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Show THE PAY VOLUME XXXIII 4" Initial NUMBER - U j- Well At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Strawberry High Line Canal company, last Monday, at which 223 of the stockholders were piescnt, there was an expression of of unanimous sentiment in favor taking over the entire Strawberry valley projoct from the government at the earliest possible moment and users its operation by the water under a central organization of the The matter is rapidly formlatter. ulating and it is probable that the government will turn over the project to the water users within the next few months. For the purpose of providing fund for operating and maintenance expenses of the High Line canal during the current year an assessment for Organization Representative Men of the City Gather at Strawberry Hotel and Discuss Matters of Great Importance S recess of the Club is Assured. that Emphasizing the prediction the newly organized 1 ay son Commercial club will be destined to take an important place, as a factor, in the advancement of the city, that organization held its first luncheon at the Strawberry hotel last Wed About thirty members and nesday. the enjoyed prospective members A sentiment of goodt'ellow alTair. a feelship prevailed and there in ing of harmony and unity of futerests which augurs well for the There was a ture of Ihe club. free expression of opinion on matters of vital interest to the community and the surrounding country and above all else a determination to work for the industrial and agriculThe tural progress of this section. was presided over by Dr. luncheon L. N. Ellsworth, who acted as toastmaster, and kept things lively during the entire hour. A general discussion of the value of the drainage district No. 4, designed to reclaim more than 12,000 acres of land north and west of engaged considerable attenTayson, which the matter of an in tion, aecori-inequitable adjustment of costs, to the benefits to be derived, Flint C. Dit was freely discussed. on, a member of the board of trustees or supervisors of the proposed district, appointed by the bonrd of county commissioners, expressed the that withfci the next opinion owing to the increased agricultural area, Pavson will be a eity of at least 5,000 inhabitants. Karl F. Keeler, engineer for the Strawberry High Line' Canal company, f od ilist the reclamation of the land included in the propov'd project would add $30,000 annually to the production of that land in He the way of increased crops. said that while at the present time the land is yielding not to exceed from $20 to $30 an aero, when if is drained the production will b" ,1RS. MATT HANCOCK, PINEER OF PAYSON, g rs, doubled. SOME ANSWERS FINAL CALL One of Most Esteemed Matrons of This Sect foil Succumbs to Com- plications. Leaves Large Family Jones Hancock, wife of Matt Hancock, died at the family this eity last Tuesday home in Death resulted from a morning. complication of disease and to the infirmaries 0f advanced age. Mrs. Hancock was born in Iowa on May 13, IS.id and came to Utah .nth her parents at a very early age. Her parents, Ilyrunt and Mary Elmer, were among the first of the pioneers to enter Ihe state, firsts settling in Mrs. Hancock the Jordan valley. was twice married, her first husband Icing Joseph .Tones, to whom she was wedded in 3 SOS, and by whom she was the 'not her of several childMr. Jones died about sevenren. teen years ago, and then she became the wife of Mr. Hancock "in 1919. Mr. Hancock survives her, as da also the following children: Joseph II. Jones of Spanish Fork: W. V. Jones of Lake Shore, John S. Jones of Idaho, Mrs. Marietta Miksell of Salt Lake. Mrs. Eliabeth DimmicK of Lake Shore, Mrs. Laura Sutherland of Springville, Mrs. Myra of Mammoth, Mrs. Ursula Francis of I.ake Shoro and Frank Jones of West Jordan. During her lifetime Mrs. Hancock was one of the most prominent workers in the church and until recent years a loyal worker in the Relief She was ever ready to re. society. to a fall for aid and in the spond sick room was a cheering spirit. For six years she acted as matron in the Utah county infirmary. The funeral took place this afterconducted in the noon, services bciif Ncbo stake tabernacle bv Bishop A. F. Hill. Mrs. Cynthia Suth-eilan- d committee consisting of T. W. Wilson, Jr., Karl F. KeeleT, Lymai Kapple, F. G. Twede and John F. Tervort was appointed to make n.i investigation of the proposed drainage district, with a view to bringing about a proper elimination of the land which should not be included in the district. It was urged by Thomas H. Wilson, Jr., that some of the land embraced in the proposed district should 'not be brought under drainage because of the fact that today 4 is more valuable as grazing land than it ever will be if converted into agricultural land. The club pledged its moral support to the Cultus club in bringing a lyceum course to Payson next The musical feature of th) winter. luncheon was the offering of two Mrs. Owen Strom is in Salt Lake solos by Mr. Coffman, of the high school faculty. this week visiting with relatives. A Payson Farm Bureau to Plan Big Meeting Tuesday Why every farmer should becomj an active member of the local farm bureau will be emphasized at a public meeting under tho auspices of the Payson Farm bureau in the First ward chapel next Tuesday forenoon. The