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Show 7 vf vv vvvvw The calling of the conference Editors Note: The followwas announced on December in stories were ing printed 19 the assistant attorney by the Davis County Clipper Figg, who said that, in addition to affecting economies in oper- 1892-195- ' Dec 21, 1906 ation, it was planned to Farmington Fractions The interior of the Davis Co. Bank has been fixed up very pretty. Mr.. Vernon Felt, former manager of the Argus, is now working in the Deseret News office. He is also learning to operate the linotype machine. pro- vide for the production of standard quality cloth and garments for sale at a reasonable price as an inducement to the public to check extravagance in purchasing. Dec. 24, 1920 Utah State New s War has been declared at Salt Lake on proprietors of candy stands, pool rooms and cigar counters who keep punch far as the output of ore is concerned. About 3200 men were thrown out of wmrk. Representative Welling has introduced a ill appropriating $300,000 for the purchase of Antelope island in Great Salt lake for a national bison range and game preserve to be boards. Diplomas and degrees will be given twenty-sistudents at the graduation exercise of the fall term, December 17. x The Utah-Ape- x mine, at Bingham, one of the largest lead producers of the state, closed down December 17 so P. with quite Bountiful Main street presents a beautiful picture at nights with its hundreds of different colored lights, it almost rivals some of going to California for her health. the rainbow for splendor. Some people have expressed themselves as believing this is the most elaborately illuminated town in the state for the Christmas holidays. The curb and gutter on Main street from Lund Floral to Junior high school is completed. The removal of all the shade trees on Main street in the business section has made a great difference in the appearance of the town. Signs on the business houses are much more conspicuous now. Woods Cross A Christmas parts wad held by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Eutaw camp, at the home of Margaret Hogal Dec. 16, in honor of Mrs. Mary Nelson, it having been her 93rd birthday anniversary. All camp members of over 70 years of age were special guests. Lawrence Heywood is expecting to complete his course in shorthand in about a month. Gene Sandall and a Miss Foulger of Salt Lake are to be married about the first of the year. They called the bishop down by phone once before but it proved to be a false alarm. Centerville Chats Joseph Evans is expected home from Nevada, this week, to spend the holidays. Dec. 20, 1907 would not shorten his route any or shorten this pay but he would merely start from the opposite end of the route. Dec, 24, 1915 County Court Notes states that several persons had sent him complaints about certain owners of Mr. Hess flowing wells permitting surplus water to damage Gentile street near its west end. The clerk was instructed to notify said persons to keep the water off of the highway. Perry Rockwood stated to the board that he had been assessed $300 more than his signed statement showed and asked that the error be corrected. He was i iformed that the board could not rectify it at this time. Advertisement Golden Rule Store, Bountiful J.C. Penney, Co. Kid or gunmetal, button or lace shoes 1.98 Mens union suites .98, 1.25, 1.98 Outing blankets, 34 size .49 and .69 Ladies fancy lawn aprons .15. and .25 Dec. 22, 1916 Poultry Show at Kaysville The Davis County Poultry 'Association will hole their fourth annual exhibition at Kaysville on January 2, 3, 4, 5, 1917, the show promises to excel all previous efforts, both in Equality and quantify. Beautiful silver cups will be awarded as special prizes. Do not hold back if you have not entered before. Dec. 19, 1919 High Price Fight Enter New Phase Steps being taken by the government to curb rising cost of clothing. to check the rising price of clothing will Washington-Step- s be discussed at a conference here early in January of persons interested in the promotion of wearing apparel, from the producer of raw materials to the consumer of the finished While bravely battling his way through the air at the height of the blizzard, Tuesday afternoon, Paul P. Scott of the line Varney contract crashed near Centerville, near the shore Dec. 1936 rheumatism. She is thinking fere with the carrier as it Airmail Pane Roced To Land At Centerville and narrowly escaped death. bad attack of Want Post Office The People of New Town of Clearfield Want Post Office and a Rural Free Delivery There is