796 new missionaries sent out.
796 new missionaries sent out.
1,046 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 1 of 6, covering 1900 to 1907. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1900
A number of young ladies with a guitar serenade L
A number of young ladies with a guitar serenade L. John Nuttall who is awakened from his sleep and goes to the window to listen. They sing "O My Father" and other songs. Nuttall had served as personal secretary to Presidents Brigham Young, John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff.
Advertisement in THE LOGAN NATION for "all wool Garments," with illustration of two men
Advertisement in THE LOGAN NATION for "all wool Garments," with illustration of two men and woman in one-piece underwear from neck to wrist and ankle.
At general priesthood meeting, Lorenzo Snow
At general priesthood meeting, Lorenzo Snow presents "a book containing 10,000 names of non-Tithe payers," including that of Apostle John, W. Taylor.
At temple meeting of First Presidency
At temple meeting of First Presidency and apostles: "The subject of round-dancing waltzing was discussed and it was decided not to put it down when young people wanted it. The desire is to furning amusements to the young and not force them to go elsewhere to find them"
Church membership 284,000, with 90% residing in the United States
Church membership 284,000, with 90% residing in the United States.
Final unveiling of Brigham Young Monument
Final unveiling of Brigham Young Monument at South Temple and Main in Salt Lake City was held.
First Presidency and Apostles decide to write to Southern States Mission president Ben E
First Presidency and Apostles decide to write to Southern States Mission president Ben E. Rich asking him to explain "certain requirements of missionaries, such as, requiring each elder to make a deposit of $50.00 in the mission office to meet the expense of sickness and for other emergencies, and also requiring each elder to purchase and dispose of one Book of Mormon monthly."
First Presidency and Twelve decide that apostolic ranking is according to entry into quorum
First Presidency and Twelve decide that apostolic ranking is according to entry into quorum, not according to ordination date as apostle. This puts Joseph F. Smith ahead of Brigham Young, Jr.--first time in thirty-three years. After this decision the apostles "partook of bread and wine."
In 1900 there were 796 missionaries
In 1900 there were 796 missionaries called to serve.
In a meeting of the Twelve
In a meeting of the Twelve Apostles it is decided that Apostle Reed Smoot should try for a seat on the Republican National Committee.
Lorenzo Snow issued a statement reaffirming the ban on polygamy
Lorenzo Snow issued a statement reaffirming the ban on polygamy.
Lorenzo Snow tells priesthood leadership meeting
Lorenzo Snow tells priesthood leadership meeting that second anointing "is not only intended for the aged, but also for younger men. We are afraid, however, that Presidents of Stakes do not exercise sufficient care in regard to this matter. The privilege should only be given to those who have been tried and tested, being full of integrity and not likely to fall away.-
Minutes of the meeting of the Apostles read: "A letter from Pres
Minutes of the meeting of the Apostles read: "A letter from Pres. J. F. Smith was read. Said that they (namely, Elders S. B. Young, presidency of the Juarez Stake, and himself) had met in council with Benjamin Cluff, Jr., pres. of the B. Y. College Scientific Expedition to South America and that Elder Cluff could not give up his cherished project to continue the expedition, although they had so advised it, and in consequence he would select 7 or 8 of his best men to continue the journey, the remainder to be released to take a mission to the S.W. States or return home. Some considerable discussion was indulged in regarding the unwillingness, apparently, of Elder Cluff to take the advice of Pres. J. F. Smith. There were some other things mentioned in relation to Elder Cluff, which made it appear that he was a man of poor judgment and, therefore, not altogether fitted to take charge of an expedition that would be attended with great danger and difficulties all along the line. Finally, it was moved and carried by unanimous vote that Pres. J. F. Smith be telegraphed to release and return the members of the expedition to their homes."
President Lorenzo Snow issued an official
President Lorenzo Snow issued an official statement reaffirming the Church's ban on polygamy.
Salt Lake Stake divided; Jordan and Granite stakes created
Salt Lake Stake divided; Jordan and Granite stakes created.
The 1900 Church Membership 283,765
1900 Church Membership 283,765
The Brigham Young Monument is unveiled in downtown Salt Lake City
The Brigham Young Monument is unveiled in downtown Salt Lake City.
The mammoth Salt Lake Stake, comprised
The mammoth Salt Lake Stake, comprised of 55 wards throughout the Salt Lake Valley, was divided and the Jordan and Granite stakes were created. It was the first stake division in the valley since the stake was created in 1847.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to deny Utahn B.H. Roberts of the First Council of the Seventy his seat in Congress, following an investigation of the right of polygamists to hold office under the Constitution.
U.S. House denied B.H
U.S. House denied B.H. Roberts a seat in Congress.
Utah population about 277,000
Utah population about 277,000.
While in Mormon colonies of Mexico,
While in Mormon colonies of Mexico, Joseph F. Smith instructs men of Brigham Young Academy's expedition to Latin America that theirs is a "scientific not a Church mission." Some return to Utah, but most of original volunteers continue their quest to locate BOOK OF MORMON sites. This expedition returns to provo in February 1902.
1901
At a meeting in the Salt
At a meeting in the Salt Lake Temple. President Lorenzo Snow says that every man who had wives ought to have a thousand dollars of income for each of them. On motion of H. J. Grant, Pres. Jos. F. S. was allowed that amount,
At meeting of First presidency and Twelve "John Henry Smith Had devoted considerable thought
At meeting of First presidency and Twelve "John Henry Smith Had devoted considerable thought during the night to the question of selling beer at Saltair and wondered if we were not inclined to take rather an extreme view of the case--whether, if we cut off the privilege entirely, we were not to some extent invading the rights of the Latter-day Saints. The revelation on the Word of Wisdom speaks of barley for mild drinks D&C 89:17. It is a question that demands serious thought. Have we taken an extreme view of the word of God? Where can we strike the limit, where can we reach the spirit of the Word of Wisdom? (Apostle Heber J. Grant asked Apostle Smith if beer that is intoxicating is to be considered a mild drink. The revelation, he said, forbids the use of strong drink.) Apostle Smith continued and said that the German beer was very light and mild and would not intoxicate, though he conceded that the beer of the United States is of a very different character and will cause drunkenness. Apostle Brigham Young Jr Spoke. Topics treated: Said that he believed the temperance movement among our people a proper movement. If we give an inch, the people and the world will take advantage of it--and drunkenness is the crying evil of the age. The Word of Wisdom! "Who can cut it off and patch it on for me?" Each must be judge for himself. Many times water, he said, would distress him, while a little Danish beer would bring a feeling of comfort and ease. However, he believed in the Word of Wisdom as we teach it. As to the matter of selling liquor, said that he was simply disgusted with what he saw at Saltair on the occasion of the "old folks" excursion. He came across a lot of old men—members of the church—smoking old pipes and guzzling beer." First Presidency and apostles agree that Danish beer is not harmful or in violation of Word of Wisdom and release an official statement to the same affect.
