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KAYSVILLE KINKS #111 IN SERIES - MARCH 1900   William Henry Bone.

6/24/2020

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​KAYSVILLE KINKS #111 IN SERIES - MARCH 1900
The time of Judge Rolapp and a jury has been occupied today in the trial of the case against Ella Curtis Garlick, the Kaysville woman accused of setting fire to Swan & Co. Saloon on the night of February 24, 1899. The defense set up the plea of temporary insanity and to prove it put the defendant on the stand. She testified she was periodically afflicted with St. Vitus Dance (a nerve disorder characterized by involuntary jerky movements, also including emotional or behavioral problems) , and that certain conditions, peculiar to her sex, had rendered her extremely nervous. Her husband came home drunk and in one of her nervous spells, the deed of which she is accused, was committed. At 4:30pm the case went to the jury. No verdict has yet been rendered.
Mrs. Hannah Simmons, the oldest woman in Kaysville was honored yesterday with a celebration of her 90th birthday.
The very warm weather during the last 2 weeks forced fruit buds forward until apricot and peach trees are about to burst into bloom.
The ladies of the Kaysville Relief Society entertained 300 elderly people yesterday on the occasion of the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the societies organization. Programs were held and dinner was served to everyone.
Miss Ada Schofield and Wilford Bosworth were united in holy matrimony on Wednesday.
Funeral services were held this afternoon over the remains of William H. Bone who died of heart failure last Sunday. There were many beautiful flowers on the casket and a lengthy cortege followed the hearse to the cemetery.
PHOTOS: 1 - Funeral and casket of William Henry Bone (1829-1900) in front of his home at 151 N Main ( area previously was Major's Bakery, Longhorn Lounge, Art Studio, etc. currently Bountiful Bicycle) 2 - Photo of William Henry Bone.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #110 IN SERIES - FEBRUARY 1900   JAMES H. RADDON (1850-1900)

6/24/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS #110 IN SERIES - FEBRUARY 1900
  • Why not smoke mild cigars like those Mrs. Mary Jane Proudfoot offers for sale in her shop?
  • A free library and social reading room society was organized here Tuesday with Albert Beazer Pres.; Miss Leah Allen 1st VP; W. L. Gailey 2nd VP; F.I. Mortensen sec.; C. Burton Jr. treas. Miss Maud Barnes and Henry H. Blood were appointed to act with the executive board in framing by laws for the society.
  • Yee Kee and Hop Gee, owners of our local laundry celebrated the Chinese New Year last week. They treated their customers to candy and nuts.
  • V. A. Hill, a Kaysville farmer, age 33, went hunting yesterday. He stumbled and fell with the gun in his hand. The weapon discharged, the bullet passing thru his left arm below the elbow. He was brought to St. Marks Hospital where surgeons found it necessary to amputate the arm.
  • Melissa Smith and John W. Gailey were united in marriage in the Salt Lake Temple.
  • Mary Ashton one of the old inhabitants of Kaysville died last night of old age and general debility. Her earnest desire has been to live to see her 80th birthday, and it is remarkable she died the day after that event. The old lady and her husband Samuel Ashton were members of the handcart company that came across the plains in 1856. No children were born to them. The funeral is on Monday.
  • James H. Raddon, a prominent citizen of Kaysville was instantly killed today by engine No. 41 of the Rio Grand Western. He was driving his wagon toward his home and did not see the engine until it was too late. A portion of the wagon was thrown 100 feet. The team of horses were not injured.
  • PHOTO: JAMES H. RADDON (1850-1900) Salt Lake Tribune February 25, 1900
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #109 IN SERIES - JANUARY 1900

