Labor Day. A Public Holiday.

We spent the forenoon at Rubys and until about 4:00 P.M. when we left for home. We came by way of Clarkston & Fielding and called on my sister Alice who is feeling pretty well. Arrived home about 10:00 P.M. tired and thankful to be alive.

Home.

All well.

I paid my premium on Life Ins. at Beneficial Life.

Policy 5000.

Loan 1266

$3734.

Cash bal on Premium 145.10.

Equals per $1000. Ins. $38.85.

I sat with the Temple ordinance Committee for several hours in my office room in the Temple considering the ordinances with a view to suggesting changes to be made in the reading of the ordinances of the Temple. [page break]

In the evening I took Mother, Mamie & Clarence to the Pantages.

Attended to my duties in the temple as usual. Presided at the temple meeting in the Morning. Elder Jos. F. Smith was speaker.

Sat with the Temple committee three or four hours. Sealed 39 couples living and about that many children (living) to their parents. Attended my prayer Circle meeting in the evening. I was in the temple from about 7:30 A.M. to [blank] P.M. and busy all the time.

I went to the Temple as usual and presided at the Temple meeting, Benj. Goddard, the speaker. At the conclusion of the meeting we held a council meeting and investigated Sister [last name redacted] and temporarily requested her to not come to the temple with the understanding that should she apply for admission later she will be heard as to her eligibility. She manifested a bad spirit saying that she would go back to England and publish us. Her spirit and actions have become intolerable in the Temple.

I attended weekly council meeting from 10 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Attended to the sealing as usual. [page break] Alice’s Uncle Arnold D. Miller, aged 73 yrs. died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home. When his wife came from work at about 5:50 P.M. she found him lying on the floor with a cushion under his head, dead. He had been at the Temple as usual the day before.

Nina took Mother and me down to his home in the evening with her car. We met his widow and his daughter Lea & her husband.

In the evening Mother, Ray, Geo. & Estella went to the Paramount show.

Because we have not invested in an auto, mother & I feel that we are justified I going to a show occasionally and taking with us other members of the family.

I went to the Temple as usual. Bro. McAllister was speaker at our meeting. I had appointment with Bp. John Wells at 10 A.M. and with J. F. Smith & W. Young at 10:30. We spent several hours considering written lectures by Willard Young which he has been giving. Attended to the living sealings &c.

Wrote to my son Chas. Murray. My talk with Bp John Wells was of the need of the Church for a regularly paid auditor & the advisability of employing my son-in-law Charles Murray. He is favorably impressed, and is going to advocate it with the [page break] Bishopric and if approved by them, then present it to the First Presidency. I spent several hours with Elders Jos. F. Smith & Willard Young, committee work.

I spent about 12 hours in the Temple this day.

I spent about six hours in the Temple at desk work.

My daughter Ruby & husband cam from Cornish, their home, about noon. They, Mother, Nina and I went to the Pantages show in the evening.

I was one of the speakers at the funeral services for Uncle Arnold D. Miller held in Waterloo ward chapel and went with the cortege to the Wasatch Cemetery where he was interred.

I was the speaker at the First ward in the evening and after meeting went with my son-in-law, Hugh J. Cannon to his home where, Mother was with Sarah and had supper. Bp. Duncan & wife and Nerva & George L. & their Alice, also Nina & children came in and had icecream & cake. We had a pleasant evening. Many questions were asked me and answered.

Home.

I was in committee meeting with four others con[page break]sidering temple ordinances from 9:30 to about 1:30 P.M. Was busy at my desk in the Temple until after 6:00 P.M. Went with some of my folks to the American in the evening, using my street car pass.

I spent the forenoon at my desk in the Temple and took noon train to Kaysville, my Sister Nerva accompanying me, where I was one of the speakers at the funeral services of Polly Thornly Meeker.

Attended a meeting of the U.I.V. Co. Bd. of Directors at 4:00 P.M. Spent the evening at home and retired early. Some rain fell during the day which is much needed and appreciated. By request of the First Presidency published as a card in the News the Bishops throughout the Church were to have prayers in the sacrament meetings especially for rain.

