Journal (April 1897 – September 1898)

[FIGURE] WILFORD WOODRUFF. [FIGURE]

April 19, 1897 ~ Monday

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Monday April 19^th 1897 I slept some 5 hours after midnight till 7:⁵⁰ a.m.
Prest Geo Q Cannon called & we talked together for some time, ate my breakfast
& dressed. Bro Cha^s H Wilcken called. Dr Snow called thought I was
doing well, hoped I would take more rest. This afternoon I helped to cut
the setts of 10 lbs of Bovee Potatoes I had shipped from the East. I also saw
they were properly planted in the garden. Bro Barrell brought down the
Z.CMI stock book & the Liverpool office Draftbook, from the
office. I signed 25 of the former and 40 of the latter. ate my supper at
the dining table. Bro John R Winder called. I slept about 2 hours
before midnight.

April 20, 1897 ~ Tuesday

April 20^th I slept some over 4 hours after midnight till 7⁴⁰ am. at 28
am. I got up and signed 75 Z.C.M.I certificates, and 60 Liverpool office
drafts, making 100 of each. Ate my breakfast. Pres^t Geo Q Cannon
called & staid a short time. Bro Nuttall shaved me, & I dresswashed & dressed
myelf. I cut the setts (1/2 bushel each) of the "Uncle Sam" and "Arma" Potatoes
for planting. at 32³⁰ pm. my daughter Alice took some medicine that
Dr Shipp prescribed for her, without water and it burned her mouth and
throat, being a strong acid. gave her some strong coffee and she
felt better but her mouth & throat pained her for some time.
Asahel & wife & miss Winter called and the evening was spent in
conversation, singing &c. I slept some during the afternoon and
evening

April 21, 1897 ~ Wednesday

April 21^st I slept some 5 1/2 hours after midnight till 8³⁰, feel much
revived and gaining strength. The swelling in my body and limbs has
gone down, my pulse are normal. I have no pain, weak in my limbs. I eat
bread & milk and drink cacao & a little port wine. I washed myself, dressed
and walked out to see the men at work moving the granery. sat at the table

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at noon & ate some bread & honey & milk. walked out & saw the men at
work. had some hail & rain this afternoon & slept 2 1/4 hours. I was somewhat
restless the forepart of the evening. Bro Nuttall sees that I have my medicine
and meals regularly. Alice is quite unwell. Bro Nuttall & Owen administered
to her & her mother waited on her.

April 22, 1897 ~ Thursday

April 22^nd I slept some 3 hours after midnight and dozed in my chair.
I caught a little cold yesterday in being out. I shaved & dressed. I
called Alice to my room & we administered to her Bro Nuttall being mouth.
I walked out for a short time. Dr Snow called and gave further instructions
Madam Mountford telephoned from Provo that she purposed leaving for San Fran-
cisco next Sunday & enquired after my health also of M^rs Woodruffs. I was mouth in
family prayer. I slept some before midnight.

April 23, 1897 ~ Friday

April 23^rd I slept 5 hours from midnight to 8 am. I dictated a letter to my
wife Sarah at Provo. Bro Nuttall gave me a bath, dressed and left for the office
at 9⁵⁰. after my lunch I went to ZCMI & weighed 184 lbs, showing a loss in my
weight of 9 lbs. I returned home at 2²⁰. Bro Andrew Smith called & I had a chat
with him, did not feel much fatigued by my visit to the office. Bro Nuttall & sister
Woodruff went to the Theatre tonight. I slept much of the evening.

April 24, 1897 ~ Saturday

April 24^th I was somewhat restless after midnight, slept some 3 hours. Bro
Nuttall shaved me and I slept for over one hour. I dressed and at 10³⁰ drove to the
office. I had an interview with Madam Mountford as she came up from Provo
this morning ^left her in charge of Bro. Winder & Nuttall^ and returned home IAt 5²⁰ pm. I laid down & had some
sleep. Bro Jack let me have two very nice fish ("Barracooda") received from
Los Angeles. I was somewhat restless before midnight

April 25, 1897 ~ Sunday

April 25^th I slept 5 3/4 hours from midnight to 7:¹⁵ am. I ate some fried chicken
and bread for breakfast, & a cup of coffee. Don Carlos Young called. I walked out
for a short time and slept some during the day. Bro James Sharp called in the evening

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& spent an hour in conversation, after which I slept for over 2 hours then sat up and
talked with Bro Nuttall till after 11 oclock.

April 26, 1897 ~ Monday

April 26^th I slept for 3 1/2 hours from midnight to 6⁴⁰ am. Bro Nuttall shaved me. I ate breakfast
at the table with family, and left for the office at 9⁰⁷ with Bro Nuttall. Met with M^r Bannigan
and the brethren on our Ogden Power business. I also met Madam Mountford and C. &
blessed her, and returned home at 5 p.m., rested a short time & walked out, ate
supper laid down & slept 2 1/2 hours. spent the evening with family singing & playing on the
piano.

April 27, 1897 ~ Tuesday

April 27^th I slept 5 1/4 hours from midnight to 7:⁴⁰ am. dressed ate breakfast, walked out
and left for the office at 9:²⁰ with Bro Nuttall. We called at the residence of Bro Brigham Young I walked
up all those steppsps, found him quite weak not able to be out & he has been much worse
seems to be improving, his skin is much colored & he is much reduced in flesh. Was much
pleased to see me as I was to see him. I felt to bless and encourage him. Madam
Mountford called at the office a short time. I had some conversation with Pres^t
A. W. Ivins of the Mexican Mission at Zions Savings bank as I walked down there.
Elder Joseph Horne died this afternoon ^at 2:⁴⁰^. I returned home at 3 p.m.
Sisters Jennings and Macdonald called at 4⁴⁵ & stayed 3/4 of an hour.
after supper Bro B. H. Roberts & wife called. Madam Mountford called to bid us
adieu as she leaves tomorrow for San Francisco. Went to bed at 8:³⁰ & slept 2 hours

April 28, 1897 ~ Wednesday

April 28^th I slept some 5 1/2 hours from midnight to 7:¹⁰ am. Dressed
and had breakfast at the table. Walked out & left for the office at 9:⁴⁷. I
attended a meeting of the officers of the Ogden Power Co, and other matters.
Madam Mountford called to say good bye. she leaves this afternoon. I
went home at 3:³⁰. Elder Nuttall went to Provo this afternoon to attend
a funeral and returned at 6:³⁰ pm. I sat up & read. Bro Nuttall
mouth in prayer. On going to bed I was rather wakeful but slept
some.

April 29, 1897 ~ Thursday

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April 29^th I slept from midnight to 7:⁴⁰ a.m 5 1/2 hours. Dressed
and ate breakfast at the table. I told Bro. Nuttall this morning, that as
I was now feeling so well, and his office work was crowding him, also
that I wished him to write up my journal for the past 4 or 5 weeks. I
would relieve him from his close attention on me. this was quite agreeable
to him as he had felt I was so much improved in my health. We started for
the office at 9⁵⁰ and I entered upon my office work. I attended our
meeting of the Presidency and apostles at the Temple and felt well
whilst with the brethren. afterwards at the office I had a severe sinking
spell could not speak plain or call any one by name. BrDr Snow called in
thought I had better go home soon as possible. Bro Nuttall & Dr Snow accom-
panied me arrived at 2:⁴⁵ undressed & went to bed feeling some better
the Dr left some small pills to be taken 1 every hour. I rested for 2 hours, got
up, dressed & walked out to the garden. attended family prayer Bro N. mouth
on retiring to bed I slept soundly for 1 1/2 hours

April 30, 1897 ~ Friday

Friday April 30^th I slept some [5] hours from midnight to 7³⁰ a.m
at 8³⁰ I ate my breakfast and dressed at 11 am. my wife Emma accom-
panied me to the residence of the late Elder Joseph Horne his body lying in
state. I expected to attend the funeral services this afternoon, but
Dr Snow thought I had better not do so as I am not very strong. I called
at the office and attended to some personal matters for my wives and
families at the 1^st of the Month, then drove to Blanches & Clara's &
spent a little time, then drove home at 1³⁰ pm. I walked around
the place, garden, fish pond &c. I then rested & slept for over an hour.
afterwards walked out again. ate dinner with the family, attended
family prayer. I slept 2 3/4 hours before midnight.

May 1, 1897 ~ Saturday

Saturday May 1^st 1897 I slept 4 3/4 hours since midnight to 7 am

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got up dressed Bro Nuttall shaved me, attended prayers, ate a little mush, an egg, a piece
of broiled chicken. Walked out around the lot, laid down & rested. read the
papers walked out in the afternoon & spent the evening with the family. slept
about 2 hours before midnight

May 2, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday May 2^nd I slept and dozed for 3 1/2 hours from midnight. was troubled with
phlem & coughing. took a bath at 9¹⁵ and dressed. This being fast day I did not eat.
In the afternoon with my family 2 oclockI took dinner at Asahels Bro James Sharp
wascalled. also Pres^t Geo Q. Cannon in the evening. I relieved Bro Nuttall from waiting
on me, and so that he could attend to his office duties & write up my journal, as I am
feeling much better. Bro. Barrell was with his family today. I did not sleep much
before midnight rather restless.

May 3, 1897 ~ Monday

May 3^rd I slept 5 1/4 hours from midnight to 6¹⁵. Washed & dressed ate breakfast.
walked out, arranged for having the Bovee potato sills moved & transplanted also
some strawberry plants out of a portion of the garden where it is intended
Joseph Daynes will build a house this summer. I left home for the office at
9¹⁵, attended to my labors there and returned home at 4³⁰ Bro Russell
called on his Temple work took supper with us & stayed an hour. Pres^t Geo. Q.
Cannon left the city for Washington, D.C. this morning. he expects to be
gone about 2 weeks. After going to bed I slept 2 hours.

May 4, 1897 ~ Tuesday

May 4^th I slept 4 3/4 hours after midnight till 7 a.m. after breakfast I walked
around the place. on the way to the office I called at Clara's then to the office
was there alone attended some of my personal business and returned
home at 5³⁰ walked out, took supper at the table read my papers.
received a letter from Sarah which I answered. slept some 2 hours.

May 5, 1897 ~ Wednesday

May 5^th I slept some 5 3/4 hours from midnight to 8¹⁵ am. spit some
phlem at times. Washed, shaved & dressed, ate breakfast & went to
the office at 9³⁰. I have missed my Pioneer journal & took some

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time in looking for it, but without effect. Bro Joseph F Smith came to the
office this morning, he has been unwell at home with a carbuncle on his neck
I attended the meeting of the Board of Directors of Z. S. B & Y. Co at 1 p.m.
left the office at 3⁴⁵ called at Clara's & then home. Bro Nuttall accom-
panied me & read to me the journal which he has been writing. he
staid till 7 pm. Bro Geo. G. Bywater came to my house and examined
all our clocks & put them in good order this afternoon. at the supper
table I talked of my work in the St George Temple and referred especially to the
70^th anniversary of my birth when so many of the sisters officiated for my dead in
the Temple. Elder L J. Nuttall was also present with us on that day in my work. I did
not sleep much before midnight

May 6, 1897 ~ Thursday

AprMay 6^th I have been very restless all night only getting brief naps
of sleep. at 8³⁰ Dr Snow came & found my nerves weak, said I had
better take a rest to day. I did so & slept most of the time before noon
then walked out, took lunch with the family, and walked out again
then rested & slept till 4 pm. dressed & prepared to go to a social
gathering at the residence of Bro B. H. Roberts. A Bro Hansen &
his wife called and wished me to administer to their child as they had
come the consequence of having had a dream to that effect. I told them I
did not administer to any body, & they had better call on some of the Elders.
My wife Emma & son Owen accompanied me to Bro Roberts at ^5³⁰^. We
returned about 10 pm. I soon went to sleep.

May 7, 1897 ~ Friday

May 7^th. I slept 1 1/2 hours before midnight and 4 1/2 hours after
till 7 am. ate some corn meal mush & cream for breakfast. dressed
& went to the office at 9⁵⁰ I attended to several matters which came
before us & returned home at 3⁵⁰. walked out some and in my
room reading the papers. M^rs Icevinda Rohner called and

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asked ^that^ her cousin Levi B. Pace ^be^ released from his missionary labors in Kentucky
I took the name. I slept well before midnight.

May 8, 1897 ~ Saturday

May 8^th I slept some 4 hours after midnight to 7:³⁰ am. after breakfast
walked out and directed as to some plowing. Bro Nuttall came I had some
talk on private matters with him and in some writing I wished to send to
San Francisco. he took some strawberry plants. I went to the office
& attended to some personal writing with Bro Nuttall & also met with
the Directors of the Sterling Mining Co. and returned home at 4⁴⁰
p.m. sA constable called and asked permission to leave 2 wagons
in my yard for a day or two I gave him permission to do so. Ate supper
with the family. Owen brought Clara down about 8 o'clock for
a brief visit. did not sleep much before midnight.

May 9, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday May 9^th I slept some 5 hours after midnight
till 8⁴⁵ am. & had some naps. Had some frost last night
nipped the Lucerne. I rested well this morning & slept 2 hours
before noon. Blanch and Clara called ^this afternoon^ Bro Barrell & wife & little
son ^13 years old^ named Franklin Marion ^Barrell^ called ^at 7 pm^ I ordained the boy to the office
of Deacon. I went to bed early & slept well before midnight

May 10, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday May 10^th I slept 5 1/4 hours from midnight till 7 o clok a.m.
also for 1 1/2 hours before 10 oclock. Drove to the office and attended the
routine business until 4 pm. arrived at home 4:³⁰. I soon laid
down & slept for 2 hours. ate supper with the family. sat up and
read the newspapers, did not sleep much before midnight. M^rs Woodruff
& Owen & Alice went to the Theatre.

May 11, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday May 11^th I slept some 4 1/2 hours from midnight to 7 am. Bro
& Sister Winder called at 7³⁰. I ate breakfast and went to the office at 10¹⁵
a.m. was quite busy most of the day & returned home at 4⁴⁰ pm

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I laid down & slept 1 1/4 hours, ate supper, went to bed at 8 pm
& slept 2 1/4 hours. Sat up and talked a while of our trip across the
plains with the Pioneers, among the herds of Buffalo for 3 days & nights &c

May 12, 1897 ~ Wednesday

May 12^th I slept 5 hours from midnight to 7 a.m. dressed & ate
breakfast, took a short walk, and drove to the office. On my way
home at 3³⁰ called at Wilfords. he nor family not at home. I invited
Bro M^cHenry & wife & Dr Leslie Snow to the Theatre & went myself with Emma
W. M^cEwan &Alice & Bro Barrell. Play "Fron Fron" got home about
midnight.

May 13, 1897 ~ Thursday

May 13^th I slept some 6 hours before 7:⁰⁰ a.m. had breakfast at
8 am, & walked out. went to the office at 11 a.m. attended the business
and returned home at 4³⁰ This evening received a telephone
message that my daughter Clara was about to be confined, her mother
went to wait on her. did not sleep much before midnight, as I
had been taking some opening medicine.

May 14, 1897 ~ Friday

May 14^th I had some good sound sleep & felt much better this
morning. after breakfast walked out & went to the office & stayed
there until 430 pm. Walked out and looked at the Tinners putting on
new roof on part of old house. ate a hearty supper, and had a good
sleep on the sopha. sat up & conversed with Emma & Owen until
10 oclock, & went to bed

May 15, 1897 ~ Saturday

May 15^th I was quite restless after midnight. at 4 am on
telephoning to Dr Snow he prescribed something for my relief, which
I took & felt easier & had some sleep before 8 am. when I dressed
ate breakfast & took a walk. Dr Snow called & changed my medicine
I staid at home all day. Samuel Bateman called this afternoon.
On going to bed I slept well.

May 16, 1897 ~ Sunday

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Sunday May 16/[18]97. I rested & slept well most of the night, at 8 oclok
dressed & ate breakfast, after which I laid down & rested. Bro James
Holley just returned from Great Britain as a missionary called. He had married
a young widow just before starting home. they wanted to go through the Temple
to be sealed. I told him to see me at the office tomorrow. Bro Cutler & wife
& Bro Weiler & wife called & spent the evening with us. I am feeling
tolerable well. on going to bed I slept before midnight.

May 17, 1897 ~ Monday

May 17^th I was quite wakeful beafter midnight, and while I
endeavoured to sleep had distressing dreams, so that I was
quite tired in the morning. I had the brethren administer
to me, Owen being mouth. Dr Snow called and after breakfast
accompanied me to the office. I signed a petition asking
that Leslie be appointed as Physician at the State Prison.
Pre^s Jo^s. F Smith gone to Sanpete. I had some conversation with
Elder L. John Nuttall in regard to my disagreeable dreams last
night, also of my journals and Madam Mountford who is
now in California. There being nothing pressing in the office
I laid down & rested & slept some. At 2:¹⁵ I drove to my daughter
Clara's she was not feeling well, Bro. Barrell & myself blessed her
I being mouth. Then went home. after supper I laid down
& slept. Sister M. M. Barratt & her son Samuel called and
stayed about an hour. I was much pleased to see her & talk
with him. After prayers I went to bed & slept well until
midnght.

