Show prosperous WOODRUFF A representative of this paper vis Vs red itei woodruff on tuesday and found as usual at this time of the year everyone very busy fall grain is 19 being threshed and is a very heavy crop some few years ago grain was not a sure crop on account c of frosts but each succeeding year the crops are earlier and giving a certain and heavier yield all thong thought gh t of early f frosts are relegated to the past as they are of rare occur ance now each year shows a decided climatic improvement which is misdoubt doubtless due to increased cultivation of the land the new meeting house will soon be ready for divine service mr IV 0 smith Is putting the finishing touches of paint on the interior and a carpet to cover the aisles is being made in ade by mrs esther sessions sir mr joseph young is making bricks for some new residences which will be built this fall we made a vi visit to our old friend S 0 putnam while there he was cutting a splendid crop of wild hay at his ranch in woodruff canyon and looking well and hearty despite hard work and his many ward duties some fine squash and corn have been grown at this place this summer some of the squash are of considerable size and go to prove that with persever perseverance and the beneficial change of climate many of the kinds of fruit and vegetables will yet be raised in rich kich county mr and I 1 mrs putnam have our thanks for the hospitality pita lity and cordial welcome extended to the writer which made the visit a very pleasant one tile the whole town is perturbed about the recent burglary at cook bros store such a thing has never before occurred in the history of the place general satisfaction is expressed that the burglars do not belong to this county e mr H 11 II cook is at castle gate tor for the benefit of his health since his attack of pneumonia he finds his health better at a lower altitude than woodruff he made a visit to his home last june but his health commenced to fail so he went to castle gate where lie is at present A son of joshua ashton has the foundation finished for a new house the owners of claims at salt creek have suspended mining until after harvest is finished when work will be re resumed everything about woodruff be tokens prosperity and a great future lies before the enterprising town |