Transcribed by MA Schwanke

OUR SCHOOLS.

The school privileges of Garland are as good if not better than can be found in any city of its size. The city school building is a credit to the city and is centrally located. Berdit Smith is the principal teaching the highter grades, Mrs. Ketta Jensen has charge of the intermediate department and Miss ___ Bush the primary department. The Garland school north is well attended. A. Vamce is the principal and Mrs. Tillie Porter, assistant.

WALL'S LIVERY STABLE.

H.D. Wall's Livery Stable on Factory street next to the Amusement Hall has the reputation of being a reliable establishment and is well supplied with horses, rigs and apparatuses for the use of the public. Mr. Wall has only ____ here for a few months but has a h___ of frinds and acquaintances. He came to this city from Pt. Lookout. The delivering of coal, hauling of goods and anything in the drayage line is one of their specialties.

THE POSTOFFICE.

Our Postoffice is one of the best in the county outside of the county seat and is centrally located being just north of Grover, Rose & Co's establishment. _____ O.L. Wilcox has filled the postion of postmaster since May 15, 1901, wh___ ____ was first established at North Garland. April 1, 1904, the office was moved ___ Garland proper and made an up-to-date office in every respect. Besides being __ large and roomy it has more that ____ keeless lock boxes for the accommodation of the public. Recently Mr. Wilson resigned in favor of Mrs. Eva C. Wilson __d she received her appointment ____.

THE GARLAND CAFE AND BAKERY.

D. C. Zitsmann, formerly of Ogden, an experienced baker and restaurant man, came to this city about six months ago and last September opened a bakery and restaurant here known as The Garland Cafe. The Cafe is next to the Garland Club and Mr. Zitsmann enjoys the distinction of being the only baker in our city and furnishes our citizens with the "staff af life."

Regular meals and short orders are served.

RITER BROS'. BLOCK.

One of the handsomest and most substantial edifices of the city is the Riter Bros'. Block, corner Main and Factory streets, a 2-story brick 45x60 feet.
This building was completed last June and is occupied by a number of business and professional men who we will mention in their respective order. The Riter Bros'. Drug Co., Mr Miller the barber and The Bank of Garland occupy the lower floors. There are thirteen rooms in the second story where will be found the R.M. Bell Telephone office, the firm of Drs. Frank and Green, Judge Vanausdeln's office (where the Garland Commercial Club meets Monday night), a dentist's office and several other rooms which are all occupied. H.C. Vanausdeln is our local real estate and insurance man.

GROVER, ROSE & CO.

The firm of Grover, Rose & Co., is one of the pioneer business houses of this city. Mr. Grover, the senior member, conducted a business in North Garland before this city was laid out four years ago and moved here about two years later. One year later Mr. Rose became connected with the firm and since then they have been one of the leading houses of the city. Both members of the firm were boys together and came here from Farmington fifteen years ago. They carry a General Merchandise stock also staple and fancy groceries, shoes, etc. They employ a number of hands and are meeting with great success in their business venture.

THE GARLAND LIVER.

Fife Bros., (W.J. and A.J. Fife.) are the proprietors of The Garland Livery and conduct a livery, feed and sale stable that is metropolitan in every respect.
Their rigs are all up-to-date and can be secured at a moments notice.

They are equipped to do all kinds of drayage and pay special attention to all customers. The Garland Hack meets all trains at Deweyville and is an up-to-date contrivance, warm and comfortable to ride in.

Horses and mules are bought and sold by them and they are enjoying their share of patronage.

OUR NEW JAIL.

Among the recent improvements that is a credit to the city is the new jail in cours of construction. It is a cement structure situated in the eastern portion of the city and the cost of its errection is estimated at $2,400. The building is also to be used for council chambers and offices for the various city officials. What the town board undertakes is well planned and this building is an example of their progressive spirit.

THE PEARL SALOON.

The Pearl Saloon, next door west of The Garland Livery, is under the management of Stephens Bros., who have for the past eighteen months successfully carried on a wholesale and retail liquor business. Ogden was their former home. The building they occupy was built by them and they have made many friends here by their systematic methods.

In connection with their large and handsome bar-room they also have a pool and billiard hall for the accommodation of their many customers.
All brands of wines, liquors, beer and cigars can be found at their place of business.

The electric piano is a drawing card and never fails to please all who enter.

