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Show iiic HURSDAY, JULY U, LE1II FREE PKESS, LEHI, UTAH xwoun. - J. n program has All those Dresent been arranged for the outing, under ly time. the direction of Miss Lela Coates. UPSET INJURES SALT Tuesday, July 19, will be Ward Day at the Dell. All ward member are LAKE invited to the. Dell where a program will be given in the evening. A meeting will be held Thursday Two Salt Lake City women were ia evening at eight o'clock in the Third the Lehi in with hospital rriday wish who those all Ward Chapel for r ies suffered in a accident lx t to go to the Dell from the ward. sunset. Plans for the otl ng will be disMrs. Elbert Powell, about U, cussed. All those wishing to go are oio liuru coutn street, urged to attend, so arrangements can most injured. She suffe seriously be made. head injuries shock, possible There will be a special program was internally, hospital carried out during the day time with tachesbleeding said. Her mother, Mrs. tj x a program and dance for the Haag, suffered a broken el',v and bruises about the body and Five other occupants of iht. rfa. next HISTORY OF BISHOP DAVID EVANS 1353 J m ! DROP INTO week. A splendid I - t 4 1 j Written by Mrs. E J. T. Roberts, June. 1938 Evans David S. U. of the President for candidate of as sketch Smith life prirting a (Editors Note We are this! was appointed to go to Virpwa 'Blshop David Evans, first mayor of Lehi City, in "and" uTeS and the of sketches mayors will We issu early J print if to time time from of Leh, settlers 07hers. as dele-- ; were pioneer promnent tt.ith appointed For A Delicious BkeUhes are furnished by family members. The sketch Run prw.jnct and present a true to of Bishop Evans was written by Mrs. E. J T- Roberts. statement cf facts before the public. Mobs were gather- -' 'Those having sketches for printing should notify our irig in e various precincts to make an attack on Nauvoo. office early in order that space can be arranged for.) j Evans, Anson Call and Wm. E. Juf e 1Jth COLD DRINK ere Ill was' Co.. Hancock of f? Horner, The father of David Evans. (Israel by name) ,fn?v ....... Our 1770, when his Jonnson, an acung j ubuce ui i caic ocean, in the born on bUrs.and sistfrs were soling from Wa.es tO;and BANANA SPLITS and tney arrived a 'the new land in the west." Nauvoo. Familv tradition says that he was the 21st child of Little good it did, as the mobs continued their cruel: Sundaes are delightfully different the familv. His father was Welsh and his mother of treatment of the Saints until they marytered the Prophet German descent. We have a complete line of Patriarch. and Israel, (father of David Evans) is the oldest ancestor was appointed; January 25. 1K45, Bishop David Evans Ave have record of, but his father, (we do not know his FROZEN BARS for the church to visit, comfort, and encourage the CANDY, agent brothers older of some undoubtedly gave: and name), I have the by signed finish the temple. paper FUDGEC1CLES service in the Revolutionary War, from the fact that the, Saints to Young as President of the Twelve, showing that INDIVIDUAL RIFLE chine driven by Mrs. Powell, twnjofi family landed on the American continent about six years! Brigham faithful performance POPCICLES before the war for Independence, and at that early period bonds were given by father as to his BROWNIES them infants, had only minor injuries every man and boy, old enough to be of any help, was of tiiis ciuty. SHOOT AT PAYSON, and were returned to their hoinpg Winter of l4j the family was again driven from their and pressed into service. and Saints with other Bishop David, in after first aid treatment. They wefe home manccmpany in to sea on the 1770, grew This Israel, born company to cross the CREAM SANDWICHES ICE 17 JULY Powell, i, son of the driver; f hood and married Miss Abigail Alexander, of l'a., and to Evans was appointed Captain of ahas teams and wagons, part of the company them was born three sons and two daughters, Eliza, plains. Only"some Mrs. Margaret Savage, her sister; other men took as many of the families! Your Ice Cream Orders will be and he wkh David, Nancy, Jesse and Israel. Mrs. few a and Call s River days acro.