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Show Subscribe!! Advertise!! ary dv lvV VOL 8 I yryy looibirsi Voted Down Tuesday Great damage, was caused Satur-ad- y July 4th when a flood rushed down Saiina creek destroying every object which was in its path. A cloud burst, at Water Hollow thirteen and a half miles up Saiina canyon was the cause of the damage. The rain came in torrents washing down bould ers, rubbish, trees and other obstacles as it plunged down revines into the Saiina creek. Bridges at Alem Bed and at the Cottonwood Tunnel were easy prey $nd the water soon forced its way through tunnels and .washed out most of the grading put !up for the railroad. Simpers ranch was almost demolished. Crops )ftere completely Idestr.oyed, chickens drowned and the houses were undermined with water. The damages to Mr. Simpers place alone amounts to over a thousand ddflars. Thd road Jup ftlp canyon was washed out sq that it is almost impassable for cars to go ..through. The first tunnel is still under water And it will be some time before cars will be able to go through.. Long before the flood had reached Saiina, it had gathered a great deal of rubbish, timber, ties, and boulders that it could be 'heard miles up the canyon before, it reached the city. Hundreds of people flocked to the bridge on West Center Street to witness the scene. It took over an hour for the flood to reach its height. The timber in the stream clogged up the .(openings in the railroad bridge causing the water to back up until another course was made. In the backing up of the water the home and surroundings of Amon Foote, M. C. Anderson, James Monroe and Claud Burgess, were completely surrounded by water. Several acres of beets, hundreds of chickens, gardens and tc.. were destroyed by the flood water. Just how much damage it did to each party is not definitely known but thousands of dollars worth of property was destroyed in those few hours. .The fridge being built by Sthe city over the South creek was all washed out and over fifty dollars worth of cement and material were washed down stream. Work has again been started, with have been pumps!, teams, scrape in use for many days in an effort to get rid of the boulders and rubbish that was left after the flood had passed on. - The school bond election,. held, throughout the. county last Tuesday for the issuance of $250,000 for improvement of the schools throughout Sevier county, was defeated by an overwhelming v.ote, nearly three to one being cast against the proposed bond issue. Considerable interest was shown in the fight, particularly in the communities and cities where improvements and additions are sadly needed. Saiina had many favoring the bond issue sis was evidenced by the vote favoring, it, 131, being cast for; while 61 were opposed. Aurora and KooSherem both supported the issue strongly. Aurora cast 57 for, and only votes were opposed. had two opponents and 15 in favor of the bonds. Richfields ' strong opposition was a big factor in. defeating the bond issue. In the north and south districts of the county seat only 78 votes cast in favor, of the. issue, while 293 were recorded against the movement tp improve the' schools; In Glenwood.- and Central the vote against the bpnd issue was unaniKoo-shere- m mous. The proponents of the bond issue in Saiina Worked faithfully and .when the final votes were counted and it was found the issue had been defeated there was. considerable disappointment. And there is a reason for the ' disappointment. Sjnce the consolidation of the - district in 1912, Saiina' has only had, a heating plant The schools of this city are crowded, the buildings ai'e antiquated and in-- 1 adequate to accomodate the pupils and numerous other matters (have i been mentioned and demonstrated . that the Saiina schools, if no other schools in thp county, needed '..the money which the bond issue would have supplied. A well known business man, in discussing the defeat of the bonds, deplored the conditions here and intimated that Saiina was getting a pret- ty rotten deal. He cited- the im' provements in other; sections ef the district and named the communities that had been favored since the con--' soiidation of the two school districts. Richfield has had a new- high school building. Monroe was' similarly favored. There has been furnished a new- school building at Elsinore; at Annebella, at Glenwood and at Venice. All of these structures are modern and fill the needs of the several schools. Tabulations of the returns-othe ' vote Tuesday is as. follows: - - North Richfield . . Richfield,' South:... Saiina ...... Monroe . Redmond .. ...... .' "... ........ ..'... Aurora Sigurd Vermillion Glenwood Venice Koosberem 29 57 7 r ............. . 10 15 . Burville Cove . 1 Joseph Central Annabella Elsinore; ...... ; . , ............... 2 c :.. Totals . 