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Day in the Life

Jun 9, 1883

Journal Entry

June 09, 1883 ~ Saturday

June 9, 1883
We found 5 1/2 inches of snow on the ground this morning
we met in council on the organization of the stake and
agreed to organize it into a stake. we met at 10 oclok
in the New school House Prayer By J Morgan W Woodr-
uff spoke 20 minuts B Young 30, J Morgan spoke 30 M.
Afternoon Prayer By Wm Christionson Statistics read
the following is reported 9 Seventies, 9 High Priests,
60 Elders, 9 Priests, 9 ^12^ Teachers, 224 Deacons, 437 Members,
539 Officers & Members, 539 children under 8 years
944 Total souls 200 Members Absent for Employment not
reported Total for the Stake 1144. The Bishops reported
verbally their words J F Smith reported spoke 67 M
At the close of the Meeting we rode over the first Branch
of the river the north fork of the Conejos River we visited
the Mexican Settlement. we met at 6 oclok for a priesthood
Meeting. W. Woodruff spoke a few Minuts then J F Smith
spoke The Names selected for the organization of the stake
was read and unanimously voted for B Young spoke

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Young, Brigham (Jr.)
18 Dec 1836 - 11 Apr 1903
540 mentions
Apostle
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Smith, Joseph Fielding
13 Nov 1838 - 19 Nov 1918
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Discourse 1883-06-09
Pres't Wilford Woodruff, was glad to meet with the saints of this stake, said, "We know no north, nor South among the saints." The nations will be chastizned with afflictions, especially this nation. "I could not find the same Gospel taught in my boyhood, that Jesus taught; but I have lived to hear, & embrace, & work in it near fifty years." We are here on a mission, We have great reasons to rejoice, We have the Kingdom of God." spoke of the restoration of the Gospel by the ancient Prophets—of Joseph Smith's mission upon the earth, & in the spirit world. Spoke of the powers of the Priesthood unto life, & salvation, of trials, & prosperity of the saints. Encouraged them to faithfulness, & diligence.

Jun 9, 1883