speakers of the occasion will be McKay, president of the Utah State Farm bureau who is one ot the best posted men in tho count! v ou the workings of farm tarns and the benefits to be derive 1 from them and J. P. Welch, count r r.gent. this Every - farmer jn section of the county is urged to be present. , Just as fanning is today recognized ns the most important industry in the United States, it will be pointed out that the best citizenship is matte up from the ranks of the farmer and that every small community owe 1c its prosperity and advancement Mr. McKay the tiller of the soil. will draw attention to the fact that unity of action is as necessary among the farmers as among other members of society, and that but little can he accomplished without The interests of one farmer, tn .a general way, it will be shown, are identical with those of another farmer. and to reach the best results, not only in the raising of crops, but in marketing them to the best advant D. D. age, arid in there prices, maintaining profitable must be co operation and unity of interests. This cooperation ran best assert itself bv undivided support for the farm bureau. At the meeting next Tuesday many ina'ters of importance to the farmer will be discussed and plans will be laid for broadening the possibilities of the bureau. The Balem aud Benjamin loenls will join with the Payson Farm bureau in the meeting. Wednesday evening a dance will Le given in the Second aniusemen hall under the auspices of the farm bureau, affording an opportunity for the farmers ef extending their It is planned to pro vide tor an exhibit of farm produc's in connection with the dance, offering an instructive feature which w;!l bp novel. Miss Cora Clown rd and Mis Mable Wilson were the guests of Mrs. Rich mond in Eureka last week. Mrs. Will Mcririrmiik has returned to Tooele, after a pleasant visit bore. Mrs. F. M. Ballard is visiting in Salt I.ake as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mytrle Denhalter. of $1 per share was levied against A resolution all outstanding stock. to this effect was adopted. By acclamation the following were elected to serve as directors of the three of corporation ' for a tern years: Lee K. Taylor, to succeed himself; F. G. Twcdo, to succeed himself; Thomas E. Reeeo, to succeed Isaac Hanson whose term has II. Elmer was elected a expired. member of tho board of directors to serve for two years. The meeting was one of tho most harmonious ever held and there was a unanimous expression of confidence in the officers ,of tho organization and complete satisfaction with tho manner in which the affairs of the company were conducted during the past year. Single persons, though required to a return if their net income for 1920 was $1,000 or more are if they are the heads of families granted a special exemption untler the revenue laws. Sueh a person is defined by treasury regulations as a person who actually supports r and maintains in one household one or more individuals who are closely connected with him by blood relationship, relationship by marriage or by adoption, and whose right to exercise family control and provide for these dependent individuals ia based upon some moral or legal obligation. Such persons are allowed the exemption of $2,000 In adgranted a married person. are allowed a credit of dition, they $200 for each dependent under 1$ years of age or incapable of self, support because mentally or physically defective. A married person living with husband and wife can not claim an addi tional $2,000 exemption as the head of a family. His or her exemption is based upon the martial status, irrespective of tho support of others The living in the same household. additional $200 credit for dependents does not apply to the husband or wife of a taxpayer. For example, if a married man supports a father who is incapable of he is entitled to the $200 credit for such If through force of cirperson. cumstances he supports his wife away from home he is entitled to the $2.- 000 exemption allowed a married person, but not to a $200 eredit for a dependent. A son who has left home but wh f sends his mother more than the sum required for her support is nt it led to the $200 credit, provided the mother can not support, herself. Otherwise, the amount must be con. sidered as a gift, and, therefore, the A son living credit is not allowed. at home apd sunnorting his father, mother, or other relatives may claim th the $2,000 exemption allowed head of a family, but not the $200 credit unless such relative is unde 18 years of age or incapable of t, Martin Schwab, Jr , Are Sale of Automobile of Victim of Tragedy at Weiser, Ida., Leads to Apprehension of Harry Nash . Who Stoutly Denies That He ever Knew of Mr.'Schvvab arrest in r -- Los ' ' : ' Angeles a few of days Nash, Henry ago cowpuncher FARMERS OF STATE fancy roper and expert pistol shot, on suspicion of having been implicat.MEET IN ROUNDUP ed ia the murder of Martin Schwab, Jr, of this city, near Flagstaff, Ariz., III CITY OF LOGAN last April,, may throw some light on the tragedy, but as the evidence thus far in the hands of the officers is purely circumstantial, the mystery Agriculturalists of Utah Discuss Mat is but little farther unraveled than ters of Paramount Interest and it was months ago. ' It is admitted by Nash that he sold the automobile Enjoy Much Hoipltality. which belonged td Schwab, but he denies having ever know'a that it The annual farmers roundup and belonged to Schwab, and declares housekeepers conference at the Utah that he purchased it from his brothAgricultural collogo which ran from er, who, he says, bougnt it from a the January 10 to 15, was a tremendous man named Bradley, whom officers have not yet located, and success. farmers and 1,000 Fully who is responsible for tho housewives attendod part or all of murdertheyof say, Mr. Schwab. the sessions while an average attendSchwabs automobile, a new sevon- ance of over 300 in the womens ses- passenger Chandler, was stolen at the sions and of over 200 in the mens time of the murder and later sold sssions was maintained throughout in Weiser, Idaho, by three men, one j of whom tho week. answers the description of from Exceptional interest was shown by Nash, according to advices the women in the lectures of Dr. Sheriff W. A. Campbell. - The officers e Curoline Hedger of Chicago, on child declare Nash admits selling the The men were and that he drove from Flagnutrition and health. very much interested in the lectures staff in it accompanied by - Peggy He asserts that ho on cooperative marketing enterprise Nash, his wife. for farmers delivered by Dr. U. bought the machine and knows nothof Minnesota. ing of Schwab or his murder. Nash declare that be never heard On Friday, Januaiy 14, a huge name of Mr. Schwab mentioned the Govwas in held honor of assembly ernor Mabey and committees of the before ho was taken into custody Sheriff on a charge preferred by house of representatives and the senHe is reate who visited the college to tako Cumpbell of Flagstaff. 1 purt in the roundup and inspect tho covering from a siege of typhoi Governor Mabey. ad- fever and is in the general hospital institution. lu What the at Golota, under heavy guard. dressed the assembly on State Expects ot the College anil the an interview a few days ago ho said: President A. W. They say, as I understand you, Rural People. Ivins of the board of trusted's of tho that I and a man named Bradley kiltThe Utah, Tho Campus ed Schwab and stolo his car. taken college spoke on have to is murder supposed Other of the Agricultural College. addresses were delivered by visiting placo in April. Last February I was with my legislators. and leaving him that month I brother feamost the promising Possibly sec him again until July of not did ture of the whole group of meetings was tho physical demonstration of that year, three months after the My brother show, the fact that the college and the alleged murder. fanners and housewives are very ed me a bill of sale for the Chandler car and said ho had bought it. close together, all working in harI mot him in Wyoming and drovp of rural mony for the betterment his car to Weiser, Idaho, where The college is life. expressing On the way wo picked accurately the ideas and feolings of ho sold it. the rural population and they express up Buffalo Brady, but I, had never cera strong desire to support it in its mot him before and I am quite never mot him. program for farm and home enlight. tain my brother had enment and are willing to follow its My brother never told mo from whom he had bought tho car and I leadership. Dr. R. J. Evans qf tho extension paid no attention to the bill of sale division, under whose direction the that ho showed me in proof thnt no and his wife roundup was put on, and tho whole tho car was his. staff of extension workers who co- have traveled about the country tooperated with Dr. Evans, are deserv- gether considerably.. exRequisition papers, asking tho goving Ihe highest praise for the cellent series of meetings arranged ernor of California for the extradiTho - LARS AHLIN, PIONEER. OF SANTAQUIN, IS DEAD For more than half a century a resident of Santaquin, Lars Ahlin, eighty-ninyears of age, died at tho family hom0 in that city last TuesHe was day afteT a brief illness. a native of Sweden, but came to this country when a child, crossing the plains with his parents during He leaves the early pioneer days. a wife and several sons and daught. ers. The funeral was held yesterday interment being made in the Santa-quii- i cemetery. e BIG BOXING EVENTS ON FOR TOMORROW (larder 4 Andrew Larsen, ninety three years of age, who lived in Santaquin for the past thirty-ninyears, died at the family home in that city last lie was born in Sweden fonday. and cnme'to the United States when quite a young man, and in 1882 ho He was one of the came to Utah. settle to in Santaquin and pioneers devoted his attention largely to agIIo is survived by his riculture. wife and two sons and one daughter, Hans Larson living at Sandy, and Mrs. Butler, a resident of Santaquin and Mrs. Chesty Larsou living in Canada. The funeral was held in Santaquin last Wednesday and was largely attended. TWO Charged With CENTS Landed In Jail In Arizona PIONEER OF SANTAQUIN OF THE WRINKLES CROSSES GREAT DIVIDE OF FEDERAL INCOME TAX file s PRICE, FIVE Men High Line Stockholders Vote Dollar Assessment of Luncheon of Payson Commercial Club Presages E JANUARY 21 1921 PAYSON, UTAH, - NIGHT Staging one of the best boxing programs that has ever been presented 'in Payson, local athletic fans have arranged a program for tomorrow night in the Puyson pavilion that promises to bring out a Two record crowd to the ringside. big bouts will be pulled off, in addition to a