Transportation; Railroads--Iron County (Utah); Cedar City (Iron County, Utah)--Buildings
This picture was taken in 1923 at the opening of the Union Pacific Railway spur from Lund to Cedar City on the day that President Warren G. Harding's train came to Cedar City.
KEITH MACFARLANE RICHARD JONES LESLIE PACE DELL CARPENTER
School Basket Ball Team
HEN league games commenced the team was in good
organization with strong force to back its efforts.
The only time that Minersville was beaten in a
game was by the...
The first man to catch up with me was George Tracy, an old soldier of the Southern Army of the Rebellion. Next came William Allred, a noted Indian fighter. We were by now about 200 yards from the house. Tracy rode to the back door and called to the...
After an opening was made large enough he succeeded in putting the fire out with water, milk and vinegar, the only available liquids. The Indians were eventually driven away.
It was found that the Indians had driven all the cattle
out of the...
North Creek, May 21, 1899
Members of the North Creek Sunday School met at the usual time and place, Elder Green presiding. Opening song, on page 8, "Did You Think To Pray?" Prayer Elder Green. Singing, "Haste To The Sunday School." Roll Call....
little whim could not be satisfied, they manifested a joy in living and when they prayed they felt God's watchful care.
From the earliest days of Pioneer life, the people provided amusement for themselves. The dance played the most conspicuous...
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...
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...
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...
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...
BEAVER OPERA HOUSE
During the early part of the century, the need for a building suitable for large congregations was felt. By 1906, citizens started building the Beaver Opera House. Much of the labor was taken out in stock and donation, together...
therewith. This, together with the opening of the mines in the west end of the county and the location of the soldiers at the Military Post two miles east of Beaver City, with numerous saloons operating, made of it a high-powered community. EARLY...
Operation of the Hall was at first under the group of Legionaires known as "Note Holders," but as the notes were paid off their equity was transferred to Post No. 32 of the American Legion. Finally in 1941, all property and management was...
Soon they were on their way. The men didn't get much sleep the rest of the the trip, they were watching for desparados along the way.
EXPERIENCES OF AN OLD FREIGHTER For a long period of time before and after the rail-road came into Milford, in...
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...
ing a sizeable business. In 1927 or '28, furniture was added to the stock. Since 1915, the Jefferson Mercantile Co. has been under the management of George Jefferson, principal owner of the company. During his management he has expanded the...
Crews of men were sent to Beaver to work on the job and were kept there until the task was completed. The Relief Society enlisted their members and they, too, were sent over and kept on the job until it was done. They set up a kitchen and dining...
8 SOUTHERN BRANCH OF THE
Building
The permanent building for the Normal School will be situated on the most beautiful site in Cedar City, and will be completed by September, 1898. In the meantime a commodious and well lighted building...
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earth; the chief industries and products of the principal nations. A minute knowledge of the United States, and particularly of Utah will be required. The advanced natural geography will furnish needful...
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portant military campaigns. Among the subjects that should receive careful attention are the Missouri Compromise, the Monroe Doctrine, the Compromise Measure of 1850, the Kansas/Nebraska bill, and causes of the Civil...