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Newspaper accounts of our early Metcalf relatives living in Sanpete County, Utah.

Updated 20 March 2009

Deseret News 17 Dec 1856

TAX NOTICE
The following Land Claims and Improvements in G.S.L. City will be exposed to public sale on the 24th day of January 1857, at 11 o’clock a.m., at the door of the Council House to said city, to satisfy the Territorial and County Tax, and cost due thereon, if it is not previously paid at my office, N.AW. corner of Council House, G.S.L. City: --
Long list of names includes:
Metcalf John E. Ward 4 Tax 15 Cost 97

Deseret News 17 July 1867

FORT GUNNISON
    The Fourth of July at this place was celebrated by the citizens and the soldiers at Fort Gunnison.
   The firing of musketry at daybreak by the Infantry of Gunnison and Capt. Binder’s Infantry at camp, awoke those enjoying their peaceful slumbers both at camp and fort. At sunrise, a national salute was fired by Capt. Miles’ cavalry, and the stars and stripes were hoisted to the breeze. At 8:30 a.m. quite a concourse of people assembled at the bowery and a procession formed under the direction of John E. Metcalf, Sen., marshal of the day.
   After marching through the principal streets, and arriving again at the bowery, all being seated, the Declaration of Independence was read by J.E. Metcalf, Jun.; and an oration was delivered by Maj. R.F. Fraser. Then came the son, “Flag of our Union,” by J.M. Westwood; an address by Cap. Binder, and song, “Star Spangled Banner” by Thomas Hunt, followed by numerous patriotic, sentimental and comic songs by different individuals. The assemblage was then dismissed by the Chaplain, George Hawley. After a short intermission, a sumptuous dinner was provided by the citizens of Gunnison, and in the afternoon dancing commenced and continued until an early hour next morning.
   The proceedings of the day and evening were conducted in a manner highly creditable to all concerned. Much credit is due the Committee of Arrangements and the citizens of Gunnison for their unremitting endeavors to promote the enjoyment of the company.
SANPETE CAVALRY.

[This was during the Utah Black Hawk War. A great number of the men of the area had joined the militia.]

Deseret News 27 May 1868

Letter written from Scipio, Millard Co., May 14, 1868 by Geo. A. Smith:

Editor Deseret News: - We left Manti yesterday morning for Gunnison…It certainly seemed lonesome enough, to have friends near by, while passing over the ground where J.W. Vance and Heber Houtz were killed about a year ago by Indians in ambush.
We preached at Gunnison, and the arms of the militia were inspected by Gens. Pace and Thurber, who have inspected the arms of the militia at all the posts in San Pete Co., the result proving a very satisfactory improvement to their number and quality; although many are without arms, and others show a neglect in keeping theirs in order.
Ft. Ephraim seems to take the lead in numbers and efficiency. Warm Creek is the best armed settlement according to its numbers, but its situation is decidedly dangerous, being more exposed. We earnestly besought the brethren to remove their families into a larger settlement.
The people at Ephraim keep their cattle guarded, and some other settlements attempt it; but much of the country is dotted with loose stock, affording abundant opportunity for the Indians, renegadoes and unfortunate gold seekers to help themselves, and we have the best of reasons to believe that a body of Indian raiders are now in this vicinity.
Our visit discloses to us, with pain, a seeming indifference on the part of many of the people in regard to the necessity of continued vigilance, as there is no certainty that the present peace will last longer than the snow makes the mountain passes eastward difficult, though many are alive to a sense of their exposed condition.
The labor of guarding, herding stock with armed men, traveling in connection with armed companies from place to place, armed escorts for wood haulers, and lumbermen, quarry-men, lime burners, colliers, &c. &c., has almost paralyzed the progress of the settlements for three years; and the many families that have been called to mourn, while some are suffering from wounds, and all, more or less, for the loss of property and the prostration of business, naturally has a tendency to create discouragement; and rather than continue these necessary precautions some prefer to leave the country. This feeling is more observable in the smaller settlements. Many have left Gunnison, reducing its numerical strength to about forty families.
Bros. F. Lewisren, S.G. Whitney, J.E. Metcalf, Jun., J. Bartholomew, and J. Childs accompanied us from Gunnison and Warm Creek, twenty miles on our way to this place and then returned.
We feel under many obligations to the Bishops and brethren for their uniform kindness in attending to our personal wants and safety.
We preached in the evening, the congregation bearing evidence of the rapid increase of the population of the place. Four hundred acres have been added to their field, and a tier of blocks laid out around the entire city plot.
Friday, May 15th, 8 a.m., Generals Pace and Thurber are inspecting the militia. Yours truly.
Geo. A. Smith.

Deseret News 4 Aug 1869

List of Passengers per S.S. Minnesota, Left Liverpool July 15, '69:
long list of passengers includes:
Maria Daling
Returning Missionaries: O.C. Olsen, G. Gudmunsen, J. Johansen - from Scandinavia

Deseret News 5 Nov 1873

FAYETTE, Sanpete Co., Utah October 25^th, 1873
Editor Deseret News:
We have the painful duty to record the death of a promising young man of Fayette, Brother William Bartholomew, who came to his death in the following manner: While himself and his three brothers, John Bartholomew, the presiding officer of Fayette, and Joseph Bartholomew, Jun., and George Bartholomew, and also James Mellor, jun., were up the Twelve Mile Creek Canyon, logging, the rest of the boys coming with their teams and logs, William Bartholomew was carrying two guns loaded, an axe, etc. and while in the act of setting down the guns, &c., one of the guns accidentally went off and shot him dead, the ball entering just below the right nipple, ranging upwards, towards the left shoulder. He fell and never spoke after, or knew what hurt him. It happened about three o’clock in the afternoon of October 24, about two and a half miles above Bro. H.H. Kearn’s saw mill. Brother Wm. Bartholomew was a fine, promising young man, loved and respected by all who knew him, and the sad accident has thrown a gloom over the whole town of Fayette, as it is the first that has occurred to any of the citizens of the place. He was seventeen years old the 6th of last September. It is a heavy stroke for his parents and family. It is intended to bury him to-morrow, and Bishop Horne [Bishop of Gunnison] is expected to attend the funeral services.
James Mellor.

Deseret News 18 July 1877

FROM TUESDAY’S DAILY, JULY 10.
Arrivals. – The S.S. Montana, which left New York on the 12th inst., arrive in the Mersey on the morning of the 22nd, with the missionaries who had mostly left Salt Lake City on the 6th, for Europe. The following brethren comprise the company: A.F. Macdonald, A.F. Macdonald, jun., Aaron J. Macdonald, John E. Metcalf, John Cook, John Steele, Mahonri M. Steele, Daniel D. McArthur, David Milne, Robert G. Berratt, Andrew F. Petersen, Jacob Rolfson, Wm. J. B. Carter, Abraham A. Kimball, Jacob J. Scharrer, William Kerswell, Henry Flamm, Jacob Miller, Jos. B. Noble, Edwin W. Street.
All the brethren arrived in health, and think they had an excellent trip, both on the cars and at sea; but two or three had any experience in sea-sickness, and those but slight. President Joseph F. Smith, with Elders H.W. Naisbitt and C.W. Nibley, boarded the steamer by tug on its arrival on the Mersey, and had a pleasant time while docking, in greeting and making inquiries in regard to friends, families and Zion. On reaching “42,” an ample dinner was discussed while the appointments were being determined, and in but a little while the majority were on their way to their locations. Some two or three wished to visit friends and kindred, and the opportunity was conceded. Early on the 23d all were gone – gone to improve the magnificent opportunities of the coming summer, in preaching the gospel to those who “sit in darkness and in the valley of the shadow of death” to test the possibilities, in quiet and unknown or unfrequented places, of waking some interest for and in the truth, removing prejudice, and mayhap, by the blessing of the Almighty, bring a few to a knowledge of Christ. – Millennial Star, June 25.

Deseret News 25 July 1877

Appointments: Elder John E. Metcalf is appointed to labor in the Leeds Conference.

Deseret News 5 Dec 1877

BISHOPS
Gunnison – C.A. Madsen, bishop, Jens Hanson and John E. Metcalf, counselors.

Millenial Star 14 Jan 1878 – reprinted in the Journal History of the Church; Source is Family History Library film # 1259764

Extract of a letter from Elder John E. Metcalf
23 Dec 1877: The Hull Branch is in a prosperous condition at present, we still keep adding to our numbers, and the Saints feel well; I am in good health and spirits, trying to do the best I can, God being my helper; we have baptized three from Goole since I saw you, which makes us rejoice in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I expect a great many to gather the coming spring, all well; the Saints are trying to do their best, I take pleasure in urging them to be earful, economical, and prayerful, so they may receive the blessings they seek.

Deseret News 13 March 1878

Missionary Labor – We have perused a letter from Elder Charles D. Evans, of Springville, now in England, to a friend in this Territory. It is dated February 12. He had spent a month in Hull, Yorkshire, where he had delivered a number of discourses, in Forester’s Hall, which had been largely attended. A deep interest in the gospel had been awakened in a number of people. He had appointed Brother Metcalf to baptize four men who had applied for admission to the Church, and he expected that that ordinance would be administered shortly to a number of other believers. On account of the opening being to promising Elder Evans thought of remaining in Hull another month. He had accepted invitations to visit some very intelligent people who were interested in the work. While engaged in his missionary labors friends have been raised up to him on every side, to his own astonishment, causing him to feel deeply grateful to God for his watch care.

Deseret News 1 May 1878

The Work in Great Britain – We make the following extracts from the Millennial Star, April 8th:
The good work of the Lord is rolling on nicely in these parts. Brother Evans is still at Hull. He has been lecturing to large congregations every Sunday evening, Brother Metcalf is with him; they are doing considerable baptizing, and greatly enlarging the Hull Branch. During the months of October, November and December, I labored with Brother Metcalf in that portion of the Conference. During which time we baptized twenty new converts. The Saints in that part seem to be feeling well, quite a number are expecting to emigrate this season.

Deseret News 9 April 1879

Releases and Appointments.--
The following are taken from the Millennial Star of March 17th:
Elder John E. Metcalf is released from being traveling Elder in the Leeds Conference, to return home with the first company of the season.

Deseret News 14 May 1879

RETURNING MISSIONARIES.
Charles W. Nibley, W.B. Smith, Royal B. Young, Walter J. Beatie, Erastus W. McIntire, Wm. S. Burton, Daniel Jacobs, W.B. Wheelwright, W.D. Majors, John E. Metcalf, John R. Twelves, Joseph O. Young, W.E. Weihe.

Deseret News 18 February 1880

More Bee Items. -- On the 5th inst., at Gunnison, as anticipated, a branch bee association was formed, with J.E. Metcalf president. But few bees were kept at this place now, though there was an awakening interest in the industry. There was one bee-keeper who thought Gunnison a poor place for bee-culture, because his two colonies, with very poor care, had produced only 150 pounds of honey during the year, besides a sufficient quantity to keep them through the winter.