At the Thursday meeting of the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles in the Salt
At the Thursday meeting of the First Presidency and Twelve Apostles in the Salt Lake Temple " Joseph F. Smith and Brigham Young's Jr. allowance was fixed at five thousand per annum. Heber J. Grant's was raised some."
Bikuben (Danish and Norwegian newspaper) subsidized by the Church
Bikuben (Danish and Norwegian newspaper) subsidized by the Church.
David O. Mckay History
Organized and presided over Japanese Mission.
Deseret Book Company purchased by the Deseret News and renamed Deseret News Bookstore
Deseret Book Company purchased by the Deseret News and renamed Deseret News Bookstore.
Deseret Sunday School Union buys the Juvenile Instructor, retitled Instructor
Deseret Sunday School Union buys the Juvenile Instructor, retitled Instructor.
During social party at home of second counselor Joseph F
During social party at home of second counselor Joseph F. Smith, church president Lorenzo Snow says: "He the Saviour lives and I know it! . . . Many of you will live to go to Jackson Co. and you will see Him there."
Elder Heber J. Grant of the Quorum of the Twelve dedicated Japan and opened a mission
Elder Heber J. Grant of the Quorum of the Twelve dedicated Japan and opened a mission there as a first step in renewed emphasis on preaching the gospel in all the world.
Financial report of the Church lists
Financial report of the Church lists assets at $1,992,399.40, and liabilities at $1,110,607.58 for a surplus of $881,791.82.
First Presidency agrees with policy of "drawing as much business as possible
First Presidency agrees with policy of "drawing as much business as possible to the north end of Main Street as against the efforts made by the Gentiles to pull to the South." This results in geographic polarization of Salt Lake City's business district on basis of religion, which geographic pattern lasts until late twentieth century.
First Presidency obtains (at exorbitant prices)
First Presidency obtains (at exorbitant prices) last stock certificates in failed Utah Loan and Trust company in Ogden. Necessary to prevent civil and criminal action against its former president Joseph F. Smith and director, Apostle Francis M. Lyman.
Heber J. Grant dedicated Japan and opened a mission
Heber J. Grant dedicated Japan and opened a mission.
Heber J. Grant History
Died in Salt Lake City, Utah.
In 1901 there were 522 missionaries
In 1901 there were 522 missionaries called to serve.
In answer to a question by Apostle Brigham Young Jr
In answer to a question by Apostle Brigham Young Jr., it is decided by unanimous vote upon motion of Pres. Joseph F. Smith, that men who are "called to the high council should be ORDAINED high priests and SET APART as high councillors."
In the First Presidency's and Apostles's
In the First Presidency's and Apostles's weekly meeting: "The clerk read a letter addressed by Reuben A. McBride to Pres. Ira N. Hinckley of the Millard Stake. He asked to be reinstated in the church and have his former blessings and priesthood sealed upon him. The status of the case may be given in a few words. Some 13 years ago he was cut off the church for the crime of murder committed while under the influence of liquor. It seems that in a moment of anger, while intoxicated, he killed a man by the name of Speed for striking his son. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, but, after serving three years, was pardoned. He has since led a temperate life, is repentant, and desires reinstatement in the church. After some discussion the matter was referred to the presidency and high council of the Millard Stake for action. It was, however, decided that in any event he could only receive a standing in the church and would not be entitled to receive the priesthood."
It is decided to create a visitor's center near the south entrance to Temple
It is decided to create a visitor's center near the south entrance to Temple Square. The center will be "provided with a tract for free distribution, specially written to cover a brief history of the church, its first principles, and a description of places of interest in Salt Lake City, general tracts treating the principles of the gospel from our standpoint, and other church literature; that the bureau should be in charge of two young men, naturally adapted for the work, to be called as missionaries for two years, one to distribute the literature and the other to operate as a missionary on the temple block."
Japan mission is created
Japan mission is created
Joseph F. Smith becomes president
Nephew of the founder, he clears Church debt, ends lingering plural marriage practice publicly in 1904, and begins buying historic sites.
Joseph F. Smith History
Served as principal of Weber Stake Academy.
Joseph F. Smith ordains his oldest
Joseph F. Smith ordains his oldest son Hyrum M. Smith as new member or Twelve. Apostle John Henry Smith writes, "I called attention to the charge that was likely to be made of Nepotism." Before learning of his appointment, Apostle Smith recommends as new apostle "the names of the sons of dead apostles."
Joseph F. Smith was set apart as the sixth Church president
Joseph F. Smith was set apart as the sixth Church president.
Joseph Fielding Smith History
Married Emma Ray Riggs (she died November 14, 1970).
Lorenzo Snow History
Became President of the Church in a special conference.
Lorenzo Snow presides at Salt Lake
Lorenzo Snow presides at Salt Lake Temple's monthly fast meeting, "and Sister Lillie T. Freeze sang in tongues."
Lorenzo Snow, fifth president of the Church, dies
Lorenzo Snow, fifth president of the Church, dies.
Louisa Richards writes to President Lorenzo
Louisa Richards writes to President Lorenzo Snow, "Sister Eliza R. Snow sister of President Snow Smith, who received the instructions from the Prophet Joseph Smith, her husband, taught the sisters in her day, that a very important part of the sacred ordinance of administration to the sick was the sealing of the anointing and blessings, and should never be omitted. And we follow the pattern she gave us continually. We do not seal in the authority of the Priesthood, but in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ."
Mexican mission is created
Mexican mission is created
Mormon's funeral has "white coffin &
Mormon's funeral has "white coffin & white horse, flowers." To symbolize their positive view of death, Utah Mormons emphasize white at funerals.
Of men attending stake priesthood meeting,
Of men attending stake priesthood meeting, one-third admit they do not observe Word of Wisdom.
