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Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] MSS 8593- Sarah Oakey Sirrine collection Number of Pages: 671 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F10_I1_p001.jpg) Skinner St Mansfield Road Nottingham Dear Wife I now take my pen to write you a few lines hopeing to find you in better health than it was when you last wrote I thought it long before you wrote but was very glad to hear from you but was sorre to hear that your health was so bad I hope you will content yourself and do the best you with the Childeren untill I came which I hope it will be this season I hope to bring Mary with me as she as promised to come with me she as been very short of work of late so he as come to live with me She is not Marred yet but she is willing to leave jim and let him come next year I should like to bury my Farther if I can as my Mother is dead and he as gon to live in Levis shop in the same house as Mary lived in when we lived at Freasland My Sister Betcy at Leicester is very ill she as been in the infurmere for a long time they dare not tell her of Mothers death yet but she is better than she as been all the rest of the Family is well I have not hard eney thing from Hanley or Hairogate of late they was all about the same the last I ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F10_I1_p002.jpg) heard of them I shall write to them before I leave. I will bring you all the news about them I can. Selianer Sent for the last letter you sent so I sent it by Mary and I called for it after a wile and she did carry on at pretty rate She wanted me to Stop and Send for you back She Said you was not contented so she wrote a long letter to put in mine but I cannot send it as it would make it over weight I hope you will send her one and let her know how you feel She is going to live in Sandy lane by the time you receive this she will ave left old Radford but the Old Gov lives at the old Shop near mention market Place and you as better direct your letter thair Bro North is Still with us and expects comming this Season he Sends his respects to you all and hopes Hyrum [torn out word] Som pids by this time. he often talkes about him and wounders how he getting on. Sis Burrows deseres to be rembered to you all She is well considrg all things as She is very bulkey yet praps by the time you receave this she will narrowed down a little the rest of the family is well they are gon to live in Great Freaman St again not ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F10_I1_p003.jpg) quit so low down as what they lived before she is trying to get his Father off as ther Seames no chance for her and family to get off this year if you have chance to speck to Sisters about hir to get them out as they seams no chance for her and family to get out. Mary ann Marley is about the same they or all well but little Joseph who has been very ill of a fever he as ad a long bae[--] but he is getting better now Sis Hatton Sends hir love to you she thinks they will not get Mary off this Spring as tracd as been verry bad with them as it is with ameney moore since you left Buff as been liveing at Newark this year and She as only been over wonce that was at the act faire I do not think She will get out this year She never writes to us I receaved a letter from Brother Brown and they was one in for her so I sent it to hir but she never acnowledge it so I cannot Send you evey further account of her. hir Sis Mary is about the same in all things. Sis Whiteman is making her calculations to Emigrate this year ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F10_I1_p004.jpg) Give my love to the Children tell them it will not be long before I am with them again. if it should so happen that Mary dose not come with me do not freat about it I shall do all I can for her and then we shall be clear. for I know Seleaner and Jim is doing all they can to get her to Stop a nother year do not be cast down if it should be so I hope it will not I do not know weather I shall be Able to bring you all that you want but I will Bring all I can as the councel as been given through the Star not to take much Luggage with them if other people can get a long with I know we can when I get with you. I have had a letter from Rosey. She is well and like first rate you neednot fear about tad feat ching her a way for she dose not want to leave I tould Bro Connan when he was over and he said if ted came again he would speak sharp to him So I think theare is an fear of that. you nead not write again to Skinner St if you have a chance to send mee a letter to Florence by the time I get thair I should be glad. I must conclude now with my Best Love to you and all the Children and all Inquiring friends I remain your Loving Husband James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F11_I1_p001.jpg) July 6th/64 No[-] Great Freeman St Nottingham Dear Brother - I was glad to hear from you - although my gladness was mixed sorrow - I was sorry to hear you had been ill for so long time, I was sorry to hear that you were seperated from your family, I was sorry to hear (if I mistake not) that you did not find things so pleasant to you as you were led to expect, and as you anticipated, but that I am not surprised at; for there is no place upon earth where She inhabitants live in a pure and holy state, there is no place where sin is not, there is no [---] place upon earth where the prince of this world doth not reign in some degree or other, and there is no individual free from the enemy's sway but they who are under the guidance and controll of the Holy Spirit of God, they who are trusting in Jesus Christ- who said "in the world ye shall have tribulation but in me ye shall have peace" Keep close to Christ, take a delight in reading his holy word and meditating upon his precepts and commandments and relying with implicit confidence upon his promises, which are yea and amen to all them that believe - I have my fears about the enterprise you have entered upon, I cannot see how you will be in a better state to make your family comfortable with your industry and sober habits than you were in this country - or how you will be in a more favourable condition to serve God and to honour Christ, by being situated in any particular locality, or dwelling in the midst of a particular party professing some misterious doctrines and allowing some very questionable pratices and above all holding up a sistem which I think is in opposition to the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ we should be careful how we act and speak seeing & knowing that our words & actions have their influence on our children and all those with whom we are connected, and I think this much if a tenth part of what is said and done in the Salt Lake Vally be true, it is enough to make any virtuous person to blush with shame, I have been shocked at what I have heard from your own child and I am very sorry that you should ever have been a party to participate in any such like diabolical and disgraceful proceedings,- I had hoped better things of you and I pray now that God in his rich mercy may enlighten your mind by the influences of His Holy Spirit that you return again to the Shephard and Bishop of your soul and be happy and consistent believer in the Lord Jesus Christ - resting entirely upon the merits of His sacrifice for the salvation of your never dying soul, trusting in him as your only Mediator between God and man - and looking forward with a bright hope of an eternal and blessed existance, in that world which is promised to the faithful and to be with him whom our sould delight to think upon - Dear Brother fly to Christ while you have life - trust him while you have breath, praise him while you are on earth, and then you shall never cease to live and love and praise him in heaven - Your song then shall be mingled with those who have come out of great tribulations, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb - Accept of my love to you likewise my wife and family join me - Yours Truly & Affectionately Wm Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F11_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] P.S. Be sure and write me a letter as soon as you can My Son James I [--]our Father sit down to Anser your kind and wellcom Letter Which i Receved from you i was sorry to hear that you had been so long Afflicted but i was glad to hear that you weere so far Recovered yea my son i felt a desire to bow before our Father and our God for that mercy and blessing beestoad unto you i wass allso thankfull that you had not sevard from the princeappals of the Gospel and the power of the holy priesthood witch is again made known in these the latterdays and it is my Desire and prayer that you and mee hold fast the things wee have receved and provide faithfull unto the End for i kow it is the power of God unto all those who will beleve and Obey therefore my Son i hope wee shall all ways cling to the Iorn Rod which is the power of the holy priesthood that will Leave us to the tree of Life and to the fountains of Living Whaters you Said you Did not Like the ways of the Some that were Gatherd to the Land of Zoin thay were so Contracted in thair minds and would not Obay the princeapells of the Gospell for you know my Son that Jesus Christ said that the wheat and tares must gro to geather untills the End of the harvest therefore my Son fret not thy Self because of Evil Doers weather bee thou Envious against the woorkers of iniquity for soon the Reaping Time will com and Angels shout harvest home therefore my Son itt is my Desire to bee found the faithfull unto the End for that is the Desire of my heart and mind to work wile it is Called to Day so that i may bee Gathered into the garner of the Lord in his Own Due Time you Desire to kow how i was going on in temporal matters as well in Spiritual matters i can say indeed and of a verry truth that i have no Reason to Complain for i that the Lord Blessis mee wither goodly porthion of halth according to my Days and i feel thankfull unto him for that Blesing and for all the Blesings I Recve from his Bounteyfull hand Day by Day i you will make your Selfe as Easey as you Can under your present Circomstances and not Repine because you have not had itt in your power to fullfill all the Desirars of your heart for I kow that it is your mind and will to Do all that you Can for the Rooling on of the Woork of the Lord in this the Last Dispensation for the Gathering Scattaard israel in the Last Days [Column 2] I can thankfulle say that i feel Gratefull unto God the Father and too Jesus Christ is Son for the Light and intelligence that is Given in this the Last Dispensation of the fullness of times and i Desire to Grow and increase in Light and intellagence and power to overcom all the Evils of our fallen nature So Song as i have priverlidge to Tabernacle heare in the flesh my Desires are still onward to gather up to the hideing place of the Lord but iff in his providence itt should not be my lot i pray that i may Say from my heart Lord thy will be Don for Shall not the Judge of all the Earth Doo Right my Son you Resnested mee in your Letter to know iff Marry and James Attended our meetings i am sorry to Say that i have not Seen them there for a Long Time Marry is now Living with Sidney Pickeren att new Radford and I Call there when i have the appertunity to invite her to attend to the princaples of the Gospel of Jesius Christ but you know that paul may plant and appolos may warter but God give dt hThe increse you all so Requested mee to See Sis Frances and Sis Sanddy but i cannot fullfill that Request for Sis Sanday is in London and i dont were Sis Frances is i dont know but i have the oppertunity i will God being my helper you will see when you receve this that you Brother William as given you a Synophas of his Belefe but I ham not going to Comment upon that for you wass informed of that befor I can Say with Thankfullness and Grattitude in my heart that hee is a kinnd and Good freind to mee and allso is your Sister kitty thay willing to Due mee all the good thay can in my temporal Requierments which i stand in need of and i pray the Lord to ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F11_I1_p003.jpg) Bless them and all that Appertains unto them and my Desire is that the Lord may give unto them the Light of his holy Spirit to Guide in the ways of truth I can inform my Son that i am well in health According to my Age and all Rest of your Relations and frends as far as i have aney knowadge of them are all well i have not to Derby Since you and i were there I have herd that your Aunt Dorothey husband is Dead and so far ass my information goes they Desire to be Remembered to you and to your wife and the Little ones and now my Son i hope you will Except of my Love and Desires not only too your Self but to your wife Marry to Thomas and his wife to James to Allfred to Iriam and to all whom it may Concern and i pray the Lord to Bless and protect you all in Righteousness Day by Day I hope you will post mee up a few Lines Everre time you have the Appertunity for i Like to from you Brother Joseph and Brother Thomas Morbey Sends thare Respects to you and to your Wife and will be a glad to hear from you I will now Conclude for this time and Remain your Loving, Father James Oakey prospect place 13 1864 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F12_I1_p001.jpg) Kyse ward Caseword ut tary 16 my dear daughter Mary i rite a few lines to you hoping that you ar well Not feling very well my selfe at This time dear daughter Not bing At home as a fortnight i am Not Able to say how the reast of the famarley is being all well when i left him father and Jim and Alfred whnt to a pace caled Barelake last fall that is about 2 hundred miles from whre we Live i am Now Esspeleing thay Will fetch me and Sarrah as Son As thay can Sarrah and irhyh Offen talk of there Sister mary And wish She was here James Said in his letter you was about To got married and if you have don so we wish you much hapeness and if you have Not don so i would say tax you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F12_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Kep single till you come out Eare or about the time you mean To start for it is a hard Joureney To bring a baby dar daugher we have had a very server winter Not nowing have we ar to get along this sumar for i have Not hard of youre farther of late we have took This form on shares and if it Anseens as well as we esspete we Will be abele to do sumthing for you but we have heard of the Emergration being stopt this year And all the misonareys being Caled home daar daugheter for there is a grate Confeusion in the States And we have heard of the Saints having to Emergrate Caleforney Road you sead in your last leter James was very kind to you i hope he will Continue so i Shoud like you to rite to your Uncle Willham and aunt Ann [Column 2] And and Land me one they ar gating Along and asand me word our your arnt Sarrah is gating on and your arnt hassey and your arnt Celener is Big Jim was gating out wad One day and a man seeing him Shot him thinking he was a bare he is Sick in had Now and we think he will never be able to work Aney more Elirzebeth Cook husband as met with faital accadant Last weak he was a gansmith And kept a larg Stare in the City A young man whent in to by A pistel Mr dafft anding ane Over to him not nowing it Was laaed the young man asked him if it was a good one he gost it was sutch as wood kill a man the young man Esssaming it whent of and Shot Mr dafft And died diretley the rast of the Nottingham girles ar all marred ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F12_I1_p003.jpg) Seand a Neuse Paper And doing well give my Love Sister Bef and tall her i hope She will come out with you for i think She wold like this Cuntray first rate give my Love To mary astall we was all pleased To heare from her give my Love To Sister Baurrows tel her i have never seen one of her folks And i think it hard She as Not root to me as she new all thing I Shoud to like to heare from All Morlays fammily and all The reast of the Saints North As marred a fine looking yaung Womman but i have Not yet been him if i could pop in and spard spand the evining it woul Be almost Equeal to the gospa i want you and James to rite me a Letter a quick as you get this take care of all you get will assest you as sabuase And i can so No more from youre Affectionate mother mary okey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F13_I1_p001.jpg) Lasangles me left merced and travel ed through a very nice bibel county and some beautiful vine yards and gardens me entered the mountain just about dark it was bright moonlight and it was the grandest sight I ever saw we went round the mountain 8 miles to get one t and then it went in a tunnel and around the mounta[--] and rigth over the tunnel 75 feet above madere the road was we had crossed it was allmost fearful to look at it there was a train just a head of us we could see it wind a round the mountain where we had to go it was beautiful Losangles is quite a nice place it looks about like I thought it would only the streets are so muddy it rain all the time we took the sheet car and road through the pincipal ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F13_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] streets of the town then is some very large buildings and beautiful gardens it is the first time I have seen oranges onthe trees it is a beautiful the tree is simular to an apple tree we leave there at 5 oclock go to colton our friends have and then go on to Indis got here at eleven the place looks quite famelies there is high mountains on each side and a few trees and some grease wood on each side thy say we will strst soon the sun shines bright. we have traveled a long way we are an the Deseret where the nashout is it has been all flooded like a lake we just fast the wek the engine is in the sand it is half burried in the sand a fearful sight we got fast all night it seems a end less desert [Column 2] well we have stopped a gan the engine is off the track it is a bout twelve oclock it has taken them a long time to get the en- gine on there is 3 trains come up they help us out we have to go lock to a side track and let them pass we are standing by the door the train first starting we are safe over it was fearful to look at the place been here afer 3 hours. we have gone about ten miles over the most awful washout gust tees piled up and the rails laid on the en gine is off the track again all are out on the desert agan laughg and playing and running around on the sand it did not take long to fix this time so we start again go very slow till we got to yuma it is moonlight I never saw a more beautiful night the train is so long it has seventeen cars) we are the last car and are left standing on ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F13_I1_p003.jpg) the birdge for 5 minuts but it seemed longer to us the water was splashing and roaring beneath us it was the grandest sight I have seen on the road Fred walked through the train and got off but weather and I stood at the back door an look out at the water the high banks of the river and the town in the distance we could not see much of the town only the elec tric lights they piled us up into the depot and we are in arige there has been so many trains her you could not