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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 512 the war against Spain for freeing Cuba, four liberty-loving sons of Fountain Green hastened to respond to the demand by enlisting. They were: Chris Lund, James Robinson, Thomas Mattson and William Olson, all prominent young men and belonging to representative families. The people gave them a grand farewell party and a purse of $100, contributed from the free-will donations of generous men and women. This is an indication of the sterling traits possessed by the steady, honorable citizens of this quiet, peaceful town in the canyon of the Sanpitch mountains. In political matters Fountain Green has practically the same history as that of other settlements in the county. The People's party was almost unanimous until the national parties were organized, when a division was made and the Republican party gained the majority votes. The present Town Council, with Lars Nielson as president, manages the local affairs in a very satisfactory manner, insuring peace and contentment to the citizens. No drunkenness or disorderly conduct is noticed in the amusement halls, church gatherings or social entertainments and the most perfect moral conditions prevail everywhere within the town limits. No extensive manufacturing industries are yet constructed, but the natural facilities are good for beet sugar factory, increased brick and tiling factories, starch factory and woolen mills, some of which will no doubt be erected before many years. Fountain Green has always maintained school system and educated some a good of the brightest pro- men in Sanpete county. The schools are now under the able management of N. M. Anderson as prinfessional cipal. |