a move on foot to get a post office and a rural free delivery for the new town of Clearfield. The way it is now, a great many of the people get their mail from the Hooper rural free delivery, which makes the mail a day late, and they cannot get it at all on Sundays. The idea is to have an office at the Oregon Short Line and then start the Hooper R F D from that point instead of from Hooper. This would not inter- Dec. 24, 1926 of Great Salt Lake, turned completely over in the plane Ellison is suffering a known thereafter as the Utah National Game preserve. air-ma- il Layton Lines Mrs. E. Davis County Clipper SAINTS: Land was dedicated for the Bountiful Tabernacle in February, 1857. Work was begun on the building, but was suspended in July because Johnson's Army was coming and Bountiful was evacuated. Three months fater, work resumed and the building was dedicated in March, 1863. (Photo taken from the Nov. 6, 1977 dedication service.) A MEETING PLACE FOR THE The Tabernacle Editors note: The following story was in the land Bountiful loved. Many prayers were offered; many sermons preached: many testimonies borne, and tion of the Bountiful Tabernacle on Nov. 6, many miracles were witnessed. But time 1977. inevitably brings changes. Again the Tabernacle needed help. And now a great discussion took place: The land was old. The ancient waters of foundation was filled in with their storage Could the beloved old Tabernacle be restored, Lake Bonneville had long receded to the briny shores of Great Salt Lake. Along the eastern wheat and covered over. No trace of the buildrenovated, rejuvenated again? Or should it at last be tom down and a new structure built in mountain front the echoes of Moronis people ing was evident. After three months the Saints returned to its stead? The discussion reached national prohad been silent for ages, surfacing in faint remembering in the teepees of the Indian, the occupy their homes again and rebuild their portions. Some said, Dont tear down such an lives. Work on the church house was resumed, historic landmark. Others declared: You can wanderings of the Lamanites. never add on successfully. The summer suns had baked the fields, the but President Young, who took a special interPlans were made; votes were taken. In a est in the building, thought that firmer direcwinter snows had filled the streams, the seation was needed. He called Anson Call to stimsolemn meeting, the designated priesthood sons in their courses had come and gone. The leaders of the buildings people received a witland received it all; and now, in what was to be ulate activity. And in March, 1863 the Bountiness from the Lord: the original building must North Kanyon, beautiful Bountiful, the land ful Tabernacle was ready for dedication. President Heber C. Kimball, counselor to stay. Yet, for awhile architectural barriers was ready, waiting. seemed insurmountable until resolved with the Then the people came. Before the winter of President Young, dedicated the building to the 1 Lord and the work of His Kingdom. President guidance of the First Presidency. Then, with 847, Perrigrine Sessions was building a dug-ohome for his family in this choice place. Brigham Young commended the brethren and modified plans, the decision of the Prophet to the sisters for their faithful work and their great retain the Pioneer Heritage opened the way and He had been with the second company that followed Brigham Young and the Saints to the contribution. He said, in conclusion, Now, construction began. For nearly two years the workmen removed come with your hearts pure and determined to Valley in the West. Brother Brigham had asked Perrigrine to follow the Jordan River north and do the service of God, that it (this building) all additions, restored the old white adobe he and Samuel Brown had ridden on horseback may be the habitation of His Spirit. building to its original plan, and built around it The people rejoiced; the land was fruitful; a new edifice of white brick. Today the beautiabout ten miles north to a large willow patch with a heavy growth of grass. Around this the kingdom grew. The building was soon too ful chapel is more truly the same as the original small for the many Saints who gathered into Tabernacle of 1863. Window s and doors have small green area the ground was parched and dry, with large baked cracks in the earth. But the South Davis area. In 1925 an addition of a been returned to their first places. The warm with faith in the Prophets promise of moisture cultural hall. Relief Society room and kitchen inviting colors used in wall, woodwork, and when it was needed, they built their homes. was added. That too was soon inadequate. In carpet seem to expand the same 86 by 44 to 1957 further changes were made; and when the This was the beginning of Sessions Settlement. golden spacious proportions of welcome and At first the people met together in various building was one hundred years old, in 1963, love. Dedication service for the new addition homes to thank the Lord for their blessings. another extensive addition and restoration to the Bountiful Tabernacle was held Nov. 6, After a year a log house, twenty feet by thirty made the Tabernacle more serviceable. 