I attended the 9:00 A.M. Ward priesthood meeting and Seventies class. I took part there and offered closing prayer Attended S.School and spoke to the advanced Theological class. Offered closing prayer at School. Attended the funeral services of Alex Crofford at 12:30 and fast meeting at 2:00 P.M. All in 27th ward. Made a talk in fast meeting. Listened to Hyrum G. Smith’s radio talk on the [page break] coming forth of the Book of Mormon. I also heard a discourse by a Baptist Preacher in Denver on what he termed a false proverb: It is never too late to repent. It was a good talk calculated to cause men to mend their evil ways now while they have opportunity for as he quoted: the night cometh when no man can work.

I received a letter from Mr. Charles Dennis of Galena, Mo, Route No. 2 accepting my offer to receive back the Ashurst property in settlement of what I am owing on the property. The original cost was $5000.00. Joel has 1/4 interest. We paid $2500 down and I gave my note for $2500. payable in five years interest at 6% per annum and gave a mortgage on the property to secure it.

We have paid the interest for four years amounting to $606. Have kept up the taxes on the land which amounts to about $240.00 and have paid the water assessments four years amounting to probably $425. We expended probably 600.00 on improving the land so that we have lost about 4000.00.

Allowing no income from water tax at $365. At this Joel loses about $1000 & I $3000. Today I have had deed made to the property and am registering deed, water certificate (18 shares) and abstract to Messrs Payne and Greenhalgh of Safford Arizona with the request [page break] that they make the turn with the Valley Bank of Safford where Mr. Dunic’s papers, my note &c are.

I attended to a few odd jobs out side and was busy at my desk at the temple most of the day. At 5:00 P.M. I went to the dentists and had some fillings put in my front teeth.

My son Oliver Ray was in bed all day. I administered to him in the evening. He had a good night’s rest.

Mother remained home with Ray who is some better. I went to the temple as usual. Assisted in setting apart a company of missionaries & instructing them. I set apart six men. Attended to several important matters pertaining to our Temple work, effecting veil work and employees &c. Spent the evening at home after returning from the Temple.

Enaugural Day.

I took 7:25 A.M. car for my work at the temple. Attended to my work there as usual. After my Circle meeting in the evening I went down to Sister Annie Steeds on 15th E. with Geo. & Mother & me administered to her.

I attended to my duties at the temple as usual putting in a long day. Attended our Weekly Council meeting in the Temple from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Spent the evening at home after leaving the Temple. My daughter Nerva & my son Ray have been ill but [page break] they are convalescing.

Home.

Am well.

I left Salt Lake on 8:30 A.M. train for Gunnison. Arrived at Gunnison station at about 2:30 P.M. I was met by Pres. Allen E. Park and Counselor Chas. A. Rasmussen and in the latters car we went to Mayfield ward where Pres. park had some business to attend to and while in town we administered to a Sister Mary Ann Willardson. Returning from there to Gunnison we went into meeting of the Stake Presidency and after that meeting pres. Park and I visited and administered to sister Johannah, Chirstinson; mother of Patr. Jos Christinson, our Temple Recorder, who is very ill. The Presidency & I met retired Bp. Chas. L. Despain for the purpose of settling a matter of difference existing between Bro. Despain and Pres. Park on account of his release three months ago. Forward of twice this investigation was adjourned until Sat. evening unfinished. At 8:00 o’clock P.M. I met with a specially called Stake P. meeting. There were 298 present or 36% of the Priesthood of the stake. I occupied 65 minutes with good liberty, may the Lord be praised. Subject. Priesthood & sphere. Authority and responsibility of presidency and as Bishops to lesser Priesthood, recommendations for advancement in Priesthood &c.

Gunnison.

At home of Pres Allen E. Park.

I had a good night’s rest & sleep and feel well & happy this morning.

Before meeting I wrote up my journal [page break] for the past two days.

