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Show were “THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 13 July 1, 2006 Ruth Coon and Alanson By Norma Jean Allen Stuart to get his bounty of $3.00 a head. as also a sheepherder. In the spring and summer he was in the hills east of the Valley. In the early years they trailed the sheep down the canyon to Little Mountain. From there, they put them on the train to take them over the lake on the old wooded railroad trestle to Lakeside and Promontory Point for the winter. In later years, they trucked the sheep down the Valley. sons Gene and Allen © still have a few of his I have saddle his packhorse carried the traps on. On February 18, 1966, a few years after his retirement, he passed ay. a Pe Ruth Coon The Allen home. Six of Alanson and Ruth's children were born in the Allen was born Huntsville home. November 24, W.P.A. (Work Progress Administration) for 1893. Her family crossed the plains to $1.00 a day. He helped build the rock wall come to Utah. Her grandfather David in Ogden Canyon. I remember that with his Coons and his many sons dredged the team of horses, he leveled the town park in Jordon River for the sand that was used for Huntsville before the pine trees and grass the mortar to build the Salt Lake LDS were planted. Temple. In the early 1930’s, until 1958, he was a Ruth loved to quilt and created dozens of United States Government Trapper. He quilts during her lifetime. She designed her would turn in the two front feet of the coyote own quilting frames with hinges and holes Alanson David Allen was born October 8, 1891 in Huntsville, a son Samuel and Louise Allen. Samuel was also born in Huntsville. He and his father homesteaded , including the te - : Ceoe: 7 se ie ee David Allen drilled every few inches so she could tie the quilt top right to the frame by stitching string through the fabric and looping the string in and out of the holes My daughters Paula and Becky heard of a request for old quilts to be brought to Salt Lake City for consideration to be included in a historical book about quilts. One of Ruth’s quilts was chosen to represent Weber ane and her story, picture, and quilt are w in “Gathered In Time” Ka He earned a bounty of $3.10 a head for each coyote | Corrections In the June 15 issue of The OGDEN VALLEY News, two errors were made in the caption below one of the historical photos of the old Liberty Church. Named in the photo were “Cleo Hell” and “Tony War.” The names should have read Clair Hill and Tony Ward. Also, the person standing between Frank Southwick and Myron Loewenstein has been identified by one of our readers as possibly being Robert (Bob) Holmes. Come check our Fourth of July Picnic Items & Decor 25% OFF Fourth of July Items Quilt made by Ruth Coon Allen and featured in Kae Covington s book “Gathered in Time. Alanson David Allen Historical Photo AS Alanson worked as a U.S. trapper. trapped. August 25, 1958 at the age of 64. Ruth Coon Allen Joseph & Charlotte Hussey Stallings with Ellen Dale and Charles Agustus. Picture courtesy of Richard Stallings. S HOME INTERIORS & GIFTS “SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE” 4 Beck's cee (801) 745-6617 5522 E. 2200 N. EDEN (Next to Eden General Store) @ | RED DOG GRILLE .. COMFORT COOKING . COUNTRY SERVICE Opening Soon in the Eden General Store Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Deli Counter & Take-Away Meals, Soda & Ice Cream Fountain JUST LISTED! Powder Mountain. Accepting Applications for All positions We are interested in hardworking people who enjoy working in a team setting. Apply in Person RED DOG Eden General Priced at $599,000 JUST LISTED! Priced at $449,000 Perfect Second Home on Wolf Creek Golf Course. Wolf Star condo with 3BD, 2-car garage, golf course and lake views! Totally remodeled to be your getaway! Owner/Agent Priced at $395,000 Prices start at $625, 000 Rare Eden Commercial Opportunity Fairway Oaks Lot located in the heart of downtown in Wolf Creek area! Easy access to golf course and minutes to ski. Carefree ownership in a planned development--association takes care of snow removal and yards. Eden. Call for more details on this excellent opportunity in a booming resort area! Best priced homesite Priced at $179,900 Doug Lythgoe 430-6465 Store 801-745-2400 Four ski-in ski-out lots avail- feature year-round access. GRILLE 5510 E. 2200 N. Eden, UT. JUST LISTED! Wolf Creek homesite in Elkhorn Sub. Minutes to ski and golf. Beautiful views of Ogden Valley. Exclusive Eden living on this view lot near all the recreation you love! Ready to be your family's favorite spot! RED Nob GRILLE Slopeside condo at Fully furnished, three bedroom, three baths, two car garage. Jamie Lythgoe 84310 745-1500 430-6462 ( 745-4600 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated |