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Show I? : Old Whitmore Mansion In Nephi Recalls Glories of Old West By GRACE H. JUDD 1 .y- ' f' f - x, ' - , 23-2- . . I yPi&& s i 145ffv Begins Live -- Ammo CAMP WILLIAMS, JORDAN two separate companies, the 116th NARROWS Utah National Guard L i g h t Equipment Company, units from Utah and Juab coun- Springville, and the 118th Dump The I ties tdday began artillery service Truck Company, from American practice using the huge eight-inc-h Fork. howitzer. The engineer field training will Col. Frank J. DaUey, commandbe climaxed Saturday with Goving officer of the 145th Field Ar- ernor Day ceremonies which will tillery Group, with headquarters in Pr0vo, said the service prac- open the new Brighton-Midwa- y tice will Utilize Joth dry runs and Road. The ceremonies will be actual; firing with live ammuni- held near wftere the Guard's tion. Artillery units, which began 1334th Engineer Battalion has k summer been in bivouac at Bonanza their annual encam-pmenlast Sunday, devoted Flats. self-propell-ed 0 ' t """"1f"i yrzi v,i&&3k 1 two-wee- GRANDEUR OF YESTERYEAR This, is the old Whitmore mansion in Nephi, still preserved today in all of its old glory although only occupied by a couple as caretakers. jBuilt prior to 1900, it was "one of the finest homes built in Utah at that time outside of Salt Lake City. Unique History Nephi, a little town 90 miles from Salt Lake City, has a history scarcely equaled by other towns of the time. The end of the railroad was at York, about 15 miles to the north, from this quarryl that the red sandstone used in the Whitmore mansion was taken, Expert stone cutters from Salt Lake were hired to cut the stone to! fit. On ' the stone on each side of the porch steps is carved "Colonial in raised block letters as Villa" and it wasn't until 1879 that the of the home. name railroad was extended to Juab, the approximately 15 miles south. Lumber From East Caravans of covered wagons It was said that Mr. Whitmore came from all southern Utah to to a carload of lumber from back take ordered and buy goods here, their towns. Nephi, too, had its the East to build his home and the board walks and saloons. It also downstairs woodwork is all light had three wool houses as shipping oak. The large windows are all of of wool and cattle were two of the plate glass and the glass decoraIndustries of the time. It was said tions at thej top of the plate reflect that the wool was baled with three prismatic, colors as the sun shines large bags wired together to be on them. As you walk' up the steps the shipped to eastern centers. front double door opens on a wide "Little Chicago" hall, so common in the mansions At one time Nephi was called, of Virginia,! and the wid, winding "Little Chicago," because of the stairs take one to the1 sleeping on the second floor. people who came here to trade quarters Here isthe same wide hall and and for the large, amount of busifive large bedrooms, the bath, and ness and shipping on the railroad the parents' room was a from of cattle, sheep and wool from small nursery. The marble wash this section. When the railroad this room is still usable in basin was extended south; Nephi lost its (a modern home with hot and cold glamour, and the little town of water was tare at this time). Juab passed with the time. It was about this time that a Children's Playroom man named George C; Whitmore Another stairway leads to the was born in Waxehache, Tex., Jan. 26, 1853. He came with his par- third floor which was used as the ents, Dr. and Mrs. James W. Whit- children's playroom. This part of more and family to Utah. Dr. the house was never partitioned Whitmore and Robert Mclntyre off into rooms. Large closets, are first settlers , at Pipe in eacn bedroom and most are were th equipped with wash basins. From Springs, eoming in 1863. which the hall is a large linen closet and They had cattle and sheep they fed on the grassy flat. It sewing room. The first! floor has a parlor on was here that Dr. Whitmore and Mr. Mclntyri were killed by a the north side with alcove win marauding A Dand of Indians In dows, a tile and brass fireplace with a large mirror on the mantle, January, 1866. the back parlor is separated from Brought Texas Cattle the front with French 'doors. From After this tragedy the families the back parlor is an outside door. left" these parts and came north Beyond the back parlor is a large to Furner Valley, a few miles from dining room, connected with the which is a long room with Nephi, with their cattle that had kitchen, sink, cupboards and a pantry. A been driven from Texas, the longporch is also off from the kitchen. horned Texas type. The Mclntyres settled in Tintic 'Sitting Room' Valley where they have been well On the south side of the hall known for their ranching and min on the fropt, is what used to be ing- activities Later the Whitmore cattle were called the "sitting room," with a taken to Sunhyside where George