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....
operated by water power. It continued to run successfully until the erection of the Woolen Mills a few years later. Mr. Curfew was the grandfather of Clyde L. Messinger of Beaver.
Tannery
In 1869, Samuel N. Slaughter, having emigrated from Cape...
building. Much of the lumber used in building up Pioche, Frisco and Newhouse was furnished by local mills, operated by local men, and delivered by team to the mines at prices ranging from $70 to $100 per thousand feet.
The only local sawmill in...
This institution was responsible for the substantial growth of Beaver more than any other factor. Most of the prominent buildings erected in Beaver during the '70s and '80s owe their existence to employment at this factory. It also proved a great...
subjects; Edward P. Kimball, music; Miss Freda Barnum, physical education, elocution (speech), and preparatory; and Miss Mary J. Ollerton, English and preparatory subjects. Mrs. Hattie Cluff was matron. Each teacher also taught a theology...
THE SCHOOLS OF BEAVER
SCHOOL HOUSE BUILT FIRST YEAR
In writing this history of the early schools of Beaver, we have interviewed the few remaining pupils of those days; have had access to a few old letters and diaries, and some short articles...
is to be found the old town of Frisco, noted for the Horn Silver Mine. Also, it passes through the big valley known as Pine, near the Indian Peak Indian Reservation, and on into Nevada with a direct line to the famous Lehman's Cave near Baker,...
lished a missionary fund and gathered grain for time of need. Board released in 1913.
Frances L. Jones, president ; Mary Farnsworth and Susan J. Murdock, counselors ; Jennie Tanner, secretary ; Jean Hales, treasurer. This board completed the...
and its executive officers are ready to proceed. If you establish a post at Beaver, or near there, it ought to be done by the last of April or the first week in May. At that season it will be the best time to move troops, supplies, etc. By that...
CHAPTER FOURTEEN POLITICAL HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY THE SECOND JUDICIAL COURT The Second Judicial Court for the Territory was established in Beaver under the following procedure: On November 8, 1869, by proclamation of Charles Durkee, Governor...
Great Salt Lake City Utah Territory April 5, 1864 Colonel William H. Dame "Commanding Iron Co.. Military District Dear Brother "You will hold muster and inspection of arms of forces in your district. It is also deemed wisdom for each...
of Cedar City. His route was through Minersville Can-yon. He left Milford at 9 a. m., arriving at Johnson's Fork at 5 p.m. He was employed by Gilmore & Salisbury, mail contractors for the western part of Beaver County. Later Mr. Root moved to...
Thurs. April 7 Commenced breaking the road through the sagebrush: reached Cane Springs-ten miles. Friday, April 8 Traveled about five miles, camped without water. Sat., April 9, 1859 Reached the cottonwoods on the Beaver late after traveling about...
BINGHAM ran the rooming house later operated by Mrs. Hardy. FORGIE Jimmy, a rancher and cattleman, and Johnny, who built the Forgie apartment house. BRADFIELD Thomas, roundhouse foreman. GUILES Peter, ran a livery stable and feed yard on the...
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...
Courses of Study.
The Branch Normal School will this year offer two courses of study:
1. The first three years of the regular four years' course leading to a Normal certificate.
2. A preparatory course for students over eighteen years...
COURSES OF STUDY.
The Branch Normal School will this year offer two courses of study:
1. The first three years of the regular four years' course leading to a Normal certificate.
2. A preparatory course for students over...
12 SOUTHERN BRANCH OF THE
good knowledge of the principal river and mountain systems of the globe; a good knowledge of the principal capes, islands, gulfs, bays, seas, etc., of the globe; the chief industries and products of the principal...
17 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
READING A.-The object of this course is to give a practical and scientific basis for reading. Practice and theory of reading; voice building, phonetic spelling, pronunciation and emphasis will be given.
Required of...