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Day in the Life

Sep 19, 1890

Journal Entry

September 19, 1890 ~ Friday

Sept 19. We arose at 5 oclok & took Breakfast and
left the Palace Hotel & went on board of the ferry
Boat. Crossed the Bay And took the Privat car
of the Agent of the pacific Railroad which was tendered
to us & Rode to Sacramento Attended the State
fair saw the races viewed the stock & in the Evening
attended the Pavilion and saw the fruit Machinery
and all that was Exhibited & Left on the RR at 11 oclok

Events

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August 1890
Frank H. Dyer resigns as receiver under accusations of malfeasance of Church property and is replaced by Henry W. Lawrence.
October 6, 1890
Majority of members of the Church attending General Conference sustain the Manifesto.
October 25, 1890
Wilford inaugurates weekday religious education classes for elementary school-aged children (precursor to seminary and institute programs).

Sep 19, 1890