At 10:00 A.M. we met in Priesthood Convention and carried out the program provided which included an address by myself. I treated the following topics. Molasses vs. vinegar, A member of a council should sustain the action of a majority; Temple recommends; Consulting prospective officers; Recommending men for advancement in the Priesthood; Bishops as judges &c.

At 12:15 I met with the Council of 65th quorum of Seventy and presented some business. A Bro. Peterson kicked over the traces and we had an investigation after 4:00 P.M. all seven Presidents & Stake Presidency present. We gave Bro. Peterson until tomorrow morning to decide whether he would continue, as he desired to be released.

At the 2:00 o’clock Stake Priesthood meeting 198 were present. I spoke for about 40 min. on the subject of Organization for service and a division of responsibility & labor, and work for the High Priests, the Seventies & Elders Quorums. What they may do if organized to do it. I had an attentive audience and good liberty. May the Lord be praised. Bro. Rasmussen in his car took us to & from the meetings in comfort. I find a number of officers tinctured with dissatisfaction. Despain a retired Bishop, Peterson of the Council of 65th Quo. of Seventies, a Bp. in the High Council and one Bishop.

In the evening I attended an investigation of the Despain case adjourned from yesterday. We [page break] spent 3½ hours with but little success.

I attended and spoke at the three public meetings. The attendance was 5[blank], 700 & 600. I had good help from the Lord and am well satisfied myself. In the morning I spoke to the Lesser Priesthood boys and related my experience in administering to the sick, the S. W. Lee. prophecy & the preserving care of the Lord over the Authorities in their travels as a result of the faithful prayers of the saints, &c.

At the afternoon meeting I spoke of the sugar beet growing industry encouraging the people to plant beets and then retain the factory. I also spoke of the disappointments in temporal & spiritual things as a result of our mistakes & “History Repeats Itself.” In the evening I spoke on the subject of marriage.

I took supper at the house of Counselor John M. Anderson and after the evening meeting went with the Stake Presidency & their wives to the home of Counselor Chas. A. Rasmussen where we were served refreshments and visited until after 12 o’clock. During the day and evening, assisted by others of the brethren I administered to the following: Mattie Amanda Beck, Leona Kidman, Flossie W. Park, Barbara Hill, Charlotte Bartholomew. After the evening meeting we met Bp. Charles L. Despain and at 10:30 [page break] we effected a settlement to the extent that the Bishop and members of the Stake Presidency shook hands and the Bishop promised to sustain the presidency. This was the consummation of an unpleasant duty I took upon myself.

Gunnison, Utah.

I administered to Dorothea C. Anderson. Took train at 11:00 A.M. and was met at the depot at 5:00 P.M. by my son-in-law Orin Woodbury. Snowing. This is the 43rd wedding anniversary of our wedding day. Lucena & Rega invited Mother & me to accompany them to a show, “The Thief of Bagdad.” which we did. Nina & Orin & Chas. & Edna were with us and after the show we went to Lucena’s & had refreshments. I assisted in administering to George’s baby boy Robert who has been sick for some days.

(See Beloo Mar 10)

Robert is better.

Attended to my duties at the Temple as usual. Attended a meeting of the directors of the H. J. Grant & Co. Attended to some business with Pres. Ivins. Some questions he submitted to me for my advice on Temple work. Attended my Circle meeting.

Attended to my duties at the temple as usual. I went out shopping for a while and bought a black suit & overcoat at Z.C.M.I. I paid for the suit 43? and for the coat $40.00. I bought a coat for Mother for $44.75 and [page break] a hat for $10.00. Adm. to Robert R.

Robert better.

Mother & I went to the Temple as usual. Attended to Temple duties, attended weekly Council meeting from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Assisted in setting apart a company of missionaries and in the evening Mother & I accompanied our son Ray to the ward show. Wrote condolence letter to F. M. Lyman Jr. & family.

I attended to my work at the Temple and went shopping with Mother and bought her a dress for which we paid $55.00 plus cost of alterations. I think this is the most ever paid for a dress for her. With her new coat and new had Mother will be well dressed. My new suit & overcoat will fix me up well for Conference &c.

