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"Old News" 3 of 5, Clarkston, Utah

"OLD NEWS" ABSTRACTS OF CLARKSTON, Part 3, by Larry D. Christiansen

Part 1 Introduction with Selected Topical Guide, newspaper coverage from 1867 thru July 14, 1888.
Part 2 From  August 1888 through Dec. 30, 1893.
Part 3 From January 1894 through Dec. 31, 1896.
Part 4 From January 1897 through 1899.
Part 5 From 1900 through 1929 (one extract each for 1940 & 1942)

Jan. 6, 1894 - p. 8 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"Sanko writes that Bishop Jardine was taken sick last Saturday evening. His good wife had been sick for some time.
"Old lady Steward of Logan was taken sick while at Clarkston on a visit.
"The children of Clarkston have been well treated these holidays. A box of toys was distributed at the New Year's dance in addition to the Xmas gifts received.
"On New Year's eve some boys got possession of the band instruments and as none of them
could play imagine the acoustic effect.
"Will Fife, John Myler and Harry Thompson led the band and they had plenty of backing.
"Mr. Seth Langon's agent has been rustling around getting ready to ship from the Junction.
Mr. John Thompson will ship Friday,[sic .]
"The holidays passed off nicely, not a farmer spake a cross word to his wife for 24 hours.
"Then SANKO signs the letter."

** also in the Jan. 6th issue on p. 5 under "Report of Bee Inspector."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--I thought it would be interesting to the bee-keepers of Cache County to
know something in regards to my labors in their interest as Bee-inspector. I found 6 cases of foul brood, 2 in Logan, 2 in Richmond and 2 in Providence, which were destroyed. I found the worst decrease [? Or disease] in the county was foul management. There is not over one dozen
scientific bee-keepers in the County, if there is that many. . . . There is about 2,164 stands of bees in the county, distributed as follows:
"Logan, 364; Greenville, 92; Hyde Park, 86; Smithfield, 142; Richmond, 180; Hyrum, 246;
Wellsville, 200; Mendon, 70; Paradise, 100; Providence, 330; Millville, 137; Coveville, 80;
Lewiston, 63; Newton, 61; Clarkston, 15.
"The yield of honey per colony is about one-half or not over 25 pounds per hive. The increase is the smallest ever known and is not over ten per cent; the reason was because of the late spring."

** in addition the Jan. 6th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points" also had this:
"The JOURNAL received a pleasant call yesterday from A. W. Heggie of Clarkston. Pretty
cold weather to come so far."
--The Journal, Jan. 6, 1894.


Jan. 10, 1894 - p. 8 under "Made a Safe Voyage."
"The following missionaries arrived from Utah per Cunard Line Steamer Lucaniz, Friday
evening, December 15, 1893: Albert Edward Jarman, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Jobe Hill, of
Clarkston, Utah, and Thorarinn Bjarnason, of Spanish Fork, Utah, all for the British mission.
The last named Elder will take up his labors in Iceland.
--The Journal, Jan. 10, 1894.

Jan. 13, 1894 - p. 8 under "Star Valley Notes."
"Ole Jensen of Fairview, but formerly of Clarkston, accidently shot himself with a 22 rifle cartridge.
"He was taken to Montpelier for treatment and died there. He was to be buried Sunday near the home of his parents. The deceased was but 19 years of age."

** also in Jan. 13th issue on p. 6 under "Precinct Officers.
Clarkston Precinct.
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson
Constable - Wm. Sparks
Road Supervisor - John E. Godfrey.
--The Journal, Jan. 13, 1894.

Jan. 24, 1894 - p. 4 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The Lewiston Brass Band came over and gave a free concert. It was in the nature of a minstrel show with burnt cork faces and swallow tail coats. The overture was
followed by some fine songs and character sketches.
"Part second was composed of a play entitled 'the recruiting officer.' Part three was a play called 'the editor's troubles.' This was very funny.
"Part four was 'the coal heaver's revenge.' The plays were all very good.
"Bishop Jardine is steadily improving and was out last Sunday.
"Mr. Arthur Goodey of Snake river is visiting with us on his return from Lehi where he attended the funeral of his father.
"The Clarkston brass band is reorganized with James Clark as leader and a membership
composed of some of the brightest young men of the place. SANKO.”
--The Journal, Jan. 24, 1894.

Jan. 31, 1894 - p. 1 under "Chips from Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Death has visited our little town once more and taken one of bright sons away.
"Almy W. Goodey, son of Almy and Mary Ann Goodey died Monday evening of La-Grippe and brain fever very suddenly Jan. 22. The funeral was held on Wednesday January 24th.
"The good people turned out en masse to sympathize with Brother and Sister Goodey.
Councilors A. W. Heggie, Henry Yeates, Andrew Macombs of Trenton and Bishop Jardine spoke
words of comfort to the funeral.
"Almy Goodey was 12 years and eight months old. Twenty-six sleigh loads of friends and
relatives followed the remains to the cemetery.
"Our District schools are to give a fine entertainment next Friday evening after the children recite their pieces, sing their songs and get through their dialogues. Myler's string band will make music for the children to dance by.
"Teachers Homer and Miss Westerburg are doing all in their power to make the affair a success with the backing of three good Trustees, Thompson, Jardine and Peterson who say that
the children shall have anything they need to help the work along.
"Well, the Clarkston saints are going to make their own amusements from this on, as they
think they have been beat long enough.
"Any one that came along and hired the meeting house could get a fair audience if he could whistle or recite and he was sure to make a few dollars no matter how poor a performances he gave.
"Well last Friday evening the people got beat for the last time; most of the audience left before the troupe got through and pronounced it as a sell.
"So from this time on we prefer to make our own sport and amusements.
"Spring is right on us; we feel it coming and we take friends Shaw's council to have
our tools sharpened and ready for Work. SANKO."
--The Journal, Jan. 31, 1894.

Feb. 14, 1894 - p.5 under "Statement of Receipts."
"And Disbursements of Cache County for the Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 31, 1893.
"Disbursements:
"For La Plata road district . . . . . . . . . [$] 111.00
"For Logan road district . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660.81
. . . .
"For Benson road district . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.26
"For Newton road district . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.70
"For Clarkston road district . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
. . . .
"Smithfield road district . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.30 . . . .
--The Journal, Feb. 14, 1894.

Feb. 24, 1894 - p. 1 under "Clarkston Conference."
""EDITOR JOURNAL:--I send you a few more items from this town. Our ward conference was held Sunday and 18th the house was sell filled with Saints; there were on the stand, President
Simpson Molen, Bishop Jardine and Councilors; Bishop Griffin of Newton; Superintendent
Thomas Godfrey, Bishop Thomas Archibald of Malad; President John C. Loosle of the teachers'
quorum; President John Buttars; Elders Thomas Griffin, David Buttars, W. Archabald, James
J. Keep, and C. Shumway.
"The president of the different quorums reported their associations and being in general good order and the meeting pretty well attended.
"President Molen said he had never had the privilege of attending a ward conference in Clarkston before and was pleased to see so many present as it was a stormy day.
"Superintendent Godfrey then reported the Sunday School; said there 162 enrolled; average attendance 120; stated that the bishop and counselors and teachers gave him their support and there was a good feeling in the school.
"President Joshua Homer reported the Y.M.M.I.A. Stated that there was only 47 enrolled;
average attendance 40; stated that the association was getting along fine and as a general thing all responded to the calls.
"Sister Agnes Shumway reported the Young Ladies Association; said there were 25 enrolled;
held their meeting once a week.
"President Sarah Buttars the reported the Primary; gave in a splendid report.
"President Caroline Thompson then gave in the best report of all; carried out the council of our bishop and wove 18 yards of carpet; gave $40 to the poor; had 248 bushels of wheat on hand; and $100 in the Clarkston Co-op.
"Bishop Jardine reported the Priesthood Quorum.
"Presient John Buttars then reported the Elders Quorum; 28 enrolled and of late had good meetings.
"President C. Shumway reported the Seventy's Quorum; 23 enrolled; average attendance 15.
"President Thomas Griffin then was called to report the High Priests Quorum. Said there were 14 High Priests, and though scattered for miles away, held their meetings once a month; had no fault to find with any member.
"Next came President John C. Loosle of the teacher's quorum, stated that there were 10 districts; 20 visiting teachers met every month; and he was well pleased with all.
"Our ward clerk, brother Peterson, then said that some of the members neglects to give in a report of baptisms and births; stated that he recorded the minutes of all meetings.
"Bishop Jardine then reported the ward and said as a general thing the Saints attend their
meetings well and paid a very good Tithing. He also said the home missionaries visited every
house in the district and had done a great deal of good.
"Councilor A. W. Heggie said the report that the bishop give in was correct and felt well in the work of the Lord himself. Bishop Griffin and Bishop Archibald occupied the rest of the forenoon meeting.
"In the afternoon the house was crowded to overflowing; 23 members of the choir were in their seats and the singing was never better; we give Brother J. Myler, leader of the choir great credit. Bill Stubin is not a very good Organist and it would be wise for him to practice or study more.
"President Molen gave some wise counsel and left his blessing with the Saints. Sister Jane E. Molem was present and we say come again. SANKO."

** also in the Feb. 24th issue on p. 1 under "Death in Clarkston."
"James Christensen died on the 15th of the present month at his home in Clarkston. He was 72 years old at the time of his death; joined the church May 13th 1864 came to Utah in 1880. The funeral was held in the meeting house at Clarkston on Friday the 16th and appropriate remarks were made by Bishop Jardine, Counselors A. W. Heggie and B. F. Ralfsten and Elders Peterson, Hansen and Jensen of Newton. Brother Christensen died a faithful Later-day [sic] Saint says our correspondent. He leaves a wife and six children--two sons and four daughters. A host of friends attended the body to its last resting place."
--The Journal, Feb. 24, 1894.

Feb. 28, 1894 - p. 1 under "AROUND THE VALLEY."
"The Clarkston Correspondent Contributes his Share of News.
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Some thirty-five guests sat down and partook of everything that mortal
man could wish for; turkey and duck, till you couldn't rest. After supper a committee was appointed to get up a program and it was carried out to the letter; everybody rejoiced.
"First came a song by the company. Then the Highland fling by sisters Jardine and Archibald, recitation by John Archibald of Wellsville; Scotch song by sister Jane Muir of Mendon; violin solo by Miss Sheffield of Kaysville; four gentlemen then stood in a row and P. S. Barson had them recite in concert five verses in the Maori language, which made the audience roar; slight of hand work by Jardine Bros.; Bonaparte's march, on the organ by Miss Lucinda Fosgreen; song by Bishop Jardine, stump speech by Ch. Shumway; then came refreshments.
"At eleven o'clock we got word that James Stuart was lost in the storm on his way home from Cache Junction from which place he was shipping grain on that day. John Jardine Jr. and Allen Archibald mounted horses and went in search of Bro. Stuart; they soon found him coming home a foot, having left his team on the hill given out. The wind blew his box off the sled and it was impossible to reach home without help. The lost found, the program continued; song by Sister Shumway; music by the string band; remarks by the bishop, in which he blessed all present and thanked them for their friendship. The curtain dropped at 12. SANKO." --The Journal, Feb. 28, 1894.

March 24, 1894 - p. 7 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Since I wrote you last we have enjoyed our lives very much over this
way, also have had our share of rough storms.
"Our brass band came to the front and gave us a very nice entertainment; it was storming
hard just before the curtain went up but those that loved music were all present; the boys
played better than we expected considering that they are new beginners. Mr. James Clark
as leader is very kind and patient . . . . [? illegible three words or markings.]
"The band boys were all blacked up for the occasion and looked well on the stage; their
jokes were all new, the singing was very good and Mr. John Clark and the little son sang
and brought tears down my face for the first time this winter.
"It was a slave song and I tell you I never want to be a slave again.
"The glove contest between John and Henry Thompson was good and made lots of fun; the
sparring done by Henry was a little the best, besides it is not wise to look at a young lady in the audience in a boxing bout.
"The farce, 'Never turn a poor devil out,' is a dandy and the author of it gets my thanks.
Mr. Thomas Godfrey's song took well and the entertainment was well worth the money.
Success to our brass band.
"Last Monday evening our Dramatic Association appeared before the public in a beautiful
play with John Hanson as stage manager; the gentleman is very good at painting scenery
and is a great help to the company. He deserves credit and we give it to the right
man."

** in the same March 24th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Sheriff Kirkbride was in Clarkston the other evening looking after a beef that had been
killed without the owner's permission."
--The Journal, March 24, 1894.

April 4, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The Young Men held their conference in Newton Saturday and Sunday, and notwithstanding
the muddy weather, the meetings were well attended--from Newton. Clarkston had half a
dozen representatives present, but not a soul reported Mendon or Benson ward."

** also in the April 4th issue on p.6 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct.
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - W. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - John B. Jardine.
--The Journal, April 4, 1894.

April 7, 1894 - p. 1 under "Clippings From Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Last Tuesday evening 'Hyde Park Dramatic Co.' composed of seventeen ladies and gentlemen appeared on our stage with a beautiful play entitled, 'Among the Breakers' and a farce 'Who got the pig.'
"The company played well and all were well satisfied.
"Bishop Hyde came along for an 'out.'
"Supt. Oldham visited our district schools lately and gave the students some valuable instruction.
"The Clarkston Co-op had declared a 10 per cent dividend for the year 1893.
"Prest. Peterson talked to the Saints last Sunday. He was over in the interest of the Y.M.M.I.A. Read the 18th chapter of Mathew , 15th verse. Spoke on forgiveness; his remarks were quite interesting.
"Prest. Homer invited all present to go to the young men's conference in Newton the
following Sunday.
"The young ladies of our town gave a fine entertainment Friday evening the 30th. It consisted of farces, songs and musical selections, as a benefit for our missionaries.
"Not many going to conference this Spring. SANKO."
--The Journal, April 7, 1894.

April 11, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"An interesting land contest case has just been decided by the Secretary of the Interior.
Nephi Martineau of Logan settled on a quarter section of land situated between Clarkston
and Trenton. John Dahle, thinking he had grounds sufficient, filed a contest, or in
other words 'jumped' the land three years ago. All the Utah Courts were gone through, and
the case was finally carried to the Interior Department, where it was decided in favor
of Martineau. The case has been watched with great interest, and Nephi's friends
congratulate him upon the outcome."
--The Journal, April 11, 1894.

April 28, 1894 - p. 1 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The other evening when William Jardine was returning from work in the south field with his team, the wagon dropped into a chuck hole suddenly when he was in
conversation with John Godfrey, throwing William to the ground and injuring him severely.
"His leg was broken just above the ankle and he was otherwise shaken up. He is now
at the residence of his father, the bishop, receiving the best of care and attention.
"Brother John Thompson was called in and he set the leg, which is doing nicely.
"Our school trustees recently called the citizens together to see if they were willing to be taxed slightly in order to continue the school till the middle of June. The answer was,--'Yes by all means.'
"Our farmers are working hard to get in their 'dry farms' before the rains come. Most of them are in.
"Our committee for May day, John Thompson and James B. Jardine, contemplate a rattling
time and a fine program when the day comes.
"I neglected writing you an account of the death of William W. Wheatly, the oldest son of brother and sister Wheatly. He was a good boy and very bright for his age. He was 12 years old at the time of his death, and had been sick only 8 days. SANKO."
--The Journal, April 28, 1894.

May 1, 1894 - p. 4 under "Neighborhood News."
"LOGAN."
"Logan, April 30.--Wm. Jardine, son of the bishop of Clarkston, was thrown from a wagon
and had his leg broken."
--The Standard, May 1, 1894.

May 2, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"We are informed by Superintendent Oldham that some of the schools of this county will
soon close on account of lack of funds. Those of Richmond, Wellsville, Hyde Park, College,
Sterling and Clarkston districts will run on until the close of the school year, about June 15th or 20th. The remaining schools are either closed or will be within a few weeks. The reduction of 20 percent in the county revenues last fall materially affected the schools. . . ."
--The Journal, May 2, 1894.

May 16, 1894 - p. 1 under "Newsy Notes From Newton."
"On Saturday last two interesting games of base ball was played between the Senior and
Junior clubs of Clarkston and Newton the score being as follows: Senior Clubs; Clarkston 19,
Newton 42, with one inning to spare.
"The Junior clubs playing 5 innings with the following results: Clarkston, 9, Newton 31.
For the last three years our boys have defeated every club they have had. . . ."
--The Journal, May 16, 1894.

May 23, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The Weston boys played Clarkston a game of base ball the other day but the game went
for the Clarkston boys who later on won a game from Newton."
--The Journal, May 23, 1894.

May 26, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"John Kausvep, who lives between Trenton and Clarkston has shot twenty-six chicken hawks this season. At this rate there ought to be universal peace with the domestic fowls."
--The Journal, May 26, 1894.

May 30, 1894 - p. 2 under "Another Veteran Gone.
"Elder James Myler, a much respected citizen, an old veteran in the church and a member of the famous Mormon Batallion [sic] died in the Lewisville ward on Monday, May 21st, 1894.
He died in full faith of the gospel and in the hope of a glorious ressurrection.
"Elder James Myler was born at or near South Bend, Indiana, Feb. 3ed 1822, married Miss Julia Brownell, Oct. 5th 1843; heard the gospel preached by Mormon Elders in 1844; was baptized into the Mormon Church in Nauvoo in 1845; moved with the Saints to winter quarters in 1846; enlisted into the Mormon Batallion some time in July; marched with the Batallion from the Missouri river across the western part of the continent to California and shared with them in all the great hardships of that campaign, and after being discharged in California returned to Council Bluffs in Dec. 1848, being absent from his family about eighteen months. After remaining with his family about two weeks he had to go into Missouri and work for breadstuff. After working six weeks he returned to his family. Late in the spring he plowed some land and planted some corn and one bushel- of wheat, that being all the seed grain he could obtain. He remained at the Bluffs until 1849 and came to Utah in Captain W. Milber's fifth and located in Farmington, Davis County, and remained there ten years. He was ordained a member of the 5th quorum of Seventies in Nauvoo, and was ordained one of the seven presidents of the Fifty-sixth quorum of Seventies in Farmington in 1858. While residing here he was engaged as one of the ward teachers and acted as water master. In 1859 he moved to Logan, Cache Valley, established a new home and resided there five years. He then moved to Clarkston on the west side of the valley; established a new home and resided there eighteen years. When Johnson's army came to wage war with the people of Utah he served in that campaign known as the Echo Canyon war, and when Johnson was determined to come with his army into Salt Lake City he moved south with the people and also returned with them from the south some time in July of the same year.
"He moved from Clarkston to a new settlement known as Escalanta in Potato valley about the
year 1877 thinking that it would be a more congenial climate, but after remaining there for a few months returned to Clarkston where he resided until 1883 when he move to the Snake River
country and again established a new home; here he resided till he died.
"Wednesday, May 23rd 1894, Elder James Myler's funeral services were held in the ward
meeting house and were conducted by Bishop R. F. Jardine. The speakers were Elders H. Stokes, A. Kingborn, W. A. Walker, W. W. Selck, and Bishop R. F. Jardine. Good and appropriate instructions were given, and words of comfort and consolation were imparted to the bereaved. The body was interred in the ward cemetery. A large and sympathetic train of people followed the corpse to the cemetery and witnessed the interrment of the body and dedication of the grave.
"In looking over Elder James Myler's memorandum book I found the following which I
think is well worth preserving
"December 8th 1886. 'I have been musing all alone about the times and I thought I
would write a few lines on my present feelings. I feel sure that I have got to try and
improve in my course of conduct before the Lord and my brethren, and it is the preatest
[sic - greatest] desire of my heart, and I know that I have got to seek diligently my God
in heaven. I know that He is willing to hear me because I have sought His help in the past
in scores of instances and I know that He had heard and rewarded me and caused my heart to
rejoice within me.'
Yours respectfully, HENRY STOKES."
--The Journal, May 30, 1894.

June 2, 1894 - p. 2 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Office, at Salt Lake City, Utah, May 11th, 1894.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache County, at Logan, Utah, on June 23rd, 1894, viz:
"Charles Shumway for the E1/2 SE of sec. 2_?_, Sw1/4 Sw 1/4 Sec. 27 and Nw 1/4 Sec.
34, Tp. 14, N R 2W.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
"Daniel Buttars, John Godfrey, Ole Petersen, John E. Jardine, of Clarkston, Cache
County, Utah."

** also in same June 2nd issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Peter Barson came in from Clarkston yesterday and made us a pleasant call."
--The Journal, June 2, 1894.

June 6, 1894 – p. 8 under “County Convention.”
“The Democracy of Cache County Solidly Organized.
“Taken at the Meeting Indicates That the Democracy of the North is Invincible. . . .Resolved
on motion that the Central Committee consist of 36 members, divided among the towns. . . .
Newton – John Larson.
Clarkston – Jno. Thompson.”
--The Journal, June 6, 1894.

