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Show DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 26, 1984 Each Week This Is The First Ephmde OfcThe Stamm Testmmmt written on the letterhead, By SAM STORM . Pennsylvania." The contents were as follows: Dear Mrs. Storm, Mr. Chadwick has retired and the material which you sent to him has been referred to me. Regards, P.K. Stein. My Caroline Storm, would never allow anyone to read her husbands hand-writte- n journals. His name was Dan Storm, and he filled eight volumes with his life story. THE LETTER was handwritten, and rather hard to read. The name Sears and Chadwick seemed familiar, but I couldnt recall where I had seen the name before. Suddenly I remembered a cold wintery day the previous January when I was browsing through some old books in the university library. Id found an old black, wrinkled book, titled something like, "Ben Franklin, Father of American Publishing. It had been published by Sears and something, maybe Sears and Chadwick. Yes, that must have been the publisher. CAROLINE would read parts to her children and grandchildren, like her husband's involvement in the Far West persecutions in Missouri, his living with the Ute Indi- ans before Mormon Pioneers came to the Utah territory, and his involvement with the Mormon Battalion and one of the handcart companies. But she would never let anyone else read the journals. She promised that after she died everyone could read the secret parts. After her funeral in 1905, the journals could not be found. She had been living with her son, Joseph, in American Fork, Utah, and the house was searched from top to bottom, but the journals simply were not there. I WONDERED why no one in the family had ever said anything about Caroline corresponding with a Philadelphia publisher, a possible clue to the whereabouts of the journals. I held the letter out to Grandma and asked her what she knew : : FOR THE next 74 years, every time the family got together for a reunion, wedding, or funeral, the favorite topic of conversation was what became of Daniel Storms journals, and after his death, why Caroline refused to let anyone read them. Some speculated that they contained juicy tidbits about early polygamy. Others suggested that they might contain criticisms of Joseph Smith or Brigham Young. Perhaps there were accounts of revenge against Missouri mobbers or Utah Indians, that if made known would bring shame to the family. But only Caroline knew the real reasons for keeping the journals Ifcret, and she didnt tell. : ;The family was divided into two camps, those who believed she had destroyed the jouranls before her death, and those who believed that she couldnt have destroyed them, about it. I dont know," she said. Grandmother was always writing to this or that mercantile company complaining about one thing or another. I suppose Sears answered one of her letters. Oh, THIS LETTER is rot from Sears and Roebuck, but Sears and Chadwick, I pointed out. I could tell by the blank look on her face that she had never before noticed the distinction I had just made; neither had anyone else in the family. Do you know what Sears and Chadwick is? I asked. SHE SHOOK her head. It is a Philadelphia publishing house. I jumped up in my excitement. And I can only think of one reason why your grandmother would be corresponding with a publishing house. that they must be hidden, or perhaps stolen. I PERSONALLY was tired of hearing about the jouranls. There wasnt any sense worrying about them now that they were gone. Someone should have been more I WATCHED Grandmas hands tighten their grip on the arms of her chair. The loose skin was almost transparent, exposing blue veins and white sinew. She tightened her grip even more in an effort to control her shaking body. I looked at her face. Her jaw was firmly set, her blue eyes blazing intently, exposing the welling up of feeling in- concerned while Caroline was alive, and not have let them Sears and Chadwick, Philadelphia, dis- appear. This is how I felt on that fateful afternoon in June of 1980 when I was having lunch with Grandma Storm at the old house in American ' Fork. She was talking about the jpurnals, the same old stuff Id side her. Those clear blue eyes heard a thousand times. didnt look old and tired like the I WAS in no hurry to go rest of her body. so with an occasional nod, I Finally she let go of the chair and encouraged her to keep talking, took the letter in her hand. She even though there was nothing new looked at it a long time, then asked, Do you suppose Grandmother or particularly interesting in what sent the jouranls to Sears and s.he was saying. I had just graduChadwick? ated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literaI KNOW she did, I answered ture, unemployed and not very interested in becoming an English with conviction, and Im going to teacher. I was in limbo, trying to find out what happened to them. I reached for the telephone book figure out what to do with the rest on the desk next to the table, and of my life. I just know she wouldnt have looked up the area code for Philadelphia, then dialed destroyed them, said Grandma, with conviction. Too many times any-vvher- e, , hoped, the Sears and Chadwick publishing company was listed. The address was 315 South Warsaw Street. AFTER obtaining a city map, I headed for Warsaw Street. It was across the river in the older section of town. Except for a few drablooking stores with old paint and faded Coca Cola signs, the street was lined mostly with brownstone apartment buildings. The address I was looking for turned out to be one of the stores. Tonys Delicatessen was written in red and black letters on the big yelloe facade. In the single window was a piece of clean, white butcher paper announcing fresh ravioli every Thursday. FRIENDLY bells jingled on the back of the door as I entered the delicatessen. 