Journal of Joseph West Smith: the life story of an Arizona pioneer, 1859 - 1944 (part 4)

Typed transcript of Joseph West Smith's memoir based on his journals, describing his life as part of the settlement of northern Arizona. He lived at Snowflake. This item covers pages 302 to 420, covering from 1932 to 1944, plus appendix with tributes, essays, and other material.

has been a very good man. We had a very hard rain this afternoon, and Sro Daphne came ~tin the midst of it. We had a very good visit. Sun. 21. Stake conference today. w. Oo Robinson was here, re~senting the MIA & Sr. Robinson the Relief Society. Samuel F. Mon. 22. Srs. Daphne & Margaret, started home early. 3 wife, Lulu, Emma, his daughter and Bro. Elias went as far as Montillo with them, for a visit. Sro Esther, who has been very sick is proving. We have had some rain during the weeko I have spent Sun 28 e time gathering Genealogical data of the family, clearing out weeds d a little fire insurance businesso Della has improved a little. is morning I went to see if I could reconcile the feelings of the ~rdner family, but found none of them at home. Wed 21. I went with c. P. Miller to endeavor to settle taxes. .ayed at Joseph City during the day & enjoyed visit & hospitality · Edith. Collected $5.00 on pump & 5o7O from Walter Shelley on ,mber. Also got $8.69 from Marion on his tax on the Seco at Joppa. _th what I had gathered from all sources, I was able to pay my own .x 77.37. The Co tax on Sec 15, 34.50 and 65. plus on the Store -uc, giving my person obligation pay $195093 for the balance, due ~t. 15th. Thus getting receipts made and stopping interest. Sun. Sept. 4, 1932 At the Fast meeting I confirmed my grandson 1ul Heywood. On Friday 2, I built a cement step for the back door 1 the south side of the house. Gave blessings to the Daltons today, .mday. Mon. 5. Decided to go to Phoenix, Mesao Tues .. 6a My 73rd birthday., Very busy all day packing up, and etting ready to leave in the morning. My sons and daughters made a arty and we all drove out on the Showlow road above Taylor and had . wiener and corn roast. A very pleasant party especially for the including rand children of whom there was 17 and 13 sons & daughters, he in-laws. On returning home at 10 p.m. I worked till midnight to 'inish the packing and went to bed very tired. Wed. 7., Was up at daylight getting everything in shape, and ;ot started at 6:45. The car contained Marion & Leonora, their laughter Mayola, A.. L. Rogers & wife - Clara G. & Della F. & myself )esides our grips and lunch. At Whiteriver we narrowly escaped a serious accident by another car turning right into the road ahead of ~s. In order to avoid a colission, Marion turned out of the road, but ~ould not avoid running over a board walk, which mashed right through Jne tire. We had to stop an hour. or so at the garage to have it ~epaired at some expense. With all we arrived at about 5g35 p.mo Fri. 9, Lawrence came about 10 g30 last night with our baggageo 0 0 I was awakened at one o 8 clock at night by my neighbor telling me our "cow was out and raising the dickens o'' I could not find her in the dark but was up very early and located her in Bro Stapley 9 s pasture with his cowso Estella Driggs Worthington called today, claiming some The fact is the $400 from the bank on an old saw mill transaction mill never paid out and Worthington is indebted to the bank on it But it is very annoying to have _such things come up with ignorant peo;le, who get a notion that there is something due them 0 It is very warm here - quite oppressive 0 Su.no llo It is so warm and disagreeable out in the sun, that we do not go out mucho Yesterday I made two trips up town to send off our two absentee ballots and was tired when it was done 0 Today the only place I went was a short visit to Heber & Susie Jarvis 0 We sweat if we move out, and sometimes sweat if we don°t 0 It is a sweaty timeo Mono 190 Went to the Mezona to hear Elder Melvin J 0 Ballard, at the 2 Pomo session of conference yesterday 0 Last week the Temple services were irregular 0 _Today the Snowflake Herald came bringing news of the Primary election and the death of Fo Parish Durhamo Heber & Susie are better . As the Cash Store in Taylor was not too successful and competition keen we negotiated and sold ito I had already paid the big end of taxes on ito Suno 80 This last week I have had the usual assignments but did not attend and do endowments in the evenings as Della has not been so wello On Sato the cow gave me a runo She pushed ahead and might have jerked the chain out of my hands, but I held on until a boy, whom we overtook~ stopped hero I then put a loop on her nose, and It rained yesterday, and dur~other s~fely hom7 from Geoo Millet'so ing.the nighti until afternoon todayo Alice & Lafayette came today 0 Begins to look like I'd get sufficient money together for the taxes Wedo 120 We attended the wedding of Richard L 0 Shumway one of sis. t er Lucy ' sons, and a Miss__;__ Rolf this evening We also ' helped eat the wedding supper at Lucy's Monday night I attended a ,vshower" party for them, and spoke "The Yankee in Love/' for their entertainmento · Suno 160 I went with Lafayette as far as their home at McNary F?und Clarissa thereo They treated me nicely, and I enjoyed my stay with themo Went to Lakeside with Chas Rhoton 0 A very pleasant I I made a driveo Stayed at Rollin Fish's during my sojourn there bargain with Mahonri Fish to buy the Store fixtures, an~ with Mr0 Tyrrell to purchase the Lot and a tentative bargain with Gus Hansen for the Store building and the ground it stands on 0 After successfully transacting this business I was kindly driven to Taylor by Mrs 0 0 0 0 I 0 I 0 0 0 0 I Tyrrell; and after spending some time on business ma~~ers wi~n Margaret~ Fern (Lawrence's wife) came for me, and drove me to Snowflakeo I visited and attended to some business matters, until 9 pomo, when I started with Lawrence~ in his truck with a load of cows, for Mesao We arrived on Wedo 19th at 8:10 aom. Thus I was I accomplished all that I hoped to have gone three days & nightso doneo Was well taken care of, traveled comfortably, and it cost me nothing but my timeo Aunt Em bad kindly taken good care of For all of Della in my absence, and I found all well on my return. which I am duly gratefulo Heard of Chas Savage's death during my absence. He was gored by a bullo Frio 2lsto We have word of a car accident at Provo, in which Mo Foss was seriously injuredo Aunt Em is very anxious, and so are we allo I have been busy at the Temple, as usual since returning, was called on to offer the invocation in chapel service this morning. • The weather is stormy & coldo Sato 220 Della and I attended a social function at Norman Ao Brimhall's in honor of his 70th birthday anniversary. A very pleasant evening. They assigned me a "Political speech," for my part in the entertainmento I spoke in favor of Norman as Governoro Purchased a pair of pants for 88¢ todayo Also a house dress for Della for 88¢ at a special price sale at G. A. Johnson's Toggery. Mono 240 Lawrence came this evening with a truck load of people from the Snowflake Stake. He had 33 persons ono Zo B. Decker, John Co Ramsay II Em.maHall & Retta Frost stayed in our department o They will work in the Temple for a week. They, many of them, complimented me on my work at the Temple. Sato 220 I got up very early to get Lawrence off with his load of folks. It took some time to load them, but they got going a little before 7 aom. Sun. 23. Lawrence was back this morning at 8 a.m. for a load of boys, and their belongings, taking them home from the fair. He traveled all day yesterday, and all night last night to get back. He started on the return soon afternoon. two rows of sweet Sato 5 Nov 1932 I finished transplanting Our cow is failing, and we shall have to trade her peas today. off, or make some arrangements about milk soon. Mono 14. I had the water on the lot today. Last Sat. I got · Fred Laird to drive us out to Chandler, to see a Bro. Ethington and today he called and so did his nephew to look at cow. They both made me an offer and maybe we will be able to make a trade tomorrowo Della Fo seems all used up this evening, and I am tired from my work at irrigatingo The election last Tuesday cmr carried 42 states leaving President Herbert Hoover only six, and Bo Bo Mour beat Jo Co Kinney about 2 to 1 for Governor of Arizona 0 A landslide for the Dem.ocratso Sro Williams moved into the house on Friday the lltho Tueso 150 Gave Eo Ao Ethington our cow & $10 for a Jersey 2 year old heifero Don't know whether she'll be satisfactory. She is not giving much milk Sato 190 I attended the funeral of Carl Pomeroy II Frank T o p g omeroy s ~O~o Ro Ro Lyman, being here for conference, spoke They had military functions at the graveo I set out some stocks flowers~ last Wednesdayo Today I received announcement that we ~e to meet & celebrate father~s birthday on the 2nd 0 Dec We will probably get the family members together here on that date On that date the members in Snowflake & So L City will meet 0 The nights are a little cool, but the weather is fine Suno 270 This last weekj on account of having to be near Della~ I did not do much at the templeo Henry & family have been on that here for Thanksgivinge We ate dinner at Geo Brimhall's dayo Besides Henry!s, George's & our families there was Sr Palmer, Orrin Kartchner, wife & daughter Thalia & a man & wife from Utaho A very splendid mealo Put protection around the o:ange treeso James Mortensen, formerly of Pinedale died last nigh~~ the 26tho Henry returned to Albuquerque today 0 Been rec~rding data of relatives last week - quite a host of them 0 Planning to hold a reuniono Suno 4 Dec 1932 I have spent considerable time this last we~k writing up a genealogical report of my family, for a historic~ record of father's family for a complete filing up todate ~n Friday, the 2nd, we had a celebration of his 98 birthday Met in the 2nd Ward Chapelo 20 members of the family were present 11 and some 29 ~ld acquaintances 0 Had a pleasant party 0 There is some sickness from flu, and I hear of it in Snowflake and So Lo City 0 They will have celebrations in Snowflake & Salt Lake also H~ve the contract for the purchase of the fixtures from Mahonri Fish, but no money so far Have a letter from Favour & Baker, stating that the State Supr~e Court had ruled that the Bank is the lawful possessor of the Pinedale Rancho Thus the suit against the Bank of Nor. Ariz. & t~e St~re, brot by Marion Gibbons & Dodd Greer, in favor of John Lewis failed completely, as it shouldo This has been expensive and aggravatingi but it is some satisfaction to know that there• is some justice in the courts Attended James Mortensen's funeral today 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~306Sun. lie Marie sent $30 to apply on fire insurance & Mahonri L. ?ish called yesterday, made some explanations about the delay and left t20 towards the payment of the fixtures acct. So I feel a little easier on that. There has been some storm over the country, and a little rain here» and cold wind yesterday. It was cold last night and a very little ice this morning. Heber & Susie & Belle Flake and Jane Woods made us a pleasant call this afternoono We have word that they had a successful celebration at Snowflake on the 2nd - some 200 presento Suno 250 Last night was the coldest so far here this wintero Been considerable rain during the week. I did work for Robert Lafayette & WmBenjamin West on the 20 & 2lsto Have written Greeting cards to all the sons & daughters & received cards and presents from Henry & Lulu» Marie & Clarissa, Jesse & Louie» Albert & Pearl, Pat & Della 9 J. Fish & Lillian & Agnes, and Leonora & Mariono And Lazelle came yesterday to spend a few days with us» and he bough~.us a radioo Last night» we spent some time getting acquainted with ito Listening to Christmas Eve programs all over. They had a Christmas pageant at So So todayo Received an offer, or inquiry for the lot at Lakeside. Sun. Jano 1, 1933 The nights have been quite cold & frosty mornings for a week or more. Clara Go Rogers died Mon. night - 26th Locey took the body to Snowflake for burial.a Lazelle started back to California todayo We have not seen so very much of him 5 as he has spent a good deal of his time in Phoenix 9 but it has been good to have him hereo Mono 9. The weather is warming up someo At the Priesthood class yesterday, I gave a talk on Fast Day & Fast offering. Don't know whether it was the subject, or what I said, that was the trouble, anyway I did not meet with a very cordial responseo One trouble there was so much to do, that I did not have time enougho Today we went to Phoenix to try a new style of earphone 9 but we did not find it beneficial. We have no customers for milk 9 and we have been giving it to the neighbors far and nearo We heard Govo Moeur's message to the legislature over the radio todayo We liked its sympathetic toneo Wed. llo Yesterday James Wo Lesueur 1 who is a member of the Temple P:esidency 9 made a change in my appointment - assignment. my feelings were so hurt. that today I requested a hearing before the presidencyo There was some pretty plain talk, but after a full explanation, I think we all felt bettero And had a better understanding all aroundo I am sure I dido I have usually found it better, when cut in my feelings to go and thresh it out with the offender in a proper spirit, before the sore gets so bad that it festers. ?xJr - Della had a very hard spell today o I was concerned for a while for fear she would not come to 0 Suno 150 I went to the third Ward Sunday School today I wanted to enlist Frank To Pomeroy's interest in Marion Flake 9 s application for officeo Lawr 7nce & David came late Friday night, and left for home this aomo Received.some funds from Jesse, David, Margaret, & Paul Rogers 0 So I 9 11 be able now to pay pressing obligations Margaret 9 s report of store conditions is rather discouraging _Suno 220 Attended So So at the 1st ward today 0 Met many old acquaintanceso After an all day rain, we had a nice little snow storm Friday at 10 Pomo A very unusual occurrence here 0 Fred Laird laid down some cement walks around to the two back doors this last week Several of the neighbors have talked to me about a proposed old=ag; pension in the legislature, this week 0 Suno 290 The sky has been overcast, and the weather unsettled the most of the week~ with some precipitation On the coast, both· east and west 9 they have had very destructive storms 0 The people of the great governments seem restless. and the heads of governments are ill_at easeo The pr~me min~sters of both Germany and France have just resigned, after holding office a short time Congress is in session but is doing very little 51 just marking time till the new administra.tion takes office next Mar 4tho The legislatures have just ratified the 20th amendment to the Constitution doing away with the 9 Lame Duck" - short session of Congress, and providing for the inaugura~io~ of th 7 pres~dent in January, instead of March 0 Our legislature is in session, with a mandate from the people to enact laws for economy in governmento The new Governor 9 s message emphasized the necessity of thiso Received a letter from Alice, enclosing $2 000 for the Research fund for the West Line and $1 000 Christmas present to U~o She, and Lafayette seem very loyal to the work Today we r ceived a pleasant call from William, my cousin 0 I had a chance to discuss our research problems with him I found that he is interested but short of meanso Farm products are so low that the farmers canvt ' make the land pay taxes, water rights & seed and many people are without means to subsist on account of lack of employment . Mono 6. I received a letter from Joseph S Fish yesterday in which he sent $~000 for the West researcho First time I have heard from him since his mother diedo On Suno 50 It was my turn to take part of_the lesson in Sunday Schoolo We hear that WmC Smith has resigned as Bpo at Snowflake, and David Ao Butler has been appointed Co Eo Owens has commenced work in the Temple here 0 John To Flake & Don C. Smith are counselors to D0 A0 Butler 0 . Sato 18. I have given two blessings this last week Alice· The weather is Viola Call, the 14th & Gertrude Angeline Lewisi 17th. 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~a:rmer We ve had large companies at the Temple the last two weeks. rhe increase coming from Califo Bpo Morris Parry & Ernest Harperp of ~ome Garden 9 s Ward Calif~ sleeping in our spare room the last three 1ights0 Received comforting letters from my daughters Mary & Leonora lhe latter enclosing one that I received from Rudolph Hoffman in 1915~ thanking me for help I had sent to hi.mo Belle Flake has just return= ad home 9 after some two month 8 s stay hereo Della Fo has enjoyed her occasional visits to ·our houseo Ona Ginseppe Zangara~ an Italian br:ck layer attempted to assassinate Preso~elect Fe Do Roosevelt 9 at Miami Beach 9 Florida 0 Wedo the 15tho He missed 1-iro R~9 but wounded five otherso Mayor Anton Cermak.9 of Chicago 9 seriously 9 among the rest 0 This caused an unusual stir of uneasiness the world overo Don Co was here this week digging a new cess=poolo Japan is planning the conquest of Jehol 9 Ch:na 9 which will re= suJ.t in serious warfareo Mono 200 A fairly pleasant dayo Received a card from Pa_t saying Della was sicko I wrote to Leonora & Marye We attended·· con erence yesterdayo Bo Ho Roberts is hereo Tueso 280 Tonight the Phoenix Ward choir came and sang for us at Chapel serviceso There were so many people present~ that we had to make two companieso Yesterdayi Presa Heber Je Grant spoke at a special chapel servicei at 10 aome He is looking~ and apparently feeling wello Wedo Maro lo Geoo A0 Rencherj my sister Bashie's son was married today o The girls name was Bloomfieldo We bought a new clocko • Sun" 5 Mar 1933 The Japanese Army has made a rapid conquest of Jehol 0 The Chinese did no have the courage to stand against them. Yesterday we had the thrill of hearing the inauguration ceremonies of Franklin Do Roosevelto Things don't look anymore encouragingo Today nearly all the banks in the nation are closedo The most of them ·temporarily 11 and some of them indefinitelyo The state legislature seems to be trying to find new means of taxing the people 11 instead of reducing the taxo Don't know what will come of it allo ThtU"So 90 My brothers Samuel Fo & Don & Elias are heree The first two came yesterday to advocate a measure respecting the schools 9 in the legislatureo Silas Lo Fish was with them» and he took two meals with uso Lawrencei also came along today & slept here 8 but he 11 and Albert Halli who is with himi arose very early and left before we were upo Herbert Morris & wife slept in our spare bed Thur & Friday nightso · · The_legislature seems to be devising more ways to tax the 0 0 9 -309people o 'I'he:• bialks of the state and nation are all temporarily closed - a h.~.day The new administration is having its hands full to han ...e the many & various problems incident to the depressiono S~ 120 I gave the lesson in the Priesthood class this aom. Or ~ther I started to do so, but the allotted time was too short.,.. to finish i to 13tho Today I have been copying a letter of in:sitzuctions to his wife & children, written by grand father Asael Smi.th 5 in 1799. Suno I9i~, The earthquake shock in Long Beach, Califo & vicinity on the lat~, has caused a temporary halt in the Temple Excursions from tha-tr. 1.ocality o The "Ban-&1Ioliday" has passed and the people seem more optimistic nowo To Co Hoyt fell out of his car lighting on his Yesterd~ head on the ham pavementa We had him brought to our house from the hospital. 't.mrecover., He seems better todayo He, his wife- & oldest son are here o Tues o 2&,,, Last night --~ Pierce from Califo nia slept Two sisters came first, but they did not like it in our spare =m.."'m~ Since the 22nd I have because they- s;;,aid 'it had been slept inc" given four bl.e~ssd.ngs" Tues o 21st, I witnessed the marriage of Mo Fess, my youn~...st brothero His wife's name is Cleona OlsenG She drove here frc11t Col.orado and now he has gone back with hero Been having large C1a1.panies at the Temple,. We have word that Jo Fish has a daughterShirley Merlene - born Febo 18th & Della has one born Mar 10th - Ag es Nor eQ Sun o AJ;.!1'-r,~o ods.r I i>~ s , 'Le~ q_u.:S ~. So SG class, at~..:d.l ~o dismiss the school - y~ ~1 y I bought a sm-..,,1er suit at a "fire sai...e 11 usy '.J~:;.i:,. at the Temple~ -with a large excursion from Among the nu:a.ber was Richard Rci:.inson & wife, formerly of Paragoona, Utab. Tueso 4~ wi:fe & I attended the Old Folks gathering at the & Sarah Sellers were King & Queen respectMezonao Isaac:: lldridge ively~ They ~€ach in their 90th yearo Governor Moeur & wife There were about 300 present, each made a fs remarks of gree-cing" -to 93 years oldo Lavrence stayed with us, Thursday ranging from: 3.2 beer is causing a night the 13tm.. The new law legalizing wonderful fl.mw of the beverage o Brewers can hardly keep up with the Sun•. ~. Lazelle is here for Easter vacation, one week. orders. Wrote '~ Daphne, that we have finished & rea~ for sea.ling 53 couples~~ done Endoiillll.entsfor 171 and have 90 children ready for sealing t~} parents on the West Line, .from Broadus B. West's list Friday 1}l.~o Lazelle returned Sat .. 15. Don c. is here with. MIA contest~~ · Wrote Jess·e rather late birthday greetings. 0 0 -310Jim Lee & Bill Campbell were here to dinnero Tueso April 11 9 1933 The former is sore over the way the people regard his family nameo He is 9 unwisely 9 making a big noise to stop ito There is danger of his losing his mental balance over ito Sun. 230 Broo & Sro Lewis gave us a nicely dressed rabbit for Easter dinner, and it lasted us nearly all the weeko I was taken with a fainting feeling during the veeke Yesterday I bought an overcoat & straw hat besides shirt, sheets & pillow slipse Susie & Heber have been trading homes with Pearl McLawso They slept here last night as they do not have the place fixed up yet. Today I gave a talk on "The Purpose of Life" in the Priesthood division of the Sos .. The time was so short that I hardly got the sympathy of the crowd before closing time. They all compliment me on my new suit. The weather is warming up todayo Thurso 270 This afternoon we had a very heavy rain, and quite a hail stormo The hail fell rapidly and almost covered the groundo Leonora Clarinda Knight is here. She is a great granddaughter of Uncle Silas So Smithe She is lame, but is very active 9 and capable in family genealogy and historyo Burton Shumway has been sleeping in our up-stairs this last week. We have no -floor, but he put his bed on some loose boardso I have had a cold & been hoarse for several days. Suno 30 .. Today ins .. s. the teacher had 100 questions on the Bible, which he put to the classo I was able to answer 89 of themo Congress has just passed an inflation law 9 and gone off the Gold Standardo I hope it will work out all right, but rvm concerned about the outcome .. The President is consulting with the heads of nations on the general economic conditiono Suno 7 May I have been making a personal record of the work done on the West line this last weeko I feel thankful that I have been able to finish this serviceo Had a pleasant acquaintance with LeGrande Richards, one of Geo. F's sons!,) who was here with an excursion from the Hollywood stak.eo Got my taxes paid on the Mesa propertyo This morning at about 9~30 Sro Harriet Warner, John To Lesueur 9 s sister, passed suddenly away, while sitting waiting for the time to go to s. s. I was called in immediately and assisted to lay her on the bedo I also attended the funeral of Leo a son of Jo To Lesueur who died of pneumoniao Aunt Em & my sister Susie are sick with a cold 9 similar to what I have hado Orrin Kartchner &·wife came in and spent the evePres~o Roosevelt_ spoke over the radio il very ning· ple~santly toni_ght pleasantly on·what·he has'done & what he plans to do. A very intelligent address 9 and we enjoyed ito . . Suno 14e Had a ~other 9 s day celebration at the Se So period. -311- Della Fe went with me in the evening to meetingo The lesser Prie~ hood had charge & gave the programo On Fri 12, I mailed Silas Do 19 Endowment sheetsil finished sheets sealing wives to husbands, 16 sheets sealing children to ; 6 entso Also 8 sheets that are unfinishedo Lawrence & David came yesterday~ on a business tripo Van was also along He was in a speaking contest of the Future Farmers, over at Phoenix, Saturday nighto They all returned home todayo We sent some flowers to Aun Janet, & the girlsQ Mother's day greetings came from.Henry, Agnes Edith Ao . Suno 210 In So So & also in Priesthood class I was called c to answer questions - discuss topicso Aunt Em went home on Wed l We hear that Aunt Janet is very lowo The weather is getting warme every dayo I paid Shumway 50¢ for taking the cow down to B L Mannings on Thurso 18tho Got my taxes pa1do We just have word tr. Aunt Janet died today at 1 ponio We listene·d this eve~ing to a ger:. alogical address by Archibald Fo Bennett on the life and posteritJ of Asael Smith, over the radioo The local Teachers held a cottagE meeting at our house this afternoono Sam Johnson & Sr~ LeBaron_cE 0 0 0 0 Mono 22 o. We are planning to leave for Snowflake tomorrow .i -~ as to attend the funeral on Wedo·24th.; Wedo 23 We started· with Ben Echols about 2 Pa~o .. ~eside~ ?~. belongings he had 15 boxes o:' citrus fruits to sell along the road"· He sold 5 boxes at Miami J) Wf which lightened the trailer and we traveled faster -after·_ that kept moving and arrived at home about 4 aamo We-made a bed at hcrr and had a short sleepo After which I attended the funeral at 10 f All_of_A~t Janet•~ chil~en atte~ded excepting Susie who is sick at Mesao Priscilla and Margar~t c~e from Salt Lake City in a ca: driven by Geoo Albert, Priscilla's sono :r responded with a short talko i:---~· • • Frio 260 We held a Board Meeting this'evening. for the Cash Stores Coo After discussing the situation fully, they instructed to handle the matter as though _it was my own" Had dinner at JessE & supper at Leonora's. · Mon. 29. I started to walk to Taylor• but Jesse Frost caine alo~g and ~ave me a lift. I talked with M~gare~, about the poss: increasing the sales 9r the business, they gave me my bility dinner, and Helen brought me home in Pratt's.new car. Tues. 30. Pratt came for me, and I went with him to Lakesic M. L. Fish wanted a little more time on his contract, the Worthin. tons had given up the-desire to purchase the Lot, so I negotiated· a sale to c. Lloyd Rhoton. Got back to Taylor & had dinner & Margaret & the girls kindly brought me home. 0· O -312- Thurso June 1, 1933 Albert & his son Jack made us a pleasant surprise by coming to see us today. I have been most laid up ·with a lame back all day. Sun 0 4. Albert & Jack went home this morning. They rode to Holbrook with Jesse on the milk truck. I spent yesterday visiting around with Albert. The wind is cool this morning. I attended s. s., Priesthood class & meeting, and in the evening blessed Marie's baby, which was born on May 2~th. They. gave the baby the name of David Evans Jr. Gave blessings to Levi Joseph Hancock & wife. some chairs, made a Tues 6. Yesterday & today I repaired water spout on the well curb and set out some capbage plants & watered them and planted some beans. Went to Taylor. . Wed. 7. Went with Jesse & Marion to Holbrook & Joseph City. Bought some goods for Taylor Cash Store & had dinner & a good Visited s. M. Porter & Roy Cummings visit with Edith & Roxie. who are very sick. Fri. 9. Walked to Taylor & part way back, but Henry Russel's son picked me up on the last end. Sun. 11. I attended s. s. & offered pra:yer. Priesthood Mon. 12. Rode to class, Pra:yer Circle & offered the benediction. Taylor, gave a blessing to Annie Coral Frost. Sun. p.m. Lazelle came today. Tues. 13. Watered the garden & planted some sweet peas in front of the house. About 3:45 we had a high wind followed by rain, with some hail. Fri. 16. Mother, Lazelle & I went to McNary Wed. evening and sta:yed with Lafayette & Alice and family until last evening. We enjoyed the out, and the visit and I was glad to note.the stable attitude they are taking in the community. It rained hard in places both da:ys. This morning, Albert, his wife & baby girl & her niece, Miss Courtney came in on us unannounced. A pleasant surpris~hey only stayed about three hours, and Lazelle went with them. Sun. 18. The weather has been coo1 1 skys overcast, and cons. & Della F. siderable rain has fallen in. places. Attended_S. accompanied me to Sacrament __ mee~irig, which she enjoyed, alt~ough _. she has been falling most every day this last week. _I offered the benediction at meeting.-." David & Marie_ came and took us for a short drive this evening in their prospective car~ Been writing on the first principles of_ the Gospel. . .. Sun~·25. ·This last week~ ~~ve given· three blessings. Did . -- -313- some cleaning down cellari and routed out some of the mice 0 Today I spoke at the sacrament meeting on the "Marvelous work & a Wonder" that is transpiring since 1829~ Went again with David for a drive Mono 260 Gave blessing to Wilmirth R. Gibson this evening. Thurso 290 I have been working on a Bank report for several days to help Jesseo It is Della Ji\Js birthday, and we were invited to have a dinner with David, Marie & family and Clarissa. Louie sent over a nice birthday cake, and Ma:y Larson & Belle Flake made a friendly callo She is 69. Wrote to Mary, J. Fish, Della & Agnes yesterday and sent Della $10. Fri 30. I went with Lawrence to Lakeside for lumber. Tried to get something on Fixtures from Mahonri Fish but he was not 't • • qui e ready as usualo He and Elmer Ka:y made good promises "soon." Got $15 from Lloyd Rhoton. _ Suno July 2. I spoke 2 1/2 minutes on Prayer at Sunday School, referred to the Savior's & Joseph Smith's prayers. My brother Samuel's son Harold has just returned from a mission to South Africa. He reported in meeting. At the meeting (Fast Meeting) I blessed Marie's baby. Gave blessing to Delilah D Evans in the eveningo Mon. 3. I finished cutting down the no account cherry tree in front of the house. Took Della for a walk. She is not strong. Tueso 4. Still cutting dead trees. Commenced on a dry· locust tree this morningo Attended the celebration, which consisted of a well executed drill by the young people each representing a state, and_then a meeting in the Stake House. The principal number of which was a scene representing the signing of the Declaration of Independenceo There were some well rendered musical numbers. ~. Wedo 5. Della Fo has been bad todayo She fell several · timeso The worst was when she was taking up the dinner. She had_ a kettle ~f soup in her hand, and when she went down she scattered the contents all about her on the floor. Luckily it did not fall _ on her hands & face, so I got her out.unharmed, but our dinner-was -_sho~t as a resulto She did not "spill the beans," but the vegetable soup wento · -_,_Wedo120 The Sisters had a_social function. on the occasion of Annie Wood's being hereo rt~ was to have been neld on· the Stake House lawni but on account of a good rain, they had to go in the -buildingo I got Jesse A~ Fish's car to go for Della when the rain subsidedo The days are pretty warm. Got a letter·from my daughter Dellao She and her husband seem to be having a hard time to make ends meet Frio 14" I have just finished the reading of "The Life Story 0 0 0 0 -314- of Brigham Young" by his daughter Susie Y.. Gatesi loaned me by Sr. May H. Larson,. Sun. 16. We had the heaviest rain of the seasoni last night from 7;30 to 9. Donald Flake was one of the home-comers to speak in meeting. Louie Van's Uncle Stark is here with his wifeo Thurs. July 20 9 1933 ·My brother Silas Do just arrived for a short visit. Fri. 21. Wife and I rode to Joseph City very early this mornFound Edith and Roxie with their young ing with David 9 Jesse & Louie. families, all well. We visited pleasantly with them until 2 p.m. Sat. 22nd, when we came home with Marion in his milk truck. While there I gave Edith's daughter Nellie a blessing. Was pleased to find a healthy Gospel spirit in both their homes. Edith's oldest s~n Elwin impressed me favorably, by his industry in working at his car. He seems to be a genius at the auto work. He has put together quite a car from old material. We had tire trouble both going and coming. My son Henry & family came for a short visit from Albuquerque. · Quite a number of young Sun. 23. Attended s. s. & Meeting. people living elsewhere. are coming home for the holidays. We had a nice rain about 4:30 today. Della bruised her hand and face by a fall today. Tues. 25. The Pioneer celebration commenced yesterday 1 B.D.dis continuing today. I attended the meeting - program prepared by the Daughters of the Pioneers. at 9:30. Wm.c. Smith gave the principal speech. He dwelt on the accomplishments of the pioneers. They represented fittingly the Hand Cart company and the members gave several numbers. Gov. B. B. Moeur was present. and also spoke briefly. Henry & family are leaving this morning after a two days visit. Sr. Palmer is going to Albuquerque with them. Yesterdays paper carried the report of H. Burton Shumway's death. He was drowned trying-to swim a river in the South. Fri. 28. Last night our family & friends gathered for a social function at Leonora's to honor Silas D. and his daughters. Josephine. and Ellen. I have been making up papers and sending to the State Tax Commission• al·ong with a Tax of $10 for Fire insurance agent• and a capital stock tax for the Store. Today I went to Lakeside to try to collect something from M. L. Fish for the Store Fixtures. but faile It looks like we would have to take them back. . Went with David E. Heywood. Sun. 30. At the s. s. & Priesthood class. there was some discussion on the advisability of voting to repeal the 18th Amendment of the Constitution. To my surprise there appeared to be something . of a sentiment to repeal it 1 and make liquor drinking lawful, again. A young tourist who was present, had considerable to say on it. Bro. 1 -315- Hoyt and son called as Teachers this evening. We had a very fine dinner at Lawrence's. His wife seems to cook wello Su.no Aug 60 There has been considerable rain here this last week,. It came every day the fore part of the week & yesterday and day there were showers. We have one tree with good apples, and Ir. been picking them and Leonora. Louie and Fern have been working thE up into bottles. on shares for winter's use. Edith was here to cor sult the doctor about removing Dean Nelson's tonsils. She returnee todayo CHAPI'ERXXIII 1933 Take over Bank of Northern Arizona Property Death of Della F. Thurso Aug. 10a Today I got a deed to a Block of ground jus· west of town proper, in the wash-bed. I want to push the Wash Cottonwood Wash - back further from the city lots. and thus save o~ property from the floods 1 and maybe I can make the ground valuable for something. Dr. J. N. Heywood took out Dean Nelson's tonsils today. he i Edith's rather puny boy. I finished picking the apples today. We have one tree that is very good. Will let Edith & Leonora have theirs. My back is lame tonight 1 probably from reaching for the apples. They are moving the telephone polls out of the middle of street to the sidewalk. Fri. 11. This is David Heywood's birthday, as well as the a versa.ry of Nellie M's death. My back is still lame. On Tues. 8th tl}e state voted on the 18th .Amendment, and the "wets" carried the question by a large majority.We went with David & family & Edith & Morris 1 out in the cedars for a roast of sausages - wieners. Wed,. 