June 13, 1894 - p. 8 under "Base Ball at Newton."
". . . On Saturday morning we [Wellsville baseball team] continued our journey over to
Clarkston, to cross bats with the Clarkston club, the game was called there at 10 a.m.
Here we also were victorious. After the game all were invited to dinner and were all
. . . generously received and loyally entertained."
--The Journal, June 13, 1894.

June 23, 1894 - p.6 under "County Commencement."
"The graduating exercises of the county schools will take place in the Opera House today. . . .
In this county there are 25 districts and at this the 3rd annual commencement there will be about 85 graduates. Following is a list of the pupils:
"Millville -- Verna Pitkins, Hattie Cantwell.
"Clarkston -- Herbert Thompson, John Shumway.
--The Journal, June 23, 1894.

July 7, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"A letter from our Clarkston correspondent has been mislaid and although the whole
JOURNAL force has searched high and low for it the manuscript remains hiding. Will the
correspondent pardon our carelessness and write again."
--The Journal, July 7, 1894.

July 11, 1894 - p. 2 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Office, at Salt Lake City, Utah, June 16th, 1894.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache County, at Logan, Utah, on Aug. 1st, 1894, viz:
"Heber K. Wheatley H.E.8335 for the W 1/2 SE1/4SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 21 and NE1/4 NE 1/4
Sec. 28 Tp. 11, N R 2 W.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
"Francis T. Griffiths, Alma Goodey, Walter L. Thompson, John E. Jardine of Clarkston, Utah."

** Also in July 11th issue on p. 7 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Office, at Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1st, 1894.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache County, at Logan, Utah, on July 14th, 1894, viz:
"Alma Goodey H. E. 8382 for the W 1/2 SE1/4 S1/2 SW1/4 Sec. 22 Tp. 14 N R 2W
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
"Heber K. Wheatley, Malcomb W. Nish, Wm. Thompson, John E. Malmberg of Clarkston, Utah."
--The Journal, July 11, 1894.

July 25, 1894 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"CLARKSTON, July 23, '94.
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--We are having our share of sickness at present. The daughter to Bro.
Richard Godfrey is on the sick list, also a number of others.
"Hans Dahle was bitten by a rattlesnake last week.
"Wm. Clarks went to Gentile valley lately to work at logging. His leg was caught between
a stump and a log and William suffers a great deal of pain.
"The 4th of July passed off nicely, everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. The tribe of
Indians in the procession made great fun, also a war dance. A nice programme will be rendered
on the 24th with Joshua Homer Marshal of the day to wind up with a grand ball in the evening.
"We are rejoicing over statehood. Our crops look fine and the farmers are all O.K.
"P.S.--Barson and John Thompson came up Saturday evening on the train from Ogden. These
gentlemen have been serving on the grand jury and will return Thursday morning to answer to
their names and continue their labors.
"John B. Jardine our Road Supervisor is doing good work on the road. Bp. Jardine and
counselors are in the missionary field and visited the south end of the valley last Sunday.
SANKO."
--The Journal, July 25, 1894.

Aug. 11, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points.
"Hon. P. S. Barson of Clarkston was seen at the Court House this week."
--The Journal, Aug. 11, 1894.

Aug. 15, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The section house four miles north of Clarkston occupied by John Dahle caught fire last Sunday and was burnt to the ground with every thing in it, including household furniture
and eight cords of wood."
"Our Clarkston correspondent tells us that Charles Shumway came near breaking his leg the
other day. He was riding on the running gears of his wagon in the canyon with his legs
dangling, when they struck a stump. There was no serious break but a painful bruise which
confined the gentleman to his bed."
--The Journal, Aug. 15, 1894.

Aug. 29, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us that some excellent meeting have been held there
recently. Elder James Sheffield of Kaysville and others have been giving the people some
excellent talks."

** also in the same Aug. 29th issue p. 8 under "Democratic County Convention."
"A County Convention of the Democratic part of Cache County is hereby called to convene at the meeting house in Smithfield City, on Saturday September 8th, 1894. . . of the purpose of nominated 39 delegates to the Democratic Territorial Convention. . .at Salt Lake City on Sept. 15th, and for transacting all other business properly brought before the Conventions. The County Convention will consist of 163 delegates apportioned among the several precincts of the county as follows:
"Logan, 51; Richmond, 12, Hyrum, 16;. . .Smithfield, 11; Wellsville, 14;. . . Trenton, 6; Newton, 5; Clarkston, 4. . . ."
--The Journal, Aug. 29, 1894.

Sept. 1, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"From the Millenial Star we learn that Elder Bengt M. Ravsten to Clarkston arrived safely
in Liverpool on his way to Skandinavia."
--The Journal, Sept. 1, 1894.

Sept. 12, 1894 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The Sunday School Union of Clarkston, Newton and Trenton was held here with good attendance on the 9th. Supts. Ormsby, Apperley and Reese and Elder Quinney from Logan, Elder L. Richards from Salt Lake City and Bishops Jardine, Bingham and Griffin with their counselors, Supts. Thomas Godfrey, William Jensen and Elders James Lowe and Gibson of Smithfield were on the stand.
"Profs. Amos Clark and Joseph Myler led the choir while George and Samuel Clark presided
at the organ. Brothers James Hancey and Samuel Seamons of Hyde Park were present and assisted in the singing. The exercises were extremely interesting as were the remarks of the visiting brethren. The schools showed marked progress and the programme reflected great credit on the organization. SANKO."

** also in the Sept. 12th issue on p. 1 under "Democrats Rejoice."
"The Democratic Convention at Smithfield was the forerunner of a great victory for the party
of the people in Cache valley this fall. Unanimity of feeling and actions and the absence of quibbling of any sort were the chief features of the convention. . . .Even the dastardly attempt at blowing up the old school house by some set of miscreants--and it is easy to surmise who they were--for fear that the Democrats might possible desire the building for their convention, had no other effect than to call down the condemnation of all right-minded men irrespective of political belief upon the low-lived perpetrators of the act.
"Pious objections had been raised by some republican members of the ecclesiastical board
of the ward against the occupancy of the Tabernacle by the Democrats, and rather than have any
demeaning affair over the building that was once granted the republicans, the Democrats secured
the old Richardson store, and there the convention was held.
"The old meeting house, long since unused for religious purposed, still stands on the
Tabernacle square. Not satisfied with preventing the use of the Tabernacle by the Democrats, it seemed to be a matter of a great deal of concern to some of the Smithfield people that the Democrats should have a place at all in which to hold their convention. Some parties, we will not charge it to the respectable republicans of Smithfield--no respectable republican would ever stoop to such a low piece of villainy--but the credit belongs to hoodlums who have less respect for the good name and honor of their city than they have for the venting of their own brutish and depraved spleen--blew up one side of the old meeting house with giant powder on the evening previous to the holding of the convention.
". . .And the convention went right ahead, never missing a stroke. . . . The order of business was prayer and the election of 39 delegates to the Territorial Democratic convention at Salt Lake City September 15th, which was then proceeded with.
"A motion was carried that six delegates at large be first elected, and that the balance be appointed among the county as follows:
"Logan 10, Hyde Park 1, Hyrum 3, Richmond 2, Millville 1, Providence 1, Smithfield 2,
Wellsville 3, Coveville 1, Lewiston 1, Paradise 1, Newton 1, Trenton 1, Clarkston 1,
Petersboro 1, College 1, Mendon 1. . . . .
"Delegates from the various precincts were then elected as follows:
". . . Clarkston--John Thompson, alternate J. B. Jardine."

** in addition in Sept. 12th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Nine of the Clarkston boys have just returned from Idaho where they have put up
considerable hay."
"A number of valuable horses have been badly cut by wire fences in the vicinity of
Clarkston lately."
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us that Miss Ella Thompson was thrown from a horse
the other day, the fall rendering her unconscious for several hours. She is now improving
although suffering much pain."
--The Journal, Sept. 12, 1894.

Oct. 17, 1894 - p. 1 under "List of Appointments."
"For Democratic Meetings in Cache County this week.
". . . In addition to the above appointments, meetings will be held in the various precincts
as follows:
"Monday, Oct. 22nd, Logan, Clarkston, Smithfield, Cove."
--The Journal, Oct. 17, 1894.

Oct. 20, 1894 - p. 5 under "Election Judges."
"Complete List for Cache County as Appointed by the Commission.
"The Utah Commission of Tuesday completed the work of appointing judges of Election.
Following are the names of those who will conduct the election in Cache County.
". . . Clarkston--Joshua Homer, John Thompson, D; Adam Fife, R."

** also in Oct. 20th issue p.5 under "Notice."
"The quarterly conference of the Cache Stake Relief Society will be held at Clarkston
on the 20th at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each Ward is expected to send a representative. All
are cordially invited. ADELINE BARBER."

** in addition in Oct. 20th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"A rousing Democratic meeting was held in Clarkston Tuesday night, at which A. L. Farrell,
J. M. Blair and Charles H. Hart were the speakers. The house was well filled enthusiastic
listeners, and a general good time was had."
"Some local republicans speakers talked to a very slim house in Clarkston Monday night,
and after the close of the meeting, as per request of the speakers, all the republicans
in the house remained for the purpose of organizing. Half a dozen were counted as the
strength of the republican party in Clarkston."
--The Journal, Oct. 20, 1894.

Oct. 24, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us that a highly interesting and successful Relief
Society conference was held in that town on Saturday last. A number of the Stake authorities
were present and much good instruction was imparted. Encouraging reports were made of the
condition of the various wards in that district."
"Father S. J. Keep, of Clarkston, has just passed the 90th milestone in his life's journey,
and is still hale and hearty, and attends well to his duties as counselor in that ward."
"Chas. Shumway, an aged pioneer, whose home is in Apache county, Arizona, is visiting with
his son Charles in Clarkston. Mr. Shumway is 88 years of age."
--The Journal, Oct. 24, 1894.

Nov. 7, 1894 - p. 1 under "The Victory is Ours."
"Cache County Elects Every Democrat by an Increased Majority."
Clarkston cast a solid 47 Democratic votes for all county offices except for sheriff were there was only 45. The Republicans candidates received 33 votes for each office.
For delegates to the Constitutional Convention - eight Democratic candidates received
48,46,46,48,48,48, 48, 47 votes each--while their Republican counterparts received 33 votes
votes.

** also in the Nov. 7th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points.
"Julia M. Godfrey, wife of Adam Godfrey, of Clarkston, died on Sunday. She leaves a husband and eight children to mourn her loss. Mrs. Godfrey was a good woman and her loss will be deeply felt by a host of friends."
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us that a highly respected young lady of that town, Miss Sylvia Thompson departed this life last Saturday. She was but 20 years old, and beloved of all who knew her. Her death has cast a gloom over the whole town."
"'Sanko' sends us word from Clarkston that the worthy Bishop of that ward, John Jardine, was the recipient of a pleasant surprise party on the occasion of his birthday on Oct. 31st. A large company of his friends assembled and with the mirth and the delectable and the good feeling they brought with them, a regular good time was enjoyed. The bishop acknowledged the surprise and when a gold watch and chain was presented to him, our correspondent informs us, that he could no longer contain himself and gave vent to his feelings of joy by kissing every child in the house, not forgetting the young ladies."
--The Journal, Nov. 7, 1894.

Nov. 14, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"P. S. Barson was over from Clarkston yesterday."
--The Journal, Nov. 14, 1894.

Nov. 21, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Word comes from Clarkston that the people there are shipping their own coal in via Cache Junction. This is an enterprising move."
"The missionaries from Clarkston who are now laboring in Sweden, Messrs. Benjamin
Ralfsten [Ravsten] and Chas. Anderson, send encouraging reports home of their progress."
"'SANKO' writes from Clarkston that on the 13 inst. Comfort L. Jardine, a four-year-old
daughter of Wm. and Mary Jarine [sic - Jardine], of that place departed this life. Her
funeral was held on the 14th and was addressed by Elders Heggie, Homer and Godfrey."
--The Journal, Nov. 21, 1894.

Dec. 1, 1894 - p. 6 under "Delinquent Taxes."
"CLARKSTON.
M. W. Butler - 160 acres s e sec 7 tp 14 r 2w $2.99
Hans Dahle - 56 acres s e section 15 tp 14 r 2 w 7.48
Eliza Homer - 10 acres s w section 26 tp 12 r2 w 1.84
Eliza Home - lots 2,3,4 and 5 block 9 plat b 3.22
W. V. O. Carbine - lots 4 and 5 block 17 plat b .29
--The Journal, Dec. 1, 1894.

Dec. 5 , 1894 - p. 5 under "WANT COLUMN."
"TO TRADE.--I have a good buggy that I want to trade for a good 3 1/4 wagon. Come
over and trade or write Peter S. Barson, Clarkston."
--The Journal, Dec. 5, 1894.

Dec. 12, 1894 - p. 10 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Last Sunday the residence of Mrs. John Burt caught fire. The neighbors flocked to the scene and rendered assistance that checked the flames before much damage was done.
"Bishop Bingham and Surveyor Hansen are engaged in surveying a new road north of town.
During the sojourn Mr. Hansen is the guest of our townsman P. S. Barson.
"Our farmers are shipping considerable grain via Cache Junction. The price received is discouragingly low, being but 35 cents per bushel. Many of the farmer think it would be more profitable to pay interest than to let their wheat go for that price.
"Our efficient road supervisor J. B. Jardine, has lately put in some fine rock culverts -on the county road. John is a rustler and loves good roads.
"A number of children of the settlement are suffering from whooping cough, but none of
the cases are serious.
"Wishing THE JOURNAL a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I remain,
Yours respectfully, SANKO."
--The Journal, Dec. 12, 1894.

Dec. 29, 1894 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"THE JOURNAL'S Clarkston correspondent informs us of a marriage of John Dahle and Miss
Sarah S. Heggie of that town. A pleasant wedding reception was given the young people, at which their friends for far and near assembled to wish them good luck. Many useful articles and ornaments accompanied the congratulations."
"Hon Peter S. Barson of Clarkston gave us a call on Thursday and wished us a Merry
Christmas. Same to you, Pete."
--The Journal, Dec. 29, 1894.

Jan. 9, 1895 - p. 8 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The funeral of Joseph Neish, the infant son of Malcom and Jane Neish,
took place on Saturday, January 5th. The boy died on the 4th.
"Last Sunday our worthy bishop made a call on the young men and boys to cut wood for the old folks and the widows, also four cords of wood to cut up for the meeting house. On Monday bright and early, 55 good men and boys made the chips fly till late in the evening and made many hearts rejoice.
"Monday evening the meeting house was lighted up and all the string band present. The wood choppers, with partners were all invited to trip the fantastic toe till 10 o'clock, then a nice supper was prepared by the young ladies of the town. All sat down and enjoyed the turkey, chicken, cold ham, pie and cake, etc., till all were satisfied. Dancing was continued till 12 o'clock.
"The holidays passed off nicely, there was great fun at the races, men running teams attached to bobsleds.
"Our meetings are well attended and the Saints feel thankful for all blessings. SANKO.”

"CLARKSTON, Jan. 8th, 1895."

** also in Jan. 9th issue on p. 6 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - John B. Jardine.
--The Journal, Jan. 9, 1895.

Jan. 12, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"A delayed letter from our Clarkston correspondent contains a notice of the funeral services held over the remains of Phoebe, the two-year-old daughter of Robt. and Nellie Archibald, held in the Clarkston meeting house on January 3rd. Elders Godfrey, Homer, J. B. Jardine, John C. Loosle and Bishop Jardine made consoling remarks, and a large number of vehicles followed the remains to their last resting place."
--The Journal, Jan. 12, 1895.

Jan. 15, 1895 - p. 8 under "Deaths at Clarkston.:
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again it becomes our mournful duty to record the death of two more
children in this ward. The first was that of Bennie L. Thompson, whose funeral services were held January 10th. He was five years old, and the son of John and Hannah Thompson. Membraneous croup was the cause of his death, and this disease has hold of many children in the ward.
"On Sunday, January 13th, Leslie, aged 15 months, the only son of Adam and Julia Godfrey, departed this life.
"This makes four deaths in one week in this place. SANKO.
"CLARKSTON, Jan. 14, 1894[should have been 1895].”
--The Journal, Jan. 15, 1895.

Jan. 31, 1895 - p. 3 under "Territorial News."
"The following homestead patents have been received at the Land Office:
". . . . Charles Shumway of Clarkston, 160 acres. . . . Alma Goodey of Clarkston, 160 acres."
--The Standard, Jan. 31, 1895.

Feb. 13, 1895 - p. 8 under "Clarkston Items."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The people of this town have had a great deal of sickness during the
past few months, but I am pleased to say that in this respect a decided improvement has taken place, and the health of the community is now generally good.
"The Brown, Bailey & Mitton troupe gave a concert and dance here last Monday evening.
Their brass band serenaded the town in the afternoon and in the evening the house was crowded. The singing, etc., was all good, Mrs. Smurthwaite and Mr. Bailey deserving special mention. A dance concluded the entertainment.
"Our Relief Society gave a hard times party Thursday evening, which was also well attended-- there being about 300 people present. It was a genuine representation of hard times, to judge by the amount of farm product that was taken in at the door. Tickets were 25 cents. A committee as appointed to see that no one wore jewelry, and an extra tax was laid upon 'biled shirts' and fine clothes. Many and laughable were the costumes present. Mrs. Many Bingham of Trenton took the prize for the cheapest dress in the house, her apparel being made of gunny sacks. The second prize was competed for by Miss Eliza Chesterson and Mrs. Barson. For the gentleman's first prize there was a tie between Bishop Bingham, Bishop Jardine, 'Sanko,' John Buttars, John Ralfsten, Joe Christenson, James Jardine, Allen Archibald, Hans Jensen and Joe Godfrey. At 10 o'clock all sat down to a sumptuous supper composed of bread and molasses and squash pie. All hands joined in singing 'Hard Times Come Again no More,' and after several songs and recitations the dance was
continued until 12 o'clock.
"Say Mr. Editor, were you ever a wall-flower? If so please sympathize with your humble servant. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Feb. 8, 1895.
--The Journal, Feb.13, 1895.

Feb. 23, 1895 - p. 4 under "STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS
And Disbursement of Cache County for Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 31, 1894."
"Disbursements:
"For La Plata road district [$] 97.90
"For Logan road district 230.40 . . .
"For Newton road district 57.15
"For Clarkston road district 60.50 . . . .

** also in Feb. 23rd issue on p. 8 under "Word From Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Our ward conference was held on the 17th inst. The day was cold and
stormy, but the saints turned out well. At 10 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Bishop Jardine.
"There were twenty members in the choir with Joseph E. Myler as leader and Miss Lettie
Larsen as organist. The singing was all good and I notice great improvement in the pieces sang.
"We had a good conference; we wish it would convene twice a year.
"On the stand were Prest. Orson Smith, Bishop Jardine and counselors, Bishop Jos. Kimball, Bishop William Griffin, Peter Larsen and John Griffin, presidents of quorums, Charles Shumway, John Buttars, Thomas Griffin, Thomas Godfrey, and J.C. Loosle.
"Elder Godfrey offered up the morning prayer. After singing the reports were given in, of the different quorums and associations in a very creditable manner.
"At 2 o'clock the saints were all seated and the choir sang, "When shall we meet again.' Prayer by Elder John Griffin. The choir sang 'God is love.' The sacrament was then administered after which Prest. Smith talked a short time and the presented the names of the authorities of the church and the officers of the ward, who were all sustained by a unanimous vote.
"Bishop Kimball then addressed the saints; spoke of the training of our children and on missionary work and gave us a fine talk.
"President Smith then occupied a short time. Spoke of good order in meeting; dwelt a short time on the duties of a teacher and in regard to settling difficulties. Bros. Smith and Kimball were earnest in their remarks.
"Bishop Griffin then bore a faithful testimony, and Bishop Jardine made a few closing remarks, and thanked the brethren for their visit and blessed all present.
"Benediction by Prest. Smith.
"The Clarkston Dramatic Association is rehearsing a play in three acts, entitled 'The Drunkard's Warning,' for the benefit for Brother Allen Archibald, who starts on a mission to the Northern States about March the 16th.
"Our Relief Society is going to build a new granary, as the old bin in full and running over.
"Bishop Jardine and Counselors visited the families of our missionaries last week and left them rejoicing. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Feb. 18th, 1895.
--The Journal, Feb. 23, 1895.