Deseret News 20 April 1881

FROM MONDAY’S DAILY, APRIL 18.
MISSIONARIES.
The following named Elders having been called and approved as missionaries, their names were inadvertently omitted to be presented at the Annual Conference, hence are now published, that they may know of their appointments and the reason why their names did not appear on the list of missionaries called, viz.:
John E. Metcalf, of Gunnison, to the Southern States.
(four other names…)

Deseret News 15 June 1881

Correspondence.
Georgia Mission.
Rome, May 15, 1881.
Editor Deseret News:
As I have been chosen to act as President of this Conference, I will here give you a report of the progress of the Latter-day work in this empire State of the South, where innocent blood cries from the ground for vengeance upon all those who will not repent an turn from their wicked ways.*
[some personal comments and statistics…]
At present we have 11 Traveling Elders who are laboring in different parts of this State. J.B. Keller and J. Carter are in White County, where they are meeting with much success in preaching, distributing tracts and baptizing.
Elder W.H. Adams, of Fannen Co., has just been joined by Elders S.E Metcalf [should be J.E. Metcalf] and J. Goff, from Zion. They report several baptisms and much interest taken and prospects good for many coming into the fold during this summer.
[Gives the assignments of several other men]
At present we have six branches organized in the State, and our nine local Elders preside over these branches…Our 104 members are scattered through nearly all the counties in north-west Georgia. They are mostly heads of families, and have many children, which will add many to Zion’s cause when their parents emigrate, which nearly all want to as soon as they embrace the gospel. But many are poor and have not the means to pay their railroad fare, and others that have property and homes cannot sell them, so they stay here and furnish homes for the Elders and assist in carrying the gospel to all parts, even unto the backwoods. We have quite a large branch of Saints in Haralson county, and we have built a meeting house there…
The NEWS is a welcome and reliable informer of the progress of Zion’s cause, both to the Elders and Saints. So ever praying for Zion’s progress, I remain yours truly,
Walter Scott.

*To understand this statement, one needs to know that on 21 July 1879 in this same area Elder Joseph Standing was shot to death by a mob.

Deseret News 9 Jan 1884

DEATHS
BOWN – In Fayette, Sanpete County, Dec 31st, Sarah Dack Bown, the beloved wife of Levi Bown. She was 24 years old, and the mother of three children, the youngest 10 days old. She was a devoted wife, and a true and affectionate mother, and beloved by all who knew her.

GONE TO A BETTER WORLD – Elsewhere appears a notice of the death on the 31st ult., at Gunnison, Sanpete County, of Sister Sarah D. Bown, in the 25th year of her age. She was a devoted wife and mother and was respected by all who knew her. Two days previous to her demise she exhorted those around her to be faithful and true to the Gospel. Before she departed she was permitted to see through the veil, and in vivid language described the beauty of the place she was going to. She also gave directions for the minutest details of the funeral, and the dressing of the remains. She besought her friends not to grieve for her, as she knew she was going to a place of great joy.

Deseret News 9 April 1884

PRESIDENT GEORGE Q. CANNON presented the following names of brethren selected as missionaries to the places named, who were unanimously sustained by the vote of the conference:
[there follows a very long list of names called to places throughout the world, including the following}
New Zealand
Amasa Aldrich, Mt. Pleasant
Anthony Metcalf, Gunnison
William Wolsey, “
Charles Anderson, Elsinore
Edward Newby, Joseph

Deseret News 16 April 1884

METCALF. – At Fayette, Sanpete, County, March 26th, 1884, Mary Washin, [Waslin] wife of John E. Metcalf, born July 15^th 1810, at Skidy [Skidby], Yorkshire, England, from inflammation of the lungs, aged 73 years, 8 months and 11 days.
Sister Metcalf was baptized to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1849, emigrated, with her husband family, to Utah in 1853, settled in Salt Lake City and lived there till 1856, when, with her family, she moved to Springville, Utah Co., where she resided till the spring of 1864, when they moved to Fayette, where she remained until her demise. Deceased was the mother of thirteen children (seven boys and six girls), six of whom are still living, all of whom ministered to her during her sickness and followed her to her last resting place. She also has 46 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held in the Fayette Meeting-house on Sunday 29th, ult., and it was largely attended by relatives and friends.
She died in full faith of the Gospel and leaves a husband, a large family and many friends to mourn her loss.
Millennial Star please copy.

Deseret News 6 August 1884

-- The Sanpete County officers as chosen by a convention of the People’s Party, held on Saturday last, are as follows: For Probate Judge – Wm. Anderson; Selectman – James Metcalf; etc…

Deseret News 1 Oct 1884

We received a call today from Elder Samuel J. Parrish, of Centreville, who returned last Wednesday from the State of Tennessee, He was called as a missionary to the Southern States, October 9th, 1882, and left on the 17th of that month for Chattanooga. He was there assigned to the Georgia Conference, where for the first three months after his arrival there was but one other Elder in the field. This was John E. Metcalf, with whom he traveled most of the winter.
[Letter continues with Elder Parish’s travels…]

Deseret News 15 Oct 1884

COMMISSIONS ISSUED.
Commissions have been issued by the Governor to the following persons:
Wm. Anderson, probate judge; W.R. Reed, prosecuting attorney; John Reed, Clerk; J.D. Larsen, sheriff; Jas. Metcalf, selectman; etc…

Deseret News 30 Sept 1885

Returned Missionaries – We had a call last evening from Elders John C. Mellor and Wm. Bown, Jr., both young men whose homes are in Fayette, Sanpete Co., and who have since a year ago last June been serving as missionaries in the Northwestern States, and returned to this city day before yesterday.
They spent the first month after arriving at their field of labor in Central Minnesota, after which they separated…
Elder Bown was engaged, after parting company with Elder Mellor, in various parts of Minnesota and in Southeastern Wisconsin, generally in Company with another Elder, but during the latter part of his mission alone. He made friends wherever he went, was generally treated with kindness but found it very difficult to obtain places in which to preach. He and his companion, while traveling through one district during a few months applied for and were refused the use of fifty-four school houses and churches, in most instances the refusal being based upon the fact that they were “Mormons.” He met with very little active opposition or hostility, and had more reason to complain of prejudice and indifference than anything else. In many instances when he would call upon people and make known his business he was informed that he was welcome to stay and share the hospitality of the household and talk upon anything else but religion, but not one word must be said upon that subject.
Where he labored last, in the central part of Southern Minnesota, there is a very good prospect now for missionary work and quite a number of people in that region are investigating the principles of the Gospel.
These Elders value their experience in the missionary field highly and have returned home full of faith and zeal. They expected to remain some time longer, but President W.M. Palmer having fallen sick, it was deemed best to release them to accompany him home. We are pleased to be able to state that Elder Palmer is improving, and that he will probably soon be entirely well again.

Deseret News 16 February 1887

METCALF. - Of diabetes, Feb. 4th, 1887, at Fayette, Sanpete County, Utah, at the residence of his daughter Jane A. Bown, John E. Metcalf, Sen. Born July 18th, 1812, in Hull, Yorkshire, England, being 74 years, 6 months and 22 days old. He embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in the early part of 1849, and his house was always open to the missionary Elders. He emigrated to Utah with his family in 1853, crossing the ocean in the ship Elen Maria, and arriving in Salt Lake City in the latter part of September. He lived in the Fourth Ward till 1856, when he moved to Springville, were he resided till he was called to go south in the fall of 1862 he went with part of his family to St. George, and was subsequently released by President George A. Smith to go to Fayette to build a grist mill. He moved his family to Fayette in the Spring of 1864, where he lived until his demise. He filled a mission to England from 1877 to 1879, and was the father of twelve children, six of whom are still living. He has fifty grand and fifteen great-grandchildren. In the summer of 1882 he met with a severe accident while going to Gunnison in a buggy; going down a hillside the buggy tipped over, throwing himself and wife and a granddaughter to the ground. He was thereby injured in his head, which caused him to lose his eyesight, previous to which time he was a healthy, active man, filling many responsible positions in the Church. He lived and died a faithful Saint, and his funeral was held February 7, 1887, and was largely attended by his relatives and friends from Fayette and Gunnison Wards.

The Deseret News 28 Nov 1888

PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE
Grafton, West Virginia, November 15th, 1888.
Editor Deseret News:
The Elders and Saints of the Pennsylvania Conference have been much refreshed by their semi-annual conference…
…There were present Elders D.E. Harris, President of the mission, and Heber Bennion, President of the conference, also the following travelling Elders:
…list includes: Joseph Bartholomew, Jr., and Henry Bown [they mean Hyrum Bown]; the last named two having just arrived from Fayette, Sanpete, Co., Utah.

The Deseret News 11 May 1889

IN PENNSYLVANIA
Imagine yourself transported from your editorial room in your own beautiful city of Salt Lake to a snug little valley nestling cosily among the hills near the southern boundary of Pennsylvania, where the Pennsylvania Conference took place on the 13th, 14th and 15th of this month. It is known as Buck Valley, and is in the county of Fulton. Rolling hills surround it, and down the valley meander tiny streams, and on the slopes of the hills timber of various kinds is found. The people mainly subsist by farming, and seem to be in comfortable circumstances. Their hospitality to our Elders has been worthy of all praise.
…[the report goes on for a few paragraphs…]
We here insert, for the benefit of interested parties, the names of the Elders attending conference: Brother Harris, Assistant President of the Northern States Mission; Heber Benulon [Bennion], President of Conference, and the following as traveling Elders:
…Hyrum Bown, …Joseph Bartholomew…

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 1 Oct 1889

Commissions as follows have been issued to officers elected at the recent elections: Sanpete county – … James Metcalf and Parlan McFarland, selectmen; …

The Home Sentinel 28 Jan 1890 Source: Family History Library film # 1486737

Diptheria is raging in Gunnison, so Dr. Olsten says, Selectman Jas Metcalf has his whole family down, one resulting fatal.

The Home Sentinel 4 Feb 1890 Source: Family History Library film # 1486737

We regret to say that Mr. Jas. Metcalf of Gunnison has lost another child from diphtheria, Little Mabel who succumbed to the scourge on Tuesday the 28th 1890. We tender our consolation in which all join us.

The Home Sentinel 11 Feb 1890 Source: Family History Library film # 1486737

We are again called upon to cronicle the death of another of Mr. James Metcalf's children, making the third, in as many weeks, all of whom died of that fell destroyer, diptheria. We realize the utter futility of offering or attempting to offer comfort or consoloation under these trying circumstances but would commend the bereaved parents and family to the kind care and keeping of Him who doeth all things well, and who is the only source of comfort and consolation.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah) 1 July 1890

AN ENJOYABLE TIME.
Workers of Manti Temple Tender Mr. D.H. Wells a Surprise.
A party in honor of President D.H. Wells of the Manti Temple, was tendered to him by his co-laborers and friends, at the Temple Boarding House*, Friday evening, June 20, 1890. There was a large number present, the committee sparing no pains in making the evenings entertainment an enjoyable one.It was begun by a seranade on the east porch, by the entire company after which welcoming words from our beloved president greeted our ears, and, ushering us into a large and commodious room, when the following programme was carried out:
Opening remarks, J.E. Metcalf; opening hymn by the company; pryaer, J.L. Cench; song, Margaret Maggleby; recitation, Louise Keller; song, J.E. Metcalf; speech, Andrew Peterson; etc … remarks, by Brother D.H. Wells; closing hymn, by the company.
After the closing benediction by Horace Thornton, the company dispersed showering many wishes upon our most aged and revered president. May he live long to enjoy many such entertainments and be the recipient of all that is conducive to happiness,
Is the desire of
One of the number.

[*The Temple Boarding House was later operated by J.E. Metcalf, Jr.]

The Deseret News 29 Nov 1890

Returned Elders.
Elder Hyrum Bown, of Fayette, Sanpete County, returned Nov. 16, from a mission to Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He left home on October 18th, 1888, and first labored in various parts of Pennsylvania, where he met with a fair amount of success, and on the whole received good treatment at the hands of the people. Elder Bown attended several conferences in West Virgnia, and during the last three months has been laboring in that portion of the State The people were most hospitable to the Elders.
Elder Bown comes back to Utah in the best of health and spirits.

The Joseph Bartholomew articles that follow are newspaper resports of the adultery trial and “co-hab” trial of Joseph Bartholomew Jr., who was the son of Joseph & Polly Benson Bartholomew, the brother of John Bartholomew and Mary Keziah Bartholomew Metcalf and the father of Emma Florence Bartholomew. These transcripts are a good example of wives being forced to testify against their husbands and children being forced to testify against their fathers.

