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Show DIXIE 1 o 1 St. George, Washington County, Utah, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1903. destined to beconn wealthy, because the possession of wealth would be nec- GOES PEACEFULLY essary for the accomplishment of the that was mapped out for them. TRAFFICERS. work TO BIS That it had been predicted that we were to regain possession of the land of Zion by purchase. Those Engaged in Making and Selling Bore his testimony to the truth of the George Woodward Closed His Eyes to Wine Get Scoring. gospel, that Joseph Smith was a proThis World Last Thursday. phet of God and that we have prophets, now amoug ns. etc., eBIEF TOPIC DURING CONFERENCE. Choir sang the anthem, The Earth THE END 9P A WELL SPENT LIFE. is the Lord's and benediction was ofApostle Cowley, Elder Richards and fered by Bp. Andrus. Impressive Funeral Services at the Large Representation of PriestSunday Horning Session. Tabernace Last Sunday Exceehood in Attendance. AFTER THE WINE REST. Conference convened at ll a. ding Large Attendance m., of 1844, and two years later received, WITH his endowments in the Nauvoo Temple Bro. .Woodward went through all trials of the saints at Nauvoo, and was a member of the Nauvoo Legion. July, 1846, he started with the the first saints to the Rocky Mountains. Spent the winter of 46-4-7 at Winter Quarters. On the 7th of April he left with the pioneer company led by Brigham Young and composed of 243 men, women and two children. He drove the cannon brought for protection against the Indians and stood guard every third night. Bro. Woodward built the first house in Salt Lake City'. In 1849 he was set apart as one of the council in the In OUR COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS. la ppe nings of Hie Week Gathered For Adiocate Readers. three ALL THE NEWS OF UTAHS EIX2 Interesting Items From Virgin City, Bunkerville, Qrafton, Pine Valley and Other Towns. (Continued frpm last week.) immediately after the oue hour session Doubtless the most impressive funerELDER SAMUEL ISOM, Thirty-fir- st of the East St. George Ward Sabbath quorum of Seventies, and al services ever conducted in St. Geocge on the 20th day of May, 1856 was ordof Virgin City followed, in a very vig- School. . BUNKERVILLE. . . . . were held in the stake tabernacle last ained a High Priest by Bp. Hunter, orous style censuring the wine evil. Supt. Geo. E. Miles of the Stake over the remains of and was set Sunday afternoon, Be counseled the people to Get and presidency reported that there were apart as first counselor to Eider George Woodward, who closed (Crowded out of last issue. Retain the Spirit of God. lie said this 31 Sunday Schools in the stake. Felt Bp. Elijah Sheets in the Eighth Ward. his eyes on mortality at I a. ThursDec. 13, 1903. m., In of the 1861 fall been had the counsel of Pres. Brigham that the attendance was not yet what he was called on a day, December 17, at the ripe old age mission to M&nd on a Miss is should Southern be. certain 'Said if occasion. it Counseled Young the parents to of 86 Utah, and assisted Terry visiting here. years. Though his health has in laying out and establishing the city yqnug men will da this they can re- see that their children attend Sabbath been of Washington played Frank Staheli declining for some years; and the of St. frain from drinking wine. If we bad School, and to come themselves, also to George, where he has lived ever for a dance here Friday. end was not unexpected, yet in his resince. He was a member of the first sufficient of the Spirit of God nothing assist the children in their studies. A Partners club, is to be organized moval St. George loses one of its most town council when the city was would he impossible for ns. Cited the Spoke of the perfected plans now in organithis week. here loyal, generous find loving spirits. His zed. For a number of years he was the example of Daniel and the Ilebrew force in the schools. last hours were peaceful, and with no Mrs Henry Leavitt has gone to spend Children to show what might be ac presiding teacher in the Fourth Ward, ELDER GEORGE SPILLSBURY, week at the Hancock ranch. apparent pain, he quietly went to his and has labored in and St. the compllshed by geting retaining the of the Stake Sunday School Union last sleep. George TemMis Jones of Enoch, Iron counViolet the Spirit. Said that Danial had and Board ple without remuneration for twenty followed, saying that he felt it a THE FUNERAL. is Utah, tv, visiting with friends retained the Spirit of God. years. of the High Slated to labor in the The tabernacle was fittingly decora, Council of very here. great privilege the St. he had made and sold wipe, but that George stake from Schools. Had only lost two ted for the funeral services, the stand 1882 Robert Bunker came down on Saturuntil October, 1891. when ho went into the Florida mission Sunday in five years in attending Sun- being drapod with white and festooned f and spent three years of the best of his Sundays During his residence in Salt Lake' day's stage, Bp. John Bunker having School and though now over 81 with flowers. life teaching the people to refrain from day City he became possessed of realty gone to St. George to attend conferold was still able to get out of a The services were under the directyears jwhich he had learned better. Emphaincreased in value. ence. evil, Sabbath morning and visit schools. ion of the bishopric of the West St. This hesubsequently sold and has used the means Knewa! Leavitt and Christian Hansized the fact that if we could get and George Ward, and in addition to the without reserve for the aid of supt. m. l, McAllister son were awarded the prize of a Book retain the Spirit of God nothing would