March 7, 1895 - p. 8 under "Clarkston Items."
"Counselor Heggie of Clarkston has been ill for some time, but hopes are entertained for his recovery.
"The ears of the people of Clarkston are still ringing with the inspired words of Prest. Orson Smith and Elder Newel W. Kimball at our late conference. The counsel given by these brethren touched the hearts of the people and encouraged them to continue to strive for the right.
"J. J. Keep, an old gentleman who is going on his 91st year, is recovering from a shock
received in a fall from a sleigh a short time ago. The health of the people is generally good.
"A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Charles Shumway last Thursday. There was supper and songs, recitations and step dances, all combining to make the party a success. The occasion was in honor of Bro. Allan Archibald, who leaves on the 16th for a mission to the Northern States. Allan makes a fine looking missionary in his Prince Albert suit.
"Our people are highly pleased at the improvements in THE JOURNAL. We wish you
every success. SANKO."
--The Journal, March 7, 1895.

March 21, 1895 - p. 1 under "County Court."
"County Court convened Monday, March 18th. . . .
"John Jardine and others of Clarkston petitioned the court, asking for an appropriation of $175 or thereabouts to construct two rock culverts over a stream in Clarkston road district. On motion referred to Selectman Pond."
--The Journal, March 21, 1895.

April 4, 1895 - p. 7 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again to drop you a few items. The farmers over this way are getting their farming utensils ready and some are already plowing on the high lands. The snow is going very fast and the warm days make one think that spring has really come at last.
"Quite a number of our people lately are suffering with bad colds, but are all on the mend
at present.
"The stockholders of the Clarkston Co-op held their annual meeting last week, and declared a ten per cent dividend. The people were so well pleased with the report of 1894 that they re-elected all the old officers with Bp. Jardine, president, and A. W. Heggie, John Dahle, Jas. Jardine, Chas. Shumway, Thomas Godfrey, Alfred Atkerson as directors, and Agnes Shumway, clerk.
"Tuesday March 26 the citizens met in the meeting house at 11 a.m. for the purpose of organizing themselves into a farmer's society. Bp. Lewis and Mr. Stocks came over and did us good service in explaining the benefits that we would received through being properly organized. Stated that we need brains as well as muscle, and to select good lively men for officers, which we did for a fact.
"Mr. Stocks then occupied a few minutes and said it was a move in the right direction; dwelt a short time on the dairy and stock raising business and middle men being knocked out. I say amen to that.
"We thank Bishop Lewis and Mr. Stocks for coming over and organizing us. We had a good turnout and every one present felt encouraged. The constitution was adopted and the following gentlemen were elected officers of the society.
"William Sparks, president, John E. Godfrey, vice president, Thomas Griffin, treasurer; Joshua Homer, secretary. Daniel Buttars, W. Neish, John B. Jardine, Hans Jensen, executive committee.
"After the meeting was out twenty good farmers stepped up and signed the roll.
"Bishop Jardine took a flying trip to the city last week to see our missionary leave for the east. We hear that Brother Archibald arrived at his destination all o.k.
SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, March 26, 1895.
The Journal, April 4, 1895.

April 20, 1895 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The cold snap last week nipped our early garden stuff.
"All the farmers are out early and late trying to get their grain in before a big storm comes.
"Brother Jonas Beck, of Newton, has been in Clarkston for a few days painting and
paper-hanging at the Barson residence. Jonas is a fine painter and does his work cheap.
"A great many potatoes were shipped last week from Clarkston and we have some fair bids for our surplus wheat.
"Bishop Griffin and Elder John Griffin of Newton occupied the pulpit Sunday afternoon.
Bishop Jardine then imparted the conference news to us.
"Lately Frank Ralfsten was chopping wood when his ax slipped and cut off two of his toes. The blood flowed freely for a time. He is getting along nicely now.
"Mrs. Christensen, who lives close to the reservoir, has been so sick lately that her son Joseph telegraphed for all his sisters to come home as once.
"Brother Carl Henderson is expected home from his mission about May 15th. The saints will give Charley a hearty welcome.
"Misses Homer, Thompson and Godfrey will get up a fine programme for the first of May. We are going to have a king and queen, yes, sir.
"A great many settlers are passing through our town every few days. The covered wagons with the darling children looking out of the wagon to see some of their Logan uncles. One poor man while traveling with a team, so very poor that it could hardly go any further, was discouraged and said, 'that a poor man is no good in this world, he had better be dead.' But his team was taken care of and so was he. The next morning he said, 'I guess I'd sooner live, but for 54 years I've had a hard time of it.'
"Saturday evening Mrs. Peter Barson was milking a cow that had a calf about a week old. The cow was very wild, and turned on the lady, hooking her and knocking her down. The little girl seeing her mother in this condition screamed till help came, and the cow was thrown down while the Barson brothers sawed her horns off. The lady feels very thankful that she is still with us. SANKO.”
--The Journal, April 20, 1895.

April 23, 1895 - p. 2 under "Local Points."
"Justice Collins Peter Thompson of Clarkston had a son just arrive from the orange groves
of San Francisco last Sunday. The boy weighs 11 pounds and the Justice is receiving the congratulation of his friends."
--The Journal, April 23, 1895.

April 30, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Petersboro and Clarkston are to have genuine old time May-queen celebrations tomorrow."
"The Young Men's Conference of the western District of Cache Stake was held in Clarkston Sunday afternoon and evening. All the associations in the district were represented, and the reports form the various wards were of an encouraging nature."
--The Journal, April 30, 1895.

May 9, 1895 - p. 3 under "Conference at Clarkston."
"The Young Men's Association of the Western District Meets."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again I drop you a few items. Last Sunday was a great day in
Clarkston, it being the Young Men's conference of the western district. President D. M. Todd, and members John H. Maughan, J.E. and J. W. Hyde and Melivn [sic- Melvin] Ballard of the stake superintendency were present on the stand, as were presidents Wood of Mendon, Maughan of Petersboro, Reese of Benson, Christensen of Newton, and Homer of Clarkston; and bishops Jardine, Griffin and Ballard.
"After singing and prayer President Todd talked a few moments and then called for the reports of the different associations. The presidents in some very good reports which were quite interesting. The brethren felt well n the cause of improvement. Our meeting house was crowded with saints from the different wards.
"In the evening Prest. Todd spoke on being united and trying to improve and make a mark in this life that all would be proud of, and blessed the young men's associations. His remarks were listened to with marked attention.
"Elder J. E. Hyde then addressed the audience and held them spellbound for 20 minutes. Dwelt a short time on singing and beauties of a good choir and thought that we should practice more and should learn to sing by note.
"Elder J. W. Hyde then gave us some of his experience while on a mission in Holland and
encouraged us in the work in which we are engaged. Referred to the necessity of doing our duty and of having our names on the association roll.
"Elder Melvin Ballard then bore his testimony to what had already been said. Talked a short time on singing and music, after which the three bishops made a few remarks, all to the point.
"Prest. John Casper Loosle is on the sick list.
"Last week William Shumway was kicked in the face by a horse, but is not getting along nicely.
"Last Sunday there came a pair of twin girls to the home of John and Rose Godfrey; all concerned are doing well.
"Deputy Assessor Joshua Homer has just finished his work on the west side of the river and is now assessing in Lewiston. He finds many friends in his travels. Joshua is a general good fellow.
"Our own Joseph Monson has been in Clarkston for a few days gathering statistics. I suppose he got all there was and then vamoosed. Joseph is one of the boys and always knows his friends, rich or poor.
"Mr. Richard Castley of this place has just sold his large sheep herd in Malad for $2.75 per head.
"Messrs. Castley, Homer, Jardine, Thompson, Barson and Stewart, with their families, will start north on a pleasure trip to be gone two or three weeks. They will visit the Tetons west of Blackfoot, Egin, LaBell, and Rigby, and perhaps go on as far as the north pole if their teams will stand it.
"On account of the late storm many of our people failed to get to conference.
"Clarkston is all o.k. at present.
"Yours respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, May 5, 1895.
--The Journal, May 9, 1895.

May 21, 1895 - p. 1 undr "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again death has visited our settlement and taken one of our good
sisters away. It was Trene Christensen, who was born November 14, 1836, on the island of Amager, Denmark. She was baptized in May 1864 and emigrated to Utah in 1890, died at
Clarkston May 23, 1896 [sic -1895]. Just before she died she called her six children around her one by one, and gave them good counsel. She leaves five daughters and two sons who loved their mother to mourn her loss. There was quite a number of friends from Trenton and Newton at the funeral on the 15 inst. Elder Buttler, Counsellor Yates and A. W. Heggie and Bp. Jardine all spoke words of comfort to the bevered [sic] ones.
"Our crops look fine. We always take pleasure in reading the items from the different settlement and trust that your correspondents will not forget or get too tire to drop a few lines to our only county paper--that is what will make times lively in Cache.
"Counsellor Henry Yates has been in Paradise visiting his old time friends for a few days.
"I advise our farmers to stick to the farm and not get excited over mines, because a hole in the ground has made many a man poor and cause many a heartache. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, May 18, 1895.
--The Journal, May 21, 1895.

May 23, 1895 - p. 7 under "Our Irish Relative."
"The Mysteries of Base Ball Opened to His Hibernian Comprehension."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--When will the phool killer be round this way Pon mi soul. it seams
sum people never will learn. I want to tell yesz how a pheffer made a phool of himself Saterday. I shant tell yez his name because it's not proper to be personal thin every man knows who he is,
be dad it--enough to say he lives outside av the town. he saw a lot of tames and some on
horseback coming from Clarkston and drivin in the fair town av Newton and seeing so many turn
out, He though it was a furneral so he runs and gets his horses on ter her wagon, and gets his Biddy and all the little darlints, an so he hurrah fur the furneral. Biddy ses who's dead, and sure it is Democracy ses he, and we will tend the burryin av it, all being ready away he goes ter the town and finds all the people gathered apart on the left hand side av square and drivin up to the crowd who was all Clarkston people, and is it a furneral ses I, noa ses they, phwat the divil is it ses I we've come ter the Aast Ball ses they, holy murthur ses I. If yesz had herd as many beast balling as I did the other day sure and yesz wont yer sears stop up with hot lead. Oh it not bauling cattle ses they its a game, a game ses I, all right Ma Trilby ses I I'll see the game. So Mister Iditer after find that Democrats was not dead and there was to be no furneral. I tell yesz what I saw and perhaps you can give it a name fur the soul av me I can't. Well they had a big square place marked out, then they pulled it or pushed it or something av the kind so it was out av square and they called it a diamon, but the divil a glittering was there to it. Then they scattered bhoys all around it and wan feller pulled an iron grating over his face and stuck wan hand in a horse collar and whoop' ses he than then an other feller grabs a piece av a pole and swings it over his shoulder.
Holy Moses! ses I, he kill him, when all av a sudden a black lookin’ spalpheen cries out, play, then a feller standin in front av him get mad and throws a ball at the feller with the horse collar on, just as the feller with the pole was goin to hit him but thinkin the fellar throwed the ball at him, he hawled off and hit the ball the divil own lick but Holy Murther the ball whent off side ways and hit a gintleman on the nose who hadn't spoken a word, then this black feller out in the phwat yes called it cries out phool, now upon my soul that is the only word he spake all the afternoon, fur the next time he ses 1 ball, than I looked around, and he cries 2 balls. I looked agin and he ses 3 balls, now the dhirty her be was fur I whent all through the crowd an the divil a wun could I see balling but all was smiling and looked a plased then wan as the fellers nock a ball
straete up and 2 fellers runs fur it Och! bone' they come up agin wan another, and wun fell
down without any wind and hurt his hand and all the bhoys phwat was cattered around started to run when this spalpheen in the middle ses sumthin and they all sthop, and so they kept on fur about 2 hours and a 1/2, then this same feller and I now lernt they called him the damphire, he shouts our side out, now I couldn't see his side out, but I did see wan with somethin out and when I asked phwat that was he put his hand behind and ses he did that when I slid in. Then this damshire shouts out Clarkston 50, Newton 38. That was anaother av his lies fur there was over 75 from Clarkston and that many from Newton, some from Logan, some from Idaho and Brig Benson from Trenton.
"Peter Bartender from Clarkston sat on a Bench along side of fat Jo Myler, Peter all the time
blowin his mouth organ. The Clarkston people had about 200 pounds of Buttar sittin in the hot
sun all the time. Then after dark they had a big dance.
"Now Mister Iditer if you know phwat they call this please tell.
MOIKE."
--The Journal, May 23, 1895.
[Then author of the letter was having fun with the locals, baseball and politics with an Irish
twist on his words.]

May 28, 1895 - p. 4 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Office, at Salt Lake City, Utah, May 22nd, 1895.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Will G. Farrell, U.S. Court Commissioner at Logan, Cache County, Utah, July 3, 12895. Viz. John Buttars, H.E. 10164 Dated June 16th, 1893 for the W1/2 of SE1/4 Sec. 34 Tp.14 N R 2 W. S.L. M. Utah.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz:
"John Thompson, John P. Clark, William Hansen, Hans Jensen, all of Clarkston, Cache Co., Utah."

** also in the May 28th issue p. 7 under "Newton Notes."
“Base ball games are in fashion at present. Our boys [Newton] have been defeated by the clubs
of Mendon and Clarkston, but have won two games in combat with the Smithfield boys. They are
soon to play with Clarkston again and then no doubt Moike will report you the result in grand
style."
--The Journal, May 28, 1895.

June 5, 1895 - p. 7 under "The Travels of Sanko.
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The Clarkston company, numbering, 33 souls, arrived safely at Idaho
Falls on the 21st, after traveling through the mountains, through the Portneuf canyon and the Indian reservation and passing Fort Hall. The fort has long been abandoned as a frontier
military post, but we found a first class government. Indian school, and a chat with some of the students developed that fact that they speak good English.
"We have seen some grand sights during our travels sights we will never forget.
"While camping on the Indian reservation we joined a large party who camped alongside
and had a fine dance and program of songs and recitations. The ladies carried off the honors in this dancing on the green.
"Well, Mr. Editor, it is eight years since I traveled through this part of the country and during that time thousands of acres of land have been reclaimed from the desert, and large canals intersect the country in all directions. Little cabins dot the land in all directions, and men and teams are breaking up the land for next year's crops. There was a heavy frost at La Belle on the 29th. The people here are prospering and plenty to do. The Silver Hammer is also busy, and is hammering out a good newspaper. This is a nice country, but after all, there is no place like home.
Yours, SANKO IN THE NORTH."
"La Belle, Idaho, May 29--95.
--The Journal, June 5, 1895.

June 15, 1895 - p. 1 under "'SANKO' RETURNS"
"Points for Settlers--The North country--Doings in Clarkston.
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--I have just returned from a highly enjoyable trip into the heart of the
Snake River country in Idaho, where I have seen much land and an abundance of water. For the
benefit of such readers of THE JOURNAL as may be contemplating moving where they can secure a farm either by settling or buying, I would say Snake River is the country to go to.
There is room for thousands and it isn't half settled yet. I found in my travels among the people that a great many of the settlers have mortgaged their 160 acres for from $300 to $600 in order to improve t heir property, and they would now willingly dispose of a reasonable amount of land in order to get out of debt. A splendid water right is guaranteed with the land. This is a chance for men who have a little surplus cash and want a farm.
"Bishop Rigby informed me that in the valley the farmers raised last year 764,000 bushels of small grain, sold $40,000 worth of hogs, and shipped 1400 cars of potatoes. In the Snake River country there are twenty-one canals varying in length from ten to sixty miles. I never saw such beautiful streams of water in my life. In fording one of them my wagon bed was willed with water and my provision received a watering.
"All the sights were taken in by our party and a general good time was had. I met many of my old friends whom I had not seen for years. We had fish to our heart's content, with one hundred of our relatives on the island, all of whom are enjoying good health and building up the country as fast as possible. The night before we left we danced and played games until sunrise and then bade our folks good by.
"While in Egan I enjoyed a fine buggy ride with William and Bishop Carbine. Grandmother Carbine, who is 93 years of age, we found feeling well and writing a letter to her friends.
"Teton is also a find location. There are four roller mills in this locality. Fruit trees are being numerously cultivated. The fishing was excellent and our crowd of Clarkstonites will never forget their trip to the north pole in 1895, and hope to be able some future time to repeat the journey.
"Decoration Day was fittingly observed in Clarkston, all the people turned out and scattered flowers on the graves. Miss Maggie Sparks and other decorated the grave of Martin Harris.
"Preparations are being made for big celebrations of the 4th and 24th of July.
"We were favored with a very pleasant visit from Supt. Oldham recently. We invite him to come again.
"Prest. Wm. Sparks has returned from Salt Lake City where he has been on land business.
William is thinking some of getting wed soon, and declares that in such event he will give Clarkston a big time.
"John E. Godfrey and Alma Jensen are building two large barns for the accommodation of their hay. Yours, Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, June 10, 1895.

** also in the June 15th issue on p. 5 under "LOST."
"LOST--Out of the pasture near Clarkston last Saturday night, one bay horse about 10 years old, branded W on left should, may have _?_ on right thigh, short mane, one or two white hind feet, newly shod all around, was with a small brown mare. Finder will be rewarded by returning to G.D. McCulloch, Logan."
--The Journal, June 15, 1895.

June 20,1895 - p. 6 under "Sad Death."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--We feel it a sad duty to record the death of Miss Annie Wheatley,
who departed this life on the evening of June 12th at Clarkston. Her death resulted from a severe attack of peritonitis. She was fifteen years of age and the oldest daughter of Heber and Isabel Wheatley. She was a member of our main choir and a promising student in the district school.
"The funeral services over her remains were held in the meeting house on the 14th inst. Elders Thomas Durant, of Franklin, Thos. Godfrey, Joshua Home and Bishop Jardine of Clarkston, spoke words of comfort and consolation to the bereaved relations. Her remains were buried in the cemetery. A cortege of 27 vehicles followed to the last resting place.
"The people of this place sympathize with Brother and Sister Wheatley in their sorrow; it is
not long since they lost their oldest son, and we hope that He who giveth and taketh away will comfort t heir hearts. Respectfully, SANKO.'
"CLARKSTON, June 16, 1895.
--The Journal, June 20, 1895.

July 2, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points.
"Last Wednesday Wm. Jardine, son of Bishop Jardine of Clarkston, was the victim of a terrible accident which may prove fatal to his life. He was snaking wood on the Bear Lake divide about 25 miles east of Preston, near Nebeker & Johnson's sawmill. The drag struck a standing dead tree and broke it off, the end of which caught the unfortunate men in the center of his back with such force that he was knocked to the ground and three of the vertebrae of his spinal column were displaced and one fractured. He was taken to his home in Clarkston as soon as possible, but the greater part of two days elapsed before he could get professional assistance. The fracture produced complete paralysis of the lower half of his body, sensibility and motion being completely destroyed. The doctors say there is but one chance for his restoration to health and that is by an operation for removal of the bone."
--The Journal, July 2, 1895.
[Also in Deseret News Weekly, July 13, 1895.]


July 9, 1895 - p. 8 under "From Clarkston."
"'Sanko' writes that Wm. Jardine of Clarkston is still in the helpless condition described in a recent issue of THE JOURNAL, the result of the terrible accident in the mountains. It has just been decided to move Mr. William Jardine, to Logan where he will be operated on today or tomorrow for the removal of a portion of the fractures spine, in which seems to be his only hope for recovering sensibility in the lower half of his body.
"The Fourth was celebrated and everything passed off very nicely, although the worthy Bishop and his family were greatly missed. The people sympathize with them in their trouble and will all fast and pray for Bro. Jardine's recovery."
--The Journal, July 9, 1895.

July 11, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"A newsy letter from 'Sanko' became mislaid and has not turned up since. It contained an account of Wm. Jardine's misfortune and other news."
"The reorganization and consolidation of the Clarkston Democratic Societies was effected
Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. Z. Steward, Jr., Don C. W. Musser and Thos. Cutler went over from
Logan and conducted the meeting. Delegates to the Salt Lake Convention were elected as follows: David Homer, Peter S. Barson, Mrs. M. E. Barson, Hyrum S. Barson and George Stone. -The visitors were well entertained by the hospitable Clarkston folk. After the meeting a fine supper was partaken of at the residence of Mr. Sparks."
--The Journal, July 11, 1895.

July 13, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Mr. Wm. Jardine, son of Bishop Jardine of Clarkston of whom mention was made in the
last issue of this paper was brought to Logan Tuesday last. On the following day an operation was performed, called laminectormy, or removal of broken bone from the spinal column. The injury was very extensive, three vertebrae being broken into fragments, one of which penetrated the spinal cord, completely severing it. Eleven pieces of bone were removed and the wound placed in most favorable condition possible for regenerative process to take place, but owing to the fact that the severed ends of the cord were so far separated, but little hope is entertained for the establishment of sensation and motion to the parts now affected. He recovered nicely from the operation and is still progressing nicely."
--The Journal, July 13, 1895.

