Robert Gardiner
By Nathan Frederick Gardiner
June 20, 2011
15 August 1848 –
Robert Gardiner’s brother, Richard Gardiner, is born at Dundee, Scotland. Records of Children Blessed in the Dundee
Branch.
30 March 1851 – Robert Gardiner and his family are living at
17 Heans Lane, Dundee, Scotland. Robert
Gardiner’s father, James Gardiner, is working as a tinsmith. 1851 Scotland Census, County of Forfar,
Enumeration District No. 77, Page 22.
November 1852 – Robert Gardiner’s brother, Frederick
Gardiner, is born at Dundee, Scotland.
Records of Children Blessed in the Dundee Branch.
21 April 1855 –
Robert Gardiner’s brother, Ralph Gardiner, is born at their home located at
Smalls Wynd, Dundee, Scotland. Birth
Certificate.
2 September 1855 –
Robert Gardiner is baptized by John McBeath at Aberdeen, Scotland. Membership Record for Robert Gardiner.
22 September 1855
– Robert Gardiner is confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints by John McBeath at Aberdeen, Scotland. Membership Record for Robert Gardiner.
19 August 1858 –
Robert Gardiner’s brother, Alfred Gardiner, is born at their home located at 6
College Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland. Birth
Certificate.
7 April 1861 –
Robert Gardiner is living with his family at 7 College Lane, Aberdeen,
Scotland. There are two rooms in their
residence with one or more windows.
Robert Gardiner is working as a pastry cook apprentice. (According to Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence
LeRoy Gardiner, Robert Gardiner was apprenticed at one time to Jim Brown as a
baker and confectioner.) 1861 Scotland
Census, County of Aberdeen, Enumeration Division No. 15, Pages 38-39, Schedule
No. 270. History of Robert Gardiner and
Margaret Stewart by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
26 June 1861 –
Robert Gardiner’s youngest brother, Arthur Gardiner, is born at their home
located at 6 College Lane, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Birth Certificate.
19 June 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s future wife, Margaret Stewart, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, board the sailing ship Emerald
Isle along with about 200 other English members of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. A steamer then
pulls the Emerald Isle away from the dock into the river and the Emerald Isle
drops anchor. The Emerald Isle is one of
Messrs. Tapscott’s magnificent packet ships commanded by Captain Gillespie. The Emerald Isle is well known in the
passenger trade and is admirably fitted up with all the necessaries for the
health and comfort of the passengers during the voyage. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals. The Liverpool Mercury, June 22, 1868. The Bristol Mercury, July 4, 1868.
20 June 1868 –
Brothers F.D. Richards, Preston, and Penrose board the sailing ship Emerald
Isle and hold a meeting with Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s future wife,
Margaret Stewart, and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner along
with other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Emerald Isle is dedicated to carry the
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the waves. Brothers F.D. Richards, Preston, and Penrose
return to land and they are cheered by the members of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints onboard the Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle then raises anchor and the
Emerald Isle is pulled by a steamer out of Liverpool Harbor. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred
Gardiner, leave Liverpool Harbor, England aboard the Emerald Isle. The weather is beautiful. (According to Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence
LeRoy Gardiner, Robert Gardiner was married to Margaret Stewart on board the
Emerald Isle on June 20, 1868.) Journal
of Hans Jensen Hals. Millenial Star,
30:27 (July 4, 1868), Page 426. The
Deseret News, July 22, 1868. Church
Chronology, Page 78. History of Robert
Gardiner and Margaret Stewart by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
22 June 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other members of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints go on deck of the sailing ship
Emerald Isle where they are given numbers for water and provisions, and
cooking. Robert Gardiner, Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s
brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with the other passengers aboard the Emerald
Isle are able to see the coasts of Ireland and Wales. The Emerald Isle experiences a head wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
23 June 1868 –
Provisions are divided among Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well
as other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the
sailing ship Emerald Isle. All are
pleased and well. The kitchen is divided
between the English and Danish members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
25 June 1868 – The
machine aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle that is supposed to turn salt
water to fresh water (condenser) is tried but it doesn’t work. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals. The Bristol Mercury, July 4, 1868.
26 June 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with the others aboard the
sailing ship Emerald Isle arrive at the large harbor of Queenstown, Ireland and
have an opportunity to buy bread and other small things. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred
Gardiner, along with other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints have a dance on the deck of the Emerald Isle in the afternoon. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
27 June 1868 – A
large amount of water is loaded aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
28 June 1868 –
More water is loaded aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Meetings are held aboard the Emerald Isle and
the Sacrament is administered. The
Emerald Isle then raises anchor and the Emerald Isle is pulled by a steamer out
of Queenstown Harbor, Ireland. Robert
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, leave Queenstown Harbor, Ireland aboard
the Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
29 June 1868 –
Choirs are beginning to be organized aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
30 June 1868 –
Provisions are divided among Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well
as other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the
sailing ship Emerald Isle. Journal of
Hans Jensen Hals.
1 July 1868 – A
child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies and is buried at sea. A large meeting is held on the deck of the
Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
3 July 1868 – The
sailors and officers have been bad against Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s
wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred
Gardiner, as well as the other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
4 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other English speaking
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the sailing
ship Emerald Isle give a concert in the afternoon on freedom in America. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
5 July 1868 – A
religious meeting is held on the deck of the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
6 July 1868 – A
child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
7 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass a large frigate from New York. The Emerald Isle is experiencing a hard wind
from the northwest. Many of the
passengers of the Emerald Isle are seasick.
Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
8 July 1868 –
Provisions are divided among Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well
as other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
9 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass a ship from London. The Emerald Isle experiences a good wind and
rain. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
10 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass a schooner and bark ship. A child aboard the Emerald Isle dies. The Emerald Isle experiences a calm wind and
rain. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
11 July 1868 – A
woman aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies. The Emerald Isle experiences a light
rain. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
12 July 1868 – Meetings
are held aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle and the Sacrament is
administered. Songs and games are held
on the deck of the Emerald Isle. The
Emerald Isle experiences a good, brisk wind.
Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
13 July 1868 – It
is wash day aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. The first coxswain throws the clothes on the
dirt on the deck and cuts the cords.
Also, the first coxswain grabs Sister Sander by the breast and she cries
out. Hans Jensen Hals knocks the
coxswain away from Sister Sander and reprimands the coxswain. The captain, sailors and many of the members
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints come while Hans Jensen Hals
holds the coxswain down. The captain
reprimands the coxswain. The Emerald
Isle experiences a strong rain storm.
Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
14 July 1868 –
Provisions are divided among Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well
as other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the
sailing ship Emerald Isle. The Emerald
Isle experiences a good wind and travels eight knots an hour. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
15 July 1868 – The
coxswain on the sailing ship Emerald Isle lets run a lot of water on Robert
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well as the other members of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A dance is held on the deck of the Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle experiences a head
wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
16 July 1868 – A
meeting is held on the deck of the sailing ship Emerald Isle. A man aboard the Emerald Isle dies. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
17 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the other English speaking
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet on the deck of
the sailing ship Emerald Isle prior to burying at sea the man that died the day
before. Robert Gardiner, Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s
brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard the sailing ship
Emerald Isle pass a large ship. They are
a little over half way to New York, New York, USA. The Emerald Isle experiences a head
wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
18 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass two ships.
The Emerald Isle experiences a good wind. Two children aboard the Emerald Isle
die. A meeting is held on the deck of
the Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
19 July 1868 – A
child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner,
and the other English speaking members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints aboard the Emerald Isle sing at a meeting on the deck of the
Emerald Isle. The Emerald Isle
experiences a storm and head wind, but the wind quiets down in the evening. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
20 July 1868 –
There is a fear of a water shortage aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle. A new ration list is made out to save a
little water. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
21 July 1868 –
Provisions are divided among Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, as well
as other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the
sailing ship Emerald Isle. Robert
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard the
Emerald Isle pass two ships. One of the
ships is large and powered by rowers.
The Emerald Isle experiences a good wind. A child aboard the Emerald Isle dies. A meeting is held in the evening on the
Emerald Isle. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
22 July 1868 – A
child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner,
and the other English speaking members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints meet on the deck of the Emerald Isle in the afternoon. Three other meetings are held down below and
another on the deck of the Emerald Isle.
The Emerald Isle experiences a head wind and it is cold because of
icebergs in the ocean. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
23 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass two ships and a large iceberg in the
ocean. One of the ships is a large
bark. The Emerald Isle experiences a
good wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
24 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the other English speaking
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard the sailing
ship Emerald Isle give a concert in the afternoon. The concert consists of several songs and
stories. The Emerald Isle is sailing on
the banks of Newfoundland. The Emerald
Isle experiences quiet weather. Journal
of Hans Jensen Hals.
25 July 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass eight fishing boats and three ships lying at
anchor. The ships are fishing on the
banks of Newfoundland. The Emerald Isle
experiences good wind, a storm and rain.
A sail on the Emerald Isle is torn in two by the wind. The anchor on the Emerald Isle slides on top
of a man and breaks the man’s leg.
Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
26 July 1868 – The
sailing ship Emerald Isle continues to experience a storm, but not as bad as
the day before. The sea is rough and the
waves are very high because of the wind.
The main sail on the Emerald Isle is ripped in two and large pieces of
it fall into the ocean. A new sail is
also blown under. Three children aboard
the Emerald Isle die. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
27 July 1868 – The
sailing ship Emerald Isle experiences rain, high seas and a head wind. Many of the passengers of the Emerald Isle
faint because of tiredness. Several beds
collapse with people. Boxes and all that
can come loose roll terribly. Journal of
Hans Jensen Hals.
29 July 1868 – The
sailing ship Emerald Isle experiences a peaceful wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
30 July 1868 – Two
children aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle die. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
1 August 1868 –
One child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle dies. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
2 August 1868 –
The sailing ship Emerald Isle experiences a strong wind. Three children aboard the Emerald Isle
die. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
3 August 1868 –
One woman and one child aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle die. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
4 August 1868 –
Two meetings are held on the deck of the sailing ship Emerald Isle. Three children aboard the Emerald Isle
die. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
5 August 1868 –
One hundred fifty people aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle are sick. The sickness had its origin from the water on
board which had become spoiled. The
illness was brought from the land.
Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
6 August 1868 – A
meeting is held on the deck of the sailing ship Emerald Isle. A girl aboard the Emerald Isle dies. The Emerald Isle experiences good wind with
fog and rain. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
7 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with the other passengers
aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle are 300 miles from New York, New York. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred
Gardiner, along with the other passengers aboard the Emerald Isle feel better
because there is now light aboard the Emerald Isle. A meeting is held on the Emerald Isle. One English child and five Danish children
aboard the Emerald Isle die. Journal of
Hans Jensen Hals.
8 August 1868 –
The sailing ship Emerald Isle experiences good weather, but with a head
wind. The Emerald Isle is a large
frigate, a three master with three decks.
The captain’s name is Gillespie.
The crew consists of 36 men and they are a bad lot. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
9 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle meet on the deck of the Emerald Isle. The first coxswain is angry at the captain
and quarrels with the captain in the congregation. The sailors help make more confusion which
makes Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the other members of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints feel badly. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner,
and the other English speaking members of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints suffer much by trying to stay still. The Emerald Isle experiences a good wind. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
10 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle pass some mackerel and several ships. The Emerald Isle experiences warm rain and a
little wind. Two children and a girl
aboard the Emerald Isle die. Journal of
Hans Jensen Hals.
11 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, along with other passengers aboard
the sailing ship Emerald Isle can see land.
Early in the morning a steamer pulls the Emerald Isle along with Robert
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and all the other passengers aboard by
Sandy Hook to Long Island, United States.
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and
one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the other members of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints feel good to arrive at New
York, United States. Over thirty of the
passengers aboard the Emerald Isle who are sick are taken to a hospital. Millenial Star, 30:34 (August 22, 1868), Page
539. Church Chronology, Page 78. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
12 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, have arrived at New York, United
States, aboard the sailing ship Emerald Isle.
Eight of the passengers aboard the Emerald Isle who are sick are taken
to a hospital. There have been thirty
seven deaths during the passage and forty have been sent to the hospital,
mostly Danish children with measles. The
Deseret News, August 19, 1868. Journal
of Hans Jensen Hals.
13 August 1868 –
The sailing ship Emerald Isle raises anchor and a steamer pulls the Emerald
Isle along with Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and all the other
passengers aboard into town. Journal of
Hans Jensen Hals.
14 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, disembark from the sailing ship
Emerald Isle. Robert Gardiner is listed
as a laborer, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is listed as a
spinster and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, is listed as a
child on the passengers’ list for the Emerald Isle prepared for the Port of New
York. Passengers’ List for Emerald Isle,
FHL Film # 175655. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
15 August 1868 – A
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who is traveling with
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, dies. In the evening Robert Gardiner, Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers,
Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints leave by train. Journal of Hans
Jensen Hals.
18 August 1868 –
In the afternoon Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive in Chicago. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
19 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cross the Mississippi River on a very
dangerous bridge. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals.
20 August 1868 –
In the evening Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive at Council Bluffs,
Iowa after traveling across Iowa. Robert
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints camp under open skies. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
21 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cross the Missouri River by steamship. Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner,
and other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have great
difficulty getting in wagons because they are small and don’t have much
room. A member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints who is traveling with Robert Gardiner, Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s
brothers, Alfred Gardiner, dies. Journal
of Hans Jensen Hals.
22 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints travel up the Platte River. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
23 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cross the North Platte River. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
24 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive in Laramie, Wyoming Territory, after
traveling through the Black Hills. Journal
of Hans Jensen Hals.