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  • Our perfume is complete and one drop on the handkerchief lasts four weeks and then can be scarcely washed out. - Sold at H.J. Sheffield and Sons store.
  • A meeting was held Thursday in the interest of a free public library and reading room that will probably soon be established in Kaysville. Addresses were given by E. M. Whitesides and Francis Mortensen.
  • J. R. Proudfoot gave a card party for a number of his young friends on New Years Day.
  • John H. Smith gave the poor widows of Kaysville a Near Years dinner.
  • William Clawson went to Salt Lake today where he will undergo a surgical operation for injuries received while serving his county in the late war. (Spanish American War) His friends are raising a purse of money to assist in paying his expenses.
  • Mrs. Ella Curtis Garlick, who's alleged connection with the attempted burning of Swan & Co. Saloon last November was arrested on a charge of arson last night by Sheriff Abbott. She broke down and wept when the arrest was made and pleaded with the officer not to confine her in jail for the night. He took her to Mansell House (aka Egbert Hotel, Kaysville Hotel) and she was arraigned in the morning by Justice Gailey and entered a plea of not guilty. Her hearing was set for Friday and in default of $500 bail she remanded to the custody of the sheriff. She was taken to Farmington, where she will occupy the women's department of the county jail.
  • Dr. Gleason is preparing to extract the worst cases of decayed teeth or institute filling of gold, amalgam or cement in the most careful manner. Call afternoons.
  • PHOTO: Dental chair belonging to Dr. Sumner Gleason. He used it when he visited Davis County schools. He gave children both physical and dental examinations. Currently on display at Heritage Museum of Layton
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #108 IN SERIES - DECEMBER 1899

6/24/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS #108 IN SERIES - DECEMBER 1899
  • A dignified bicyclist was seen riding East along the sidewalk that leads up from the railroad station. One would have thought he was full of old wine to have seen how often he capsized, but the fact being known he is an anti-saloon man with a vengeance settled all those kinds of thoughts.
  • Grandison Raymond says his bees did pretty well this season, however he took a great deal of pains with them. Mr. Raymond had 275 cases from 120 swarms of bees counting old and new swarms. The honey sold at $2.21 + per case.
  • Boys buy your sweethearts holiday candies at Mary Jane Proudfoot's. She has an elegant assortment. A half ton of candy and nuts arrived last week.
  • Ford Brothers of Centerville purchased Galbraith and Beazer's $500 prize cow. Her papers show she is of Scottish descent.
  • Mrs. Mary Ashton, one of Kaysville's oldest lady veterans who crossed the plains with a handcart is very ill. Dropsy and old age are her complaints.
  • Dr. Gleason has fresh vaccine virus on hand.
  • County Fish and Game Warden George Swan will now soon make his annual report. He thinks the present gaming laws are very lame.
  • The Oregon Short Line Railway Company expect to have their new station finished by Christmas. It will be an attractive building. The company also intends to venture a little money in landscaping and gardening. It is designed to plant a lawn and to have the word "Kaysville" in large white letters across the lawn. Pipe is also to be driven for a flowing well.
  • PHOTOS: Oregon Short Line Station (later Union Pacific) "Kaysville" sign and landscaping, Depot was located on 600 W in area of Deseret Mills & Pasta. (building currently at Pioneer Village)
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​KAYSVILLE KINKS #107 IN SERIES - NOVEMBER 1899    Ruhamah (Ruby) Knowlton Burt (1878-1918)

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​KAYSVILLE KINKS #107 IN SERIES - NOVEMBER 1899
  • A deliberate attempt was made to burn down Swan and Sons Co. Saloon. Fires were kindled at both the rear and side doors of the building. The timely arrival of bartender Woolsey no doubt saved that and nearby buildings, the Proudfoot home, Barber shop and Confectionary and Hyrum Stewarts Mercantile store from being burned. There are two theories. The first one a woman driven to desperation because her husband is a frequent patron or the other theory is too indefinite and improbably to publicly comment on (what happened revealed in later series)
  • Little Merlin Blood, son of John H. Blood fell on a crockery cup and broke it. Fragments of the broken crock entered just above the child's eye. Whether or not the sight of the eye will be injured cannot yet be told.
  • Ward and Drummer made about 400,000 bricks this summer and have sold most of them.
  • H. J. Sheffield's new store building is about completed and it is a neat place too. It is to be used for a granary and a ware room, but it has a regular store front with large glass windows.
  • Hyrum Stewart has been troubled with sciatic rheumatism.
  • Thomas Smith new residence is now about ready for the plasterers.
  • Miss Ruby Knowlton, one of our teachers is still quite sick and it appears now like it will be two or three weeks before she can take her place in the school room.
  • PHOTO: Ruhamah (Ruby) Knowlton Burt (1878-1918) In 1909 she married Andrew Howard Burt (1882-1955). She was killed in 1918 in an automobile accident.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #106 IN SERIES - OCTOBER 1899   Mabel Clair Williams Mattson (1878-1969) Peter Adolf Mattson Jr. (1859-1924)

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KAYSVILLE KINKS #106 IN SERIES - OCTOBER 1899
  • A committee of young people have been chosen to lead in the amusements in Kaysville during the coming year. The committee is ambitious; it desires to take full control of all amusement halls in Kaysville so that it may have exclusive charge of every social event. It is reported that the Music Hall and Williams Hall have been secured. The 1st ball under their auspices will be given next Friday
  • Edwin Bone is very sick
  • Essence of peppermint, lemon and ginger available at Kaysville Drug Company
  • Elder George B. Bennett has been assigned to labor in the Northern Alabama Mission.
  • 4 young Kaysville men Archie Phillips, Parley Anderson, Fred Bennett, and Alma Stewart will leave this evening for Alberta, Canada. They will assist the church contract on the Alberta Canal. Their expenses will be paid both ways and they will receive $1.25 per day while they work.
  • City Marshal Blood arrested James E. Ellison of the Farmers Union at Layton for doing business without a city license. (at this time Kaysville and Layton were not officially separated) His hearing was set for Thursday before Justice Beazer. The representatives of the Farmer Union sent word that any further effort on the part of Kaysville City to enforce the license ordinance will be met with resistance.
  • An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Blood died yesterday of Whooping Cough and will be buried tomorrow.
  • The wedding of Miss Mabel Williams to Mr. Peter Mattson occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Williams. There were present only the close friends and relatives. An excellent wedding supper was served.
  • PHOTO: Bride and Groom Mabel Clair Williams Mattson (1878-1969) Peter Adolf Mattson Jr. (1859-1924)
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #105 IN SERIES - SEPTEMBER 1899  William Jacob Strong (1863-1903) and wife Emma Jane Duncan Strong (1864-1951)

6/24/2020

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  • John W. Burton, who started for the Klondike over one and a half years ago returned home on Wednesday. He never fully reached the coveted spot where gold is so plentiful, consequently he got far more experience than gold dust. He is looking fine now, but endured some terrible hardships. His brother Heber, will also return soon.
  • John V. Long has started up a drug business. He holds a diploma as a pharmacist. He will sell medicine at wholesale to the stores of the county and has already filled a number of quite large orders.
  • White and Sons are getting 45 head of cattle ready to exhibit at the State Fair.
  • Last evening the Kaysville Amusement Committee gave a ball in the Music Hall in honor of George D. Bennett and David Smith, two Kaysville young men who expect to leave on missions to the Southern states. The evening was a success. During the program Miss Mamie Barnes sang "Sweet Bunch of Daisies."
  • W. H. Blood has just completed his 5 room brick house down on his farm and moved his family in.
  • A free dance was given in the new granary that H. J. Sheffield is building. An enjoyable time was had.
  • The Kaysville Brass Band has dissolved and the members have decided to offer all their instruments and equipment for sale. They have instruments of value $500.
  • Labor Day is being observed by the closing of all business houses. Many will be celebrating at Lagoon and other pleasure resorts.
  • William J. Strong recently moved into his new brick residence which stands on his farm near Judge Haights.
  • PHOTO: William Jacob Strong (1863-1903) and wife Emma Jane Duncan Strong (1864-1951)
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #104 (103 on OKS) IN SERIES AUGUST 1899  Willard Gailey (1867-1929)

