Mrs. Johnson says they brought the grain and other things that they raised. They smoked and cured the pork they brought and the freighters would buy up butter from the different stores there and mix it altogether and print it with a round mold....
Jeddy and Heber Dean of Beaver, freighted to Frisco for many years, hauling lumber and merchandise. John Brooks was an old veteran freighter of Beaver. John W. Myers says, after relating experiences in freighting, "Those were hard times, but happy...
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...
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...
the trip from Milford to Frisco in 35 minutes, in 1916, surprisingly quick time with the first automobiles. Dr. Hunter and Dr. Burton of Milford made many trips to Frisco, Dr. Burton making the trips in a buggy to attend patients. Thomas James...
At this time the railroad was under construction. Victor and Selma Johnson made a trip to Salt Lake City and on their return trip they rode the first train into New-house. Selma says the railroad platform was not completed and it was quite a step...
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...
tiates such every day activities as dancing and driving an automobile. She currently resides at Provo. Her accident made her well known among the railroad circles, and she became well acquainted with the superintendent, H. E. Van Housen, who from...
Wah Wah Springs we followed the road almost due west across Pine Valley to Potsum Paw Springs, then west on the so-called "Old Bailey Wood Road," between the Indian Peak and Mt. Home Range leading into Hamblin Valley. We went to Frisco for our...
somewhat simplified, but still not without hazard and difficulties. Fred Shumaker tells how they used to arrange to speed the time in bringing a doctor from Frisco to Garrison, a distance of 60 miles. He says one person started out from Garrison...
other events have gone on to bring them again to the light of day. The sea-bed on which they died was covered by many thousands of feet of sediment and became buried in the earth. There, under great pressure and over a long period of time, the muds...
About 1912 the I. 0. 0. F. Lodge sold the building to the Masonic Lodge. Dances continued to be held on the first floor until the Arion Hall was built. EARLY CARS IN MILFORD The first car that was ever in Milford was called a Smith. The owner of...
The third car in Milford was a Stanley Steamer roadster, painted white. It, too, was used on the mail route and was bought by Bill Martin.
One time when Bill Richards was driving this car on the trip, loaded with mail and passengers, it caught fire...
Jones, Kumen; Branch Normal School--Cedar City (Utah)--History; Southern Utah University--History
Carriage and horses with Kumen Jones as driver at Ash Creek, Black Ridge. Taken by Howard R. Driggs on the first proselyting trip taken for the Branch Normal School in 1898. Mr. Jones drove for Mr. Driggs on a month-long tour of Southern Utah.
Branch Agricultural College (Cedar City, Utah); Southern Utah University -- History
Zion sophomore trip. Left to right: Smutz (pumping), Dr. J.S. Prestwick, H. Wayne Driggs, T. Ashcroft, L. Ashcroft, A.W. Stephenson, William Flanigan's nose
Tues. Jan. 11, 1898: Ther. 9 am. 29 Wea. Snowing in the fore noon but cleared off and turned cold in the afternoon. I took a trip to Rockville in the morning. printed some photos after I got back. went to mutual at night. Wednesday 12: Ther. 8-30...
Sun. April 3, 1898: Wea. cold wind & dark clouds running east Father started to Carmel 6 am. Dan & I started home 6-44 L.M. 7-19, C. Creek 8-47 to 8-56, cave S. 9-37. pasture bars 10-1. Chillcoot pass 10-11, Sand hollow 10-55, river 1-15 pm home...