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Show v Kaysville wants a aAllff Bamberger clepot VOLUME XIV MAN AND WOMAN KILLED ON BAM- ON DEPOT FOR KAYSVILLE BERGER TRACK Asks for Concessions Which Will JS'ot Be Granted by City Council; Demands Set Forth in Letter to Utilities one-ha- lf i n -- concessions-which-wilPbe -- w - Automobile Drivers Want Speed Ordinance Simplified Monday afternoon, May 16, a committee from the Utah Automobile association and the Salt Lake Rotary club will meet with the county commissioners of Davis county and the mayors and aldermen of Davis county cities and towns for the purpose of discussing the matter of auto speed in this county. ; and who rushed to the aid of turn- victims, stated that no warning w given by the train, no whistle or being sounded. The accident oc- rrv4 so close tu th -- Brockbank i nu- that Mr- -. Broekbauk heard the r id' and rushed to the scene aftei it happened. Mr and Mrs. Murray K. Jacobs, i so i'i lghbors and whose cherry or- n Id liv the road and the track made r impossible for the autoists to see tn, approaching tram, also were on tt s one almost as soon an was Mrs. 't.kbank Mrs. Jacobs stated that i he reached the spot the bodies '' i. 'ving between the double tracks v it which the railroad is equipped a She said the machine ...I point h gone over the first track and the ' the second, or ion i cured on hl'.ntml track. It was at once slut.i s.ud. that the woman was i! i but the man was still alive, t .pi mi. oiiscioiis. He continued to it h. for about fifteen minutes. tin 1 v -- . - . I Badly Mangled. uh of the bodies had been badly m inglo.l and the womans hair was mitoi! with dirt and weeds from be-idragged along the track. Her sku!i w.i- - crushed m several places and i he brain matter was oozing. A u c ill loi aul was sent to Ogden by reK. Emmett at once of Ur. W. sponded, reehing the ground in u very short time The man had died, he arrived, however. The examination showed that both There bodies had been was hardly an unbroken hone in the bo.l of the woman and the man also sustained many broken bones. The fact that the womans body was more badly dealt with than the tnana was undoubtedly due to her place on the right side of the car, and she was first struck. Both were riding in the front seat of the machine, and, as the Ford d is a drive, the man was farthest from the blow. Both the victims were about 45 years of age. While no definite arrangements have been made for the funeral, it is thought that a double funeral ceremony will be held next Sunday. This was stated at the undertaking where the bodies were taken after the accident. Mrs. Griffith has a son now in a military hospital at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and the funeral arrangements will be delayed pending word as to whether he will be able to return home for the service. Mrs. Griffith is a sister of Mrs. Brockbank and is a widow. Her parents are not living. x. tele-pnm- Thi3 meeting should be well attended by city and county officials. If Davis county is to maintain the State highway within her borders a per-milimit should be fixed on open road speed a hmit should also be fixed past road intersections and through pities and towns. Two or, three people killed of crippled a week 13 too great a toll for the price of fast, reckless driving. le 4 CRIDDLE FINALLY DETERMINED TcHch of Finding Telegram from Adjutant General Harris of Kavsville Soldier on Rattlefeild; f riddle Only Kavsville Soldier Killed. The fate of Elmer J. Criddle, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Criddle of Kaysville, whose disapearance on the battle fields of France since last summer hus been shrouded in mystery, has at last On Saturday the oen determined. wife of the missing soldier received the following telegram: Washington, I. June 7, n sorrow I tody tlu share their grief and And nw a gold star will aprcpr-vntati'-- nwes pear on the sorvir flag of Kaysville The numt of that tar will be Elmer (riddle Elmer ('luklle, the only son of Kaysville who wa-- , called upon to make the supreme aerifies on the wor tora field of Frame. Elmer Urnldfo wa.