-Haug, tne Mississippi David, the subject of this sketch, was the oldest son. as possible promptly ami efficiently taken An individual rifle shoot will be the rest. They; Bertha Haag; Eleanor Savaje, f He was born October '2.1, 104. in Cecil County, Md. journey on the prairie and then returned for built care of. held at Payson, July 17, beginning at log huts, they When only a small child his parents moved into l'a., and settled in Nodaway Co.. Mo., where daughter of to enable; three and half years, and got work I his early training in life on the frontier which prepared remaining ike You will rind here all the needed 8 a. m. for Utah County. The shoot Savatre. and Tonimv lf;i:or then and and teams provisions, m to them buy wagons, him for the events which were to follow. will be all individual shooting instead month-olwe give you 4 and films of Mrs. son sizes of Carl 1850. in Haag! Utah June for July 25, 1H26, he married Miss Mary Beck and moved started of team shooting- Anyone interested Cholera broke cut in camp, and several d;ed, among The accident occurred just north day service on your developing. to Columbus County, Ohio, where two children, Eliza David of is invited to enter. There will be a oldest Evans; daughter J. F. Bradshaw residence the Jane and Israel, were born to them. From here they whom was Eliza Jane, remedies household two of stock Our shoot. Saturday afternoon, moved still further westward into Richland County, Ohio, and his first wife. She had married Ira Hinkley, practice when th vi.ttit street in Lehi Rtiitp .i are reasonably priced as also is at the rifle range at the Point. where they bought and opened up a new farm. Here years previously. blinded Mrs. sun temporarily i tobacco. and cards three more children came to their humble home: Henry, our wile second to stationery, Davids Three children were born and caused her to turn her car hftb Mary Ann and Margaret, the last one dying when less' Barbara Ann, in Hancock County, 111., and three in .L ; t than two years old. Here David Evans and his wife Mary roau.J SCOUTS AT CAMP tne overturned ine- macnine County, Mo., under very trying circumstances. f 2eck Evans toiled incessantly to subdue soil and make a Nodaway into dry creek at the side of oldest son of David and Mary Beck Evans Evans, Israel home for their little family. enlisted in the Mormon Battalion, July, 184G, at Council LEHI CAPTURES road. . No modern conveniences of a settled country, as we Bluffs. Troops4 and 5 of the Lehi Boy make our homes today in, but log huts, river water, and a When the general move was to be made, David was Scouts spent the early part of the PARDOE GUP TEST camp fire to furnish both warmth and light, were their plains. appointed Captain of a company,on to cross the the week at Camp Timpanogos. with the CUCUMBER HAR comforts. the plains company After three months travel AT PROVO other scouts of the National Park Early in 1833 they heard the Gospel message, were arrived in Salt Lake Valley, September, 1850; remained convinced in their hearts that it was true and both VEST BEGIN Lehi Council. There were twenty-fiv- e 1851, when Brigham Young sent until there February, were baptised members of the Church of Jesus Christ of David Evans to on located the over little return will colony scouts the at preside camp. They Latter-da- y I Saints on the 6th day of April, l'J.'W. On Creek. SPRINGVILLE SQUAD LOSES home, Thursday (today). the 11th of the same month David was ordained a Priest, Dry David Lehi cucumber The Evans was appointed Bishop of the little town FOUR OUT OF FIVE MATCHES receivingand ordained an Elder July 21, 1833. which was named Evansville, in his honor, but he did not station is now open and ready to re- -. commenced sold David the and GUARDIANS farm WARD SECOND traveling like that, so changed it