Martin, M. F. 194 Columbia Street Portland, Oregon. June 13, 1888. To the Leader of the Mormon Church. Salt Lake City Utah. Dear Sir, please inform me, whether I would be welcome in your communi- ty, if I opened there a French-German School? I have come to Portland for that purpose—and to live in a climate that agrees with me better than the East—but I find that, what bet- ween the already established public schools and the entire absence of all ...

are best taught in the pupils' own language. I would of course employ native teachers for that purpose. This is but an incomplete sketch of my plans, but sufficient I hope, to allow you to judge whether I may be wanted at Salt Lake City, or elsewhere in Utah. Will you do me the favor to tell me how you judge of my proposal? Believe me yours sincerely Ernestine Martin. 194 Columbia Street Portland, Oregon Mrs. M.E. Martin. P ...

October 20, 1889 ~ Sunday October 20, 1889. I spent the day at home, and prepared for my trip to North West Territory, Canada. October 21, 1889 ~ Monday 21st I left my home in a carriage about 6 a.m. on the way we nearly tipped over. at 6:45 a.m. we started on a special train provided by Hon John W. Young, for our trip to the north. made a good run to Pocatello, At

November 12, 1889 ~ Tuesday Nov. 12, 1889 Much rain fell during the night, but it was clear this morning. After breakfast I remained at the Hotel, the others of the Party took a walk through the City. After lunch we boarded the steamer Islander and were soon steaming across Burrands Inlet for Georges Bay, where we met a strong wind and rough water. while passing Georges Channel some of the Ladies were a little sea sick. We saw a number of whales spouting in the ...

Aug 11, 1896 I went to the Lake with my family in the Evening & staid till 10 oclock And among the Exhibitions of the Evening was some of the most splendid fire works I Ever saw Esspecially the birsting of the fire balls in the Arc and raining fire & Brimstone we returned home at 11 oclock Distance 320 Mils August 12, 1896 ~ Wednesday 12 I met with the board of CZC.MI Received the following Dispatch from Mr Bannigan (Have ...

Mr D. E. Burley the U. SP Superintendent being on the car. he took the matter in hand and provided the proper transportation for the party so that we got along all right. I had a good night's rest, and traveled the next day (the 14th) the heat being very oppressive and the dust annoying which continued all night. August 15, 1896 ~ Saturday Aug 15th We arrived at Portland this morning about 8 o'clock. I find I feel better. We took breakfast at the ...

1897. I retired to bed at 9 pm. did not sleep much befiore midnight. June 14, 1897 ~ Monday June 14th. 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 ...

1897 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 17th ...

1897 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 McKenzie read my speech, and I spoke a few words at the close. June 23, 1897 ~ Wednesday June 23rd I received a letter from Madam Mountford. I am expected to lay the

1897 so they may be printed in the Deseret News this evening. August 31, 1897 ~ Tuesday August 31st 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 ...