buy a but of ni[-] nor head nor any thing to eat we have som with us and so get us suppers and go to bed the train goes faster then we have at all an this road get to Maricopa at 4 oclock move to meat us ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F13_I1_p004.jpg) November 16 Started from Ogden at I it rained all night had a good rest November 17 the sun shines bright the country looks about like going home from Mccommon stayed at Elks 28 minuts for breakfast fasted jingles leter the country seemed about the same till it got So dark we could not see rested well all night got to Sacramento at 7 am November 18. changed cars got a very comfortable place but it still rains so we cant go out the trees are green and it look past like early spring we are close by the Sacraments river the buildings are very fine and large Treed has been to see the river ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F13_I1_p005.jpg) we all went to see the town it rained all day bought an umbrella every thing is very clear the streets are all most flooded with water leave Sacramento at 5.15 it is still raining get to lathorp at seven do not change cars stay 40 minut go to bed when I wake up we were stoped at merced there is a washout on the road after breakfast we went out a while bought some bread some ladies and gentleman come in to see how the Emegrants look donnot know how long we will have to stay here we are well it is 151 and 1/10 miles to Sanfranci[--] we have been to see the town it is fine now but no sign of starting. it is getting dark I guess we will have to stay here allnight 20 Stay alday 21 start out 15 [---] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F14_I1_p001.jpg) Skinner St Apr 30 - 1862 Dear Wife I sit down to write you a line or tow but it is with Perculer feelings. I receaved your letter and was glad to find that you had resined your mind so well with regard to the corce that Mary as taken I have verry Sure that she as acted so unwise but she must how take her carce I was at Lenton on Monday Night lookin out for them we went down to marleys on Tuesday and sis Hatton came down and tould me that Mary was come so I went off to Lenton again I went to Heatheringams but they was not thare. I lernt after she was at Hannah Astle so I did not get to see her I heard they had quite a rejoicing on Tuesday night as though they had don somthink very grand. and Mrs - Beck set her on work as soon as the halleydays was over so she is working at her old Place and she is now living at one Mrs Goodall close to the Place whare she works. I have hard that she had a note put in her hand in the Station [vertical text on left side of page] Tell the Bro and sis thare Folks is all well as far as I know but ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F14_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] yard if they had have given it to me I could have frustrated his desine. Mary Hatton heard Jim and one mame charley Helliott makeing a bargain to go to Liverpool to fetch Mary back and he was to go on bord as they would not know him Mary Hatton tould Jim that Bro Oaky was going he said he did not care if the Devil was going he ment to have her. they have talked and laught about the affair and tould how went on how that they took her to a Inn at Birkenhead and was there and seede Bro Brown Pass clace by the house whare they was. I wish Bro Nelson had have Pitched him over Bard and Baptised him for the remission of his imperdence. Sarah and Marley hard what Sis Hatton said and went and tould Mary all about what had Pased and Mary tould Mis Beck and they all begun on Mary Hatton and called her scandlless Mis Beck tould her she would have no moore Peace theore. but I hope it will not [Column 2] be so bad as what it looks at Present I wrote Mary a note last Whensday a wheek to night sinc and she as not sent me a aneer or came to see me yet so I have not seen hir I have hird of her by every boddy allmost I meet it seems to be in everyboddy mouth. the same with regard to Sis Carrington her case as being going the round of the Press they think she as acted so wise by not going. I wrote to Hanly and tould thim when you left Nottingham. and when you sailed I tould them I would send them a Star with the name of the Vessel when it was Printed. and for them to write to me as hafen as they could Buff went down home on Munday Morning. but I do not think she will stop they is a hate from his to Lucy you my tell Lucy that old boy is comming to Nottingham on next Sunday to Stop a week. till Tom and Ann I have not seen or hard from her Folks yet I ges they get there news from Sis haylor- ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F14_I1_p003.jpg) [upside down text] Bro haylor went last Monday to have his Leg but he is going on Middleing [resume normal text] give my love to all the Children and all inquiring Friends. tell Joseph not to forget her promis if he has a chance to write and send me a note in his and let me know how you are geting on I hope you will be able to see to the rest of the Children and gather them Safe to Zion. the work in moov ing on at Nottingham Bro Chase Baptized 12 the first week after you left he as organised Bullwell into a Branch and Place me to Preside over it so you can think of me Being at Bullwell every Sunday this year out which I hope will be the last in the Land I seem to have a [--]ter detest than ever since Mary has acted as she as. Bro and Sis Hatton desires to be rembered to you as also Bro Martha Bro Chase Farthe and Mother I ham well I hope you and the Children is well. give my Love to Bro Farnsworth and Family. I must conclude now Praying for your Prosperity I remain your Affectionate Husband James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F15_I1_p001.jpg) Sunday Skinner St Mansfield Road Oct 7-61 Dear Wife I now take up my pen to write you a few lines to inform you how I am getting on I hope by this time you have rested yourself after your long and teag eous joiney which I know has been a hard one I hope you will rest your self contented till I come and do the best you can with the Childeren I do often think of you all and wounder how you are getting on I am well and getting on just about the Same as when you was hear So I hope by the Bless ing of God I shall be able to make the trip next year. I hope you will send me word how you are getting on and whear you are Stoping and whear I must direct your betters you sent for my likeness but I did send it last time I wrote but I have had it taken and I send you a coppy of it Mary is feeling better than she was She is attending the meeting often we had a party at the aboratum on Friday Oct 3 and mary and Jim was theare and injoyed themselfs firstrate. Buff came in at the same time she as been to Newark to learn Tress making she as been Ill a little since She as been heare but she is better now ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F15_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] She is going back to newark to marrow mun day. Mary and Buff was at Tea with me on Sataday they bath send thare very KindLove to you and all the Childern and all inquiring Friends Buff intends coming next year I do not know how it will be with Mary yet wheather I shall be able to get the means for hir or not she wants to come if the way opens up for hir. Sis whiteman intends coming next year My Mother is very Bad She seems to get worse every day now She sends hir Kind Love to you all. my Farther Seames to be weeakened down very much latley he Send his Love to you all. Marleys is about the same onley Maryann She was taken ill last Tuesday Oct 7 but she is better now it was a nother wind Egg they all desire to be very kindly rembered to you all. Sis Burrows as ad to Flit again they now live near Lamberts Dressing Rooms she is not well at this time she is very tisikey now in what she eates She sends her very Best Love to you all and wishes she was with you. the rest of the Family is well Mr Burrows is just about the same as when you was hear. Bro North is well and we injoy ourselves first rate consideering we are both Grass widdowers he desired to be [Column 2] rembered to you all. Bro Chase is still with us he as had a bad could on him for Several weeks he as been to see the Exibition at London. they have been takeing them for fore shilling theare and back do it is very Cheap. he desired to be rembered to you I have ad a letter from Rosey at Liverpool and she said that her Brother Ted has been to try to persuade his to leave Sis Cannons but she said he would have hard work she said he is at Liverpool every week she said she liked the Place and they liked hir. I have ad a letter from Hanley with an invitation for Mary to make them a visit thay was all well I answred the letter tould them Mary could not come a[page torn]he was Short of work. I have ad a letter from Green Hill lane your sister was not very well. I have not heard from Harrogate since I wrote you. Seleaner as gon to live at Old Radford next doar to Crowsons So I have not seen hir for sum time as she neaver call to see me. Bro and Sis Marriott. that i live with desire to be rembered to you. Give my Love to all you see that I know and accept the same your self from your Husband James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F15_I1_p003.jpg) Dear Son Thomas I just write you a line or tow hoping you are well as it have me at this time I expet you want to hear a little news with respect to the Shop news it is not very good the trade with us is very dull the men have [-]eace eney think to do the Cotton as rased so high that master will not by it onley for the best work that he gets orders for he said he will not make eney moore 2 Corce 10 yds he said some one is makeing it 6 yds so you may be thankfull to God that the way opened up for you so well as it did notwith standing the trouble that you have ad with the Family I hope you will do the best you can for them untill I come. with respect to the news of the town you can get it from the Papers I songg you. I have ad a Paper from W Brown of Saints Louis and I sent him me I heard this morning of the arrivel at the firs: compeney in the Valley and I hope before long to heare of your arrivel in all right rember me to Levi. he sent word he would go to meet you give my Love to Farther Rich to Joseph to Bro Brown and all inquiring Friends Give my Kind Love to ann and accept the Same your self I remain your Loving Farther James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F16_I1_p001.jpg) Raefford Aprial 19 Dear brother it is with pleasuear that i write these few lines to you and i am happey So say that i am well in health and i hope that you and all the famleay is the same i was verey Glad to reseave a letter from you but i was vearey sorrey to hear that it ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F16_I1_p002.jpg) was so wet and miserabel on friday but i can asuear you that it was a miserabel day with me as i had a days holiday and i had not a ceationer to go out with and thear i was as misirabel as sin a all day longe i have been to the meatting this afternoon and we had a vearey good one to say that it was so thin ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F16_I1_p003.jpg) our Mary Ann Says that the singing seet looks as if it was in a gallapping consumption Mary Ann sends her love to you and all the famley and she says that you must be shuer to write again if you can and send us word weather you are comfort in the vessel mother and and sends thear love the you and your mother and all the famley ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F16_I1_p004.jpg) Dear brother i must conclud with my kind love to and i beg that you will Dsccuse this bad writing i remain youears truley in the gospel 1863 Henery Arnott brother white wisheas to be remembeared to brother and sisters Goffs and he was glad to hear from their and sends is love and he prays that every bleasing thay nead may be b[-]t[---] upon them and you to he say he will next year ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F18_I1_p001.jpg) Then we ar off to Fause Utah When first I found the mormens, thy soul was filled with thy sings was you and that alone. Convience me thay was rite  When from the pure Baptaziad [---] I rose my gielt was fled The spirit then by Choseen men, was seal upon my heard Then we off to Fanse Utah, the wicked may laugh ar ar to But if all is well [-]we mean to dewl with the mormon in fame <(Utah>. Ir rather be a mormon and dewl in Zion land. Then with the grate in Church and state, and gold at my command For Gential Glory pomp and show, like flows will fade away But we in peace will still increce, acorden to our day Chorous Then wee off Then profets of the mormon, in Utah valle[-] dwell. With wisdom near he goven there, and all the waerld [--] cell I long to here the truth of heaven fall from is scarcet tounoy No longer stay but hast away and lesson to Brigham Young Chrous Who Govern in fane Utah King Jesus with the mormon on earth will rain in power Then all the proude will wail aloude in that tremous The earth will burn as stubbel by the shirt of the lord But we in peace will still increce acorden to is word Then we off to fane Utah the wicked may taught arrar but if all is well we mean to dell with the mormon in fame Utah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F19_I1_p001.jpg) In Affectionate Remembrance of JANE LAKIN, Who Departed this Life, March 19th, 1885, AGED 67 YEARS "Her end was Peace." ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F19_I2_p001.jpg) Mr J. Oakey Par– Bear Lake Idaho– U.S. America [upside down pencil text above America] Dec 4 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F19_I2_p002.jpg) [back of envelope] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F20_I1_p001.jpg) Karpville June 16th 1865 Dear Br & Sister Cannon I take this oppurtunhty of penning a few lines to you Hoping they will find you enjoying good health my health is not very good or I would have come down to see you Bro Oakey has sent James down from Bear Lake to fetch me and the children he said if I was not content without Rosa I was to bring her along to I would like to take her along with me for I should feel almost as bad to leave her as I did when I left her In England I have not felt to care so much while I have been so near to hear and I thought she was useful to Sister Cannon as long as she had no hired girl The children has scarcely Seen her since she come in and they all want her to come ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F20_I1_p002.jpg) And stay with us for a month or two anyhow and if she would rather come back to live with you after that time I shall feel It is her own free will and I shall submit to it If you desire It should be so I would like for you to send a few lines along with her that I may Know your mind on the subject I remain your Sister in the Gospel Sarah Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F20_I1_p003.jpg) Mothers letter to Cannon's ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F21_I1_p001.jpg) Peris Aug 25-67 Dear Son and Daughter I imbrance this opertunity of Sending you A few lines to inform you how we ar getting on we are very bissey with the Hay and I am going in the Morning to cut som barley. it is not A very good Crop the grashoppers has made bad work with it but still it is A middling Crop we have A Crop of weat on the City lot that looks prety well the Grashoppris worked it A little but that and that over at Eaden that the Grashoppers has not meddle with we shall get along first rate for bread Stuff. that is when we get it Cut and ground into flour but we ar very short at the present time ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F21_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] I expect going over to Eaden on Wendesday the 28 to Cut the wheat for it is ripe there the stock is all well and doing will. I receaved A letter from you A little wile since but I could not ansure it being short of Stamps in it you thought of going to the Gould Mines that was started on grean River and them that go after it will be greaner than the river and not half so usefull I do not want you to make yourself so low and mean as to go after Gould Hunting for it will make 10 men poor where it will make 1 man Rich. and I know that you will be A great deal better of to Stay at your work you will get that 1000 Dollers soner that Seamd to be on your brain. I would sooner hear of you working on the new Tabbernackle [Column 2] then to hear of you going to the gould mines. for I do not want you to trees for perswade Jim to go eather for I beleave it is as bad as going to Hell in fact it is nothing else. I do not want you to think about eney plugs from hear for eney assistence whatever for that purpos. if that pertendng friend of yours wants to go let him go but do not be led by him. I would sooner you would give your mind to the princleples of the Gosple and attend your meetings and live that you can have the Smile and blessing of God upon you. therefore I would say my son if sinners intice the conscent not I hope that this short subl will serfise at prescent on this subject Jim has been down with A load of Lumber but had to leave part ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F21_I1_p003.jpg) of it on the road and sell it for 6 cents A foot. the other he took to ogdon and Sold for 8 cents so he made bad out with it and it broke the waggon and used up the Cattle so he will not go eney Moore untill we get som of hour hone and of place to take it to and get the pay right of I am sorrey you did not get the pay that I expected you would you may tell the man at the wood yard that it was 2 Dollers on the mans accompy that farms for D. H. Wells. tell Mr Kidgbe that his bill was 11 Dollers and he pade 2 left 9 to pay. I must conclude now I will wright again soon write and send me A few Stamps. we ar all well. we hope you ar the same. I remain your Affectnate Farther James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F22_I1_p001.jpg) Prospect place March 1868 20 Dear Son & Daughter with pleasure I take the Opportunity of honeering your kind and Wettcom Letter. Which I Reacved in Febr Last and wass Glad to[-] hear from you and that you and your Wife and famerly were all well in health allso that your Sircumstances were inquiring I hope thay will Still improve and that you may bee Blest With all the Blessings of the gosple "I am now injoying as good a health as can bee Expected att my Age i now am in the 80 yere of my Age and i allso feel that I am growig more feeble Still I can rejoice in the Gospell of Jesus Christ and in the Blessings of the Latter Day Kingdom an my Desire is to Live so that i may Receve that Reward the Reward that the Lord as in Store for the faithfu ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F22_I1_p002.jpg) I have Seen Mr Henery Roberds and free Said that hee would Rit to you in a few Dayes and Send you all perticulars about your Request hee Said you had inviteed him to Come over and Go a fishing hee thought he better Do So iff Mrs Robards I wass willling your Brother William is now Liveing att Snenton in West Street near the market place hee as Got some Mashens att a Steeme factore and a waterping mill att his home were has Lives and i offtimes Ask him how hee is getting on and hee says hee as no Reason to complain but how long that may continue is not for mee to Define for wee are still having a Grate fuss about Reform Lord Dearley as given up the pigmare ship to Mr D oIssirall and hee is trying to make a new adminestration out of the old wood but thay are split up into factions and ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F22_I1_p003.jpg) I Expect that the will bee Split up into fractions by and by and then tha will be have Mr B Devell for thare pigmere I wish you would tell my granson Thomas that i think hee as forgotten that hee has a Granfather living in Old Babelon or Elee hee is like the man that praid unto Lord for him Self and his Son John and then Said the Devell might take all the Rest your Daghter Marry [-]as left prspect place and is now living in horshard they Old Radford shee Says Shee will rite to you and shee will send little Lucas Likeness by som of the Emagrants I Dont know that i have any thing more to Say att this time Onley to say that you Brother and Sister are Well in health all so the Rest of your frends as for i kow and join in thare Love to you give my Love to your Wife and to all the Little ones and Except the Same your Self from your Affecionate Father James Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F22_I1_p004.jpg) [blank page] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F24_I1_p001.jpg) In Memory of THE LATE WILLIAM JAGGER, Who departed this life on Thursday, December 21st, 1865, AGED 66 YEARS, And was this day Interred at Honley Cemetery. With the Family's kind regards. Forest Cottage, Honley Moor, December 25th, 1865. [Column 1] He suffer'd long, but murmur'd not; We watch'd him day by day With aching hearts, grow less and less, Until he passd away. [Column 2] His lot was hard, oh! very hard, But he fear'd not his doom, For well he knew that there was rest And peace beyond the tomb. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F24_I1_p002.jpg) Please send this to Sister Mary adress frost cotage houley moore ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F24_I2_p001.jpg) Feb 13 1868 Chilwell Dear Sister & Brother I recieved your kind and Loving letter. and likeness on the 3 of Febuary and was glad to hear that you was well. i should like to pop round the corner of your frame house. and peep throw the door some fine morning it would do me good. Dear Sister i carnt send my portrate this time as we are writing so soon. but you shall have it. and i whant Thomas is for you have altered so much Ann that i want Tom to see if it looks like Tom Oaky give Lucy Ann 20 Kisses for sitting so still. so that we all may look at her sweet face i wish i could clasp her in my arms just once we shall often look at you both and wonder what you are doing [upside down text] March 27 1868 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F24_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] my fanny is a big girl now you shall have her portrate when you have mine if god spars us. Dear Sister grammother recovered from her illness. but she has had another illness i am glad to say she is getting better. but uncle Willham Varney is dead he died on the 6 of this month and was buried on the 8. Granmother thinks it very strang she never hears from Aunt Dina nor any of them She would be very glad if you would was some of them to write. i am surprised Levi never sends a word to any of us. i think he must know more than us that live in quite Chilwell were there is nothing fresh takes place. Elezebeth Swifts husband has been ill several months they are afraid he will go of [Column 2] in a decline. they have five Children. fred has one. they have called his name immanuel Hannah and george Coleman send there love. there are expecting there 4 Child. Aunt tel has got 5 Children. Dear Ann i [---]uld like you to see them all at home i think Will is as big as father. he was over hear last Sunday. with is young woman to see your portrates. father keeps a shop now i have not seen it but i expect to on Satterday Dear Sister Brother and neice Granmother Aunts uncles and cousen all send there best love. hoping you will write again as soon as possible i remain your loving Sister H Palmer give my love to Mr & Mrs Oaky Samuel [-]aylor has been several times to inquire if there is no letter from Aunt Dina [vertical text written across the right side of the page] we should be glad if they would write Good by and God ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F24_I2_p003.jpg) Dear cousins i was very glad to here that you was all well and doing well i was very glad to see your likeness and such a nice little cousen. mother and father send thire love to you all. i was very much suprised to hear of cousens Ellen being married i hope she as got a good husband we took your likeness to chapel and Enoch Holingworth new it in a moment and is glad to see you look so well. Uncle tom and children still live with grandmother and are all well. sarah has got a big fat girl. will is a rosy fased lad. Harriet is a pale fased cirley headed little girl and tom is a dark eyed pretty little fellow. always saying grandmother from morning till night. i must conclude fom your loving cousin Ann Whitehead ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F25_I1_p001.jpg) Febuary 27 1885 Mother for [-] Father Aunt Ann Oakey. Laken. Jaene for Dorothy Oakey. Garret. (Sister) Flynn for Grandfather Mattew Cooper they were sealed for then to day it rained to day and made the roads worse muddy me kind of going home to morrow. I have been to see Mrs Kay and bid her good by got a letter from Lucy. all well ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F26_I1_p001.jpg) Paris, Nov, 25th /74 Dear Sarah Bishop handed me your letter at Dingledell when he arrived on Friday all safe. I was glad– yet sorry to hear from you. I was glad to hear that you got there alive but sorry to hear your mother was sick, but you will take good care of her and she will soon get better. I got lonesome so I took a ride over to the Ranch Hyrum was getting along fine "you-bet" cream biscuits hot every meal. A'd Wilcox said if Croges & I would go up to the big spring and fetch the "Hornet" he (Adam) would russle a hop ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F26_I1_p002.jpg) [upsidedown text] how about that photograph 2nd page and get the Italian music we did. the hop come off the night before Bishop got there. there was no body there but Dingledellites except myself and I'll soon be one if I stay in Bear Lake as the Grimmetts "I.E" old folks & girl will move to Paris next week Bill Passey & Family moves here also the hop went off smoothely ¶ might have had a good time if you had been there, but I guess you will come back as soon as the roads open in the spring but that is a long time I don't know but I will stay here all winter, and work in the sawmill next summer if you should not come back in the spring not much sawmill for me. or Bear Lake either, it has been storming every since you left it has raned two muds afeet deep and there and here a snow in the mountains "Bishop" ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F26_I1_p003.jpg) 3d page it is an awful stormy night the wind is blowing fearful there is more jenuine mud in this valley than you ever seen. Paris is dead. I hav't been in any more "Fred Sleight" shivareess. Hyrums letter to Old man Nelson is on the table and Bishop is waiting One to Tom and one to Jim and and that completes the this weeks mail therefore you must excuse a short letter this time it being my first attempt at a love letter if you will write me one longer than this & will streach the next one out plenty. with love to you and all enquireing friends I am an ever John H Pomeroy P.S. When you write tell me how you get along with - and like your new mother and still J. H. Pomeroy ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F27_I1_p001.jpg) Basin Mine Feb 24th 1881 Dear Friends I thought i would write you a few lines hoping that this May Find you all enjoying good health I am getting on First Rate My leg is nearly has strong has ever it was thank God times have Been quite lively out this winter I have worked every day since I left the City Suppose times are very Dull in the City ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F27_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] But I suppose it will be very lively this Coming Spring according to all accounts I intend leaving Utah after awhile for Woods River Idaho nearly all the men out here are going there so I think I will go along with the Crowd and try my luck Prospecting there I have had such Bad luck in Utah the last 4 years it would drive some men Crazy so I think i will it I may be more Successfull some where else at the least I hope so, there his one Consolation left anyhow I Cannot have worse luck anywhere than I [Column 2] have had in Utah I wish you would be so Kind has to let me know what his the Reason that Mary has not got her divorce yet I thought She had got it long ago But I Recieved a letter From her on the 9th of January informing me that the Lawyer wanted to see me that he was going to sending the Sheriff after me I do not Know, that I ever done anything for a sheriff to Come after Me so I did not go in to the City in Fact I had no money throw away Bothering with Lawyers if he wanted to see me ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F27_I1_p003.jpg) he Could Come out here and see me he has more time to spare than I have since that time I have not heard anything from there you would oblige me Greatly by answering this letter and let me Know how things are there his no Reason that we should not be Good Friends I have no ill Feeling towards you or any of the Family you have all treated me like a Gentleman and I appreciate it very highly I must conclude by sending you and Ann and Lucy and all the Family my Kind love J W James ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City ArZ September the 12 <12> Dear Sarah I will wright you a few lines to let you no that we are all well and i hope this will find you the Same we wer all up to Bells to day her and babs are well i just recei -ved yous letter Statin that Hyrum was to go on a mission i was Some what Sur prised bout it is a hard Task for him i guess theare wer five Called from heare & theare is three of them ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] The folk generaly are well heare we got a letter from Ela the other day She is feeling first trait now and thinks that She will Soon be ready to Come home Gertrud has got home i have not Seen her yet they are holding Confrenc heare to Day Henry & Mary Ann Horne are up on a vis- it they are talkin of buying them a Place heare & moving Back Aday Passey has got a fine baby it weigs twelve and a Half Pounds it was born last nite She it getin along first trait [Column 2] well Sarah i wish you wer heare but i dont no hardley What to Say if Hy gos awy i no it will be hard on the folks theare but if you think you cannot Stand it to come now then you had better Stop theare a while longer althe i would like to have you heare with me but i am wiling to do anything for thee best if i only no what that is and you must not think that i am angry at you for i am not and have not ben in any of the time but it Seemes a terible long time that we have been awy for on <(each letter> ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I1_p003.jpg) well Dearre Sarah i guess i will Stop for this time hoping that i may Soon See you i remain as ever with regards to all and love to Sarah George ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I2_p001.jpg) P. Marked 15th Sept 12, 1885 to Sarah from Mesa City Greetings & love recievd word Hyrum to go on a mission wishes she could come not angry at her but misses her do wats best ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I2_p002.jpg) [stamp] Mayden Sep 15 1885 Ariz [text] Mrs G E Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Per ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F28_I2_p003.jpg) [stamp] PHOE[---] Sep 15 1885 ARIZ[---] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F29_I1_p001.jpg) Maca City Arizona Mary May <6t thee>1882 Dear Brother and Sister I will now endever to write you a few lines to let you know that I have not forgoten you we are all well and hope thiss will find you all the same & George I do wish you and Sarah wass down hear we do have such good times, I suppose you know that Sister Ella is Mared she wass Mared last thursday and will give there wedding dance next thursday she Mared an Mr Hopkins he is bilding acrost the road from Pa he is a blacksmith by trade, we went to the dance last night and had a splend time there wass a dance fore the children in the after noon I went and took my littler girls mable and Bertha are such big girls now, O how I wish you could see them and my nice baby boy he is fore mon old he is so large of his age Ed and I think is the pritties baby in maca we are very ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F29_I1_p002.jpg) we call him Charley, give my love to Joe Lewis and Poley tell them I would like to show boy Babes withs them tell them we are a gowing to have the children pictures taken and we will send them to her and to you, tell Joe that Ed is dowing splendid down hear he has got tow span of horses tow wagons and he does splendid [---]ing hear he has bought him a watter write and a cow we have got a good house and are very well pleased with Arizona, Ed has got tow Akers and a half of lueroon in fore a pasteure, I have got 50 nice chickens and a nice lot of grape vines and some fronte tress we have gote a splendied place to compare with the one one we left in Bear Lak we live a bout three blocks from Pas he has got a lovely home if you wass heare Pa and Ma would feel so much better Ed say he cant see what you are thinking of to stay up there your [-]itty lots are such nice ones you could dow so much better down he ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F29_I1_p003.jpg) soon have a nice home Warren is Just gitting rich he has got such a nice place Will and Barney are doing well george do come down hear thiss fall I know Sarah would like thiss place thare is so many nice treas and flowers, there is plenty of pens redishers ternips macy is bilding up so fast you will git tird reading my letter Sarah write and tell me how Hei is gowing with and ho[-] Lilley and Alice is gow with, tell me, how Saley Osten is giting a long, Bill Passey and famly [--] are well he sayes he dont see what makes folks stay in Bare Lake fore when there is such a good Country as thiss is, give my love to all the folks Ed sends love to all write as soon as you git thiss and tell all the noos what has Morann Bard hearn since we left from your laving sister Alice Bloomer ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I10_p001.jpg) HIGH SCHOOL 11003 MONUMENT OMAHA, NEB. [image of high school with statue of Lincoln] LINCOLN ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I10_p002.jpg) [Column 1] THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES [vertical text] Chicago Illinois July 20, 1909 Dear Cousin we lea[---] here at 2 o clock today I am just having a fine time - here are sure some fine parks and musuems here the great lakes look large dont know how about the ocean be sure and write Naire [Column 2] POST CARD THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Miss Maida Oakey Dingle Bear Lake Co Idaho ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I11_p001.jpg) TO MY DEAR [image of flowers] COUSIN ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I11_p002.jpg) [Column 1] This Space for Writing Messages [vertical text] Dear Maida I hear you are hot at me. I am very sorry, but really dear I ment to tell you that your second guess was OK. The paper on which I told you about the "card" must have been left out of my letter Do forgive me. Will tell you some strange news in next letter. Mama has gone to Dingle to cook for the thrashers. Fine weather. [upside down text] Hope there will be a letter soon Love to all Mamie [column 2] POSTCARD Miss Maida Oakey 515 So State St. Salt Lake City Utah. This side for the Address only ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I1_p001.jpg) [picture of people standing in line] Feeding the Hungry, San Francisco. Copyrighted 1906 Richard Lavery. U. S. S. P. C. Co., N. Y. No. 504 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I1_p002.jpg) POST CARD THIS SIDE FOR ADDRESS ONLY [vertical text on left side] Aug. 15, 08 Dear Cousin, Was so glad to get your letter, but my you were a long time Will tell you about the water fight we had yesterday, some day. it know when we will get one. When will you leave? Edith sends helo. wish I were with you in some of your good times. write soon as sooner than you can to Marnie. [right side text] Miss Maiaa Oakey. Dingle Idaho. [upside text at top] It is time to go to supper wish you were here to go with me. We have lots of fun. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I2_p001.jpg) . Boating at Lagoon Resort, Utah. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I2_p002.jpg) Mrs. Geo H. Sparks Clarkston Cache Valley Utah. Dear Cousin Got from in good time thurs uncle Fred met me Sarah in about the same Uncle Tom left for Salt Lake yesterday. Mr. Hughes leaves [-] [-]onday. Hope you are having a good time Lovingly Mar[--] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I3_p001.jpg) 74 Church of our Lady (Notre-Dame), Paris [picture] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I3_p002.jpg) Hello Dearie! was ever so pleased to hear from you. Am nearly dead to see you. Things are all packed but may not go. Will try to come to see you if I don't go. Haven't got the smallpox yet. Am awful lonesome Lovingly Mamie [written upside down] 74. CHURCH OF NOTRE DAME, PARIS, FRANCE.-- This cathedral stands upon the ground that was once the site of a Roman tem- ple. The cathedral was built during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and is 426 feet long, by 164 feet [---] and has five naves running the whole le[---] of the building. The prin- cipal facade, one of the most beautiful that has come down to us from the middle ages, is worthily crowned by two massive square towers. The organ is 45 feet high and 36 feet wide and has 3,484 pipes. The chapels contain a number of monuments and fine frescos. [written upside down] Miss Maida Oakey. Paris Idaho FOR ADDRESS ONLY [written upside down] Postcard PLACE STAMP HERE DOMESTIC ONE CENT FOREIGN TWO CENTS ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I4_p001.jpg) Many happy returns of the day "ROTOGRAPH" copyright 1906 Series by the Rotograph Co.N.Y. B 1568 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I4_p002.jpg) POST CARD THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR WRITING [left side, vertical text] My dear Cousin Will send you a card to let you know we remember your birthday. Con- ference today The young folks from home have all been up. Ate supper with us Waren is taking them to Dingle.Tomorrow is the Founder's Day. Do you think we will have a time like you did last year? Do you remember Marie [text upside down] Mr. Ashley starts tomor- row for the wedding. Mar. B- & Reva start for S.L.C tomorrow. Will be married in temple Wed. June 02 You will see them. What did you all think of the foot ball team of Ida THIS SIDE FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Miss Maida Oakey 515 So. State. Salt Lake City Utah. THIS CARD IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH ON BROMIDE PAPER THE ROROGRAPH CO. BY City ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I5_p001.jpg) SALTAIR BEACH BATHING, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I5_p002.jpg) Post Card Miss Maida Oakey. Paris Idaho. This Space for Address only. [left side vertical text] Dear Maida Ann glad to hear from you sorry you are so lonesome there. Wish I could go and sit up with you and cheer you up a "bit" Don't know how the schedual is comin Havent seen Lane Have just been sewing all the time for sis. Dont know any news. Lovingly Marnie ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I6_p001.jpg) I'm up to [photo of two people] Are the You? minute 80. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I6_p002.jpg) [right side] right side up POST CARD For Address only Miss Maida Oakey, Dingle, Idaho. [left side] For Correspondence only Well Istade in Montpelier all night and got out about noon Sunday. I was glad to get back home as I will it. I have been having some classes time, but am agoing to get down to work next week for and in my life well I guess got some snow there now. It has snowed every day here since I got back M.A.R. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I7_p001.jpg) [picture of building in snowy landscape, and flowers surrounding it] With best New Year Wishes ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I7_p002.jpg) POST CARD. THIS SIDE FOR CORRESPONDENCE. [Column 1, vertical text] Paris Dec. 29, '08 Dear Cousin, Hope you are having a jolly time. Wish you well for New Years, We are going to have a leap year party Thur. I have a waist to make I want you to tell me how to make it. Women and a crowd went to Blooming ton last night A happy New Year to you all. Marnie. [Column 2] THE ADDRE[--] BE WRITTEN [---] SIDE. Miss Maida Oakey. 515 So. State Street Salt Lake City Utah. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I8_p001.jpg) Mrs Maida Sparks. Dingle Idaho. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I8_p002.jpg) Salt Lake City April 29. Dear Maida, How are you? and how is baby by now Does she still cry at night? I hope you will soon be able to be up, and that you will take extra good care of your-self. Has George Got his ploughing done yet? It seems like I have been down here a week already I think it will seem better when we get more used to it. Have seen a lady from Canada who knows your folks. everyone here are ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I8_p003.jpg) [Column 1] callers yet? Has Dickie Bird been yet. I guess he was the first one. We are in the Primary Reception room in the Bishops Building There is a lady playing the piano - while we are wait- ing for our next class. Do you remember the reception we came to? and how frightened we were. I wish you were here with me now. It would be so fine. To night I am going to mutual school with Edna and her Barber (so absent-minded) [Column 2] sociable and I think we shall have a good time. The folks are all well Tom and Ivy are the same as ever. Edna is as buisy as she always is she was out to dinner in the "Utah" with her Hedger last night They were all glad to hear of the little Miss Sparks. I imagine I can hear her crying now and should like to hold her for an hour or two. Have you decided on a name for her yet? Have you had many ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I8_p004.jpg) I think she is going to New York in July. Johnie will wait to see her there Myrtle Rich is here it seems good to see some one I know There are two girls from away down in New Mexico some from Arizona and all over. I guess you have heard from Mrs Sparks and that her people met her all right at Cashe Junction. We had a fine trip, but were glad to get here. It has been awful hot but looks as if it would storm before we get home Write as soon as you can & if you can't tell George to do so Love to you all Mamie. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I9_p001.jpg) HIGH SCHOOL 11003 MONUMENT, OMAHA, NEB. [image of statue of Lincoln in front of school] LINCOLN ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F2_I9_p002.jpg) [Column 1] [vertical text] THIS SPACE FOR WRITING MESSAGES [resume normal text] Chicago Illinois July 20, 1909. Dear Cousin we lea[--] here at 2 o clock - today I am just having a fine time - here are sure some fine parks and musuems here the great lakes look large dont know how about the ocean be sure and write Narre [Column 2] [vertical text] POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE DOMESTIC ONE CENT FOREIGN TWO CENTS THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY Miss Maida Oakey Dingle Bear Lake Co Idaho. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I1_p001.jpg) 188 Mesa City May 4 Deare Sarah I will answer your kinde letter that i seeeing yesterday and was glad to heare from you glad that you was feeling better i hope that you will have a good time while you are in town every thing looks nice heare at Present we had new Peas to day and have Benn out geting Straw Beries for Supper is wish you was heare to have Some of them you say to Save you Some melons I think [written on the side] will have lots of them by the time you get heare ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] we got a letter from Ela the other day She is highley in Coureged you asked me to tell you what was the matter with her but i dont no as i can for i guess She was in a bad fix theare is one thing Curis about hes her milk never dried up Sinc her babe Died the Doctor Sais that is the first thing to do is to Dry the milk up and then he will Cure her rite awy wright to her if you have time for She would like to heare from you [Column 2] She Sais theare is a good meny theare ther her directer to Ela Hopkins California womens Hospital Sanfrancisco Cal i will Send you ten Dollars with this and i will Send you the money to come down heare with Soon you ask me if you can come alone and what i think about it i no it would bee much Plesenter for you to bee with Some body you new but if you was well i think you could get along all wright but i think Bishop will make up his mind to Come and look at the Country if he wants to come he can Sell the for for anuf to come with he he can [vertical text] and i will Send you the money to [-]ome with ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I1_p003.jpg) you say in your last letter that i dident think you would come but i dont remember of saying any thing of the kind and i never have thought any thing of the kind as yet but i get to feeling so lonely Some times that i don't no what to do hardley but i will fell better or try and i will do every thing i can to make you happey you Say for me to make up my mind to draw out of the liquor Buisness what is your reasons or do you think that whiskey will get the best [vertical text] of me i will enshore you that i dont drink any more than i did when i was there [written on the top] and i dont think that it will get awy with [--]e but i dont thik that we will run on grain of jist work up the free it for theare is so much red tak about it that i dont think we can Stand it altho i do think it is a goo d buisness G.E.Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs G E Sirrine Salt Lake City UT Care Tob Oakey No 515 S First East St [stamp] HAYDEN MAY 6 1885 ARIZ [stamp] SALT LAKE, UTAH CORRECT MAY 11 1885 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I2_p002.jpg) Mrs Ella Hopkins California Women Hospital Sanfrancisco Cal ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I3_p001.jpg) [stamp] OGDEN & SANFRAN SEP 1854 Mrs. G.E. Sirrine Dingledell B.L.Co. Idaho Terr ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F30_I3_p002.jpg) [stamp] PHOENIX [---] ARIZONA ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F31_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle Nov. 26 /85 Dear Mother Bro. & Sister We received your letters to say when you were going to start and was glad to hear you were all well yet. I hope mother will not fret about us. but try and be contented while there I. hope you are having a pleasant trip to Arizona. We are getting a long pretty well the snow that came has all gone off we have had some storm but the weather is fine now Jim and I have been hauling manure on to the Potato land I have plowed a little but it is very dry plowing, we have killed one of the pigs for the house and salted it. It weighed 110 lbs. Jim and I. killed one to day. to sell I am going to take it to montpelier ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F31_I1_p002.jpg) in the morning. pork is Selling at 6 ½ cts but Mr. Underwood promised to give me seven for mine. butter is 20 cts per lbs. wheat is 90 cts per 100 lbs. I will try and get the wringer for Mrs. D. I have payed M. Weaver for cutting the grain well Fred I have rode your colt a few times I think he will make a good cow horse. Jim has traded for Berreys Blue Dick he has got a fine team now. Mrs Sparks Says She gave Sarah $2.50 and your letter Says Book $2.00 and Soap .25 cts. please write and tell us about it hoping to hear from you Soon. love to all H.S L. Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F31_I2_p001.jpg) [Black No. 1. THE DESERET TELEGRAPH COMPANY. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions, limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded agaisnt only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors and delays in transmission or deliver- of UNREPEATED MESSAGES beyond amount received for sending the same. NO. SENT BY. CHECK REC'D BY Bn ma a paid 50 WR From Logan UT 12 nov 1880 Received at Salt Lake City, U. at 406 PM To Thomas Oakey 515 S I E St Recommend has come will be home tomorrow if possible W. Evans Lines to all Principal Points in Utah [vertical text left side] READ THE NOTICE AT THE TOP. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F32_I1_p001.jpg) [Column 1] [upside down text] give my love to your Mother and all the girls I saw Mrs Wieler the other day she is well [resume normal text] Mary is teaching painting an vel met it is very pretty work she charges five dolors for homing I should like to learn but I dont think I can afford it Jim has not sold the mules and I dont expect he will. I had a letter from Father tody thy will go to Lagon as son as I get home if thy can raise the money but it is the dulest times ever anyone has seen here there is no money to be had for any thing I have not had a letter from either of the boys since I have been here I had a lettr from Mrs Seals she is sick she wants me to come and see her but it cost to much hoping to hear from you soon a gaine I remain your one true loving wife Sarah [Column 2] 1884 Salt Lake Dear George Nov 6 I am not feel ing very well but I want to write to you any may but dont let me make you feel bad I am so lonely O, Georege if you was only here to day it makes me think so much of our poor darling babe for I had him with a year ago today and then I was thinking I should have you here with me by this time but I hope we shall be together soon it is a long time since I had a letter from you but I have wrote tow or theres times to you I felt better when I wrote last thim I do now there is some thing the matter with my stomache ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F32_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] but I thought it was better but I feel as bad as even Oh my Darling I do wish we were together again I am going home soon and see what thy are dong about gooig to Logan for I want them to hurry up and go you do not tell me what you think of it do you think I am doing right to wait so long Oh George I know if I could tell you all you would thinking if for the best it is such a nice day I am wondering if you are thinking of me today do you know what day it is I did not think that we should be so far away but I hope it is all for the best well I hae got the blues so I will Save a walk up town and see if there is a better for me think of me as kindly as you can: your own true loveing Sarah [Column 2] Dear George I have been up town and have received your letter I am so glad to hear you are well it is such a comfort to have a letter from you for I want to see you so bad do you want to see me so much I thought maybe you did so I had my picture taken for you do you like it [-] I had just got got your letter and was thinking of you thy all tell me I look so old Oh my Darley I do hope you are not angry at me for I feel so well to you as I did on our wedding day I wonder if you do to me I feel like I do but you dont tell me what you want me to do. it seems to me your expenses are very high ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F32_I2_p001.jpg) [Column 1] but I thought it was better but I feel as bad as ever Oh my Darling I do wish we were together again I am going home soon and see what thy are dong about gooig to Logan for I want then to hury up and go you do not tell me what you think of it do you think I am doing rigth to wait so long Oh George I know if I could tell you all you would thinking it for the best it is such a nice day I am wondering if you are thinking of me today do you know what day it is I did not think that we should be so far away but I hope it is all for the best well I hav got the blues so I will have a walk up town and see if there is a letter for me think of me as kindly as you can. your own true loving Sarah [Column 2] Dear George I have been up town and have received your letter I am so glad to hear you are well it is such a comfort to have a letter from you for I want to see you so bad do you want to see me so much I thought maybe you did so I had my picture taken for you do you like it? I had just got got your letter and was thinking of you they all tell me I look so old Oh my Darling I do hope you are not angry at me for I feel so well to you as I did on our wedding day I wonded if you do to me I feel like I do but you dont tel me what you want me to do. it seems to me your expenses are very high ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F32_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] [upside text] give my love to your Mother and all the girls I saw Mrs Wieler the other day she is well [normal text] May is teaching painting on vel vet it is very pretty work she charges five dolors for learning I should like to learn but dont think I can afford it Jim has not sold the mules and I dont expect he will. I had a letter from Father today thy will go to Lagon as son as I get home if thy can raise the money but it is the dulest times ever anyone has seen here there is no money to be had for any thing I have not had a letter from either of the boys since I have been here I had a lettr from Mrs Seals she is sick she wants me to come and see her but it cost to much hoping to has from you soon a gain I remain your one true loveing wife Sarah [Column 2] 1884 Salt Lake Dear George Nov 6th I am not feel ing very well but I wont to into to you any way but dont let we wake you feel bad I am so lonely O Georege if you was only here to day it makes we think so much of our poor darling babe for I had him with a year ago today and then I was thinking I should have you here with me by this time but I hope me shall be together soon it is a long time since I had a letter from you but I have wrote last town on theres times to you I felt better when I wrote last them I do now there is some thing the watter with my stomache ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F33_I1_p001.jpg) May 15th 1884 our trip to the Logan Temple we started about nine oclock from home Fred went with is to the river it was pretty bad getting on the boat but we got over all right rode to Mont pelier with S Wilcox got there about noon the roads were very bad but the sun shone nice and warm and we had a good trip we sat in the wagon and had our dinner and watched the folks driven up from Paris some had been stuck in the mud and was a sorry looking set but any one seems in high glee now. thy say the train is 3 hours delayed by a washout it is a long time to wait and looks like rain again 1 four oclock there is such a farge asomed here it is beginning to rain so go out get in the car. it seems so long to wait Julia and I have been out having a look around eay thing looks nice and green. Mother seems pretty well but I feel so very lonely ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F33_I1_p002.jpg) we started about 5 oclock from Montpelier it seems like we are going through water for miles. Stop at Prescadore and take on about 50 more passengers it is dreaful crowed travel by the river there is so much water all the way I for church ranche a fence plenty of water and lots of smon on the mountains a nice looking country to the next station pas the lumber yard there is lots of snows and some timber on the mountains we have crost the river 3 times afew ranches [-]cotered along we pass such lots and lots of rock the ranch house is neat it is bing built of rock we are at Soda but the doors are locked so no one can get out. the road seems to be good we are traveling very fast there is not so much water from here to Mc cammon I dont know the names of the stations we pas but there is some vey beautiful sceany it is just getting dark when we reach Mc cammon and chance cars for the nor Norran gage ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F34_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle July 17, 1884 to George from yours truly loving wife Sarah not well - unable to do anything - indiate lost child - doesn't want him to go into "the buseness" Father there. very friendly - Thinking of going to Logan temple ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F34_I1_p002.jpg) Dingledelle 1884 July 17th Dear George I have received your letter dated July 2 and I am pleased yet sorry to hear from you pleased to hear that you are well and that you feel so well to me for that comforts me more then all the rest you could say for I know and truly realize that I need your love more now then I ever did. but I am so very sorry that you are thinking of going in that buisness for I hear that no good will come of it and O how I wish I was there to urge you not to have any thing to do with it. for I donot think it is rights and we dont want to do wrong I know my Darling boy dont be so anxious to make money. for that alone cannot make me happy. I hope and pray that we may soon have a comfortable home ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F34_I1_p003.jpg) [Column 1] but without your love and respect all the money there is could not make me happy and I think you feel the same to me (dont you) so be care full what you do and always be sure it is right for I feel there is more for us to live for than make money my Dear George we want to live so that we may be worthy to meet our precious loke again and O my darling George lot by and make ourselves worthy of him for if it wasnt for the life that we should have him again I could not live through this great trial If I could talk to you I could express my feelings better and that is the reason I think some times I make you feel bad for the words seem so cold when I write them to what my feelings are but rest assured my Darling Husband that my feelings are true to you and I desire above all things to be a true wife to you and