to Lehi. They ceive the cucumber harvest. Tie and preaching to carry the message of Salvation to others. Lehi netters Tuesday night held a He laid the town off in blocks and lots with only a ENTERTAIN MOTHERS station will lie He went with Zions Camp from Ohio to Missouri in 1831. pocket compass, tape line and square, not a small task first round ery day, open Spring-vill- e over advantage That same year he was preaching and baptizing in Rich- with such small tools. There is a call for cucumber pickers. atfer Pardoe in competition cup land County, Ohio, and was president of a branch of the The Guardians, third year Beehive Those wishing employment are askd He allowed each man to take up a certain amount of matches out of five on church organized on Crooked River, Mo. land, in order that there be land left for those to come winning four of the Second Ward served a to see Joseph Rothe at the station.! j, David Evans was ordained to the First Quoroum of later, allowing himself no more than the other men. the Brigham Young university courts girls lovely supper Thursday night in the Seventy under the hands of the Prophet Joseph Smith and These pioneers lived in cabins made of cottonwood at Provo. Lehi Second Ward to their mothers. Sidney Rigdon on the 29th of April, 1835, attended the logs, the wagon boxes furnishing the doors, with burlap Mrs. Emmond Hancock, a sister The victor in two out of three School of the Prophets during the winter of 1835-in tacked over the windows. meal was prepared by the girls Mrs. 0. A. Slade, and Mr. and Ml The Lake will battle the Salt Kirtland, Ohio, and left Ohio in May, 1834, for Caldwell Co. Early in 1852 a petition for incorporation of the city matches tinder the direction of their teacher, Bills of Richfield, spent Sundy o Missouri in charge of a company of Saints, most of whom of Lehi was presented to the Territoral General Assembly, victor for the right to Mrs. Armond Webb. Sixteen were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. 0. he had baptized himself. Here he bought land and again bv Bishop David Evans. Five other cities had been chart meet the n winner. The made a home, and another daughter was born to them, ered bv the general assembly. The granting of the next battle between the two teams present and enjoyed the lovely meal. Slade. Arminta, but made a very short stay as she died when petition made l ehi the sixth city in the territory to be next Tuesday at 1:30 only a few weeks old. incorporated. The others were Salt Lake City, Ogden, will take place David and Mary Beck Evans, and their family of Provo, Manti and Parowan which had been chartered in p. m. at Lehi. small children were with the Saints through all their 1851. The charter for Lehi was approved February 5, Lehi players made a clean sweep persecution in Missouri, among which was the terrible 1852. in three singles encounters, Spring-villeMassacre of Haun's Mill. David Evans was Bishop of Lehi for 28 years, and in a lone victory coming "Tuesday, October 30, 1838, about 240 of a mob rush- resigned on account of ill health. He was a friend to ed upon the few inhabitants at Haun's Mill and began the Indians, had them eat at his table, and allowed them doubles contest. O firing. David Evans ran toward them, swinging his hat, to sleen in the tithing office in stormv weather. After he The results: ii and cried out for peace." History of the Church, Period resigned his office as B;shop the Indians still insisted he Russell 1 Bone, Lehi, No. singles I, Vol. Ill, page 183. was Bishop, and reiused to accept tne new one, caning mm def. Erie Boorman, Springville, David Evans held an interview with a Mr. Comtsock, a 'boy bishop." A said to be the head man of the mob making the attack lie was elected to the first Legislature of Utah and at Haun's Mill, and felt that there would be no trouble, acted for many years as a member of that body. Was No. 2 singles Hardy Jenkinson, and "all was well." He then called the brethern into the the first representative