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Show - -- YOUNGEST MODERN ettid ;yur.cP::. ASTU ' :....pi.606.-4tio,.400'dan'Fot's..L..- :Trip,40::S.ptithoilt:-..Ufafl , II PRESTON NIBLIT ' Blegraphy el Geeirge A. Meath Albert Pres. of Sada') George (Grandfather GZORGI A. SMITH remahted la Salt Lake City from November 13th, 1831 to April Und, 1832, but as be did not keep any diary during that time am unable to follow him In his daily activitieS; Of course we know that be was In attendance at the sessions of the Territorial Legislature, where be took a prominent part. and we also are in. formed that be met frequently with the First Preddency, and the Twelve, but as to his- daily activities, we am kept largely in the dark.His home ha Salt Lake City, was on the bk)cir Immediately west of the Temple, and here his wife Bathsheba resided for a number of years. His father, Patriarch John Smith, also made his home on this block. George A; would- observe a Dumber Of provements going on In Salt Lake City. The Cairnell House, on the corner of Main and South Temple streets (where the Union Pacific Bulkling- now stands) was completed and there the members of the Legislature were meeting. Also oath. Temple Block . the small Tabernacht, knovirn' in Church History asr the Old Tabermtcle, which stood In the southwest-..cOmeof the square, leas under con- ' eed of Fait C' - r , , ' , - - a , , :-- - - . of . 1 11 46......(1.6t ,b : - - , e I pb. There are only a few Mentions of George A. In the Dorsal Histoty dUrhIst this winter. Here Is one under data of Sunday. January 4th, - "At 4 p.m. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Willard Richards, Orson Pratt, George A. Smith, Wilford Woodruff, Thomas Bullock, - Zdward Hunter,, Daniel H. Wells, Truman O. Angell and WMiam W. Phelps met and prayed In the Council . Int Oki - ' - 4G.-- ; o pooSW-Ipgt- -- A g I , - , 4ii - Auto thefts rose 181 per cent in 'tne cities end 20.0 pee cent hl the rural nom durls the six months period as compered to 1950. Larcenies fncrie".ied' 7.9 per emit in erban'ceminunities and 12.9 per cent ' in xural,, districts- - Sex offenses showed a tO per cent increase In the cities and were down 2.4 per ierd in the rural areas. On the other bend, negligent mansla ughters, which were flown 54ier cent in the urban areas, rose 211 per cent In the rural diafricti. ' llerders, robberies; aggravated assaults, and e urban and rural burglaries declined in both-thareas during the first half of 1951 as compared . , ,to 1950. : I , P A! b ' gan?..iler1144-11- - 0- - 41 i';;;It'Sr.ji.."--44.41..- foes , 4 , IN CONNECTION With the releasing of the sendannual Uniform Crime Reports bistletle 1 Edgar Etiiolit, alieiti4 first six Menthe of the Federal Bureatiel Investigation, called at;:, tendon to the foikowing kends ; Crirne In the United States rose 51 per cent In : ihe cities and tO per cent In the rural era'', dujL log the first1 half of 1254 as compared wits- the ' , rho brethren at Cedar City began the erection of !WW1 to treat iron ore, in the spring of 1852. THREZ WEEKS LATEX on January 23th, the same group, including George A. Smith, met again and talked about dividing the counties lines. "Afterwards these brethren met in the council room and prayed in a circle." At the April Conference In 1052," George A. was present at all sessions. This conference con. vened-fo- r six days, and three meetings were held each day. Twice Eider Smith was called upon to speak. Then, Immediately ater, sonference, Preddent Young and some of his associates, began preparations for a trip to southern Utah.--Natually, Georg. A. Smith- was to accompany them. ' "Presidents Young- and Kimball, Orson Pratt, Wilford Woodruff, George A. Smith, Professor Carrington, General Wells,,Judge Snow, Attorney Blair, Sheriff Ferguson, Doctor Sprague, Surgeon Andrews, Clerk Clayton, Chemist John Kay and some two or three dozen more, left our tit, on Or about the 22nd of April for the impose of an Distil visiting the southern settlementi; exploring the country; ascertaining the situation of the Indians; making roads; building bridges; preaching the gospel and doing and performing all other acts imd things needing to be done, es they may be led by the good spirit; and we pray God the eternal Father to bless and prosper and return them in safety, when they shell have finished their mission. (News, May L 1832) 1 FIND ott looking into the history thit there were $4 men In this company, together with 11 women, three boys and one small girl. vtled In 30 wagons, drawn by 67 horses and 12 e GEMS OF THOUGHT arrest records re-- ON TUE BASIS oi finger-pri- nt calved by the FBI In connection with viola. ' .1 , tont of state laws and numcipal ordinances, more . - Intictivity Tends persons 23 years of age were arrested during the ., first half of 1951 than any other age group., 2 ' For males and females combined, the froi-.queney of arrests by was in the folSaints, TREE' SHOULD RZ no inactive Latter-da- y lowing order. 23, 22, 21, 24, aid 18. ritale arrests o for ktactivity tends to death and darkness, 24.and were more frequent for ages 23, 18, 22,21 Whereas activity tends to life and anknation and Arrests Id females showed the largest numirr salvation. . . We- believe that it is quite possible for you oceurring at fige 24, followed by ages 23, 72, brethren who are lead- - ';',...4..,,,,,,.....--..-- and 26 in that order. Sirs in the communities - z , in' There was a decrease in the arrests of males where you live, as we ! age groups under 21 during the first six months . ars'here where we live. :.,, to set , good examples, , at 1931 of .7 per cent, as compared to the same . r 1 not any bad ones, t ind -, of21 of 1950. under for Arrests of boys , period, ' and that exlc 54. i your good lenies against common decency Increased 23 per aMpied will be followed : cent and for crimes against the person decreased I by ,the priesthood with i whom you ' are-- , aur-- : 71 peir cent .Tor. offenses 'against property . rounded and with whom t there was an Increase of 1 per cent and miscel- , labor. ' you laneoui violations decreased 3.2 per cent We are all industrious The 'arrests of girls Under 21 years of age In.; and persevering in re- I 'creased. 