Scomt Saparovan
THE Tribe of Sirius is a troop of
older scouts fostered by the
Branch Agricultural College, and is
an outgrowth of the old B. A. C.
Troop founded by Arthur J. Morris
and Irvin T. Nelson. In October,
1927, the present organization...
CHAPTER THREE
INDIANS OF BEAVER COUNTY
THE INDIAN RAID ON LEE'S RANCH
As Told by Gideon A. Murdock, 1917
On October 27, 1866, the majority of Beaver men had assembled to construct a roof on the Stake meeting house. The first rafter had just been...
which is now owned by Harry Green. The second school-house was built east of the county road above Albert Green's present home, in the year 1897. Sadie Hutchings, Winnifred Smith and Della Jones were teachers. A third schoolhouse was built in 1900....
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...
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...
Stoney did not assume the title of professor. He was, however, an energetic worker as a leader in choir and church work, and raised the standard of the choir equal with any in Southern Utah. He was also the leader of Beaver's, first Brass Band....
adjoining the main structure is 32x29 feet. This addition was built for the purpose of vaults, and adjoining this is the county jail, built of pink sandstone. The original cost of the old Territorial Court House was approximately $10,960. This...
and the newest of all engines, the diesels. William Nichols Jr., local brakeman, is a nephew of Mr. Blanpied. Frank Kuchenmeister, John Low, William Sterling, Sam Reveal, Al Milsap, all have helped to build up part of the tradition that accompanies...
Bred for food aid to trade with other Indians for meat and fish. The toelies or cat tails were also sometimes called toy-ebe and these abounded in the swamp lands of Milford Valley. `Next were the Qui-ump-uts, who occupied the Beaver River Valley...
Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--Students; Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--Old Main (Building); Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--History
One hour a week students at the Branch Normal School went to chapel. Older students in literature and the sciences were given the opportunity to practice their public speaking. Chapel was held in Old Main.
Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--Students; Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--Old Main (Building); Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--History
One hour a week students at the Branch Normal School went to chapel. Older students in literature and the sciences were given the opportunity to practice their public speaking. Chapel was held in Old Main.
Branch Agricultural College (Cedar City, Utah); Southern Utah University -- History
Military drills became a part of student life during World War II. The war also caused an enrollment crisis for the college, which was partially alleviated by older residents taking more courses.
Emery County (Utah); Huntington High School; Basketball; Geary, Merlin
Elmo Geary's older brother Merlin is pictured on the front row 4th from left. Middle player, holding the ball, is Lott Nielsen, LaVon Larson is front row on the right standing next to Merlin Geary. This is the Huntington High School Basketball Team
Emery County (Utah); County Life; Geary, Elmo; Geary, Faun; Geary, Merlin; Chickens, Huntington ( Utah); Barns; Country Life
Faun, Merlin, and Elmo Geary as children in the Geary back yard in front of the barn and the orchard. Elmo Geary is two years old standing with his older brother Merlin and older sister Faun in 1916.
Emery County (Utah); Huntington (Utah); Old Folks Party; Town celebrations
The older people in towns throughout Utah were honored annually at a party called "Old Folks Party." This is Huntington's celebration in the 1930s. Benches were removed from the church and placed in the park across the street for the occasion.