Day in the Life

Dec 18, 1895

Journal Entry

December 18, 1895 ~ Wednesday

18 ^ A folded letter/box A hand pointing to the right^ I received a Letter from Owen to Father & Blanche
I wrote a Letter to Owen to day

[FIGURES] I married my Daughter Winnefred Blanche
Woodruff to Joseph John Dayns Jr
In the Temple of the Lord the first Married Ceremony
I have performed in the Temple since it was built
we had a Reception in the Evening at our House in the
evening Woodruff ville about 125 present they
left about midnight we had a vary plesant reception

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Woodruff, Abraham Owen
23 Nov 1872 - 20 Jun 1904
642 mentions
Apostle, Family, Missionary
Woodruff, Aphek, b. 1779
11 Nov 1779 - 28 May 1861
579 mentions
Family
Daynes, Joseph John (Jr.)
7 Nov 1873 - 19 Sep 1963
22 mentions
Family
Daynes, Winnifred Blanche Woodruff
9 Apr 1876 - 2 Apr 1954
282 mentions
Family

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Salt Lake City Temple, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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Letter from Benjamin Woodbury Driggs, 18 December 1895

To First Presidency Salt Lake City Dear Brethern This will introduce to you my daughter Miss Ida Leonora Driggs, who is contemplating a visit to relatives in the Eastern States. Sister Leonora would like your approval and blessing before going kind friends there have arranged transportation going and returning and we think ^it^ a good opportunity for her to see some of the world. Leonora has

Letter from Andrew Dahlsrud, 18 December 1895

Pres Wilford Woodruff Dear Bro: Your letter dated Dec 11th is at hand and replying to same will say that I accept the call to take mission to Scandinavia in the fall of (Oct) 1896 and will en- deavor to be on hand at the appointed time I am happy to subscrbe myself Your Bro in the Gospel Andrew Dalsrud James S. Jensen Bp Salina Ward Good. J. F. S.

Letter from Christopher Wilcock, 18 December 1895

Huntington, Emery Co., Utah, Prest Wilford Woodruff Dear Brother Yours of Dec 7th came to Hand A few Days since Please excuse my delay in answering as I am working to the best of my ability to prepare to fill the call made of me, but I am not yet able to give you A definite answer. But as soon as possible I will answer you. One year ago I was chosen and my name sent to you, at October Conference 1894 I reported to Bro Reynolds that I was then ready for the mission and prefered to go then rather than later on acc[oun]t of my family being large and according to my Judgement (my wife being very weakly) my children would need my care more in the future than in the past while smaller. After waiting about three months and hearing nothing the authorities here advised me to put my money into the Roller grist mill here then being built

Letter from Nels Alma Nelson, 18 December 1895

Bear River City, Utah, Dec President Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Dear Brother: Your letter of the 14th to hand and notice I have ben selected for a mission to Scandinavia it comes very sudden and in a rather unopertune time but I will trust my all to our maker as the Lord giveth and the Lord takith away and I say blessed be the mane of the Lord s. I will be on hand on the day unless something which is not visable to the mortal eye should prevent. I will leave my business to others and trust in god to see that all is well Your Brother in the Gospel Nels Alma Nelson This certifies that Brother Nelson is faithfully in good standing in this Ward Carl Jensen Bishop I hope he will not have to sacrifice his business nor his property. May God bless and help him. J. F. S.

Letter to James Steele, 18 December 1895

P.O. Box B. Salt Lake City, Utah, . Prest. James E. Steele, Bingham Stake. Dear Brother: At a meeting of the First Presidency and Council of Apostles, held on Thursday, October 31st, 1895, the following decisions were reached, and are now presented for the guidance of Presidents of Stakes, Bishops and their associate officers, and all whom they may concern: There has been a practice, in at least one of the Stakes of Zion, of High Priests, Seventies, Elders and Priests, who may have been called to act in the capacity of Teachers, having an organization distinct from that of the Teachers' Quorum and being presided over by a president and two counselors. The tendency of such organizations has been to assume functions belonging to the legitimate councils or quorums of the priesthood. The question submitted, was, Is it proper for such organizations to exist, or to be presided over in this manner? The Council felt that it was not proper, as no provision is made for them in any of the revelations of the Lord relating to church government; neither is there any necessity for them. And the Council decided that the brethren who bear the Melchizedek Priesthood, acting as Teachers, should not have a separate president and counselors, but that they should, when acting in this capacity, be presided over directly by the Bishopric, whose aids they are in all things connected with the well- being of the ward.