May 18, 1897 ~ Tuesday

May 18^th I slept some 6 hours from midnight to 7³⁰ a.m.
I ^dressed &^ ate my breakfast. My wife Emma, Alice & Grand daughter
Emma Beebe, also Bros Worthington & Barrell went with me in the

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carriage for a drive & ride. called at Clara's then to the
office, then up City Creek about 3 1/2 miles. the folks got out &
picked wild flowers. Met Bro^s Brigham Young & C. H. Wilcken
who were out for a ride. I was pleased to see Bro Young able to be out
again & we had a few pleasant words together. then drove to
Clara's for dinner, after which I laid down & rested and returned
home at 5 oclock & slept for an hour. after supper Phebe
Scholes & her mother called. I did not sleep much before midnight

May 19, 1897 ~ Wednesday

May 2019^th I slept 5 1/2 hours before 7³⁰ am. washed shaved & dressed &
after breakfast walked out and started for the office at 11³⁰, called at
Clara's on the way. While passing through the Eagle gate a very heavy
clap of thunder sounded right over our head. While at the office Bro. H. B.
Clawson called with his grandson Hal Clawson prepared to exhibit some
feats in Hypnotizm. He had 3 young men ^along^ upon whom he had previously
operated & showed some tricks. also made explanations &c. Returned
home at 4³⁰, ate supper with the family. On going to bed I was some
what restless before midnight.

May 20, 1897 ~ Thursday

May 20^th Slept about 6 hours from midnight to 8 a.m. feeling much
rested. ate breakfast. at 9⁴⁵ started for the office and from there to
our Temple meeting. after which took lunch at the office. At 2⁴⁵
left for home. I accompanied Emma & Naomi to west Jordan
and returned at 8:³⁰. after supper went to bed & slept fairly
well until midnight.

May 21, 1897 ~ Friday

May 21^st I slept very well until 7³⁰ am. after breakfast
I sat in my room as it was raining out doors. Geo Noble
called at 12 oclock & Bro W^m. Salmon at 12³⁰. I drove to my
daughter Clara's and blessed & named her baby, George

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Rogers Beebe. took dinner and returned home at 6 pm. Owen &
W^m M^cEwan called accompanied by a M^r Edward Siebert of Germany.
We conversed for some time. I retired early and slept very well.

May 22, 1897 ~ Saturday

May 22^nd I slept well and arose feeling much refreshed and
rested at 7³⁰ am. I took a walk and returned for breakfast. I felt
somewhat drowsy, & slept some during the morning. Elder B.
Young called and we had a nice conversation. M^rs. E. Siebert gave
me a bottle of fomented milk which I drank with a relish.
I read some and went to bed early slept fairly well.

May 23, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday May 23^rd I slept much of the time from midnight
till 7³⁰ Owen went to Pleasant Grove this morning. I arose dressed
took a walk and ate my breakfast. I rested and slept some.
Bro & Sister Miles of St George called about 11 am. Emma & myself had
a nice visit with them. Bro. James Sharp called in the evening and
stayed an hour in conversation. I went to bed early and slept
very well.

May 24, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday May 24^th I rested very well and slept considerable
arose at 7 a.m. shaved myself and enjoyed my breakfast. at 10:³⁰
started for the office called at Bro. Squires & had my hair cut. called
at Clara's thence to the office at 12¹⁵, where I staid attending
to what business came up until 3 pm and drove home, where
I rested. spent the evening at Asahels until 8 oclock, had bath
and slept some before midnight.

May 25, 1897 ~ Tuesday

May 25^th I slept fairly well, until 7 am. restless some of the time.
After breakfast I took a walk. At 11:³⁰ Bro. Brigham Young called on me,
the first time he has been out. I was much pleased to see him out again,
he stayed about one hour. In the afternoon Bro^s B. Young & C. H. Wilcken

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drove up and suggested a trip into City Creek Kanyon. I put off this
trip until tomorrow. I ate a few oysters with cracker & butter for my
supper and enjoyed them. after going to bed I slept comfortably till midnight.

May 26, 1897 ~ Wednesday

May 626^th I slept comfortably until 5 oclock, laid till 6³⁰ dressed &
shaved. after breakfast we prepared for a days outing in City Creek Kanyon
We arrived at Pleasant Valley at 11³⁰ weather delightful. There were of the party
myself & wife Emma, Asahel & wife & children, Blanch & children, Bros
B. Young & C. H. Wilcken, H. J. Grant & wife, W^m. M^cEwan & Alice, H. C. Barrell
Bro M^cHenry & two teamsters. In the afternoon Owen & Ovando came to
us. We enjoyed our outing, until some of the children climbed the
hillside & in coming down two of them fell & rolled over, were a
little bruised but nothing serious. We had a jumping contest.
broke camp at 6³⁰ and started for our homes all tired. We had two meals
while in camp and felt well. I went to be early & slept soundly till
midnight.

May 27, 1897 ~ Thursday

May 27^th I slept very well until 7 am. After breakfast sent for the
carriage at 9²⁰ Emma accompanied me we drove to the old Fort Block & saw
the circus parade, then drove to the office & saw it pass again. attended my
meeting at the Temple, after which was at the office a short time. At 2³⁰ drove to
Clara's & thence home. I laid down & rested then walked out. Had
sometalk with Owen in the parlor, ate a good supper with the
family, afterward walked out again, handed the grand children 5 cents,
each.
Went to bed early and slept fairly well.

May 28, 1897 ~ Friday

May 28^th slept at intervals after midnight somewhat restless, after taking
a cup of coffee. slept till 8¹⁵ when I dressed & had breakfast. at 9³⁰ a.m.
Emma & 2 of the grand children accompanied me to Big Cottonwood to Enysigns

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where afterwards I laid down & slept well. after dinner the boys were playing
quoits I played one game. We had a nice visit and returned at 8:⁴⁵ pm.
I soon went to bed but was so tired I could not sleep soundly

May 29, 1897 ~ Saturday

May 29^th Slept some better after midnight, but not as much as I needed.
I learned this morning by telephone that Bro Heber J. Grant had been
taken to St Mary's Hospital and was undergoing an operation for
Appendicitis, the attack came on yesterday evening. I took a walk &
had my breakfast. Bro B. Young called with a carriage I rode with
him twice around the park. Bro J. R. Winder called & explained
the case of Bro H J Grant. Bro. S. Bateman & wife called also A. Brixen
& wife who brought me some schrimps, these I enjoyed for my supper
with the family. at Prayers I prayed earnestly for Bro Grant that he
might recover. On going to bed I slept tolerably well.

May 30, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday May 30^th I slept very well after midnight until 8²⁰ am
after breakfast to took a walk. Our married daughters Blanch & Clara &
their husbands Sister Batty & Susan Scholes came and spent most of
the day with us. I slept some during the afternoon. Sister Grant
telephoned that Bro Heber was doing well & there was every hope for him.
James Sharp called in the evening. on going to bed I slept fairly
well.

May 31, 1897 ~ Monday

May 31^st. I slept comfortably and arose at 7:³⁰ am. We learn
that Bro Grant passed a good night, had rested well. after breakfast
This is Decoration day and a general holiday. after breakfast
Emma & Blanch accompanied me in the carriage. We called at
Clara's & then to the cemetery where the flowers were spread
over the graves of our loved ones. We drove through the grounds, thence
to Claras & to the office for a few minutes & then home. I laid down &

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slept for over an hour. After my dinner I signed some 60 Drafts in the
Liverpool office draft book, afterwards I rested & slept some. at 9 oclok
we received a telephone message that Bro. Grant was improving fast
I slept fairly well after going to bed.

June 1, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday June 1^st 1897. after midnight was somewhat wakeful, but
had enough sleep. after breakfast at 8¹⁵ I took a walk, then sat down
and signed 40 drafts in the Liverpool office book. laid down & slept 2 hours
then wdrove to the office at 11²⁵ assisted by Elder L. John Nuttall I made
up my money & Tithing orders for my wives & hired man George, & mailed
that for Sarah at Provo. I mislaid ^$^50.⁰⁰ in U.S. currency—Sisters Susa
Y Gates & Zina Y. Card came in requesting me to attend the B Young
family gathering in the Lion House, but I excused myself. I went
to ZCMI and weighed 181 lbs. On my way home I called at Claras
and at Susan Scholes—I walked out and took my supper at 7³⁰
My family gathered in my room & we spent an hour very
agreeably in conversation. my mind was quite clear. I was
mouth in our family prayers. Dr Snow ordered that my urine
be measured, commenced this evening. IAfter going to bed I was
rather restless

June 2, 1897 ~ Wednesday

June 2^nd Slept better after midnight. I voided some 10 ozs of urine
before 7:³⁰ a.m. Ate my breakfast at 8³⁰. Went to the office at 9:⁴⁵
not much being done. Prest Geo. Q. Cannon returned from the
East this afternoon and came to the office. I was pleased to see him
he is feeling wiell in health. I have felt quite nervous all day. have
not found my missing money yet. Went home about 5 pm, at[e] my supper
at 7 p.m. and retired to bed early, and slept very well until midnight.
I attended a Directors meeting of Z. S B & T Co at 1 pm today, & presided

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June 3^rd at 11 oclock pm ended the test for quantity of urine. found I
have passed an average of 2 1/2 oz. every hour or 3 lb 12 oz. in 24 hours.
I slept fairly well until 9:⁴⁵ a.m. when I arose, had breakfast
and at 10⁴⁵ drove direct to the Temple and attend my meeting there.
Afterwards went to the office attended to some business & went home
at 4¹⁵, rested, called at Asahels, & walked around the place after
supper. Went to bed at 9³⁰ & slept well till midnight.

June 4, 1897 ~ Friday

June 4^th I slept most of the time from midnight till 8 am.
at 10 am drove to the office, met with the Directors of the Pioneer CoElectric
Co. until 1⁴⁰ took lunch and back to meeting again till 3³⁰ pm
left for home at 4, & arrived all right. I rested & slept until 7 p.m.
ate supper. during the evening Ashael & wife & children
came in & the time was spent in singing & conversation. I said
I wam fond of music and singling gatherings, and when I shall
leave this life I hoped my family would gather often to sing. andfor if I
was permitted I would like to visit my loved ones and enjoy their
sweet singing. After prayer in which I was mouth I went to bed &
soon fell asleep.

June 5, 1897 ~ Saturday

June 5^th I slept fairly well until 8 a.m. At 9:¹⁰ I ate my
breakfast & took a walk, saw the men boring the well, rested
& slept some. they obtained a good flow of water in the well.
Spencer Clawson called & requested me to sign a petition to
the City council to have the Brigham Young monument erected
at the intersection of South Temple & East Temple Streets, which I signed.
As my son Asahel is going East the family got up a family dinner
all being present except Clara & Ovando, and all felt well. I spent
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city. I went to bed early & slept well until migdnight.

June 6, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday June 6^th I slept & rested very well until 10 a.m.
When I arose, ate breakfast and sat on the porch with Emma
took a walk. James Sharp called this afternoon. After dinner
I walked out again, took a bath & went to bed & slept well.

June 7, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday June 7^th had a good night and arose at 7 a.m. after
breakfast drove to the office. Attended a stockholders meeting of
Z. S. B. & Trust Co at the Bank at 11 am. Presided, had statements
read, elected Directors for the ensuing year. The present directors were
all reelected, viz: W. Woodruff, Geo. Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Lorenzo
Snow, F. M Lyman H. J. Grant, James Jack, Angus M. Cannon, H. B.
Clawson, Geo Reynolds, Tho^s. G. Webber, L. John Nuttall, & Geo. M. Cannon.
adjourned. With Bro Nuttall I called at Z.C.M.I. and was weighed 178 1/2
lbs, showing a loss of 14 1/2 lbs since I was taken sick. [illegible] 170 weeks
I attended a meeting of the Church Board of Education at 2 p.m. until
4 pm when I went home. My wife Delight & daughter called
& pspent the afternooon with us until after dinner & supper.
On going to bed I slept very well.

June 8, 1897 ~ Tuesday

June 8^th I slept comfortably until 7 a.m. After breakfast, I went
to the office, attended to business & returned in theat 4:³⁰ pm. I
ate a hearty supper. Bro W^m M^cEwan called and asked my consent
to take my daughter Alice to wife, which I gave with my blessing.
Took a walk called in at the old house now being fitted up for Owen's
home. Went to bed early, did not sleep very well before midnight.

June 9, 1897 ~ Wednesday

June 9^th I was quite restless all night, felt chilly. took a little
Brandy sling & a cup of coffee, and slept some before daylight, and
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until 3 pm. when I walked out and saw the men driving for a well. ate my supper
with the family at 7 pm. Bro & Sister Naegles, & Bro & Sister Siebert & W^m M^cEwan
called and spent the evening. had refreshments at 10 pm. I did not go to bed until 11³⁰ pm

June 10, 1897 ~ Thursday

June 10^th 1897. I slept very well from midnight till 7³⁰ am. After breakfast &
at 9³⁰ I started for the office. At 11 am attended my Temple meeting until 1²⁰ pm
thence to the office until 4 pm ^Coop Wagon Company Directors met at 2 pm^ Called at Clara's and found one of the little girls had
sprained her anclekle so she could ^not^ stand up, the rest of family all well. On arriving at
home I went to see the well drivers & men moving the Barn. Ate supper with the family.
I went to bed early and slept fairly well before midnight.

June 11, 1897 ~ Friday

June 11^th I slept comfortably until 8 a.m. then dressed & ate breakfast. I staid at
home rested & walked out at times. Emma & I went to the old house which
Owen has been fixing up to live in. it is nicely fitted up with carpets, furniture
&c. Bro John Chamberlain & M^r Van Sant called, they staid for over an hour.
played on the Piano. want to sell Owen one. I went to bed at 10 pm. and slept.

June 12, 1897 ~ Saturday

June 12^th I was somewhat restless during the early morning,
but slept soundly from 6 to 9 a.m. when I dressed & ate my
breakfast. Bro James Jack called also Dr Snow. I read the
Millennial Star, most of the day & walked out. Sisters Grant &
Winter called this evening. I went to bed early and slept very
well until midnight.

June 13, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday June 13^th I slept comfortably till 8 am most
of the time. Had my son Owen telephone for a close carriage
to be sent to St Marys Hospital for the purpose of taking
Bro Heber J Grant to his home. a message was also sent
to Sister Grant that the carriage would be there at 10³⁰ a.m.
for him. tookAte a good breakfast. Walked out. I rested &
read some. spent the evening in conversation, singing &c

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I retired to bed at 9 pm. did not sleep much befiore
midnight.

June 14, 1897 ~ Monday

June 14^th. I slept better during the morning hours,
and arose at 8¹⁵, ate my breakfast, and left for the office
at 9:⁴⁰ Dr Snow called on me at the office and told me that I
should take a trip for 2 or 3 weeks onto the sea level as I needed some
change & to get away from the office duties for a season. I said I would
consider the matter. Afterwards spoke to Bro L. John Nuttall told him what the
Doctor had said & asked him if he could accompany me, say to Portland.
He said he could & would take good care of me if we went. I said we would
talk further about it. Attended to some business matters and left
at 3⁵⁰ pm. called at Clara's, on the way home. I walked out & rested
ate supper with the family, and retired to bed at 9 pm. & slept.

June 15, 1897 ~ Tuesday

June 15^th Had a fairly good night. After breakfast drove to the office
I wrote a letter to Madam Mountford & mailed it. quite busy until
4 pm. when I went home. With my wife Emma I attended a social
gathering at the residence of Bro John R. Winder this evening. Pres^ts Cannon &
Smith & some 70 others were there. They had a nice agreeable time.
Bro Winder has built quite a large room adjoining the south side of his
house, in which he says he can get together his family & some of his
friends occasionally. Many of the ^lady^ Temple workers were present.

June 16, 1897 ~ Wednesday

June 16^th Spent a tolerable good night. Bro. H. C. Barrell has
acted somewhat curiously. The well borers & fence makers are
busy at their work & my man George was working alone digging post
holes & setting posts. I asked Bro Barrell to help him by holding the posts while
George filled & pounded around them. he did so, but commenced
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of my wife & members of my family & I concluded I did not need his sirvices ^&^ so
told him, & said he could attend to his previous labors and I would get along.
I went to the office and attended to business, and returned in the afternoon.
The well drivers struck a ^good^ stream of water, but it tasted so strong of sulphur, I con-
cluded to have them drive further in hope of getting good water

June 17, 1897 ~ Thursday

June 17^th Had a fairly good night, my wife Emma gave me some
attention. Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon's son Preston was taken to St Marys Hospital
this morning and operated upon for appendicitis. I drove to the office
and thence to the Temple where I attended my usual meeting, and afterwards
at the office. Drove home at 4 pm.

June 18, 1897 ~ Friday

June 18^th Spent a good night, feel better this morning. At the office I
attended a meeting of the Directors of Z.C.M.I. and this afternoon a
meeting of the Ogden Pioneer Power Company—Looked after the well
borers & others working on my place, they seem to be doing their best.

June 19, 1897 ~ Saturday

June 19^th I staid at home to day walked out, ^and^ rested as I deemed
for the best.

