[U.S. Religious History]
Jonathan Edwards preached his classic sermon, 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,' a key step in the beginning of New England's Great Awakening.
[Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline]
Today In Mormon History
Several curious tidbits that happened on this day in Mormon History
250 years ago today - Jul 08, 1776
Lucy Mack (Smith), later the mother of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, is born in Gilsum, New Hampshire.
250 years ago today - Jul 08, 1776
Lucy Mack (Smith), later the mother of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, is born in Gilsum, New Hampshire.
250 years ago today - 1776. July 8
(Lucy Mack Smith) : Born in Gilsum, New Hampshire. In 1796 she married Joseph Smith; they had eleven children: Alvin (1798-1823), Hyrum (1800-1844), Sophronia (1803-?), Joseph (1805-1844), Samuel Harrison (1808-1844), Ephraim (1810-1810), William (1811-1894), Catherine (1812-1900), Don Carlos (1816-1841), and Lucy (1824-1882). Their first child, an unnamed daughter, died shortly after birth in 1797.
[Van Wagoner, Richard and Walker, Steven C., A Book of Mormons, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
250 years ago today - Jul 8, 1776
Lucy Mack (Smith), later the mother of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, is born in Gilsum, New Hampshire.
[LDS Daily, www.ldsdaily.com]
190 years ago today - Jul 8, 1836
[Wilford Woodruff]
8 Arose in the morning sick with the french Measles But Preached at Mr Bowers & rode to R Alexanders to an appointment. I lay abed While Elder Smoot Preached. Then I arose & made some remarks. I spent a vary sick night & in much pain. Distance of the day 6 mile.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
190 years ago today - Jul 8, 1836
[Wilford Woodruff]
8 Arose in the morning sick with the french Measles But Preached at Mr Bowers & rode to R Alexanders to an appointment. I lay abed While Elder Smoot Preached. Then I arose & made some remarks. I spent a vary sick night & in much pain. Distance of the day 6 mile.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
190 years ago today - Jul 8, 1836
[Brigham Young]
well July 8 I have traveled about 48 miles ----
[Brigham Young Journal, 1832 Apr. 9-1836, Sept. 9, typescript]
185 years ago today - Jul 8, 1841
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8th I took stage & rode to Farmington to my Fathers house & was made welcome once more to the house of my friends. I found Sister Eunice recovering from her sickness but was still low. Mother appeared worn down by fatigue but was enjoying good health. Fathers health is good but he feels his age. 10 miles.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
185 years ago today - Jul 8, 1841
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8th I took stage & rode to Farmington to my Fathers house & was made welcome once more to the house of my friends. I found Sister Eunice recovering from her sickness but was still low. Mother appeared worn down by fatigue but was enjoying good health. Fathers health is good but he feels his age. 10 miles.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
180 years ago today - Wednesday, Jul 8, 1846.
[Willard Richards]
Mt. Pisgah. Pleasant and warm. Presidents Young, Kimball, and Richards visited the Saints in a.m. [morning]. Most of the volunteers started for Council Bluffs after receiving instructions from General Rich, and from 1 to 2 p.m. the brethren dined at L. N. Scovill's tent. Then rode out [in the afternoon] p.m. and met Captain Davis and company from Montrose and visited Lorenzo Snow and Evan Green’s family. Elder Kimball passed over the creek to Father Cutler’s, and Young and Kimball returned to Mt. Pisgah. Dr. Richards took tea at Silas St. John’s and spent the evening with Brothers Young, and Little, and General Rich, after administering to Sister Moss, who had been bit by a rattlesnake. Joseph Robinson started for Nauvoo with the mail about noon.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
180 years ago today - Wednesday, Jul 8, 1846.
[Willard Richards]
Mt. Pisgah. Pleasant and warm. Presidents Young, Kimball, and Richards visited the Saints in a.m. [morning]. Most of the volunteers started for Council Bluffs after receiving instructions from General Rich, and from 1 to 2 p.m. the brethren dined at L. N. Scovill's tent. Then rode out [in the afternoon] p.m. and met Captain Davis and company from Montrose and visited Lorenzo Snow and Evan Green’s family. Elder Kimball passed over the creek to Father Cutler’s, and Young and Kimball returned to Mt. Pisgah. Dr. Richards took tea at Silas St. John’s and spent the evening with Brothers Young, and Little, and General Rich, after administering to Sister Moss, who had been bit by a rattlesnake. Joseph Robinson started for Nauvoo with the mail about noon.
[Apostle Willard Richards Journal]
180 years ago today - Jul 8, 1846
[Hosea Stout]
Wednesday July the 8th 1846. I was engaged most of the day to day in over-hauling my goods to select such articles as I could do without and take them down to the settlements and try in that way to lay in some provisions[.] Which was but a "forlorn hope" for my health would not admit of my going if the opportunity to sell was ever so good.
[Diaries of Hosea Stout]
180 years ago today - Jul 8, 1846
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8th Early this morning some 50 Indians said to belong to the Sous passed our camp for the east. They said they were going to meet the Mormon Chief. Supposed they ment President Young who had gone to Mt Pisgah. They were A Noble looking Indian.
We remained stationary to day to let our cattle rest. I was Called to administer to Sister Grant who was in travel. She had A Daughter born in 5 minutes After I left. Thus the Saints bear Children by the wayside like the Children of Israel in the wilderness. We lay still through the day in consequence of the hot weather.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
175 years ago today - Jul 8, 1851 • Tuesday
[George Q. Cannon]
do do. do He was no better
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
170 years ago today - Jul 08, 1856
The Saints who make up the Martin handcart company arrive at Iowa City to outfit themselves for their journey west.