On the 300 th anniversary of the King James Bible the DESERET EVENING NEWS
On the 300 th anniversary of the King James Bible the DESERET EVENING NEWS publishes a column saying the King James's "is the version given to the world by eminent scholarship in the very same language in which modern revelations are given." This notes that Joseph Smith's revelations are in
Organization of Daughters of Utah Pioneers,
Organization of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, although such statewide organization for both males and females has existed since 1907. Separate organization for male descendants is formed in 1935.
President Joseph F. Smith was ordained
President Joseph F. Smith was ordained and set apart as the sixth president of the Church, with Presidents John R. Winder and Anthon H. Lund as counselors. They were sustained by Church members at a special conference on Nov. 10.
President Lorenzo Snow died at his home in the Beehive House in Salt Lake
President Lorenzo Snow died at his home in the Beehive House in Salt Lake City at age 87.
Quorum of Twelve Apostles sustains Joseph
Quorum of Twelve Apostles sustains Joseph F. Smith as church president with his counselors, and Presiding Patriarch "sets apart" (NOT ordains) church president, only time patriarch (John Smith, Joseph F. Smith's brother) does this. Joseph F. Smith is the first president to be born in the Church. He is the only president except for Joseph Smith who was never sustained as president of the Quorum of Twelve and the only president to have a son who was also president.
Reconstruction of the Tabernacle organ was completed by the Kimball Organ Co
Reconstruction of the Tabernacle organ was completed by the Kimball Organ Co., making the instrument one of the finest pipe organs in the world.
St. George Temple President David H.
St. George Temple President David H. Cannon instructs temple workers: "When a person is anointed, the towel should not be taken to wipe off the oil from the face or the hands or any portion of the body. Oil should not be used too profusely by the workers and should not be wiped off. There are probably some who do not understand this correctly. If they did they would not do it. It must not be done. Speaker wanted to say this to the people. When people come here to be baptized for their health who have not been endowed, they should be gotten out before the ceremonies commence."
The 1901 Church Membership 292,931
1901 Church Membership 292,931
The First Presidency and apostles decide
The First Presidency and apostles decide that when members move from one ward to another the bishops of the ward being left should send membership records to the bishop of the ward being moved into. Previously each member had to get a certificate of standing to take to the new bishop. This created."an army of about 10,000 people connected with the church, who have no standing in any of the wards and stakes of Zion" due to failing to get the required certificate.
The First Presidency talks with Apostle
The First Presidency talks with Apostle James Talmage "in regard to his copy right to the Articles of Faith he had written. It was the opinion that we had ought hold the Copyright for the Church."
Thomas Clawson (brother of second counselor
Thomas Clawson (brother of second counselor in First Presidency Rudger Clawson) writes of a conversation with Dewey Richards, "He also said that he had examined the Court records of Ohio Indianna and other states and had found evidence against the Mormon faith which would be very hard for them to answer and which would soon appear in print and he would send me a copy to read."
When visiting apostles ask congregation how
When visiting apostles ask congregation how often ward teachers visit them, some "had not seen a Teacher in their homes for years and many not for months."
William Henry Smart writes in journal:
William Henry Smart writes in journal: "Went to Temple this morning presenting recommend which Pres. Snow gave me about 3 months ago. We had not come before for our second anointing as the baby was young, and because we desired to become settled in our new home. I was called to speak during the services of the temple. Dwelt principally upon the necessity of keeping awake during temple services and keeping awake in our duties. I consider this a very great honor to be called to speak in the House of the Lord. Bp Second counselor in Presiding Bishopric John R Winder annointed us and Elder Madsen instructed us. These are the greatest blessings that are bestowed upon man in the flesh. We were both melted in tears and I felt the patriarchal spirit of pure affection more than I have done before. The witnesses to the annointing were John R. Winder annointed. Adolph Madsen assisted John Nicholson Recorder."
1902
A limited visitor booth opens on Temple Square
A limited visitor booth opens on Temple Square.
Article in LDS publication JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR
Article in LDS publication JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR by George Reynolds, member of the First Council of Seventy and the author of three works concerned with the Book of Mormon, is the first mention of Ethan Smith's VIEW OF THE HEBREWS in an LDS context. In the short article Reynolds says that it advances "strong evidences in favor of the genuineness of the Book of Mormon."
At meeting of Stirling Ward, Canada:
At meeting of Stirling Ward, Canada: "Apostle Taylor said he had decided to let the people write the name of the man they desired to act as Bishop of the Ward. Bro. Taylor wished them to write 3 names after which a selection would be made. Bro Taylor put the minimum age in voting at 20 years. Bro Taylor said that thought the people had had a chance to make their choice he wished the final vote to be unanimous." This is also practice of Apostle Francis M. Lyman in choosing new bishops.
Carthage Jail purchased by the Church for four thousand dollars
Carthage Jail purchased by the Church for four thousand dollars.
Church opens the Bureau of Information in Salt Lake City
Church opens the Bureau of Information in Salt Lake City, beginning Church public relations efforts.
Clyde Felt has confessed to cutting
Clyde Felt has confessed to cutting the throat of old man Collins, at his request. The old man was a moral degenerate. The boy is son of David P. Felt. Grandson of former general authority, Clyde Felt is fourteen. Despite this blood atonement murder, LDS leaders allow young man to be endowed and married in temple eight years later.
David O. Mckay History
Ordained Apostle by President Joseph F. Smith.
DESERET NEWS editorial, "Blood Atonement," affirmed:
DESERET NEWS editorial, "Blood Atonement," affirmed: "We take the ground that the only atonement a murderer can make for his guilt is the shedding of his blood according to the divine mandate. "Under the new and everlasting covenant, as well as under the Mosaic law and the patriarchal law which preceded it, and adulterer who is under a sacred vow not to commit that crime is also worthy of death. But this is not sanctioned by modern civil law; therefore, the penalty cannot be executed. For the Church is commanded of God to obey the laws of the land."
Early BYU student newspaper WHITE AND BLUE warns students that they must be careful
Early BYU student newspaper WHITE AND BLUE warns students that they must be careful in regard to their actions on "Temple Hill" because "there is a telescope in Room A which reveals their activities there with marvelous accuracy"
Emmeline B. Wells, editor of WOMAN'S
Emmeline B. Wells, editor of WOMAN'S EXPONENT and later president of Relief Society, writes, "Sister Walden told Em's Emmeline B.'s granddaughter fortune in her hand also Anna Henderson's."