16. I have been replacing broken pickets this weeka Tc c I am most laid up with a lame back. All the trades & industries the country are signing codes, and displaying the blue eagle, indi tion of the NRA- National Recovery Administrationo A Federal cur for the depression. Thursa 17. My back·is no better - very painful. ·Received a letter from Alice, who is at Williams. Also letter from the Arizc Temple stating it would open the 19th of Septo I replied on the~ that we are planning to be there; and looking forward to resuming pleasant relations. to r. Su.no 20 o Attended the conference meeting II and listened Jo Ballard deliver an address on the Holy Ghost~ I offered the b, dictiono ~316= Suno 270 I have done very little this last week except nurse myself 9 for my lumbago. I feel some better thougho While resting 11 I have read 51 ''Making Farms Pay lilv, by Cornelius Jo Cladsson, and read some in "Heroes of Civilization/' by Joseph Cottler & Haym Jaffeo Got·John H. Ballard to set sane posts on the water-edge of the lots in the Wash. We've had several showers of rain, during the weeko Clarissa & Leonora have been in & sent us food, and David & Marie 9 Annie H,, Kartchner, Belle H. Flake & May H. Larson have made us friendly callso Dro Jo N~ Heywood gave me some treatment moderate price. Sun,, Septo 3, 1933 This last week, I have been working, as much as my strength would ~s:':"Illit, at fencing and clearing the Wash loto It is a pretty rocky looking.project, but if I can turn the flow of the wash away from it, that will keep it from damaging other peoplevs property already investedo That will be pay. There seems to be a possible chance of organizing a Federal Savings&. Loan Association here. I have written an application for this ·# privilegeo I must obtain the signatures of five citizens to this Applicationo To my great surprize, I have met with some difficulty. It has been rather amusing to hear some of the excuses that have been offered. Today I spoke in fast meeting, telling how a great convention of Masons, held in Paris same years ago, had made the unanimous decision or conclusion that "Free masonry never gave anything to Joseph Smith, but Free masonry got something from Joseph Smith." Della F. had a hard fall today, made a bruise over her eye. Sun. 10. Today I attended the Prayer Circle, and.offered the special prayer for Sr. Butler - Bp. D. A. Butler's wife. The balance of the day I spent in giving, and writing blessings. I have had Z,, Nathaniel Decker helping me this last week, setting posts, and yesterday we worked in the rain part of the time, and got the wire stretched around the Wash block. I have worked pretty hard. On Wedo the 6th my family and my brothers & sisters gathered at Leonora's to celebrate my 74th birthday. It was a very pleasant function. They all wrote touching birthday sentiments, and my sisters wrote (Rebecca wrote it) and sang the following: Song - Sept. 6th for Joseph W's Birthday 1933 (Tune Angry Words) "Joseph Dear, Our eldest brother We are proud to honor you. For the good that you've accomplished And your lovely families too. Chorus: Yours has been a worthy example. -317For us to follow May you yet live And peace banish all these years, long to counsel all your fears. All have tender recollections Of your cheery speech·& smile And we'd like to have it so that You might be with us all the while. When our Father sorts His Jewels Who will shine in mansions fair, We are certain when they're numbered, Brother Dear 9 that you'll be there." My daughter Edith wrote. and read: "To Father on his 74th birthday. You have been an ideal father to me. As you have grown older your good qualities stand out more pronounced. Always you have been a gentleman courteous. neat 11 clean and used very good language. How well I remember the shock when I first heard you · · use a " swear wor d on It was the first time I heard you give the "Bolster." Your chances for an education were limited; yet you made good as a teacher, Justice of the Peace, Cashier & President of Bank, Notary Public, Mayor. You have been able to adapt yourself to many labors ,. sheep herder, farmer, cow puncher, mail contractor, merchant, dentist, politician, banker, polygamist. In a church capacity, you have filled your 'nick' a teachYMMIA. er in many auxiliaries in different wards, Stake Supt. Pres. of Seventy, Patriarch and now a Temple worker. You have provided for a large family, been a devoted husband, and been a good provider. As an LDS Pioneer you have played your part. As an American citizen, there has been none better. May the good Father continue to bless & preserve you so we may enjoy your enriched life• good company, have your prayers & fatherly love, many years yet. Lovingly - Edith." I received a birthday package from J. Fish, and beautiful letters of greeting from Cousin Edith A. and my daughter Alice. Wed. 13. Today I have given three blessings, following many others during a week passed. I have also been able to do a lot of work outside. Have now got the Wash lot enclosed, and it needs a few posts to strengthen one side. but it is almost completed. Nathaniel has helped me, and he seemed to be so lacking of proper clothing, that I gave him yesterday, an overcoat, a cap and a shirt. I am now looking for transportation to Mesa where the Temple ;f -319- =318= will open on the 19th Clarissa will be leavi ng tomorrow for her 1 schoole Thurs. 14 Practically finished setting posts this morning., I· .am packing some of Margaret did our washing & brought down today. the things today.. . . Sat 16 We started to Mesa at 1 pomo Don Co9 his daughter • o • D o .Guida & Aunt Em9 A L 0 Rogers and Della Fo & I were in on scar= rather crowded with the things we were compelled to have along. It was a warm aft~rnoon 9 and a "square 99 of fresh butter whi h I bought 7 melted 9 and ran into a cabbage which I hoped would keep it c?olo We stopped at Oak Creek Spring 9 about 5 pom. for lunch 9 and arrived at Mesa at 11 p m. Took us about two hours to find a ~ey & get ~n. Della was sick on the way (car=sickness) but otherwise stood it fairly well. Suno 170 We rested at homeo Mon0 18. Attended a Worker 0 s Meeting. Tueso 19 = Regular My only assignment is ordainer. . work Wed. 20 0 Chauncy H0 Fish & Agnes Rencher marriedo I was wit= . ness to some sealings 0 Jesse N0 Shumway & Leoma Peterson also married 9 and we were invited to the reception; but there was a rB.l.n & heavy electric storm 9 and the hour was late 9 so we did not attendo I gave them each a one dollar = a 99Whi te Eagle o99 Frio Oct o 29 e J Ro Price came to solicit me to become agent for the South Western Fire Insurance Co on the 23rdo Said I would not have to pass examination & he thought the Corpo. Como would return $10 paid for tax., so I have withdrawn from the Westchester on the s~rength of thato · . · . . Mon Oct.,2 9 1933 Heber & Susie & Della & I went _:i.nFred 0 scar and bought some pears for preserving 50¢ a lugo T:1eso 3. We peale~ most all of the pears and Susie is making them up into preserv.~s o This evening Jesse and Lawrence came 9 and brought our baggage. frOill•..· They stayed over nighto The special election held today Snowflake We,now resulted in the election· of Mrs J. Co Greenway to Congresso I have been cutting down the Johnson,· have our cow & six chickens. grass since arriving hereo . , Since my books & papers arrived I have been recording9 Mono 9 Last blessings which I gave in Snowflake 9 but had not time ~o recordo to Pres Heber Jo Grant 0 s testimony in the closing night we listened session of the Sunday School conferenceo The radio brought it to us so perfectly that it seemed truly marvelous. Today I went with Fred I had been notified to appear and take the exami= Lai~d to Phoenix nation for Insurance agento But the Southwe~tern 9 for wham~ work got me off on condition of their not requiring agents for Arizona com= panies to pass the examination_! felt relieved~ and grate~o I ~so paid Federai Revenue tax~ and talked with the State and First National 0 0 0 0 0 0 e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Building & Loan Assns & had interest centered. Tried to find a chance to exchange ours for a better cow9 but did not succeed. Sun. 15. It rained some Wed. Thurs. & Fri. Spent some time dur ing week in genealogical research. Yesterday I bought coal oil in grocery purchases. Also got a gallon of gasoline which I used to burn out the ants. It seems __ to be quite effective. The papers report that Germany has withdrawn from the League of Nations. cooler, and the days Sun. 22 9 Oct 1933 The nights are a little are not so oppressive, so that life, here is not unpleasant. I have been trying to kill off the ants with gasoline 9 by pouring it in the holes and setting it afire. It seems to be more effective than the an poison. Thurs. night, 19th Lawrence Monson was here from s. L. City. No having employment, he was trying to earn something by bringing potatoe and apples from Utah, and selling them.here for citrus fruits to take The back. Lawrence Smith 9 my son, and David Heywood were also here. latter looking after the Navajo Co. interests in the Farm Bureau Fair at Phoenix. I received a letter from Mr. w. F. Duffyi Pres. of the Federal Home Loan Bank, relative to our application to organize a Federal Savings Bank at Snowflake. I sent back my licenses as agent to the Westchester Fire Insurance Co., and the American Surety Co., an am commencing with the Southwestern Fire Ins. Co. to avoid the agent's tax. Wrote to Maria as to what she is doing about the West Genealogy. This evening we listened to Pres. Roosevelt on behalf of the Administration's policies. He has invited a representative of the Russian Government to discuss questions of policy between the two nations. Its results will mean no doubt, the recognition of Russia by the u. s. Mon. 23. Went to Gilbert to look at a cow, for possible exchang Heber & Susie Jarvis went with us. Thurs. 26. I had the water on the lot. Lawrence Monson came again & stayed over night. He gave us some Fruit & vegetables. Anna Coral Frost came and was married tonight. I am writing an article on the Holy Ghost. Sun. 29. Yesterday I examined D. K. Udall's Book of Remembrance It is very beautifully arranged. No doubt his daughters have assisted. Judging from the appearance of his :father, and what I know of him, and his sons and daughters, I conclude this is a very worthy family. Attended Sunday School today. I am extremely anxious to be getting some family names to be working for in the Temple. · two names for Bro. CarSun. 5 Nov 1933 This week I took through don. In addition to my other duties, Pres. Udall asked me to read the Saturday News - Deseret News - and report to him, if there is anything of special interest I as the weekly paper comes. Been transplanting a· few sweet peas & digging up Johnson grass on the place. Last night we ~320- had a light frost 0 Sr 0 N0 A0 Williams~ who has been living in our other apartment~ moved to liolbrook last Frio the 3rdo . I attended S S & Fast meeting & paid 50¢ offeringo WWWhy • Sun 12 Been to So So & answered th e ques t ion~ waS there so many more revelations in the early days of the Church9 than since'lvv Lawrence was here Tuesday night & took away Sr o Williamns Furniture &c At State Elections on Tuesday 9 three more states were added to the wet list 9 completing the number - 36 required to repeal the 18th Amendmento Utah was among th~ numbe:o That is a great regret to the Saintsi and to Preso Grant in partic= ular The two Carolinas went dry o The only two states to do so I went Mondey-to Phoenix to see the Banking department thus ·far about the bank affairs at Snowflakeo Received a letter from the Federal Loan Bank giving authority to organize a Federal Savings and Loan Bank at Snowflakeo I am very much in hopes we can do this i and rehabilitate the bank property there~ and establ~sh a-~# nucleus of thrift in that localitye We have had an excursion from Calif., this last week at the Templeo . . ( A Bro ~---Jacobson~ an excursionist to the Mon 13 Temple from Calif is here to rent a room 9 14tho Pearli Alberts 0 wife and children made us a short visit tonighto Broo Dalton and family~ came to occupy a room while they are at the Templeo Have folks here from the St Johns & Snowflake Stakesi as well as California~ and Mexicoo_ _ . Sun" 19 The last week has been a busy one at the Templef> with peopie here-from_Snowfla.ke & Sto Johns and.~aliforniae Quarterly conferenC:e here o ·_Apost.l~ Ballard present o The Uo So . formally recognized Russia. yest~rday = 18tho Broo Dal.ton & family o~cupied··rooms {wo 'days' while attending to t_heir ceiling = ~ues to Thursday Henry L Smith &:a Broo Hatch st~yed here ~ast night~ Wed ·22 It was coo1 9 and.we ha~ a f~re last night~ but it ·is w~er today Pres Grant.·i_s_ 77 years old today.. He will be 15 y~ars as President of the Church tomorrowo The Book of Mormon· is on a voyage.to the South Pole at presento . Sat~ 25 In Fred La:ird 9 s S~sie Jarvisg and 9 Heber Delia & I. went.to Gilbert and Chandler~ lo~~i~g for a f~esh COWo I -~ade -a:tentat.ive 'bargain with :~·,..,,,_,·~_Et~ing~(?n_ t(? ~r~d~_ 9ur,.-cow for one he has which is giving milko He was to deliver her_to= nfghtg but did not comee ·we i?tended to have gone t<;>Phoenix~ but it was too late when we got through trading·o . • Sun~ 26 Attended Swiday School and answered or rather gave the topic on The tiral at Libertyv ~oo before Judge Austin Ao Kingc A. L~ R·ogei_s spent the afternoon h~re 9 and reading and sleeping in his· chair~: · 0 0 0 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0• 0 0 car . Thurs 30. We had Thanksgiving dinner at Aunt Em's in company with her and Myrtle, and Sr o Mary Richards• and supper with Heber and Susie Jarviso Their daughter ____ and her little son• were present. We spent a pleasant evening with themo We have had wind and rain all the week, and it has turned cooler. There is snow in the northern part of the State. Am planning to go to Snowflake, and expect it will be cold. The lynching_. last Sundey night of Thomas H. Thurmond• and John M~ Holmes, at San Jose, Califo for the kidnapping a.nd slaying of Brook Hart, has caused quite a discussion over the cowitry respecting the propriety of the act. Fri. Dec 1. I started in company of my sister Myrtle in her Ford Coupei at 2:00 p.mo for Snowflakeo All went well until we got to Prescott, when the car stopped. We got a man to work on it and he got it to running, but it proved that it was not repaired. Although it was night, and snow on the ground, we pushed on, so as to be able to reach Snowflake in time for the celebration - reunion on my father's birthdey - the 2ndo We had not gone far when new trouble developed. The lights went out, the battery would not start the car. and we found that the crank had been left at Chino Valley where we had another amateur try to make repairs o We were "pushed" by a passing truck• for a start, and then pulled out of the ditch into which we accidentally got. and we then drove on with no lights but the moon, until within some six miles from Williams. when she stopped again for good. We sat there in the "dead" car until a man came along in a truck• and kindly consented to pull us into Williamso Was very cold handling cold chains, but he did not complain. Neither did he object to pull us around several blocks in town, to where my daughter Alice lived. And when we asked what we owed him he said, "not a thing." On account of the wintry weather, it made the service more difficult, and hence the help - accommodation - more generous. He said his name was Rogers from Springerville. It was really a case of living the Golden Rule. Alice made us welcome, and on the 2nd, as soon as we could get repairs made, we went on to Snowflake, where we arrived at 2:00 p.m. in plenty of time for the dinner. There was an Irrigation District election that day, and I was able to vote. Considerable feeling had been generated since James M. Flake, John A. Freeman, and some others had been strenuously opposing the moveo But the question carried with a great majority. About 80% or more. At the reunion there was present of Emma S's family 58; Margarets 41: Janet's 52; Augusta's 35; and Emma L's 11 19; making a total of 205. The family of each wife had a separate table., The toasts and sentiments were good, and each said a fraternal feeling 0 -322was presento I offered graceo Having obtained permission to organize a Federal Saving and Loan Association at Snowflake 9 I spent the greater part of my time in meetand endeavoring ings and conversation with leading men 9 explaining. to convince them of its benefitso They were all skeptical• at first but upon leaving I had "sold" the project. so completely with those whom I had contacted that we-had elected officers of the organization David A. Butler. committee consisting of 9 Joseph Wo Smith 9 President; Vice President; and David Eo Heywood• Secretary. And Samuel F. Smith• D0 E. Heywood• Marion Rogers. and others are boosting it. Besides we have $5000 9 subscribedo I stayed with David & Marie 9 who gave me a good bed 9 and food and very cordial treatmento I ate three suppers with Marion & Leonora. and one breakfast with Lawrence and Fern. They all treated me royally. Thurs. 7 0 We started at 7 aomo The car worked admirably. and we arrived in Mesa 9 at ten minutes to 3 pomo Don C. joined us on-the return 0 It was a little crowded 9 but we got along fine 9 and found all well here 0 Aunt Em did well in taking care of Aunt Della• and she only charged $2 050 I paid Myrtle $14 for the transportation there Found a letter here from Jo P. Mets. Receiver of the Bank and back of Nor Ariz 0 asking if I would accept the appointment to take over what is left of the property. and close up the businesso I replied on the 8th Dec 0 that I felt a little delicate about getting into that business, but if I were appointed, I would feel it my duty to accepto Bp0 D. A0 Butler of Snowflake had suggested that I come up and boost the Savings Ass'n proposition. so when this matter come up 9 I wrote Bro 0 samv1 9 the Stake Presa that I would come if neededo Sat 9 0 I went to Phoenix to cancel MoLo Fish's Fire Inso Policy 0 Fred Laird drove over taking Della F. and meo Sunday 10. Bro. Edson Porter, a good neighbor. died suddenly today. after walkHelped Heber Jarvis administer to his ing to Sunday School & returno daughter Ethel's babyo Della has gone through without a "spell" today. The first day since my returno Tues 0 120 I made remarks at Edson Porter's funeral• this pom. Thurs. 140 While at the Temple today, I received a telegram from J 0 Fish stating Lawrence Monson had been killed by an automobile. Friday 150 I got Fred to transfer me to Phoenix. where I took the train at liO5 for So Lo Cityo Ticket $19.320 Paid 50¢ at Colton for a transfer across town to the new station, and after a wait from 9:40 to l~lOo I started going again on the UoPo Took breakfast, 25¢ at Las Vegas - Snow on the groundo Arrived in Salt Lake at 10 pomo Sato 16 0 J. Fish, Albert, Agnes, Harry & Smith met us at the traino Called first to see Mary, who seems to be bearing up well Got supper and a good bed at Jo Fish's homeo 0 0 0 0 0 ~323- Suno 170 We all went to Maryis and met a host of friends who called to express their sympathyo The body was there 9 and looked ve~ beautiful in the coffin. Funeral services were held first at the lOt ward 9 and again at Pleasant Grove, where interment was made 9 in a quiet spot under some treeso Returning, we had supper at Mary 0 s prepared by Margaret and others of the relatives. Mono 180 J. Fish and Agnes took us to the Everbest office, and then to '!Aunt" Daphne 9 s where I spent the day in pleasant conversation. ·called at the Index· Bureau to have a name - Yabman - OoK9 d for Lo Clarinda Knight's lineo We all went to Nephi Jensen's for a 6gOO o 9 clock dinner. Margaret made a fine meal for us. Hyrum & wife 9 J. Fish & wife & Agnes, Daphn Mary and Priscilla's daughter, who helped serve, were present. Tues. 19. Called on Mary Marsden, and daughter Nellie M. Durh for a pleasant visit. I then walked to Mary's. Gave Genevieve a Called on Dr blessingo Kenneth 9 Mary 9 s oldest son, drove me around. Joseph Fo McGregor, a boyhood neighbor,' and Cousin Edith A. Smith. Th on latter showed me a genealogical book 9 gotten up by the Josephites the Smith line o They eliminate anything that would in any way affect their theories unfavorablyo We all went to Fred Busbman°s for supperJI Had a nice meal 9 and pleasant eveningo Wedo 200 Went with Jo Fish and Agnes to Mary 0 s 9 and Kenneth drove me to make inquiries of the Bus lines for transportation homeo I bought a ticket of the Union Pacific Coo via the Grand Canyon Bridge for $120350 I then called on Nicholas Go Smith 9 John Henry 0 s son 9 who is temporary Presiding Patriarch 9 and his mother Josephine Go The latter has just had an operation for her eyes. She thinks howeve that she will be able to see a little as a resulto We found George Albert in his office 9 after calling the second timeo He was very cor dialo We found Daphne on her way to do an errand 11 and we had her genial presence for companyo It was an enjoyable visito Took dinner at Mary 9 so Broo Monson and his son Horace & wife were presento Gave blessing to Smith and Harryo Wedo 200 Jo Fish drove me to make calls on Hyrum11 at the NoDoAo11 Sally Robinson and solli Joseph 9 at the Library 9 Florence Bushman Zobell at her home0 and ate spirit that all the dinner again at Ms.ry8 so The friendly 9 Christian people seem to show toward Mary 9 and family is most commendable. In the evening we had a social function at Jo Fish 0 s home11 for Hyrum 0 s birthday o I spoke the 9'BolsterY 9 and told some jokes .i and the other numbers were of a humorous and friendly nature 9 so the evening was pleasantly spento Daphne 9 Margaret 9 Hyrum & wife~ Lois Bo John C & wife 9 & brother Justin Mo9 Joseph Holmes & wife 9 Fred Busbman 9 wife & sister Florence 9 Alvin Decker 0 s wife & son 0 Je Fish & family~ Mary & family and Priscilla were presento Thurso 210 Spent the day visiting mostly at Mar-y0 s homeo Took -324supper at J. Fish 9 s 9 and started home on the U.P. Bus Line at 10:15 pomo Mary Jo Fish 1 Agnes and Kenneth came down to the station to see me offo We rode in a 7-passenger Buick Sedan to Flagstaff. Were delayed on the way by running out of gas, but passing cars helped us out 9 and at Flag, we took a 20-passenger buso At Phoenix we got a still larger oneo I estimated there were 50 persons on as far as Mesao A Broo Jones from Blanding, Utah came to work in the Templeo I found quarters for himo Arrived at home at 1:15 aomo1 found Aunt Em, and Della wello On Saturday morning Aunt Em told me that it was reported that Jesse I got George to look out for him in passed during the nighto Phoenix and in the evening we received word back that it was Lawrence9 and that if we would have the things packed he would be along and take us to Snowflakeo · I hurried to endeavor to make arrangements to have the house taken care of 9 dispose of the cow (which I contracted to Sro LeBaron for $35 9 payable in install=. ments) I gave the chickens to Aunt Em on the accto for taking -~ care of Della 9 in my absence 9 bougl;lt food and packed as far as we could 9 Lazelle 9 who had come during the 'day 9 helped meo Suno 230 Lawrence came early 9 and we put most of the things on the truck without much packing 9 and started about 10 aomo On our way 9 as we passed Orrin Kartchner 9 s he asked about the house, and I agreed to let him have it for $8000 per month 9 and he pay At Miami my watch fell out onto the cement the water & lightso floor of the garage and broke the balance wheelo Della got very sick= car sickness= on the way, but otherwise we had a successful trip 9 and reached home at 9i30 to 10 Pomo We stayed over night and the next day and night with Marion and Leonora 9 who treated us very wello Kimball Rogers 9 family was in our house 9 and as they could not find a place to goi we allowed them to stay in the two south rooms 9 and we moved into the north ones 9 where we fixed up fairly ccmfortableo Slept at house Tuesday nighto WedD 270 Lazelle 9 who came home with usi left early this morningo., Frio 290 I am canvassing for subscriptions for the Federal Savings and Loan Associationo Went to Taylor with Clarissa and Mayola and got some grocerieso The weather is very niceo Have arranged with Julia Ballard to come in a while every day and look after Della when I am not thereo Suno 310 Attended So S. & meetingo Wedo Jano 3 9 1934 Some storm last nighto Thurso 4 1 more storm & cold windo Frio 5o Snowed some more last nighti followed by cold windo Held meeting at 7830 with Organization Committee of Savings Assijno Made appointments for canvaso Clarissa and Star~ -325ley Shumway returned to their school at Littlefieldo Sun 7. Wind still blowing very cold. Have been working at strengthening the fence in the Wash this last week, a little each day, and soliciting s·ubscriptions to Savings Ass' n. A disastrous flood visited Los Angeles, killing 39 and doing vast damage to property on New Years Eve. David Heywood has resigned from the Academy Faculty and is leaving todey for Phoenix to try his. fortune on a Managed Farm business proposition. My reasons for caning home from the work at the Temple, were that I might be an aid to the community in establishing a Savings and Loan Association. here and in settling up the af"fairs of the Bank of Northern Arizona. The President released me. on the request of the Stake Pres. & Ward Bp. Here is his letter: Arizona Temple. Mesa. Ariz. 3 Jan 1934 Elder Joseph W. Smith Snovt'lake • Arizona 0 Dear Brother: We are very loath to part with your services worker. in the House of" the Lord at Mesa. Arizona. but also realize that you will be ot much value in helping to solve the problems of the def'unct bank to which you have been called. and appreciation for the We extend to you our blessings commendable work which you accomplished while at the Arizona Temple a service which was entirely acceptable in every way and which will be blessed by the Lord. With kind regards. I em Sincerely your brother in the Gospel David K. Udall• President as mi ordinance Mon. B. The North wind is very cold. Wrote several letters and paid debts. I have been most laid up with an inflamed eye. So have "hugged" the stove. Sun. 14. This last week I have spent canvassing for suband working as I could scribers to the Savings & Loan Association, get awa:y on the Wash lots. It has been quite cool at night, but on the whole the weather has been pleasant for the time of year. Congress is again in session. I have given a number of blessings, and written several letters. Today I attended s. s., Prayer Circle s. Lo Fish spoke interestingly on Faith. and Union Meeting. Sun. 21 o The weather remains open, with a cold dry wind i and is mostly from the Northo This last week I have worked every day I seem fixing up the fence I and water break on my Wash "farm to be getting it in pretty good shapeo Toda~ Jesse & Louie had us 0 " . -326- -327- over to dinner and I played a game of chess with the boyso The first I have played for many years. The Committee seem to think they have a good prospect of obtaining a loan from the Cow. Ao - Civil Welfare Administration - or "Citizens"o This is a name the Roosevelt Administration has given to one of its relief departmentso We had a little snow on the ground Fri. morning - the . Sun. 28 26 _ but it has been today the sky is ,overcast. I have worked all the week on the Wash Been· '.'making a wing" to push the water back a littleo Ward,·confere~ce today I was .called by the Bishop to. offer, _th~ invoca- EmmaF~ in on a pickles poetical Dear Aunt Della: Sweet and patient, pure and fine Won't you be my valentine? Won't you give me from your store As you did in days of yore. When you taught me a-b-c's. And I tried so hard to please?. 0 0 tiono .. · ~- : _.::.-.•.: ~-.. ... - .. - - - .. · :.:.. ,._.:... -_.· .; ___ On the 26th I received a letter from Mr. Metz'.(J: P~ ~etz)_:~ho is 'in_ charge of the Bank estate saying~_· "I think you ..can_ be'_:'>f W,eat assistance if you can help us find a buyer for thE:se propert~es •. -:~_ Sun .4 0 ~ I have the Wash lots pretty much cleared off 9 except some very large-logs that require more than two horses to moveo I attended the 2 p~-m~conference meeting 9 but heard _very. l.i-t?tle of w.hat Bp. John Wells is here from Salt .Lake. ~i tY:•· --:r·.arranged a was said meeting between him 9 myself, and Jo H. Frost on the Bank matterso Frost agreed_ to_ try and get Mr o Met.z to tur~: the· buildin~ ·_over to me and the Church-o ~-'I don't know W!lat. success he ._will hav~-~ ,_ ::-· . _ Yesterday 9 . the 3rd, we held a st·ockholder.' s m~eting of ~he:- _, Cash Stor_es Co. It was agreed to reduce the sto_ck to 20%. of its ·-.;· book price.,. ... _ : · · - -'. ,Mon. 6 Feb 1934 Della & I attended a danc·e for -"Seniors & Adults. just _a _shor~_ We enjoyed the visit with the folks while we: stayed time Wed 7 Kimball Rogers moved to Aunt Em w s ho~se to_day. _;. Thurs 8., Today Jo P. Metz - the Bank Receiver, cam~ _and tore out the vault doorp and sold .ito-'- Thus all the bank furniture and fixtures have been sold/ The. building has been thoroughly stripped. It makes me feel sad to witness this, what seems to me to be a wasteo I spent most of the day writing a letter to the Supt. of Friday 9 against Banks, and getting committee members to sign it 11 protest:ing thisi and requesting an investigationo A cold windo , · · snow o I made a report to the Sat 10 o Still cold ii .and a little Internal Revenue Collector on the Cash Stores Coo Suno llo• Attended Was called on to offer the InvocaS S Priesthood and Fast meetingo tion - a special prayer - fo~ the sicko Sister Butlerll Armeda Tenney Louie had us come to dinnero After which I gave a and J L Dalton blessing to Mabel Freeman - John A's youngest daughtero Helen Larson Copelb.Lld9 s second daughter was born. Lois Mon. 12 they call hero Sun 18 Been sawing off the tops of the posts of the Wash lot fence Making it more presentableo The nation finding graft and "collusion" in the airmail service, has canceled all contracto On ii the 14th 5 Sto Valentinees day& Roberta Flake Claytonll and her sis• t ers Won't you teach me how to live And your courage to me give? That I may become like you, Teacher. friend and loved one true. 0 0 The Flake Sisters O O 1 0 O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Freeman. Wilmirth F. Willis, and Anabell F. Rogers, called social visit. They brought a nice repast, sandwiches and cake - and we had a pleasant visit. Roberta left this verse for Della: 8 Our daughter Della,·sent us. a delicious cake from Albuquerque and Louie's son LeRoy, and little Tad Ballard each sent us a cutelittle valentine. On Sat. 17th King Albert of Belgium, fell from a high steep mountain, he was trying to climb, and was killed. France. Spain and Austria have had_violent riots, and in Austria it amounted to a shor; civil war, in which hundreds of rebels were killed by the army. Amon them some women and children. Fri. 23. I have mailed, and handed out all the new stock Cert~ icates to the owners in the.Cash Stores_ Co. The weather has been clq for days and today it ·was.very windy, but no storm to speak of. Sti~ I working on the Wash.fence~ Sat. 24. After the wind subsided last night• a good rain followed •. There was some snow .fall this morning. So far, it has been a splendid storm. .. Sun. Mar.4.1934 I have spent some time every day this w~ek working on the Wash, to complete the fence• and control.the water. Samuel made another trip to Phoenix to obtain a Federal loan_ to assis the Irrigation district-the proposed expansion of our holdings in li this locality. The state -officials gave_ approval• but confirmation · not yet come from Washington. A serious accident occurred at Aguila by which six persons were killed and 29 others were injured, when a large bus in which they were riding overturned• early on the morning of the 24th. These were Latter-day Saints• returning to their homes in Calif. from an excursion to the Te111ple. A very sorrowful affair. I Suno 11 Mar 1934 Today is Union Meeting day and Prayer Circle I attendedo This last week I have pretty much finished the fence & wing for turning the Wash further from towno Am a little anxious to see the water come9 to see how it will stando Have now made a ditch, and graveled it down the bill to get the water on the enclosureo The work has all been laborous, but I have enjoyed it, because I feel that it is accomplishing an improvement. Yesterday I made a trade with Lawrence; by which I let him have my interest - Stock in the Smith-Heywood Co. and took 1412 shares in the ACMI. Jesse's & Silas & Jesse A. Fish's shares in the Cash Stores Co. and he is to pay me the balance at the rat~ of $20 pe~ month.The Irrigation proposition.is moving a long a pace. The "New Deal" of the Roosevelt Administration, is meeting rather more criticism, as Congress proceeds, and more evidence of_"playing Politics" seems apparent. The foreign nations, too, have·much unrest, and trouble. The gangster, and outlaw, John Dillinger, effected an escape from Crown Point prison by mean.s·_of a w~<:>d~n pistol~ which he bad whittled out. · ·· ··· - · · · ···-- Sun. 18. Attended S~ s. _High Priests class, sacrament meeting today. My hearing is so poor that I don't get much benefit from the public meetings. I related experiences of how I have met the Elders, at R.R. Stations, and ship-yards and never made a mistake. Something about Mormons, who are in the line of duty, that distinguishes them from other men. This last week r·have been strengthening the riprapping on the Wash with old tubs filled with rocks. Letters from J. Fish and Agnes. The latter is looking for a chance to come home. The Government is planning new relief employment for the unemployed. Congress is wrestling with the carrying of the air mail. Since the army took it over, 10 pilots have been killed. Sun. 25. During the week, I borrowed a scraper, and Asabel's team, and leveled and furrowed_out a part of the lot in the wash. It looks like som~thing ~ould·grow, if it is properly planted, and looked after I have gathered up the old tubs• and cans, and been filling them, with rocks to help turn the water~ Yesterday, the · 24th, ~e went to Joseph City to their.Founder's Day program. Homer F. BusI?man took us in bis car wi~hout charge. He was very courteous, and accommodating. There was a little rain during the day, and more last night. Louie has been sick, but is better today. Received a letter from Mary Also a stenographic report of the 0 funeral services for Lawrence •. Attended all the meetings and classes toda;y. Della also, went with me to Church; In the evening we att.ended a nice social p_arty, on the occasion of Jesse M's and Pauline's birthdey-. ~e anniversary is really the 26th, but as the Primary convention is to be held tomorrow, they decided to celebrate this evening. They made it a surprise. Tues. 27. I ordered an_ear phone - an Accousticon - for trial. Want to see if by its aid, I can get a little benefit from the meetings. This p.m. I commenced to plant some garden seeds, onions, beets, carrots, peas, lettuce &c. The warm days are beginning to bring the snakes out, around the house. I hate to kill them, so today I have carried off three - two of them out of the house. They are harmless, water snakes, but Della is frightened of them anyway; and they add to her nervousness. Tues. Apr. 3, 1934 My Accousticon - ear phone - came yesterday. With it I can hear both the clock and my watch tick. I am in hopes I can hear better in Church. Yesterday was a very windy da;y, and last night it snowed. Been cold today. I sent $5.00 to Agnes, part of which to help pay her expenses coming home. Samuel F. and a party of five, left in a car yesterday.John C. Ramsay _& others, also, and Lily Bushman, and others will go with Glen Holt today. They all are going to Salt Lake for the Conference. I wrote Agnes to endeavor to arrange for transportation home with some of them. Sun. 8. I wore myAccousticon to s. s. & Prayer Circle today. Did not get as much benefit from it as I hoped but maybe it will improve with use. At the Union meeting I was called on to speak on the Gospel theme - Orson Spencer's testimony of the character and Mission of Joseph Smith the Prophet. My discussion run along the lines of the fact that it is no new thing for a prophet, or even, as far as that goes, a reformer, or inventor to suffer persecution. I had good attention, and commendation. This last week I have been strentthening my "rip-rapping" on the Wash with rocks. Got all the tubs, and cans I could find, and filled them with rocks. Thurs. 12. Yesterday and today I planted a row of Tamarisk behind the "rip-rapping" as an additional bulwark to turn the water. The air was dusty, and some wind· today. Della F. was very sick Sunda;y night, but is about normal again. Fri~ay 13. Agnes arrived home saf'ely from Salt Lake City this evening, and we were pleased to have her with us again after her long absence. Sat. 14. I stretched the wire, with Van's help on the west line of the lower lots. Worked all day part of the time in the wind and sand, and got very tired by night. 15. After meeting, I gave blessings to Eldon w. Cook's three children. Della F., had a bard fall. Tues. 17. Last night, and toda;y considerable rain has fallen - a very seasonable storm. Della has a lame back today. She is rather weak. David returned suz:. -330to Phoenix yesterday. He and Lawrence are trading houses" Marie has been ill• and is not well yeto Mono April 16. 1934 I spent the most of the day writing a contract. and deeds.for David and Lawrence. for their trade. Sato 21. I walked to Taylor & returnedo I went to look after the Store; going and returning by way of the reservoir• so I would not have to be picked up by some one passingo· The boys and girls were fishing in the reservoiro Suno 220 In Sunday School I explained that Moses & Elijah were preserved from death until after they had come in their mortal bodies and bestowed the Priesthood and the Keys thereof upon Pe~er, Jame~ and Johno Gave blessing to Warren La.k,e Jarvis after· _meeting~ _ . Suno 29 o · This last week - Wedo & FrL> I plowed in the Wash_ ' _·. "Farm" with Andrew Rogers' team. Have also strengthen·ed the fortifi· cation against the wateri by carrying rocks. Mono I planted & watered garden for Lawrence. Thurso I.irrigated & planted potatoes.