lovely fireplace. The entrance to C. Whitmore bought a ranch and this room is a large opening with ranged his cattle in that area but wood carvings at the top, and next to it, was the father's study. Nephi was his home. He married Elizabeth A hall that runs between this Mary to this union room and the kitchen has an enHague of Nephi and eight childre4 were born.. It was trance to the basement. between 1897 and 1900 when Mr. The house has three poaches, Whitmore built the beautiful home the front one extending the length that stands on the confer of Main of the front of the' house. and First South , streets. It was Hospitable People one of the most magnificent homes outin Utah buil at that time The Whitmoreswere a very hos r side of Salt Lake City. pitable people and entertained It is built of brick trimmed with red sandstonei. All of the bricks are hand chipped to look like stone. j i - . j - many of the state dignitaries. The children's friends were always welcome and many were the parties held in this lovely home. Mr. Whitmore was a person and many needy people in Nephi have told of his kindnesses to them. The pine tree in the yard was planted by Mrs. Whitmore's father, and the shrubbery and large lawns were taken care of by a gardener, Magnus Larsen of Levan, when the Whitmores lived there. The house is enclosed with a decorative iron fence with a base of red sandstone that matches the civic-mind- ed LEHI Harvard R. Hinton, lo cal attorney, has announced his candidacy for the. Utah State Senate from Utah County District Two, on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Hinton is a native of Hurri cane, Utah, and a graduate of the" College of Southern, Utah, Brigham Young University and received his L.L.B. degree from the University of Utah Law School. He has been an attor ney in Lehi for the past seven years and is currently Lehi city attorney. He is a member of the Utah County, Utah State and American Bar Associations and at the present time is president of the Utah County Bar Association. He served for four years as Lehi Democratic precinct chairman and was a delegate to Utah County and State Democratic Conventions. An active, member of the LDS Church? Mr. Hinton is currently serving as bishop of the Lehi Fifth Ward, a position he has held for over five years. He also served a mission for the LDS Church from October, 194J, to November, 1943. Active in civic affairs, he is a member of the Lehi Lions Club and has served for two years on its board of directors. He was named winner "of the Jaycees' Distinguished Service Award as By LORRAINE RUFFELL LINDON Dean Hooley of Southgate, Calif., son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hooley of Lindon, and "Baity" Gasporra, also of Southgate arrived in Lindon Satsight- thm through eight southern states; y house. The two young men left for their The house ' was heated with! a home on Wendesday after three central heating system and the days visiting friends and 'mander. lights were acetylene gas lights Nearing the end of their annual until the electric lights were in- summer encampment are Nation stalled later. Vacationing at the home of his al Guard engineer units who are grandparents is Reed Buckner, occuDied this week on three Completely Carpeted young son of Mr. and Mrs. Reed mountain road construction proj The home was completely car Buckner of Orem. Mr. and Mrs. ects, between Brighton and Mid peted, giving luxury to the 'nte-rio-r. Victor Vicklund are royally en- way and in Wheeler and Ameri Oscar Boot, a native of Nephi tertaining the young man along can. Fork Canyons. , was the architect for with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Utah County engineer units in and many people, local and else- Mrs. Robert McKay, also of elude the 1457th Engineer Bat where worked on this home. Mr. Lindon. talion, "with units in American Whitmore was the owner of ' the Fork, Lehi, Provo and Price, and First National Bank of Nephi which Recent visitors at the home of succeeded the Nephi Savings and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson Trust Co. The mansion is still in the Whit- were Mrs. Johnson's sister, Mrs. more name, although the only two Jerry Pie we, and four children remaining members of the family of Las Vegas, Nev., who were houseguests for four days ; Mrs. live elsewhere. It is cared for by Mr. and Mrs. John Pentelute, Mr. and Mrs. Hyrum Plewe and Herb Plewe, Frank Brough, who live there. aU of Salt Lake City. Also visiting her sister were Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bigler and daughter, Bonnie Lou, of Indianola. t j ...... A. .. aQL CANDIDATE Harvard, R, Hinton, Lehi, who seeks Democratic nomination for the state senate from Utah County District Two. Lehi's outstanding young man for He also the year 1955-5served with the U. S. Army for two years during World War II. He is married to Rose Mane Brokaw. a graduate of the Brig 6. . ham Young University, and he is the