First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve
First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve decide that local patriarchs should no longer charge "a fee" ($2 by late-nineteenth century) for patriarchal blessings but simply allow blessed person to make "free will offering" to patriarch.
First Presidency Letter: "Brethren recommended to the temple for second anointings should be men
First Presidency Letter: "Brethren recommended to the temple for second anointings should be men of experience whose integrity to the work of the Lord is beyond question, and who are known for their continued faithfulness, as it would be very unfortunate thing indeed for a man to receive the higher blessings and aftewards apostatize. The question of age would naturally be a consideration in recommending for the higher ordinances, but it is not to be understood for a moment that you should wait until brethren become old before recommending them to receive these blessings. The chief qualifications are worthiness, fitness and unshaken integrity, and these should be combined in man thus recommended whether they occupy presiding positions or not: but as a matter of course the brethren occupying presiding positions, such as those of the stake presidency, high counsilor president of the high priest's quorum, patriarch and bishop are suppose to be in possession of these qualifications."
First volume of Joseph Smith's History of the Church published
First volume of Joseph Smith's History of the Church published.
In 1902 there were 848 missionaries
In 1902 there were 848 missionaries called to serve.
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles "Pres
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles "Pres. Joseph F. Smith spoke strongly against the policy adopted by the town and county authorities, granting a right of way through Davis County along the county road. Said that the Presidency had called attention of the county commissioners to the folly of this and had counseled them against trifling away such a valuable right, but they have ignored the counsel. He wanted the visiting apostles to talk the matter up."
In their weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles "The clerk read
In their weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles "The clerk read a letter from Pres. Collins Hakes regarding the Indian Mission of the Maricopa Stake. Said that many of the Indians were progressing favorably in a knowledge of the gospel. Gave a detailed report of the annual expenditure of the church appropriation. Upon motion of Apostle Jno. H. Smith, Collins Hakes was appointed to take charge of the Indian Mission, as successor to Henry Rogers, deceased, and it was decided that he be allowed $1000 per year. It became the sense of the council that a number of names be submitted to Pres. Hakes, from which to choose a counselor in the stake presidency. Here follows the names: Frank T. Pomeroy, Elder Isaac Dana, Bp. James M. Horne, and Carl Johnson."
Joseph F. Smith rules that he does not want to change "usual procedure"
Joseph F. Smith rules that he does not want to change "usual procedure" of ordaining man to priesthood office without first conferring Melchizedek priesthood, but he prefers LESS common practice of first conferring priesthood before ordaining to office.
Middle States mission is created
Middle States mission is created
The 1902 Church Membership 299,105
1902 Church Membership 299,105
The Children's Friend began publication
The Children's Friend began publication for Primary Association teachers. The magazine later widened its audience to include children, then eliminated the teachers' departments. It was published until 1970 when it was replaced by the Friend magazine.
The Children's Friend first published (May Anderson, editor)
The Children's Friend first published (May Anderson, editor).
The Church published in book
The Church published in book form the first volume of Joseph Smith's History of the Church, edited by B.H. Roberts. Publication continued over the next decades, with a seventh volume added in 1932.
The First Council of the Seventy
The First Council of the Seventy opened a Bureau of Information and Church Literature in a small octagonal booth on Temple Square. It was replaced by a larger building in March 1904 and by the present visitors centers in 1966 and 1978.
The First Presidency writes to temple
The First Presidency writes to temple president David H. Cannon "in answer to a series of questions propunded sic by him to them. Re: must a person administering the Second Anointings in the Temple be clothes sic in his Priestly apparel when administering same? Ans: President Young considered that it was absolutely necessary 'before the completion of our Temples,' but that when done in the Temple this was optional and no longer required. 'after the completion of the Temples this was changed under the direction of President Young himself.'"
The Utah Posten (Swedish newspaper) subsidized by the Church
The Utah Posten (Swedish newspaper) subsidized by the Church.
1903
At meeting of First Presidency and apostles
At meeting of First Presidency and apostles: "There was some informal talk regarding the question as to whether there are, or would be, any women in hell. It was conceded that some women by their acts--namely, abortion, child murder after birth, and the poisoning of their husbands, and other criminal acts--merited a place in the lower regions. President Smith expressed the view that women who commit such crimes as those mentioned would receive punishment to the uttermost farthing, but that there would be no daughters of perdition." . General authorities authorize rebaptism without church discipline for young man who confesses "secret crime he committed in having to do with animals."
At weekly meeting of First Presidency
At weekly meeting of First Presidency and Apostles " There was some informal talk in regard to card playing. Pres.Joseph F. Smith remarked that at the meeting of the general board of the Y.M.M.I.A. held last evening the question of card playing was discussed and upon motion of Brother Clawson it became the sense of the board that card playing be discouraged among our young people. Brother B. H. Roberts, he said, made a strong plea for cards, saying that he had always looked upon it as an innocent amusement, but nevertheless felt to accept the view expressed by Pres. Smith and would abide by the action of the board."
First Presidency and Apostles meet in the Salt Lake Temple
First Presidency and Apostles meet in the Salt Lake Temple: "We are to build a Hospital to cost about one hundred thousand dollars. We are trying to get the control of the Street Railway system. We will run Saltair even if it loses money and maintain the Temperance rule."
First Presidency and apostles meet in the Salt Lake Temple and decide "to allow
First Presidency and apostles meet in the Salt Lake Temple and decide "to allow the people of St. John and Snowflake Arizona stakes to move away if they wished to as so much damage had come to them in recent floods in the Little Colorado River."
First Presidency and Twelve agree that it would be "a disastrous thing
First Presidency and Twelve agree that it would be "a disastrous thing for the country, should the time ever come when Senators would be elected by popular vote. The popular vote is a very uncertain quantity." Their primary concern is preserving hierarchy's influence on senatorial elections by Utah's legislature. Amendment to U.S. Constitution in 1913 requires that U.S. Senators be elected directly by U.S. citizens, but by that time Apostle Reed Smoot is in his second term as U.S. senator.
First Presidency and Twelve authorize purchase
First Presidency and Twelve authorize purchase of twenty five acres of the original temple lot at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri. Purchase is complete on 14 Apr 1904. These purchases continue throughout twentieth century.
First Presidency letter states: "Complaints have
First Presidency letter states: "Complaints have reached us from Presidents of Stakes that persons doing temple work have been advised by temple workers to speak to the President of their Stake about obtaining their Second Anointing. This must not be done, or suggested by any one laboring in our temples. . . . No person has the right to ask for this blessing. He must wait till sought out by his Stake President."