--, en.ything thut goes to make up ua t niiliir youth, lie was industrious, intelligent, honest, clean, an ardent meinhei of his chosen church and withaJi, the equal of any youth who laid down his life for h is country On the day he dedicated his life to his couitrj he was married to Miss Myrtle Spacktnan of Farmington, and up to the day when she received the telegram from the adjutant general, she held to the belief that her soldier was alive and would return to her. Her grief cannot he shared, hut she has the most tender sympathy of all the people to sustain her in her great bereavement. wariL -- -- O. 1919 J. Criddle, Farmington, Utah. Private Elmer J. Criddle, improperly reported missing in action since July' 8, now reported found dead on battleMrs. Mich with hix loved -- i Fi. field August 28th. Relieved to hnve been killed in action. HARRIS, The Adjutant General. The people of Davis county share the bereavement of the wife, parents, brothers and sisters of the departed hero. Il,e was their representative on the field of battle, where he fell battling for the freedom of the world, and be-fo- -e badly-mangle- d. left-han- estab-ishme- nt PLAYING ERRORLESS BALL KAYSVILLE BEATS LAYTON Iaist Saturday the ardent fans of Kith Kaysville and Layton turned out to witness what turned out to be a classy brund of the national pastime. At the end of the ninth the score stood 6 to 2 in favor of Kaysville. Burton pitching for Kaysville let his northern neighbors in for but four hits. The Kaysville element touched up San-da- ll for twelve hits and Mr. Williams two. And while we are relating for thiB little anecdote, it would not do to leave out the stick work of one, Ronald Svjan who, it may be truly said, distinguished himself with the willow. in Yes, sir, Ron got a three-bagghis team mates the first inning, but let him die on the bases. Ah, ha, says Sir Ronald, It shall not be so again, if these poor simps cannot deliver a hit that will score me, then, So methinks I will score myself. in the third inning after Foxley had singled and Robins had singled, Sir Ronald grabbed his trusty willow and punched out a nice, timely, oh very timely, home run, scoring his team mates and, himself. In the fifth he was unfortunate enough to hit one away back of short, but- the everpresent Mel Adams gobbled in the pellet and threw him out at first. But, er Lay-tonite- s. And we must not forget that among those present was Spence Adams. He was very present. He got two of Layton's four hits. Ilis three bagger in the sixth was the longest hit of the afternoon. Sandall pitched for seven inningB and was then replaced by Williams wtfio displayed his wares to the Kaysvillians for two innings. Two double plays, one by Layton, S. Adams to M. Adams to G. Adams, and one by Kaysville, Warner to Swan to Mansell, cut off runs at the time ; . riTI-Jwas an It enjoyable afternoon, even if we did beat There will be a game Sunday af- they-were-ncc- ded. T GetrYour License at the Ww Want a Depot COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING At the meeting of the hoard of county commissioners on June 2 an appropriation of J500 or as much of it as necessary was voted, to pay the expenses of the Home Economic demonstrator from July 1, 1919, to June 30, 1920. E. R, Morgan and W. M. Woolsey (submitted a contract in regard to leasing the reunty gravel pit south of Bountiful, but it was not satisfactory to the board. The clerk was instructed ,tot submit a lease to the parties for a portion ef the property for the consideration ef $500 a year, for five years, with ne option for sale or purchase. An appropriation was made suf- - batting eye. Fishing Time is Here ternoon at Sheffield park, Kaysville Iaige Motor rompany team of Salt laike. vs. ficient to pay the railway fare of the county agent to Denver to examine seed potatoes for Davis county. Also it was voted to pay the county agent ten cents per mile' for the upkeep of the agents automobile when used in performing'hta duty as county agent. Commissioner Gailey .reported conthe Utah Power and Light dear reader, this is not all. Just to cerning company's pole line in the Layton keep up his reputation Sir Ronald hit that the poles a safe one in the seventh just to show highway, recommending remain there, and that the highway bo that he had not lost his Robins and Burton were certainly the real class in the battery work. It didn't make much difference where Mutt threw them, Robins always was strictly on the job. It was nice battery work. Burton fanned ten improved. The county attorney was instructed y to look up the record of the of the Lund lane in South Farmington, from Highway No. 1 to the right-of-wa- lake. The appointing of a county bee inspector was discussed and it was decided not to appoint one. A communication from Harry Joseph was read and filed, and one from the Utah Power and Light company was read and referred for the clerk to answer. A communication from Peter Christensen was read and the matter was referred to Commissioner Parker. Blanche Lewis of Bountiful was appointed deputy recorder. The claim .i)f. the. Blue