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Show Wednesday, October 18, 1989 "'' v -- - -- .. With both of them sitting on a log to rest, Frank pulled a large wad of oilcloth out of his pocket. Inside there was a huge chunk of salt pork between two thick slices of bread and four boiled eggs. Enjoying the cool but com-fortable December sunshine, the two men shared the lunch. "Could I suggest something?" Frank asked, when they were finished. "Sure," Port said. "You ever thought about taking a bath?" "Soon as I get to Nauvoo, I mean Montrose," Port said. Both men began to laugh again as Port climbed onto Frank's back for the final leg of the journey. Port spent the night at Frank's sister's place, sleeping in a bed for the first time in nearly nine months. He paid Frank 75 cents, and the sister 50. After breakfast, as Frank and his sister's husband disappeared into the woods to gather wood, the nine-year-o- ld son saddled the family's only horse and carried Port ten or twelve miles further east. And so the journey continued, Port renting rides when he could, walking the rest of the time. Mile after mile, day after day. Most nights, for fifty cents he cold get two meals, a bed to sleep in, and a ten-mil- e ride the next morning. When Christmas Eve arrived Port was still about 40 miles from Montrose where he hoped to catch a ferry across the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. He had only fifty cents left, just enough to get him on the ferry. Unable to afford another night's lodging, he continued on through the night, thankful his feet had healed, except for a few linger-ing sores. While the night was clear, he guessed the cold wind from the west was blowing in a storm. He arrived in Montrose Christ-mas morning. The wind was blow-ing harder now, and the sky was covered with thick black clouds. Port was weary from the all-nig- ht march, but more than rest, he needed food. He hadn't eaten since the previous morning. He was tempted to spend his last fifty cents on a hot breakfast. He pushed the thought away, giving the last of his money to board the waiting ferry. There would be food in Nauvoo. After a wait, that seemed like hours, the ferry finally pushed from shore into the heart of the river, now raging with white-cappe- d waves. Port leaned on the railing, looking down into the black water, knowing that if the boat capsized, he would not have the strength to swim to shore. He decided that in the event the boat did sink, he would not fight, just relax, sink to the bottom and provide a happy meal for the catfish. (To be continued) mi ir iTiiwuniw -- i " ) I v Xv nn r ...... k. n ,.h ri n This buying event is for budget minded families looking for the savings of a lifetime! Men's Women's Children's Infants' loddlers' Underwear Lingerie Caps Coats Blouses Outerwear Jewelry Gloves Pants Shorts Socks Boots Hosiery Shirts Ties Shoes Hats Sweaters Tops Jackets including all fabric and notions B7?7 0ddo(O Doom Odd i io Mi mmy iferais mmh lessi V110 Your Gain! "Christmas! f 3eiefted items up ft 70 FF8 Mjj ' ' " , ?''" ' ' r. " .'V f i r Si Ji, "' ' ' l .j ft GAGE 3 $ K for j Aluminum Cans and Aluminum Scrap j High Prices Paid! Monday-Frida- 8 5 Saturday 9:30-- t l a T u 126 No. 1330 W Otem 224 3160 Donations of time or money sought for Festival While the majority of people spent the summer vacationing and trying to cool off, hundreds of others were preparing for the 1989 Festival of Trees. They were making decorations for trees, wreaths and centerpieces which they will assemble and do-nate for sale at the Festival. Others were making gingerbread houses or items for sale in the newly-remodel- Gallery of Gifts. In this are, will be separated stores for quilts, clothing, toys, pillow, and Christmas decorations. In addition, there will be crafts, home, decorating items and things for children. We also hope to have lawn decorations and ornaments for sale. In the days immediately preced-ing the Festival, literally thousands of people statewide will bake won-derful goodies to be sold in the Sweet Shoppe and Small Fry ar-eas. However, we need the help of everyone to make this Festival a really successful way to help hun-dreds of sick and injured children treated at Primary Childrens' Medical Center. The money raised at Festival of Trees helps pay the bills for many children each year. Ifyou are interested in donating to any of our shops or if you would like to be a host or hostess for a three hour shift, please contact one of the following: Nancy Woodard, Festival at 785-417- Belva Parr, Lindon at 785-041- and Marie Bateman, Lehi at 768-882- The Festival will be held No-vember 29 to December 2. |