Background: The Edmunds-Tucker Law of 1887 prohibited the practice of polygamy and punished it with a fine of from $500 to $800 and imprisonment of up to five years. It dissolved the corporation of the church and directed the confiscation by the federal government of all church properties valued over a limit of $50,000. The act also dealt with the separation of church and state and with courts, militia, education, elections, immigration, and woman suffrage. Utah women had been granted the franchise in 1870, but now lost it. The act was enforced by the U.S. marshal and a host of deputies. Other matters dealt with by the act included:

Required civil marriage licenses
Required voters, jurors, and public officials to deny polygamy
Required plural wives to testify against their husbands
Replaced local judges with federally appointed judges

Note that Joseph Bartholomew’s trials occur after the Manifesto was issued in 1890 but before the Federal Government’s Proclamation of Amnesty in January 1893 (which allowed men to live with and support the plural wives they had before the Manifesto). During this time supporting your plural wives could land you in jail.

During this time, many plural wives (including the plural wife of John Bartholomew) continued to go by their maiden names for reasons of safety. They lived with their neighbors’ gossip and gave birth to their seemingly illegitimate children in secret. After the Edmunds-Tucker law was passed, many men simply abandoned their plural families. Others moved them to distant towns in an effort to protect themselves and their families. I don’t know the family history of Joseph Bartholomew Jr. and his wives, but,it appears that he quit living with his 2nd wife – in fact did not even see her – starting immediately after the Edmunds-Tucker law was passed.That is why his trials had an unusual happy ending.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 25 Feb 1891

JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW
Not Guilty of Adultery
The case of the United States vs. Joseph Bartholomew, adultery, was called and a jury empanelled.
Mr. Varian prosecuted and Mrs. King appeared for the defense.
Sarah Gee – I know the defendant. He lives at Sanpete county. Know his wife, Emma Bartholomew. Emma is the first wife. Mr. Bartholomew lives with her. Have known them as far back as I can remember.
To Mr. King – Don’t know that I ever heard Mr. Bartholomew introduce her as his wife. Don’t know that I ever heard him call her his wife. Suppose they were man and wife because they always lived together…
Court adjourned until Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. …The Joseph Bartholomew adultery case was resumed.
Caroline Olsen, (the alleged plural wife): I have lived in Fayette of and on for the last nine years. My youngest child is over three years old. Joseph Bartholomew is the father of both my children. Have not lived with Joseph Bartholomew as his wife since March, 1887. Do not think we have lived together as husband and wife since February 27, 1887. He lived with me regularly prior to that time. My child was born in November 1887.
Mr. Varian – Have you any doubt as to the last time you sustained sexual relations with the defendant.
Ans. – No, sir, but I don’t like to answer such questions.
Willis Bartholomew – I am the son of the defendant. Am eighteen years of age. Am the son of the first wife. My father recognizes her as the first and legal wife.
The prosecution rested, the defense admitting the first marriage.
Mr. King asked that the case be dismissed as no evidence of adultery had been produced.
Mr. Varian – “No evidence!” If I remember correctly, the plural wife testified to having sustained sexual relations with the defendant on February 27, 1887, within the limits of the indictment.
Mr. King – Yes, but the Edmunds-Tucker act did not become a law until March 3, 1887.
Mr. Varian – (suddenly recollecting) That’s so!
The last lady witness was recalled, but nothing new was elicited, and the jury was instructed to return a verdict of not guilty.

Go to the newspaper dated 12 September 1891 for the 2^nd Joseph Bartholomew trial.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 21 March 1891

Horse Stealing.
The case of the People vs.

John Chew and Maurice Nay, grand larceny, was called and a jury empaneled. Mr. J. M. Zane appeared for prosecution and Messrs. A.G. Sutherland and W.K. Reid for the defense. The defendants are charged with stealing one black stallion, August 1st, at Gunnison, Sanpete county, said stallion being the property of one William J. Robbins….
William J. Robbins was called – Live at Scipio. In the spring of 1885, I became owner of a black stallion colt, by foal. In May 1886, I branded the stallion “IX.” He was turned out on the range with a gray mare and another mare. In January of 1890, I saw them in Gunnison field, Drove a stallien into a corral. My brand had been obliterated or blotched, Recognized the horse independent of the brand. It was Oscar Berglund’s corral. Didn’t see any brands except this blotched brand. Don’t know who claimed the horse at that time.
To Mr. Reid – Was told by Mr. Palmer that my horse was in Gunnison field, and was claimed by John Chew. After examining the horse, I turned him out. Had a conversation with Berglund about the horse. Did not tell Mr. Berglund that I could not recognize the horse as mine, except that Mr. Palmer had said so. Don’t remember saying that my horse had a star in the forehead. When I was hunting my horse I met a man by the name of Anthony Metcalf. Got information from him about my gray mare. He said nothing about an “IX” colt. Some one told me he had heard the colt was dead. Recognized the stallion by his actions, appearance and the stock. Have been acquainted with the stock for 20 years. About two or three weeks ago, I examined the brand of the horse again at Mr. Chew’s corral. (The witness drew on the black board a “J” and a number of crosses as representing the brand.)
Re-direct – It was commonly known about the country that I had lost a black stallion colt. The stallion was with the gray mare when I found him.
A.E. Metcalf [Anthony Edward Metcalf, son of Anthony Metcalf]– Live at Gunnison. Know the two defendants, Chew and Nay. Remember seeing a black stallion and gray mare in Gunnison field. This was in 1886. The horse was branded “IX” on the left side. The horse was driven up the canyon by Chew and myself in the spring of 1887.
In going up the canyon I saw a horse lying by the side of the road. Chew remarked “There’s the “IX” horse dead.” The horse was lying on its right side. It was branded “IX” on the left side. Four days after I turned the horse over and it had on Chew’s brand. Chew’s brand is a diamond. I next saw the “IX” horse at Vermillion. Went there to get the horse for Chew. Am friendly to Chew. He is my brother-in-law. Have seen the black stallion a number of times in Chew’s possession.
Mrs. Kearns – Had a conversation with Mr. Chew last fall. Was driving with him. We had been driving fast and he remarked to me: “That is the best horse in the country – people say I stole it, but they can’t prove it,” He also said the horse had been examined by certain parties, but it hadn’t showed up exactly as they expected. “It’s the horse, all the same,” he said.
J.W. Ivie – Live at Salina. Moved there from Scipio last fall. Have seen the black stallion spoken of. First saw him in 1885 at Scipio. Saw him nearly every day for a year. Never saw him after he was turned out in the spring of 1886 until last winter. Looked him over and as near as I can judge from the stock and what he would be it is the same horse. Noticed the brand on the left side. It had been disfigured. Saw the horse at the time of the examination at Salina.
Mr. Leemaster – Live at Gunnison. Know Mr. Chew and Mr. Nay, Have known them six or seven years. Have seen the black horse spoken of. Saw the horse in the canyon in June of 1889. It had a sore on the left thigh. Asked Mr. Chew whom the horse belonged to. He gave me no definite answer. About a week later Chew and I were out riding and we run across the horse again. This time Chew said he and another party had bought the horse. He said the horse had been snagged, running through the timber.
A. Metcalf [Anthony Metcalf] testified to seeing the horse in the possession of Chew who had stated that he had bought the horse on the San Juan, of some unknown party. At a prior occasion he had stated that he bought the horse of Nel Whitbeck. In the Commissioner’s cout Chew has said he bought the horse of John Leet, on the San Juan.
To Mr. Sutherland – Chew is my son-in-law. We have not been on friendly terms since his arrest. We were on friendly term before the arrest. Have assisted in obtaining evidence in this case. Nay is also my son-in-law.
Redirect – Nay stated to me that he was implicated. He thought Jack would take all blame from his back for $100.
Mr. Kearns offered corroborative testimony in relation to Chew having the horse in his possession. When he first knew the horse in 1888 the blotch was not on the horse. He had seen the blotch on afterwards.
Court then took a recess until 1:30 o’clock.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 23 March 1891

THE CHEW CASE
Argued and Submitted to the Jury.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Court resumed session at 1:30 o’clock. The case of the People vs. John Chew et al. was resumed.
John Chew – Am one of the defendants in this case. Reside in Gunnison field. On the 27th of December, 1886, I left home. Went to the San Juan river. Returned in March, and on the way I overtook some men with a band of horses. Traveled with them a day and a half. Liked the looks of this colt and bought it. They told me the colt was three years old. Bought the colt of Mr. Leet. This was in the beginning of January 1887. Brought the colt home with me, As I did not have my brand at home I branded the animal, “J.H.L.” on the left thigh. In branding the colt my brand slipped. This brand belonged to J.H. Lacenby for whom I was buying stock. Shortly after this I went to Bull valley and got my own brand. I then vented the “J.H.L.” brand by covering it with the brand turned upside down, and put my own brand on the right hip and turned the colt out in the mountains. Commenced working the horses in 1887. In 1880 I turned him out and he got kicked and scratched, making a blotch on the left thigh. Have seen what is known as the bar X horse, Have not seen it since 1888. It was a black horse inclined to be a little gray. It was brought to my corral in 1888 and with about 80 other horses. I drove it to the mountains. Herded horses for the people. Remember seeing a dead horse at the side of the road. Don’t remember speaking to any one about it.
Mrs. John Chew, wife of the defendant, testified that her husband had left home in December 1886 and had returned in March, 1887, bringing with him the horse in question. The horse had been branded as her husband testified to. The horse had been scratched and kicked on the left thigh which had caused the blotch referred to.
Maurice Nay, the other defendant, corroborated the testimony of the two previous witness. He denied ever stating that he was implicated in the matter.
Mr. Huffine testified to seeing the bar X horse and Mr. Chew’s horse. He did not think they were the same. The bar X horse was a heavier horse than the Chew horse. It also had a star in its forehead which the Chew horse did not have.
Heber Christensen, Mr. Gotfrefsen and others offered corroborative testimony.
The case was argued by the prosecution.
Court adjourned until Monday Morning at 9:30 o’clock.
MONDAY MORNING.
Arguments were resumed in the case of the People vs. John Chew, grand larceny. The jury was charged and retired.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 24 March 1891

Not Guilty.
So Say the Jur[y]
Court resumed session at 2 o’clock.
The jury in the John Chew et al horse stealing case came into court and presented a verdict of not guilty.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 25 March 1891

John Chew, Peter Broom and E.C. Williams were each fined $5 this morning by Justice Noon, for being intoxicated.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 12 September 1891

COURT CALENDAR
Cases Set for the September Term.
Very long list includes:
12. United States vs. Joseph Bartholomew; unlawful cohabitation. U.S. Attorney; King & Houtz.

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 26 Sept 1891

DISTRICT COURT
Bartholomew Easily Acquitted.
SATURDAY MORNING
W.H. King, attorney for Joseph Bartholomew, asked to have the order forfeiting Jos. Bartholomew’s bonds set aside, as he had not received notice till yesterday and had come here as soon as possible after receiving notice and was here now ready for trial. The court granted the request.
A jury was called in the Bartholomew unlawful cohabitation case…
The prosecution called Amelia Hall to the witness stand. My name is Amelia Hall; have lived in Fayette three years; I know Emma Bartholomew; she is Barholomew’s first wife; I know Carrie Olson; she does not go by the name of Bartholomew; she had children; she has the repute in the community of being Bartholomew’s wife.
To the Court: - Jos. Bartholomew was reputed the father of the children. Carrie Olson did not live with Emma Bartholomew in 1889. I lived in the home with Carrie Olson did not see Bartholomew there; the youngest child was two years old in 1889. Carrie Olson did not go to the first wife’s house.
Cross-examined: - It was generally understood that Carrie Olson and Bartholomew had separated in 1887. Mr. Bartholomew has not since come to the house of Carrie Olson, since 1887. The repute in the community is that they have separated.
To Mr. Zane: - I am the second wife’s sister.
Sophia Thumminson: - I live in Gunnison; know Emma Bartholomew; have lived in her house about two weeks; don’t know Carrie Olson Bartholomew.
The Court asked how this witness came to be brought here.
Mr. King suggested the marshal had found her in the house of the first wife and brought her along.
Mr. Zane said – He supposed the officers had not anything else to do.
Attorney Zane stated he thought the defendant had better be discharged and the Court instructed the jury to bring in verdict of not guilty; which was done without the jury leaving the box.

