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Show A double mixed quartette sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought", then Art. U. Miner spoke. Art's long acquaintance with the family while a young man, and as John K's legal advisor in more recent years, provided him with experiences on which to speak. He told of being included in special family events, and of attending Ram Sales and Fairs on occasion, at John K's invitation. He said, We have had dinners together, visited, and discussed business, politics, current events and religion. No man can have too many friends like John K, and most of us have too few. Through my associations with Mr. Madsen, I have come to know him as a man of high character and integrity. He was always ambitious and industrious- a hard worker. He had foresight and in most instances, could read the signs of the times to such an extent that he foresaw the effect of a contemplated course of action. He laid his plans for years ahead and applied such thoroughness that he was usually successful in attaining that for which he planned. He was generous to missionaries leaving for the missionfield. I was not a member of his ward, nor even a resident of the same town when I left on my mission, yet he gave to me and wished God's blessings to be with me. He encouraged his wife in her church activities, and sent his daughters and a foster son on missions to render valuable service. In my estimation, there never was a greater breeder of sheep than John K. Madsen, and this community can justly be proud not only of the recognition he has received personally, but of being in large measure responsible for the reputation 262 |