Letter from D. L. Harris and R. R. Dana, 14 March 1894
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Letter from D. L. Harris and R. R. Dana, 14 March 1894
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Excerpt:D. L. Harris March 14 [18]94 San Bernardino Cal. Mch. 14th ^1894^ Pres. W. W. Woodruff- Salt Lake City, Utah. Ter. Dear Brother - You are no doubt already aware of the fact that Apostle F. M. Lyman and Elder B. H. Roberts of your church commenced a series of meetings, in the chapel belonging to the Reor- ganized church at this place, on or about the 20th Ult. which was freely profered them by the officers & members of said church; and for the use ... -
Excerpt:Reorganized church, who cheered to laboring among your people. But to conclude, they used our house as long as they wished and could have used it still longer, if they had so wished; and besides we invited them to deal with the issues that exist between the two churches, or bodies of people. (ie, the Utah & Reorganized churches) Just as freely & plainly as they desired, asfor we did not wish to try to hold any restraint over them, simply because they were using our house. Elder Roberts ... -
Excerpt:in behalf of the Reorganized church. The Subject of the gathering was also canvassed by both sides. The position of each speakers was well argued, and the arguments, and scriptural proofs were so well main- tained by each, that the opinions of the audiences, were quite largely deci- ded. many of them expressing them- selves. that the only way to settle these important questions to the satisfac- tion of all parties; would be to bring about a Joint Discussion by the two churches. The First Presidency of each church, selecting Representative men from each of their respective bodies, ... -
Excerpt:Reorganized church, inviting your church to a discussion as above stated, and had it published in two papers of this city. I will enclose with this, a copy of the challenge. also the answer of Bro Lyman & Roberts; and last but not least, a verbatim copy of Statement from the First Presidency of the Reorganized Church, which we received from them very recently; and caused the same to be published in the daily Courier of this city, March 13th, or yesterday. You will see by Answer of Bros Lyman & Roberts ... -
Excerpt:Daily Courier March 2st 1894. Waxes Warm. EDITOR COURIER: Whereas Messrs. F. M. Lyman and R. H. Roberts, by their article in this morning's COURIER, question the right of ourselves to speak in behalf of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of- ficially. This is to certify that we (both of us,) have been regularly ordained to the office of elder, in said church, and if nec- essary can produce our credentials by showing certificate of appointment from the ...