For background on this article – please see the notes that precede the article dated 25 Feb 1891

The Daily Enquirer (Provo, Utah County) 7 March 1892

FIRST DISTRICT COURT – Cases Heard Before Judge Blackburn
Case of People vs. T.E. Curtis was tried. The defendant is charged with gambling at his residence in Gunnison Sanpete county, Jan. 2, 1892…
The complaining witness is Wm. Metcalf, who testifies to having seen the defendant at his residence at 9 o’clock on the evening of Jan. 2d. Had heard there was gambling going on and looked into the window. Saw men playing cards for money. Two men were with witness and they forced an entrance. The men hauled in the chips and Curtis said he had nothing to do with what was going on. The defendant claimed to be sick and threw himself upon a bed.

[By Feb 1896 William Metcalf was the Gunnison Marshal. Perhaps he was already Marshal by this date.]

Salt Lake Tribune 1 August 1892

SAN PETE’S AMENITIES.

Sheriff Burns has just returned from a night and day trip to the White river, near Soldier Summit, where he arrested one J.R. Young, who had in his possession forty-six head of sheep belonging to James Metcalf of Gunnison. Young claimed he had bought them in southern Utah. He was brought to Manti and is in the custody of the Sheriff awaiting a hearing. Mr. Young seems to be a perfect gentleman.

The Manti Messenger 9 Sept 1893

CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Metcalf asked for a remittance of a portion of his hotel license. Referred to the committee on licenses and claims. Mr. Metcalf also complained that private families were taking boarders.

The Manti Messenger 19 Aug 1893

Walt Stringham is expected home tonight with a holder full of views of the Mt. Pleasant flood.

The Manti Messenger 13 Oct 1893

James Metcalf, who now resides in Salt Lake City, was a visitor to the Temple city this week, and called at the MESSENGER office.

James Metcalf and Lewis Anderson will leave in a few days for Boston to attend to business for the Central Utah Wool Co.

The Manti Messenger 27 Oct 1893

John Metcalf of the Temple hotel leaves this week for a trip to Chicago and the east.

The Central Utah Wool company shipped fifteen cars of mutton on Monday. They were consigned to Chicago.

The Manti Messenger 24 Nov 1893

Abram Jones won the shotgun at the raffle last Saturday night.

The Manti Messenger 1 Dec 1893

John Stringham is now papa. His wife presented him with a fine boy a few days ago. [It was actually a girl!]

Walter Stringham has returned from Mt. Pleasant, where he has been spending a few days in catching the shadows of the Queen city citizens.

The Manti Messenger 15 Dec 1893

Walter Stringham, the photographer, exhibited at the MESSENGER office on Wednesday, some excellent proof prints of photos taken at the Edmunds coal mine.

Salt Lake Tribune 29 December 1893

GUNNISON INCORPORATED.
The Republicans Make a Clean Sweep, and Control the City.

Editor Tribune: - Another town corporation has been perfected in San Pete county. Gunnison is, or will be the first of the new year, a full-fledged town. The County Court granted the people of Gunnison the privilege of voting upon and forming a town corporation some time last fall. At the general election in November, the town officers were to be elected. A fight on party lines was inaugurated. The Democrats supposed, and correctly too, that a Republican majority would be announced when the votes were counted. Through some machinations, as yet unknown, they secured a letter from the County Registrar announcing that the election for town officers could not be held on the same day as the general election. The people were accordingly notified that no town election would be held until some future day.
   The Republicans were not to be overcome by such unofficial notices. They held a caucus, nominated their candidates, and ordered tickets printed. On the morning of election they tendered their ballots. The Judges refused to take them. A message was sent the Utah Commission asking for instructions. The Commission promptly wired that the matter was not a question for that body to decide. A second time the electric wire was tapped, and the County Attorney, Hon. Jacob Johnson, was found. In answer to the question, “What shall we do?” he thumped the electric keys and said, “Go ahead and deposit your ballots.”
   When the returns were announced by the Canvassing Board in Salt lake City, no tickets were found to have been deposited in the ballot box for Gunnison town officials. Hon. Jacob Johnson appeared before the Commission and demanded a count of votes on the Gunnison town. After some time the ballots were found, the votes counted, and fifty-four Republicans had deposited ballots bearing the names of their choice for town officers. Not one Democratic vote was cast.
   The Republican candidates were duly elected, their certificates have been received, and on Monday, the 1^st of January, they will qualify and perfect a town organization. There is great rejoicing among the Republicans of Gunnison town. They have won the battle without an opponent in the field. The Council will now adopt suitable ordinances, and all will be peace and harmony on the banks of the Sanpitch.
   Gunnison is a lively little burg, situated in the southern end of San Pete county. It is three miles from the Sevier Valley branch of the Rio Grande Western Railway. Its political complexion was changed at the last election from Democracy to Republican by twelve majority on county officers.
   The town officers elected are Anthony Metcalf, president; W.H. Gribble, Austin Kearns, R. Lidvigson, E. Sanderson, trustees.

JOEL SHOMAKER,
Manti, Utah, Dec. 28, 1893.

The Manti Messenger 12 Jan 1894

J.E. Metcalf of Salt Lake City was a visitor to the Temple City during the week. He wanted to attend the Sanpete Valley mass meeting at Ephraim on Wednesday evening, and in company with John F. Wells of the Rio Grande Western, took a seat in the special. The conductor politely informed the two that their presence was not wanted, and requested them to leave the car. This was probably a case of being in bad company, as Metcalf is one of the directors in the bank and the Central Wool Company, and not an official of the Western, as supposed.

For the information of the public, especially those who are so anxious to place themselves on record as special friends of the Sanpete Valley Railway, I desire to call your attention to the ejectment of Mr. James Metcalf from their special train on the evening of Jan 10th, without other explanation than he was not wanted there.

The Manti Messenger 19 Jan 1894

Anthony Metcalf and Reuben Christensen, president and clerk of the new town of Gunnison, were callers at the MESSENGER office this week. They wanted to get the town ordinances printed in book form and of course brought the work to the MESSENGER where it could be done the best and cheapest.

The Manti Messenger 9 Feb 1894

John E. Metcalf had a runaway on Wednesday evening. His team started from the San Pete Valley depot, and ran up the street to Main, where they were stopped. No damage was done.

The Manti Messenger 2 March 1894

MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Program for Conjoint Session in the Council House March 6, 1894
Lecture – J H Carpenter
Song – Lillie Metcalf
Reading of the Gazette – Editor Ovanda Witbeck
Music – Male Quartet
Recitation – Belle Tennant
Music – Mandolin and Guitar Club
Essay – May Munk

The Manti Messenger 9 March 1894

The Central Utah Wool company held their annual meeting on Monday. The old officers were elected for the ensuing year. The board now consists of Ezra Shoemaker, president, James Metcalf, vice president, etc…

The Manti Messenger 30 March 1894

Walter Stringham took some interior and exterior views of the MESSENGER office on Thursday. Walter makes some good pictures. Call and see him and be convinced.

The Manti Messenger 6 April 1894

The gypsies found Manti a poor field to work in, and have pulled out. No regrets.

Walter Stringham has some excellent views of the Central school house, the MESSENGER building and other places of interest in the Temple city. Call and see him, and obtain some souvenir photos.

Abe Jones carries one arm in a sling as a result of a scuffle. Dr. Morrey replaced the dislocated member, and it is getting along nicely.

Sheep shearing has fully begun in Southern Utah, and wool buyers are numerous. The Central Utah Wool company is a responsible firm that should receive the consignments from this section. Luther Tuttle and James Metcalf will soon be out rustling for business for the company.

The Manti Messenger 14 April 1894

James Metcalf has been making arrangements for shearers to fill the sheep corrals for the spring clip. Work will begin in earnest within the next few days.

The Manti Messenger 22 June 1894

John E. Metcalf had the city water shut off from his residence one day last week because of washing buggies contrary to the city ordinance. Supt. Richard Hall, Jr. is on the warpath so look out for him.

Anthony Metcalf, president of the town council of Gunnison, and one of the MESSENGER readers in our neighboring burg, was a visitor to the county seat during the week.

The Manti Messenger 3 Aug 1894

James Metcalf came in from Salt Lake City on Tuesday, and shook hands with friends in the Temple city.

Abe Jones and party returned from Fish Lake on Wednesday. They have the usual stock of fish stories on hand and can supply the demand for almost any style of yarn.

The Manti Messenger 17 Aug 1894

James Metcalf, formerly one of the traveling representatives of the Central Utah Wool company, is now engaged with the Union Stock Yards company of South Omaha, Neb. He is a genuine rustler and a thoroughly competent man. The Stock Yards people could not have made a better selection of a representative in Utah and surrounding territory.

The Manti Messenger 16 Nov 1894

Reid and Hansen have been fitting up a model sheep herders’ wagon for Frank Metcalf. It will be almost a palace on wheels when completed, with parlor, bedroom, dining room and kitchen combined. The floor will be carpeted and all the modern furniture and appliances will be added. The schooner will be a veritable king of the prairie.

James Metcalf of Salt Lake City joined the Sanpete ranks and marched with our delegation in the grand procession on Monday evening. He demonstrated the fact that although a city chap now, his sympathies were with the sheepmen, the farmers and the republicans of all classes in this county. He served as a selectman for a number of years and was glad to engage in celebrating the fact that a change had come over this stake of Zion.

The Manti Messenger 21 Dec 1894

FARM FOR RENT
The well known farm owned by James Metcalf, near Gunnison, is for rent or lease for a term of years. No one but a practical irrigation farmer with good reference need apply. For further information apply to: James Metcalf PO Box 1442 Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Deseret News 22 Dec 1894

OBITUARY NOTES
JANE ANN BOWN.
Sister Jane Ann Bown, wife of Wm. Bown, departed this life at 2:20 p.m. December 11, 1894, at Fayette, Sanpete county, Utah. The cause of her death was congestion of the lungs, being sick but nine days.
Sister Bown was the daughter of John E. and Mary Metcalf, born March 15, 1834, at Hull, Yorkshire, England. She was baptized July 9, 1850, was married in January 1855, emigrated to Utah the same year, lived in Salt Lake City a short time, then moved to Springville, Utah county, where they lived until 1861, when they were called to go to Dixie, and settled in St. George. Brother Bown was released from that mission on account of his health; came to Fayette in 1865, where they have resided up to the time of her demise.
Sister Bown has been president of the Relief Society from its first organization, over twenty years ago. She has also acted as president of the Primary Association since October 1891. She has ever been faithful in these associations, and not only has been active in her official duties, but in ministoring to the sick and needy in our midst. She was the mother of ten children, and had also twenty-two grandchildren. She was a faithful Latter-day Saint, and was much beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, six children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.
The funeral was held on the 13th at 12 noon, and was largely attended.
Woman’s Exponent please copy.

The Manti Messenger 2 Jan 1895

Walter Stringham, the popular photographer, has been doing some excellent work in making photo calendars for the San Pete Valley railway company.

John E. Metcalf, of the Temple Hotel, has secured the contract for carrying the mail from the Rio Grande Western railway depot.

The Manti Messenger 4 Jan 1895

Walter Stringham has been noticed several times, during the past few days, meandering around, with camera in hand. He says now is the best time for getting winter views of the Temple city and he is desirous of obtaining a good collection.

Manti Messenger 18 January 1895

Local and Personal Notes
The Temple Hotel is the popular traveling men’s resort. Metcalf gets the theatrical companies, the county officials and many of the regular drummers. People ??? find the best hotels and stop where they get the best treatment. When in the county seat stop at the Temple Hotel.

The Manti Messenger 12 April 1895

John E. Metcalf and wife of the Temple hotel were among the visitors to Salt Lake City during the week.

