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Show School house built CENTRAL CITY 1874 - Boulder stymies builders Territory refused A one room sehoolhouse is now under construction by the cooperative efforts of the settlers of Central City. It is expected to be ready for use the beginning of the next school season. Sunday School organized - CENTRAL CITY 1876 Justin T. Grover has been appointed first Sunday School Superintendent of the Central City Sunday School, with David P. Davis as first assistant and John Bruce as second assistant superintendent. Sunday School will be held each Sunday morning at 10 a m. in the sehoolhouse. Coalyard opens - CENTRAL CITY 1877 Henry Field has opened coal yard on railroad spur running through his property. The coal is shipped from the Castle Gate mines and is of good quality. There will be sufficient coal at the Field coalyard to serve the residents of the 1877 Stalehood has again been denied the Territory of Deseret by the Congress of the Unied States. The 1st application was sent to Washington in 1849 at the time of the organization of the provisional Territory of Deseret. Another application sen in 1857 was answered by sending Johnson's Army to the territory. In March 1862 the third constitution drawn up for the stale of Deseret was sent to Congress. While awaiting a reply, Brigham Young was again elected Governor along with a legislative body. Despite the fact the petition was rejected, the legislature met regularly from January 1862 until 1879. The purpose was to have an approved form of state government already set up should congress grant statehood. Ten years later m 1872, Deseret made another attempt to gain statehood changing the name from State of Deseret to the State of Utah. Instead of granting statehood Congress passed the Edmunds Law against the Mormons doctrine of plural marriage. Fifteen years later the same request for statehood has again been denied by Congress, and such remains our situation to date. area. Recognizing the need for a place for the sick and those quarantined for communicable diseases, residents of Central City has built a two room infirmary to care for the afflicted. A well has been dug on the grounds to supply the needs oi the infirmary. Repairs and the cementing Good crop hopeful Central City is a city of blossoms beautiful to see, with the various fruit orchards all Farmers have high hopes for this year's crop of apricots, cherries, peaches, pears, apples and plums. Folks around here say the sweetest and juiciest fruits, tomatoes, grapes and berries grow here on the sandridge. William E. Bakers strawberry patch is the pride of the county. Markets for Central City fruits are open through out the territory. After considering all angles on the problem of removing the large boulder embedded in the canal route, workers today successfully solved the problem of logistics. Since it would not be possible to go around the rock from either side, it was decided the only alternative was to bury it. Consequently a deep hole, large enough and deep enough to swallow the boulder was dug at its base and long aspen poles were used as levers to pry it loose and tumble it into the pit which was accomplished with a crashing roar echoing along the canyon walls. A great shout went up by all present as their most challenging obstacle to date was met and conquered. Peter B. Terry has petitioned the Davis County Court for permission to join the Central City School District of Weber County. The petition has been granted and for the pura meeting will be soon set-upose of organizing a trusteeship. Marriages MARCH 1884 Mr. and Mrs. William B. Baker announce the marriage of their daughter, Diana to William F. Robinson, sop of Joseph Lee and the late Lydia Foseter Robinsn of Enterprise, Utah. Central City and the Kanesville Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints was organized Sunday with Henry Field sustained as presiding Elder. 1888 Trustees reelected y 1884 Justin T. Grover, Edward Bell and Henry Field were to serve as trustees to the school district number 22 at the meeting this week of interested citizens concerned with the problem of securing means of supporting the school. Among other proposals a levy ot 2 per cent was considered the most equitable means of raising money this will be acted upon, after due consideration at next month's meeting. Canal complete p - 1881 The committee at a appointed previous meeting of the townspeople of Central City and Sunset to find a source of water sufficient to supply both ommunties. have discovered a promising source ear, at the mouth of Weber Canyon. Investigation into the possibilities of its use are presently under consideration. CENTRAL CITY Trusteeship organized - CENTRAL CITY JUNE 1878 The CenSchool District organized tral the trusteeship of the district at a meeting held at the Justin T. Grover home this week. Mr. Justin T. Grover, William and John Priest were elected trustees of the school district. Canal articles City-Suns- D&RG builds CENTRAL CITY 1878 The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad is nearing the completion of the section house in Central City. The building includes a large boarding house for the men working on the railroad, a dining room and a railway station. This new addition to the community is expected to become an important factor in the future growth of Central City. Brick manufacturing ; Carl Rundquist has installed a brick kiln on his property and is manufacturing a good trade of bricks from the clay on his property. Carl and Annie Rundquist are emigrants from Dresen, Sweden and are early homesteaders of this community. Helping Mr. Rundquist in his business is his son Charles, who with his wife is living on a farm adjacent to his father's property. The young Mrs. Rundquist is the former Mary Elggren, daughter of Adolph F. and Johanna Samuelson Elggren of Salt Lake City. 1879 u District divided JUNE 7. 