340 963 . SaliiIMrales OPTJON NOT EXERCISED "The option held by Dr. Mar- -. kus to purchase the Saiina Sun Despite the dismal weather on the fourth. the days festivities proved one. of the largest and most successful ever staged, in Saiina. The patriotic show began with the official at 4 oclock in . salute Which started the morning under the auspices of the Amer ican Legion. At 6 oclock the stars .and stripe's were floating from every flag pole bn main street, giving welcome to hundreds of former 'residents both in Saiina and surronud ing communities.. The parade at 9:30 oclock was most picturesque .as it wended its way down main.' street lead by our briD.d...of twenty:four .members at the head of the pfoeession. Behind the band came the Goddess of Liberty represented by Miss May 'Ewles and Utah,- represented by Miss Phyllis 'Jorgenson. Then. Uncle Sam, repre-- . Nordfelt. Then sented by Charle came all the business houses, societies; clubs pioneers and others, each ' represented by penants and floats. Hundreds participated in the parade which proved to be- one of the most beautiful and unique ever 'seen in this city. ' Immediately after the parade-that the Opera house where an interesting patriotic program Was given. The band furnished. plenty of patriotic anthems and .credit' is due them songs' ami much ' in furnishing the public with such splendid music during the day. Other special numbers were ' furnished by the Lions Quartet and G. M. Wright and- company. Mrs. Don C. Merrill then forcibly delivered the declaration of Independence 'which was followed by the principal speaker of the plant, which was to be consu- mated July 1, 1925, was hot ex- ercised and as a result the plant and all reverts back to the for- mer editor and publisher, H. W. Cherry. It will be our aim' to keep the Sun up to the stand- ard it has always enjoyed and to attain this end it is to be hoped the business men and the citizens will Ifend all .aid pos- sible by keeping job work at home and tell the world through the advertising columns what they have to' offer. Due to the fact that conditions at the of fice are unsettled we are de- layed this week in getting the paper to our readers. Next week however, we will be lined up and ready for real business . . '.' ' - ' crowd-gathere- FISH LAKE jf electing officers and selecting the budget for the coming year. Some of he best speakers in . the state will le present and deliver some educaA tional addresses on scout-crafcordial invitation has been extended to everyone who are interested in scout work. Everything in the way of preparation and accommodations .,i.re being done and a reallive time is assured all who attend the entertainment. A .splendid program has dread been outlined.- Dont fail to be there. . . t. . - - Mr. and .Mrs. Alfonzo family of Salt Lake are Jensen and here visiting HiS with friends and relatives this week. day, N. J. Bates of Richfield. Mr. an-- Mrs. Thomas Lowe of and the talk, on Independence of the day was most inter- Richfield were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Nielson Sunday afternoon. esting to the hundreds who- listened Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Larsen and to h'is address. After a patriotic Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Martin left for C. song, sang .by the Congregation, Fish Lake Tuesday ffirffSThg for a M. Burr offered benediction. Interesting games and sports Were ew days outing trip. held at 'the ciity park at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Races for boys and girls under the ages of 16 was afternoon was the ball game played first held. Tliei) came the sack race between Silver City, and Saiina. Horse races were then held south .of Both the teams did .exceptionally the city park. Work horses and race mod playing and at the end of the horses were entered in relay races game the score stood 2 in favor of and some excellent running horses Saiina. At night a big dance was held at Saiina opera house which entered the contest. . One of' the main features of the finished the days festivities. -' signi-.figanc- Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jensen entertained at a dinner party Sunday for the following people Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Forsland of Salt Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Jensen, and Mr. and Mrs. Mar Mickle-soof Redmond. The Relief society surprised Mrs. Christina Peterson Tuesday afternoon. An interesting program was given in the first part of the afternoon after which, a delicious luncheon was served to thirty guests. Mrs. Brig Jensen entertained on Monday, afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Elden Christensen and Mr. and Mrs. George Colerrian of McGrath, Canada. Twelve guests were present. The following people have gone to Seven Mile for a weeks vacation, Mr. and Mrs: John A. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Erneld Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Jensen, and Mr. and . Mrs. Albert Poulsen. . Mrs. Lester Jensen entertained of her friends Thursday thirty in honor of. her. birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Rasmussen and children spent the Fourth lof July in Delta visiting with friends and relatives. Nelson has left foil Mist Af'-o-n she will remain on where Ephriam an indefinite stay. Mrs. G. A. Christensen entertained a number of her friends at a birthday party Thursday afternoon. Music and luncheon were the principal diversions of the afternoon. n The Bryces Canyon Council of The Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual encampment at the Skpugaard Amusement. Hall on July 11, 1925. The meeting is held for the purpose . REDMOND