father of five sons and one daughter. , i . ; 1: ". rv 'j i 0QQ0 Harrises Honored At S.L. Reception FREE SPREADER ROLLER More than one half of the nation's timber lands are in small tracts owned by, farmers, busiSALT LAKE CITY (UPI) Dr. nessmen, persons Frankln S. Harris and his wife and .others professional not in the timber were honored a a reception here business. Wednesday evening on their golden wedding anniversary. More than 500 persons attended the reception. Dr. Harris is a former president of Brigham Young University and Utah State University," and former technical di rector of the Point Four program in Iran. CLAYSON-RICHIN- S PET and GARDEN SHOP 275 S. Univ. Ave. Provo wittihi to a homo Gould and James Fisk .Jr. attempted to corner the gold Jay off men IPAOH IF your own market in 1869, precipitating the crisis known as Black Friday. SAVE GAS BUY RAMBLE x R r IW WHITE - PASTELS OR SANDALS PLANNING popularity is easy to see , through I f this-mansio- Special Quarry ! The red sandstone came from a quarry in Andrews Canyon that branches off from the Salt Creek .'? j Canyon. The Deseret News building in Salt Lake Citjr was built from the sandstone found in this canyon. A branch line of the railroad was built up the canyon to haul the rock to the main line to be sent to Salt Lake City, and it was 3d - Touring Pair Visits Lindon urday after a 5,000-mil- e seeing tour that took - the f6re part of the week to Gov. George D. Clyde will cut training and examinations in a ribbon opening tfie new road. basic combat subjects. The 145th Field Artillery Group is made up of two battalions, the 145th, with units at Provo, Mt. Pleasant, Spanish Fork, Nephi and Mantis and the 213th, with units at Cedar City, Richfield, Fillmore, Beaver and St. George. Two high ranking officers from the Presidio of San Francisco are scheduled to visit the encampment Friday Jand observe artillery units in training. They are Lt. Gen. C. D. Palmer, commanding general, and Maj. Gen. John J. BinnsT, chief of staff, both of Headquarters, Sixth U. S. Army. They 'will be conducted on a tour of training areas by Maj. Gen. Maxwell E. Rich, Utah ad jutant general who is camp com o is th nj firt tp . . , Our n4 planning w will help you talc it in (tricf. deportment includes hundreds of modern styles, with plans ond blueprints available at moderate cost . . . or we will design a home 'specially to meet your individual needs. must be of the finest quality for true, value and when you entrust your horn building plans to us, you get the pick from tha Itfrgest and finest stocks in. this area . . .'the right grade for the right purpose. And youll like our e delivery service. 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And flavor. . Jook for that in the tastel Choose Becker's,' enjoy the best all summer long? n"T,.... - ;J . ... tixia V , FIRHMGE'S MORE TOR YOOfr The Rocky Mountain favorite since 1890 MtOOtfCTS CO Os . Harvard R. Hinton of Lehi Seeks Post In Stare Senate 1 Firing at Camp Williams Fertile Land high mountain meadows were perfect for livestock, and the land near the streams was deep and fertile, and well adapted for farming. Mining towns sprang up with their lumber buildings, board walks and porches over the sidewalks. Saloons were plentiful in these mining towns and horses could be seen standing at the hitching posts for hours. Miners coming off shift with their candles in their caps, lunch pails, and grime from digging or blasting in the, mines, often called at the saloons on their way home. Mining towns were interesting with a way of life all their own. i SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) Gov. George D. Clyde today designated 8 as Photogthe week of Jun He week. urged Utahns on raphy the occasion to preserve the SALT LAKE CITY (UPI) Salt state's scenic wonders by protectLake County firemen battled a ing them from vanadalism and stubborn grass fire four and a educating young people to this end. half hours Wednesday night before it was finally put out. of. brush. The alarm was turned in at The blaze, about six miles west 8:4c pm., but firemen were fightof Salt Lake Municipal Airport, ing the fire until after 1 a.m. destroyed approximately 600 acres ..v.-a--- - NEPHI Fascinating stories, told by the early settlers in this region, and a few magnificent remnants remain to remind one of the glory of the Golden West. It would have been exciting to see the type of people who came to this dry, arid region, some for their religion, some for the precious metals to be found in the mountains, some for stock raising, as the country was then public and persons owning live. domain stock could feed them where they wished. .Towns J sprang up where ' the wafer came from the canyons in clear, rippling streams.. Clyde Proclaims Photog raphy Week Salt Lake Firemen j; Douse Blaze 60-Ye- ar THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1958 Utah County. Utah DAILY HERALD Utoft 590 S. UNIVERSITY AVE. DW |