June 20, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday June 20^th Feel fairly well this morning. I rested,
read and spent the day at home. Bro James Sharp called this
afternoon. Bro L. John Nuttall & wife Sophia came this evening. I walked
out with him to see our improvements and the changes now going on,
while his wife was visiting with Emma. He read me a telegram
he had received respecting our contemplated trip to Portland as to fares &c

June 21, 1897 ~ Monday

June 21^st Had a fairly good night. I got out my monthly allowance
for my wives & families while at the office.

June 22, 1897 ~ Tuesday

June 22^nd I am not feeling well this morning, have a severe
cold. This is Old Folks day at Salt Lake. as I do not feel able to speak

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to be heard in the Tabernacle, I prepared a few thoughts and had
them written to be read at their meeting this evening at the Tabernacle,
as I am expected to be present and speak. I attended the Old Folks
meetingconcert this evening Bro David M^cKenzie read my speech, and I
spoke a few words at the close.

June 23, 1897 ~ Wednesday

June 23^rd I received a letter from Madam Mountford. I am expected
to lay the corner stone of the Brigham Young Monument next Friday
was at the office this afternoon a short time. I answered the Madams letter.

June 24, 1897 ~ Thursday

June 24^th I had a fairly good night, drove to the office this morning
and attended my meeting at the Temple. afterwards drove home

June 25, 1897 ~ Friday

June 25^th Went to the office this morning and attended to such
business as came before us. I requested Bro Nuttall to obtain
transportation for myself & him, from this city to Portland Oregon.
I have mislaid my Railway passes so I could not find them today.

June 26, 1897 ~ Saturday

June 26^th I remained at home today and rested myself.

June 27, 1897 ~ Sunday

June 27^th Sunday. Spent the day at home.

June 28, 1897 ~ Monday

June 28^th I drove to the office this morning. I signed a letter
to Bro W. C. Spence asking for transportation for myself & Elder Nuttall
to Portland & return. I do not feel that I can leave on this trip
until next Monday. Bro Spence reported that he had made
the necessary arrangements for trip.

June 29, 1897 ~ Tuesday

June 29^th I feel quite unwell today in my stomach & bowels &
also with my water, so that I have not left my room. I sent for
Elder L John Nuttall this evening and requested him to stay with me
as I am so sick. He did so.

June 30, 1897 ~ Wednesday

June 30^th I slept fairly well the latter part of the night & this morning.
felt better of myself. arose, shaved & dressed myself and went to the

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office. attended a special meeting of the Board of Directors of Z. S. B & T co. at 10³⁰
a.m. declared a dividend of 6% for the past six months. This afternoon at the
Temple I performed the marriage ceremony uniting Miss Helen Winder to my son
A. O. Woodruff, and then drove home. There was a family gathering at the residence
of Br Heber J Grant this evening. I did not attend.

July 1, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 1^st 1897. I spent a fairly good night. I assisted in the laying of the corner
stone of the Brigham Young monument this afternoon & I placed the small box, containing
coins & other relics in the hole in the rock for that purpose. Elder Nuttall went to
Ephraim this afternoon. I attended my meeting at the Temple at 11 am.

July 2, 1897 ~ Friday

July 2^nd Went to the office for a short time this morning & after lunch
returned home

July 3, 1897 ~ Saturday

July 3^rd I was at home all day. I sent for Br Andrew Smith to come & wait
on me

July 4, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday July 4^th I spent dathis day at home, drove out this afternoon
for over an hour

July 5, 1897 ~ Monday

July 5^th This day is observed as a general holiday. I drove to the office. I
dictated a letter to Bro Nuttall for Madam Mountford. I am feeling rather
feeble. Elder Nuttall came & staid with me till night.

July 6, 1897 ~ Tuesday

July 6^th Elder Nuttall came down this morning & staid till noon
and again this evening until 10 oclock.

July 7, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 7^th Elder Nuttall came early & staid till 10⁵⁰ a.m. Rec^d my allowance
for my meeting of Z S B & T Co, as I could not attend. Elder Nuttall came
down this evening and staid with me all night.

July 8, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 8^th I spent a fairly good night slept most of the time after 11 pm to
5 am. Bros Smith & Nuttall take my water with a catheter as it is necessary
to use that instrument. at home all day.

July 9, 1897 ~ Friday

July 9^th. I feel some better this morning at home all day Bros
Nuttall & Joseph E Taylor called this evening. I requested the brethren to

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sing "God moves in a mysterious way," after which Bro Taylor prayed
I then asked the brethren to administer to me. Bro Taylor consecrated the oil, Ashael
anointed & Bro Nuttall mouth. Bro. Nuttall sat up with me all night.

July 10, 1897 ~ Saturday

July 10^th I had a good nights rest and feel better this morning. I ate some
bread & milk, & Bro Nuttall shaved me. I felt like going to the office, but Dr Snow
felt that I had better not do so until I gain more strength.

July 11, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday July 11^th I pspent the day at home, rode out for an hour this evening,
& sat out on the porch. Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.

July 12, 1897 ~ Monday

July 12^th I spent a good night & felt better this morning. This afternoon
I suffered much pain from my water, but got relief received a letter from and felt better
Madam Mountford Elder Nuttall staid with me all night.

July 13, 1897 ~ Tuesday

July 13^th I had a fairly good night and slept considerable of the time
I had an attack of looseness in my bowels this morning but got relief &
went to the office. I rec^d a letter from M. Mountford through Bro Nuttall, staid
at home all day. Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight and I dictated an answer
to the Madams letter.

July 14, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 14^th I rested fairly well last night. Bro Nuttall staid with me till
^1:³⁰^ p.m whilst Br Andrew Smith had his teeth extracted, as he is troubled with neuralgia
Pres^t Joseph F. Smith called & we talked together on business & other matters
I asked the brethren to administer to me. My son Owen anointed, Pre^s Smith mouth
assisted by Bro Beebe & L John Nuttall. Bro W^m Salmon by my request came & sat up
with me tonight. Bro. Nuttall also with us.

July 15, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 15^th I did not sleep well, nor take much nourishment during the
night. This morning after consultation it was decided that Andrew
Smith shall attend to me during the day time & Bro^s Nuttall & W^m Salmon
each alternate night so as not to be too burdensome. Bro Salmon to
commence tonight.

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July 16^th Had a poor night, do not feel very well. Sat up a little to day.
Bro Nuttall came in the evening and sat up with me during the night.

July 17, 1897 ~ Saturday

July 17^th I spent a fairly good night. Felt that I should go to the office, but
the brethren thought I had better not; but to save my strength. Rode out an hour
this afternoon.

July 18, 1897 ~ Sunday

July 18^th Sunday. Had a good night. I dressed this morning and drove up
to the office this afternoon and staid about 3/4 of an hour at my desk looking over
some papers I wished to see. drove around the Temple Block, by the Monument
& down Main street home. I received a copy of the Pioneer Programme and
read some of it, from which I felt outraged in my feelings and in the evening
expressed myself vigorously as to the manner I have been treated. I am one
of the first and oldest pioneers which with my position in the church
should entitle me to some consideration. Not one of my sons or any of my
family have been asked to take any part in the pioneer proceedings, whilst the
Clawsons and their friends and associates are into everything. I felt like
sending for Bro Spencer Clawson so as to free my mind, but concluded to wait
until after the Jubilee & then express myself. My wife Emma Dr Snow & Bro Nuttall
were with me when I talked of these matters. I learned that Judge Kinney
was now in the city, and I requested Bro Nuttall to find him & bring him to
see me tomorrow. Bro. Nuttall staid with me tonight.

July 19, 1897 ~ Monday

July 19^th I slept well after 11 oclock last night and am better for it this
morning. Bro Nuttall came at 10³⁰ am. with Judge Kinney our greeting was
mutual & we both wept. As soon as I could speak, I said "Judge Kinney you
have done more for the Mormon people in your official capacity, than all the
Federal officials sent here by the government." He thanked me and said he
had always endeavoured to do his duty as he understood it. We had a
pleasant conversation for an hour when we parted expecting to meet again.

July 20, 1897 ~ Tuesday

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July 20^th This is the first day of the proceedings for the celebration of
the anniversary of the entrance of the Pioneers into the valley of the Great Salt
Lake Valley, great preparations were made. I rested well last night and
drove to the stand erected near the B Y. monument where most of the ceremonies of the
day are to be held. After the firing of cannon &^c the ceremonies commenced. I
had prepared a prayer but not being able to deliver it, Bro Orson F. Whitney did so for
me. During the proceedings I unveiled the monument amid acclamations
of the people. I also attended the proceedings at the Tabernacle in the afternoon
and received a beautiful bagold badge, as did also all the surviving pioneers of 1847.
There was also a grand concert at the Tabernacle this evening. I did not attend
as I was very tired & feeble. Madam Mountford arrived this morning.
Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.

July 21, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 21^st I had a good night, and with my wife Emma & family went
to ZCMI where seats had been prepared so we could view the parade of
the day, which was really grand. After which I was weighed showing 161
lbs. I am very feeble and drove down home, where I rested. Madam
Mountford called at the house this evening and gave me a sample of her
massage treatment. Bro Salmon & Emma were present, being so weak I
felt very tired & did not rest very well during the night.

July 22, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 22^nd I slept some this morning and attended a part of the services
of the Jubilee on childrens day at the Tabernacle at 12³⁰ after being seated
on a chair provided for me I had a laurel wreath placed upon my head
by a beautiful little girl. (Miss Ida Taylor Whittaker) I kissed her saying
"God bless you." This was done in the presence of some 12,000 children seated in
the Tabernacle a beautiful sight. After which I went to the office where M^r Johnson
came and took my photograph and some groups of the brethren with me,
drove home very tired. Bro Nuttall staid with me tonight.

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July 23^rd I did not sleep very well until 4 am. Stayed at home all day and rested.

July 24, 1897 ~ Saturday

July 24^th Had a bad night, but got ready this morning and drove to the city. I joined
in the parade seated in a carriage with Pre^s Jo^s F Smith & apostle F. D Richards at the
head of the Pioneers. after which went home & rested, with my wife Emma & Bro
A Smith drove to the city this evening to see the fireworks. could not get near enough
with carriage to see them so returned home. The arrangement was very
difficient and unsatisfactory to the thousands who went to see them.
Bro Nuttall stayed with me all night.

July 25, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday July 25^th I spent a good night. slept nearly all the time, feel better
for my sleep. took a drive this afternoon. M. Mountford called this evening for a
short time.

July 26, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday July 26^th Had a fairly good night. sat up most of the day some of the
time out on the porch & rested. drove out in the evening. Bro Nuttall came
this evening & sat up with me tonight.

July 27, 1897 ~ Tuesday

July 267^th I was somewhat restless the fore part of last night but slept soundly
from 1³⁰ am to 7 a.m and felt better for it. I do not eat enough food to keep up my
strength. Pres^t Geo. Q. Cannon called for a short time this morning.
Pres. Lorenzo Snow called this afternoon & staid nearly an hour in conver-
sation. Bro Nuttall also called for an hour, I feeling quite cheerful.

July 28, 1897 ~ Wednesday

July 28^th Pres^t Geo Q. Cannon called this morning and explained to me of
the meetings held yesterday, and about obtaining ^$150,000.⁰⁰ from M^r.
Banigan & giving him 7 notes, 2 for $50,000 each and 5 for $10,000 each, and
a mortgage to secure the same. These notes were afterwards sent to me by
Bro Ja^s Jack per Bro L J Nuttall which I signed as Prest of the Church also in my
personal name. The said notes to be also signed by Geo. Q. Cannon, Joseph F Smith
and Frank J. Cannon. I also signed the mortgage. Bros Cannon & Smith also to
syn as the First Presidency. Bro James G. Bleak called and I

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talked with him in regard to my Genealogy which he is writing up.
Bro. Nuttall came and staid with me tonight. I could not sleep well before
midnight.

July 29, 1897 ~ Thursday

July 29^th. I slept very well after midnight. I arranged with Bro Nuttall to
bring Madam Mountford at 1 pm, with whom I had some conversation for an hour.
^Loaned $200⁰⁰ till next November^
Spent the day inand evening reading.

July 30, 1897 ~ Friday

July 30^th Spent a fairly good night, had some rain this afternoon. at
home, drove out for a short time this afternoon. Bro. Nuttall brought 2 deeds for
me to sign as Trustee-in-Trust, one to Mendon City corporation, & one to Mendon
School Trustees, which I signed and acknowledged before Bro Nuttall as a Notary Public
He staid with me all night.

July 31, 1897 ~ Saturday

July 31^st I slept 6 hours from 11 pm to 7 am, and felt better for my rest & sleep.
I requested Bro. Nuttall when he went to Provo, to go and examine my wife
Sarahs house The ^which^ needs some repairs & her house fixing up, and for him to see
what it will cost. He went to Provo this afternoon. Bro Salmon staid
with me tonight.

August 1, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday August 1^st I slept fairly well during the night spent ^most of^ the
day at home, drove out this afternoon. Madam Mountford called this evening
She related much of her past life & experience in traveling as a lecturer for some
hours, which was very interesting to myself & family. Elder Nuttall also
came this evening and reported that he had examined Sarah's house
& received a bid from Bro Andrew A Watson to do the whole job & furnish
material for $215⁰⁰, $100.⁰⁰ in Tithing Office pay and 115⁰⁰ in cash. he also
explained the nature of the desired improvements, all of which I accepted
and requested him to inform Bro Watson that I accepted
his bid & for him to go on
with the work &c. Bro Nuttall staid with me to night.

August 2, 1897 ~ Monday

August 2^nd I rested & slept well nearly all the past night. I requested Bro

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Nuttall to write up a biographical sketch of my past life to be forwarded ^to^ toand read
at the Woodruff reunion to be held August 17 at New York. Spent the day at home

August 3, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Aug 3^rd Bro Nuttall came down this morning washed & shaved me, drove to the
office, attended a stockholders meeting of the Deseret Telegraph Company
at 10³⁰ am. Was elected a Director & President. afterwards met with Prests
Cannon & Smith and returned home at 12¹⁵ pm. Rested during the after-
noon, had supper at my son Asahels with M^r Tho^s Thorpe his friends from
New York now paying him a visit. Madam Mountford called while I was away
& left 2 large framed collections of flowers artistically arranged, which
she will present to me as the veteran Pioneer, her sentiments were nicely
expressed written in them. She purposes calling again tomorrow ^Bro Nuttall came & staid all night^. I received
a letter from my son Newton a missionary at Jackson Kentucky, which I
had Bro Nuttall answer. I also had a letter written to my wife Sarah at Provo
enclosing Newtons letter to her. I also signed my Official Bond as Director & Prest
of the Des[eret] Tel[egraph] co.

August 4, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 4^th I spent a very good night slept most of the time. Bro Nuttall
accompanied me to the office. We attended a meeting of the Directors of Z. BS. B. & T Co.
at 1 pm till 3³⁰ pm We then returned home very tired. Madam Mountford
came down this evening, presented me her flowers, and stayed all night
so as to be ready to accompany M^rs Woodruff to Wasatch in the morning.

August 5, 1897 ~Thursday

Aug 5^th M^rs Woodruff and the Madam left early in a buggy for Wasatch
I attended my Temple meeting at 2³⁰ and partook of the Sacrament
with my counselors & apostles. Bro Nuttall came & staid with me
to night. M^rs Woodruff & the Madam returned about 9 o'clock. she
stayed all night, having had a good time in the Kanyon.

August 6, 1897 ~ Friday

Aug 6^th I slept well most of the night. Drove to the city at 10³⁰ am.
called at Clara's & left M^rs Woodruff there. I called on the Madam

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and talked with her an hour. afterwards at the office, and drove
home in the afternoon.

August 7, 1897 ~ Saturday

August 7^th. Had a fairly good night. I requested Bro Nuttall to accompany
the Madam to my house this morning as she wished to bring some more framed ferns &c
which tshe had prepared. he did so. She came & presented M^rs Woodruff with a
group of Ferns nicely framed also some for Blanch & Alice. While she was here we
hung up all the frames she has brought, which are very pretty. Bro Nuttall staid
with me tonight. M. Mountford left on this evenings 8⁴⁵ train for Yellowstone Park.

August 8, 1897 ~ Sunday

Aug 8Sunday Aug 8^th I had a good night. Bro Nuttall left early so as to go to
Provo on the morning train. I rode out this afternoon, & sat on the porch this
evening.

August 9, 1897 ~ Monday

Aug 9^th Had a very bad night was troubled with Diarreah and got but
little sleep. rested & slept some during the day. feeling better towards
evening. Bro Nuttall came & staid with me tonight

August 10, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Aug 10^th Spent a fairly good night, got restless about 4 am sat up for
an hour & laid down & slept again. I went to the office this morning had
ana ^brief^ interview with Mr Scott F Herschey special correspondent of the "Boston Traveler"
largest daily paper in New England. I also attended a special meeting of
the Directors of Z S B & T Co at 2 pm. heard report of the committee to inquire into the
affairs of the Ogden Loan & Trust co which was not very encouraging. matter was referred
back to the committee with Bro^s Grant associated with the committee. returned home

August 11, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 11^th Had a good night. Drove to the office this morning and there
till 3 p.m this afternoon. I released Bro W^m Salmon this morning from coming
to wait on me, as I feel so much better. Bro Nuttall came & staid with me
to night, we talked together in regard to the labors & mission of Madam Mountford
& her desires about our people & those of her native land Jerusalem. she wants to visit
that country again & talk to the people of her visit here, & what she has found.