I spent the day at the Temple as usual except that I attended to a little business at the President’s office &c. I sealed 18 or 20 couples and a number of children to parents. Attended my prayer circle meeting in the evening. Spent twelve hours in the Temple, including a short time I was out. Wrote to Oliver. Retired early.

All well. [page break]

I attended weekly Council meeting in the Temple from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Attended the morning meeting as usual and attended to the sealings of living couples.

At 2:30 P.M. I filled an appointment to meet Dr. Gill Richards at his office. On account of recent illness and former illnesses I had, the Doctor desired to make a thorough examination of me. He tested my urine. I did not get a report on the test. Will get that tomorrow. He tried my blood pressure and found it to be 34 or perfectly normal. He said I had exceedingly young arteries for a man of my age. He tested my temperature and pulse and found them normal. After massaging my bowels he had X Rray photographs taken of my innards particularly my gall bladder. The results will be determined later. I have appointment to go again tomorrow at 9:20 A.M. when he will washout my stomach and get a test of the gall bladder contents.

I attended the temple meeting and spent five hours, from 9:30 to 2:30 under examination at Dr. Richards Office. The Doctor (G. G. R.) desired to ascertain if possible the cause of my recent illness. Three young ladies attended me. I had my stomach washed out. Then I took four small cakes & a glass [page break] of water and after about a half hour or so this was taken from my stomach to be tested. Then a tube with a metal ball about as big as the end of my little finger, was inserted in the stomach and finally through the pyloric orifice where the bile from the gall bladder was extracted to be tested. Other treatment for next Monday 10:30.

I mailed a letter to the Knight Investment Co. of Provo offering to buy their 60 shares of Utah Implement Vehicle Stock @ $30.00 per share.

I called at the Utah State National Bank and talked over the prospects of getting what money I need. The prospects are good.

I went to the Temple where I attended to some desk work &c. Wrote to Chas M. Layton asking if he knows of any one who will pay the amount of my note to Mr. Kenedy of $2500 for the Ashurst property. Spent the Evening at home.

I was one of the speakers at the morning session of the Salt Lake Stake Conference in the Assembly Hall. Elder Talmage also spoke 20 min. I spoke first occupying 15 min. Subj: Commenting on the accomplishments of the Salt Lake Stake. Told them how to get 100% in ward teaching and the importance of doing so.

At the 2:00 o’clock session held in [page break] the Tabernacle, Elder Talmage spoke and occupied 50 minutes. I had expected to speak but it was thought that we would better close which we did at 3:25 P.M. I spoke briefly at the evening meeting held in the Assembly Hall. It was a YM & Y.L. Convention meeting and the subject of “Honor thy Father & thy Mother” was treated by all the speakers. That is their slogan for this year.

I went to the Temple soon after 7:00 A.M. By appointment I went to the Doctor’s office where I had taken an xray photograph of my Diaphram. I had to take a glass of white preparation and had a spy to see what became of it I suppose. Then I ate a bowl of mush and I suppose, magnecia which looked like plaster of paris. This is all I am to take until after another examination which takes place at 4:30 p.m.

I later attended the funeral services of the wife of Franklin D. Robinson, Ella Harper Robinson, the mother of 9 children, seven of whom survive her. The services were held in the 28th ward chapel. I was one of the three speakers and occupied with liberty 35 minutes, Thank the Lord.

I called again at the Doctor’s office where I had a blood test and other treatment. Dr. Gill summed up my case about as follows. My lungs and heart are good Blood pressure normal, young arteries [page break] Kidneys normal, blood tests normal. Temperature and pulse normal; Stomach normal. Gall bladder inclined to becoming inflamed. He said that he thought it would be well to drain the bile or gall off occasionally, but the ordeal is so terrible having to insert a tube into and through the stomach into the intestine that he did not order it done but said that if I have more trouble such as I have had on several times of late I am to come to the office and be treated.

In the evening Alice & I on our street car weekly passes went to the American Theater.

Fine day.

All well.

I arose early and was at the Temple at 7:30 A.M. Spent a busy day and left for home about 6:00 P.M. Spent the evening at home.

I went to the Temple as usual. Presided at the 8:25 A.M. meeting as usual.

Sealed about 30 couples & about as many children to parents. Attended prayer Circle meeting in the evening. Spent 12 hours at the Temple excepting about an hour that I was out. Spent the evening, after Circle, at home.

