Show proclamation the closing closi ing year admonishes a us to be mind mindful f u ul of the divine source whence have lave come all our bless blessings although the general grief over a national calamity is scarcely subdued and many sections of f the union have been smitten with devastating va affliction and some borne of our fellow town townsmen amen still mourn sad bereavement rea yet as a community wo we have great cause to acknowledge the divine favor and protection and mid in pursuance of the proclamation of the president of these united states and in common with the people of tb is great nation it is a sacred duty to manifest before the lord in humility and prayerful rejoicing aln i n our thankfulness for the many blessings vouchsafed to us our city has enjoyed a season of general health andl undisturbed is peace unprecedented prosperity and an immunity from c contagious disease the mountain mour etain gorges gol yes have lave poured forth their steams of crystal wealth on the fertile soil and fields gardens and orchard have rewarded patient industry in profusion our cormor commercial cial prosperity and the permanent growth of our city are well attested by the massive blocks of substantial and elegant business houses on our principal B streets the palatial residences in many parts of our fast growing city and the elaborate I system of water works and ot other her public improvements now nearing completion wherefore Mie I lester J herrick errick II mayor of ogden oien city do hereby re request aest that tha thursday the day of november 1881 bo be observed observe by tho the inhabitants of this corporation or oration as a day of thanksgiving t a and rest that all business houses be c closed and that the people assemble in their respective places of worship t to join in born homage age au aud d pra praise ise to our ur heavenly pat father her who has so abundantly blessed us and in prayer for a continuance of his favors and mercies J HEIMICK mayor of ogden city oo 00 OGDEN D r CITY nov 18 1881 |