Beaver Murdock Academy--Beaver (Beaver County, Utah)
History of the Class of "23": The class of "23" started high school with their ideals "to excell." When the time came to choose their banner, there was nothing that fit every individual as "excellorst of 23," and if you will believe me, everyone...
Beaver Murdock Academy--Beaver (Beaver County, Utah)
DEDICATION: To our Fathers and Mothers scattered far and wide through this broad Westland, whose sacrifice and undying faith have made our Alma Mater possible. To the ones whose love and hope in us have inspired us to seek always for the best in...
His Last Ride Into the path of the sinking sun O'er the far horizon's rim He's gone, a smile in his kindly eyes A song in the heart of him. Gone with the friends of his Yesterdays Where the souls of men ride free And the stars look down on a...
given unnumbered days of her time to the gathering of historical data, old photographs, and biographies. Mrs. Mackerell's worthy aids contributed their share toward the completion of this project. Many committees and individuals worked untiringly...
so far completed as to be suitable for the occasion. The earth floor, spread with a blanket, sufficed for a table and the seats were of oriental style.
The year of 1855 had been a year of calamity, famine and distress. The crops in this part of the...
Beaver Adz was popular among the Indians and was considered the best shot with bow and arrow, in the tribe. Pahshaunts was also an expert shot. "Mike" Powers, owner of the Star Saloon, in Beaver, asked Pahshaunts to come with his bow and arrow and...
the farm land for a reservoir site. Many families sold out and moved away to other counties. Adamsville lost many of its citizens. Since then its population has scattered far and wide. The school was closed and the students were transported by...
ground to procure a livelihood. Aside from this, the flow of the creek, after the spring fresher of highwater, soon dried up and the low lands in the first section alone pro-vided crops.
In the course of time, school section 16 came into market and...
Plenty of room is found here for camping, all free. Fishing is good, either from the shore or from the lake. Boats can be rented for a reasonable price.
It is only a short drive on Highway No. 21 up to and across the Big Flat to what is called the...
tooth a string was tied to the tooth, the other end was fastened to a door knob. The child closed his eyes and the operator slammed the door shut, and out came the tooth.
It was a fine thing for the pioneers when a man arrived who could do this job...
of the institution until about 1890, it was possible to se-cure all the wool necessary to operate the plant by exchanging the mill products for the wool. About this time, wool demanded cash or mostly cash and the mills found it difficult to sell...
he labored the greater part of his life. The walls of this little room were usually adorned with guns of every make and size of the day, and there were rows and rows of brass keys strung on wire.
Mr. Ash was a special friend of the Indians, who...
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...
others say it was east. C. T. Stoney was postmaster, 1894-99. He was called on an L. D. S. mission and Robert Stoney filled the vacancy. Ernest Hodges served from 1899 to 1904, in the same location. Other postmasters serving in this building were:...
Quorum and was recognized as an authority in the doc-trines and teachings of the dominant Church.
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In 1875, a territory-wide movement began with the General Authorities and was extended to every stake and ward of the Church....
pared with the wax or tallow candles, they were far superior. Most women prided themselves on keeping the lamp filled, trimmed, and the chimney shining.
Gas lights were suspended from the ceilings in a few homes out of the Beaver city limits. These...
When that bell would ring, one could hear school children begin singing, "There is a boarding house not far away,
Where they serve ham and eggs three times a day. Oh, hear the boarders yell, when they hear that dinner bell, Oh, how good those...
water from Devil's Creek, thus making it possible to operate the year 'round. This mill was a great help to the people of the neighborhood and vicinity. People came from as far away as St. George with their grists to have them ground. This mill was...
approached the mayor and asked, "Do you wish to have Powers arrested? The mayor replied, "There is no other thing, just now, we desire so much." "Give me the authority," said the stranger, "and I will make the arrest." Due authority having been...
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...