I made ready and took night train for Lund, thence to go by auto to Parowan tomorrow morning.

I wrote to Oliver and sent a copy of “Mother of Mine.” I wrote a condolence letter to Bishop Anson B. Call of Colonia Dublan, Mexico & family whose two sons were foully murdered.

I arrived at Cedar at 11:00 A.M. where I was met by President Lunt and with him went direct to Parowan, 19 miles. We went to Bp. Adams’ where we took dinner and later I went with Bro. [blank] Mitchel to his home where I took supper and stayed over night.

At the 2:00 P.M. meeting I occupied [page break] 65 minutes with good liberty. Subjects: Work for all and one job for each. Church and quorum organization for service in the Church in the saving of souls &c. After the 2:00 P.M. meeting I met with the Presidency of the stake and presented to them a plan of work dividing the responsibility between the members of the Stake Presidency and using the H. Council, four members to each of the Members of the Presidency to help put the work over. My plan was approved and steps were taken looking to putting my recommendation into effect. I was in continuous meeting from 2:00 to 6:30 P.M.

At 7:30 I attended a Stake Priesthood and Officers meeting and before separating for department work I addressed the meeting which was largely attended. After the auxiliary officers had withdrawn, I again addressed the brethren remaining. I put in 6 hours & did much speaking in meetings since 2:00 P.M. Visited with the family of Bro. Mitchel after meeting and retired at 12:00 P.M.

Parowan, Utah.

Am well

Cold weather

I wrote up my journal for yesterday. Attended and spoke at the 10:00 A.M. conference meeting, occupying 40 minutes. Subject: Topic for convention, this meeting. At 2 P.M. meeting I occupied about 40 min on the subject of “History Repeats Itself “ & avoid mistakes. Prepare for the future &c. [page break] I was in session with the Stake Presidency & High Council continuously between the meetings. I laid before them the plan of division of responsibility and calling as many persons as possible into the service, one job for each. The High Priests Presidency were released as they were High Counselors and a new Presidency was installed Wm C Mitchell was made President. At the close of the afternoon meeting the Presidency and I set apart a number of officers. I took supper with Pres. Grant & Bro. Palmer of the Presidency at the Big Hotel. Took train of Cedar at 8:00 P.M. and arrived Salt Lake 6:15 A.M. Monday.

<I blessed baby Ben Smith Riddle & set apart officers>²

I attended to my duties at the temple, made & filed my Income tax report. Spent the evening at home. I set apart as temple workers, Annie R. Steed and Almeda Thisp. Wells.

I spent the day at the Temple as usual and the evening at home.

I spent the day at the Temple except that I attended to a few items of business outside. In the evening I attended a reception and banquet given by the General Boards of the Y.M. & Y.L.M.I.A., celebrating the 50th anniversary of the birth of these organizations. [page break]

I went to the temple as usual and attended weekly Council meeting from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. including dinner & the time I was excused to attend to the sealing work. I set apart Sister Eve W. Creagh a temple worker. My wife & I attended a testimonial reception tendered Bp. Jos Christensen & Counselors on their retirement from the Tenth Ward Bishopric, in the evening. By invitation, I spoke briefly.

I went to the temple as usual. We have a meeting each of four mornings in each week. I preside at these meetings when in the City. At these meeting the doors are closed and at 8:25 when the organ begins to play and at 8:30 promptly the services begin. I think I have never been late at one of these meetings except once when the Street cars stopped running for a time when I was on my way to the Temple. This day I spent eleven or twelve hours in the Temple. Administered to Nina.

I went to the Temple as usual and worked at my desk until nearly noon. Attended funeral services of the grown daughter of Wm J. Robinson and spoke. Melba was 21 yrs of age and died in the mental hospital at Provo.

