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Show v ... ' ' v.. ' ' ' ' - v. - V . ' ' "I - ,,W.,,.T.,- -,. TTjTrn3 I 2)TD';Tr,(Q 1 QTT TTT 17 Tl?p7TT7YY boams LEADIN0 I JJ. IL illCa 11 iiiilaijUiLj-j-i il NEWSPAPER VOLUME FIFTY-FOU- R BINGHAM CANYON, UTAH, APRIL 17, 1925 NUMBER 16 CONDITIONS IN BINGHAM CAN.0N POINT TD MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR Activities of the Past Few Months in the Many Mines Show the World's Greatest Camp to be in Better Condition Than Ever Before Much Im-provement Being Made in Community Optimism Reigns Supreme. You who carry your lunch bucket to and from work, and you who are engaged in business in this camp, have you ever stopped long enough to note what is going on around you? Have you ever stopped to see what the true conditions in this camp really are? Have you, in your journey to and from work, or to and from your place of business notef the wonderful changes that are being made in the camp? First of all, the success of the camp depends entirely upon the activities of the many mining companies operating here, and a close survey of the conditions existing In Rmio-Ii-M- rnvnn tinliu clir tint-- ; : condition than ever before. On Sunday,. April 5, the Utah-Ape- x struck three veins of wonderful ore on the 2400 level, that, according to reports contains the finest lead ever found in the state of Utah. Running better than 50 percent, and containing 19 per cent silver is the report given concerning the new find. The opening of these three veins assures the Apex of having to put on an additional 200 men it is said, which with the better than 600 men at the present time would give the Utah-Ape- x mine close to 900 workers. The new find at the Apex is close to the Utah Delaware property, and the Apex workers are being lowered at. the present time on the hoist, while the new ore is also being brought to the surface via the hoist. This innovation has a tendency to lessen the load of the main Utah-Ape- x hoist, and men for the different shifts are being low-ered in about 20 minutes it- is said. Although the Utah Copper com-pany has but little to say concerning future developments ,it is understood that work on the great open air mine will continue as in the past which means that although not full capac- - ' - - ity, enough men are being used to warrant good times ahead. The Utah-Delawa- has stopped its mining of copper temporarily but many men are being employed at the present time getting the lead ore from the bowels of the earl. An average of ten new men are being put to work at the old Highland Boy mine daily, it is said, and altho it is admitted that some are leaving every day, it is the consensus of opinion that with the lead market holding up the Utah-Delawa-will soon have its old force back at work which will mtn that Highland Boy will again come into its own. Theold New England Mine is an- - -- other of the old timers that is show-ing signs of life, as men are now busy pumping the water, and it is said that operations will soon be started at the famous mine. The Utah Metals and Tunnel Com-pany is also showing much activity, many new leasors being recorded dur-ing the past few weeks. On the other side of the canyon, ' the U. S. Mine is going along at a merry clip, while the Ohio Copper, although not .trying to break any rec-ords, is going at a steady pace. The Bingham-Montan- a is doing consider-able development work at the present time, which means that ere long the claims at the lower part of the can-yon will again be bustli.. with ac-tivity. Thus it is seen that every mine in the canyon is doing its utmost to keep Bingham Canyon as the leading mining camp of the world, and so when the pessimist who stands on the corner and tells you about Bingham Canyon's conditions, just tell him that the only things that could pos-sibly make this camp better would be one or two more mines here, and those who know, declare there is no room. " .. NEW GADIL LAG STAGES PROVE FAITH IN GIVING PEOPLE THE VERY BEST Those who have their doubts con-cerning the prosperity: of Hinghant Canyon should take another look at the accompanying photo which shows the 2 new Cadillac busses recently pur-chased by the Bingham Stage line for service between Bingham Canyon and Salt Lake City, and for outside trips, for which the Bingham Stage line is building up a most formidable reputa-tion. With the purchase of these two I rr tion, the three essentials necessary to the success to any business. Never since the origin of the Bing-ham Stage line, has this popular in-stitution been- - found wanting. Never in its history has it failed to treat the people of the camp in a fair way when a basketball tournament was in progress, or when the people of the camp had some place in particular to g- - The company is endowed with some busses, the Bingham Stage line now has a total of 25 cars, ready at an hour's notice to go anywhere and everywhere. - Doctor Inglesby and "Bish" Miller, proprietors