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Show Urdvcr3l Werofilrdng Avinuo Corp 1A1 Iirpont SalUt Lake cityy Utah 1W fyedui A SPECIAL SERIES FEATURE PIONEER LIFE BY KEITH t WORTHINGTON idge.. McCune;.. Missionary,.. Philanthropist, Single Copy, Architect, pp Mr. Bryan w'as an efficient telegraph ojerator in Nephi for years, Elizabeth Parkes becoming his wife and first assistant. On October 18, 1844, Mr. Bryan was honored for his early work as a telegraph operator by Western Union, during the Centennial . Celebration of the first American telegraph 10c Nephi, Juab County, Utah, Thursday. August 24, 1961 74-7- Eurly Occupation (Continued) Love tells of many of the early occupations. Adambs, Grace and Baxter were nail manufacturers and In 1859 he records that their business had grown to such an extent that they are going to erect more extensive buildings." This same year he records that "Messrs. Gardner and Andrews are putting their saw mills in good order." In 1863 Love wrote Among the trades here is a hat shop conducted by Mrs. Job Sidwell. Brother Love also told of the fine nursery that Brother Baxter had started. (Andrew Love's Journal). In a letter to the Deseret News from Samuel Pitchforth, dated July 23, 1864, he writes: Mr. John Hagues new grist mill Is doing a good business, as also the Tannery owned by Messers. Andrews and Boswell. In the spring of 1870 William Garrett, a pioneer brick maker of Davis County moved his family to Nephi and again engaged in the He continued this brick making business. work for five years with his sons helping him (The William Garrett Family of England, p. 3) Above material reprinted from last week of column. to correct error in make-up The midwife played a big part in the early days of Nephi. When doctors were were depended scarcely known, see women to the upon "through their difficult time. Mrs. Eliza Chapman Gadd and Gerusha Boswell were two of the earliest ones. Together they brought more than 3000 babies into the world. A later who has delivered a great number of babies is Ann Leavitt Stephenson. The telegraph line came through Nephi in 1866, and gave employment to many young fellow's of the day. William A. C. Bryan stated that he put the Nephi office to work about Christmas day, 1866. The telegraph office was in the home of Charles H. Bryan, his father. After the boys on the line had been working a few months, President Young called on them to take up classes and teach young women the art. Mary Ellen Love Neff reminisced about their training: In the summer of 1867 Miss Elizabeth Parkes, Miss Elizabeth 'Ann Claridge, Miss Hetty Grace and myself were called by the Ecclesiastical authorities of the ward to study telegraphy. Our teacher; Wm. A. C. Bryan, had been called to study telegraphy under Professor Clowes. He made a good record and was installed operator in charge of the Nephi Telegraph Office as soon as, it was opened in the late fall of 1866. We girls had a happy, busy time that summer and enjoyed our study and practice of telegraphy so that the time passed swiftlmid-wive- mid-wi- fe & Volume 52, Number 34 MI UJ line. Certainly many other occupations existed such as the cobbler and the blacksmith, but stores and business districts as in we know them today were this early pioneer period. It remained for the coming of the railroad to bring about this change. Entry Times for Various Exhibits Its non-existe- nt Early Government During the very early period of Nephi the Church was the government. It cared for the welfare of the Saints, gave the necessary leadership, settled the differences, as well as giving spiritual help. It wasnt until the spring of 1852 that civil government was organized. Joseph L, Heywood, writing to the Deseret News in September 1852, lists the following officers: Mayor, Josiah Miller; Alderman, Timothy B. Foote, Charles H. Bryan, John Carter, Isaac Grace. Councilors: Amos Gustin, John Cazier, David Webb, James Crabb, Cleon Elmer, Levi Gifford, Ichabod Gifford, Thomas Tranter and Miles Miller. Recorder, Assessor and Collector: Z. H. Baxter. Treasurer, Wm. Cazier; Marshal, Israel Hoyt. Supervisor of Streets, Charles Sperry. At first there was very little for the civil authorities to do, for the Church had everything well in hand The gradual transition from church leadership to civil government brought some problems. One such occured in March 1853. Jacob G. Bigler was presiding as Bishop of Juab County. Brother Heywood was president of the Nephi Branch. George W. Bradley