170 years ago today - Jul 08, 1856
The Saints who make up the Martin handcart company arrive at Iowa City to outfit themselves for their journey west.
170 years ago today - Jul 8, 1856
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8th I was vary lame & spent the fore part of the day at home & the afternoon at the office. I visited a peace of Australia wheat or barley in the garden of sister Rich. She gave me a few heads of it & I sowed a part of it in my garden. It is a vary fine grain. President Young has gone to big Cotton wood Canyon so reported to make preparation for the 24 July. H. C. Kimball is at home at work on his store house.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
165 years ago today - Jul 8, 1861
[Plains]
Ira Reed Company begins crossing plains
[Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847-1868, Chronological Company List, http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanylist-chronological/0,15765,3968-1,00.html]
165 years ago today - Jul 8, 1861
[Plains]
Ira Reed Company begins crossing plains
[Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847-1868, Chronological Company List, http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanylist-chronological/0,15765,3968-1,00.html]
165 years ago today - Jul 8, 1861
The health of the President is very good, yesterday in his two sermons he occupied two hours and a half, and to day is not fatigued by the labor, thus his health enables him to deliver long sermons in the bowery where his voice reaches to the remotest part, and to join in the dance with freedom strength and buoyancy of spirits. -- Salt Lake City [Brigham Young Office Journals, Special Collections, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University, Logan.; Archives, Church History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.; New Mormon Studies CD-ROM]
[The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
160 years ago today - Jul 8, 1866
[Brigham Young]
Pres. B. Young spoke of the introduction of the gospel in this age, the revelation of the Book of Mormon, and the nature of its contents. He treated on the nature and object of the gospel, showing that the spirit of the gospel is the spirit of revelation and power. -- SLC Tabernacle [Deseret News. Also Deseret Evening News, Deseret News Weekly, Deseret News Semi- Weekly, and Deseret News Extra, Salt Lake City; 1850-current. 15:252]
[The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
160 years ago today - Jul 8, 1866
[Brigham Young]
Pres. B. Young spoke of the introduction of the gospel in this age, the revelation of the Book of Mormon, and the nature of its contents. He treated on the nature and object of the gospel, showing that the spirit of the gospel is the spirit of revelation and power. -- SLC Tabernacle [Deseret News. Also Deseret Evening News, Deseret News Weekly, Deseret News Semi- Weekly, and Deseret News Extra, Salt Lake City; 1850-current. 15:252]
[The Complete Discourses of Brigham Young, Ed. Richard S. Van Wagoner, Smith-Pettit Foundation, Salt Lake City (2009), http://bit.ly/BY-discourses]
160 years ago today - Jul 8, 1866
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 Sunday I met with my Quorum in the morning. I attended meeting at the Bowery. A Campbellitc Preacher spoke to the people in the morning. Was followed by G. A. Smith who traced the History of the Christian Church from the days of Christ and the Apostles through Paganism, Catholicism, Protestantism down to our day through all the days of darkness Corruption & tradition & clearly showed that the purity of the gospel of Christ with all of its gifts & gracies was done away. Presidet Young spoke in the Afternoon an Excellet discours. We met in the Evening for Prayer.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
155 years ago today - Jul 8, 1871
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 I had severe tooth ake through the day. I went fishing & caught 3 trout.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
155 years ago today - Jul 8, 1871
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 I had severe tooth ake through the day. I went fishing & caught 3 trout.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
150 years ago today - Jul 8, 1876 • Saturday
[George Q. Cannon]
At the House. Went down to the R. R. Depot to meet Sister C. and Mary Alice whom I expected from Philadelphia to-day. They arrived on time. The day was very hot. Sister C. arranged with Mrs. Duke for us to take our meals in the house.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
150 years ago today - Jul 8, 1876 • Saturday
[George Q. Cannon]
At the House. Went down to the R. R. Depot to meet Sister C. and Mary Alice whom I expected from Philadelphia to-day. They arrived on time. The day was very hot. Sister C. arranged with Mrs. Duke for us to take our meals in the house.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
150 years ago today - Jul 8, 1876
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 We drove to day to Silver Creek & Camped. 45 M.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
145 years ago today - Jul 8, 1881 • Friday
[George Q. Cannon]
Friday, July 8th, 1881 At the office, Lieutenant Willard Young, of the engineer corps, of the United States Army, now stationed at West Point, and son of Prest B. Young, called at the office this morning. He feels very well and appears very strong in the faith, and devoted to his religion. He stands very high in the army for one of his age, and has a very fine reputation for ability and skill. He expects to be made an assistant professor with the pay of captain, which will be a very honorable position for one of his age. Bro. Lorenzo Snow called, and we had some conversation respecting affairs at Box Elder, and the application of Bro Rosenbaum for permission to start a store up there. 5,000 Shares of stock in the Utah Norther[n] R’y owned by the Trustee-in-Trust was sold today to the Union Pacific people, Bro. Sharp having called to renew the offer of 40 per cent, which he had been authorized to make sometime previous. Prest Taylor desired 50 per cent, but it was found that they would not give it; and they having all the stock in their hands, it was thought to be no use to hold out against them, and it was deemed better to take 40 per cent than to have the stock in our hands without any prospect of dividends.
My brother Angus, came to the office, and had some conversation respecting the coal mines owned jointly by himself and the Church near Coalville. It was decided that he should take a trip to Omaha to confer with Mr. Poppleton, attorney of the Union Pacific Railroad Co, upon the matter. After this, Prests Taylor, Smith and myself drove to the residence of Prest Jos. Young, a brother of Prest Brigham Young, who is now 84 years of age. We administered to him, and found him in a very placid condition. I thought it probable that he might never rise from his bed of sickness.