public be impossible unto us. Closed by pray- followed, speakmg of the privilege it large attendance in the auditorium, improvements and worthy institutions. of Mormon each, for the best prepared the galleries were crowded The deceased was not possessed of lessons since Sept. 15. last, offered by ing that all might so live that they was see and hear a man like Bro. Spills-bur- y 600 students from the school with pearly that bears great wealth, but with the few thousa- Supt. J. I. Earl in the First Intermewho has seen the Prophet Joseph would be entitled to an abundanee of Smith. Desired to spend his time in the departeds name. nd dollars at his disposal he planued diate department. In the Theological the Spirit. The speaking was good exceptionalthe labor in Schools. the carefully how he could accomplish At this juncture the speaker rememdepartment Raymond Abbott and Ira Sunday ly so but still words seemed Earl gained first place, and Bp. Edw. impotent most good. His benefactions reach bered that he had been asked to report Related ao incident showing the advanto paint the character of such a man. total of nearly $10,000, nearly half of Bunker will present each with a the Virgin City ward and stated that tage of strictly obeying orders. He was Saint, hardy pioneer, philantwhich was donated to the Woodward book. of chilao far as he knew the ward was O, K Spoke of the and friend, embodied in one. hropist which was given his name School, a of nice Some from lack clothes. dren The bishop had so informed him, and He was the greatest benefactor St. He also contributed large sums to be believed it to be true. say that children better clad make fun George has eVer had, and many are Church, to the St. GRAFTOP. George Temple ELDER WILLIAM GARDNER, , of them when they attend. Said that the monnmepts rtevion and j placed the healing, plant in Blder George Joodard .had. presented Classes of the Presid4ntA)f tiie Religion wi tsueriAtfy y yjixl presented t iTe the ' stake Sunday School hast issue. (Received too in the minds of this and Stake, said that he wished he was a hearsq, and assisted with every enter-with a new buggy to aid memory greedy all future generations. Dec. 14, 1903. better president. Said that he desired them in ever brought pdsfe of a public natut-visiting the stake. Had we unlinked space at our disto see the little ones instructed in the of Spring-dal- e ,6 his attention. Russel and wife Harold APOSTLE COWLEY posal, we would enter into detail and, He bad no children, but the many are here visiting relatives. principles of the gospel. Had just returned from the western part of the was the next speaker, addressing his reproduce the many kindly expressions hundreds of students, whose opportunitWe are still having fine weather. stake and had received word from his remarks to the children. Spoke of of the speakers towards the deceased, ies in life have been extended by No storm has yet visited this locality. aid. Elder Savage, in the eastern part, their duties and the part they played on bht we have not. It js sufficed rto say his generosity, are proud to be called A little daughter came in the home and so far as be knew the classes were conference morning. Told them of the to say that all in the most earnest man- by his Dame. He has goue to well-earne- d Mr. and Mrs. Stans worth on the 13th of Jesus to ner extolled his many virtues he truly all organized and in running order. Jews bringing their children exaltation inst. All's well. to he blessed. had no vices. Elder James G. Bleak Had not visited White River. Mr John Wood started to Milford toAsked Elder George Spilsbury in the who had known the deceased for CO Junius Foster arrived home from His labors, he reported, were princihis to day to visit his sister, Mrs. EllenBrown years, Pres. E. H. Snow, Pres. D. D. his forign mission last Saturday pally to get the parents to do the chores presence of the children as who expects to move to Idaho soon. Eurof Word in to the regard McArthur, an intimate associate for having made an extedsive tour of Thursday afternoon and allow the standing in answer Elder Wisdom. He in arrived the time Elder Desired toattend classes. fifty years, Spilsbury children to attend the Apostle E. F. Cowley and Elder RichGeorge Spilsbury', ope, to do all the good he could and as little to the question stated that he refrained another veteran far past 80 years who fuDeral of his uncle, George Woodward ards hel4 meeting with us last Thurshad come from Toqnerville to attend Sunday evening be occupied the time day. We hope their instructions will from all things prohibited. harm as possible. susto advised the funeral of his friend, Patriarch at the regular Sunday evening services be followed out. people Apostle Cowley Sister Vinne McAllister next rendthe Instructed classes. Charles Smith, also a pioneer and close giving an interesting account of his the tain solo. vocal Religion ered a beautiful and the to as children obtaining prayer companion, anjl Pres. Thos. P. Cottam missionary experiencie. E LDER EZRA RICHARDS, of blessings. Also talked on the sub- and Bp. McArthur, all vied with one .PINE VALLEY. occupied the remainder of the time at The Woodward School will present another in doing of tithing and baptism. ject homage the afternoon meeting. He was introand honor to tjie deceased. The school another of their poiular entertainmPRES. E. H. SNOW duced by Pres. E. H, Snow, and re (Received too late for last issue.' children, COO strong, sang Nearer My ents at the School Hall tonight and quested an interest in the prayers of called attention to the fact that Apostle God to Thee, of first The Saturday night. part Dec. 14, 1903. (nd 0, My Father. the saints. Said his sympathies went Cowley and his