Saga of the Sanpitch Vol 18

Memories, Mayfield, Sanpete County, Uath

An old hack driven would stop at the depet arrived and pick up the who boy this wanted the was by one of thewnspeople each day when the train mail and any passengers transportation hack was replaced When World to town When was drawn byteam of horses bymotor vehicle War started number of Later our young men were called into the armed Most of the townspeople went down to forces the depot to see night them off It was cold boy was never stormy and tearful occasion as our young men left for the war which was supposed to make the world safe for democracy Another occasion for visiting the depot was to take our wool down to be shipped on the railroad There were corrals next to the depot where animals were held before shipping and many residents took lambs and other livestock there to be transported by rail Finally when we tooktrip to Salt Lake City or Provo we would go to the depot to buy our tickets and wait for the train train ride when was boring much-anticipated and exciting Time has brought changes of the old ever vivid landmarks are gone in my memories Source Personal MAYFIELD 610 experience to Ephraim But they Many remain Kk SANPETE COUNTY UTAH Rhoda Scow Duval East Angelino Avenue Burbank Honorable truly recollection MEMORIES but Mention CA 91501 Historical Essay My paternal grandparents immigrated to the United States and to Utah from Denmark They traveled by sailing ship train and ox team to Salt Lake City and from there to the little settlement of Ephraim And then 23 on to Mayfield Utah