Early Pioneer Hardshins in Jerisen Recounted
AcCTbIA is the third installment of the life of Alice O Billings, earliest pioneer of densen and ey valey. The recount follows her fableography, written when she was seventy four on October 15 1889, and notes her marriage to Alfred X Billings. The couple’s wedding dinner, a honeymoon trip to Frere, and the harrowing wagon journey through Deep Creek in a rain night with a frightened team are described. They endure snow in Daniela Canyon and settle in Jensen after a lengthy six day voyage, facing hardship, illness, and farm life as new spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice O. Billings
Densen
Ey Valey
Alice Orser
Alfred X. Bilings
Orser Horse
Esti Stewart
Bilings
Batchelor
Frere
Alice
Aly
Orn
Rand
Provo
Alfred
Daniela Canyon
Ashley
Mia
Billings
Ace
Red
Strawberry
Jensen
Frank
Altrad
Alic
New York
Cami
Filer
David Timothy
Jonsen Ward Formed In 1893 In Upper Hiverdale
The historical note recounts the formation of Jonsen Ward in 1893 as residents of upper Hiverdale joined Naples. It mentions Burns Beach as a school site, George Billings becoming bishop, and local L D S activities. It follows Alice and Alfred Elmer’s family events from 1894 to 1897, including a premature birth, illnesses, a broken hip, a horse kick injury, jury duty in Provo, a wagon accident in Salt Creek Canyon, and a failing wagon wheel saga. The narrative highlights family trials, travel to Manti, and health improvements linked to a medicine from Sarah Colton. The passage ends mid tale with a wagon incident and ongoing hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonsen
Upper Hiverdale
Naples
Burns Beach
George Billings
L. D
Alice
Bailer Society
Dillings
Alfred
Colorado
da Alfre
Alfred Elmer
Allo
Provo
Manti
Temple
Jfheuiane
Provo Canyon
Erma
Salt Creek Canyon
Sarah Colton
Green River Chamber backs Echo Park Drive effort
Green River Wyoming chamber urged local business and professionals to write correspondents nationwide to support the federal adoption of the Upper Colorado River storage plan including the Echo Park dam. A committee led by Mayor Wilkes was formed to coordinate letters to Congressmen and gather letterhead and addresses for the campaign.
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Green River
Wyo
Chamber of Commerce
United States
C. A. Romano
Bureau of Reclamation
Echo Park
Tbe Chaar
E.J. Vehar
F. W. Wilkes
Howard Convers
L. 5. Nebeker
Frank Keenan
Mee
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Jerisen
Alice Orser Billings
Dirlings
Shape
Alfred Groenther
Supreme Allied Com
Europe
Presente Snape Fag
America
Sabesteiny
Italy
Bree
Clare Boothe Luce
Paris
Kelvinator
Glemerees New “Sea
Crenleden
Green River Chamber
Michael Murphy
Detroit
Lawrence C. Cooper
Vernal
Utah
Preferred Risk Mutual Ins. Co
Des Moines, Iowa
Safeway Stores, Inc
Salt Lake City
Uteh Crown Colony
Frontier
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