6/24/2020

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  • J. W. Thornley's team ran away with his new surrey on Monday. He and some of his people were in the Kaysville Co-op trading, when the team broke loose and ran over to near R. W. Barnes residence where they collided with a tree. The vehicle was quite badly damaged and as a result 2 young Thornley ladies will be deprived of their outing to Ogden Canyon.
  • On Thursday Taylor Rochelle will have a hearing before Justice Beazer on the charge of assault on William Cole
  • The Dewey Club will give a mid summer dance in Williams Hall this evening.
  • Mrs. Ellen Knowlton was the hostess at a pleasant afternoon social at her home in West Kaysville. The rooms were elegantly decorated with asparagus plumes, green vines and a profusion of cut flowers. An excellent repast was served at 7 O' clock.
  • There is no longer a doubt that Kaysville is to be provided with a new Oregon Short Line Depot. The order has gone forth. The old building will be replaced.
  • Some unknown persons broke into Swan and Co. Saloon and as a result 4 bottles of Swan's best brandy is missing. They also relieved the cash register of $1.
  • The people were out en mass yesterday to welcome home our soldiers (Spanish American War). Sgt. Meredith, Corporal Woolsey and Farrier Clawson. The boys were met at the Rio Grande Depot by a band and many citizens who escorted them to the meeting house. A program was rendered. A grand ball in the evening closed the days activities.
  • Elder Willard Gailey returned on Wednesday from his mission to the Southern States.
  • PHOTO: Willard Gailey (1867-1929) Son of John and Elizabeth Gailey. Husband of Addie Leora Winger Gailey. - Ancestry photo
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #103 IN SERIES - JULY 1899      Robert L and Ann Holmes Burton family

6/23/2020

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  • One of our young Kaysville men sporting his brand new straw hat, set out to Lagoon for the day. Upon his arrival his attention was drawn to the bear pit. While standing there his hat blew down into the pit and it was but an instant until the bears had torn it up and eaten it with a relish, like pigs eat new milk.
  • William M. Clawson, Sgt. of Battery B, Utah Artillery has returned home from the Philippines (Spanish American War) and is looking well.
  • Pioneer Day was loyally celebrated here yesterday. The meeting house was the gathering place and was tastefully decorated. The program consisted of toasts, sentiments, music and speeches. George W. Barnes and Albert Beazer were the Orators. The music was furnished by the Kaysville Brass Band.
  • The 1st news received since September of 1898 of John W. Burton and his brother Heber, who are in Alaska, looking for the elusive Gold in the Klondike, was contained in a letter which arrived here yesterday. He writes 27 men are waiting for the ice to break up so they can get their rafts in the river. They have been snowbound for several months and have suffered many hardships. John W, an expert shot with his rifle, has save himself and many others from starving as their food supply ran short. The coldest weather they have recorded is 57 degrees below zero.
  • PHOTO: Robert L and Ann Holmes Burton family circa 1900. Brothers that adventured to the Klondike in search of gold John W. (front left sitting) and Heber A. (back right standing) - courtesy Ancestry
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #102 IN SERIES - JUNE 1899  Elizabeth Bertha Cotterell Williams (1876-1961) and Orton Alvin Williams (1869-1962)