August 12, 1897 ~ Thursday

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August 12^th I had a very good night. Went to the office this morning and attended
my meeting at the temple, & wrote to M[adam] M. The trial of Moses Thatcher before the High
Council of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion was concluded this morning and the Presidency of the
Stake expect to give their decision at 10 am tomorrow. He appears to have been penitent and
acknowledged his faults &c. I went home at 3³⁰ pm.

August 13, 1897 ~ Friday

Aug 13^th Had a fairly good night. Went to the office. Attended a special meeting
of the directors of Z S B & T Co at 1 pm. to consider making a loan to Bro John Beck which
was done of $50,000.⁰⁰. Went home at 3 pm. Bro Nuttall came & staid all night.

August 14, 1897 ~ Saturday

Aug 14^th About 2 oclock this morning I sat up and dictated a letter to Bro Nuttall which
he wrote to be sent to the King & Queen of Sweden to accompany a beatiful box make of
Utah Onyx & gotten up by the Scandinavian Brethren of Salt Lake as a present to the
King & Queen on the 25 anniversary of their coronation. The box was shown to us yesterday
afternoon ^also a beautiful bound copy of the Book of Mormon^ and Bro J. M. Schodahl will accompany it. I spent a good night
slept very well. By request Bro David M^cKenzie wrote the letter to the King & Queen
& Bro Nuttall brought it to me so that I signed it & he took and deposited the same
in the box as Bro Schodahl leaves this city this evening.

August 15, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Aug 15^th I spent the day at home reading and resting.
Bro Nuttall came and staid with me tonight.

August 16, 1897 ~ Monday

Aug 16^th Had a good night slept most of the time. Went to the office
staid till 2 pm. Emma went to Wasatch this morning ^for a few days^ & Delight is
coming to stay with me for a few days. I went to Johnsons Photograph
gallery this afternoon and had group taken of myself & son Wilford, & his son
Wilford & his son Wilford making four generations all of the name of Wilford.
after which returned home.

August 17, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Aug 17^th. I rested fairly well last night. I went to the office to day
and returned in the afternoon about 4 oclock my daughter Alice was
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an unconsious condition I sent for Dr Leslie Snow, who came and
prescribed for her. she appeared to have conjestion of the brain. I also sent for
my daughter Clara who came to wait on Alice. Br W^m M^cEwan left at 5³⁰ to
horsewith horse & buggy to bring Emma, she arrived at 11 pm. I administered
to Alice twice & Elder Nuttall once. Bro Nuttall came and staid with
me & family to night. About 10³⁰ pm whilst we were busy in the house
a woman came to the back part of the house, coming up behind Miss
Pauline Johnson who was standing there and put her hands on
Pollys shoulders said "My time has come for you" on Polly turning
round she said "Oh" and walked quickly away with a sneering
laugh. On Polly coming in & telling this, Br Smith & [George] went
out and around the place but did not see any body. This was
a strange affair. Through the excitement I did not rest well.
On Emma's arrival she took charge of Alice. She had a fairly good
night but much pain in her head at times.

August 18, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 18^th As I did not rest well last night I did not go to the
office to day, preferring to rest and be at home whilst Alice is so sick
I rec^d a letter from M[adam] M. Everybody doing all they can for Alice.

August 19, 1897 ~ Thursday

Aug 19^th I had a tolerable fair night. Alice is still very sick, having
very severe spells of pain & choking. Emma & family are about worn
out in waiting on her. I went to the office this morning adnd attended
my meeting at the Temple with my counselors & the apostles. I am
able to partake of more nourishment so feel better therefor. I received a
telephone message from Emma to come home. I took Bro Nuttall down with
me as Alice seemed to be worse. On arrival we administered to her Bro
Nuttall being mouth. She had another attack. Br Winder called and
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remain tonight and assist. At 8³⁰ she had another attack. The room being warm, Emma
proposed moving her down stairs into the parlor, which Bro Nuttall did by moving a
cottage bedstead & bed down and on its being fixed he carried Alice in his arms
down stairs & she was soon made comfortable in a cooler room. She had
another attack about 10 oclock when Bro Nuttall and I administered to her, I
being mouth. She then settled down and went to sleep for 3 hours, roused up,
took her medicine & to sleep again till after daylight. I did not get any sleep
until about midnight when everything being quiet I slept & rested well till
morning. Bro Nuttall was of great help all night.

August 20, 1897 ~ Friday

Aug 20^th I went to the office this morning and attended a political meeting.
After partaking of lunch I went home at 2:³⁰ pm. Alice had another severe
attack this afternoon. Bro Nuttall came down this evening. Alice is yet very sick.

August 21, 1897 ~ Saturday

Aug 21^st I had a very restless night, Alice was so sick besides her other ailments
she had cramping in her arms and legs. Dr Snow prescribed for her. I did not
go to the office today. tried to get some rest at home.

August 22, 1897 ~ Sunday

AugSunday August 22^nd I concluded that myself and family would fast and pray
today in behalf of Alice, as she is so sick, which we did. Alice had several
attacks during the day. About 6 pm, Bro John R. Winder & James Sharp called
whilst they were here, Alice had another attack. I asked them to administer to her.
Bro Winder anointed her & Bro James Sharp was mouth, myself Bro A Smith &
W^m M^cEwan assisting. Whilst administering Bro Sharp was much affected,
his voice seemed to fail him at times but ^he^ blessed her and promised her a
full restoration to health and strength. We were all peculiarly affected during
the prayer. Then ^we^ went out onto the porch until we were called into the parlor
and Alice related the following manifestation of a heavenly being who
appeared before her and blessed her and made her many precious
promises, so that we all felt to rejoice at the goodness of the Lord.

Statement of Miss ^Mary^ Alice Woodruff made on Sunday evening, August
22nd, 1897.

About seven o'clock this evening, whilst I was lying on my bed, my
father and mother and members of the family were out on the porch, Bro.
Wm. McEwan was sitting near the bed. Bro. Louis Cannon, Edward Jenkins,
Libbie Cutler, Joseph and Blanch Daynes called in to see me, they only
stayed a few minutes, saying they were willing to help me all they
could, but as all arrangements were made for my comfort, they said they
would pray for me. As they left, I felt very sad with a feeling that I
would never see them again, so I commenced to cry bitterly. William
endeavored to comfort me with encouraging words. As he was talking I
beheld a brilliant light, which frightened me. I held on to William
and called "fatherm, father." I then saw a most glorious personage
standing near the foot of the bed, his feet were off the floor. On my
calling for father, Will went out passing by this personage, almost
touching his clothing, and father and the family came in. I motioned
them all to go out but father as I thought he might also see this per-
sonage as I did. I sat up in my bed, quite awake, he stretched out his
arms over my head and said in a distinct but under tone of voice, "The
Lord has sent me to bless you, you shall be healed from this time forth.
The Lord seals his blessings upon you." He then came to the side of the
bed and said I must go to the Temple and there I should receive something
(I have forgotten what it was I should receive) and further said the
prayers of the circles in the heavens have been heard in your behalf,
and the prayers of the circles here upon the earth, also the prayers of
the saints have been heard; that I should stay here and be blessed in my
life; that I should have joy and pleasure in my union, be blessed as a
mother, having posterity. Said you are a daughter of Israel and shall
stand as a representative (f) in your father's kingdom. The Lord will
give you health and strength and bless you so that you may love him and

keep his commandments, for a great work is before you and he expects a
great deal from you. I was so overjoyed I could not speak, I tried to
do so but could not. He said many other things for my comfort and
consolation, and just before leaving he stretched his hands over my head
again and referred to my Temple work and blessed me saying: "The Lord
will bless you with health and strength and make you well and strong,
and he expects you to spend your strength in doing his will, I therefore
bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. He then put his hands to-
gether in front of his face and dropped them down to his hipps. I then
saw him rise up to near the chandelier and pass out going towards the
hall and thence towards the dining hall. I was so overjoyed I cried
for joy. As soon as I could speak from crying and sobbing I related to
father what I had seen as I did not know whether it was proper to
speak of it or not; but I felt so overjoyed at such a manifestation and
have felt so ever since that I can scarcely contain myself. All my
pains ceased immediately. I felt like I could get out of my bed well
and strong, like I was completely restored to health. I partook of some
food with a relish.

This personage was the most beautiful man I ever saw. He had long
hair and beard, was dressed in a white under garment, then a kind of
skirt and something like a robe over his right shoulder, which was
drawn across his breast and fastened on the left side about the waist.
He had a small white bag trimmed with gold attached to his girdle, and
had a small gold like book in his hand, which seemed to be transparent.
I did not see any leaves, but I thought I could see print of writing in
the book. His head was bare and a circle of light around it. His feet
and hands were also bare.

About half an hour before this manifestation Bros. John R. Winder
and James Sharp, father, Andrew Smith and Will administered to me. Bro.

Winder anointed me and Bro. Sharp prayed. He seemed to be peculiarly
wrought up^on^. He blessed me promising that I should be restored to
health and strength, &c. Whilst they were doing this I did not seem to
feel their hands on my head, but I felt so well under their administra-
tion.

About 8:30 p.^m^. President Woodruff and his wife Emma, Owen and his
wife Helen, Sister John R. Winder, Elders L. John Nuttall, Andrew Smith
and Wm. McEwan being present in the room, Alice related the whole of
this ministration again, after which each one expressed their joy and
pleasure at the goodness of the Lord. Whilst we were feeling so well
Sister ^Winder^ suggested that all kneel down and thank the Lord for
this great blessing. All knelt around the bed, Alice kneeling on the
bed, and Elder Nuttall, by request of President Woodruff, was mouth in
prayer. Alice spent a good night in sleep and next day got up and
dressed herself, and has been free from pain, but somewhat weak.

Miss Alice was taken suddenly ill on ^Tuesday^, August 17th, 1897,
about 4:30 p.m. and suffered great pain from congestion of the brain,
having repeated attacks of pain in the head followed by a sense of
suffocation and difficult breathing, and then a state of unconsciousness,
the whole lasting some fifteen minutes at each time. On Saturday and
Sunday her attacks were accompanied with cramping in her limbs.

August 23, 1897 ~ Monday

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Monday August 23^rd 1897. I spent a good night, so did
Alice and the whole family, for we seemed to be relieved of every
strain and enjoyed a peaceful feeling throughout the house. Alice
rested and slept all night. This morning she got up from her bed
and dressed herself—I went up to the office, and talked much in regard
to Alice, with the brethren and visitors and returned home at 2 pm.
After which I rested

August 24, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Aug 24^th. Did not have a good night quite restless. Did not go
to the office today. felt better in the afternoon & evening. We all felt well
Bro Nuttall came this evening. We met in the parlor and joined in singing
several hymns & I was mouth in prayer, then all retired to rest. Bro Nuttall
staid with me & brought letter from M[adam] M, which we read. Sister Sarah M. Kimball
called on me this afternoon with a type written paper purporting to be a
copy of the minutes of the first organization of the Relief Society in Nauvoo by
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there will be any objections in having the same printed in pamphlet form for
distribution. I told her that myself & counselors would consider the matter.

August 25, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 25^th. I was quite restless most of the night, sat up & read some of the time.
Alice slept very well. Went to the office this morning and stayed attending to
such matters as came before us until 3 pm. when I went home. Bro Nuttall
read to us last evening the statement which was made ^by Alice^ on the 22 & which he had written. We
all approved of the same being correct

August 26, 1897 ~ Thursday

Aug 26^th Had a better night & rested well. Went to the office this morning, wrote to M.
attended a special meeting of the Directors of Z. S. B. & T. Co. at 2 pm. considered the
condition of the Utah Loan & Trust Co. and appointed Geo M. Cannon & L John Nuttall a
committee to make further investigations pertaining thereto. I also had some conversation
with Pres^ts Geo. Q. Cannon, Joseph F Smith & Bro Wilcken & Nuttall in regard to my Deseret
Land & water matters in regard to building a new dam &c no decision was arrived at.
Bro Nuttall came and sat up with me tonight. Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon not feeling
very well he started off on a trip to Soda springs this evening.

August 27, 1897 ~ Friday

Aug 27 I had a fairly good night, and went to the office this morning.
I have misplaced some of my papers and Bro Nuttall & myself examined a portion
of my desk, but did not find them. Let Bro Nuttall have ^$25⁰⁰ cash & ^$50⁰⁰ Tithing orders
to pay Bro Watson for work on Sarah's house at Provo. Started home at 3 p.m.

August 28, 1897 ~ Saturday

Aug 28^th Spent a good night. did not go to the office, spent the day at
home. Bro Nuttall went to Provo today

August 29, 1897 ~ Sunday

AuSunday Aug 29^th I was at home all day ^morning^. Bro Nuttall returned from Provo
this evening. he reported the work inon Sarah's house as progressing favorably.
He staid with me tonight. ^&^ I attended the Tabernacle meeting this afternoon
and spoke 45 minutes to the assembled saints & felt well

August 30, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday Aug 30^th I had a fairly good night. did not go to the office today
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so they may be printed in the Deseret News this evening.

August 31, 1897 ~ Tuesday

August 31^st had a poor night, did not sleep good. Went to the office
had an interview with a Mr A. F Goss of San Francisco. this gentleman
was a schoolmate of the late President Brigham Young, and he is now returning
from a visit to Vermont. he is 88 years old and a very nice gentleman. We
were much pleased at meeting each other.

I got out the allowances for
my families. I went to the Theatre this evening and saw the play of
Rosemary by John Drew, & co. Bro Nuttall was with me & staid all night with me.

September 1, 1897 ~ Wednesday

September 1^st I had a very poor night. had some distress in my bowels
got it moved this morning. Went to the office, attended a meeting of the Directors
of Zion's Savings Bank & Trust Company. Returned home at 4 pm.

September 2, 1897 ~ Thursday

Sept 2^nd Had a better night than usual, and was up at the office
today.

September 3, 1897 ~ Friday

Sept 3^rd At the office today. Elder Nuttall came this evening he
having been to Logan the past two days, & staid with me all night. I sat
up and wrote a letter to M. after 10³⁰ pm.

September 4, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sept 4^th I slept fairly well the latter part of the night and finished
my letter this morning which Elder Nuttall took & mailed for me. I did
not go to the office today.

September 5, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Sept 5^th IHave been at home all day resting. Bro Nuttall
came this evening & staid with me all night. After supper I talked
about takwanting to take a trip to the Sea coast perhaps Portland for a
change of air and exercise. I told Bro Nuttall that if I went I wanted him
to accompany me and we would go on the quiet and avoid newspaper
men and interviews. I have been thinking of this to day.

September 6, 1897 ~ Monday

Sept 6^th I rested the latter part of the night, having got my mind
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a general holiday. did not go to the office.

September 7, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Sept 7^th Had a better night. Went to the office this morning. I called in
Bro W. C Spence and requested him to make suitable arrangements for transportation
of myself & Bro L. John Nuttall to go to Portland and return. Found I had my annual
Passes, & that Bro Nuttall would be provided for. TWe to start from this city next Thursday
evening. Bro Nuttall came down & staid with me all night. I told him what I
had done and asked him to get ready to accompany me. Emma & Alice
returned from a brief outing at Wasatch this evening.

September 8, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Sept 8^th I had a good night, slept well. I told Emma of my contemplated
trip to Portland. Both she & Alice wanted to go with me, but I told them I was
only going for a short time and on a very quiet trip and for a rest. They did
not feel well about it. I went to the office today & was busy there until
I returned home.

September 9, 1897 ~ Thursday

Sept 9^th I slept fairly well. Had my satchel packed, drove to the office
with my satchel ready for my trip. I attended my Temeeting at the
Temple this afternoon atand at 5 pm went to Bro Nuttalls residence and rested
had a comfortable supper, and left on the Oregon Short Line train with
Bro Nuttall at 8⁴⁵ pm. comfortably located in the Sleeping car ^"Northwest."^ I soon went
to bed, and waked up about 12 oclock feeling chilly. We changed berths and I
rested better but did not sleep much as is always the case on my first night
out.

September 10, 1897 ~ Friday

Sept 10^th arose at "Shoshone." Changed sleeping cars at Glenn's
Ferry to car "Messina." had breakfast here, at 845 am. The waiter put up
some lunch of cakes chicken & grapes for us. We toraveled along the
shores of the Snake River much of the time through Lava country. Saw
men mining on the banks of the river. From Glenns Ferry this land is
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Huntington at 2³⁰ & had dinner, having crossed the Snake River about
1/2 a mile. We are now in Oregon. Passed through Baker City and down
to Grand Rondu Valley, thence through the Timber to Meacham for supper
at 8³⁰ pm. I talked with Bro. Nuttall confidentially in regard to some of my
personal affairs for a short time and went to bed.

