Joseph S. Horne took the principalship for one year then was followed by Willard Gardner for two yeas Reinhard Maeser headed the school from 1918 to 1920. 1916 Miss Mary J. Ollerton, who had been with the instution from the beginning, accepted a...
CHAPTER NINETEEN GHOST MINING CAMPS OF BEAVER COUNTY FRISCO AND THE HORN SILVER MINE The town of Frisco, built near the mine, was known as the wildest camp in Utah. At one time it boasted a population of 6,000, made up of many different...
THE METHODIST CHURCH SCHOOL
In 1873, the Rev. Clark Smith came to Beaver to establish the Methodist Episcopal Church, and to conduct a school for the members and patrons. He began his services in a small lumber building across the street east of...
was brought into town in tanks by the railroad and delivered to the families at 5c per bucket, and placed in barrels in the home, by Henry Osborne, water man. When a storm was brewing one could hear the clang of tubs and buckets being put under the...
Dr. John Ward Christian's early education was under the direction of the Catholic Fathers. Later he attended Pennsylvania State College, now Jefferson College, where he was graduated as an M. D.
HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS LIFE
During the Mexican War, he was...
music, so far away, gradually became louder until they reached the landing. Some of these men would get on at the 1,000 foot level and stop at each stope until all the men were on the cage. One wouldn't think that such beautiful music could come...
At this time the railroad was under construction. Victor and Selma Johnson made a trip to Salt Lake City and on their return trip they rode the first train into New-house. Selma says the railroad platform was not completed and it was quite a step...
Early Industries
In common with most Utah towns, under the teachings and practices of Brigham Young, there was a spirit of cooperation. Each community vied with its neighbor in becoming as nearly self-sustaining as the circumstances would permit....
west. A stairway leading to the upper room went up through the Institute. There were two flights of steps, one on the north and one on the south side of the room. These met and formed a landing about half-way up, then a broader set of steps...
Space will not permit the naming of all those who have been instructors of the youth of Beaver, however, among those who taught until about 1890, we mention the names of Charles J. Thomas, Solomon Wixom, J. F. Tolton, Andrew S. Anderson, Robert...
had as his assistant, Charles T. Stoney, who had been attending the Brigham Young Academy. This school immediately became very popular, so that night session were held for the benefit of adults who could not go in the daytime. A class in teacher...
extension was constructed from Juab to Frisco between that time and the summer of 1880. The railroad entered Beaver County, therefore, early in 1880. When the extension was completed, the Utah Central, Utah Southern and Utah Southern Extension...
In 1903, the 500 miles, approximately, of railroad owned or under construction by the Oregon Short Line south of Salt Lake City, which included the line through Milford to Frisco, which had been extended on to Newhouse, were consolidated with the...
that of being the first car foreman, rip track foreman, and engine carpenter. His interest in civic affairs was keen and he was voted a member of the town board, member of the school board, and later, mayor. His wife and other women were...
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO WESTERN BEAVER COUNTY AND SNAKE VALLEY INDIANS AT INDIAN PEAK There was at one time a part of a tribe of Piute Indians living at Indian Peaks. Bert James says there were two hundred Indians out there, never over that, and...
school hours it is made available to the citizens who wish to do work there for themselves.
Perhaps no department of the school has done more for the town than has the Music department, with its excellent band and choruses, under such able...
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED
The Territorial Legislature of 1855 had passed law placing the schools under the direct control of the county court. This court was to appoint "three competent men to determine the qualifications of teacher, an all...
the Lumber and Brick schools. Mrs. Lizzie Neilsen recalls her school days with "Aunt Lu" in these words: "She was the mother of a large family, which always incuded a baby. All the children came to school with their mother, and each morning we were...
first of its kind in town. She also served home-made ice cream. She was a typical English saleswoman, having operated a store in England. She was a great lover of children and very kind to the poor. Much of her merchandise was sent out, with no...
ing a sizeable business. In 1927 or '28, furniture was added to the stock. Since 1915, the Jefferson Mercantile Co. has been under the management of George Jefferson, principal owner of the company. During his management he has expanded the...