Universal Scientific Society

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  • Page 70

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    closed. Arrowpene the chief that was appointed in Walker plase arose asked the privilege to speak President Young introduced him to the people He gave a short but spirited address which was interpeted by Brother Huntington the purport of his Address was exhorting the people to give heed to the council of President Young if they would do this & keep the spirit of the Lord they would not be sick & die as the wicked do but would be healthy & the Lord is ...
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    May 28, 1855 May 29, 1855 May 30, 1855 May 31, 1855 June 1, 1855 June 2, 1855 June 3, 1855 June 4, 1855 June 5, 1855 June 6, 1855 June 9, 1855 June 10, 1855
  • Page 73

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    in the social Hall & Herd till midnight the most thrilling soul stiring speaches, essays, Addresses, songs, music &c &c that I ever herd it was truly interesting to enjoy such a feast of the production of sthe stronges[t] talent in the world. we also was addressed on saturday evening at the Universal scientific society by On the subject of Phrenology followed by O. Pratt & W Woodruff [FIGURE] I received a letter from Wm Smoot at Los Vegus July 30, 1855 ...
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    July 30, 1855 July 31, 1855 August 1, 1855 August 4, 1855 August 5, 1855 August 6, 1855 August 11, 1855 August 12, 1855 August 13, 1855 August 18, 1855
  • Page 76

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    September 21, 1855 ~ Friday to September 22, 1855 ~ Saturday Sept 21, 22 I spent the time labouring. On the 22nd I attended the Universal scientific society in the evening September 23, 1855 ~ Sunday 23rd Sunday I Attended was quite unwell & not able to attend meeting. Elder G. A. Smith preached a vary interesting discourse upon the History of the rise & progress of Mahomit- anism & was followed by P. P. Pratt both published in the Deseret News of Oct ...
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    September 21, 1855 September 22, 1855 September 23, 1855 September 24, 1855 September 26, 1855 September 27, 1855 September 28, 1855 September 29, 1855 September 30, 1855 October 1, 1855 October 5, 1855 October 6, 1855 October 8, 1855 October 9, 1855 October 13, 1855 October 14, 1855
  • Page 56

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    February 12, 1855 ~ Monday 12th I spent the day in study & the evening in the Grammar school February 13, 1855 ~ Tuesday 13th I attended a party at the social Hall got up by Zions workmen upon the public works we had a good time it lasted till after midnight February 14, 1855 ~ Wednesday 14th I spent most of the day in study & the evening in the Grammar school February 15, 1855 ~ Thursday 15th I spent the day studying & I met ...
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    February 12, 1855 February 13, 1855 February 14, 1855 February 15, 1855 February 16, 1855 February 17, 1855 February 18, 1855
  • Page 59

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    February 24, 1855 ~ Saturday 24th [FIGURE] I settled with the tithing office this day & paid them cash to balance Books $52.50 I have paid some $250 for tithing since my last settlement. I wrote 4 letters to day to [FIGURE] L. N. Scovil, Elisha Wilcox, Jonathan Campbell, & Crandle Dunn February 25, 1855 ~ Sunday 25 Sunday I Preached in the Tabernacle in the morning & was folowed H. C. Kimball we both ...
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    February 24, 1855 February 25, 1855 February 26, 1855 February 27, 1855 February 28, 1855 March 1, 1855 March 2, 1855 March 3, 1855 March 4, 1855 March 5, 1855 March 6, 1855 March 7, 1855 March 8, 1855
  • Page 60

    Part of Journal (January 1, 1854 – December 31, 1859)

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    March 9, 1855 ~ Friday 9th I drew some poles & posts to the field & attended school at night March 10, 1855 ~ Saturday 10 [FIGURE] Brother Joseph Russel died this morning 20 minuts past 2 oclock about 70 years of age from Merimichi He Has been a faithful Latter day saint & High priest He has given nearly all his means to the Church amounting to about $70,000 dollars in all March 11, 1855 ~ Sunday 11th Sunday I attended ...
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    March 9, 1855 March 10, 1855 March 11, 1855 March 12, 1855 March 13, 1855 March 14, 1855 March 15, 1855 March 16, 1855 March 17, 1855 March 18, 1855 March 19, 1855 March 20, 1855 March 21, 1855 March 22, 1855
  • Page 365

    Part of Journal (October 22, 1865 – December 31, 1872)

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    I Printed 2500 copies of the Millinnium Star in 1845 I Published 3000 copies of the Doctrins & Covenants in England & secured the copy right in Stationers Hall I Published 20000 copies of the proclamation of the Twelve Apostles By Order of Parley P Pratt On his responsibility I have been Ordained during the foregoing period to The office of Teacher, Priest, Elder, 2nd Quorum ...
  • Page 1

    Part of Letter from Phillip M. Westwood, 28 May 1855

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    At a mass meeting held in the schoolhouse Springville May 20th/55 at 2 Oclock P.M. It was unanimously resolved: That, in view of the organisation of a branch of the Universal Scientific Society in this city; the following persons be appointed ^as a commitee^ to form a constitution, and draw up such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the govern- ment of said branch: Said committee to report progress to a a Mass Meeting twhenever they are prepared to do so. Members of Committee
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    May 20, 1855
  • Page 2

    Part of Letter from Phillip M. Westwood, 28 May 1855

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    shall have powers in the Branch similar to those vested in the Officers of the U. S. Society, as expressed in article 3 of said ^society^ Res: 3: That we adopt, and apply to this branch, articles Nos. 2. 4. 6. 7. 8. of the U. S. Society, as they are printed in the "Deseret News" No. Vol. Res: 4: That we also adopt article No. 5 of the U. S. Society with the following amendment to suit local circumstances viz: "that the first annual meeting of the branch be rend="underline">July 1
  • Page 3

    Part of Letter from Phillip M. Westwood, 28 May 1855

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    Provisional Committee President A F Macdonald Aaron Johnson Members Wilber J. Earl H. H. Kearns Uriah Curtis John M. Stewart P. M. Westwood, Secretary Springville Utah Co May 28th/55 To W Woodruff, Esq Dear Sir and brother You will perceive by the above, that I am directed to forward this letter to you to solicit in the name of the committee and of the proposed branch of the U. S. Society; the friendly recognition, and valuable counsel ...
    Dates:
    May 28, 1855