Went through the Gardo House in company with Prests Taylor and Smith, and my brother Angus, to see what renovation and fitting up was necessary to prepare it for Prest Taylor to reside in. Took dinner and supper today with my wife Elizabeth at her sister’s and drove her down in my buggy, having brought her up to town this morning
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
145 years ago today - Jul 8, 1881 • Friday
[George Q. Cannon]
Friday, July 8th, 1881 At the office, Lieutenant Willard Young, of the engineer corps, of the United States Army, now stationed at West Point, and son of Prest B. Young, called at the office this morning. He feels very well and appears very strong in the faith, and devoted to his religion. He stands very high in the army for one of his age, and has a very fine reputation for ability and skill. He expects to be made an assistant professor with the pay of captain, which will be a very honorable position for one of his age. Bro. Lorenzo Snow called, and we had some conversation respecting affairs at Box Elder, and the application of Bro Rosenbaum for permission to start a store up there. 5,000 Shares of stock in the Utah Norther[n] R’y owned by the Trustee-in-Trust was sold today to the Union Pacific people, Bro. Sharp having called to renew the offer of 40 per cent, which he had been authorized to make sometime previous. Prest Taylor desired 50 per cent, but it was found that they would not give it; and they having all the stock in their hands, it was thought to be no use to hold out against them, and it was deemed better to take 40 per cent than to have the stock in our hands without any prospect of dividends.
My brother Angus, came to the office, and had some conversation respecting the coal mines owned jointly by himself and the Church near Coalville. It was decided that he should take a trip to Omaha to confer with Mr. Poppleton, attorney of the Union Pacific Railroad Co, upon the matter. After this, Prests Taylor, Smith and myself drove to the residence of Prest Jos. Young, a brother of Prest Brigham Young, who is now 84 years of age. We administered to him, and found him in a very placid condition. I thought it probable that he might never rise from his bed of sickness.
Went through the Gardo House in company with Prests Taylor and Smith, and my brother Angus, to see what renovation and fitting up was necessary to prepare it for Prest Taylor to reside in. Took dinner and supper today with my wife Elizabeth at her sister’s and drove her down in my buggy, having brought her up to town this morning
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
145 years ago today - Jul 8, 1881
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 I received 3 letters from Sarah F D Richards & West. I wrote one letter to Sarah.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
140 years ago today - Jul 8, 1886 • Thursday
[George Q. Cannon]
Thursday, July 8/86 We are having exceedingly hot weather. Listened to and answered correspondence.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
140 years ago today - Jul 8, 1886 • Thursday
[George Q. Cannon]
Thursday, July 8/86 We are having exceedingly hot weather. Listened to and answered correspondence.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
140 years ago today - Jul 8, 1886 (Thursday)
David M. Stuart was discharged from the Penitentiary, but was immediately re-arrested on a new charge for u.c. [Unlawful Cohabitation, I.E. living with a polygamous wife] and placed under $1,500 bonds.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
140 years ago today - Jul 8, 1886 (Thursday)
Bishop James W. Loveless, of Provo, was arrested on a Utah Central Ry. train, charged with u.c. [Unlawful Cohabitation, I.E. living with a polygamous wife]
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
140 years ago today - Jul 8, 1886
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff]
8 I spent the day reading. It was vary hot. Lucerne Mowed.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
140 years ago today - Thursday, Jul 8, 1886
[Apostle John Henry Smith]
Parowan
Bro. J. R. Murdock took me and Bro. Waddell in his wagon to Buck Horn Springs. We had a pleasant visit but about two miles from the spring the hind wheel of the wagon broke down and it turned over. Bro. Murdock got under but was not hurt and Bro. Wadell and I got out all safe. Bro. Murdock got on the Horse and went to the Springs and met Bro. Miller from Parowan who came and got us and took us to Parowan, Bro. Murdock going back home.
The Presidency, High Council and Bishops met and organized and Incorporated a Company to hold Church property.
[Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff]
8 I am some better to day. Walk about. I received my Daily Papers & some Letters.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff]
8 I am some better to day. Walk about. I received my Daily Papers & some Letters.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
[Heber J. Grant]
We have spent the time at our meeting this morning and this afternoon in listening to what brother Franklin D. Richards had prepared for the history of the Apostles. He and brother A. H. Cannon read to us something over a hundred pages. Bro. Richards has finished the record of the Apostles from the organization of the Church to about the year 1841.
[The Diaries of Heber J. Grant, 1880-1945, Abridged, Digital Edition Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891 • Wednesday
[George Q. Cannon]
Wednesday, July 8th, 1891
I called upon President Woodruff this morning and found him somewhat better.
President Smith and myself met with Le Grand Young and F. S. Richards and we communicated to them the information that Judge Estee was here and was interested in our case, and desired, if agreeable, to have an interview with them. We told them concerning the Judge’s past advocacy and defense of our cause, and how warm and zealous a friend he had been to us, and an appointment was made to meet him at Brother Richard’s office at 2 o’clock today. At that time President Smith and myself went to that place. We spent two hours and a half in conversation. The Judge drew out from Brothers Young and Richards their views concerning the line of evidence that they intended to present to the master in chancery. The conversation was principally upon this point, with a view to getting up an outline of a plan of campaign for the recovery of this property, and also to get correct information before the country through the evidence that would be presented concerning our true position. The question arose as to whether it would be well for the Judge to appear openly in this case. There was some discussion upon this point; but after listening to what was said, I felt very clear, and so told them, that it was my judgment that he should not appear openly, for reasons all of which I did not care to explain, but they were in part personal to the Judge himself and his political prospects, and partly on our own account. The interview, I think, was very satisfactory, and the attorneys were both impressed by the Judge’s clearness in setting forth his points and his skill and knowledge as a lawyer. He has written works which are standard in the legal fraternity.