make you happy if it is in my faver [Column 2] Dear George I dont try to write my bad feelings for you know better than any one else Som had I do feel write and tell me how you do feel about it and if you think it is right for I often ask myself but I cannot tell but I pray that I may have wisdom to know what is right. Father is here has been here all week he is quite friendly we are thinking of going to the Logan Temple but I dont know when we will go. we had a nice ride to the dam yesterday all together the grain looks very nice all headed out I feel pretty well sometimes but some times I feel as weak as ever I take all the care I can of my self and try to get better I all most live out doors I am tu[---] worse then I eair was before you would hardly know me. the weather is quite nice now [--] not to Sat you dont tell me how you stand with the warm weathe be careful not to work to hard while it is so warm ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F34_I1_p004.jpg) if you could see me I dont know what you would say to me for I cant work at all of course I do what I can around the house but I try to work an hour or tow it allways makes me sick so you see I wouldnot be much use to you if I was there so I dont try to do anything but take care of myself but I hope to be better some day. John I called to see us had quite a talk with him he will tell you about no I guess thy are getting ready to start home we went to St Charles had such a nice time there stayed three days it has made me feel much better. thy are talking of having a picnic on the <2[-]> fourth here Alice Sparks Cook has had a babe born dea[---] she was very sick had Dr Hoover to her she is better now thy feel very bad about the babe my head is getting quite dizzy sitting still so I must stop for this time give my love to your Mother and all the folk my best love to you from your truly loving wife Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F35_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Sep. 18th 1885 Dear Gramma Aunts Uncles and Cousins I expect you think I can never agoing to write to you but it is not quite as bad as that I think of you all evry day and keep saying I will write but it seems impossible to get at it. I was glad to hear the grain was ready to cut and that you was getting the hay up I hope you are having nice weather up there it has been very cold hear for a week but it is real pleasant now I have no work yet and times are very dull. Pa is working for Johnie Buckle for a few days but he will half to take clothing for pay ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F35_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] There is a great deal of sick- ness in the city. Gerty was sick yesterday but she is much better now she has gone to school to- day and Vinnie goes too she seems to like school very much Ma is real sick today she has such pains in her back she can hardly get aroung at all. Will and I went to Bountiful last sunday and brought home some grapes and water melons. I wish we could have sent you some there seems to be more fruit this year than ever I can remember seeing before. Aunt Mary is at Bountiful she is trying to get a class to learn Painting she is staying at Mrs Calls I think Little Lucy is still at Ogden staying at Bishop Errack [Column 2] The Children are haveing a Primary fair and Gerty has Painted a nice large rushing and it looks very nice and Vinnie has made four blocks of patch work for a quilt she can sowe beautifuly. they both send there love to Cousins and say they would like to be up there with them. Vinnie dont think it is fair for Daisy and Ethel to go to Grammas with out her. Dear Antie you ask me when I want Gramma down of corse I want her whenever she can come but I should like her to stay untill the middle of November as I dont I can get ready to be married much be fore and I would like as meny of you hear as can posse- bly ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F35_I1_p003.jpg) bly come. I dont expect to have a large party but I would like some of my friends and all my relations if I could get them. Dear Antie you must not think of going south with out comeing down hear first Why does not Lancer wright to me and send me one of her picturs I think she might find time to write if she would try right hard. I would like to hear from her. Give my love to all inquiring Friends and best love to all of you from Frank and Annie Lucy Oakey are on the best of terms now I am afraid it is to Good to last [verticle text at top of page] Oh I must tell you that Alice Penrose is married again to Mr Samual Craford he is Mrs Carters oldest brother Alice got her divorce on wed ensday and was married on Friday night She has gone to live at bingham Jed has got the little girl and the baby is at mrs Birkinshaws Alice prays her for keeping it ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F36_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledell 1886 Sunday May 2 Dear George I got home all right thursday 29 the river was very high and the ferry boat was not in. I was afraid to ride across in the wagon so Jim drove the wagon over and then sent for me in the boat the was a lot of men working at it and they went so slow I did not feel at all afriad it is not vey cold I found the folks all well but Mother and she is lots better but she looks so very bad and evry one tels me how bad she has been. Fred is not at home he is in the moun tain after the horses they expect him home to night. I feel quite tired yet it seems like I cant get rested I am not sick but I tremble so bad all over it seems like I can ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F36_I1_p002.jpg) never get quit I can feel the motion of the train yet just as plain as ever but I am thankful I am as well as I am and that I got here all right for I felt very bad on the road I can tell you but evry one was so very kind to me and I got along just as well as I could. I was vey care ful of myself and I did not have to change did not get out of the train but once that was when we were waiting at Sacramento I walked as far as the river but I was very glad to get back in the car and lay down again. Mr Hopkins wanted me to go with him to Sanfancisco but I felt so poorly and tired I was afraid to go he felt me at Lathrope and I did not have to change there so he thought I would at Sacramento and he thought I would have to pay extra for my baggage he wanted me to take some money but I told him I had enough to take me home he went ayway and I thought he was gone ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F36_I1_p003.jpg) but he come back again and talked to me he said he would better if I would take five dollars so I did. he was Just as kind to me as any one could be. When I got to Ogden thy checked me 1.50 pounts of baggage so I had no more trouble with it Dear George I have tried to tell you all you would want to know all the way but if there is any thing I donot think of if you will ask me I will tell you. now dont feel bad about me for I think I shall be all right [-]now I have got home safe and I feel like I shall get well so I can come to you. and O Darling I could not tell you how much I want you or how lonely I feel write to me often as you can I want to hear from you so very bad tell me how you get a long and how you mother and Ella and Belle is. Oh George I am so anxious to hear from you the water is vey high and there is not much chance to send to the office I dont know when I shall get a chance to send this to post ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F36_I1_p004.jpg) Hyrum and Leene has got such a fine bay they have not named him yet they are very proud of him Leene is as well as ever. she can do her own mashing and she goes out and carries her babe and does not seem at all tired. Oh George if I can only get well like she is I could soon come to you. and the babe is so good it is no trouble at all the prymary children heard I had come home so thy all came to see me and held meeting here yesterday it was very nice and quite a treat to me I do not feel well enough to go out I heard that Phebe Barry had a boy baby and Julia a little girl all doing well it does not seem so cold as I thought it would but I have not been out doores, give my love to Sarah and Em and all the folks and with just as often as you can and I will do the same good by darling for this time from your own Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F37_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City AT Oct 12, 1886 from George to Sarah Hope babe is good esp since Sarah is weak "havent you got one (name) you like - Ella home weighed 120 th down to 50 now 90 th Love & kisses & Sarah & babe G E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F37_I1_p002.jpg) Mesa City AZ Oct the 12 1886 Dear Sarah and Calie I will write you a few lines i received your letter to nite and was glad to heare from you but Sowy to heare that you was not geting along better than you are Dose babe keeps well and is She good or is She Cross i hope she is not worisom for it will be so hard on you when you are So weak you ask for a name i dont no as i can find one Prety or nice anuf havent you got one that you like ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F37_I1_p003.jpg) [Column 1] i Should like to See her very much i often think of you both and how much i Should like to See you both the folks are well Ela got home last Saturday She is looking better than i expected to See her altho She is terible weak Mrs Logan Came Home with her She is the women that Ela rest to talk about So much when Ela went awy She weighed 120 lbs She was down to 50 when She was at the worst now She weighes 90 She is able to be up and around Some Lawry Sirrine Has got a little babe She is geting along firstrate [Column 2] the folks generly are well i See bell the other day She is well Mrs Macdonald is in S. L. C She will come Home Soon Dose Bishop Still think of coming down heare Oh we have a brass Band in town Geo Passery is the leader So they make it livley for me they are Praeting now well Sarah i guess i will Stop for this time hoping to heare from you Soon i remain as ever with regards to all and love and a kiss to Sarah and babe GE Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F37_I2_p001.jpg) [Stamped] OCT 12 1886 ARIZONA Mrs G. E. Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Ter ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F37_I2_p002.jpg) [stamp] PHOENIX OCT 14 1886 ARIZONA [stamp] PARIS OCT 19 [---] IDAHO ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F38_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle 1886 Sunday April 9th Dear George I will try and write a few lines to you I have been thinking of you all day and wondering what you are doing I am so very lonely I do want to see you so much but I do try not to worry so bad. if I knew you was all right and did not feel so bad I could hear it better. I hope I shall have another letter from you soon to comfort me but the road is so bad there is not much chance to get them from Paris. I have been looking to out little darlings grove and wanting to go all day but it has been stormy so I don not go for I dont feel much better yet but I try to take care of my self all the time for your sake for I know ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F38_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] you are anxious about me but Oh George dont never think that I wont come back. for I have great faith that I shall get better so I can come to you for I know you want me. and I want to be with you for you are all the world to me and if I can do you any good I will but Oh my darling you know how I feel better then I can write. but you must not wory about we take care of your self and write to me of ten and tell me all about our home for Oh George I am so home sick but the folks are as kind to me as can be and the boys are willing to do any thing for me to make me feel better and I am all right as I can be with out you but darling I am thinking of you all the time. I hope this will not make you feel bad for I am sure I would not do that for any thing if I cold do any thing to make you [Column 2] feel better I would. I will try and feel better and get strong and I know that will make you feel better then any thing else. and do try and feel as good as you can and I will do the same. Irene has gone down to Phebe Berrys her little girl is not expected to live and Phebe is vey sick I feel so sory for them there are several that are sick here with bad colas Lene is as well as ever and the babe growes so nice he is such a sweet little darling and is lots of company for me but he does not look any thing like our babe but most of them say he looks like me. Fred has got a letter from Key Grimmet he would him to go to Sander but Fred says he cant go for he wants to get ready to go South ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F38_I1_p003.jpg) [vertical text on top of page] this is three I have wrote since I came home I wrote there times on the road did you get there I have had one from you but there may be some at Paris for me now Fred says he will write to you next time good by George from your own lovely wife Sarah [resume normal text] Hyrum has taken Mother to Paris she was not fit to go but he was going so She would go she thinks it will do her good. but I expect she will come back for she is real weak yet evry one tels me som bad she has been and thy never thought I would see again but I think she will get better. there is no particlar means here the boys have planted a little garden it freezes ice evry night so I gues it will be a long time be fore it grows I am anxious to hear of Ella I hope she is better by this time is your Mother so she can be up now give my love to her and all the folks. and write as soon as you can for I want to hear from you so bad good by darling for this time from your own Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City A T May 18, 1886 Post Marked Hayden to Sarah form George am first trsite Mother getting Better not up - Ella gaining strength 5000 for Hioneme reward goest house feet doesn't stay- plums & apricots ripening write often regards & all- I remain as ever ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I2_p001.jpg) Dingledelle Nov 25 Dear George I will try and write to you it is thanksgiving day and I have been thinking of what I have to be thankful for and I know I have many blessings to be thank ful for but still my heart is full to night for I had thought I should be with you today it is one year since I got there. our little darling is three months old to day and I have shortened her today I wish I could tell you how she looked she is so little and fat she is like a little round ball evry one cals her a little doll Fred says she is the cutest babe he ever saw he says she weigh 10 pounds heavyier then she look ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] well she is alovely little darling and is so much comfort to me she is not brake out any more then she nos but some time she rubs her head and face like she would go crazy I dont know what to think of her but I hope she will not get any worse I have not given her any thing yet but I take that medicine all the time myself She rests better then she did and is a pretty good girl now she is in bed and a sleep now but she makes up long before daylight and we have to get up with her there is an extra meeting here to night and Hy and Leene are gone but I have been thinking of you all day and Oh George I would like to talk to you I hope you dont feel as bad as I do but I will try not to make you feel worse for I know you must feel lonely without babe and me [Column 2] I hope you will forgive me for not writing sooner but I thought I would wait till I had better news I have tried to write but it seemed like I could not. Jim has come back and gone back again for Tom is thinking of going to work in Ogden so now Fred cant come I have tried to get him to write to you but he says he wont till he is ready to come is feel very much disapoin ted. and I dont think Mother will come. I feel a little stronger the last week and I take care of my self all I can I have never ex posed myself at all are done any thing to hurt me I am all the time trying to get strong but I cant stand very much yet. The folks are just as kind as can be and have been trying to make me feel better all day. I must stop for this time for babe is waking up good night I will kiss her for you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I2_p003.jpg) [vertical text] this time for babe is calling me and my head aches real bad tonight love to you from Sarah and little May [normal text] Nov 21 Dear George I will try to write you a few lines more I have been real poorly all day and babe does not seem so well she rubs her little head and face so bad and seems like she cant rest at all her face is red but it is not broke out anymore Oh I do wish you could see her I feel like I cant wait for you to see her she is such a smart little closely. I have not heard from you since you sent the mony I received it all right I hope you feel better then you did then write to me as often as you can and tell me how you feel and what you think I had better do. I hope I will soon hear from you and I will write to you again soon good by George for ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I3_p001.jpg) Nov 27- 1886 Sarah & George Thanksgiving day- One year since I got there- and babe is 3 months old- ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I3_p002.jpg) Dear George I hope you will not have any trouble about your land but I hope you will get it write me all about it I saw Mr Christie he was so glad to hear you were well he said he thought you were doing well he wants you to try the hot weather he was in town on buisness about the sheep rock et. well there is another scheem on foot about the canal they say they might come down be tween us and Spork, I wish they would we could get enough to build us a good ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F39_I3_p003.jpg) house and it would make the place better but I am afraid there is no such look for us but there is no telling where it will go yet I son them sur vening through Freds pasture to day again I dont think it will be long before they will be at work an at last that is what one of the men said to day. Birds are doing fine with them there is a lot there all the time. they are expecting the head men soon and then I guess it will besettled it looks like storm again tonight we have not put any more garden on love to you from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F3_I1_p001.jpg) [vertical text] 7 19 19 18 13 17 9 [main body of paper:] Left England in April 1862 about the 17 we got located on the big Ship John J. Boyed A Sailing Vessel Father did not come with us he Stayed in England to earn the money to finish paying for transportation to America. had a good Job. Burial at Sea After Six weeks on the Sea, we landed at Castle garden New York After a few days we took train for Florence Neb. Some of the way on River boats and Some Sickness came to us, on the I had the Measles then Sister Sarah took measles also. After Several days we got to Florence and was assigned to the wagon owned by a man named John Gramham ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F3_I1_p002.jpg) [vertical