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Show I t REFLEX t LEADER, OCTOBER 21, 1982 JOURNAL BULLETIN Layton Pioneers Adams Story Retold B.v DONETA GATHERUM Frank Adams in his book "Elias Adams the Pioneer says, "It was about the first of October, 1850 when Elias Adams and his family moved on north from Salt Lake to Kaysville to build their new home. It was near the base of the mountains, just a little to the south of the canyon which bears his name. ELIAS Adams, with his Three sons, Rufus, John and George, made daily trips up into the canyons with log chains and axes, leaving early in the morning and returning late in the afternoon with the oxen dragging behind them the red pine house logs. After a number of days at logging, the men had obtained sufficient material with which to build the home. Time and ox-tea- DELICIOUS Pancakes Topped with panies and in the First United States Rifle Regiment. During the War of 1812, Elias traveled deep into Indian territory. necessity demanded one room, so it was made large, with an inside measurement of sixteen by eighteen feet. HE WAS wounded three times while he w as in the army. After his honorable discharge on Sept. 28. 1817, Elias Adams decided to try homesteading in the Northern section of our country. He took a liking to Illinois and settled at a place called Quincy in Adams county, so named in his honor. It was here he met and married Elmira Cadwell. She became the mother of seven children before her death in 1836. THE PLANS called for one door and a window which were placed in the south wall of the house, while a large rock fireplace and chimney occupied the center of the west wall. Rushes which grew around the springs of water were placed upon log rafters. A heavy layer of clay about one foot in thickness was then spread over the rushes from the ridge pole to the eaves. Elias Adams, earlier settler of Kaysville and what would later become Layton, was a native of Marlboro, Vermont. He was bom Feb. 18, 1792. IN 1837 he married Malinda Railey (known later as Belinda). She had moved to Illinois from Kentucky when she was 18. Elias Adams was employed by her father, owner of a brick yard. It was probably in 1843 that Elias Adams and his family joined the LDS Church. He MR. ADAMS was a descended of the famous Charlemagne, Emperor of Rome and Princess Gundred who married William de Warren, a Norman baron, who accompanied William the Conqueror on his expedition to England. The first member of the Adams family to settle in America was Robert Adams. He built his home in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay in 1635. A tailor by trade, Robert resided in Salem and Newbury, Mass. moved from Quincy to Nauvoo, AS A boy, Elias Adams lived mother died when he was very young. Arunah Otis, Elizabeths ' ' main body of the Saints. AFTER THE exodus from Nauvoo, Elias Adams camped at Mount Pisgah, Iowa, one of and supply several stations the Mormons established between Illinois and Salt Lake. He was appointed Presiding Elder of the Church at Mt. Pisgah. He remained in this leadership position until 1850, assisting many pioneers who desired to travel to Utah. In 1848, a son was born to Elias and Malinda Adams. They named him Joshua. mid-wa- with his aunt, Elizabeth Adams Otis because his husband, fought in the Revolu' ' tionary War. III. to be with the : HIS EARLY experiences with the British soldiers and probably the stories the Otis family told him about the Revolution resulted in Elias volunteering his services in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. He enlisted on Sept. 17, 1812 at Sacketts Harbor, New York. Elias Adams served in Cap- tain Benjamin Forsythes, Lieutenant Hamiltons and Captain Joseph Seldens com y ELIAS Adams and his family joined a 100 unit wagon train led by Aaron Johnson in the spring of 1850 and traveled over the pinoeer trail to Salt Lake. He was selected to be a captain over ten of these wagons including his own. When the travelers arrived in Salt Lake City a General Conference was in session. The date was Sept. 6-- ELIAS Adams was not accustomed to city life" even though the "city" of Salt Lake was very sparsely settled by todays standards. He traveled first to Sessions Settlement (Bountiful) and then on to Kaysville. In the Spring of 1851 Elias Adams and his sons began clearng the ground so crops could be planted. His plow was made from mahogany trees which grew on the mountain side. A harrow was built from red pine fastened together with wooden pins of oak or spruce. MALINDA Adams did her own spinning, weaving, knitting and sewing. Young John Adams took great pride in his watermelon patch. FRANK ADAMS states Elias gave an ox and twenty-fiv- e dollars for a swarm of bees, which were purchased from a Mr. Putman of Bountiful. Honey was used only on rare occasions and was considered a luxury. From 1850 until the coming of the railroad in 1869, Elias Adams and his family had to rely heavily on their own resources in order to survive. Necessities of life had to be taken from the land or manufactured using raw materials in the home. THE FIRST child born to the Adams family after they settled in Utah was Malinda. She was born May 14, 1852. y Elias Adams figured in the beginnings of gation in Utah. Early in the summer of 1851 he channeled water from the creek beds into his fields and gardens. prom-inantl- FRANK Adams says, "Elias Adams was apparently the first pioneer in this new land to visualize the storage of water in reservoirs for irrigation. He selected a