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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. -442 are more favorable for successful beet culture than in any other section of Utah. These facts have caused much agitation in favor of erecting a large sugar factory here, among the foremost men interested being Bishop C. A. Madsen. The capital can be easily obtained and experienced men secured to operate the largest factory in the West, when sufficient beets are guaranteed by the farmers, and the matter of making Gunnison one of the most important sugar shipping points in Utah is only a question of time. With the sugar factory would come feeding yards for sheep, cattle and hogs, and a more thorough system of agriculture, which would make of this place the model home city of the intermountain region and metropolis of Sanpete. In 1898 a new ward was organized in what was preknown as Gunnison field, or South Gunnison. This was called Centerfield, and a postoffice was created. The town has thus gradually grown until two places have been established, and its domains are increasing every year. New reservoirs are under contemplation, new canals being constructed and more farms are added to the agricultural resources. Gunnison certainly has a most enticing future for the homeseeker, investor and promoter of new enterprises. An excellent climate, unlimited resources, plenty of water and an energetic and public-spirited community, with the prospect of another railroad, make of this town an ideal place for prosperous business men, good schools and all the luxuries of modern viously times. Gunnison have always been interested and have supported as good schools as anywhere in the county. An excellent school system is now conducted under the direction of competent trustees. The schools are managed by an able and efficient principal, with a corps of competent instructors h The people of in public school matters 1 ' |
