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Show RAISE MONUMENT TO MORMON LEADER Witness of Translation of. Book by JoBOph Smith to Have Last Resting Rest-ing Place Marked. Special to Tho Tribune. RICHMOND, Mo.. Aug. 15. A marblo shaft 1b soon to mark tho crave of David Whltmer, one of the early leaders of tho Latter-day Saints, ln the old cemetery here, Mr. Whltmer was one of three, wlt-nepsos wlt-nepsos to the translation of the Book of Mormon by Josoph Smith from the platos of gold. In him was centered much of the proof to the Saints of the divine Inspiration. In-spiration. of Joseph Smith. GeorKe W. S'chwich, David Whllmer's grandson, who lives hero, said today; "Tho translation of tho platen Is said to have boon completed ln the Whltmer home. The monument to Mr. Whltmer Is to be erected within a few weeks. 6'aints from all over tho world will send representatives hero for tho ceremony. |