1880 The combined school districts of Central City, Weber County and Sunset. Davis County are divided as a result of a meeting held at the Justin T. Grover home last evening. Mr. Grover was to serve on the board of the newly organized District 22 as a trustee for a three year term. Edward Bell was elected to serve for two years on th board and Henry Field for year. - CENTRAL CITY 1881 Articles for the incorporation of a canal to serve Sunset, Davis County and Central City, Weber County was discussed and approved by a well attended mass meeting held recently by the two adjoining towns. Work on the proposed canal will begin as soon as all legal matters are completed. Work begins Work began this morning on the proposed Central Canal w ith workers from Central City and Sunset starting out early with all available men. tools scrapers and horses to begin work on the canal flume in Weber Canyon. Shares of the canal will be granted each family equal to their work on the canal. Workers include William E. Baker, Justin T. Grover, Henry Field, Richard Jones, Edward Bell, Rueben Baker. James Hill, B. Terry ' r J d ft I i I j Levy imposed OCTOBER 1884 The proposal of a 2 percent levy for the maintenance of the school was approved today. Hyrum Belnap was appointed assessor and collector. Personal contributions were made at the meeting to get the ball rolling. Church notes Grover will teach The Central Citv Kanesville 1883 Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints was organized as a ward under the direction of Apostle John Taylor. Peter B. Peterson was sustained bishop with Hans J. Peterson and Cyrus Rawson as counselors. December 1884 Justin T. Grover today presented a letter of resignation as a member of the School District number 22, board of trustees, and at the same time requested the position of teacher for the next term. His resignation was accepted and his request to teach school was accepted. He will be paid the sum of $75 a term. Henry Field was hired also to haul coal to the school at the rate of 75c a ton if hauled from his summet or $1.50 if hauled from Ogden. Name of Marriages meeting of canal shareholders held this week at the home of Peter B. 1886 Mary Elizabeth Jones was Terry of Sunset, the proposal to change the married Dec. 2, 1886 to William Henry name of Central Canal to the Davis Weber Dalton of Morgan County. The new Mrs. Canal Incorporated was approved by an Dalton is the daughter of Richard and majority. Elizabeth Baker Jones and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dalton, formerly of Pennsylvania. The young couple are building a two room house on a plot of land given to them as a wedding present from Mrs. Daltons father. Mr. Dalton is an employee of the D&RG Railroad. 1884- -a over-ridin- g at the canal construction Work on the canal has become a family affair, so it seems. Wives and children have willing joined in the effort to expidite the completion of the project. One cannot help but be duly impressed by the organization of the work. Thq women have made aprons of canvas with deep pockets which they fill w ith rocks as they follow the diggers and the scrapers with their teams. As their pockets are emptied, the children stack them neatly along the banks as they proceed, to be put into place by other workers to line the banks. The young boys and girls carry buckets of water and a dipper to refresh the workers and help to clear the brush along the way. edges all around the room to hold it in place. To clean the rug it is taken from the floor and beaten vigorously with a broom w hile it hangs on the clothes line. Periodically, since thr rug is woven in strips then sewed together, it is taken apart and washed, then resewn then stretched again over a new padding of straw and a cleaned canvas backing. The furniture is usually handmade, according to the talents of the, man of the house. The house is prettied-upby the crocheted and knitted scarfs, doilies, table 'lothes and bedspreads. Colorful patterned quilts bespeak the artistry of the housewife. Walls as a rule are whitewashed and adorned with family portraits, hand work, calendars and such. With all. the frugality of the homes with the creative ability of the housewife are inviting and 1 FEBRUARY 19, 1889 Contractor John Peterson and his men have succeeded in completing the Weber County Infirmary ahead of tine and as soon as the building is refurbished and ready for occupancy residents will be invited to attend an open house for their inspection. The spacious building is expected to serve the county well for some time to come. However, to more fully meet their needs of the institution a large barn, an icehouse, cellar, water tank and artesian well must be supplied. Work is already going ahead on these needed projects. It is expected that a major part of the food used in the infirmary will be provided by farm produce grown on the infirmary property and from farm animals cared for by those patients able to do light work. Superintendent chosen Charles Parker was appointed by the county commissioners this wek to become superintendent of the new Weber County Infirmary. His wife, Lorinda Robinson Parker will serve as matron. Mr. Parker was born in Preston, England. Feb. 12, 1832, the son of William and Mariah Blake Parker. The family migrated from England as a result of embracing Mormonism and settled in Ogden in 1852. He met the first future Mrs. Parker while working for Bishop Secrist in Farmington. Louisa was the daughter of his employer. She died at the birth