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Show ) I ' WEEKLY REFLEX -- DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 15, 1982 Kaysvilles Ring A Bell For Freedom Successful - Kaytville enjoyed their first who represented the North Central Davis PUP annual 4ih of July "Ring A Bell for Freedom" in (he early morning service at city hall, Chairman and emcee for the event was Sandy Butterfield THE H AG raising cere mony and Hedge of Allegiance was given by scout Troop 443 KAYSVILLE resident Lot Smith A Woteable Figure Of The By DONETA GATHFRl'M the polygamy persecution. Two of Lot wives, Diantha and Alice Mary, lived for a short time in Mexico. This is the third article in a series AFTER completing his assignment with the Nauvoo Legion to detain Johnston's Army from entering the Salt . Lake Valley. Lot Smith returned to his home in Farming-ton- . On August 6, I860 he was elected to the position of Representative to the Legislative Assembly from Davis County. He was elected Brigadier General, 1st Brigade, Infantry and Cavalry, Nauvoo Legion (the Militia of Said (Utah) Territory) in the Davis Military n AFTER THE Arizona w as dissolved, Lot moved near Flagstaff and established himself in a stock ranch at the Mormon Dairy. He was an excellent, skilled cattleman and an expert horseman. mis-sio- r District on May 19, 1866. LOT SMITH LOT SMITH served a second term in the Legislative Assembly of the territory of Utah in 1871. This time he was elected as a council member representing Davis and Morgan Counties. Other important church, civic and military assignments were given to Lot Smith. In 1 862 he was called to guard and protect the telegraph lines and the mail route from Independence Rock to Salt Lake City, a distance of about 300 miles. He was responsible for 106 men who were also given this assignment. Each man furnished his own horse, saddle, gun and equipment. Captain Smith and his associates worked at protecting the mail route and telegraph lines for three and a half months. AT THE same time he was commissioned Brigadier General in the Nauvoo Legion, Lot Smith was called to serve as one of the Presidents of the 74th Quorum of Seventy, a position he held for many THE FOLLOWING year, he married his sixth wife, Alice Mary Baugh, a convert from England who had come to Utah on the same ship as Lot did when he returned from his mission. In 1876 Lot Smith and four Because of the pressure U.S. Marshals put on polygamists and their families, Lot always traveled cautiously. He vowed he would not rot in jail for practicing polygamy and despite many attempts, the U.S. Marshals never succeeded in bringing in Lot Smith to face polygamy charges. PERSECUTION was very hard on Lot's wives and their children. During the few years preceding Lot's death, his wife, Mary Gam lived at the Upper Reservoir. Diantha lived at the Middle Reservoir near Tuba City after leaving Sunset in IHKH, Alice Mary Baugh lived in Moenkopi. Alice Ann Richards and perhaps some of the other wives lived some of the time at Mormon Dairy near flagstaff and some of the lime at Moenkopi. Lot had always lived peacefully with the Indians until the situation arose which led to his dcaih. AFTER AN altercation caused by the Indian sheep gcitmg into his irrigated pasture. Lot tried to get the sheep out of his field, in his impatience, he shot a number of sheep. The Indian Chachocs retaliated by shooting Lot. He died June 21, 1892. He was buried two days later in the orchard by Maiy Gam Smith's other hardy frontiersmen More Activities Set At Silver Age Center - home near Tuba City. 1 en years later the body was exhumed and in the Farmington, Utah cemetery, HIS POSTERITY 32 children. If you KAYSVILLE have a birthday in July, join the Silver Age Center in Kaysvillc for our monthly birthday party and lunch, July !9at 11:30a.m. Call the day before for reservations. There will be entertainment that day. included President John B. Winder, the first speaker at the memorial services held for Lot Smith when his body was interred in A CANCER screening clinic will be held Aug. 3 at the Golden Year's Center in Bounti- the Farmington cemetery, said, "1 always admired Lot Smith. He always stood ready to do his part and his men loved and obeyed him for he was kind to them and always in the lead." ter of Willard Richards, second counselor Young. WILFORD to Brigham Woodruff set Lot Smith apart as a missionary to the European Mission in 1869. He was a man of 39 years with five wives and 17 living children. His missionary efforts were connected with Glasgow, Scotland and Birmingham, England. After two years, he returned to Utah. con- estates. Make reservations for lunch early, np tion of Independence were handed out. Nearly IWI persons anemled this event, np will arrive for the senior citizens on July ATTHE same memorial service President Joseph F. Smilh said, He was a generous, man. History will record the fact that Lot Smith w as one of the notcablc figures of the past. In every instance he discharged his duty to the very best of his ability." 