1898
old died last evening of scarlet fever & bronchitis. Elder John H Smith returned this
afternoon from a missionary tour of Southern Arizona & northern Mexico.

March 19, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Mar 19^th I staid at home to day, and rested myself.

March 20, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Mar 20. At home this morning, and attended the funeral services of the late Bishop
Elias Morris at 2 pm at the Tabernacle. The QChoir sang "O my Father". Prayer by
Bp W^m B. Preston. A club of singers sang "Not dead by [but] sleepeth". Bro. George
Wallace briefly addressed the meeting, followed by Bp. Rob^t T. Burton and
Pres^t Angus M. Cannon each referring to the life and integrity of Bp Morris.
Pres^t George Q Cannon spoke very impressivley for 45 minutes and I followed him
speaking 10 minutes. The Choir sang "Rest, Rest, for the weary soul". Benediction
by Pres^t Joseph F. Smith. There were 45 carriages formed in the procession
to the Cemetry. I drove home from the Tabernacle.

March 21, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Mar 21^st It snowed till 2 pm. I went to the office this morning, received
a letter from Madam Mountford from Constantinople also a birthday card: very
busy all day in meetings on financial matters went home at 4³⁰ pm.
tired.

March 22, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Mar 22. drove to the office, am feeling well in my health and spirits
we met several strangers this morning. I attended a meeting of the General
Church Board of Education this afternoon. I went home at 4 pm.

March 23, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Mar 23. I did not have a very good night but feeling fairly well this morning
Went to the office. I answerd the letter from M Mountford. very busy this afternoon
left for home at 4 pm.

March 24, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Mar 24^th At the office. We met with Gov^r Hastings & party of Pennsylvania
for a short time. I also attended my meeting at the Temple at 11.³⁰ a.m.
and was busy at the office during the afternoon, and went
home at 4²⁵ p.m having a slight cold.

March 25, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Mar 25^th My cold is troubling me, did not sleep well, concluded not
to go to the office this morning and sent word to Bro Nuttall to that effect.