His first job was as a call-boy and engine watchman, later becoming a switch engine fireman. William made his first regular fireman run on the mainline in December of 1873. For this run, which took a day to complete, he was paid $2.25. Eight years later Billie married Minnie Alena Candland and they moved to Evanston, Wyoming. They lived there until he was assigned to run the Union Pacific Helper Engine from Uintah through Weber Canyon. The couple moved to Uintah where several of their children were born. Minnie persuaded her husband to buy land in Mountain Green, Morgan County, so the boys would have work to keep them busy. This, she decided, would teach them to be good, useful citizens and stay out of. trouble. Accordingly, in 1898, William bought 160 acres of land from John Capener. Later he cought more land and the family moved to Mountain Green, in 1901. A couple of the boys moved to the ranch before that to take care of things. The original Warner home was located on the bench on Dry Creek. William was now working the main line between Ogden and Evanston. During the Winter the family moved to Evans ton so the children could go to school. William arranged to give a signal for his family when his train reached Strawberry south of the Warner home. Three blasts of the whistle signaled, 'All is well'. In 1906 the big barn was built and Minnie held a barn dance. All their frie¬nds and neighbors were invited and danced to the music of an orchestra. Ice cream was served and everyone had a great time. The barn is still standing (1985). In 1909 a red brick home was built at the foot of the hill south of the first home. The old home on the bench was moved between the new barn and the new home and used as a workshop. On one trip through the Canyon, William was involved in a near fatal accident. 232