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– Oct 12, 1879 [Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12 Sunday I met at 11 oclok. Br Nelson Prayed. WW spoke 30 M Moses Curtis 10 M, Br Bloomfield 17, Lot Smith 10 M. In the Afternoon I attended a Priesthood Meeting. The word of wisdom was spoken upon. Tobaco, liquor, Coffee, tea &c was dwelt upon. (1) – Oct 17, 1879 [Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17 I received a letter from G. Teasdale. I wrote 4 letters to J Jaques, Phebe, Bulah & John Taylor and Council about selling tithing flour or wheat. I received a letter from J Jaques [ ] speaking of Selling the Esstate of Presidet Young. Said that Earnist Young the ownly Male heir in the suit against the Esstate was found Drunk on the side walk. Was Carried to his house and died in the morning. He did not live to Enjoy the money paid him in the suit. Br Jaques speaks of the rain and Cold weather. (1) – Saturday, Oct 25th 1879 [Abraham H. Cannon Journal] After arousing in the morning, the first town of any importance... Read the rest of this entry »

– Jan 30, 1878 DESERET NEWS advertises "WAGNER'S BEER ON DRAUGHT AT 5 CENTS A GLASS" on same page as its directory of "NAMES OF PRESIDENTS AND BISHOPS OF THE ORGANIZED STAKES OF ZION." The "CITY LIQUOR STORE" ad is also immediately above "GENEALOGICAL" advertisement directed to Ladder-days. DESERET NEWS previously ran several alcohol ads in each issue for years, but alcohol ads now appear next to directory of church officers from its first publication on Jan 9, 1878 until Apr 1, 1880. On Jan 2, 1879 chewing tobacco ad appears on page with directory of church officers. On Jan 6, 1880 church directory appears next to ad for "BETTER AND PURER LIQUORS, WINES AND CIGARS Than can be found at any other house in Utah." (1) – Apr 5, 1879 [John Nuttle Diary] Young Men using tobacco and wine Bps to release those who would not cease its use from officiating in any of the labors of the Priesthood. (2) – Apr 13, 1879 [Apostle Wilford... Read the rest of this entry »

My good friend, Stacey, at Me, He Plus 3 asked me to write a guest post for her blog way back when we were on our trip to Idaho with the kids and grandkids. Of course I said, “Yes,” but then it took me a couple of weeks to get my act together. Then it took her a couple of weeks to actually post it. Anyway, when it did finally post, I totally missed it! So here is a link, sorry it took me a while  Read More →

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– Jun 3, 1876 DESERET NEWS publishes grand jury's audit of Salt Lake Corporation's finincial records which show extensive transactions involving liquor. Municipal funds purchase liquor for Pioneer Day on Jul 24 and also for party of Mormon Battalion veterans. The city rents Brigham Young's distillery for $2,000 annually from 1861 to 1867, after which city government purchases its liquor directly from Howard Distillery which is owned jointly by Brigham Young and his first counselor Daniel H. Well. Young is also member of Salt Lake City Council (1872-1877), and Wells is mayor from 1866 to 1876. Report observes "After completion of the railroad, the city continued to buy liquor from Brigham Young at $4.00 per gallon, although they could have gotten better 'States' liquor at $1.25 per gallon." (1) – Dec 18, 1876 [Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] … Elder Erastus Snow arived & we held a Priesthood Meeting and we all spoke our feelings &... Read the rest of this entry »

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“He’ll Carry You” By Hillary Weeks He knows your heart He knows your pain He knows the strength it took just too simply breathe today He sees the tears that you cry He knows your soul is aching to know why He hears your prayers each humble word When you said you couldn’t face another day he understood He knows the path that you will find Though you felt alone he’s never left your side Chorus: He knew there’d be moments when no earthly words Could take away your sorrow And no human eyes could see what you’re going through When you’ve taken your last step and done all that you can do He will lift your heavy load and carry you He’ll bring you peace and leave you hope And in the darkest night he’ll comfort you Until you know the sun will rise and each new day You will have the strength to live again Chorus: And when there are moments when no earthly words can take away your sorrow And no human eyes could see what you’re going through When you’ve... Read the rest of this entry »