from Utah County to serve in the Lehi, def. Mjatt Olsen, Springville, mill to pray, and the mob came upon them suddenly. lower house of the legislature. In December, with the snow and hardships of winter He was Colonel of Militia, and served as Major of Allen Chipman to face, they were compelled to flee from the state of the Lehi Military District several terms, was second No. 3 singles Missouri leaving all their property behind. mayor of Lehi City, acting three terms and was post- Lehi, def. Gene Bird, Springvlle, They then went to Adams County, Illinois, where master for years. The post office was in his house. HOT 10-David continued to preach and baptize many. Here anAs the water in Dry Creek could not be relied upon 1 doubles No. other beautiful baby girl Emma, was born January, 1840. to mature crops, it was imperative that late irrigation came to brighten the home, and here, on the 20th of water be procured. As the only supply available was the Lehi, deftSpringJune, 1841, the wife and mother died, leaving the husband stream in American Fork Canyon, the huge task of dig- ville, with five children. a ditch seven miles long from the mouth of the canNo. 2 doubles Dan Tame-HoHe then moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, where August 20, ging yon to Lehi was- begun under the direction of Bishop Springville, def. Bob when Nauvoo Baxter, was organized into wards, David David Evans. 1842, Evans was made Bishop of the 11th Ward, where he reLehi, In 1854 he married Climenia Shaw in 1856, married mained until the Saints were driven from Nauvoo. Rebecca Coleman, and in 1861 married Margaret Holm. Mary Beck Evans, first wife of David Evans, was David Evans was a man of sterling qualities, born October 18. 1804. in Huntington County, Pa. his Bishop V career was remarkable for his great indus- BOY INJURED She was the daughter of Henry Beck and Margaret and charity to the poor, his public spirited- frugality, iff try, She married July 25, 1826, was the mother of ness and broad self acquired education Beighel. r seven children, and died June 20, 1841, in Adams Co., 111., He was the father of 41 children, and with the help ACCIDENT IN age 37 years. of his wives, was a splendid provider for this large family NOTE 1 have the receipi showing that David Evans The wives prepared and made up 500 pounds of wool into paid $6.25 for books when published dated 1841 in Nauvoo. cloth, blankets, etc., each fall, wove carpets, dried fruit., Gail Gough, 13, son of Mr. and Quoting from Church Historv. Period I, Vol. V. etc. 311. "Sat.. March 25, 1843. The High Council, patre Mrs. J. W. Goueh. , local tribune I have in my possession letters written by Daniel H. with ia i Patriarch Hyrum Smith presiding, sat on an appeal of Wells. Lieut General Nauvoo in in Commanding Legion, carrier, sunereo a nroKen snouiuei I,. 1 Benj. Hoyt. from the decision of Bishop David Evans that 1857, instructing David Evans, ''Col. and Major" what to blade, torn numeruos body thigh, and Bro. Hoyt cease to call certain characters witches or do in is the people to defend themselves in case cuts and bruises when struck by an preparing wizards; cease to work with the devining rod, and cease that Johnston's Army came into the valley. It of burning a boad or boards to heal those whom he said David Evans died June 23, 1883, from the effects of automobile, driven by Mr. Spencer were bewitched. On hearing the case, the council decided a California, on thq State Highway. heavy paralytic stroke. to confirm the deciion of Bishop Evans." The day of the funeral services a special train, on Friday afternoon. Gail was making David Evans next married Barbara Ann Ewell. the Union Pacific was dispatched from Salt Lake City, collections on his U1 leasam cweu and Barbara Farbur. born for the benefit of his friends and acquaintances. Pres. his monthly paper Maw lfi itvsi. in had and route v, just made his collecAioerman uo.. va. He had nrev ons v Wilford Woodruff. Bishop Hunter and many other