At 4:00 P.M. I met the Presidency of the Ensign Stake at their office. We were in session 1 hr, 30 min., and [page break] then went to Hotel Utah Cafe for supper. At 6:30 I met with the Specially invited officers of Ensign Stake in 20th ward house and at 8:00 P.M. with the Stake Priesthood and spoke at both meeting.

Having the appointment to attend Ensign Stake Conference Convention I attended the 10:00 A.M. meeting in the Assembly Hall. Pres. Grant was present and we both spoke. I attended Tabernacle meeting at 2:00 P.M. The speakers were in order as follows: Geo. J. Cannon, Geo. H. Wallace, Winslow F. Smith and Pres. Heber J. Grant. In the evening I attended 27th ward sacrament meeting and heard my son-in-law Orin Woodbury speak. After meeting Mother, Ray & I went with LeGrand down to his home in Sugar House and heard the radio speech of Dr. Harris of the BYU in Provo. I administered a blessing to Lucy Lee Barry who is approaching time of confinement.

I went to the Temple in the morning as usual where I spent the day principally at my desk, answering correspondence &c. I secured an interview with Prests. Grant & Ivins and presented to them several important matters which received due attention. I went down to my daughter Mamie’s in Sugar House to supper. Mother & Lucena having spent the day there. [page break] After supper I took Mother, Lucena & Rega, and Clarence & Mamie to the Victory show.

I went to the Temple as usual where I spent about twelve hours. The rest of the evening was spent at home with the radio, reading the paper &c. as a diversion.

I spent the day at the Temple as usual. Sealed twelve living couples and some children. Attended my circle meeting. Sat up until a late hour with Joel & wife listening to the radio.

I went to the Temple as usual prepared to go from there to 4:45 train for Helper, then by stage to Vernal. Attended weekly Council meeting &c. Reached Helper at 9:30. Stayed over night at Hotel Helper & had good night’s sleep.

Left Helper at 9:20 A.M. Took dinner at Duchesne and after spending an hour and a half drove on to Roosevelt. Bro. Claude Cornwall was on the same stage from Helper to Roosevelt. We had about an hour’s wait at Roosevelt and it took advantage of the time to go up and see Bro. Wm Smart who was in bed with Sciatic affliction. Bro Dillman went up with me and we administered to him a blessing. Arrived in Vernal about 5:30 P.M. and [page break] was met at the Auto stage terminal by Pres. Wallace Calder and taken to his Home where I stayed for the night and where I made my staying place while in Vernal. Attended meeting with Presidency from 7:45 until 11:10 P.M.

Vernal, Utah.

Weather pleasant

I had a good night’s rest and sleep last night and am feeling well today. Attended the regular Priesthood Convention meetings and extra meetings with the Presidency & High Council and spoke at all meetings. Assisted by the brethren of the Presidency I set apart a number of the brethren as Bishops and counselors. A busy day. An entertainment was on in the evening but I remained home as the entertainment did not pertain to the conference.

Vernal. Utah.

Am well

Unsettled weather

I met with Elder Horace Woolley, a member of the H. Council and the Stake Presidency at 9:30 A.M. and received a promise from Bro Wooley that he would quit the use of tobacco. Attended and spoke at the three public sessions of Conference & set apart twenty three officers & assisted in setting apart others. Among those I set apart were

1— Patriarch

3— Bishops

9. Bishops’ Counselors

2. H. Counselors

3— Presidency of the High Priests Quorum

1— Pres. of the 97th Quorum of Seventy

1— Stake Chairman of Genealogical Society

2— of Stake Presidency of Y.L.M.I.A. [page break]

Vernal, Utah.

Snow covers the ground & cold day. I left Vernal on the Auto stage at 7:00 A.M. and rode 115 miles to Helper where after several hours wait I got train for home, arriving at about 9:30 P.M. I was met at the Depot by my son Orin with his Car and in it were Mother, daughters Nerva & Ruby.

Home.

All well

I attended temple session meeting and from 9:30 A.M. to 6:15 P.M. was in session with the Twelve in quarterly meeting.