of the Bingham Stage Line have spared no expense in giv-ing the people of Bingham Canyon high class transportation facilities to Salt Lake City, and it is the consen-sus of opinion that even a railroad would be unable to compete with these two men when it comes to car-ing for the people of Bingham Can- - ' yn- ,. ... These two men. arc Bingham Can-yon boosters in every sense 'of the word, always ready to do their bit toward the upbuilding of the camp, and are at this time busily engaged in building what will in all probability be one of the largest garages in the state, on the site of their old garage which was burned last August. The new Cadillacs, which are of the very latest type of bus, are all single seat affairs and each car can care for eighteen people without the least sign of crowding. Starting with three touring cars a few years ago, the Ilingham Stage line has, through courteous treatment plus 100 per cent service been able to equip itself with the largest fleet oi stages in the state today. Both Mill-er and Inglesby have been stickers for courtesy, service and accommoda- - of the best drivers in the state, al-ways careful, and always looking out for the comfort of the' passenger. Many of the drivers have been in the employ of the 'company for years, thus affording the patrons of the camp that feeling of safety when go-in- g to and from the world's greatest mining camp. A package service is also conduct-ed by the Bingham Stage line, thus assuring the merchants of the camp a two-ho- service from Salt Lake City. The fact that the Bingham Stage line has purchased two new Cadillac stages is not near au rnportant as is the fact that the Bingham Stage line has pinned its faith on Bingham Can-yon, that it is leaving no stone un-turned in giving the people of the camp the best stage service obtain-able at any cost. Frank Lohr, who has been with the company, for many moons, is the manager of the Stage Line at the Bingham Canyon terminal, while Miller or Inglesby are always on the job at the Salt Lake end of the trip. Not only is Inglesby and Miller to be congratulated upon the wonderful service and equipment they have given Bingham Canyon in the line of trans-portation, but the people of the camp are also to be congratulated upon having such a wonderful to and from Bingham Canyon service to Salt Lake City. people should seethis camp World's Greatest Mining Camp Should be Seen by Everyone in the State of Utah All Invited. Once upon a time, so the story goes, a fellow went to Germany and during his travels met with many of the intellectual men of that country. Upon learning that our friend was from Salt Lake City, they immediately started asking questions concerning the great Utah Copper mine at Bing-ham Canyon, and, as the story goes, the man was much chagrined at hav-ing to tell the learned men that al-though he had lived in Salt Lake City all his life he had never visited Bing-ham Canyon. How many people of the state have seen the famous Utah Copper open air mine? How many people in Bingham Canyon, living within a stone's throw of the famous Utah Copper pit, have failed to see it? This is a deplorable condition, and in this age of automobiles is easily rem-idie- Bingham Canyon is situated just 27 miles from Salt Lake City and with the exception of four miles has pav-ed roads leading to it. The four miles of gravel road is in good con-dition at this time, and no difficulty would be experienced on this score. The mountains surrounding the town at this time are covered with the ver-dure of spring, and the view given the visitor as he enters the canyon is one never to be forgotten. Many are of the opinion that the people.of this camp are illiterate and uncouth, that they tote guns and dag-gers, and that there is a murder on Main street every twenty minutes. Of course, those who live in the camp laugh at such foolishness, knowing full well that some of the best people in the worldaclaim Bingham Canyon as their home. Perhaps if the people of the valley knew what was in store for them, they would soon be among those who have visited this great camp. The famous Utah Copper pit is al-ways open for inspection, and those of Salt Lake City and vicinity who arrive in the camp around three-thirt- y in the afternoon are assured of a sight that can only be seen in Bing-ham Canyon. There is a certain pride inside all of us, that when talking about our home town and home state, always! has a tendency to crop out when the other fellow tells about his wonder-ful home. The people of Utah have in the Utah Copper mine something that no other state can boast of, and yet there are thousands who have never seen this eighth wonder of the world. The town of Bingham Canyon in-vites everyone in trie state of Utah and those visiting in the state to come to Bingham Canyon and see the won-derful sights. Come up early in the morning and spend the day with us. Look over the underground mines in the morning and then take in the PIT after lunch, and you are assured of a real lunch in Bingham Canyon, as the cafes of the camp serve only the very best. Bring the whole family, stay till the sun starts to lay its weary head on the western hills, and then go to your home and tell your friends of the wonderful sights you have seen, of the wonderful time you have had, and INSIST they also be allowed to enjoy the wonders of their home state. Utah, Bingham Canyon invites you to come here and spend a day under God's canopy of blue, surrounded by the majestic mountains that have made it possible for Bingham Can-yon to be known as the world's eighth wonder. 