THE GARLAND CLUB.

Eph Coombs, manager of The Garland club, is successfully conducting a __er establishment opposite Boothe & ___ on Factory street. The Garland club was formerly owned by Ball & Co. Mr. Coombs became the manager of the business some five months ago and ___ ___rteous treatment has won for ___ __ny friends. He came here from ___, Utah.

The club has an excellent bar room, pool and billiard hall and all brands ___rs, beer and cigars are k____ ___tly in stock.

BLACKSMITHING.

John Bone, who moved here _____ _____ ago from Lehi, Utah, h____ _____ himself in the blacksmithing business ___ is receiving a considerable amount __ patronage from the p___ ____rally. ____ shop is situated _____ of the ____e office Horse-______ general blacksmithing and re_____ ____eps his fire glowing and the anvil ringing.

SNYDER'S BLACKSMITH SHOP.

E.V. Schneider, formerly a resident of Farmington, Utah, located here as a general blacksmith about two yers ago and has been kept busy at the anvil ever since. He assisted in building the place he now occupies. His place of business is just north of the Garland Clothing House. He is an expert horse-shoer and general blacksmith.

RITER BROS.' DRUG CO.

 

The Riter Bros.' Drug Store in this city is the best in Box Elder county and second to none in Logan or Ogden. A complete stock of everything in the drug druggists' sundries and stationery line is found there and the fixtures, all of quarter-sawed oak, are the finest. The large prescription case with its beautiful mirror front equals anything we have had the pleasure of scrutinizing. The drug store was opened to the public June, 1905, and is at present under the management of J.A. Rostan, who has been with the company for the past thirteen years. Logan is riter Bros.' headquarters and they also have stores at Framklin, Preston and Montpelier, Idoho. This one at Garlamd is the last branch established anmd reflects credit to this company of long standing as well as to the progressive city of Garland.

THE R.M.B. TELEPHOE CO.

Six months ago this company established a central office in this city and opened an exchange. It is surprising to note the rapid growth that has followed this move. The Bell company has almost the entire service of the city and the number of phones installed makes the service very satisfactory. They occupy two rooms on the second floor of Riter Bros.' Block. R.N. Davidson was the manager up to the 16th of Jan., 1906, when he was transfered and Delois Bacon made the local manager. Miss Sarah Fowler is chief operator, Miss Julia Rhodes, night operator and Miss Eva Rice, relief operator.

W.A. RAY.

The general merchandise establishment of W.A. Ray, on the corner of Factory and Main Street, claims the honor of being the first buisness firm to venture into this locality, being established Oct. 1, 1903. W.A. Ray, the proprietor, is a successful buisness man having spent most of his life in the mercantile buisness. He conducted a successful buisness at Deseret, Utah, then in Salt Lake City for a number of years. He next moved to Deweyville and there met with much success. Then seeing a good opening he came to Garland and here he conducts an up-to-date merchandise store and carries a good stock of dry goods, notions and gent's furnishings. He is kind-hearted and enjoys the friendship of all who know him.

THE O.S.L. DEPOT
Malad Valley Branch.

The OSL depot at Garland on the Malad Valley Branch, is one of the best along the line and is in charge of N W Parker, the local agent, who transacts the business for the railroad in a business-like manner. Mr. Parker came to this city about eighteen months ago from Colorado and is an experienced railroad man. He is also the operator as well as the agent.

The building is large and has a neat office, roomy warehouse and other accommodations. Tank, pump-house, side-tracks and the branch line to the Factory are noted features of the surroundings.

GAY HUFF.

 

Mr. Gay Huff has an office in W.A. Ray's store and is kept busy repairing jewelry and watches. He is an expert in his line of repairing all kinds of locks, clocks, watches, jewelry, etc. He is the only engraver in this section of the county.

THE SASSER RESTAURANT.

The Sassar Restaurant, occupying a building next to Mathies & Perry's Butcher Shop is in charge of Mrs. Ava Sasser fo___ ___ of North Carolina. The building _____ occupie was used at one time _____ ___yton Hotel. She has had considerable experience in the restaurant business and serves regular meals and lunches.

BARBER SHOP.

_____ busy man of Riter Bros.' Block _____ _iller, our tonsorial artist. His ____ the rear of The Bank of Garland ____ up-to-date in every respect. In connection with his shop he has a good bath ___ for the accommodation of his customers. Mr. Miller hails from St. Louis and has lived in this city for about one year.