By Special Correspondent . SCOUTS MEET AT - -i e - 9-- ' . , and Mrs. Alford Jensen, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsori of Redmond motored to Salt Lake the last of this week where they spent a few days on a combined business and pleasure trip. , Mr. Witt Pay AKrv No.3 4 SAUNA, UTAH, FRIDAY JULY 10, 1925 Bund Issue IS A Want Ad Wayne Wonderland Dedication Date Set For Sunday, July 19 Jill The controversy between the. state road officials and the officers of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad company, involving thfe.jdght-of-wa- y thorough the cayon, has been adjusted, according to reports and the high way through the canyon as well as the railroad, are likely to be on the program this year for improvements. The road commission has just receiv- from the U. S. forest service offices at Ogden a report of the study of the road problems in Saiina 'canyon. The report was submitted by J. T. English, highway engineer (for the bureau of public roads,-.an(A. C. Blake, locating engineer of the 'railway company. With the proposed program of the railroad company in building to the coal properties being opened by the Consolidated Coal company and the Sevier Valley Coal company, and the adjudication of the controversy over the highway, every indication points to real activity in the canyon this year. The report of the joint inspection shows that it will be possible with proper arrangements for both railroad and highway to be constructed up the canyon. The railroad company is willing to permit the highway to approach to within ten feet of the railroad center line. In places it will move its survey to one side for short distances, requiring some extra fill, to make room for the highway. Benefits to be derived will be that the highway will remain on the north side of the track and of the distance. canyon throughout the Some agreement' will have to be reached as to various excavations. The elimination of. grade railroad crossings is considered a distinct advantage. It is evident said Howard C. Means, chief engineer of the state road commission,- - that the railroad is willing to cooperate to the fullest extent with the bureau in the construction of the highway and railroad. This simplifies the situation and at the same time develops the problem of reconstructing the highway at a minimum expediture, and then obtaining funds for .such work. ed dis-Itri- ct d . Hers An accident which may have ment death to six people occured near Saiina Sunday. The occupants of the car were Mr. and Mrs. Warner Young and four small children of Kanab: The party were, on their way to Provo where they were taking one of the boys for a surgical operation. Whjpn making jthte turn crossing the Denmark wash, the rod on the car broke, and left the driver unable to control the car. The machine plunged off the bridge and fell, top up, into the water pinning all six persons beneath. Although the water was several feet deep all were able to crawl from beneath the car. . Sveral cars going and coming on the main road gave their assistance and the children and mother were tsoon helped from the stream and brought to town for dry clothing. It is remarkable that no one waa aer iously injured or drowned as all were completely pinned underneath tha the car and held under water. Only a few minor schatches and bruises were inflicted by the hurried effort to get from beneath the car an.d get their heads above, water. Part of their clothing and luggage waa lost and floated down 'stream, that which they were successful in maintaining was completely soaked by the water. The car was damaged spverly and had to be pulled into the Madsen Garage for repairs. The party are staying at the home of H. A. Madsen until the ear is repaired, then they will continue their journey to Provo. ra-ido- us SCOUTS VISIT NIOCHE CREEK .The second ward scouts with their Scoutmaster, Ralph W. McCallister, left Monlay morning for a ten day trip to Nioche. While in the mountains all phases of scout work will be practiced anl Scoutcraft will be Betaught from the nature book. sides the training mueh time will be spent in exploring the mountains and fishing. Ihe scouts who left with their- scoutmaster were: Mark Williams, Kermit Knight, Stanley Burgess, Bryant Burgess, Paul Madsen Brice Amjerson, Woodrel Herbert, NUPTAILS Durell Mickelsen, Crane, Mar-de- n Joseph Announcement has been made of and Mattssen. Ford Scorup the marriage of Louise Fenn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fenn of DAUGHTERS TO MEET this city to Paul Croppei of Salt d Sendees will be held at the Lake City.. The marriage took place the regular meeting with May at Richfield Wednesday July 1st, the eeremony being performed by E. E S. Jensen at the home of May Hulls, Thurston; clerk. Miss Fenn is fa- next Saturday afternoon. The meet vorably known in Saiina, and has ing will start at 2 oclock andl the made many, friends who wish her following program .will be given. and heri husband happiness and suc- A Paper .Mrs. M. Burr cess on their sea of matrimony. The Reading Mrs. E. Humphrey Mrs. Merrill young couple left for Salt Lake Sun- Song ...!.. A birthday party will be given in day morning for a brief honeymoon. It is not definitely known where they connection with the meeting and all will make their future home, but it attending are asked to take a light probably be in Salt Lake where Mr. lunch. Cropper is a Sales Agent for. the Lovinger company. Several ladies of this community were out campaigning for the school Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herbert re- bond issue Monday this week. Those ceived the sad news of the death who gave their assistance were: of Mrs. Calvin Fletcher at Logan on Mrs. H. S. Gates, Mrs. Don C. MerMiss Stena Scorup, Mrs. D. G. Sunday. Mr. Fletcher has had the rill, misfortune of losing two wives, the Burgess, Mrs. J.