President L. Snow and the brethren of the Twelve who met yesterday met again today, with the exception of Brother Thatcher, who had gone East.
I had an interview today with Mr. Mortimer A. Downing, of the Agricultural Department of Washington, who is out in this country securing data concerning the best methods of irrigation.
The regular meeting of the bank was held at 1 o’clock.
I called at President Woodruff’s, reported the condition of business, and found him improved.
In the evening I drove to my place over Jordan and took my wife Sarah Jane with me. Brother Wilcken accompanied us.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891 (Wednesday)
The Republicans of Salt Lake County held a convention in Salt Lake City and placed the first Republican ticket for county officers in Salt Lake County in the field, after the division of the People's Party on party lines.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891 (Wednesday)
Orlando F. Herron was discharged from the Penitentiary.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
There were present all as yesterday except Bro[ther] [Moses] Thatcher who is gone east & J[ohn] H[enry] Smith this morning ... Pres[iden]t [Lorenzo] Snow said it was impracticable for the Presidency to meet with us today but hoped that Pres[iden]t W[ilford] W[oodruff] would be able to meet us tomorrow'said his health was improving.
[Franklin D. Richards, Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
[Franklin D. Richards]
There were present all as yesterday except Bro[ther] [Moses] Thatcher who is gone east & J[ohn] H[enry] Smith this morning ... Pres[iden]t [Lorenzo] Snow said it was impracticable for the Presidency to meet with us today but hoped that Pres[iden]t W[ilford] W[oodruff] would be able to meet us tomorrow'-said his health was improving.
[Franklin D. Richards Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
135 years ago today - Wednesday, Jul 8, 1891
[Apostle John Henry Smith]
Salt Lake City
I returned to the City and attended the Republican Convention. We had a nice day.
In the convention today, L. G. Hardy, Miller and Ashton and Kimball were nominated for County Offices.
[Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith]
135 years ago today - Jul 8, 1891
[Apostle Franklin D. Richards]
There were present all as yesterday except Bro[ther] Thatcher who is gone east & JR Smith this morning ... Pres[iden]t Snow said it was impracticable for the Presidency to meet with us today but hoped that Pres[iden]t WW would be able to meet us tomorrow--said his health was improving.
[Diary Excerpts of Franklin D. Richards, 1887-1897, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
[Marriner Wood Merrill]
I again attended Quorum Meeting at 10 am and at Recess at Noon went in Company with John W Taylor to see Bro[ther] Abraham Cannon at His Home. Found Him very Ill indeed, He could not speak above a low whisper and very weak. He has three Beautiful Homes close together all well furnished.
[Marriner Wood Merrill Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
[Marriner Wood Merrill]
I again attended Quorum Meeting at 10 am and at Recess at Noon went in Company with John W Taylor to see Bro[ther] Abraham Cannon at His Home. Found Him very Ill indeed, He could not speak above a low whisper and very weak. He has three Beautiful Homes close together all well furnished.
[Marriner Wood Merrill Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
At 10 am attended a meeting of the Apostles in the Temple. Prest Lorenzo Snow offered the opening prayer, and he very earnestly supplicated the Lord in behalf of Apostle Moses Thatcher. John Henry Smith said that he did not look on him the same as a man who had become addicted to the use of liquor to the extent that he was not responsible for his actions. Bro Moses had been addicted to the use of morphine. He related a dream he had which he had had in relation to Bro Thatcher, which had given him the impression that Bro Moses would not have any great influence in leading the Saints from the path of duty should he fail to harmonize with hie brethren, and we be under the necessity of taking action against him. Expressed the very best of feelings and perfect fellowship for the Presidency and the members of the quorum of the Apostles. Felt the more active we were in mingling among the people the better it would be for us.
Heber J. Grant. I related a number of incidents regarding the labors of Bro Thatcher, and his failure to mingle among the people, and magnify his office as an Apostle since I became a member of the quorum, and stated that while I continued to hope and pray that he would yet place himself in harmony with his quorum, that I was unable to have much faith that he would do so. John W. Taylor said that he felt after considering the matter, and the acts of Bro Moses Thatcher for many years past, that he, Bro Taylor, had been wasting altogether too much sympathy over Bro Thatcher's case. Felt well towards his brethren. Told that he had been down between meetings and visited Bro Abraham H. Cannon, who was very sick, and in his opinion was very low condition. He felt well while administering to Bro Abraham.
[The Diaries of Heber J. Grant, 1880-1945, Abridged, Digital Edition Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896 • Wednesday
[George Q. Cannon]
Wednesday, July 8, 1896
I attended a meeting of the Wonder Mining Company this morning at 11 o’clock.
Brothers Heber J. Grant and F. S. Richards came to the First Presidency to know concerning the best steps to take in relation to the Parsons Ranch. President Woodruff has given his note for $20,000 to Wells, Fargo & Co., secured by the stock of this ranch; but Brother Richards, upon investigation, now finds that there is danger of this stock becoming valueless, and the question before us this morning was, what shall be done to save this? We can save it by taking up an option that we have, which will necessitate the payment of $35,000, though Brother Richards thinks he can get this reduced to $30,000. $15,000 of this will not be required to be paid for several months, and $15,000 will be paid to the State for lands covering a period of several years. Brothers Grant and Richards were both of the opinion that we should take this option up. President Jos. F. Smith was rather opposed to it; still he could see no way by which the $20,000 could be saved. Brother Richards was instructed to see Mr. Parsons and find out the best terms that he would be willing to have us take the option on, and Brother Grant was to see Brother Frank Armstrong, who stands with himself as the nominal purchasers.