6/23/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #102 IN SERIES - JUNE 1899
  • At present Kaysville seems to be a favorite rendezvous place for "traveling tourists" of the railroad kind and it is much regretted that their "tie passes" allow stopping over privileges here. Just now it is the professional tramp that is annoying the people considerably. To awaken sympathy they essay various roles while on their begging expeditions. Among the characters portrayed is the lame man, the sick man and the mute. Their performances are often successful.
  • Gardeners report a light frost again last night, but no damage was done.
  • LOST: Friday night, sorrel mare, between 7 and 10 years, weight about 1,100, ridged back. Notify W. L. Galbraith, Reward given.
  • A series of balls will be given at Webster's Grove west of Kaysville this summer.
  • City Marshal Blood of Kaysville brought 4 tramps to the county jail today, charging them with robbing a chicken coop. They were arraigned this forenoon and bound over to the district court bond of $250 each. They gave their names as Frank Wilson, James McCarty and Harry Milrod. The top knot of a speckled chicken and the numerous chicken feet was evidence at their feasting places along the railway tracks.
  • Miss Bertha Cotterell and Mr. Orton A. Williams, city recorder of Kaysville, will be married in the Salt Lake Temple.(June 14) A reception in their honor will be given at Williams Hall tomorrow evening.
  • PHOTO: Elizabeth Bertha Cotterell Williams (1876-1961) and Orton Alvin Williams (1869-1962)
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #101 IN SERIES - MAY 1899

6/23/2020

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  • The Kaysville Post Office is a migratory concern and it is shifted about from one part of town to another, according to the whim of Postmaster Clow, regardless of the desires or convenience of the public. The office today is in the Lewis & Deshago building on Main Street. It is reported Postmaster Clow has made the change in order to be farther away from the saloon.
  • "Hop Gee Laundry" is the sign that adorns the front of the Beazer building on Main Street. Hop is the 1st of his nationality to take up an abode in Kaysville. It is expected that others will follow.
  • The Public School of 8th District will close on Friday. Graduation examinations (back then 8th grade was graduating, few at that time were able to go further) resulted in the following Kaysville students receiving their certificates: Claude T. Barnes, Pearl Layton, Ida and Edna Hyde, George Barnes, Joseph Lewis, Myron Phillips, Mary Swan, Annie Knowlton. The program was held in the Music Hall.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Wednesday. An excellent dinner was served and old time songs and amusements were enjoyed.
  • Mrs. Hyrum Stewart and Mrs. James H. Larkins were in Salt Lake on Thursday.
  • There was the usual large attendance at the Decoration Day concert at the Cemetery. Other than that Kaysville is practically deserted, many having gone to Lagoon and others being out riding.
  • PHOTO: Lagoon Ad for Decoration (Memorial) Day Deseret Evening News May 27, 1899
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #100 IN SERIES - APRIL 1899  Kaysville City Hall/Academy building.

6/23/2020

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  • H. J. Sheffield has put in a patent coal oil tank in his store which makes it very safe and convenient.
  • Bicyclists should bear in mind that there is an order against riding on the sidewalks.
  • Jimmie Kilfoyle has gone on the sandridge to help drive some of Mr. Ellison's sheep herds out to Blue Creek. (NE Box Elder Co.)
  • The City Council of Kaysville seems to have solved the transient gypsy question. They ordered the road supervisor to collect poll tax on every gypsy that was of age. Why, it would kill nearly every gypsy to make them work for two days. Try the same thing on the tramps.
  • Notices will be posted calling the mass meeting for Tuesday next. Everyone is tired of the fight and will be glad if the matter is finally disposed of. (The separation of Kaysville and Layton) The agreement will carry with it a proposition to curtail the limits of Kaysville City so as to leave Layton outside, which after all, is what the people have wanted all along.
  • William Garlick, the soldier was very sick again with Malaria.
  • The Kaysville City Council decided to insure the city hall for $1,000 in the Home Fire Insurance Company. Heretofore a $3,000 policy has been carried on the building.
  • PHOTO: Kaysville City Hall/Academy building. Built in 1889, 2 story red brick building NE corner of 100 N 300 W) Besides a school it served as city hall during 1899.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #99 IN SERIES - MARCH 1899 Kaysville Brick Company