Letter to Angus Munn Cannon, 18 December 1895

Salt Lake City, Utah, . Prest. Angus M Cannon, Salt Lake Stake Dear Brother: At a meeting of the First Presidency and Council of Apostles, held on Thursday, October 31st, 1895, the following decisions were reached, and are now presented for the guidance of Presidents of Stakes, Bishops and their associate officers, and all whom they may concern. There has been a practice, in at least one of the Stakes of Zion, of High Priests, Seventies, Elders and Priests, who may have been called to act in the capacity of Teachers, having an organization, distinct from that of the Teachers Quorum, and being presided over by a president and two counselors. The tendency of such organizations has been to assume functions belonging to the legitimate councils or quorums of the priesthood. The question submitted was, Is it proper for such organizations to exist, or to be presid- ed over in this manner? The Council felt that it was not proper, as no provision is made for them in any of the revelations of the Lord relating to church govern- ment; neither is there any necessity for them. And the Council decided that the brethren who bear the Melchisedek Priesthood, acting as Teachers, should not have a separate president and counselors, but that they should, when acting in this capacity, be presided over directly by the Bishopric, whose aids they are in all things connected with the well-being of the ward. The second question was: At which of the meetings of the Saints should persons guilty of unchastity be required to make confession—at the general meeting of the

Letter to Orson Smith, 18 December 1895

Salt Lake City, Utah, . Prest. Orson Smith, LCache Stake. Dear Brother: At a meeting of the First Presidency and Council of Apostles, held Thursday, October 31st, 1895, the following decisions were reached, and are now presented for the guidance of Presidents of Stakes, Bishops and their associate officers, and all whom they may concern: There has been a practice, in at least one of the Stakes of Zion, of High Priests, Seventies, Elders and Priests, who may have been called to act in the capacity of Teachers, having an organization, dis- tinct from that of the Teachers Quorum and being presided over by a president and two counselors. The tendency of such organizations has been to assume functions belonging to the lehgitimate councils or quorums of the priesthood. The question submitted was, is it proper for such organizations to exist, or to be presided over in this manner? The Council felt that it was not proper, as no provision is made for them in any of the revelations of the Lord relating to church government; neither is there any necessity for them. And the Council decided that the brethren who bear the Melchizedek Priesthood, acting as Teachers, ahould [should] not have a separate president and counselors, but that they should, when acting in this capacity, be presided over directly by the Bishopric, whose aids they are in all things connected with the well-beoing of the Ward.

Letter to Francis Asbury Hammond, 18 December 1895

P.O. Box B. Salt Lake City, Utah, . Prest. F. A. Hammond, San Juan Stake. Dear Brother: At a meeting of the First Presidency and Council of Apostles, held on Thursday, October 31st, 1895, the folllowing decisions were reached, and are now presented for the guidance of Presidents of Stakes, Bishops and their associate officers, and all whom they may concern: There has been a practice, in at least one of the Stakes of Zion, of High Preiiests, Seventies, Elders and Priests, who may have been called to act in the capacity of Teachers, having an organization, distinct from that of the Teachers Quorum, and being presided over by a president and two counselors. The tendency of such organizations has been to assume functions belonging to the legitimate councils or quorums of the priesthood. The question submitted was, Is it proper for such organizations to exist, or to be presided over in this manner? The Council felt that it was not proper, as no provision is made for them in any of the revelations of the Lord relating to church government; neither is there any necessity for them. And the Council decided that the brethren who bear the Melchizedek Priesthood, acting as Teachers, should not have a separate president and counselors, but that they should, when acting in this capacity, be presided over directly by the Bishopric, whose aids they are in all things connected with the well-being of the ward.

Letter to Francis Asbury Hammond, 18 December 1895

P.O.Box B. Salt Lake City, Utah, . Prest. F. A. Hammoned, Dear Brother: We have heard, with regret, that your health has lately become much impaired, in fact, that it is with diffi- culty that you are able to perform the duties devolving upon you as President of the San Juan Stake of Zion, which difficulty is intensified by reason of the long distances between the settlements, and the very rough roads that have to be travelled in visiting them. We have thought, therefore, it would be a relief to you to be released from the respon- sible and arduous duties for which your position calls, as well, we trust, as a means of prolonging your stay with us in this sphere of existence, and in your stead we will call some younger, more vigorous man to succeed you in the responsibilities of this office. We feel that it is due to you personally as well as to the best interests of the San Juan Stake, that such a change should be made, and hope that you will realize that our action is prompted by the kindliest and best feel- ings towards you, and with no other desire than your own welfare, and that of the saints now in your charge and watchcare. Praying the Lord to bless you and prosper you in all the re- mainder of your days, we are, with love, Your Brethren in the Gospel, Wilford Woodruff Geo. Q. Cannon Jos. F. Smith

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Dec 18, 1895