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Show ' HtoVtnlJU. PEACH DAYS Box Elder 1949 NEWS-JOURNA- September ., g fSZZijfL .....UtSltaS:, aato.'jator .?: J"..r,L- im EDITION L 7, 1949 VAN Flax Was Once EN6ELENS Important Crop On Mantua Farms By Willfred Hailing Boxelder Valley, later named Mantua in honor of President Lorenzo Snows birthplace, was settled in the spring of 1863 by the families of Hans Peter Jen- sen, Rasmus Nielson Jeppsen, Niels Christian Schow, Jorgen Jorgensen, Jorgen Hansen, Lars J. Hailing, Niels Nielson, Thomas C. Anderson, Peter Olsen Hansen, Frederick Sorensen, Hans Nelsen Petersen and a few others. Just previous to this time they had done a great deal in helping to rebuild the walls of the county court house at Brigham City that had been blown down by a terrific wind. As early as 1851 ths valley was a favorite herd ground for the newcomers to the county. Among the herders who subsequently used this valley w'as father Abraham Hunsaker. The first families settled in the north part of the valley along the creek because of the good water of the stream. One hundred and thirty acres of land were fenced and cultivated the first season. were The early Inhabitants called by the church authorities to raise flax in this valley. In the year 1864 Lars Hailing planted one half acre of flax. He raised ewenty bushel of seed which he sold for $3.00 a bushel. The coarser stalks of flax were made into coarse thread which was woven to make into grain sacks. This was done by a man named Peter Olsen who had learned the trade in Denmark. The finer fibers were spun into thread by some of the women. The people built their homes close together to better protect themselves from the Indians. Ths practice was later abandoned when in 1863 a rock fort was built on the public square where the meeting house now stands and w'hen the Indians became more friendly. Mr. Hailing had a friendly Indian work for him during the harvest time. His squaw came and cleaned the wheat. This Indian owned horses and became many wealthy. In 1864 some o the families Others moved to Bear Lake. came from Brigham and more acres were fenced and water from springs was taken for irrigation. In the spring of 1865 what was known as a Holly Day was set aside. President Snow and others came from Brigham City to Mantua. Judge Jonathan C. Wright was with the party. All of the townspeople and visitors gathered together on the knoll in the eastern part of the valley. President Snow named the knoll "Mt. Hope. He dedicated the Jand and the water that they might be a blessing to the people. The town was platted in 1864, north of Box Elder creek. The main street ran north and south and is the direct road to Cache valley as it it today. The part of the town south of Boxelder creek was laid out in blocks and lots. The valley is about miles long. wide and 2 Amusements and socials were of enjoyed early in the history Mantua. At first a bronch of the church was organized with H. P. Jensen as president, James Keller and R. N. Jeppsen as as- sistants. On Sept. 9, 1877 Mantua was organized as an ward with P. C. Jensen as bishop and L. A. Larson and P. Jensen as counselors. The town was incorporated in 1911. interesting hobby exhibits will be found in Brigham City display windows on Friday and Saturday. To thrill your fashion sense! From our new coat group classic wrap-arounpolo types . . . double breasted fitted d coats . . . princess lines with enticing new details pockets . . . buttons . . . tiny collars . . . ascots. All this in a marvelous array of all wools . . . tweeds . . . broadcloths . . . gabardines and many, many more desirable fabrics. Colois, of course; run the gamut of this seasons favorites. come suits With the very first flutter of autumn leaves . . . suits for dajtime . . . suits for travel Suds for dress-uEx. . . career, shopping, theater and most every occasion . . . with for and tweeds worsteds compliments citing stjled neatly belted and bloused jackets . . . slim, slim skirts. Also for fall, we have compiled a collection of exactingly constructed, importantly detailed dresses that collaborate with accessories for a new dress effect. The fabrics you at favor: crepe, jersey, flannel, gabardine, novelty blends prices you prefer. p - 1V4-mil- 1-- 4 eccle-iastic- SUITS AND COATS FALL DRESSES $24.95 $49.75 $6.90 $19.90 Use Our Lay-Awa- y Plan A small deposit will hold any article. WHATS NEW FOR MEN? I Sport coats of course, and jackets of all kinds for fall and . . . slacks of exceptional styling and materials ties shoes. Choose from . . . new fall hats shirts socks larger selections than everI before at lower prices than youve seen for a long, long time winter wear EN VAN N R R E D |