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Show uyAy d Vv VOL. 6 SALINA, UTAH, FRIDAY, Mi Is Valley-Suga- r $150,000. The initial payment for beets at the rate of $5.50 per ton, will be for all beets delivered during October, and the distribution of the vast amount at this time will be given a welcome reception by the growers and incidentally the management of the big sugar company will come in for high praise for its activities in aiding in relieving some financial distress at this time We only wish the amount was twice as large, said an official, and if the grow-erand farmers will buckle in for next years campaign, there is no reason why $300,000 should not constitute the initial payment next year. s OBJECTS TO VANDALISM M. E. Hickman, superintendent for the Telluride Power company, is rekick against gistering a vigorous the vandalism of some of the hunters have been using the transmission wires and insulators for taigets Superintendent Hickman stated that during the past week, several wires have been cut and that this had been the cause of the light and power being off so frequently of late. Investigation showed that the wires had been cut by high powered bullets and that many of the insulators had also been shattered by bullets. In one of the towns in Millard county some vandal cut a wire by shooting at it with his rifle, and as a result A the system was demoralized. handsome reward would be paid for anyone who would divulge the names of those who indulge in the dangerous and pernicious practice. ITS AGAIN Tuesday the weather looked and felt very much like winter, but by Wednesday morning the temperature was decidedly warmer and before noon Old Sol was shining as brilliantly as ever, fast dispersing the clouds and removing evidences of the snow the day before. The cemenl work on the streets was of course interrupted during the shoit cold; snap, but during the forenoon Wed nesday work was resumed and tin chug of the cement mixer engine again filled the air. SUMMER fell Sevier Is MBpsoiM Grade school pupils joined the high school students in their envied vacation when the school was elose to permit the teachers to attend the convention at Salt Lake City. All oi the teachers went, leaving on Wed nesday mornings train. Most oi the high school teachers had gone previous to that date. The Utah State Teachers Convention opened in the capital city Thurs day evening with a joint session oi all the educators of the state. F riday and Saturday are being devoted to departmental work of various kinds to suit the needs of different lines of school work. Next Monday will see the teachers all back with renewed pep and with new ideas ready to start again in real earnest the work of training the hundreds of young minds under The beet vacation their control. ends with this week, so Monday will of the high also see the school and the resumption of the years program of study and pleas- ure. For November Election topi For the second time in the history of Ren Rasmussens activities in the role of prohib officer his evidence has been turned down by the federal courts at Salt Lake City. Joe Colknow-resiwell and rancher the by, dent of this city, was a victim of Rasmussen charges. The case was tried before the United States district court at Salt Lake, Tuesday, and the Tribune has the following comment: Joseph Colby, 68 years of age, a farmer and stock raiser of Salina, was acquitted of a charge of selling intoxicating liquor in the United States district court yesterday afternoon. The jury was out only a short time before bringing in a verdict of not guilty. Colby was alleged to have made a sale of a pint of moonshine to Glen Rasmussen, nephew of Ren Rasmussen. Glen, according to testimony, brought the liquor out to the automobile when Ren was waiting. Ren admitted on the stand that he had himself pleaded guilty to a charge of bootlegging several years ago, having been engaged in the illicit business two months before he was unlucky enough to be caught. Defense counsel, Lewis Larson contended that Colby was a victim of a frameup on the part of the Rasmussens, as Colby had filed a complaint November 11th to 29th against Ren charging extortion in a Ren months few a court state ago. was convicted on the charge, but a Membership new trial has been granted since, this case now pending. Colby denied having made the sale of liquor to Glen Rasmussen, saying that none of the Rasmussens would have dared set foot on his premises. He said that he was away from his home, staying on his farm to watch poultry stock at the time of the alIt may be that the very angels of Paradise become so accustomleged sale. This contention was afed to the beauties with which they are surrounded that they listen firmed by his wife and a grandwith mingled surprise and disbelief to the exclamations of delight daughter. The latter lives with the uttered by those who are permitted to enter into the joys thereof. Colbys. Both the government and the de- However, that may be, we are convinced from past experience that fense have rested in the case of the there are some few people in every district who fail to realize the United States versus Edward (Red) who gaze longingly at Barton and Melvin DeMill, charged advantages of living in their home town and If this beautiful valley, perdistant in fields. be such there with sale of liquor, the transaction green Man-talleged to have taken place at haps they might profit in some