28-2- ANYONE OVER 35. who is in good health and has a valid noble-- drivers license, and w ho would like to work 19 hours a week. hearted This individual must meet income limitations and will work for minimum wages. Contact Patsy at the Silver Age Center. mm r IN 1878 Lot Smith was appointed stake president in charge of all the new Arizona settlements. Conditions in Arizona were so bad that many of i re- turned to Utah. In June of 1879 Lot married Mary Mcrinda Gam. The next fall he married Diantha Reg., Diet Light 16 oz. 8 Pack Mor-tense- n. THE NORTHERN Arizona colonizing attempt was never very successful. In 1881 the companies were all released from their missions. By 1887 the Sunset Fort, the last remaining fort that was colonized by these people was abandoned. Only St. Joseph continued to exist as a settlement. While living in Arizona, Lot Smith and 20 men with additional women and children journeyed to Mexico to find a place of refuge for families who needed protection from answer your questions cerning wills, trusts and Bettie flyer and Mark Elgren gave a portion of the Declaration of Independence and Ins Rosier presented a poem on "The Bell of Ether-ty.- " Marsha Johnson called out in alphabetical order each stale in ihc union while ihc audience range bells in consecutive order until one grand chorus of bells were sounded It was truly an inspiring patriotic service. Miniature American Bags and copies of the Declara- ful. Call the Silver Age Center for an appointment. 1 ranspor-tatio- n will be available. Another shipment of cheese USDA Choice USOAChoice ROUND STEAK ROUND STEAK Bone in Boneless years. In May, 1868 Lot married Alice Ann Richards, a daugh- The center will be dosed July 2) due to the Pioneer Day s holiday. An important date to remember is July 28. 12 noon. A speaker from the Utah Bar Association w ill he available to Rollins; invocation was offered by Pres, Eldean Holliday, and Kayleen Day sang "God Bless America." Dr, Coleman Svheuller. a Kaysul-l- e podiairist, was the guest speaker, and gas c an excellent talk on freedom, J were called by Brigham Young to lead a group of 200 families from Northern Utah to colonize along the Little Colorado River in Arizona. They were told to live the United Order, a cooperative economic and socialistic arrangement. He took two of his wives, Alice Mary Baugh and Alice Ann Richards with him. the original colonizers Past of fruit Heights Jih Ward under the direction of Bemie 98 . I. 0 NO S92 360 Ct. 36 cL Rhodes, Zee NAPKIN ROLL DOUGH a so 921 39 i.S5 r,a0 .as ,S os 6f0 ,iO J.ISC (20 0 0 RADISHES Named HAFB Rodeo Queen LAYTON - Patti GR. ONIONS Keebler GRAHAMS 00 e50 (SO '(jo k0 o k' ,c Vso s90 ew sao ',460 r.o 000 .660 60 (9 r.oC bunches Madsen, Mrs. Condies, daughter of Douglas and Sherry Madsen of 1670 N. Church, Layton, was crowned the 1982 Rodeo Queen of Hill AFB. She was chosen as queen over a field of 17 2b. and year-ol- d 1 12 b. SALAD 3.TT MIX FACIAL seven contestants. TISSUE MISS MADSEN was named Miss Appearance and Miss Personality in the same con- test. Attendants to Miss HAFB Rodeo are Sheri Hill, 18, daughter of Ronald and Olivia Hill of Roy and Karen Gross, 18 year old daughter of Edward R. Gross of Ogden. a. 65 THE 1982 Rodeo Queen and her attendants will represent HAFB in parades, rodeos and other festivities throughout the coming year. Patti Madsen has riden horses for 12 years. She has been a member of the Spikers High School Rodeo Club for three years. She participates in goat tying, barrel racing, polebending, For three years while with the Spikers, she qualified for the State Championship finals held in Heber City. SHE IS A past member of the North Davis Junior Possee for seven years where she held the title of Princess and Queen. Patti was the Davis County Junior Rodeo Queen and the queen or attendant at various rodeos throughout the state of Utah while she was participating in high school rodeo events. A 1982 graduate of Layton High School, Patti was a member of the Lancelles, the Senior class committee, the gymnastics. She was named Homecoming queen. Senior Cottillion queen and the best dressed Senior girl. She was nominated and listed in Whos PATTI MADSEN Who in America High School students. PATTI WAS picked second runner up to Miss National Teenage for Utah and first runner up to the National Homecoming Queen. She won the popular vote in the ZCMI tablesetting con- Bar-- rtezvi LEMONUME or ORANGE GAT0RADE SEEDLESS GRAPES S 12 Oz. ASST. LUNCH MEATS test. SHE HAS done volunteer work for the Red Cross, the March of Dimes and the Davis North Medical Center. Patti enjoys riding very much and is thankful to her parents for the tremendous love and support they give her through this learning experi- Bar-- HOT DOGS $139 ence. BESIDES riding and rodeo participation, Patti likes all sports especially snowmobil-in- g and motorcycles. She is proficient at sewing, creative writing, cooking, swimming and handling horses, dmg w:i rot 33 Eu'ccue July 14- L33) CUSTOM lb. Qt. Banquet CREAM PIES 10 USDA Choice 12 15 oz. KervL Ration, CUTTING DOG FOOD BEEF, PORK, LAMB BEEF 160 $J27 00 OMiSICUSTOMIMEAT |