location for his reservoir in a deep hollow about three miles due east of Layton and filled his forty feet long by four feet high dam with waters from Adams Canyon." This story is worth retelling in creamy butter and hearty Maple Syrup Quickly Served For Only M19 PASSING THE BAG r length at a later time. County Court records show Elias Adams was the first watermaster of the Holmes Creek South Fork. RAWS SflRLOM STEAK Kaysville Clubs The Orchid Club Special guest night was held at the Davis High Schools little theater on Tuesday evening. Musical numbers were presented by Kirk and Valerie Wright, Ginger McNeill and Sybil Berrett. Dorene Barnes, director of Travel Tours School, Salt Lake City gave a slide presentation on Hawaii and also Prince Phillip and Queen Eli- zabeth. Mrs. Darlene Kettenring was chairman assisted by club officers. Virginia Wilson, Marsha Ashby, Bonnie Crawley and Norma Sanders. Mrs. Margaret Allen was hostess to the Kaysville Literary Club at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. Bettie Hyer was and the book re- Boneless, Choice lb. ! : MILD CHEESE 7-- Friday-Satur-da- y, A Clinic of Terror, a Halloween production will again be iroduced by the Syracuse ieventh LDS Ward as they affair, irepare for this year's ipreading over a longer period his year, the ward members iave turned this production nto a ward welfare project, hat is expected to do triple the icome of last years event. WITH A cast of more than workers, and many , lore who are assisting at diffe-ent times this year's produc-io- n will again be staged at the )ld Barracks, west of the KeportCenter on 1700 South . nd. west of 300 West, Clear 0 ward field, (Antelope Drive). Much additional assistance has gone into this years production, according to Duane H. Berger, who is the publicity manager of the event, as many have traveled to parts of California, seeking help in the make-u- p field from artists of outstanding movie productions such as Planet of the "Star Wars, etc. Apes, THE COST of the admittance is $3 per person and about 150 people can be accommodated at one time. It begins on Thursday, Oct. 21 and tinues through the 23rd from 7-- p.m., midnight on weekends. It continues the following week Tuesday, Oct. 26 through Saturday evening, Oct. 30. Last year the Weber State College judged this production the very best in the state, for the Halloween season. THIS SCARY show is certainly not recommended for small children or adults who have a weak heart, but is rated as being the most outstanding Halloween spook alley anywhere around. The public is being screened and police protection will be the around the .outsideof " J affair, vsb MEAT PIES 5 lbs. or More Cache Valley 8 Oz. Turkey, Beef and Chicken view was given by Mrs. assisting hostesses. The lesson was given by Mrs. Serna Hyde and a history was read by Mrs. Leora Bennett. New officers for the 1982-8- 3 year are: Mrs. Leora Bennett, captain; Mrs. Rildah, 1st vice captain; Mrs. lone Sandall, Mrs. Mabel 2nd APPLES MARGARINE for b. r.) pivQji Utah Large Red and Gold Delicious Pkg. PEANUT BUTTER CHILI CON CARNE Skippy, 28 Oz. Western Family, Creamy or Crunchy Ff It Oz. Mild or Hot f)BS ANTIFREEZE Mrs. Crilla Scoffield were 7-- IJDQItH? His wife, Malinda died Oct. Ciilli-mor- 26-2- am a m. 13, 1882 at the age of 66. organist; Barbara Thomassen. lesson leader. Members of the Fine Arts Club met Tuesday evening at e the home of Mrs. Elaine with Mrs. Joyce Clark, assisting hostess. Mrs. Alice Allen reviewed the book, If You Could See What I Hear by Tom Sullivan and Derk Gill. Mrs. Elma Webster entertained the Kays Creek Camp of Daughter of Utah Pioneers at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Roueche and in being scared out of your wits on Halloween, The Syrhas a place ready and waiting, as part of their bigger Ward LDS 7th acuse p.m., and better spook alley. Its set to run starting Oct. 21 from y and and again the Oct. 8 Friday-Saturdauntil midnight. : 17, 1886. liamentarian; Thelma Sanders, historian; Melpha chorister; Fern Heath, If you still believe Mon.-FriSat.-Su- ELIAS Adams was a healthy man of 94 years when an accident occured that took his life. He fell from the porch of his new brick home on February Dorothy Bergstrom. The Weinel Mill Camp of Daughters of Utah Pioneers met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Inez Barker, captain of the camp. It was the first meeting of the season. Mrs. Barbara Thomassen gave the lesson. Other officers for the new year in addition to Mrs. Barker are: Marjorie Green, 1st vice captain; Norma Heaps, secretary and treasurer; Edna Wood, chaplain; Melba Thome, registrar; Lola Richardson, par- COME IF YOU DARE Layton Kaysville Centerville It seemed like the Old West, recently, as trail boss. Dale Greene, of 4025 B Harrington Loop. HAFB, hands the saddlebag to trail rider Ron Mills, on horse, of 2387 S. Main in Clearfield. It was all part of the Clearfield Community Church's Pony Express run. Gallon Jug f 3 AR-- S BACON tosfca Bennett, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Pearl Higgs, registrar; Mrs. Ruth Roueche, par- liamentarian; Mrs. Elma PORK BEANS Van Camp, 29 Oz. Can Webster, chaplain; Mrs. Serena Hyde, historian; and Mrs. Mildred Ensign, custodian of relics. The first meeting in September was held at the home of Mrs. Leora Bennett. 6 pack cans Thurs. at 6 P.M. KAYSVILLE STORE Hast 200 North;Phj544215 jstore Hours 1A.M 10 P.MJB MondavrSaturdavTaosed $unda ROOT BEER DR. 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