September 11, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sept 11^th I slept very well & had a good night. arose early traveling down
the Columbia River. Saw the Cascade Locks & falls & fishing boats on the river.
We arrived at Portland at 7⁴⁵ am and drove to the "Imperial Hotel" &
took rooms in assumed names so as to avoid interviewers &c. during the
day Iwe procured quiet quarters, w[h]ere we were comfortable & took our
meals as we wanted them. I got some clam chowder, also
baked & roasted oysters and changed my meals as I felt my
appetite increasing. We spent our time in regiding andon the street
cars and walking some, as I seemed to gain strength every day.
on our first afternoon here we closed our doors and went to prayer Bro Nuttall being
mouth, asking the Lord to bless us and that we may be directed of the Lord in every thing
we may say and do while out on this trip, and not do anything displeasing to the
Lord. I then laid my hands on Bro Nuttalls head and blessed him for any imergency
that may arise and which may be necessary now or in the future in mine or
our behalf. We talked and felt well together. From the Portland heights we
got a good view of the surrounding country. can see "Mt Rainier" mountain
14000 feet ^high^. Mt St Helens 9800 ft high Mt Hood 60 miles away from which the water for
use in Portland is brought in pipes. Also Mt Adams. We passed our time
very pleasantly until Thursday.

September 16, 1897 ~ Thursday

Sept 16^th When having heard so much about the Southern Pacific Shasta
Route to San Francisco, we concluded to take that trip. Bro Nuttall procured
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with the Steam ship company. We got ready during the day, had dinner at 5 pm. & started
on our trip at 6 pm on Car "Triumph." travelled up the Williamette river passed Albany
& &Oregon City, & went to bed.

September 17, 1897 ~ Friday

FriSept 17^th arose early had a good night. Had our breakfast on the car, at Grants
pass. this is a good sized city. travel up the Rouge River. many well cultivated
farms & fruit orchards. Ashland is a fruit center from which place fruit
is shipped to all parts. On leaving Ashland we ascend the mountain side to
"Siskoiyow" where we reach an altitude of 4130 feet a raise 2,232 feet in 17 miles
fields & orchards in sight all the way up, weather beautiful. some of the
largest trees & [I] ever saw, the scenery delightful. The Road winding around
the mountain, through 4 tunnels and winding down into another
valley crossing the State line into California. We pass within
4 Miles of Mt Shasta 144242 feet high also of Miners Peak or Black
Butte a very high extinct volcano. We had good view of these mountains.
Had supper at Sisson. We have been traveling through the timber, passing
saw mills &c to "Mott" where we strike the Sacramento River, thence down
the river to Mt Shasta. Soda Springs, the soda water flowing down the
mountain sides and 2 fountains throwing the water 40 or 50 feet
high. We drank of the water, strong of soda, there are other such springs
further down. This section of country is used as summer resorts for
the city people. At Castle Craigsgs Station we see the crags which are
fine. From Edgewood the scenery is grand, sublime. We went to
bed at 9 o'clock & slept well.

September 18, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Sept 18^th Awoke at Sacramento. We were up & dressed when we
crossed the bay on the Steamer "Solano." Weather cool, had to put on
our overcoats when crossing the bay from Oakland. arrived at
San Francisco at 7⁴⁵ am. Took street car and went to the "St Nicholas

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Hotel on Market Street up town & got good room on 1^st floor. Had breakfast at a
Restaurant of clam chowder, roasted oysters &c. Went to Golden gate Park & to the
Cliff House & walked around a good deal. Saw the seals & back to Hotel by
the other route. Had a carrige ride in the Golden Gate park in its cultivated parts.
^Bro Nuttall procured our steamship tickets to leave on Monday morning for Portland^

September 19, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Sept 19^th after breakfast we went to the wharf & took steamer for
"Sausalita." pd 40 cents each to Mill Valley by train — we then changed to the "Tamalpas"
train ^$1⁰⁰ each. This is a marvelous road to the top of the mountain. on an air
line it would be 3 miles, but as the ascent is 2500 feet it makes 8 1/4 miles
over the tortuous winding course. I do not think is over 20 rods in more than
one place and not to exceed more than 5 rods in 3 other places on the road that is
straight, it is winding all the time. The road bed is cut out of solid rock of
the mountain all the way except a few short trussels crossing ravines. The
Hotel near the top is a very commodious house. from the hotel Bro Nuttall walked
to the top stone which is 2592 fort high. On a clear day one can see 60 miles
out to sea, along the California Coast south to SaPoint San Pedro, the Cliff
house, golden gate, San Francisco, Oakland &c. We returned at 6 pm
I was quite tired on getting to the Hotel.

September 20, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Sept 20^th Arose early had good breakfast took a cab at 9 a.m & drove
to the Steamer "Columbia," and started for Portland at 10:³⁰ am foggy. as
soon as we got outside the Golden Gate, the wind blew cold and continued
all day. We had a good berth to ourselves. ate our lunch and supper
I went to bed at 8³⁰ and slept very well.

September 21, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Sept 21^st Arose at 7 o'clock, had a good night and at Breakfast time
passed Rogue River Reef. We saw a large school of whales & passed
Cape Blanco lighthouse at 12³⁰ Saw more whales & Porposes. after
dark Bro Nuttall vomited twice, he having felt like doing so several times.
We went to bed & slept.

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Wednesday Sept 22^nd spent a good night, arose at 5 am just after crossing the bar.
Arrived at "Astoria" at 6 p.m. The business part of this place is built on piles out from
the shore. Several Hotels 3 stories high built on piles. The residence part is on the land.
Freight was unloaded here until 8¹⁵ am. then sailed up the Columbia River, passing
small fishing towns, nets, saw mills, log shutes, forrests of timber ion both sides coming
down to the rivers edge. A railroad is being built on the south side of the river
from Astoria to Portland. The scenery is grand. Entered the Williamette River
at 2 pm. and sail 12 miles to Portland, arrived at 3 pm. We had 150 passengers
distance from bar to astoria 20 miles from astoria to Portland 100 miles from
San Francisco 654 miles. After getting settled at "Hotel Belvedere," we wrote home,
also sent telegram to Pres Geo Q Cannon. We took a walk and finding it was somewhat
expensive to go to Tacoma & Seattle, and as I felt desirous to be at home, to get ready
for our October Conference I concluded to start for home tomorrow evening.

September 23, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Sept 23^rd I spent a good night rested well. After breakfast Bro. Nuttall
secured our sleeping berths for tonight. After lunch we rode out on the cars to Portland
heights and then through East Portland to M^t Tabor, then got ready to leave after
supper we went on Buss at 8 pm to Depot and started on car "Lodi" at 9 pm
and soon went to bed.

September 24, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Sept 24^th arose at 8 a.m. having slept well most of the night.
Had breakfast at "Meacham." Harvesting going on in Grand Rondo
Valley. Stopped 25 minutes at Huntington. Took supper at Glenns
Ferry, the country very dry and dusty.

September 25, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat. Sept 25^th Selpt [slept] well the past night. Arrived at Ogden at 7:²⁵ am
as our car continues on East we were attached to the R. G. Western
train and arrived at Salt Lake City at 8:⁴⁵ am, took a carriage
and drove to the Office. Bro M^cHenry had a carriage at the Ogden Short
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pleased to greet us. he also had some papers which needed my
signature. This I attended to, after which Bro. Andrew Smith went
down home with me. found all well.

September 26, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Sept 26^th Spent the morning at home and attended services at
Mill creek Ward Meeting House at 2 p.m. spoke to the Saints. Pres^t Geo Q Cannon
& my wife Emma also along with me.

September 27, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Sept 27^th I did not sleep very well during the night. Owens wife Helen
was quite unwell with chills & fever, and kept the family busy much of the time.
Bro Heber J. Grant is also at Owens very sick. The Doctor sounded his lungs
and pronounce him a very sick man, much worse than he thinks of himself. I
spent most of the day at thee office

September 28, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Sep^t 28^th Had a good nights rest, and went to the office, staid till
4 pm & went home. Bro Nuttall called this evening and made a satisfactory
explanation to Emma & myself of ^and corrected^ a false report made by Sister Carol Pratt to
Sister Daniels Smoot of Bro Nuttalls statement of Alice's manifestation, made at the
Provo 1^st ward Fast meeting on Sunday Sept 5^th.

September 29, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Sep^t 29^th Feel very well this morning having spent a good night. Went
to the office buzy & went home at 4 pm

September 30, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thursday Sept 30^th feel fairly well this morning. Went to the office
attended my Temple meeting at 11 am, afterwards at the office. I also
attended a ^special^ meeting of the Directors of Zion's Savings Bank & Trust Co for 2 1/2 hours
The consideration of closing the Templeton Hotel was herd and decided to close it
Went home tired.

October 1, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri SeptOct 1^st I had a good night & feel well. At the office. I attended a
meeting with the Executive committee of Z S B & T Co at 11 am. Went home
at 4 pm.

October 2, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Oct 2^nd Spent the day at home.

October 3, 1897 ~ Sunday

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Sunday Oct 3^rd At home this morning and with my family during the day.

October 4, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Oct 4^th Felt well this morning, drove to the office, thence to the Tabernacle and attended
the 68^th Semi annual conference of the Church at 10 a.m. myself & counselors also apostles
L Snow F D Richards, F. M. Lyman, J. H. Smith, Geo Teasdale, J W Taylor, M W Merril & A H Lund were present.
Prayer by A. H. Lund. after singing I spoke 3 min[u]t[e]s, followed by A H Lund 15 min, M W. Merrill
26 min, J. W Taylor 24 min, & Geo Teasdale 22 min. benediction by Patriarch John Smith.

Conference again at 2 pm. Apostle B. Young present

Prayer by John Nicholson. John Henry spoke followed by F M Lyman and
B. Young. benediction by B. H. Roberts. Drove to the office for a short time & then home.

October 5, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Oct 5^th Drove to the office this morning & then to the Tabernacle at 10 am. attended the
conference meeting. Prayer by Elias Kimball. F D Richards spoke 34 min[u]t[e]s, L. Snow
35 minuts & Pre^s Joseph F Smith 41 min. benediction by Ed Partridge. Went to the
office & had lunch. attended Conference at 2 pm. prayer by A. Hatch.
Pres Geo Q Cannon spoke 46 mints & then presented the general authorities of the
Church all of whom were approved. Mathias F. Cowley & Abraham Owen Woodruff were
voted for as apostles and Joseph W. M^cMurrin as one of the 7 president of Seventies.
Bro^s Cowley & Woodruff each spoke accepting their appointment. I also spoke for 8 mits [minutes]
Benediction by Seymour B. Young. Priesthood meeting at 7 pm tonight,
at which George B. Wallace prayed & B[isho]p W B Preston spoke 10 m, B Young 12 mn
F. D Richards 25 min & Geo Q Cannon 37 min. Benediction by J. Golden Kimball.
^Rec[eive]d telegram saying that my daughter Susan Woodruff Scholes died in Iowa, yesterday of Typhoid fever.^

October 6, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Oct 6/[18]97. Drove to the office then to the Tabernacle at 10 a.m. Conference
Prayer by James H. Hart. C D Fieldsted spoke 4 min, B H Roberts 4 mn
Geo Reynolds 7 min, J. G. Kimball 17 mn M F Cowley 33 mn, a. o. Woodruff
12, & J. D T M^cAllister 5 min. Ben[ediction] by B. Young. Went to the office for lunch.
2 pm prayer by Elias H Blackburn. S. B. Young spoke 14 min C W Penrose
20 min, Geo Q Cannon 55 min, myself 5 min. Benediction by John Smith

Conference adjourned for 6 months. Drove home.

October 7, 1897 ~ Thursday

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Thur. Oct 7^th Drove to the office for a short time & then to the Assembly Hall to a
meeting of the First Presidency, Apostles, Pre^s of Seventies, Patriarchs, Pres^t of Stakes & counselors
& Bishops & High Counselors at 10 am. Sang. Prayer by B[isho]p John R. Winder sang
F D Richards spoke 10 mnt, Joseph F Smith 26 min, myself 2 min, L. Snow
10 min, Geo Q Cannon 39 min. Sang. Benediction by John Henry Smith.
Met with the Presidency & Twelve this afternoon at The Temple. Abraham Owen
Woodruff was ordained an apostle, I being mouth assisted by all the brethren
and Mathias F. Cowley was ordained an apostle, Pre^s Geo Q Cannon being mouth
assisted by all the brethren.
There is much excitement in the city to day in
political circles in consequence of a few remarks I made yesterday at conference.

October 8, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Oct 8^th I was at the office to day feeling fairly well and went home
at 4 pm.

October 9, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Oct 9^th At home all day. The remains of my daughter Susan arrived
in charge of her son in Law this evening. Funeral to be held tomorrow at 21^st Ward
Meeting House.

October 10, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Oct 10^th The funeral services of Susan Scholes were held at the
21^st Ward Meeting House, myself & family attended. There were on the Stand, beside
myself, Pres Geo Q Cannon & Elders L. Snow, John H Smith, A. M Cannon, J E. Taylor
D H Cannon & others. The services were conducted by the Bishopric of the ward. Sang.
prayer by D H Cannon. Sang. addresses by Pres^t Geo Q Cannon & L Snow, John H Smith
A. M. Cannon & M. S. Woolley. Prayer by H. J. Foulger. The prayer at the grave by Pr[esiden]t
Geo. Q. Cannon.

October 11, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Oct 11^th At the office this morning, attended a meeting of the stockholders
of the Deseret & Salt Lake agricultural & manufacturing Canal Co at 11 am.

October 12, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Oct 12^th Drove to the office. wrote to M[adam] m. Buzy at my desk, went home at 4 pm

October 13, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Oct 13^th at the office today

October 14, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thurs Oct 14. Busy at the office today weather very cold & stormy

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Fri Oct 145^th Stormy & cloudy this morning, & cold. atAt the office until 3 p.m. & then drove
home.

October 16, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Oct 16^th at home until evening when I accompanied Pre^s Geo Q Cannon, with Emma &
his wife to Nephi to attend the funeral services of Pres^t W^m Paxman who died at
American Fork last Tuesday evening. We arrived on time & Elder Geo Teasdale
took good care of us.

October 17, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Oct 17^th Attended the Conference meeting and at 12³⁰ attended
the funeral services. The house was beautifully draped and a great profusion of
flowers on and around the Casket. The choir sang. Prayer by Br B. Goddard. Sang.
Elder Geo. Teasdale, Pres^t Joseph F Smith & Pres^t. Geo. Q. Cannon & myself were the
speakers. The house was filled to its uptmost capacity. choir sang, & Benediction by
Elder A. H. Lund. Elder J D T M^Callister dedicated the grave. Myself & party also Elder
Nuttall returned on the afternoon train, & arrived at home all right in the evening.

October 18, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Oct 18^th At the office today, r[e]c[eive]d letter from Mn. & answered same. busy at my
desk

October 19, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Oct 19^th I drove to the office this morning & staid till 4 pm.

October 20, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Oct 210^th At the office, busy this morning, and attended a special meeting
of the Directors of Z. S B & T Co. at 3³⁰ pm till 5³⁰ pm then went home tired.

October 21, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur. Oct 21^st At the office. Rec[eived] letter from M busy at my desk & had letter mailed. I attended
my Temple meeting this morning, and afterwards a Directors meeting of ZCMI.
& drove home.

October 22, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri. Oct 22^nd Was at the office today until 4 pm. Requested Bro. Nuttall to see
that Sarah's chimney is fixed so it will not smoke as he goes to Provo tomorrow.

October 23, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat. Oct 23. Spent the day at home.

October 24, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Oct 24^th At home all day. Weather stormy & cold with rain this
evening.

October 25, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Oct 25^th I drove to the office this morning. Emma & Owen

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purpose starting for Vernal tomorrow evening, Owen to attend the Uintah
Stake Conference & Emma to visit with her daughter & children. I had a letter
written to B[isho]p. Horsley ^of Price^ to arrange train & conveyance for them & Bro S. B Young from
Price to the Wells.

October 26, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday Oct 26^th I drove to the office. We had some conversation with the Executive
committee of Z S B & T co and Br C H. Wilcken in regard to furnishing ^$10,000⁰⁰ or ^$12000⁰⁰
to the Deseret & Salt Lake Agricultural & Manufacturing Canal Co to help them build their new
dam for the reservoir. it was agreed to let this company have this money on proper security
I wrote to Sarah informing her I expected to meet with them tomorrow evening.
I went home at 4 pm. Emma & Owen started ion their trip to Vernal this
evening by the R. G. W. train ^at^ 7⁰⁰ pmoclock

October 27, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wednesday Oct 27. At the office today, re[ceive]^d letter from M which Bro
Nuttall read to me. Bro Nuttall accompanied me to the R G. W train at 5 pm
to Provo. his sons met us at depot & drove me to Sararh's found them all feeling
fairly well & staid all night.

October 28, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Oct 28^th Bro Nuttall called for me with buggy this morning, & we
drove to the R. G. W depot & left on the 8³⁰ am train. I am feeling fairly well
was met at the depot by Bro M^cHenry & drove to the office. I attended a
meeting of the executive committee of ZCMI this morning, also my Temple
meeting this afternoon and a personal interview with President Cannon & Smith &
Bro Jesse Knight of Provo. Went home at 4 pm.

October 29, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Oct 29^th I did not sleep very well last night. re[ceive]^d tel[egram] & letter from M at the
^office and^ answered it. Pres^t Geo. Q. Cannon went to Manti this morning.
Went home at 3 pm.

