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Show THEZEPHYRMAY 1991 PAGE 6 that was then... a canyon country album The Goat Man by Jean Eardley Jack W. Holley was bom on May 7, 1872 In Crawford County Arkansas. He served In the Spanlsh-AmericWar, World War I and spent many years at sea as a Merchant Marine and fisherman. He reportedly sailed around the world at least three times (and was shipwrecked at least once each time.) He studied philosophy In India and from this shaped his view of life. He was also respectful of the Aztec civilization. His rather austere existence In Moab was often likened to the spiritual sojourn of great eastern philosophers. (Although other Moab residents said he was a typical hermit no different from the "mule and miner ne who wore old clothes to encourage hand-ou- ts prospectors who lived In the and hoarded what few belongings he had.) Holleys world travels were also accompanied with several bouts with malaria which left him In poor health, and dependent on his brother as a means of support He and his brother came to Moab In the early 1930s In search of a mining prospect When his brother died, Holley was left "stranded In Moab. At first he lived In a mud and thatch dug-o- ut by the river northwest of Moab. Later, when the new highway river bridge was built he acquired the shed that was used by the construction workers. He lived In the shed by the river with two goats and five dogs until a fatal fire (In the early 60s?) which was probably started by a cigarette. A local who cleaned out the shack after Mr. Holley died claims that It was full of food "commodities and new clothing which locals had passed on to him through the years. Several coins were also found which supported the theory that Mr. an hllls-someo- photo by herb ringer was a coin collector and also fueled the legend that Mr. Holley was actually very wealthy and had hidden a fortune In coin near his shack by the river. Holley acquired the name of The Goat Man because of the goats with whom he shared his bed, and because of his reported reliance on goafs milk as one of his principle One of his goats, named Nanny, was referred to as my forms of nourishment housekeeper. Holley's five shepherd dogs were also constant companions and probably consumed much of the food that members of the local community shared with him. Everyone agrees that The Goat Man was humble, friendly, literate, and at peace with the world "different from most Once a month he walked to town (goats and at his for the side) shepherds mysterious pension check which came "from the east He was full of stories, and philosophy and more than 30 years after his death, he Is still one of Moab's legends. The cache of gold has never been found, but his old shack still stands on a local farm where It was moved after his death and local papers still find pictures of him Holley and ask "What do you know about The Goat Man? sources: Pete Byrd, Elaine Peterson, Duane Wlmmer, Ted Tibbetts, Essie White, Melba Bailey (via article In Tribune, unknown date) COMPLETE SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS MAY SPECIAL ARCO PV Modules, 36 watts (previously used by ARCO Solar) (qty. 1-- 2) $195 (qty. 3 ) New 51 watt Kyocera modules $335 (qty. 4 ) $310 (qty. 1-- 3) $180 SITE SURVEY: For any solar application, determines exactly how much solar energy a specific location receives throughout the year. Maximize space heating, water heating, or greenhouse location. Professional Design & Installation Equipment competitively priced Local references available CATALOG AND DESIGN GUIDE, 105 PAGES $3.00 g". CVSR 2510 Moab, Utah 84532 (801) 259-763- 8 i |