preliminary event by local glove artists. Tho first to enter the ring will Smith and be Fogo Rusty with enviable recboth Andrcason, ords as lightweights. They will be followed by Bill Wyler who promises to make things lively for Zip Smith in a six round event. The boxing contest will bo preMUSICAL PROGRAM SUNDAY ceded bv a basketball game between Under the auspices of the combined tho Mapleton Legion and the Pay-soM. I. A. a musical program will b't Athletic club team. There is presented In the Tabernacle next Sundav evening, beginning at 7:30 much rivalry between the teams and oclock. No admission will be charg- some fast and snappy work is aned, but a voluntary contribution at ticipated. the door, after the concert, will bo STOP THIEF FARCE COMEDY accepted, the proceeds to be devoted to tho fund being raised for tho IN PAYSON NEXT THURSDAY Some starving children of Europe. of the best local talent will be feaA rare dramatic treat 'is in ' store tured ia the program and those who for the peoplo of Payson in tho attend will ' be well Tepaid, besides under being given an opportunity of aid- presentation of Stop Thief, ing in one of the most laudable tho auspices of the Mutual Improve, works of the American people at ment association, in tho Second ward the present time. amusement hall next Thursday evenThe play, which reveals a deing. IJTTLE MISSES ORGANIZE AMERICAN BEAUTY CLUB lightfully clever plot and explodes witju. thrills, laughter and wit, will Imbibing the club spirit from their be presented by the B. Y. U. playAmbitious mammas, eight of the ers under the personal direction of bright little girls of Payson, ranging T. Earl Purdue, who enjoys the from eight to ten years in age, have reputation of being tho, must sucorganized what they are pleased to cessful prodnueer of drama in the enll the American Beauty club. state. The piny is in three acts To tell protidlv of their latest achievement, the charter members of and offers an evening of pleasure the club visited the Paysonian office unrivaled. a few days ago. every one of them PATTEN FUNERAL MONDAY American Beauty, and onp of m tho brightest of the coterie pleadAddviecs have been received by ingly whispered to the society editor but please dont call us 'little the parenls Of Melvin Patten that girls.' Exactly the ooject of the the body of lh, latter will arrive Arin Payson tonight at 12:49. American Beauty club, was not definitely defined whether it will be the rangements for the military funeral attainment of a higher standard in have been completed and all tho doll creation, radical changes in doll honors due those who died on the costume or home betterment has not field of battle in rrnneo will bo been made public. However, it is accorded the hern of the Argonne a real club and may tend to higher in this eity next Monday afternoon ideals among the little The services will be American at 2 oclock. Beauties. held in the Tabernacle. one-hal- 1 n auto-mobl- - . i-- (Continued (Continued on Pago 5) on Pago 8, Unique Features Mark Founders Day Program A gala day in the history of the Payson high school, Founders' day will be celebrated at that institution next Friday, a program beginning at 8:45 o'clock in the morning, and closing with a grand dance in tho evening, having boon arranged for The public generally the occasion. is invited to attend and become bet- ter acquainted with the workings of the school. Regular class work will occupy the time from 8:45 until 10.15 o'clock in the morning, during which visitors will bo welcome to inspect the From 10:15 various class rooms. until 12 oclock there will be a musical and literary program, tho former under tho direction of Profes.' sor n. Peyton Johnson, instructor The literary exercises in music. will be tinder the direction of Miss Grace Johnson of tho expression deAn address will be department. livered by L. John Nutlall, Jr., superintendent of the Ncbo school district. nnd T. F. Tolhurst, president of "the board of education, aud by Jerome Brown, mayor of the High School city. A report of the high school for Hip pat year will be offered by Principal Melvin Wilson and remarks will he made by visiting educators. The speaker of the day will bo Guy Wilson, president of the Latter-DaSaints university, Salt Lake. Luncheon will be served from 12 until 1:30, in the domestic science department under direction of Miss The studcntR an visDelia Shaw. itors are invited to accept of this hospitality. During the luncheon, musical numbers will be discoursed and by the high school orchestra band. From 2. until 4 oclock in the afternoon musical nnd literary numbers will bo presented and there will be a onc-ac- t play by members ef the dramatic class. The annual public speaking contest will be a feature of tho afternoon program, tho successful com petitor being awarded the Tdburst an annual presentation by medal, the president of tho school board.. Simultaneously with the afternoon program, there "will bo r demonstration' of physical education work in tho gvmnasium, under the direction of Miss Prouse of the girls department, and Mr. Isaacson of tho boys physical education department. The festivities of the day will end with a basketball game in tho gymnasium in the evening, in which th Spanish Fork high school team will high be pitted against the local school team. Following the game there will be a dance. C. ! |