All usually well. [page break]

I attended to my duties at the Temple as usual and attended weekly Council meeting. Sealed 18 couples and a number of children to parents.

Spent the evening at home after 9:30. With Nina, Mother & I went down to Mamie’s from the temple at 7:30.

All well.

I went to the temple as usual and attended to my duties there.

In a letter of Sep. 12 & 13 I offered to the Knight Investment Co. $30.00 pr. share for the 60 shares of Utah Implement Vehicle Co. Stock.

To-day I talked the matter over with my sons George & LeGrand and on their advice & not having had a reply to my offer, I wrote them as follows: “Received no reply to offer for Utah Implement Vehicle Company Stock. Offer hereby withdrawn”

I went by train to Fairview, Sanpete Co. where I attended joint Convention Conference meetings in the afternoon and evening. Spoke briefly at one meeting. Stayed at the home of Bish Graham of North Fairview ward.

Fairview, Utah.

Rained last night

Am well.

Attended and spoke at two meetings. I ordained a Bishop (Geo E. Steward) and set apart B counselors and four [page break] Presidents of 26th Quo. Seventies.

After the afternoon meeting I rode home with Bro Hooper of the S.S. Board via Thistle 97 miles from Fairview. Anne Cannon & Sister Nicholson also were passengers.

I went to the Temple as usual and had a busy day. Had an interview with Pres. Grant. Called on my daughter Sarah E. Cannon about Temple and genealogical work. Took Mother and Nina to the American in the evening Used our street car passes for admission.

Assisted in setting apart a company of missionaries. Spent most all day at the Temple. In the evening Alice and I attended a reception tendered to Wm. A Morton at Jacob Gate’s home.

I took 7:20 car for the Temple where I spent a busy day except that I spent an hour at my Son LeGrand’s office where I met Bros. Clark and Chipman who represent the Mutual Savings and Loan Ass’n. I subscribed for 3000 shares of Inside stock and in above mentioned Company as follows: 600 shares of $1.00 each of General Guarantee Stock and 2400 shares of $1.00 each of Permanent Reserve Guarantee Stock. Pd $450 Bal to be without interest and it is thought that no assessments against it will be made but the 2400 shares are liable.

I sealed 22 couples living. [page break] In the evening I wrote to Oliver, Edna and Ruby.

I attended regular Temple meeting at 8:25 A.M. and presided as usual. Attended weekly Council meeting of the Presidency & Twelve in the temple and attended to sealings and other important work.

By permission of the Presidency, we released Bro. Wm Salmen from our employ as Door Keeper with a pension of $100.00 per month. Bro. Salmen seemed wonderfully well pleased.

In the evening Sister Richards and I attended a reception tendered to Bro. & Sis. Talmage who are about to leave for Europe. Those present were the members of our Council & their wives.

Attended to my duties at the Temple as usual. Spent about 12 hours in the Temple.

I took 11:50 P.M. train for Delta, Deseret Stake.

Arrived at Delta at 5:00 A.M. with Convention workers, Sisters Evans, Bushy and Thomas & Bro. Geo. McCorum, Bro Cornwall joined us at noon. I stayed at the home of Bp. Edward L. Lyman. Attended three public meetings and spoke briefly at one of them.

Am well

Attended and spoke at two [page break] public meetings. I ordained one H. Priest and set apart two Bps. Counselors.

Took 3:25 P.M. train for home arriving in Salt Lake at 7:40 P.M.

Received telegram from Payne and Greenhalgh of Safford Arizona with reference to land obligation. I answered by night wire.

Attended quarterly meeting of the Twelve held in the Temple from 9:30 to 5 P.M.

Attended to some desk work &c.

I attended a meeting of the Twelve, the First Council of Seventy and Mission Presidents in the temple between 9:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Attended to some desk work &c.

I had an interview with Sister Elsie? Goldammen, Hyrum Taylor, Jos. Christensen and Bro. Absten being present. She manifested the wrong kind of spirit and acted in a rage because we told her that to come to the Temple she must manifest a different spirit!

<My Son George, Mother & I scoured the Southern part of Town in the evening looking for the Blocher people, Germans, for Oliver.>²