George Albert Smith History
Served as president of British and European Missions.
H.L. Steed, president of the South
H.L. Steed, president of the South African mission, is told by the the Apostles to "preach the gospel" to those blacks who expressed interest. But the intermingling of blacks and whites should be avoided and black members "should be encouraged to form branches composed of their own class of people." He had requested advice on what to do about the significant number of black Africans interested in Mormonism which he wrote "he had not encouraged."
In 1903 there were 658 missionaries
In 1903 there were 658 missionaries called to serve.
In Chesterfield Idaho at stake conference
In Chesterfield Idaho at stake conference Apostle Rudger Clawson speaks about "The evil of people moving their homes from one location to another without counsel. People should be content to labor where the Lord calls them, and when a change comes, not to feel that the president of the stake, or the bishop, has their knife in them, or desires to injure them."
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles, "Elder Abraham O
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles, "Elder Abraham O. Woodruff said that he believed we could now clearly see that a mistake had been made in the division of the Southern States Mission, the Middle States Mission not only from a financial point of view but from a consideration of the health of the elders."
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Twelve a letter is read
In the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Twelve a letter is read in which the owner of the Carthage Jail offers to sell it to the Church for $4000. "It became the sense of the council that the Presidency take such steps as might be necessary looking to the purchase of the property to the best advantage and that a bureau of information and depot for our church works he established in it.
Incorporation of W.H.Groves Latter-day Saint Hospital,
Incorporation of W.H.Groves Latter-day Saint Hospital, with Presiding Bishop as president. Opened on Jan 1, 1905, LDS Hospital is first in church's hospital system.
Joseph F. Smith rules that no
Joseph F. Smith rules that no European Mormons should emigrate unless they have relatives in U.S. to take care of them.
LDS President Joseph F. Smith receives
LDS President Joseph F. Smith receives a letter from a non-Mormon stating: "I find that Christ in quoting to the people on this side of the water, the third and fourth chapters of Malachi, quotes, according to the Book of Mormon, in the identical text of King James' version, not missing a word. I find chapters of Isaiah quoted practically in the same way. I find that in many instances, in his talks with the people, and to his disciples here, he used the identical language of King James' version, not omitting the words supplied by the translators. Now, I know that no two parties will take the same manuscript and make translations of a matter contained therein, and the language of the two translators be alike; indeed, the language employed by the two parties will widely differ. These translations are from different manuscripts, and from different languages, and still it appears in the Book of Mormon as King James' translation. I can conceive of no other way in which such a coincidence could have occurred, within the range of human experience, except where one writing is copied from another, and then it takes the utmost care to get them exactly alike, word for word, and letter for letter as this is." The letter is referred to B. H. Roberts. Roberts begins his multi-page reply: "The difficulty which you point out of course has been recognized by believers in the Book of Mormon, but I do not know that I can say that the Church as yet has settled upon any explanation which could be regarded as an authoritative view on the subject. Each one has been left to settle the matter upon the lines which seem most reasonable to him."
Orville and Wilbur Wright became the first men to fly when they managed
Orville and Wilbur Wright became the first men to fly when they managed to get their powered airplane off the ground near Kitty Hawk, N.C., for 12 seconds. They made four flights that day, the longest lasting for 59 seconds.
Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first powered airplane at Kitty Hawk
Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first powered airplane at Kitty Hawk.
President Joseph F. Smith and First
President Joseph F. Smith and First Counselor John R. Winder refuse to allow Approved Pattern labels to be used on Z.C.M.I. knitted garments. Garments made by The Salt Lake Knitting Company, of which Joseph F. Smith is president, contain a label saying, "Approved by the Presidency. No knitted garment approved which does not bear this label."
President Joseph F. Smith, in Evanston
President Joseph F. Smith, in Evanston Wyoming on route to Salt Lake City, is told that "the story was out that an attempt would be made to arrest President Joseph F. Smith on his reaching Ogden" He decides there is no danger and continues on.
President Joseph Fielding Smith writes in the JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR on the "Pernicious nature
President Joseph Fielding Smith writes in the JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR on the "Pernicious nature of card playing:" "Card playing is a game of chance, and because it is a game of chance it has its tricks. It encourages tricks; its devotees measure their success at the table by their ability through devious and dark ways to win. It creates a spirit of cunning and devises hidden and secret means, and cheating at cards is almost synonymous with playing at cards. . . . Such games as checkers and chess are games more of fixed rules whose application are open and freer from cunning devices. Such games do not intoxicate like cards and other games of chance."
President Theodore Roosevelt visits Salt Lake
President Theodore Roosevelt visits Salt Lake City. Apostle John Henry Smith wrotes: "Hundreds of men, women and children turned out to meet him. He spoke to the school children at the city Hall and to the people in the Tabernacle. . . . He received me with open arms as an old time friend."
South African mission is created
South African mission is created
The 1903 Church Membership 304,901
1903 Church Membership 304,901
The Carthage Jail was purchased by the Church as a historic site for $4,000
The Carthage Jail was purchased by the Church as a historic site for $4,000.
The First Presidency and half the Quorum of Apostles decide that the Church will
The First Presidency and half the Quorum of Apostles decide that the Church will to buy the Carthage Jail, where Joseph and Hyrum Smith were killed, for $4000.
The Samoan edition of the Book
This translation of Te Buka a Moromona was done for Tahiti. Reference information: Anderson, Kai A. (June 1997), "In His Own Language", Liahona: 29,
1904
Carl A. Badger, secretary to Apostle
Carl A. Badger, secretary to Apostle and U.S. Senator Reed Smoot writes to a friend: "I hope our people will look at this matter in its true light; we have got to learn our lessons, and instead of shouting about the opportunity which we have had of teaching our faith to the world, we ought to dot down the unpleasant but obvious fact, that the lesson which the world is learning from the testimony thus far given is, that we have failed to keep our word. I wish our people could come to the conclusion that this investigation has not been wholly creditable to us"
Central States mission is created
Central States mission is created
Church Attorney Franklin S. Richards, writes
Church Attorney Franklin S. Richards, writes to President Joseph F. Smith concerning post-manifesto polygamous marriages "It seems almost impossible to make people understand how these things can take place among the apostles and you have no knowledge of them. We do the best we can to make the Senators and others appreciate the fact that your position is one of sincerity in the matter."
