town. 444 SUPREME COURT JUSTICE A BRIGHAM CITY VISITOR SALT LAKE CITY, August 4. That the 49th annual Utah State Fair, to be held October 1st to 8th will be more comprehensive In representation of the state's resources and products than any previous exposition, is indicated by contents of the premium list for 1927, which has just been published. The premium list is in booklet form and comprises more than 120 pages. Copies are now ready for distribution and may be had upon application to the association offices? State Capitol, Salt Lake City. . At the beginning of the booklet is a photograph of Governor George H. Dern, opposite which is the governors appeal to the people of Utah to give their utmost to the success of the fair. Pointing out that the purpose of the Stale Fair is to provide such exhibits of the products and resources of the state as will acquaint our people with the constant progress we are making towards the realization of Utahs fullest opportunities for development, Governor Dern declares that the advancement of the fair to the high place it now holds has been made possible only through the cordial cooperation of the citizens of the state, and the unremitting efforts of those charged with the 'responsibiliy for its able direction. The Fair of 1927, the governor says, will accomplish its aims only In so far as continued and whole hearted support is given to It. Therefore, I earnestly urge that the exhibitors this year make most careful selection of their contributions that we may show the very best that Utah has to offer in every sort of enter prise and in every field of development. By so doing the best and most accurate picture of the state will be ready when the gates are opened in the Fall. A true reflection by the Fair of Utahs vast resources and her amazing variety of opportunities, cannot but inspire the people of the state with greater faith in our destiny, and greater determination to push forward to the goal of our ambitions. Let us all, then,, give our utmost to the success of this valuable institution and there can be no doubt of the rewards we will gain for our selves and for our state. The prizes and awards 'offered by the various departments ale set forth in detail in the booklet. Closing dates for entries are printed in a very conspicuous manner and the attention of those who contemplate entering the competitions and exhibits is directed to the rules and regulations that govern the various classifications. f Beylmia Summer Home Nearly Ready work on the Girls Summer Home Is nearing completion and it Is expected to be turned over to the M. I. A. girls for occupancy some time next week. During the pas week, Prof. Emil Hansen of the U. A. C., accompanied by Mr. R. H. Stewart and the Y. L. M. I. A. presidency, made a trip to the site in the interest of landscaping the grounds. These gentlemen were enthused with the location, its natural beauty, and the possibilities of making of it one of the most attractive summer retreats to be found anywhere. Prof. Hansen and Mr. Stewart freely offered their services in this work, and Prof. Hansen Is now making the plan to be carried out In regard to landscaping location of drives, tennis court, playgrounds, etc, Thursday the following gentlemen volunteered their services and went up to the camp and cleaned up the grounds, etc., ready for the opening day: Messrs R. H. Stewart, Wilford Reeder, Jno. S. Christensen, J. B. Mathias, Jos. H. Lillywhite, M. L. Nichols, and others. The Y. L. M. I. A. committees are now working out plans for a house- nlng, W1 celebration, to be held at Beylmia Friday, August The Valentine Gideon, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah was a visitor In Brigham City Wednesday. The Judge Vras looking and feeling fine, and he was meeting some of his old friends here. He Commercial spoke very highly of the Club and fts very splendid work. 12th., 444 Honorable KNUDSONS LEAVE ON AUTO TRIP TO PARK construction J This afternoon at 5 oclock the M.J. A. board members are inviting the ward bishops and wives C. Knudson and of the entire stake to visit the home and Anda Knud- as their guests, and see what the M. I. A. girls of the stake are strivCity Wednesday for, an ing for outing Death of Mrs. Brita F. Erickson LAI Mrs. Brita Fred Erickson, age 9t years, died Wednesday morning of ailments Incident to old age at thel home of her grand daughter, Mrs. I Alfred L. Freeman, at 223 North Main! street, in this city. Mrs. Erickson came to Utah and to Brigham City twelve years ago from Sweden, where she was born, September 11, 1836. e She has been a widow for years, her husband having died in the old country. Mrs. Erickson was a faithful member of the L. D. S. church, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Mrs. Freeman, her grand daugh-te- n is the only surviving relatives In this country. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Freeman home, under the direction of Bishop J. Frank Bowring. .There was a good attendance. The opening Come, Come Ye Saints, The local n, Commissioners G. G. Sweeten, L. S. Pond, T. L. Davis, President Le-RB. Young of the Chamber of Commerce, Senator John W. Peters, John J. Craner and James E. Halverson. Ladies reception oommlttee. Mrs. LeRoy B. Young, chairman, Mrs. Wm, E. Davis, Mrs. John H. Zundel, Mrs. J. Wesley Horsley, Mrs. John R. Evans, Mrs. Chas. Cheat, Mrs. Jos. R. Olsen and Mrs. C. R. Pella. Finance. John R. Evans, chairman; Hervin Hunderson and T. L. Davis. Housing. C. R.. Pella, James Knud-Bo- n and J. E. Ryan. Transportation. oy was H. L. f- M. re I stake board !tlons are that there will be an un- wishes to announce that the Mutual usual attendance at this convention wtnS to its growth and Increased summer home is nearing completion. We feel that the home will be a membership among the prosecutor wonderful asset to the community and an Peace officers of the state, wish to thank those who have given! Governor George H. Dern, Attorney it their support. The different clubs General Harvey H. Cluff, and other and organizations and business houses prominent state and city officials are b orBanizaGn, and have have helped us equip and furnish our.memers home. A drive for used furniture already Indicated their intention of has been made by the Beehive and being in attendance. Junior girls In each ward. If there should be anyone who has not been informed of this drive and wishes to donate any furniture, such as chairs, tables, benches, couches, mirrors and How to Be Young at Seventy, is stands, please report to the furniture committee, Hortense Poulson and the subject of an address to be deMrs. Vera Fife. A truck will be sent livered Monday evening at 8 oclock around next Wednesday to Collect at the First ward chapel, by Dr. furniture from the six town wards. Wyly of Boise,- Idaho. Dr. Wyly will Look for our opening day next tell his hearers in a pleasing and forceful manner how to eat, drink, Friday. Committee. breathe, exercise and rest. He will 444 explain and demonstrate the new Magnetic Health appliance which has created a sensation all up and down the Pacific coast. A free clinic will be opened Tuesday at the office of O. G. Bargeron on Main street, to which the public Commissioners Sweeten, Pond and!8 invited. J. P. Schow of Preston, Idaho, son of the late Bishop and Davis present. was rekuested County surveyor andjMra- M. J. Schow of Mantua, will be authorized to make an investigation j 1 charge of the clinic. Mr. Schow as to the cost and best methods of ia thinking of moving his family to j this city where they will make their making a county road map. Reports of county clerk and county j borne, An ad announcing Dr. Wylys sheriff of fees collected during the of July were submitted and tore and a detailed account of the clinic will be found In this issue of approved. , Upon motion duly seconded and Tke News. J Dr. Wyly to Lecture In Brigham Monday - - lec-mon- th i -- 44-4carried unanimously a resolution was passed fixing the tax levies for the Local year 1927, as follows: For general purposes, 1 mill on the dollar; indigent, sick and dependent The north factory of the Brigham poor, .20 mills; dependent mothers ' City Canning company, located near fund, .10 mills; sinking fund for the O. S. L. Depot, was broken into the payment of $72,000 county road bonds and interest, .50 mills; construction during the night of Tuesday, August and maintenance of state roads in 2nd, and several articles carried off, wooden handled a county, 1.20 mills; construction and including Stillson an electric