Manti Messenger 18 October 1895

On Wednesday evening Joe Metcalf left town with a hack load of young men, whom he had contracted to carry safely to Gunnison, where the aforesaid young men had anticipated spending a delightful evening tripping the fantastic toe. Now the night was very dark, though there was no storm raging, and the young men were probably bubbling over with joy – reports don’t state exactly – but be that as it may, when, on reaching that portion of the highway intersecting with the S. P. V. railway grade, in some unaccountable way the vehicle was upset and the young gallants were spilled out into the slimy ditch by the wayside. No one was hurt, but their toilets were anything but appropriate to attend a party in, hence their immediate return home. We don’t care to give the boys away, and will only say that lut Tuttle, Lewis Larsen, Joe Fox and Hoe Hall were members of the party.

Manti Messenger 1 Nov 1895

Willie Bown of Fayette, while at work on the Gunnison canal with a team and scraper, was struck by the scraper and sustained a severe rupture. Dr. Morrey was summoned by telegraph to attend the boy, who is getting along nicely at this time.

Manti Messenger 6 December 1895

Abe Jones has changed his mind, and will decide to remain in Manti. Something holding him here, we guess.

The Manti Messenger 20 Dec 1895

James Metcalf, of Salt Lake City, was in town last Saturday and made this office a friendly call. He tells us that his sons, Fred and James, will engage in business in Zion at an early date, said business being the bottling of soda water. A new plant and machinery have been purchased and will be in working order in a short time. The firm name will be the Denhalter & Metcalf Bottling Co, and the firm will start out with bright prospects of success. – Salina Press

Manti Messenger 31 Jan 1896

On the 21st inst. in Fayette, Charley Bown cut his throat. He is still alive at this writing but with no chance of recovery. Dr. Olsten attended him and said there was no hopes for him. He has been sick for some time and became very despondent and said he was tired of his suffering and could stand it no longer, and so took this method of ridding himself of life. The family have the sympathy of this community.

Manti Messenger 7 Feb 1896

Charley Bown, the young man in Fayette who attempted suicide, died on the evening of the 29th, and was buried on the 2nd. The family have the sympathy of this community.

The Manti Messenger 14 Feb 1896

GUNNISON DOTS (news from Gunnison)
There was a card party the other night at the residence of William Metcalf, our most worthy marshal. They had a good crowd and had a good time, the first prize being carried off by Mrs. August Swalberg and W.H. Gribble; the booby prizes by Mrs. Julius Christensen and Lafe Bown.

The Manti Messenger 21 Feb 1896

J.E. Bartholomew of Fayette, and Miss Rose Braithwaite, one of Manti’s estimable young ladies, were married in the Temple on Wednesday.

GUNNISON DOTS (news from Gunnison)
Will Caldwell who has been suffering with a cancer for quite a long time is now in a very precarious condition and don’t think he will survive much longer. His wife and little ones have the most heartfelt sympathy of this community.

Manti Messenger Untitled 28 Feb 1896

GUNNISON DOTS (news from Gunnison)
Will Caldwell died on the 19th and was buried on the 21st. He left a wife and three little boys who have the sympathy of this community.

The Manti Messenger 13 March 1896

GUNNISON DOTS [news received from Gunnison]

There was quite a sad accident here on last Sunday. One of Jack Chew's boys, a lad of twelve years, was dragged to death by a horse. He was buried today, 10th inst, from the Presbyterian chapel. The family have the sympathy of this community."

A number of little strangers have made their appearance in town lately. A little son at the home of Anthony Metcalf, Jr.,…

The Manti Messenger 10 April 1896

CITY COUNCIL
John E. Metcalf petitioned for a rebate of water license for three months, as he had moved from his former residence. Allowed. He also asked for a lower license on his hotel on the grounds that it was an out of the way place, and also to have the charge standing against him for running a hotel without a license, revoked. The last request was not acted upon.

The Manti Messenger 15 May 1896

John H. Chew vs. Morris Nay, a suit to quiet title to certain realty in Gunnison, has been brought in this court.

The Manti Messenger 12 June 1896

Frank Metcalf is carrying his arm in a sling, the result of an injury received while working in a sheep corral. One man was marking sheep and held an open knife in his hand. Frank caught a sheep and swung around just right to receive an ugly cut across the right hand.

The Manti Messenger 3 July 1896

MARRIAGE LICENSES – County Clerk Madsen issued the following marriage licenses during the past week:
Andrew B. Christenson of Gunnison, and Sarah Jane Bartholomew of Fayette

Manti Messenger 11 September 1896

A party of friends gave Walter and John Stringham a farewell party at the Metcalf hotel on Monday evening, the gentlemen leaving Wednesday for another tour through Mexico. They will be absent until about June next.

The Deseret News 23 Jan 1897

From the Manti Messenger: Clyde Metcalf, son of the hotel man, met with a very painful accident last week. A crowd of boys were playing in the street and in a rough and tumble Clyde had his leg broken above the knee in to places. Dr. Olsten was called and made the boy as comfortable as possible in his precarious condition. He is improving rapidly and will so be able to be out.

The Manti Messenger 13 Feb 1897

METCALF HOUSE.
Manti’s Popular Hotel.
Terms Reasonable.
J.E. Metcalf, Prop.

This ad ran six times over the next several months. It appears to me that this is the opening of the Metcalf House.

Manti Messenger Untitled 13 March 1897

MARRIED Tuesday evening, March 9th, Abe Jones to Lillie Metcalf

The Manti Messenger 8 May 1897

Howard Peacock, Abe Jones and P.O. Madsen left here with a bunch of sheep for Nebraska a few days ago.

The Manti Messenger 29 May 1897

Frank Metcalf and Ed Cox left on a sheep trading expedition for Nebraska last Thursday for Mr. Kearnes of Gunnison.

The Manti Messenger 2 June 1897

A child of Gus Swalberg of Dover, son-in-law of J.E. Metcalf, met with a very painful accident a few days ago by falling into a tub of hot water, scalding her terribly. She is, however, getting along nicely, and will soon be well.

The Manti Messenger 31 July 1897

Word comes from Gunnison that a little boy, son of Wm. Metcalf had his arm broken on Tuesday. Dr. Olsten was summoned, the arm fixed and the little fellow is doing nicely.

The Manti Messenger, Saturday 7 August 1897

J. E. Metcalf has gone out of the Hotel business. So many hotels in Manti made the pressure too great for him.

The Manti Messenger 21 August 1897

Wm. Metcalf came up from Gunnison Wednesday with his little boy whose arm was badly injured some three weeks ago. Further surgical aid was given.

The Manti Messenger 6 Aug 1898

Jas Metcalf sen of Salt Lake visited our sanctum this Thursday. He says the soda water business is tip top. He wants to dispose of his property in Gunnison. Read his notice elsewhere.

The Manti Messenger 13 August 1898

Butch Cassidy who was supposed to have been killed at Book Cliffs some three months ago when Joe Walker received his fatal shot, passed through Emery and Grand counties on his way to the Robber’s Roost. He spoke to several persons and complimented Gov. Wells on his good judgement in not paying the reward offered for his apprehension. He seemed to be very much alive yet.

The Manti Messenger 27 Aug 1898

For Sale – The well known home and farm of Jas Metcalf, Sr. of Gunnison. For further particulars enquire of Jas Metcalf Jr of Gunnison or Jas Metcalf of Salt Lake.

The Deseret News 28 Aug 1898

SANPETE STAKE CONFERENCE
The following list of names was presented and sustained to be ordained High Priests:
list of names includes Anthony Metcalf

The Manti Messenger 24 Sep 1898

Frank Metcalf returned home Wednesday from an extended trip in Colorado and different points where he has been employed shipping sheep for A. J. Knollin for about two months. He will now remain home and run a herd for himself the coming winter.

The Manti Messenger 12 Nov 1898

VICTORY FOR SANPETE.
Majority of Republicans is almost 500. Every man on the County Ticket Elected.
[The long article regarding election returns includes:]
County Commissioners
Metcalf, William

The Manti Messenger 24 Dec 1898

A great many complaints are being justly made by our citizens about the contractor carrying the mails to and from the RGW depot. It is certainly outrageous to wait until nearly 1:30 before the mail from the south is distributed, because the southern train arrives in Manti at 12:15 p.m., and should be delivered at the post office immediately upon its arrival, thus giving parties receiving letters from the south a chance to answer them, if necessary, on the train going south at 1 p.m. In place of performing this duty, Mr. Metcalf takes both mails to the depot at one time and brings the mail from both trains to the post office at one o’clock, and sometimes later, just as he chooses. This, of course, avoids an extra trip to the depot and gives Mr. Metcalf a chance to transact any business that he may have at the station. A protest against negligence in this matter should be made as soon as possible, and if the present contractor wants to keep his job he should properly attend to it.

The Manti Messenger 7 Jan 1899

GUNNISON HAPPENINGS (news from Gunnison)
Hon. Wm. Metcalf just returned from Manti. He has been there to take his seat in the County Court as Commissioner.

The Manti Messenger 22 April 1899

Gunnison Items

Last Wednesday morning brought with it a wind with unusual swiftness and power. Several haystacks were blown to pieces, one adobe house cracked badly. During this wind some men in Bp. Madsen’s upper lot was burning rubbish and at noon went down to dinner leaving the fire to take care of itself, it was not long however until the fire spread into the adjoining lot owned by C. W. Perkins burning his barn, corrals and everything excepting his house, and had it not been for a goodly number of townsmen and women carrying buckets who fought bravely the suffocating flames, the Perkins family would have been homeless… Sparks flew from the blaze about two blocks and into William Metcalf’s yard, set fire to the dry grass also into Walter Tollestrup’s back yard. It was noticed right away and was put out.

The Manti Messenger 14 Oct 1899

The Republicans of Gunnison are to be congratulated on their selection of a Town Board which will no doubt win at the coming election: Town President, Edmund Sanderson; Trustees, … … Anthony Metcalf. We are personally acquainted with all these gentlemen and know them to be good, honest enterprising citizens…

The Manti Messenger 25 Nov 1899

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT,
Sanpete County, State of Utah
Lillie Jones, plaintiff, vs. Abraham Jones defendant – Summons
The State of Utah to said defendant.
You are hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after the service of this summons upon you. If served within the county in which this action is brought otherwise within thirty days after such service, and defend the above entitled action, and in case of your failure so to do judgment will be rendered against you according to the complaint which within ten days after the service of this summons upon you will be filed with the clerk of said county.
J.A. Harris, Atty for plaintiff

The Manti Messenger 30 Dec 1899

Manti Messenger 13 Jan 1900

Manti Messenger 7 April 1900

The Manti Messenger 14 April 1900

Local & other News

Sheriff Jensen was in Fayette this week and had some amusing experiences with certain people of that little place.

The Manti Messenger 21 March 1900

John Stringham has ordered his paper sent to North Yakima Washington where he is now employed at his trade. His family we understand will soon leave this city to join Mr. Stringham. He has almost decided to locate in Oregon and will sell out his interests here.

The Manti Messenger 12 May 1900

Town Councilman Anthony Metcalf, with his wife and two of his children, accompanied also by his son C.W. and family, left here by team on Wednesday morning for Big Horn Basin in Wyoming. There purpose is to look out for a location for land and water on which to settle. Mr. Metcalf has a good home here but is desirous of getting a compact body of land upon which he can locate his large family now mostly married off. He will be gone probably two months and if successful, his son C.W. and family will stay there permanently. A number of his friends gathered at his home last Saturday and tendered him a surprise by way of farewell. – Gazette

Manti Messenger 19 May 1900

Judge Johnson’s Court
Lillie Jones vs. Abram Jones, a divorce case, was presented and plaintiff was granted a divorce.