was probate of Juab County, and the city had a full judge staff of officers with Josiah Miller as Mayor. Each of these men had responsibilities over the people. But there were only a few people and soon there were some differences among ' particularly Brother Heywood, It was Judge Bradley and Bishop Bigler. decided that on March 13 a conference would be held in which all the people would vote as to whether they wanted to sustain the present officers. A Brother Sly and a Brother Foote voted against President Heywood and Judge Bradley; some did not vote:, but the vast majority voted to sustain the present officers. (Journal of Martha Spence Your Fair As the date for the 1961 Juab County Fair nears, we look forward with pride that this fair will be one of the outstanding held in recent years in Juab County. We realize that in years long past the County Fair was not only the time and place to display with pride the best of the best of farm, home and industry, but that it also was the entertainment of the early autumn season. Juab Countys 1961 Fair may not reach the goais set in those years long ago. but it is the gathering of the best products of the home; the outstanding produce ol the garden and the field; the prize livestock, and the end result of the summers club work for boys and girls of our community. And more than that, the Juab County Fair is YOUR fair, and it will be and become just as you wish it to. For those of you who have not yet prepared your exhibits, the time is becoming short; for those who have exhibits ready for the fair, we extend our appreciation and urge all to do likewise. And entering exhibits is not where the Fair stops you can better your own future by studying those things which are on display; you can increase your knowledge of art, by studying the art displays; and you can understand what makes top livestock by studying the top animals entered in the Fair and Suffolk Show. And for entertainment, two nights of fine entertainment have been arranged for your pleasure We invite you to support your friends and neighbors by attending both evenings. The Juab County Fair is YOUR FAIR it will be and become Just what you want it to. Sincerely, Elder Paul L. Nielson Elder Nielson to be Honored Elder Paul L. Nielson, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Nielson of the Nephi First Ward will be honored at a farewell testimonial Sunday, August 27 at 5 p.m., according to announcement made this week by Bishop Ray W. Worthington.- Elder Nielson has accepted a call to serve in the Central British mission, and he will enter the mission home on Sept- ed head-hous- e, FARM TOUR SET FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON V - pictwUaC INTELLIGRAM BIRTHS Tse-Tun- d. H Dress Revue Set Monday Final preparations for the Juab County Fair are in full swing, according to A. Roy Bowles, president. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the fair, to take advantage of this oiportuniy to disptlay your work and share new ideas with Mr. Bowles stated, others, livestock producers are especially urged to participate. tend this event. Mothers and fathers of girls are especially urged to attend and see the accomplishments of their youth. "They are youth to be proud of stated Mrs. Velyn Stevens, Home Agent, who Is Council In assisting the this phase of the activity. All entries in the Home Economics and Art Departments must be in between the hours First activity of the fair of 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, will be the Style Dress August 29. according to Mrs. Revue Monday, August 28 at Nina C. Ifanson, secretary of 7:80 p.m. at the Nephi Elethe big event. All livestock and crops must mentary school. 1h? entered by 9 a.m. WednesEveryone is invited to at- - day, August 30th, except sheep. All sheep entries must be in place by 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. ENTERTAINMENTS 31, opening day of the Utah State Suffolk Sheep Show, being again held in connection ARE CHANGED with the fair. Judging of livestock will beBecause of uniorseen cirgin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, becumstance It has become ginning with dairy, beef, swine necessary to make a switch and horses. in the plans for the two evenings of entertainment at Entries In the floriculture the Juab County Fair. will be received department Chairman Dale M. Wor-woo- d up to 9 a. m. Wednesday afstated Wednesday Those planning flower externoon that Lee Staheli, the hibits should follow suggestJunior