Jay Mining and Milling company for work done 6hTlRrrbaTTin F amm gton canyon was not allowed. Adjourned to Monday, June 16, at 10 a. m. . Decision Makes for Lower Freight Rates There is much complaint from people who have been arrested many drivers a reasonable speed is from SaltLake to Ogden ahead of the Bamberger Electric as pacemaker, while with others it is as fast as the machine will eat up the distance. : . m Davis county charged with speeding and taken before the justice of the peace. Most of the offendors claim they were not guilty as charged, inasmuch as the State law does not set the speed limit m miles per hour, but designates a reasonable speed as the limit. The traffic officers differ as to reasonable speed. JTo car J. FATE OF ELMER 1 v J. P Rrockbank, a prominent fanner residing one ami nules Commission. west of Riverdale on the and ridge, Jalian Bamberger, president and franchise of the Bamberger Electric and his sister-in-laMrs Mildred Manager of the Bamberger' Electric Railroad m Kaysville City. Griffith, were killed almost mtantl 2. That the City Council of KaysRailway has made answer to the peshortly after 8 oclock jestorda mornfiled1 citizens in ville pass an ordinance closing the tition by Kaysville ing near the Brockbank home when a which a depot for Kaysville is de- portions of 8th street shown on the southbound Bamberger interurhan manded. The petition which was gen- print, being the entire west half of electric train struck the Ford auto erally signed by the citizens of Kays- 8th street along the east side of mobile m which they were riding, deville was presented to the Public Utili- Block 19, including additional portion molishing the car and smashing their ties commission of Utah and Mr. of the street lying east of our north hoilies. Bambergers reply is to that body. bound track for the purpose of platThe accident occured as the automoFrom Mr. Bambergers letter, which form as shown on the print, vacating! bile was going over the crossing of follows, it will be seen that it is the same to the exclusive right of the rail- - the electric line at what is known as desire of his company to acquire all road company to occupy and use the Hunters cut. The oncoming electric that portion of Eighth street between same for railroad station purposes, car was shielded to a considerable exLocust and Pine streets for depot pur- with the right for the Railroad com- tent by an orchard on the east side poses and the additional right to pany to close suchjioriions of the of the track and north of the road at cross Pine street with a sidetrack. street to all travel by the public there- the crossing, and, according to those of the who were on the scene almost immediAn interview with members of the on, and to take entire city council and citizens indicates that same, with the right to erect and ately after the train crashed into the a number of the requests will be re- maintain thereon such structures and auto, it is not believed that the speedfused, although there is no disposition apuurtenances as shall seem neces.-ar- y ing train was seen at all by the parer essential tff the Railroad company. to withhold ties in the machine. 3. That upon passage of the orto the mutual advantage of the railThe wreckage was strewn along the road company and the people. Fol- dinance noted in Paragraph 2 above, track for nearly 400 feet and the pilot lowing is the correspondence on the the City of Kaysville, either at a regu- of the first car was smashed on the lar or special election called for the side expostd to the east. The impact matter which is uurpose, will vote an authorization of was of such force that fragments and Letter from the Commission. the dedication of the portions of the parts of the car were scattered along ' street above mentined for the purMr. W. P. Epperson, the track nearly all of the 400 feet poses outlined; in other words, that and the bodies of the victims were Kaysville, Utah. the citizens will through an election dragged with the wreckage for a disDear Sir: confirm the action of the City Coun- tance of 90 feet. t 1 am handingyou herewith a copy of cil in regard to the vacation of the took motorman so it the Just why the reply of the Bamberger Electric of the street indicated to the long to bring the train to a stop after portions Railroad in the matter of the applica- Railroad. the collision has not yet been learned, tion of the residents of Kaysville for We shall be pleased to have our but it seems to have been either bethe construction of a depot by the Legal Department furnish any infor- cause he became excited or the speed Bamberger