July 18, 1895 - p. 5 under "Death of Wm. Jardine."
"His Spinal Cord was Severed, Hence There was no Hope.
"Death came to the relief of Wm. Jardine yesterday morning at 3 o'clock. Up to about
twenty-four hours previous to his death he, to all appearances, was doing nicely, was jubilant and hopeful, so much so that he consented to his father's returning to his home in Clarkston. Yesterday morning early he became restless and rapidly failed until his courageous and noble spirit took its flight. We are pleased to be able to state that he perfectly recovered from the very serious and critical operation that he underwent a short time ago for the removal of the broken bones in his back. It is fully believed by the surgeons and all who witnessed the operation that he would have entirely recovered had not the spinal cord been severed. We fell that it is better to die early, after such an injury, than to live, full of suffering, and daily watch the slow but certain approach of death, for it is sure to come sooner or later after such awful injuries.
"The remains were removed to Clarkston yesterday morning at an early hour, at which place he will be buried.
"The funeral services will be held in Clarkston meeting house at 1 p.m. today.
"Wm. Jardine was 27 years old, and left a devoted wife and two sweet little children and a host of relatives and friends to grieve for him."
--The Journal, July 18, 1895.

July 20, 1895 - p. 1 under "Funeral Services.
"The Impressive Ceremony Over the Remains of Wm. Jardine at Clarkston.
"A Thoroughly Exemplary Young Man Continually Buffeted by Fate - His Many
Misfortunes - True Friendship Shows Him.
"The mortal remains of William Jardine, so of Bishop Jardine, were laid away in Clarkston
cemetery Thursday afternoon. Several of his old friends and neighbors bore testimony to the sterling worth and character of the deceased among them being Elders Smith and Tanner
from Logan.
"The frightful accident which led to the death of Wm. Jardine was chronicled by this paper some time ago and a full account of the surgical operation and his sad death in Logan have been published in these columns.
"It would seem as if, from the first, this jovial, happy-hearted young man who was always
laughing, singing, whistling and full of joy and love for all the world, was doomed to meet his death by accident.
"From boyhood up he has met with one casualty after another till scarcely a season passed over his head and found him free from pain. Some years ago he broke his collar bone. The following year he almost severed his hand from his arm with an ax. It was not long till he met with another accident the nature of which we do not now recall. Two years ago he was thrown from his wagon and suffered a broken leg. This hardly well he was over turned on a bob-sled and imprisoned in the wagon box; this team ran away and the lines being wrapped about his foot, dragged him from under the wagon box badly bruising and injuring him again. This last accident severed his spinal chord and resulted in death.
"The deceased was a model young man with hosts of friends and no enemies. He was intelligent, industrious and of a happy disposition which drew friends to him. All Clarkston loved him and will miss him greatly. It was something to admire in the people of that little town, the
tenderness and devotion with which they made it convenient to come to Logan and enquire after
the sufferer.
"John Thompson dropped his work and left his business while he sat day after day and night after night by the bedside of his unfortunate friends. Others came over; among them Josh Homer and many whose name we do not recall. A kind friendship which, in these selfish, grasping times, is most refreshing.
"The parents, wife and children, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends of William Jardine have our sincerest sympathy in their bereavement."
--The Journal, July 20, 1895.

July 23, 1895 - p. 1 under "Wm. Jardine Funeral."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Please allow me space in your valuable paper to record the funeral of Wm. B. Jardine whose death has been mentioned before in THE JOURNAL.
"The funeral services were held Thursday the 18 in the Clarkston meeting house which was too small to accommodate all present. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The speakers dwelt upon his integrity and goodness to all. Bros. Isaac Smith and F. Turner dwelt
at some length upon the blessings to be obtained by living good lives. Many good thins were said by all who spoke. He was reconciled to his fate. He never complained but was cheerful while passing through his trying ordeal and passed peacefully away to rest till the morning of the first resurrection. He was 27 years old and leaves a wife and two children, father, mother, two brothers, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
"And to the good people of Logan, will say in behalf of Bp. Jardine and family we thank you all kindly for the kindness shown us while in Logan during our trials and the illness of Wm. Jardine and may the Great Giver of all good gifts reward you all for it. J. B. J.”
“Clarkston, July 20, 1895. --The Journal, July 23, 1895.

Aug. 3, 1895 - p. 32 under "Obituary Notes."
"WILLIAM B. JARDINE.'
"William B. Jardine, son of Bishop John and Agnes Jardine of Clarkston, Cache county, was born December 17, 1867, at Wellsville, Cache county. On June 27, while dragging log struck a dry standing tree, which fell and struck Brother Jardine, breaking his back just below the shoulders, and leaving him entirely without feeling below the injury.
"He was taken home and surgical aid got as soon as possible. After three unsuccessful attempts to replace the three dislocated vertebrae, it was decided necessary for him to undergo an operation. Accordingly he was taken to Logan, where on July 10, Dr. O. C. Ormsby and son performed the operation, removing eleven pieces of bone from the spine and finding the spinal cord severed in two. After one more week of suffering he departed this life on July 17.
"He was taken home to Clarkston.
"Funeral services were held July 18. Consoling remarks were made be Elder Isaac Smith, of the Stake presidency, and others.
"Brother Jardine was a good, faithful Latter-day Saint, greatly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, two children, parents, and many relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
"CLARKSTON, Utah, July 19, 1895.”
--Deseret News Weekly, Aug. 3, 1895.

Aug. 6, 1895 - p. 6 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"Injured People Recovering - Visit From Logan Ladies Who Talked Silk Culture.
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Peter Larsen, who was dragged by a horse recently until most of his
clothes were torn from him, is recovering, as is also Mrs. S. Thompson, who was thrown from
a wagon.
"Joseph Thompson took a trip to Glenwood Springs to take treatment for a cancer in his mouth, from which he suffered much pain. The treatment was so severe that Joseph could not stand it very long and so came back home. Soon after his arrival here the cancer came loose and he lifted it out with his fingers. Joseph is one of our best citizens and we all hope he will get well again.
"Our school trustees have engaged Mr. John Griffin of Newton to teach our schools the coming year.
"The dry farm grain seems to be ripening a little too fast but it is looking fine all the same.
"John Thompson, Jr. is on the sick list. Measles is making ravages among our children.
"Mr. Richard Costley has sold out his property here and moved to St. Anthony, Idaho, where he will make his home. Richard left many good friends in Clarkston who wish him well.
"Sister Barber and Cardon paid us a visit on Tuesday and addressed a meeting of our ladies on the culture of silk. They exhibited some fine samples of silk produced in Cache Valley and showed that the raising of the mulberry and the cultivation of silk worms was possible as well as profitable. "Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Aug. 1, 1895.
--The Journal, Aug. 6, 1895.

Aug. 15, 1895 - p. 3 under "Clarkston."
"A Flourishing Town With a Good Man at the Helm.
"Clarkston nestles close to the west mountains and is a quiet, peaceful, country village. I arrived here on Saturday afternoon after traveling among the hills east of Newton, and on inquiry
I was directed to the residence of our old friend of along ago, P. S. Barson, Esq., about one mile east of Clarkston.
"Mr. Barson has a fine home, which is well furnished.
"On Saturday after lunch Mr. Barson took me around the town in his buggy, and all among the hills west of Clarkston to the dividing line of Newton Precinct. It was late in the evening when we returned. After supper the family--except Mrs. Barson who was suffering from quinsy, and who at this writing is out of danger--met in the parlor, when his two sons, one with a violin and the other with a bass viol played very nicely, the father accompanying them on an organ. The music was fine. But the chief idea is that the home in this instance has been made the pleasantest place on earth, and I had no trouble in understanding how this family of young men and women have not only a love of home and parents, but are an honor to this or any community. Twenty-five years ago I first knew our old friend Pete Barson, when he brought his young and handsome wife to Millville in a wagon which wad drawn by an old yoke of cattle. They lived in a dugout where the young man who led the music on Saturday was born.
"To-day, Sunday, at 6 a.m., we went over the grain fields and beheld 200 acres of as fine a crop as I ever saw.
"Mr. Barson has one hundred acres of lucerne and pasture, all under fence and about 5,000 bushels of grain will find their way into his granary this year. Fine horses and all manner of farm implements are to be found on his farm, and as I now look at his increase in the last quarter of a century, I marvel.
"Clarkston has never had the advantages of the towns on the east side of the valley. With little timber and less water the people of this place have down much, and some day there will be a rich community here. It fact it is rich today, look where you will clear up to the tops of the hills and you will see fine fields of wheat and other grains growing without one drop of water except that which comes from the clouds.
"Here is a good church and school building, but not many orchards. Many have set out young trees lately and they are doing well.
"On Sunday morning the Sabbath School was fairly well attended, and is under the able leadership of Elder Thomas Godfrey and an able staff of teachers. I had the privilege of addressing the children in the morning and also the people in the church in the afternoon.
"There are two stores. One is the Co-op, and this institution has been maintained, I must say to the credit of Clarkston people that they are nearly out of debt, and I am told that the few who are handicapped with mortgages are determined to exert effort to remove them before the close of the year. Clarkston people are a good and very moral people, let by a man they love, honor and respect. He has led them since 1876 from poverty to comparative affluence. No wonder Bishop John Jardine lives in the hearts of his people--honest, hardworking, his motto is not 'Go,' but 'Come boys,' hence success follow this man of God.
"Everything in the shape of grain is cut with a header, and at any house you are pleased to inquire for the man of the house there is but one answer, 'No, sir, my husband is not at home, he is off on the header.' C. C. S." [C.C. Shaw employed by the newspaper.]
“August 13, 1895.
--The Journal, Aug. 15, 1895.

Aug. 17, 1895 - p. 7 under "Death at Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Sister Ann B. Atkinson departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 1895,
being 68 years and some months old. Her funeral was held in the Clarkston meeting house on the 13th at 2 o'clock p.m., at which words of consolation and encouragement were spoken by Prest. John Loosle, and Elders Homer and Godfrey. Sister Atkinson was a kind mother and a great blessing in this ward, as for years she has cheerfully waited upon the sick and always had a word of comfort and cheer to the downhearted. She had her share of hard experiences, too, in the early days of the church, but never lost courage. She has gone to meet her husband, who went before her a number of years. She leaves to grieve her loss two sons, six daughters, 54 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, and a host of friends.
"Friend C. C. Shaw paid us a visit recently in the interest of THE JOURNAL. His visit was appreciated.
"A number of our people are still sick with the measles.
"Several of our boys are expected home shortly from Idaho, where they have been putting up hay.
"Mr. Alfred Clark and family have arrived from Bear Lake. They will make their home in Clarkston.
"Mr. John P. Clark is building a handsome residence in town.
"Last week John B. Jardine had a narrow escape from death. He and Hans Larsen were hauling hay. They put on too big a load, and when they started the top of the load slid off, throwing John down between the horses and doubletrees. The horses began to kick, but with some tall scrambling John man- to get out without being badly hurt.
Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Aug. 14, 1895.
--The Journal, Aug. 17, 1895.

Aug. 31, 1895 - p. 32 under "Obituary Notes."
"ANN B. ATKINSON."
"The funeral services over the remains of Sister Ann Botting Atkinson were held in Clarkston, August 13. The deceased has been sick for about a year. Neither means, time nor care have been spared, but she gradually faded, her spirit taking leave of her body at 3 p.m., August 11, and going to join her husband and two sons who have gone before. Miss Anna Botting was born in London, England, January 28, 1827. In April, 1848, she was married to Alfred John Atkinson, and the year following a little boy came to bless their home. April 25, 1850, she and her husband, received the Gospel, and up to the time of her death she has been a faithful Latter-day Saint; oft forgetting her own necessaries and ministering to the wants of her friends. In the year 1855 Brother Atkinson, wife and four children joined the Mormon emigrant company, crossing the ocean in a sailing
vessel and the plains with ox teams, landing in Salt Lake City in the fall of the same year. They soon moved to Mill Creek, where his brother resided. Sister Atkinson was one of the number that left the capital and went south at the time of the Move. On their return the family moved up to Cache Valley, living in Mendon, Clarkston and Newton, where she lost her husband November 11, 1875. She again moved to Clarkston with the unmarried portion of her family, and up to the time of her death has resided with her eldest son.
"She leaves two sons--two having gone before--six daughters, fifty-four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of sympathizing friends to mourn her loss. She was a tender wife, a loving and devoted mother, and in each town she resided in she gained the respect and confidence of all who knew her.
A. ATKINSON."
--Deseret News Weekly, Aug. 31, 1895.

Aug. 27, 1895 - p.5 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--There are fourteen headers at work here every day and one averages 20
acres per day. The heavy shower on Thursday stopped work temporarily and gave the farmers a little rest.
"We received a visit last week from Registrar Joseph Kimball, who while here was the guest
of Peter Barson.
"Mr. Joshua Homer will go north this fall to attend to his farming interests in St. Anthony.
"Mr. Allen Archibald, who is absent from this place on a mission in the Northern States writes that he is well and making friends. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Aug. 22, 1895.

** also in Aug. 27th issue on p. 5 under "Notice to Creditors."
"Estate of Jorgen Olsen, deceased.
"Notice is hereby given in the undersigned executrix of the last will and testament of Jorgen Olsen, deceased to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the said executrix at her residence in Clarkston, Cache County, Utah.
ANN OLSEN,
Executrix of the last will and testament of Jorgen Olsen, deceased.
Dated, Logan, Utah, Aug. 12, 1895.
--The Journal, Aug. 27, 1895.

Sept. 3, 1895 - p. 1 under "Great Convention.
"The Democrats of Cache County Assemble, And Nominate Fifty-Four Delegates
to the Judicial District and the State Convention - New County Committee Elected.
"The Democratic Convention of Saturday will be recorded in the annals of future history
as one of the hottest, most thoroughly contested bodies of that nature ever held in this county
. . . .committee on credentials . . .state that the following members are entitled to seats in this convention: . . . .
"CLARKSTON, Joshua Homer, Peter Barson, John Jardine, Maggie Sparks, Eliza Barson."
--The Journal, Sept. 3, 1895.

Sept. 5, 1895 - p. 4 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Last Sunday Prest. Isaac Smith paid us a visit and talked to the Saints.
He gave us a good gospel sermon, stated that it had been a long time since he had had the privilege of addressing the people of Clarkston, dwelt a short time on the principle of faith and partaking of the sacrament, also on the education of our children. The farmers were advised to store away grain for future use. His remarks were all interesting.
"Bishop Wm. Griffin then occupied a few moments, after which Bishop Jardine endorsed the remarks of the brethren, and thanked Bro. Smith for coming.
"The grain is turning out well. It is a grand sight to see the great stacks of grain on every hand.
"Years ago Thomas Griffin accidentally shot himself in the leg and the bullet lodged
somewhere in his ankle. He has suffered to much pain from this wound of late that he resolved to go to Ogden to undergo an operation. We hear that several pieces of bone were taken from his leg last Tuesday.
"The farmers over this way are thankful for their big crops and are making up their minds not to sell it for a song, as has been the case in former years.
"The health of the people is improving. Cash and wool is very scarce, but still we live and prosper.
"Our young people seem to be too busy to think of matrimony lately. There has been only one wedding in this town for months, and that was of the highly esteemed young couple, Mr. Thomas Buttars and Miss Annie Loosle, who were lately married and have started to keep house; and both look well pleased with their bargain.
"Lars Larson and Sam Smith are on the sick list.
"Our district school will start up in a few days. Mr. John Griffin and Miss Maggie Sparks in charge. Yours respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, September 1, 1895.
--The Journal, Sept. 5, 1895.

Sept. 24, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"'Sanko' reports an unusual, but encouraging thing from Clarkston. Mr. Charles Shumway
has an orchard full of heavily laden fruit trees. This solves the problem of raising fruit in Clarkston. Mr. Thos. Griffin has just returned from the Ogden hospital, where he had been under the doctor's care. He has assurance that his foot will be saved. W. V. O. Carbine and wife arrived last week from Egin, Idaho. They report good crops in that district."
--The Journal, Sept. 24, 1895.

Sept. 26, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"On Tuesday an Indian squaw appeared in the little town of Clarkston and pointed out
J. Hendrickson, a young man working on a threshing machine, saying that he had assaulted her
at her wickiup some distance from town. She showed scars where she said the fellow beaten her in his rage at her refusal of his base proposals. She made complaint and Hendrickson was arrested and brought to Logan, where he will probably have a hearing today. Hendrickson is known in Logan as one of the 'ten tribes outfit,' and is a member of one of the militia companies."
--The Journal, Sept. 26, 1895.

Sept. 28, 1895 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"In the case of John Hendrickson, arrested at Clarkston for assaulting a Squaw, the justice at that place disposed of the case by imposing punishment upon the defendant of the __?_ of assault. This was the __?_ of the offense as per the evidence introduced."
"Since our last issue marriage licenses have been issued to David Sparks and Ella Thompson, both of Clarkston. . . ."
--The Journal, Sept. 28, 1895.

Oct. 8, 1895 - p. 8 under "Runaway at Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--While the Godfrey boys were hauling a load of hay along the county
road, in front of Bishop Jardine'e residence the other evening a cow jumped over the fence near by and frightened the team, causing it to run away. The sudden start tipped the load of hay over, throwing the boys off and breaking the wagon and hay rack. The boys were pretty well shaken up but no seriously injured.
"The friends of Mr. and Mrs. David Sparks, which them good luck and lots of it. This estimable young couple were married last week. Mr. Sparks is the son of Prest. W. Sparks, and the bride was Miss Ella Thompson, daughter of Hon. John Thompson, all of this town.
"Last week some Indian ladies brought some wheat into the co-op store to trade. After the wheat had been weighed the squaws followed the clerk around behind the counter. The cellar trap door stood open, and one of the dusky damsels, not seeing the hole, fell down into it, striking heavily and breaking her collar bone. She was taken to the wickiup, where her people cared for her.
"Last Tuesday Walter Thompson was operating a lucern seed threshing machine for your humble servant, when he met the misfortune of getting his hand into the cylinder. Two fingers were caught and badly torn. Walter made all haste to town, where the injury was dressed. The pain was intense but it is fortunate it was no worse.
"Our town is prosperous and the people are generally healthy and happy. We feel proud of our Democratic State ticket and have no fears but that we will 'get there' this fall. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Oct. 6, 1895.
--The Journal, Oct. 8, 1895.

Oct. 10, 1895 - p. 5 under "Election Judges."
"At a meeting of the Utah Commission held Tuesday, election judges for the November
election were appointed. Following is the list of Cache County judges:
"Clarkston --James G. Thompson, D., Joshua Homer, D., Richard Godfrey, R."
--The Journal, Oct. 10, 1895.

Oct. 12, 1895 - p.5 under "Religion Class Meetings."
"Professor Karl G. Maeser, member of the Church Board of Education will hold meetings
in the following wards at the hours named below.
"Wellsville--Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 10 a.m. . . .
"Clarkston--Friday, oct. 25, at 10 a.m.
"Newton--Friday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m.
"Mendon--Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.
"The subject treated upon will be necessity of Religion Class work, and we desire that all who can will attend these meetings, and representatives from the smaller wards which cannot be reached should attend the nearest points where they are held.
ORSON SMITH,
President of Cache Stake Board of Education.
--The Journal, Oct. 12, 1895.

Oct. 19, 1895 - p. 15 under "Local and Other Matters."
"A young man named Walter Thompson had two fingers badly lacerated in the cylinder of a threshing machine at Clarkston."
--Deseret News Weekly, Oct. 19, 1895.

Oct. 31, 1895 - p. 1 under "Frank A. Benson."
"The man whose name heads this sketch is a son of Ezra T. and Adaline Benson, and was born in Salt Lake City, October 16, 1851. Frank came to Logan with his parents in 1860, and during his youthful years attended the district schools, securing as much of an education as was possible in the early day. . . .Mr. Benson entered the farming and cattle business, and in these line has been eminently successful . . . .He was employed as government mail carrier between Logan and Clarkston for seven years. . . .He will make a good councilman, for which position he was placed in nomination by the Democracy of the Second ward this city. Vote for Benson."
--The Journal, Oct. 31, 1895.

Nov. 2, 1895 - p. 6 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct -
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - John B. Jardine.
--The Journal, Nov. 2, 1895.

Nov. 5, 1895 - p. 6 under "Cache County in 1894."
"Following is the vote cast in this county last year for the delegate to Congress:
CANNON RAWLING
Benson 11 22
Clarkston 33 47 . . . .
Logan 418 463 . . . .
Newton 31 51
Totals 1217 1628 [The 411 majority was against the son of George Q.
Cannon, and this was repeated in paper for Nov. 7th.]
--The Journal, Nov. 5, 1895.

Nov. 11, 1895 - p. 6 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land office at Salt Lake City, Utah, October 28th, 1895,
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers has filed notice of his intention to make the final commutation proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the County Court of Cache County, Utah at Logan City, Utah, on Dec.8, 1895, viz: James F. Stewart, H. E. _?_ for the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 17 Township 14 North of Range 2 West.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
"Thomas Godfrey, Joseph Dahle, Spencer G. Godfrey, Garrett Dahle, all of Clarkston,
Cache County, Utah."
--The Journal, Nov. 11, 1895.