DESERET NEWS reports that a young
DESERET NEWS reports that a young man being sent home early from his mission has attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid and slitting his throat and wrists with a razor.
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS prints an essay
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS prints an essay against the idea of women in the workplace which claims, "The woman wage earner is under one aspect an object of charity, under another an economic pervert, under another a social menace." The NEWS concludes: "Women themselves are beginning to see a light, in which they may better appreciate their mission on earth."
First Presidency and apostles decide to resume sale of liquor at church resort
First Presidency and apostles decide to resume sale of liquor at church resort of Saltair due to need for non-Mormon patronage.
First Presidency send a letter to Apostle John W
First Presidency send a letter to Apostle John W. Taylor in Canada and to Apostle George Teasdale in Mexico informing them of the decision of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve on 26 September to withdraw the authority that "President Woodruff and President Snow, each in his time, authorized some of the Apostles, and perhaps others to perform sealings for time and eternity" in places other than the temples.
First Presidency writes Anthony W. Ivins
First Presidency writes Anthony W. Ivins at Colonia Juarez, "to put your foot on it, giving the parties to understand that President Woodruff's Manifesto is in effect."
Heber J. Grant History
Served as assistant Church Historian.
In 1904 there were 699 missionaries
In 1904 there were 699 missionaries called to serve.
In Salt Lake City Hannah Grover
In Salt Lake City Hannah Grover Hegsted becomes the third wife (and second living wife) of Bishop Victor C. Hegsted fourteen years after the first Manifesto was issued, and a month after the so-called Second Manifesto. Their marriage had been approved by an apostle the year before. No disciplinary action is ever brought against them. However Hegsted is released as Bishop of the Salem, Idaho ward the next year and Hannah quits her position at Ricks Academy.
Joseph F. Smith criticizes ward bishop
Joseph F. Smith criticizes ward bishop for giving temple recommend to friendly non-Mormon who uses it to receive endowment ceremony.
Joseph F. Smith issued a statement upholding the 1890 Manifesto
Joseph F. Smith issued a statement upholding the 1890 Manifesto.
Joseph Smith's youngest son, David Hyrum
Joseph Smith's youngest son, David Hyrum Smith dies in the Northern Illinois Hospital and Asylum for the Insane in Elgin, Illinois. Although David was born after his father's martyrdom Joseph had prophesied that his unborn son would be male and would be named "David" and would be "president and king of Israel.
LDS church historian decides that publications
LDS church historian decides that publications should acknowledge existence of only Presiding Bishopric and ward bishopric and not acknowledge former offices of regional bishops, traveling bishops, and stake bishops.
New edition of the Pearl of Great Price prepared under James E
New edition of the Pearl of Great Price prepared under James E. Talmage.
President Joseph F
President Joseph F. Smith issued an official statement upholding provisions of the 1890 Manifesto and invoking excommunication against persons violating the "law of the land" by contracting new plural marriages.
Swiss-German mission is created
Swiss-German mission is created
The 1904 Church Membership 324,289
1904 Church Membership 324,289
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve decide to withdraw the authority
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve decide to withdraw the authority that "President Woodruff and President Snow, each in his time, authorized some of the Apostles, and perhaps others to perform sealings for time and eternity" in places other than the temples. This leads to President Joseph F. Smith's so-called "Second Manifesto."
The First Presidency and Twelve meet
The First Presidency and Twelve meet during the heighth of the Smoot hearings in Washington D.C. "The brethren indulged in a little informal discussion of the present situation as to the investigation under way by the senate committee and agreed that it is pretty serious—especially in view of the fact that some of the brethren are wanted as witnesses and cannot be found. While it was conceded that the church is under no obligation to furnish evidence for the committee, the fact remains, if the witnesses are not produced, the verdict of guilty will be pronounced by our enemies. On the other hand, the brethren looked upon this present movement as a most unholy crusade." Six days later President Joseph F. Smith presents the "second manifesto" during general conference.
The Tahitian edition of the Book
This translation of Mormon Kitabi'ndan Seçmeler was done for 1906 Armenian script version (now largely defunct); formerly used in present-day Eastern Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and the U.S.. Additional Information:Currently out of print; first Asian language translation; selections in Roman script published in 1983; full text in Roman script published in 2001[4]. Reference information: Anderson, Kai A. (June 1997), "In His Own Language", Liahona: 29,
1905
1905 edition titled Manchester Hymnal
This edition was created in Salt Lake City, UT, USA and was compiled by an unknown person. There were 367 Hymns in this edition. At the time it was edition number 3.
As Joseph F. Smith and his wife sleep, a burglar robs their bedroom
As Joseph F. Smith and his wife sleep, a burglar robs their bedroom.
British mission has 4,833 members
British mission has 4,833 members.
DESERET NEWS advertises LDS Bureau of Information's publication of THE GREAT TEMPLE also endorsed
DESERET NEWS advertises LDS Bureau of Information's publication of THE GREAT TEMPLE also endorsed in this month's IMPROVEMENT ERA. Photos of Council Room of First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve show two of room's spittoons for chewing tobacco.
Dr. William H. Groves Hospital opened in Salt Lake City
Dr. William H. Groves Hospital opened in Salt Lake City.
Elders John W. Taylor and Matthias
Elders John W. Taylor and Matthias F. Cowley, finding themselves out of harmony with Church policy on plural marriage, submitted resignations from the Quorum of the Twelve that were announced to the Church April 6, 1906.
First Presidency letter to American Fork
First Presidency letter to American Fork Stake President: "Second blessings are intended for those only who have born the heat and burden of the day, and endured faithful to the end: and, as a general thing, they are administered only to people who have gathered with the body of the Church. And in recommending such people it is expected that their worthiness is personally known to the Stake President who recommends them. The case referred to in yours of the 12th inst. cannot for a moment be considered as eligible for these higher blessings."
In 1905 there were 716 missionaries
In 1905 there were 716 missionaries called to serve.
Incorporation of Beneficial Life Insurance Company,
Incorporation of Beneficial Life Insurance Company, church's first successful life insurance enterprise.
Jean Hunter Mulholland, LDS and "first
Jean Hunter Mulholland, LDS and "first woman ever summoned for jury service" in Salt Lake County, is dismissed by judge because "commissioners thought the name was masculine." Utah's women apparently do not serve on juries until after ratification of Women's suffrage amendment to U.S. Constitution in 1920.