slight degree, by learning the imwitnessBoth Rasmussens were pressions of one to whom this is the distant green field. es for the government in this case We entered Salina under the least auspicious conditions. Prealso. The case will probably be finmature snow had put the roads into an extremely uncertain conished this week. Can you think of any better way to use a dollar? Red Cross Roll Call Join or Renew Your Observations By tbe Wayside i. Snsar Beets Cool Iney Circulator There is no other crop that compares with the sugar beet as a contributor to the common good of all. The grower knows when he puts in a crop of beets that he is going to be able to sell his product and knows too that the price will be enough to compensate for his labor. Sugar has been high for the past several years and there is no indication that it will be lowered materially, for the consumption of sugar by the American public has steadily increased, especially since the 18th amendment made its dramatic and disturbing appearance. But the beet grower is not the only man who derives profit from the sugar beet. The cattle man benefits very directly through the feeding oi he pulp each fall, furnishing a local maikct, and the hay rancher finds a market for large quantities of alfalfa. Hundreds of head of stock are now being fed the pulp from the sugar factories. All these transactions mean putting money into circulation and in 'his way the volume of business done in every line is increased and everybody shares in the prosperity created by the humble sugar beet. It is ever bodys business to see that a large acreage of beets is contracted for, and every farmer should make it his business to raise as many The market is beets as possible. d certain and the for crop produces most satisfactory results, with gratifying regularity. And then, too, the more beets sliced, the more cattle fed, the more hay sold, and (he greater the business activity throughout the section. -- well-care- Mrs. Peter Bird who with her husband removed to Sait Lake city several months ago, is in town this week taking care of sonic business matter-'- . She expects to return to the capital the first of the week. No. 22. Party Tickets Named Freed; Frame-u- p Eeet growers within the territory operated for the Gunnison company, as usual, will be the first in the state to receive payment for this years beets. This announcement was received by special wire at the Sun oilice yesterday from the headquarters of the company at Salt Lake City. The money will be paid the growers before the 10th of November and will total approximately OCTOBER 26, 1923 dition and had multiplied the discomforts attendant to the paving being done within the city. Lowering clouds obscured all but an immediate view of the valley and a cold wind seemed to take a good deal of the joy out of life. In spite of these drawbacks our spirits rose as we neared the city which we hope to make our home. The broad fields of beets and the occasional sleek herds of "whitefaces we passed spelled prosperity even to our none too experienced Upon entering the city, quite naturally our attention was eyes. drawn to the work done on the streets. Having just come from a town more than twice the size of Salina where the citizens have spent literally years talking about paving, it is a real delight to find a town whose business men have got past the talking stage and are well launched in the doing of this most valuable piece of public imIt speaks volumnes for the town and will mean more provement. and more as time goes by and as Salina grows into the city she is destined to become. Were there any faint doubts left in our minds as to the desirability of Salina as a newspaper location, they were dispelled upon All whom meeting a few of the leading business men of the town. we met seemed so confident of the splendid future that lies before the city and so sure that Salina can go no other direction but forward, that we are utterly convinced and are prepared to boost as loud and long as anyone. Then the next morning as the sun broke through the clouds and we could see the snow caps, blue in the distance, as well as the foothills, could see how cosily the city is nearer, cedar-deckenestled against them; could see the Sevier, lizily winding its way through as beautiful a valley as His Brilliancy ever shone upon, we could not refrain from saying to ourself, Here is a place where the blessings of nature are most happily combined with the progressiveness of man; a place which we should delight to claim as our home; here let us stay." d, -J- AY WALKER DEMOCRATIC C. REPUBLICAN TICKET TICKET For Mayor For Mayor E. lETERSON J. F. BARNARD Four Year Councilman Four Year Councilman IIYRUM CRANE P. C, SCORUP Two Year Councilman OSCAR NIELSON T. M. HERBERT Two Year Councilman ALFRED MARTIN JOHN ARNESON LEHI PETERSON, Jr. IIYRUM City Recorder HAZEL ALLRED City Recorder HAZEL ALLRED City Treasurer City Treasurer VIOLET JOHNSON JUNE WEBB The stage is set for the coming city election, which will be held Both the Republican and Democratic Tuesday, November 6th. parties have named full tickets and candidates are now busy soundThus far the war " has started out peaceing out their friends. and indications fully point to a friendly, but hot contest between the contending parties. Candidates selected by the two respective have as a named, rule, splendid and conservative men and parties all are well known for their sterling qualities. At the Republican primary held Monday evening of this week F. J. Barnard, one of Salina s staunchest supporters and who is a large property holder here, was selected to head the ticket as mayor. The running mates of Mr. Barnard need no introduction to the voters. They are all conservative and will do honor to the city. Mrs. Hazel Allred, who ha3 served efficiently and faithfully as city recorder for several years past, will lead the ticket for votes. Mrs. Allred because of her ability, has been endorsed by both parties and will go into the campaign without opposition. Thursday of last week the Democrats also named a strong ticket. Bishop C. E. Peterson, the well known merchant, and who is a native of the county, was chosen as the candidate for mayor. 