- corn:· cucumbers and some beans o Today I blessed Anthony Ivins Jarvis·, and had James Fiske as a Teachero Yesterday Agnes went to Holb~ook and Mother= "Auntie" - and I went to Taylor in the afternoono Sun., May 6, 1934 Henry & family. and Della & baby, Agnes Norene, came this evening - Tues o 1st - Henry went on to Mesa_the 2nd• but ·; · Della is still hereo I sowed the alfalfa marked it off into rows,_.-~ and irrigated itr, or as·much as possible while the turn last'eq.o ...We.~.,-~ had a nice rain• and some snow in the mornfog of the 2ndo :--A. v_ery·~~,;·~_-: busy, and rather tiresome day o On the 4th 8 Samuel F & ~ade "tip Ei<'' :-,= proposal to purchase the bank•· we sent $25 andassume the payment· ot -~·:_ the taxes a Something over $13000 It is quite undertaking 11 ·but am anxious to preserve it for the community.. · · · Yesterday I made headgates dug out the old cans from the ditch_-•. and planted beans & squash. The West Company has set up a store at· Taylor, which adds again our difficulty in making a success of ours" Today Louie had us all over to dinner after fast meetingG I. stayed home from meeting to look after Mother, while the girls goo Mother's Daye Gave blessings this ·1ast week. Mon 7o Apostle Mo Jo Ballard was hereo He came by to see if he could do anything to placate James Mo Flake• who is opposing the new irrigation projecto Broa Ba spoke at a special meeting in the High School today" Tues., Bo Della & the baby went home today. Suno 13a Stake Conference today" Broo He H. Cummings was hereo He told me he was glad they had made me a Patriarch. He saidi "You are just the fellow for thato" Attended the Seminary graduating pageant in the evening."The Shepherd Kinge" My grandson Van graduatedo This last week I sowed the an ro f> 1909 DELLAF's FAMILY 1934 Clover but did not get it all irrigateda Been carrying rocks off the land and strengthening the nrip-rapping"., I am calling it my "Riprap Farm.'' Mono 140 I am discouraged with the Accousticon, so I sent it back today. I attended So So But stayed home to look after Della Fo while Agnes went to Church. My stomach has been bothering me of lates and I've felt rather miserable. Gave blessing to Richard Dale Gibson. ·Irrigated on the lots until 12:30 a.m. by the moon-light. The oats and alfalfa are growing on the new "riprap farm." There is a streak of white sand & gravel, however, that won't stay damp on the surface long enough to sprout it. Sun. 27. I attended the High Priest's class & Church, but my hearing is so defective that I did not get much of what was saido This week I have been finishing my rock - carrying on the "farm," and yesterday I did some scraping to facilitate the passing of the I water when the flood comes. Have given a number of blessings, as the boys are going to the Temple, and want them in their memory bookso I made a trip to Taylor to look after the store. Wed. 30. There has been considerable wind lately, but yesterda afternoon there came a sprinkle of rain, and last night, and this morning quite a rain. At 8 a.m. there came quite a hail lasting abou 5 minutes. I ran up to Taylor a short time yesterday afternoon. Sun. June 3, 1934 Yesterday we attended the funeral of one of Sadie Hulet Avery's little girls who died from the effects of a fall from an upper story. Fred & Florence, and Lois B. are here at the bedside of their sick father & brother, Homer F. Bushman. Last Monday night Della was very bad off. She complained of a smothery feelingo Today she is no up to her average. Received word from Lafayette of the birth of a son on May 31, ai lgl5 a.m. Had the water & set out tomatoes & cabbages on Mondayo Today I gave five blessings to the Deacons & Teacherso I am finishI ing up the rock carrying on the rip rap farmo Tues 5e The wind continues dry & coldo I spent the entire day irrigatingo This evening Della complained of a smothering feeling an~ the pain was so intense that we finally had to have the doctor come and give her a hypodermic injection before she became easy., Wedo 6. Homer F. Bushman is very sick. His son Fred & daughter Florence are hereo Today Samuel Fo and I were called into administer to himo His heart is weako Della is some easier this morning, but is not strongo The wind is cold, and there are some clouds. Sun. 10. I attended the Prayer Circle today, and offered the invocation, but did not go to s. s. or the Union meeting on account 01 -332Aunt Dellaes condition 0 Wedo 130 I irrigated the lots todayo Della Fe is in such distress that we have to give her nerve quieters in order to enable her to sleepo The wind is so strong today that many of the apples were blown offo Received word from Jo Po Metz, Bank Receiver, that Samuel F's & my proposal. for the purchase of the Bank building, was acceptedo Kimball Rogers brought us some posts for new fence Jesse hauled us some lumber from.Lakeside last weeko The toda;y Seminary Bldgo burned todayo Frio 150 Aunt Della rested easier today, but I fear that it is only a reminder that the end is neare She breathes shortj this eveningo Today the cool wind let up and some cool clouds gatheredo Am getting quite a wall of rocks on the Rip-rapo Emma Smith had her wedding reception last night, and is leaving with her husband Jess Dewey, for Los Angeles, toda;yo Sato 16. Della Fo has been in a state of coma since last She is still sleeping peacefully and breathing regularlyo evening 2i40 pcmo Lazelle arrived from Los Angeles at about 4 pomo It is now 8~45 and mother is still breathingo Sun 17a We passed the day watching over Mother - Della Fo As we finished Did not attend any of the meetings or gatheringso supperj Leonora and Marie came in to inquire how Auntie was feeling9 and I remarked that she seemed to have a light Jerk in the shoulder when she breathedo We went into the bedroom to see, and found her breathing her lasto The hour was 7~30 pome Although we had been expecting it so long, the sight of her pale face occasioned a distinct shock, as we realized that we were hence forth to be deprived of her sweet companionship henceforth in this worlde Marie went in her car to inform the Bpo Lenora went to niti:f'y others of the family, and in a very short time all were busy washing and dressing her, and making preparations for the bu.rialo We had wired the absent ones, but we now sent other messages to inform them that the end had come o All the family, and many of the friends willingly lent their aid and sympathy to assisto Mono 180 The day was spent in going to the cemetery, making a program for funeral, receiving friends, writing to others, and looking after preparationso Albert, and his son Jack arrived from Albuquerque about 4 pom., and Mary Je Fish, Ernan and two of J.,Fish' cr..ildren came late at night from Utah., Henry• Lula, Della & Pat arrived about the same time from Albuquerque., Della's baby, Agnes Norene was also along., Tueso 19., I was pleased to find all of Della's children here., The funeral service was very beautifulo Here is the program: 0 0 0 Remarks, So Fo Smith, Religious Leader; Solo, Florence Bushman Zobell, "I Know that my Redeemer Lives;" Remarks Joseph Peterson, Fellow Teacher; Music 9 "O My Father," Jo Ro Crandell; Written sentiments 9 Silas Lo Fish; Sentiments Relief Society, Wilmirth Willis in charge; Solo, Lazelle; Reading of two of the poems by the deceased by Thalia Kartchner 9 "Lines to a Dead Bird," and "The Sweetest Musico" Song - "Silver Bells of Memory," the Hunt Sisters; Number by Della's Students under direction of Nettie Ho There Rencher; Remarks, Do K. Udall; Closing remarks Bpo Butlero were about 50 women stood up for the RoSo number and some 30 good people, as studentso Silas Fish wrote: "My sister Della: When clouds have been most threatening and dark Or loads have seemed too heavy, Or the path has been stony and steep and hard, Or self effort has been least ready; 'Twas then that Della, dear sister of mine, With the magic of her love Would speak, and the sun would begin to shine With new splendor from aboveo Then clouds would seem lighter 9 the world would grow brighte And work was more pleasant to doo Then friends seemed truer, and thoughts grew purer In the glow of her love so trueo" Silas Lo Fish Preso Udall, in his remarks spoke very eulogistic of me: Bless Brother Joseph and his household that he may live for years and that he mey return to us (in the Temple) if it is the Lord's will o As such men and such devoted women have done, no man that I have in mind has done a greater work than Joseph Wo In the hwidreds and thousands and tens of thousands that have received the Holy Priesthood under his hands, and the efficient way he has delivered the messageo Let us press forward in the good work, and in the sweet memory of Brother Joseph Wo and his good wifeo God bless them, Ameno" My brother Samuel F: "We call ourselves Latter-day Saints, but I believe that probably very few of us deserve that fine title; but there are a few who do, and Aunt Della lifeo The sweet is one 9 and her life to me has been a beautiful example of what seemed to me the idealo" In speaking of her as a "It was this little woman whose teacher 9 Joseph Peterson said: characteristics were kindness, not only to boys and girls - and 19 -334they need kindness to every one she came in contact witho She was tactful, and knew how to meet a situationo She was a teacher and a good oneo She was loyal to the people and loyal to her fellow teachersJ' Marion Flake said his mother told:him~ "None other has ever had a truer or sweeter friend than Aunt Della has been to meowv From the Relief Society sentiments this is quoted: ' 90 • could we all make the world better by our having lived in it as she has done, how much more pleasure and true love of righteousness would be scattered about USo" "A Tribute~ This group of students desire to offer a tribute of love and respect to our dear departed teachero Though years have passed since we attended her school, love for her still burns brightly in our heartso She was not only our teacher, but our true friend 11 through all these years our interests have been her interests; and always she has been ready with her warm hand clasp~ her sweet smile, and her words of encouragement to help us on our wayo May our chiidren revere her memory; and may we emulate her beautiful example~ that we may be worthy to associate with her intimately "over there 11,u e.s we have done hereo" Some 40 stood upo Thurso 21 I had some lumber & posts on hand, and instead of returning home today my sons remained over and made a "bee 19 cf putt.., ing it upo They all worked at the fence, except Jo Fish, whc spent his time making a seat out of the old folding bedo Frio 220 All the sons and daughters 8 except Lazelle and Agnes returned to their respective homes todayo Leonora~ Marie and Louie each prepared a delicious plate lunch for the crowd during the last three days the company stayedo Suno 240 There came a nice shower last nighto We~ Lazelle & Agnes and I attended So So & Sacrament Meetingo At the latter they had several of the young people speak who have been absent attending schoolo Three of them• Annie Rogers, Lavora Smith, and Margaret Fish, are university graduates, and the Decker girl & Andrew Smith are on the wayo Jor.u1 Luther Dalton died very early this morningo My grandson, Paul Heywood is some better todayo Attended his funeral services on the 25th at 4 Pomo Suno 1 July 1934 After S. So & Fast Meeting Sro Hoyt invited Agnes & me to her home to dinnero Bpo D. Ao Butler was also invited, and we rode out in his caro Reed Tenney died suddenly last Thursday the 28th. Am thinking seriously of quitting the store businesso Considering a proposition to rent the building to Smith-Heywood; Mon. 2 The Superior Court entered a decree today turning over the Bank of Nor. Arizona Bldg, for $25 cash, and we assume the unpaid taxes, to Samuel F. and me. But ve discover that the tax bill amounted ~335= to $1625027, and if not paid the property will be sold for the delinq~ency this fallo We obtained an interview with the Board of Supervisors, and proposed a compromise 9 but we wanted time and they said they could not make such a transaction, under the law only for cash So we will have to take our chances at the sale. • • Tueso 3o Lazelle and I got the new fence done between us and Lewis Hunt's todayo Surio 80 Yesterday I finished the fence around the Hunt corral 9 on our lineo This, I have made, with his help of the old material from the fence I have taken down on the West line 0 The new fence has cost - lumber, $18.85, 15 posts@ 20¢ $3 000, 15# nails@ 6¢, 90¢9 labor - 2 days@ $2050 = $5 000 0 Amounting to ~27.770 I have made no account of the other although I have furnishe~ all the material, and the labor 9 excepting one day, which he put ~no I am accepting $15 in milk and butter, as we need it for his share of the expense 0 Lazelle left Friday morning= 6tho He will go to Albuquerque thence to Salt Lake City~ and on to Chicago to A Century of Progres~ exhibition before returning to his school work in Calif 0 He has made himself very useful~ while here~ building fences'1 and fixing up a.mun We divided all his motheris books between her sons and daughters~ and sent each his division by Lazelle There has been considerable of an uproar in.the Government of Germany of lateQ owing to friction in the Nazi element Adolf Hitler I the Nazi chief~ and Prime Minister has cau~the death of scores of ti • th e ranks of his . partyo re b es1 Yt in I met the evening of the 6th with the committee to arrange for the J 0 N0 Smith reunion S'":10 150 This last week I have been building a chicken coop~ and we~ding t~e.gar~en for my outside workQ and taking inventory and otherwise facilitating the turning of the Taylor Cash Store into a renting proposition to Smith=Heywood Coo The stock is greatly run do~'1_so we have decided to dispose of what remains'1 and rent the buildingo The Longshoremen's strike in San Francisco is assuming serious proportionso The Governor called out the state Militia to prevent rioting and bloodshedp and the unions have taken exceptions and thre~ten a sympathetic.strike of other organizations like the T;am, sters Uniono We get no rain so far 9 and the irrigation water is gett~ ing lowo A serious drought everywhere . Wedo 180 About 3 Pomo there came up a brisk thunder storm= r~in a?d some hailQ accompanied by s~arp lightening 0 The strike situation has become rather serious in San Francisco and neighboring citieso Attended a rally for Judge Stanford last night 0 Suno 220 This last week I finished the chicken coop~ and 0 0 0 0 yesterday I commenced on a substantial fence between our lot on the west end of the one I let Smith-Hewood have on the south of USo Van helped with the worko Our apples are falling of~ q~ite badly and Agnes is trying to bottle someo Today I had to irrigate Tuesday night the Wash ran a d so did not attend a:ny serviceso : flood which took out some of the rip-rapping which I have wo~ked sojhard to put in, but the damage is not serious, and I feel that my work will ultimately prove successfulo I sowed clover all over the patch on the 19th 0 The general Strike at San Francisco has practicall; ended 0 The people got tired of it and took_measures to supply themselves with the things the strikers were holding upo So it petered auto the fence last nighto The weather Sun 29 0 I nearly finished has been unsettled and there has been rain in spots, but no general Annie Woods of Mesa who is vacationing ~~re, rain during the we;k came on Wed0 25th to stay with us awhile, on account of our quiet peaceful home Europe was thrown into anxiety and unrest on account of the slaying of Chancelor Englebert Dollfu.s of Austriao He was assassinated by 144 rebel Nazis, who obtained entrance to the Chancellery by a disguise as members of the Facist Home Gaurd, on Wedo 25tho Got the chicken yard done and allowed our six hens the liberty of it on Friday the 27tho Word of the favorable OK of the expected Govto loan for the new water District came from Seno Ashurst, at Washington, on Tues. The drought is severe and the heat terrible in parts of 24th The death toll from heat passes a thousando the country Tueso 310 We got a new carpet todayo It cost ___ I commenced today, after finishing the partition fence, to fix the fence to the lower lots, so it would stop calveso Suno 5 Aug 19340 I attended So So High Priest's class and sacrament meeting, but I heard very little of what was saido On Thurs. 3rd Paul Von Hindinburg diedo He was the president of the German Government, and has been the strength and stay of his people for some nine years of these troublesome timeso On his death Adolf Hitler the Prime Minister seized the presidency, and made himself practically the Dictator of that lando The new move has added to the unrest of Europeo Everybody had confidence in Hindenburg; but few have in Hitler. The drought is so gre~t and the streams so low that the leaves on our big cottonwood in front of the house are turning yellow and falling. Been working again on the Wash this weeko Received the key to the Bank on the 2nd of the montho Now if we can satisfy 0 0 0 0 0 · the County on the taxes i we shall be fortunate · to meet a public sale on ito I have the administrator's or Receiver's way. o But we shall deed recorded have any Suno 19. I have Just completed a synopsis of father's life for the reuniono Heber & Susie, Howard and Lucy and her daughter Elizabeth have arrived for the gathering. On Wedo 150 With the help of John Ballard, we plastered up the patches all over the house, where it had fallen off., And yesterday I painted the floors, all of three roomso Had a nice shower on Frio 17tho David & Marie are packing up to move to Phoenix tamorrowo Have the bank building to repair and take care of 0 Have applications to rent, but not decided yet who to let have ito Louie went to Provo to visit her mother along with her brother Lelandi who has been here for a few days. He impressed me favorably o. Tueso 21 Aug 1934 The Jesse No Smith Centennial Re-union of the family commenced today at noono There were present eight sons grand 16 daughters= 250 One wife, and sons & daughters-in-law, children, and guests totaling 4000 Elder George Albert Smith & David Ko Udall were with us, as well as Annie Woods as invited events of guestso In the evening we had a pageant, depicting father's life - a very pleasing presentation, which all enjoyedo Wed,. 220 A genealogy meetingo 2 p.mo an entertainment of music and readings, and a public dance in the evening,. Family members came from as far as Salt Lake City, and other points in Utah, and distant parts of Arizonao It was a very happy, and gratifying children - Amy & Erma occasiono Jo Fish & wife and three little (twins) and Shirley Merline and Lazelle, and Kenneth, Mary's son,. Also Daphne, Priscilla and Margaret - sisters,. I cannot undertake to name all present, but it was a wonderful opportunity to renew acquaintance and friendshipso Preso Udall said: "I want to keep close to you." Thurso 23. I went in a car with Silas D. Jo Walter, Samuel of the Brigham Fo, Don Co and my son Lazelle to the dedication City Memorial Memorial Monumento Elder Geoo Albert Smith, Pres. and John Giles Secy. of the American Pioneer's Monument Ass'n, and Lo Ca Snow were present and spoke, as did Sro Whiting, Sro Jolly Marco Peterson, Henry Mo Tanner, Mary Richards and otherso Geoo Albert offered the dedicatory prayero The monument is built of a cement base and petrified wood laid in cement, faced by a bronze plate bearing the Noo 46 and stating there are some 40 pioneers buried in the cemetery where it stands. These pioneers came to the old Sunset cemArizona in 18760 While there, we also visited etery and the Brigham City Forto Jo Fish and family 9 It was all a very interesting occasiono Daphne and Kenneth 5 returned todayo Sato 250 I went to the big dance awhile to see the new cement open air dancing pavilliono Last night Lazelle and I worked at the roof of the banko It is mutual convention todayo Attended prayer 5 circleo Suno 260 Attended conferenceo Was called on to offer the benediction at the close" Sro Beesley from SoL.,Co told me: "That was a beautiful prayero'' We had Silas D,. & wife, and Lafayette and Alice I gave and children here to suppero Had a good rain in the eveningo Felice a blessingo Mon. 270 We called members of the family together together to urge some place of collecting funds to gather genealogy of the deado We organized a J., No Smith Genealogy association 9 with Samuelp Pres., I was not enthusiastic about~it» Sophronia, Secyo & myself Treasurero but thought it would do no harm anywayo Thurso 6 Sept 1934 Lazelle left for Calif., Wedo 290 He calsomined Agnesi bed-room & part of the kitchen while hereo I have been working to clean up the bank building for several days., The New Deal for the Roosevelt Administration is coming in for considerable critiworkers cism of lateo Just now there is a big strike of the textile of the country., Such things have been frequent during his term so far, and yet complaint is made of lack of employmento I balanced the books and made statements for Smith-Heywood the first of the montho CHAPTER XXIV 1934 Memorial Services for Fathero Trip to Williams Today is my birthday75 - Agnes is fixing up the bed room painting things whiteo Pratt & Margaret and four children; Leonora, and three children; and Jesse and Louie, and five children came in with their food, and we had supper together to celebrate my birthdayo A pleasant occasion. 7th Received birthday greetings from Edith Ao, my daughters Edith and Della., Sun., 90 I was assigned to conduct the High Priest's class this morning., To give employment to as many as possible 9 these were my assignments: "Are Men Immune" from bad effects of the use of tobacco, WmoCo Smith; 5 mino; "Current Events" John Ao Freeman, 5 min.,; ' 9Name the President's Cabinet," 3 min» Eo W., Cook; Discussion 3 mino They all responded promptly and acceptablyo Attended the Elders department at the Union Meeting after the Prayer Circleo Gave Margaret, Edith and Roxie a pail of pears. -339- Frio 140 Yesterday & today I made a kitchen cupboard at the Bank building for the H., C. Tenney family who are renters Sun. 160 It rained today. Yesterday I went to Holbrook to attend the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Schuster Stor They invited all their frien in Holbrook 9 by Adolf and Ben Schuster" - everybody - and they were all thereo The town was crowded with aut mobiles and the streets were full of people The great textile strik is ~ot settled 9 and it has already caused the death of some 16 person It is believed that communist agitators are responsible for the de= struction of life and property. Suno 230 I painted part of the bank shelves 9 and with the help of Peterson 9 patched the roof 9 on Thurs., 20th 0 Talked with w R Deering about his acct with Jo Fisho He agreed to write the ;ed;ral Land Bank and find out if they intended to make him a loan 0 J 0 Fish s~nt $25 to apply on his mother's monumento I thought that was too liberal 9 so I returned $100 Yesterday I went in Marion's new Studebaker car in company with Samuel F o, & Lulu 9 Jos Peterson and wife an~ Leonora t? attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Willard Whipple and wife~ at Showlowo There was a nice crowd of elderly people present, and it was a nice social time= sort of an Old Folks reuniono It rained quite hard 9 and we came home on wet and in some places slippery roadso Yesterdayvs papers bring word o; the arrest of Bruno Richard Kauptm8.l\Il9 accused of the kidnapping and murder of Chaso Ao Lindbergh Jra a crime which startled 9 and grieved the whole world on Maro 19 1932; and defied attempts to solve during these 30 monthso . Suno 300 I have been troubled with a lame back and it is still difficult for me to straighten up 9 but I've cleaned out the old cellar~ and fixed it to use for vegetables on the outside of the house Ther~ was.frost Friday morning 9 the 28th 9 and it has continued every morning since~ nso that alln the tender plants are killed o Hughs o J ohn son o f th e New Deal - NRA= has resigned; and the President 8 s program of recovery will take on a different aspect but will continue to ret~in a curb on businesso The design seems to be to retain the goo~ will of Labori and benefit from its votes The great industrial s~rike came to a sudden collapsei with both sides claiming to be winnerso Mahonri Lo Fish's mill - lumber mill_ burned down yesterday Attended the Old Folksv reunion yesterday 0 I spoke the "Bolster" and made eulogisti 7 remarks about some of the people_ especially sr Margaret Ho Baird 1 and Sarah Ko Miller - the latter is 88 years old I counted 13 ~d the former 86, and has been a widow for 52 years widows and eight widowers present. Pres. Anthony W Ivind died on the 24tho He was a very bright and energetic Church leader Mono l Oct 1934 Frank Ellsworth 9 of Sh~wlow died during the 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -340night last nighto It seems there.was an inward tumor that brokeo Suno 7o Have had some correspondence with·Heber Jarvis about renting the house at Mesap and his son Joseph is moved in before I had any definite contract with himo Had a talk with Jesse & Lawrence about their paying something on the upkeep of the Taylor Store - repairs for the broken windows; but they declined to do soo My lame back has been a both~r to me againo Today I bore testimony in the Fast Meeting, by referring to the re-taking of Jerusalem by the Englisho And the mission of Orson Hyde, and his, as well as the Prophets Prayer & prophecieso And the advice of the King of England to his Army officers to make the question of the advisability of firing on the Holy City a "matter of prayero" They did so with happy resultso I received a letter from the Federal Loan board at Washington inquiring if we were going ahead with our permission to organize a Federal Savings & Loan Ass'no Suno 140 Last Sunday night, soon after I dropped to sleep Aunt Nellie appeared at the back window and askedg "Are you all right here?" I went to the door and invited her in; but she said, I immediately awoke, and the thought came "No 9 I am in a hurryo" at onceg 99Why Aunt Nellie is deado" At the conference on the 6th1,1 Jo Reuben Clark~ Jro was made 1st Counselor & David Oe McKay 2nd Counselor in the First Presidencyo Broo McKay fills the vacancy caused by Broo Ivins' deatho Chaso Ho Hart, of the 1st Council of 7Oijs died on the 30th of Septo and Rufus Ke Hardy was sustained to fill his placeo On the 9th1,1 King Alexander I of Yugoslavia 9 and Louis Barthon, Foreign Minister of France, were shot to death by Petrus Kalemen, a political agitator from Servia - a Croate at Marseilles, Franceo An indictment for kidnapping and murder, has been found by No Jo g!"and jury for Bruno Richard Hauptman, and his extradition is soughto Convention of American Federation of labor in session at San Francisco passed a resolution favoring the 30 hr. weeko I have been choring around most of the weeko Fri & Sato I helped Earl build him a pig-peno Last night Colo Jo Eo Thompson, candidate for Uo So Senator was here and held a short meetingo Former Govo Thos Ee Campbell accompanied him,. Messrso McQuillen, Wo Eo Woods & Dan Divelbess were alongo The latter is seeking the office Mr. Campbell told me he wanted to come and sit down of Sheriffo and have a long talk with me same time o Both he and Mro Thompson treated me as though they thought I had some influence hereo At the High Priest's meeting I was called to speak on current eventso Suno 21 Oct 1934 I have painted my bedroom, an ivory color cut off some of the dead limbs of the trees, nailed on strips -over the cracks in the chicken-coop and chored around during the -341- weeko And yesterday with the help of WmeTanner and Jesse's son Van I erected a granite monument at Della F's gravea It was a beautiful day 9 and we had a nice company of relatives and friends at a sort of "Christening" todayo The hymns sung wereg Beautiful Zion Built Above 9 Let_Love Aboundo Sentiments by myself, Jesse, and Agneso Solog WmoCo Smith 9 The Beautiful City and all joining in the choruso Sentiments~ volunteered, Aunt Lanny, Roberta Clayton and Andrew Rogers o Others said they wanted to speak but were too full= sympathetically fullo Song - Nearer My God to Theeo Prayer by Silas Lo Fisho He expressed gratitude for the lives, and service of the departed~ Nellie M0 and Della F 0 and There was an dedicated the stones for the purpose erected excellent spirit, and it proved to be a beautiful service 0 Agnes and I took supper at Marion's & Leonora's home0 Of those present at the cemetery, Margaret, Leonora, Jesse & Louie, and Lawrence and Agnes; Asahel & Pauline, Rebecca & Andrew· Lorana & Hyrum; Silas Fish and Pearl; WmoCo Smith and wife and m~ther Lorenzo Rogers and wife; Julia Ballard, Marion Rogers, Belle Fl~e and her s9n Marion and his wife; Roberta F 0 Clayton, John DeWitt, Lela Cooper Nelson, Smn.uelis wife Lulyp Sophronia and a number of Leonora's, Jesse's, Lulu sand Silas' children 0 Mona 220 I commenced to dig our few potatoes Tues 23 Bonds voted for the Showlow Solo& Pa District 9 voted 96%0 Frio 260 Lawrences baby girl born 0 Suno 280 Been choring around digging vegetables & talking up the Fed. Savings & Loan Assno Went to cemetery and got a Kodak of the two headstones 0 Mono 290 Attended the funeral of Lorenzo Rogers' youngest 0 0 sono . Suno_Novo 4o This last week I have been busy working up a sentiment in favor of the Fedo Savings & Loan Association 0 Had a meeting appointed for Friday night for the purpose 0 I had invited about twenty of the business men, but the key to the bank building whe7e we were to.meet, was taken to Taylor by mistake, so it nearl; spoiled the meetingo A few of us met in the Hall 9 however and t~ed it over. _But the good results I hoped for were nea;ly Yesterday I spoiled by the mistakeo I was greatly disappointed attended the funeral at ll~OO a 0m0 of M., D0 Bushman's three year old girl 9 who died from burns, and a Mrs Dewey (Mother of DrQWebb) at 3~30 Pomo She was nearly 670 I offered the invocation at the first ~athering. The little girl built a fire with papers 1 and her clothing caught fireo On Monday my nephew, Silas' son Samuel P:eston made us a friendly callo I was favorably impressed with· his appearance, and actions 0 0 0 -342Suno 11 Nov 1934 Last Monday, the 5th I attended the funeral I was called to of Silas S Decker's son, who died quite suddenlyo dedicate the grave, and prayed that the death of the children might be abated At the general election on Tues 6thi the Democrats swept John L. Willis, was elected Supervisor, and J. Owen the nation of the Freeman, J P. for Snowflake, and all other elected officers County were Democrats. The same proportion, if not greater, obtained throughout the State and Nation. Pennsylvania, thought to be an impregnable stronghold for Republicans was capturedo Even Senator Reed, one of the leaders of the Senate was defeated by Guffyo I had supper first Friday evening at Leonora's, in company with Joseph Fielding Smith. Today we had a very inspirational conference. I was called on to offer the opening prayer. Virgil Bushman told me that "it was the finest prayer that he ever heard,." I fancy that I can see an intelligent improvement in many of the young peopleo Clarissa was here for the week-end. Agnes has been ailing for two days, but is some better this evening. The weather has been delightful, but it looks like a storm is brewing. Agnes got a new washing machine last Thursday, the 7th. It is a General Electric. Fri. 16. Some rain fell this evening. The workmen are nearing the completion of the redocking of the bridge over the Wash. They have been working at it for a week and making a good jobo I have been working up a sentiment in favor of the Savings & Loan Association during the week. To get subscribers is slow and discouragingo All can find an excuse for hanging backo And nobody, so far, is willing to get out in the open and support me,. Time is something of an object, and I am anxious for fear we'll use too much. Sun 18. After meeting I gave blessings to Eugene Flake's daughter Imogene & Glen A. Shumwayo They each gave me $20000 The wind is cold today. Yesterday the Boy Scouts held a Camp Counsel here Oscar Kirkham was here to speak to representatives from this and Sto Johns stakes. Mono 19., "Aunt" Belle Hunt Flake died early this morning,. She has just recently moved into a cozy little home built recently for her. Tues,. 20. The ground is covered with snow this morning. Quite cold. Funeral today. Sun. 250 The sun shines brightly during the day, but the nights are cold,. I have done but little during the week besides canvass for the Savings Association; but the weather was too inclement. The wind blew hard from the northwest, and a dry cold drifting snow fell most of the forenoono Agnes had her tonsils taken out. She was 28 minutes under the chloroform. Dro Heywood was quite expert and was only about 2 minutes doing the operation. 0 0 0 0 0 0 -343- , Sun. 2 Dec 1934 Memorial services are being held in the wards of the Church - Stake - today 8 celebrating the centennial anniversary of father•~ birtho There is a bitter cold north wind blowing today. Many eulogies of fathero I blessed Lawrencews baby girl - Allene Thurs. 6. Attended the funeral of Sarah K Miller 88 years of age. Sun. 9. My brother Don c. helped me with the canvass this week. Yesterday we were in Holbrook. Spent most of the time with members of the Bank Board. Have made progress. Bro. Murray gave me quite a "raker," during the week, but most people that I have talked to treat me respectfully. Today I spoke on "Prayer" at the Prayer Circle. I conducted the Priesthood class. Sun. 16. We~esday, I went to Holbrook, and Friday 8 to Lakeside to do some canvassing for the F.S.&L. Ass'n. The balance of the time I spent working around here - I also spent Wed 12th at Holbrook_ and I wrote several letterso Don c. has been helping. We made some progress. This evening we attended the Christmas Cantata by the Snowflake Choir - J. Rufus Crandell, Director. Suno 240 Attended Priesthood class, S0 s. & Sacrament meetings. ~as mad~ Chairman of the Class Instruction Committee, and offered the invocation at the meetingo The services were of a holiday nature in all gatheringso Spent the week mostly in canvassing~ except Fri & Sat. I chopped woodo Lazelle came home late this evening to spend the holidayso Sending and receiving Christmas cards 0 Thurso 270 Henry and family came late this evening 0 Yesterday Don Co Agnes and I went to Holbrook and Winslow canvassing. We had a fairly successful dayP and took dinner at Edith 9 s at 6 p 0m0 ® coming home late in the eveningo The Christmas was spent pleasantly 9 and we had a tree 9 and cards and remembrances from the absent members 0 We took dinner with Jesse 9 Louie and family., and Aunt Lannie 9 Wm. 0 C0 ., Marion 9 Leonora & families were present 0 Frio 280 Henry & family,> and Lazelle left early this morning Mono 300 We took dinner with Lawrence & Fern 9 and Jesseis and 9 Marion . s f a.mi·1·ies were presento Clarissa is here also 9 with us Thursday and Thursday night we had a nice raino The first moisture for some timeo Wed.~ Jan 19350 We went to Holbrook - Don C & I today., and canvassed with some successo The proposition seems to be gaining a little strength all the time 9 although everybody does not subscribe 0 There is lots of work 9 and some disappointments connected with it We went out to Good Water and got a tank for Bro 0 Geo 0 Jarvis 0 Suno 60 Don Co & I went to Linden, Shumway & Pinedale along with John Fuller. We obtained 4 subscribers. We had intend;d to go to Clay Springs and Heber, but it rained and the roads became too slippery. Bro. Fuller volunteered the transportation. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -344Thurs0 10 I am greatly relieved today. I finished the canvass for the Savings Association and sent off the report together with all papers to the Federal Home Owners Bank at Los Angeles. We applied for a charter. but don't know whether they will grant it or not. I have worked faithfully at this now for over two monthso Have visited Lakeside, Showlow, Pinedale, Linden• Shumway, Taylor. Holbrook, Joseph City and Winslow; besides tramping back and forth• to call on folks in Snowflake. Sometimes meeting civil• and encouraging receptions, and at others the very opposite. Many. many grins and expressions of doubt as to whether we would succeed, and on at least one occasion, actual insults. But by keeping everlastingly after it, we have finished. My brother Don Co has stood by me faithfully, and Asahel has also helped some. My d~ughter Leonora has given helpful moral support, which is appreciated. Had charge of Attended Union Meeting, s. So & Prayer Circle. High Priest's class. Friday night and Sato morning it rained0 Wed. 16. I loaded my bedding, a spring cot, a case of bottled fruit, two chairs, and some lumber on to Jesse's truck, and started with him, Ivan Larson, and LeRoy to Mesa to work a short time in the Temple~ We arrived at David's and Marie's at 7 a 0m having made the trip in the nightQ It was rather cold, but otherwise we got along all right. As there was not room in the house for me, I decided to put my bed up stairs, and finish a room there to live in 0 Accordingly, with Ivans help, I put some loose boards up, and got the cot up a ladder, and commenced to keep house while I worked as time would permit, to make it livable. I bought some lumber for the stair-way, and got that made so as to dispense with the ladder, and then bought plaster-board for the walls and ceiling0 I bought two new sheets for the partition0 At first, my little oil cooking stove did not keep the place warm in the evening, so I often sat by the fire down stairs in Joseph Jarvis' apartment. Mildred, his wife treated me very kindly 0 Invited me to take meals with them, and when I was sick with the Grippe, she brought me dainty dishes of food, and hot lemonade. My sister Susan Jarvis did likewise. Aunt "Lilly" Bushman also had me at a meal, and brought over a nice bottle of plumsa I stayed two months and a halfo During that time I did en~owments for 80 persons; attended to the sealing of 8 couples, of children sealed to parents. in the West line, had 6 families aided Fred Laird to arrange papers, and be sealed to his parentso Spent 5 week ends at Phoenix with David & Marie & family. (For most of the trips, all but two, they furnished the transportation)0 Went with them on ~icnics twice - the Stake MIA 0 0 -345- 0uting on Sato Mar 16, and the Apache Junction & the Superstition Mountains on the 240 I read the Life of Benjamin Franklin, besides the current news, from day-to-day0 My stay, was made pleasant by meeting and greeting numerous friends and acquaintances, and making others0 I gave 3 Patriarchal Blessings, and attended three funerals. I left for home with Lawrence, on his Truck-load of freight at 11:30 p.m. Friday night, Maro 29 and arrived at home 12:25 Sat. 30. Agnes was the first to meet me, and none of the folks seemed to be looking for me. I made a daily record - Diary - in Fire Insurance Year Booko The date of the funeral of Bro. Stapley's wife was Mar 7. Mono 8 April 1935 This last week, I have been writing letters, recording Temple work, and straightening up accounts; besides raking up the trash on the gardeno I wrote the Temple Presidency, explaining my disappointment at not being able to see them, and explain my leaving and leave my good will and blessing with them. In answer, Bro. Anderson, the Recorder, and Counselor wrote under "We have your kind letter of Apr 2nd, and , aldate of the 4th: though we miss you yet you were entirely justified in returning to your home without further ceremony. We appreciate you, and your devotion to this work, and trust as time may permit that you will be with us in the future The last two days I have been laid up with a la.me back, but it is some better today. Looks cloudy. I am gathering family photos for my Memory Book Tues. 90 Yesterday's storm was very cold, and we had frost last night. I learn that they had a sale in Holbrook today, and the First National Bank bid in the bank building here 9 for $650. This is disappointing, as I wanted to have been there and try and secure it for the benefit of the people here. But I did not know that it had been offered for sale for taxes. Thurs. 10. Today I received a letter fr_om the Home Owner's Bank Board at Washington, stating that our application for a charter for the Federal Savings and Loan Association here had been denied This . th e report: " It is the Board's judgment that the probability • is of success of a federal savings and loan association in Snowflake is not sufficient to warrant the granting of a chartera" This is another blow to my desire to do something for Snowflake, and Navajo Countyo I fear that this decision has been influenced by • e ith er "b usy b o d.ies II or people with selfish interests. I worked l~ng and faithfully - spent time and money to obtain subscriptions, ~d present this application in proper shape and it is depressing to meet with disappointment Not that it would mean 0 0 " 0 0 . -346material gain to me personally~ but it would become a wonderful support to the community; and I hoped to leave it as a testimony of my interesto sun 0 14 0 Congress passed the Work Relie: bill this week which empowers the Pres to spend $4,880s000 of pu~lic ~oneys f~r the un= employedo This is a staggering piece of legislation, as it means taxes on taxeso I plowed the garden, and planted some seedss and irrigated it yesterday and the day beforeo Today I gave the lesson in the Priesthood classo Tues 0 16 0 Pat, Della and the baby came last night_at 12 Pomo They are on their way to Salt Lake City to work for Jo Fish as sales0 mano al Wede 17 0 I have planted garden seeds the last ~wo days, though my back bothered me considerably • .Another_du~t storm covered seven states 1 bringing sand & grit, and darkness in its wakeo Pat & Della continued their journey todayo The Thurs 18 baby_ Agnes Norene is quite a smart child •. This_pomo I attended the funeral of Curtis J Bushman, who was killed in an automobile collision at Banning, Calif. The accident happened on the 11th Friday. I worked some repairing the riprapping in the Fri & sat 19-20. Wash. I have the agency for the Pittsburgh Painto Received the proofs for photos. . sun 21 0 Arose early so as to hear the Sun-rise Easter radio services held at the Grand Canyon of the Colorado0 . . . sun. 28. I have spent the most of the week repairing the.rip-rapping on the wash Asahel worked 2 1/2 days scraping and level:ng the lots. we had very cold weather the first of the weeko Clarissa came home from her school yesterdayo Today is Union Meeting for the Stake and there was a representative body of people presento I took part in the Prayer circle by offering pr~yer at the alter. Edith and Roxie came from Joseph Cityo On Wed. 24, The Airplane Clipper completed a round-trip se~flight to Hawaii, and return - 2400 miles. The average speed goi~g over was 17 hrs, 45 min. and the return average was 21 hour~. This is the initial trip for a proposed air mail route to the Orient Bases are to be established on islands along the way, and regular trips will be made. From the main land to the Hawaiian Islands is the longest stretch. They carried 1400 letters on the returno Tuesday 1 May 1935 Last night Agness and I went to hear the band from Flagstaff schoolo They showed careful trainingo Sun 5. The sun came out brightly this morning, although there was some frost last nighto Wednesday morning Jesse & Louie sent •over to say that if I would be ready in ten minutes I might go with 0 0 0 0 0 -347- 1,1,ema them to Joseph Cityo As Edith & Alonzo had invited me to mak 1 1,,:,s. visit, I decided to go. We made the trip down there in 50 mfl/11 That is the shortest time I ever made o 111,d Called on Roxie & Walter• and then went to Edi th vs. sH• Alonzo gave me a hearty welcome o I visited 9 and spent the tJ ///' 1 :: t.he reading very pleasantly until Saturday, at about 2:30 p.m. 1111 Marion Rogers kindly called for me, and I came home with him 11 ,-r,Joymilk true~. Found Agnes II and all well at home. It was a veti 11,,, Jen able three days I spent. Found my 12 photos had arrived frc:1111 11,t, the Dike Photograph Coo This evening I attended a social functit 1111,1,1,er, home of Evan Jo Larson, in honor of the 75th birthday of his tll 1,,, An 11 May Ho Larson. I responded to a request of "The Yankee in 1.JliI ,.,, enjoyable occasion. Sun. 12 May 1935 Last Tueso 7th. I went with my daugll 1 J,fJ Leonora, in her car, and my daughter-in-law on a visJ I 1,,..yed 11 Louie, Williams to celebrate my daughter Alice's 41st birthday a We II' ; j_e I 11 over night at Joseph City e Wed. 8th, my daughters Edi th and OP joined us and we arrived at Williams at about 1:300 We pick~/lfHr• and found another daul/ 111, j_t Edi th' s daughter Lenore 9 at Flagstaff, 1'~ 15 at Clarissa and Helen & Maybelle, two granddaughters at Alice's made quite a company counting children 9 and all 9 there was srt111 the supper table o ,-.12,ndWe returned on Thur. 9. Stopped at Winslow and got sdlf11 1cd at wiches and ice cream, and the girls did some shoppingo We s:f-l; p with home in good order about 4 pomo Clarissa and Marion Rogers ,./ '' us. ,. Wld Fri 10. I got my brother Asahel 9 s team 11 and planted oh+ 1, pomo alfalfa seed in the rip-rap farmo I also irrigated until 111 ; 1 ,, 1,,_a..1 Sato llo I sent the balance of the funds to the State f fi,. Bldg. & Loan Association to pay my own loan on the house at ,;,, " /~r-1nferAttended the Prayer Circle at 4 Pomo Suno 120 I attended two meetings of the Stake Quarter.I/ )l;.1::uenta r 1 , 11.t= fact ence. John Henry Evans 9 and Ao Ho Reiser were the visiting tives from s .. Lo City. In Broe Evans v remarks he referred tt• 1_,.;/j in that the strong characters .associated with Joseph Smith, beJ·I /..,:; ~,rlon11 him, and had faith in him.. Such men as Oliver Cowdry .i Sidney ,..,-1,/J Orson Hyde 9 Brigham Young 9 John Taylor 9 Parley and Orson Prs.t , 111 11ct.. Orson Spencero This was a testimony to the speaker that the ( 1 had something that they did not possesso /'I,,. rnln. Frio 17. This has been a windy 9 blustering day~ I bought five hens on Wednesday o , l )1" Suno 190 I had the water on the lots yesterday 9 and j~· nighto Finished todayo '.y,,rrn•• Attended Sos .. - Mother's day program~ Priesthood clas ~348ment Service & Baccalaureate sermon for the Ho Sc graduateso SoLa Fish made a good talk nThe First Commando" Fri 0 24G On Wed0 22nd, Sam9 1 Fo came to me to see if I could loan him $300 for the Irrigation Coe I decided to let him have $150 and Alof Larson made up the balanceo Last.pight I went with the young.folks up to the Sinks to witness the school pageant, "The Conquest of Mexico There is a great depression in the earth, some 200 feet of the surface literally sank down - forming a great amphitheatero The class of 1935 converted it into a stage for their playo Today I attended the class exerciseso Mro Wni.oWo Tinsley made the speech to the graduateso He is the Dean of Men at the Flagstaff Normalo Pres Roosevelt vetoed the Soldier Bonus Bill - Delivered his veto in persono The House passed it over his veto. I have been planting some, and irrigating this weeko Suno 26. I gave the lesson on Priesthood today in the High Priest's classo At the sacrament service, the time was mainly taken up in a send off to two missionaries, who are leaving this week Vincent and Ruth Flake - son and daughter of James M. Flakeo I offered the opening prayero Yesterday I managed to get the rip rap farm watered, and the oats and alfalfa is beginning to show. The Senate sustained the President's veto. Suno 2 June 1935 Last Frio 31 I walked to Taylor in the forenoon, returning with a young Sr. Rhoton and her childreno And then after dinner I rode with Silas Decker, and his wife, Samuel F. Smith & wife and little girl to attend the funeral of Sro __ Shumway On the request of her sons, James J. & Howard, I offered the dedicatory prayer at the graveo On Sat. 1st, I went to Taylor to see if thev, and others, wanted me to order them head stones. Had dinner with Margaret's children & rode home on the mailo(Free) Today I attended s.s. & Fast meeting, and between times tended the water on the lots until 10 p.mo Several of the boys, and young men were ordained to the lesser priesthoodo Five deacons, one teacher, and seven priestso Thurso 300 Decoration dayo I went with Marion & Leonora and family and Agnes to the cemetery to put flowers on the graveso Every morning & evening rwve been carrying rocks to strengthen the rip rapping. Mon 3 0 Today I answered a letter from Oliver Knappi) who wrote~ asking for the hand of my daughter Agnes in marriageo Was shocked in reading todayws paper, at the suggestion of Preso Roosevelt, at his press conference a day or two ago, that the Constitution of the Uo So should be modified to conform to 0 " 0 0 0 0 -349modern conditions. This I take it, was a resentment of the recent decision of the Supreme Court against the National Recovery Administration, "NRAo" Suno 9o Agnes started at 4 aomo for Salt Lake City 0 She is riding with David Eo Heywood as far as Phoenix; from there she will take bus to San Diego 9 and visit a day or two with L~zelle I have filled all the tubs and cans with rock, on the rip-rap and must wait until I get.some more before I do any more, anywa; 0 Have made a pretty good wall as far as I goo Planted some corn & set out some tomatoes this weeko Very destructive floods are reported in Kansas where a few weeks ago it was so dry the land was blowing away in • dust stormso Suno 160 This last week I have been repairing the fence around the lower lotso I painted in Agnes• bed room. Thurs Today I wrote a letter to James Mo Flake advising him to drop his fight against the Showlow Silvercreek Irrigation project. Last Sunday, I took dinner at Leonora's, and today at Lawrences Edward Muder was buried yesterday - Saturday o Received Father's Day cards from Clarissa and David and Marieo Mono 170 I arose at 3 a.mo to take the water on the lots. Transplanted some cabbages Wedo 190 I went to Taylor to canvass James J. Shumway and In the James Wo Lewis for monuments for their mother's graves forenoon I sent off an order for one for Ao L 0 Roger's wife. Paid for by four of her sonso I also ordered some carpenter tools 0 Thurso 200 Today I went to Lakeside to see about the shipment of lumber. While there I sold some "Cool Maid" "Fruitola" to five merchantso Also talked Insurance and Monuments while thereo I rode up on the outgoing Smith-Heywood truck, and came home on the returning oneo My son, Lawrence drove the latter and Mr Se~an he invited me to have dinner with him on our return who has the To Bo was a passenger going to Phoenix 0 I saw M0 L. Fish about sending down some lumber Suno 23. Yesterday I rode to Taylor on the road grader, with Will Jo Flakeo This is my second trip with him Last Monday, after hauling me up there, in this manner, he called at A very accommMargaret's for me, and brought me home in his car It odating acto After canvassing James Wo Lewis, I walked home was rather warm, but otherwise I did not suffero Walter and Roxie called in the eveningo They had been to Taylor to the ball game. Clarissa came with themo The town is short of watero The town pump house burned last Thursday morningo Our open well is very helpful in the circumstances o The sa"Wlllill at Standard also burned the same day 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . ~350= Sune 30. This last week I have been busy copying ~The West Family GeneaJ.ogy,.iw Some facts that Maria Ee B., Smith has collected on our lineo I feel somewhat encouraged over ite Yesterday I received a letter from Agnes asking me to send her recommend to he Temple,. Oliver Knapp has-obtained one~ and they plan to be married July 3. Clarissa was here on Monday and did the washing. She has now gone with Helen Larson Coplan for a visit .. Cut the alfalfa in the lots yes= terday. Had the water Monday., Sun. July 7~ 1935 This last week I dug the trench for the foun= I have dation for a building across the street 9 on the lower lot. carried rocks from the rip=rap lots to partly fill the trencho Have weeded and irrigated,. Clarissa came back last night. Rec 0 d letter from Agnes on the 5th~ saying they had postponed the marriage., Apostle Richard Ro Lyman was here 0 and spoke at church. A very fine spirito A lot of people from the nearby settlements were presento Sun. 14. The fore part of the week I carried rock off the Wash lot to make a foundation for a house across the street., Then I set some posts to enlarge the chicken peno On Thursday I commenced to help with the Smith-Heywood accountso Clarissa has been here~ help= ing with the housework,. She has it cleaned up nicely., Last evening there was a little sprinkle of raino Been helping on a pageant for my West grandparentso The irrigation project seems to be in the way of advancement .. Sent $20 to Maria on Genealogyo Today they have been holding a genealogical convention. Bro,. Bennett is here from Salt Lake Cityo Had a genealogical pageant tonight., Tues 16,. Last night there was a complete eclipse of the moono Th~ time occupied was from 7gl5 p.mo to 12g43o It was all very He got a load of beautifulo I went to McNary with Jesse today. to Merchantso lumber 9 and I sold 7 cases of Fruitola Fri. 190 About 10 aemo I started with my brother Don C. to Monticello to attend the :funeral of Josephine~ one of Silas D0 s daughter 9 s. Sarah T. and Lorana were along,. During the day.i we passed through four showerso We overtook Howard Randall who was having car trouble., We pushed the machine until we came to a little filling station where we stopped and Don helped fix it up so it went all right., After that we had two punctures,. One of them after night.i and on wet and slippery road 0 We arrived at 12 porn.. and they put us at Heber Frost 0 s for the nighto On Sat., the 201) we got breakfast at Spent the bal= Frost 0 s and then drove out about 11 miles to Silaso a.nee of the forenoon looking over the far-mo After dinner we attended the :funeral at 4 pomo I read messages of condolence frqm absent I also dedicated the relatives and friends 9 and made a few remarks. gravee We had supper~ and a social visit at their daughter Seraphine -351~ Frost 0 s~ and slept at Heber 8 s home againo After breakfast at Seraph= ine 0 s = Clarence 0 s - we started home at 8g4Oo Had good roads~ and a successful drive homell where we arrived at 4g3O p 0m On the way I called on Parley Buttll and family 9 for a few minutes at Dove Creek in Coloradoo He is getting oldll and 19no=account /' and I think his wife is afflicted with rheumatismo The principal result of the call was a reminder of the passing of timeo Silasll and the folks treated us nicely 9 and were so appreciative of the visit that I felt repaid for the time and expense= Mono 220 Have been catching up with my corres= pondenceo My grand daughter, Alice Shelleyll was here to dinner and another one, Leonore Busbm.anll is here for the night 0 Thurso 250 Yesterday the 24th was celebrated in the usual way In the forenoon they had a pageant representing the company of Saints who sailed from No Yo on the Brooklynll in 18461) around Cape Horn and landed at what is now San Franciscoo Samuel Brannon had charge »This morning Walter Fo & Wickliffell my b_r_other Walter 9 s sonsll and their wives called in to see mell and I talked genealogy with them Waldo Waterman made a public exhibition yesterdayll at Los Angeles 9 of a flying automobile 9 which he has been experimenting with for a long timeo The trial was successful 0 Frio 260 Clarissa left to go to Littlefield this morningll for a short visito There was a nice rain about noon Mariel) and family are out 0 here on a visitll and to have Ben'sll and Leona 9 s tonsils Suno 280 I attended a Relief Society Teacheres convention at 10 aomo and offered prayer in the capacity of Patriarch I then went to High Priest 0 s class & was called on to read an exhortation to "seek a ter their dead" ~nd do Temple work for theme I then attended Prayer Circlell and the Union meeting,. At the Bishop 9 s meeting I was called to offer the invocation Tueso 300 I sowed some alfalfa and had the water down on the rip-rapo Wedo 310 Sowed some clover down thereo Had a visit from the Ward Teachers this eveningo Today I wrote to "Genealogical Research Bureaull 75 Picadillell London, We Io to see if they could help any in our search on the West line Sun~ 4 A~ 1935 Heber & Susie Jarvis are here on a visit Margaretll Louiell Edithl) Marie and Lenore called in to visit awhilell and I told them of our progress on the West line research I had dinner at Louie's along with Marieo Have been making a record of the names we .have on the West line research from a report that Maria E B0 Smith has copyll and also sent from Washington 8 Do Co I now have a type-written a book recordo Tues 60 Got my brother Asahel 0 s boy to cut the alfalfa 0 There has been a fair11' good flood in the Wash the last few days 0 Wedo 7o The boy finished the hay cutting 0 Thurs 8 0 Heber Jarvis 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 -352- -353- cal.led in for a visito I learned that Howard Randall s baby was drowned today o Frio 9o I went to Joseph City with Don Co & wife~ to attend I made remarks at the servicee Met many old the baby 9 s funeralo acquaintances & friendso Broo Eyring called in for a visito I met him at the Templeo He told IIie that I "appealed to himo" There are hosts of young people in town todayo Came for a MIA conventiono Suno llo Yesterday I piled up the hay, and in the evening I made little stacks of it to protect it from possible raino Was pleased this morning to find my daughter Alice~ husband and family hereo They came in the night, but did not wake mee The children are growing nicelyo Tueso 130 I went to Lakeside with the Smith-Heywood truck to get some lumber, that I have been trying so long to get. M. Lo Fish to deliver. Finally after making several excuses he loaded a truck and I came home with ite WmoCo Smith and several Boy Scouts were on the truck going on an out to the Pacific Coaste Roscoe Rogers, and Earl Smith were among them. We passed through rain storms on the way homeo Thurso 150 Lo So & Alice left this morning. Frio 160 I went to Winslow with Marion Rogers to sell Fruitolao I sold seven cartons, and could have sold more, but the stores were supplied with Flaboradee Sato 17. I commenced to pour cement on my foundation, and had the water to irrigate the loto Edith ca.me up. They talk of coming here for the season, and Alonzo run the Smith-Heywood store. Today David A. Butler, Bpo & John To Flake, Don c. Smith Counselors, were released. Hyrum Hendrickson, Bp. & Alvirus were sustained as bishopRogers and Andrew o. Smith, Counselors, rico The occasion for the change was the failing health of Bp. Butlero Word came over the wires Friday that Will Rogers & Wiley Post were killed in an air-plane accident in Alaskao Tueso 20. I got my brother Asahel to help me (or rather I helped him) haul sand & gravel this forenoon, and in the afternoon Roy Rogers and I put up his mother's monument. Fri. 230 I am working on the foundation of the house this weeko Wednesday evening we had a nice rain here. Last week I received a letter from Lazelle who was on his way to Alaska. I suppose, just for an outo Suno 250 Everything is damp and growing nicelyo The new canning factory is running at full capacityo Corn and beans are the principal products so faro Today, Lorenzo Rogers commended my energy in starting to build a new house at my ageo 9 Tueso 270 The Daughters of the Pioneers staged a celebration in the Stake House, to which I was invited. J. Fish and family came this evening. Co Eo Owens is quite sick. Sat. 31. J. Fish & family started home about 11 a.m. yesterday. I spent the day with them on Thursday. We had dinner at Jesse's, and supper at Leonora's. Clarissa came home from Littlefield on Thursday, after spending what money she had, "having a good time." She now wants to go to school, but is entirely dependent on her folks for help. That has not been my plan of life. I have always depended upon myself. I would rather sacrifice some personal pleasure than have to be dependent upon others. Congress adjourned on the 26th. The Senate closed in a oneman filibuster by Huey P. Long. Sun. 1 Sept 1935 took part in the Priesthood class in the discussion on the meaning of "damned". I told them it meant "stopped," or turned asideo Mon. 2o It rained quite hard last night, and the Cottonwood Wash ran the biggest stream this year. The channel is gradually turning the way I want it to go. Today I have been picking the grapeso There was about a tub full on the big vine - a small tub fullo There was a light rain, and everything was wet while I was picking. Commenced to re-read "The Marvelous Work and a Wonder." Tues. 3o I commenced to help on the Smith-Heywood Accounts There was a brisk hail this afternoon. Jesse Decker moved his family in the west rooms for the winter. Many lives were lost and great destruction of property in a fierce hurricane in the Florida Keys. Fri. 6. Clarence Owens died yesterday, and the funeral was held today. The folks are having a party at our house this evening on account of my 76th birthday. Margaret, Leonora Jesse and their families, Fern, Lawrence's wife, and Clarissa: Making a company of 19, children and all. The program was visiting, and Clarissa had nice refreshments ~f punch & cake. Here are a few birthday greetings - expressions: I think ofII you every day, and feel thankful you are alive" o L eonora. Father, I think I have the best father, papa & Daddy in the world. You have lived such a clean, good straight forward honest life, and have always been such a fine example for all ~f your children to follow." Aliceo "We are very happy to be cal.led your children, and we are very_ proud of youo Grandfather Smith was honored very much to have such a son and daughter as you and Aunt Margaret." Maryo "I thought of you a great deal, and reEdith. called the many happy times we have had together 0 0 " -355- -354-, w'Youare a vecy fine father~ and a splendid man/w Agneso wWe were glad toge to see you once more_ and it was interestingo And we appreciated the way you took care of us while thereon Jo Fisho RwI hope you are feeling fine on your birthdayo Would like to help cele= brateo'' Roxie 0 "Hope you 9 ll enjoy every minute of September 60 Don°t try to indulge in a tap danceo" Edith Ao ''Thought of you much and plenty on your birthday/' Dellao w,I think you are ideal.o wv Mayola ''I think you 9 re swello" Bessieo Sun. 15 This last week I 0 ve been working on the new housei and the Smith-Heywood accts. The days are warmi but the nights are cool. Attended all the Sunday gatherings. The League of Nations is Mussolini seems trying hard to prevent war between Italy & Ethiopia. anxious to display,his modernly equipped army. He is stubborn. I arose very early to do a little work on the housei Wed. 18 and attend to daily tasks. Yesterday I had a talk with Clarissa about her future. given to me by I am reading the new book "An American Propheti" Mary, J Fish and Agnes, on my birthday. The author is John Henry Evans. It is a good record of facts about Joseph Smith. Sun. 22 Today I was called on for remarks both in the Priesthood class of the Wardi and the High Priest Quorum meeting. The monthly meeting. Church Organization and Temple Worki was the subjects given me Several of the brethren expressed appreciation. Margareti and Edith were herei and also Margaret's daughter Maxine i with her baby - a heal thy boy. This last week I have part of the frame of the new house raised. Fri 27. A destructive hail storm struck the town today, just before noon. It bursted the cabbage, knocked the leaves off the trees, and plants. and cut the corn leaves into ribbons. The hail stones were not so large as I have seen before, but they fell thick and fast. The temperature became perceptably cooler. Then there was a steady rain all afternoon. I have the frame work of the house pretty well completed up to the square. 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 CHAPTERXXV 1935 Home With Sore Foot. Complete Book of Della's Poems Sun 0 Oct. 6 0 My daughter Della and her husband and their little daughter Agnes Norenei left Friday after about a week's visit. up. The Pat helped me on Thurs & Fri morning, and we got the rafters bldg looks more like a house now. The folks are on their way to Salt Lake City. We sent Agnes' cedar chest. and a lot of her things by them. Seems rather lonesome to have the children moving their belongings away. Received a friendly letter from Albert. Says he and his wife would like me to make them a visit. The air seems cool this even~ng. At the fast meeting today a lot o~ the young people bore testJ.mony. Of course I got no benefit from it, except to see them. I could hear nothing. They have finally made a start on the Lone Pine dam This last week they had some 40 men employedo on the 4th inst 0 by making Italy commenced war on the Ethiopians an air attacko Preso Franklin Do Roosevelt dedicated the Boulder Dam on Oct. 1 0 before a multitude of about 20,000 people, gathered from Ariz Nev 0 and most of the other stateso Fri. Oct. llo I went to Holbrook on the Milk Truck along with Marion Rogers and Elwin Bushman., From there I took the S~ta Fe tr-ain I #24 at 8~23 for Albuquerque~ arriving about 3 Pomo I was met by Pearl Albert's wife 1 and LuluB Henry's wife and some of their children~ in ' Albert's car. They drove around to many of the distinguished placesp among t~ 7 rest 1 the New Roosevelt Parko At 5 Albert came off duty, in the macnine shopsp and we drove out to his ranch home for the night On Sate 12th Albert and family took me in the car for a ride around townp and left me at Henry's where I had dinner, and stayed over night. Suno 130 We remained at Henry's and read & visited until evening 0 Henry pressed my suito After dinner at 7 pom. Albert 9 Henry and I went to the LDS Churcho They called on me to speaki and I occupied part of the time. They have a good sized hall 9 and there were probably 50 to 75 persons presento Mostly young people 9 who are here for employment. Quite a con rast to 15 or 20 years ago when I used to go there on business, and there were practically none of our people (or not more than one to five) living there. After meeting I went home with Albert & family for the night. Mon. 14. I spent at Albertis home reading most of the dayo Read Hawthorn's "Twice Told Tales Henry came for me, and I went home with him in the evening~ and spent t·he night at his homeo Tueso 150 I took #7 for home at 8:20 a.m. Albert & Jack, Henry is a He:117 & L~ue and family came to the train to see me off. Railway Mail-clerk and he was on the train on his regular run. I had Came up a short visit with him at Gallup 9 where we made a short stop from Holbrook on the Milk Trucki and found all well They all treated me kindly, and I enjoyed the visit with them Wed. 160 I harvested the turnipso I spent all the afternoon in diggingi washing. and tieing them in buncheso I had four dozen bunches and will get 25¢ per bunch. Thurso 17. Arose early to finish the turnips and get them offo I rather more than earned the money rv11 get 0 0 0 0 " 0 0 0 -357harvesting the turnips 9 and preparing them for the market 9 even after raising them Last night was the first frost., from Albuquerque 9 I have Sun 20 Oct 1935 Since returning been working on the house 9 digging potatoes 9 and doing odds and ends getting ready to go to Mesao Yesterday I shipped another box ~f Agnes 0 things to hero Today I spoke a short time to the High Priest 9 s class on virtueo Referring to the saying in the D & c 63gl6i) that an adulterer nshall deny the faith and fear/' William Mitchell of Parowan 9 Utah is here on a visite Today when I asked for a recommend to the Temple the Bp. saidg "If everyone was as worthy as you are, it would be all righto" I started early from home 9 in the Smith-Heywood Tues 22 truck for Mesa We had a load of flour for Whiteriveril and Roy De= Witt 9 Rial Freeman and my son Lawrencei) and myself all on the seat., At Whiteriver we unloaded the flour 9 and the rest of us came on arriving at 11 p m I made my bed in the upstairs without disWed0 23., I spent tightening the floor & fixing turbing ~yone up generally., Thurso I went to the Temple and was cordially received by the Presidency 9 and all the old workers 11 after the service I joined a party to make a tour of the Valley., Jas., W., Lesueur acted as director. and made it quite interestingo .Among other interesting places 9 we visited a large date orcharde in full bearingi) said to be 110 varieties of dates growno It was a group from Utah 9 who crune in the bus from Cedarp Fri 25., Again at Temple., Helped in the sealing room as Also Huberso Sat 260 proxy for Lamoreaux 9 and Nash family lines., Worked at the house repairso Sun., 270 Attended S., So & Priestof the hood0 Wrote letters 9 and early scenes and experiences pioneers in Snowflake 9 for the duaghters of the Pioneers~ my sister Rebecca., My daughter Marie & children called to see me., Bishop Dana greeted me withi "Glad to see you back where you belong Elijah Allen said: "I always regard you as an asset for the right 9 and feel stronger for your presenceo" Sun Novo 3 9 1935 I have had no regular assignment at the Temple 9 but have taken two names through each day, and helped in the Washing room 9 and as proxy, and witness in the ceiling :oomo Act as Proxy for the Nash, the Lamoreaux, and the Tryon & Gibbs families 9 as parent, and for a score or more as sono I am getting the house fixed, so that the mess is somewhat cleared up, but Had frost two nights this last weeko short of material Tonight I got a little heating stove put up, and Thurs 7 There is a little rain outsideo Tues., made a little fire in ito After the 0 at Chapel 9 the Preso called on me to make remarkso service I received many complimentso Here are a few of themg Bro., 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 " 0 0 0 Smith I enjoyed your talko" "I certainly enjoyed your remarks "You made a good talko" "I am proud of youo" (My sister Susie) "I have known you for 50 years, and never heard you make a better speecho 11 "Broo Smith, I wish you would have the stenographer make a few copies of your speech, last Tuesday, so we could have it to refer too It was certainly classical!" I need to fix up a partition door, and then I will have the house in quite livable conditiono · Monday night I went to a Primary entertainment "A Trip Around the World." But the trucks were crowded, and it was cold, so I dropped out, at the first landing, and came homeo This week I made deeds to the Snowflake High School on the Hill - the four lotso Fri 80 Been raining todayo We hear of deep snow, and cold wintry weather in the northo Emma Smith Payne's daughter Mary was married today to Kenneth Lytle Watson in the Temple Suno lOo I went yesterday to Phoenix and while there I bought a typewriter for $49.50., I turned in my old Oliver for $2 50 on the accto This is an Underwood - portable, and I think it will serve me very wello I rode over with Joseph Jarvis & family, and returned with Paul Kvist, and wifeo Suno 18. Spent the day reading & writingo In the evening I went to the First Ward for churcho A returned missionary - a Bro Miller & German Ellsworth spoke9 I did not hear, but I met a number of old acquaintances. Mon. 190 I finished my room today, and it is quite comfortable. The price of the material is high 1 so it has been more expensive than I expected Tues 190 Lawrence came for a call this evening, and had a bite of supper. Wed 200 Fred S. Coles, representing the Sonotone, ca.me to tese my hearing. Acted as witness in Sealing room. Sun. 24. Attended Sunday School & Priesthood. Bro Nash spoke so low that with my old ears, I heard nothing. Have a letter from Clarissa.