- F. Barnard, Mrs. C. Jensen, Mrs. E. C. Wright, James firet being the sister of Frank Herbert who died thirteen years ago. Mr hnd Mrs. G. M. Burr. Fletcher is well known here in SaG. M. Wright and his orchestra iina and he has the sympathy of the left for Wayne county Monday of this people in hour of bereavement. Mrs. to be gone a week touring and week C. M. Herbert, and daughter Mary who at present are in Salt Lake will playing for dances. attend the funeral at Logan WednesM. I. Oveson motored to Emery day afternoon. county the last o'f the week to bring Mr. arid Mrs. J, ' F. Barnard an- his wife who has been there visiting nounce the marriage .of their ion the past two weeks. They were by Miss Ardys Burr who Lyon I. Barnard of Bingham Canyon been has there visiting friends, and to Miss Wilma Hurbert of Glenns two weeks. relatives for Ferry, Idaho, the marriage to take at at church the place Episcopal John Arpeson and Dr. M A. Freece Salt Lake July 4th. After a short the returned to Saiina Monday after a canyon honeymoon up Ogden young couple will make their home at week vacation touring the Uinta Bingham- where lr. Barnard is em- Basin. Before returning they visited at the capitol cjty for a few days. ployed $t the State Bank. . FENN-CROPPE- R Pres-hol- ' . - Due to a previous engagement of Governor George Dem, which forces his absence from the state on next Monday, the forma dedication of Capitol Reef, the Wonderland of Wayne county, has been postponed from Sunday July 12, to Sunday July 19. The postponement; perhaps, will prove a big benefit, as the' plans are to be carried out on a more eleborate schedule than had been preThe program; viously arranged. 'Which is being added to iii' the way of amusement and plans to pilot the visitors to the various scenic wonders will be more eleborate. Announcement that a splendid program for Saturday afternoon, the day previous '4o the dedication ceremonies, is being arranged by the citizens of Way- ,no county. A rodeo, in which some six or seven stunts of broncho riding, and other thrilling stunts will be offered as amusement for the arrivals of early afternoon, Saturday, July 18. E. P. Pectol, who is aiding the publicity committee, writes that the people of Wayne county are very much enthused over the scenic opening day of Waynes Wonderland, and all are joining forces for making it a memorable day. Plans for handling the great. army of visitors on that day are being Bhaped and shortly everything will be complete. Plans are being made for the meeting on the rim of the Wonderland near Torrey, where all can view at once, the most beautiful and awe inspiring erosive scenes in the world This will take place during the morn ing, and during the afternoon excursions wjll be conducted to some of the many wonders with which the is replete. The strange conformations and brilliant colorings, equaling if not surpassing those of makes this a true Bryce canyon wonderland, n and around the dedication of Capitol Reef Wayne Countys Wonderland. bull-doggi- TO-gi- on Local Ball Flayers kmi Two Scales Saiina again won two more victories in the games played here on Saturday and Sunday of this week. The game Saturday, except for the dismal rain and interruption by the flood proved highly interesting ending with Saiina holding the long end of the 13-- 5 score. The second game played here Sunday with Redmond was played with excellent talent. Our boys did some excellent batting and brought the game to a close of 8 to 2 in favor of Saiina. Lewis pitched the widked ball for both, games, (that flew past the batters into the mit of Dee McKenna, catcher. The next game will be played at Elsinore Sunday of this week. The locals are training hard and from the result of the last games, it is a safe bet that Saiina will be the cham pions in the game. Mr; and Mrs. Ruel Jensen of Ax-te- ll are the proud parents of a fine baby girl bom at the local hospital Mrs. Jensen Thursday morning. was formerly Mabel Madsen, who was employed at the hospital for two years before her marriage. Congratulations. Miss Esther Johnson who is employed with the Flieshmans Yeast Co. at Salt Lake and her cousin Miss sifter Johnson tha)t ity and Miss Alice Lening motored to Sa- iina Saturday for a two day visit. Miss Violet Johnson, assistant cashier, motored to Salt Lake Friday and brought them back Saturday. The party returned to Salt Lake Sunday morning on the train. Announcement is made of the marriage of John Barnard to Mrs. John McChristal of Los Vegas Nevada on Monday of this week at Provo, Utah. The couple will 6pend a few days at the capitol city before returning to Saiina where they will make their future home. r , |