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Show 269 follow his own bent. His magazine began to 'lose cast' but he was proud that he had provided his wives with a profession other than taking in washing or janitor work in offices." At this juncture, he turned to temple work. On every May 5 he called a reunion of his descendants to spend the day doing ordinance work in the temple for their deceased ancestors. Some time during this period, running short on family names, Milford had the good fortune to be called on a mission to the Southern States "to research his ancestors" and was given a blessing of great comfort. In addition, he was charged to proselyte. He returned home afterwards to testify that all of the blessings had been realized and that, while in the South, he had taught the gospel effectively. After his return home, he organized his new family records, had his married daughters do the work for the women (presumably he himself took care of the men), and then the sealings were performed when the family all gathered again on May 5. In his years at the temple, Milford made friends among the workers and gave them health and legal advice. In this he was recompensed by a sense of satisfaction and some voluntary contributions which provided means for his missionary experience. On September 4, 1899, he was called on yet another mission in Great Britain. He always "dropped everything" on such occasions. Bardella said that "when an especially gifted missionary was needed, he got the call." Three months later, the 11th Ward sent their approval, plus $10. He was assigned to the Birmingham Conference. |