– Mar 21, 1875 A missionary preaching at a temperance hall in Wolverhampton, England is asked by a man in the audience how many wives he had. The missionary answers "enough to leave his neighbors alone." (1) – Jul 12, 1875 In England missionary and future apostle John Henry Smith dreams "that Prest. J[oseph] F. Smith and I and some others took tea with the Prince of Wales and wife in one of the Palaces in London." (1) – Jul 18, 1875 Apostle Orson Pratt preaches in Salt Lake City that rebaptism "seems to be a kind of standing ordinance for all Later-day Saints who emigrate here, from First Presidency down; all are rebaptized and set out anew by renewing their covenants. After his counselor Daniel H. Wells euloguzes Emmeline Free Young, Brigham Young stuns those at funeral by instructing her children and grand children not to follow his plural wife's "bad example." In her manuscript "My Father's Wives," Susa Young Gates... Read the rest of this entry »

It was August 2008, and it was hot. We were in need of a serious diversion. At just over 8 months pregnant, I was tired and maybe more than a little bit ornery. Sport had just started Kindergarten and we had spent the afternoon filming a little play that he had come up with for the Reflections contest. Reflections is a program sponsored by the PTA. To encourage creativity, they come up with a  Read More →

– NOTE: All posts on this case available HERE, with the most recent post appearing first. On August 23rd, 2011, Jessica Beagley’s legal ordeal finally came to an end. Unfortunately, it resulted in a conviction as a Anchorage jury of six convicted her of misdemeanor child abuse. Sentencing is scheduled to take place on Monday August 29th; a maximum of one year in prison and a $10,000 fine is possible, although one commenter to the Anchorage Daily News story speculates that any sentence might be suspended if Beagley accepts a regimen of court-approved counseling. The jury appeared to attach much more weight to Beagley’s efforts to get air time on Dr. Phil than to the testimony by Virginia Moring, a supervisor with the Office of Children’s Services, who testified on August 19th that there were no signs of maltreatment — which the office defines as neglect, physical or sexual abuse, domestic violence or drug use — during visits to Beagley’s home and... Read the rest of this entry »

– Oct 7, 1873 [Sermon] George A. Smith: The Word of Wisdom – Education, JD 16:237 – 239 (1) – Oct 8, 1873 [Sermon] George A. Smith: Means Required to Build the Temples – The Word of Wisdom – Unity Needed in Building Up Zion – Sabbath Schools – Journeyings in the Holy Land, JD 16:279 – 283 (1) – Feb 8, 1874 [Sermon] Orson Hyde: Living Faith in God – The Providences of the Almighty in Behalf of His People – Lay Up Treasures in Heaven – The Meek to Inherit the Earth – The Word of Wisdom, JD 17:4 – 14 (1) – During 1874 (Daniel H. Wells) When U.S. marshals attempted to interfere with a municipal election, an unruly mob gathered at the polling place. Mayor Wells "commanded the crowd to disperse and leave the entrance clear. … Some of the leaders, now more or less intoxicated, when the order was given to disperse, instead of obeying, made an attack on the mayor. … Mayor... Read the rest of this entry »

I am very aware that I am not the only one that has depressive feelings. I just find it interesting that one day you can feel joy and happiness and the next day you can feel down and out. I remember as a young girl feeling like I didn’t have any true friends. There are also moments in my adult life that I have had these same feelings. This little songl came to my mind and I then realize I really don’t feel that bad. Nobody Likes Me (Guess I’ll Go Eat Worms) Nobody likes me, everybody hates me,I think I’ll go eat worms!Big fat juicy ones,Eensie weensy squeensy ones,See how they wiggle and squirm!I don’t think I will continue to write the rest of the verses because it is way too gross. Anyway, I got up this morning with a depressive feeling. My husband didn’t help much because he was having a stress filled moment at work. I tried prayer; but I don’t think I want to hear back today. I have had the thought that I would love a good chat with... Read the rest of this entry »