Utah Gazeteer 1879-1880 ~ Shared by Kaye Watson

We find these entries of historical interest because they show 

what businesses were in operation in 1879 and 1880.  This page is

a listing from both Mt. Pleasant and Spring City.

Souvenir L.D.S. Sabbath SchoolFirst Intermediate

Female Relief Society - - -Nov 8, 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall, November 8, 1874.
Opened with singing and prayer by Sister Peel.
Minutes of a former meeting were read and approved.  Sister Morrison expressed herself with pleasure at having the opportunity afforded us of assembling together to bear our testimony and to talk of the principles of the gospel received in these the last days.  Also, talked a little on the "United Order" and said that the Lord will have a tried people.  If we would remember  our prayers in private and public, he would give us his spirit to enlighten our minds and give us wisdom, knowledge and understanding if we were faithful to the whisperings of the good spirit.
Sister Peel also spoke in her own language.  Many of the sisters bore a faithful testimony.
Sister Peterson read a singular dream she had which certainly was very instructive. 
It was proposed, seconded and carried that sisters Synegore, Johnson, Mina Madsen, Charlotte Yenson were admitted teachers of the Visiting Committee. 
Meeting closed and prayer by Sister Peterson
MF Morrison, Pres.
E. Wallace, Secy

Female Relief Society - - - Oct 5, 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall Oct. 5, 1874.  Opened by singing "Let Us Renew".  Prayer by Sister Simpson, minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.
Sister Morrison remarked that the society was at a standstill this month.  She wishes the Sisters who visit the people at their homes to exhort to teach them the necessity of attending meetings.
Mother Walker needs a supply of clothing for winter and also reminded us of the good teachings the Brethren gave in the last week. Hope we may put them in practice.  All the sisters spoke and felt good.
Sister Simpson felt well and hoped the poor will be supplied.  Sister Tregore needs some things.  said if we trust in the Lord and do right, not forgetting that our children in the way they should.  sister Morrison exhorted all to have their trust in God, for He will not forsake His own.  Closed by Singing and prayer by Sister Morrison.
MF. Morrison, Pres.
E. Wallace, Sec

Female Relief Society - - -Sep. 7, 1874

Opened by singing and prayer by Sister Peel.  Minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.  Sister Morrison made edifying remarks concerning the "New Order" and said if we keep cheerful and happy, keep the good spirit, look at the bright side of the question, do the best we can, it will be all right; let us treat everybody kind.  Sister Peel made some remarks in Danish, andalso explained what had been said by Sister Morrison.  Two day's meetings will be held next Saturday and Sunday.  Sister Morrison thought it would be nice to have this meeting house clean and  some sweet flowers nicely arranged.  It would look cheerful and encouraging.  Sister Simpson bore her testimony and felt glad she was where she was. Good instructions were given in the Danish language by Sisters Frandsen, Jensen, Bourg, Carlson and Johnson.  Sister C. Jensen bore her testimony and said she endorsed all that had been said and exhorted us to put in practice what our Presidentess had taught us.  Sister Branstead felt glad that she was permitted to visit the sisters; all felt well and said may God bless Brother Ostler in his endavors to teach the young to sing.  Sister Peterson related a dream which was interesting.  It was moved and carried that Matilda Wilcox and Christina M. Madsen were admitted as members in the Female Relief Society.  Sister Ostler spoke in behalf of the young sisters; they should learn to do nice articles of their own manufacture.  Meeting closed by singing and prayer by sister Peterson.
MF Morrison, Pres.
E Wallis, Secretary

A FEW EARLY INDUSTRIES OF MT. PLEASANT

By L. P. Nelson, 1927

On account of the natural thrift of the nationalities which settled in Mt. Pleasant, they were in a position to proceed with industrial activities. They were people who were more or less accustomed to labor, people who knew how to work, people who were not ashamed to work; they were naturally thrifty and industrious.

An industry of importance was that of leather tanning. An establishment for this purpose was put up and run by Jim Porter. John Wallis was employed as a currier, preparing the hides for the vats.

Soon after this, the people saw fit to build a larger tannery. A stock company was organized and certificates of stock were issued and a very up-to-date tannery was built. This tannery was operated and run by Emanuel Christensen. Black Balsom and Red Pine Bark was then to be had in abundance in the mouth of our canyons just above the city, and this was used exclusively for tanning purposes. It was ground up and put into large vats, where the hides were placed while in course of preparation. From the finished leathers, a number of shoemakers were busily engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, and soon a company shoe shop was established.

Perry McArthur owned the first horse threshing machine. This was where the horses kept on walking about and never got anywhere, and was a stationary machine where wheat was hauled for the threshing. A little later on a threshing machine of superior quality, owned by the late Charles Washington Averett, was brought to the city from Springville. This machine was also run by horse-power.

(excerpts from History of Mt. Pleasant, by Hilda Madsen Longdorf)