Nebo Fosse and the ions found in the premium Nephl-Neb- o Posse parbooklet relative to picking, evenon Wednesday ticipate and displaying flowers. ing, August SO; and that the Juab County Talent Contest Entertainment for the anwill be held on Thursday nual fair will consist of a WestThe events had ern style entertainment featevening. previously been announced as uring Lee Staheli of Payson on reverse. to this order. Wednesday evening. Also parAll residents of the county ticipating will be the Nephl-Neb- o Westernto are urged attend the Posse and the Nebo Jun-type entertainment on ior posse. Entertainment on Wednesday, and the Talent Thursday evening will be the Contest on Thursday evenJuab Talent Contest, and this ings, both at 7:30 p.ni. promises to be an outstanding affair as a great number of entries have been received by 4-- 4-- 4-- Juab County Commissioners Alton S. Gadd, Chairman R. Elgin Gardner Carl Callaway A. Roy Bowles, Fair Board President J. A. Phillips, Suffolk Show President city-own- 4-- 1961 4-- II ember 11, leaving for England on September 17. Elder Nielson is a graduate of Juab High school and the Juab Stake Seminary. He also LEVAN WATER has been graduated from Snow College at Ephraim. Principal speaker at the ser- USE RESTRICTED vices on Sunday will be Jack Tranter, with remarks to be An absolutely no sprinkgiven by Bishop Worthington, Mr. and Mrs. Nielson, parents ling order was issued by LeHeywood.) van community officials this of the missionary, and response There were no doubt many misunderstandweek. Residents have been Nielson. Elder ings, but usually they were settled in a spirit byMusical selections will conasked to use culinary water of fair play and without the characteristic sist of congregational and choir only for household purposes, yrowdyism and lawlessness of most western numbers, and a vocal solo by and where absolutely necesfrontiers. (Brough, p.66) Maurice L. Memmott. Prayers sary, for stock watering, as She continues saying that after they the flow from the be given will by J. Leonard Juab was were March be to assign3, County learned organized telegraphers they In Chicken Creek springs and Paxman. Linton Preston 1852, and In 1866 Nephi was designated as ed to various offices, Lizzie Parkes being put canyon has decreased to the An invitation for all to atthe County Seat. Nephi City was not in charge of the Nephi Telegraph office. (Susa tend has been issued by Bishop point that there is only a Clar Elizabeth to Memorial drastically small amount in on page 2 Young Gates Worthington, inasmuch as the the according to testimonial will be over in Merlin Gardner, Mayor and of for the members time ample other wards to attend their George Kendall, waterworks supervisor. own ward Sacrament meeting. The community has been on a restricted sprinkling basis since the first of July, but lack of water makes the Children's Hospital All farmers and other inter Allen Tolley, tour committee further order necessary. ested persons in Juab County chairman. Purpose of the tour Members of the Levan are invited to attend a con will be to acquaint farmers Schedules Clinic Town Board are studying servation tour sponsored by the with what is being done in the ways and means to get adSoil Conservation District, the county and to On Friday, September 8, at ditional water Into the sysnew exchange Soil Conservation Serivce, the ideas and better and farming meth- 10 a.m. a Primary Childrens tem, Mr. Kendall stated, Agricultural Stabilization and ods. Clinic will further announcement will be Hospital Orthopedic Conservation service, and the be held at the Mt. Pleasant made next week. Extension Service, according to The tour this year wIU be L D S Cooperation of all residents Hospital. For applicaheld in the Nephi, Levan tions of the community Is a must Pricontact your please Ridge area. Next year It will mary Stake President, public in this serious time, the ofMARRIAGE LICENSE be held in the Levan or the health A marriage license was issu nurse, or the Primary ficials pointed out. Mona area. The ed by the Juab County Clerks purpose of Childrens Hospital. The new office on August 16, 1961, to this is to cut down travel applicants must bring a comMorris Sheldon Taylor, son of time. pleted application with them Grandson of Nephi to the clinic, signed by their Mr. and Mrs. William H. TayPersons who wish to partici- family doctor. and Beth lor of Santaquin, Partridge, daughter of Mr. and pate in the tour are asked to Couple to Fulfill Mission Mrs. Alma Smith Partridge of meet at the Post Office build- Mrs. Latimer visited George Goshen. n? Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Garbett Aug- - in American Fork with Mrs. ust 25. From thereFriday, a very Merl Kay and family over the have received word that their tour has been plan- week end. grandson, Michael Garbett, son ned to include: Concrete ditch of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Garbett Mr and Mrs. Leroy Pathe of (Jack and Myrl Downs) of lining and diversion structures, pipe outlets and sprinkler sys- Bakersfield, California were Palo Alto, California has been mistems, wells and their cost and week end guests of Mr and called to the Scotch-Iris- h returns, weed control with a Mrs. Frank Warner. sion. special emphasis on Blue FlowHe will enter the mission How are you on current events? ering Lettuce. home September 18, and will Check the answers you think cor At the end of the tour the fly via Birtish Overseas Airrect in the following questions and Juab Soil Conservation Distways to his destination at then check with the answers below. rict will serve soda pop and Renfrew, Renfrewshire, 1 Pictured Vice President and Spudnuts. Premier of Nationalist China Births during the past week (Mao (Chen Cheng) at the Juab County Hospital visited the recently United Hair Dressers Meet include the following: States. Mr. Glazier Attends born 19 to Daughter, August 8 Soviet Premier Khrushchev called (America) Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Malmgren of (Berlin) a rotten tooth which must be pulled out. Nephi. Grandparents are Mr. At Cloward Salon 3 The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued Pfano Workshop and Mrs. Carl Haynes of Nea 910,000 reward for the Information leading to Unit 4 of the Utah Hairdresphi and Mr. and Mrs. Cleo the arrest and conviction of anyone attempting association held a style of Levan. sers Great Malmgren Mrs. C. W. Glazier attended or planning to hijack (trucks) (aircraft). Mrs. Jane clinic at Verda Clowards beauare parents grand the Francis Clarks Work Shop Bean of 4 The United States, England and (France) (RusA and Mrs. O. H. ty salon Monday evening. of the Francis Clarks Library Pierce of Nephi sia) sent foreign ministers to the first Big Three of cutting, stylLevan. demonstration of piano students on WednesForeign Ministers Meeting. and setting the current Son, born August 21 to Mr. day of last week at the Brig- and Mrs. Joseph G. Christen- ing I In Germany, (more) (less) East in hair syles was given trend ham Young University. This sen of Nephi. Germans are fleeing west than guest stylist Ruth Peart of by Grandparents school of music hails from the are Mr. and Mrs. Miles A. An- Payson. Miss before In the history of the Pexton was Princton University. It wras derson and Mr. and Mrs. Allen her model. Judy country. 0 Pictured baseball pitcher formerly with the Harvard Un- L. Christensen, all of Nephi. Those attending the clinic iversity. (Whltey Ford) (Warren Spahn) Great grand parents are Mr. included Zerma Tripp, Delta; This work shop has been pre- and Mrs. Edgar Park, and Mr. Theda Chase, Mt Pleasant; was the 13th pitcher in major sented in every state of the and Mrs. Ernest league history to have won 300 Brough, all of Beve iy Mortenson and Vivian or more games. country, and presents the new- Nephi. Christiansen, of Ephraim and est methods in piano teachMadge Otteson, Nephi. ing. Count 10 for each correct choice. A score of 60 Its prime endeavor is to Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ostll excellent; 50, good; 40, fair; less than 40, poor. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Nordproduce early trained musicians ler attended the Ostler family who can use their musical abil- organization officers meeting in strom and grandson Bob Johnities and knowledge to serve American Fork recently, at the son visited with Mrs. John C, home of Donna Ostler Stewart. Hall over the week-enAnswer on page I society. incor-Continu- Listed; Plans Progressing for Anniversary Banquet Plans are progressing well for the 110th Birthday observance of the founding of Nephi, according to Dr. P. L. Jones, Chairman and President R. Roscoe Garrett, -man. The affair will be held at the Juab Stake House on Friday, September 22nd. Plans call for a huge anniversary banquet to begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring a menu composed of many items which were Exams Required Children entering the kindergarten, or grades four, seven or eleven