Manti Messenger 28 July 1900

O.F. Coolidge and family left this week for Oregon to make their future home. Their belongings they did not dispose of here were shipped over the S P. V. Railway and put in charge of Joseph Metcalf who goes to Oregon to take charge of a farm there belonging to his parents near Imbler.

Manti Messenger 11 August 1900

Walter Stringham, Jr., has sold his residence in this city to Joseph Munk and intends leaving Manti the beginning of the coming month for Oregon where he will make his home.

Manti Messenger 18 August 1900

We made an error last week in stating that Walter Stringham had sold his residence to Joseph Munk, which should have been Christian Munk, but we have learned that Walter has not sold to either party although Chris made a bargain to buy, and this week informed the photographer that he had changed his mind. All preparations were being made by Mr. Stringham to leave next month, and this discouraging disappointment will delay his former intentions and put him to considerable expense which could have been avoided if men only knew their own minds about half the time.

Manti Messenger 25 August 1900

Your last chance to have pictures taken at Stringham’s will be Aug. 27^th.

All pictures taken up to Ag. 27 will be finished before I leave. – Stringham

Manti Messenger 15 September 1900

Walter Stringham, Jr., and family left for Imbler, Oregon Monday last where they intend making their home. Walter was a good fellow, well thought of by all, and we are sorry to lose such citizens.

The Manti Messenger 6 Oct 1900

The Republican Commissioner, and candidate for re-election from the southern part of this county has, we believe, the good will of all citizens so far as attending to his business as a Commissioner is concerned as well as in any other capacity as a citizen, and his term of office the past two years cannot be recommended too highly to the voters of Sanpete County. Commissioner Metcalf has in the past two years proven himself capable of filling the office the voters of this county elected him to, and the Republican party in their convention at Moroni showed their appreciation of his labors by nominating him for a second term, and the fact that the delegates who attended the county convention from Gunnison were given instructions by representative citizens to again renominate him shows that he is capable and able to fill the requirements of a county commissioner, that he was the favorite of all the capable men our neighboring town could have made a selection from for that position is no small recommendation for him to the voters of Sanpete county. He is highly recommended by our best citizens of both political parties, and his work in the past in that office has proven most satisfactory. His election means fair dealing with all citizens when doing business with the Commissioners of Sanpete County.

The Manti Messenger 17 Nov 1900

Official Count of Votes Cast in Sanpete County
For Co. Commission: Wm Metcalf [the voting is tallied by city, followed by the total votes:] 1122 [the highest vote among the candidates for Co. Commissioner]

The Manti Messenger 12 Jan 1901

At the session of County Commissioners Monday last when the new officers took charge of county affairs, Commissioner Metcalf was selected chairman of that body, as he was one of the former members. It will be realized in future experience that it is a good thing to retain one of the old members of that board, and we are greatly pleased to hear that he was made chairman.

The Manti Messenger 13 April 1901

A very serious accident happened [to] William Bown, Sr. Sunday morning last, while his grand daughter who cares for him was attending the Sunday School as teacher. He was in his usual health when Miss Bown left him, excepting for a slight dizziness which he complained of. The first to reach the Bown residence was Mrs. John Peterson who with her husband occupies the front part of the dwelling. On entering her room, she found it filled with smoke and aroma of burning cloth. She searched her room but could not discover any cause. Presently she heard a faint rap on the door leading to Mr. Bown’s room and, upon entering, found the old gentleman in a critical condition. His clothes, and the flesh on one side of his face and body were badly burned. He could give no account of the accident further than that he fell in the open fire place and was unable to extricate himself. It is supposed he had a spell of dizziness and fainted, falling into the fireplace as stated. Miss Bown was late in reaching home from school, as she stayed to a business meeting after the usual hour.
The condition of Mr. Bown is quite serious, owing to his advanced age, but there is hope of his recovery. He is being given the best medical care.
He is the father of Messrs. L. and J. Bown of your city, and has a number of children who reside here. He is about 75 years of age.

– Gunnison Gazzette

The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901

Death of Wm Bown Sr.
On Wednesday night April 10th, at 10 o’clock, occurred the death of William Bown, Sr., an old resident of Fayette. His death was hastened by an accident which he met on Sunday, March 31, an account of which was chronicled in the Gazette of last week. He was brought to the home of his son Lafayette in this city, and has since been given the best medical care and every comfort possible, but his spirit was forced to yield to the frail form of 75 years. He leaves five sons, William and Levi, residing at Fayette, Hyrum, residing at Manti, and James and Lafayette who are residing in this city. The body was taken to Fayette yesterday afternoon for burial.
Deceased has resided at Fayette for the past thirty years, and was a much respected citizen. In obedience to the call, he located at St. George and remained there for six years. He first settled at Springville.

–Gunnison Gazette

The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901

The family of John Metcalf left for Oregon this week, and Mr. Metcalf appears to be very lonely, living in their big house here, “all alone.”

The Manti Messenger 25 May 1901:

We learned from a Manti man who returned from Salt Lake this week that Abe Jones, formerly of this city has a position in the metropolis as a bartender at a first-class saloon.

The Manti Messenger 29 June 1901

It is our pleasure to state that wedding cares are out announcing the nuptuals of one of Gunnison’s popular young ladies, Miss Elsie K., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. C. Christenson and sister of County Attorney A.H. Christenson, who will wed Alma C. Bartholomew of Fayette next Wednesday, in the Manti Temple. A wedding reception will take place at the home of her parents on Wednesday evening. Alma O. is the son of Bishop Bartholomew.

– Gunnison Gazette

The Manti Messenger 20 July 1901

John O. Mellor and Wm. Bown, Jr. have received letters from Box B requesting them to prepare for a mission to Great Britain.

–Fayette Correspondent, Gunnison Gazette.

The Manti Messenger 24 Aug 1901

Abe Jones arrived in this city yesterday to visit with his parents, after an absence of several years.

The Manti Messenger, 5 October 1901

Walter Stringham, our use to be popular photographer has recently located in Elgin, Oregon where he will pitch his tent for a time and take photographs.

The Manti Messenger 2 Nov 1901

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Metcalf was accidentally injured last Sunday evening. Being tipped over in a high chair, Mrs. Metcalf, while endeavoring to catch the child from falling to the floor, struck the infant with a pair of scissors which she had in her hand, and made a wound in the infant’s temple. The wound is not dangerous however.

Manti Messenger 26 April 1902

John E. Metcalf was in Gunnison Monday closing a deal, whereby he disposed of his farm in Gunnison field to Joseph Christensen of that place.

The Manti Messenger 17 May 1902

Frank Metcalf left Manti for Idaho on Wednesday, where he has been engaged to look after a flock of sheep belonging to his uncle, James Metcalf.

The Manti Messenger 7 June 1902

Last Monday the following men left for the western part of Wyoming to do railroad grading:
… Abraham Jones…

The Manti Messenger 1 Nov 1902

Republican Candidates – William Metcalf
William Metcalf, candidate on the Republican ticket for Representative from this county to the State Legislature, was born in Salt Lake City on the 5^th of May, 1855. When ten years of age Mr. Metcalf moved to Fayette, this county, with his parents, residing there until 1879, about which time he changed his residence to Gunnison, Utah, at which place he has since made his home, and is at present one of the highly respected citizens of that town, having many times been honored with positions of trust from his constituents there as well as the people of Gunnison as constable and town marshal for several terms, and as deputy sheriff under the late James Burns; he has been a director of the Gunnison Irrigation company, and has two successive times been elected to the office of commissioner of Sanpete in which board he is at present acting as chairman. Mr. Metcalf is in every sense of the word a practical and competent man to fill the position to which his party has honored him, and his motives and intentions will be to do active work for the interests of the people of Sanpete County, and to respect their wishes and act as a servant of the people whenever it is consistent with the best good to the greatest number.

The Manti Messenger 28 Feb 1903

The Hon. William Metcalf and wife of Gunnison spent a couple of days in Manti this week. Mr. Metcalf has been absent from the State Legislature on account of ill health for about two weeks, but is improved and will return to duty on Sunday.

The Manti Messenger 16 May 1903

W.G. Hoggan, Sam Henrie and John E. Metcalf and Hyrum Bown left this morning for Oregon.

The Manti Messenger 10 July 1903

Marriage licenses were this week issued by the county clerk to the following couples: William E. Bown of Fayette, aged 24, and Rosalinda Larsen of Gunnison, aged 22…

The Manti Messenger 20 Aug 1903

Mrs. John E. Metcalf sustained painful injuries to her back last Saturday, by a fall from a chair on which she was standing, from the effects of which she has been confined to her bed for several days. At this writing

The Manti Messenger 19 November 1903

Wm. Metcalf of Gunnison is in Manti on business. He goes to Salt Lake next week to spend the winter with his family. Mr. Metcalf’s children are attending school in Salt Lake.

The Manti Messenger 14 January 1904

Wm. Metcalf is in town on the way from Salt Lake, where he has spent the past two months.

The Manti Messenger 16 June 1904

Mr. Thornton, proprietor of the Manti “Candy Box,” has taken the southern agency for Metcalf Bros. Soda Water company, and this city will be the distributing point for this southern section. The first car load of soda water arrived Tuesday.

The Manti Messenger 7 July 1904

William Metcalf of Gunnison was in town this week and made the announcement to the Messenger that he is a candidate for the lower house of the legislature. Mr. Metcalf was a member of the last legislature, but owing to illness was unable to be present very little of the time. He says that he is now familiar with the duties and if given another term will be able to look after the interests of his constituents. Mr. Metcalf has a high standing in the party and if again nominated will add strength to the ticket.

The Manti Messenger 4 Aug 1904

Wm. Metcalf of Gunnison announces his withdrawal as a candidate for the legislature.

The Manti Messenger 20 Oct 1904

Mrs. John Metcalf is here from Oregon on a short visit.

Manti Messenger 18 May 1905

An old criminal was once asked what was the first step that led him to ruin and he said: “The first thing that led to my downfall was cheating an editor out of two year’s subscription. When I had done that the devil had such a grip on me that I could not shake him off.”

Salt Lake Herald 3 May 1906

WAS TIRED OF LIFE.

Morris [N]ay of Centerfield Commits Suicide by Shooting.

Manti, May 2 - Yesterday morning Morris Nay, a resident of Centerfield, a small town adjoining Gunnison, this county, committed suicide by shooting himself with a pistol. The cause of the rash act does not seem to be known definitely, although relatives of the dead man live in Manti. It is believed, however, that he became despondent over financial matters and decided to end his troubles in the manner stated. Mr. Nay was a son-in-law of Anthony Metcalf of Gunnison, who is one of the highly respected citizens of this neighborhood. From what could be learned of the affair by your correspondent it appears that the deceased has of late been sporting rather much and one trouble upon another led to the rash act. He was about 49 years of age and leaves a wife and respected family to mourn his loss.

Eastern Utah Advocate 5 September 1907:

MANTI BOY KILLED IN TWELVE MILE.
Was Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalf and Well Known in Carbon County.

Vernon Metcalf, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalf of Manti, was killed instantly last Saturday while bringing a load of lumber down Twelve-Mile Canyon, which is situated just east of Mayfield. He had been working for the past month with Silas Hofheins, hauling poles and lumber from Hinningson’s sawmill. On this trip he was accompanied by Leland Hofheins, a son. While going down a very steep hill, Leland pulled so hard that the rope on the brake lever was broken. He told Vernon to jump and then immediately leaped off the wagon. In his scramble to regain his footing he could not tell whether Vernon had jumped or had been knocked off, but when he came to a position where he could see what had happened, he was astonished to find him lying dead by the roadside with his head crushed.

Manti Messenger 2 July 1908

News from Gunnison
Mrs. Clara Ludvigson and Miss Lydia Swain took in the Strawberry Day festivities at Provo, returning home Wednesday.

Eastern Utah Advocate 10 September 1908

John E. Metcalf is seriously ill with typhoid fever.