text] history of Start to America ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F41_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle March 22 1885 Dear George I have received your welcome letter and I am very glad to hear from you but I am sorry you are not well you must take care of your self all you can thanks for the flower you sent you should tell me what it is for I dont feel as well as I did in the winter have been nearly sick the last week but I feel so bad for I dont know what to do Fred wants to come but he has no means and I dont know what they are going to do I think Mother will come with me but she does say anything she is very feeble and poorly but I dont think she can stay here now you said you did not think I would come but I dont think I ever said any thing of the kind if I did I never ment it for I want to do what ever you want me to if I can I feel the same as I ever did I know you think I will feel better when I get then. but I dont think so. I wish I could for your sake. but you know. Iam I feel better then I can write it and I feel like I will stand it the best I can for your sake if it will make you feel better for I know you feel ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F41_I1_p002.jpg) lonely and sad with out me as I with out you and if there is anything I can do to make you feel better I will but dont expect much of me. Fred says he don't know whether he can sell the mules or not they have not found my little sniper yet I save are com left and that is all so I want you to tell me what I had better do I have tryed to get Fred to write to you but he says he dont know what to do or say Oh George I am so thankful you tell me more how you feel it has made me think you have more confidence in me. and I am real glad. you are going to build us a home tell [-] me all about it and how you get along. In hope we may be happy yet though it seems so dark to us now I feel more resigned since I was at Teagan and I dont care when I live if I can only live to be worthy to receive our little darling a gain I feel like that is all there is to live for, for me. but Oh my darling please dont let me make you feel bad again for I dont mean to with me a good long letter like you did before Mary thats for it George I could not tell you how much good it has done me. have as much patience with me as you can I want to do what is right but it takes a good lot of moral courge to bear up un der all things but I will do as near right as I know how. Write to me as soon as you can and tell me what you think about it my love A. Jas. George from your own loving wife Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F42_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle Aug. 26th 1886 [hair taped in] Dear Brother I write you a few lines to inform you that you hard a 10lb. daughter here it was born at 3:35 oclock this morning we Send you a lock of her hair Sarah is doing well Sister Emeline Rich was here to wait on her and Sister Mary Nate is nursing her. Fred is waiting to take this letter to Post So excuse me for not writing more this time, will write the particulars later from your Bro H. Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F42_I1_p002.jpg) lock of ––– Mary Cooper Sirrines hairs ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F43_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City April the 25 <188[-]> Dear Sarah I will wright you a few lines i a well and i hope this will find you the same i received yous letter Dated S. L. C and was Surprised to heare of you being theare altho glad you went i wrote you a letter to Paris the day i got yous letter Sarah Radells bole died it Sufferd a good eal [-]rene Newill Has ben Poorley for Some time But they thought She was geting along Splen[---] Day before yesterday She ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F43_I1_p002.jpg) She was up and around until about four oclock when She took worse and Died at nine oclock in the evening She was Buried at Seven oclock last even- ing they had to wite for a minester to come from Phoenix for Newill wanted a metist to [-]alk Newill and the Child take it very hard they Have four little ones Em Pomeroy is quite Poorley to day She fanted aw[-]y when She see the Corps newill Had two Doctors with Rene the man that i wrote you about is geting better but is not out of Danger yet ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F43_I1_p003.jpg) well Sarah you Say that you will bee with me in Septem that is a long time but it is not Copared with two years well Sarah i am almost Hating my self to deth to think that i dident Send you the money to Come with but Sarah i thought the boys Could Sell the mules or the land but i wont look to that any more i will try and Send you Some money rit awy you dont tell me any thing about Hyrum & his wife how do they get along i guess they are as Happey as they can bee i Hopes so any way [written sideways in left margin and upside down on top of page] and wish them much Hapiness is [---]y maried yet give my regar[--] to them all is mary in town yet and what is She doing ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F43_I1_p004.jpg) [Written sideways at top of page] well Sarah i will Stop for this time Hoping to heare from you Soon yours truly GE Sirrine with love to all Enr[---]g friends with Reties Children Has the Hoop ing cough we had a letter from Ela the other day. She is in good Sperits and think that they are helping her. Hopkins is working at medow[-] he gets four Dolars Pr day the folks [-]ene[-]y are well at Present well Sarah [--]right to me as often as you comand i will do the Same i wish you would go and see Geo Crismon he will be coming down heare in the fall and if you could com along with him it would bee good Company for you laury Serrine is comi[-] up theare next month and ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F44_I1_p001.jpg) [-]arrytown [-]pr 17/96 Apr. (Second) Mr Sirrine Your letter received, it was very kind of you to respond so promptly the excitement in regard to the "Cronkhite" fortune" has quieted down. An "Offical despatch (rather what was said to be such) from the American Con- sul at Amsterdam to the effect that the affair was a [--]ke was a "wet blanket" on the expecta tions that had been ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F44_I1_p002.jpg) raised, but it is said Judge Amo[--] of New York is in Holland & will sift the matter to the bottom. the result will soon be known even if there is no mon- ey. it will be a good thing if we gain some knowledge about our ancestors. if you have any facts to contribute they will be cordially received. go back as far as you can you are the only one that ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F44_I1_p003.jpg) in the family that knows about Grandfather Cronk or Cronkhite so far as I can learn, where did he live & where is he bur- ied? where ought the fam- ily records to be found? were the family meth- odists? where was grandmother married & where did she live after her marriage? who performed the cere- mony? how far back can you go on the Sir- rene side of the house? are we sons & daughters of the Revolution? it would not only be satis- ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F44_I1_p004.jpg) factory to ourselves but well for the next genera- tion to know something of their family. have you ever heard the name of "Auser" in connection with the family? or Van Courtland. I hope it wont trouble you too much to answer my questions Respectfully S. Elizabeth Lord Tarrytown ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F45_I1_p001.jpg) Record of Cap. James Lillys Date Stock Sample Lot Quan. Braid Grade Block Brim Sizes Color Band Sweat Lining Pri Jan. <25 1898> Maria Ann Warren Sirrine borne April 2, 1832, Philipstown Put[-]man Country who's parents names were Ellener Thomas 3 Elizabeth Lilly (maden) who married Cornealious Thomas 2 Jeramirh Warren and Ellener Thomas where married in what is called the "Highlands," which are in Putnam County New York Elizabeth Lilly's father's name was James Lilly. James Lilly's father's name was John Scott Lilly. James Lilly better known as "Captin Lilly," saild the sea in friendship with Captin Kid[-] The Sea Pirett. James Lilly married Rose Bingham who came from Belfast North of Ireland. Maria Warren Sirrine has seen the James Lilly's "coat of arms", pictured on such as was called "[-] log book." a [-]enery Thomas was the son of the same Elizabeth Lilly and Cornelious Thomas and brother of Elliner Thomas Warren, this same [-]enesy Thomas had in his posetion the Logg Book meantioned above and also others pappers of value about his fearson. The above stated by Maria Ann Warren Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F48_I1_p001.jpg) Cottonwood Ap 27th 1885 Mrs Sarah Sirrine Dear Sister I guess you think it strange of me for not writing before but you musant think we hav forgotton you. It seemed ofle lonesome when you went but I guess you have had a good time since you have been down thair. We recived your letter Last Sunday week was glad to hear from you. we had been looking for a letter for a long while your Maw began to feel quit uneasy a bout you wonted to hear so bad we have made a begining at the carpet rags. I have been to meeting to day It was a testtemony meeting I am making the program yet ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F48_I1_p002.jpg) The men is busy working in the feild thay had got most of there grain in It stormed most all last weak but looks clear now. Your Mothers health is bout the same she is ancious to get the rags done Oli and Oreen is going to start for Snake Ri[-]ver in the morning. Maw hasent come yet we have been looking for hi[-] for a weeak Sibbie Wibers Baby is dead It died yesterday I belive. the folks are all well with the exception of bad colds well I will cloze for tonite it is getting late. [---]day th[--] Dear Sister I thought I would write a few more lines this morning. Your Ma wonts you to inquire about some carpet work and find out which is the best brand and how much it is and what you think is the best color. to of your cows has got calfs they are both heffers thair are mine little ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F48_I1_p003.jpg) calfs all to gether but the cows are very poorly so we dont get much milk we dont make much butter only what we stur with the egg beter. Tell Tom the boys would like to have him look around and finde out whot they could get fenel were for and whot cind it is and how much it would cost to shit it to Montiler they have got to have lots of it and dont know hardley Whare to get it. Your Ma sed she felt sory to think you left Berries. collar. The Yong Ladies are going to have sowing meetings ever other meeting. Grandmaw sed to tell Gurty and Vinnie she would get Hyr[--] to write to them after while and for them to write agan. Well I am glad Lucy has got work but I hope she isent so busy hse hasent time to write Your Paw hasent been hover to Paris since you left. Nhgmest are most all hig up. I guess you hav got your Fathers ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F48_I1_p004.jpg) little before this. Your Ma wosts to no if you are home sick of if you wont to come home she seds she dident think that thair was much pospects of them comming down this summer. The folks sends thair love to all I will cloze for this time by asking you to write soon My love to all from your sister Selenah Oakey (M[--]das Mather) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F49_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City April 25th 1890 Dear Sister and Brother your letter was received some time ago and I have neglicted answering it. It came near Grandpas death and of corse all was excitement no one felt like writing. I was quite miserable at that time. I had been up with the sick a good eal and was compleately wore out besides my throat was sore so you see we have a good excuse for not writing. I have been in Pheonix three weeks. wating on a case. I am going to [---]se a case there. I left this morning at 6 AM drove up home and will leave ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F49_I1_p002.jpg) at 4 PM for there. times are very hard nothing going on. Pa and Ma both seem quite well. Flo is looking well again. The school children are having a picnic to day. so she has gone with her cake all excitement, she is a great girl, I wonte write much this time as Ma is writing I wish you were here so we all could have a good visit I want to go to Salt Lake this summer and I would like to visit you to if all is well I feel fine never weighed so much. how are the little ones. I guess they are the finest in Bear Lake Valley with love to you both I will close. I am your loving sister Ella Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F4_I2_p001.jpg) day month year day m year James Oakey 21 - 6 - 1817 - Melbourne - Derby - Engd. - 10 - 2 - 1850 Elder N. Brewerton d m y confirmed by 10 - 2 - 1850 by E.W. Brewerton — Re Baptized on the 25 Nov 1875 W Harsion Confirmed same day J Cutler ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F4_I2_p002.jpg) PARSOLS AND UMBRELLAS, JUST TO HAND, OF THE NEWEST STYLES. The Patent Swiss Parasol. LEATHER HAT CASES AND CARPET BAGS. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F4_I3_p001.jpg) IN Affectionate Remembrance of LUCY OAKEY, WHO DIED JULY 28 1862, AGED 17½ YEARS. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." "even so saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labours" ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F4_I3_p002.jpg) WITH THE FAMILY'S KIND REGARDS ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F50_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City mar 30 <1886> Dear Mother Brothers and Sister and baby I received Hyrums letter to say you had got home all right and I am very thankful to here from you I hope Mother feels better by this time take as good care of her as you can and, be sure and get her some August flower and see that she takes it all the time for I am afraid the cold will be so hard on her dont let her go out much if it is stormy I am very pleased to hear of your fine baby what is its name to be and who does he look like. I hope Lee[-]e will take care of herself and not take cold I am glad to hear you are all well now sorry to hear it had stormed so bad the weather here is very pleasant ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F50_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] there is not much news to write no one talks of any thing but the mines and what new prospect has lately been found I believe the last essay is 45. dollars and they think that is pretty rich. John Pameroy was here last night he has just come from the mines he has found some rock he thinks is extra good but it is not essayed yet. but I dont understand enough about it to make it interesting to you the mines are all up to the supersticious mountain. they have not got the fence done yet I think they will have it done today it has taken so long because the boys Joel and Warren got excited and went to locate their mine they are at work at it now the little chickens grow first rate they look like they were all roosters they are lots of trouble to keep them out of the house [Column 2] [-]ettie and Girtrude are going to school at Tempe. there is no school here now. Mrs Mcdonnal is much better she was able to be out to conferance. she said in meeting that it was the she told the doctor he had not cured her but the faith and prayers of the Brothers and Sisters she looks very bad yet the last letters they got from Ella she feels very badly discouraged she does not think she will ever be well it makes them feel very bad Em is making a dress to send her this week. last week Addie took me with her to Jonesville for a ride and sunday night she sent over for us to come and eat supper with her she had a few friends there and it was quite a nice time she is so very kind to me ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F50_I1_p003.jpg) Dear Mother [--]y one are kind to me and try to make me feel better but I am all the time thinking of you and wondering how you are if you want me to come I will for I am well enough to come now do try and have some of them write to me and tell me how to come I dont want you to send my things for I dont think I can stay and if I thought I could not come to you I could not hear it at all try and take care of you self all you can till I come I am glad you got home safe and I hope and pray you are well and that I may see you again. my best love to you all from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F51_I1_p001.jpg) Ogden April, 13th, 1886. Dear Papa We received your letter and was pleased to hear from you, we are all well but Mama and Grandma They are not very well, Grandma and Mama Ethel & I went to meeting Sunday and just as Grandma got to the door and steeping over the step she fell down her ancle gave way and she could not walk a young boy lifted her up and Mama stooped down and took her shoe off She could not walk home Mama got her into the street- car. her foot is all w[---] now, This term [-]da and I was promoted up stairs [-]da and I are in Elocution and I am in the large Geography [-]da was allready in it it was a weeks hollidays last week Mama and has been sowing this week and is tired to night, Grandma is reading the paper ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F51_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] and I cannot write, Little Bertha and Walter are gone to bed, Ethel is making some beads for Ada, Little Bertha is so cute she can talk and plays, with Walter while we are gone to school, it as been so wet so that Walter cannot go out so he plays with Berth in doors. they get the blocks out, Ada was going up to see Eva to night and took Bertha with her and Bertha told us she was going to ask Aunt Eliza for some bread and butter, and when Ada brought her home she had a big peice of bread and butter, Mama is helping Ada with her Examples, we have had good weather untill this week all last week the ground was as dr[-]y as a chip it was just like the middle of Summer, our apricot tree is in bloom [Column 2] and the bees are as thick on it, Mama has some peas up in the garden and some raddish up and lettuce, and I have got some raddish up and Ethel has some to and Walter. You should see Bertha jump the roap you would laugh till your sids would bust She makes us girls turn for her while she jumps, when it is five she goes out doors with Walter all day, She will go down to Aunties and gets some bread and butter and then come up home and eat it Howard has a little pup and Bertha thinks the world of it if she is near it she will not let no one touch it but her and Ada, she only [---] wishes it was hers it is just big enought for her to carry it all aloung and she likes that. Mama is working one of us girls a ne[-] collar she has worked ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F51_I1_p003.jpg) Ada one and it looks nice Ada likes it and thinks it is pretty I am getting tired and I will close with kind love to you all kiss the baby for me and Ethel and when you write tell me what you are going to name it. I have spelt some words wrong I did not think before I wrote them and a kiss for you I did not write to you last time so that I wrote you a long one Bertha sends a kiss for you. From your Daughter April 15th Ada, Ethel & I Daisy. E. Oakey have just came from to school. [Written upside down at top of page] and except the same your self Bertha sends kisses to Papa yours affectionately Bessie write after not heard from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F52_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City May Dear Sarah I will answer your kind letter that i received yesterday i am well and i hope that this will find you the Same the folks genertey are well Mother is quite poorley yet She i jest begening to set up a little we got a letter yester day from Hap Ela is Still ganing Stren gth yet altho She is very weak yet but the Dr Sais that She will get along all right now ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F52_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] i jest heard that you and i had Parted for Ever it was wrote down from Bear Lake and they wes very anx- ious to no what the Dificelty was Betwen you and me well thare is People that like to jump at Conclysons but if they no any thing of the kind they no more than we do i guess but theare is folks that like to talk and they dont no what they are [---]ing about this word Came in a letter from Homes Mrs MacDonald ld and Juie the Have [Column 2] Gone to Utah to Spend the Hot wether i dont no how lon[-] they will stay I under stand that Newell is going to Utah this fall to go threw the Temple well Sarah we no each other Prety well and we no to much to think of any thing of the kind trust in me and i will in you nothing of that kind ever past threw my hed and i dont think it did threw yours at lest i hope not i think that you will Have a good time and soon return ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F52_I1_p003.jpg) [Written sideways at top of page] wright to me after and i wi ll do the same and tell Fred to rite [---] was as a to all and love to Sarah return to me well Sarah take good care of your self and think that you will soon bee back Heare again and try an feel good as you can and it will g[---]t along all right and wright after and tell me all the news i an very thankfull that you have writte[-] as meny letters to me as you Have for i Have got them oftner than i Expect no more this time ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F52_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs G E Serrine Paris Bear Lake to Idaho Ter [A stamp appears at top of envelope] MAY 21 1886 ARIZ. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F52_I2_p002.jpg) Mary Ream My Father's letters 1886 also a pecture of Uncle Warren & a letter from my grand mother Esther Ann Crismon [A stamp appears at bottom of envelope] PHOE[---] MAY 21 1886 ARIZO[--] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa Feb 22 Dear Warren I received your letter to day and was glad to hear from you i am well and i hop this will find y[-]u the same to day is Washin [---]day i went Down [---] jones vill las[---] a Theater wi[--] Jo and his wife i have ben all over town to day with Jo [Tears obscure some text] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I1_p002.jpg) the series is up by the trees is a[--] in Blo[-]am the[--] is two Danclo in town to nite i am Stoping to Fathers to nite they have all gon to bed father sold his Horse the other day for [---] and he [---]ts to B[---] [---]e now [--] Care going to Phoenix [---] and have and Petrero taken in a few days nite again G E S [Tears obscure some text] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs. G E Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Idaho Ter [A stamp appears at top of envelope] HAYDEN JUN 15 1886 ARIZ. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I2_p002.jpg) PHOENIX JUN 15 1886 ARIZO[--] PARIS J[--] 2[-] 188[-] IDAHO ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I3_p001.jpg) Mesa City A[-] June the Dear Sarah I rece[-]ved your letter dated first of June and was glad to hear from you i have ben on the Thrasher this last week but i quit last night theare is lots of work heare to do now times is looking better now theare is lots of frei- ght heare now the weather heare is quite Cool now [---] has been [---] for this Country the folks are well Mother is gaining Strength Slowley She is able to Set up most of the time we got a letter from ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F53_I3_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Ela the other day She is geting along first -trat now She is f[-]iley incori[-]aged and She Sais that She will be made a well woman now and Soon be Home to day is yunday i have ben watering the trees and yines to day tell Bishop that the grape Cutings & figgs that He Put out are growing nicely the apracots and Pluns as ripe now and the first Crop of figgs are all gone and the Second crop about the Siz they wer when you lef you ask if the mice is as bad as ever i think not i have Had Parson out all the time and they are about [Column 2] all gone well i guess i will Stop for this time Hoping to hear from you Soon i remain as ever yours truely Ge E Serrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F54_I1_p001.jpg) 1886 Dingle delle June 27 Sunday afternoon Dear George the folks are all gone to meeting so I am all alone I have been laying down but it is so very warm I cant rest no where I often wonder if you feel worse there I dont know what I shall do if it gets any worse I wonder what you are doing today and if you are at meeting I hope you are for I am so much more lonely since I cant go to meeting. I know you would feel better if you would go all the time when you can and I should feel so much better about you if I knew you was there for you would feel more comforted and would be l[-]arning something all the time that would do you good ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F54_I1_p002.jpg) Dear George do not be angry at me for saying that but I do feel very anxious about you and have many serious thoughts and feelings for I know that you feel bad and lonely, and there are so many that are ready to talk but Oh George it does seem to me that you know me better than any one else and my only disire is to do right. I often think do we love and appreciate each other as much as we should. in holy places we love made sacred covenants to be true and faith ful while life shall last. and when our work here is ended we expect to be reunitid and enjoy each others love again. I believe that when our Heav[---] Father and the holy angels witnessed the sacred seremony that united us. it was intended that we should be true companions to each other, sharing joy and sorrow alike and do all in our power to make each other purer and better ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F54_I1_p003.jpg) and become so united in our thoughts and feelings that we would truely be one, and this we cannot attain unless we are directed by that divine spirit and we should strive for it all the time and pray for each other that we may prove faithful to evry covenant we have made and try and live so we will be worthy to enjoy each others love again. Dear George I do [---] wish I could say something that would comfort you and make you feel better I allways pray for you and I want you to pray for me that I may get better. Oh darling I am so Thankful you feel so kind to me and that you write me as often as you do. I hope I have not said any thing to make you feel bad at me I do not mean to I dont know what made me write this but I have so many thoughts and I think of you all the time and I think you do of me and you know I dont ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F54_I1_p004.jpg) want to say are do any thing that would make you feel any worse for I know it is hard for you and it is through your kindness that I am here and Oh George it is very hard for me to be so far from you when I need you more then I ever did I often wish you was here. Dear George dont think I am complaing but it seems like I must tell you but I try to be as cheerful as I can and think I will get better and I hope I may be a better wife to you then I ever have been I will try to any way dont worry about me any more then you can help but write me just as often as you can and tell me how evry thing is there and what you are doing I pray Heaven may aid us to over come evry weakness of our nature that we may live so pure with each other that we may one day be worthy to enjoy a per fect love is the prayer of your own loving wife Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F55_I1_p001.jpg) Chariton, Ia. Sept. 3/86 Dear Brother & Sister We received your letter dated Aug 24 was glad to hear from you [-]ut sorry to hear of your bad accident. hope you are well by this time. I really was surprised to hear of my little nephew that looks like me I know he is pretty beyond a doubt. hope he and his mamma are getting along nicely and will be well and able to ans. my letter by the time this reaches you. What do you call him? or have you named him yet. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F55_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] It commeced raining here this morning and, looks like it would rain quite a while everything is dried up so every body is so glad to think it looks like rain again. stock has been perishing for water but it is not so bad now We have had several strong winds and they blew nearly all of our apples off they are so thick you can not step for them but if there is no more winds we may have enough to do us. We got a card from [---] she is sick and wrote she was coming home the first of this month. I have not heard from Em since I wrote to her [Column 2] about that picture and she never answered Mart has written twice for John to come up I have [-]o[-]ed hard all day and my arm is so tired I can hardly write my school commences next monday Sept 6 I think John wrote to you I was to teach the "home school" This leaves us all well as common but pa he has had a real bad spell of the Plearasy he was hauling fodder and fell off the wagon he thinks he bursted some- thing inside. We wanted himto have a doctor but he wont. Jessie & Venus has returned from Chicago ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F55_I1_p003.jpg) I have only just spoken to them. Jessie waches the union again this winter I think Venus will go west to wach mu[--]'s well I guess I have written all the news [-]udle said (when we told him you had a litle boy of your own) O! h-ll why dident he take me They all send their best regards to all the family Will, Nora, and Baby. Write soon From your sister Edith me included. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F56_I1_p001.jpg) October [-] 1886 Dear George I will try and answer you kind letter that I received sunday I was very glad to hear you was well I am sorry you are feeling so bad I dont get much chance to write for babe is so fretful she is good while I find her but she will not lay down I never saw such a babe of her age she seems to know so much she laughs and coos and we all think she is the sweetest little darling there is there is a man over to Sparks that is taking pictures so I got it in my head to have her picture to send you. so Fred ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F56_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] took me over and we had her taken it looks like her only not so good her eyes are dark blue and larger then they look in the picture but the light was to strong in the tent he wanted to take her again (she sat twice but I was so tired they had to let it go and take me home I gues you will say [---]y dident I told her but I could not if I had tried and then I look so bad I didnot want mine it was all I could stand to go with her I should not have went so soon only the m[---] was going a way and it was the only chance and I wanted it so you could see her for I think she is so cute I have named her Mary and we call her may only Fred he cals her May Am for short [Column 2] Dear George I hope you will like the picture and that it will make you feel better I should not have had it taken only for you. I feel a little better then I did been out twice it is such nice weather [-]y took me to see his new house the other day they are getting along first rate did I tell you that Lucy Oakey Evens had a fine girl on the 20 september we have not heard from them lately. well I must stop for the time for babe is calling me good G George from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F56_I1_p003.jpg) October 14 Dear George I have not had a chance to send this before Fred is going to Paris to [--]ll to morrow so I will send this by him it has been raining and cold the last day or to[-] I feel quite poorly to day. babe does not seem well at all tho last few days Tom is here yet we have not had any mail for quite a while. Sam Wilcox is here he is going back soon there is not much news and I am real tired good by for this time write soon good night George Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F57_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City Oct the 21 <1886> Dear Sarah and babe I will write you a few lines i am well and i hope this will find you the same the folks generly are well we jest got a letter last nite from S L C and Grand Mother Crismon is coming down heare to winter She will Start about the last of this month or Soon after the first and if you wer able to Come by that time it would be Compney for you both you can rite to ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F57_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Her or Geo Crismon SLC and find out She would wate a week or tenn days for you [-] and i will Send you the money to Come with as Soon as i Can go to t[-]mpe and get a Po. or[--]es and that will be in a day or two i think if you are so you can Stand the trip it will help you the wether is nice heare now and i would like you to Come as Soon as you are able to [-]la is feeling better all the time [Column 2] well Sarah i Should like to See that Girl up theare Cant you fetch Her heare with out a name or How would Lilia may Sute altho i havent got any name Picked out but i think that very nice well i gues i will Stop for this time hoping to heare from you Soon and Hope that it wont be long before i See you both yo[-]urs truely with regards to all and love to Sarah and babe S E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F58_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle Nov 7 th 1886 Dear George I will try and write you a few lines I recived you wel come letter and the money order safe the other day many thanks to you for it. I am very glad to hear that you are well but sorry that Ella as not so well. I am about the same as usual. babe is some better then she was the last time I wrote to you but she has been worse then she is now her face is quite clear now but I am afraid it will come again the way she acts she has a cold and coughs real hard sometimes I tend to her the best I can I dont know ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F58_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] how she got her cold I am just as careful of her as I can be but I dont think she is near as strong as George [-] was you say you think she is a big girl but she is not very large of her age but she is the smartest babe around here there was 8 babies born in this place within 6 weeks and [-]ary [-]ne days she is the smallest one but I am sure she is the sweetest Oh she is such a comfort to me and I feel like I cant wait for you to see her. evry time I look at her as [-]is her I think if you could only see her for Oh George I know you are so lonely with out us and I can tell you I am [--]th out you for I feel like I need you more evry day. and I often [Column 2] wish you was here. I dont know what Fred will do he wants to go some where this winter he says he is going to write to you. it has been real stomy and cold the last week and the ground is covered with snow and it looks so dreary Jim and Tom have gone to Ogden we expected Jim back by this time but he has not come yet I gues this storm will be had [-]n [-]an I am real glad you are at n[---] at the house I wish I was there with you write and tell me how you get on and what you are doing and how the things are and what you are doing well babe is getting tired and I must stop fo this time m[---]h love to George from Sarah and babe ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F58_I1_p003.jpg) Dear George I will try and write a few lines more Fred is going to mill in the morning so I will send this we are about the same babes cough is not much better and she has been quite tiresome today and I am real tired to night I go to bed with he about six o clock for I am tired by that time. I am trying to get Fred to write to night there is not much news so I will say good night for this time I kis babe good night for you evry night from your [---] Sarah and ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F59_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City Dec Mesa Dear Sarah and babe i received your letter yesterday and was glad to hear from you but very sory to heare of our babe being so bad i dont no what to think about it i no it is hard on you a but you must feel as good as you can i have benn on the road most of the time senc i came heare i got to phoenix yesterday and came y up to mesa for i expected a letter from you and i was glad to get it for i wanted to hear from you to so bad i left my team down to Phoenix and i will go back theare to day and load for Prescott and start out to morrow i will send you som 20 dolars with this and i will send you some more when i get back of this trip [--] i expect to stay on the road most of the time this winter i guess you will think it a long time before you get this for it has benn heare for about 12 day you will must not feel hard at me for i am on the road so much and i do not have a chanc to rite but i will rite every chance i get. the folk are well well sarah i dont no hardley how to r[-]t for it makes me feel very bad to think that you and babe are so bad awy of theare it is bad anuf when you are wll has Pomeroy don any thing more for babe and dose the so[-]s look any thing like they [-]std it is very nice weather heare now the big ranchers is puting in grain now some of them has got in 8 hundred acrs now som e put i 12 hundred so 2 thousan acers in of grain in well Sarah theare is not much to rite so i will stop for this time hoping to heare from you son and that you and babe will i remain as ever yours trully trully G E S ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p001.jpg) 25 April 22 1839 In the evning an organsinsati[--] was Efectd by Pres J.S. Brown on the Companey was Devided in to 9 wards with a Preseden over each near as follows No 1 War El W W age 2 " D Matthewson 3 " J H Harris 4 " H Dunse 5 mothers E steet 6 E Scot 7 John Farnsworth 8 none W Williams Bachlars 9 E Millar Bachlars Ele W Fulliar Clark C Welsh ever ceeking the pair The Hours of ½ Past 8 am and 9 Pm apernlet per Prayers in each warde and Eld R A mac Bride to Sumens the fourth by the Sound of the Bugle ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p002.jpg) the Presidency and saints and captain and the officers left. Etc Ship Admest the chumy of all the Saints I John S Painter M A Brooks married at Night 22 Damp let Afterwards pime shany