25 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrive in Benton, Wyoming Territory, after
traveling through mountainous land.
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet wagons sent by The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints to pick them up.
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints travel approximately seven miles by wagon
and camp on the North Platte River. It
is necessary that Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sleep without their
luggage. Journal of Hans Jensen
Hals. The Deseret News, September 2,
1868.
26 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are busy washing and putting tents up after
their luggage is picked up in Benton, Wyoming Territory, by the wagons sent by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
29 August 1868 –
Four members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who are
traveling with Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, die. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
30 August 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and other members of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints load their wagons and hold a meeting in the
evening. Instructions from President
Brigham Young are read and companies are organized. Journal of Hans Jensen Hals.
1 September 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert
Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, start from Benton, Wyoming Territory,
with Captain Mumford’s wagon train for Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Deseret News, September 23, 1868. Church Chronology, Page 79.
2 September 1868 –
While traveling with Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, one of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, and the rest of
Captain Mumford’s wagon train, a 72 year old woman dies of diarrhea. Millenial Star, 30:49 (December 5, 1868), Page
784.
5 September 1868 –
Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of
Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, are 40 miles west of Benton,
Wyoming Territory, with Captain Mumford’s wagon train. The Deseret News, September 9, 1868.
11 September 1868
– Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, with Captain Mumford’s wagon
train pass South Pass City, Wyoming Territory.
The Deseret News, September 16, 1868.
11 September 1868
– Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, with Captain Mumford’s wagon
train pass Rock Creek, Wyoming Territory.
The nights have been cold, but large fires and extra clothing have
warded off its effects. No Indians have
been seen on the way. The Deseret News,
September 23, 1868.
12 September 1868
– Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one
of Robert Gardiner’s brothers, Alfred Gardiner, with Captain Mumford’s wagon
train are about 10 days out from Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Deseret News, September 16, 1868.
23 September 1868
– The Deseret News lists Robert Gardiner and Margaret Gardiner as passengers in
Captain E.T. Mumford’s train. Also
listed is a brother of Robert Gardiner, Alfred Gardiner. The list is based upon a letter written by
Captain E.T. Mumford at Rock Creek, Wyoming Territory, dated September 11,
1868. The Deseret News, September 23,
1868.
Sometime in
September 1868 to sometime in November 1868 – Robert Gardiner works for about
$2.50 a day on Union Pacific Railroad being built between Echo Canyon, Utah
Territory, and Ogden, Utah Territory.
History of Robert Gardiner and Margaret Stewart by Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner.
November 1868 – Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s
wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, arrive in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, and Robert Gardiner’s brother, Alfred Gardiner, arrive in Salt Lake
City, Utah Territory, from Coalville, Utah Territory, on a coal wagon. Robert Gardiner arrives in Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory, later. Brief sketch of
the life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner. History of Robert Gardiner and Margaret
Stewart by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
9 August 1869 –
Robert Gardiner is ordained an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Records of the Endowment House.
9 August 1869 –
Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, receive
their endowment and are sealed for time and all eternity in the Endowment House
at Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.
Records of the Endowment House.
13 October
1869 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Robert Stewart Gardiner, is born at Salt Lake
City, Utah Territory. Salt Lake City
Death Records, Page 116, No. 4628.
26 June
1870 – The enumerator for Salt Lake City, Utah Territory of the 1870 U.S.
Census lists Robert Gardiner and his family as living within the boundaries of
the Salt Lake City 20th Ward on June 1, 1870.
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and son, Robert
Stewart Gardiner, are listed as part of the family. Robert Gardiner’s occupation is listed as
“Confectioner.”
9 March
1871 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Robert Stewart Gardiner, dies at Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory of canker. Robert
Gardiner and his family are living within the boundaries of the Salt Lake City
20th Ward. Salt Lake City Death Records,
Page 116, No. 4628.
31 January
1872 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gardiner, is born at Salt
Lake City, Utah Territory. Records of
the Brighton Ward.
29 March
1872 – Robert Gardiner files with the Salt Lake County Clerk a Declaratory
Statement claiming all of Lot 4, Block 12, Plat G in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. Declaratory Statement of
Robert Gardiner.
5 May 1873
– Robert Gardiner is ordered to appear before the Salt Lake County Probate
Court to prosecute his claim to all of Lot 4, Block 12, Plat G in Salt Lake
City, Utah Territory. Notice to Robert
Gardiner.
8 May 1873
– Robert Gardiner appears before the Salt Lake County Probate Court and is
adjudged the rightful owner of Lot 4, Block 12, Plat G in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. Robert Gardiner receives a
Certificate of Land Title for Lot 4, Block 12, Plat G in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. Judgement. Certificate of Land Title to Robert Gardiner.
28
September 1873 – Robert Gardiner is thrown from a wagon and run over while
hauling water in barrels to his residence on the north bench of Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory. Robert Gardiner had been
on a committee which drafted a petition to the City Council regarding water. The Deseret News, October 8, 1873.
1874 –
Robert Gardiner is residing within the Salt Lake City 20th Ward on the south
side of Garden, corner Cottonwood, while working as a candy maker. Edward L. Sloan’s 1874 Gazeteer of Utah and
Salt Lake City Directory. Years later
the name of Garden Street is changed to 2nd Avenue and the name of Cottonwood
Street is changed to R Street.
8 May 1874
– Robert Gardiner purchases 805 square feet of Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, in Salt
Lake City, Utah Territory, for $1,200.00.
Deed from Edward Martin to Robert Gardiner.
14 January
1876 – Robert Gardiner pays $3.00 and files a Declaratory Statement at the Land
Office in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.
Robert Gardiner commences to clear the land at Brighton, Utah Territory
on which he has filed. Pre-emption
Proof, Testimony of Claimant. Land
Office Receipt.
1 March
1876 – Robert Gardiner first establishes his residence upon the land at
Brighton, Utah Territory on which he has filed.
Pre-emption Proof, Testimony of Claimant.
21 July
1876 – Robert Gardiner allegedly knocks down a woman several times and
forcefully takes a pistol away from her.
The woman’s breath smells of whiskey and she is known to be
quarrelsome. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
July 27, 1876.
23 August
1876 – Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, is born at Brighton,
Utah Territory. Records of the Salt Lake
City 14th Ward.
17 October
1876 – Robert Gardiner withdraws his plea of not guilty and pleads guilty to
assault and battery. Robert Gardiner is
fined $10 and costs of $20.30. Record of
Proceedings of the 3rd Judicial District Court of Utah Territory, Minute Book
“D”, Page 112. The Deseret News, October
25, 1876.
1877 –
Robert Gardiner is a contributor to a publication called a Circulating
Magazine. The Deseret News, June 27,
1877.
5 July
1877 – The Salt Lake City 21st Ward is formed from the eastern part of the Salt
Lake City 20th Ward. Robert Gardiner and
his family are now members of the Salt Lake City 21st Ward. Records of the Salt Lake City 21st Ward.
1878 –
Robert Gardiner owns a bakery and confectionery at 25 Main in Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory. L. M. McKenney 1878
Business Directory of the Pacific States and Territories. 1878 Wolfe’s Mercantile Guide, Gazetteer, and
Business Directory.
13 January
1878 – A fire is discovered in the upper story of Deseret Bakery. Robert Gardiner estimates his loss at between
$300 and $400. Robert Gardiner does not
have any insurance. The Salt Lake Daily
Tribune, January 15, 1878. The Deseret
News, January 16, 1878.
16 January
1878 – Robert Gardiner thanks the fire brigade and others by means of The
Deseret News for extinguishing the fire at Deseret Bakery three days
earlier. The Deseret News, January 16,
1878.
31 July
1878 – Robert Gardiner purchases 310 square feet of Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, in
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, for $150.00.
Deed from George Taylor to Robert Gardiner.
26 March
1879 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is born at Salt Lake City,
Utah. Records of the Salt Lake City 14th
Ward. Robert Gardiner’s family are
members of the Salt Lake City 21st Ward.
According to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, Frederick Gardiner was born at “a
home immediately back of where the Kearns Building now stands on Main Street,
between 1st and 2nd South” in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
3
September 1879 – Robert Gardiner is admitted to be a citizen of the United
States of America by the United States Third Judicial District Court for Utah
Territory. Certificate of Citizenship
for Robert Gardiner.
Sometime
between 14 January 1876 and 8 September 1879 – Robert Gardiner builds a house
and stable, fences 12 acres, makes ditches in every part, and cultivates
lucern, vegetables and corn on the land at Brighton, Utah Territory on which he
has filed. The land is five miles west
of Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Pre-emption
Proof, Testimony of Claimant. The Salt
Lake Herald-Republican, August 17, 1913.
8
September 1879 – Robert Gardiner claims to have resided since 1 March 1876 on
the land at Brighton, Utah Territory on which he has filed. Robert Gardiner pays $200.00 to the Land
Office in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory for 160 acres at Brighton, Utah
Territory on which he has filed.
Pre-emption Proof, Testimony of Claimant. Land Office Receipt.
17
December 1879 – Robert Gardiner is referred to as “self begotet” (conceited?)
and “gripy” (grippy) in a letter from Robert Gardiner’s brother, James
Gardiner, Jr., to Robert Gardiner’s brother, Alfred Gardiner. Letter from James Gardiner, Jr. dated
December 17, 1879.
1879-1880
– Robert Gardiner is residing on the west side of East Temple between South
Temple and 1st South while working as a confectioner. Robert Gardiner is the proprietor of Deseret
Bakery located on Main Street between South Temple and 1st South. Robert Gardiner’s factory is located on
Martin’s Avenue. H. L. A. Culmer’s
1879-1880 Utah Directory and Gazetteer.
1 February
1880 – Robert Gardiner’s brother, James Gardiner, Jr., states in a letter to
Robert Gardiner’s brother, Alfred Gardiner, that James Gardiner, Jr. and his
wife will say nothing of Robert Gardiner.
Letter from James Gardiner, Jr. dated February 1, 1880.
22 June
1880 – Robert Gardiner is appointed to the Bakers and Confectioners subcommittee
by the general committee on the 24th of July celebration. The Deseret News, June 30, 1880. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, June 25, 1880.
1880-1881
– Robert Gardiner owns a confectionery and bakery at 58 Main in Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory. L. M. McKenney &
Co.’s 1880-1881 Pacific Coast Directory.
12 January
1881 – Robert Gardiner advertises in The Deseret News for Gardiner’s located at
58 Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.
The Deseret News, January 12, 1881.
30 May
1881 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, is born at Salt Lake
City, Utah. Records of the Forest Dale
Ward. According to Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner, when Clarence LeRoy Gardiner was born Robert Gardiner and his family
were “living in a home immediately back of where the Kearns Building now stands
on Main Street, between 1st and 2nd South” in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, it was
near this home that Robert Gardiner had established his candy factory. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
30 August
1881 – Robert Gardiner is one of the best players of checkers in the Territory
of Utah. Robert Gardiner plays six games
of checkers with Carney in the afternoon.
Robert Gardiner is confident and wins two of the games. Four of the games are draws. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, August 30,
1881. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, August
31, 1881.
1
September 1881 – Robert Gardiner plays eighteen games of checkers with Carney
in the evening in about three hours.
Robert Gardiner feels cheerful and plays fast. Robert Gardiner wins six of the games, loses
8 of the games and four of the games are draws.
The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, September 2, 1881.
5
September 1881 – Robert Gardiner wins a checkers match with Carney and receives
$50.00 from the loser. The Salt Lake
Daily Tribune, September 7, 1881.
December
1882 – Robert Gardiner gives his brother, Alfred Gardiner, a Book of Mormon for
a Christmas present. Inscription on
inside cover of Book of Mormon in possession of Ray Gardiner.
5 May 1883
– Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Gardiner, is born at Salt Lake City,
Utah. Records of the Salt Lake City 14th
Ward.
1883 –
According to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, Robert Gardiner and his family “moved
about 5 miles west of [Salt Lake City] at what is now about 3500 West and Third
South Streets” when Clarence LeRoy Gardiner was two years old. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
NOTE: Based upon the records of the Brighton Ward, Clarence was likely
three years old (1884).
1883-1884
– Robert Gardiner owns an ice cream parlor at 58 Main in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. L. M. McKenney & Co.’s
1883-1884 Pacific Coast Directory.
1884 –
Robert Gardiner’s business is confectionery.
Robert W. Sloan’s 1884 Utah Gazeteer and Directory.
8 March
1884 – Robert Gardiner sells Lot 4, Block 12, Plat G in Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory, for $500.00. Deed from Robert
Gardiner.
10
September 1884 – The membership records for Robert Gardiner and his family are
received by the Brighton Ward. According
to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, Robert Gardiner and his family were living at
“about 3500 West and Third South Streets” in what is now Salt Lake City,
Utah. Brief sketch of the life of
Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
1885-1886 – Robert
Gardiner is working as a candy maker at the rear of 132 S. Main. Crofutt’s 1885-1886 Salt Lake City Directory.
1 July
1885 – According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, Robert Gardiner has been
appointed a judge of election for Brighton, Utah Territory by the Utah
Commission. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
July 1, 1885. The Deseret News, July 8,
1885.
27 November 1885 –
Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, is born at Brighton,
Utah. Records of the Salt Lake City 14th
Ward.
13 July
1886 – Robert Gardiner is appointed a judge of election for Brighton, Utah
Territory, by the Utah Commission. The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, July 14, 1886.
Salt Lake Daily Herald, July 14, 1886.
Sometime
around 1887 or 1888 – Robert Gardiner gives one of his sons, Frederick
Gardiner, a piece of cake to eat on the way home when Frederick goes by Robert
Gardiner’s bakery and candy shop after school.