6/23/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS #99 IN SERIES - MARCH 1899
  • John Sivil Smith will celebrate his 90th Birthday next Friday, March 10. A party will be given at the family residence.
  • Shoes from 25 cents a pair at H. J. Sheffield Mercantile. Also a new line of floor oil cloth, linoleum and carpet.
  • J. Arthur Loining, an elocutionist and impersonator will recite at the Music Hall next Monday evening.
  • Miss Ada Flint and Mr. Ernest Layton were united in marriage in the Salt Lake Temple on Thursday last. A pleasant reception was tendered them by the parents of the bride at their beautiful home.
  • Miss Della Ball, age 13, died last night of pneumonia. She was a daughter or Jared Ball.
  • Miss Lillie Clow, who teaches in Kaysville, was in Salt Lake yesterday.
  • Saturday of next week, April 1, will be designated at "Children's Day" in Kaysville. On that day there will be a dance for the little folks in the afternoon.
  • The Dewey Club of Kaysville gave a "Bow and Basket" party last evening at Williams Hall.
  • Bishop and Barker, the local brickmakers, are loading 2 cars of brick to be shipped to Peter Barston of Clarkston, Cache County.
  • PHOTOS: 1- Kaysville Brick Company (located in area of about 320 N Main, now Ace Hardware) 2- Amos Henry Bishop (1860-1933), owner Kaysville Brick Company. 3- Bricks from Kaysville Brick Company. They were noted for their yellowish color. Can still be seen in homes and buildings in the area. Example: Kaysville Tabernacle, Center St. Signature yellow bricks from Kaysville Brick Company. These bricks were given to me by the owner of Layton Cycle and Sports 60 N. Main, Layton. They were taken from their remodeling project 2018, of the former Kowley Drug building.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #98 IN SERIES - FEBRUARY 1899 George Fletcher Patillo

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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #98 IN SERIES - FEBRUARY 1899
  • The largest stock of Valentines ever seen in Davis County will be at H. J. Sheffield's store. See his show room window.
  • About 30 horsemen were out coyote hunting on Saturday and succeeded in capturing one of these carnivorous beasts. The crowd has been out 4 times this winter.
  • The ladies and gentlemen that are members of the Dewey Club will give a social Tuesday evening in honor of their fellow member Walter Cottrell.
  • At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Sumner Gleason, a very enjoyable Washington's Birthday social was given under the auspices of the Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor.
  • A number of Kaysville people expect to go to Ogden Monday evening to witness the Salt Lake Opera Company's "A Trip To Africa."
  • Mrs. Sarah Cosworth, wife of John Cosworth died last night at the age of 75. The funeral will take place at the meeting house at 1pm.
  • Washington's Birthday was generously observed as a holiday. Patriotic exercises were given at the school houses. Business houses were closed. Many pleasant family gatherings and socials were held. In the evening the Dewey Club gave a ball in Williams Hall.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with a pleasant evening. Nearly all of their 11 children live nearby.
  • G. F. Patillo has removed his stock of tin ware and hardware from his former place of business and now occupies more commodious quarters opposite the Co-op store. (40 E Center)
  • PHOTO - George Fletcher Patillo inside his new shop located east of where Zions Bank now stands. (40 E Center). He built a small tin shop behind his home where he would mend pans, buckets and worked with anything metal.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #97 IN SERIES - JANUARY 1899