of her sixth child. Mr Parker later married Lorinda Robinson who had eight children of her own. Before moving to Roy, the Parkers were residents of Hooper. The Parkers have accepted positions of great responsibility of not only administering to the care of aged, physically handicapped, and the ill, but also must over-se- e the overall requirements of the establishment; plant the orchards, the gardens, care for the animals, besides supervise the landscaping, and select competent personnel to help in the maintenance of the building and grounds and to care of the patients. Marriages Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Orson Field, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Field. The marriage unites two of the oldest families in Central City. The young couple will make their Sept. 13, 1893 home here. Mr. James Hamblin has puracres of land from his father-in-laAdam Patterson in a recent land deal, and then purchased another 80 acres adjoining the property on which to build a home and raise an orchard. Mr. Hamblin is a respected sheepman here. His wife is thf former Jennie Patterson. 1893 chased 80 Marriages 1893 Mary Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Baker became the bride of Byram Lee Bybee in a ceremony performed May 1. The newlyweds have purchased five acres of land and the first home built by Henry Field. They plan to remodel and build on an extra room in the back of the house. Mr. Bybee plans to build and sorgham mill and raise sugar cane. 1893 Wedding bells have rung again for the Richard Jones family, with the marriage of their daughter Hannah to Henry Field Jr. The young couple have known each other since childhood, their setparents were both among the earliest will The newlyweds tlers of Central City. be living in the home the groom built on property given him by his father. Arthur Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones married his childhood sweetheart, May Garner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy J. Garner. The young couple are building a home on ten acres of land given to Mr. Jones as a wedding present from his father. The Mr. marriage and of Lily Bell, daughter of Mrs. Edward Bell, to Hyrum Olmstcad is announced today. Mr. Olmstead is the section foreman on the Denver and Rio Grande Railway. The young couple will make their home in Central City. Julie Ann Baker, daughter of William E. Baker arid Esther Cole Baker, is now the wife of Chauncey Gamer, son of William and Mary Field Garner. The newlyweds arem'aSing'their home in Roy. Mr. Garner is a farmer but also works on the D&RG Railroad. Other young couples choose Central City as a homesight, Nathan Baker, son of William E. and Esther Cole Baker and his newly acquired wife, Martha Jane Ham-modaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ham-mo- n of Hooper. n, Skating still good Due to the immoderate winter and the lingering cold weather skating rinks west of town are still in good condition. Most every afternoon the children in the area are out skating between the dismissal of school and time to do the family chores. In the evenuig the young adults make good use of the pond, keeping warm with a huge bonfire nearby. In addition to skating parties many good times have been enjoyed coasting on Teddy Bells Knoll. Bobsleighing is also a popular sport with participants meeting at each others home to enjoy a molasses pull after an exhilerating ride over the crusty snow. Social life in Central City is far from dull. canal changed On scene ED17GHIAL In a recent survey of living conditions in Central City it was found the new settlers of the area are enjoying more physical comforts than their predecessors, the earliest pioneers in Weber County. Most homes have wooden floors as compared to dirt, shingled roofs instead of sod. kerosene lamps outnumber candle-hghtehomes and stoves for heating and cooking are general conveniences. Although the floors are of roughly hewn lumber, the engeneous housewife has met this problem with ingenuity especially as far as the parlour is coin.., ad. First the floor is covered wi'- a generous but not too thick covering of straw evenly distributed. Over this is stretched a canvas which is pulled tauntly from wall to wall and secured to the floor. Then the housewife carefully stretches her hand woven rugs over the canvas then tacks them on the JUNE 7, 1883 Townspeople of Central City joined in a gala celebration today when the first water was turned into the canal flume. The celebration lasted way into the night with a great bonfire, dancing, games with k.ts of English pork pies and other goodies to eat. The canal line runs west along the southern hills to the Davis County line where it turns south to irrigate the Davis County farms. The north branch of the line supplies Central City with water for their farm lands. With this added water the barren sandy wastes of the sandridge will become more productive. It is expected that a new era of propserity will follow the completion of the project. 