BARBERS REMEMBERED (From our archives)

 

Straight Razor Display


A display to honor the local barbers throughout the history of our established community. It is a collection of straight-edge razors once used to shave the beards of pioneers as well as the more modern day gentlemen who preferred to go to a barber than to do it themselves.


The first two barbers on record, found in Hilda Madsen Longdorf’s History of Mt. Pleasant are J. C. Barton and C. E. Hampshire. Both of these barbers lost their barber shops in a devastating fire in the early morning of July 24th 1898. Many other businesses on the north side of Main Street were a total loss as well.


Peter Hafen has been working on this collection for some time. He has been able to collect straight-edge razors from the families of known barbers of our community. For those barbers that he was not able to find a razor, he has substituted from his own collection, as this is a hobby for him.


Peter is a licensed barber and has given many gentlemen a clean shave. He once worked in the Hotel Utah Barbershop. He also owned and operated his own shop in Provo, called Yogi’s. After moving back to Mt. Pleasant, he cut hair at night in his barbershop on State Street.


The barbers remembered in this collection are: J.C. Barton, C.E. Hampshire, James Walker, Bill Rowe, Slim Borg, Lorraine Beck, Keith Allred, Wayne Stansfield, Deb Miller, Bardell Beck, Bernard Burnside, Jim Fillis, Dewey Scow, Alt Brotherson, Orval Simons, and Peter Hafen.


It is hoped that this collection will be viewed by many generations in the years to come. It marks a very important trade practiced here in Mt. Pleasant, and brings back memories of those days when the local barbershop was not only where locals went to get a haircut or shave, but also to catch up on the news of the day.

HAMILTON SCHOOL 1896

 

 

HOME OF MATHIAS JURGENSEN and wife (STINE ) MARY THOMPSON ~~~ Researched, Compiled and Updated by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

PIONEER CELEBRATION 1914

 

Mt. Pleasant's Own Brass Band

The following was recorded by Mrs. Louise Hastler: In the autumn of 1869 the governor sent out a notice to the citizens of Sanpete County that a military drill would be held the first week
in November, did requested all soldiers and men that could bear arms to be ready and on hand for a three-day drill. The gathering place would be between Ephraim and Manti. All captains and officers of the Indian War organizations should be represented and also the Military bands . . . .

When this notice was served the brethren wanted to make a good showing and made necessary preparations. John Hastler had arrived in Mt. Pleasant in October and brought with him a full set of musical instruments from Switzerland. Bishop Seeley and the leading brethren engaged him to organize a Brass Band at once. This was affected about the 15th of October, 1869, with John Hastler, James Hansen, Bent Hansen, John Waldermar, Andrew Beckstrom, Daniel Beckstrom. James C. Meiling, August Wall, Aaron Oman, Peter Syndergaard. Andrew Syndergaard, Soren Hansen, Lars Nielsen (Fiddler), Mortin Rasmussen, Jacob Hafen, Ulrich Winkler, Oscar Barton, Charlie Hampshire, and Paul Coates. John Hastler and Olaf Rosen­lof were chosen as their leaders. John Hastler distributed the instruments at once.

In three weeks, at the appointed time, they were able and ready to play six or more of our national and popular tunes, which made a good showing for Sanpete County. Their efforts were much praised and appreciated by the visiting staff."
At these drills all the Indian War officers and soldiers wore blue coats trimmed with brass buttons. These coats were home­made, but, in the different communities there were a number of tailors as well as women who came to the various homes and made men's clothing. It is remembered that Mrs. Jepsen Stohl, as well as others, were thus employed.
HISTORY OF MT. PLEASANT by HML pp 131-132

HAMILTON SCHOOL 1896 ~~~ Researched, Compiled and updated by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Home of Andrew Alonzo Cahoon and his wife Mary Ann Erickson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Tudy is currently updating many of the homes as they have been sold and remodeled.   I love this home and spent much time there as a child when Miles and Jewel Sorensen lived there. 

 

In Honor of Veteran's Day Last Week

 

1899 Graduation Class Hamilton School

 

Home of Samuel Richard Hampshire and his wife Elna Cecelia Waldemar ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 This house has been resold and information will be updated.