brethern of the Twelve When the services were over a long entertainment will consist of individuas been same Adalard hold the has very sick Frank presthood out to Elder Earl in his effort to ex Apostles, and concert recitations, vocal and line of carriages and a whole multitude Counseled the afweeks two did Christs for Apostles. past. will press himself in his native tongue, of people followed the remains to their instrumental music; the last part ter having become accustomed to a for- children to let their words be their last Sanof our citizens are beautiful a the number cantata, Quite comprise The resting place. dedicatory 25 and 15 cents will be hauling mining timbers to Shem these eign language. Elder Richards had guiding star. tas offered was Surprise. John Stillman by prayer performed two missions in Maori land. Meeting was brought to a close by Woodbury. the prices of admission. days. of Rock Said that in the South Sea islands, the choir singing, 0, Thou Ervin Jeffery and Mrs. Henry Jacobmiracles were very frequently per- our Salvition. Fight Will Be son returned from the White River formed. due to the unusual good faith Benediction by Elder E. F. Richards. Those who wljl persist in closing country last Saturday. of the people. their ears against the continual recoin On Friday night the people bad a While there had been a great deal inendation of Dr. King's New Discovery Sunday Afternoon Session. supper at the home of Bp. Jeter Snow tsaid aoout the making and drinking of for Consumption, will have a long and and a very enjoyable time they had. wine, he said, he felt that there were bitter fight with tbeir troubles if not was called to order by Pres. Meeting Readhead has moved his Lansin a good people here in St. George stake, ended earlier by fatal termination. Thos P. Cottam, and the opening hymn to St. wife was of George, for the winter. Mrs. Lord the that the and spirit Read what T. R. Beall of Beall, Miss., Come Listen to a Prophets was, and children from Thornton of in he conference. Jenny Spoke present Last fall ray wife had has to say; Voice. town in are visiting relatives individual responsibility and said we tShe Oregon, Elder Stillman Woodbury offered the every symptom of consumption. friends. and one should each keep ourselves pure took Dr Kings New Discovery O. H. and J. B. Bracken, Jr., have and clean. Partaking of intoxicants opening prayer. Sacred Beams the everything else had failed. Improve families to Cedar City in order was one of the thiugs that taint the Singing, Softly their entmentcame at once and four bottles children can attend school. soul. Talked on the Word of Wisdom Dawning. their that Prices 50c and Sl.OO. cured her. The Sacrament was administered unirely the showed how and some at length Benjaman Burgess has moved his For sale by St. George Drug der the direction of the Bishopric of sins of the parents in this respect were family to St. George where hTs children West St. George Ward. During visited upon the children even to the the will attend the Woodward school. Notice. of the bread a quartette third and fourth generation. Spoke the passing of the Stockholders To the Enterprise was rendered by Mrs. Jennie Clark, of the promises predicated upon the oh Reservoir and Can.il Co. Maud Macfarlane, Samuel Judd and Re The regular annual meeting of the servance of the Word of Wisdom. .VIRQEN CITY. Mcnzies Maefaplane. above named company will be held fered to the conditions that prevailed GEORGE WOODWARD. St. George, Washington Co.. Utah, on general and Stake authorities at the time of the flood, and said that of The church at 10 a.m. for the purpose of were presented and unan(Crowded out of last issue.) the was Woodward born Sept. Jan. 9, 1904, George annual report God, in his infinite wisdom, had saw fit the hearing secretarys sustained. Dec. 13, 1603. imously New in Mammoth 1821, Co., 9th, Jersy, the electing of officers for the ensuin' to sweep the people, who had become PRES. D. D. McARTHTR his parents being wealthy planters. year; considering the advisability o The Nay brothers arrived here Thurssteeped in crime and wickedness, off of incorpora articles the of 17 he was sent to Philadchanging, from the Dixie mine and. the At age in see it the of face the could that the order, said he wished that he earth, so as to cnange the time of the day eveniug tion, of the trade to learn bricklay- annual will spend the holidays. might be peopled with good people, saints before him. Believed as firmly elphia meeting and place of business, and while there joined the church, also that the full paid up capital stock The meeting held here last Thurshaving pure bodies. No one that could as he can believe anything that Joseph er, all is desired 1839. In that, assessed. mav It be 7th, Sept. baptized being was evils Said it not over come these worthy Smith was a prophet of God. afternoon, in which Brothers Cow-le- v at said meeting, day and Saint. seemed to him that we should believe May 1811 he emigrated with the saiDts stock be represented or Richards spoke was well atof being called a Latter-da- y by proxy . either by the owners Said there is no better way to get spir- that this is the work of God, for there to Nauvoo, and on the 14th of August tended and some vrv good advice was JAMES ANDRUS, President. given. itual blessings than to obey the laws is no question but that it is the work of of the following year was married to Dated Dec. 17, 1903. Thomazin Downing. Was ordained to God lias given. (Continued on last page.) First Dec. 17, Last Tan. the Melchizec ek Priesthood in the fall Saints were (Continued on 4th page.) Believed the Latter-da- the J. 4 the the 1- supalia-tendenc- latlor -V e after i well-merit- the al Bitter. after .at y v |