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...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Swasey Family; Joe's Office; Cliff Dweller; USGS
C.T. Lupton of the United States Geological Survey took this photo of Joe Swasey in front of the cave that the Swaseys first called the "Cliffdweller." This massive rock has a cozy little cave near its base that provided shelter to the Swasey...
Cash Account. September.: Came a hunter worn and weary On his long and lonely way. Days passed by but still he lingered Gentle Fallen leaf he cried And with tear of love she promised To become his woodland bride. (Chorus) 3. One bright day...
may be, with no fee for extra ladies. Wedding dances were free, being sponsored by the bridegroom or parents of the bride. T. N. (Baldy) Sackett was always floor manager; no time went to waste. When not on floor duty, his watchful eye was on the...
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the priesthood council and tell him that she feels ready to marry. Generally, the woman will have an idea of who she would like to marry and will discuss this with the priesthood leader. She, her priesthood leader, and her...
Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Swasey Family; Cliff Dweller; Joe's Office
This is a relatively recent photograph of the Cliff Dweller. The wood floor is no longer there. It shows the cave is not very deep, but did provide shelter for the Swaseys and others. It is about six to eight feet deep and twelve feet wide. The...
Wed. Nov. 13, 1901: Ther. 44., Warm., Wea. Clear, I came home early this morning, then went back to Springdale and back home again. We felt quite and Earth quake here about 9-30 this evening. 1) Thursday 14: Ther. 46., 68., Wea. Clear. I helped...