October 30, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Oct 30^th Staid at home all day & rested

October 31, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Oct 31^st I spent the day at home.

November 1, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday Nov 1^st Went to the office re[ceive]^d letter from M & answered it. busy at

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at my desk.

November 2, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Nov 2^nd This is the city election day 5 tickets in the field. I went to the office
I am feeling fairly will, and went home at 3³⁰ pm.

November 3, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Nov 3^rd Bro John Clark is elected as mayor of Salt Lake City, and 13 out of 15
of the council elected are members of the Church. Went to the office and was
buzy all morning. attended a meeting of the Directors of Z. S. B. & T. Co at 1 p.m &
afterwards attended the funeral service of the late Sister Clark, wife of Bro John
Clark at residence. Bro R T. Burton, & Pres^ts Joseph F. Smith & George Q. Cannon
& myself were the speakers. a quartette furnished the singing. services were
conducted by B[isho]p Geo. Romney who also made a few remarks, & Elder Angus M.
Cannon offered the benediction. I did not go to the Cemetery but returned
to the office, and went home at 4 pm. Rained this afternoon & evening.

November 4, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Nov 4^th At the office this morning and attended my meeting
at the Temple at 11 am. My wife Emma & son Owen returned
at 1 oclock from Vernal having had an enjoyable visit. I went
home at 4 pm.

November 5, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Nov 5^th I went to the office. did not sleep very well last night, have
not done well at my sleeping for a short time, otherwise I feel very well.
I attended a meeting with some of the Directors of ZSBT Co with the officers
of the Utah Loan & Trust Company in endeavoring to make some arrang-
ments in their behalf. Was busy with them until 4³⁰ pm. when I went
home quite tired.

November 6, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Nov 6^th I staid at home to day & looked about the premises.

November 7, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sun Nov 7. at home all day taking my rest.

November 8, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Nov 8^th At the office today rec[eived] a letter from Madam Mountford from

November 9, 1897 ~ Tuesday

^Tues Nov 9^ California. M^r Veale her advance agent shot himself at Los angeles today so we
learn from the papers, cause temporary insanity. Busy at my desk & in

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in meetings. went home at 4 pm

November 10, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Nov 10 I had a better night last night slept well. my water seems to
come more naturally. It has been decided that my daughter Alice and Bro W^m
M^cEwan shall be married on the 16^th inst. the wedding reception notes
were sent out to our friends to day, for Tuesday Nov 16/[18]98 [1897], at 8 pm

I left the office for home at 3³⁰ pm.

November 11, 1897 ~Thursday

Thur Nov 11^th At the office I attended a meeting of the Ogden Power company
and wrote two or three letters. I am feeling fairly well to day. I attended my
meeting at the Temple and went home at 4 pm

November 12, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Nov 12^th I had a good night, went to the office. My daughter Beulah
called on me for assistance of ^$216⁰⁰ to pay her taxes which caused me some
trouble to raise it for her. I attended my office duties & went home at 3³⁰ pm

November 13, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Nov 13. I went to the office today, had a good night. I met with the ogden
Power Company Directors, also had an interview with M^r. William and
Henry Waterhouse of Honolulu and had a nice visit. My daughter Alice
caught her foot in a piece of old carpet at the back door & fell forward knocking her
head against the wall and cut her forehead. I & Bro B. Young administered to her,
& she felt better. I also met with Bro. Jesse Knight this afternoon & talked with him in
pertaining to the Palestine mission & Bro Knight handed me a check for $500⁰⁰ for
that mission

November 14, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sun Nov 14^th I spent the day at home.

November 15, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday Nov 15^th I was at the office this morning and attended a meeting of the
Ogden Power Co also the Big Cottonwood Power Co at the office quite busy & went
home at 4 pm. ^We arranged for a car & several of the brethren accompanied the Waterhouse Bro^s
to Saltair this afternoon^

November 16, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday Nov 16^th I went to the office, did not have a very good night last night.
At 12 oclock Pres Geo Q. Cannon & Joseph F Smith Elder L John Nuttall & others
accompanied me to the Salt Lake Temple, where I had an appointment to perform

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the marriage ceremony on behalf of my daughter Alice and William M^cEwan my
wife Emma & several of our friends also present. After I performed the sealing ordin-
ance and before the couple arose from the altar, I addressed them as follows: You are
now husband and wife, having entered into this covenant, and promisis
have been made to you for time and eternity. Now if you honor God, yourselves and
your parents through all time, and keep the commandments of God and the
covenants you have entered into, I will promise you that you will be true
and faithful throughout all eternity, and I will tell you the reason why. While
here you and all of us are surrounded by temptations, because we are where
devils dwell, they are all around us and have the power to tempt us, and
here is the place where they work. But there is no man or woman who has
been true and faithful here until death that will ever be disturbed or
annoyed by them after death for the reason that when the faithful
Saints receive their resurrected bodies, they will occupy a place in the
Celestial Kingdom, and there is where the devils do not dwell; and
therefore when you get there, there will be no one to tempt or lead astray,
and for that reason, if you are true and faithful here, you will
be true and faithful there throughout all eternity. Here is
where your trouble lies. We have them to contend with in this
city and this Territory, and there are plenty of them in the midst
of the Latter-day Saints. As to the number of them I do not know,
but there are plenty of them. They are continually working for our
distruction, and they do all they can against us. When those who
are guided by these evil spirits die, they go where they are, and the
evil spirits will still have power over them. While they will have no
power over faithful Saints who have learned to resist them in the
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where over 200 of our friends met and passed a pleasant evening in conver
sation, and congratulations to the young people. I felt very well in meeting with so
many of my friends.

November 17, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Nov 17^th I was at the office this morning, did not sleep well after I got to bed & have
some head ache. I attended a meeting of the Power Dam company. Also had Bro Nuttall
cash the check which I received from Bro Jesse Knight last Saturday. We received
a telegram from Madam Mountford at Los Angeles sending congratulations to Alice &
William on their marriage. I went home at 4 pm.

November 18, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur^s Nov 18/[18]97. I went to the office feeling some better. I attended my usual meeting
at the Temple, also a meeting of the Directors of Z S B & T. Co. at 2 pm. also
a meeting of the Directors of ZCMI. Went home at 4³⁰ pm

November 19, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Nov 19^th Was at the office this morning until noon, then went home gotand got
ready to go to Deseret this evening on the 6 oclock train, to view the works on the
Deseret & Salt Lake Co dam & attend the Millard Stake quarterly conference
at 6 pm we left on the Oregon Short Line Railway, in company with my wife Emma
Pres Geo Q Cannon & wife Caroline, Elders Cha^s H. Wilcken, & L John Nuttall, also Bro Cha^s
M. Hardy Engineer & surveyor in a special car. we arrived at Oasis at 1³⁰ am
and remained in the car in our beds. Bro^s Wilcken Nuttall & Hardy at the Hotel.

November 20, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Nov 20^th Arose in good season all our party had breakfast at Bro David Days
Hotel, his wife & her mother making us very welcome & comfortable. Pre^s Ira N
Hinckley & son also B[isho]p W. H. Pratt arrived with teams & vehicles & after breakfast
we drove to the new cut and around by the Dam to the new reservoir. found
the work progressing very favorably, then drove to B[isho]p Pratts at Hinckley where
we were made quite comfortable. In the afternoon we all drove to the farm
known as the Church farm & back to Bro Pratts for the night

November 21, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sun Nov 21^st all well this morning. Bro Nuttall waited on me. After breakfast
we all went to the meeting house, the Sabbath School in session. Pres Geo Q Cannon

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talked to the children. at 10³⁰ am the Quarterly Conference convened. Pres Ira N Hinckley
presiding. Sang "The morning breaks &c" prayer by B[isho]p Tho^s Callister. Sang "Come we that
love the Lord." Pres Hinckley reported the Stake followed by B[isho]p Yates of Scipio Ward
Pres Cannon spoke 25 minutes and I followed for 23 mints, & Pres Cannon 4 mins
Sang "O come let us sing" benediction by Br John Ashman. We took dinner
at Bro Hales, Sister M I Horne's brother. Attended meeting again at 2 pm.
Sang "Go ye messengers of glory." prayer by B[isho]p Yates. Sang I know that my
Redeemer lives." The Sacrament was administered, afterwch Elder Nuttall spoke
35 mits and Pres Geo Q Cannon 37 mits. Sang "The Lord is risen"
benediction by Bro Jo^s D Smith. all went to Bro Hales. Pres Cannon
& Elder Nuttall attended the Priesthood meeting this evening. President Hinckley
& Cannon did the speaking. We slept at Bro Hales.

November 22, 1897 ~ Monday

Nov 22, Mon. I feel fairly well this morning, attended the Conference at 10 am
a good congregation. Sang "Come listen to the trumpeters" prayer by Bro Russell
Sang God moves in a mysterious way." Pre^s Hinckley spoke 28 mits.
Prst Daniel Thompson 10 mnts. Prs D R. Stevens 22 mints. I followed 3for 30 mits
read from Isaiah. ^Sang^ How beautiful upon the mountains &c. benediction by
Bro Anderson of Fillmore—attended conference at 1 pm. Sang
"Arise ofO Glorious Zion" prayer by Bro Black. Sang "We thank thee O God for
a prophet" The general & stake authorities were presented & voted for.
Elder W^m Walker spoa returned missionary spoke 11 mnts followed by Pres Geo. Q
Cannon for 70 mnts. Sang "The Spirit of God." Benediction by Pres Geo Q Cannon.
Most of the congregation came up on the stand and shook hands with us.
We had supper at Bro Hales & drove to the car at 6 pm, spent the night
in the car.

November 23, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Nov 23. We left Oasis at 2 am. I did not sleep very well. I had
some pain in my bowels. Bro Nuttall got up at 3 am & rubbed me and I took

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some brandy. Elder Nuttall got off at Provo and arranged for our carriges
to meet us at the depot at Salt Lake city, which they did & at 9³⁰ we arrived &
drove home.

November 24, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Nov 24 I did not go to the office today staid at home & rested

November 25, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thus Nov 25 I staid at home to day and observed Thanks giving day
a general holiday.

November 26, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Nov 26. I went to the office this morning, and attended several
meetings during the day & returned home at 4 pm

November 27, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Nov 27 I staid at home to day.

November 28, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Nov 28. I spent the day at home with the family.

November 29, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Nov 29. drove to the office this morning feeling fairly well
Wrote a letter to M and attended some meetings at the office being
quite busy.

November 30, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Nov 30. at the office, busy most of the day in the ogden Power
Company meetings and went home at 4³⁰ pm

December 1, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Dec 1^st 1897 I am feeling much better & sleep fairly well, drove to
to the office. attended a meeting of the Directors of Z S. B & Trust Co. at 1 pm
& transacted the wcurrant business. Went home at 3³⁰ pm

December 2, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Dec 2^nd At the office this morning. I attended my usual meeting at
the Temple from 11³⁰ to 2³⁰ pm. I wrote to M. & the letter was mailed
Col Dickinson & three other Hawaian Gentlemen called on us today, they
are a delegation [of] the Hawaian people on their way to washington DC.
to oppose the annexation of the Islands to the United States. they are fine
looking gentlemen. went home at 4 pm and went to the Theatre tonight.

December 3, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Dec 3. I drove to the office this morning & remained until
3³⁰ pm.

December 4, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Dec 4^th Staid at home to day. Re[ceive]^d letters from Phebe W. Snow,

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David P. Woodruff and W^m Thompson of St George.

December 5, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sun Dec 5^th. I spent the day at home resting myself & wrote to D. P.
Woodruff, to P. W Snow, A O Woodruff & W^m Thompson at St Gorge

December 6, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Dec 6^th At the office this morning re[ceive]^d a letter from M. & answered it.
busy at my meetings and went home at 4³⁰ pm.

December 7, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday Dec 7^th I drove to the office this morning and there until 4 pm.

December 8, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Dec 8^th I did not sleep well last night, my water is giving me some
trouble. Bro Nuttall waits on me at the office. I attended to my office duties,
& went home at 4 pm.

December 9, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Dec 9^th At the office this morning, and was at my meeting in the
Temple as usual. afterwards attending to business at the office until 4³⁰
pm.

December 10, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Dec 10. I went to the office today & returnd home at 3³⁰ pm

December 11, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Dec 11. At home all day.

December 12, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sun Dec 12. Spent the day with family at home

December 13, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Dec 13. I went to the office today, attended to the curraent
business. Met several of the brethren & returned home at 4 pm

December 14, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Dec 14 At the office feeling fairly well & able for my duties

December 15, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Dec 15 I am feeling well, had a good nights rest drove to the office
& returned at 3³⁰ pm

December 16, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Dec 16. At the office re[ceive]^d a letter from M, attended my usual
meeting at the Temple until 2 p.m. afterwards at the office.

December 17, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Dec 17^th I went to the office wrote to M., thand was very busy until
4³⁰ pm when I went home.

December 18, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Dec 18^th At home all day.

December 19, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Dec 19^th. I spent the day at home with my family.

December 20, 1897 ~ Monday

Monday Dec 20^th Drove to the office, I am feeling well. Received
some papers of genealogy from the East for which I am much pleased,
as the names fill up some gaps in my record. Went home at 4 pm.

December 21, 1897 ~ Tuesday

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Tues, Dec 21^st I wedrove to the office and attended the current business
returned home at 4³⁰ p.m.

December 22, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Dec 22^nd At the office feeling very well. Pre^s Geo Q Cannon went home
at 11 am quite unwell. Left for home at 3³⁰ pm

December 23, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thurs Dec 23^rd Went to the office, busy until 11 030 am attended my usual meeting
at the Temple until 2 pm—afterwards at the office, uuntil 4 pm & went home.

December 24, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Dec 424^th at the office, rec^d letter & telegram from M. I arranged with Elder Nuttall
to go to Ogden for a brief visit at Pre^s L. W. Shurtliffs next Monday, may stay there all night
Bro Nuttall will so inform Pre^s Shurtliff, left for home at 3 pm. ^I requested Bro Nuttall to see Bro Jesse
Knight of Provo for me in regard to a fund for the Palestine mission.^

December 25, 1897 ~ Saturday

Sat Dec 25^th Christmas Day spent the day at home with my family.

December 26, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday Dec 26^th At home all day.

December 27, 1897 ~ Monday

Mon Dec 27^th I drove to the office and left on the 12³⁰ noon train for Ogden Elder
L. John Nuttall accompanying me. on the way he explained his visit with Bro
Jesse Knight of Provo, who had handed him a check for $500.⁰⁰ on the Palestine mission
fund, in which Bro Knight had expressed his willingness to respond. on arrival
we drove to Pre^s Shurtliffs residence & were well received by his wife he having
met us at the train. We spent a very nice time in the evening.

December 28, 1897 ~ Tuesday

Tues Dec 28^th Up early, after breakfast drove to & left on the 8³⁰ R G. W train. was
met at the depot by Bro M^cHenry, & drove to the office. I attended a meeting of the
Directors of Z. S. B & T Co at 10³⁰ am. We decided to reduce the Real Estate from the
surplus fund to $100000⁰⁰ also to pay a 6% dividend on Jan 3/[18]98. Busy in the
afternoon & went home at 4 pm.

December 29, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Wed Dec 29^th at the office this morning. re[ceive]^d letter from M. & answered it.
quite busy until 3 pm. & went home.

December 30, 1897 ~ Thursday

Thur Dec 30^th. Drove to the office, attended my meeting at the Temple
at 11³⁰ am. had the check from Bro Jesse Knight cashed by Bro. Nuttall.

December 31, 1897 ~ Friday

Fri Dec 31^th at the office. Madam Mountford called this morning we had a brief interview
as she goes to Provo this afternoon, to prepare for a lecture tour at Ogden. Returned home at 4 pm

January 1, 1898 ~ Saturday

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Saturday January 1^st 1898.
New Years Day a Legal holiday. I spent the day at home
with my family.

January 2, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Jan 2. At home all day, risting [resting] and reading. Have taken
some cold.

January 3, 1898 ~ Monday

Monday Jan 3^rd Did not have a good night, troubled on my lungs. Went to
the office, rec^d a letter from M & answered it. busy at my desk & left for home at 3³⁰

January 4, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Jan 4^th I drove to the office and spent the day there until 3:³⁰ p.m.

January 5, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed. Jan 5^th My cold still holds to me, I am not feeling very well. Went to the
office, attended a meeting of the Directors of Z S B & T Co. at 1 p.m. and went home
at 4 pm.

January 6, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs Jan 56^th drove to the office, attended my meeting at the Temple at 11³⁰ am
until 2³⁰ pm. Bro Nuttall arranged for Madam Mountford & 2 fri[e]nds to ride to the
several places of note in the city. Bro M^cHenry took them. left for home at 4³⁰ pm

January 7, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Jan 67. I had a very poor night, my cough troubled me very much. Went
to the office, also to a meeting with the Twelve at the Temple from 11³⁰ till 4³⁰ pm.
called at the office very tired on my way home.

January 8, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Jan 78^th I called at the Knutsford Hotel on my way to the office for a short
time. Met with President Cannon & Smith, and in the afternoon Mr Don C
Dickinson, M^r. Lomax & other influential Railway men called on us and
we talked over our Annual pass matters which was quite satisfactory.
I went home at 3 pm. and went to the Theatre this evening.