1 was engulfed in a rich assortment of smells -- - salami, dill, and yeast were the most distinct. Behind the counter, three young, strong Italian men 'were busy making sandwiches. I watched the one closest to me as he quickly sliced open a bun with his knife. His strong, brown hands were almost quicker than the eye as he piled the bread high with slices of salami, turkey and boiled ham. Next he heaped on slices of dill pickles, cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped peppers, and shredded lettuce. hard-cruste- HE SPRINKLED the entire sandwich with a generous supply of spicy garlic oil, then wrapped the sandwich in waxed paper and passed it through a little window in the wall to the waiting hands of a waitress at neighboring Bills Diner. The young Italian then turned to me and asked what I wanted. One of those, I responded, pointing to the little window where the sandwich had disappeared. NO CAN do. Bill needs her to serve lunch, he laughed. One hoagie coming up, he continued, without waiting for me to respond to his little joke. He quickly sliced open another bun and began to assemble my sandwich. What do you know about Sears and Chadwick Publishing Company? WHO? she said how grateful she was that INFORMATION, what city? responded the operator. Philadelphia. DIDNT respond to her statement. There was nothing to say. Family members had been searching in vain for over 75 years and never a single clue had been found as to where the journals might be. , Grandma stood up slowly, and with the help of her cane hobbled I into the bedroom. She was gone what seemed a long time, but finally returned carrying an old blue box under her arm. I cleared a space for her on the table so she could set it down. ' GO AHEAD. Sears and Chadwick, a lishing company. pub- THAT WAS a long time ago. father bought this place in 1910, and its been a deli and sandwich shop ever since. Thats all I My Man-u-script- s, HE LOOKED at me like I was crazy, slowly shaking his head with a negative response. Do you know anyone who might be able to tell me anything about Sears and Chadwick? JUST BEFORE the building was paid off, before Papa died, he made the last payments to a woman who lived across the river up by the University. I think it was her father who sold us the building. Her name Barbara Wharton. Thats all I He turned to wait on the next customer without giving me a chance to ask more questions. Thanks, I said, as 1 headed out the door and toward the University in the hopes of finding the Sears daughter. The telephone book listed only one Wharton family in the area near the university, a Mrs. Barbara M. Wharton. is know. THE RED brick house was located in an old, established, rather plush neighborhood. It was of colonial construction with a steep-pitcroof, plenty of ivy on the gables, and surrounded by spacious, lawns and flower gardens. I felt a tinge of excitement as I walked up the brick walkway, realizing it was perfectly possible for someone in this house to give me a clue to where my greatgrandfathers secret jouranls had been hidden for the last 74 years. h BEFORE I could ring the bell, the door was opened by a tall, woman, stately, probably in her middle sixties. She had a vibrant, healthy look, normally uncommon in women her age. I guessed she exercised regularly, probably tennis or jogging, and was very careful about her diet. After introducing myself, I got directly to the point and told her I was looking for a manuscript that had been sent to the Sears and Chadwick Publishing Company around 1904, the year before my great grandmothers death. I WASNT surprised when she gave me a blank, questioning look, like she hadnt understood what I had said. I repeated my question. Oh, I dont think I can help you, she responded in a tone of voice that indicated a genuine concern. So many years have come and gone. But please come in. Ill tell you everything I know. know. He handed me the sandwich. I paid, and as he turned away to wait on another customer, I asked, Did they leave any old manuscripts behind? listed. Thank you, anyway, I hung up the phone. I said as ' . $27.95. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, I went to the University of Pennsylvania library and found a city directory for the year 1905. Just as I had TTIM To Be lEODOTTODO Kaysville City Should Join County Library I am concerned about the current library situation in Kaysville. OUR LIBRARY boards and our librarians have done their best to serve Kaysville well, and deserve our sincere appreciation. But I think they would agree that the present library is in adequate for our needs, needs which have grown with increased population, and which have changed with the explosion of knowledge and tech- nology. It is right that Kaysville should be proud of being the first city in Davis County to have a library. We should honor the ideals of those who established it, and continue the tradition of providing the best we can. It is the institution we should preserve, not by maintaining the current status, but by updating and expanding, with optimum use of available funds, including pooled funds. The library should be a growing, vital, living institution - one of which, justifiably, we can be proud. I URGE the serious investigation of joining the county system, with the provision that a new facility would be located for the mutual advantage of both Kaysville and Layton. Helen P. Sheffield Thanks, Council! I would like to publically thank those Layton City Councilmen and people in the city who care enough about Layton to right a wrong. I think it is nothing shprt of courageous and heroic for these individuals to sacrifice their time, their reputations, and their jobs, to see our city is functioning in the correct manner. I KNOW the citizens of Layton City are smart enough to read between the lines. I think our city government has had a problem for and years with corruption. Why else would a criminal complaint be filed? Why would the State Auditor comment good-lookin- g he would audit the city with or without an invitation? Some think the initial cost is too much. If there is a small group of people with tremendous pow er and n't this be large taken care of now? I think it's time our city functions by laws and rules. salaries-should- WILL THE citizens of Layton bury their heads in the sand and say there is no problem, or stand up for the right and change this mismanagement? Its up to you. Neweleen Trujillo Are Commissioners Loyal On Issue Of Bum Plant? When Councilman Sill stated politics is dirty business it could apply to the Davis County Commissioners past and present actions regarding the Burn Plant issue. Com. Tippetts recently stated if two employees show their loyalty to the county by improving their work practices they can be reinstated. The same principles and loyalties should apply to our commissioners. ARE COMMISSIONERS being loyal when they aim to squash a citizens petition because they say they would give the wrong information? What they really fear is the adverse facts concerning the project - their cup of tea is no information. Are commissioners being loyal when Burn Plant has been rejected three times by majority vote? Are commissioners being loyal when they say any city can operate and participate in the landfills - yet take measures to exclude the cities - Bountiful, Layton and Clearfield. Without these cities, the project and risky Bond Debt is dead. Are commissioners being loyal to borrow huge amounts and pay back later regardless of the bonding which even the Bond Underwriters have said is risky. This is dangerous and we are sure they would not take such risks in their own business or personal financing. We now have a $49 million bond debt; 12 million flood damage, education, lake, etc. A $246 million bond debt will put the citizens even deeper in debt. Where was their loyalty when they promised if two cities did not desire to participate the Burn Plant could be rejected - which was verified at COG meeting. two-thir- 20-ye- ar Continued Next Week ANY WHAT? He turned back to me, somewhat annoyed by my WHERE WAS their loyalty when Layton using their constitutional rights rejected the Burn Plant and then threatened with e of landfill? Were they loyal with the so called Mason and Dixon Line in telling the North the South was in trouble but which was corrected by Bountiful and BARD Landfill Manager. Engineering studies have verified with proper updating BARD can be extended for many years in the future and can be done within available resources. BARD Landfill Manager presented one of the best alternative of Diking the lake, filling in the dirty land and water such as San Francisco, New Y ork and other cities Ad vantagous would be ( ) increase usable land acreage, which Davis County needs: (2) BARD would operate as profitable landfill for the South usage; (3) Garbage rates would be cheaper for South because of not having to pay for transportation to Burn Plant; and (4) no risky 20 year commitment to Bond Debt). ARE THE commissioners loyal when as elected officials their charter is to protect property values and preserve a standard quality of life? By forming the Mason and Dixon" line they have no concern for extreme devaluation of 300 plus homes in the North which is equal or could be greater than flood damages to the South. In return, the North tax dollars are supporting the damages of the South - should not the same consideration be given for all property damage impact? Is loyalty to push over citizens vote; commit to 20 years to technology that will be outdated next five years; not objectively investigate other alternative