Nov. 14, 1895 - p. 5 under "Over Clarkston Way."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Election went off without a cross word in this burg. Both parties did
their level best to win, but there was no ill feelings.
"Our farmers were surprised at the snow storm, as they were hardly prepared for winter. Many had patches of potatoes to dig and winter's wood to haul. A little plowing is being done, as the snow keeps the land from freezing.
"Bro. and Sister Jensen have lost their infant daughter, which was also the youngest
granddaughter of Bishop Jardine. The child was but two months old. The funeral was held
on the 17th inst.
"On Friday, Nov. 8, we held our Primary Conference. There was a good turnout and a
splendid program was rendered. Some of the Stake Primary authorities were expected, but for some reason we were again disappointed. A very nice time was had and the exercises gone
through with by the children showed their eagerness to learn and the excellent training given them by their president Sarah Buttars, her counselors Matilda Atkinson and Anna Jenson, and secretary Emma Dahle, who are all in the work heart and soul. These sisters were sustained in office for another year's service. After dinner the children enjoyed themselves in a dance.
"John Hansen was stepped on by a horse recently and is suffering a great deal of pain in
consequence. Also Del Shumway was injured by being thrown from a horse. Both are progressing.
"Hunger has driven the wolves down out of the mountains, and they come close enough to steal chickens out of corrals.
"A few days ago a young man was arrested for stealing a watch. He was taken before Justice Thompson but there being insufficient evidence to hold him he was discharged.
"The co-op is shipping a great deal of grain via Cache Junction.
"Yours respectfully, SANKO."
--The Journal, Nov. 14, 1895.

Nov. 28, 1895 - p. 5 under "obituary."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Wm. Steward, son of Hugh and Mary McKinall Steward, was born at
Campbelton in the west of Scotland on the 15th day of May, 1894[?]. At an early age his parents moved to Ireland in the county of Antrim and Parish of Billie. At the age of 23 he married Sarah Thompson, issue of the union being four sons and four daughters, some of whom were born in Ireland and some in Scotland. His wife Sarah died in the year 1857. In the year 1864 he and his family emigrated to Utah except his oldest son and family, who remained in Scotland, and his second son who emigrated to Utah in 1862. After arriving in Utah in the Fall of 1864 he lived in Sugar House ward until November of the same year at which time he moved and settled in Clarkston, Cache Co., where he remained until his death, Thursday morning November 21st, 1895. He was the father of 8 children, 62 grandchildren and so far as known, 40 great- grandchildren.
"Millennial Star please copy."
--The Journal, Nov. 28, 1895.

Nov. 30, 1895 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Death has called one of Clarkston's pioneers away. On Nov. 21 Wm.
Stewart departed this life. Funeral services over his remains were held Saturday afternoon.
Elder Jonas Beck of Newton and Bishop Jardine made consoling remarks. Grandfather Steward
was 82 years old and universally respected.
"Elder John Barker of Newton talked to the Saints in this town last Sunday.
"Our Sabbath school and meeting were visited last Sunday by Indian John of Washakie
settlement. The Bishop treated him kindly and John went home feeling 'wino.'
"While unhitching his horses in Logan last Thursday Counselor A. W. Heggie was fallen upon by one of the horses which became unruly and slipped in the mud. Mr. Heggie was bruised up but is thankful to come out alive.
"Mr. P. S. Barson left his horse attacked [sic - attached] to a buggy for a moment while he went to put up a weir gate. The animal ran away, tipping the buggy over, breaking the shafts and leaving Peter to walk for a change. Yours, etc., SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Nov. 25, 1895."

** also in the Nov. 30th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Bp. Pitkin and James Hovey of Millville paid Clarkston a visit last Thursday. They were the guest of Sanko. During the midnight hours the strains of cowbell music were heard. The Bishop woke up and said he imagined he was in Paradise. The gentlemen left on the first train north next day."
--The Journal, Nov. 30, 1895.

Dec. 12, 1895 - p. 5 under "Local Points."
"SANKO was in from Clarkston yesterday. We did not receive a pleasant Call."
--The Journal, Dec. 12, 1895.

Dec. 19, 1895 - p. 8 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Last Sunday our town was favored with a visit from Stake President Orson Smith and Elder Larsen. The brethren visited the Sunday School and gave much encouragement to the little people and their instructors.
"In the afternoon the meeting house was filled to the doors and some were standing outside. Elder Larsen was the first speaker and he talked very interestingly of his travels around the world. Spoke especially of New Zealand.
"President Orson Smith occupied the balance of the time. He dwelt on the testimony of
Moses and exhorted those present to gain for themselves a testimony to the truth of the gospel.
Spoke of improving our homes and advised the brethren to plant more trees. President Smith's
remarks were interesting to all.
"Wm. Sparks Jr., is on the sick list.
"Justice John Thompson has gone to Teton Valley on a deer hunt and is shipping his game to Butte, Montana.
"Our farmers have shipped thousands of bushels of grain this year and are getting out of debt fast.
"On Wednesday last Bishop Jardine said a few words to William Fife and May Jardine which
made their hearts beat as one. After supper was prepared at the residence of the bride's parents, where relatives and friends met to eat, drink and be merry, and wished William and Many good luck throughout life's journey. The event wound up with a ball and the curtain went down on another happy couple.
"Hyrum and Eliza Barson are making their home in the _?_ ward, Logan, for the winter,
where they attend college. SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Dec. 17, 1895."
--The Journal, Dec. 19, 1895.

Dec. 31, 1895 - p. 6 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct--
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - John B. Jardine."
--The Journal, Dec. 31, 1895.

Jan. 7, 1896 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Notes."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again I pen you a few lines. Christmas day we had a time of rejoicing
in Clarkston. The Saints met in the meeting house at 10 a.m., and a spicy program was rendered.
At 2 o'clock the children all met and enjoyed a dance. Our worthy bishop sent the children a box of candy, and the little ones had a great time. In the evening there was a dance for all over 16. Everybody seemed to feel satisfied with the day's amusements.
"It has been storming, blowing and drifting for two weeks, and it makes one feel cross when
they can't keep warm sitting by the stove.
"Mr. Alma Carbine of Egan, Mrs. Bell Riggs of Teton city, also Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of
Benson ward paid us a visit during the holidays.
"Mr. John E. Godfrey had his granary broken into on the hill south of Clarkston one stormy
evening. He offers a reward of $25 for the parties that broke in.
"A gloom was cast over our town on New Year's day by the death of Miss Hannah, Catherine
Godfrey, who died on the 31st of December. She was 16 years and 5 months old, and was the
daughter of Thomas and Maria Godfrey. She was the picture of good health and was respected by
all. Two weeks ago Katie walked up in our choir and helped to sing the songs of Zion. The
funeral service were held in the meeting house on Thursday, Jan. 2nd. The house was packed full
by relatives and friends. After sing, Bishop Jardine, Elders Yates, Heggie and Loosle talked to
the Saints, and thirty-one sleigh loads of sympathizers followed the remains to the cemetery.
"Mr. Editor, this young girl was always jolly and a most splendid young lady, and has a good
record. Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Jan. 3rd, 1896."
--The Journal, Jan. 7, 1896.

Jan. 9, 1896 - p. 7 under "Local Points."
"Sanko came in from Clarkston Tuesday to visit his children who are attending school in this
city. He called at our office and told us all about a fine surprise party that was given in honor
of Mrs. Ravsten of Clarkston a few night since. Members of her family, upon their return from
Logan swooped suddenly down upon her residence and in course of the pleasant evening presented her with a fine rocking chair. Mrs. Ravsten's husband is on a mission, and will be pleased tolearn that his good wife is not forgotten in his absence."
--The Journal, Jan. 9, 1896.

Jan. 16, 1896 - p. 4 under "Apostle Taylor's Appointments."
"Apostle John W. Taylor, with others, will hold religious meetings at the times and places
given below. People residing in small wards in the vicinity of these places are invited to
attend the meetings nearest their homes"
Cove, Thursday at 2 p.m.
Richmond, Thursday at 7 p.m.
Lewiston, Friday at 2 p.m.
Clarkston, Friday at 7 p.m.
Newton, Saturday at 2 p.m.
Mendon, Saturday at 7 p.m.
Logan on Sunday."

** also in the Jan. 16th issue p. 5 under "Clarkston News."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--January 6th, the admission of Utah in the Sisterhood of States was
celebrated by the citizens of Clarkston in royal style. The boys firing guns till their powder was exhausted. On Monday the 6th inst. everybody and their cousin met in our meeting house where a spicy programme was rendered as follows:
"Meeting called to order by P. S. Baron, master of ceremonies.
"The congregation arose on their feet and all sang that good old song. "Utah is Free,'
led by Bro. Myler.
"Prayer by Charles Shumway.
"Song by ten of our missionaries who sang as they never did before, led by Mr. Jackson of Richmond.
"Oration on Statehood by Bishop Jardine.
"Comic song by W. H. Clark.
"Speech by Thomas Griffin, 'Benefits of Statehood.'
"Guitar duet by John and James Clark.
"'Prospect ahead,' in German, by Prest. John K. Losley, interpreted by Doctor Almy Jenson.
"Recitation, 'Utah Boy,' by Captain John Buttars.
"Step Dance, by Justice John Thompson, 45 new steps he gave us for the states in the union.
"Then came a song by Chairman Joshua Homer entitled, 'The West Virginia Hills.' It
was sung with a spirit.
"Mr. John Shumway then stepped forward on the stage, took his violin and imitated Ole Bull,
accompanied by Hyrum Barson on the organ. John plays well, and this was a surprise on all present as he had been taking music lessons on the side.
"Next 12 gentlemen stood in a line on the stage, while Baron's string band brought forth music; and for all the step dancing you ever saw it was done on this occasion. They dance better in a State than they can in a territory. One man, a little deaf, kept on dancing after the music stopped, which made great fun.
"Next came a violin solo by Miss Mary Larsen; the lady was called out the second time.
"Mr. John Naylor sang a song.
"Remarks by Prest. Agnes Shumway.
"Song by Sarah and Emma Dahle.
"Speech by Henry Yates.
"Song by Eliza and Ellen Barson.
"Next 'Early Days in Utah,' by Mary Archibald.
"Dialogue by Messrs. Jackson and Hill, entitled, 'The Home Missionary.' This was grand.
"Song by Sarah K. Buttars.
"Song by Robert Nish.
"Song by the congregation, 'Utah is a State.'
"Everybody danced in the evening and the curtain dropped.
"The health of our people is good.
"Mr. David Davis, Geo. A. Lowe's agent, paid us a visit and shipped grain Friday and Saturday. Dave is a rustler.
"No JOURNAL Saturday, what's the matter?
"Elders Frank Benson, Jackson and Hill, home missionaries, talked to the Saints last Sunday very interestingly.
"Saturday evening Jan. 18th, we will have an Old Time invitation ball, and during the evening fifteen widows belonging to our ward will each draw a ticket that will admit them to a room on the stage and they take their choice of some handsome presents. This move will convince these ladies that Utah is gone into the Union sure.
"Now Mr. Editor, yourself and THE JOURNAL staff and ladies, with Clerks Fullmer and
Mathews, not forgetting Joel Shomaker and the rest of the boys, are respectfully invited to attend our Old Time party Saturday Eve, Jan. 18th, 1896, or pay a fine of one dollar to your Relief Society.
"The committee on arrangements are: Peter S. Barson, James G. Thompson, John E. Godfrey.
"CLARKSTON, Jan. 12, 1896.
--The Journal, Jan. 16, 1896.

Jan. 23, 1896 - p. 3 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL.--Friday evening the people of this ward all turned out to hear the word
of the Lord by Apostle John W. Taylor and Counselor Isaac Smith. Our meeting house was too
small to hold the people.
"The choir sang 'High on the Mountain Top,' and Bishop Lewis, of Lewiston, offered prayer.
"After singing. Counselor Smith spoke a short time; told home he had enjoyed his visits
while traveling with Apostle Taylor; said Brother Taylor had a bad cold and asked all present
to give the speaker their faith and prayers, which they did.
"Brother Taylor then occupied the balance of the time and showed the progress the smart
men of the world are making, spoke of the great steamships, twenty-two story buildings, the
phonograph, the telegraph, etc. advised the young folks to marry and to marry right and not
wait to get rich; showed how to get a knowledge of the truth; spoke of the Prophet Joseph and
bore his testimony to his divine calling.
"Apostle Taylor was quite witty in his remarks and kept the audience in fine spirits to
receive his good counsel. All present went home satisfied and will never forget Apostle
John W. Taylor.
"Saturday morning after the Brethren had taken breakfast with Bishop Jardine and family they took a sleigh ride around town, and visited our co-op store. They then took a drove down to Friend Barson's ranch. Mr. Barson took Brother Taylor and Smith to the grave of Brother Martin Harris where lies a witness to the Book of Mormon.
"After taking dinner with our Bishop they left on the first train for Newton.
"George Myler was kicked in the face by a colt last week and some of his teeth were dislocated.
"Our Old Time party was a grand success the ball room was crowded. The music was elevated
on the stage and there was Uncle Tom's Cabin in one corner with the Stars and Stripes unfurled. At 9 o'clock our widows and missionaries' wives drew their prizes. The tickets were in a satchel. Mr. James G. Thompson put his hands behind him and would draw a ticket out. John E. Godfrey would read the lady's name and John Buttars, a cute lad of 30 summers escorted the ladies to the cabin where Sanko took great pride in showing the handsome bread-pans, lamps, brooms, cups and caucers, buckets, goblets, bowls, tea sets, etcetera. Every lady walked in the center of the ball room and had her present recorded.
"Mr. Joseph Christenson, John Ralfsten, Miss Christenson, Miss Mary Larson, Miss Ellen
Archibald, Willard Archibald, Simon Bitterwood, Mrs. Larsen and Mrs Melenburg all took the
prize for old time costume.
"Bishop Jardine, Bishop Archibald of Square Town, Justice Thompson of Clarkston, Mr.
Lemons of Smithfield, Hyrum and Denny Barson and John Thompson of Logan, and Joshua Homer all too in the old time party.
"Our Relief Society will build a granary in the near future.
"Superintendent Oldham paid us a visit and took in our district school, and was well pleased with the labors of Mr. John Griffin and Miss Sparks as teachers. Trustees Thompson, Jardine
and Peterson always make it pleasant for our Superintendent of Schools. SANKO." "CLARKSTON, Jan. 20, 1896."
--The Journal, Jan. 23, 1896.

Jan. 28, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The people of Clarkston and Newton will unite in building a creamery on a site near the
Newton reservoir. 'Sanko' informs us that $2,000 are already subscribed for the purpose,
and says the movement is looked upon with much favor on the west side of the valley."
--The Journal, Jan. 28, 1896.

Feb. 8, 1896 - p. 5 under "County Court."
"On motion the following road supervisors were appointed:
"Thomas Griffin, Clarkston."
--The Journal, Feb. 8, 1896.

Feb. 13, 1896 - p. 5 under "A Social Surprise."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Our esteemed rural correspondent, P. 'Sanko' Barson was last night the
recipient of a most genuine and complete surprise. While 'Sanko' was out at the coach house
superintending the placing of electric lights in the side globes of his magnificent new carriage preparatory to driving by night to his country home, 'Heggie thompson,' at Clarkston, about 18 miles away, a select few of his friends from different parts of the state quietly stole into the front door of his Logan residence East side Deseret Mills--Martineau meadow-path, 7th ward, and proceeded to prepare the spacious parlors for a night of exceeding hilarity. As the alarm bell from the barn yard sounded 'Sanko's' departure for the house, Miss Cleveland Barson struck up Myler's march on the Harris piano. When 'Sanko' entered his surprise was great.
"After a proper repast and etc,--principally the latter--elevated six was indulged in until
8:12 p.m.
"There were present Surveyor General Hanson of the Hercules electric Light Co., Major and Mrs. Sheffield of Kaysville, Petty Juror Thompson, Selectman Homer, Conductor Hilton, Editor Hyde, Diamond Whiskers Fullmer, Lessee Earl, Clerk Mathews, Coroner Baker, Dr. Thatcher and lady neighbor, and twenty-one or 22 others.
"It was 'Sanko's' birthday of Irish birth."
--The Journal, Feb. 13, 1896.

Feb. 15, 1896 - p.6 under "President's Annual Report."
"To the Cache Valley Agricultural Society Feb. 8th, 1896.
"One year ago there was organized in this room the Cache County Agricultural Society. At
that time its work was laid out along three different lines, viz: Educational, or rather graining information; social, that is to make farm life more cheerful; and business, which was understood to include the marketing of farm products and the possible buying of a few farm articles such as binding twine, fence wire and the like. At the end of our first year it may be well to look back and review the past and note our successes and our failures.
"The education part was to be carried out by means of meetings to be held once each month
. . . . [mixed results.]
"As to the social side, that has proved almost an entire failure. . . .
"As to the business part, this grew beyond all expectations and developed much more rapidly than it could well be handled by the force at the disposal of the society. The exact amount of business transacted cannot be stated today as our secretary, Mr. Price, left a short time ago to take up work elsewhere. The amount that has passed through the hands of the secretary will approximate $50,000. This however, only represents the amounts for which the societies' secretary has given shipping directions for, from the farmers or to them. There has been furnish markets for about from $20,000 to $25,000 more of products. This was principally made up of about 125 cars of wheat, 31 cars of potatoes, 5 cars of oats; 4 cars of cattle; 3 cars of hogs about
2 cars of lucerne seed. . . and about 10 cars of coal shipped in. . . .
". . .But how about the farmers of the valley? There has been paid into the treasury about $35 in all--this representing seventy members. It is reported that there is one ward in this valley which has sixty members enrolled. Every man who enrolled in the society and every man who shipped through the society thereby made a virtual promise to pay the 50 cent fee. I doubt if 20 per cent of them have kept their word. When I last spoke to the secretary about this he said that from Lewiston, Clarkston and Newton there should be forthcoming on shipments along about $45, $15 from each place. From all others wards organized these is due from $1 to $15. . . .
"I think the past year has demonstrated the feasibility of the scheme of farmers marketing their own produce. . . .However, there are a great many who seem to be somewhat disappointed in the business. . . .”
--The Journal, Feb. 15, 1896.

Feb. 27, 1896 - p. 1 under "Clarkston Conference."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Our ward conference was held on Sunday Feb. 23. The Saints turned out well, a great many coming up from Weston, till there was no standing room.
"There were present on the stand Prest. Orson Smith, Bishop Crookston of Logan;Bishop Jardine, Bishop Griffin, Elders Geo. Rigby, John Griffin, Peter Benson, Peter Larson, Elders Jensen and Parsons of Newton, Prest. Loosle, Counsellors A. W. Heggie and Yates.
"At 10 o'clock sharp Bishop Jardine called the meeting to order. The choir sang.
"Prayer was offered by W. V. O. Carbine, of Egin, Idaho.
"The choir sang an anthem.
"Prest. Smith then made a few remarks in which he said that he was glad to meet with the
Saints once more and hoped all had come to be instructed and not to find fault.
"The presidents of the different quorums, the relief society, Young Ladies and Primary Associations gave in some very good reports, and we had a time of rejoicing and great cause to feel thankful.
"Prest. Thomas Godfrey reported the Sunday School as being in fine condition.
"Prest. Sarah Buttars of the Primary showed that she needed more help from the parents of the children.
"The best report of all was that of Prest. Caroline Thompson of the Relief Society. The lady showed that the sisters were looking after the poor and are willing to be a help to the bishop.
"Prest. John Buttars reported the elders, and those that turned out to their meetings were good men and would receive their reward.
"Bishop Jardine reported the Clarkston ward in good condition. The Saints had paid more tithing in the year 1895 than in 1894 and were progressing ___?__.
"Our ward choir, under the able management of Bro. Myler, leader, and Miss Larson presiding at the organ, never sang better. And I heard several remark 'What a good choir you have in Clarkston.'
"I am thinking of taking them to the World's fair next time and enter the contest and walk away with the second prize anyhow.
"In the afternoon the meeting house was packed, and after the authorities were voted for, Elder Crookston talked for 65 minutes, and fired shots that hit all present, and gave us a splendid discourse.
"Prest. Smith occupied the balance of the time, telling the Saints how to live and gave much good counsel.
"The choir same 'Who is on the Lord's Side,' and thus ended our Conference."

** also in the Feb. 27th issue on p. l 1 under Local News:
"Our district schools gave a fine entertainment Friday evening, free to all. The meeting house and stage were decorated with flags and bunting and looked lovely.
"The program consisted of songs, dialogues, reciattions [sic] and a laughable farce. The students all did well and we give Mr. John Griffin and Miss Sparks great credit and a vote of thanks for their efficient training of our children. SANKO.'
"CLARKSTON, Feb. 24, 1896."
--The Journal, Feb. 27, 1896.

