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. |
Kristine Murdock On August 1, 2018 Kristine decided to begin a series of excerpts from the newspaper called These excerpts were taken from articles about local happenings/gossip/announcements etc. It tells a story and gives a feel for Kaysville back in the day. Archives
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Kaysville Fruit Heights Museum of History & Art (KFHMha) P.O. Box 201 Kaysville, UT 84037-0201 or VENMO @KFHMha Please include your name, email or address. We would like to send you a thank you as well as documents you may need for tax purposes. |