Brother Evan Stephens came to talk about the choir going to Denver, and we had considerable conversation on the subject. We assured him that the Church could do nothing towards helping the choir on this trip. He thought that by each member of the choir paying $5, added to some funds that he had, he might be able to take the choir to Denver, if the Denver people would furnish $1000 and keep the choir while at Denver, and transportation could be obtained to Denver and return at $10 per head. I proposed to see the Union Pacific people and learn from them whether they could meet this.
Brother John James came this morning to the office to talk about holding a celebration on the 24th at Saltair. The Presidency of the Stake were sent for, and the matter was taken into consideration. A committee of fifteen was appointed to get up a programme, most of those appointed being sons or grandsons of pioneers.
[The Journal of George Q. Cannon, Church Historian's Press, https://churchhistorianspress.org/george-q-cannon]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896; Wednesday
I again attended Quorum Meeting at 10 am and at Recess at Noon went in Company with John W Taylor to see Bro[ther] Abraham Cannon at His Home. found Him very Ill indeed, He could not speake above a low whisper and very weak. He has three Beautiful Homes close together all well furnished.
[Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
The First Presidency, at their office today, considered the application of President Jesse N. Smith of Snowflake [Arizona] Stake, who had been nominated for the Arizona Legislature. He stated that in case of his election, his counselors could attend temporarily to the duties of the Stake Presidency. It was decided that there would be no objection to his candidacy.
Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] of the Twelve had an interview with the First Presidency in reference to the case of Brother Geo[rge]. W. Thatcher, one of the High Council of the Cache [Utah] Stake.
He stated that Brother George W. had explained that he had given a promise to stand by his brother Moses [Thatcher] in his political course, but that he had expressed to Moses his opinion that he was taking the wrong course, whereupon Moses had called him a coward, and gave him such a tongue-lashing as he had never experienced before. He desired to have time as to the disposition of his, George W's case. This was assented to by the First Presidency.
Elders Heber J. Grant and F[ranklin]. S. Richards explained to the First Presidency the condition of the Parson's Ranch business. $20,000 in notes had been endorsed by the Trustee in Trust, with capital stock in the Company as security. Payment of his was doubtful, and the security was rendered less valuable because of the power of the Company to contract indebtedness. The Brethren advised the Presidency that with $35,000 further a clear title could be obtained to the property. Brothers Grant and Richards were instructed to see Brother Francis Armstrong and get him to organize a syndicate to secure the property, which with $5,000 of personal property would be very cheap at $50,000.
Brother Evan Stephens, leader of the Tabernacle Choir, called upon the First Presidency, in reference to taking a chorus of 150 voices to the Denver [Colorado] Eisteddfod. The Denver people promised $1,000 towards expenses. Brother Stephens was instructed to see the railroad people in regard to rates, and no objection was offered by the Presidency.
The Presidency of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion met with the First Presidency, by request, to take into consideration the celebration of the anniversary of the arrival of the Pioneers into Utah. A committee of 13 was decided upon with Heber J. Grant as chairman, to arrange for a program, with the understanding that all the Pioneers who were living should be invited to attend and expenses paid at Saltair on the 24th. ...
[Journal History, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896; Wednesday
At 10 am attended a meeting of the Apostles in the Temple. Pres[iden]t Lorenzo Snow offered the opening prayer, and he very earnestly supplicated the Lord in behalf of Apostle Moses Thatcher. John Henry Smith said that he did not look on him the same as a man who had become addicted to the use of liquor to the extent that he was not responsible for his actions. Bro[ther] Moses had been addicted to the use of morphine. He related a dream he had which he had had in relation to Bro[ther] Thatcher, which had given him the impression that Bro[ther] Moses would not have any great influence in leading the Saints from the path of duty should he fail to harmonize with his brethren, and we be under the necessity of taking action against him. Expressed the very best of feelings and perfect fellowship for the Presidency and the members of the quorum of the Apostles. Felt the more active we were in mingling among the people the better it would be for us.
Heber J. Grant[:] I related a number of incidents regarding the labors of Bro[ther] Thatcher, and his failure to mingle among the people, and magnify his office as an Apostle since I became a member of the quorum, and stated that while I continued to hope and pray that he would yet place himself in harmony with his quorum, that I was unable to have much faith that he would do so. John W Taylor said that ... considering the matter, and the acts of Bro[ther] Moses Thatcher for many years past, that he, Bro[ther] Taylor, had been wasting altogether too much sympathy over Bro[ther] Thatcher's case. Felt well towards his brethren. Told that he had been down between meetings and visited Bro[ther] Abraham H. Cannon, who was very sick, and in his opinion was very low condition. He felt well while administering to Bro[ther] Abraham.
[Heber J. Grant, Diary]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896; Wednesday
The First Presidency, at their office today, considered the application of President Jesse N. Smith of Snowflake [Arizona] Stake, who had been nominated for the Arizona Legislature. He stated that in case of his election, his counselors could attend temporarily to the duties of the Stake Presidency. It was decided that there would be no objection to his candidacy.
Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] of the Twelve had an interview with the First Presidency in reference to the case of Brother Geo[rge]. W. Thatcher, one of the High Council of the Cache [Utah] Stake.
He stated that Brother George W. had explained that he had given a promise to stand by his brother Moses [Thatcher] in his political course, but that he had expressed to Moses his opinion that he was taking the wrong course, whereupon Moses had called him a coward, and gave him such a tongue-lashing as he had never experienced before. He desired to have time as to the disposition of his, George W's case. This was assented to by the First Presidency.