DRS. FRANCKE & GREEN

Dr. Francke and Dr. Green, physicians and surgeons, occupy the front room on the second floor of the Riter Bros.' Block. Both of these gentlemen are from Kansas City, Missouri, and have a host of friends in this vicinity.

SHOE SHOP AND HARNESS REPAIRER.

C.A. Johnson, who emmigrated to this section from Sweden, is situated in a cozy little building on North Main Street and finds pleasure in his occupation as a repairer of shoes and harness. He has been in business but a few months and has been quite successful.

MATHIAS & PARRY

Garland has one up-to-date butcher shop anb one only. Mathias and Parry, both of Brigham City, built and moved into a new building November last and have been very successful in this line of business. Besides the large shop, they own a slaughter-house, ice-house, barn, rigs, and other necessary equippage and successfully carry on a business that is giving general satisfaction. 120 tons of ice is stored in their ice-house for summer use. Their business is on factory street next to the Cement Factory.

OUR OFFICERS.

The town board and appointed officers, who have faithfully guarded the city's interests for the past year, met at the office of The Utah Sugar company Wednesday evening, Jan, 28th, and gave an account of matters pretaining to the city and turned the business over to the newly elected board who qualified and are now in charge of the city's affairs. The new board made one change in the council, Mr Carpener who was elected resigned and T H Edwards is again a member of the board. Two members of the outgoing board, T E Secsist and TH Edwards retain their seats in the new board. We publish herewith a list of the officers of the outgoing and newly elected boards.

OUTGOING OFFICERS: - Mosiah Evans, President; WD Lewis, TE Sectist, Chas. Edwards and Ursel Rose, members of the board. WR Vanfleet, city marshal, HC Vanausdeln, justice of the peace, WP Eaton, clerk and James Jensen, treasurer.

Pesent officers, elected at the Nov. election, 1905; - WH Rowe, president; TE Secrist, HC Vanausdeln, John Lent and AR Capener, members of the board. [Mr Capener resigned and the board filled the vancy in adding the name of TH Edwards.] The appointed officers have not yet been named.

We have confidence in the new officers and feel that they will wisely and judiciously guard the city's interests during their term of office.

Many improvements are expected and we offer as one suggestion to the new board the creation of a side-walk ordinance two blocks each way from the center of town.

CEMENT BLOCK FACTORY

On Factory street, next to Parry's Butcher-shop, will be found the Cement Block Factory, owened and operated by AB Manasa. Our city jail, Boothe's store and a number of other buildings are structures made of the blocks of this factory and are substantial proofs to all the Cement buildings will be Garland's future business blocks. Mr Manasa was formerly a resident of Collinston.

SEWING MACHINE AGENCY.

LA Clayton is the local agent for the White Sewing Machine and has his office at his residence. He is an expert at repairing machines and furnishes extras, needles, oil, etc., for any machine.

JENSEN BROS.

At the west end of Factory street, near the depot, is the enterprising firm of Jensen Bros., lumber, furniture and hardware dealers. They occupy a new building of their own 37x50 feet and are successors to Hyrum Jensen, who has been here for some time and also is in business at Collinston. He is also a member of the new firm - four brothers constituting the company. The business here is under the direction of Joseph and James, while Hyrum and Peter are heavily interested stock holders.

They have a good supply of lumber, furmiture anmd hardware and their store presents an attractive appearanmce both within anmd without. Their large yard is filled with lumber anmd the building well stocked with furniture and hardware.

THE GARLAND CLOTHING HOUSE.

The Porter Block on North Main St., is occupied by three successful enterprises and each enjoys a good share of patronage. We will mention them in their respective order beginning with the Clothing House. M.G. Hansen is the manager and came to this city about eight months ago from Ogden. His store is roomy and is filled with clothing, and gent's furnishings. Mr. Hansen is also agent for L.D.S. garments. His courteous treatment accorded his customers, gives him to the title of The Popular Clothing Man.

Mr. J.W. Lewis, the leading jeweler and practical watch-maker, has an office in same building. He is from Plain city and has made his home here for the past four months. You will find him at the sign of the "Big Clock." when in need of jewelery, watches, clocks, etc. and repairing.