Joseph Smith Memorial Cottage dedicated at Sharon, Vermont
Joseph Smith Memorial Cottage dedicated at Sharon, Vermont.
Last polygamous marriages performed by Canadian
Last polygamous marriages performed by Canadian patriarch commissioned by President Joseph F. Smith.
New Bureau of Information building dedicated near the south entrance of Temple Square
New Bureau of Information building dedicated near the south entrance of Temple Square.
President Joseph F. Smith and eight
President Joseph F. Smith and eight of his sons sit in his official box at the Salt Lake theatre to watch a prize fight that lasts for "twenty gory rounds."
President Joseph F. Smith dedicated the Joseph
President Joseph F. Smith dedicated the Joseph Smith Memorial Cottage and Monument at Sharon, Windsor County, Vt., the site of the Prophet's birth 100 years earlier. The property had been purchased by the Church earlier in the year.
Shortly after testifying before the U.S
Shortly after testifying before the U.S. Senate's hearings on seating Reed Smoot that the church was adhering to the Wilford Woodruff manifesto, James E. Talmage writes in his journal: "Interview with the First Presidency regarding cases of misrepresentation of the attitude of the Church Authorities in the matter of polygamous marriage. Some people claiming a standing in the church and many of them even officers in ward and stake capacities, unwisely and erroneously affirm lack of sincerity on the part of the General Authorities. My position as a witness in the recent proceedings in Washington places me before this class of people as a sort of target for their arrows of criticism; and I have referred several individuals to the First Presidency for investigation of their words and acts."
Swedish mission is created
Swedish mission is created
The 1905 Church Membership 332,048
1905 Church Membership 332,048
The Dr. William H. Groves Latter-day
The Dr. William H. Groves Latter-day Saints Hospital opened in Salt Lake City and was dedicated three days later, the first in the Church hospital system. In 1975 the Church divested itself of its hospitals and turned them over to a private organization.
1906
1906 edition titled Latter-day Saints' Psalmody
This edition was created in Salt Lake City, UT, USA and was compiled by an unknown person. There were 367 Hymns in this edition. At the time it was edition number 4.
At testimony meeting of general board
At testimony meeting of general board of Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association invited guests Lillie T. Freeze and Maria Young Dougall speak in tongues and interpret. Sisters Freeze and Dougall are general board members in other auxiliaries and speak in tongues and interpret at such meetings until they die in 1937. By then glossolalia no longer occurs in LDS meetings, since all Mormons with this gift have died without successors. After 1930s LDS leaders redefine "gift of tongues" to be ability to learn unfamiliar language (such as Japanese), rather than spontaneous speaking of "unknown tongues" which correspond to no recognized language.
By this date 200,000 people had visited the Bureau of Information at Temple Square
By this date 200,000 people had visited the Bureau of Information at Temple Square.
Charles H. Hart, new Seventy's president,
Charles H. Hart, new Seventy's president, is first general authority with law degree (LL.B. from University of Michigan). LL.B. (later J.D.) degree of law eventually is most common graduate degree among general authorities of modern LDS church including, Stephen L. Richards (appointed in 1917). J. Reuben Clark (1933), Albert E. Bowen (1937), Marion G. Romney (1941), Matthew Cowley (1945), Bruce R. McConkie (1946), Henry D. Moyle (1947), Marion D. Hanks (1953), Franklin D. Richards (1958), Howard W. Hunter (1959), James E. Faust (1972), W. Grant Bangerter (1975), Ronald E. Poelman (1978), Derek A. Cuthbert (1978), Robert L. Backman (1978), F. Burton Howard (1978), Dallin H. Oaks (1984), John K Carmack (1984), H. Verlan Andersen (1986), Francis M. Gibbons (1986), W. Eugene Hansen (1989), Marlin K. Jensen (1989), Merlin R Lybbert (1989), Earl C. Tingey (1991), Cre-L. Kofford (1991), Augusto A. Lim (1992), D. Todd Christofferson (1993), Lance B Wickman (1994), Bruce C. Hafen (1996), Quentin L. Cook (1996), Dennis E. Simmons (1996).
Church President Joseph F
Church President Joseph F. Smith is arrested, following his return from a trip to Europe, on a charge of illegal cohabitation, and released on his own recognizance. Under considerable pressure, the case is brought to trial, and on November 23, he pleads guilty and is fined $300.
Church purchases the Beobachter (German-language newspaper)
Church purchases the Beobachter (German-language newspaper).
David O. Mckay History
Patriarchal blessing promised him a great work among the Native Americans.
Ex-apostle Matthias F
ex-apostle Matthias F. Cowley gives to mission president a copy of John Taylor's revelation of Sept. 27, 1886. This is first verified date for distributing 1886 revelation, but Cowley has received copy at earlier date from John W. Taylor.
ex-Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii is baptized
ex-Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii is baptized. Although she is first monarch to convert to Mormonism, she also joins other churches in her last years.
Fast meeting in 1st Ward.
Fast meeting in 1st Ward. . . .Sister Jarrett speaks in tongues and prophesies. DER STERN reports Joseph F. Smith's statement to conference at Bern, Switzerland: "The time will come when this land Europe will be dotted with temples . . ."
First Presidency, Quorum of Twelve Apostles,
First Presidency, Quorum of Twelve Apostles, and Presiding Patriarch begin consistently using "water and not wine" in their own sacrament. Apostle John Henry Smith specifically notes in his diary: " We partook of the Sacrament, Prest. Joseph F. Smith blessing it. Water and not wine was used." Joseph F. Smith personally stopped drinking wine at temple meeting sacrament in Dec. 1902. When this first came up for discussion by apostles on Jan. 7, 1903, Hyrum M. Smith criticized this practice. However, most apostles in 1903 preferred to continue using wine in temple.
In 1906 there were 1,015 missionaries
In 1906 there were 1,015 missionaries called to serve.
J. Reuben Clark is first Mormon
J. Reuben Clark is first Mormon appointed to federal government service (U.S. State Department's assistant solicitor). He serves as department's solicitor from 1910 to 1911. No Mormon serves in equivalent legal position until Rex E. Lee's appointment as U.S. Solicitor General (1981-85).
Joseph F. Smith History
Mother died.
Joseph Fielding Smith History
Ordained Apostle by President Joseph F. Smith; served as second assistant superintendent of Church Sunday Schools.
