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Show MOLEN The early history of Molen is the same as that of Ferron, as the two settlements were originally one. This place was named in honor of M. W. Molen, one of the pioneer settlers, now a resident of Mapleton, Utah. Among the first colonists in 79 were Seth Wareham, L. S. Beach, and the families of Caldwells, Larsens, Chris- tenscns, Rasmussens and McDonalds. L. S. Beach was bishop and was succeeded by R. H. Rasniussen, the present official. M. W. Molen opened the first store, with J. D. Killpack as manager. The present population the first numbers about 200 people engaged in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing. J. Caldwell conducts the only store, and is the postmaster. The people are industrious and contented, having good society, school and church organization. The school population numbers ninetyeight pupils. Molen town and creek and the supply fields obtain water from is sufficient for all Perron purposes. Bee- keeping is an important industry here, and fruit-growing will soon become a profitable occupation. All the cereals are grown to perfection. The town will never be a large important commercial point, but' the present inhabitants and many others will always have excellent homes, surrounded by the evidence of peace and plenty. |