'FIREMEN AT JOINT MEETING GIVE REPORTS ONVARIOUS ACTIVITIES Large Attendance Adds Zest to Discussic n Concerning New Trucks for No. 1 Reports from Committees Show Local Organization to be in Healthy Financial Condition Eat Committee Forces Everyone to Partake of Luscious Victuals. ' Every once in a while there comis to a town a newspaper man who insists on being late, and every oince in a while there is an able resident who is capable of taking hi place, and this is just what happened Tuesday evening of this week, when Companies Nos. 1 and 2 of the Bingham Canyon Volunteer Fire Department met in joint session at Fire Hall No. 2. - - Getting back to the subject mentioned in the above paragraph, the tardy newspaper man was the representative of the Press Bul-letin who is supposed to "cover" thq firemen's meetings, and the able resident is none other than the genial joint secretary, Dan Fitz-gerald, who offered to handle this story for the Press-Bulleti- so from here on, the story is in charge of Dan, and this is the way he gave the story for publication: "O'course, the first thing to tell the people of the camp is that the Firemen met, which should be a news item in itself, as a lot of people in this here place think the only time the firemen meet is when there is a fire, which of course, is all wrong, but there are a lot of folks in this here burg who don't know that, so I am here to tell 'em. "When President Ernie Dean, pounded the mallet on the table to call order there was a large crowd present, which included such celebrities as Bonnie Jones and Jack Whittmore. Of course these two fellers attend most of the meetings, but it won't hurt to let the people know that they attended this one. Roll was called and then the boys got down to business. "The Dance Committee turned in its report concerning the finances of the last dance field, and then the Pic-ture Show Committee told what they had accomplished, and the two en-terprises netted a goodly sum, which I would say is pretty good newspap-er wording, alth !gh I know of some better ones. : "Several other committees reported about one thing and another, which as secretary I was forced to put on the minute book, which shows that opinion of all that in a few years Bert should rate one of Bingham Canyon's leading photographers. "I suppose that 1 nave told all about the meeting as was, and of course there will be a lot of fellers who are jealous of me writing this article for the newspaper, and will state that I didn't do it right, but this here is my story of what happened at the meeting and I am going to stick to it." I know what a secretary is supposed to do as well as running a newspaper. The boys had quite a discussion con-cerning the fire truck at Hall No. 1, and many members told about first the defects, and then the good qual-ities concerning this part of the Bing-ham Canyon fire apparatus. One fel-ler stated that the truck couldn't go to CoppeTfieldlrt "high"-" on a bet, and that neither one of the trucks could go up hill at the rate of 45 miles an hour. Then another feller said that there was considerable trouble experienced starting No. 1 truck .while another feller said that some of the firemen did not know how to "choke" the truck, which ac-cording to my way of thinking may be right, as the only things I know how to "choke" is a human being who gets fresh. "It was also reported that a new siren was being tried out by the city to be used in place of the fire bell, and although no definite action has been taken (pretty good grammar, eh what?) most of the boys feel that the bell system is the best, as the siren is not quite loud enough to be heard in all parts of the camp." "A report was given stating that No. 2 Truck had been overhauled and was now in tip top condition. It was also reported that a G.M.C. truck man would be in Bingham Canyon Wednesday of this week and look ov-er truck No. 1 to see what the trouble really is." "After the meeting had adjourned from its business session, the eating committee set the table and then the real thrilling part of the meeting was before them that was present. There was the usual pork sandwiches (some fellers call 'em veal) and the pork was roasted by Harry Garvin, who, I am told holds several world's rec-ords for roasting pork, and he sure showed his stuff Tuesday evening. Then there was some