March 5, 1896 - p. 2 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The farmers over this way have their plows all ready for the spring
battle, and are ready to commence farming just as soon as the weather well permit.
"Last Wednesday and Thursday evening the Deseret Dramatic Co., appeared before our
people in the beautiful drama in five acts, 'Passion's Slave.' The actors all did well. It was quite exciting all the way through, and we recommend them to our Cache Valley friends.
"On Friday evening the Wellsville Social band and Concert Company gave us a grand treat.
At 7 the doors were opened and the citizens began to flock to the meeting house. At 8 o'clock the curtain went up to stay for three long hours. Prof. Samuel Mition played the lead with the help of Manager Hansen, and the programme was immense. Everybody and their uncle enjoyed the entertainment. The quartettes and glees took well, and the dancing and fan and scarf drills delighted all present.
"The brass band is invited to come and locate in Clarkston and take up 160 acres of good land and sing that good old song, 'Here let me live and die,' and play sweet music for our people. At
11 o'clock the benches were removed and the grand ball commenced, five of the gentlemen playing the music, and our old time friend Charley Bailey promptor. Charley Robbins, Esq., of Logan being present, and having no desire to be a wallflower, led out for a dance, and in five minutes convince all present that he was only twenty-five years old and from Logan.
"Miss Ruth Griffin of Newton, the genial Co-op clerk, is with us making her home at her aunt, Elizabeth Jardine's.
"The creamery committee of Newton, Clarkston and Trenton met last Saturday and are doing all in their power to build the creamery in the near future.
"Mrs. David Sparks is a very sick lady at present and has a little son a week old.
"Prest. Joshua Homer is all ready packing up his goods and getting his team ready to hit the road for Saint Anthony, Fremont Co., Ida., where there is plenty of water.
"On the 17th inst. Mr. and Mrs. D. James and Rosetta Archibald gave a grand wedding supper to a few invited guests. Sanko was present.
"The wedding cake was four stories high and was made by Miss Ellen Archibald. The large table was loaded with California fruits and wines. I sample them all, and pronounced them
first-class.
"Mr. John Dahle and Sam Smith had two valuable horses cut in the wire lately, and had to kill the animals.
"Hay and seed grain is being bought every day. SANKO.”
--The Journal, March 5, 1896.

March 14, 1896 - p. 3 under "Clarkston News."
"Parties Galore - Accident - Birth - Notes.
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The Clarkston Dramatic Association will appear before the public about
March 18th with two fine farces together with comic songs, recitations, etc. We anticipate a real good time. The proceeds will be given to Elder Joseph Adam Godfrey who starts on a mission about June 10th.
"Our Young Ladies had a ball recently for the benefit of the young missionary, and all the Saints are donating freely and will raise a full purse for Brother Godfrey.
"Another missionary's wife was made happy last Thursday evening. About seventy-five of our people with the string band and 85 baskets of lunch made a short stop at Archibald's ranch and tables soon began to groan with the good things of the earth. The lights were very dim and at 8 o'clock there came Sister Anna Archibald in and it was a great surprise I assure you. After supper the president of the Young Ladies Association presented Sister Archibald with a dressing case as a present from the young ladies. Sister Archibald was so overcome that she had a good cry, and your humble servant shed a few tears also will all the rest; then we danced till 1 a.m., and all rejoiced.
"Last Friday afternoon our District school teacher, Mr. John Griffin and Miss Maggie Sparks invited all their little students under 12 years of age to the meeting House at 1:30 to learn to dance.
"Mr. Griffin made a good floor manager, while Miss Sparks saw that every little note danced. It was the best children's dance we ever had in Clarkston.
"In the evening all the adults were invited free of cost, to shake the fantastic toe till 12 o'clock. All the invited guests wishing our teacher all the happiness there is for the good and faithful.
"Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Homer were invited to the meeting house Monday evening. where all the
citizens met to have a good time in their hone, before their departure to the north.
"The house was crowded and everybody felt well. After singing by the choir, Counselor
Heggie offered up a prayer, singing by the congregation.
"Bishop Jardine made the open address, then came a comic song by W. H. Clark.
"Next was remarks by Prest. Caroline Thompson. She stated that Olena Homer for many years had been secretary of the Relief Society and had done her duty, and the Society took pleasure in presenting her with a handsome dressing case as a token of respect as a keepsake.
"Then came a song by Catherine Jardine, entitled, 'Some Day I'll Wander Back Again.' This song caused many reflections.
"John Griffin then recited a splendid peice [sic] firing shot after shot in the audience and making everybody smile.
"Next was a quartet by Mrs. Shumway and company.
"Speeches were made by Elder Homer, James B. Jardine, W. Sparks, Thomas Griffin, John
B. Jardine, L. Rasmussen and Sarah K. Buttars.
"Agnes Shumway then presented Friend Homer with some handsome presents given to him by
the Young Ladies Association.
"We have lost a good, honest, faithful, genial coupe in the departure of Bro. and Sister Homer, and wish them good luck in their new home.
"We dance till 12 o'clock and the band played 'Come Back Patspy.'
"Mr. Dan Costley, Esq., of Harrisville, Weber Co., has been looking after his stock in this place for a few days. Last Friday he was in the stable going to help break a colt when the animal kicked the gentleman on the head and shoulder knocking him down and bruising him up pretty badly. He was carried into the house by Mr. Hugh Stewart, and Saturday last Mr. Dan Buttars took Mr. Costley to Cache Junction where he took the passenger for his home, north of Ogden.
"Mr. John P. Clark was seen going down main street Saturday. John was singing, 'When the Roses Bloom.' The reason is that a young daughter came to stay at his house on the 2nd instant. Mrs. Clark and baby are well.
"Our college students will soon have to return and begin work on the farm.
"Judge Thompson, W. Sparks, Bishop Jardine, Supervisor Griffin, John E. Godfrey are all talking of going to conference if the weather will permit.
"Mr. James Clark and Michael Clark are working on their coal mine northwest of Clarkston. I have been informed that the coal will burn. Now if we have a surplus we can sell our Logan friends coal for $2.50 per ton. How is that for high?
"Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, March 11, 1896.
--The Journal, March 14, 1896.

March 21, 1896 - p. 1 under "County Commissioners."
". . . the official bond of justices of the peace and road supervisors were approved as follows:
" . . .Thos. Griffin, Clarkston. . . .”
"The following corporate bonds were approved and ordered filed:
"The Eclessiastical [sic] Districts of Smithfield, Clarkston, Richmond and Lewiston."
--The Journal, March 21, 1896.

March 24, 1896 - p. 5 under "Clarkston Clippings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again I pen you a few line to give you the news of our burg. The farmers are starting to break up more land and the prospects are that tired men and horses will come home every night from this on till next November.
"Last Wednesday afternoon the smoke began to rise in a cloud from the haystack belonging
to Mr. Thos. Godfrey. Everybody was excited and thought for some time that it would spread
to surrounding buildings, etc. All the people turned out to help put the fire out: a bucket brigade was formed and several of the wells were soon relieved of their surplus water. As it was 15 to 20 tons of had destroyed, it is quite a loss this time of the year.
"Our dramatic association played to a crowded house Wednesday evening the 18th, a play in
five acts entitled 'The Double Election, or A Jealous Husband.' Every actor did well and I give all the gentlemen and ladies great credit for their good playing and their lovely costumes; the singing and reciting also took well.
"Mr. John Ralfsten is discouraged over free silver and last Wednesday he took Miss Eliza
Christensen to the Temple where they were joined together for time and all eternity. On arriving home there was a fine wedding supper awaiting them and all the Scandinavians in town were present but Sanko.
"Well John is one of the boys and he feels as proud as the king of Denmark and we all know that he got a queen. Those present enjoyed themselves till four in the morning. The couple received lots of handsome presents which shows they they [sic] have many friends.
"By this time John began to find fault with some of the legislators and their new laws, so he informed his wife that he would give a nance [? - dance] to all his friends in Clarkston; and
Friday evening all met. All present wished John and Eliza good luck and a numerous
posterity. Respectfully, Sanko."
"CLARKSTON, March 20, 1896."
--The Journal, March 24, 1896.

March 26, 1896 - p.7 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct.
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - John B. Jardine
--The Journal, March 26, 1896.

April 4, 1896 - p. 8 under "List of Petit Jurors."
"To Serve in the First District During the Ensuing Year.
"The following list of names has been selected in accordance with law, who will at one tern or other during the coming year serve in the capacity of jurors in the First Judicial District Court in the County of Cache. Jurors will be selected on April 6, for the April term from this number:
"Robert Baxter, Jr., Mt. Sterling, . . . Thos. Griffin, Charles Shumway, Clarkston. . . ."
--The Journal, April 4, 1896.

April 11, 1896 - p. 6 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct.
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - Thomas Griffin.
--The Journal, April 11, 1896.

May 5, 1896 - p. 1 under "Cache Conference."
"Apostles John Henry Smith and Heber J. Grant Attend."
"The services on Saturday in the Logan Tabernacle - Report of Various Wars -
Addresses on the First Day.
"Conference assembled at 10 o'clock a.m. in the Logan Tabernacle. Prayer. . . .Music rendered. . . .President Orson Smith then made a speech of welcome to the Saints. . . .
"Report from the various ward organization were made by Bishops G. W. Davis of Avon, . . .
John Jardine of Clarkston . . . ."
--The Journal, May 5, 1896.

May 14, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Sanko writes us that an interesting program was rendered in the Clarkston meeting house
Saturday in honor and for the benefit of Adam Godfrey who is soon to leave on a mission to
the southern states. Bishop Jardine made some appropriate remarks and presented the departing brother, on behalf of the ward, with a hundred dollars."
--The Journal, May 14, 1896.

May 16, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The Co-op at Clarkston and the Lynne Mercantile Co. of Ogden after having three or our consignments of 'Our Own' in the shape of Axle Grease, Machine Oil, etc., sent very flattering reports to the superior quality of the goods to the manufacturer, Mr. Gustaveson of Providence."
--The Journal, May 16, 1896

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May 30, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Fruit prospects in Clarkston we are informed were never better than they are this spring."
"Messrs. William and Alma Carbine visited Clarkston on their way from the Provo Academy
to their home in Egin, Idaho."
"Clarkston will celebrate Decoration today in an appropriate manner; there will be exercises
in the meeting house and at the cemetery."
"'SANKO' writes from Clarkston that their Democratic primary selected the following delegates to the county convention: John Thompson, Thomas Griffin, Wm. Sparks, Samuel Thompson and John P. Clark. There were a few speeches made, a few songs sung and the meeting adjourned."
"We learn from 'Sanko' that Messrs. Mills and Snowden talked grist-mill to the people of Clarkston the other evening and that a few people agreed to take shares in the project."
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us that Miss Emma Lake of that place fell upon the stove
during a fit and burned herself very badly."
--The Journal, May 30, 1896.

June 6, 1896 - p. 1 under "COLLEGE EXERCISES."
"Eighteenth Annual Commencement Yesterday.
"Twenty Graduates to Out Into the Word armed With Credentials From the
Brigham Young College of Logan.
"The exercises in the Opera House yesterday were well attended and highly appreciated. The
graduating class of twenty speaks well for the College. . . .
"The normal graduates are: . . . .
"Those who graduated in the academic course are:
"James Lewis McCarry, Richmond, Utah; Alfred John Atkinson, Clarkston, Utah; Alexander Halliday Archibald, Clarkston, Utah. . . ."
"The program. . . music . . . .prayer . . . .The remainder of the programme was carried out by the students themselves.
". . .read an excellent essay . . . . followed by . . . a tenor solo . . .oration. . .This followed by
. . .essay . . . .Another essay 'Religious Training in School' by A. H. Archibald is published in this paper.”
[Exercises continued through presentation of certificates.]

** also in same June 6th issue on p. 2 under "Religious Training in the School."
"FELLOW GRADUATES, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:--The subject of religion in the school is one that gives rise to much controversy. It is one of great importance and upon which the teachers of the day can hardly agree. There is among mankind a class of individuals who put forth the claim that religion ought to be banished from all universities, colleges and even from the district schools; while there is another class who claim that religion rightly owns a place in all
institutions of learning; and wherever the young are being educated the first and most essential
part of that education is a belief in God. It is with the latter that I agree, and I shall endeavor to put forth a few claims in their behalf.
"It is a universal fact, admitted generally by all nations, that there is a God; that he is all powerful, that he sends his children into the world for a wise purpose; and it is only reasonable to suppose that he plants within the heart of every human being a religious desire. One writer says: 'There is a side of man's nature that turns toward God as naturally as the sunflower turns to received the kiss of the king of day.'
"When man is placed upon the earth he is endowed with a truly religious nature; and as he
develops in years he has religious faculties, emotions, and effections. During the early part of his existence he is continually seeking after knowledge; and as a knowledge of God is the most essential of all, the mind should be constantly guided in that direction; for the early training of the child, the ideas obtained, and the habits formed during the plastic state of the intellect, are those which characterize and influence its whole life.
"We cannot but agree that character forming should be the chief end of all teaching and that the most essential element of this is moral training. The child that has moral sentiments grounded in its heart, is the child that will make a useful and honorable member of society.
"Moral or religious training calls into play the highest motives of the instructor, and the higher the motives, the more valuable the results will be. Religious motives are not only the highest, but they transcend all others in their influence: They inspire the highest sense of obligation; most effectivally free the will from bondage to selfish impulses and desires, and make it purposes imperative and abiding.
"These religious motives are related to all higher ethical feelings. 'They create in us a desire for God approval; a desire for activity and power; a desire for knowledge, a desire to know God and his will; a desire for self-control, a desire for spiritual power, a desire for future good, and a desire for a blessed immorality.' Hence the great importance of a child being constantly under the influence or such motives, that it may be shielded from vice, and its virtue supported until they become habitual with it, which is the great point of its security.
"The foregoing facts show why it is that religion has wielded such a strong influence on human conduct; for wherever we find a nation that has used its influence, to any great extent, in premoting the wellfare of mankind, we find a people who have observed the laws of morality, and who have trained their children to reverance and put their trust in a spiritual being; as Blackie says, 'All great nations, whose names mark the mark of human fate, have been religious nations; a people without religion does not exist, or if it does exist it exists only as an abnormal and deficient specimen of the genus to which it belongs.'
"'As the child is father of the man' so also is man the father of the nation; and the religious sentiments or feelings of a nation will be great or small just in proportion to the religious sentiments or feeling of the men composing it. "As the child is so shall be the man be.' If the child be taught to reverence a supreme being and to recognize a power above that of man to which it must pay respect, and from which all blessing flow; this form of devotion will become habitual with it, and when it grows to manhood these habits will be as hedges guiding him in that straight and narrow way in which he must tread in order to be of the greatest benefit to mankind.
"The child should have planted in its heart the belief in a personal God; not only as the Creator, but as the Moral Ruler of the world. It should be taught that God is far above mankind, that his is the giver of all good, and that His loving and Allsearching Eye is watching over it in all its walks of life. 'What a help and inspiration to a wayward people is the consciousness that the eye of a just and loving teachers rests upon him! What courage and heroism in battle have been inspired by the eye of the general in command! What an incentive to right conduct, and what a restraint to wrong- doing is the wise and good! But these are all weak illustrations of the inspiring restraining influence in human conduct that flows from a consciousness that there is in the universe an Allseeing Eye that is never closed—and the shuting out of all consciousness of that Omniscient Eye from moral training is school would be like shuting out the light of the sum.'
"The good teacher should never fail to impress upon the pupil that the object of his being placed on earth is that he might be of some good to the world by which he is surounded. Thus he
came be early taught to store his mind with useful knowledge, and cultivate in his heart right and true affections. He should be reminded of the connection between his present studies and the pursuits of life to which they may be applied; for if there be a definite object in view, there will always be an incentive to study. This may be made to influence the young pupil as well as the more advanced for it is no small thing for the child if he can be early made to feel that he is living to some purpose.
"The noted writer Page on this subject says, 'The pupil should have planted deep in his heart a desire to do right; or in other words, a disposition to obey consciousness by conforming to the will of God; for this indeed is the highest and holliest of all the motives to human action; and in its fullest sense it constitutes the fundamental principal of a religious character. The teacher should most assiduously cultivate in the child a regard for this principle. God has implanted the conscience in every child that it should be early made use of to regulate the conduct. That teacher is either grossly ignorant or madly perverse who disregards the conscience while he appeals alone to the selfishness of the youth, and thus practically teaches that moral obligation is a nullity; that the laws of God so beautifully expounded by our Savior 'Thou shat love the Lord thy God will all thy heart and with all they soul and with all they mind,' is of little consequence; and that the injunction of the Apostle, 'Whether ye eat or drink, or whatever ye do all to the glory of God,' is as good as obsolete.'
"The conscience of the child is most active in early life, and at this period it needs to be enlightened. 'The child can be early made to feel that he owes the most diligent efforts to his teacher, who daily labors for his improvement; to his parents, who have kindly supplied his wants
and provided the means for his cultivation; to society, whose privileges he man enjoy, and to which he is bound to make a return by being an intelligent and useful member of it; to himself, as a rational and mortal being, capable of unbounded enjoyment or untold misery just in proportion as he prepares himself for either; and above all to his Creator, by whose bounty he lives, surrounded with friends, and blessed with opportunities which are denied to millions of his fellow-beings--by whose gracious providence he has been endowed with faculties and capabilities making him but little lower than the angel, and which he is bound to cultivate for usefulness and for heaven,--by whose mercy he has been supplied as millions have not, with the word of God to guide his mind to things above, and with the influence of Christian society to cheer him on his path to heaven. Above all, I repeat, should the child be taught to feel that he owes to God his best efforts to make the most of all his powers for time and eternity.' If these instructions be followed out there will be no use of teachers resorting to the manifold incentives use by many of the school today, which excite the pupils to outstrip their fellow for prizes and rewards and through this process there can be laid the foundation of a good moral training without which the perfect structure of a noble character cannot be built in after life.
"It has been the experience of leading education institutions in all ages, that religious training is a strong factor in a successful school. Many of these great institutions have sent forth from their walls bright and intelligent graduates who thoroughly mastered their courses, but while doing so entirely neglected to cultivate faith in God, and we find by tracing them through life, that in nearly all cases they are men who yield but very little influence in the onward advancement of mankind; for when man has lost all desire to worship a supreme being, when he has lost all desire to look ahead for something better than this life, there arises within him a feeling of despair, and instead of advancing in that line of continuous progression, which God destined him to pursue, he becomes weary, falls asleep by the wayside, and awakens, if at all, to find himself far in the rear of the march of eternal progress.
"May we, who have received the benefits of religion training in our Alma-Mater appreciate the advantage which it has bestowed upon us, and live to exemplify the truths taught us by our devoted teachers; stand firm as the sturdy oak, and shine like the stars that never fade, illumining our surroundings and giving comfort and cheer to every soul with which we may come in contact."
A. H. ARCHIBALD. [graduate from Clarkston.]
--The Journal, June 6, 1896.

June 16, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"S. A. Langton and Aaron Farr of the Cache stake high council have been dropped because of their stand on the manifesto."
"Hon. James P. Low said that he couldn't conscientiously endorse that statement that there had been no ecclesiastical interference in politics. So he was dropped from his position in the Sunday schools last Sunday."
"Miss Sarah Bowen has been selected Carnival Queen for Cache County. The race appeared to
be her's from the start. Votes came in for Miss Bowen from every town in the valley. The others were principally back in Logan, although Clarkston furnished its quota for Miss Eliason."

** also in June 16th issue on p. 7 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Officer, at Salt Lake City, Utah,/ June 4th, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Utah, County of Cache at his office in Logan City, Utah on July 17th, 1896, viz:
"Daniel Buttars H. E. No. 9138 for the NE 1/4 of Section 23, in Township 14 North of Range 2 West of the Salt Lake Meridian.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
"Charles Shumway, Walter L. Thompson, Samuel R. Smith, Heber K. Wheatley, all of
Clarkston, Cache Co., Utah."
--The Journal, June 16, 1896.

June 18, 1896 - p. 5 under "Local Points."
"An interesting batch of items from Clarkston was left over till our next."

** in the same June 18th issue on p. 7 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Officer, at Salt Lake City, Utah,/ June 11th, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Utah, County of Cache at his office in Logan City, Utah on July 22nd, 1896, viz: Frank Griffiths, H. E. No. 9195 for the south half of the northwest quarter of Section 21in Township 14 N Range 2 West.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
"Lewis K. Spencer, Samuel Thompson, Walter L. Thompson, Heber K. Wheatly, all of
Clarkston, Cache County, Utah."
--The Journal, June 18, 1896.