According to Hope Gardiner, Frederick Gardiner was about eight or nine
years old. NOTE: Because Frederick
Gardiner was living in Brighton in 1887 and 1888 this event may have occurred
when Frederick was five years old and still living in Salt Lake City (before
Frederick went to school).
13 March
1888 – Robert Gardiner purchases 160 acres of land (W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4,
Section 22, Township 2 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Meridian) in Salt Lake
County, Utah Territory for $2,000.00.
Deed from James and Mary McLaren to Robert Gardiner.
8 May 1888
– Robert Gardiner subscribes to a fund to advertise Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory, in the amount of $10.00. Salt
Lake Daily Herald, May 9, 1888.
17 October
1888 – Articles of Association of The Summit County Railway and Transportation
Company are filed with the Territory of Utah.
The purpose of the corporation is to build, maintain and operate a
railway between Coalville, Utah Territory and the southwest corner of Wyoming
Territory. Robert Gardiner is listed as
having purchased 50 shares of capital stock at $100 per share. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, October 18,
1888. Salt Lake Daily Herald, October
18, 1888.
23 October
1888 – The Summit County Railway and Transportation Company “is pushing its
surveys toward Wyoming, but is hard up for engineers.” The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, October 23,
1888.
29, 30
November 1888 – Notice of a special meeting of the stockholders of The Summit
County Railway and Transportation Company to be held on December 29, 1888 is
published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune.
The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, November 29, 30, 1888.
1-2, 4-9,
11-16, 18-23, 25-28 December 1888 – Notice of a special meeting of the
stockholders of The Summit County Railway and Transportation Company to be held
on December 29, 1888 is published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, December 1-2,
4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-28, 1888.
29
December 1888 – At a meeting of the stockholders of The Summit County Railway
and Transportation Company the name of The Summit County Railway and Transportation
Company is changed to Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company. Robert Gardiner is made a director of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 23, 1889.
1889 –
Robert Gardiner is residing “over Jordan” (Brighton) while working as a
candy-maker. Robert Gardiner’s factory
is at the rear of Teasdel’s store. Kelly
& Co.’s 1889 Salt Lake City Directory.
8 January
1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company has finished its
survey between its coal lands and Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, January 8 and
26, 1889.
11 January
1889 – Articles of Association of The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company are filed with the Territory of Utah.
The purpose of the corporation is to construct, operate and maintain a
railroad between Salt Lake City, Utah Territory and a point near Deep Creek,
Utah Territory passing Black Rock, Garfield Beach, Lake Point, Grantsville and
Salt Springs. Robert Gardiner is listed
as a director and as having purchased 15 shares of capital stock at $100 per
share. The intent is to have the
railroad completed to Garfield by July 3, 1889, so as to compete with the Utah
& Nevada for the bathing traffic.
Within two years the intent is to have the railroad complete to Deep
Creek and to push on to California. The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, January 13, 1889.
26 January
1889 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Adelaine Maude Gardiner, is born at
Brighton, Utah. Salt Lake City Death Records,
Page 397, No. 15860.
27 and 29
January 1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company states in
The Salt Lake Daily Tribune that it is prepared to receive bids for the
furnishing of 400,000 railroad ties (70,000 ties at Coalville, Utah, 75,000
ties at Salt Lake City, Utah, 55,000 ties at Wanship, Utah, and 200,000 ties
near Garfield Beach and points further west).
The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, January 27 and 29, 1889.
26
February 1889 – The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company asks the
Salt Lake City Council for permission to build its railroad from the west along
Second South Street to Third West Street, where the depot grounds would be
located. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
February 27, 1889.
3 March
1889 – According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, The Salt Lake, Nevada and
California Railway Company has made a preliminary survey “from Salt Lake City
to a point on Deep Creek, and the line fully surveyed, mapped and profiled from
a point in Salt Lake City to a point near to and beyond Lake Point. Contracts have been let for grading, ties,
piling, bridge timbers, etc., and it is the intention of the company to have
the road in operation from Salt Lake City to Garfield Beach by June 16th, and
to Deep Creek by November 1st, 1889.”
The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 3, 1889.
6 March
1889 – The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company lets a contract for
grading twenty miles of road west from Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 7, 1889.
22 March
1889 – William Riter alleges that The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company is insolvent. Complaint in Riter
v. The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company (Case No. 7683).
23 March
1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company, previously known
as The Summit County Railway and Transportation Company, files amended articles
of association with the Territory of Utah.
The western terminus of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company
is The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 23, 1889.
23 March
1889 – Two outfits are grading for The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company beyond Salt Lake City toward Lake Point. The route of The Salt Lake, Nevada and
California Railway Company is surveyed all the way to Deep Creek. It is rumored that the Utah & Nevada
people intend to sue out an injunction to stop The Salt Lake, Nevada and
California Railway Company from extending their grade through the property
owned by the Union Pacific in the vicinity of Garfield. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 23, 1889.
26 March
1889 – Old titles to lands along the Utah & Nevada railroad are being
examined to determine to whom The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company is to pay land damages. The Salt
Lake Daily Tribune, March 26, 1889.
29 March
1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company lets a contract
for ten miles of grading east of Salt Lake City through Emigration Canyon. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, March 30, 1889.
4 April
1889 – A statement signed by Robert Gardiner and the other directors of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is submitted to the President
and Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. Among other things, the
statement indicates that The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company
is owned by the directors of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway
Company and that The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company will be
consolidated with the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company as soon
as the legal requirements can be fulfilled.
The grading for The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company
between Salt Lake City and Lake Point is to be completed by June 20, 1889. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, April 5, 1889.
28 April
1889 – According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune the Wyoming, Salt Lake and
California Railway Company has “expended some $30,000 in preliminary surveys,
locating coal measures, and securing right-of-way and depot and station
sites.” The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
April 28, 1889.
May
through August 1889 – Robert Gardiner, James E. Fulton, and Thomas W. Bates are
engaged as partners in various purchases and sales of real estate in Salt Lake
County, Territory of Utah. Complaint in
Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8348).
4 May 1889
– According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune the Wyoming, Salt Lake and
California Railway Company has bought the Utah & Eastern’s old road bed
into Park City and a careful survey has been completed between Salt Lake City,
Park City, and Coalville, Utah Territory and Wyoming Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, May 4, 1889.
5 May 1889
– According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune eight miles between Salt Lake City
and Lake Point have been graded by The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
May 5, 1889.
15 May
1889 – Robert Gardiner loans James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates five hundred
dollars ($500.00). Complaint in Gardiner
v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
15 May
1889 – The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway Company and the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company agree to consolidate. Robert Gardiner signs as a shareholder of
both companies. Consolidated Articles of
Association of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company.
25 May
1889 – The consolidated Articles of Association of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and
California Railway Company and The Salt Lake, Nevada and California Railway
Company are filed with the Territorial Auditor.
The new corporation is known as the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California
Railway Company. Robert Gardiner is
listed as one of the directors. The Salt
Lake Daily Tribune, May 26, 1889.
29 May
1889 – Robert Gardiner delivers promissory notes to James E. Fulton in the
amounts of nine hundred dollars ($900.00) and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
with interest at the rate of ten percent per annum. Complaint in Fulton v. Gardiner (Case No.
8147).
27 June
1889 – Robert Gardiner loans James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates one thousand
eight hundred ninety dollars ($1890.00).
Complaint in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
2 July
1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company petitions the Salt
Lake City Council for right of way into Salt Lake City “from Seventh West and
Ninth South streets, via Second South, to the Company’s depot site, and
westward via Second North street.” The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, July 3, 1889.
30 July
1889 – Grading for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is
being done between Evanston, Wyoming Territory and Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
July 30, 1889.
11 August
1889 – Grading for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is
being done between Park City, Utah Territory and Wanship, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, August 11, 1889.
13 August
1889 – John Davies alleges that the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway
Company is insolvent. Complaint in
Davies v. The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company (Case No.
7917).
24-25,
27-31 August 1889 – Notice of a meeting of the stockholders of the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company to be held on September 24, 1889 is
published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune.
The meeting is for the purpose of electing directors to fill vacancies
due to resignations. The office of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is at Rooms 14 and 15, 164
South East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, August 24-25,
27-31, 1889.
1, 3-7
September 1889 – Notice of a meeting of the stockholders of the Wyoming, Salt
Lake and California Railway Company to be held on September 24, 1889 is
published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune.
The meeting is for the purpose of electing directors to fill vacancies
due to resignations. The office of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is at Rooms 14 and 15, 164
South East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, September 1,
3-7, 1889.
7
September 1889 – Contractor John Morehouse has gone to the Wyoming border with
twenty-six teams and a force of men to begin grading twenty-five miles between
Evanston, Wyoming and the Wyoming border for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and
California Railway Company. The Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company has graded twelve miles west of Salt
Lake City and twenty-five miles between Salt Lake City and the Wyoming
border. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
September 7, 1889.
8, 10-15
September 1889 – Notice of a meeting of the stockholders of the Wyoming, Salt
Lake and California Railway Company to be held on September 24, 1889 is
published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune.
The meeting is for the purpose of electing directors to fill vacancies
due to resignations. The office of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is at Rooms 14 and 15, 164
South East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, September 8,
10-15, 1889.
16
September 1889 – Robert Gardiner loans James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates two
hundred twenty dollars ($220.00).
Complaint in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
17-22, 24
September 1889 – Notice of a meeting of the stockholders of the Wyoming, Salt
Lake and California Railway Company to be held on September 24, 1889 is
published in The Salt Lake Daily Tribune.
The meeting is for the purpose of electing directors to fill vacancies
due to resignations. The office of the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company is at Rooms 14 and 15, 164
South East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, September 17-22,
24, 1889.
30
September 1889 – Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner,
borrow five hundred dollars ($500.00) from John Gerrans secured by a mortgage
on W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4, Section 22, Township 2 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake
Meridian, Utah Territory. Complaint in
Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No. 12746).
Robert Gardiner loans James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates one hundred
ten dollars ($110.00). Complaint in
Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
5 October
1889 – Robert Gardiner loans James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates two thousand
five hundred dollars ($2500.00). Complaint
in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
8 October
1889 – Robert Gardiner is elected to the Board of Directors of the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company at its first annual meeting. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, October 9, 1889.
13 October
1889 – The completed profiles for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway
Company have been sent East. The Salt
Lake Daily Tribune, October 13, 1889.
16 October
1889 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company have finished
grading between Park City, Utah Territory and Coalville, Utah Territory. Grading outfits are working between Evanston,
Wyoming Territory and Coalville, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, October 16,
1889.
11
November 1889 – A Complaint is filed in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8086) in
Third District Court, Utah Territory.
Robert Gardiner is seeking payment of over seven thousand four hundred
seventy dollars ($7,470.00) from James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates. Complaint in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No.
8086).
19
November 1889 – Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, borrow
two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) from Joseph Baumgarten secured by a mortgage
on part of Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Complaint in Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No.
10168).
7 December
1889 – James E. Fulton alleges that Robert Gardiner has not paid any part of
two promissory notes to James E. Fulton in the amounts of nine hundred dollars
($900.00) and one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) with interest at the rate of ten
percent per annum. James E. Fulton also
alleges that Robert Gardiner has assigned and disposed of his property with
intent to defraud his creditors.
Complaint in Fulton v. Gardiner (Case No. 8147). Affidavit For Attachment in Fulton v.
Gardiner (Case No. 8147).
13
December 1889 – According to The Salt Lake Daily Tribune nine miles between
Salt Lake City and Great Salt Lake have been graded by the Wyoming, Salt Lake
and California Railway Company. The Salt
Lake Daily Tribune, December 13, 1889.
18-19, 25
December 1889 – Notice is given that at the December 16, 1889 meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company an
assessment of $1.10 per share was levied on the capital stock of the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company.
The assessment is payable January 17, 1890 at Rooms 14 and 15, 164 South
East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Any stock upon which the assessment remains
unpaid on January 18, 1890 will be sold at public auction on February 18, 1890
to pay the delinquent assessment. The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, December 18-19, 25, 1889.
1 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, has dinner at
the home of Robert Gardiner. 1890
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
1 January
1890 – Both the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company and the Union
Pacific are claiming the old Utah Eastern road bed in Summit County, Utah
Territory. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune,
January 1, 1890.
1-2
January 1890 – Notice is given that at the December 16, 1889 meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company an
assessment of $1.10 per share was levied on the capital stock of the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company.
The assessment is payable January 17, 1890 at Rooms 14 and 15, 164 South
East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Any stock upon which the assessment remains
unpaid on January 18, 1890 will be sold at public auction on February 18, 1890
to pay the delinquent assessment. The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, January 1-2, 1890.
5 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
8 January
1890 – Notice is given that at the December 16, 1889 meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company an
assessment of $1.10 per share was levied on the capital stock of the Wyoming,
Salt Lake and California Railway Company.
The assessment is payable January 17, 1890 at Rooms 14 and 15, 164 South
East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. Any stock upon which the assessment remains
unpaid on January 18, 1890 will be sold at public auction on February 18, 1890
to pay the delinquent assessment. The
Salt Lake Daily Tribune, January 8, 1890.
Robert Gardiner is selected for the jury list of the Third judicial
district of the Territory of Utah, Salt Lake County. Deseret Evening News, January 9, 1890.
10 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s name is drawn as a grand juror for the February term
of the Third District Court. Deseret
Evening News, January 10, 1890. The Salt
Lake Herald, January 11, 1890.
12 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
16 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
19 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, and William
Reames Gedge’s mother visit the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
25 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
27 January
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
2 February
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
2 February
1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 2,
1890.
3 February
1890 – Robert Gardiner is not found or served by the officer who is summoning
grand jurors. Deseret Evening News, February
3, 1890.
4 February
1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in the
Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 4,
1890.
5 February
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
5-9, 11
February 1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in
the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 5-9,
11, 1890.
12
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
attends choir practice at the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
12-13
February 1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in
the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 12-13,
1890.
14
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner. 1890
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
14-15
February 1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in
the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 14-15,
1890.
16
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
16
February 1890 – Notice is published of the sale of certain shares of stock in
the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company for failure of the
shareholders to pay an assessment of $1.10 per share. The sale is to take place by public auction
on February 18, 1890. Among the shares
listed for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 16,
1890.
18
February 1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain
shares of stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to
March 3, 1890. Among the shares listed
for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 18,
1890.
19
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
19-22
February 1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain
shares of stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to
March 3, 1890. Among the shares listed
for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 19-22,
1890.
23
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
23, 25-26
February 1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain
shares of stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to
March 3, 1890. Among the shares listed
for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Daily Tribune, February 23,
1890 and The Salt Lake Tribune, February 25-26, 1890.
27
February 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
27-28
February 1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain
shares of stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to
March 3, 1890. Among the shares listed
for sale are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner. The Salt Lake Tribune, February 27-28, 1890.
1 March
1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain shares of
stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to March 3,
1890. Among the shares listed for sale
are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner.
The Salt Lake Tribune, March 1, 1890.
2 March
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
2-3 March
1890 – Notice is published of the postponement of the sale of certain shares of
stock in the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company to March 3,
1890. Among the shares listed for sale
are 4,050 shares owned by Robert Gardiner.
The Salt Lake Tribune, March 2-3, 1890.
5 March
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
8 March
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Adelaine Maude Gardiner, dies at Brighton,
Utah of convulsions. Salt Lake City
Death Records, Page 397, No. 15860.
9 March
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
11 March
1890 – The Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company asks the Salt Lake
City Council for right of way through Salt Lake City “from Ninth East and south
of Liberty Park to the Union Pacific track, thence north to Second South and
Third West streets, and thence west to the city limits through Brigham
Precinct.” The Salt Lake Tribune, March
12, 1890.
12 March
1890 – A Complaint is filed in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8348) in Third
District Court, Utah Territory. Robert
Gardiner is seeking an accounting among Robert Gardiner, James E. Fulton,
Thomas W. Bates and John J. Daly regarding a certain real estate transaction. Complaint in Gardiner v. Fulton (Case No. 8348).
19 March
1890 – A Complaint is filed in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367) in Third
District Court, Utah Territory. Robert
Gardiner and Margaret Gardiner are named as defendants. J.R. Middlemiss alleges that Robert Gardiner
and Margaret Gardiner conveyed certain land to James E. Fulton and Thomas W.
Bates on May 29, 1889. The land was to
be subdivided into lots with other lands to create a town to be known as the
City of Pittsburg. J.R. Middlemiss also
alleges that James E. Fulton and Thomas W. Bates reconveyed the land to Robert
Gardiner and Margaret Gardiner on August 8, 1889 which resulted in damage to
J.R. Middlemiss. The Complaint against
Robert Gardiner and Margaret Gardiner is eventually dismissed. Complaint in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No.
8367).
24 March
1890 – Robert Gardiner and Margaret Gardiner are living in Brighton, Utah
Territory. Summons in Middlemiss v.
Fulton (Case No. 8367).
29-31
March 1890 – Notice is published of a stockholders’ meeting to be held April
28, 1890 to elect directors for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway
Company because some of the directors had resigned. The Salt Lake Tribune, March 29-31, 1890.
1 April
1890 – Notice is published of a stockholders’ meeting to be held April 28, 1890
to elect directors for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company
because some of the directors had resigned.
The Salt Lake Tribune, April 1, 1890.
2 April
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
2 April
1890 – Notice is published of a stockholders’ meeting to be held April 28, 1890
to elect directors for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company
because some of the directors had resigned. The Salt Lake Tribune, April 2, 1890.
4 April
1890 – A Demurrer to Complaint is filed on behalf of Robert Gardiner and
Margaret Gardiner in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367) in Third District
Court, Utah Territory. Demurrer to
Complaint in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367).
4-14 April
1890 – Notice is published of a stockholders’ meeting to be held April 28, 1890
to elect directors for the Wyoming, Salt Lake and California Railway Company
because some of the directors had resigned.
The Salt Lake Tribune, April 4-14, 1890.
4 June 1890
– Robert Gardiner has been added by the Utah Commission to the list of judges
of the elections in August for Brighton, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, June 4, 1890.
15 June
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
29 June
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
1 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
6 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
9 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
13 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
23 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
27 July
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
3 August
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
10 August
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the evening.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
24 August
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner in the afternoon.
1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
31 August
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
14
September 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge,
visits the home of Robert Gardiner in the evening. 1890 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
5 October 1890
– Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner at night. 1890 Journal
of William Reames Gedge.
19 October
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
24 October
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, pays poll tax
on road for Robert Gardiner. 1890
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
26 October
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1890 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
2 November
1890 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner at night. 1890
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
10
November 1890 – Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, quitclaim for $10.00 all of their interest in eighty acres of Section
5, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian to William H. Sherman. Quitclaim Deed to William H. Sherman. The Salt Lake Herald, November 12, 1890.
11
November 1890 – Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, sell to their daughter, Margaret Amelia “Gedge”, five acres of
Section 5, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian for $1.00. Deed to Margaret A. Gedge. The Sunday Herald, December 7, 1890.
12
November 1890 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gardiner, marries
William Reames Gedge in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints at Logan, Utah.
Marriage License.
22
November 1890 – Robert Gardiner purchases 40 acres of land (SE1/4SE1/4, Section
29, Township 2 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian) in Salt Lake County,
Utah Territory for $800.00. Complaint in
Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268). Deed
from Charles and Kate St. George, and Brigham S. and Charlotte Young, to Robert
Gardiner.
1891-1892
– Robert Gardiner is residing at Redwood Road near Third South while working as
a farmer. R.L. Polk & Co.’s
1891-1892 Salt Lake City Directory.
13 January
1891 – Robert Gardiner, his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert
Gardiner’s daughters, Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge, borrow five thousand
seven hundred dollars ($5,700.00) from Edward D. Swan secured by a mortgage on
part of Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory; approximately
160 acres in Section 5, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian,
Utah Territory; and approximately 24.5 acres in Section 33, Township 1 North,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Complaint in Swan v. Gardiner (Case No.
11333).
25 January
1891 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge, stops living
with her husband and returns to Robert Gardiner’s home. William Reames Gedge goes to Robert
Gardiner’s home to see his wife, but Margaret Stewart Gardiner tells him to
wait until Robert Gardiner comes home.
After coming home, Robert Gardiner tells William Reames Gedge to wait
until the next morning. 1891-1892 Journal
of William Reames Gedge.
26 January
1891 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner. 1891-1892 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
27 January
1891 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner. Margaret Stewart
Gardiner tells William Reames Gedge that if he does not leave his wife then
Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge will have to leave him. William Reames Gedge asks Robert Gardiner
what is the matter. Robert Gardiner
replies, “Do you suppose she is going to tell me everything? You ought to know when your (sic) wrong. I do.
You and a baby go home. Part a
year . . . and perhaps you will do better the next time, if there is any next
time to it. If she is like me there will
be no next time to it.” 1891-1892
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
29 January
1891 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner. 1891-1892 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
26
February 1891 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the
home of Robert Gardiner. 1891-1892
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
2 March
1891 – Referring to marital problems, Robert Gardiner tells his son-in-law,
William Reames Gedge, that “when persons fasted that was the last of it.” 1891-1892 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
20 April
1891 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is born at
Brighton, Utah. Records of Salt Lake City 14th Ward.
6 July
1891 – Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner,
convey for canal purposes a right-of-way across their land in Section 5,
Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory, to North
Point Consolidated Irrigation Company for $50.00. Conveyance Instrument to North Point
Consolidated Irrigation Company. The
Salt Lake Herald, October 22, 1891.
20 July
1891 – Robert Gardiner is appointed a judge of election for Brighton, Utah
Territory by the Utah Commission. The
Salt Lake Tribune, July 21, 1891. The
Salt Lake Herald, July 22, 1891. The
Salt Lake Herald, July 30, 1891.
16 January
1892 – A Complaint is filed in Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No. 10168) in Third
District Court, Utah Territory. Joseph
Baumgarten is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, for the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and interest,
costs, and attorney fees. Complaint in
Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No. 10168).
3 February
1892 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner. 1891-1892 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
4 February
1892 – Robert Gardiner’s property at SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2 South,
Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory is sold for taxes. Amended Complaint in Smith v. Gardiner (Case
No. 1268).
9 February
1892 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, visits the home of
Robert Gardiner. 1891-1892 Journal of
William Reames Gedge.
18
February 1892 – A judgment against Robert Gardiner in the amount of $206.35 and
interest and costs is obtained by M. Schwartz.
Complaint in Schwartz v. Gardiner (Case No. 939). The Salt Lake Herald, February 20, 1892. Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames
Gedge, visits the home of Robert Gardiner.
1891-1892 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
5 March
1892 – The mortgage on Robert Gardiner’s property in W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4,
Section 22, Township 2 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory
is sold and assigned to Mary J. Gerrans.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No.
12746).
7 April
1892 – Robert Gardiner’s property in Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, Salt Lake City,
Utah Territory is sold at public auction to Joseph Baumgarten for one thousand
seven hundred dollars ($1,700.00).
Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, still owe
Joseph Baumgarten nine hundred forty four dollars ($944.00). The sale is later set aside. Order of Sale on Return, and Notice in
Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No. 10168).
19 July
1892 – Robert Gardiner has been appointed a judge of a county bond election for
Brighton, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald,
July 19, 1892.
8 August
1892 – Robert Gardiner receives a tax rebate of $10.00 from the Salt Lake
County Board of Equalization for being indigent. Robert Gardiner’s taxes prior to the rebate
were $16.22. The Salt Lake Herald,
August 9, 1892.
3 October
1892 – Payment of $3.00 to Robert Gardiner is allowed by the county court as an
expense. The Salt Lake Herald, October
4, 1892.
8 October
1892 – An Amended Complaint is filed in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367) in
Third District Court, Utah Territory.
Amended Complaint in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367).
15 October
1892 – A Demurrer to Amended Complaint is filed on behalf of Robert Gardiner
and Margaret Gardiner in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367) in Third District
Court, Utah Territory. Demurrer to
Amended Complaint in Middlemiss v. Fulton (Case No. 8367).
25 October
1892 – Robert Gardiner has been appointed a judge of election for Brighton,
Utah Territory by the Utah Commission.
The Salt Lake Tribune, October 25, 1892.
5 December
1892 – Notice is published in the Deseret Evening News that Robert Gardiner is
delinquent in the payment of taxes for the year 1892 in the amount of $6.80. Deseret Evening News, December 5, 1892.
24
December 1892 – A Complaint is filed in Swan v. Gardiner (Case No. 11333) in
Third District Court, Utah Territory.
Edward D. Swan is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner, his wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert Gardiner’s daughters, Margaret
Amelia Gardiner Gedge, for the sum of five thousand seven hundred dollars
($5,700.00) and interest, costs, and attorney fees. Complaint in Swan v. Gardiner (Case No. 11333). Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, borrow six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) from Nellie S. B.
Smith secured by a deed of trust on the SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Plaintiff’s Complaint and Application for
Injunction in Smith v. Schwartz (Case No. 15112). Complaint in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No.
1268). The Salt Lake Herald, July 14-23,
25, 26, 28-31 and August 1-14, 1894.
27
December 1892 – Robert Gardiner petitions the Salt Lake City Council for relief
on account of an alleged tax sale. The
matter is referred to the Salt Lake City Attorney. The Salt Lake Tribune, December 28, 1892.
28
December 1892 – Default judgment in favor of Robert Gardiner in the amount of nine
thousand nine hundred twenty six dollars plus costs is entered in Third
District Court, Utah Territory, against James E. Fulton and Thomas W.
Bates. Judgment by Default in Gardiner
v. Fulton (Case No. 8086).
1893 –
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge, is boarding at
Brighton while working as a machinist operator at Zion’s Co-Operative
Mercantile Institution. Robert
Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, is working as a conductor at Salt
Lake City Railroad Company. Robert Gardiner’s
son, Frederick Gardiner, is boarding at Brighton while working as a machinist
operator at Zion’s Co-Operative Mercantile Institution. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1893 Salt Lake City
Directory.
1 January
1893 through 1 July 1893 – Robert Gardiner makes substantial improvements on
the SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian,
Utah Territory, including setting about five hundred trees thereon and erecting
a substantial barbed wire fence around the forty acres of land. Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint and Application
for Injunction in Smith v. Schwartz (Case No. 15112).
3 January
1893 – An Amended Complaint is filed in Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No. 10168)
in Third District Court, Utah Territory.
Joseph Baumgarten is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner and his
wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, for the sum of two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) and interest, costs, and attorney fees. Amended Complaint in Baumgarten v. Gardiner
(Case No. 10168). The Salt Lake City
Attorney recommends that Robert Gardiner’s petition for relief on account of a
tax sale be granted. The matter is
referred to the Mayor. The Salt Lake
Tribune, January 4, 1893. The Salt Lake
Herald, January 4, 1893.
5 January
1893 – Since January 25, 1891 Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia
Gardiner Gedge has been living with Robert Gardiner and his family. Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge is working at
the Zion’s Co-Operative Mercantile Institution’s clothing factory and helping
support Robert Gardiner’s family.
Affidavit in Gedge v. Gedge (Case No. 11117).
6 January
1893 – Robert Gardiner asks the Salt Lake City Council that certain property
sold for taxes be released. The matter
is referred to the Salt Lake City Attorney.
The Deseret Weekly, January 7, 1893.
27, 28,
30, 31 January 1893 – Notice of a Trustee’s Sale is published in Deseret
Evening News for Robert Gardiner’s property in SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township
1 North, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, January 27, 28, 30, 31,
1893.
1-4, 6-8
February 1893 – Notice of a Trustee’s Sale is published in Deseret Evening News
for Robert Gardiner’s property in SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township 1 North,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, February 1-4, 6-8,
1893.
8 February
1893 – Robert Gardiner offers to sell 115 acres four miles from Salt Lake City
for $8,000.00 to be used for a copper smelter and refinery. The Robert Gardiner farm, 155 acres west of
Salt Lake City, is offered for sell for $100.00 an acre to be used for a copper
smelter and refinery. The Salt Lake
Herald, February 9, 1893.
9, 10
February 1893 – Notice of a Trustee’s Sale is published in Deseret Evening News
for Robert Gardiner’s property in SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township 1 North,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, February 9, 10, 1893.
10
February 1893 – The Robert Gardiner farm, 155 acres in Section 5, Township 1
South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, is offered for sell to be used for a
copper smelter and refinery. The Salt
Lake Herald, February 11, 1893.
11, 13-16
February 1893 – Notice of a Trustee’s Sale is published in Deseret Evening News
for Robert Gardiner’s property in SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township 1 North,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, February 11, 13-16,
1893.
16
February 1893 – Since January 25, 1891 Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret
Amelia Gardiner Gedge has been living with Robert Gardiner and his family. Answer to Amended Complaint and Cross
Complaint in Gedge v. Gedge (Case No. 11117).
17, 18
February 1893 – Notice of a Trustee’s Sale is published in Deseret Evening News
for Robert Gardiner’s property in SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township 1 North,
Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Deseret Evening News, February 17, 18, 1893.
18
February 1893 – Approximately 24 acres of Robert Gardiner’s property in
SW1/4SW1/4, Section 33, Township 1 North, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian,
Utah Territory is sold at public auction to Edward D. Swan for one thousand
eight hundred sixty one dollars and fifty cents ($1,861.50). Deed to Edward D. Swan. The Salt Lake Herald, March 21, 1893.
20
February 1893 – Robert Gardiner’s property in Lot 7, Block 69, Plat A, Salt
Lake City, Utah Territory is sold at public auction to Joseph Baumgarten for
two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400.00).
Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, still owe
Joseph Baumgarten three hundred thirty two dollars ($332.00). Order of Sale on Return in Baumgarten v.
Gardiner (Case No. 10168).
21
February 1893 – Approximately 160 acres of Robert Gardiner’s property in
Section 5, Township 1 South, Range 1 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory
is sold at public auction to Edward D. Swan for six thousand seven hundred
thirty eight and 55/100 dollars ($6,738.55).
Robert Gardiner, his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and one of Robert
Gardiner’s daughters, Margaret Amelia Gardiner Gedge, no longer owe Edward D.
Swan any money. Order of Sale on Return
in Swan v. Gardiner (Case No. 11333).
20 March
1893 – The Robert Gardiner farm is offered to be used for a copper smelter and
refinery. The Salt Lake Herald, March
21, 1893.
22 March
1893 – One wringing machine engine attached, one lot pipe, four tubs, and one
blanket press owned by Robert Gardiner are sold at public auction to Joseph
Baumgarten for twelve dollars ($12.00).
Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, still owe
Joseph Baumgarten three hundred twenty five dollars and ninety five cents
($325.95). Execution on Return in
Baumgarten v. Gardiner (Case No. 10168).
April 1893
– Robert Gardiner and Margaret Stewart Gardiner attend the dedication of the
Salt Lake Temple. Brief sketch of the
life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
16 April
1893 – The Robert Gardiner Farm is being offered for sale in The Sunday
Herald. The Sunday Herald, April 16,
1893.
18 April
1893 – The Robert Gardiner Farm is being offered for sale in The Salt Lake
Herald. The Salt Lake Herald, April 18,
1893.
28 October
1893 – Robert Gardiner is appointed a judge of election for Brighton, Utah
Territory by the Utah Commission. Robert
Gardiner is listed as a Democrat. The
Salt Lake Tribune, October 29, 1893. The
Sunday Herald, October 29, 1893. The
Standard, October 29, 1893.
22
December 1893 – A Complaint is filed in Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No. 12746) in
Third District Court, Utah Territory.
Mary J. Gerrans is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner and his
wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00)
and interest, costs, and attorney fees.
Complaint in Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No. 12746).
10
February 1894 – A decree of foreclosure is made in Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case
No. 12746). Decree of Foreclosure and
Sale in Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No. 12746).
The Sunday Herald, February 11, 1894.
The Salt Lake Tribune, February 11, 1894.
13, 20, 27
February 1894 – Notice of a Sheriff’s Sale is published in The Salt Lake
Tribune for Robert Gardiner’s property in W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4, Section 22,
Township 2 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Tribune, February 13, 20, 27,
1894.
6 March
1894 – Notice of a Sheriff’s Sale is published in The Salt Lake Tribune for Robert
Gardiner’s property in W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4, Section 22, Township 2 South,
Range 2 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Tribune, March 6, 1894.
7 March
1894 – Robert Gardiner’s property in W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SE1/4, Section 22, Township
2 South, Range 2 West, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory is sold at public
auction to Mary J. Gerrans for nine hundred dollars ($900.00). Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, still owe Mary J. Gerrans sixty seven and 10/100 dollars
($67.10). Order of Sale on Return in
Gerrans v. Gardiner (Case No. 12746).
The Salt Lake Herald, March 8, 1894.
May 1894 –
Robert Gardiner and his family move to an apartment near 1st South and 1st West
in Salt Lake City in an attempt to retrieve in some small degree their
exhausted resources. Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner describes this period of time as one of “extreme poverty and
want.” Brief sketch of the life of
Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner. The records of the Salt Lake City 14th Ward
show that Margaret Stewart Gardiner, William Francis Gardiner, Frederick
Gardiner, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, Eva Winifred Gardiner and Charles Stewart
Gardiner were received by the Salt Lake City 14th Ward from the Brighton Ward
on June 17, 1894. However, the records
of the Salt Lake City 14th Ward show Robert Gardiner was received by the Salt
Lake City 14th Ward from the Brighton Ward on March 15, 1896.
14-20 July
1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt Lake
Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, July 14-20, 1894.
20 July
1894 – P.C. Brown signs a complaint against Robert Gardiner for cruelly
mistreating a horse on July 16, 1894. Robert
Gardiner is alleged to have allowed his horse to stand tied to a post for
fourteen hours without food or drink. A
warrant for Robert Gardiner’s arrest is issued in the morning at the request of
Officer Brown. Affidavit of P.C. Brown
in Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230).
The Salt Lake Herald, July 21, 1894.
The Salt Lake Tribune, July 21, 1894.
21-23 July
1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt Lake
Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, July 21-23, 1894.
23 July
1894 – Robert Gardiner is arrested for cruelty to animals. Robert Gardiner is arraigned and enters a
plea of not guilty. Warrant of Arrest
and Transcript in Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230).
24-26 July
1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt Lake
Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, July 24-26, 1894.
26 July
1894 – Robert Gardiner demands a trial by jury.
Robert Gardiner is found guilty of cruelty to animals by a jury in the Justice’s
Court, Fifth Precinct, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. The evidence shows that on July 16, 1894,
Robert Gardiner left his horse tied on State Street for nine hours without feed
or water. Transcript in Salt Lake City
v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230). The Salt
Lake Herald, July 27, 1894. Robert
Gardiner is granted an abatement of $10.00 by the Salt Lake County Board of
Equalization. The Salt Lake Tribune,
July 27, 1894.
27 July
1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt Lake
Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, July 27, 1894.
28 July
1894 – Robert Gardiner is sentenced with a fine of $5.00 and court costs of
$20.40 for a total of $25.40 and imprisonment at labor until the $25.40 is
satisfied in the proportion of one day for each dollar thereof not paid. Robert Gardiner’s attorney gives notice of
appeal. Transcript in Salt Lake City v.
Gardiner (Case No. 1230). The Sunday
Herald, July 29, 1894.
28-31 July
1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt Lake
Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2
South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, July 28-31, 1894.
1-14
August 1894 – A Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust is published in The Salt
Lake Herald for Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township
2 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, August 1-14, 1894.
13 August
1894 – Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2 South,
Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory is sold at public auction to Nellie
S. B. Smith for two hundred dollars ($200.00).
Complaint in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268).
20
December 1894 – Robert Gardiner has not paid the docket fee in his appeal of
Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230) and the time for perfecting his
appeal has lapsed. The Salt Lake Herald,
December 21, 1894. The Salt Lake
Tribune, December 21, 1894.
1894 –
1895 Robert Gardiner is listed as residing at two addresses while working as a
confectioner. The two addresses are 221
West 1st South, and 1 Aikens Court.
Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, is boarding at 221 West
1st South while working as a conductor at Salt Lake City Railroad Company. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1894 – 1895 Salt Lake
City Directory.
24 January
1895 – Robert Gardiner is arrested on a bench warrant for failing to perfect an
appeal in Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230). Robert Gardiner secures a continuance until
three o’clock on January 26, 1895. The
Salt Lake Herald, January 25, 1895.
26 January
1895 – Robert Gardiner gives notice of appeal to the District Court in Salt
Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230). The
case of Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No. 1230) is once more postponed. The Salt Lake Tribune, January 27, 1895. The Sunday Herald, January 27, 1895.
2 February
1895 – Robert Gardiner’s attorney argues that the Police Court no longer has
jurisdiction over Robert Gardiner in Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No.
1230). The Sunday Herald, February 3,
1895.
29
November 1895 – Robert Gardiner states that he has nothing with which to satisfy
a judgment against him. Amendments to
Plaintiff’s Bill of Exceptions Agreed to by Parties in Smith v. Schwartz (Case
No. 1844).
28
December 1895 – Plaintiff’s Complaint and Application for Injunction is filed
in Smith v. Schwartz (Case No. 15112) in Third District Court, Utah
Territory. Robert Gardiner and Nellie S.
B. Smith are seeking an injunction to prevent the sale of the SE1/4SE1/4,
Section 29, Township 2 South, Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah Territory. Plaintiff’s Complaint and Application for
Injunction in Smith v. Schwartz (Case No. 15112). The Salt Lake Herald, December 29, 1895.
1896 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 5 Aikens Court.
Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, is boarding with his
parents at 5 Aikens Court while working as a conductor at Salt Lake City
Railroad Company. R.L. Polk & Co.’s
1896 Salt Lake City Directory.
3 February
1896 – Robert Gardiner is at the present time absent from Salt Lake County,
Utah Territory. Plaintiff’s Amended
Complaint and Application for Injunction in Smith v. Schwartz (Case No. 15112).
1897 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 5 Aikens Court while working as a
confectioner. Robert Gardiner’s son,
William Francis Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 5 Aikens Court while
working as a conductor at Salt Lake City Railroad Company. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1897 Salt Lake City
Directory.
13
February 1897 – A Complaint is filed in Schwartz v. Gardiner (Case No. 939) in
the Third District Court of Utah. M.
Schwartz is seeking the renewal of an 1892 judgment against Robert Gardiner for
the sum of $206.35 and interest and costs.
Complaint in Schwartz v. Gardiner (Case No. 939). The Salt Lake Herald, February 14, 1897.
17
February 1897 – A Summons and Complaint are left with Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, at Robert Gardiner’s residence and usual place of
abode. Summons in Schwartz v. Gardiner
(Case No. 939).
23 April
1897 – A judgment against Robert Gardiner in the amount of $322.50 and interest
and costs is obtained by M. Schwartz.
Findings and Decree in Schwartz v. Gardiner (Case No. 939). The Salt Lake Herald, April 24, 1897.
15 May
1897 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, shares her testimony
at the Ladies’ Semi-Monthly Meeting held in the 14th Ward Hall. Woman’s Exponent, June 1, 1897.
7, 14, 15,
21 and 28 June 1897 – Notice of a Sheriff’s Sale to be held on June 29, 1897, for
Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2 South, Range 1
East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah is published in The Salt Lake Herald. The Salt Lake Herald, June 7, 1897. The Salt Lake Herald, June 14, 1897. The Salt Lake Herald, June 15, 1897. The Salt Lake Herald, June 21, 1897. The Salt Lake Herald, June 28, 1897.
29 June
1897 – Robert Gardiner’s property in SE1/4SE1/4, Section 29, Township 2 South,
Range 1 East, Salt Lake Meridian, Utah is sold at public auction to M. Schwartz
for three hundred fifty-three dollars and six cents ($353.06). Execution on Return in Schwartz v. Gardiner
(Case No. 939).
1 July
1897 – A Complaint is filed in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268) in Third
District Court, Utah. Nellie S. B. Smith
is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, for the sum of two hundred sixty-five dollars and fifty-eight cents
($265.58) and interest, costs, and attorney fees. Complaint in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268). The Salt Lake Herald, July 2, 1897.
10 July
1897 – An Amended Complaint is filed in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268) in
Third District Court, Utah. Nellie S. B.
Smith is seeking judgment against Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, for the sum of two hundred seventy-three dollars and
seventy-eight cents ($273.78) and interest, costs, and attorney fees. Amended Complaint in Smith v. Gardiner (Case
No. 1268).
1 October
1897 – Robert Gardiner is elected a member of the Republican committee for
Precinct No. 22 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and as an alternate delegate to the
Second Municipal Ward and Salt Lake City Republican conventions. The Salt Lake Tribune, October 2, 1897.
24
December 1897 – Default of Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, has been entered in Smith v. Gardiner (Case No. 1268). The Salt Lake Herald, December 24, 1897.
1898 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 5 Aikens Court while working as a candy maker. Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 5 Aikens Court while working as a
conductor at Salt Lake City Railroad Company.
Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents
at 5 Aikens Court while a student at Capitol City Business College. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1898 Salt Lake City
Directory.
1899 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at the rear of 221 West 1st South while working as
a confectioner. Robert Gardiner’s son,
William Francis Gardiner, is residing with his parents at the rear of 221 West
1st South while working as a conductor at Salt Lake City Railroad Company. Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is
boarding with his parents at the rear of 221 West 1st South while a
student. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1899 Salt
Lake City Directory.
11 July
1899 – Robert Gardiner’s copper ore leaching process is owned by Robert
Gardiner, Peter W. McCaffrey, George C. Norris and Emerson J. Short. Certificate of Incorporation for The American
Copper Mining and Extraction Company.
12 July
1899 – The certificate of incorporation for The American Copper Mining and
Extraction Company is filed with Colorado’s Secretary of State. One of the stated purposes for forming The
American Copper Mining and Extraction Company is for the acquisition of the
complete and exclusive ownership of Robert Gardiner’s copper ore leaching
process. Robert Gardiner is listed in
the certificate of incorporation as one of the directors of The American Copper
Mining and Extraction Company.
Certificate of Incorporation for The American Copper Mining and
Extraction Company.
15 July
1899 – Robert Gardiner’s patent application is filed with the U.S. Patent
Office. Robert Gardiner owns a one third
interest in his copper ore leaching process.
The other two thirds interest is owned by Peter W. McCaffrey, George C.
Norris and Emerson J. Short. Patent
Application, Serial No. 723,905.
25 August
1899 – A leaching process invented by Robert Gardiner has been used at the
mines of Thomas Daly at Lisbon, Utah Territory, to produce copper bars. Grand Valley Times, August 25, 1899. The Salt Lake Tribune, August 27, 1899. The Salt Lake Herald, August 28, 1899. Robert Gardiner is at Lisbon, Utah Territory,
continuing his experiments. Grand Valley
Times, August 25, 1899.
29 August
1899 – Robert Gardiner has perfected a process to leach copper ore to be known
as Gardiner’s process. Mr. McCaffery, a
Denver man, has assisted Robert Gardiner with means. Robert Gardiner is president of a company
formed in Denver to operate the Gardiner’s process. Robert Gardiner has been very successful with
his leaching process at the Daly mines at Lisbon, Utah Territory. The Deseret Evening News, August 29,
1899. The Standard, August 30, 1899.
31 August
1899 – An amendment to Robert Gardiner’s patent application is filed with the
U.S. Patent Office. Patent Application,
Serial No. 723,905.
11-15
September 1899 – Robert Gardiner is conducting experiments in the Lisbon mining
district. Grand Valley Times, September
15, 1899. The Salt Lake Tribune,
September 18, 1899. The Salt Lake
Herald, September 20, 1899.
27
November 1899 – An amendment to Robert Gardiner’s patent application is filed
with the U.S. Patent Office. Letter from
U.S. Patent Office to Robert Gardiner dated December 12, 1899.
28
December 1899 – An amendment to Robert Gardiner’s patent application is filed
with the U.S. Patent Office. U.S. Patent
Office file for Patent No. 649,296.
1900 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 5 Aikens Court while working as a candy maker. Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, is residing at 5 Aikens Court.
Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, is residing with his
parents at 5 Aikens Court while working as a conductor at Salt Lake City
Railroad Company. Robert Gardiner’s son,
Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 5 Aikens Court while a
student. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence
LeRoy Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 5 Aikens Court while a
student. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva
Winifred Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 5 Aikens Court while a
student. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is rooming with his parents at 5 Aikens Court while a student
at Latter-Day Saints’ College. R.L. Polk
& Co.’s 1900 Salt Lake City Directory.
3 March 1900 –
Robert Gardiner had experimented with his copper extraction process for six
years before bringing it to the present degree of perfection. The copper extraction process had been tried
in several places in Colorado as well as in Utah. Robert Gardiner had told a Denver Post
reporter, who had visited him; “If you can wait thirty or forty minutes, I will
treat the last sack of ore we have from start to finish, in your presence, and
place the metallic contents ready for melting into ingots, before you. I won’t describe the process, you shall see
every stage and make your own deductions.
Everything is rough and crude, but we shall manage it, notwithstanding.” The Deseret Evening News, March 22,
1900. The Salt Lake Herald, March 23,
1900. The Semi-Weekly Standard, March
27, 1900.
16 April 1900 –
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, attends the Reapers’ club
meeting in the Exponent office and reads a paper on the “Life and Red Cross
Work of Clara Barton.” The Deseret
Evening News, April 21, 1900. The Salt
Lake Herald, April 22, 1900.
8 May 1900 –
Robert Gardiner is issued Letters Patent No. 649,296 by the United States
Patent Office for “a new and useful composition of matter for extracting copper
metal from copper-bearing ores.” Letters
Patent No. 649,296.
30 May 1900 – A
short time ago Robert Gardiner made a difficult but very successful test of his
process for leaching copper ore. The
test involved azurite crystals from the Torpedo mine near Las Cruces and was
written about in the Denver Post. The
Deseret Evening News, May 30, 1900.
4 and 5
June 1900 – The enumerator for Salt Lake City, Utah of the 1900 U.S. Census
lists Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, as “Head” of her
family at 223 ½ West 1st South on June 1, 1900.
Two of Robert Gardiner’s sons, William Francis Gardiner and Charles
Stewart Gardiner, and a daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, are also listed as
living at 223 ½ West 1st South on June l, 1900.
They are renting.
8 and 9
June 1900 – The enumerator for Denver, Colorado of the 1900 U.S. Census lists
Robert Gardiner as a lodger at 1755 Laurence Street on June 1, 1900. Robert Gardiner’s occupation is listed as
“Chemist.”
20 June
1900 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Amelia Gedge and
William Reames Gedge, have dinner (lunch) at Robert Gardiner’s home. William Reames Gedge had just arrived in Salt
Lake City, Utah from England where he had served a mission for The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1900
Journal of William Reames Gedge.
4 July
1900 – Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law, William Reames Gedge, picks up Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and Robert Gardiner’s daughter,
Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, at Robert Gardiner’s home and takes them to William
Reames Gedge’s home in Brighton, Utah for a visit. 1900 Journal of William Reames Gedge.
4 August
1900 – At the Ladies’ Semi-Monthly Meeting held in the 14th Ward meetinghouse
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, speaks encouragingly and
prays for the prosperity of Zion and that the mothers will teach their children
to pray as a safeguard against many evils.
Woman’s Exponent, August 15 and September 1, 1900.
1901 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 118 South 1st West. Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 118 South 1st West while working as a
conductor at Salt Lake City Railroad Company.
Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents
at 118 South 1st West while a student at Latter-Day Saints’ College. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 118 South 1st West while a student at
Latter-Day Saints’ College. Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 118
South 1st West while a student at High School.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1901 Salt Lake City Directory.
1901 –
Robert Gardiner is rooming at 1312 Lawrence, Denver, Colorado (Room 30) while
working as a chemist. Ballenger &
Richards 1901 Denver City Directory.
3 January
1901 – The case against Robert Gardiner in Salt Lake City v. Gardiner (Case No.
1230) is dismissed. The case was on
appeal from the Justice’s Court, Fifth Precinct, Salt Lake City, Utah
Territory. The Salt Lake Herald, January
4, 1901.
15 January
1901 – A Notice and Motion are left with Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner, at 5 Aikens Court, Salt Lake City, Utah, Robert Gardiner’s
usual place of abode. Notice in Schwartz
v. Gardiner (Case No. 939).
26 January
1901 – A judgment against Robert Gardiner in the amount of $454.25 and interest
and costs is recovered by M. Schwartz.
Judgment of Revival in Schwartz v. Gardiner (Case No. 939).
9 February
1901 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, shares her testimony
at the Ladies’ Semi-Monthly Meeting held in the 14th Ward Hall. Woman’s Exponent, April 15 and May 1, 1901.
1 April
1901 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, attends the Reapers’
club meeting held in the Woman’s Exponent office and reads an interesting paper
on English History. Mrs. Emmeline B.
Wells is present. The Deseret Evening
News, April 6, 1901.
31 August
1901 – At the Ladies’ Semi-Monthly Meeting held in the 14th Ward Hall Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, says she feels the words of Sister
Zina D. H. Young will perhaps have more weight with us now she is gone. Woman’s Exponent, November, 1901.
20
September 1901 – Robert Gardiner is president of The American Copper Mining and
Extraction Company. Robert Gardiner has
returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, after working in Colorado for several months
on his process for extracting copper metal from copper-bearing ores. The Deseret Evening News, September 19,
1901. The Standard, September 20, 1901.
8 November
1901 – Articles of Incorporation of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company
are filed in the Clerk’s Office, Salt Lake County, Utah. The purpose of the corporation is to conduct
a general business of mining, leaching, smelting and reduction of ores. The amount of stock subscribed by Robert
Gardiner is listed as 25,000 shares at ten cents per share. The following lode mining claims located in
Grand County, Utah, have been purchased by the corporation: The Big Squaw Lode
Mining Claim, The Zion Lode Mining Claim, The Zion Number One Lode Mining
Claim, The Blackbird Lode Mining Claim, The Blackbird Number One Lode Mining
Claim, The Blackbird Number Two Lode Mining Claim, The Blackbird Number Three
Lode Mining Claim, and The Blackbird Number Four Lode Mining Claim. Robert Gardiner has been elected a director
of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company.
Articles of Incorporation of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling
Company. The Deseret Evening News,
November 8, 1901. The Salt Lake Herald,
November 9, 1901. Eastern Utah Advocate,
November 14, 1901. The Salt Lake Mining
Review, November 15, 1901.
25 November 1901 –
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, attends the Reapers’ club
meeting and gives a sketch of “Judea and the Dispersion of the Jews.” Mrs. Emmeline B. Wells is present. The Salt Lake Herald, December 1, 1901.
29 December 1901 –
Twenty miles south of Thompson’s station, at what is known as “Court House
Rock,” the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company is now erecting a copper
extraction plant, to operate the Gardiner leaching process. The buildings are about completed and the
machinery in place. An immense deposit
of carbonate copper ore is found there.
The Salt Lake Herald, December 29, 1901.
The Salt Lake Mining Review, December 30, 1901.
1902 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 118 South 1st West while working as a miner. Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 118 South 1st West while working as
an electrician. Robert Gardiner’s son,
Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 118 South 1st West while a
student. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence
LeRoy Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 118 South 1st West while
working as a collector at Deseret National Bank. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred
Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 118 South 1st West while working as a
nurse. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is a student at the University of Utah. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1902 Salt Lake City
Directory.
10 January
1902 – The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company has now about completed at
the “Court House Rock” on the Moab-Thompson road, a leaching plant to use the
Gardiner process. Grand Valley Times,
January 10, 1902. Eastern Utah Advocate,
January 16, 1902.
16 January
1902 – The leaching plant built by the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company
over the last four or five months has begun operations and is a success. The plant is not far from Thompson’s Springs
in Grand County, Utah, on the Rio Grande Western railway. The Salt Lake Herald, January 17, 1902. The Standard, January 17, 1902. The Salt Lake Mining Review, January 20,
1902.
10 March
1902 – The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company “has its new mill
running. The first attempt to start was
made when the weather was very cold and the water pipes froze up on them.” The Salt Lake Herald, March 10, 1902.
19 March
1902 – Robert Gardiner is managing and perfecting the new Gardiner process
copper leaching plant commissioned by the Clara Copper Mining and Milling
Company less than one week ago. The new
plant is located in Grand County, Utah, about midway between Thompson’s Springs
and Moab, and the plant is the first of its kind in Utah. The Salt Lake Herald, March 19, 1902. The Salt Lake Telegram, March 19, 1902.
16 August
1902 – The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company is composed of J. A.
Anderson, H. C. Lund, Robert Gardiner and W. C. Tracy and is incorporated for
$100,000. The Clara Copper Mining and
Milling Company owns an almost solid body of low-grade copper ore in the shape
of a butte about 2,000 feet square, twenty miles south of Thompson’s Springs,
in Grand County. The Clara Copper Mining
and Milling Company enjoys the right to use the Gardiner process for the
reduction of copper ores, and has already completed a 100-ton leaching mill,
requiring an expenditure of about $1,500.
The Gardiner process when applied to certain copper ores will reduce the
ore to 95 percent pure copper in thirty minutes, and at a cost for the leaching
of not more than 50 cents a ton. The
Salt Lake Telegram, August 16, 1902.
30 August
1902 – Robert Gardiner was recently elected a director of The American Copper
Mining and Extraction Company at its annual meeting. The American Copper Mining and Extraction
Company owns the Gardiner copper leaching process. The Salt Lake Mining Review, August 30, 1902.
December
1902 – Robert Gardiner has purchased the McRae property on Alameda Avenue for
$1,200.00. Robert Gardiner and his
family move within the boundaries of the Salt Lake City 11th Ward. Robert Gardiner’s children living with him
and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, are William Francis Gardiner,
Frederick Gardiner, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, Eva Winifred Gardiner, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, and Beatrice Lenore Gardiner.
Records for the Salt Lake City 11th Ward. Deseret Evening News, December 6, 1902. (According to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, their
new address was 1243 Alameda Avenue.)
11
December 1902 – The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company is sued by L. R.
Hughes. Complaint in Hughes v. The Clara
Copper Mining and Milling Company. The
Salt Lake Herald, December 12, 1902.
1903 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
chemist. Robert Gardiner’s son, William
Francis Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while
working as a car repairer at Consolidated Railway & Power Company. Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is
boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
bookkeeper. Robert Gardiner’s son,
Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue
while working as a clerk at Deseret National Bank. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred
Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while a
student. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is residing at 118 South 1st West, his family’s previous
residence, while working as a clerk at Clark, Eldredge & Company. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1903 Salt Lake City
Directory.
31 January
1903 – Notice is published in the Deseret Evening News of a special meeting of
the stockholders of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company to be held on
February 21, 1903 at Rooms 204-205 Templeton Building, Salt Lake City,
Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to
submit to a vote of the stockholders the question of increasing the capital
stock to 500,000 shares of the par value of ten cents each. Deseret Evening News, January 31, 1903.
2-7, 9-14,
16-20 February 1903 – Notice is published in the Deseret Evening News of a
special meeting of the stockholders of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling
Company to be held on February 21, 1903 at Rooms 204-205 Templeton Building,
Salt Lake City, Utah. The purpose of the
meeting is to submit to a vote of the stockholders the question of increasing
the capital stock to 500,000 shares of the par value of ten cents each. Deseret Evening News, February 2-7, 9-14, 16-20,
1903.
February
1903 – The property of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company is attached
for delinquent taxes. The
Times-Independent, February 8, 1923.
13 March
1903 – An amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Clara Copper Mining
and Milling Company is filed in the Clerk’s Office, Salt Lake County,
Utah. Amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company.
16 April
1903 – Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, marries Mary Ellen Boylin
in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at
Salt Lake City, Utah. Marriage License.
22 April
1903 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, leaves for the Great
Britain Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
30 June
1903 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, shares her testimony
at the regular ladies meeting held in the 14th Ward assembly rooms. Woman’s Exponent, July, 1903.
31 July
1903 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, receives a letter and
$10.00 from Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner. Missionary Journal of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner.
20
September 1903 – The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company has just closed a
deal with the American Metal Extraction Company for the introduction of the
American Metal Extraction Company’s process of leaching copper ores at the
mines of the Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company twenty miles south of
Thompson’s Springs in Grand County. In
1902 a modified Gardiner process was used at the mines of the Clara Copper
Mining and Milling Company, but it was found to be too costly. The Salt Lake Herald, September 20, 1903.
28 September
1903 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, receives a letter from
Robert Gardiner. Missionary Journal of
Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
1904 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a chemist. Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is
residing with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an employee at
Utah Light & Railway Company. Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 43
Alameda Avenue while a student. Robert
Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, is residing at 118 South 1st West,
his family’s previous residence, while working as an elevator operator at
Clark, Eldredge & Company. R.L. Polk
& Co.’s 1904 Salt Lake City Directory.
1904 – The
records of the Salt Lake City 11th Ward list the address for Robert Gardiner’s
family as 43 Alameda Avenue. FHL Film
2041.
1905 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an engineer
for Robert Eite. (Robert Eite organized
the R. Eite Candy Company in 1906.)
Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents
at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an employee at Utah Light & Railway
Company. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva
Winifred Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is residing with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
clerk at Clark, Eldredge & Company.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1905 Salt Lake City Directory.
23 June
1905 – Robert Gardiner is with a surveying party on the Green River. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner, returns from the Great Britain Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. Brief sketch of
the life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
1906 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an
engineer. Robert Gardiner’s son, William
Francis Gardiner, temporarily boards with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue
while working as an employee at Utah Light & Railway Company. Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is
boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an employee at
Utah Light & Railway Company. Robert
Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda
Avenue while working as a bookkeeper.
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Gardiner, is boarding with her
parents at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert
Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43
Alameda Avenue while working as an employee at Utah Light & Railway
Company. Robert Gardiner’s daughter,
Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 43 Alameda Avenue
while a student at the University of Utah.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1906 Salt Lake City Directory.
1907 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue.
Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, is boarding with his parents
at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a repairer at Utah Light & Railway
Company. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence
LeRoy Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working
as a clerk at Deseret Savings Bank.
Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, is boarding with his
parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as an apprentice at Utah Light &
Railway Company and as a clerk at Deseret News.
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding with
her parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while a student at the University of Utah. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1907 Salt Lake City
Directory.
17 January 1907 –
The Clara Copper Mining and Milling Company is sued by George Millward. Complaint in Millward v. Clara Copper Mining
and Milling Company. The Salt Lake
Herald, January 18, 1907.
20 June
1907 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, marries Edna Jackson in
the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt
Lake City, Utah. Marriage License.
14
November 1907 – Robert Gardiner’s son, William Francis Gardiner, dies due to
intestinal hemorrhage. Death
Certificate.
1908 –
Robert Gardiner’s residence is located at 43 Alameda Avenue, but he is boarding
in Garfield. Robert Gardiner’s daughter,
Eva Winifred Gardiner, is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
nurse. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is boarding at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a clerk at
Deseret News. Robert Gardiner’s
daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding at 43 Alameda Avenue while a
student at the University of Utah. R.L.
Polk & Co.’s 1908 Salt Lake City Directory.
1909 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
clerk at Deseret News. Robert Gardiner’s
daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at 43 Alameda
Avenue while a student at the University of Utah. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1909 Salt Lake City
Directory.
21 January
1909 – Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner,
are initiated into the Thistle Club. The
Inter-Mountain Republican, January 22, 1909.
22 May
1909 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and others surprise
their friend, Mrs. Sarah J. Sears, and spend a pleasant time in games and
social chat. Deseret Evening News, May
24, 1909.
22 August
1909 – Robert Gardiner’s future son-in-law, Harry Washington Cushing, eats
dinner at Robert Gardiner’s home and then addresses invitations to a wedding
reception. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 9.
8 September 1909 –
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Gardiner, marries Harry Washington
Cushing in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints at Salt Lake City, Utah. Marriage
License. A reception was held at 43
Alameda Avenue, the home of Robert Gardiner.
First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing, pg. 9.
25
December 1909 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her
husband, Harry Washington Cushing, visit Robert Gardiner’s home until
noon. First Journal of Harry Washington
Cushing, pg. 9.
1910 –
Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, is residing at 43 Alameda
Avenue while working as a clerk at Deseret National Bank. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore
Gardiner, is boarding with her brother at 43 Alameda Avenue while a
student. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1910 Salt
Lake City Directory.
1 January
1910 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her husband, Harry
Washington Cushing, have dinner with Robert Gardiner and Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, at Robert Gardiner’s home. Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner, and Clarence’s wife, Edna Jackson Gardiner, are at Robert Gardiner’s
home as well. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 10.
9 January
1910 – Robert Gardiner has a reservation to play a game of checkers with Hugh
MacKean, checkers champion of Utah, tomorrow night at the Y. M. C. A. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican, January 9,
1910.
16 April
1910 – The enumerator for Salt Lake City, Utah of the 1910 U.S. Census lists
Robert Gardiner as “Head” of his family at 1243 Alameda Avenue on April 15,
1910. Robert Gardiner’s profession is
listed as “Confectionary.” Robert
Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, a son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, and
a daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, are also listed as living at 1243 Alameda
Avenue on April 15, 1910. The house is
mortgaged.
1911 –
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is residing at 43 Alameda
Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is boarding with his mother at 43 Alameda Avenue while
working as a teller at Deseret National Bank.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1911 Salt Lake City Directory.
1912 –
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is residing at 43 Alameda
Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles
Stewart Gardiner, is boarding with his mother at 43 Alameda Avenue while
working as a teller at Deseret National Bank.
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding with
her mother at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a teacher at Plymouth
School. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1912 Salt
Lake City Directory.
28
November 1912 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gedge, and her family celebrate
Thanksgiving at the home of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing,
and her family. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 13.
25
December 1912 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her
family visit the home of Robert Gardiner until 3:00 p.m. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 13.
1913 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
teller at Deseret National Bank. Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, is boarding with her parents at
43 Alameda Avenue while working as a teacher.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1913 Salt Lake City Directory.
1 January
1913 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her family eat at
the home of Robert Gardiner. Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gedge, and her family, and Robert
Gardiner’s daughter-in-law, Nellie Gardiner, and her two boys are also at the
home of Robert Gardiner. First Journal
of Harry Washington Cushing, pg. 13.
21 October
1913 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, leaves for the Swiss
and German Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Records for the Salt Lake City 11th Ward.
28 October
1913 – Robert Gardiner and his wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, have supper at
the home of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 14.
16 and 17
November 1913 – One of Robert Gardiner’s daughters-in-law, Nellie Gardiner, is
visiting Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Davis County Clipper, November 21,
1913.
1914 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1914 Salt Lake City
Directory.
25 January
1914 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is visited by two of
her grandchildren, Rachel Gardiner Gedge and Robert Gardiner Cushing. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 14.
9-14 March
1914 – Robert Gardiner does some work on the fence in front of the home of
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 15.
27 June
1914 – Robert Gardiner placed sixth in the recent tournament for the checker
championship of Utah. The Evening
Telegram, June 27, 1914.
25 July
1914 – Robert Gardiner is an ex-checkers champion of Salt Lake City. Robert Gardiner beat Junius B. Smith at
checkers during the week. Robert
Gardiner was heard to say during the week, “He’s going to steal your
queen.” The Evening Telegram, July 25,
1914.
1 August
1914 – Robert Gardiner is an old time expert of fifteen and twenty years ago
who is returning to the checker arena.
Robert Gardiner was heard to say during the week, “Bold as a
sheep.” The Evening Telegram, August 1,
1914.
5
September 1914 – Robert Gardiner was heard to say during the week, “I play
checkers for pleasure.” The Evening
Telegram, September 5, 1914.
8
September 1914 – Robert Gardiner is elected vice president for checkers and an
honorary member at the annual meeting of the Salt Lake City Checker and Chess Association. The Evening Telegram, September 19, 1914.
19
September 1914 – Robert Gardiner was heard to say during the week, “Come on
with your rat killing.” The Evening
Telegram, September 19, 1914.
1914 –
Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, lists his residence as 43
Alameda Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ellis Island Records.
17 October
1914 – Robert Gardiner has entered the annual chess tournament of the Salt Lake
City Checker and Chess Association. The
Evening Telegram, October 17, 1914.
24 October
1914 – Robert Gardiner is a checker champion of a quarter century back. The Evening Telegram, October 24, 1914.
29 October
1914 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, returns from the Swiss
and German Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Records for the Salt Lake City 11th
Ward. Charles Stewart Gardiner was in
Germany when war was declared (World War I).
November 20, 1914 Davis County Clipper.
25
December 1914 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, has dinner
at the home of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia
Gedge, and her family, and Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore
Gardiner, and her boyfriend, Morris Low, are also there. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 17.
1915 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner,
is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
clerk. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1915 Salt
Lake City Directory.
1 January
1915 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, and his family, and
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her family pass the
evening at the home of Robert Gardiner.
First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing, pg. 17.
2 January
1915 – Robert Gardiner recently won a game of checkers with Howell and
contributed the winning move from that game to the Checkers column in the
Evening Telegram. The Evening Telegram,
January 2, 1915.
9 January
1915 – Robert Gardiner attends the Utah Chess and Checker Association annual
meeting held at club rooms 622-623, Continental National Bank Building, and is
appointed to a committee to edit the Checkers column in The Evening
Telegram. The Evening Telegram, January
2, 1915. The Evening Telegram, January
23, 1915.
16 January
1915 – Robert Gardiner is in sixth place in the Salt Lake City championship
checkers tournament. The Evening
Telegram, January 16, 1915.
18 January
1915 – Sometime during the week of January 18, 1915, Robert Gardiner plays
Frazier in the Utah state checkers tourney.
Robert Gardiner wins one game, loses one game and has two drawn games. The Evening Telegram, January 30, 1915.
23 January
1915 – Sometime during the previous week, Robert Gardiner finishes in fourth
place in the Salt Lake City championship checkers tournament. The Evening Telegram, January 23, 1915.
6 February
1915 – Robert Gardiner is tied with two others for sixth place at the end of
the second week of the Utah state checkers tourney. The Evening Telegram, February 6, 1915.
14 March
1915 – Robert Gardiner is tied for fourth place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, March 14,
1915.
20 March
1915 – Robert Gardiner is in third place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, March 21,
1915.
28 March
1915 – Robert Gardiner is tied for fourth place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. A game of checkers recently
played between Robert Gardiner and Barton is documented in the Salt Lake
Telegram and is described as a fine illustration of Robert Gardiner’s wily
disposition to lay traps. The Salt Lake
Telegram states that Murdock distinguished himself by flooring Robert Gardiner in
the Utah state checkers tourney. Salt
Lake Telegram, March 28, 1915.
4 April
1915 – Robert Gardiner is in third place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. Robert Gardiner being beaten by
Angel in the Utah state checkers tourney is described as “one of the notable
upsets” in the Salt Lake Telegram. Salt
Lake Telegram, April 4, 1915.
11 April
1915 – Robert Gardiner finishes in fourth place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, April 11,
1915.
16 May 1915
– Robert Gardiner’s favorite game in checkers is Old Fourteenth. Salt Lake Telegram, May 16, 1915.
13 June
1915 – Robert Gardiner has been playing chess.
Salt Lake Telegram, June 13, 1915.
16 June
1915 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Gardiner, marries Morris
David Low in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints at Salt Lake City, Utah. Marriage
License.
17 June
1915 – A wedding reception is held at Robert Gardiner’s home for Robert
Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Low, and Robert Gardiner’s son-in-law,
Morris David Low. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 17.
26 June
1915 – Robert Gardiner plays chess and checkers at night at No. 313 Continental
National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt
Lake Telegram, June 27, 1915.
5 July
1915 – Robert Gardiner plays chess and checkers late into the night. Salt Lake Telegram, July 11, 1915.
14 August
1915 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, and Robert Gardiner’s
daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and her family leave for Paris, Idaho on the
Oregon Short Line train at 8:00 a.m. and arrive at 5:05 p.m. They are met by Robert Gardiner’s daughter,
Beatrice Lenore Low. They are then
driven to a three room frame cottage on a hill just below Fielding
College. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 18.
29 August
1915 – Robert Gardiner came out a little ahead in an evening of playing
checkers the other day. Salt Lake
Telegram, August 29, 1915.
14
September 1915 – Robert Gardiner attends the annual meeting of the Salt Lake
City Checker and Chess Association at 313 Continental National Bank Building,
Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake
Telegram, September 19, 1915.
19
September 1915 – Robert Gardiner has entered, or has signified his intention of
entering, the annual Salt Lake City championship checkers tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, September 19, 1915.
3 October
1915 – Robert Gardiner is beaten in checkers during the past week. Salt Lake Telegram, October 3, 1915.
25
December 1915 – Robert Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Margaret Amelia Gedge, and family, and
Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Beatrice Lenore Low, and family spend the day at
the home of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 19.
1916 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 43 Alameda Avenue while working as a
teller. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1916 Salt
Lake City Directory.
22 January
1916 – Robert Gardiner is elected President of the Utah Chess and Checker
Association. Salt Lake Telegram, January
30, 1916.
31 January
1916 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, slips and falls on
ice in front of the Knowlton’s residence at 1st South and 10th East in Salt
Lake City, Utah and breaks the bone in her right leg just above the ankle. The bone is set and she is taken to her home
at 43 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s wife,
Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is crippled for a long time as a result of her
broken leg. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 19. Davis County
Clipper, February 11, 1916. Salt Lake
Telegram, February 11, 1917.
6 February
1916 – One of Robert Gardiner’s daughters-in-law, Nellie Gardiner, goes to Salt
Lake City, Utah, to spend a few days with Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret
Stewart Gardiner. Davis County Clipper,
February 11, 1916.
20
February 1916 – Robert Gardiner loses four straight games of checkers to Jensen
during last week. Salt Lake Telegram,
February 20, 1916.
25
February 1916 – Robert Gardiner is in seventh place in the Utah state checkers
tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, February
27, 1916.
27
February 1916 Robert Gardiner losing four straight games of checkers to Jensen
is a notable upset in the Utah state checkers tourney. Salt Lake Telegram, February 27, 1916.
19 March
1916 – Robert Gardiner has withdrawn from the Utah state checkers tourney. Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, broke her leg which has kept Robert Gardiner home so that he could
not finish. Salt Lake Telegram, March
19, 1916.
26 March
1916 – Robert Gardiner “knocked the socks off” Woodbury and Jones in checkers
last week. Salt Lake Telegram, March 26,
1916.
15 April
1916 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is taken to the home
of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner, is able to move around just a little by the use of crutches. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 19.
16 April
1916 – Robert Gardiner is perpetually flaying the other checkers players and
then laughing at them “by working some cute trap or other.” Salt Lake Telegram, April 16, 1916.
7 May 1916
– Robert Gardiner and Jones have played a lot of games of checkers in a small
amount of time. Salt Lake Telegram, May
7, 1916.
7 May 1916
– Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, returns to her home on 43
Alameda Avenue from the home of Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred
Cushing. First Journal of Harry
Washington Cushing, pg. 19.
13 May
1916 – Robert Gardiner plays checkers at 313 Continental National Bank
Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt
Lake Telegram, May 14, 1916.
28 May 1916
– Robert Gardiner beat Plumley the other night at checkers. Salt Lake Telegram, May 28, 1916.
4 June
1916 – Robert Gardiner comments on a game of checkers between Smith and
Davis. Salt Lake Telegram, June 4, 1916.
11 June
1916 – Robert Gardiner has been tricked twice by Jones into making a certain
move in checkers. Robert Gardiner “has a
penchant for the long-winded three for three shot [in checkers] that so often
knocks a man’s game to shreds.” Salt
Lake Telegram, June 11, 1916.
2 July
1916 – Last week in a game of checkers Robert Gardiner was trying different
traps and shots and ran into a trap himself.
Salt Lake Telegram, July 2, 1916.
9 July
1916 – Two games of checkers between Robert Gardiner and Shaw are published in
the Checkers column in the Salt Lake Telegram.
Salt Lake Telegram, July 9, 1916.
30 July
1916 – Robert Gardiner has often accused those who beat him in checkers “of
having booked up.” Salt Lake Telegram,
July 30, 1916.
20 August
1916 – Robert Gardiner would rather spring a fine shot in checkers any time
than win a game. Salt Lake Telegram,
August 20, 1916.
24
September 1916 – Robert Gardiner has been playing chess with Jensen during the
summer. Last week Robert Gardiner was
found at the clubrooms at 313 Continental National Bank Building, Salt Lake
City, Utah. Salt Lake Telegram,
September 24, 1916.
28 October
1916 – Robert Gardiner beats Mosson in checkers at night. Salt Lake Telegram, October 29, 1916.
4 November
1916 – Robert Gardiner plays Libby in checkers at night. When watching a game of checkers Robert
Gardiner chuckles to himself to see Jones losing and says, “Move 5-9 and beat
him.” When watching another game of
checkers Robert Gardiner again chuckles to himself when Jones gets into a
difficult situation. Salt Lake Telegram,
November 5, 1916.
11
November 1916 – Robert Gardiner plays Plumley and Jones in checkers at night. Salt Lake Telegram, November 12, 1916.
12
November 1916 – A game of checkers between Robert Gardiner and Plumley and a
game of checkers between Robert Gardiner and Jones are published in the
Checkers column in the Salt Lake Telegram.
Salt Lake Telegram, November 12, 1916.
19
November 1916 – In the afternoon of any day Robert Gardiner is generally at the
clubrooms at 313 Continental National Bank Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Robert Gardiner is “the crack polisher of the
club.” Salt Lake Telegram, November 19,
1916.
25
November 1916 – Robert Gardiner plays two games of checkers with Plumley at
night. Robert Gardiner and Plumley sit
next to Jones and Larned. They hear
Robert Gardiner’s soft voice say; “See my fine Italian hand.” and “I told you
so.” They also hear Robert Gardiner’s
“audible smile” when he gets the best of it.
Salt Lake Telegram, November 26, 1916.
26
November 1916 – M. E. Jones believes Robert Gardiner would be crowing yet over
skinning Jones out of a well earned win in checkers, if Jones had played Robert
Gardiner rather than Libby. Salt Lake
Telegram, November 26, 1916.
3 December
1916 – Robert Gardiner played Thomson twice in checkers during the last two
weeks. Salt Lake Telegram, December 3,
1916.
9 December
1916 – Robert Gardiner plays chess at night.
Salt Lake Telegram, December 10, 1916.
10
December 1916 – Two games of checkers between Robert Gardiner and Plumley are
published in the Checkers column in the Salt Lake Telegram. Salt Lake Telegram, December 10, 1916.
1917 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 1243 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is boarding with his parents at 1243 Alameda Avenue while working as
a clerk. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1917 Salt
Lake City Directory.
7 January
1917 – Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing, and Robert Gardiner’s
daughter-in-law, Edna Gardiner, visit Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart
Gardiner. Journal of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner.
1 February
1917 – Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, appears to be in her
usual health. Salt Lake Telegram,
February 11, 1917.
4 February 1917 –
Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, dies as a result of
pneumonia. Death Certificate. According to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner at the
time of Margaret’s death her husband, Robert Gardiner, one of her daughters,
Margaret Amelia Gedge, and two of her sons, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner and Charles
Stewart Gardiner, were present. Journal
of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner. Brief sketch
of the life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
4 February 1917 –
Robert Gardiner has a habit of making a move in checkers at the critical time
and sending his opponent “to the morgue.”
Salt Lake Telegram, February 4, 1917.
7 February
1917 – The funeral for Robert Gardiner’s wife, Margaret Stewart Gardiner, is
held in Salt Lake City, Utah. According
to Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, that evening Robert Gardiner, his living sons,
Frederick Gardiner, Clarence LeRoy Gardiner, and Charles Stewart Gardiner, two
of his living daughters, Eva Winifred Cushing and Beatrice Lenore Low, the
widow of one of his sons, Nellie Gardiner, and other family members met at the
home of one of his daughters, Eva Winifred Cushing. Journal of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
25
February 1917 – Robert Gardiner is a “hard nut to crack” in checkers. Robert Gardiner applauds a good game or fine
shot that is sprung on him in checkers almost as much as he does winning a game
in checkers. Everyone enjoys playing
with Robert Gardiner because he is a good sport. Robert Gardiner was playing checkers at the
Builders’ Association the other day. Salt
Lake Telegram, February 25, 1917.
3 March
1917 – Robert Gardiner is at 313 Continental National Bank Building, Salt Lake
City, Utah, ready to play Newell W. Banks, world champion checkers player. Robert Gardiner is disappointed that Banks
fails to keep his appointment. Salt Lake
Telegram, March 18, 1917.
11 March
1917 – Robert Gardiner played checkers with Jones the other night at 313
Continental National Bank Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Robert Gardiner won eight games of checkers
and lost one game of checkers with Jones.
Robert Gardiner is priming up for Newell W. Banks, world champion
checkers player. Salt Lake Telegram,
March 11, 1917.
1918 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at 1243 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is boarding with Robert Gardiner at 1243 Alameda Avenue while working
as a teller at Deseret National Bank.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1918 Salt Lake City Directory.
19 June 1918 –
Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart Gardiner, marries Althea Jane Hubbard in
the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt
Lake City, Utah. Marriage License.
1919 – Robert
Gardiner is residing at 1247 Alameda Avenue.
R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1919 Salt Lake City Directory.
22 February 1919 –
Robert Gardiner beats Erb in the first round and Jensen in the second round of
the annual Salt Lake City checkers tournament held at 313 Continental Bank
Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. Robert
Gardiner is beat by Jones in the third round of the annual Salt Lake City checkers
tournament. Robert Gardiner is one of
the four men making the best scores in the annual Salt Lake City checkers
tournament. Salt Lake Herald, February
16, 1919. Salt Lake Telegram, February
25, 1919. Salt Lake Herald, February 25,
1919.
2 June
1920 – Robert Gardiner’s son, Frederick Gardiner, marries Hope Hulet in the
Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Salt
Lake City, Utah. Marriage License.
12
December 1920 – Robert Gardiner has been paired off with Burton in the annual
checkers tourney. Salt Lake Telegram,
December 12, 1920.
25
December 1920 – Robert Gardiner has dinner at the home of Robert Gardiner’s
daughter, Eva Winifred Cushing. First
Journal of Harry Washington Cushing, pg. 26.
1922 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at the rear of 1247 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is residing at 1247 Alameda Avenue while working as a teller at
Deseret National Bank. R.L. Polk &
Co.’s 1922 Salt Lake City Directory.
1923 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at the rear of 1247 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is residing at 1247 Alameda Avenue while working as a teller at
Deseret National Bank. R.L. Polk &
Co.’s 1923 Salt Lake City Directory.
1924 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at the rear of 1247 Alameda Avenue. Robert Gardiner’s son, Charles Stewart
Gardiner, is residing at 1247 Alameda Avenue while working as a teller at
Deseret National Bank. R.L. Polk & Co.’s
1924 Salt Lake City Directory.
15
December 1924 – Robert Gardiner is delinquent in the payment of taxes in the
amount of approximately $39.00. Salt
Lake Telegram, December 15, 1924.
1925 –
Robert Gardiner is residing at the rear of 1247 Alameda Avenue. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1925 Salt Lake City
Directory.
June 1926
– Robert Gardiner cannot take care of himself as the result of a stroke and he
moves in with Clarence LeRoy Gardiner’s family.
Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner. Clarence LeRoy Gardiner is
residing at 928 Hollywood Avenue. R.L.
Polk & Co.’s 1926 Salt Lake City Directory.
1927 –
Robert Gardiner is boarding with Clarence LeRoy Gardiner’s family. Robert Gardiner’s mind becomes somewhat
unbalanced and he occasionally wanders off and gets lost. Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.
Clarence LeRoy Gardiner is residing at 928 Hollywood Avenue. R.L. Polk & Co.’s 1927 Salt Lake City
Directory.
March 1927
– Robert Gardiner falls down the cellar steps at 928 Hollywood Avenue. Robert Gardiner is taken to the hospital
where he passes away the next month.
Brief sketch of the life of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy
Gardiner.
5 April
1927 – Robert Gardiner dies as a result of septicemia from decubitus
ulcers. Robert Gardiner’s daughter, Eva
Winifred Cushing, is the only person with him at the time of his passing. Death Certificate. First Journal of Harry Washington Cushing,
pg. 36.
7 April
1927 – Robert Gardiner is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. All of Robert Gardiner’s living children are
at the funeral. Brief sketch of the life
of Clarence LeRoy Gardiner by Clarence LeRoy Gardiner.