January 9, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Jan 9^th At home this morning. I went to the Tabernacle this after-
noon and listened to the address of Madam Mountford for 55 mints on the
parables of the Ten Talents & the Thief on the Cross, which was very
interesting. We met her for a short time afterwards, and returned home.

January 10, 1898 ~ Monday

Monday Jan 10^th At the office. Madam Mountford called and expressed

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her thanks for the privilege of speaking in the Tabernalcle yesterday
and stated her intention of going East on Tuesday eveing. Went home
at 4 pm.

January 11, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Jan 101^th. I went to the office was very busy. Madam Mountford
called & I talked with her in regard to Palestine and the mission of Elders
Lund & Hintze to that land. She gave me some good ideas for our
brethren to follow, which I had written down for future use & was
pleased to receive them. Bro John R. Winder also called whilst she was
with us, and we bade her adieu on her mission and labors in the East

January 12, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Jan 112^th I was in the office from 9³⁰ to 3³⁰ attended to the usual
business & went home.

January 13, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Jan 13^th At the office. Elder Nuttall prepared a communication
expressive of my appreciation of Madam Mountfords lectures and address
in Salt Lake City, to bwhich I signed to be forwarded to her for publication in her
circulars. I also attended my usual meeting at the Temple, after-
wards at the office & went home at 4 p.m.

January 14, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Jan 14^th. I am feeling much better of my cold, was at the office
re[ceive]^d a letter from M & answered it, attended to my labors & went home at 4 pm

January 15, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Jan 15^th At home all day.

January 16, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Jan 16^th Staid at home with my family & rested & read.

January 17, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Jan 17^th I drove to the office, re[ceive]^d letter from M. There was
a little excitement as it was reported there was a fire in the Bee
Hive house, which was soon extinguished by the fire men before it
got any start. Went home at 4 p.m.

January 18, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Jan 18. At the office, I am feeling some better. I talked with
Bro Nuttall on our Palestine mission &c. busy at my desk, & went
home at 3³⁰ p.m

January 19, 1898 ~ Wednesday

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Wed Jan 19^th Went to the office. I did not sleep well last night, been
very busy at different meetings.Rec^d a letter from M. & went home at 4 pm.

January 20, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Jan 20^th. Drove to the office, attended my meeting at the Temple
Wrote to M. and went home at 4 pm

January 21, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Jan 21. I am feeling better this morning and went to the
office, busy at my desk & returned home at 4 pm.

January 22, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Jan 22. Staid at home today.

January 23, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Jan 23/[18]98. At home. attended Dr Talmage^s lecture at the
Tabernacle this evening. Subject Russia and its People, which was very
interesting and illustrated by Stereophican views.

January 24, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Jan 24. At the office. Met with Pre^s Smith, & Bro^s T. G Webber L. John
Nuttall & Geo M. Cannon of the Savings Bank, & Bro^s Watson, Stevens &
Browning of the Utah Loan & Trust Co. they are in a bad condition &
need help. several suggestions were made but no decision arrived at.
Went home at 4 pm.

January 25, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Jan 25^th I had a good night & feel well this morning, & drove
to the office. Was busy all day & returned home at 4 pm

January 26, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Jan 26^th Was at the office all day felt well, re[ceive]^d telegram from M.
left for N. Y. Some arrangements were made for the Utah Loan & Trust
co. & Elder Nuttall will go to Ogden tomorrow to see about it.

January 27, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs Jan 27. at the office, attended my meeting at the Temple
afterwards at the office, & went home at 34³⁰ pm.

January 28, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Jan 28^th. At the office. I am fairly well in my health
quite busy at my desk, & returned home at 4 pm.

January 29, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Jan 29^th Spent the day at home

January 30, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Jan 30^th Staid at home with the family.

January 31, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Jan 31^st Went to the office this morning feeling well. attended

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several meetings & went home at 4³⁰ pm.

February 1, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday February 1^st I drove to the office, busy all day. went
home at 4 pm. Owen is at Oasis this evening.

February 2, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Feb 2^nd I have not been feeling well last night & this morning
drove to the office. Owen returned from Deseret this morning
attended a meeting of the Directors of Z. S. B. & T. Co at 1 pm. I called
on Dr Joseph Richards on my way home and explained my condition
he said I should take more care of myself & ordered a new catheter
of a small size, & recommended me not to strain myself in voiding
my water.

February 3, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs Feb 3^rd. I do not feel very well this morning my urinary organs
are troubling me. I call^ed^ on Bro Andrew Smith to come and stay
with me at nights, which he will do. Went to the office and attended
to my duties. Br Nuttall waited on me today as he has done every
day before which has helped me. Rec^d letter from M & answered it. returned
home at 3³⁰ pm.

February 4, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Feb 4. I am feeling some better, with Br A Smith to
assist me at home during the night & Br Nuttall to assist me
at the office during the day I hope to soon be much better in my
health. I staid at the office till 4 pm & went home.

February 5, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Feb 5^th I was at the office today from 11 am to 3¹⁵ p.m. in
meeting most of the time ^on the Isaac Trumbo matters^. Br Henry W Bigler of St George called
in to see us.

February 6, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Feb 6^th I staid ^at^ home today and rested myself

February 7, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Feb. 7^th I am feeling much better went to the office
was quite busy until 3³⁰ p.m. & then went home.

February 8, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Feb 8^th At the office. rec^d letter from M. went home at 4 pm

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Emma & Owen left home for Vernal on the R. G. W train this evening to make
a visit with Nellie & her children & for Owen to attend the Ashley Stake Conference

February 9, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Feb 9^th At the office today. Attended a meeting of the Directors of
the Deseret Telegraph Company, at 3 pm. appointed Bro Cha^s H Wilcken
assistant Sup[erintenden]t of the Company. Went home at 4 pm

February 10, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Feb 10. At the office, attended my usual meeting at the Temple
am feeling much better of myself. Re[ceive]^d letter from M. went home at 3³⁰ pm

February 11, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Feb 11^th I am much improved in my paaffected parts. Bro Nuttall attends to
me at the office and Bro A Smith at home. busy at the office all day
until 4 pm when I went home

February 12, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Feb 12^th I did not go to the office today

February 13, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Feb 13. Spent the day at home until after dinner. I attended
the Tabernacle services at 2 pm. and spoke to the assembled
Saints. Referred to the labors of Col. Isaac Trumbo, in behalf of the
Church & and in the admission of Utah into the Union &c, which we felt
was due to him. I had good freedom in speaking

February 14, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Feb 14. I concluded that I would make a brief visit to Provo to
see my wife & family there. Went to the office and requested Bro Nuttall
to accompany me. We arranged to go in the R. G. W train at 5 pm. I
attended to my labors and Bro M^cHenry drove us to the R G W depot
at 5 pm. On the train Bro Nuttall read to me the printed remarks I made
yesterday as published in the Deseret News. We also talked onof many
other matters, & met some brethren. We were met at the depot by
Bro Nuttalls son Wilford with a horse & buggy. he took us to my wife
Sarah's where I remained all night, finding them all well

February 15, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Feb 15^th I had a fairly good night. Bro Nuttall & son Wilford
came with the horse & buggy at 10³⁰ and we drove to the depot. left at 11¹²

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and arrived at the City at 12²⁰ Br M^cHenry was there haand took
us direct to the office where I remaind till 3³⁰ & went home.

February 16, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Feb 16. I went to the office. Rec a letter from Owen stating that he & his
mother expected to return on Friday next. I wrote to M. I am feeling
better today, & returned home at 4 pm

February 17, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Feb 17. At the office. I attended megmy meeting at the Temple, also
a meeting of the Directors of ZCM.I. at 2 p.m. at which the sale of the Provo Coop
Institution to Jesse Knight was ratified.

February 18, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Feb 18. I went to the office feeling fairly well, attended to my
daily duties & returnd home at 4 p.m. Emma & Owen returned
this evening, feeling very tired, but had a good visit.

February 19, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Feb 19. I remained at home to day. Pre^s Jos F Smith & Bro.
W. C Spence left on this evnings train for New York on Railway
business &c

February 20, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Feb 20^th I spent the day at home with the family.

February 21, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Feb 21^st Went to the office feeling fairly well, able to attend
to my daily duties. Went home at 4 pm. John L. Smith died at St George this morning.

February 22, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday Feb 22^nd This is the anniversary of Washingtons birthday, and
a general holiday. Spent the day at home. In the evening I took
a span of Horses and hitched to our Farm Wagon and filled the
same with my wife, children & grand children and drove to the Farmers
Ward Meeting House and attended a social gathering. I did not
dance nor speak but enjoyed myself in conversation &c.

February 23, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wednesday Feb 23^rd Drove to the office. Feeling well. I thought it for the
best to write my views and feelings on the matter which has been on
my mind for some time and which has been made quite clear to
me, in regard to the Godhead, and of which I hope to be able to speak at

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the coming conference, so that I can submit the same to Bros Cannon & Smith
went home at 4¹⁵ pm

February 24, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs Feb 24. At the office this morning. I attended my usual meeting at
the Temple at 11 a.m also a special meeting of the Directors of Z S. B & T. Co
from 3 to 5 p.m. on the matter of the Utah Loan & Trust Co. It was decided to try and
raise $150,000⁰⁰ & purchase the Bank Building, pay off the mortgage and other
indebtedness and let the Bank go out of existence. I spent the evening at my
Frison Feb 25^thOwens residence, they having some company until 11 oclock.

February 25, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Feb 25. I feel somewhat tired this morning, but went to the office
and attended to the current business, & went home at 4 pm. I wrote to
M. & so did Bro Nuttall.

February 26, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Feb 26^th Staid at home to day.

February 27, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Feb 27. I spent the day at home reading & with my family.

February 28, 1898 ~ Monday

Monday Feb 28^th I drove to the office. feeling much better in my health
and able to attend to the duties devolving upon me. was quite busy
and went home at 4 pm.
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March 1, 1898 ~ Tuesday

[FIGURE] Emma Woodruff
Born March 1, 1838
Aged 60 years
old This day

March 1, 1898 This is the Birth Day of myself
& wife Emma I have lived 91 yeres to day and
My wife Emma 60 years I have had to acknowledg
the hand of God in the preservation of our lives untill
the present time. I did not deem it wisdom to have
a Birth Day Party to day. Last year I met many
thousands in the Tabernacle and Emma and
myself shook hands with some 7000 of the Assembly
and I did not feel like going through that operation
this season Emma has lived with me as my wife
45 years she has born me 3 sons and 5 daughters
One son died in childhood 2 sons grew to Manhood
and both are Noble Men Asahel ordaind into
the Quorum of Seventies, has presided over the
sabbath school children for many years. Also over

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Mutual Improvement Association for years
He presides over the Dry Goods departmen of Zions
Merchantile dry institution where they sell some
$4000000 dollars worth of Goods Annually And
He purchases the goods mostly in New York. ^He performed
a good Mission of about 2 year in England^
Abraham Owen has filled a Mission of two
years & a quarter in JGermanny & performed a good
work. He was called & ordained into the quorum
of the Twelve Apostles in the fall of 1897 And is
Thoroughly fulfilling his Mission as An Apostle.
Emma lost one Daughter in childhood but
raised four to Motherhood All Noble women.

Phebe Carter Woodruff My first wife bore me
Nine children 4 sons & 5 daughters. 3 sons died
in Early child hood. Wilford is still living
50 years of Age, spent one Mission in England
of some two years. He is now laboring in Salt Lake
Temple. He came to this valley with his Father
and Mother in 1850. Phebe Lost 2 Daughters
in childhood & 3 grew to womanhood & Motherhood
My wife Sarah Brown Woodruff bore me 4 sons
2 are still living Brigham Y drowned at 20 years
of age, Randolph died at Birth she also bore me 3 daughter
Arabell & Sylvia are Mothers, Mary is teaching
school in the Provo Academy

I spent the day at the office attending to my duties, and in the
evening Emma & her children met with us at the house, & spent the time,
in singing, talking and enjoyment

March 2, 1898 ~ Wednesday

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Wed, Mar 2^nd/[18]98 I drove to the office this morning. Received
a copy of the 1^st edition of the Book of Mormon from Bro Frank J.
Cannon at Washington D.C which to me is a very valuable book
I signed a release of a mortgage as President of Zions Saving Bank & CoTrust Co.
I attended meeting of the Directors of Z. S. B. & T. Co at 1 p.m. and transacted
the current business. Went home at 4 pm.

March 3, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs Mar 3/[18]98 at the office. I had a poor night ^the latter part^ with pain in my bowels, but am
better this morning. I attended my usual meeting at the Temple at 11 a.m. till
after 2 oclock, afterwards at the office & went home at 4¹⁵ oclock.

March 4, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Mar 4. Drove to the office feeling fairly well this morning. busy
as usual all day and left for home at 4 pm.

March 5, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Mar 5. I staid at home all day, reading and resting.

March 6, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday Mar 6^th. At home, busy some of the day writing as much as I could
between callers who came to see me.

March 7, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Mayr 67^th I went to the office, did not sleep very good last night. I requested my sons
& their wives and my daughters & their husbands to meet with me this evening at home as
I wished to talk with them on some important matters. I also asked Bro L. John Nuttall to
accompany me home this afternoon. After supper and at 7³⁰ we met in the parlor.
There were present, myself and wife Emma, Ashael & wife Naomi, Owen and
wife ^H^Ellen, Ovando Beebe & Clara, Jo^s Daynes & Blanche, W. M^cEwan & Alice
L. John Nuttall, Andrew Smith, my grandson Henry Eugene Woodruff
2 of Ashaels children and Mazie Berkley the house maid.

I referred to my labors in Arizona some 18 years ago and related
my experience among the people of Sunsett, Brigham City &c in the united
order, and of my going into the San Francisco mountains where I
staid with some of the brethren who were herding sheep ^some 10 days^ I was very busy
reading the Book of Doctrine & Covenants. on one night I had a vision

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and in the morning a revelation which I wrote and afterwards sent a copy
to President John Taylor and the apostles. I said I wanted my family to hear it read
as many things in it were now transpiring & coming to pass in our day.
Many of the things spoken of in the revelation were attended to by President
John Taylor and the apostles at that time. I had asked Bro Nuttall to come
and read it because he had read it to the President & Twelve 18 years ago.
Bro Nuttall then at my request read the revelation, after which I made
some more remarks by way of explanation and requested all to try
and remember these things, but it was not for them to mention them
or speak of them in any place, until after they were made public
by action of myself & the twelve apostles. I called on Asahel to pray
which he did. Bro Nuttall then bore testimony to what I had said of the
action of the Presidency & Twelve. An interesting conversation
then ensued on the United Order &c. Oranges and apples were
passed around and all partook. some began to go home at 10³⁰
having spent an enjoyable & profitable time. Sister Woodruff
passed a carnation to each one present with a request to have it
pressed in commemoration of this event.

March 8, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday Mar 8/[18]98. I went to the office feeling well. Prest Joseph F
Smith returned from the East last night and made his report
to me this morning. I wrote to Madam Mountford & the letter was
mailed. MyI staid at the office till 6 p.m. when Emma accompanied me to
Phebe W Snows residence where spwe spent the evening in a family gathering
and enjoyed ourselves.

March 9, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wednesday Mar 9. I did not sleep very well last night. drove to the office
I signed a number of Liverpool office drafts for the office and other-
wise busy. Went home at 4 pm.

March 10, 1898 ~ Thursday

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Thur Mar 10. At the office, did not rest well last night. I attended my usual
meeting at the Temple, afterwards at the office. Met a M^r Adamson from Glasgow who
was accompanied by Pre^s L W. Shurtliff. He is engaged or interested in the Bear River canal
scheme. Went home at 4 pm

March 11, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Mar 11 Feel tolerable well this morning. drove to the office, busy all day
till 4¹⁵ & went home

March 12, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Mar 12^th Staid at home today and rested.

March 13, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Mar 13^th I spent the day at home. Snowed nearly all day.

March 14, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Mar 14^th Drove to the office, am feeling fairly well. quite busy
until 4 pm & went home. Bishop Elias Morris after attending a meeting
Tues Mar 15^th of the Cambrian Co at the Coop Furniture Co. office this
evening at 10.30 oclock, fell down the elevator shaft, on his head. he is
very much injured.

March 15, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Mar 15^th I did not sleep well last night, but slept well this morning.
I wrote to M[adam] Mountford, busy at the office & went home at 4¹⁵ pm.

March 16, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Mar 16^th At the office very busy so that I could not eat my lunch till
3 pm. ^went home at 4²⁰ pm^ B[isho]p Morris is very low, 2 ribs broken & concussion of the brain. Phumonia
is feared.

March 17, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Mar 17^th Bishop MorrisElias Morris died at 10³⁰ this morning. I drove to
the office feeling fairly well. Attended my meeting at the Temple at 11 am
Afterwards at the office and attended a Directors meeting of ZC.MI at 2 pm
went home at 4 pm. snowed this afternoon and evening.

