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Show sow sSa sis" Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - July Purple belt awarded 1, 1994 nmcm wles from Congratulations (pari II) by Wayne S. Christiansen ...It was not so good for Crismon. The next winters deep snows and low temperatures cost Crismon 80 percent of his herd. Under the direction of the the enterprising McIntyres, Mammoth Other prospered. mines sprang up such as the Ajax, Black Jack, Victor, Grand Central and Lower Mammoth. Smelters and mills were built but water was scarce. Water for the smelters and mills was piped over the mountains, but drinking water was sold for 10 cents a or gallon at $1 a barrel. Mammoths population peaked 2,500 with four large hotels: The Mammoth, owned by the McIntyre brothers; The Mathews, The South House and The The Kirkendahl. Kirkendahl Hotel later became the Tintic Valley Hospital. 's It was during the boom years that LcDuc and Gillin operated a saloon. Gillin soon took over an abandoned mine called The Wyoming. He heard there were some eastern mining people looking to buy a mine in the area. Gillin bought a wagon load of rich ore and hauled it to the claim. He dumped the ore in and set charges to blast the ore into the sides of the hole. He mid-1870- ep then invited the eastern mining men to look over his claim. They like what they saw and paid him $20,000. Within a couple of days, Gillin left Tintic never to be seen again. The new owners took the shaft down another 400 feet where they hit bonanza gold and high grade silver. The mine became one of the richer producers in the Tintic area and the last laugh was on Gillin. LcDuc was doing quite well also. His new saloon in Mammoth featured a hand carved bar and large brass spittoons. His large storage room was stocked with the finest liquors and French wines. LcDuc told miners he was interested in studying high grade rock samples which he would trade for drinks. The miners at the Mammoth were eager to comply and samples poured in. It was easy for the miners to slip out of the mine with a few small pieces of ore and it was better to trade them for drinks than to spend their hard earned money. LcDuc got so much ore he rented a room in a boarding house in nearby Eureka, to store specimens. After a few months, LeDuc put up his saloon for sale and explained he was getting restless and wanted to move on. Word reached the McIntyres that their miners were giving away the mine. They figured they and lost between $25,000 called on federal $50,000. They authorities who launched a statewide search, but LcDuc was never found. It was long a mystery what happened to LcDuc. The mystery was solved many years later when a Salt Lake City womens dress store owner, on his death the CATHOLIC: Theme of the Sunday Mass held at St. Patricks Church was "Life has a purpose and a meaning because it is Gods gift to us . Ci We wish to express our appreciation to our family and friends for the many acts of kindness expressed to us at the passing and funeral of our husband ', father and grandfather, Bob Robinson. The beautiful floral offerings, food dishes, monetary gifts, cards, visits, phone calls and your presmee at the sendees helped so much to case our sorrow. Bob will be greatly missed in our small community, and because of this, you have all expressed comfort in so many ways. Thank you all very much. Betty N. Robinson Becky and Larry Hornby Kathy and Randy Sparrow & family Jim and Pam Robinson & family Andi Jo and John Midgley & family Patti and Todd Ryan & family sung during the service, interspersed with prayers. The people were dismissed with Blessing and departed in silence. J. WITNESSES: District The 1994 Godly Fear Father Walter led the entrance convention was held in Ogden at hymn, "Praise to the Lord". the Dee Events Center on Friday, Scripture readings from the book and Sunday. Saturday of Wisdom and the second letter A special treat this year was of Paul to the Corinthians, were read by Martin Fennell, lector. the baptism held on Saturday. Reading of the gospel text ac- The whole congregation was able cording to Mark, was by Fr. to witness the event as it was held right there at the convention Walter. The author of the Book of center. Friday attendance was 5,344. Wisdom, understood that God A drama Sunday morning and wills only one thing for man and for the world: imperishable life. the public discourse on Sunday Recessional hymn was "Now afternoon were among the many Thank We All Our God". Be- program contents enjoyed by cause Fr. Walter will be in Clev- 6,235 convention goers. Meetings this week will be eland, Ohio from June 26 to July held at the usual times at the 5, Fr. Jim Hensch, O.F.M., will celebrate the Sunday Mass (July Kingdom Hall. 3), at 4:00 p.m. He will also make an appeal for the Franciscan missions. This eill be a Second Collection next Sunday. c METHODIST: bed, confessed that LeDuc had Worship Service at the United come to Salt Lake. Methodist Church was under the The owner said that LcDuc direction of the minister, Rev. rented a hotel room in a local Curt Pollock. He conducted a establishment and never went out Memorial Service, intended to in the day.. only at night. He an the congregation lived it up in the local clubs and provide to remember loved theaters. The reason he went opportunity ones and other significant persons undiscovered was because of his who have died or who are dying. disguise. The store owner, for a It was a "coming together" to large sum of money, provided thank God for all that God means LcDuc with a long flowing wig to us in life and in death. and plenty of womens outfits. Scripture readings were taken LcDuc died a year before the from the second book of Samuel; store owner, so LeDuc was never the letter of Paul to the Romans; discovered. and the gospel lesson according Although LcDuc took the to John. McIntyres for a bundle, they Rev. Pollock titled his sercontinued to operate the Mam"Celebrate Life Within moth and in 1890, two mills were mon, Death.. We Are Not Alone." built at the lower end of town. Several beautiful hymns were George G. Robinson was hired to supervise them. He laid out a new town site around the mills Mammoth became known as which became known as Robin- Uppcrtown and Robinson as son. Both Robinson and Mam- Lowertown. This confused everymoth had post offices. one, so after a few years, the Most of the residents lived in post office was moved to a cenMammoth, but a majority of the tral location and the whole place businesses were in Robinson. was called Middletown. But this name never caught on and eventually the place reverted to Mam- 0 to Justin Kay on earning the rank of purple moth. In 1901, the Mammoth and Grand Central mine owners discovered they were both mining the same vein. An historic court battle followed which reached the United States Supreme Court. The decision in the case became known as the "Law of the Apex". This meant that each mine had to establish a center point with a neighboring mine, which became their common property line. But like most mining towns of that era, the ores began to play out and the population declined. Some mines hit water and began filling up. The cost of pumping became prohibitive. By 1930, the population was down to 700, It has continued to decline ever since. Today there arc a handful of people in Mammoth. Most of the buildings are gone. But, as in most old mining camps, there remains the hope that with gold prices soaring, the town may slajjc a comeback. ne ig y' belt. The students are doing well in their class and will be performing during the intermission of the boxing match during the Tintic Silver Festival. Please plan to be there. The students have worked hard and consistently every week in class. We would love to have more students - adults and children, enrolled. Also, we now offer Tai Chi classes. If you are interested, contact Shad Garbett, Justin Kay, David Kay or Ms. Starr. Classes are held being through the 'Summer.. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:0- 0. p.m. (Except the week of July 4th). If we would possess we must no claim. Even the wisest among men welcome people who bring money more than those who take it away. -- G.C. Lichtenberg if TjU tQu-e'- Myshowerheadis as old as my husband. Would it pay to get a new one? Showerhead that is! Introducing Answers You Can Live With: The Home Energy Savings Center. Featuring booklets on how to better manage your energy dollar: Improving Your Homes Its Free. Call Heating & Cooling. 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