1977 with President Spencer W. Kimball preThe years passed; the building was used and siding. feel, was erected for a school, for their socials, and for their worship as North The foyers and entrances, classKanyon Ward. rooms and cultural hall, the Relief By 1857 a more commodious Society room and kitchen facilities building was needed to accommospeak of a growth in activity and date the growing population of service not known by the Pioneer Bountiful. On February 12, of builders. The beauty of sacrifice 857, the land between First South that shone in the stately Tabernacle and Center Streets facing Main of 1863 remains with added luster Street was dedicated and the first in commitment and contribution of shovel of soil turned for the Bounthe Saints of this generation. tiful Tabernacle. The truth is still spoken from the Augustus Famum, the architect, pulpit; the leaders still preside w ith designed a large building, 86 by the authority of the Priesthood of 44, a modern colonial building God; the choirs resemble angel with Roman influence. The first of choruses, and miracles still hapmany loads of rock was delivered. pen. The people come as Brother A foundation was planned of stone Brigham advised them, bringing 6 thick at the base and 9 high with their children. His words to the seven stone pillars 412 square. Saints gathered in the Tabernacle Adobes for the walls were manuA GLEAMING NEW FACE: The historic Bountiful Tabernacle was in 863 are still true for us today: factured on the lowland two miles in 1963, when an ediface of white brick God has been good to us . . . let resored made and aditions west of town. The walls were to be us the windows live that we may enjoy His adobe. over the was However, original placed original 3 thick. Abundance of timber was Spirit. available in Meeting House Hollow and doors were used. written by Mabel Jones Gabbott for the dedica- in Holbrooks Canyon. By July the stone work was progressing well when word from President Young halted all efforts. Johnstons Army was coming; the Saints must evacuate. Lumber planned for the Tabernacle benches was used to make packing boxes and wagon beds. The ut 1 1 product. t Dec. 22, 1944 Stoker Students Sell Bonds Students at the Stoker grade school in Bountiful have purchased $20,000 in war bonds and stamps during the past two weeks, David R. Tolman, principal, reported Friday. Hot Lunches Served at Verdeland Public School Hot lunches were served at the Verdeland public school at Layton beginning Monday, Ronald Wiscombe, principal, announced. The newly orgaA of the school is nized P-- T assisting with arrangements for the school lunch. Davis People Will Be Asked to Contribute $25,000 to Red Cross. The people of Davis county will be asked this March to contribute to their Red Cross a total of $25,000, according to word received today by Charles A. Larsen, chapter chairman, from Verne Simmons, manager of the Pacific area headquarters. Dec. 26 1946 U. S. Divorce Rate Climbs to New Peak One American family broke up for every three, approximately, that were formed last year, federal security agency reveals. More than 502,000 marriages ended in divorce courts in 1945, an e record representing a 25.5 per cent rise over the previous year, 1944. FEAs study, the first federal reporting of divorce statistics, generally steers clear of interpretation save to show that all-tim- both marriage and divorce rates rise with prosperity, wartime or otherwise, and fall with depression. Santas Visit To Children Set At Bountiful Filling 1200 stockings of candy for the children of Bountiful and vicinity began Friday, according to Mack Moffitt, Christmas chairman of the Bountiful junior chamber of commerce, who are sponsoring the project. The gifts will be distributed Christmas eve to children under twelve years of age following a free moving picture show which will be given from 5 to 6 p.m. Old Santa will be near the community tree to entertain the children. 25-fo- ot |