6/23/2020

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  • The Dewey Club Sleighing party was abandoned because of the disappearance of the snow during the thaw.
  • Mr. Davis, the new pastor, preached his 1st sermon at the Presbyterian Church.
  • The mail sack was accidently cut in half on Monday and a large number of papers were cut to pieces.
  • George Galbraith, a brother of the late Jane W. Blood, drank carbolic acid by mistake which terminated in his death 20 minutes later. The bottle was mislabeled, he thought he was drinking "laudanum." (a narcotic pain killer prepared with opium)
  • Reports to the City Council showed 4 criminal cases in 1898 and 2 civil cases. There were 35 interments in the Kaysville Cemetery. No contagious diseases reported.
  • William H. Strong, the painter, has just completed 4 nice landscape paintings on glass which are to be sent to South Weber as presents.
  • The Dewey Club gave a pleasant social in Williams Hall in honor of George H. Blood who leaves next week on a mission to Samoa.
  • Galbraith and Beazer have just received 3 car loads of Kemerer nut sized coal (size of coconuts) Come down and try it, it is "HOT" stuff.
  • PHOTO: Kaysville City Business License for Galbraith and Beazer - Coal Dealers Corner of Cherry (200 N) and 7th Street (Main). For the term of 12 months commencing 11-10-1898. - Kaysville Fruit Heights Museum, Linda Ross Collection
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KAYSVILLE KINKS #96 IN SERIES - DECEMBER 1898 John George Maroni Barnes (1860-1932)

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Some thoughtless boys disturbed the Presbyterian meeting last Sabbath evening by leaving the room in a noisy manner when the preacher was only half way thru his sermon. Such proceedings should be sat down on.
John H. White will ship his fat Christmas cattle to Salt Lake this week.
Mary A. Lewis has started suit against the Silver King Mining Co. of Park City for damages sustained thru the loss of her son who died August 2 from injuries.
Frank Larkins, who had the misfortune to break his leg one day last week, is getting along as well as can be expected. Dr. Ingram set the broken limb.
J. H. Gill, the man who sold many organs and pianos in this area, was arraigned in Logan on embezzlement.
Henry Mansell boasts over the arrival of a fine baby boy at his home on Sunday.
The Dewey Club will give a supper and ball at William's Hall on Saturday evening.
The East Wind carried off the front of Jimmie Proudfoot's Barber shop sending his razors and umbrella's broadcast thru the air.
Mayor John G.M. Barnes now warms the many rooms of his elegant residence with a hot air furnace. This we believe the 1st one installed in a residence in Davis County. The family is well pleased with it. It warms the building more evenly than the stoves.
PHOTOS: John George Maroni Barnes (1860-1932) Businessman and Mayor. Wife Miriam McFerson Barnes (1858-1947) Home located at 42 W. Center designed and built by local architect William Allen.
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​KAYSVILLE KINKS #95 IN SERIES - NOVEMBER 1898   Theodore Joseph Robins (1847-1898).

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Mrs. John H. Bonnemort entertained a number of friends at a tea on Thursday.
J. B. Jarman, who was laid up a week on account of having one of his fingers quite badly crushed, went back to his post in the mill last week.
George Blood and 7 other of our local gunners were out on the Sand Ridge slaughtering rabbits on Thanksgiving day.
What is known as "The Dewey Club" was organized last Friday with R. W. Barnes Pres.; Miss Nora Bonnemort and Fred Williams, VP's; and George Blood Sec./Treasurer. The objective is to conduct balls, socials, and various forms of amusements during the winter months. There are approximately 40 members. Each male member pays $1 per month which entitles him to attend all the entertainments given by the club during that month, and each lady pays a fee of 25 Cents.
T. J. Robins (Theodore Joseph), an old time resident of Kaysville passed away Saturday afternoon. He was 51 years of age. The funeral services were held Tuesday. The meeting house was crowded. 70 buggies and wagons followed the remains to their final resting place in the Kaysville Cemetery. He leaves behind a wife and 7 children to mourn his loss.
PHOTO: Theodore Joseph Robins (1847-1898). Veteran Blackhawk War 1866 with Capt. A. Biglers Co. Cavalry. Married Susanna Ellen Ellison on March 3, 1873. Photo courtesy Ancestry.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #94 IN SERIES - OCTOBER 1898

