BEAVER'S BRASS BANDS WILLDEN FAMILY

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2. Mormons believe that Christ was once a man like all human beings, but became a God.
3. Mormons formerly believed that the literal father of Jesus Christ was Adam.
4. Mormons believe there is no "original sin" but humanity is only responsible for sins committed in this life.
5. Mormons believe there is no hell for the unrepentant.
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BEAVER'S BRASS BANDS
from HEART THROBS OF THE WEST
Volume 4
1943
by Kate B. Carter

In the early seventies the first brass band of Beaver, Utah, was organized under the direction of William Robinson. On the Fourth of July each year the band was at the sunrise flag-raising ceremony to play "The Star Spangled Banner." A few hours later it led the parade with patriotic marches and the beat of the drums through the business section of the town to the Latter-Day-Saints Church, where the celebration was held. Then at the beginning of the program, several lively selection were played by the band. It was always a part of the Pioneer Day celebrations.

When the Mormon Church leaders made tours of the state, the people of Beaver met them several miles out and escorted them into the city. At such times all band members, with shining instruments and well-practiced pieces, were there to add to the gaiety of the occasion. Political leaders were greeted in much the same way, and for many years the Brass Band was in great demand by both political parties to lead clubs in processions and spirited demonstrations just prior to election day.

Occasionally, on a summer evening, this group of musicians went in a farm wagon to serenade their families, or church and civic leaders of the community. But wherever they played, crowds of small boys gathered and followed along, enjoying the rhythm and melody.

A few times the band went to other settlements of the county to participate in festivities. July 1890, they attended a special Twenty-fourth of July celebration at Panguitch Lake for several days. In 1897 the Beaver Band purchased new instruments and uniforms to go to Salt Lake City to the Jubilee on the fiftieth anniversary of the settlement of Utah. Here they marched and played in the famous parade on July 24th.

The members of the first band were: WILLIAM ROBINSON, ROBERT STONEY, LORENZO SCHOFIELD, SAM FENNEMORE, ENOCH E. COWDELL, CHARLES C. HARRIS, WILLIAM G. BICKLEY, FERGUS O. WILLDEN, ELLIOT WILLDEN, WILLIAM DEAN, HENRY TATTERSALL, and JOSEPH TATTERSALL.

At the time of the 1897 Jubilee the group was known as the "Star Band." GEORGE W. WOODHOUSE was the leader. He was assisted by JAMES WHEELER and the following men were members: HEBER C. DEAN, JEDEDIAH DEAN, THOMAS SCHOFIELD, WILFORD SCHOFIELD, JAMES HOOPES, JOSEPH BAKES, JAMES E. ROBINSON, WALTER S. TOLTON, WILFORD ROBINSON, MILTON ROGERSON, JAMES E. COWDELL, and LEWIS W. HARRIS. Other men belonged to both groups for short periods, but it is impossible to recall a complete list.

This information was obtained from HEBER C. DEAN, who is eighty-eight years of age. He was a band member from 1875 to 1920, and is the only man still living who served under the first leader, WILLIAM ROBINSON.
-- Amelia Dean

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