real coffee, and soda water for the abstainers, some high class green and ripe olives for the president, Mr. Dean, who admit-ted that he liked them. And then there was some cute little cakes, made by the Royal Baking Co., that had a B. F. D. on the top of them, making them quite appropriate for the oc-casion, as it was, and then there was some really high class music by the Apex String Quartet, and let me say' right here that these fellers know how to tickle those stringed instruments. This quartet is composed of Ray Ken-ne- r, "Fuzzy" Prigmore, Art Cook and Mr. Fantazzi. I forgot to state in the fore part of my story that Art Cook made a clever talk thanking the firemen for their wonderful service two weeks ago, when his home took a notion that it wanted to burn down, and then when the gang arrived changed its mind. "Bert Hocking added much to the gaiety of the evening by showing the boys some of his work as an ama-teur photographer, and it was the BIG GAIN SHOWN BY BINGHAM BANK Bingham State Bank Statement of March 27 jJhows Popular Institu-tion on Rapid Encline. That Bingham Canyon is in a very healthy condition, financially, is prov-en by the best barometer known, the bank; and with the report of the banks of the camp being released at this time as' to their business of March 27, the condition of the camp becomes more pronounced when it is shown by the statement of the Bing-ham State Bank that its deposits have jumped from $621,295.80 on Decem-ber, 1924, to the amazing sum--of $658,-988.- showing a net increase of for the 88 days following the release of the last statement, show-ing the Bingham State Bank to have been going at a rate of $599.35 in-crease in deposits for each banking day. The above figures may mean but little to many, but to those who fol-low the ups and downs of the camp it shows Bingham Canyon to be in an exceptionally healthy financial condition. The above figures also have a tendency to show that the people of the camp are realizing the importance of banking their money, a custom said to be quite prevalent with the workers at this time. When a bank is able to show an increase of close to $600 a day in de-posits in Bingham Canyon, there is only one solution: Bingham Canyon is the best mining camp in the state today. Many improvements have been, made at the bank during the past thirty days in an effort to accommo-date the many new depositors ,and Cashier Arthur M. Thomas declares that many more will be made as the occasion demands. A new receiving and paying window has recently been installed, and according to advices an-other will soon be put in should the present rate of increased .business warrant it. Mr. Vaughn F. Groves is the as-sistant cashier of the institution while Mr. Jack Donaldson aiicT Mr. Lyon Barnard complete the personnel at the local bank. It has been a custom of the bank since the arrival of Mr. Thomas more than a year ago, to give courteous treatment, and to treat each and ev-ery person with equal attention. The officers of the bank are: L. S. Cates, president; Sherman Armstrong vice president; C. E. Adderley, vice president; Arthur M. Thomas, cash-ier, and Vaughn F. Groves, assistant cashier. The directors include C. E. Adderley, Sherman Armstrong, Dow-ni- e D. Muir, Charles T. S. Parsons and L. S. Cates. JUNIOR PROMS ON FORJOfJIGHT Social Event of School Year to Be Held at High School Gym Under' Supervision of Juniors. At last it is here, after months and months and months of careful prep-aration, and tonight is the night of nights, for, starting at 8 this evening the tenth annual Junior Promenade of the Bingham High School will get under way, starting at this time with a wonderful concert by Abe Tuellor's Harmony Night Hawks, the concert to be given for those who will attend the festivities for the purpose of hear-ing the music and seeing the wonder-ful decorations. Dancing will start at 9 sharp. That the Junior Class has put forth its best effort is putting it mildly, for the entire class has been working day and night to make this Prom the best ever, a hope entertained by every Junior Class every year. "A Bower of Sprfng Flowers" is what the Juniors are calling the gym this year, and their efforts are man-ifested in the beautiful decorations that adorn the spacious room. To tell of the wonderful appearance of the gym would spoil the effect as the dancers enter the hall this evening, and so no more will be said concern-ing the decorations, which, beyond a doubt will rank with the very best that has been seen in Bingham Can-yon. A feature of this year's Prom is the fact that the pupils of the Junior class have planned everything them-selves without the aid of any outside suggestions. It has been said that the present Junior class is the pep-piest that ever attended the Bingham High School, the 'class having had this reputation since it started in as Freshmen. The Freshmen class will also have a booth at the Prom this evening in the form of a Dutch windmill. The