Elders Heber J. Grant and F[ranklin]. S. Richards explained to the First Presidency the condition of the Parson's Ranch business. $20,000 in notes had been endorsed by the Trustee in Trust, with capital stock in the Company as security. Payment of his was doubtful, and the security was rendered less valuable because of the power of the Company to contract indebtedness. The Brethren advised the Presidency that with $35,000 further a clear title could be obtained to the property. Brothers Grant and Richards were instructed to see Brother Francis Armstrong and get him to organize a syndicate to secure the property, which with $5,000 of personal property would be very cheap at $50,000.
Brother Evan Stephens, leader of the Tabernacle Choir, called upon the First Presidency, in refernce to taking a chorus of 150 voices to the Denver [Colorado] Eisteddfod. The Denver people promised $1,000 towards expenses. Brother Stephens was instructed to see the railroad people in regard to rates, and no objection was offered by the Presidency.
The Presidency of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion met with the First Presidency, by request, to take into consideration the celebration of the anniversary of the arrival of the Pioneers into Utah. A committee of 13 was decided upon with Heber J. Grant as chairman, to arrange for a program, with the understanding that all the Pioneers who were living should be invited to attend and expenses paid at Saltair on the 24th. ...
[First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
I again attended Quorum Meeting at 10 am and at Recess at Noon went in Company with John W Taylor to see Bro[ther] Abraham Cannon at His Home. found Him very Ill indeed, He could not speak above a low whisper and very weak. He has three Beautiful Homes close together all well furnished.
[Marriner Wood Merrill, Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
The First Presidency, at their office today, considered the application of President Jesse N. Smith of Snowflake [Arizona] Stake, who had been nominated for the Arizona Legislature. He stated that in case of his election, his counselors could attend temporarily to the duties of the Stake Presidency. It was decided that there would be no objection to his candidacy. Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] of the Twelve had an interview with the First Presidency in reference to the case of Brother Geo[rge]. W. Thatcher, one of the High Council of the Cache [Utah] Stake. He stated that Brother George W. had explained that he had given a promise to stand by his brother Moses [Thatcher] in his political course, but that he had expressed to Moses his opinion that he was taking the wrong course, whereupon Moses had called him a coward, and gave him such a tonguelashing as he had never experienced before. He desired to have time as to the disposition of his, George W's case. This was assented to by the First Presidency. Elders Heber J. Grant and F[ranklin]. S. Richards explained to the First Presidency the condition of the Parson's Ranch business. $20,000 in notes had been endorsed by the Trustee in Trust, with capital stock in the Company as security. Payment of his was doubtful, and the security was rendered less valuable because of the power of the Company to contract indebtedness. The Brethren advised the Presidency that with $35,000 further a clear title could be obtained to the property. Brothers Grant and Richards were instructed to see Brother Francis Armstrong and get him to organize a syndicate to secure the property, which with $5,000 of personal property would be very cheap at $50,000. Brother Evan Stephens, leader of the Tabernacle Choir, called upon the First Presidency, in reference to taking a chorus of 150 voices to the Denver [Colorado] Eisteddfod. The Denver people
promised $1,000 towards expenses. Brother Stephens was instructed to see the railroad people in regard to rates, and no objection was offered by the Presidency. The Presidency of the Salt Lake Stake of Zion met with the First Presidency, by request, to take into consideration the celebration of the anniversary of the arrival of the Pioneers into Utah. A committee of 13 was decided upon with Heber J. Grant as chairman, to arrange for a program, with the understanding that all the Pioneers who were living should be invited to attend and expenses paid at Saltair on the 24th. ...
[Journal History, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
130 years ago today - Jul 8, 1896
[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill]
Wednesday. Attended Quorum meeting at 10 a. m. in Salt Lake. At noon went in company with John W. Taylor to see Brother Abram Cannon at his home. Found him very ill indeed; he could not speak above a low whisper, and was very weak. He has three beautiful homes close together and all well furnished. Called on Miss Laura Hyde after meeting; also on Mr. McCormick on College business.
[Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
125 years ago today - Jul 8, 1901; Monday
Attorney Franklin S. Richards asked President [Lorenzo] Snow for the privilege of going to the coast to recuperate as his health has not been good for some time. He is the attorney for the Church. The request was granted.
Elder Brigham Young Jr., reported that at a meeting held at Lewiston [Utah] it had been decided to establish the headquarters of the Benson Stake at that place.
[First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]
125 years ago today - Jul 8, 1901; Monday
Attorney Franklin S. Richards asked President [Lorenzo] Snow for the privilege of going to the coast to recuperate as his health has not been good for some time. He is the attorney for the Church. The request was granted.
Elder Brigham Young Jr., reported that at a meeting held at Lewiston [Utah] it had been decided to establish the headquarters of the Benson Stake at that place.
[First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes]
125 years ago today - Jul 8, 1901
Attorney Franklin S. Richards asked President [Lorenzo] Snow for the privilege of going to the coast to recuperate as his health has not been good for some time. He is the attorney for the Church. The request was granted. Elder Brigham Young Jr., reported that at a meeting held at Lewiston [Utah] it had been decided to establish the headquarters of the Benson Stake at that place.
[Journal History, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
125 years ago today - Jul 8, 1901
[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill]
Monday. Meadow Farm. I left at 5:45 for Logan to attend our Temple Board meeting at 10 a. m. and the members' meeting at 2 p. m.
[Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
125 years ago today - Monday, Jul 8, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith]
Manassa
During the afternoon we held the stockholders meeting and Reelected the old board of the Mexican Colonization and Agricultural Co. John Henry Smith, Anthony W. Ivins, A. F. McDonald, Albert R. Smith, L. P. Helm, L. M. Petersen and Thos A. Crowther. Some reports were read and accepted & filed.
The Directors were sworn and organized with President John Henry Smith, Vice President and Manager A. W. Ivins, Secretary and Treasurer, L. M. Peterson, Ass. Secretary Henry Eyring.
I put into the Treasurers hands $50.00. Three dollars each was paid to the Directors for last years service and five each to the secretary and Treasurer, expense going out $8.00.
[Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith]
120 years ago today - Jul 8, 1906 (Sunday)
Isaac H. Rogers was appointed presiding Elder at Papago, Maricopa Co, Arizona.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
120 years ago today - Jul 8, 1906 (Sunday)
Isaac H. Rogers was appointed presiding Elder at Papago, Maricopa Co, Arizona.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
105 years ago today - Jul 08, 1921
Spencer H. Osborn, later a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, is born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
105 years ago today - Jul 08, 1921
Spencer H. Osborn, later a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, is born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
90 years ago today - Jul 8, 1936
The Presidency commented on the publicity given to Alexander Schreiner through the Deseret News and others and felt that some injustice had been done Frank Asper, who worked so diligently for ten months of the year, day and night as might be required. They requested that before any future arrangements are made for the employment of Alexander Schreiner during the summer of 1937, that the matter be brought to the attention of the Presidency.
[First Presidency, Meeting with Presiding Bishopric, Minutes, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
90 years ago today - Jul 8, 1936
The Presidency commented on the publicity given to Alexander Schreiner through the Deseret News and others and felt that some injustice had been done Frank Asper, who worked so diligently for ten months of the year, day and night as might be required. They requested that before any future arrangements are made for the employment of Alexander Schreiner during the summer of 1937, that the matter be brought to the attention of the Presidency.
[First Presidency, Meeting with Presiding Bishopric, Minutes, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
90 years ago today - Jul 8, 1936
The Presidency commented on the publicity given to Alexander Schreiner through the Deseret News and others and felt that some injustice had been done Frank Asper, who worked so diligently for ten months of the year, day and night as might be required. They requested that before any future arrangements are made for the employment of Alexander Schreiner during the summer of 1937, that the matter be brought to the attention of the Presidency.
[First Presidency, Meeting with Presiding Bishopric, Minutes, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
60 years ago today - July 8, 1966
Dear Clare:
On Tuesday, July 5, 1966, I had the privilege of meeting with President
David O. McKay and discussing the republishing of my book, Mormon
Doctrine. At your request, I give the following information:
President McKay discussed the entire matter with me, asked numerous
questions about the original publication, about the need for the book,
and about what had happened since its publication. We discussed the
fact that the book had been read with care by one of the Brethren, but
that no one had gone over the corrections I had made as a result of
this reading. President McKay indicated that the book should be
republished at this time, said that I should be responsible for what
was in it, that it would not be a church publication, and that Elder
Spencer W. Kimball, who has in the past been chairman of the Reading
Committee, should check the changes I have made in it as a result of
the prior reading. He asked me to meet with Brother Kimball and convey
this message. I did so and Brother Kimball graciously agreed to do
this as his time and circumstances permitted.
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your help and cooperation in
this matter.
Sincerely,
Bruce R. McConkie
BRM:vh"
[David O. Mckay Diary excerpts by Gregory A. Prince, Mormon Studies Library Collection, University of Virginia (https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/david-o-mckay-diary-excerpts/. There are certainly errors in this reproduction, FYI.)]
60 years ago today - July 8, 1966
Dear Clare:
On Tuesday, July 5, 1966, I had the privilege of meeting with President
David O. McKay and discussing the republishing of my book, Mormon
Doctrine. At your request, I give the following information:
President McKay discussed the entire matter with me, asked numerous
questions about the original publication, about the need for the book,
and about what had happened since its publication. We discussed the
fact that the book had been read with care by one of the Brethren, but
that no one had gone over the corrections I had made as a result of
this reading. President McKay indicated that the book should be
republished at this time, said that I should be responsible for what
was in it, that it would not be a church publication, and that Elder
Spencer W. Kimball, who has in the past been chairman of the Reading
Committee, should check the changes I have made in it as a result of
the prior reading. He asked me to meet with Brother Kimball and convey
this message. I did so and Brother Kimball graciously agreed to do
this as his time and circumstances permitted.
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your help and cooperation in
this matter.
Sincerely,
Bruce R. McConkie
BRM:vh"
[David O. Mckay Diary excerpts by Gregory A. Prince, Mormon Studies Library Collection, University of Virginia (https://mormonstudies.as.virginia.edu/david-o-mckay-diary-excerpts/. There are certainly errors in this reproduction, FYI.)]
45 years ago today - Jul 08, 1981
Latter-day Saint Church services are held for the first time in the northern South American country of French Guiana.
45 years ago today - Jul 08, 1981
Latter-day Saint Church services are held for the first time in the northern South American country of French Guiana.
45 years ago today - Jul 8, 1981
Latter-day Saint Church services are held for the first time in the northern South American country of French Guiana.
[LDS Daily, www.ldsdaily.com]
125 years ago today - Jul 7, 1901
Lorenzo Snow presides at the Salt Lake temple's monthly fast meeting, "and Sister Lillie T. Freeze sang in tongues."
[The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn, [New Mormon History database (http://bit.ly/NMHdatabase)]]
125 years ago today - Jul 7, 1901
[In Lewiston, Utah:] Apostle M[arriner]. W[ood]. Merrill was not present tho[ugh], he knew I would be there. He failed to come nor send word why he did not come. This is just as he has treated me ever since I rendered a decision in political case wherein he was in a clash with others of his brethren in the days of President [Wilford] Woodruff.