In the same block Mrs. A. Murie, successor to Porter and Vanfleet, keeps an excellent line of Millinery amd Ladies' furmnishings, Ceder City, Ut., was her former home and since coming here has established a business that has crowned her efforts with success. The stock consists of dress goods, millinery, ladies' furnishings and notions.

GARLAND AMUSEMENT HALL.

Garland boasts of an Amusement Hall that is centrally located and is large enuogh to accommodate quite a good sized audience, It is used for theatrical performances, conmcerts, public gatherings, dancing and other public purposes. The stage is commodious and well fitted out. Electric connections furnish good lights and stage service. Hat and cloak rooms on each side of the main entrance is a feature worthy of note. The hall is also used for religious gatherings and under these conditions Bishop W.L. Grover is sustained as General Manager of the hall. The Kurkham Orchestra furnishes good music at the dances and concerts and is under the leadership of Prof. Joseph Kirkham. The hall committee have enstalled a beautiful piano for all social and other purposes.

DENTISTRY.

Our local dentist, C R Snowden, has an office just west of the Clayton Hotel, and is prepaired to do up-to-date dental work and extract teeth without pain.

CLAYTON HOTEL.

The Clayton Hotel is situated in the western portion of town and S.M. Clayton is the Genial proprietor. Formery Mr Clayton was engaged in the same business with Mr. Henry and conducted a business in the firm name of Clayton & Henry. Oct last this new hotel was finished and Mr. Clayton moved in and is the sole owner. It is an up-to-date and strictly first class house. Mr Clayton came here from Salt Lake City and was formerly a contractor and builder. Success has crowned his efforts in this new venture.

THE BANK OF GARLAND.

The Bank of Garland in the Riter Bros.' Block, is doing a general banking business that gives entire satisfaction to the citizens of Garland generally. It is a state bank incorporated under the laws of Utah and draws exchange on all the leading banks of the U.S. and Europe, W.W. Riter is president and Thos. R. Cutler, vice president and Orson P Rumel the genial cashier. Mr Riter is also the president of the Deseret Savings Bank at Salt Lake. The local directors are Mosiah Evans, W.R. Vanfleet, and W.D. Lewis. The Savings Department is a great benefit, especially to those who desire collateral. If you have a savings account you save paying one-half the interest on sums you borrow. All children should be encouraged to take advantage of this savings department.

W H BOOTHE & SONS

In a cement block, 30 x 75 ft, corner Main and Factory Streets, will be found the large general merchandise firm of W.H. Boothe & Sons, the most popular store in Box Elder county. Their building was completed October last when they opened up for business. It is the larget store in this city and a noted feature of the building is a cemented water-proof basement under the entire block. The large stock carried by them is complete in every detail and systematically arranged so as to present a very attractive appearance. They employ six hand, and all are usually kept busy. M.A. Boothe is the manager and has had considerable experience in the mercantile business. W.H. Boothe, Sr., B.F. Boothe and M.A. Boothe form the company and are all highly respected residents of this county. The firm contemplates erecting another large room joining this one on the east early in the spring to make room for their emmense stock. The Independent Telephone Company has enstalled a toll station in the building and it affords exellent accommodation to the public generally.

THE HENRY HOUSE.

The Henry Rooming House is situated opposite the Porter House and furnishes good accommodations. Mr. Geo. Henry has charge.
Don't forget that Garland boasts of a large Athletic Park with its fine base ball and baket-ball grounds; also that she has an exellent Brass Band and ball team that holds the champion-ship cup of Box Elder County.

PROSPECTIVE OUTLOOK.

C.W. Knudson, Preston Bros. of Weston, Ida., and others, have formed a company and will incoporate in a few days. Mr Knudson called at this office a few days ago and informed us that they would erect a brick structure early in the spring on the 40-acre tract at the rear of Boothe's store which the company recently pruchased.

Fred Folger, the grocer, of Ogden, purchased from O.L. Wilcox one day last week a piece of land on Main street 45x112 feet and it is stated on authority that he will erect a building on it in the spring and go into the grocery business.

The Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company, who recently located here, have their building finished and will be open soon for business. We were unable to obtain any information this week but will note their moves later on. The building is a good-sized brick and is one block south of this office.

THE NEW FLOUR MILLS.

