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TAX NOTICE
The following Land Claims and Improvements in
Long list of names includes:
Metcalf John E. Ward 4 Tax 15 Cost 97
The Fourth of July at this place was
celebrated by the citizens and the soldiers at
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
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
SANPETE CAVALRY.
[This was during the
Letter written from Scipio, Millard Co., May 14, 1868 by Geo. A. Smith:
Editor Deseret News:
- We left Manti yesterday morning for
We preached at
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
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.
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
FAYETTE, Sanpete Co., Utah October 25th, 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
James Mellor.
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,
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.
Appointments: Elder John E.
Metcalf is appointed to labor in the Leeds Conference.
BISHOPS
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.
Missionary Labor – We have perused a letter from Elder Charles D. Evans,
of Springville, now in
The Work in
The good work of the Lord is rolling on nicely in these parts. Brother Evans is
still at
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.
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.
More Bee Items. -- On
the 5th inst., at
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
(four other names…)
Correspondence.
Georgia Mission.
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
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
[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
The NEWS is a welcome and reliable informer of the progress of
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.
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,
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
METCALF. – At Fayette, Sanpete, County, March 26th, 1884, Mary Washin, [Waslin] wife of John E.
Metcalf, born July 15th 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.
-- The
We received a call today from Elder Samuel J. Parrish, of Centreville,
who returned last Wednesday from the State of
[Letter continues with Elder Parish’s travels…]
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…
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
Where he labored last, in the central part of
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.
METCALF. - Of diabetes, Feb. 4th, 1887, at Fayette,
The
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
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
…[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 Newspaper (
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
The Home Sentinel 4 Feb 1890 Source: Family History Library film # 1486737
We regret to say that Mr. Jas. Metcalf of
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 Newspaper (
AN ENJOYABLE TIME.
Workers of
A party in honor of President D.H. Wells of the
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
The
Returned Elders.
Elder Hyrum Bown, of Fayette,
Elder Bown comes back to
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
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 Newspaper (
JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW
Not Guilty of Adultery
The case of the
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 2nd Joseph Bartholomew trial.
The Daily Enquirer Newspaper (
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
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
To Mr. Reid – Was told by Mr. Palmer that my horse was in
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
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
Mr. Leemaster – Live at
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
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 Newspaper (
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
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 Newspaper (
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 Newspaper (
John Chew, Peter Broom and
E.C. Williams were each fined $5 this morning by Justice Noon, for being
intoxicated.
The Daily Enquirer Newspaper (
COURT CALENDAR
Cases Set for the September Term.
Very long list includes:
12.
The Daily Enquirer Newspaper (
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 generall understoon 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
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 arcticle – please see the notes
that precede the article dated 25 Feb 1891
The Daily Enquirer Newspaper (
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 entrace. 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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 Newspaper 19 Aug 1893
Walt Stringham is expected home
tonight with a holder full of views of the
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 13 Oct 1893
James
Metcalf, who
now resides in
James
Metcalf and Lewis
Anderson will leave in a few days for
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 27 Oct 1893
John Metcalf of the
The Central Utah Wool company shipped fifteen cars of mutton on Monday.
They were consigned to
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 24 Nov 1893
Abram Jones won the shotgun at the
raffle last Saturday night.
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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.
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 12 Jan 1894
J.E. Metcalf of
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 Newspaper 19 Jan 1894
Anthony Metcalf
and Reuben Christensen, president and clerk of the new town of
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 9 Feb 1894
John
E. Metcalf had a runaway on Wednesday evening. His team started from the
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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 Newspaper 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 Newspaper 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 Newspaper 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
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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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 Newspaper 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 3 Aug 1894
James
Metcalf came in from
Abe Jones
and party returned from
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 21 Dec 1894
FARM FOR RENT
The well known farm owned by James Metcalf,
near
The
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,
Sister
Bown was the daughter of John E. and Mary Metcalf, born March 15, 1834, at
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 Newspaper 2 Jan 1895
Walter
Stringham, the popular photographer, has been doing some excellent work in
making photo calendars for the
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 Newspaper 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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 12 April 1895
John
E. Metcalf and wife of the
Manti Messenger Newspaper 1 Nov 1895
Willie Bown of
Fayette, while at work on the
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 20 Dec 1895
James
Metcalf, of
Manti Messenger Newspaper 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 Newspaper 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 Newspaper 14 Feb 1896
GUNNISON DOTS (news from
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 Newspaper 21 Feb 1896
J.E.
Bartholomew of Fayette, and Miss Rose Braithwaite, one of Manti’s estimable
young ladies, were married in the
GUNNISON
DOTS (news from
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 Newspaper 28 Feb 1896
GUNNISON DOTS (news from
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 Newspaper 13 March 1896
GUNNISON DOTS [news received from
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 Newspaper 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.
Manti Messenger Newspaper 15 May 15 May 1896
John H.
Chew vs. Morris Nay, a suit to quiet
title to certain realty in
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 3 July 1896
MARRIAGE LICENSES –
Andrew B. Christenson of
The
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
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 13 Feb 1897
METCALF HOUSE.
Manti’s Popular Hotel.
Terms Reasonable.
J.E. Metcalf, Prop.
Manti Messenger Untitled Newspaper 13
March 1897
MARRIED Tuesday evening, March 9th, Abe Jones to Lillie Metcalf
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 8 May 1897
Howard Peacock, Abe Jones and P.O. Madsen left here with a
bunch of sheep for
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 29 May 1897
Frank
Metcalf and Ed Cox left on a sheep trading expedition for
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 2 June 1897
A child of Gus Swalberg of
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 27 Aug 1898
For
The
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 Newspaper 24 Sep 1898
Frank
Metcalf returned home Wednesday from an extended trip in
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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:]
Metcalf, William
The Manti Messenger Newspaper 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