Electric Railroad together mation needed in this regard, as to the of the train was very great. The train with blue print showing the proposed details of the ordinance or election left Ogden at 8:07 oclock in the mornlocation of the depot and station notices and can assure your honor- ing and the accident occured about grounds. able body that we are very pleased 8:20. Will you please advise if it will be to with the citizens of The train was in charge of Motor-ma- n the policy of Kaysville to grant the Kaysville in making this, improvement William Montague and Conducconcession sought by the railroad and in their city, but feel that the require- tor E. A. Burrell, both said to be permit the construction of the depot ments set out above are absolutely men. They continued the upon these terms, or if it is desired essential to the safe operation of our to Salt Lake and were relieved trip that the Commission proceed to a Railroad in Kaysville City, and that from duty pending investigation. hearing on this matter. in view of the improvement and beneA partial investigation developed Yours truly, fit to the community by reason of the the fact that Mr. Brockbank had gom PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION construction of the depot, they should from his home on Riverdale Heights tr be willing to with us as set the settlement of Riverside to get hi: OF UTAH. in forth this letter. sister-in-laT. E. to assist in picking By BANNING, Secretary. Thanking you for your assistance in strawberries. It is believed that he Mr. Bambergers Replyi to the . this matter, we beg to remain was driving back to his home- at a Petition. ( Very truly yours, rather fast speed and that he hardly JULIAN BAMBERGER, saw or heard the car before the colSalt Lake City, Utah, President and General 1919. lision ocurred. Manager. May 80, Public Utilities Commission of Utah, Heard No Warning. Mr. Epperson's Reply to the ' Salt Lake City, Utah. Commission. Neighbors who were close by at the Gentlemen: T. E. Banning, Esq., With reference to Case No. 173, and Secretary Public Utilities Commission confirming our conversation informalof Utah, ly with you on May 7th, we are for- Capitol Building, warding to you blue print showing Salt Lake City, Utah. proposed location of depot building to Sir: be constructed by our company at In reply to your letter of yesterday Kaysville, Utah, such depot building concerning the construction of a deto be at least as large, and very simipot at Kaysville by the Bamberger lar in construction, to the present de- Electric Railway company, will say pot building of our company at Boun- that I have conferred with members of tiful, Utah. the Kaysville city council and citizen The Bamberger Electric Railroad is signers of the petition, filed with your prepared to commence construction of commission, and that I find them opthis depot and push same to prompt posed to granting many of the escompletion, upon the following con- sential requests made by the Bamditions, namely: berger company. 1. That franchise is In consideration of these facts it is granted by the Kaysville City Council authorizing the the desire of Kaysville citizens that construction and maintenance of the your honorable commission proceed new and trackage indi- to order a hearing in this matter. cated thereon, such franchise to be Yours very truly, similar in restrictions to the present W. P. EPPERSON. . , NUMBER 37 KAYSVILLE, LAYTON AND FARMINGTON, UTAH, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1919 BAMBERGER STILL STALLING -- Kaysville wants a Bamberger depot Layton Auto Co. Lucius Laudie Manager j. sc i ' ft&ftftftftftftftftftftft'ftftft'ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft'ftftftftftftftftftftAftftftftAftftftrt Through freight rates have been accorded to the Bamberger Electric railroad from all points on .the Denver & Rio Grande, the Southern Pacific, and on the Oregon Short Line railroads, exclusive of the Salt Lake terminals, by a decision of the United States railroad administration. An'officialof the company told a Reflex representative this morning that this decision will mean much to Davis county, in providing lower freight rates and eliminating some of the delays hitherto made necessary. Application for this through rate was made several months ago to San Francisco, and from there reported favorably to Chicago and Washington departments of the railroad administration. - The efforts of Max TheHen; director of public service for the railroad administration, are given credit by the company for much of the influence which resulted in the ruling. -- ' |