June 20, 1896 - p. 8 under "ALL OVER THE VALLEY.
"Damage done by the Storm in Paradise and Elsewhere Wednesday Night.
"Clarkston Correspondent Gives News - Attempted Hold-up in the Mountains
- Crop Outlook Excellent -District Schools Closed for the Year.
"The storm Wednesday evening was about as severe as the people of some part of this valley
ever care to experience. If this thing continues we will begin to question our vaunted security
from the fury of the elements. There seems to be a general disturbance this season of the year
and this particular year which respects and favors no locality. . . . Paradise was particularly
visited and the people began to think a regular down east cyclone was giving them an exhibition
of its powers. . . .
"ITEMS FROM CLARKSTON.
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--I take pleasure in reporting Clarkston O.K. and the health of the people
good.
"Our crop outlook is fine at present and we anticipate a bounteous harvest.
"District school is closed over here for the season and I am glad to announce that the teachers and trustees have given general satisfaction; of course we have a few grumbles but they are very few. We need a new school house and when we build it will be something fine, according to the rustlers who are interested in education up this way.
"The splendid crop outlook is not enough to prevent farmers from feeling bad over the price
of grain. It is had work for horses to haul wheat at 43 cents.
"Our committee for the 4th of July is all right and from all appearances will arrange for us to have a good time; they have already ordered a new flag for the occasion. Our brass band will turn out and make music for us. The leader, Mr. James Clark, is a genial gentleman and willing to practice as often and as long as the boys will consent to.
"Mr. Samuel Stuart is down from Teton and we have been visited by William Humphreys and
son and family of Paradise. Brothers Stuart and Humphreys talked to the Saints last Sunday.
"Mr. Richard Jardine was coming over the mountain a day or so ago to visit his uncle, our
worthy bishop, when he was held up at the foot of the hill. A man ran out of the brush and
grabbed the bridles and began abusing Richard. It scared the ladies in the wagon but Richard
got out and ran him away.
"Mrs. Barson was returning from town the other day with her horse and buggy when she
undertook to pass an Indian camp by the wayside and the horse reared and plunged; but the buck
took him by the bit and let him across the culvert with difficulty. SANKO."
--The Journal, June 20, 1896.

June 27, 1896 - p. 5 under "Local Points."
"Mr. P. S. Barson and his daughter Eliza leave today for Salt Lake city to remain until
after the Carnival. They will drive through and expect to visit relatives along the route." "The funeral of Mrs. Archibald in Clarkston took place Wednesday. There was a good
attendance and a long line of vehicles in the procession. Remarks were made by Elder
Thomas Godfrey, Counselors Heggie and Yeates. Bishop Jardine made the closing remarks.
There were a number of relatives from Wellsville and other places at the funeral. Messrs.
Orrin Myler, Charles Myler and Mrs. Goodey came down from Louisville, Idaho. The deceased
was their sister. THE JOURNAL extends its sympathy to the grief stricken family."

** also in June 27th issue on p. 4 under no title --
"Our Clarkston correspondent informs us of the death of Mrs. Rosetta Archibald, which occurred Monday of this week. She was 33 years old at the time of her death and the mother
of ten children, including a pair of twin girls only ten days old. Her husband James Archibald
has the sympathy of all. The end came without warning. She was recovering splendidly from her confinement and a short while before her demise she remarked that she never felt better in her life, but dropsy of the heart carried her life away in ten minutes from the time she felt the attack."
--The Journal, June 27, 1896.

July 16, 1896 - p. 5 under "Fourth of July at Newton."
[The day's celebration started as sunrise and included a parade, baseball game and
an afternoon children's dance ]
" . . . About sundown two rickly decorated floats from Clarkston swooped down upon us, one, it was said, contained the Goddess in full dress which they had evidently brought down to show us."

** the July 16th issue also had on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Peter S. Barson and daughter Eliza, from Clarkston, Cache valley, were stopping over
Wednesday night in this city visit with James Sheffield and family. They were returning
by buggy route from the Salt Lake Carnival. --Box Elder News."
--The Journal, July 16, 1896.

July 18, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Word comes from Clarkston that the recent rains did the crops a great deal of good in that vicinity."
"Bishop Jardine of Clarkston was approached by an Indian the other day who had lost his
foot in some way; the Indian wanted the bishop to get him a new foot. It will all depend on the free coinage of silver."
"Mr. Frank Griffith of Clarkston has just completed a handsome new residence just north of the bishop's place. It is a great credit to the town and to Alfred Clark, the carpenter and builder."
"The school election at Clarkston, our correspondent informs us, was lively. The trustees elect are Thomas Griffin [D] 3 yrs., Richard Godfrey [R] 2 yrs., John E. Godfrey (D) 1 yr. After the meeting of the old board the people were entertained by five wagon agents proclaiming the virtues of their respective vehicles."
"Our Clarkston correspondent has returned from the sunny southern part of the north end of Utah. He reports a grand 4th of July in his hamlet. John Thompson was marshal of the day; Miss Laura Thompson, the Goddess of Liberty; Alex Archibald orator and Wm . J. Griffith chaplain. The procession was very good and the music rendered for the occasion very sweet. In the afternoon there was a dance for the children."
--The Journal, July 18, 1896.

July 25, 1896 - p. 1 under "Clarkston Items."
"In answer to an article appearing in THE JOURNAL of the 16 inst., I must say we are
very much de__?_ to see that the "rickly" floats were not forgotten in the article on Newton's 4th of July celebration. But we think it shows a somewhat selfish disposition, or non-egotistic feeling on the part of the writer not to mention the over-whelming joyous reception that we received on nearing the crowd of wondering spectators, who were apparently watching a game of base ball. We enjoyed ourselves very much, while lingering under the azure blue watching the joyous sportsmen. No doubt we would have stayed and participated in the sports of the evening, but we were in somewhat the same condition as the little boy, [we did not get the chance.] Besides we were reminded by an inner prompter that we had not dined for some time, and as the prospect seemed slim, we turned our attention in the northwesterly direction.
"We wish, however, to thank the writer, and hope our added explanation will be appreciated.
CAPT. OF THE FLOATS."
--The Journal, July 25, 1896.

Aug. 1, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Mr. John Thompson is postmaster for Clarkston. We are glad to know that the appointment has at last been made, and congratulate our old friend accordingly."
--The Journal, Aug. 1, 1896.

Aug. 4, 1896 - p. 3 under "Items From Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Again I pen you a few lines from our burg and say that all the farmers here feel happy over the late rains; we have had enough to make good plump grain.
"We celebrated the 24th of July and had a real good time; there was a very nice programme
and all responded to the call.
"John Thompson was marshal of the day and did his part well, filling up all vacancies.
"Counselor Heggie was chaplain.
"After singing by the choir, Bishop Jardine, being orator, gave a fine oration, rehearsing little incidents of the life of Prophet Joseph and Brigham Young; also the pioneer days and the 'Mormon Batallion,' and showed how the Lord had blessed this people.
"Then came a comic song by Phillip, which received applause. Next was a stump speech by Joseph Christensen, one of the best ever given in Clarkston.
"Joseph Myler, Thomas Griffin and company sang a quartette.
"Next was music on the organ by Dr. Philips. He fairly made the organ talk.
"Then came a song by six ladies, after which remarks were made by Prest. Caroline Thompson of the Relief Society, and Prest. Sarah Buttars of the Primary.
"Dr. Philips then gave his experience and travels; the choir sang 'Utah is Free.' Benediction
by A. W. Heggie.
"Dance for the children at 2 o'clock and the adults danced in the evening and had a real good time.
"C. D. W. Fullmer and family including Grandmother Fullmer, arrived in Clarkston just in time to take breakfast with Mr. P.S. Barson and family; there were two hours and ten minutes coming from Logan to Clarkston. After getting enough to satisfy the inner man, all partook of 'ice water' from our old friend Vogel's factory. Joseph and Dewitt Fuller then chose sides for a game of foot ball which was great fun for all. After supper the Fullmers all returned to Logan well satisfied with their visit to the 'Lone Tree Ranch.'
"Mr. Jonas Beck of Newton is doing some painting on Bishop Jardine's residence, and it shows up well in color.
"Mr. Richard Costly is down from St. Anthony, Idaho, and brought his family on a visit for
ten days.
"Conductor Hilton's family is up from Ogden spending a few days with his relations, Mr. and Mrs. Barson. He left for Soda Springs Tuesday evening.
"Mr. John Thompson has been appointed postmaster for Clarkston. John is a genial fellow
and looks well, handing out the mail. SANKO."
--The Journal, Aug. 4, 1896.

Aug. 6, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Our old friend Peter Peterson of Petersboro writes to ask us why we congratulated John Thompson upon his appointment as postmaster of Clarkston. Because we know Mr. Thompson
to be a first class man, a good citizens and a very pleasant gentleman. We said nothing about his predecessor in the office, whether man or woman. His or her character may be good, we said nothing against it nor can any congratulation offered Mr. Thompson be so construed."
--The Journal, Aug. 6, 1896.

Aug.15, 1896 - p. 3 under "THE JOURNAL'S MISSIONARY."
"Tells of His Travels in Northern Cache.
"Saturday morning, the 8th, I left Newton and traveled among the farms and in the hills, calling
at every house, and arrived in Clarkston about noon. Hon. P. S. Barson accompanied me in my canvass of the town, and here all the country is wheat, and when I remember how small the farms were when I came to Cache valley, and for many years after, I can readily understand why wheat is now so low in price. In those days five or ten acres is all a man was allowed to take up. Twenty or thirty was considered a very large farm. We cut the grain with a sickle. Some few could boast of a cradle, and the threshing lasted till snow came and after. It was believed in those days that water was scarce and dry farms were unknown. Now the scene is changed and could one of the old settlers arise from the tomb and see these miles of wheat fields he would think he had certainly come to the promised land the Lord told Moses of.
"Those of us who remember the times when our Stake conferences were held in the bowery at the back of the old hall, where R. K. Thomas' dry goods company building stands, and after the grasshoppers had eaten our crops for four or five years in success, President Brigham Young called on the Smithfield choir--and they were the crack choir of the county--to sing 'Hard times come again no more,' and they did sing it. The venerable President leaned over the pulpit while they sang, and as the tears stood on his cheeks he said, 'I tell you in the name of Israel's God, hard times shall never come any more, no never!' and all the people said Amen. Prosperity came and has increased ever since until today the cry is give us more room for the products of the earth are very great.
"President Young, in very early days in Wellsville, in talking to the brethren who had assembled told them that while they were tilling a few acres along the river bottoms, the day would come when the whole valley would be as one vast farm, and the land would be cultivated clear up to the hills, and in fact on the mountain side. At that day this seemed impossible, but in my travels I find this part has literally be fulfilled.
"There are many hundreds of people who live in our beautiful valley who have no idea of its immense wheat fields. Eighty, one hundred and sixty and all the way up to three hundred acres owned by men and all in wheat, and that too without water. Who then wonders why wheat is so cheap.
"Clarkston has much better farms than homes. Many of the houses are of the old time style. The log cabin with the quarter section dirt roof. Water is very scarce, and garden truck is scarcer; but I think they would succeed in sinking artesian wells.
"On Sunday morning Br.Barson took me about three miles before breakfast through his pasture and immense wheat fields and though to tire me out; but he found that being the older man, I held out the best. Last year I guessed his wheat crop over 5000 bushels. I think he will do better this year.
"In the afternoon I attended church. Bishop Jardine called upon me to occupy the pulpit and
was kind enough to say I had preached the gospel in the spirit thereof. After meeting I witnessed
the sacred ordinance of baptism. Then Mr. B. drove me to the grave yard to see the grave of
Martin Harris, one of the three witnessed to the Book of Mormon. His last resting place is in an out of the way village burying ground out in the hills, and has a very modest sandstone on which is cut a copy of the Book of Mormon and his name; also that he was a witness. I could not help to remove my hat, and I thought, are not the Mormon people rich enough to have this, the only one
of the three witnesses who came home to die, buried in the capital city of Zion, and place such a
monument over his remains as will be worthy of the man and the great testimony he bore of God having spoken in these last days.
"On Monday I came around the little mountains to Trenton . . . .Cache Valley people are rich,
but they don't seem to realize it.
"August 13th, 1896. C.C.S. [C. C. Shaw]
--The Journal, Aug. 15, 1896.

Aug. 20, 1896 - p. 7 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Officer, at Salt Lake City, Utah, July 29, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court of the First Judicial District of the State of Utah, County of Cache at his office in Logan City, Utah on Sept. 7th, 1896, viz:
"Thomas H. Godfrey, Jr., H. E. No. 9128 dated June 1st, 1891, for the W 1/2 of SW 1/4
and E 1/2 of SW 1/4, Sec. 5 Tp 11 N R 2 W.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
"James M. Clark,Thomas Griffin, Hiram S. Barson, William Thompson, all of Clarkston, Cache Co,, Utah."
--The Journal, Aug. 20, 1896.

Aug. 25, 1896 - p. 3 under "Clarkston Cullings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Our headers are all at work and the farmers are all very busy.
"We were visited by a heavy hail storm on Tuesday evening. Little Sam Thompson was out
in the storm and the next morning his face was black with bruises. The storm raised Ned.
"Bird Barson got struck in the head by a harpoon fork from the top of the barn. It cut
a gash three inches long, which bled constantly, and knocked him down. Mr. Jas. Thompson
dressed the wounnd [sic].
"Mr. Henry Thompson had the tyne of a pitchfork run in his wrist, and at present the wound
is very painful
"Mr. John B. Jardine is getting ready to improve his town property, and beautify Clarkston.
"Mr. Edward Morgan and wife are up from Salt Lake county, visiting Mr. Isaac Scott; and
will cross over and pay Sanko a visit before their return.
"Our road supervisor, T. Griffin, has just completed a good substantial bridge across Big Creek, east of town, and our roads are in good, fine shape, and our poll taxes all paid for this year.
"The Bells and Barson Company have returned from their trip up Logan canyon. They pitched
their tents below Tony grove. Mr. Eli Bell was captain, and Hyrum Barson night herder. Dick Davidson was the doctor and always sampled the medicine before giving it to the patient. Miss Ellen Archibald and Miss Heller were the boss cooks, while Miss Effie Bell and Eliza Barson caught the speckled trout. They spent ten days rejoicing in the canyon.
"Mr. Thomas Durant of Franklin paid us a visit and talked to the Saints last Sunday. His remarks were very interesting.
"Bishop Thorn, in his 81st year, was seen on the streets of Logan Tuesday hale and hearty. He hails from the 7th ward, Salt Lake City.
"Mr. and Mrs. Vogel and Mr. Fred Kidgell are coming to Clarkston to have an out and see
their cousins, all the Barson's; they come Sunday next. Respectfully, SANKO."
"CLARKSTON, Aug. 19th."

** also in Aug. 25th issue on p. 5 under "Valuable Suggestions."
"In my travels. . .I found men busy in the harvest fields. The storms interferred much of last
week . . . . Almost every granger one talks with says, 'Did you ever see such two seasons as
this and last?' Then it was frost every month, and now rain and heavy rain; yet in no two
season have crops been better.
"Mr. Joseph Howell of Wellsville is shipping grain at Cache Junction. On Saturday Mr. George Woods, his agent, was loading a 60,000 pound car with old wheat that came from Clarkston. Mr. Woods has shipped many car loads of old wheat which is to make room of the new."
--The Journal, Aug. 25, 1895.

Aug. 27, 1896 - p. 7 under "Clarkston Croppings."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Just after I wrote you last time, reports began to come in telling the
amount of damage the late hail storm had done. It came down thick and fast and the hail was
as large as small eggs and of solid ice. The most damage was done one mile north of townsite,
coming from the west to the east, thrashing the beautiful patches of wheat about one third out
on the ground and in some places more.
"Those who lost grain are Samuel Thompson, Alma Goodey, Garret Dahle, George Lake,
Joseph Myler, Philip Lard, Alma Jensen, John Dahle and others.
"Friday afternoon the second heavy storm came, make the earth fairly tremble and scaring
quite a number. The lighting struck Mr. Ralfsten's residence just north of the Newton reservoir, tearing the shingles off, part of the cornish and part of the chimney.
"Mr. Rasmussen and Mrs. Ralfsten were in the house at the time it struck, and for a few minutes they hardly knew what to do or realized what had happened. They opened the door to let the smoke out of the room which stank of sulpher till it was almost suffocating. Mr. Philip Lard, with others, was stricken dumb and it was some time before they recovered their hearing.
"Bishop Jardine and Mr. Barson went down to see what they could do for Mrs. Ralfsten and
family, as Mr. Ralfsten is expected home from Sweden about the first of September. To their surprise they found the house in a little been condition than they anticipated, and all the Ralfsten family thankful that no lives were lost.
"Quite a number of gentlemen are up from Salt Lake City hunting.
"Mr. George Darley of Wellsville arrived here Saturday evening with a load of elegant fruit to sell. Geo. never forgets the poor and they enjoyed his visit.
"Last fall there was a young man arrested over here for stealing a watch, according to the complaint sworn out against him. He appeared before Justice Thompson and was liberated. Some time after, the watch was found 35 yards from where it has been lost.
"I will bet the young man will never forget the fellow that had him arrested.
"We have twenty headers at work every day, each header will cut twenty acres per day if it has no bad luck.
"Mr. Samuel Holton and Mr. Vince Davis are over on a visit with their families; they live at Three Mile Creek, Boxelder county; they are the guests of Mr. James G. Thompson and Counselor Henry Yeats and Hon. George Godfrey.
"Mr. Holton, Davis and Keep were the speakers in our Sabbath meeting last Sunday and we had a time of rejoicing.
"Mr. Clark and son will commence work in their mine, hunting for coal early this fall."
SANKO.
--The Journal, Aug. 27, 1896.

Sept. 1, 1896 - p. 4 under "Attention Democrats!"
"A Democratic County Convention is hereby called to meet at the County Court house, Logan,
Saturday, September 12th, at 10 a.m. for the purpose of electing 41 delegates to attend the State Convention. Also to place in nomination one State Senator and three Representatives. The
convention to be composed of 162 delegates apportioned amongst the various precincts as follows:
"Avon, 1; Benson, 2; Clarkston, 5; College, 2; Coveville, 2; Greenville, 1; Hyde Park,5;
Providence, 8; Sterling, 2; Trenton, 2; Wellsville, 13; Hyrum, 16; Lewiston, 9: Logan, 46;
Mendon, 5; Millville, 6; Newton, 4; Paradise, 5; Richmond, 12; Smithfield, 14; Petersboro, 2.
--The Journal, Sept. 1, 1896.

Sept. 8, 1896 - p. 4 under "Some Clarkston Items."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Our annual primary meeting was held Saturday. Prest. Jane E. Molen,
Mattie Hansen and Emma Pike, were present, and had a real good time with the children. They
the young to honor their fathers and mothers and attend meeting. It was a treat to have the
presidency with us and we say come again.
"Our primary fair was held on Friday, it was a great surprise to most of those that went to see it. Prest. Sarah Buttars and counselors Atkinson and Jensen worked hard to make the fair a success;
5 cents a piece would admit one to all the different apartments.
"Maggie H. Sparks took the first prize on fancy painting. Emma Dahle took second prize on
lace and such work.
"Mr. John Hansen and Wm. Bath made two sailing vessels with life boats on the side. They
took the first prize and were beautiful to look upon.
"Sister Hunsaker took the first prize on fancy bed spread.
"On furniture the following lads took first prizes" Willie Griffith, Andy Jardine, Jimmy
Jardine, Tommy Jenson.
"Miss Bertha Nish took the first prize on pastry.
"Mr. Jardine and William Sparks took the prize on fruits. Tommy Jenson on vegetables.
"Miss Bessie Barson took the prize on the best preserves, 6 years old.
"I can't tell you half, but the fair was grand. The children did well.
"Prest. Peterson, and Elder Guy Thatcher came over and reorganized the young men's M.I.A.
last Sunday and gave wise counsel to the members and officers, who are--Joseph Christenson,
John Ralfsten, William Nish, John Burt, John Shumway, John Myler.
"The health of our people is good. SANKO."
--The Journal, Sept. 8, 1896.

Sept. 10, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The Clarkston district school opened Tuesday the 8th, with Mr. Thomas Bradley and sister as
teachers. Everything looks nice and clean around the school grounds and the school house is fitted
up in fine shape with everything to make the children happy and we give trustees Griffin
and Godfrey great credit for the work done lately. --SANKO."
--The Journal, Sept. 10, 1896.

Sept. 15, 1896 - p. 1 under "County Commissioners."
"Met Tuesday, and Election Judges Were Chosen for the Various Precincts.
"On recommendation judges of election we[re] appointed as follow for the various precincts
in Cache County: . . .
"Clarkston --Thos. Griffin, David Homer, Richard Godfrey."

