Glendale, Utah in the NewsHistorical news stories about Glendale, Utah collected by Vivian Karen Bush |
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The Deseret News, May 31, 1865, p. 7:
"Elder John Berry, (at a Conference held at St. George, in early May), stated that the people in Berry's Valley on the Upper Virgen were doing well, and making great exertions to the produce the greatest possible amount of grain." John W. Berry was the branch president of Berryville.
The Deseret News, Vol. XV, No. 21, Apr 26, 1866:
... On or about the 2nd of April, br's. Joseph and Robert Berry and Robert's wife were killed by Indians within about four miles of br. Maxfield's ranche on Short Creek, Kane Co. Appearances indicated that a considerable number of Indians attacked the three as they were jumping in a wagon, and were fought for some two miles. One Indian was found dead, supposed to be Pan-a-shank, a Navajo Chief, who three years ago stole horses on the Kanab; and it is thought, from the signs, that another Indian was severely wounded."
The Deseret News, Vol. XVII, No. 43, December 2, 1868, p. 7:
"In consequence of these Indian raids and massacres the counties of Piute and Sevier were entirely abandoned, as well as the settlements of Berrysville, Winsor, Upper and Lower Kanab, Shunesburg, Springdale and Northup, and many ranches in Kane county,..."
The Deseret News, Vol. XX, No. 9, April 5, 1871, p. 9:
Bishop Leithead, from Glendale, Long Valley, reports that myriads of young grasshoppers are hatching out in that section, notwithstanding which the settlers are rapidly arriving to reoccupy the lands, which were abandoned some three or four years ago because of teh Navajo raids. The weather here, yesterday, was wintry and cold, but this morning it is clear and pleasant.
The Deseret News, Vol. XX, No. 12, April 26, 1871, p. 12:
Glendale. R. B. Stewart, writing from Glendale, Kane Co., on the 6th inst., says,--"There is some sickness in our town; the measles being in several families. The rest of the people are in good health. We have had a fine shower lately, which is bringing up our wheat."
The Deseret News, Vol. XX, No. 19, June 4, 1871, p. 9:
At Glendale (upper settlement in Long Valley) the hoppers had left a little wheat up to date of my visit, but the mountains around are full of the little war horses, and they may make an attack on what is left, but we hope not. The brethren at this place are also planting corn and potatoes to the full extent of their ability, and by sowing some buckwheat perhaps they will make their bread.
Bishop Leithead is intending to have his grist mill running by harvest, and other parties are trying to get a saw mill in operation. These settlements are rich in land, water, grass and timber, and if the grasshoppers and raiding Indians will let them alone, and the Lord bless their labors, our brethren will soon recover some of the time and means they have sacrificed on the Muddy. If any people have a right to claim a blessing those who have stuck to the Muddy until they were released.
-- J. B. Roper
Deseret News, Vol. XX, No. 19, June 4, 1871, p. 9:
Long Valley, Kane Co., May 27th, 1871. Editor Deseret News Dear Bro. -- Thinking a few items might be interesting to some of your readers I will try to give you a short report about affairs here. The final removal of the Muddy mission occurred at St. Thomas on the 20th of February, some leaving to return to their former locations, and others to Long Valley, to begin anew. After arriving we found a small valley not exceeding three quarters of a mile wide in the widest places, and about three miles in length. The hills are low, covered with cedars, and at the top afford plenty of range and grass for stock. The land appears to be very rich. A bountiful stream of water runs through the valley, affording plenty for all purposes. Considerable labor has been performed in making water ditches for irrigation, etc. A quantity of wheat has been put in, making water ditches for irrigation, etc. A quantity of wheat has been put in, but having to sustain so many grasshoppers has taken it nearly all. We still have hopes of raising a good corn and potato crop. Much damage has been done to the lower settlement, (Mount Carmel, where Bishop Stark presides) by the grasshoppers.
The Muddy people have sustained considerable loss by leaving their homes, a beautiful climate and favorable prospects for grain. They have labored incessantly for the past six years in developing the resources of their country, amongst many disadvantages and before the break up, were beginning to realize the reward of their labors. Many are advanced in years and some on the verge of decrepitude, and they feel they have a home on a firm foundation that will be desirable and beneficial. The spring storms and the difference of climate have caused considerable sickness, yet the climate and country appear to be quite healthy.
Bro. James Leithead, who was appointed and acted as bishop to the people on the Muddy, presides here, to the general satisfaction of the people. He expects to start forthwith to erect a grist mill. Peace and good will are at present prevailing.
Respectfully, yours in the gospel.
JAMES W. WATSON.
The Deseret News, Vol. XXII, No. 23, July 9, 1873, p. 6:
June 22, 1873, Editor Deseret News; Our prospects in this part of the country are not very flattering, our crops being very late, as is generally spoken of as the case through the Territory. It is very dry here, having had no rains to speak of this spring. The air is quite cold at nights, and dry and sultry in the day time, representing a real Indian summer. It is reported that at Mount Carmel, six miles below, unless rain comes, it will be with difficulty that they will save half the crops. The creek seems to diminish every day. The people are mostly engaged in making a good practicable road out of the valley north, intersecting the road down the Sevier. Had the old settlers expended the means they laid out in the place now located, it would have been much better, besides avoiding a big hill. It will be a good thing for us, as we felt that we were shut in, and others shut out.
The people generally are very healthy indeed. As remarked by our Bishop to-day, he could challenge any part of the Territory with the same amount of people, having the best health and least sickness, he attributing it to our eating Graham bread, as our mill is not completed so as to make flour.
We were alarmed last Sabbath with the report of a pistol, and the screams of women, and on nearing the place whence it came, we found, to our surprise, that two brother-in-laws had been engaged in a shooting match, the pistols going off so near together that one report was only heard, one bullet passing through the ear of one, and the other through the other's left arm, between his elbow and wrist, breaking some bones. This seems rather a dear way of settling difficulties, and I sincerely hope that such plans will not be resorted to again by those professing to be Latter-day Saints. The people mourn the loss of our departed friend, President Joseph W. Young; he was a friend to the people, being intimately acquainted with those that composed the Muddy mission, having taken a part in developing that country. He was a man of wisdom and understanding, his mind was constantly grasping for good, that he might enrich and exalt his own spirit, and pour forth the treasures of goodness that he had gleaned from every possible source to purify and elevate the minds of his brethren over whom he had the watch care. He has left us, but his works do and will follow him. -- Jas. W. Watson
The Deseret News, Vol. XXVI, NO. 23, July 11, 1877, p. 12:
Appointment -- Warren Foote has been appointed postmaster at Glendale, Kane County.
Kane County Independent
April 11, 1912
Glendale Briefs.