KAYSVILLE KINKS - #105 IN SERIES - SEPTEMBER 1899 William Jacob Strong (1863-1903) and wife Emma Jane Duncan Strong (1864-1951)

KAYSVILLE KINKS - #105 IN SERIES - SEPTEMBER 1899

• 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)