[Brigham Young Jr., Diary, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1835-1951, Electronic Edition, 2015]
130 years ago today - Jul 7, 1896; Tuesday
Brigham Young [Jr.] ... spoke of the Gardo House incident, when Moses Thatcher accused George Q. Cannon with dishonesty, and threatened a lawsuit. He referred to the fact that Moses had never been called to account for thus wrongfully accusing one of his brethren, and wondered if we had not done wrong in this and other similar cases, in not demanding from Bro[ther] Moses, that he make restitution. He thought it was mistaken sympathy to allow men to do wrong, and not taking prompt action to require them to make proper restitution.
[Heber J. Grant, Diary]
100 years ago today - Jul 06, 1926
Neal A. Maxwell, later the Church commissioner of education and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
135 years ago today - Jul 6, 1891
[Heber J. Grant]
I have unbound faith in the success of the business and I should be delighted to see the benefits go to the Church. I feel sure that the profits will be at least twenty five percent and as the Church can get the money for not more than eight percent there will be a good margin of profit for them ... I shall be pleased and thankful when the Church has more funds than it has at the present [which was coping with a recession, as well as debt due to confiscated properties by the government].
[The Diaries of Heber J. Grant, 1880-1945, Abridged, Digital Edition Salt Lake City, Utah, 2015]
135 years ago today - Jul 6, 1891 (Monday)
A Democratic convention, held in Salt Lake City, placed the first Democratic ticket for Salt Lake County officers in the field, after the division of the People's Party [controlled by the church] on party lines.
[Jenson, Andrew, Church Chronology]
155 years ago today - Jul 5, 1871
Presidt Young [in Soda Springs] got a telegraph [-] from presidt Wells that all right in the Celebration of the 4. Our Enemies were Defeated & we triumped.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
165 years ago today - Jul 5, 1861
Brigham Young's office journal records: "President Young mentioned that he enjoyed his dancing last evening it caused him to perspire, he said it rested his mind and did him good, and relieved him from his onerous every day duties."
170 years ago today - Jul 5, 1856
George A. Smith writes an obituary of Lucy Mack Smith for 'The Mormon', then being published in New York City, in which he praises Lucy and criticizes her book as inaccurate.
[Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books, http://bit.ly/lucys-book]
50 years ago today - Jul 4, 1976
Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs at the United States Bicentennial.
[Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)]
100 years ago today - Jul 04, 1926
Elder Melvin J. Ballard famously prophesies that the Church in Latin America will grow "as an oak grows slowly from an acorn."
120 years ago today - Jul 4, 1906
Zeal is a good thing but too big a stock of it sometimes runs us on to the snag.
[John Henry Smith, Letter to Heber J. Grant, as quoted in Minutes of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1910-1951, Privately Published, Salt Lake City, Utah 2010]
40 years ago today - Jul 3, 1986-Thursday
[Leonard Arrington]
Harriet and I arose early and at 8:30 we were on our way to Susan and admiring a little dog. Elder Packer ... gushes: 'He sits, he heels, he rolls over. He never gives you any trouble,'" which Oaks thinks would make "The perfect historian!"
[Confessions of a Mormon historian : the diaries of Leonard J. Arrington, 1971-1997, Gary James Bergera, editor, Signature Books, 2018]
180 years ago today - Jul 3, 1846
[Wilford Woodruff]
At 10 oclock Br Pratt returned in company with Br Benson who had been nominated to fill the place [apostleship] And wear the Crown of John E Page.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
185 years ago today - Jul 3, 1841
At the Independence Day celebration the Nauvoo Legion comes out in parade and Joseph gives a patriotic speech, closing with the words, "I would ask no greater boon, than to lay down my life for my country."
[History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 4:382, in Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology]
30 years ago today - Jul 2, 1996
"Security leader and de facto second in command" of the Russian Republic publicly apologizes a week after calling Russia's Mormons "filth and scum." The LDS church has no more than 5,000 converts and 300 missionaries there. The apology occurs because LDS members (Republicans) of the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate ask the Democratic "Clinton administration to reconsider aid to Russia because of [Aleksandr] Lebed's stand."
[The Mormon Hierarchy - Extensions of Power by D. Michael Quinn, [New Mormon History database (http://bit.ly/NMHdatabase)]]
155 years ago today - Jul 2, 1871
The "Liberal Institute" is dedicated in Salt Lake City at the corner of Second South and Second East. This architectural landmark seats over 1000 and is constructed mostly by Godbeites and disaffected Mormons. Susan B. Anthony, who attended the dedication, writes that the reformers "sang their songs of freedom, poured out their rejoicings over the emancipation from the thrall of the Theocracy of Brigham, and told of the beatitudes of soul-to-soul communion with the All-Father." The Institute became a home for Methodists, Presbyterians, Jews, Swedish Lutherans and "Reorganite Mormons" as well as suffragettes, spiritualists (including mediums and their debunkers), and free thinkers.
170 years ago today - Jul 2, 1856
[Wilford Woodruff]
P[arley] P. Pratt asked Presidet Young what He should do with regard to tithing. Said he had been travelling & preaching a good deal & had not paid any tithing. Presidet Young Said the Law of tithing reached evry man. He should pay his tithing if he had to have five times as much from the tithing office in order to live & all that he had from the tithing office should be charged to him & he should Consecrate what he had to the Church. He said that he should consecrate what he had to the Church that his children when he was dead should not squander his property & go to Hell upon it.
[Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]
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