Eastern Utah Advocate 17 September 1908

MANTI, Sept 12 – After an illness of some three weeks with typhoid fever, John E. Metcalf, a well known and highly respected citizen of Manti, passed away Sunday. The deceased was a son of John E. and Mary Waslin, and was born in Hull, England, June 23, 1839. His father was a cabinetmaker, and emigrated with his family to Utah in 1853.

Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalf Sr., and James Metcalf, Jr., were down from Salt Lake yesterday to attend the funeral of Metcalf’s brother.

The Manti Messenger 22 April 1909

Mrs. John Metcalf had the misfortune to fall and break her arm last week. She is doing nicely at the present time.

The Manti Messenger 28 Jan 1909

COURT DOINGS
In the case of Lafayette Bown vs. Wm. Bown the defendant’s demurrer to plaintiff’s complaint was denied and over ruled.

Eastern Utah Advocate 6 May 1909

These teachers have been employed by the board of education of the Manti public schools for the ensuing year: Principal, Edgar T. Reid; teachers, … Blanche Metcalf…

Salt Lake Herald Newspaper 12 December 1909

Miss Pearl Metcalf and Leland Hoffine were married at Manti on Wednesday. County Clerk O. D. Eliason performed the ceremony. Miss Metcalf is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Metcalf. Mr. Hoffine is located at Manti as the manager of the Manti creamery. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffine will make their home in Manti.

The Manti Messenger 12 August 1910

Mrs. Metcalf fell off the sidewalk into the deep ditch on the south of Anderson Dryeng building Sunday fracturing a couple of ribs. This ditch is pretty deep on both sides of Main Street to be safe.

Salt Lake Herald 18 September 1910

STATE SOCIETY NEWS - GUNNISON
At the home of Anthony Metcalf on Monday evening, quietly assembled some twenty of his relatives bent on giving him a jolly good surprise in honor of his 67^th birthday. A supper was served.

The Manti Messenger 20 Jan 1911

PROCEEDINGS OF SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Tuesday morning the first jury case came up, that of the state vs. Milo Bown, charged with unlawful use of water. The jury was impanelled and part of the testimony taken by the state and the case continued till Wednesday.
…
Wednesday the principal part of the time was devoted to the State vs. Milo Bown. Defendant’s move to have the Court instruct the jury to return a verdict of “not guilty” was denied and the case proceeded with most of the day when it was continued until the following day.
…
Yesterday the Bown case was finished, the jury returning a verdict of not guilty.

The Manti Messenger 23 June 1911

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Applications for the position of city revenue collector were received from Hyrum Bown, Edgar Clark, B.W. McAllister, Aaron Anderson, J.W. McAllister and Leo Munk. The last named received the appointment.

The Manti Messenger Newspaper 11 Aug 1911

Bishop Bartholomew of Fayette was very unfortunate in losing his barn and out buildings last week by fire. Three horses and five dozen chickens were also lost.

Eastern Utah Advocate 2 November 1911

County Clerk Olsen issued licenses the past week to Rowland Denison of Sterling and Louisa C. Metcalf of Manti, …

The Manti Messenger 5 Jan 1912

OPENING OF NEW LIBRARY GREAT EVENT
Business Houses Close and Day Observed as a Holiday
Prominent Visitors Assist in Giving a Literary Treat.
etc. etc. etc… to close of article…
The library was opened to the public Wednesday and will be open each day now between the hours of 2 and 6, and 7 and 10 p.m. with Miss Blanche Metcalf as librarian.

The Manti Messenger 5 Jan 1912

Christmas
Myrtle Bown, 4^th grade.
Hear the merry sleigh bells ringing
And the children gladly singing
They know Christmas will soon be here
So they give three big loud cheers
Santa has work to do
Just as other people do
He brings pretty gifts and toys
Till our hearts are filled with joys
He fills every stocking from top to toe
And that is reason we love him so
He always brings such good cheer
That we wish he’d come oftener than once a year

The Manti Messenger 2 Feb 1912

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The poet has accomplished a class poem which follows
The Eighth Grade
Hurrah for the Eighth Grade!
Happy students we.
We have five good teachers
So why not jolly be?
(poem continues to name each teacher and each student…)
Roy Metcalf is as smart a fellow as you will find
If you’d dig a year in a gold mine,
His brother, Lund is a sober boy
And to him I don’t think school life’s any great joy
etc…

The Manti Messenger 21 Feb 1913

Mrs. Henrietta Metcalf of Union, Ore., arrived in Manti Sunday for a visit with relatives.

The Manti Messenger 12 June 1913

Marriage licenses were issued the past week by County Clerk Morley to the following couples:
… Carl E. Nielsen of Axtel and Jane A. Metcalf, Gunnison
… Godfred E. Christenson, Moroni and Louis Bown, Fayette

The Manti Messenger 20 June 1913

Marriage licenses were issued the past week by County Clerk Morley to the following couples:
Wm. E. McKill, Salt Lake and Hazel Bown, Fayette

The Manti Messenger 10 Oct 1913

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
…officers have been elected to look after the business affairs of the school. This year the following students were elected:
President Mont Harmon, vice president Lee Kenner, secretary Roy Metcalf, etc…

The Manti Messenger 24 Oct 1913

GUNNISON GOOD GOVERNMENT
William Metcalf has been nominated for mayor by the Good Government party, which held a convention recently.

The Manti Messenger 9 Jan 1914

COURT NOTES
In the divorce case proceedings of Elsie K. Bartholomew vs Alma C. Bartholomew, defendant was ordered to appear January 31st to show cause why he should not be restrained from selling, disposing of or encumbering his property. Judge Ericksen will also occupy the bench in this case.

The Manti Messenger 10 Jul 1914

John Stringham Dead.
Word was received yesterday of the death of John Stringham in La Grande Oregon. The message gave no particulars. Melvin and Ray Stringham and Mrs. Jas. Olson will start for La Grand today to attend the funeral.
John Stringham was the son of Walter Stringham of Manti and leaves a host of relatives and friends here. He left Manti fourteen years ago.

The Manti Messenger 25 Sept 1914

SECOND WEEK OF DISTRICT COURT
(various court proceedings)
Elsie K. Bartholomew vs Alma C. Bartholomew was set for September 28th.

The Manti Messenger 30 Oct 1914

Archie M. Mellor, son of John C. Mellor of this city, has been installed bishop of Fayette, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Bishop John Bartholomew. The counsellors are Amasa F. Bartholomew and Silas Earl.

The Manti Messenger 8 Jan 1915

COUNCIL NOTES
The city council met last Saturday night with but little aside from the regular routine business.
Hyrum Bown met with the board and stated he thought his light bill for November too high. Referred to the committee on lighting.

The Manti Messenger 15 Jan 1915

COURT NOTES
Elsie K. Bartholomew vs Alma C. Bartholomew, dropped to be reinstated at request of parties to the suit.

The Manti Messenger 2 July 1915

Miss Blanch Metcalf, who recently returned from teaching in Idaho, left Sunday for the California expositions. In Salt Lake she joined a party from Idaho, also bound for the fair.

The Manti Messenger 6 Aug 1915

Death from Diphtheria
One of the saddest happenings in Manti for a long time, was the death of Rose Hannah Bartholomew from diphtheria, after an illness of fifteen days, yesterday.
Mrs. Bartholomew was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Braithwaite and was born in this city 45 years ago. She was the wife of Jno. E. Bartholomew and leaves a family of five children, the eldest being 18 years of age.
The family is under quarantine and the funeral, which must be private, will probably be held some time today.

The Manti Messenger 19 Nov 1915

MARRIAGE LICENSES - Marriage licenses were issued the past week by County Clerk Morley to the following couples.
Earl Caldwell of Centerfield and Ila Jorgensen, Redmond.

The Manti Messenger 3 March 1916

MARRIAGE LICENSES – The following marriage licenses were issued by Clerk Morley.
Roy Caldwell and Dorothy Nielson, both of Centerfield.

The Manti Messenger 10 March 1916

OUT FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. William Metcalf of Gunnison has announced himself as a candidate for the office of representative to the next State legislature on the Republican Ticket. Should the Republicans of Sanpete County see fit to nominate him, his friends believe he will lend strength to the ticket and will poll a larger vote than any other person who might be nominated on the ticket from the south end of the county.
Mr. Metcalf is a man of affairs, a prominent citizen of Gunnison, and has been identified with public affairs for a long time. He is a man of wide experience and has always been a staunch Republican.

The Manti Messenger 31 March 1916

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Metcalf of Gunnison called at the Messenger office yesterday to announce the marriage of their daughter Talula and Mr. D.B. Sanders of Tacoma, in this city yesterday. For the present they will reside in Gunnison.

The Manti Messenger 5 May 1916

Senior Class Makes Good in Dramatic Production
”The Cheerful Liar” given by the Manti High School seniors last Friday evening took the town by storm. The theatre was packed with a thoroughly appreciative audience who didn’t applaud much because they needed their hands to hold their sides.
The parts throughout were sustained remarkably well, especial credit being due Elliot Jensen as “The Cheerful Liar,” Clinton Christensen as the plantation owner, Matilda Anderson as the mother-in-law, Clyde Buchanan as the nervous money seeker, and Vincent Bradley as the Frenchman. The other parts though lighter were handled splendidly by Carl Frischknecht, Ruth Munk, Lund Metcalf, Roy Metcalf, etc. etc…

The Manti Messenger 12 May 1916

COURT NOTES
The Seventh Judicial District Court convened Monday. Judge Christenson on the bench, with a light calendar on docket. The first day was devoted principally to dating cases and probate work…
The State vs Milo Bown was set for the 16th…
The cases of Olaf Thursby vs Peter Justesen and A.J. Crozier vs Milo O. Bown were set for the 18th…

The Manti Messenger 15 Sept 1916

Metcalf-Mellor
Mr. and Mrs. Jno Mellor entertained at their residence Wednesday evening at an excellent wedding supper and reception in honor of the marriage of their daughter Lillie to John E. Metcalf , Wednesday September thirteenth in the Manti Temple.
Supper was served from seven-thirty to nine-thirty to upwards of a hundred and fifty guests. The young couple presiding at table. They didn't eat much, that we could observe, but kept up a merry conversation with the guests. And some of the young unmarried felt quite foolish when told that they looked alike, especially Bill.
After supper the evening was spent in music, dancing and chat. Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Vera Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Johnson and Miss Mabel Parry. The crowd broke up at about two o'clock, but even then some were dissatisfied and wanted to "stay a little longer."
The bride was gowned in corn colored charmeuse trimmed in black velvet and white chiffon. She has a beautiful and extensive trousseau.
The young couple will make their future home in Gunnison, where Mr. Metcalf is principal of the public schools.

The Manti Messenger 22 Sep 1916

COURT NOTES
Monday morning the case of O.L. Ercanbrack vs Gunnison Co-op was taken up and a motion to quash the summons was granted.

The Manti Messenger 23 Feb 1917

Sunday’s Salt Lake papers published the issuing of a marriage license to Walter Minster of Wellington and Blanche Metcalf of this city.

The Manti Messenger 23 March 1917

LEGAL PUBLICATION
SUMMONS
Hyrum Bown, Plaintif
vs
James C. Tooth and Agnes R. Tooth husband and wife, Manti Cooperative Mercantile Institution, a corporation, and all the stockholders and creditors…
Defendants
The State of Utah to the said defendants
You are hereby summoned to appear within twenty days after the service of this summons upon you…
This action is brought to recover a judgment and decree quieting plaintiff’s title to the land described in said complaint.
Dilworth Wooley, Plaintiff’s Attorney

The Manti Messenger 6 July 1917

TRAIN KILLS HORSE AND INJURES RIDER
Elden Bartholomew, a young man 17 years old, met with an accident in the depot yards Saturday in which he narrowly escaped with his life.
He is reported to have crossed the track in front of the passenger train, from the north Saturday afternoon and stopped to watch the train, 20 or 25 feet from the track, and the horse he was riding became unmanageable and backed in front of the moving train.
The engine hit the horse, killing him almost instantly, but throwing the young man several feet clear of track. He was quite badly bruised up but apparently nothing serious.
The young man is a son of John Bartholomew of this city.

