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Show PAGE THREE BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, THURSDAY, JUNE, 15, 1933 will truly the home of the wild rose and when we beard of that beautiful coun- you under present conditions wild fruits of every description. With was try in Canada, we decided to go there ever be able to understand. It our We got about twelve thousand dol- at our place succeeding pioneers al the exception of one individual, this to was allowed desturb not stock inlars for our home and farm, and ways stopped and crossed the river.1 e vested most of this money in cattle, It was a stopping place lor everyone garden of ederi, yes Beauty, myfavor-itrunwould come cow. call At my horses and wagons and started for no matter who they were or where from the herd or the hill side and the new land in the far north. they came from; we had a welcome ning seemed to understand she was s Leaving our many friends and going for ail alike. When those tired part-if-- always to an unknown land was no small tasa. used to stop at our house, we al- a privilcdged character. The immigrant or new settler whom but we were confident that new ways cheered them up with some tried to entertain or make welwe us would in Canada repay good lively music and dancing. for the sacrifice we were making iu Our ammusements in those days come into this land, would look over leaving our wonderful little home and were of the variety that we ourselves our garden the hillside, and our herds sureour dear friends in Utah. could furnish. In our neighborhood we with the thought that Alberta is land of a plenty. Shortly after crossing the Canadian had fiddle, mouth organ, jews harp ly There seems to be something about border, we came to a beautiful spot and accordian, which furnished the on the St. Mary's River, where we set music for our entertainments. Every- the pioneer or pioneer life which cauup our winter quarters, and commenc- body lived as one big family, and we ses one to enjoy the silver lining. And ed the building up of our new home. had lots of fun. just so, there is something that cauIt was while building up this home In those days we all trusted each ses one to make the best of the clouds that we diverted the water of the river other, we loved each other, and lived for out of the sky came your Grandfrom its natural channel and used it for each other. The illness and death. It was suresigning of a note, fathers asad for irrigation purposes. It is now re- the parting. The hill side seemed ly making of a mortgage, or the to corded in the files at Ottawa that the even the shrubbery and the flatten, unknown. was breaking of a promise in rumbled was the first river their moanings. family Pilling family When a baby was born the nearest Canada to divert water from its natI ser suffered much and have her Though volunteered neighbor usually ural channel for irrigation. vices as a nurse, and I was called to been deprived of my eyes during my The joys and pleasures that we had welcome the youngster into the world declining years I feel my vision is in that little home probably none of with no thought of charging for my good and I look down the stream of services. It was pehaps here that I be- time I am wondering if you, in the came known far and near as Aunt hundred years that may be yours, Catharine, or Grandma Pilling. Those will see the progress it has been my I were the happy days. priviledge to witness. was home and Though but a child when the Gospel ranch Our buildings I By. Mrs. David Larson located on a beautiful flat on the was restored it rang with a lasting banks of the river, sheltered in the truth. It has been my privilege to Mesdames Ruth Holman, Ida Rhodes winter from the north and west winds witness its progress, to test its teach- Edna Larson, Letitia Sorenson, Annie by a large sloping hill which wasiings and to enjoy the gospel's influ- Nielsen and Miss Verda Johnson mo PILLING CELEBRATES "GRANDMA 95th. BIRTHDAY The following article was clipped from a Canadian paper. Mrs. Pilling is the mother of Mrs. James Spencer of this city. It was written In commemoration of her 95th birthday es To have lived 95 years and still be mentally alert and cognizant of things around you, with a ieen memory of the things that have been is not by Divine Providence to all his children. Therefore it was with utmost pleasure that the Pilling Family gathered on Sunday, April 9, to celebrate the 95th birthday of ''Grandma Pilling", Mrs. Catharine Pilling, wife of the late Richard Pilling, pioneer of Cardston, who together for many held open house at their old on the St. Mary's River hjLtead SfXt, and East of Cardston, for all travelers who passed through Cardston to the States via Whiskey Gap and Montana. No people in all the early history of this country were better known than Grandfather and Grandmother Pilling, and the birthday festivities showed how fondly they are still held in remembrance, for more than 45 people gathered there at the home of "Uncle Dick" Pilling, eldest son of Mrs. Catharine Pilling, representing among them five generations of the Pilling family. Testimony to the vitality of Grand ma Pilling's mind was eloquent in her singing of two of her old favorite songs to the assembled guests, andj also to her telling of the memories of other days which so prominently stand out in her declining years. Of course bad roads and a foot of snow o the ground prevented many from attend-- ; ing