Jokes
lVIr. Christensen (in Physical Geography): Now, MarĀtin,
can you tell the class why lightning never strikes twice
in the same place?
l\lart: Because after it hits once the same place ain't
there any more.
(In B. B.~ meeting.) Woolley: In...
Thompson, an engineer, who came originally from New York, told the people at this meeting that he could re-survey the town into blocks 24 rods square with streets 6 rods wide, including the sidewalks, and all could have a corner lot. His plan was...
The Navajos were cunning and crafty thieves, having different ways to deceive the settlers. Part of the band would profess great friendship and would camp in town at the Tithing Office and have beef and other supplies given them. They would trade...
rose and bringing prosperity and contentment to the homes.
Present homes are modernized. Electric light plumbing fixtures, and telephone service have been stalled.
PINE CREEK
In the late '60s and early '70s, George William Isaac Riddle, David Levi,...
Silver Reef Mine, Mr. Field decided to move his office to Milford, but on account of no support he moved back to Beaver.
On February 19, 1881, the SOUTHERN UTONIAN came into existence, published by Frank R. Clayton and Company. The Utonian told of...
ECCLESIASTICAL ORGANIZATION
In March, following the arrival of the pioneers, George A. Smith, one of the Authorities of the Latter-Day Saint Church and provisional leader of the Southern Colonies, en route from Parowan to Salt Lake City to attend...
ST. GEORGE TEMPLE SONG Composed by William G. Bickley Lo, a Temple long expected in St. George shall stand By God's faithful Saints erected here in Dixie land, Hallelujah, hallelujah, let hosannas ring, Heaven shall echo back our praises Christ...
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...
present highway bridge. Bullion made in the crude smelter was made into bullets, in rough molds, for the rifles of the settlers of this entire area.
The ore was soft in nature, with gold assays running as high as one-half ounce to the ton, silver...
reason for the growth of the valley, but it hardly would be correct to say that the railroad with its people have had less than a major part in bringing the town up from the size of a spot on the map to the present city that it now represents with...
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...
Company took over the water from Minersville, where Reed people got their water, and transferred that water to the "flats" south of Milford. The land at Reed became so dry that crops failed and the people had the leave their lands and homes and...
Branch Agricultural College (Cedar City, Utah); Southern Utah University -- History
The 1927 Legislature appropriated $30,000 for a new gymnasium at the BAC. This amount would not, of course, erect a structure that would in anyway meet the needs of the institution. Plans for a $60,000 structure were approved and the building was...
Mon. May 7, 1900: Ther. + warm., Wea. clouds about noon. Clear. I herded over to Sand Wells fore noon and down on flat after noon. Tuesday 8: Ther. Warm., Wea. Cloudy, Bp. Esplin came to move us. we all camped opposite the sand wells by the Dixie...
Mon. June 18, 1900: + Ther. very Warm., Wea. Partly Cloudy in evening. Took the sheep to water Tuesday 19: 5-58 pm Ther. Warm., or hot., Wea. thin Clouds pm. I left home 2 months ago today: Dan came to take my place for a while Johny came with...
Thurs. Oct. 4, 1900: Ther. Cool., Wea. Windy, Clouds Running North. My health is not the best makes herding very unpleasant. sheep are in the cove south of camp today. Jas. Covington came out to move us. Friday 5: + Ther. Cool., Wea. Windy, Clouds...
Wed. Oct. 10, 1900: + Ther. Warm., Wea. Clear. Herded on the bench next to the high mountain north. I went over and saw Jim this after-noon little Dave & George Lemmon passed here this morning. Thursday 11: + (80) Ther. Cool., Wea. Cloudy rain I...
Fri. May 31, 1901: + Ther. Cold Blizzard., Pleasant afternoon., Wea. Partly Cloudy, I had to herd nearly all night. I herded east and south of camp today. Mr. Charles Worth returned this afternoon and went over to stay with Fuller. He is to move...
Thurs. June 6, 1901: + Ther. Pleasant., Wea. Partly Cloudy, Charlesworth came here for breakfast this morning, then went back to Bancroft. I didānt let the sheep go on the mountain today but herded on the lower hills. 26) Friday 7: + Ther....