Sophs arc presenting a Venetian gon-dola scene, which will please the most fastidious. The Se nior class have prepared a New England lake scene, which is said to be one of the beauty spots of the gym. For further information be at the gym at 9 sharp and join the merry makers in making the 1925 Prom a real success. GRANITE SMOTHERS BINGHAM PLAYERS The Granite baseball team won an easy victory from the Bingham High School baseball team at Granite Wed-nesday afternoon, the final" score showing the Farmers to have scored 20 time's' while Bingham failed to spike the rubber. Brady started for the Bingham team and went along fairly well un-til the fourth, when the Granite team staged a track meet, scoring no less than 13 runs. Allias who relieved him pitched a nice brand of ball. Coach Southerland used Tomanson and Hill in the box, and these two men pitched fine ball, not one of the Bingham team being able to register a single hit during the seven innings of play. SPECIAL PROGRAM AT GEMMELL CLUB Entertainment Committee to Stage a Clever Vaudeville Show on Thurs-day Evening, April 23. The entertainment committee of the Gemmell Mernoriaf Club will have another of those stellar entertain-ments Thursday evening, April 23, ac-cording to Mr. M. L. Jones, chairman of the committee, who declares the show billed for the 23rd will out-s- h ine any effort ever seen in Bing-ham Canyon. Mr. Jones has made several trips to Salt Lake City in fiis effort to round out the high class and now feels he has attained a show worthy of any theater in the state. Many of the leading performers of the region are booked to ap-pear before the members of the club, all members are requested to be on hand early, as the show will start at 7:45 sharp. The Variety Four, a male quartet said to be of more than usual quality will appear in a clever repertoire of popular songs, and those who have heard these artists declare that Bing-ham Canyon will be treated to some real music when these lads appear. The boys have just finished a most successful engagement at the Para-mount theater in Salt Lake City where they appeared during the show-ing of "The Thundering Herd," in a prologue that was pronounced as one of the best ever heard in the Utah (Continued on page 5) UNCLE SAM MOVES TO NEifARTERS Local Post Office Arrives in New Location on Schedule Time. Building is Great Improvement. Starting Saturday evening of last week, Post Master Boyd J. Barnard and his capable staff of assistants be-gan moving into their new quarters in the newly finished Steele building on Main street, and by Sunday eve-ning everything was in tip top shape for Monday's opening of the front door. When it is known that the mail arriving Sunday morning was also cared for on schedule time, much credit should be given to the effici-ent corps of postal workers who made this record possible. The new building is one of the best lighted in the town ,and with win-dows gracing either side allows plen-ty of fresh air for the work room. The arrangement of the boxes in the lobby is also much better than in the past and a general feeling of class is noticeable when entering the new edifice. To add to the work of getting straightened around, the new postal rates went into effect on Wednesday morning, April 15, which of necessity-cause- s considerable effort. The driveway on the north side of the building from which all incoming and outgoing mail will be handled is also a new feature worthy of mention. PUTS ON STYLE During the past week .the Regal Cleaners, under the watchful eye of Carl Myers, have taken unto them-selves some neat working coats of! dark gray, giving one an atmosphere of big town stuff, which as every one knows, is the sort of workmanship turned out by these clever fellows. ONE MORE NASH "Doc" Miller, manager of the High- - land Boy Merc, is the latest of the Bingham Canyon folks to get a nifty Nash. Doc looks like the real goods in this beautiful new model. MAYOR STRAUP LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA TRIP Mayor F. E. Straup of Bingham Canyon, who has been confined to the county hospital during the past few weeks left Monday for a short trip to Riverside, California, in an effort to regain his health. MANAGES MAGNA STORE Dee Johanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Johanson of Carr Fork, who was formerly employed at the Gep-ha- rt stores here has been made man-ager of the Magna branch of the Gephart stores Co. there, according to word received during the past week. I CHILD IS BORN Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. T. John-son of Lower Main street, April 10, a son, is the way the notice reads, but there is more to be said, as the infant son is the first colored child ever borr. in Bingham Canyon accord-ing to. all available records. ARBOR DAY OBSERVED Arbor Day was observed in Bing-ham Canyon with both banks being closed for the day, although all other mercantile establishments remained JUNIOR PROM TONIGHT open. |