1881 John Bruce, Mark Elmer, Peter and others. Infirmary complete 1889 Church news Water source found 1878 the Davis exists. . Sunset asks to join ot Weber Canal has been completed. After more than two months of hard work. Share holders are asked to make every effort to watch for any damage that may yet incur and make repairs promptly or notify the Canal company that the need for repairs Problem solved 1881 In response to a petition to 1877 organize a school district in Central City made by Justin T. Grover and others, notification has been received that the petition has been granted. Central City will now be organized into a school district Canal repaired A huge boulder lying directly in the canal path has brought work to an abrupt halt. To go around the obstruction would mean realigning the whole canal from its source . Workers say that the boulder could probably be removed with dynamite but a query of all possible sources for the explosive has proved unsuccessful soother means will have to be considered. Infirmary built School district I I i The older women and those less able stay at home, do the chores and care for the small children and prepare the meals for the toilers along the canal The industry and team work of these people is amazing as day I y day they bend their backs, tire their bones and their muscles in the strenuou work, the women with their awkward aprons, dirt streaked faces and clothing and bandaged and bleeding hands: the men sweaty and dirty as they hea e the shoe els and prod the hor ses; resting only when absolutely necessary. Only when it storms does the work come to a standstill. May God bless them in their et tort Canal breaks 1884 The Du vis Weber Canal has broken through its banks lor the second time and has caused considerable damage to farms and orchard in Central City. The present method of repair has proved inadequate so far and to prevent further such disasters it is going to be necessary to cement the banks. Residents bogged down Residents living on the western slopes of the city are bogged down in mud from the seepage of water irom the Davis Weber Canal. While residents ui the eastern part are feverishly trying to save their orchards that are left by handcarn" 'water to the trees from barrels of hauled from Riverdale. Commissioners concerned Concerned because of the number of aged and indigent people needing care in Weber County, the County commissioners have under advisement the purchase of land in Central City to either improve and enlarge the present infirmary or to build an entirely new facility. The old Rest House in Ogden City has far outlived its usefulness as for caring for the indigent sick and a new and larger better accomoJ .ons must be made to meet the growing need for such care. Reverend buys home 1893 Reverend David Peebles, minister of the Ogden Congregational Church has purchased a home in Central City. Rev. Peebles is lately from Bountiful where he has been prominent in community and educational affairs. He is a highly respected man and residents of Bountiful are reluctant to see him and his wife and son leave to make their home elsewhere. Property restored 1887 growing , Land purchased 1888 County Commissioners today purchsed land from Samuel Fowler for the amount of $3,000 to build a Weber County Infirmary to house the poor, aged and indigent residents of the county. Work on construction wMl begin as soon as architectural plans are completed by W.W. F ife county aachitects. Contract awarded 1888 John Peterson low construction bidder on the Weber County Infirmary w as awarded the contract at the low bid of $10,675. Construction will start imbrick building. mediately on the Mr. Peterson said. He expects the structure to be completed early in 1889. two-stor- y A resolution presented OCT 25, 1893 by delegater Joseph L. Rawlins to the congress of the United States. Sept. 6, 1892, was signed into law today by President Grover Cleveland. The resolution is to the effect that all Mormon Church property siezed under the Edmunds-Tucke- r law shall be returned to the church. Request denied SALT LAKE 1893 In his rejv-- . to the of the Oct. 1893, GoverInterior Secretary nor Caleb W. West made his recommendation for statehood for Utah. To quote: We nowr have a population of about 250,000, and assessed taxable valuation of $109,000,000. It is scarcely necessary to dilate upon or go into particulars as to Utahs population, wealth, stability, and material development, entitling her to Statehood ... Our people, after years of earnest effort have peacefully solved their difficulties and satisfactorilly settled their differences. The lessons inculcated in the school of actual experience have admirably trained and fitted them for the duties and responsibilities for State Government. The Governor also recommended that the government return the property siezed under the Edmunds Law to be returned to the rightful owners, the Mormon Church. Fire doused CENTRAL CITY Young Diana Baker saved the family home by dousing a fire caused by the igniting of a pile of brush used for fire wood piled in back of the stove. Before leaving the home with Diana in charge, Mrs. William E. Baker left a pan of bread dough to rise for the next baking. Startled by the blaze, Diana grabbed the first thing at hand to douse the flames. It turned out to be the pan of bread dough which acted as a quick deter nt to the fire. As a happy ending the only damage done was the loss of the bread for the evening meal and a sticky, gooey mess to clean up. Enabling Act passed Delegate Joseph L. Rawlins bill known as the Enabling Act which is a resolution to grant the people of Utah the right to draw up a constitution form of state government and be admitted into the Union on equal footing rith other states, was signed today by President Grover Cleveland into law after having passed the House and Senate. Constitution prepared - 1895 In accordance with the Act passed by the Congress of Enabling the United States and House of Representatives and signed into law by President Grover Cleveland, July 16, lbitf a constitution for the State of Utah has been rewritten for the seventh time. This took place at a constitutional convention held recently in the Salt ke City and County Building. The constitution, among other regulations, grants women equal suffrage with and plural marriage was prohibited forever in The document must now be ratified the people of Utah. |