~ She wants help to go to schoolo· It rained some this afternoon. I have caught cold and my head is full of it. The China Clipper made landing at Midway Islands at 7: p m0 This is - the 2nd leg of the pioneer trip on th~ trans-Pacific air mail and passenger service from ilameda, Calif. to Manilla. The landings are Honolulu, Midway• Guam, Wake and Manila. ,Thurs o 280 Last night just before bedtime David and Marie ca.me and wished that I go home wi~h themo I spent a very pleasaµt evening with themo We did not retire until midnight~ David has an 0 " 0 0 0 0 0 0 =358- offer of a State officeg a Supervisor of Agricultural teacherso He was discussing with me the advisability of accepting it. They returned me here at noon 9 and Della and Pat came in with their foodp and we had Thanksgiving dinner togethero Had squashi sweet potatoesp salad! onions and fried sausagei potatoes & gravyp bread and butterp They are staying with me in my room tonighti as they canned peaches have been unable to find rooms satisfactory to live in for a short Have received letters from Leonora & Maryo Also from Clarissa. time She is nursing a sore footp but wants to go to schoolo She has a chance to work for her boardo Sun l Dec 1935 It is conference in this stake, and Chas. A. Callis is here, but I am nursing a lame foot and thought best to stay at home and keep off of it as much as possible. It has been lame Pat & Della have slept on the floor for 3 or 4 nights. since Friday They have found rooms nowi and are planning.to keep houseo . Among the marriages at the Templei this last week was a niece of Aunt Augusta - her brother Parley Outzenis daughtero Her husbandis name is John Hyrum Whitmero Della Outzeni my daughter Edith9 and my daughter-in-law Louie 9 each sent me cake 9 and other nice things to eat for a Thanksgiving present. It is certainly comforting to be thus remembered. Pat and Della moved to their new quarters about 5 Pomo I am thankful that my foot is lots bettero I am writing some incidents of my life for the childreno A nice dayo I put in the Mon 2 0 My foot is much bettero My sister wicks in the stove. Today is fatheris 101st birthdayo Susie Jarvis brought me a piece of squash pie and some cake to celebrate the occasion. Sat. 7. I rode over to Phoenix with my brother Foss. Paid Updike $5,00 on photos, called at the Southwestern Fire Ins. Co. and attended some business, and spent the afternoon with David and Marie and family. In the evening we went with the children to the toy stores. Sun. 8. Spent the day at Marie's. They had a turkey dinner and invited Carl Harris & wife. The dinner was excellent. We went to the airport and looked over the planes; my first opportunity to examine them closely. Mon. 9. I am sending photos to my daughter Edith, my son Ernan, and the Church Historian. My work· at the Temple last week is much the same as b4. Tues 10. Was pleased to see Frank Gibson & family here today for sealing. sun. 15. Was late getting out of the sealing room last Wednesday, and Bro. Lesueur brought me an invitation from my daughter Della to '' come and have some warm beans." I went and found Aunt Em 0 0 0 0 0 -359there, and enjoyed the mealp I attended So So & Priesthood class today• but aside from the Ate dinner at pleasure of meeting people, I got nothing out of it my daughter Dellaws todayo Had a nice visit with Howard Shumway His domestic relations are not the most congenial 0 He seems to bear it quite patientlyo I am preparing Xmas greeting cards · Wed. 180 I received $125 check from my son Jesse in payment for my lot on the hill at Snowflake a I gave this to Ernan and Della dividing it equally between themo I make them this much of a Christmas present from my estatep Fri 20. It has been raining off and on all day I have received acknowl a nice letter from Joseph Fielding Smith 9 the Church Historian• edging receipt of my photo and biographical sketch 0 Today Bro: Jones, the Temple pres,, gave me $5000 with this card~ "Christmas remembrance with the best wishes of the First Presidency and the Presidency of the Arizona Temple.'' . . Th:11"so 190 The Temple Presidency had the lunch room fixed up with Christmas decorations and had apples, cake and ice cream as an extra for the occasiono And in the evening a chapel service was observedo Preso Price of the Maricopa Stake made appropriate remarks to create the Xmas spirit Sato 210 This evening David and Marie came about 9 p 0 m0 to get me to go home with themo Lazelle was along with them I may go to Snowflake before returningi if conditions are favorable 0 Am a little afraid though it will be cold up there 8 after the storm Mono 230 Been here at--Phoenix since Sato night Called at the So WQFire Inso Co and the Jo Do Halstead Lumber Co. Today 9 and started to Snowflake at 10 pomo on the Smith-Heywood truck with Roy DeWitt as driver 9 and Ao Lo Rogers a fellow passenger We~arrived at Snowflake at noon on Tueso 24tho I made my daughter Leonora's home my headquarters, and received a-cordial welcome 0 I paid $2 0 55 for water tax, and $5.00 for tithinga Also $2000 subscription to the Snowflake Herald paying to Jan. 6P 1937. Went to the house, and got some books and papers that I need at Mesaa Glad to find all well. Marion & Leonora gave me $100 as a Christmas presento Wed0 25th made some ~ocial calls, and had dinner at LawrenceisP with members & Leonora's folks present of the family. Jesse's Thurso 260 Leonora took me 9 Jesse and her children to see the Lone Pine Damo I saw Margaret and her daughters a few.minutes and C0 & family: had dinner at Aunt Lannies, along with her son Wm 0 Frio 270 I went to Joseph Cityp and had dinner at Roxie 0 s . a l ong with my other daughter's Edith & Clarissao Had a pleasant visit with them all and returned and had supper with my son Jesse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 family I visited with my brother Samuel and his family a Jhort timeo Sato 280 Started back to Mesa on the same truck. Jesse & Lawrence came as far as Holbrook where we put on a load of powder~ Roy DeWitt was drivingo for Cameron~ 49 miles beyond Flagstaff. We delivered the powder all right~ and arrived at Phoenix at 11:30 pomo Went to bed at my daughter Marieijs homeo· She and her husband~ always give me a hearty welcameo I stayed over Sunday. Ella and Vira David 8 s mother 9 brother Leland and wife 9 and sisters with their families came and spent the afternoon. I tried shooting at a target with Paul 9 s toy gun. Mono 300 I came over to Mesa quite early with D. E. Heywood and Wayne Aiken 11his partner. I have been opening Christmas cards and presents from loved ones, and Heber Jarvis shingled my hair. I have received 26 beautiful greeting cards, six cakes, candies, and nuts 11three nice ties, a splendid bill-fold and purse, two kerchiefs, a laundry-bag, a shoe-shine and a collar-pin at the holidays. Also $loOO in moneyo Aunt Em is going to Heber to tend her son George's children, while his wife attends school at Provo. This evening relatives gathered to give her a send off. It was a nice sociable affair. "Uncle" Lehi sang "Grandfather Sam," I recited "The Yankee in Love," and we told jokes and played games o Tues. 31. The air is damp, and the sky is overcast. I from Oliver Knapp, Agnes is received a nice purse & bill-fold here visiting. Henry & family came in today to attend the funeral of Walter Haws' daughter, who was killed in an auto accident, Sr. Palmer hurt. Sat. 4 Jan 1936 Worked in the Temple Thurs. & Fri. Had home yesterday. Henry and Luly were dinner at Pat & Della's there. Lazelle started back to Calif. early this morning. Today I paid subscription to the Republic for a year, $6.90. Mr. Mason of the Pittsburgh Paint-Plate Glass Co. called and I ordered paint for this house, $39.19 worth. Met Will White and E. D. Solomon on the street. Sun. 5. I attended s. s. & Priesthood - Mon. 6. My son-inlaw Pat Miller and I got a load of Mesquite wood, received a letter from my sister Daphne. She has recently been to our old house in Parowan. & St. Tues. 7. Today we had a large crowd from Calif. Joseph Stake. Sun. 12. Attended funeral Alzada Palmer. Henry Marble was buried about a week agoo Have had very large companies at the Temple this weeko id 0 taxh The Supreme Court ruled against -361- the AoAeAa(Farm Processing The_ President's message to Congress more like a political speecho Mono 13c I have bought sane paint, and today Pat Miller and I have been painting 0 . Suno 190 I :e~olved to go to So So & Meeting today, hit or nu.ss o I :7ent .., religiously• but it was a miss II maybe I sat too far back in ..So So & Priesthood class, but in the evening they bad a couple of·~ speakers o Of' course I could not hear them, and all I heard in the gatherings was the words: High Priests, Seventies and Elderso I understood from others they are planning a social for the men folkso It takes a good deal of push to keep me going to meeting. for such r~s';11tso Making some headway on the painting. Pat has died just now finished the roofo Sro Busche, a sister from Calif suddenly last night from the effects of a stroke 0 My brother Don Co called this morningo My sister Esther, and her husband, Clarence Shumway, were at the Temple this last week Received a letter from my brother Silas Do along with some names for Ordinance work. class in the 1st Suno 260 I attended So So & Priesthood This Ward today, having been invited there to give current events Thurs we had last. week bas been a very busy one at the Temple 174 in one company. I sold my cow for $450 Collected $5 00 in cash11 got a load of wood, which I must wait to get any pay from and $21 the man Lo Do Jarvisj promises to pay in July when he' harvests ?1s wheato Alice sent me a cake, and I received letters from my sis~er Daphne, Nancy Ao Williams and Rollin J 0 Fiih 0 I attended union meeting of the High Priests Judge A. v. Gibbons made a good talko Bonus bill passedo Preso veto over ridden by house. Suno 2 Feb 1936 It rained part of the night and all day to~aye A nice gentle shower. Attended a social f~r the ward Priesthood. Temple work as usual Went to Phoenix on the Menderson bus, and attended Mutual Dance and social with David & Marieo Their Hobby displays were fineo I went to the First Ward again to talk on Current Events. . We~o 5~ Lawrence came along this evening and took me for a drive in his new Dodge car, and then paid for supper at a restaura.nto I have a lame back today. Last night was about the coldest yet this winter Sun. 9o I've been pretty busy at the Temple during the weeko Finished calsomining my room last night 0 0 0 O O 0 0 0 0 0 -'363- Phoenix today to a hearing before the State at liquor case~ Chas Woolford & Christiansen Oveson at Snowflake o They a1.l haYe li quor YOs t ores t9e ~d Lorenzo Rhoton were preferring the chargeso My . F.,ca.me but was late for the hearing. e held memorial services in the Temple for Martin Mortens ~ed here on the 11th. Alonzo & Edith were here a short t~ r'l~dnesday. Mrs. Shawcroft & husband, my cousin John A., SmithQs daugh~er was at the Temple with others of the Manassa stake this last uO f B bm & On Wed 12 9 with the help of W., Ho Shumwayp Ho Fo us an. e~ Lilly O i> Florence Ba Zobell and Susa~ Je S., Jarvisil_I sealed wives & husbands and parents and childrene in the Westi> Whitcomb and Aikens lines., Quite a family drive., Sun. 16. Attended conferenceo Pres. Grant and Elder M. J. Ballard were the principal speakers. Of course the service was good but I did not hear much 9 so I lost the best of it., There were 2341 present. The largest crowd for the Mezona. Yesterday I went to Phoenixo I took a test for an Su.n 23 I am undecided whether it woul~ he~p me enough to be worth ear phone Tuesday evening I attended the dedication ~f.the 2nd Ward. while chapeli> by Pres Granto The bldg is very nicely finished on ~h? in~ side. Been very busy at the Temple., Had another day ~f. ord~in,ing Fred Bushman came to visit hi~ folks» added to my other assignmentso and I had a pleasant visit with himo Received word from J. Fish and Agnes that they would be coming to Snowflake, and want to meet me I am planning to go about Wednesdayo there Took supper at my sister SusieHsil where I met my sister Priscilla. She is here on a visite to her chughter Priscillao I got Fred Laird to plaster the chimneyil so have the room quite presentable now., . I worked all day finishing up the painting 9 and go~ it Mon 24 done quite satisfactory The weather is still cloudy and threateningo Made contract with the Joseph Jarvis family for a year. Tues., 25 Received a card from J. Fish stating he would be at. Snowflake tonight. In trying to reconcile matters between renterst it looks like I would lose Sr. Mangumo She and her folks seem to feel like the other folks are crowding them. Zechariah Dec~er came ~ong tonight and he is staying with me for the nighto My sisters Susie and Priscilla called this eveningo I am picking up things to go home tomorrow nighto I went to the Temple, did the ordainingp and started Wed 26 through with the name of LeRoy Greene. but David & Marie had phoned that the truck would be leaving earlier ... "before noon" - a:id for me week., 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 to come right over to Phoenixo Accordingly Pres Jones excused me and I picked up my clothing and went for Pat and Dellali) who kindlyli) turned right in and helped me pack~ and transferred me as soon as we could "throw .things togethero" We arrived after noonli) but something detained the driver 5 and we did not get away until 5 p 0 m0 We traveleq all night, and it became quite cold 5 but we arrived at Joseph City soon after 8 aomo and my daughter Edith gave su a nice warm breakfast Coming on home where Thurs 27 I arrived soon after 12 Mo I found J ° fish, Agnes 11 Ernan and his family10 We all had dinner at my daughter Leonora's, and supper at my brother.Samuel'se where we spent the evening pleasantlye Heard of. the death of John McCleve and Chas Shumway today by automobile accident~ Sato 310 I started with Jo Fish. and Agnes for a visit at Salt Lake Cityo We drove to Kanab and. stayed in a camp house Suno 1 Mar 1936 As we.passed.through Panguitch, ve hunted up John Miller, Allenis sono He was.very friendly- & invited us to dinner but we declined on account of timeo Saw Leland Heywood and his mother 11 at Provo. We arrived at Salt.Lake City todayP and looked around the On the 2nd. and on the 3 I went with my sister town 5 some and restedo Daphne, her son Don Mack, my brother Walter 11 and a Bro Rowan~ from Provoo Put up with Brose.Paramouro. Wed 4 It snowed but we visited 11 Aunt Try & and her daughter Annie West, and Eliza Fish & sister Olive Wardo 0 0 0 0 0 Thurso 50 I saw Heber. Benson, Wm&.Mabel Adams. Alvin Benson • Oscar & Amelia Wimmer Lyman9 Henry Taylor 8 Mary-Marsd!n and sons EmmaDalton & family my old homelil and attended a Republican meeting where Mary Marsden's son spokeo Frio 6., Today I visited Golden Paramour & family, Aunt Try• Walter & WmMitchell the latter took us in his car to the cemetery, where I straighten;d up my mother!s graveo Then we visited Eo Mo Daltonfs homelilAugusta Mitchell9s da~ghte:» Fre~an Pendleton. Matilda Ward• & dinner at Mary MarsdenQs Eliza Fish, Silas Jesse Ward, and wife Laura Paramour. Daphne and Walter were guestso After dinner we visited the Creamery Sariah Pendleton» Nellie Greene, Joseph 9 John, Lucius N Richard.Benson and their sister May Joseph Michaelson. Glenna Marsden Ward WmMarsden and wife• and stayed over night at Mary Marsden's 0 Sat 7 We 0 to Milford started fairly early 9 drove via Beaver & Minersville We saw Smith where Mack transacted business for two or three hours & wife at Pleasant Grove. (near there) and arrived at J Fish8s in SLC at 7 Pomo Took a bath and had a good nights sleep . Sun" 8. Letters to Brose Paramour & wife 11 Mary Marsdenlil and dinner at my daughter Mary's& with her family., Went with Mary to the 10th ward and by the aid of church-owned hearing aids I heard the sermon by Bp Duncan of the 1st Ward on the 2nd coming of Christ 0 0 0 0 0 Suno 150 Went for a drive up emigration Canyon. I broke the car door trying to reach the banks of snow by the side of the roado I am compiling and copying Della Fis Poems0 Reading nLittle Women-o-'' Suno 220 Been helping Jo Fish and Agnes some at his office. I bought a new suit - $25025 - at the Utah woolen mills on the l8th I attended the.Tabernacle service, in company with Mary's son Kennetho I used one of the public phones, and heard the service. I saw Walter and his daughter Sarah Greaves. Mono 23 •. I went with my daughter Mary, and granddaughter Genevieve, to Centerville to attend the funeral of Sr. Roberts. Her maiden name was Dibble. Wed. 25. I went to the Temple with Mary in the a.m. & again Messrs Copplage, and W. in the evening.with Fred Bushman & wife. H. Caldwell- -are both after me to see me a hearing aid. Thurs. 26. Wrote cards to Jesse & Henry - birthday greetings. Helped Lillian wallpaper, Fri, 27. I have finished copying all the poems that are available. Sun. 29. Today I spent the day at Mary's house. I fasted and went with her to Fast Meeting, where I confirmed her son Robert Lazelle. At 2 p.m. I attended with her the funeral of Sr. Johnson. The Bp. very kindly arranged for me to use an ear phone, on the 3rd row among the mourners. I enjoyed the sermon by Joseph Christianson. In the evening I gave patriarchal blessings to Luana, Mary, I.qdell and Robert, "Bobby." J. Fish kindly gave me transportation both ways. Mon. 30. I worked at photos for my memory book. Tues. 31. Today Marilyn Jean Fish, her mother and Phoebe McPherson came to ·see me. Went to Alvin Decker's to a birthday party for his wife in the evening. Wed. 1 April 1936 I went to Mary's to stay for the day, as J. Fish's folks were cleaning house. Bought a suitcase $5.95, In the evening we all, J, Fish & wife, Pat, and Della, Agnes & I went to Fred Bushman's for dinner. We spent a very pleasant evening. Their three sons and·two daughters entertained with singing and dancing. Fred & wife are very friendly. Tues. 2. I wrote to my daughter Leonora a line of congratulations on her birthday. Lillian planned a birthday party and Margaret "shower" for Agnes, Those present were: my sister, Jensen, Ellen Lyon, Phoebe McPherson, Cleah Fish and daughter Marilyn Jean, Prilla Frisby Schill, two of the daughters of sister Priscilla, Bessie Anderson and Emily Parker, Della, John c. Smith's wife, my daughter Mary, and they all brought presents 0 for Agnes. Samuel F. & wife, Daphne and Heber Benson came in before the affair was out and had refreshments, I called for the photos I have had retaken, paid $2,51, Samuel F. & I went to the Tempie tonight, Fri 3, I spent the day writing birth-dates of relatives. Called at the Presiding Bp's office and talked about repossessing the Bank of Nor. Ariz. Bank bldg, David A. Smith, with whom we talked recommended that we get a good attorney, and have him state just what he will take the case for, and then proceed, if the · other parties will not compromise. Had dinner at Daphne's - Sat 4. Attended three conference meetings. I obtained an ear-phone with which I heard the services, all except the Priesthood meeti~ when I was too late to get a phone. Was much impressed with the attendance, Dinner at Ellen Lyons, Sun. 5. Administered to Mary, who is sick, and attended two meetingso Could not get a seat in the tabernacle so went to the Assembly Hall, but they had only amplyfiers, so got no benefit Agnes and I gave a dinner at the Restaurant to Daphne, Silas D Walter, Samuel Fo & wife, Sophronia and our two selves made eight of our folks together 50¢ each . In the afternoon I crowded in with the throng, and by standing up the most of the time I got a plug for my phone and heard ~o of J 0 the serviceso Went with Florence Zobell to supper Fishes children have had their tonsils removed and it makes them sicko Mono 60 I attended conference again Between meetings I called on and had a nice visit with Elias A Smith 0 I also hunted up Lo Co Duncan, an old missionary companion in Ireland 1898-1900 Ther; After meeting I met for a hand shake on the Temple grounds ~as presenti Daphne 9 Margaret, Silas, Walter, his two sons Nathani71 and Pratt& Seraphinews son Alvin 9 Daphne's son Don Mack, Sophronia, my daughter Della and her husband Pat Miller and Margaret's daughter Maryvs uncle Ezekiel Jo1n;son, and Samuel's wife, Lula, cold has settled in her ears Tueso 7 I finished paying for my ear phone $100~80 and opened an account in Zion 9 s Savings Bank & Trust Co0 $70 0 I gave ~nes $10 as a wedding presento Mary Lydel~ and I walked home with Sr. Sorenson, who has been in to see if she could do anything for Maryo She had a question about the blood of Ephraim, but I could not understand her broken Danish . We~o 80 Arose at 4t3O and hastily got ready to ·start home W1.th David Udallo Bro. Hamblin got in with us, and we picked up Sro Ella·Udall at Provo where we got break.fast at Luella Pace's her 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m: 0 0 -366daughtero We stopped at Kanab for lunch., and I hunted up Fred Lundquist0 He did not know meo He said'1 "I 0 11 be darned if I can make you seem right" ,v We arrived at Joseph City at 8~40 Pomo and I stayed over night with Edith & Alonzo. Thurso 9o Came home with Marion Rogers on the milk truck Fri 10" I wrote a few letters and cards 9 and straightened up the house" I found it pretty dirtyo Ernan came down from the ranch 0 ____ Heywood was badly burned in a car accident o I received $50 - 9% of my deposit in the First National Bldg & Loan· Ass'n 0 Sato 11 8 I went with Ernan to the Ranch to look things over with him 0 This evening I feel the effects of the flu so much that I have decided.to stay in bed 9 which I did all day Sunday. Mono 130 Norma Larson came and cleaned up the house" Fri 0. 17 o · Jesse & Loufe have been very kind to look after 9 and send me foodo I have·done little except to hang around the house much of the ti~e in bedo I seem to be improving but have no appetiteo Sun 0 260 I attended SoSoe Prayer Circle,, and Union Meetingo In the evening I spoke at Sacrament Meetingo Reported my experience at the April Conference and referred to the Prophets prediction that the "Saints would ultimately become a great people in the midst of the Rocky Mountains ov, Its fulfillment was already evident by the attendance especially of the great numbers of the Priesthood at the conference: This last week I have picked up and filed paperso Thats about my only activityo Planted a few potatoeso Fri 1 May 1936 I went to Holbrook along with my brother Samuel and talked with the County Attorney about the legality of the sale of the Bank Bldg"" by the Board of Supervisorso We went., and returned with Dr 0 Heywood8 in his caro Amworking on my memory booko Today I baptized my grandson 9 Ernan Y" Smitho Sun 3 0 I attended the SoSo Priesthood class and Fast Meeting" At the last gathering I confirmed Ernan Yo Smith a member in the churcho Ernan and family at dinnero Thurs 0 70 Last night the wind was blowing cold, and this morning there was snow on the ground, and it has been cold all dayo We learn by telegram from Salt Lake Cityri that my brother Walter died there last night or this morninge Frio Bo We are making a collection for the pur;ose of sending some one to Walter!s funeralo Asahel Don C0 and George will goo I paid $4000 to helpo The Italians seem to have won the victory in Ethiopiao The King of Kings9 Haile Selassie fled his capitol (Addis Ababa) to safet~ on the 3rd.,_and theh ·5th 0 The entry put a stop to mob rule, and loot1.ng 9 and killing vhic prevailed after the Negus lefto Mussolini will now be hailed as a conqueror 0 The cruelties of attacking a defenseless people will be 0 0 0 forgotteno My daughter is here at conferenceo I have word that my daugh= ter Agnes was married to Oliver Knapp at the Salt Lake City Temple on May lo Tueso 120 I rode with the Big Truck to Fto Apache 9 Roy DeWitt driver.EJ to make a report on the business of Mrso Del Penrod 0 They were a little suspicious at first 9 but as they were convinced-of its worth'1 they answered all my questions" I walked back to Guy Sission°s garage and from there rode on the school bus to Whiteriver= Mrso Sission drivero At Whiteriver I shook hands with Mr0 Lee and hunted up Umpstead Rencher my nephewo Andrew Perkins kindl,Y gave me a ride to Teylor 9 and Stanley Shumway offered ride hom.e0 Thurso 140 Went to Taylor with the family fo.lks to celebrate Margareta 52nd birthday" Edith came up from Joseph City for the occasiono Broo & Sro Larson were there besides our family 0 I spok the wuSmackin Schoolu 9 to help in the program" Sato 160 My brother Asahel came with his team and we level d ... scraped the high places in wwRiprap farm., 99 and I sowed some alfalfa and clovero Suno 170 I arose very early and worked at irriga: ing until lg30 Pomo After getting dinner overEJ I took a bath 9 a nap 9 and wrote to Agneso I retired earlyo Frio 220 I attended the Commencement exercises for the High School class of 19360 Of course I could not hear the programEJ but it was some sa isfaction to witness the expressions of hope 9 and expectation of the young peopleo There were 42 in the class 9 and eight families were represented by two eacho Among the restEJ my daughter Leonora had two daughters= Louise & Bessieo Yesterday I planted some corn and potatoes & beans" I received a letter from my son AlbertEJ in which he reported the birth of his son Richard LazelJr April 270 Been cutting down some dead trees in the lot" Went with Ernan to look over the Rancho I have been making a list of my famiJY tithing for 1935g My own $23., Agnes $57060 Jesse Mo $141 007 Louie Van $15 Leland 20¢ Roy 60¢ Van Mo $37 Earl $2050 Lelia 45¢ Lawrence No $90 Fern $75 Marion Rogers $2320 Fast offering $12 Leonora $60 Meyola $44056 Louise $6050 Bessie $6070 Roscoe $7 Ao P Larson $25 Margaret S $5 Lo So Kartchner $220015 Ao Eo Bushman $81 Edith S 0 $56050 Lenore $41 Elwin $9050 Morris $4095 Nellie 35¢ Walter C0 Shelley $41 Clarissa $520 Making a total so far reported of $193490570 Frio 29a I went to Joseph City with the Milk Truck Edith and Alonzo entertained me cordiallyo Suno 310 I attended the S.S 0 & meeting" At the latter I spoke on 99A Marvelous Work & a Wonder." Did not satisfy myself very well~ as I felt a rather unfriendly 0 0 =368= infl.uence from some quartero But my own folks commended meo Took supper at Roxies Shelley woman & 5 daughterso Mon0 l. June 1936 I came home with Marion and Elvin 9 the truck driverso and Louie's baby girl. was born at l.:OO aomo Tues 0 2- Jesse's Wed 3 Ernan's & Mary's baby girl born at 8:15 a.mo They named her Janeilo Sun 0 ·7 0 Thia last veek I watered the lower lots preparatory The Sacrament meeting was su~denly to planting corn, spuds & beans. closed today by the cry of :f'irel An out-house at T. W. Tanners and some fence was burned, but the timely response of a 'bucket brigade,' participated in by al.l. the men folks of the town pr 7vented what might have been a disastrious bl.aze. I read today the first issue of "High Lights," the Stake organ. Van, Jesse's eldest son, took a bad turn at a Hospital in Phoenixo Jesse went down Thursday returned Wednesday from night 0 Mayola Rogers, my granddaughter, her school at New Orleanso Mary and her infant daughter, went home today 9 Sun 0 14 after remaining here since Fridayo Ernan hauled the old car behind the wagon 0 At the Republ.ican convention in Cleveland, Oo this last week they nominated Alf Mo Landon and Frank Knox for president and ;ice president respectively. The big issue in the circulating campaign will be ''Stop Roosevelt 9 '' Today I assisted petitions for state prohibitiono Thurs 0 180 Asahel 9 his son Andrev 9 Don Co and I rode out to look at the Clay patch 9 w~th a view to forming a company to manufacture plastero · Sun 0 21 0 Yesterday and the day before 9 I irrigated in the Limke 9 Repo of North Dakota announced mid-day sunshine 0 Wm 0 himself as candidate for pr~sident of the ''Union Party of the UoSo'' with Thos 0 Chas 0 o0 Brien of Boston as running mateo This is a new party which will no doubt gather in factions like Revo Chas E Coughlin of Detr.oit 9 Frances Eo Townsend 9 of Calif o "Old Age Pension" and ''Share=the=Wealth~ peopleo Ernan and family were here to do their washing yesterdayo The weather has got warm at lasto Clarissa sent me a nice "Father 0 s Day" remembranceo "Every good wish for your happiness from one who thinks more of you than Jess & Family: ''Love to Father., Without much of words can tel1 Rhyme Reason 9 Flourishi,) or Arto "We love you" is enough when it comes'rrom the heart 0" Leonora & Family: "May this birthday be a happy oneo With loved ones by your side: May the peace and comfort you merit be with you and abide"" (Carol Lyon Ash) 0 0 0 0 0 " -369- Della wrote: "I hope the day will be very pleasant for you physically and otherwiseo With the love of your children, and the contentment that comes from work well done 5 and achievement justly "To a father whose cheery helpearnedo 91 Alice.¥ s nice card read: ful ways are pleasure to recallo ~ere's wishing ali life's happy things; For he-deserves them all!" Edith wrote, quoting same poem as Lenorao Sun. 280 Been working some on the house in the lower lot these last few days Today I baptized Marie's son, Ben Ross Heywood, on his eighth birthdayo Sun. 7 July 1936 Spent the afternoon and the night until midnight irrigating the lotso This last week I have worked on the rip rapping in the wash mornings and evenings. Ernan's baby Janeil was blessed at the Fast Meeting, by her father Suno 12. We had one pretty good rain last Wednesday My daughter Marie & husband, Do Eo Heywood, came for a short visit last Friday. Last night I had supper at my daughter Leonora's David & Marie were thereo There is prevalent a great drought in the central part of the countryo It is reported that $200 5 000 000 damage has been wrought to the crops, and 42 lives lost by the excessive heat. In China over $5,OOOoOOOlives have been takin in the famine. Wed. 29. My daughter Alice and family came a week ago for a short visit. I have worked at weeding the garden, plowing out the corn, a little on the new house and saving the apples We had a nice rain today. The Pioneer celebration went off very well Govo Moeur was among the guestso The last two or three days I have a few calls for paid notary worko The civil war in Spain is the front-page news lately. Politics is warming up some My brother Elias talks of running for the Legislature Suno Aug 2o Today I blessed Jesse's & Louie's baby at Fast Meeting, giving her the name of Elizabeth Ann Done some work on the new house, and on the 30th I irrigated all day Got pretty tired, but made a good job. Must have been a cloud burst (south of us) as the Wash ran the biggest stream for some time. It rained some here. I bought some lumber at Taylor to go on with along with Orrin the house. Today my daughter Alice started, Kartchner to Utah, to attend a Kartchner family reunion Sun. 9. We have been visited by almost daily light showers for 10 days or moreo I have been working hard on the house, on the Margaret put up 12 bottles of the latter for me & weeds & apples. will have more for her trouble. Today I went to Heber on a Patriarchal appointment Helen L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~370Coplan.9 my granddaughter~ and her sister Norma Larson went in Helen°s new caro I received a welcome from Bpo Thomas Eo Shelleyil and his ward. While there I gave six Patriarchal blessings 9 and preached in meeting. There were other. applicants for blessings 9 but I thought best to quit before I was exhausted.· On our return we ran into a real cloud burst. This· made some of' the wa~hes and runs almost dangerous, but we reached home in safety. There is a civil war going on in Spain at present, and the fighting is fierce, and suffering intense. Sun. 16 Aug 1936 This last week has been a very busy one. I have worked hard-at the weeds in the lower lot, mornings and evenings, made a start at shingling of the new house, but was delayed for lack of shingle nails. We had our hardest rain of the season. On Thurs. 13th Alice, her daughter Felice, Leonora's daughter Louise and Margaret 9 s daughter Norma made a thorough cleaning of my residence. It was greatly appreciated. My son-in....J.aw, L. s. Kartchner came for a short visit last nighto With all the rest 9 I have been recording blessings. Leonora invited us. all to dinner. She and Marion are very hospitable. They entertain their relatives and friends very often. Don°t k.now.vhat we would do without them here. Lafayette made good remarks in meeting. Wed. 190 My brother Silas Do is here for the purpose of celebrating his golden weddingo His daughters Ethel 9 and Seraphine, and his oldest son, Reuel are celebrating their silver wedding in connec= tiono Reuel is dead 9 but his wife is representing she 9 and although is married again, she seems to be loyal to her first love 9 and she had all Silas 9 family (a quite a host) and all his immediate brothers & sisters to dinner at her home. I am working at shingling this weeko Mono 240 Just returned from Joseph City where I went last Friday 9 with daughter Alice and her familyo Anabelle Rogers was also alongo Attended an interesting Primary that eveningo My dau 0 Edith is the very successful presidento I was surprised at the number & good behavior= well managed in associationo Sato I gave two bless= ings and Suno I gave seveno Was pretty tired but went to meeting in the evening. My brother Silas Do and wife are this far on their way home. My daughters Edith and Roxie and their families treated us royally. Suno 300 Last Tuesday I irrigated all day and got pretty tired. Thursday & Friday we had nice showers here in town. During the week I shingled on the house, and did some weedinge and recorded blessingso My son~in-law 51 Lo So Kartchner came on Friday. He will stay till after conference and then the family will return home. Quarterly conference convened yesterday and today. WoCo Robinson for the -371- YMMIA;Miss Erma Rowland~ for the YWMIAand Mrs Kate M0 Barker for the Relief Society were present from headquarters 0 I wore my ear phone, but still I got only a very little of the service 0 Had supper at Lawrence'so Dauo Edith & Alice and family here Mono 310 My daughter Alice and all her family went back to their home in Williams today-0 Tues. Septo 1 9 1936 My sister Daphne's son, Smith Dalton came with his wife for an over night visito The civil war in Spain is still going on with cruelty and vindictiveness · 0 Thurso 40 I have today- finished recording the nine blessings given at Joseph Cityo Sun. 60 Attended So So Priesthood class and Sacrament Fast Meetinga I have the little house shingled all but one row - layer. Received letters, cards, or some birthday greeting from Clarissa, Alice, Lawrence & wife, Edith 9 Della, Mary My daughter Margaret invited us all to go to Taylor for a birthday ce~ebrationo With the help of her daughters Helen~ Norma and Gladys, she had a fine dinner preparedo Helen was the chief cook and Norma made a huge birthday cakeo Of my sons and daughters there ;ere present Margaret, Leonora, Jesse, Ernan, Lawrence and their spouses and child.reno Also Jack & Dan Klienman 0 Making a total of 32 0 After the dinner, I showed my Memory Book and some Temple It was a very pleasant records of the West line of our relatives affairo Tueso 80 It is Primary election today I voted for J H Udall for Governor after a bitter campaign between Gov Bo B Moeur, and Ro Co Stanford, the latter won the nomination on the Democratic & Thoso Eo Campbell won over John Ho Udall on the Republican ticket and John Ro Murdock won over a field of candidates for Representattive in Congress on the Dem . Wedo 9o I went to Lakeside to collect an acct 0 from M0 L Fish, as he could not send the lumber today 0 I told him he would have me on his hands for the night 0 He said that was all right and he & he wife furnished me supper and breakfast and a good bed• I called on Cousin Ezra West and he and his wife'treated me very cordially, and invited me to stay over night Thurso lOo I gave 6 Patriarchal blessings. and had dinner with Gus Hanson & family to whom I had imparted four blessings 0 After I had finished as above, I told the Lord I felt that I had finished my mission, and now if he would send me transportation I would return homeo In a little while~ after my silent prayer~ my son Jesse ca.me along with a new car, and I had a very pleasant ride hom~~ Suno 130 Attended Sc So Priesthood class & meeting 0 My son Lawrence invited me over to dinnero A very nice meal. and Fern. his O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 oc372wifep gave me- an apple pie to bring homeo Fri 11 I blessed my granddaughter Louise Rogers before she started to the Flagstaff schcolo She is a very good girlJ but lacks self confidence in companyo Mono & Tueso 14th & 15th I gathered and took to be canned over 1000 ears of corn The sky is overcast today,·and some rain after churcho. I attended all the meetings & So So Took dinner at my son Jesse'so Louie~s dinners are always goodo Yesterday Senator Carl Hayden.was-here and spoke in favor of the New Deale Thurso 170 I hauled a lot of tree trunks into the Wash to make a waterbreak on Mono 14th am gradually pushing the current back into its old proper channel, and away from the towne Today I went to Holbrook to negotiate for finishing materialo Mro Stubbs, of Foxworth=Galbraith Lumber Coo told me his cqmpany could furnish me whatever I needed in the plumbing line and "save me money .." Su.no 200 been making contracts for skilled labor to finish the housej and doing a little on the Wash and rip rapping the last todayo Received letters from my daughters Mary and Clarissa and my grandson Kenneth Monsono Today I arose early, as usual, and cleaned up for the Sabb at he Yesterday I prepared the pears for market o They are not keeping very well, and as they are not keeping well, and the cannery canijt handle them for several days, I decided to sell them in Winslowo Thu.rso Oct lo Received a card last Friday from my daughter Mary, stating tha.t my son Jo Fish's wife gave birth to a baby on Septa 21 but he did not livei and that the mother's condition was not favorableo Jesse 8 my son, returned from Provo, where he went to take his wife Louie Van, on a visit to her sick mother, reported that Lillian was improvingo Last Saturday 9 the 26i I went with Leonora and Marion to Heber 9 on an outing and reunion of the High Priestso It was a pleasant functiono I played "Danish ball" with the resto It rained earlier in the day, but it cleared for the out=door sports and camp-cooked Cowboy banquet., We returned in the evening after the danceo Leonora & Fern, have put up 12 pint bottles of peaches raised on my lot hereo They are very fineo Been gathering some roasting ears of corn for my son-in-law Marion 9 to sell in Winslow 9 with poor successo They were "too old, or too youngo 11 Today I received a letter from dauo Agnes stating they had moved into their new houseo Suno night - 27th - we had our first frost - after a cool north wind during the dayo Suno 4 Oct 1936 I fasted today, as usual on the 1st Sunday of the month and paid my offeringo Was called on in the HoPo 0 0 0 0 -373- class to speak on current events. I referred to the civil war raging in Spain, and the hate existing between nations. Partic~ ?J.arly Germany and Russia. Today I.allowed Willis Hunt's family ,... to ·rent the piano @ $2. 