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Show - - V, Self - Control, v . . 1 Tbe secret to successful life. Mother's Teach children must obtain it. Ref. Y. W. J. May, 1900. self-contro- v .v r px i nu.-- . t- n. in aW irnt wuiu wuen iuui a wu.iu, amij was COnvenea to the irosnel bv hear ncr xuci muK me uvmn "An. anger came down from the mansions of glory," Being naturally spir-ltuminded, and possessed by strong- religious convictions, the soon joined the church leaving all, for the sake of the gospel and gathered with l. ' System. iit Tw pnnr?rt V rrl-- DOTO . VI. 4 cVi 1 al - "There is riot an hour of youth but is trembling with destinies." Use of spare moments. Have rest and sports to some -purpose1 'Th eEreatTna jority of "youths who go to the bad are ruined after supper. Ref. Improvement Era, 1906. - 1 . calls, made ilpon her by night or dv aay, but alwa sreadv toadmirisler to the sick. She was the instrument in God's hand of bringing seventeen hundred eouls into this world. The lovely white casket which held all that was mortal ot our beloved sister was covered with flowers," gifts ol some of her many friends. . . . - . the Saints at Far West". ' , resolutions. Sister Merrill wai .a member of the First Relief Whereas our Heavenly Father , has seen fit to -Society organization LeToveS sisterTfrora our ruTdit one who Teiuove ganization of the St Toseph StakeJune 18S3. she has beenour to all an example of' patience ad cheerwas chosen first counselor to the' President Sister fulness a loving mother. Therefore be it reand Willmirth East and labored in that position until solved by the sisters of the American Fork 4th January 1S93, when she was released on account Ward Relief Societyjhat.we tender pur sympathy.1 VII. Unity. of her age, but her interest wa? still in' the Relief unto the bereaved family and relatives. And while Society work. On January 6, 1907, it being her we feel "Where there is unison, there is 90th the lass, we know that she died as members of the Relief Society Stake she haddeeply birthday, in of lived union astbe strength." Necessity hope of a glorious resurrecamong Board with a few very intimate friends and relation. sociate officers, teachers, members.. What tives assembled at her home, and helcj a testimony Resolved that this Memoriam be put on the reshe bore a faithful testimony to the truthis weapon wielded against meeting, cord of this Society, and sent to the Woman's Exunion. How may this evil be avoided. How fulness of the gospel, and, the divine mission of. ponent for publication. . Smith with whom she was personally Resolutions of before the the shaHwe train our children that the spirit Joseph meeting passed We appreciate her labors and example, Relief Society February 2Sth, 1907. "not Ref. of fault-findimay develop. during our association withhtr. She was a devoted wife and mother, and we recognize in her a faith1, Juvenile Instructor, Jan. 1904. Why do we mourn that she has left us? ful friend whose memory will ever be cherished We should only say well done; VIII- - Obey Counsel. by the sisters of the St Joseph Stake. She was true to her probation . Elizabeth a place in heaven, has won. And Layton. t "Obedience is better than sacrifice..'' . Selena Phillips, 'Tis true her parting has bereft us Sustain those in authority over us by Fanxii Kimball. But her virtues we recall; Committee. was candid, firm and valiant, instructions. their Honor She those obeying And a loviag friend to all. whom God honors. Ref. Improvement Deseret News Feb. 6, Era, Feb. 1906. She has gathered with her kindred Resolutions of Respect on the death of Sister But her work will never cease; 1906. Delilah King Olsen. wife of Daniel Olsn, and will love the truth in heaven She of Judge King of Millard County, who j daughter And IX. Habit. her works of peace, impart this life Lake Salt at departed January 5th, 1007; While she mingles with the angels How formed. How shall we form good Citv, Utah. Yet her choicest blefsings fall Whehas; Our Father in Heaven, in his infinite habits. How shall we teach our children Upon the heads of all her dear ones. wisdom has called from our midst Sister Olsen, she blesses one and all. the value of good habits. Read Improve Yes, who, for many-yea- rs previous to her removal to ment Era, March 1903, p. 377. Juvenile Salt Lake City, was a faithful worker in the asAlice T. Steele, A. Mott, sociations Alick which are the March Oct. here; following Instructor, positions 14, 1900. Y.W.J. E'. Allen, filled Saeiha. she has with honor, viz:; 1906. " G. . of Proctor. Ellen President Fillmore Ward Relief Society, of Committee. X. Respect- Primary, of Young Ladies Mutual Improvement of Millard Stake Relief Association, What is respect? How obtained. How SocietVt StakeSecretary President of Primary Association, retained. To whom is it due- - How and a Teacher in Sunday School. On the 25th day of January, 1907, there passed ever energetic in the performance of shown. Illustrated by. contrast. Read herShe was ever from earth one of the noble spirits of this dispensaa faithful and true friend and lovduties, Nov. Sister Anna D. tion. 1906. Kempe. In her Improvement Era, ing mother," and one whose words were like pearls. death, which occurred Johnson on while a visit to her In many years of close friendship we never XI. Dress. ; daughters, in Mesa, Arizona, St. Johns loses one heard a word! from her lips that one could censure of her most loyal and progressive citizens, and our How shall we dress? Its physical