'Like his Peterson has bunch of a mates. Bishop good opponent, running Announcement of the polling places and who election judges are to be will be announced in next weeks issue of the Sun. MM ViEllI Bnnel Holiday The remains of James Marvin Olson, the young man who was killed in an automobile accident this side of Cedar Ridge last Thursday evening, were laid to rest at Spring City, Monday. Salina relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ivie, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mrs. C. J. Mortensen and Miss Cless and Marvin, and Mrs. Alta Hermanson were present at the funeral, making the trip by car. Olson, whose home was at Elberta, Utah county, had made four trips to Salina with apples this fall and was on his way here with a fifth load when the accident occurred which cost him his life. No one has been able to ascertain the cause of the truck turning turtle, the only conclusion being that the steering gear must have failed to operate. The rear wheel was smashed, but whether that was caused by the overturning of the truck is not known. Deceased was 35 years of age the 5th of this month and was unmarried. Besides the Salina relatives mentioned above, he leaves to mourn his untimely passing, his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Olsen, three sisters, Florence, Clara and Edna, and seven brothers, Irvin, Clarence, Arthur, Vernal, Earl, Carl and George, all of whom live at Elberta, e :xcept three brothers, Irvin and of Storrs, and Vernal of Casle Dale, Utah. Mr. Olson was a veteran of the World War, having served in France. He wa3 a man of extremely pleasant disposition, and will be sorely missed not only by his immediate relatives, but by the hosts of friends that were his wherever chance placed him. Mort-ense- n, Clar-3nc- braved Douglas Olsen for the past five and weather PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES year3 with the Highland Boy store Tuesdays disagreeable left by motor for Salt Lake on that at Bingham, spent last Saturday and Rally Day will be observed at with his parents, Mr. and the Presbyterian chapel next Sunday day. They will return the last of the Sunday Mrs. J. Olsen of this city. week. evening at 7:30 p. m. The children will give a short pageant, America M. E,. Hickman, general superin- for Christ, and Rev. George Wallace Mrs. A. J. Lewis of Salt Lake City, All members accompanied by her guest from New tendent for the Telluride Power com- of Richfield will speak. and their famiYork, Mrs. S. A. Fiber, are here this pany, was here the first of the week ot tne Sunday School home also the and department The from Richfield. He was making an lies, week, having4 arrived Monday. ladies are the guests of Mrs. Edith inspection oof work done on the pow- members and friends are cordially invited to be present. er lines in the city. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. Rue Nielson . S. GATES Larply HUM The group convention of the L. D. church, which was held at this city last Saturday and Sunday, was S. largely attended and the various meetings held by the different organizations proved interesting. Participating in the meetings were the Relief society, the Sunday school, Y. M. M. I. A., Y. L. M. I. A. and the primaries from the six wards. Six representatives of the general boards of the various auxiliary organization were in attendance. They were Apostle Joseph Fielding Smith and Mrs. Smith of Salt Lake, Dr. George II. Brimhall of Provo, Horace C. Cummings of Salt Lake, Mrs. Eliza R. Bennion and Mrs. Ruth May Fox of Salt Lake. Stake President Moroni Lazenby had charge of this convention. A social under the supervision the M. I. A. stake committee of of rec- reation was featured Saturday evening at the new amusement hall from 8 until 10 oclock. This social was given in honor of the visitors from the north and for the stake and ward officers of all auxiliary organizations. Dr. Don C. Merrill and Mrs. Blanche Dastrup conducted the games and the dancing. PROGRAM ANNOUNCED The following interesting program has been prepared by members of the Ladies Literary club to be given at the high school building next WedThe Ilollowecn evening. nesday out and the be carried will spirit meeting promises to be exceptionally entertaining: Community Singing. Comic Answer to Roll Call Membeis. By Sayings Miss Stella Bates. Music Origin of Halloween ..Rowena Pack. Miss Mary Halloween Songs McCall um. Miss Van Halloween Reading Johnstone. Halloween Poem.. Miss Ermon Ross. Mrs. C. R. Evans. Vocal Solo Community Singing. D. G. Kennedy, reprsenting Smith-Fauwholesale druggists, Sal,k Lake, was calling on the local merchants Wednesday of this week. s, |