should have physical examinations before of school next the opening week, according to a reminder from Supt. Clyde C. Child. All local physicians are cooperating with parents and the schools and the examinations are given at the rate of $2.00 each. Examination blanks are familiar to the pioneer tables available at the office of each such as barbequed elk, and Nephi physician. chicken and dumplings, and Mr. and Mrs. Kent Linton many others. The banquet and Mr. and Mrs. Norman is to be se ved Smorgasbord style, and at least 1500 persons Stephenson of Cedar City spent two days of last week at Fish is the attendance goal set by Lake. the general chairmen. Remember Friday, Sept. 22 for a glorious day to honor the memory of our community settlers you cant afford to miss it. Menus for the Juab School District lunch program for the opening three days of school has been announced as followsWednesday Slice of hani loaf, cubed new potatoes in cheese sauce, mixed fresh vegetable salad, chillde watermel-on- s, hot rolls and butter, milk. Hot dogs, potThursday ato salad, olives and tomato juice, cantaloupe cheese, wedge and milk. F iday Sloppy Joes, cooked buttered young carorts, our favorite cabbage salad, plain cake with pineapple topping milk. pre-scho- ol co-ch- ai the committee. There is no charge for the entertainment programs for either night. Other activities are: Thursday, 9 a.m., fitting and showcontest for junior manship sheep exhibitors; 10 a.m. Judgand FFA sheep ing of classes.; Friday, 9 a.m. Judging 4-- H of open class sheep. Articles may be removed from the grounds after 10:30 p. m. Thursday, August 30, or between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Friday. Commander and Mrs. R. L. Walker and family of China Lake, California are visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Walker. - Coach Shell Sets First Football Squad Practice Coach Verl Shell, Juab School football coach, has High issued a call for all prospective football players to meet Saturday, August 26 at 6 p.m. at the Juab High School gymnasium. Equipment will be issued at that time. Regular football practice will begin on Monday, August 28. Players should come prepared to pay their $2.00 insurance fee. This is the amount paid by the regular students. The additional amount needed for football insurance will be paid by the District and the School. Most eligible boys of the high school are expected to report. Coach Shell is new to the Juab High School this year and is forward to a tough looking team and a good year. Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Olsen and family are vacationing in Utah and were visiting In Nephi Wednesday. Bishop and Mrs. Olsen and family will give the program at the Thl d Ward Sacrament meeting on Sunday evening. Mrs. Neldon. Stanley Neldon D. Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Neldon Stanley to Receive Master Degrees at B. Y. U. Neldon DeVar Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs James R. Stanley of Mona, and his wife, Anna Marilyn Green Stanley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rich Green of Ogden will each receive the Master of Science Friday Stanley received his Bachelor of Science from Utah 1950. Mrs. her high Stanley received school education at the Ogden high school. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and Degree in Education at the was graduated with high honUniversity ors from the Brigham Young Brigham Young Summer Convocation exercises University August 10, 1955. in the George Albert Smith Following graduation Mr. Field House Friday evening, Stanley spent two years as a August 25. Mr. Stanley wrote his Masters Thesis on An Evaluation of the Areas and Facilities for Community Recreation in Utah County. Mrs. Stanley completed two field projects. The first was A Study of the Financial Benefits of a Combined Recreation System as applied to Provo City." For the second she compiled a brochure which will be sent to civic leaders throughout Utah. A graduate of the Juab High School and Juab Seminary. Mr. City-Coun- ty degree State University in missionary to Norway for the L. D. S. Church. On his release from his mission in 1952 he entered the U. S. Army and spent nearly two years in Ger- many. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple August 24, 1955. They are parents of two children. Anna Leesa and Merrill DeVar. They reside in Provo where Mr. Stanley is an instructor of physical education and recreation at the Dixon Junior high school. |