6/23/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #94 IN SERIES - OCTOBER 1898
It is confidently believed that in the near future one of Farmington's leading damsels will come to Kaysville to dwell as one of the young merchant's is making some very elaborate preparations as if the most important event of his life were going to occur.
The Rev. and Mrs. Knox (Presbyterian Church) celebrated their 20th Wedding anniversary on the 17th. They entertained a number of friends.
Mrs. James H. Larkins recently returned from a trip to New York..
Peace Festival for Lafayette Day held in Kaysville - (see photo 1) - A program was rendered and a goodly sum raised for purchasing a site and erecting a National Monument to the memories of those who gave their lives for their country in the Spanish-American War. (Lafayette Day National Peace celebrations held in honor of Spanish American War nearing an end)
Mrs. Elizabeth Gailey, wife of councilman John Wm. Gailey (see photo 2) - died at her elegant home Saturday. Nathan Reeves, T. F. Roueche, John R. Barnes and Bishop Barton spoke at the funeral which was largely attended.
Another of Kaysville's early settlers and respected citizens has passed on to his reward. (see photo 3) Henry Wooley died after a long life of usefulness. He passed at 4pm yesterday of pulmonary troubles. His funeral will be held tomorrow.
Mrs. Celia Raymond (see photo 4) the widow of the late Grandison Raymond Sr. died this morning from general debility and old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #93 IN SERIES - SEPTEMBER 1898

6/23/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #93 IN SERIES - SEPTEMBER 1898
  • The atmosphere was considerably cooled and the vegetation refreshed by the showers we had Monday evening.
  • A Missionary Ball will be given at the Music Hall tonight in honor of a benefit for Elders Hubert Burton and Frank L. Layton.
  • Although having showers predicted Tuesday, a great many children and parents took chances on getting wet and went to Lagoon with the Sunday School. A most enjoyable time was had by all.
  • Mrs. Jane W. Blood, who has been ill quite a long time, does not seem to improve any.
  • Recently we announced that William L. Galbraith and Albert Beazer had purchased the Kaysville Roller Mills and were remodeling, improving and repairing the same. They have adopted the firm name "Galbraith and Beazer Milling Company" and will use the "Battleship Brooklyn" as the trade mark on their sacks. The mill began operation on Saturday and they assert they are going to produce a first class article. Wheat is taken in exchange for flour. They will do all manner of mill work.
  • PHOTOS: (1) Ad Galbraith & Beazer Milling Co. Davis Co. Clipper 8-18 1899 pg 4. (2) Battleship Brooklyn in service 1893-1921. She was one of the main players on the sea during the Spanish-American War, being struck 20 times with only 1 man wounded, 1 killed. Galbraith & Beazer used an image of this ship on their flour/grain sacks.
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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #92 IN SERIES - AUGUST 1898  Christopher Layton (1821-1898)

6/23/2020

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KAYSVILLE KINKS - #92 IN SERIES - AUGUST 1898
  • William L. Galbraith and Albert Beazer have leased the Kaysville Roller Mills (currently area of Walgreens) and expect to commence operations next week. The mill is being remodeled and repaired some.
  • There are 627 children in the 8th School District that are of school age, an increase of 4 over last year.
  • The Flint and Guthrie still is to start up next week. T. J. Robins has been appointed gauger. (job is to measure whiskey at withdrawal and collect taxes)
  • Elders Frank L. Layton and Hubert C. Burton leave for Great Britain on the 27th.
  • A letter was received from Oscar C. Bennett which stated he and William Garlick were both well. They are getting ready to enter Santiago (they are fighting in the Spanish American War)
  • Christopher Layton Dead - he peacefully passed away in Kaysville on Sunday evening August 7. He was a great colonizer, successful financier, prominent ecclesiastic, and poor man's friend. He was a Private in the Mormon Battalion, Mexican War. He is distinguished as having one of the largest families in the Mormon church, having been the husband of 10 wives, 65 children and 104 grandchildren at the time of his death. The town Layton bears his name.
  • PHOTO: 9 Memorial at his funeral in 1898, courtesy Heritage Museum of Layton.
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