00 per mo. He paid 3 month's rent. Have not made much progress on the house. Just trying to assemble material. Some frost every night this week. Sun. 11. This last week I gathered the balance of the corn and took to the cannery - some 588 ears. I made an extension on ' the rip rapping on the Wash, and yesterday Mr. Beaman & wife canmenced on the plumbing of the house ''No 5." Received letters from my daughter Mary, and my- sons· J. Fish & Henry, and Henry's son Terry. Mary asked is the spirit of a child who does not breathe - live - after death• lost? Ot course not no spirit is "lost," but the Church does not recommend the reco;ding of children who are dead at birth, and receive no names. War in Eu.rope seems almost inevitable over the Civil war in Spain. Russia and France sympathize with the Socialist Government, and Italy, and Germany, with the Facist Rebels. My daughter Leonora invited me to dinner. I was called on to give the lesson on the 10th Article of Faith in the Priesthood class. Lorenzo Rogers son· has returned from his mission. Sun. 18. This last week I have been working at putting down the floor in the new house -"#5" and did not get quite done. The lumber is twisty and lots of knots, so it takes a long time to make a showing; but I can see a little progress. It looks at this time like the rebels - Facists - in the Spanish civil war would get the victory. The struggle has been attended with cruelty on both sides. Thos. E. Campbell and party, was here electioneering on the 16th Henry H. Miller, candidate for Attorney General, Geo. L. Burgess for Representative in Congress, and Chas J. McQuillan for Secy. of State were into the party. Mr. Campbell's platform as Governor is commendable. I bought a Gelatin Duplicator to assist in finishing Aunt Della's poems. Sun. 25. Union Meeting today. I offered prayer at the alter in the prayer circle. The strife in Europe grows more intense. Germany & Ita~ have entered a pact inimical to Russia & Communism. Portugal has broken off diplomatic relations with Spain. The lineup seems to be Facist-Naziism vs Communism. The outlook is in the direction of war. Haven't accomplished very much on the house this week. Today my daughter Edith brought me a pie & a cake. On Tues. the 20th, I attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration of w. E. Stratton and wife. SunQ Nov 1, l936 At the Fast Meeting I spoke on the fa~t that we have the authority of the Holy Priesthood to act and speak in the name of the Lord, and gave numerous illustrationso In fact I was the only speaker. The storm has been cold and George Ramsay, who worked two days on the finishing of the house, stopped on account ~f.the But I h~ve worked all the week. _The political. blustery weather campaign has waxed hot, especially between the candidates for_President _ Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alfred M. Landon. The race in the Dem. & Thos. E. Campbell! Rep. for Gov. state between R. C Stanford, has also been lively. Sat. 31st, the County ~ep. Candidates held their rally here. Mon. 2. Today I received a letter from Clarissa, reporting that she was married to Albert F. Kimbrell on Tues. 27th, in the court house in Flagstaff. Sun. 8. This last week, it was too cold for the first two or three days to work outside, but the balance of the_ time I worked at putting on the plaster-board on the inside of the house. My carpenter did not show up, but Warren Alfred Cole and Marsden Larson worked at building a chimney. They got along rather slowly. . Last night my son Albert• wife and Jean and ~he baby s~prised I did not me by arriving unannounced, in the middle of the night. hear them and did not know they were here until they got in and Albert ca:ie to the bed and waked me. This morning I went with them to call on Ernan. The election on Tuesday last, went overwhelmly Democratic - New Deal. A regular land slide. Last Sunday I gave Jesse Mons Broadbent a _blessing, and had_ supper with his folks. They treated me very cordially. Sunday 15. I have been working steadily on the house all the week. Made some progress, but a good many hindrances occur.to delay completion.Friday evening the family all went to Joseph City •. My daughter Edith very hospitaply made a family supper, as a greet7ng to her youngest sister Clariss~ on the occasion of her r cent marriage. After supper we went together and spent a social ~vening, and __ came home afterwards. I Elder Chas. A. Callis is here. Todav is Stake Conference.· "Our._· was called " on to dismiss the Priesthood Meeting. I said: Father in heaven we thank thee for this splendid meeting, and.the teachings· thereof; and we pray for thy spirit to accompany us i~ the future meetings of this conference, that it may prove.to be a ~:µne. of refreshing. Continue thy blessings unto us and guide us.aright in all things. Dismiss us with thy c'1.oice blessings• we pray in the name of Jesus Christ • .Ameno" That is as near as I can recall, but possibly not the exact words. But Broo Callis put his arms around me 0 0 0 7 and said: "Good prayer." I took dinner -with Jesse's to have supper at Lawrence'si along with Clarissa and Callis' remarks were appreciated here. Novo 26, 1936 Today I had Wilford Rogers & 2 boys top out the chimney today. I also got 15 books of Aunt Dellais poems bound up todayo I have been doing errands and put on the roof.comb finish, and several small Jobs around the new house. I have worked very hard every day - working day - this month, on the house, and sat up late at night to finish the poems • .Amvery thankful this Thanksgiving day to have accomplished what I have on both these jobs. The house is now in a livable state, although not fully completed - finished. I am packing my things to go with my son I expect to take up my labors in the Temple Lawrence to Mesa tomorrow. for the next several monthso Fri. 270 We came on Highway #60 from Showlow down. It rained, and made the road so slippery that Lawrence, my son, put on the chains. There were a number of detours, and on one of them there was a steep twisting road, and so slippery that it became dangerouso The least mistake would have sent us hurtling.hundreds of feet below. But Lawrence is a skillful driver, so we got past safely. The new bridge over Salt River was interesting, and the scenery beautiful in many places. Altogether the trip was interesting. My daughter Leonora and I were passengers with Lawrence & familyo We reached Mesa just before sunset. Sat. 28. The trunk• bringing my belongings did not arrive until this morningo I sat up till midnight~ and then lay on the I came to Phoenix to make mattress with no cover but my. overcoat. Lawrence, and my some calls, and see my daughter Marie and family. granddaughter Mayola Rogers helped me around the city· with their cars. Called at the Southwestern Fire office, The Shivers Typewriters, to have mine ~ixed• and at Dr. c. A. Call's to get my hearing aid adjusted. David and Marie brought me back. Newspaper clippings on the last page: JOHN T. EAGAR MARRIED18TH MESATEMPLE. Mesa, Arizona March 18, 1931 Editor Snowflake Herald: Today John T. Eagar and Mary E. Brooks were married in the Arizona Temple. The groom is an old resident of Snowflake and is 70 years •young." 73. The bride formerly lived in the state They must have been carrying on their of Michigan, courtship and is only very quietly, -376- -377- 51 personso I took pains to attend the conference at Salt Lake in April I succeeded and enjoyed it. I set out some trees around the lot in finishing the house, and started another one and ~ot the roof on. I asked to write an article, Samuel said: "That is as good as if' I had written it myslet. And I would sign my name to it." ;euben_D.dRogers said: "That is all right," "It is fine." receive a card from Florence B. Zobell saying: "It is always a pleasure and a privilege to have you in our home. My love and appreciation grows for you I get older. I am thankful for your sterling character, We always pray for your welfare 0" Tues. 20. Received a letter from Gus Hansen He sai·d· D • ear Broo s·h" mit •. We received the deed Ooko Also your words •of encour~ement which ~e priz very highly. You have been partly resp?nsible for my life as it is, and I did not know r had given service worthy of commendation 0 No one has been more of a father to me than yourself'. With kindest thoughts and wishes." Oct. 1938 I have done very well this year. I have kept a sm~ll book, but have put down only a few of the more important I attended 5 things that I have done, which I will mention: fun rals. Off red two prayers. Blessed two babies. Aug. 1st Maxines. Clarissas - Farrissa Kimbrell July 25th. On the 21st I sent my Genealogical report to Los Angeles 0 I laid hands on Garland Bushm~ and blessed him to recover from his broken leg. Wrote a magazine article to the .American as to why I attend meetings. Aug. 16th I hired Arley Peterson to work on house. Aug. 17th I stepped on a sharp nail, which lamed me for a month or so Asahel an~ I blessed Mary West Riggs. Aug 27th Paul Heywood die~ and I dedicated the grave to the satisfaction of all. I attended A very fine the funeral of ~res. David K0 Udall 9 Feb. 20th. funeral. On Fri. Sept 2nd I went with my brother Samuel and On July 30 & 31st I attended the funeral of Jesse S Hulet attended the Marsden Reunion 0 A very fine affair. On the 6th of July Samuel called a Pra~er Circle for Silas L. Fish's wife. Her husband started to Phoenix with her to have the doctor cut it out He returned without the cutting. Samuel called on me to offer th; prayer at the altar. It was a hopeless case and she died so after. ' on ·: as they took their friends all by surprise when the union was announced today. Mr•. and Mrs. Eagar expect to continue their labors here in the temple. Observer v:as MEMORIAL SERVICESHELDSUNDAY Memorial services were conducted at the cemetery Sunday the two afternoon by Joseph w. Smith and family christening beautiful monuments marking the last resting place of his two wives, Nellie M. Smith, who died August 11, 1924 and Della F. Smith who died June 17, 1934. The program opened with the assemblage singi~g two sacred numbers, "Beautiful Zion Bu~lt Above," Mr. Smith paid tribute to his two departed and "Let Love Abound wives in a touching address. A tribute to his mother Nellie M. was paid by Jesse M. Smith, and a tribute to her mother Della F. was paid by Agnes Smith. A vocal solo, "I Know My Rd e eemer L.ives. was sung by Wm. c. Smith.. Voluntary sentiments were given by Silas L. Fishi Mary A. Smith, Roberta F. Clayton, and Belle H. Flake. The benediction was offered by Silas L. Fish. The concluding number was a song, "Nearer My God to Thee," by the congregation. The monuments are of granite, in a modern velvet finish. Special lettering on the first wife!s stone reads, Sarah Ellen Smith "Aunt Nellie" and "Stake Poet Laureate," is engraved on the monument of Della F. Smith. as 7 0 " at back of Nov. & Dec. 1936 - Forward from page-Fly-leaf the book. Sun. Nov. 29. Been resting up today. Made a few friendly calls. Mar. 26, 1937 During my stay of four months at Mesa, I have made a pencil daily in another book, from which I take the following data: I have written 39 cards and letters; have offered 3 prayers in public; organized the Prayer Circle, and led the prayer 6 times; have done the ordaiLing 13 times; took the part of James 12 times; John 17 times; and other parts 22 times. Have attended Sacrament meeting, 3 times; Sunday School and H. Priest's class, 12 times. Attended 4 funerals; Stake conference once; Administered to the sick, 3 times. Witnessed at the Altar for 499 couples; acted as proxy for the sealing of children to parents for 30 couples of parents, and have helped with the initiative ordinances every day when not ordaining. Besides I have endowed II 7 7 0 •· 0 . June 23, 1928 I returned from a trip to Snowflake th{s evening at sundown. I collected $8.oo from Margret $14.oo from iohn Hunt. $52000 from J. Rufus Crandell $15.00 from Marion Rogers 19o60_fram V. Lo Willis $30 00 Jesse M0 Smith, and had a good time WJ.th the folks. I paid $30000 to Fred Laird. He was glad to 0 He wanted to get $50.00o I paid $87000 to Broo Roberg 9 he was glad to get the money and he paid me $20.00 in commissions in the insurance 9 and I was glad to get he money o Marie took us up to Co Larsons 9 and Helen's place. We found them at work with the adobes. Sunday 19 9 1938 I started to St. Johns along with James LeSueur 9 Broo Lee. The a-going until we got to road was slippery. and we had difficulty Showlow and from there it was good. The funeral was held on 20 Feb. 9 There was a big crowd of old settlers, and it was a good funeralo I Many of them stayed with Brother Rencher 9 and was well treatedo I availed themselves of the opportunity to speak in his behalf. had a very tender feeling for him. I went to Snowflake after the funeral. We drove over in 1 hour and 35 minutes. I rode over in Bro. Walkers caro He is a descendant of Hyrum Smith. Broo Silas Do Lewis Hunt, and Marion Flake were along. I paid $44000 to Fred and Wm.s. Porter. (1938-39 Also 1898 (August)) 1939 Mayo I spent 2 days with my son who lives at Albuquerque New Mexico and part of the time with my daughter who also lives there at which time I went with her to see the doctor to ascertain when it would be proper for her to come to the hospital to see the doctor about the baby she was looking for he said right now was as good a time as any. So we left her there. CHAPTERXXVI 1938 - 44 The last Sunset six years my home in Snowflakeo of father's life by Leonora So Rogers were spent in Marion's and I believe he chose to live with us mainly because our house was therefore we had ample room for him. After Auntie's (Della F.) death in 1934 until about 1938 he lived aloneo In the summer time he occupied Auntie's red brick home and in the winter he was in one of his apartments in Mesa where he carried on his work at the Arizona Templeo During his last years, father did no writing in his journal as his hands became shaky and feeble, resulting in his inability to do the beautiful penmanship which was one of his skills throughout his earlier life. The eighty-five years of father's active life had been so filled with work, both mental and physical, that as his regular work declined he often looked about him to find something to do. He was characteristically resourceful, therefore, even when his years were advanced, he found gardening or ya.rd work to do which would improve large, ... QJ CJ •ri -379- the premises of his homes and also would provide him good exerciseo I recall once he chose to move. by shovel and wheelbarrow~ a bank of sand which had blown against a fence from the gate to the barno He hauled the sand to the low places in the corralo When he felt physically able 9 father helped chop wood for the kitchen range and for several heating stoves throughout the house. Sometimes, if he was having a sleepless period 9 he would get up and chop wcod at nighto One night father's brother, Asahel 9 was up late irrigating his garden when he heard someone chopping wood over at our place. This sound at that unusual hour caused Asahel to investigate, There he found father chopping on a tough green log. He said 9 "Joseph, what are you doing chopping wood at this time of the night?" Father's characteristic tenacity was evident in his reply 9 "This stick will not yieldo" A few small entries in my own journal bring to mind qualities in his personality and make-up which endeared him to his family and friendso In 1937, when he was still very alert and interested in · everything about him 1 he spent Christmas with us. He joined in our family activities and seemed to enjoy them. Again, in 1938, he was with us for Christmas and during that stay, went with us over to Aunt Sarah's (Smith) to help celebrate her son Ralph's birthday. Father recited "The Yankee In Love 1 " one of his old stand-by recitations for the amusement of the guests at the party. On July 30 9 1938 he accompanied all of my mother's children on a trip to the Marsden reunion held at Grand Canyon Lodge on the North rim, where we met our Marsden relatives from Utah. He seemed to enjoy the outing. In September 1938, he helped me gather fruit on his lot and I later bottled it for him to take back to Mesa for his winter supply. That year (1938), in October, he became ill while working in the Temple. It was at that time he came to live with us permanently. On January 31 9 1939 Marion was brought home that night pale, bent with pain and ill as a result of an accident with the other driver of the milk truck while going to Holbrook. Father was solicitous and concerned and tried to help Marion but his sympathy got the better of him-and he fainted. In April 1939, father made a trip to Salt Lake City with Marion and me to attend General Conference. All the way to Utah, and especially as we traveled over Northern Arizona through the Indian reservations and the Kiabab Forest, father had most interesting pioneer stories to relate regarding his early-day travels by team and wagon over these same routes. father's 80th On September 6~ 1939 our family celebrated birthday with an open house at our homeo He had great joy in greet- -380ing family~ relatives and friendso In October~ 1939 I was advised by father to secure a notarial commi•ssion to substitute for his which expired then il after having been in effect for many years and which he used as a community serviceo For three or four years while father was in our home we also had Marion's father (Andrew Locy Rogers) with us much of the time. It always seeme~ such a compliment to Marion and me that both these grand old men wanted to live with uso I have often thought this must have been one of the reasons the Lord provided us with such an abundance of goodi plain food such as milk, butter, cream, vegetables and home-made bread and home-produced meato My teen-aged children had rich memories as a result of those two grandfathers sitting side by side at the dinner table, eating, - talking, laughing. Both old men were a little hard of hearing, therefore they did not alwa;ys catch the drift of conversation but they were good humored when the "joke" was on themo Once I made a hurried trip to Phoenix and was gone from home only overnight. Upon my return, Grandfather Rogers, who was not feeling well at the time, began to sing, "Do we miss you at home do we miss you?" Father showed his great love for Grandfather Rogers at the time of his death, which occurred in St. Johns, November 20, 1943. Grandfather Rogers' body was returned to Snowflake to "lie in state" at our home. Father was one of the first to view the remains of his old friend. He stood over the casket with tears streaming down his cheeks, crying like a child. There was great love between those two. By 1944 father had lost much of his vitality but because he had always been so active, it was difficult for him to realize his limitations. He was especially unable to accept his inability to travel without help to visit his children who lived in various localities. He did try and content himself to a more quiet life at our home and fairly frequent visits to Edith and Alonzo's home in Joseph City and Margaret's in Taylor. Even though father was failing in faculties those last years, yet for an elderly man his physical condition was good. Father's last illness began on November 29, 1944 following a "bad spell" while in town that day. A.O. Rogers, Marion's brother, brought him home and he and Lawrence, my brother, put him to bed. He was never well again and required constant care and frequently had very restless nights. December 10, 1944 father seemed to sense that his illness was more serious than heretofore. He said to me, ''Will all the folks come into the celebration?" I guessed his meaning and said 9 "Yes." Dr. On December 20i father was unusually quiet and no better. Heywood had been called previously and was doing what he couldo Father seemed to have some kind of paralysis in his throat and could not swallow. therefore during his last few days he ate very little and seemed to have no appetite. The ebb of his life was lower and lower, therefore the last three days the doctor kept him sleeping most of the time to calm his restlessness. On December 22, 1944 at 7 pom• father passed away peacefully. I was alone with him at the time except for the presence of one of my dear friendso Lawrence and father's brother Elias bathed and laid his body outo My other brother, Jesse Mo• notified the bishop of his passing and sent telegrams to all the members of our familyo Marion returned home from his daily milk deliveries in Winslow about thirty minutes following father's passing, but he lovingly assisted in the final tasks including giving him his last shave as he had done weekly for a long time. Lawrence bought a casket in Albuquerque and I had his beautiful temple clothes ready for himo By the next day father's children began arriving for the funeral, held on Sunday, December 24 9 following sacrament meeting In my journal I wrote~ "Father's funeral was one of the grandest I ever attendedo The speakers were: Hyrum Ao Hendrickson, who had just returned from military service in the Pacific Area; EoJo Thomas, Jro; President David Ao Butlero The music was furnished by good friends and neighborso MoD• Bushman gave a vocal solo 9 Bert Allen and AoFo Stanfird of Taylor, a duet; and a male quartette cam.posed of Jo Rufus Crandall• John Crandall 9 H.,Ao Hendrickson and Mo D., Bushman sang, as did the Ward Choiro The prayers were given by Lewis Hunt, a former neighbor and A. Bo Randall, a staunch friend; and Samuel Fo Smith 9 father's brother. dedicated the graveo There were many beautiful flowers sent from friends and relatives in Albuquerque. Phoenix, Salt Lake City and other places., After the funeral the family gathered at Lawrence and Fern's home to eat supper and hold a family meetingo The two oldest sons in the family, Jesse Mand J. Fish, were appointed in father's will to be administrators of his estateo During the family meeting they made plans to settle his affairso In father's will he requested that the one who cared for him during his last illness be given some compensation; therefore, the family proposed I be allowed one dollar per day for the time father had lived with uso In settlement I was paid three-fourths of a section of Joppa land (the other fourth already belonged to Marion and me. This settlement 0 -382amounted to about $1500 which was in addition to $400 paid to me ~arlier for his careo I felt I had been generously paido As a matter of facti I would have felt satisfaction had I received no money remuneration at alli for it was a service of loveo In the settlement of the estate~ the remaining portion of father 0 s estate was soldi mostly to members of the family and the cash returns distributed to the children. Each of us received $5000 Enough cash was reserved to purchase a beautiful granite marker for his grave beside those of his .two wives. Thus ~nded the life and service of one of Snowflake's first 2 pioneers - a great family man and community buildero 1 - * 1 Funeral 2 Talk by Silas Appendix Posterity * * ** L. Fish in Appendix. of Joseph West Smith APPENDIX Who's Who in Arizona Tribute Tribute Tribute Memory & Tribute Sketch of Sarah Ellen Page Jesse Mo Smith Mary So Monson Alice S Kartchner Della S Miller {Nellie) Marsden Edith So Bushman Sketch of Della Fish Lazelle(Andy) Smith Burning of the Barn Leonora S Rogers Administrator of Jesse N. Smith Estate Agness. Knapp Bank of Northern Arizona J. Fish Smith Stories and After Dinner Tales Henry A. Smith An Embarrassing Experience with Jos. W Smith David E. Heywood Story Anne Smith Klarer Funeral Talk Silas Lo Fish Posterity of Joseph W Smith and Sarah Ellen {Nellie) Marsden by Margaret So Larson & Roxie S Shelley 406 0 0 0 0 384 385 386 386 387 387 390 391 393 394 399 401 402 403 0 0 414 Posterity of Joseph Wo Smith and Della Fish by Margaret So Larson & Roxie s. Shelley 415 - 419 -384WHo's WHO [N ARIZONA JoSEPH W. l)MITH, cashier ot the 1:Sank:ot l'iortnern 1\.nzona, IS the eldest son of Jesse N. Smith, a prominent citizen and leading "Mormon" pioneer in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, whc was a member of the Assembly in the 19th Legislature. Mt. Smith was born in Minersville, Utah, September 6, 1859, and his early life was spent in Parowan, Utah, where he worked on his father's farm in the summer time, and after hauling wood for his tuition, attended the district school for about three months during the winter. In 1879 he married Miss Nellie Marsden and immediately removed to Arizona, locating in Snowflake, where he still resides. He commenced life as a farmer, and by close application to study became a school teacher, which profession he followed successfully for twelve years, from 1888 to 1902. He had the government contract for carrying the mail from Holbrook to Fort Apache, and spent two years as salesman in a general store. This institution owes its existence mainly to his efforts and substantial support. He has also held the office of Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, and some minor offices, and although prominent in the councils of the Republican party, has never sought office for the sake of the spoils. Mr. Smith has ever been a friend to good schools and good roads, and every business venture looking to the well being and uplift of the com-· munity has found in him a strong supporter. For many years he has been a director in the Arizona Cooperative Mercantile Institution, the leading organization of its kind in Navajo and Apache counties, and he is at present its secretary. He has also been much help to his neighbors in the matter of land titles, and his judgment is considered very sound on both financial and social questions. In addition, Mr. Smith has given much time to the religious side of life. He is a member of the "Mormon" Church, is religious and devoted to his faith. He has for a number of years served as Stake Superintendent of the Young Men's Mutual Imorovement Association. has held several othresponsible church positions, and spent two years traveling in England and Ireland as a missionary. He has a large family, two of whom, his eldest daughter and eldest son, are graduates of Flagstaff Normal School, where the third chilli is now finishing the course. e1 JOSEPH_W ..-SMITH Joseph W.. Smith was myfathero· How proud I am to make that statement ---I remember how I hated to· appear at the breakfast table when I had not made it home on time the.night before or.when I had done something for which I was ashamed., Like the.time when a few of the boys and I got into the Pruitt's cane patch. The owner came along just in time to catch us with the· carie in our hands. Father did not say much 11 but I :was veey impressed~ Another time several_ of the boys and girls of the family had a grand "battle" in the granary. The· '-¥DIDuni tion we used was wheat. Wheat was scattered everywhere. I can-remember how stern father looked when he appeared with· a strong willow. Each one of us was thoroughly warmed upct It always seemed all right to take correction from father" ··· · ·· · One day tragedy nearly struck this Smith family .. The team was left standing with no one holding the lines. Two or three of us boys sat on the·wood rack which was on the wagon .. Something frightened th~ team arid they bolted down the lane •. The loose boards made the floor of the rack bounce around and the rack-itself barely stayed on the wagon. --we· boys managed to hang on as· we were thrown from side to side .. Just at the crucial moment Joel W.. Flake appeared. After the running horses he wento He caught them just before they got to'·the bridge over Silver Creek and managed to stop the outfit in time .. Had the speeding.team crossed the bridge~ it surely would have meant disaster for the boys on those bouncing boardso Father thanked Joel for his quick action and 'ab le handling of the situation. · Joel was always special with father and with the fami.ly after this brush with danger in which Joel was the hero. .,. . . · The actions of my father might be divided ·as follows: his family, his church, his business and his public life. In his _ family life he stood for work ·and integrity.· In his church he emphasized activity and spirituality through his example and teaching. In business it work and good planning, and then some extra work when most men were asleep or relaxing. He was not easily discouraged and be just did not give up. His life in the was to build for the future. Progress with town and in politics honest and fair dealing was his motto. Joseph w. Smith was always in the forefront of improvements in the canmunity. New-dams, city betterment. school buildings and anything that could.improve the vel:f'_are of the people held his O . • was r · -386interest. Many came to him with their problems. None were turned away without a fair hearing. Always there was assistance of some kind. He was a friend to man. Father was a faithful Latter-day Saint and held many positions in the Church.both high and low. He had a strong testimony of the gospel and he worked at it every day. He He He He He He fought a good fight finished his course kept the faith never faltered was a great man was a good man ---Jesse . Hermosillo, Sonora M~xicc>· West Texas Mission~ .. April 255,)196~~ _•:·__ :_ --Al.ices. Kartchner A MEMORY and ·TRIBUTE . ·:. . M. Smith Diogenes of old, with his flickering lantern, sought in the streets of the city of which he was a citizen for one honest man. The historical record makes no mention of whether his search was successful or not. Unlike Diogenes, historians are silent about· the unsung heroes--men and women of the greatest integrity and of sterling qualities who appear all too briefly upon the world scene, then go the way of all flesh without accolade or honor. My father, Joseph w. Smith, was one of these heroes. ~n re~ing father's diary, it is interesting to note that even in his childhood he displayed such sterling qualities as obedience, honesty, fair.play and a willingness to do his share and m~re of~ t~k that was at hand. His stepmother spoke in highest praise of his kindness to her. Is it any wonder that when he grew to manhood, he was respectI can say, he was a pered and loved by all of us. Of my father, f ect gentleman and an honest man_. How proud I am to be one of his· daughters. --Marys. Monson A TRIBUTETO MY attitude; always he was a doer! He did not condemn his fellow men who were not as righteous as heo He stoo~ f~r iovej kindness, honor5,) i~tegrityj virtue, character5,) obedience, cour~ge _and dependability. _:.,:· ,. .:.. . . My father was very modest_and·a true gentleman5,) always_ kind _and·true to his family• and fellow beings.,_ . · . -. am very. ~o'!lehis __daughter~ - FATHER, JOSEPHWESTSMITH The things that made my- father ~he great man he w:as in my estimation was his dedication to truth and honesty. He was ~ever one to shrink from a duty.: He overcame and conquered m8:Ilyobs_tacles in both his private and and publfo life-.~- In James I: 22 we read, "Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only. ,, Thi s expresses hi s ' . -- . ... . One li t.tle peccadillo of Fath;r es i remember .as : a child was the morning and good night kiss •. ·. . - . -· ". . Now there is nothing unusual "in that5,) b~t it was always .his· wont to offer ~is ~heek! and ~in~e we youngsters didn 9t like the tickling o~ his mo~ta~he ~or_th~ scratch of his_ whiskers we always aimed for the bare red shining cheek bone on whic_:q._to bes~ow our--_ filial_ salut~.• ·: . _ c . _ , . _ · Now he may have had his reason~ but certaiµly it was a more sanitary form of showing ones affection especially if one should be afflicted with "bad breath." With his· _nume~ous progeny he· likely avoided many sticky kissesunenthusiastic pecks_at his lips and generally getting his face and cloth_es mussed up fo~ the day o __ _ _ Whatever his reasons we love,_and ~evere his memory and there are many and_various ~tories to teJ+ of his patience, long suffering, sense. of Justice, duty, integrity, love of God, country and a large family, _and genuine interest in his fellowman to recommend him •. In loving remembrance of his daughter, Della. SMITH LIFE SKETCH OF SARAH ELLEN (NELLiE) MARSDENi by Edi th S. Bushman . ' . -- To love, to sing, to work, to dream, to serve, to devote herself to her family-, friends, and community-, to meet the hardships of life with trust and hope for a better tomorrow, to worship her Heavenly Father with a strong testimony of His divine mission that we, too,· may live again - all these were part_ ot the life story oi Nellie -388Marsden Smith. This pioneer mother had the useful qualities of vision, leadership and efficient home management. She made her plans then worked them. These fine talents were exhibited as a Ward Relief Society counselor for fourteen years and as Snowflake Stake Relief Society President for thirteen years. She taught the women of the organization how to handle social problems, minimize fault finding, and how to prevent vaste of time and energy. Sarah Ellen Marsden or Nellie as she was lovingly called, was born December 16, 1860 at Provo, Utah. Her parents were William Marsden and Sariah Scovil. William was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter.day Saints and came to .America in 1840 from England. Sariah was born in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio. She died when Nellie was only seven years old. Aunt Alice (Benson), her step-mother, taught her thrift and economy and the art of home making. The Marsdens were called by Brigham Young to go to Parowan, Utah in 1861 to establish a cotton factory for the church. William was a cotton spinner and a mechanic. In this new community he also opened and operated a general store. His daughter, Nellie was a popular clerk because she was cheerful, good-natured and always dependable. On November 5, 1879 Nellie was married to Joseph w. Smith in the St. George Temple. Six days later they answered a call from Brigham Young to start for Arizona to make their home. They arrived in Snowflake, Arizona December 14, 1879 after five veeks traveling with a poor team. The wagon contained all their earthly possessions. Pioneer life in Arizona was a challenge to the strong, but with a song in her heart and an understanding husband, this young bride was successful. Three homes on the same lot were built The second vas of for her. The first vas a one room log house. :frame construction remodeled a number of times. The last, her ideal home, was a gray cement brick. She remarked, "My com:forts came when all my children were married and gone." Mothers of large families have a constant job, especially when finances are meager and all the work is done in the home. Nellie was the family doctor as well as seamstress for nine girls. She made hundreds of butt.on-holes for their dresses. She drew domestic water from a deep open well. She made laundry soap and bluing, raised a garden and vas business manager of the' home. While her husband was on a mission to the British Isles for two years she assumed many of his responsibilities. But all these cares did not cast a gloom on her sunny disposition. ·Nellie M. Smith loved her community and desired to do her · share in making it a better place to live. She began a fund to . ~389- instaJ.l electric lights in Snowflake by selling home-made ice cream on July Fourtho When the Academy building needed funds she gathereddS~day eggs, to helpo At apple picking time missionary wives : widows always received a portion of Nellie's pear-main apples o e was generous and thoughtful of those less fortunate f She read good books, enjoyed wholesome recreation.and was amous for her hospitality and dinner parties She entertained Her children unnumbered guests including many church officials remember the wonderful refreshments she fixed for their parties in the homeo Bec~use she was a peace maker, a companion and a confident ?f her children her ho~e ran with little frictiono She tau ht and liv d her cherished religion She observed the Sabbath Da g Many l and believed one should keep it holy and 1 · d "B o s ogans she repeated ive : e Punctual," "Waste not want not " "Pov t · · excuse to be dirty or slovenly " "Tim; . 