the anniversary, but a delightful dinner was served to those in attend- ance, the table of which was graced by a five layer cake bearing tin candles, made by Mis Su.sie Pilling. Perhaps in no better way can the story of the Piiling pioneers be told than by recording here the memories of Grandma Pilling as she presented themjti-a- t day to the four generations is a oiJbf family. The following writwhich was her of story, copy ten as she told it to the assembled acc-order- ed yw guests. To four generations: Today is my 95th anniversary, and I want to tell my children, grand children, great grand children, great great grand children, and my many friends that I love them all. As I sit here and think back over the things that have happened during my life thus far, there has surely been a great number of changes and it seems to me nearly impossible that so much could happen in such a short time. Why it only seems but yesterday that I was a little girl crossing the plains one of those early pioneer parties. Well I remember the occasion of my meeting your father or grandfather. While Richard and I were living in our modest little home the Lord blesed us with ten wonderful children My but I did have lots of pleasure raising my family in that happy little home in Layton, Davis County, Utah. Richard was a real pioneer, and EAST GARLAND for almost a century. Now I call four generations to hear my voice and to bear witness that my mind is sound and that I know whereof I speak; as I wish to leave a lasting message that I know the Gospel of Jesus Christ to be true and that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God. I know the key of knowledge was restored to the earth with the gospel and I have lived to see the progress that came with it. Though my eyes fail me my memory of the past is sound. Ibelieve I have lived through a progressive and happy period of time. In accepting congratulations on this birthday from the my ninety-fift- h four generations of whom I am so proud I ask you in turn, to accept the message I have given you as words of truth. IN ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES I ASK YOU TO DO THE THINGS YOU KNOW THAT YOU SHOULD ence An enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Elaine Wood left Wednesday for Twin Falls, where she will visit with relatives for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sorenson of guests of Rexburg, were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Forsgren, Monday night. Miss Vaudis Forsgren accompanied them home where she will be their guest for an indefinite period. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gunnell visited at Ogden on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller and family, have moved to Park Valley where they will engage in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Hansen are moving into the house formerly occupied by Mr. over-nig- ht and Mrs. Miller. A baby daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arson Ayden Monday. AH are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Wood and daugh ters, Miss Lida Wood and Mrs. Chas Munns visited relatives at Ogden and Brigham this week. Grandmother, Bp and Mrs. C. B. Gunnell attended DO. Your loving Mother, Great Great the conference at Salt Lake City this Great Grandmother, week end. Grandmother: Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wood and Mr. Aunt Catherine or Grandma Pilling. and Mrs. Uriah Wood returned Sunday from a ten day trip to California. The I were guests of Mr .and Mrs. Gordon Ipsen of Alhambra. Mrs. K. H. Fridal and Mrs. Geo. Mrs. Roscoe Stoddard By Albott of the Relief Society stake board, demonstrated a buffet lunchThere were twenty people from her eon at the meeting here Tuesday. who attended the Relief Society Di- There was a large crowd present and strict conference at Penrose, Tuesday it was enjoyed by alL HOWELL tored to Salt Lake City, Saturday where they attended the general pro- mary conference. On their return home they spent a pleasant hour with Mrs. H. L. Mooie and daughters of ; j The Misses Eva and Ardes Adams spent the week end in Salt Lwke City attending M. i. A. conference and vis- itimr relatives and friends. Messrs Willard and Arthur Johnson are driving a new dodge coupe. Miss Ithoda Larson returned Sunday evening from Salt Lake City, where she spent the past week. The baseball team played Thatcher on the local diamond Saturday, win ning the game . Mr .and Mrs. L. M. Holman, Mrs Sophia Larson and Mrs. Ruel Nielsen and children motored to Syracuse Sun day afternoon to visit Mrs. David Cook who is ill. The Cooks were former residents here. Warren E. Hansen, held the number which drew the chest of sterling table silverware which was given away by Logan merchants, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Coembs, Jr., and children attended a family re union in honor of their grandmother, Mrs. Ira Steed, at Farmington, Sunday There were over ninety descendants present. Mr .and Mrs. Willard Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Capener, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Gee and Ralph Stayner, all of Garland, were visitors in the ward Sunday Messrs Wood, Capener and evening. Stayner and Mrs. Gee were speakers in church services. Leroy Maiming played two numbers on the saw and Gr. Gee rendered a vocal solo. Mrs Gee was accompanist for both musical numbers. 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