** in the same Sept. 15th issue on p. 1 under "County Convention."
"At the opening of the Democratic County Convention Saturday morning . . . . The report
of the committee on credentials was read by the secretary, amended and accepted. . . .
"The convention then took a recess of ten minutes for the delegates to chose their nominees
to attend the State Convention. The following were selected from the various precincts and
all were unanimously elected by acclamation:
"Logan -- G. W. Thatcher, . . . .Alternates-- . . . .
"Delegates at Large--J. P. Low, S. A. Langton, J. M. Blair, Levi Garrett, H. L. Baer.
J. C. Dowdle, Hyrum Hayball, Peter S. Barson.
"Hyrum -- . . . .
"Clarkston -- John Thompson."
--The Journal, Sept. 15, 1896.

Sept. 17, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"The Clarkston delegates to next Saturday's convention are: P. S. Barson, John Thompson,
Thomas Griffin, John Buttars and John E. Godfrey. Alternates: W. H. Clark and Heber K.
Wheatley."
"Clarkston Democrats have nominated the following ticket: John Thompson, Justice of the
Peace; John E. Godfrey, Constable."
"Our Clarkston correspondent writes us that 'Sisters Townsend and Hoving attended the
young ladies conference Saturday' and that 'Prest. Orson and Counselor Isaac Smith occupied
the time in the Sunday meeting and the two hours were well spent.' He says that in course of his remarks Pres. Isaac Smith demonstrated by actual figures to the people of that community that they should have a creamery; that Prest. Orson Smith advised peace, good will and tolerance, and the remarks of both were good and timely."
"SANKO writes us from Clarkston that Mr. Andrew S. Heggie had a narrow escape from a
runaway team the other day. He was thrown from his machine and shaken up but the machine
was demolished."

** also in the Sept. 17th issue on p. 1 under "Rapp's Convention."
"The Gold-bugs Control the Republican County Convention.
"The Republicans of Cache county assembled in the court house Tuesday in response to a call by county chairman, V. Rapp.
"Rapp . . . .wrapped the party organization about his finger with a simple twist of the wrist and spank old silver men into submission . . . .
". . .the credential committee reported 68 present and 117 entitled to seats. . . .
". . .business was the election of the 32 delegates to attend the Mt. Pleasant convention. . . .
The following were elected by acclamation. TO MT. PLEASANT.
"V. Rapp, Logan; . . . .Joseph M. Larsen, Newton; . . . .Alma Jensen, Clarkston. . . ."

** in addition in the Sept. 17th issue on p. 5 under "Notice for Publication."
"Land Officer at Salt Lake City, Utah,/Sept. 15, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, as widow of William B. Jardine, deceased, and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache County at Logan, Utah, on Monday, October 20th, 1896, viz:
"Mary E. Jardine, H. E. No. 8017, dated April 9th, 1891 for the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 and N 1/2 of SE 14 Sec. 13 Tp. 14 N R 2 W., S L M, Utah.
"She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
"William Nish, Thomas H. Godfrey, Willard Archibald, Adam J. Fife, all of Clarkston,
Cache Co., Utah."
--The Journal, Sept. 17, 1896.

Sept.22, 1896 - p. 4 under "The County Ticket."
"The Democrats of Cache county met Saturday and named a splendid ticket. All are capable
and efficient people. . . .
"Mr. Wm. Sparks of Clarkston is a good, honest, level headed man and will make a first
class county commissioner."
--The Journal, Sept. 22, 1896.

Oct. 3, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Marriage license have been granted to the following persons. John P. Fonnesbeck of
Clarkston and Marie Nielsen of Smithfield."
--The Journal, Oct. 3, 1896.

Oct. 13, 1896 - p. 5 under "The Office Seekers."
"The Republican convention was held yesterday and the Republican ticket was made to be
endorsed by Rapp in his convention today. . . .
"For county commissioner Sam. Holt of Millville was nominated on second ballot.
"Next man was Thomas Smart who claims to have helped work up this move because the
present county court didn't fix his taxes to suit him. We suppose Tom will look after
his sheep herds if the people give him a chance.
"The third man was Alma Jensen of Clarkston."
--The Journal, Oct. 13, 1896.

Oct. 27, 1896 - p. 1 under "Democratic Nominees."
"Biographical Sketches of the Anti-Ring Candidates."
"The biographies of the Legislative candidates having been published under another head
we now present the names of some of those have been nominated to fill the various county
offices. . . . WILLIAM SPARKS.
"The subject of this sketch was born in Worchestershire, England, in 1850. Five years later he was taken to Boston and place in school where he was only allowed to remain three years. He was then taken to Iowa where he attended school a while and a year later to Utah, arriving in Salt Lake city in 1859. He lived in Lehi until 1869 farming and attending night school. At the age of twenty he came to Cache county and settled in Clarkston where he has resided ever since.
"Mr. Sparks is a modest unassuming man, greatly respected and trusted by all who know him. He has served the people of Clarkston in the capacity of school trustee, one term, pound-keeper for 15 years and constable two terms. Mr. Sparks is a Democrat entitled to the support of every Democrat in his present campaign for County Commissioner."

** in the same Oct.27th issue p. 5 under "Consolidated Notice for Publication"
"Land Officer at Salt Lake City, Utah,/Sept. 24, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settlers have filed notice to their intention to make final proof in support of their claims and the said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache Co., Utah, at Logan, Utah, on Nov. 7, 1896, viz:
"Joseph E. Myler, H. E. No. 10096, dated Dec. 13th, 1890, for the S 1/2 of NE 1/4 and
N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 14, Tp. 14,N, R 2 W, S.L.M.,Utah.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
"Alma Jensen, Rasmus Rasmussen, John W. Scott, William H. Clark, all of Clarkston,
Cache Co., Uth.
"Also, Alma Jensen, H. E. No._?_ Dated Oct._?_, 1890, for the SE 1/4 of Sec. 13, Tp. 14,
N R 2 W, S.L.M.,Utah.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation
of said land, viz:
"Joseph E. Myler, Rasmus Rasmussen, John F. Dahle, John Lake, all of Clarkston, Cache
Co., Utah.
"Also, Rasmus Rasmussen, H. E. No. 9017, Dated March 20th, `891, for the NE 1/2 of
Sec. 24, Tp. 14, N R 2 W. S.L.M., Utah.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation
of said land, viz"
"Alma Jensen, Joseph E. Myler, Joseph Christensen, Carl P. Anderson, all of Clarkston,
Cache Co., Utah."

** in addition the Oct. 27th issue on p.7 und "List of Nominations" / "County Ticket."
"Duly Certified to the County Clerk to Be Voted for in the Various Respective Precincts
of Cache County at the General Election to be Held - Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1896.
"COUNTY TICKET.
"For County Commissioners.
"Hyrum Hayball, Democrat. . .Logan. . . .
"Alma Jensen, Citizen, Residence and place of business, Clarkston, Cache County, Utah.
"William Sparks, Democrat, Residence and place of business, Clarkston, Cache County, Utah.
--The Journal, Oct. 27, 1896.

Oct. 29, 1896 - p. 5 under "Cullings from Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Once more I pen you a few lines to say we are all getting out of debt
fast. Our farmers begin to understand that it is not a good plan to buy everything they want
without they have the cash to pay for it. There is very little mortgaging as we think we can get along without.
"We have a very good people over this way and are all getting along middling well.
"Saturday evening the following gentlemen paid us a visit and talked to a good audience:
H. J. Mathews, C. D. W. Fulmer, Fred Turner, A. F. Farr and Doctor Phillips.
"Their remarks were good and to the point; they were applauded and given a vote of thanks
for their wise counsel.
"The speakers stayed with Mr. Barson all night, after supper they all retired and at 12 o'clock the sweet strains of the string band woke to come to come to breakfast. The clocks and watches were all set back and of all the grumbling you ever heard in was done by the Logan boys. Mr. Vogel's ice water was used as a soothing balm, but had no effect. They wanted daylight.
"Well, we had a pleasant time together, a program was prepared and all responded to the call.
"1--A base solo by H. J. Mathews
"2--A comic story 'Mice in the Milk’ by Fred Turner.
"3--A Song entitled 'The Rooster and the Cross' by C. D. W. Fullmer.
"4--Recitation by A. Farr entitled 'The Poor Cook.'
"5--Violin solo by Sanko.
"6--Lunch at daylight and the silent departure while the band played 'Vote Her Straight.'

** also in the Oct. 29th issue on p. 5 under "Notes from Newton."
"Mrs. Ann Keep a highly respected old lady departed this live early Sunday morning. Sister Keep reached a ripe old age, having seen 83 years pass by. She had lived a noble, upright life, was a faithful Latter-day Saint and died in hope of a glorious resurrection.
"Her husband, old father Keep, is still alive, and although 93 years of age, is a remarkable bright old gentleman, who yet takes an active interest in all thing going on around him.
"The old people's burial lot is in Clarkston, where they resided for many years, and for that reason funeral services was held at that place on Wednesday at noon."
--The Journal, Oct. 29, 1896.

Nov. 3, 1896 - p. 1 under "Compare the Candidates."
"For County Commissioners."
Democrat
Hyrum Hayball, a careful, painstaking business man who keeps track of everything going on in the different county offices.
William Sparks, a good citizen, a taxpayer and a conscientious official.
Martin Woolf . . .
Republican
Thomas Smart, a wealthy sheepman and money loaner, who has been angry at the county board because they wouldn't cut down his personal taxes.
Alma Jensen, a radical Republican. [from Clarkston as was Sparks.]
Samuel Holt. . . .”
--The Journal, Nov. 3, 1896.

Nov. 5, 1896 - p. 8 under "Local Points."
"No Democrat raised any objection to the fact that Prest. Jos. F. Smith wore a McKinley button while he was preaching in the Logan Tabernacle last Sunday. Mr. Smith had a right to wear it if he wanted to."
"Benson turns in 46 Democratic and 12 mixed tickets. Coveville, Trenton, Clarkston,
Wellsville, Newton and almost every precinct--Democratic with a big 'D.'"
--The Journal, Nov. 5, 1896.

Nov. 7, 1896 - p. 1 under "Conference Report -(continued from Tuesday)."
"Bishop Jardine of Clarkston said he had no fault to find with the people; they are all as good as their bishop: The great fault of mime is that I have 'store' on the brain, and I don't visit the people often enough, but I have decided that this is the last year of mine in the store. Hereafter I will visit the widow, the poor and the fatherless more, and thus serve God in a better manner when I disband the store business. There are some who want a new bishop. There are some Clarkston people who are careless spiritually, but when tithing day comes they are always ready to pay out what is due them. Our meetings are well attended, but the Religion classes are not yet organized. I am satisfied with everything and I take pleasure in sustaining the authorities of the church. At one time I found fault with them, but I saw I was walking in the wrong path, and I asked God's forgiveness and he granted it, for since then I have always felt in unity with them."

** same issue and page under "Notes From Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--The funeral of Sister Ann Keep, who departed this life Oct. 25, was held in Clarkston meeting house Wednesday Oct.28th.
"Consoling remarks were made by Thomas Griffin, John Griffin, Ole Peterson, Bishop W.
Griffin, counselor A. W. Heggie and Bp. John Jardine.
"Sister Keep was 82 years, two months and 15 days old, was a kind mother, a loving wife
and a good neighbor.
"Grandfather Keep sat the head of the coffin. He is 93 years old, and says he has lost right hand. He is deaf and can't hear a sound but can walk around and converse with others and may yet live many years. Sister Keep died in Newton but as she had lived so long in Clarkston she wanted to be burried [sic] here. Thirty of the good Newton Saints came up to the funeral. Elders Morgan and Thomas Davis came up from the city to attend the funeral. It was one of the largest ever held here." P. S. Barson."

** in addition in the Nov. 7th issue on p. 8 under "County Commissioners."
"Wm. Sparks resigned his position as constable of the Clarkston precinct, and John E. Godfrey was appointed to fill the vacancy."

** also in Nov. 7th issue on p. 4 under "Notice of Publication."
"Land Office at Salt Lake City, Utah,/ Oct. 27, 1896.
"Notice is hereby given that the following named settler had filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Cache County at Logan City, Utah, on December 5th, 1896, viz:
"Anders F. Rosdahl, H.E. No. 10752. dated Dec/ 28th, 18_?_, for the SW 1/4 of SE 1/4
of Sec. 12, N 1/2of NE 1/4 and NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 13, Tp. 11, N R 2 W, Utah.
"He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence and cultivation of
said land, viz:
"Rasmus O. Hansen, Christian Qualman, George Lake, George Simson, all of Clarkston,
Cache Co., Utah."
--The Journal, Nov. 7, 1896.

Nov. 5, 1896 - p. 5 under "Table Vote in Cache County by Precincts for Each Candidate."
Clarkston votes:
President -- Bryan (D) - 110; McKinley (R) - 35.
Congressman --King (D) - 110; Holbrook (R) - 30; Foster (P) -5;
Cache County Commissioners:[vote for three]
Hayball (D) - 106 --majority 1259
Holt (C) -31
Jensen (C) - 35
Sparks (D) -104 --majority 1104
Smart (C) - 35
Woolf (D) - 106 --majority 1174
[Jensen and Sparks were from Clarkston.]
--The Journal, Nov. 5, 1896.

Nov. 26, 1896 - p. 7 under "News From Clarkston."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Last Friday evening the Musser & Hyde Palestine excursion arrived in
our town. The roads were muddy but that did not stop the good people from turning out well at 7 o'clock sharp. Everything was ready for the interesting city of Jerusalem. Mr. Hyde kept the machinery in good running order and Prof. Musser began to explain what each picture represented in fine style.
"Mr. Hyde sang and played the guitar as he never sang before and was called out three times. The excursion is a good one and we all had a first class voyage across the sea.
"Mr. Albert Hansen of Logan was a good doorkeeper and kept good order. We were disappointed at not seeing Misses Hyde and Gambell on account of sickness and would have loved to have heard them recite.
"Mr. George Barber paid us a pleasant call last week.
"The great silver man Mr. Frank Harris has been in our town for a few days selling his washing compound and repairing organs. Frank pays one dollar per bushel for good wheat and will let you have a brand new Newman organ. Mr. Harris is one of the boys and we are always glad to see him.
"The health of our people is good and we anticipate Christmas and New Years.
"Our district schools are full and running over. SANKO."
--The Journal, Nov. 26, 1896.

Dec. 5, 1896 - p. 2 & 3 under "Delinquent Taxes."
"CLARKSTON.
J. E. Godfrey, lot 2 block 4 plat B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
W. V.O. Carbine, lots 4 and 5 block 17, plat B . . . . . . . .41
A. J. Clark, lot 3 block 18, plat B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Samuel A. Whitney, Imp. on H.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Joseph Christiansen, Imp. on H.E. and interest in Estate . 3.09
Soren P. Hansen, Imp. on H.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
John Dahle, N1/2SW1/4Sec. 24Tp.14 R2W 80 acres . . . . . 5.20
Richard Godfrey, part NW1/4Sec. 15 Tp14 R2W 5 acres . . .65
Wm. Flinders, part NW1/4Sec.16 Tp.14 R2W 10 acres . . . . 2.60
J. B. Larsen, part SWSW Sec.26 Tp.14 R2W 5 acres . . . . 1.30
James Thompson, part Sec.27 Tp.14 R2W 40 acres . . . . . 2.60
John Dahle, part Nw1/4Sec. 36 Tp.14 R2W 10 acres . . . . 1.63
Hans Jensen, SW NE Sec.1 Tp.13 R2W 40 acres . . . . . . .45
Freeborne Miller, NW1/4Sec.8 Tp.15 R2W 160 acres. . . . 10.40
Charles Buttars, part SESW Sec.14 Tp.14 R2W 5 acres . . . 1.30
Samuel C. Stewart, part SE1/4Sec.15 Tp.14 R2W 10 acres. 2.60
James E. Stewart, part SW Sec.15 Tp.14 R2W 38 acres . . . 6.18
James E. Stewart,NE NE Sec. 17 Tp.14 R2W 40 acres . . . 2.60

**Also in the Dec. 5th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"John B. Jardine and wife of Clarkston were in Logan yesterday."
--The Journal, Dec. 5, 1896.

Dec. 19, 1896 - p. 5 under "Notes From Clarkston.:
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--Last week the tax-payers met with our school trustees to agree to some plan of the best good of our district schools. It is a fact that there is not room enough and the students are crowded so that some of them have to sit on the floor or stand up if they enter late.
"The good people of Clarkston have agreed to sell the rock school house and land to the school trustees for the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars; and in a few days the tax-payers will get a chance to vote for one per cent tax to build a new brick school house.
"The trustees found out they have good backing with the following gentlemen: Bishop Jardine, W. Clark, P. S. Barson, John Buttars, Henry Yates, John Thompson, Daniel Buttars, Geo. Godfrey, Ole Peterson, Casper Loosli, Chas. Shumway, James Jardine, Walter Thompson, David Buttars, John Jardine. All spoke in favor of a new school house and were willing to help build it.
"Mr. Charles Lloyd, Geo. A. Low's agent, was seen rustling around town Friday selling
cutters and wagons.
"Commissioner Sparks took a drive down to Trenton to see Wm. Enderson, a blind man that
wants the county to help him. Mr. Sparks reports the blind man in a bad fix, financially and otherwise.
"Eli and Geo. Bell, of Logan, are over here shipping grain to Salt Lake city; they have more to sell in the spring for one dollar per bushel.
"Our Christmas entertainment is being prepared by the students of our district schools. Teachers Bradley and Sister Lowe have already two hundred prizes to put on the mammoth
Christmas tree. We expect to have one of the greatest times ever had in Clarkston. Santa Claus will have on his best bib and tucker and will sing songs to all who attend.
"Hay and wheat are fast disappearing and some have already sold too much.
"Most of our farmers have laid up coal for the winter.
"In Clarkston there is an independent school started with Prof. Alexander Archibald as teacher; their [sic] are 23 as fine young men as you ever saw enrolled; all of these young men are marriageable, but they all want to get rich before they enter the holy bonds of matrimony.
"Our Co-op Clerk, Agnes Shumway, was taken very sick last Friday but Sunday she took a change for the better. A doctor was called over to Clarkston. SANKO."

** also in the Dec. 19th issue on p. 8 under "Local Points."
"Marriage licenses have been issued to the following persons:. . . .John Hansen and Maria Archibald, both of Clarkston."
--The Journal, Dec. 19, 1896.

De. 22, 1896 - p.7 under "Precinct Officers."
Clarkston Precinct"
Justice of the Peace - John Thompson.
Constable - Wm. Sparks.
Road Supervisor - Thomas Griffin.
--The Journal, Dec. 22, 1896.

Dec. 31, 1896 - p. 5 under "Grand School Entertainment."
"EDITOR JOURNAL:--On a recent evening the light around Clarkston all went out and everybody started for the meeting house to be on time and get a first class seat. Cut [? but] low and behold, when they arrived, there was already a big jamb against the door waiting for it to be opened.
"Children in arms crying 'open the door for the children' which was very appropriate, as it was a pretty cold night and a great many realized that some would have to stand.
"Promptly at 7 the doors were opened and of all the rustling you ever saw it was then and there; nobody got hurt very badly and in ten minutes every sear was taken. The scenery was up and in one corner in front of the stage was a mammoth Christmas tree covered up till after a fine school program was rendered consisting of songs, dialogues, duets, class exercises in physical culture and then came a laughable farce entitled the 'Three Grumblers.' Their names were Sadie Shumway, Ellen Barson and Mary Ann Thompson, and they did grumble for a fact, at least till Santa Claus came in loaded down with toys and began to talk and sing in Scotch.
"His beard was six inches longer than 'C.D.W.' wears and lots grayer. He also did well.
Mrs. Bradley was musical director and the lady spared neither time nor __?_ to have all the
students know their parts well.
"We spent two hours very nicely and then the Christmas tree was uncovered, and you just
ought to have seen everybody surprised, It was a grand sight to behold. It was lit up with 200 Roman candles, was 20 feet high and 12 feet wide, and loaded down with dolls, wagons, trumpets, books, little tubs, boards and racks, knives, tops, watches, boxes of tools, and dishes, picture frames, neck ties and sacks of candy. We thank our school teachers and Mrs. Bradley. This is poor pay, but we give them lots of credit with many thanks, and which the Bradleys a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
"Mr. James, Mary and Willard Archibald have gone to Wellsville to spend the holidays.
"Messrs. William and Almy Carbine, form Egan, Idaho, are with us.
"Mr. W. M. Olsen and wife came down from Lewisville and are with us.
"Mr. Henry Thompson rod his pony down town last week. The _?_ gate was down and when he returned his horse was going full speed; some one had put the gate and it was very foggy; the horse ran into the gate throwing the lad into the wire and cut his face up fearfully.
"Mr. John B. Jardine took the train for Lewisville, Monday to visit relatives.
"Wishing THE JOURNAL staff lots of good times, I remain, SANKO."
--The Journal, Dec. 31, 1896.