't er y is no cu all " " • is a grea healer it helps The;e was re. ~ounds • Women should sing as they work nothing little, mean, or deceitful about Nellie She was f ank wholesome, charitable and had a firm faith • G d• r • c 1 · t h in ° o She made no en she saw ~er husband's life earnings swe t awa omp ain when a national depression closed the bank of which hp y . dent Sh e was presie was a great woman and lived an abundant life . When her health failed she resigned as Stake Relief Societ President o Four hundred women of the Snowflake Stake J · d • y sending her al . oine in . person sentiments and flowers. Their cards which were especially prepared and printed across the top in gold, read: 0 0 7 0 0 • " 0 0 "Gentle, sympathetic yet firm and Just Unselfish in service: worthy of trust Devoted wife, loving mother A friend true blue." Nellie was afflicted with dropsy and leakage of th heart. ~het:uffered three years before she passed away on Augus: 11 1924 0 ose who knew her and loved her, as well as to N • ' her early death was a bitter disappointment. Howeve;11~: h~r;;lf, en7e of her sweet spirit lives on in the lives of her,fam~lin udfriends. i Yan 0 -390- -391- DELLAFISH SMITH Before her marriage to Joseph West Smith (June 29, 1886, Sto George, Utah), my mother, christened Catherine Delfina Fish but known throughout her lifetime as Della was born in Parowan in 1864 had completed high school, studied piano, taught in public elementary school, and given private piano lessonso All of these she continued after her marriage, in addition to rearing five sons and three daughters of her own and serving as close companion and counselor to Aunt Nellie's twelve sons and daughters. During the lean years which were rich in growth of character and service but limited in material resources, Mother became a beloved figure in- Snowflake and the surrounding communities where, despite the enormous demands made upon her time and stamina by a large family and limited means, she was constantly sought a:rter because of her literary talentso Indeed, so skillful was she in composing appropriate verses for memorable events and occasions that she was acclaimed Stake Poet Laureateo Few graduations. weddings, or birthdays but were graced by one of her delightfully spontaneous pieces of sentiment or wito The latter quality is especially noted in pieces she directed toward politicians or rallies One I remember best must have been composed about 1910i as a campaign jingle: 0 "We will vote for Ao Bo Fowler; He's the man to send abroad; He will win and wear the crown of victory Where Mark Smith in failure trodo" Unfortunately• the poem did not help carry the state (territory then), but it did help spread Mother's fame for skill with her peno Mother lived to see all her children grown and self-supporting, most of them married and parents of a fine collection of grandchildreno She and Father spent the last few years of Mother's life in a home Father bad built in Mesa, but at her death (June 17, 1934) she was in Snowflakeo Her place in the hearts and affairs of the community were signified in the flood of tributes paid in person a.pd in testimcnials at her funeral on June 19--at one of the most moving and largely attended funerals of the timeo The beauty of Mother's unselfish service and her wonderful mental powers made her one of the most deeply loved residents of Snowflake during the nearly fifty years it was her homeo -LaZelle "Andy" Smith THE BURNINGOF THE BARN by Leonora So Rogers It was the morning of March 16. 1897 that our barn burned down I~ w~s easily remembered because baby Roxie was just one year old At the time ot this destructive fire, our father Joseph w Smith was a government mail contractor, bonded to carr; the Unit;d States daily mail from Holbrook to Fto Apache, Arizona The mail went through day or night, rain or shine 1 zero weather or high water. It never stopped after it left Holbrook except for the Postmasters in the various comm~ities through which it passed to take out the local mail, and for the mail drivers to change horses for a fresh tea.mo The mail was carried in one seated buckboards pad-locked in sacks in a large box back of the seato That was before the days of parcel post so letters were the principle mail. At the time of the fire, father had a fine big barn in ~hicb he stored great quantities of forage, grain, harnesses and other equipment necessary to run the business. The barn also had a closed in stable where the mail horses were fed and tied when they were ready to go on the route. The mail passed through Snowflake in the night so every evening One fath~r would tie the two teams - four horses - in the stable team ready to go to Holbrook the other one to Ft 0 Apache 0 The drivers usually arrived sometime between midnight and 2 a 0 m0 to change horses and sometimes driverso The driver would call at the house to see if there was a message, then at the barn light a lantern in the stable while he took care of the tired team and hitched up a fresh one The last one leaving about 2 a mo Aunt Julia Ballard had gotten out of bed to care for a sick baby and it was she who discovered the fireo She woke up Brother Ballard who gave the alarmo . ~fter the last ~river left father and mother had dropped off i~ a tired sleep ~ain, glad to quiet down after the regular nightly disturbance of their rest. They were quickly awakened about 4 a m by the loud shouts of Broo Ballard calling "Fire! Fire! Joseph wake up your barn is on firel" It didn't take long for father to get the alarm. He was out of b~d• stepping into unlaced shoes and pulling on The whole west P~ts as he rano ~e fire was likely at it 9 s height side 0 ~ town was l~ghted upo The noise at the corral was terrible, ~rackling and falling timbers, horses neighing and bawling cows runnImmediately ing about the corral trying to get away from the fire when the men opened the corral gate the horses, Cash and Prince and the other horses and cows ran stampeding down the street The chicken 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -393- be put outo Eight fine mail horses locked in the stable-~ the fire too severe. to release them were huddled in a pitiful heap 9 literally roastedo There was also a little young calf in the barno And so it was kind neighbors who came to fathers help with horses, hay and grain, They helped to drag off the dead horses and.clean up the debris from the fire. Some neighbors gave beyond t~eir me~s•. We w~ll ~ways remember Aunt Mary Turley 9 at the time, a missionary s wife - who came up with several sacks of grain on her wood rack, driving the team herself to give of her substance to one in need. Our family will never forget her contributiono It wasn't long until father had another barn and his business thrived and prospered under his hands. A fire of that kind always leaves a deep impression on the memory of children_ so it was with me. coop door was opened and the nearly roasted chickens flew clear across the lot to the neighborso A new wagon and mowing machine were rolled out of the runwa;y in time to save them, the only thing ta.ken from the barno The fire alarm spread rapidly over the town. Very soon the old Meeting House bell began "dongingo" It gave a cold chill of danger to hear that ringing so early i.n the morning. Men, women and children came running to the scene with their buckets, which . was the only fire equipment those pioneer days affordedo However that the fire had too much the start--likely about 2 hours--for kind of fire extinguishers to have any effect on it. All they could do was stand and watch it burno My regular place of sleeping was upstairs with the older children, but because of a bad ear ache the night before, mother had allowed me to sleep in the trundle bed with the younger children in her room. I vividly remember running out the south door into the yard and seeing the terrible fire. The whole barn was ablaze, the flames seemed to reach the sky. While all the excitement was going on outside, a hysterical scene inside was being enacted in the west bedroom upstairs where the old~r children slepto Margaret, 13 and Edith, 9 were paralyzed with fear.watching the fire reflected in the mirror on the wall :_-opposite ·th·e west window o They could see the fire in the mirror 'and they thought it was the house burning down. They were so frightened, all they could do was to scream at the top of their voice for mother to come save themo She of course was outside the house trying to be helpful and did not hear them until some time later. What a moment of rejoicing for mother and children when she ran upstairs and ·assured them they were safeo Later that morning when father came in the house, he said, "Sad as I feel over the loss of the barn, horses, and everything I am so thankful none of my family were hurt and we are all safe. In time, we can replace the barn and other things." No one knew exactly how the fire started but from reports of the last driver, it may have been caused by carelessness. In _putting the lantern out .the driver said, "I had the team all hooked up and hurried to put out the light and shut the stable ·door when they started down the street." Father supposed the lighted lantern did not go out when he blew it, and it fell to the floor when the door was slammed shut. Whatever the cause, no body was blamed. The barn and all it's contents went down to ashes. Many tons of good ha:y smoldered and smoked for days before it could FATHERAS ADMINISTRATOR . To~ay, as dissatisfied heirs fill the news and the courts with their quarrels, and as administrators of estates collect huge commissions, it is inspiring to recall the example of wisdom justice, and generosity with which Father administrated the ;state of his father. In 1906, the year Jesse N. died, Joseph Wo was forty-seven ye~rs old. He was husband to two wives and the father of twenty child.reno As such he was involved in many personal responsibilities and problemso He also had church and community undertakings. I had not yet been born. but the dominant theme of his life must have been then 9 as is seemed to me to be after I was old enough ~o be aware of such things, serviceo He had also of course the numerous associated virtues of dependability chS.:ity wisdo~ 9 BJ1dthe other qualities that go into the making of an•upright man It seems natural, then, that he would be chosen as administrator for the Jesse N. Smith estateo It also seems a natural conclusion that he would somehow manage the time and effort to accept and carry out the responsibility--a responsibility that involved a f~ir distribution of properties among heirs that consisted of four widows and five families of children. It could not seem natural that he would be able to carry the job through to a conclusion that would be satisfactory to all concerned, but he did. In his will Jesse N. stipulated that each widow should have· the privilege of naming an administrator. It is a great tribute 0 I I '__,,. =394- that two of them=Aunt Janet and Aunt Augusta=immediately chose Father to represent them. Each of the other two selected one of her own children but those representatives later resigned in favor of. Father and he carried out the work and responsibility alone. In his journal he gives scarcely more than a glimpse of the worries connected with the settlement of an estate involving so many people. He does state that the problem of Jesse N. having been a trustee for the lands of Snowflake, Taylor and Woodruff was a vexing one. Father mentioned briefly the surprise of the Court when he declined a fee of something over $500 which would normally have gone to him as administrator. I think people who knew him would have been surprised if he had acceptedo Father seems always to have held steadfastly to the high ideal he had of service. The role of a public servant is frequently a thankless one9 but in the case of administrating Jesse Novs will 9 that was not so. The gratitude and appreciation that the family had for Father 0 s efforts is a tribute not only to him but the love 9 understanding and devotion that characterized them all. -OQ>Agnes s. Knapp 0 THE BANKOF NORTHERN ARIZONA One often marvels at the accomplishments of some of our early pioneers and one of those was the founding of the Bank of Northern Arizona by my father 9 Joseph Wo Smitho Even though Father taught school for several years 9 he had very little chance to attend school9 and none above the elementary school level. Nor did he have any business schooling 9 training, or experience 9 and yet he 9 managed to get enough knowledge to start and run a banko The job he did was a credit to him and the community. Banking is a complicated business 9 and I marveled how Father. was able to learn how to do thingso I know he got books and magazines on banking 9 and went to many banking conventionso r_think_too that he got information from other bankers with whom he did businesso We often hear the expression "a self-made man." Well 9 certainly he was a self=made banker 9 and certainly it was a Joseph Wo Smith made bank9 but of course others helpedo I think from what I can remember and what I read in Father 0 s Journal that this project was taken on more as a civic duty than as a profit venture. In those days there were few opportunities in Sn~wflake for a man to make much money and no man there made much9 but in better spite of a large family 9 Father managed·to get ahead~ lit~le than the average man of the towno Hard work and staying with a job were the main things that brought accompli~hment. I know of no wor~h- while community project Father did not try to help with but establishing a bank for Snowflake and the surrounding country was a community service he took upon himself 9 and he spent the best years of his life He and nearly all of his life savings trying to make it a success. could and did make more money easier in a different way. but he knew one thing Snowflake needed was a bank and he was going to see that it had oneo The seed for the bank was planted December 17. 1892 when Grandfather Jesse N. Smith, his sons and sons-in...J.aw started the Smith Savings Banko This was not a bank but just a formal family agreement to save and make the most use of what little money they hado Jesse N. president, Joseph Fish vice president and Joseph Wo cashier, were the first officerso Amounts contributed were very small. Father's $20 was the largest amounta When Grandfather died, Father asked some of his brothers to take over the bank operation, but all ref'u.sed• and asked him to carry on with the worko Grandfather had spent a lot of time calculating the interest on the small amounts o Almost immediately Father started to spend a lot o:f time with the work. He got a li tt1e safe and set up business in the living room of his home. This was a small beginning but comparatively speaking. it was a big thing. Certainly the most was made with what there was to work with. The amount of money on hand for loans was small, but there were many applicants. A lot of time was required to take care of things, and this Father did without payo He had to carry on with his regular work and do the bank work at the same time 9 or on the side, but it was not long before his own work had to be on the side• and the bank work was the main thing. The sons were young and small 9 but with Father's direction. they took over the work of the farm. a I do not know how long Father had visions of establishing regular bank, but very soon he began to get men interested in starting oneo This was much like getting blood out of a turnip 9 but by January 1. 1908, less than two years. The Bank of Northern Arizona commenced businesso Father continued as cashier and even then continued to work without pay for four and a half months more o He then drew a salary of $40 a month for thirty and a half months, and this included the use of his home for a bank buildingo Finally his salary was raised to $75 a month. Up to this time, Father had been bookkeeper for the ACMI• but he resigned that job when his Bank pay was raised to $75 and he spent all of his time with the bank. His children helped him with the bank work a good dealo Leonora and Jesse worked at it the most of any. and I think were the only ones who got any pay, and that was a very modest amount. The situation in the country was expressed by Jesse M Smith as follows: 0 ~a+~T s1q+ O+ amo~ Tt9qs I a~ 11 pa~oo1 +1 ~on +nq •s1q+ a~oJaq sno101dsns osso~o-aTqnop naaq ~q I o~ 10 ~ aq+ daa~ O+ Aanom q~noua pa~aJJO p~q oqA +a1nn •H nqor q+1~ gu1~+ aq pau.rea1 ~a+~T s~A +I 0 =396= This bank 99grewijijup in the area of which Snowflake was the centero These communitiesp Snowflakee Taylorp Show Lowp Pinedalep Lakeside~ and to some extent Woodruffp Joseph City and Heber all were places where dollars to deposit in a bank were few; and need for dollars to make their cropsp run theiT business or finance their herds was a condition of almost all the peopleo How could a bank with such limited depositors manage to have funds to meet the ever mounting demand for credit? Many of the borrowers~ after getting a loan~ never quite got to the point where it seemed good business to pay off their indebtedness. School teachersi Forest Rangers. County and State employees were the most desired depositorso Joseph Wo Smith ran a bank in this area for many years under these conditions• satisfied the people and made it pay dividendso The cattlemen controlled most of the money and it was they who received the greatest number and the larg~ est loanse When cattle prices and rains were goodp the bank prosperedo It did not prosper when low prices and drought prevailedo These larger loans were often rediscounted or pledged to larger insti= tutionsp like the First National Bank of Albuquerque and other banks in Los Angeles and New Yorko This was a source of greater income for the bank in Snowflakei but aiso a greater hazard., If the correspondent bank wanted money and the cattlemen was forced were unable to pay 9 the local institution to payi as all these notes were guaranteed by the original loaning bank. In those daysi before the many safeguards that we have todayP banking was a very hazardous enterprize. Many banks closed at times of national depression, especially when accompanied by severe local conditions such as too little rain to make grass on the range and low prices for cattleo It was this sort of con= dition that prevailed in 1921 .. World War I brought on a great expansion of the live stock businessp and thus of bank credito The end of the war caused a -'j';}'/- sudden curtailment of demand, and thus lower priceso Cattlemen had paid high prices to expand their business. and their operational costs were high 9 and hence they could not or would not pay their loans. I am not informed as to how much of it was WOULD NOT PAY,, It was at this point that Father started a heroic battleo The First National Bank in Albuquerque had taken a lot of cattlemens notes given to The Bank of Northern Arizona, and demanded payment when the notes were due. When the cattlemen did not pay it was up to Father to pay the First National, and getting the money was a hard problem. The situation became very bad the latter part of 1920, and on December 28 he went to Phoenix to try to get deposits. He called on Governor Campbell and the state bank officials, and then on men in Phoenix and Mesa who he thought might _be induced to make deposits in the bank, but he failed to get any. ae then went on to Los Angeles and tried sane insurance companies and correspondent banks, but still no results so he took the train back to Albuquerque, and talked with Mr. Rogers of the First National Bank. By this time there had already been bank failures around the country so money was tight but Mr. Rogers agreed to give Father some assistance. Father continued to have trouble getting payment on notes and on January 28, 1921 he returned to Albuquerque, and again was promised additional help by the First National Bank. Borrowers were still defaulting on their notes and in April Father and his brother Samuel F. Smith went to the First National Bank in Albuquerque. Father writes "We found that our credit was strained in our desire to help our friends. We, however, obtained sufficient advance to tide us over our present difficulties." In June the State Bank examiner called Father to Phoenix for a conference. Father had been given until July 15 to materially reduce the loans or close the bank. Father protested so they agreed to submit the matter to the Go"'.rernor. In that meeting Father reminded them that the bank examiner had just been to the bank and found they bad their legal reserve so he did not see why he should be called on the carpet at this time. They therefore decided to extend the time two months. However later they went back on their word. Father offered to sell his sheep and put the money in the bank to keep it going, but the bank examiner was ob-. stinate to the directors of The Bank of Northern Arizona and met and decided to close the bank themselves. This was July 29, 1921 and they then called in the bank examiner to come and take over. When he got there he was called to the phone and was heard to say "it is too late.'' / Fa get the paper fc Joseph v they 0 WOl satisfa, he was · T called ment he banks, to save it. Besides this he turned in his ACMI stock and mortgaged his farm lando In this he was not alone. w. E. Stratton 9 Samuel F. Smith and James Jo Shumway also mortgaged their land They were very loyal supporters of the bank and of Father. The assets of the bank were sufficient to have paid all depos5tors in full, and if Father had been allowed to carry out the ~iquidation there would have been little if any loss to anyone 9 but politics were involved and he did not belong to the right party. Worse still he was a friend of the former governor. It was a great strain for Father to see the bank assets eaten up with all sorts of red tape, etc • :1,. I never knew the real reasons for some of the actions of the state officials, and other bankers except it was clear the First National of Albuquerque wanted to get hold of as much of Father'~ property as possible before.clamping down. John R. H{tlet certainly wanted to save The Bank of Northern Arizona, but the man in charge of his bank and other bankers in the county seemed to prefer either to get hold of the business of the Bank of Northern Arizona or at least have it eliminated as a competitor. However, some of them. were later eliminated. One thing is clear there was never any disclosure of dishonesty or lack of att~ntion to.bank business on Father's part. The ban~. closing was not the fault of Father~ but of those who had borrowed money and did not pay it back. Many of them could not pay in full, but if they had been as conscientious as Father and paid what they could the bank would still be operating. --J. Fish Smith ._.......___ _ state officials could se the terms. 'l'nese wt::.1:c ......... 0 --., __ _ one man, and it seemed to me he set terms he thought could not be met, but when Father managed to meet them he set new terms. One trouble about this was that it took so much time, and money to keep running to Holbrook and Phoenix. Finally the state bank officials ran out of things they could even pretend to find fault with and the bank reopened February 6, 1922. Edith tells all of this very well in the Joseph W Smith Book of Remembrance so let her take over here, after I make a few comments. If a bank has to close the one or ones running it have not done a perfect job, but who does a perfect job? It looks as though the Bank of Northers Arizona did a much better job than many others which had fewer difficulties to contend with. During this period many banks had closed before and after it did. No banker was responsible for the depression that hit the country from 1920 to 1923 and again in 1929. Many banks had to close, but none of them had made better use of the resources it had than Father had done, and in no other case that I know of did the one in charge of a bank make such personal sacrifices to protect the depositors and stockholders. If Father made a mistake it was in not foreclosing on mortgages, but it seemed he would rather lose his own property than see some other man ruined financially. I think the bank could have survived if Father had insisted on payments regardless of whether the cattlemen went broke or not. The struggle for bank survival was a long and heroic oneo Father certainly put up a valiant fight, but not being a ruthless man he finally lost out. Of course he had personal interest, but I never heard him worry about his own losses but always about the public. He lost nearly everything he had except his homeso I think his greatest wealth was in his sheep, and the money he started that business with was made before he started the bank. One big sheep man said Father was the second largest sheep man in the country and would soon be the largest, but Father put all of his sheep assets into the bank trying 0 STORIES - AND AFTER DINNERTALES Father liked nothing better than to have Company at the table and entertain them with stories. He was good at it too. I remember but a few. 1. None of the men in camp wanted to cook. They would rather use a scraper which was hard work. One man.accepted the assignment on the condition that the first one who complained about the cooking was to immediately be made cook. One morning when the biscuits came from the dutch oven one fellow observed, "As usual burned on the top, burned on the bottom, and dough in the middle." Then he remembered the rule and blurted out "But that is just the way I like it.'' 2. A brother of means in Southern Utah had trouble collecting $5000 he had loaned Little Brigham. When Little Brigham was one of the visiting apostles at conference in this town he vowed he would have an eyeball confrontation and collecto When he returned from his -399- -398- Father was now down but not out. He immediately set to work to get the bank reopened. August 11• 1921 Homer Fo Bushman circulated a paper for signatures which stated the signers had full confidence in Joseph w. Smith• wanted him to remain cashier of the bank and that they would give their moral and financial support. It was a great satisfaction to Father to find he had such universal support and that he was not being blamed for the bank troubles. There was much work to be done. A stockholders meeting was called and it was agreed to charge bad notes against capital. Agreement had to be made with the state bank officials and correspondent banks• and more stock needed to be sold• and deposits obtained. The state officials could se the terms. These were largely the terms of one man. and it seemed to me he set terms he thought could not be met. but when Father managed to meet them he set new term.so One trouble about this was that it took so much time, and money to keep running to Holbrook and Phoenix. Finally the state bank officials ran out of things they could even pretend to find fault with and the bank reopened February 6. 1922. Edith tells all of this very well in the Joseph Wo Smith Book of Remembrance so let her take over here, after I make a few comments. If a bank has to close the one or ones running it have not done a perfect job, but who does a perfect job? It looks as though the Bank of Northers Arizona did a much better job than many others which had fewer difficulties to contend with. During this period many banks had closed before and after it did. No bank.er was responsible for the depression that hit the country from 1920 to 1923 and again in 1929. Many banks had to close, but none of them had made better use of the resources it had than Father had done, and in no other case that I know of did the one in charge of a bank make such personal sacrifices to protect the depositors and stockholders. If Father made a mistake it was in not foreclosing on mortgages, but it seemed he would rather lose his own property than see some other man ruined financially. I think the bank could have survived if Father had insisted on payments regardless of whether the cattlemen went broke or not. The struggle for bank survival was a long and heroic oneo Father certainly put up a valiant fight, but not being a ruthless man he finally lost out. Of course he had personal interest, but I never heard him worry about his own losses but always about the publico He lost nearly everything he had except his homeso I think his greatest wealth was in his sheep, and the money he started that business with was made before he started the bank. One big sheep man said Father .was the second largest sheep man in the country and would soon be the largest, but Father put all of his sheep assets into the bank trying 2 I \ instead of going to depositors and stockholderso I never heard Father say anything to the effect that he was double-crossed by the state officials and other bankers but that was my opinion then, and it is much more so n~w. However, Father must have had some doubts• when he was working so hard to keep the bank open--- meet all state requirements, and demands of correspondent banks he wrote that he doubted that it would do any good, but that he was so anxious to save the bank depositors and investors of the bank that he was going ahead with the hope that the bank might be saved. -~ ---National of Albuquerque wanted to-get h~ld of as much of Father's property as possible before clamping down. John R. Hulet certainly wanted to save The Bank of Northern-Arizona, but the man in charge of his bank and other bt:mkers in the county seemed to prefer either to get hold of the business of the Bank of Northern Arizona or at least have it eliminated as a competitor. However, some of them were later eliminated.· One thing is clear there was never any disclosure of dishonesty or lack of attention to.bank business on Father's part. The bank closing was not the fault of Father~ but of those who had borrowed money and did not pay it back. Many of them could not pay in full, but if they had been as conscientious as Father and pai_d what they could the bank would still be operating --J. Fish Smith 0 STORIES - ANDAFTER DINNERTALES Father liked nothing better than to have Company at the table and entertain them with stories. He was good at it too. I remember but a few. 1. None of the men in camp wanted to cook. They would rather use a scraper which was hard work. One man'accepted the assignment on the condition that the first one who complained about the cooking was to immediately be made cook. One morning when the biscuits came from the dutch oven one fellow observed, "As usual burned on the top, burned on the bottom, and dough in the middle." Then he remembered the rule and blurted out "But that is just the way I like it." · 2. A brother of means in Southern Utah had trouble collecting $5000 he had loaned Little Brigham. When Little Brigham was one of the visiting apostles at conference in this town he vowed he would have an eyeball confrontation and collecto When he returned from his -400- meeting with the latter he was very silent. His wife finally asked, "Well did you collect?" "No, No!" he roared, "That SOB talked me into letting him have another $5000." Asked by a friend how he had been taken in he said, "Since he is an apostle and son of a prophet and a good talker in his own right I can understand the first five. I cannot tell you how he got the second five." Later at another conference time his wife remarked that Little Brigham was the visitor again. She asked if he was going to collect this time. Her distraught husband said he would not trust himself in that man's presence again. He hitched up his buggy and left town until conference was over. 3. While father was working for Young and Tenney Contractors building grade for the Santa Fe R.R. there was a camp rustler or commissary man in charge of supplies and equip:nent who had a passion for branding everything possible with the initials "YT." Not only were the mules, wagon, and harness branded but pot and pans, knives and forks etc. One day a man who was wanting a job came into camp. He was told to wait the boss was not present. While waiting he showed he was under some apprehension. He inquired if it was true this was a Mormon outfit? Yes, Do they ever hire non Mormons? a few. Is it true as rumored that in order to work here the worker has to take some secret oaths? No, that is not true drawled some one. "But your gonna have "YT" burned into your hide if you don't watch out." Perhaps someone older can supply the names of the people in the stories. Father always used the names. That makes the story better. 4. I remember a story father told me about himself. When he went to work for Young and Tenney he was given a shovel and assigned to work with some Irishmen. It was a twelve hour shift. The Irish were well gaited for 12 hours.· Father could not work that slow. The only way he knew to work left him fatigued before 12 hours were over. He was worried whether he could hold the job or whether he wanted to. It was solved when the boss assigned him team hustler. When the men came in with the teams at the end of the shift, they turned them over to father. Father was up early to get horses and mules fet, etc,, and make sure they were ready for work. He was not to let an animal go to work that needed a shoe or other attention. While the men were at work father had a lot of time in camp. He was to repair broken harness, doctor sick animals and such chores. Still he had a lot of unused time and told the boss so. He asked if there was something else he was supposed to be doing, "I have been watching you" the boss replied, and have found out you do not need to be watched. You just keep -401- on like fix it. you are doingo If you find something that needs fixing, If not, feel free to sit a spello'' 5o A widow woman father knew kept boarderso The only heat in the house was the kitchen stove and the big fireplace in the living roomo On winter evenings the boarders sat in a large semi circle in front of the fireo One cold evening the widow wanted to change her clotheso The thought of the cold bed-room was not pleasant. The men were all facing the fire and interested in each other's stories, She thought it safe to change behind the men. But after she got stripped off she was worried for fear someone would turn around, so she called out, "Oh, gentlemen," Of course all the men turned toward her before she went on, "Please look the other way." --Henry A. Smith AN EMBARRASSING EXPERIENCEWITH JOSEPH W. SMITH Son-in-law by - David E. Heywood Joseph w. Smith was first, last and always a gentleman. When I first met him I admired and respected him. When I met and courted his lovely daughter, Marie who just returned from school at Provo, my regard for him took a new lift. Then finally came the time when Marie had said yes. We hadn't yet taken time from our busy courting to discuss approval from the parents, But when a good opportunity presents itself to get behind me a difficult task I believe in seizing that opportunity. Marie said "yes" one Saturday evening. The following day we had spent Sunday afternoon together. Church time was approaching. We returned to Marie's home so she could get prettied up for church. Father and mother Smith were sitting in the living room and I was alone with them while Marie had gone to her dressing table. So, thought I, "Here is the opportunity." I don't know now what I said nor how well I said it. All I know was that Father Smith replied to my request for Marie's hand in marriage by his usual and well known "Duss So!" This expression had come to be well known and to mean, "Maybe I heard and maybe I didn't but I am never in trouble by saying "Duss So." All I could assume was that he didn't hear, so I raised my voice still louder and asked again. Same response ''Duss So." By this time I could hear church going people passing the open front door on the walk outside. It seemed to me that they -403- -402hesitated as they passed. Anyway having started I couldn 9 t stopo So raising my voice again I pronounced my intention to marry Marieo "Duss son was all I got except that now Aunt Nellie took the situation in hand a.."'ldsaid, "You heard himo Go ahead and tell him yesG" Then Father Smith said, "Years ago I knew your father and I didn't know anything bad about himo" I don't know that he ever got around to giving his consent but the tenor of the visiting gave consent and I took it for granted all was well and it must have been for weire still marriedo Oh: by the way, Marie came bouncing into the living r:om r~ady to go to church just as the visiting was in progres~o She immediately sensed that something was in the air, her bounce quieted down to a slow, demure sitting down into a chair just outside the circle of threeo Grandpa Smith and I did have two things in common despite the difference in our ages (82 and 5)e We both lived at Aunt Noan'so And we both had difficulty caring for ourselveso In this second commonness, lies my storyo . At our diverse ages we didn't have much to talk abouto Grandpa thought, perhaps, by giving me a little task we might get acq~aintedo However, a sensible idea to one 82 may not appear so to one five - at least not this one, fiveo Those of you who remember Grandpa at 82 may recall the suspend= ers or galluses (as they were called then) he wore sort of b~ue and yellow and white striped fabric with buttonholes in the 8 white ends which obviously were to go on the buttons on his trouserso So this became my lot at the necessary times to help him get his galluses A job I definitely felt wa~ beneath me~ I must have attached again made some objection, because Aunt Noan reprimanded me, You should be thankful you can do something for Grandpa, since he won't always be with us.," She was quite right And though I don't remember any instant gratitude coming on me at five, it is a pleasure to remember now with what reluctance I buttoned Grandpa's galluses. 