effect. She recognized the best in every one, and where Relief one of its most faithful workers. Its moral effect. Read Y. W. J. Feb. she could not speak words of praise, she held her She wasSociety born February 5th, 1837, in Fredrickstad Her meekness of spirit won the respect peace. Her 1906. . early life was one of toil, much of and love of all who associated with her. We feel Norway. her time being spent with her father and brothers to express oar love for her in these few lines. XII. Pioneering. Resolved that as a sister, associate and friend fishing for the market. For many years she worked out. She could not Conditions incident to pioneer life. we feel that words are inadequate to express the home when she felt inclined as girls do at the high estimation in which we held her, and while go Develops strength of endurance. Enum we feel the deepest sorrow at the loss we sustain present time but was engaged for a number of erate advantages in pioneer life. Read in years at a time. of her society, we bow submisbeing deprived Her people were religious, but were satisfied Y. W. J. July, 1902. sively to the will of Him whodoeth all things well,' with what they had. She alone seemed to yearn and say, "Thy will Oh Lord not ours be done.,r Lucy F. Grant, Pres. some for thing better. At the age of eighteen she Resolved that we chen sn her memory ana toi- - first H. Sec heard the sound of the gospel, and she knew Ellen Jollev, low example she set us, that of being a faith it was true. She was away from home at the Lime ful Latter-da- y Saint. learning the dressmakers trade, and was not perResolved that we extend our heart felt sympa: mitted to return to her parents afterward. Hencethy to the hereaved children and relatives that forth her only kindred vere : tho5e.whocasttheir LN MEMORIAM. one copy of these resolutions be presented to them, with Saints of God. For eleven years she the a copy be entered on the minute book of Millard lot in worked Norway, assisting the elders and saving To the Memory of our beloved sister. Stake Relief Society and that they be ''printed in means to come to Zion. Very often she would give the Woman's Exponent. Margaret Pierce Whitesides Young, the whole of her weeks earnings to the church, and Isabella E. Robison, Widow of President Brigham Young, one of Utah's privilege to do so. In 1S65 she emi- in behalf of Relief Society. countedtoIt aUtah loved andTespected Pioneers, and a member 01 the with oxteams. crossing grated first organization of the Relief Society, who deIn 1866 she was married tcr Christopher J. Kempe. parted this life January 16, 1967. They moved to Provo where they lived six years. Whereas Sister Young has been closely conTribute to the memory of Sister Hannah Single- In 1872 moved to Richfield remained there long nected with the Emerson Ward Relief Society ton Wild, who died February 1st, 1007. She was enough, to get good homes started, for Sister Resolved that born in. England on the 6th day of April, 1840. Kempe's thrift, industry and economy - made1880a members We, the officers and desire'to express Her Barents embraced the gospel in ftngiana ana showing'in any place "where she lived. In our appreciation - of her- - example, integrity and crossed the great waters for America with their 9 the family were called to help to build up the wish worth as a faithful and in mother Israel, tq a11 thev . v KqVw cw. Cri v nn-tio-- , uaviiiiAo e :i iiu ixicu . ul nAniht1 cAieiiu our sincere svrnDamy 10 uie iamny mj October of that year. Then commenced a heroic nnrn sn A ct thir : Bereavement. of cholera broke. out and bf Trt,n'c an nidemic struggle to rnaintain themselves and build homes, r ... w. r uc or amid a resoiuciout. xesoivea mat copy inese many discouraging conditions, not the least Vprf taVen from the familv . f. sented to the family-p- f the deceased and De placed h with the remainder of the famf being the bitter persecutions of onr enemies. But v VUV vvvl.Uw f MUlVA JkJs 7VUb ilv emigrated to Salt Lake City. After spending Sister Kempe al way spooked on the bright side of ponent for publication. xthe first winter there they came to American Fork things and had an encouraging word and more herself. "Tried in "the furnace of this troubled life, tne: was substantial aid for those worse off thanwas where she has resided continuously. tried with husband other 1884 her In brethren, Faithful as daughter, mother, woman and wife; married at the age of 16 to John Singleton by most and of cohabitation" unlawful on a Crowned with celestial glory thou shall shine charge whom she had 5 children. Her husband died Dec. to three years in the Dttroit cruelly marnea-twas 'Mid souls immortal, endless and divine." In she 1867 1865. josepn House ofsentenced 24th, This trial she bore bravely, Correction. w;ifWT whom more children were added to Barbara M. Jones, else in life, and from that did she as '. henf amifyv5-fi-- whom survive her-- . .In. 1882 she time took everything ClCILYC-ARTONl duties ofrboth- - parents herself the upon studied obstetricsn4er Dr. Romania BPratt" Sarah T. South, time until her in the, rearing, educating and providing for her i "Knit r.ake Citv and from-ih- at Prudence Brown, family. After Brother Kempe's return from prison death she labored diligently, patiey--andjaitCommittee. " -- the-greate- , . ng - . - . " . . . . . in-th- e the-plai-ns ' -- nrrivinor-fn-Ameri- - 1 .1- - 7- - i.-i- .; 1 pr-u.-ci- wfc ... 1 t;c settlements-in-Arizona.arriving-ih-Si-Johns- ca -- - 7 cf-r 1 A ' : , B h- rin |