March 18, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Mar 18^th I am feeling well this morning had a good night. went
to the office, busy all morning on a hearing of Pre^s Orson Smith of Cache
Stake on financial matters. Also in meeting this afternoon from 2³⁰ to 4³⁰
wThen I went home feeling very tired. Snowed most all of the
day, fell some 8 inches deep. A little daughter of Pre^s Joseph F. Smith 4 years

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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
B[isho]p W^m B. Preston. A club of singers sang "Not dead by [but] sleepeth." Bro. George
Wallace briefly addressed the meeting, followed by B[isho]p. Rob^t T. Burton and
Pres^t Angus M. Cannon each referring to the life and integrity of B[isho]p 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[adam] 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[erno]^r Hastings & party of Pennyssylvania
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.

March 26, 1898 ~ Saturday

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Sat Mar 26^th. It snowed again this morning. I remained at home today.

March 27, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Mar 27^th At home all day, resting.

March 28, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Mar 28^th Snowing this morning till 11 o'clock. I did not go to the office today
remained at home, having a bad cold.

March 29, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Mar 29^th. I went to the office. I have been suffering very much with a severe
cold and sore throat, almost like quinsy. Am feeling much better this morning
Have been closely engaged with Prests Cannon & Smith on financial matters, during
the morning. stayed at the office this afternoon whilst they attended a meeting with the
Twelve at the Temple. Went home at 3 pm, very tired. Bro B. Young returned from
California today, his wife Lizzy is very sick. In speaking of my sore throat today Dr
Mattie PH Cannon suggested that I put some raw fat bacon with camphor on it, to my neck.

March 30, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed, Mar 30^th I went to the office, had a bad time with my throat last night, could
scarcly breath until I applied some fat bacon to my throat when I got relief & went to
sleep. I am better this morning. Have been very busy, went home at 4 pm.

March 31, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Mar 31 At the office this morning until 11 am. attended my usual meeting with the
Twelve at the Temple, afterwards at the office and left for home at 3.³⁰ pm

April 1, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri MApril 1/[18]98. I had a bad night again with my throat until I applied the fat
bacon when I soon got relief, am much better this morning, drove to the
office where I attended my usual duties, and returned home at 3³⁰ pm.

April 2, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat April 2/[18]98 I remained at home today taking care of my cold.

April 3, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday April 3. I spent the day at home, reading, resting and caring
for myself.

April 4, 1898 ~ Monday

Monday April 4^th Went to the office feeling fairly well, my throat is about well
again. have been in the office with the Presiding Bishopric in the morning
also met Mr M. Graff and friend from Canada in the afternoon on land & other
matters of settlement of our people in that country. Went home at 4 pm

April 5, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues April 5^th At the office feeling well. Was quite busy in the

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office, and attended a stockholders meeting of ZCMI. at 12 [p]m, and presided. My
report as President was read and accepted, and the election of officers was held.
At 2 pm, I met with Bro^s Cannon & Smith, with the Trustees of our Deseret Canal
Company & came to a better understanding of matters therein. Concluded that more
money must be raised to complete the dam &c. I continued in meetings until
5 pm & went home.

April 6, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed April 6^th I arose early & after breakfast drove to the office for a few minutes
Then attended the 68^th Annual Conference of the Church at 10 a.m. at the
choir sang, Prayer by Elder J. G. Kimball. Sang. Elder A O. Woodruff
spoke 20 mints, M. F. Cowley 26 mnts, B. Young 23 mnts and
B. H Roberts 12 mnts. Sang. Benediction by Geo. Reynolds.
Had lunch. attended conference at 2 p.m.

Sang. Prayer by David H. Cannon. Sang.

Prest Geo. Q. Cannon read the 1^st section of the Book of Doctrine and
Covenants. I then spoke for 39 minutes. The choir & congregation
sang "We thank the O god for a prophet." Pres Geo Q. Cannon
spoke 28 mints. Sang. Benediction by Seymour B. Young.
After meeting I went home.

Large Tabernacle. The First Presidency and 11 of the apostles
present, all except Bro A. H Lund now in Palestine. The choir sang
prayer by Bro John Nicholson. Sang, "All hail the glorious day"
I spoke to the congregation 4 mnutes, President Geo Q Cannon
54 mints, Prest Joseph F Smith 24 mnsts. Pres Geo Q Cannon
reported the labors of the Twelve and First seven Presidents of Seventies.
Sang. Benediction by Patriarch John Smith.

Drove to the office & had lunch. Elder Nuttall attended to me.
At 2 pm attended conference.

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Sang. Prayer by A. W. Ivins. Sang.

Prest Lorenzo Snow spoke 32 minutes, Heber J. Grant 13 mnts
F. D Richards 24 mints. Sang. Benediction by Angus M. Cannon
After meeting I went home.

April 7, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur April 7^th Called at the office, and then to the Tabernacle for
Conference at 10 am. The choir sang. Prayer by J. G. Kimball
Sang. Elder A. O. Woodruff spoke 20 minutes, M. F. Cowley
26 mints, B. Young 23 mints & B. H Roberts 12 mnts. Sang
Benediction by Geo Reynolds.

Had lunch, and attended the afternoon session of
Conference at 2 oclock. Sang. Prayer by David H. Cannon
Sang. Pres^t George. Q. Cannon read the First section of the
Book of Doctrine & Covenants, and I then spoke for 39 minutes
The choir & congregation sang, "We thank thee o God for a prophet."
Pres^t Geo. Q. Cannon spoke 28 mints. Sang. Benediction by
Seymour B. Young. I then drove home.

April 8, 1898 ~ Friday

Friday April 8^th Drove to the office for a short time, feeling well in my
health. At 10 a.m. I attended the Conference. Sang. Prayer by John W.
Hess. Sang. Elders M. W. Merrill spoke 25 mints, John W Taylor
20 mints & read from 28 chapter 3^rd Nephi. J. G Kimball 20 mints and
Prest Joseph F Smith 40 mins He read from the 4^th chapter of Mosiah.
Sang. Benediction by Geo. Wallace.

Drove to the office. Bro Nuttall attended to me. I signed some
recommends for Bro Henry C Rogers & his wives for Second [anoining].

Attended conference at 2 pm. Sang. Prayer by E. H Blackburn
Sang. Prest Joseph F. Smith read reports of Primary Assni and the
Sabbath Schools. Elders Geo Teasdale spoke 30 mnutes

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John Henry Smith 23 mins. I talked 8 mnts, F M Lyman 25 mnts
Bro Geo Pyper sang "the Holy City." Sang. Bene[diction] by Pat[riarch] John Smith.

Drove home after meeting.

April 9, 1898 ~ Saturday

Saturday OctAp^l 9^th I attended the Priesthood meeting at 10 am at the Tabernacleassembly
Hall. Sang. Prayer by Bro John D T. M^cAllister. Sang.

Pres L. Snow spoke on Temple work & 12 min, Pre^s Jo^s F Smith on
calling missionaries, 9 mnts. I spoke a3 mnts, on young men should not go
on missions who have committed themselves. some plan should be devised
to enquire into these matters. Bro F. M Lyman spoke 11 mnts on the calling
of missionaries. Pres Geo Q Cannon spoke 40 mn. Better send fewer
missionaries and use the means to buy or build meeting Houses in the missionary
field than send men who have corrupted themselves. Payment of Tithing,
retrenchment, supporting the Temples. I spoke 15 mints explaining
how the Church came in debt. Pre^s Geo Q Cannon explained as to
the ogden Power Co. not one dollar of Church funds had been expended
in that. Sang, benediction by Bro B. Young.

Went to the office & had lunch.

At 2 pm. I met with the Twelve Pres^ts of Stakes, B[isho]ps &c at the Assembly Hall.
Sang—prayer by Bro W. W. Cluff. Sang.

Bishop W^m B. Preston read the Tithing Reports & spoke 15 mnts, Pres Geo Q Cannon
spoke on Tithing & care of Produce &c. Bro^s Crain, H Smith, Geo W M^c-
Cune & Tho^s Bailey returned missionaries from Gt Britain spoke of the
necessity of raising funds to build meeting houses in that countrymission
Pre^s Geo. Q. Cannon said this committee will travel through the state & try
to raise sofunds for this purpose. also spoke of the Brigham Young monument,
purchase of land in Canada &c. Prest Jo^s F Smith spoke on the Brigham
Young monument & settling in Canada. Sang. Ben[ediction] by Bro Moses W. Taylor.
drove down home.

April 10, 1898 ~ Sunday

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Sunday April 10^th. I feel well this morning. Attended the
conference at 10 am. Sang, prayer by Bro Orson Smith. Sang
President Lorenzo Snow, spoke 31 mints & read 64 Sec 8 ver & Sec 84, 33 ver
Doctrine & Covenants. Choir sang "O, My Father." President Joseph F Smith
spoke 57 mints. Sang & Benediction. Went to the office & had lunch

Attended Conference at 2 pm. Sang. prayer. Sang
Elder F. D Richards spoke, President Geo Q Cannon 40 mints, I followed
for 15 mints. Sang "God of Israel." Benediction by Bro C. W. Penrose
Conference adjourned for six months.

I drove down home.

April 11, 1898 ~ Monday

Monday April 11^th At the office this morning, quite busy in
meeting with several of the brethren who called before riturning home &
did not leave untill 5³⁰ pm. I attended a family birthday gathering at
the residence of Bro John M^cDonald this evening until 10³⁰ pmoclock.

April 12, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Ap 12.^th I went to the Office, had a good night & feel well. Met
with several brethren. I signed a number of Drafts for Liverpool
talked with Bro^s David H Cannon & Ja^s G. Bleak on St George Temple
financial affairs. went home at 4:⁴⁰ pm.

April 13, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Ap 13^th Drove to the office, feeling well. Wrote to M[adam] Mountford. I
listened to the reading of my remarks of last Thursday for publication
I received a card from Jerusalem from M. Mountford. Went home at 3⁵⁰ pm

April 14, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Ap 14. At the office I receivd a card from M[adam] Mountford for M^rs Woodruff
Busy at my desk. Attended my Temple meeting at 11 am till 1³⁰ pm
Afterwards at the office. I am feeling well today.

April 15, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri Ap 15 This is Arbor day, and a general holiday. I staid
at home.

April 16, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Ap 16. I staid at home to day and rested, am feeling well.

April 17, 1898 ~ Sunday

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Sunday Ap 17^th Walked about the place spent the day in reading & rest.

April 18, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Ap 18^th Drove to the office feeling fairly well, recvd a letter from M[adam]
Mountford. Very busy at the office in financial matters and the Ogden Power
Company.

April 19, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues Ap 19^th Went to the office. Myself & Emma wrote letters to M[adam] Mountford
Pres^t Cannon & Smith at Ogden. I went home at 3³⁰

April 20, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Ap 20. Spent most of the day attending to business at the office

April 21, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Ap 21. I am feeling well in my health, and can attend to my labors at
the office. Attended my usual meeting at the Temple.

April 22, 1898 ~ Friday

Friday Ap 22. At the office quite busy today

April 23, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Ap 23. Staid at home today and rested.

April 24, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun Ap 24. Attended the Tabernacle meeting this afternoon Bro B Young
spoke.

April 25, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon Ap 25^th At the office, rec^d a letter from M[adam] Mountford. I expressed my
feelings in regard to Bro B. Youngs remarks at the Tabernacle yesterday
as being unwise, as we are now a State & must take part either in peace or war
and requested John Q Cannon to write a piece for publication in the Deseret News
expressing my feelings, which he did. Congress passed a bill today declaring
war with Spain. I went home at 2 pm. to arrange for my grandson
Eugene to start for his home at Vernal this evening.

April 26, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues, Ap 26 I was at the office all day feeling well went home at 4 pm.

April 27, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed Ap. 27. At the office busy. I attended a meeting this afternoon
with the salary committee and left for home at 4¹⁵. Elder L. John Nuttall,
attends to me every day when at the office.

April 28, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur Ap 28. Drove to the office and attended my usual thursday's meeting
at the Temple at 11 am until 2 p.m. In the afternoon met with Judge
MBartch at the office and went home at 4 pm.

April 29, 1898 ~ Friday

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Fri Ap 29^th At the office, busy with the Salary Committee, they cut my
salary 40%. I signed several Liverpool office Drafts and went home at 3⁵⁰

April 30, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat Ap 30. Staid at home today & rested

May 1, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sunday May 1^st I do not feel very well to day, being somewhat
costive at home all day.

May 2, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon May 2^nd. drove to the office feeling better, and was quite busy all day
went home at 4 pm

May 3, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues May 3^rd. At the office feeling fairly well, having had a good night
nothing of importance to day

May 4, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed May 4^th. Busy at the office all day & went home at 4 pm

May 5, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur May 5^th Drove to the office, attended my meeting at the Temple at
11 am. till 2 pm. afterwards at the office

May 6, 1898 ~ Friday

Friday May 6^th Feeling fairly well this morning, had a good night. drove
to the office & there all day till 3³⁰ pm & went home

May 7, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat May 7 at home all day. This evenings paper gives news of
Commodore Dewey's diestruction of the Spanish Fleet at Manilla,
on the 3^rd inst.

May 8, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun May 8^th Spent the day at home, reading & resting

May 9, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon May 9^th At the office feeling very well. Bro Nuttall assisted me in
searching for two of my missing journals, which he found & made me a list
of all my journals & put them in good shape.

May 10, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tuesday May 10^th At the office. Bro Nuttall assisted me in looking over my
Bonds, stocks, Notes &^c and andputting in good condition so that I cann lay
my hands on them at any time. Went home at 4 pm.

May 11, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed May 11^th I drove to the office feeling well and attended to the usual routine
business.

May 12, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thurs May 12^th. Went to the office, I wrote to M[adam] Mountford. I requested Bro Nuttall

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to write to Bro Jesse Knight of Provo and ask him to call at my residence as I wish to see him,
which he did. I attended my usual meeting at the Temple at 11 am. Afterwards at the
office quite busy, and went home at 4 pm.

May 13, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri May 13^th Spent the day at the office.

May 14, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat May 14^th At home all day. I met Bro Jesse Knight this afternoon & had some talk with him

May 15, 1898 ~ Sunday

Sun May 15^th Spent the day at home, reading, & resting, feeling well.

May 16, 1898 ~ Monday

Mon May 616^th Drove to the office, was quite busy all day. Bro Geo. G. Bywayter
died very suddenly of apoplexy at 12¹⁰ today, the news of which gave me
very peculiar feelings.

May 17, 1898 ~ Tuesday

Tues May 17^th Went to the office, feeling very well, rec^d a letter from M[adam] Mountford.
I had some talk with my daughter Beulah about her personal affairs. I requested
Bro Nuttall to arrange for me to see M^r M^cCune now living in the Gardo House. Pres.
Geo Q Cannon left for the East this morning. Bro C. H. Wilcken came
up from Deseret & reported the work being done there on the dam &c & requested
Pre^s Jo^s F Smith & myself to go down next Saturday & attend the conference & view the
works which we promised to do. I requested Bro Nuttall to accompany us.

May 18, 1898 ~ Wednesday

Wed May 18^th I went to the office & remained all day, signed a number of
Liverpool office drafts &c & went home at 4 pm.

May 19, 1898 ~ Thursday

Thur May 19^th Drove to the office, feeling well. I handed my 1^st Journal to
Bro L J Nuttall & requested him to find the record of my marriage to my wife
Phebe, for use in the Temple, which he found. I attended my usual
meeting at the Temple at 11 am. and in the afternoon a meeting of the Board
of Directors of Z.CMI. at the office, and went home at 4 pm.

Bro Geo. G. Bywater was buried this afternoon. the funeral
services were held at the assembly Hall at 3 pm. The speakers were
B[isho]p Walter Beattie, Bro Aurillius Miner, Ex Gov A. L. Thomas, Bro C. W. Penrose
Bro D L Davis & Pre^s Lorenzo Snow & Pres Angus M Cannon. The Temple choir

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sang. Benediction by Bro Geo Teasdale. I went home at 4 pm

May 20, 1898 ~ Friday

Fri May 20^th At the office. Bro Nuttall accompanied me to the Gardo
House where I had an interview with Mr A. W. M^cCune on the Jerusalem mission.
He was very kind. I went home at 3³⁰ pm.

May 21, 1898 ~ Saturday

Sat May 21^st My wife Emma accompanied myself and party consisting
of Pres^t Jo^s. F. Smith & wife Edna, A. O. Woodruff & wife Helen, Bros John Nicholson, Cha^s
H. Wilcken, A. Solomon, Geo M Cannon, L John Nuttall, Cha^s W. Hardy & B[isho]p Jensen of Forest Dale
&to Oasis. We arrived at Oasis at 2⁴⁵ pm & had dinner at Bro David Days. B[isho]p W. H
Pratt & John Styler & other brethren were there with teams &c. We drove to the Reservoir
& Dam & examined the same, then drove to the Farm. When near the farm Owen was
driving, as crossing a ditch the tongue strap broke & let down the tongue which run into the
bank. When the team started it broke the tongue into peaces. No further damage was
done, the team held & Bro Pratt gottook myself & Emma to his home at Hinckley, while
Owen & others got another another tongue & drove to Hinckley. Bro Smith & others
drove to other parts of the land. Prest Smith & wife & Bros Nicholson & Nuttall also put
up at B[isho]p Pratts. I was very tired.