on the pretense we do not have time. The cities who rejected the project should propose to sell their garbage to the District and put the plant in Farmington. By rejecting for the third time the citizens majority vote, the Commissioners have not proved their loyalty or work practices. At election time, it is hoped that the citizens will vote out such - and vote in government by the people. non-usag- Says Commission Intent Is To Build Burn Plant Davis County Commissioners fear a citizens petition against Burn Plant) will reveal the the Special District adverse facts that the Commissioners should have made public. They claimed the District would be formed to select the best alternative for waste disposal ; yet their letter 9 August 984 states It is the intent of the Commissioners to negotiate with to build a garbage Burn Plant. The district will take control away from the cities and the Commissioners will select a (Katy-Seghe- rs 1 Katy-Seghe- rs AFTER A brief pause, the operator said there was no such name I TOLD Grandma that Sears and Chadwick had apparently gone out of business because there was no telephone number. I asked her if MAYBE somewhere in these there were any other letters from old papers theres a clue, she Sears and Chadwick, Mr. Chadsaid. wick, or Mr. Stein. She was sure ; Youre a little old to be playing there werent, but we went through the letters again, just to make sure. Sherlock Holmes," I said. We didnt find anything. I had never been very interested SHE IGNORED my remark and handed me a handful of yellowish in family histories, genealogy, and wrinkled papers. Most were letters those kinds of things, but finally from relatives and friends, homey coming on a clue to the whereabstuff about someone getting mar- outs of Dan Storms journals after ried or breaking an arm, or buying a 75 years of fruitless searching realnew flush toilet. I had read most of ly got me excited. the letters before, and wasnt partiI TOLD Grandma that I was cularly interested in reading them going to Philadelphia. The journals again. had probably been lost or des. Near the bottom of my pile were some old advertisements, prob- troyed after so many years, but ably torn out of magazines or cata- maybe not. Perhaps they were collogues. These never failed to in- lecting dust in the attic of what terest me. One of the ads showed a used to be the Sears and Chadwick pen and ink drawing of an upright publishing house. I was deterorgan, the kind you pump with mined to find out. your feet, priced brand new at VHILE thumbing through the ads, I discovered another letter, a short one, just a few sentences, he asked, without looking up. The publishing firm that used to occupy this building. , grandfather had written his history for posterity." d wide-blade- d persistent questioning. pieces of paper with writing on them." m DjffinnHifl Control Board with total disregard by representation of popula- tion vote. COMMISSIONERS say they would not create a city bond debt yet for the past three years they have pushed a $64 million bond debt and now suddenly say the project can be done for $35 million - why? Citizens are already being faced with increased property - taxes and it is time we be given the facts which even the Bond Underwriters say are "risky. The plant revenue will barely cover the bond debt to finance construction and will not cover operating costs, EPA controls, and other costs not addressed by the Commissioners which must be paid by ever increasing user fees and tax assessments. The Commissioners claim a guaranteed uniform county fee schedule which is reality would require the cities in the North to subsidize the excessive transportation costs incurred by the South to transport their garbage to the Burn Plant, or cost of Transfer Station. The commissioners state they will not interfere with city garbage collection - why would they since 50 percent of the disposal cost of garbage is in the collection and the Burn Plant would not eliminate one penny of that cost. . IF THE District is formed the Commissioners will obliate only d on the county to pay for this horrendous project. The citizens want to preserve and protect our landfills with the best alternative, not be robbed blind!for a Special District. If the Commissioners cant find a better method - the one-thir- Katy-Seghe- rs citizens can. One should ponder carefully the of commissioners who will not honor the democratic process where over 50 percent of the county population has rejected the burn plant. Where is the loyalty of our commissioners-tthe citizens-o- r o Katy-Segher- s. Hal Hallet Layton 1 Katy-Seghe- - rs Kenneth S. Reed Clearfield PaschDecorated Staff Sgt. Jeri L.S. Pasch, has just been decorated with the second award of the Air Force Achievement Medal at Ramstein Air Force Base, in West Germany. SHE IS A disaster preparedness Technician with the 86th Combat Support Group. She is the wife of Staff Sgt. Bruce Pasch, the daughter of Mrs. Tomean F. Simonson of 1486 Standford St. in Layton, and Leonard L. Simonsen of Sandy, Ut. STAFF SGT. PASCH is the mother of two children, Jason who is four years of age and Dara, a daughter who is two. years old. vsb. . |