leading baptised th Ewell familv in Mieannri men spoke at the services. tion at the Johnson home on the State Elders appointed to preach .pril ,15 1?44, a0" He was His funeral procession numbering 115 vehicles, was highway north of Lehi. the tiosnel, ani electinnppr from the Pronhet .Tosenh the larerst that had ever been formed in Lehi Citv. driven car when the south traveling south also Mr. traveling Spencer, by Mrs. Ernest Webb, daughter, Ila, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bateman Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bone were struck him knocking him to the pave and Geo Larsen spent Monday in spent Sunday and Monday at Murray. Salt Lake visitors on Friday. ment unconscious from his bicycle. Salt Lake. They viited Mr. and Mrs. Royal He was picked up by neighbors in Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Harlon of Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watts, the vicinity, Mr. Spencer stopping as Mrs. Alta Webb spent Wednesday and Mrs. Clara Malstrom while California, were callers of Miss May soon as he could and rushing him to in Salt Lake. She attended a shower there. Lott, Wednesday, enroute to a visit the Lehi Hospital for treatment. The for Miss Brown. with Mrs. Harlon's parents, Mr. and accident was investigated by Deputy Mrs. Barrel Lott at Chinook, Mon Why bother in the kitchen preparing food when you can Seriff John S. Evans. tana. get it from us already cooked and ready to serve. You'll like the tastiness and the deliciousness of our preparLaurel Hutchings returned from THIRD WARD TO HOLD ations. Try some today and see for yourself how good Ely, Nevada, Friday evenng where "store foods" can be. they have spent the last month visitWARD DAY AT DELL ing. They visited the copper mines Let us furnish your 2 Pounds 25c Shortening at Ruth and Kimberly the Oceola 29c Gold Mines, McGill Smelter. The Lehi Third Ward will go to Leh 80 Square Percale Only 15c Yard Grand Salad Dressing, quart Mutual Dell, July 18. 19 and 20, Tahoe also man's and Shredded Lake 2 23c Wheat for Guaranteed Fast Color Cave, races attended horse Tuesday and Wednesday of the at Monday, Ely. They 4 Pancake Flour, Pound Bag 29c Special Value Square Percale Only 10c Yard Peanut Butter, Large 24 oz. bottle 19c report a wonderful trip. We carry the best. Summer Hat Clearance, f 1.98 Pork and Beans, Large 2Vt MEILItlG'S ; WOMOi SANDWICH and - j, ' ;i one-ca- ' I H-- It-f- 1. i daughter-in-law-Mrs- . Mj-g- i . d . . Pc-vl- - . - f 6 City-Prov- Ogden-Loga- 's wnmrn n b-- 3, 6-- 4. SARA 6-- 3, 5-- 7, 9 6-- 3. 6-- 4, SPRINGS 8. Bone-Jenkinso- n, - 6-- 2, 3-- Olsen-Boorma- n, K. and P. 6-- 0. yt Dorton-Chipma- 5-- 7, 6-- 2, n, 6-- 2. Outing Sunday, July 17 3:00 P. M. Girls Champion Baseball Bountiful vs. Garfield 4:00 P. M. Free Diving Married Folks Dance Monday Big Dance Every Saturday rots wma Summer Specials CLEARANCE CANNING SUPPLIES 60-8-0 3 Values Only $1.29 L. D. S. Approved GARMENTS 88c Ladies' Cotton 79c Ladies Rayon 98c Men's Cotton Men's Light Weight Union Suits 79c Special 19c Straw Hats Ladies Only 89c Mirrors, Large 14x18 Size 39c 9x12 -- Can SALMON, Pink Tall Can 2 for 19c 10c Pound ... 19c COFFEE, M. J. B. Powdered Sugar, 3 lb. bag 25c New Utah Potatoes 5 lbs. 10c 2 for 25c Kellogg's Cornflakes Jr., One Utility Picture Free QUALITY FRESH MEAT Broadbent and Son WE DELIVER PHONE 20-- LOCAL BOYS RAISE WATKIIIS FLY SPRAY DROWNING VICTIMS KILLS-FLIE- BODIES S CLEAN. SWEET SMELLING. STAINLESS LeRoy ad Lee Colledge. sons of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Colledge. who 100 Active Ingredients were on a fishing trip to Fish Lake 1 GALLON $1.40 at the time the two people were drowned on July 1, were among the volunteers smirching parties. The ARNOLD C.BREMS two brothers located the fishing poles late the day of the accident and LEHI Phone 86-located the bodies at 5:09 a. m. July 2nd. You can ALWAYS get the best selection of choice Meats and Groceries at our store. MAIN STREET PHONE 17 LEHI, UTAH 5 |