0 0 A Granddaughter - Anne Smith Klarer JOSEPHW. SMITH'SFUNERAL by ~ilas L. Fish The death ot Joseph w. Smith marks a passing of an era. He is the last of the residents of our town and ward, I believe, who practiced polygamy. At _on~ time Mormonism and polygamy were considered synonomous. However I the truth is that but a very small percentage of the families of the Mormon Church were polygamists. The men who took plural wives were generally called to do so by the leaders of the church. They did not do it from carnal or immoral purposes. They did it because their devotion to the church and its high standards of spirituality, chastity, unselfish service and strict obedience to the highest standards of morality, and purity of life and motives, came first. T~ them, God was their leader, and his kingdom came uppermost. The eternal life of man and the privilege of eternal progression was the goal for which they lived. This brief sojourn in life was but a preparation for the eternities to came. No mortal agony or pain; no inconvenience; no suffering from mortal ills, poverty, exhausting labor, sickness, persecution, driving nor misunderstanding of motives mattered. The big thing was to live clean, be tolerant and forgiving, and learn the lessons of patience, faith, endurance and stability, the pettiness of Jealousies, the folly of drink, and the shallowness of vanity. By far the most of these men and women in the Mormon Church who practiced polyhsmy were high minded men and women who towered above the average men and wanen of the world. The chastity and purity of the Mormon home was incomprehensible to the world of carnal minds, Just as Jesus Christ was incomprehensible to the Greeks when Paul first entered Athens. The unity of the polygamous home was remarkable. How the brothers and sisters by different women could live together and have such a close understanding and sympathy and how the different wives of the same man could be so sisterly and devoted to each other is one of the wonders of the world where Jealousy, spite, sexual promiscuity and fickleness of heart are all too common. I make no appraisement of polygamy as practiced by any other cult. and am therefore I have no association with any of their organizations, in no position to Judge them. However, polygamy as practiced by the Mormons is gone. The Mormon Church promptly excommunicates any person it now. The Church officially or any group of people who practice discontinued the practice when the high courts of the United States proclaimed it against the :fundamental. law of the land. Before this manifesto, it was a religious rite, and was practiced with the highest motives known to the human heart, and the fruits were good; Yes• they -404- averaged better than the fruits of monogamy anywhere. With the passing of Joseph w. Smith 9 we see the last of those moral giantg;·who kept two large families together as one in our community 9 and who towered above Jealousies and bickerings and who passed on to·1iis posterity an example of incentive of higher type of charity where went an unyielding standard of chastity 9 honesty 9 and Justice that would not and could not compromise with sin. I am very closely associated with this :family 9 and I should be able to speak with inside information. Joseph W. Smith is my mother 9 s brother. He and mother were the only children of Marg= aret West Smith 9 second wife of Jesse N. Smith. He was my uncle. He was also my brother in=lawo He married my sister Della 9 my father 0 s daughter by a previous marriage. I was in his bane as a child very :frequently. His elder I worked for him in the f'ields 9 children were my pl~tes. harvesting. I went to school when he taught school 9 and I have known him from my earliest recollections as a small child 9 cons= te.ntly until his passing. He was a farmer 9 schoolteacher 9 merchant 9 sheep owner 9 mail contractor and Banker. and he had several side lines besides. And he was always a very faithful church worker also. He had. high hopes of building up Snowflake. He saw it in He his minds eye 9 as a business center throbing with industry. came here the winter of' 1879-1880 with his young bride 9 Nellie Marsden 9 and made it his early home. For nearly 65 years he loved this town. He was proud to make it his abode. He established a Bank before the growth of' the community had attained the financial development to justify his high hopes. By this time his holdings were quite numerous. He was thrifty despite his large family of 20 children. He had reached out in many directions. Through saving economy and wide investments he had built up a competency to take care of himself and family. However 9 his ambition to be of' service to his community led him to help the stock men and old time residents to.tide over some hard years. But these hard years crash led to worse hard years 9 and culminated in a financial throughout the country. Banks failed and stockmen went broke. No one knew better than he the dangers that threatened the Banks. He could let the Bank fail and keep his other holdings 9 which were quite ample for himself and family. In utter forgetfulness for self and his own family 9 he placed his unattached holdings behind the bank in an effort to save the deposits and patrons of that.institution. But the avalanche was too great to be stopped. It swept all his property away and the depositors got al.most nothing also. -405- He had one thing left however, that was his self respect. There was no accusing that could point to him and say that he had saved anythi~g from the great crash that swept the country, and took the savings of the depositors. His conscience could not accuse himo He had given far more than anyone to save the Bank. In.1924 his first wife, Nellie Marsden died. She was the sweetheart of his youth, and stood by him 45 years of pioneer life. And those early years in Snowflake were really pioneer days. She faced privations, sickness, and contagious diseases when there was no doctors to alleviate paino There were Indian scares and numerous difficulties, but Nellie M. Smith had a brave heart, the heart of a real pioneer, she gave strength and courage to her husband. She was also a ministering angel in many homes. She bore her husband 12 children and managed the home efficiently. Her home was orderly and clean, and every child had his regular duties and a mother with an all seeing eye to see that everything we~t along like clock work. And with that efficiency was the tenderest Mother love and understanding sympathy. She was very active, a faithful and efficient c'ommunity worker, and did much to modernize and make efficient Relie~ Societies of Snowflake Stake. In 1934 his second wife, Della Fish died. She bore him 8 children; and was also a good homemaker. I have been in her home when she herself in poor health and yet in that condition her only worries seemed to be about her husband's comfort and happiness. His joys were her joys, his successes were her successes. Yet in her own life, she found a place in the hearts of the community. Seldom has a resident of our community been a more general favorite, a school teacher and church worker she reached many hearts. As a poet she won unanimous acclaim. But it was as an understanding and sympathetic neighbor and friend to everyone that she won her highest place in the canmunity. Since 1934 Uncle Joseph has known the joys of happy memories. He has known the lonliness that no one but those who have lost such sympathetic companionships can comprehend. When he was left alone he plunged into various activities to keep his mind occupied. He• wrote a family history, and preserved it.. He built cottages and busied himself in numerous fields. He did Temple and Genealogical work. He had to keep busy. Then came the saddest thing that can happen to the body. Oh, there are far sadder things that can happen to the soul - sin loss of integrity, loss of honor. But this could never happen to ~ne who had been so faithful as he. But the saddest thing that can happen to the body is to have its connection with the spirit the mind, the governing powers, get out of adjustment through so~e physical malady and yet that body the muscles and tendons vigorous ~406 and a.ctivei and going on without the masterful directive that had them in charge Why this had to come to one so faithfuli activei and cir= cumspect is one of the things we cannot understando The spirit struggles for flight and freedom and the body clings to it and refuses to let goi and yet it cannot respond to its direc= That spirit is now free to perform the many activities that tions require skilli judgmenti tact and mercy for which it received most in= tensive training during his active years here on earth. And when the resurrection day comes the nerves and muscles will be in proper adjustment, fully coordinated and responsive to the soul of Joseph w. Smith, who has inherited eternal life and celestial exhaltation. 0 0 APPENDIX In the tabulation below the children are listed as a family group, then repeated at the head of their own family, the oldest first. The husband is always listed firs~. The first generation at the head of the family will be written in bold type, the child preceded by a star. ALOFPRATT LARSON *MARGARET SMITH. The names of the grandchildren preceded by a numeral, 1 Helen Lar~on indicates marriage; the name is repeated below as head of his or her family in this type. 1. ALOFPRATTLARSON MARGARET SMITH. The names of great grandchildren now married are preceded by a letter, e.g. a-Mary Margaret Coplan; great-great-grandchildren now married preceded by the x. In each family group names of children are indented under names of parents. ********** POSTERITYOF JOSEPH WESTSMITHANDSARAHELLEN (NELLIE) MARSDEN He was born 6 September 1859 at Minersville, Iron, Utah Died 22 December 1944 at Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona He married Sarah Ellen Marsden 5 November 1879 at St.George, Utah She was born 16 December 1860 at Provo, Utah She died 11 August 1924 at Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona · . ~Joseph West, Jr. b 10 Feb 1881 MDREWLOCY ROGERS,Jr b 16 Nov 1880 d 20 Feb 1881 d 7 May 1964 b l Apr 1882 *NELLIE SMITH. m 1 May 1907 *Nellie b 14 May 1884 b 1 Apr 1882 *Margaret *Leonora b 2 Apr 1886 d 1 Oct 1910 *Edith b 9 Dec 1888 l Clyde Marsden b 19 Sep 1910 *Jesse Marsden b 26 Mar 1891 d 29 Sep 1910 *Alice b 7 Nov 1882 b 8 May 1894 ALOFPRATT LARSON *Roxie b 16 Mar 1896 d 12 Aug 1961 *Sariah SMITH m 1 Jun 1904 b 3 May 1898 *MARGARET d 5 Oct 1902 b 14 May 1884 *Marie b 13 Aug 1901 1 Helen b 30 Oct 1905 *Lawrence Nelson b 3 Aug 1907 b 13 Jul 1904 2 Maybelle •Clarissa b 13 Jul 1906 0 3 Ella Maxine 4 Marsden Alof 5 Norma 6 Gladys 7 Joseph Waldo 8 Dorothy b b b b b b 2 26 30 11 13 25 CLIFFORDLILLYWHITECOPLAN b 19 Nov md 24 Nov 1 HELENLARSON b 30 Oct a Mary Margaret b 5 Nov b Thelma Lois b 12 Feb c Winona May b 28 Oct EARL JOSEPH SCOTT b ~407- Dec 1909 Dec 1912 May 1916 Jun 1919 Dec 1921 Dec 1924 1902 1927 1905 1928 1934 1936 9 Dec 1918 a MARYMARGARE'T COPLAN md 8 Sep 1950 b 5 Nov 1928 x Dean Conrad b 28 Apr 1951 x Margaret Elaineb 14 Jul 1952 x Ruth Ellen b 5 Nov 1953 x Richard Earl b 5 May 1955 x Clifford Eugeneb 17 Nov 1956 x Kenneth Andrew b 5 Aug 1958 x Teressa Nell b 15 Nov 1959 EARL JAMES BRIDGES b 22 Feb 1930 m 22 Apr 1950 div. b THELMALOIS COPLANb12 Feb 1934 x Helen Debra x Alisa Jean x Terry Wayne b 24 Oct 1950 b 5 Mar 1953 b 21 Nov 1954 HAROLDEUGENEKITCHENb4 Mar 1929 m 6 Mar 1955 b THELMALOIS COPLANb12 Feb 1934 x x x x Terry Wayne Barbara Sue Diane Eugenia Margaret Rose (adopted) b 9 Jul 1956 b 14 Jun 1959 b 29 Apr 1962 GEORGEH ADAMS b 10 Aug 1935 m 22 Jul 1954 c WINONAMAYCOPLAN b 28 Oct 1936 x Douglas George x Danny Lee x Connie May x Carl Fred x Stephen Mark x Clair Jay 24 b 13 b 6 d 9 b 16 b 29 b 27 b Feb Feb Jan Apr Apr Nov Nov 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 ROLLIE EUGENEFOULK b 12 Sep 1908 m 25 Dec 1930 2 MAYBELLE LARSON b 3 Aug 1907 a Naomi Louise Eugene c Jackie Evan b Larry JOHN B. MILLER a NAOMILOUISE x x x x Amy Koren Rosanne Cara Marleen Paul Anton b 14 Oct 1931 b 2 Jul 1938 b 21 Dec 1941 b 12 May 1931 17 Aug 1951 b 14 Oct 1931 m b 2 Mar b 27 Feb b 1 Sep b 21 May b LARRYEUGENEFOULKb 2 Jul 1956 1962 1965 1969 1938 m 17 Jun 1960 BETTE MARILYNMILLER b 3 Mar 1941 x Bryan Eugene b 29 Dec 1966 x Michael Richard b 10 Oct 1968 c JACK EVANFOULK Peggy Annette Vogel x Trenton Eugene x Glen Thomas x Sean Evan COLE ALFREDWARREN b 21 Dec 1941 m 14 Oct 1961 b 15 Nov 1944 b 16 Jan 1963 b 21 Jun 1964 b 3 Jun 1969 b 21 Nov 1911 m 21 Nov 1932 -408~ 3 ELLA:MAXINE LARSON b a Robert Warren b Alfred Bill 2 Dec 1909 b 16 Aug 1935 b 4 Jun 1937 a ROBERTWARREN COLDb 16 Aug 1935 m 22 Apr 1956 Alice Irene Rennis b 4 Sep 1936 x Pamela Irene x Robert Deed x Warren Tres b ALFREDBILL COLE b 4 May 1958 b 15 Sep 1959 b 21 Mar 1962 b 4 Jun 1937 m 26 May 1956 b 30 div x Stephanie Kaye b 7 b 11 x Mary Elizabeth b 13 x Kathy Ann d 13 WILSONJOHNMCKISSICKb 17 m 22 Rose Mary Swanson 3 ELLA MAXINE LARSONb 4 MARSDEN ALOFLARSONb JOHNBUDGEELLIOTT b m b 5 NORMA LARSON DWIGHTALFREDMILLETTb 6 GLADYSLARSON a b c d e f Idonna Lawson Dwight Jeanette Wallace Pratt Nadine Glen Alfred m b b b b b b b LYNNRAYMOND WARINER b a Idonna Millett x Lynette x Raymond Cecil m b b b WILLIAMCLAUDEDUNAWAY b 17 Jul 1943 m 30 Aug 1968 c Jeanette Millett b 17 Feb 1947 7 JOSEPHWALDO LARSON b 13 Dec 1921 m 26 Dec 1955 Frances Lynch b 1 Sep 1930 xMary Patriciab 16 Mar 1957 xCatherine A. b 16 May 1960 ROBERTWILLIAMBROWN,Jr b 13 Jan 1921 m 31 May 1949 8 DOROTHY LARSON b 25 Dec 1924 x James David b 14 May 1950 x Michael Lo b 10 Nov 1952 x Albert L. b 10 Jun 1954 x Margaret Lo. 1) 12 Jan 1960 Sep 1938 Mar 1962 May 1957 Mar 1959 Sep 1960 Sep 1960 MARIONROGERS b 18 Jun 1887 Mar 1909 m 1 Jun 1910 May 1954 d 14 Sep 1959 2 Dec 1909 *LEONORA SMITHb 2 Apr 1886 26 Dec 1912 1 Mayola b 13 Oct 1912 18 Jun 1917 2 Louise b 23 Apr 1916 26 Mar 1954 b 8 Oct 1918 3 Bessie 30 May 1916 4 Marion R. b 19 Nov 1921 1 Nov 1909 EDWINJOHNMILTENBURGER Jr 9 May 1940 b 8 Mar 1904 11 Jun 1919 d 27 Mar 1968 m 12 Jul 1937 13 Oct 1942 l MAYOLA ROGERS 28 Sep 1944 b 13 Oct 1912 17 Feb 1947 ROYAL BOWKER PRESTON 13 Dec 1949 b 15 Oct 1904 24 May 1954 m 19 Dec 1940 2 LOUISE ROGERS 21 Mar 1960 b 23 Apr 1916 10 Nov 1941 a Marsha Louise 27 Mar 1965 b 7 Jan 1943 13 Oct 1942 b Roger Lee Preston 18 Oct 1965 b 14 Sep 1948 18 Nov 1966 c William Bowker RONALD LORENZO MCKIM a Marsha Louise Preston x Jennifer Lynn b 28 Mar 1951 b 23 Jan 1943 10 Aug 1965 b 7 Jan 1943 m b 15 Sep 1967 FRANCISWILLIS ERICKSEN b 24 m 3 3 BESSIE ROGERS b 8 a James Willis Ericksenb 10 b Mary Ann Ericksen b 15 b 8 c Christine Ericksen Sep Apr Oct Jul Dec Aug 1915 1944 1918 1945 1956 1958 4 MARIONROSCOEROGERS b 19 Nov 1921 m 2 Feb 1949 b 3 Jun 192 6 EmmaLou Luke a Scott Lamar b David Smith c Jerri Lu d Marion Rand e Suzette f EmmaLeonora ALONZOEWINGBUSHMAN b 19 Feb 1950 b b 2 2 b 4 b 23 b 5 d 5 b 15 b 4 b 7 b 20 b 26 1952 1955 1958 1960 a FLOYDELWINBUSHMAN b 6 Aug 1941 1961 m 19 Apr 1963 1961 I Karen Beryl Mish Dec 1885 b 5 May 1942 I Jun 1914 x Joyce b 14 Mar 1964 May 1967 x David E. b 15 Nov 1965 Dec 1888 x Laura b 8 Apr 1967 Feb 1916 x Duane A. b 12 Feb 1969 Jan 1918 Mar 1920 b JOHN DARRELL BUSHMAN Feb 1924 b 29 Jan 1943 m 25 Aug 1966 Mar 1926 Jun 1929 Darla Gaye Noble Jan 1932 b 30 Dec 1946 b 20 15 b 2 b 24 b 4 b 2 Oct Sep Feb Nov Sep Jan b 21 10 d 27 b 9 m *EDITH SMITH 1 Lenore 2 Elwin Ewing 3 Morris Smith 4 Nellie 5 Pauline 6 Dean Nelson 7 Frances JOHN BURENCARPENTER 1 LENOREBUSHMAN a Janell b Edi th Sus an c Sheryl b 2 b 17 m Dec Apr Nov Oct Nov Nov d Deanne b 15 Feb 1952 e Jay Burenb 9 Jun 1955 STANLEYDWAYNE HASTINGSb 8 Dec 1942 m 30 Jun 1967 a Janell Carpenterb 24 Nov 1945 2 ELWINEWINGBUSHMAN b 17 Jan 1918 m 4 Oct 1939 Genevieve Tanner b 11 Jan 1918 a Floyd Elwynb 6 Aug 1941 b John Darrell b 29 Jan 1943 c Laree b 14 Sep 1944 d Arthur Vernb 7 Jun 1946 e Blaine Jay b 30 Dec 1947 f Jeffery Ao b 21 Dec 1949 g Maylene b 16 Feb 1952 h Nyla b 24 Oct 1953 1909 JON RODNEY CLARK 1944 b 9 1916 m 7 1945 c LAREE BUSHMAN 1948 b 14 b 18 1951 x JenniVee Dec 1945 Sep 1967 . Sep 1944 Sep 1968 d ARTHUR VERNBUSHMAN a Mark William b 7 Jun 1946 b Stephanie Jane m 9 Aug 1968 Gene Davida Wade b 12 Sep 1946 PAULRANDOLPH PEEL 3 MORRISSMITH BUSHMAN b 15 Mar 1920 m 11 Jun 1945 Emily Lois Andrew b 10 Oct 1924 a Patricia b c d e f Ann Karen Emily Steven Andrew Gary Morris Diane Evelyn Craig John b 28 Apr 1947 b 9 May 1950 b 9 May 19 52 b 7 May 1955 b 27 Jul 1959 b 3 Jun 1961 BYRONJAMES CHRISTENSEN b 2 Jun 1943 m 10 Aug 1967 a PATRICIA ANN b 28 Apr 1947 GALEKENTMORTENSEN b 19 m 24 4 UELLIE BUSHMAN b 4 a Gale Kenti)Jr b 12 b Bruce Alan b 8 c Fred Martin b 24 d Donna b 25 e Randy Alonzo b 23 LEONCLAUDMILLER 5 PAULINEBUSHMAN a b c d e f Linda Jean Colleen Phyllis Nancy Kevin Leon Martha 6 DEANNo BUSHMAN Carolyn Mae Williams Jun 1 922 1 48 Jun 9 1 24 Feb 9 Mar 1950 Jul 1952 Mar 1954 Jun 1957 Sep 1959 b 29 Oct 1925 m 3 Jan 1946 b 7 Mar 1926 b b b b b b 28 14 6 20 7 14 Mar Mar May Nov Nov Aug 1947 1951 1954 1956 1959 1962 b 20 Jun 1929 m 20 Sep 1956 b 4 Jul 1938 b 16 Dec 1931 m 20 Sep 1956 7 FRANCESBUSHMAN b 26 Jan 1932 a b c d e f Glen Paul b 23 Jul 1957 Dale Randolphb 22 Oct 1958 Sylvia b 10 Mar 1961 Larry Don b 18 Feb 1963 Michael Dean b 15 Oct 1.964 Ruth Ann b 17 Jul 1967 . *JESSE MARSDEN SMITH b 26 Mar 1891 m 19 Jul 1917 (1) Louie Elizabeth Van Wagoner b 30 Nov 1893 d 16 Jun 1939 1 Van Marsden b 6 Aug 1918 2 Earl Ledru b 18 Feb 1920 3 Leroy Stark b 9 Jul 1923 4 Lilia b 18 Mar 1925 5 Leland Alfred b 27 Mar 1929 6 Elizabeth Anne b 2 Jun 1936 SMITHb 6 Aug 1918 1 VANMARSDEN m 10 Feb 1941 Margaret Alice Eccles b 9 Oct 1917 a b c d Stephen Van b 3 Sep Alan Lee b 8 Sep January Michele b 28 Jul Jamine Lui b 5 Dec 1943 1945 1948 1952 a STEPHENVANSMITH b 3 Sep 1943 m 20 Aug 1966 Darlene Webb b 28 Nov 1946 x Amy Smith x Stephen BLAINEK.STRATrONb 14 Jun 1945 m 16 Dec 1967 c JANUARYMICHELEb 28 Jul 1948 b 19 Apr 1963 b 25 Feb 1965 b 12 d 14 Christopher b 22 Sep 1967 Sep 1967 Smith Se:o 1968 x Christen January b 4 2 EARL LEDRUSMITHb 18 m 25 Jane Brown b 27 a Suzanne b 24 b Marie b 29 c Michael Earl b 16 Feb Feb Oct Mar 1969 1920 1950 1925 Jan 1961 Nov 1962 Jul 1964 LEROYSTARKSMITH b 9 Jul 1923 m 16 May 1952 Bertha Randall b 21 Jun 1926 a Tomie b Elizabeth C Becky d Melvin Leroy e Kay Randall f Ellen b b b b b b 28 30 24 16 9 5 Mar 1953 Mar 1955 Aug 1956 May 1958 Feb 1960 Mar 1963 DAVIDWARREN SEEGMILLER b 23 Sep 1916 m 31 Oct 1950 4 LILIA SMITH b 18 Mar 1925 a Jesse Frank b 30 Sep 1951 5 LELANDALFREDSMITH b 27 Mar 1929 m 2 Jan 1957 Marilyn Claire Day b 1 Aug 1930 a b c d e f Lee Marsden Dana Lynn Jay Allen Marilee Colleen David Dean HANSKLARER b 9 b 16 b 7 b 20 b 11 b 3 Dec Mar Mar Jun Nov Mar 6 ELIZABETHANNESMITH b 2 Jun 1936 a Andria Klarer b 3 Dec 1968 *JESSE MARSDEN SMITH (2)Marvel Etoile b 26 Mar 1891 m 17 Dec 1943 Bailey b 1 Peggy Louise b 2 Jerome Clyde b 3 Ruth b 4 Ronald Kay)Tw. b 5 Donald Ray) ins b d VLOEPoSTEVE HATCH b m 1 Peggy Louise Smithb a Jacqueline b Les Lee c Randy Vloe . d Steven George e Douglas Scott 8 May 1909 24 Jun 1929 26 Jun 1936 6 Mar 1945 20 Dec 1946 20 Dec 1946 15 Jan 1947 17 Sep 1918 9 Apr 1954 24 Jun 1929 b 21 Dec b 22 Jan b 15 Jun d 16 Jun b 27 Mar b 6 Aug 1950 1955 1956 1956 1958 1959 2 JEROMECLYDESMITHb 26 Jun 1936 m 9 Aug 1958 Melba Jean Haynes b 14 Apr 1940 a Jeri Jean b Gordon Clyde c Jeffrey Mark d Michelle GERALDR HATCH b 5 b 19 b 17 b 1 Mar Jan Oct Mar 1959 1962 1967 1969 b 10 Apr 1945 m 10 Jun 1967 1957 3 RUTHSMITH b 6 Mar 1959 1962 a Garett Rhett b 8 Oct 1964 1966 LAFAYETTESHEPHERDKARTCHNER 1969 b 17 Dec m 5 Oct b 3 Sep 1932 *ALICE SMITH b 8 May m 22 Jul 1965 1945 1968 1893 1921 1894 , 1 Felice 2 Roxie 3 Lucele · 4 Rulon George 5 Rey Burton b b d b b b 8 16 10 4 24 31 ROBERTSTANLEYSWAIN b 29 m 27 1 FELICE KARTCHNER b 8 a b c d e Reed Charles Earl Stanley Terry Garth Jo Lyn Nancy b 25 b 11 b 16 b 19 b 9 a REED CHARLESSWAINb25 m 20 b 18 Carolyn Ross JOHN REESE CHRISTIANSEN b 17 m 18 3 LUCELE KARTCHNERb 4 a David K. b Steven John C El Ray Lafe d Carol e Daniel Reese b b b b b 10 13 22 18 3 4 RULONGEORGEKARTCHNERb 24 m 5 Barbara Bernice Beaty b 26 a Gary Steven b Richard Allen c Susan d Ronald Lafayette b b b b 16 15 21 29 5 REY BURTONKARTCHNERb 31 m 19 Shirley LaRue Reynolds b 13 a Randal Emmett b Kim Burton b b Oct Mar Sep Nov Mar May ~412- 1922 c ShiRey b 8 Jul 1964 1924 d RaShel b 9 Sep 1966 1924 1926 WALTERCLYDESHELLEY 1931 b 14 Feb 1895 1934 m 2 May 1917 d 9 Jan 1967 Aug 1922 *ROXIE SMITH b 16 Mar 1896 Oct 1944 1 Alice b 15 Feb 1918 Oct 1922 2 Barbara b 14 Jan 1921 Aug 1945 3 Ruth b 13 Sep 1925 Jan 1949 4 Clyde Wendell Jun 1951 b 12 Dec 1931 Aug 1953 Apr 1957 DONL. RHOTON b 20 Jul 1911 Aug 1945 m 10 Nov 1937 Aug 1968 l ALICE SHELLEY Aug 1949 b 15 Feb 1918 a Beth (stillborn) Aug 1927 b 21 Jan 1944 Sep 1951 b Donald Shelley Nov 1926 b 22 Mar 1945 c Lorna b 6 Jul 1949 Sep 1952 d Roxanne b 26 May 1952 Jan 1955 e Marvin (stillborn) Jun 1956 b 4 Aug 1954 Mar 1960 Jun 1963 WILLARDAo LUBBERS Mar 1931 b 10 Oct 1919 Sep 1953 m 31 Aug 1947 Jan 1932 2 BARBARA SHELLEY b 14 Jan 1921 Jul 1954 d 12 Sep 1955 Aug 1957 a Ronald Anthony Jul 1960 b 13 Dec 1947 Apr 1962 b John Clair b 22 Dec 1950 May 1934 Jul 1958 CHARLESWILLIAMSCOTT Sep 1953 b m 3 Jul 1959 3 RUTH SHELLEYb 13 Sep 1925 6 Apr 1961 a Kelley Ann Scott b -413= 2 Jan 1962 4 CLYDEWENDELL SHELLEYb 12 Dec 1931 m 10 Mar 1953 Clara Marie Brewer b 8 Ju.2. 1936 a b c d Lizabeth Shelley Nathan Clyde Anthony Monroe Amber DAVIDEVANSHEYWOOD *MARIESMITH. 1 Paul Leslie 2 Ben Ross 3 Leona 4 David Evans 9 Jr. 2 BEN ROSS HEYWOODLucille Morris a Linda b Ben Ross, Jro c Robert Morris d Paul Leslie e Michael Hamblin f John William g Diane Esma RALPHBURTON 3 LEONAHEYWOOD a Cynthia Lynn b James Anthony b ll Dec *LAWRENCE NELSO~SMITH 1953 b 9·Jul 1955 b 13 Jul 1904 b 20 Sep 1956 . m 13 Aug 1930 b 24 Se 1258 Fern Lucile b 2 Nov 1907 P · Hansen l Milo Ray b 2 Feb 1932 b 11 Aug 1896 2 Alene b 27 Oct 1934 m 21 Aug 1923 3 Carma b 4 Dec 1937 b 13 Aug 1901 4 Lucile b 27 Feb 1944 5 Wanda b ---b 8 Jun 1924 d 23 Aug 1937 1 MILO RAY SMITHIO June 1946 b 2 Feb 1932 b 28 Jun 1928 m 12 Jul 1957 b 14 Oct 1929 b 28 May 1933 Marguerite Peterson b 11 Aug 1935 a David Lawrence b 28 Jun 1928 m 20 Dec 1951 b 19 Jan 1960 b LaDawn b 12 Jun 1929 b 29 Jun 1960 c Sandra b 26 Jul 1963 b 4 Oct 1952 15 30 22 16 b 7 b 4 b b b b Apr Apr Oct Aug Oct Mar 1954 1956 1958 1960 1963 1969 b 27 Jan 1921 m 30 Jun 1950 b 14 Oct 1929 b 12 Nov 1959 b 13 Nov 1961 4 DAVIDEVANSHEYWOOD,Jrb 28 May 1933 m 4 May 1957 Sylvia Lunt b 28 Nov 1933 a Clarence b Jolene Leslie c David Loren b 18 Mar 1962 d Anthony Bruce b 17 Aug 1963 e Larry Neal b 8 Feb 1965 b 11 Nov 1958 d 11 Nov 1958 b 25 Mar 1960 KARLBENJAMINKENNEY b 30 Jan 1931 m 24 Aug 1960 2 ALENE SMITH b 27 Oct 1934 a Steven Benajmin b 30 Sep 1961 b Bryan Smith b 11 Jan 1964 c Deann b- 24.Jul 1965 RICHARDNEALHEYWOOD b 10- Apr 1933 m 17 Sep 1959 3 CARMASMITH b 4 Dec 1937 a Karen b 7 May 1963 b Leland Smithb lJ Aug 1965 c Lawrence "b 13 Aug 1965 (twins) · NORBERT RAYJANES 4 LUCILE SMITH =414= b 2l Jun 1939 m 24 Jun 1966 b 27 Feb 1944 ALBERTFARRIS KIMBRELL b 5 m 27 d 20 *CLARISSASMITH b 13 Sep 1896 Oct 1936 May 1951 Jul 1906 b 30 b· 3 d 18 b 4 b 26 Jan 1938 May 1940 Sep 1942 Jul 1941 Jul 1944 1 Farissa 2 Frank Allen 3 Nellie Lui 4 Josephine Ann ROBERTDEANMOFIELDiJr b 11 Apr 1938 m 27 Mar 1959 (divorced) 3 NELLIE LUI KIMBRELL b 4 Jul 1941 RICHARDALLENBOPP b m 5 Jan 1960 3 NELLIE LUI KIMBRELL b 4 Jul 1941 (divorced) a Patti Joe b 7 Sep 1961 LOWELLDEANGATER b 29 Nov 1940 m 22 Oct 1962 .3 NELLIE LUI KIMBRELL(divorced) b Kenneth Jam.es b 16 Jul 1963 LORENBENJAMINPOWELL~Jr b 27 Sep 1934 m 4 Jul 1964 3 NELLIE LUI KIMBRELib 4 Jul 1941 Jam.es Loren Powell b 6 Jun 1955 Sheryl Lynn Powell b 16 Mar 1958 (Holly Kay Sugg was the mother of these Powell children) David Wayne d Loren Benjamin c b 20 Mar 1965 b 6 Mar 1966 RAMONHOWARD POWELL b 10 Oct 1937 m 11 Dec 1958 4 JOSEPHINEANN KIMBRELL b 26 Jul a Ramon Howard~ Jreb b Steven Frank b 1944 8 Apr 1962 6 Feb 1968 -415POSTERITYOF JOSEPH WESTSMITHANDDELLAFISH (2nd Wife) He was born 6 September 1859 at Minersville Iron Utah 9 Died 22 December 1944 at Snowflake, Arizona~ He married Della Fish 29 October 1886 at St George, Utah She was born 29 June 1864 at Parowan, Iron 9 Utah She died 17 June 1934 at Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona b 21 Jul 1888 RAYEDWARD KOSTER b 10 Nov 1931 *Mary *Joseph Fish b 17 May 1891 m 27 Apr 1959 *Albert b 23 Sep 1893 a MARCIAMONSON b 4 Apr 1939 *Lazelle b 19 Oct 1895 *Henry Aikens ,,. b 27 Mar 1898 x Brent Edward b 2 Feb 1960 *Ernan Hoffman b 9 Oct 1901 x Karen b ll Oct 1961 x Joan *Della b 13 May 1904 b 19 May 1963 *Agnes b 2 Apr 1907 x Heidi b 7 Oct 1964 X Anne b 25 Feb 1966 LAWRENCE MONSMONSONb 2 Oct 1887 x Michael Ray b 17 Jan 1969 m 30 Jul 1913 x Craig Lawrence b 17 Jan 1969 d 13 Dec 1933 (twins) *MARYSMITH b 21 Jul 1888 MONSON b ALAN CAMPBELL 1 Kenneth Lawrence b 15 Jul 1914 b 26 Jun 1940 2 Genevieve b 20 Jun 1916 m 3 Apr 1963 3· Smith Weston b 6 Sep 1918 Jeannette Royle b 26 Feb 1939 4 Harry Randall b 30 Sep 1919 5 Luana b 24 Feb 1924 x Grant Royle b 31 Dec 1963 6 Mary Lydell b 18 Mar 1926 X Sheila b 9 Mar 1967 7 Robert Lazelle b 19 Mar 1928 EARLVERNON ELMONTb 21 Jan 1939 l KENNETH LAWRENCE MONSON m 9 Aug 1963 b 15 Jul 1914 c CLAIREMONSON b 9 Oct 1941 ' m 24 Jun 1938 x Bret Monson Helen Campbell b 21 Oct 1964 b 8 May 1914 X Mark Alan b 11 Jan 1966 a Marcia b 4 Apr 1939 x Steven Earl b 3 Apr 1967 b Alan Campbell b 26 Jun 1940 x David Lee b 21 Jul 1968 c Claire b 9 Oct 1941 d Ralph Lawrence MONSON b l Dec 1942 d RALPHLAWRENCE e Pamela b 9 Jun 1944 b l Dec 1942 f Marjorie m 4 Apr 1968 b 4 Dec 1945 g Harold Kenneth b 15 Mar 1947 Gloria Irene Lammonb 13 Mar 1948 h Scott Anthony b 30 Mar 1949 x Liisa b 7 Jan 1969 i Virginia b 6 Dec 1950 j Lee Douglas b 15 Dec 1954 EDWARD JOHN PASSEY b 19 Feb 1942 k Jill b 4 May 1956 m 20 Jul 1964 e PAMELA MONSON b 9 Jun 1944 0 x Edward John Jr x Eric James b 17 Apr 1965 b 27 Apr 1967 DEWEY LIVINGSTONCOOK(l) b 11 m 7 d 2 2 GENEVIEVE MONSON b 20 JOHNL. FRYE (2) 2 GENEVIEVE MONSqN David Smith Gregory Brammer Weston Lawrence Marjorie Marilee Carl Douglas · 1916 1942 1942 1916 b 25 Jul 1918 m 2 Apr 1959 b 20 Jun 1916 3 SMITHWF.8TON MONSONb 6 m 12 d 6 Dorothy Brammer b 16 a b c d e f Jul Jan Mar Jun Sep 1918 May 1944 Nov 1963 Aug 1923 -416- a David Leslie b Dennistoun Karl C Adriana Lillian d Jeremy Joseph e Andrew Charles a Sharon(adopted) b ll Jul 1959 b Deril Robert b 22 Jan 1961 CALVINWOOLLEY JACKSON b 8 Jan m 29 Jun 6 MARYLYDELLMONSON b 18 Mar a Lawrence Andrew b 18 Dec b Andrea b 20 Feb c Thomas Cal vi 1. b 30 Nov d Maryanne b 22 Jun e Michael Smith b 11 Dec f Edward Woolleyb 2 Mar g Carolyn b 15 Feb 1925 1949 1926 1950 1952 195 3 1958 1960 1962 1965 b 20 Jun 1945 b 29 Jan 1948 7 ROBERTLAZELLEMONSON b 8 Jun 1950 b 19 Mar 1928 b 2 Mar 1953 m 19 May 1955 b 31 Jul 1956 Frances Kathleen Williams b 1 May 1961 b 18 Mar 1934 a Mark Williams b 15 Feb 1956 4 HARRYRANDALL MONSON b 30 Sep 1919 b Marilyn b 7 Oct 1957 m 8 Mar 1942 c Sherrie b 24 Feb 1960 Evelyn Mildred DeFord (1) d Claudia b 18 Oct 1961 b 9 Oct 1914 e Brian Lawrenceb 8 Jul 1963 (divorced) · a Harry Randall b 13 Nov 1950 *JOSEPHFISH SMITHb17 May 1891 b Debra Lynn) b 8 Oct 1951 m 24 Aug 1924 c Susan Mary}Tripb 8 Oct 1951 Lillian May Fountain )lets d 10 Oct 1951 b 3 Mar 1895 d Scott L } b 8 Oct 1951 d 9 Oct 1951 1 Anad.el b 26 Jul 1925 I enlo Fountain b 9 Jan 1927 2 4 HARRYRANDALL MONSON b 30 Sep 1919 3 AmyKathleen b 15 Nov 1929 m 30 Sep 1961 4 EIDla Florence b 15 Nov 1929 Olga(Brook)Skierski(2) b 3 Feb 1924 5 Shirley Merleneb 18 Feb 1933 e Blake Joseph b 11 Feb 1963 30 Sep 1925 ROBERTEUGENEOORIUS b 24 Oct 1919 KARLLESLIE BROWNb m 28 Dec 1948 SMITH b 26 Jul 1925 m 17 Aug 1956 l ANADEL 5 LUANA MONSON b 24 Feb 1924 b 1 Nov 1954 b 9 Apr 1957 b 15 May 1960 b 29 Nov 1961 b 15 Jul 1966 2 MENLO FOUNTAIN SMITHb 9 Jan 1927 m 12 Aug 1949 Mary Jean Jacobson b 22 Mar 1927 a b c d e Stephanie Jean Michael Menlo Gregary Fountain Andrew Gardner Laura Anne JOHNEDWARD LAWTON KATHLEEN SMITH 3 AMY a John William b Anna Kathleen b 3 9 b 12 b 19 b 14 Jul Sep Apr Oct Aug b 1925 Dec l.952 Nov 1929 Oct 196l. Apr 1964 b 19.50 195l. 1953 1955 1957 2 Feb m 27 b 15 b 6 b 18 OWEN ROYLESMITH. Jr. b 11 Feb 1922 m 20 Aug 1952 4 ERMAFLORENCE SMITH b_l5 Nov 1929 a Chere Maureen b Tracy Conrad c Kelly Anne CARLVICTORLARSON Jr 9 5 SHIRLEY MERLENE a Cynthia Annette b Theodore Wick *ALBERTSMITK 011ve Pearl Newman l Jack Albert 2 Edna Pearl 3 Frances Jean 4 Richard Lazelle -417- 1 JACKALBERTSMITH b 19 Sep 1924 m 14 Apr 1944 Tommie Louise Ballinger b 30 Jun 1925 a Kathleen b 1 Oct 1948 b Stephen Curtis b 5 Jan 1958 c Roger Irby b 3 Jul 1960 RONALD LEE SIMMONS b 17 Dec 1930 m 25 Mar 1951 3 FRANCESJEAN SMITH b 12 Oct 1930 a Ann Loraine b 8 Feb 1952 b William Ronald b 6 Sep 1956 c Sharon Kay b 11 Nov 1962 4 RICHARDLAZELLESMITH b 27 Apr 1936 b 28 Dec 1959 m 2 Dec 1961 b 26 Mq 1961 b 15 Sep 1966 Burnes Ann Johnson b 3 Mar 1936 b 19 Feb 1930 m 13 Mq 1957 a Todd Richard b 18 Feb 1933 b 28 Sep 1963 b 30 Jan 1961' *LAZELLESMITHb19 Oct 1895 b 2 Sep 1966 b 23 m 14 d 7 b 12 b b d b b 19 30 25 12 27 m 24 Jun 1939 Dorothy Se:rton Cooke Sep 1893 b ll Feb 1903 Sep 1923 1898 Jan 1967· *HENRYAIKENS~rMar Mar 1892 m l Sep 1920 Lul.a Palmer b 6 Oct 1899 Sep 1924 Aug 1926 1 Guy Palmer b 1 Oct 1921 Nov 1927 2 Vyla b 2 Nov 1922 Oct 1930 d 3 Dec 1922 Apr 1936 3 Rozel b 9 Nov 1924 -418- b 11 May 1955 b 5 Apr 1927 a Vivian Rae :. b 31 Aug 1956 b 16 Nov 1930 b Kyle Everett b 6 Oct 1958 b 18 Feb 1938 c Kevin Boyd . d Brent Allen b 5 May 1961 1 GUY PALMERSMITH b 1 Oct 19216 BARRYMELVINSMITHb 18 Feb 1938 m 20 Jun 1947 m 29 Mar 1961 b 22 Jan 1925 Marilyn Keyes b 1 Jul 1937 (l)Lola Gwyn Foy d 17 Oct 1960 a Claudia b 25 Jan 1949 a Troy Keyes .. b 21 _Jun 1962 b Randy Clayton b 31 Jan 1951 b Holly b 25 Oct 1965 b 5 Dec 1952 c Becky Von *ERNANHOFFMAN SMITH b . ·9 Oct 1901 pi 2 Apr 1927 1 GUY PALMERSMITH b 1 Oct 1921 m 23 Jun 1961 Mary ·Ann Yo~g .· •--' b · ·1·Dec 1906 ( 2) LaRae Cheney Anderson . · .. b 3 May 1922 1 Er~an Young,-... · b 16 Apr 1928 b 20 Dec 1929 ··2 Verleen • Kay ···--a James Lane Anderson · - ..- --- 3 Marion .. • b ·2·3 Nov 1932 ( adopted ) . b 6 Jul 19 44 4 . · b Mark Wayne b 15 Jan 1963 Janiel ·· '. ' :. b · 3 Jun 1936 . 5 Henry Ray --... b 6 Mar 1938 4 Terry Creager 5 Deril Enloe 6 Barry Melvin ~b DONALD DUNNEWOOLLEY b 1 Aug 192·3- 11:RNAN YO.UNG -:SMITH16 ·-A~r·1928 __ _ ., . ,'. m 27. Dec 1957 m 12 May 1944 _ _-__ 3 ROZELSMITH b -9 Nov 19 2 4 · Margaret Lillian Merchant . 191 a Corwin Reed b 31 A~g 1948. ·-: ' .:. -·•.:j-•;b ~- Jan : · b Candace. Ruth b _1 Nov 1949 a Dawn Erna · - _--, · b _,2, , D~c 195 c Donald Leroi b 14 Oct 1951 · · ·'" · · - ·,-~~·· -~-··-·· d Karen Rose b 29 Oct 1953 JA!'1ESARJ'~ :8~~~H, }>._f._9 1934 e Darrell Palmer b _27 Nov 1956 ·· · ·· · , ... _.. : m ·29 Mar· 1968 f Bonni.e Kristine .. b ·11 Nov ·1958 . 2 VERLEENSMIT~ ~-,. b:·29.:Dec 1929 g Wendy Lu b 12 J~ 'f9 6~. 3 ~ION KAY~.SM~;~. ~-~~··;ov 1932 SMITH b . 5 Apr 1927 i:-- _. ... ,. . ~--..:~. 19 .,~ec 1958 4" TERRY.CREAGER - ··- ·., m 19 Mar 195 4 · Renee Dotson · ··· _."1' 19 Sep 1935 Arlene Palmer -·~ ·>b - 5 Dec 1933 .. .. ·.- -· a Skyler D · :· .:b 2i( De~' 1959 a Robin J> 30 Mar ,1955 b Merrilee b 15 Mar 1962 b Heather b 28 Jun 1958 c Kelly N b 23 Feb 1964 ·c Tracy _ b 7 Feb 1963 d Nolan K .: b 24 jun 1966 d Erin b 29 Dec 1964 _ d 27 Jan 1965 'JOSEPH JUNIOR HICKS b 19' Jun 1927 e Allison b 6 Apr 1966 m 17 Mar 1955 ·4 JANEIL SMITH b 3 Jun 1936 5 DERIL ENLOWSMITH b 16 Nov 1930 m 9 Jun 1954 a Joseph Ward b 19 May 1957 Mare Jo Charlesworth b 20 Feb 1935 y: -419- b 9 Oct 1960 b 23 Aug 1966 b Sherlyn c Janilee 5 HENRYRAY SMITH Carole Ely Henson a b c d e b 6 Mar 1938 23 Dec 1957 b 18 Dec 1937 m b 6 b 14 b 31 b 26 b 9 Diana Rae Leland Jay Karen Kae Wesley Clay Sandra Mae Dec 1959 May 1961 May 1963 May 1965 Feb 1967 CURTISPATRICKMILLER b 2 8 Nov 18 95 m 4 May 1932 *DELLASMITH b 13 May 1904 1 Agnes Norene 2 Sheila Delore 3 Alan Leigh b 10 Mar l933 b 31 Mar 1940 b 1 Feb l945 MAXPARKERMACFARLANE b 9 Oct 1922 m 6 Nov 1965 l AGNESNORENEMILLERb 10 Mar 1933 a Craig Miller Macfarlane b 26 Feb 1969 CLARENCE LEONPACK b 21 May 1941 m 25 Jun 1969 2 SHEILADELOREMILLERb31 Mar 1940 3 ALAN LEIGH MILLER Linda Sue Cornelius a Wade Alan b Stevan Leigh b 1 Feb 1945 3 Sep 1964 b 17 Mar 1946 m b b CLARENCE OLIVERKNAPP b m d •AGNESSMITH b l Donald Edward 2 Eric Oliver 6 Mar 1965 3 Feb 1967 13 l 30 2 Jan 1888 May 1936 Oct 1968 Apr 1907 b 25 Jul 1937 b 4 Sep 1941 3 Francis Lee 4 Carole Jean 5 Maradel b 17 Dec 1942 b 4 Apr 1945 b 12 Nov 1948 4 Sep 1941 17 Jan 1969 b 23 Jul 1942 2 ERIC OLIVERKNAPPb Dorothy m 3 FRANCISLEE KNAPPb17 Dec 1942 m 26 Jun 1965 Barbara Ann Reed b 20 Sep 1947 (Div.14 Sep 1966) a Daronna Michelleb RUSS R. BARNEY 18 Oct 1966 b 19 Sep 1940 m 23 Jan 1965 4 CAROLJEAN KNAPPb 4 Apr 1945 a David Russ b Robert Edward b 10 May 1967 b 19 Jun 1969 MICHAEL DEANBROWN b 6 Dec 1946 5 Maradel Knapp m 10 Jun 1969 b 12 Nov 1948 -420BIOGRAPHICAL Greati great» greatp great, grandfather Robert Smith came from Kirtonp Englando He was christened 30 Apr 1626 and died 30 Aug 1693 at Boxford» Masso Samuel Smith was born 26 Jan Great 9 great, great, grandfather 1666 at Topsfield, Masso He married Rebecca Curtis 25 Jan 1708 and died 12 July 1748 at Topsfield, Essex, Masso Great, great, grandfather Samuel Smith was born 26 Jan 1714 at Gould 27 May and died Topsfield 9 Masso He married Priscilla 14 Nov 1785 at Topsfield, Essexo Masso Great grandfather Asael Smith was born 7.Mar 1744 at Topsfield, Mass. He married Mary Duty 12 Feb 1767 and died 31 Oct 1830 at Stockholm, New Yorke Grandfather Silas Smith was born 1 Oct 1779 at Derryfield, .Rockingham, New Hampshire. My grandmother was his second wife, Mary Aikenso He married her 4 Mar 1828. She was born 13 Aug 1797 at Barnard, Windsor, Vermont. He died 13 Sep 1839 at Pittsfield, Pike, Illinois. Father, Jesse Nathaniel Smith was born 2 Dec 1834 at Stockholm, St. Lawrence, New York. He died 5 June 1906 at Snowflake, Navajo, Arizonao He married first wife, EmmaSeraphine West, 13 May 1852. His second wife, my mother, Margaret Fletcher West married 27 Jan 1856, Benton County, Tenno She died~ Feb 1864 ~n Parowan, Iron, Utaho His third wife, Janet Mauretta Johnson was born 17 Dec 1848 married 9 Oct 1866 and died 21 May 1933 at Snowflake,Navajo, AJ::'izo His fourth wife, Augusta Maria Ou.tze~ was born 14 Jan 1854 at :· Handers 9 Denmark, married 3 Jurie i8q9 and died 26 Apr 1932 at , . Snowflake, Navajo, Arizo His fifth wife, EmmaLarson was·born-b Apr 1863 at West Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah married 28 Oct 1881 and died 2 June 1943 at Snowflake, Navajo·, Arizonao My mother had two children: Adelaide Margaret, and Joseph West Smith, born 6 Sept 1859. born 13 Feb 1857 Great grandfather John West was born 28 Oct 1776 at Greenville Coo SoCo He married Sarah Walker, born 1776-79 at Greenville, s.c. Grandfather Samuel Walker West born 30 Mar 1804 Dickson Co. Tenno married Margaret Cooper 29 Jan 1829,died 22 Feb 1873 at Washington Coo Utah. Grandmother Margaret Cooper born 9 Dec 1804 Montgomery Co. Tenno died 19 June 1882 at Snowflake, Apache, Arizonao