extenwrench, maintenance of county roads, 2.30 d sion and of a cord, pair mills; bounty fund, 5 mills; on all dis- was not The pliers. robbery sheep and goats in the county, and covered was when It until yesterday, 2 mills on all range horses and cattle in 'the county ; tubercular indemnity !heriff" ?,Ce, on ty Charles Cheal was fund 3 mills a case an tigation. maklaf A resolution was also passed fixing the school levy for the year 1927 at: 7.3 mills on the dollar. ' Canning Factory Broken Into 12-in- nickle-plate- D-- T Annual Outing of the Old Folks, to Be Held Members Of Legion 10 th Auxiliary, Notice! Wednesday, Aug. The American Legion Auxiliary Of Brigham Post No. 10, will hold Its regular meeting tonight at 8 oclock at the Legion home, for the purpose of electing delegates to the state convention, to be held at Ogden, August 18th, 19th, and 20th. A good attendance is very much desired. 444 Harold J. Keller Returns From Mission Y. L. . - - - Erdmann, chairman, Ruel Eskelsen, Chas. Whitworth, Eugene Wlxom, Claud Sloey and Arthur Els-M- y wood. Dance and banquet. John H. Zundel, chairman; J. Wesley Horsley, E. Davis, L. H. Anderson and Lewis Jones. Chief of Police Joseph E. Burbidge of Salt Lake City, president of the organization, and Herman Bauer, retary, will shortly announce the gram of the convention and the gen- eral convention committees. Indica K4 I. A. will which fication, which will be held in Brig- Girls Summer Home Driv M. committees ham City, on Thursday and Friday, September 8th and 9th next, in conjunction with the Peach day celebration, have been announced as follows: Reception. Mayor Hervln Bunder-so- w. Y. L. CONVENTION prepare to receive the delegates to the Utah State convention of the International association for Identi- sung by the congregation. Prayer was offered by Joseph Facer, and a duet, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, was sung by Connie M. Peters and Sevena Madsen. The speakers were Bishop J. Frank Bowring, Levi S. Anderson, Elias Forsgren and W. H. Stayner. The closing number was a duet, O Father, by Connie M. Peters' and Sevena Madsen, and benediction was pronounced by Jesse W. Hoopes. In-terment was In the city cemetery, Don I. Jensen dedicating the grave. te ELDER CO. NAME COMMITTEE sixty-thre- song, BOX NUMBER 34. Chairman Peter Knudson and Peter of the stake old folks committee were In Ogden one day this week completing arrangements for the old folks annual outing, to he held at the Lorln Farr park, on Wednesday, August 10th. All the details are practically completed for the big outing, and from the program outlined by the committee a royal time Is in store for the veterans of Box Elder stake, which Includes the south and the eastern part of the county. At 12 oclock noon, a banquet will be served, and following dinner, a splendid program will be carried out. including singing, speeches, musical selections, contests, etc. Arrangements hare been made whereby the honored guests will have an opportunity of attending the picture programs at the Ogden theatres during the afternoon. Transportation, to and from the A. Nebeker Elder Harold J. Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Keller of this city, returned home last week from the Mr. and Mrs. J. Canadian mission of the Mormon Florence daughters, church. Mr. Keller spent two years son. left Brigham In the mfsslon field, with headquarmotor by 44-morning Jensen. ters at Toronto. He reports having n.e8!dlen't; 1)0,1 c-- Walker, PaTfc National lorand tn the Yellowstone 444 i Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Bargeron had a very pleasant and profitable ,Sa Walker' secretary r I f44 from on Monday her Miss is Call The Walker children returned spending her In h0treasurerPhyllis experience while in the mission field is Wood n year will be held In various points in Idaho, where they Miss LaPreal in- Salt spending vacation visiting in Southern Utah. and Lake enjoyed hfs work immensely. City: 5 park, vacation visiting vacation. have been spending their - Y PUBLISHED IN BRIGHAM CITY, BOX ELDER COUNTY, UTAH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1927. Box Elder Schools to Open September 5th PEACH DAY TO OILING ERN H Devoted to no Party or Faction NEWS First 1R , will be made by motor. |