Mission president tells Apostle Francis M
Mission president tells Apostle Francis M Lyman, "President Taylor died in exile for this principle and he gave men authority to perform the ceremony of marriate which authority I have been told was never revoked-etc."
Mormon Carl Badger, reflecting on Church
Mormon Carl Badger, reflecting on Church leaders' testimony in the recently completed Reed Smoot Hearings writes to a relative: "I believe our honor is more to us than anything on earth, If as a people we had strictly observed the Manifesto, I believe that our example would have challenged the admiration of the world; but we have thought that there is something higher than honesty, and behold our confusion." Badger yearned for "simple honesty, the facts … a remedy from which we shrink—but I pray for the last time, I wish it were possible for me to hurl in the teeth of the world the accusation and the boast: While you have been cruel, we have been honest"
Philo T. Farnsworth, Mormon inventor and "father of television," born near Beaver, Utah
Philo T. Farnsworth, Mormon inventor and "father of television," born near Beaver, Utah.
President Joseph F. Smith traveled
President Joseph F. Smith traveled to Europe, the first such visit of a Church president to the area. President Smith also visited Hawaii, Canada and Mexico during his presidency.
Samuel W. Richards tells high priest
Samuel W. Richards tells high priest quorum that he "was the last of the original company of young men organized by Joseph Smith the Prophet to go and explore the Rocky Mountains for a dewlling place for the saints. He spoke of a night vision he had . . . wherein he came west all over these regions down into California, Mexico and back up to Jackson Co where he helped to build the Great Temple there." This is another version of the "Horse Shoe Prophecy."
San Francisco earthquake. Room of Matthias
San Francisco earthquake. Room of Matthias F. Cowley, recently dropped from Quorum of Twelve Apostles, "is the only one in his hotel that is undamaged."
Spence W. Kimball History
First President of the Church to tour Europe during his administration.
The "Burrows Committee" of the U.S
The "Burrows Committee" of the U.S. Senate, after extensive hearings, votes seven to five to recommend expulsion of Apostle and Senator Reed Smoot. In 1907 the full Senate does not follow the Committee's recommendation and seats Smoot. A crucial influence was that of President Roosevelt, who, after a private meeting with Smoot, threw his personal support behind the Utahn.
The 1906 Church Membership 345,014
1906 Church Membership 345,014
The First Presidency and members of the Twelve "went through the annual reports
The First Presidency and members of the Twelve "went through the annual reports. The Church has about Four Millions Worth of Property. The Interest on the stocks and bonds of the Church more than pays the Expenses of the Authoraties sic of the Church by about ten thousand dollars."
The Sunday School introduced a Churchwide parents' class as part of an increased emphasis
The Sunday School introduced a Churchwide parents' class as part of an increased emphasis on the importance of the home and of the parents' role in teaching their children the gospel.
The Turkish edition of the Book
This translation of モルモン書 was done for Japan. Additional Information:most recent edition 2009. Reference information: Anderson, Kai A. (June 1997), "In His Own Language", Liahona: 29,
Thomas Clawson, brother of Apostle Rudger
Thomas Clawson, brother of Apostle Rudger Clawson, writes: "Held our regular Block Teachers Meeting after the servide. Bro John Woodmansee was the home missionary and his talk was upon the Adam God doctrine which was entirely to deep for him as well as for all who listened to him. In fact it was a very dry and unprofitable meeting."
1907
A vote of the general conference
A vote of the general conference approved the First Presidency's 16-page summary statement of the Church position in the Smoot hearings.
Church publishes an Address to the World (Open Letter) explaining its history and doctrines
Church publishes an Address to the World (Open Letter) explaining its history and doctrines.
Church purchased the one hundred-acre Smith farm near Palmyra
Church purchased the one hundred-acre Smith farm near Palmyra.
First Presidency and Apostles meet with the Church Auditing Committee "in the office
First Presidency and Apostles meet with the Church Auditing Committee "in the office of the Presidency and read the Annual report of the Committee. The Church has Actual Values about Ten Millions of dollars in Land, buildings, and other projects."
First Presidency letter: "it is not customary for woman to be anointed to men
First Presidency letter: "it is not customary for woman to be anointed to men, to whom they may have been sealed after death, but with whom they had not lived in their lifetime as husband and wife in the marriage relation. . . . the second anointing consists of positive blessings bestowed only upon people who are known, and who can be recommended, for their long and steadfast faithfulness in the Church. And indeed, so particular have the Presidencies been at administering second anointings, that they drew the line between faithful members of the Church who died without gathering with the Church, and faithful members who gathered with the body of the Church and remained faithful afterwards, leaving the faithful people who have died in a scattered condition to be dealt with by the authority on the other side of the veil. But the main thought intended to be conveyed by us in this particular case is that the parties receiving the blessings must not only be known for their fidelity and faithfulness, but they must be, or have been, husband and wife as well, or one flesh, to use the scriptural expression. Your brethren, Joseph F. Smith John R. Winder Anthon H. Lund
Front-page headline of THE LOGAN REPUBLICAN:
Front-page headline of THE LOGAN REPUBLICAN: "Bear Lake Monster Appears: Leviathan Comes from Lake and Devours Horse While Men Shoot At It."
Harold B. Lee History
Born in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, to John William Hunter and Nellie Marie Rasmussen.
Howard W. Hunter History
Married Ethel Georgina Reynolds (she died August 26, 1937).
In 1907 there were 930 missionaries
In 1907 there were 930 missionaries called to serve.
Incorporation of church's Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Incorporation of church's Utah-Idaho Sugar Company. As successor to church sugar companies formed since 1889, U-I Sugar dominates western sugar economy but puts enormous financial drain on church resources during its early decades.
Joseph F. Smith announced the Church entirely free of debt
Joseph F. Smith announced the Church entirely free of debt.
Missionary, and future member of the First Presidency, Hugh B
Missionary, and future member of the First Presidency, Hugh B. Brown writes to his future wife: "Zina, are you still as undecided as when I left you in regard to our future and your feelings toward me? I feel that if I knew I would be more contented and being assured of "sunshine" in the future the clouds of the present would not seem so heavy; excuse me for pressing the question but suspense and indecision are not pleasant." Zina Y. Card replies, "I don't feel like I could decide so important a question now, Hugh. . . . You cannot blame me for wanting to stay perfectly free in that direction for a long time or until I feel sure that I am making no more mistakes." They are married on June 17, 1908 by President Joseph F. Smith.