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Show OLD ENGINEER PASSES TO THE GREAT BEYOND William Y. JcfTF, one of tho oldest and best known locoinotivo engineers In the country, died Tuesday at Irona, Ida., ln his eightieth year. Mr. Jeffs was a native na-tive of England, coming to this country In 1S53, at which time ho was the youngest young-est engine driver In the United Kingdom, being barely 21 years of age. Tie roslded ln this city many years, and at various times was employed by the old Utah Central. Union Pacific, and Oregon Short Line. He was a member of the Mormon church, and is survived by a' largo family. The remains will bo brought to this city for Interment. |