7.2 per cent during the first half of 1951, , gard to the thikto of this what 'we can ,t workt,' 1150. Arrests In to the urns period compared I temporal things, thhigs I of girls In these stge group. for offenses against Learns, which can for When they arrived at Nephi, on Monday:, April a good share of our at-- , Pill& Treads IL LYlmsn property increased 33 per cent, while arrests for leth (1852) President Young. who was : very, as common a is little and offenses against Important, tention; and it just decency (prostitution methodical, organized the group so that each man more so, that we should be industrious and coo-- - .would and commercialized vice and other sex offenses, know his duty. Brigham Young was named cupied with the aptrituallties, the religious side as president, with Heber C. Kimball and George': disorderly conduct, vagrancy, etc.), Increased 121 of our natures, and the service which the Lord A. Smith as his counselors. Daniel H. Wells was per cent The arrests of girls for miscellaneous requires of us for our salvation and the salvation named as Captain of the Camp,- and James men children of of violations Increased 53 per sent the as Captain of the Guard. Others chosen The , overwhelming ;nejority of the brethren were, & 111: Blair and John Kay, Chaplains; Who bear the priesthood could possibly make conPitt, Captain of Martial Musk; W. M.' An' aiderable improvement and bscrelue their icilyICAN ANiTIIING be more eloquent than these drew, Surgeon; O. Pratt and Albert Carrington, to lessons valuable the take tieseimd people. Topographical figures, showing the need for more character-buildin- g Engineers; Jacob Ir. Hutcdnson, reinattentive WHO careass in and THOU Altl Dancing. Master; Elijah B. Ward and Miles effort i among the youth of the nein? gsrd to the exhortations that have been given Weaver, Indian Interpreters; George S. Clark and us today, In regard to their prayers. In regard to how can we longer postpone pointed action to L. Robinson, Bishops; William W. Major, Joseph In to their tithes of the sacrament, sof regard partaking convert the young people America,. teaching Samuel Sprague and Ezra G. Williams,.. Artist; so and need be aroused to and forth, they offerings them the values in living the gospel, and showing Botanists; Orson Pratt, Albert Carrington, I. Snow and stirred up, for their salvation, for their WOand Morgan Phelps, Geologists; Wilford Woodruff, them that in no sense does crime pay? ness, for their peace, their success and their prosPhono graphic Reporter." Deseret News. May 13th, e Saints are In a better position perity In this life; for the Lord rewards us accordThe Latter-da- y Ins to our works, Usmdersland, and you will be than any other people to meet this peat need. Wnford Woodruff kept a journal of this trip, we will be rewarded, according to our We have the outstanding program for young pee. : rewarded, which has been preserved in the Historian's Office.. works, and it Is important that we look after the In ft I End a complete log of the journey. as salvation of the People, half of whom are compared plc our auxiliaries are great in this respect. We Brother Woodruff was precise and exact in his to the foolish :Serena by the Saviorfive wise and have the true gospel of Christ, which is the only but there Is very little In It regarding , five foolish power on earth. Our young people When a man Is Inactive, be will not be saved. George A. Smith. It may be that George A. kePt receive the Gift of the holy Ghost, the priesthood! Ms own diary, but If so Its whereabouts Is not Re must be occupied, ba must be employed, he and the correct knowledge. of God.known. must work be must labor, or be will be found de The group arrived at Iklantt on,,Antil,28111, our efforts to teach our , Wei must Unguent and will be disappointed when the judg- ment comes. (1852) and remained there vhdting with the in own young people the gospel, and not expect habitants for three days. They then continued on Those wiit;' are inactive, brethren, wel want you them to absorb it without direct instruction.: We to lrillmore, which they reached on May tnl. to take care of them becalm they are In danger must provide the leadership that will keep them - of being lost, losing the faith and losing their love Three days later they were at Parewani whn-sOf the truth and of the gospel. from being tossed about by every wind of took up their abode among the brethren." :they - It is the sick that need attention. Those who were held at Parowan on May gth Meetings by the cunning craftiness and deceits of are always active will take care of themselveg they and and President Young and his brethren Stilt evil men. We must direct them to the paths of know how to employ themselves, well occupied, - 4 Instructed and encouraged the Inhabitants. On true salvation, in this world, is well as in the but took eiter those who need your attention and 7. Monday, May. lOtik (1352) the visiting brethren to eomiL wolid drove to Cedar City, and on the following day , U. the Iron Company was organized, and Mani good . pp. 23-- 3 0, (Pres. Francis ' ConferenciAPatinSt remarks were made by President Young." (IliaURCti SECTI01,1 ' ' ' tor7 of Cedar Stake.) Wodnoutey, Hostembei 2L IIPS1 - To' Death,:Darkness - : ps r- age-grou- - -- - - , , ' , , - , - ,' . - TY . - - - - - Fey-gu- m Wit-Ha- m , , ' - - - - - 4 - - soul-savi- ng - - - - - - "- k doe-tri- - ne , - DISIlISN1WS L',,74 - ' , - - ; |