Home of Andrew Alonzo Cahoon and his wife Mary Ann Erickson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

This home has been sold and bought serveral times since it was first posted.  The current family now living here are the Bartons.

A beautiful home.  I spent a lot of time there as a child. 

Home of Mathias Jurgensen and his wife (Stine) Mary Christine Thompson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Lt. Governor Spencer Cox Message and Mt. Pleasant Brass Band ~ 1869

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MEMBERS OF THE BRASS BAND 1869

John Hasler, Director

Daniel Beckstrom................... August Wall

Charlie Hampshire................. Andrew Beckstrom

John Waldermar.....................Peter Syndergaard

James Meiling.........................Andrew Syndergaard

James Hansen.........................Lars Nielsen (Fiddler)

Bent Hansen............................Morten Rasmussen

Loren Hansen..........................Oscar Barton

Jacob Hafen.............................Paul Coates

Aaron Oman............................Ulrich Winkler

1892 L.D.S. Seminary

Home of Charles Hampshire and his first wife, Elizabeth West ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Home of Alonzo Cahoon and wife Mary Ann Erickson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

This house has recently been sold again.

Mt.. Pleasant Z. C. M. I.

In October 1869, the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution
commenced operation in Salt Lake City. Among the principal
stockholders were Brigham Young, George A. Smith, George Q
Cannon, William Jennings, H. S. Eldredge, William H. Hooper
From Tullidge's Life of Brigham Young, is quoted: "Simultaneously with the organization of the parent institution, local organizations were formed in all the settlements in the territory; each pledged to sustain the one central depot, and make their purchases from it.

The people, with great unanimity became share holders in the respective local 'co-operations,' and also in the parent co-operatives so that they might enjoy the profits of their own investments and
purchases."

 Mt.. Pleasant Z. C. M. I.
In February 1869, the Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. was organized. It
was a co-operative organization patterned after the Z. C. M. I. that
was organized the year previous in Salt Lake City, under the
instructions of President Brigham Young, who at that time pointed
out to the people the necessity and the benefits of such institutions.
The Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. began business in a small room, in a log building, afterwards known as Anderson's Blacksmith Shop, on the east side of State Street, about Third South. Here Anthon H. Lund served as clerk. After a time, the Company erected a log building on the southwest corner, intercession of State and Main Street.

 Quoting Amasa Aldrich: “This was quite a creditable building at that time, being built of logs chinked with mud. The room on the inside was plastered with mud. Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye",' and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'

This was the first store building built in Mt. Pleasant, and became known as the Mormon or Polygamist Store. Charlie Hampshire, and Olaf Sorensen were clerks who served. Charlie spoke English and Ole spoke Danish, hence the people could always be served, because when one could not understand the customer, the other could.
There were many customers and on Saturday one would have to put in the better part of the day trying to get waited on. Blenda Dehlin and Lauritz Larsen Sr. later assisted as clerks. The store carried a various line of merchandise and people could get most anything needed. The mischievous boys of those days would remove chinks from between the logs, reach their arms in and help themselves to the stick and rock candy." Produce was taken in exchange for merchandise and freighted to Pioche, Nevada, and other mining camps, by John Carter, George Tuft, George Frandsen, Lars Frandsen and others, with R. N. (Dolph) Bennett acting as head freighter. Long trips were made with mule or horse
teams, shorter ones with ox teams. The store receiving cash for their produce, many people were thereby benefited.
All trading at that time was done by written order or printed due
bills. It was very seldom that a silver dollar was seen. This company was started with stock of $700.00, subscribed by various individuals, among whom were: W. S. Seeley, P. M. Peel, Andrew Madsen, N.P. Madsen, Jacob Christensen, Niels Widergren Anderson, Peter Monsen, Hans Poulsen, J. W. Seely, Hans Y. Simpson, Mortin Rasmussen and others who cared to invest. W. S Seeley was chosen as manager or superintendent. Later Andrew, Madsen and C. N. Lund served as superintendents.

Mount Pleasant History by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf ; pp128-133

UTAH'S FIRST NATIONAL GUARD 1884-85

Home of Conderset Rowe Jr. and his wife Tryphena Marie Cox ~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Home of Peter Henry Madsen and wife Susana Elizabeth McClenahan ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee