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The Marriott-Slaterville City History Collection was created by the residents of the town to document their history. The collection includes Autobiographies, Oral Histories, History of Marriott, History of Slaterville, and the History of the Merging Townships to create Marriott-Slaterville City. This information has left behind rich histories, stories and important information regarding the history of the Marriott-Slaterville area. |
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Show law for some time while on the side he learned the awning and upholstery tradea thriving business during the 1920's and 1930's. For a period of time, he worked with his wife's brother-in-law, John Hoxer Jr. Then he went into business for himself. He became an expert upholsterer specializing in replacing auto tops and upholstering car seats. His perfection and speed drew praises and appreciation from many a satisfied customer. Ogden soon became aware of his business by his large eye-catching billboard in front of his shop in the form of a policeman stating: "Stop! Stop! I'm a Cop. Let me fix your auto top". Horace and Myrtle had three children, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. Their three children were: Richard Lindquist Marriott, Arlene Marriott, and Shirley Marriott. After Myrtle divorced (civil) Horace on April 16, 1927, she moved to California taking their eldest daughter, Arlene. Charles and Mary raised Richard and Shirley, Richard passed away while serving a Spanish American Mission for the LDS Church. In 1928, Horace moved to Huntington Park, California where he opened an upholstery business and later owned and operated a shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. Horace's health declined when his heart condition worsened and a kidney aliment known as Bright's Disease developed. During his illness, his parents encouraged him to return to Ogden where they called in medical specialists to do everything possible to save his life. About two years before he passed away, he married Adelia LaRita Lynskey of Ogden on December 30, 1931. They had no children. He passed away at his parents' home in Ogden on September 26, 1933. ORION MARRIOTT The second son of Charles and Mary, Orion Charles Marriott, was born December 3, 1896. He was a good-looking child with medium-brown hair and eyes. He grew to a height of five feet seven inches and was known for fine neatness about his personal appearance. Orion was meticulous in his workarranging and keeping in order his home and grounds. He was an avid gardener. One of his earliest recollections of his father was the day he sat in the barber's chair in his father's shop. Orion was about four years of age at the time. A policeman came in and playfully laid the strap of his billy club across Orion's leg. This frightened Orion and brought tears to his eyes. The policeman apologized after realizing the unintentional affects on Orion. This incident was quickly forgotten, however, when his father took time off to take Orion to Blackman and Griffins Wholesale Fruit Supply to buy a large quantity of bananas. Orion certainly had his fill that day! From an early age, it was evident that Orion possessed outstanding qualities. His father expected his sons to work and assigned tasks at home to be done to his satisfaction. An oft-repeated phrase heard at home was "Idleness is the Devil's Workshop". Orion said of his father: "Dad instilled in me the importance of keeping busy and the value of hard work which has predominated my life. For this I am most grateful." He took pride in school and was delighted when he learned to spell the word "mountain" in kindergarten. He excelled in penmanship and through the efforts of one of his teachers, Mrs. Woodcock, who recognized his talent, his hand was guided to a mastery of the art of |