The Manti Messenger 12 Oct 1917

MARRIAGE LICENSES - The following marriage licenses were issued the past week at the County Clerk’s office:
John Edward Bartholomew and Annie Maria Manwill, both of Manti

The Manti Messenger 19 Oct 1917

MAIN STREET COLLISION
Two machines were considerably broken up in a head-on collision on main street Tuesday morning, another of those apparently unavoidable cases of hesitancy or inability to tell what the other fellow is going to do, and what you ought, or ought not to do.
The machines in the mixup was a Ford owned by Geo. Franklyn of Levan, driven by Floyed Bown, going south and the Studebaker coach driven by S.P. Jensen of Centerfield. The cars met in front of the Jones plumbing shop.
Eye-witness say the Ford car was on the west, or right of the center of the street. A spring wagon on the east side of the street was backing into the street and thus forced the Studebaker west, out of position. Neither of the three drivers of the vehicles seemed to have the presence of mind to stop and the collision resulted.
Both machines were damaged but both drivers retained their positions at the wheels, and there being no passengers in the cars, no one was injured.

The Manti Messenger 19 Oct 1917

MARRIAGE LICENSES - The following marriage licenses were issued the past week at the County Clerk’s office:
Hyrum B. Bown and Lydia Mickelson, both of Manti

The Manti Messenger 25 Jan 1918

Corporal Lund Metcalf was selected last week to attend athletic school, preparing to supervise the athletic work of the men behind the fighting lines.

The Manti Messenger 26 April 1918

The following is an extract from a letter from Lund Metcalf to his mother.

”We are back from the hike we took, we sure had a fine time and got some mighty good practice with our special detail. The batteries had to walk and I felt rather sorry for them as I sat on my horse and watched them trudging along on the road. The special detail rode horses, be then we were kept busy riding around locating positions for artillery just as we would in actual warfare, drawing maps and making reports of the country around.
”The first day out the major sent me out to locate a position to fire on a supposed enemy. I had to report back in half an hour. I did not know how far I would have to go before finding a suitable place, so away I rode as fast as my horse would go. After riding out the road about a mile I found a place that was fine for a battery in a man’s field so I went in there and drew a map of the country showing where the guns would go for position in firing, where the horses could be taken, showing all the protection for the place and the advantages of the position.
”We scouts were kept busy like this most of the time. It is sure interesting work and very important.
”The other night the major of our detail took us out and we got a touch of finding places at night through brush and by the aid of the stars. A couple of fellows got lost and didn’t get back to camp until early morning. I guess we will get quite a bit of this night locating of places as well at night as in the day.
”Our brigade takes a hike one of these first days for a couple of weeks, so we have heard and before long the whole division is to take one.
”There is quite a few fellows trying to get furloughs to come home to do farm work, but I guess that neither Roy nor I can get a furlough for anything like that.
”About the fellow who didn’t show up for guard, they were going to have him court martialed, but they didn’t. They should have done it they punish other fellows for less things than that.
”Yes I still play with F battery that is when they play any game of basketball.”

The Manti Messenger 14 June 1918

There will be a farewell dance tonight at the Armada, complimentary to Hyrum and Royal Bown and Will Hoggan, who leave tomorrow for the special instruction at the University of Utah.

The Manti Messenger 21 June 1918

MANTI’S ROLL OF HONOR
Under this heading we expect to run a perpetual directory of all Manti boys in the service.
Roy Metcalf, Sergt F Battery, 145^TH F. A. Camp Kearny, Linda Vista, California
Lund Metcalf Corp. F Battery, 145^TH F. A. Camp Kearny, Linda Vista, California
Hyrum B. Bown, University of Utah
Royal B. Bown, University of Utah

The Manti Messenger 9 Aug 1918

MANTI’S ROLL OF HONOR
Under this heading we expect to run a perpetual directory of all Manti boys in the service.
Roy Metcalf, Sergt F Battery, 145^TH F. A. Camp Mills, New York
Lund Metcalf Corp. F Battery, 145^TH F. A. Camp Mills, New York
Hyrum B. Bown, University of Utah
Royal B. Bown, University of Utah

Hyrum and Royal Bown were home from the University Saturday and Sunday on a furlough

The Manti Messenger 16 Aug 1918

WITH OUR BOYS NOW IN THE SERVICE
Word comes from Salt Lake that the boys who went in for the University course in June have all left. Will Hoggan an Royal Bown are reported to have gone to Kansas and Hyrum Bown to Texas.

The Manti Messenger 23 Aug 1918

MANTI’S ROLL OF HONOR
Under this heading we expect to run a perpetual directory of all Manti boys in the service
Roy Metcalf, Sergt F Battery, 145^TH F. A. AM EX. FORCES
Lund Metcalf Corp. F Battery, 145^TH F. A. AM EX. FORCES
Hyrum B. Bown, Kansas
Royal B. Bown, Kansas

The Manti Messenger 30 Aug 1918

25 MEN REGISTERED LAST SATURDAY
Sanpete county lined up twenty five more young men last Saturday, who have become of age since June 5^th. They all come to this city to register and their questionnaires were mailed to them Monday. The next move is up to the war department – the assigning of liability numbers. After that but a couple of days will be required by the local board to have the boys in readiness to answer roll call.
Follows a list of names, including:
B. Wm. Metcalf, Centerfield

The Manti Messenger 30 Aug 1918

MANTI’S ROLL OF HONOR
Under this heading we expect to run a perpetual directory of all Manti boys in the service.
Roy Metcalf, Sergt F BATTERY, 145^TH F. A. AM EX FORCES FRANCE
Lund Metcalf Corp. F BATTERY, 145^TH F. A. AM EX FORCES FRANCE
Royal B Bown, Camp Travis, Texas
Hyrum B Bown, Maryland

The Manti Messenger 13 Sept 1918

Born :BOWN – In this city Sept 12, 1918 to Mrs. Hyrum B. Bown a girl

The Manti Messenger 4 Oct 1918

The Manti Messenger 31 Jan 1919

MANTI GREETS BOYS OF 145^TH
The First Large Contingent of Manti Boys from Over Seas to Arrive Home
Huge Crouds Welcome Them
Husky Lads are Glad to Get Home
A huge gathering at the depot last Saturday to meet the returning boys was made possible by the fact that definite word of their coming was at hand.
Hundreds joined with the happy parents, wives and sweethearts to welcome the boys. The croud was so packed and the people so eager to get a glimpse of or a word or a hand shake with the heroes that it was several minutes before they could make their way through the jam to their smiling relatives.
The train was just late enough to heighten the expectancy of the waiting croud. The high school band was in attendance and played patriotic selections. Many noted and remarked what a different feeling was in the music, what a gladdening effect it had in contrast with it on similar occasions when the crouds gathered to wish the boys “God speed and good luck.” Then the key was firm, patriotic, and determined. Now, although many of the selections were the same there was a feeling of home, of gentleness, of love.
All went to the depot fully determined to cheer and cheer and cheer, but when the train stopped there was but one idea – to get hold of the boys and cheering was forgotten.
And what a stalwart set of braw and brawn, in the pink of health were they. When you gripped their hands you felt for a moment that you were in a vice, and such smiling, happy fellows. It is easy to see that they have at no time been on the same continent with Hoover.
As soon as the jovial croud would permit they were spirited away by their proud relatives to a sumptuous meal – the kind they often dreamed of and longed for as only mother can make.
Those arriving on the schedule time were Sergt. Roy Metcalf, Sergt Fred D. Kammerman, Corp Lund Metcalf, Corp Adrian Jensen, Musician Myron Bird and Edgar Larson, Harry Fox, Darrel Dixon, Arnold Garbe, Frank Peterson, and Wm Denison. Clarence Peterson came Sunday, while Leslie Jenson, and Royal Henrie came Monday.

The Manti Messenger 31 Jan 1919

Lund Metcalf gave an interesting talk on army life and his experience as a member of the 145^th to the students of the high school Wednesday in devotional.

The Manti Messenger 14 March 1919

Floyd B. Bown married Erma Larson, a well known and prominent young girl from Salina. Mr. Bown is a promising young man, he is a boy of clean habits, a graduate of the local high school.

The Manti Messenger 12 Dec 1919

AT REST
Edgar W. Bown son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bown of this city was laid at rest in the local Cemetery Wednesday December 3^rd. Funeral services were held from the tabernacle.
The young man had been suffering for the past three years with leakage of the heart. Shortly before his death December 1^st, he contracted a severe cold which resulted in his death.
Mr. Bown was born in Fayette nearly nineteen years ago where he resided until three years ago when he moved to Manti with his parents.
He is survived by his parents, two sisters, and six brothers.

The Manti Messenger 16 Jan 1920

Mrs. Lydia Bown who recently underwent an operation in Salt Lake city is reportedly doing nicely. Her husband, Hyrum Bown, sister, Mrs. Fred Willardson and father, Jens Mickelson accompanied her. Mr. Bown and Mrs. Willardson returned home Monday.

The Manti Messenger 21 May 1920

Mr. and Mrs. Lund Metcalf came home Wednesday to remain for the summer. Mr. Metcalf was engaged as principal and Mrs. Metcalf as teacher in the Park Valley schools which have closed.

The Manti Messenger 2 July 1920

Royal Bown Operated On For Appendicitus
Dr. Brooks of Ephraim and Dr. Webb of Manti performed an operation on Royal Bown at his home yesterday for appendicitus. He is reported to be resting nicely this morning. Mr. Bown was brought home sick Tuesday from the Orlin Madson ranch south of Mayfield, but his case did not develop clearly until early yesterday morning. The operation was performed soon after.

The Manti Messenger 18 March 1921

District Court Grants Freedom to Five Couples
Erma Bown was granted an interlocutory degree of divorce from Floyd B. Bown, given the custody of their minor child, had her maiden name restored. The defendant was ordered to pay $340.00 attorney’s fees and $500 alimony.

The Manti Messenger 13 May 1921

Hyrum B. Bown arrived home last night after several months absence travelling.

The Manti Messenger 26 Aug 1921

New Babies Arrived
To Mr. and Mrs. Royal Bown, August 22, a boy.

The Manti Messenger 27 Jan 1922

                 ROLLER SKATING
        Every Night at Felt’s Opera House
     Courteous Treatment And Good Skates
     Special attention given to private parties
Watch For Dates For Prize Drawing Contests
                 Clarence Bown Mgr.

The Manti Messenger 10 March 1922

MARRIAGE LICENSES
Blain Larsen, Gunnison and Vivian Luthella Bown, Gunnison married by Bishop N.R. Peterson

The Manti Messenger 20 Oct 1922

NOTICE ON PETITION FOR DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY
In the matter of Dauntes B. Sanders, Vol. Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy, No. 6704,
Notice is hereby given that Dauntes B. Sanders, Bankrupt, has filed his petition dated October 12, 1822, praying for a discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy, and that all creditors and other persons are ordered to attend at the hearing upon said petition before the United States court room in the Federal building in the City of Salt Lake, Utah on the 21st day of November, 1922, at ten o’clock in the forenoon and then and there show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted and also attend the examination of the bankrupt thereon
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 14, 1922
S.T. Corn, Referee in Bankruptcy.

The Manti Messenger 18 Dec 1922

WEDDINGS
Miss Alice Manwell and Elden Bartholomew were married in the court house Tuesday by Precinct Justice C.P. Larsen
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John E. Bartholomew, the groom is the son of John E. Bartholomew.

The Vernal Express 14 Nov 1924

JENSEN
John Chew was elected justice of the peace and Calvin Jorgensen constable for River Dale precinct.

Source: Unless otherwise identified: Utah Digital Newspapers; http://www.lib.utah.edu/digital/unews/

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