Erdmann and Jenson, successful business men of Brigham City, have began the erection of a large flour mill near the depot, the foundation being completed and the contracts placed for its erection at a very early date. Mr Jenson is the city attorney at Brigham, and Mr Erdmann has successfully managed the butcher business in that city for a number of years. We welcome the new Mill company and wish them every success feeling that they fill a long felt want.

Another prospective instution coming is the Studebaker Co. and we were informed that they intend to erect a building of considerable size on one of the numerous pieces of property they own here.

Is the Starch Factory a go? Who can enlighten us?

In our write-up of this city we have endeavored not to overlook a single business or professional man and if we have failed to mention any firm or person engaged in business in this city we will be more than pleased to rectify it in our next issue.

When spring opens (it is gently hinted) Garland is to have a number of new enterprises. Some good-sized buildings are spoken of and will be erected on the prominent corners and business sites of the city.

FIELDING.

So far the people of Fielding have enjoyed the best winter for a farming community that we have had for years, and the farmers are feeling jubilent over the prospects of another year; especially those who have "dry farms" and there is considerable arid land successfully farmed in this district.

The good people of the ward and visitors from surrounding towns enjoyed an evening spent in dancing last Wednesday night - eighty couples being present. A first class orchestra of five pieces from Holbrook, Idaho, was in attendance. All present had an enjoyable time until the short hours of morning.

A crowd of young people spent a pleasent evening at Pres, Welling's home as guests of his sister Belva.

Miss Rose Garns one of Fielding's most popular young ladies is spending a few day's at Logan visiting friends.

A number of Fielding boys who have been attending school at Logan were seen in town last week.

Claude Grover who has been home a day or so returned to his studies last Sunday evening.

There is but little sickness except among the infants. Everybody is busy either feeding stock or fertilizing their farms for another crop.

Mrs. Estella Grover and her sister ella who has been visiting with her the past week, are visiting a few days with friends at Logan.
Gan.

C.W. Knudson, accompanied by Architect A. Funk, both of Brigham, were in this city one day last week looking over the ground recently purchaseh by Mr. Knudson and planning developments for the near future.

Every fine looking farm not only adds to its own value, but also add to the value of all farms in the immediate neighborhood.

A farm journal says that an inch of rain tall means approximately 112 tons of water to each acre of land. Sounds large to us.

UTAH STATE NEWS.

Sidney Black's saloon at Kimberley was destroyed by fire last week.

James Evans, a miner well known in Utah, was found dead in his bed at Park City. Death was due to natural causes.

James Evans and Dan Sullivan met death in the Silver King mine at Park City last week from nitro-glycerine poisoning.

Frank Mazza, on trial in Salt Lake City for killing Joseph Vatrella, September 5, 1905, has been convicted of manslaughter.

Joe Stanley and Henry Doyle, while coasting in park City, ran into a horse and were severely injured. The horse escaped injury.

Roy Gray, aged 24, a resident of Ogden, fell from a train at Buena Vista Colo., his foot being so badly crushed that amputation was necessary.

Miss Gay Newcomb and Mrs. C.F. Goist were both slightly injured as the result of the overturning of a coasting schooner in Park City.

David H. Allen was killed while hauling gravel near Salt Lake City, the wagon turning over, the young man being buried beneath the load of gravel.

Oscar Schoenfeld, a Salt Lake printer, while leaning over a revolving shafting, was caught in the machinery and before he was rescued, sustained painful injuries.

Roy Campbell, employed in the Grand opera-house, Ogden, fell from a box in the second gallery to the floor below, suffering a dislocation of the hip and other injuries.

John Meyers and G.H. Rumsby, convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with the bounty frauds of 1904, in Salt Lake county, have been sentenced to serve one year each in the county jail.

Barney Vogel of Salt Lake City is dead as the result of falling down a flight of stairs. When picked up it was found that he was paralyzed from the neck down, but despite such injuries he lived for six days.

Rhody Allen, a miner in the Daly-Judge mine, at Park City, was caught by a cave-in. He sustained a broken ankle and was severely bruised.

Willard P. Funk, who figured in the railroad crossing accident at Layton recently, is recovering from the shock of being struck by the flyer and hurled forty feet against a post. While his injuries were painful he will be out again soon.

Charles Stone____ who attempted suicide in Salt _______ cutting his throat with a ___ ___ a ___ __ ____pt on his ________ ___ open ____ wounds. H__ ___ ________ by the _____ ______ _avin_ __________ ______ __o the __________