heal Wh[---] lancing on Board i Received a letter from Henry Amet Nollm wrote in Aucer and wrote a letter to my Father sent them by Bro Hoan Ann sent one home one Birth this Morning Received the cashews of Brisket Flower oatmeal twice Aease Pepper mustard Kimvyn Suggar den wand and cer ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p003.jpg) 23 April 21 1864 our family passed thru pacter first (and all the saints Passed but One family) inducted with the measels Presadents All Joyman CC Rich and G 2 Cannon came on Board and a meeting was conviened on Board Each of the Presidency giving Such a properpaty Just tractions as we held tend the comfort and hapines on there Voaye and all the saints seamed greatly Cheared there then Apointed of Brean and of ha Zendaz and got C. Rich for canncelers aner the Ships cenipancy and Eld Aren Nelson the Passenger Steward ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p004.jpg) Liverpool 1862 Mersey Opersite but Gerges Zanding Stayes and Cant Aucher 4 o clock i Received a letter from father and wrote One Back had a talk with Bro E Z Stone about Mary Bro farnd Cent and his wife and Dauter came on Board father Cent the Bags by him it wes a furener Sunday to Mee 21 lackeys at them Preparing the sheep for Sayhing a acce fine Cay in the thermay the goverment Offecers said Docter came on Board Sis Cannon to EZ Sloan and Others ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p005.jpg) 21 Sep 30 About Noon We Started an Payed over the mother State my little Sonnet and campt i Beleeve in Oarleys canyan had our tent in side the crell on acount of the Being coverd with Stones, a Very Rough with at Night Oct 1 Befere & viz Break we whire called up and Before Breakfast the cattle whire in and we had to hurry to get all in to ther we had to go about ca mile, Before we Reached the city i and Ann walked to gather and when we came out of the mountain we Saw the city wich we had travled 8000 miles to and we got into the city at noon and fixed Our hut no Public Square ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p006.jpg) 27 Sat Sep it is a 20 Narrow Place with high Mountains on each high mountains an campt and at bark 28 Sun Birth day we travld an about 2 miles then we came to Weeber a Mormon Saw Sr. quite cook Settlement got Some Pothahtam to tinnen campt in Rever creek tcanyon at Night cook Spoke at Brazens 29 we travled about 7 miles and came to Br Wal Kimbals where we had to settle up all Acounts in the After noon i sined for the family Passage to the Amount up 2 76 fal 77 cents then we Sepperald Our clothes had a Ron with Mother at Night Mee and Attended a dance in Kimbals house ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p007.jpg) 5 Aug 15 Wensday prasent day we creet Spark Creek and weond and campt at Bounce Springs at Night we got the Best Watter hire we had had on the Road 14 noond and campt on the Plat 15 Fri we travled 10 miles croo[-] Bluff creek then [---] at North fork to wash in the Afternoon 16 Bad Sandy Roads 17 Sunday i felt very ill i wanted mother to let me[-] have some of my Rathans &ue; Haftles But it We had not we had nothink But Bread and fat Bakan and tea i was So Sick that i cold not eat it i had to walk all day very sick and the Dinner i had was Bread and Warther ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p008.jpg) Aug 10 Sunday 4 We waded Buffalo Creek and took the upper Road through Buffalo Country Along the creek 11 Monday we traveld ever Some Sand hils and campt Side the Plat and At Prayers the captain and we whre ever one quarter of the Road 12 Teus at Noon Proaz Buried the Sister to that Boy that wi[-]e Buried We day N[-]t Zuoy was thire names where jones we Received One Rathows of Flore Bakon Suggar tea ½ for all under 10 years) this time we travled [-]on till very late at Night a long wile After dark and caught from Between the sand hils and the Plat River Rain came on and continued all Night ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p009.jpg) 3 Aug 8 <1862> Fri To nice Ann V q Kirk Ann & for &c in over half and Mother your Alfred Sarah Hafran on hers i had can - cidrebal bubble with her and Ann and a good Raw at Night Round the Waggon I Ask late in the Afternoon we croot Elmn creek and the wind Glen and the Clouds looked scry Black and it Mundered and frightned very Bad and Rain came on Very hard we had to walk a mile in it then we campt and we whire wet through we had to put our tent and the watter covered the ground and Raned in trent all Night we lay down on some things with our wet clothes an and we was Very cold and Damp we had nothink to Eat ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p010.jpg) Aug 2 Sat we Past over Took 2 forke fery had he wade a lot if it for time, in the morning 3 Snowday meetings it Night 4 Reserve Rakins campt at the Fancy tree all Night writing 5 Stormy at Night 6 i Posted a letter to my weather meand at wood River Part a Saw mill and crost the 7 we [---] at the Station when the Wabler floor where left i had a Bathe in the wood River wile theay were Loding a Storm at Night 8 Fig we woud at the lat house of the Settlement US Station We and me ther &c rided our Rattions and tons for we cold not agree there where ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p011.jpg) July 31 1862 Lucy frath. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F5_I1_p012.jpg) 1869 July 29 126 Left Side of the Road and opposite the 44 Telegraph Post on the far side the Elk Horn Bridge and 44 yds on the left Side of the Post i marked Z.O. 'You the Post we o-- all that we col? For men and the was Brieved Very comfortable concidering all things and we the waggons Moved on and we left the grave we traveled on 14 miles and campt at Night July 30 Alfred took Sick Sarah Mach. Better we brached 15 Miles an then Stop i had a wash in the Clat River ther we went -om 5 mils making 20 and went a good way in to the wood for wood at Night. 31 we traveled on and the Captain came up he had been be hea[-] [---] brain ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F60_I1_p001.jpg) [Column 1] PRESIDENT WOODRUFF'S PRAYER At the Inaugural Ceremonies upon the admission of Utah to statehood held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, Monday, January 6th, 1896. Copied for and presented with compliments of J. S. Barrett, Montpelier, Idaho. Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, thou who art the God of nations and the Father of the spir- its of all men, we humbly bow before Thee on this great occasion and recognize Thy wonder-working hand in the liberty which has come to the people of Utah. We thank Thee and praise Thy holy name for Thy mercy and Thy goodness, and we worship Thee as the Ruler of the Universe! When we gaze upon these fer- tile valleys with their abundant products of field and garden, of fruit and flower, of milk and honey, their flocks and herds, their swelling streams and flowing fountains, their pleasant homes and prosperous inhabi- tants; upon the grand mountains which have yielded vast treasures of useful and precious minerals; upon the marts of trade, the hives of industry, the houses of learning and of religion, and upon the signs of pro- gress in art and science, in taste and refinement, and contrast these with the barren and silent wastes which greeted the eyes of the pioneers when they first looked upon these dry sage lands less than half a century ago, our souls are filled with wonder and with praise! While hardy hands and skillful brains have worked un- ceasingly, the enterprising minds have directed the toilers who labored to bring about this splendid trans- formation, it has been Thy blessing and Thy guiding spirit which has inspired both the leader and the fol- lowers, and to Thee we give the glory. And now, when the efforts of several decades to secure the price- less boon of perfect politicay liberty, often appearing to be in vain, have at length been crowned with glori- ous success, we feel that to Thee, our Father and our God. we are indebted for this inestimable blessing. Through many years of estrangement from our fellow citizens afar off who know us not, we have struggled for the recognition which is given to us today. Thou knowest all hearts and art our witness that in the mis- understandings and differences that have occurred, the people of these mountain vales have been loyal up- holders of the constitution of our country and those republican institutions which Thou didst inspire the fathers of the nation to institute and establish. We desire, our Father, to maintain them inviolate. And now that we have acquired, through Thy blessing, the power to aid in their preservation, we pray Thee to bless us so to do and to secure that liberty to others which we prize for ourselves. We pray Thee to bless the president of the United States and his cabinet, that [Column 2] they may be inspired to conduct the affairs of this great nation in wisdom, justice and equity, that its rights may be maintained at home and abroad and that all its citizens may enjoy the privileges of free men. Bless Thou the legislative and judicial branches of the government, that wholesome laws may be enacted and administered in the spirit of righteousness and equity. Bless the army and the navy as the defenders of the right and as a terror to those who would break down the bulwarks of our liberties. So shall the nation flourish and shine as the beacon light of freedom to all the world. We pray for the officers of fair Utah, now waiting before Thee for Thy favor, clothed with the spotless robes of newly endowed statehood in her al- lotted place among her sisters of the union. Bless, we pray Thee, the governor, the judges, the legislators and all who have been chosen to occupy official stations in this commonwealth, that they may understand the grave responsibilities which rest upon them, that they may be true to their official oaths, and that under their administration this young and vigorous state may move forward, gathering strength and greatness as it grows, until it shall be the pride and admiration of all be- holders. May the legislative assembly about to meet be directed by Thee in preparing a code for the regu- lation of the state, and in choosing men to represent the people in the Senate of the United States. Bless the inhabitants of Utah in every part of its domain, that they may dwell together in love and peace and unite to promote the general welfare, develop those abundant resources which await the skill and enter- prise and labor of the thrifty and industrious, to make this a place of richness and beauty unexcelled through- out the land. Our Father, we rejoice before Thee with full hearts this glorious day. We invoke Thy blessing upon all who are present and those who are absent, upon the rich and the poor, upon the strong and the weak, upon the healthy and the sick, and pray Thee to remember and bless them each according to their needs and just desires, and may all partake of the spirit of this joyous occasion and of the benefits which have come to us. And may the privileges of free govern- ment be extended to every land and clime, until tyran- ny and oppression shall be broken down to rise no more, until all nations shall unite for the common good, that war may cease, that the voice of strife may be hushed, that universal brotherhood may prevail, and Thou, O God, shall be honored everywhere as the Ever- lasting Father and the King of peace! We dedicate to Thee this new born state. Be Thou our guide, our strength and our defense forever; we ask all in the name of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F60_I2_p001.jpg) SALT LAKE TEMPLE DEDICATION SERVICES ADMIT ONE Sunday, April 16th, 1893. W Woodruff SALT LAKE TEMPLE DEDICATION SERVICES ADMIT ONE Sunday, April 16th, 1893. W Woodruff ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I1_p001.jpg) Mrs. G. E. Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Te[-] [The following is a stamp on the page] Hayden May 18 188 Arizona ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I1_p002.jpg) PHOENIX, MAY 18 1886 ARIZONA [--]Y 24 IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I2_p001.jpg) Mesa City A T May 18 1886 Dear Sarah I received your letter yesterday and was glad to hear from you i am geting along first straite as well as Can be expected i am Stoping at fathers mother is geting a little betere but She is not abel to up yet we got a letter yesterday from Ela She is ganing Stren- gth a little altho She is terible weak it was nine days after the oper- ation it is now 13 days after the operation and they think that twelve ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Days after the operation <12> after the op She is out of danger Hap is theare he Has a job of worke theare they seem to think that after the 12 day She will gane strongth very fast She Has now ben theare 14 months I Have bin puting up hay jest got threw the Harvest is Jest Comenein theare is lots of works heare now i dont no whether i will go in the field or not yet theare was a Comp- ney of Salgers heare [-]at fathers last nite they are going after the Indians they have all the troops out now theare is twentie five thousand [Column 2] reward for the Chief Horonomo they took Mrs Anderson Stockton yesterday She was Crazy Mr Brz- -czll went with her well Sarah i hope that you are well and Hope that you will have a good time i am lonsom but i dont feel bad to words you in the least altho i wish you wer heare i go to the House often but i dont Stay theare long at a time the Plums and apracots are geting ripe now the potatos are the Size of Hens Eggs well Sarah i wa[-]nt you to wright ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I2_p003.jpg) to me as often as you Can for i do so much like to heare from you and i will rite to you jest as often as[-] i can well i guess i will stop for this time Hoping to hear from you agane soon i remain as ever yours truely with regards to all and love to Sarah i rmain as ever G E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I3_p001.jpg) July 1 21 Herbert 2 30 Am dear Sister and All Recieved your letter this P M and was glad to Hear from you I am About the same not much Better I am at Home and we are still Bussey Had at Breuster of work to tag 30 refearong The Floor & [--]t 600 jonse War off to Parris and I wold Have liked to Have made the train with them to Se you But was Not Able Glad you are well and that you Had Herd what Emerlowe was going to &c ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I3_p002.jpg) Well Sister on the 6 is my 81 Birthday and i Wold liked to Have given a Party to a few of my old time Freinds So i thought i wold set up a Stag Party and Smoker for i thought it mite Be the Last time Round So i Put town a few Names Mr H W Lawrence S Lake [-] Springfeild Idaho Mr E Evvans & Wife to Be Master of Cerremonys Hyram Oakey & [---] Sarah Serrine " Rosa C Zambod S Lake Mr [-] W Thomas Cal M[---] C. Thomas Oakley Lucy N[--]hall " Mr W [-] Reece and Wife gilbert Reeve Cal ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I3_p003.jpg) ) Frank Johnsen & Wife m[-] sawer Jem Crandle & Wife Oak Evvans & Wife 52 Juner Eveans " & andrew Hicks & mother Jack Evens and His &c [-] John Robinson & Wife &c Brewster & Wife [-] [-]ake &ck Robinson [---] Ross Jem Birkinshare Will Tidkin crick[---] Jem Mcune " Sam Potts " Mr A Brown & Wife " " John M[---]r " Will Cardwell & Wife " [-] C Mortensen & Wife Ed Butterfeild and daughter Mr Roberts & Wife [-] [-]ake Fred gray an[-] Williard We[-] Singers John Rease ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F61_I3_p004.jpg) ) To be Held at the Home of my daughters 21 Her[--] on July 6 Supper at 530 pm Much you are most cordely invited Thes Oakey [---] Supe 1 c[---] 2 " meat & pottato[-]s greens pease pease 3 c[---] [---] cream & cake 4 Beer & cegars But my daughters & Edna Said No No you carnt Have Stag Party With Women Se it is all of thers Weld Be just 20 Present But i get darnd town as w[---] Write me The Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F62_I1_p001.jpg) Garnerville May <16/9[-]> Mr Sirrene Your letter & "family record" reached me & I thank you very much for your kind- ness. you have given me more information than all the rest of the family put to-gether I never knew there was a "Fitzpatric" connection. the other names are familiar. Aunt Lizzie was married to John Man- ser in Christs Church Larrytown. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F62_I1_p002.jpg) Mrs Levern who was Aunt Abbie Meads oldest daughter is expected here from the west, who says she can give us some facts. if there is any- thing more definite than you have written I will send you the details. I wish you knew what your great Grandmother Cronk's name was before she married Caspar Cronkhite where do the Kents come & what branch of the family do the Ritchie's, Zeliff's ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F62_I1_p003.jpg) & Blauvelts belong to, they were Grandma Fleming cousins. I have seen the Richies & Blauvelts & have heard a great deal of the Zeliffs I think our Zeliff was a sea Captain, perhaps Mrs Severn will know & we may yet find out who we are. I enclose what is con- sidered an important discovery by an Antiqua- rian of Tarrytown re- garding the Van Tassal family & as you belong to it you may be in- terested. Respectly L E Lord ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F62_I1_p004.jpg) Third ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I1_p001.jpg) C, W, H, San Frisco April 8 [---] My Dear Sister, and Mother Your's and Little Flo's letter was received yesterday and very much appreciated it found me very miserable I have been in bed for 7 days, though I am picking up in flesh, I have some more strength than I did have a month ago, but to tell you the trouth I dont think there is very much improovement if eny lately, I some times feel very searous and bad, Dr Scott talked with me yesterday he told me he was very much afraid I would haft to take the chances and have something more done, though He would wate two ore three days longer and see how things looked and then he would ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] tell me what had to be done of corse they want to do all they can for me, one thing if I should haft to have that operation it would be a very sereous afare, and if I dont have the operation it is a searious afare, my Life is allmost a birden to me I am in such misery and have pane most of the time. I never will be able to have eny comfort as long as I am in this fix, and will not be able to do a days work, so my lot is very hard and if I haft to undergo the operation and get over it then I would get well, but there is onely one chance out of 10 for me to get over it all right, for there is so much truble that it would be such a large operation, and the most [Column 2] dangerous operation that wimen ha[-] to have, well I reilize that it is very necessery for me to have it done if I could onely stand it and live through it all, then all would be well, there is one little women just my size and two years older than I, she had just abought the same kind and lived through, though she had a hard strugle for her life, three monthes ago she had the same kind of a operation as my capitol then after she got up and around she felt just abought like I do, then they see there had to be something more done for her, so they operated on her and she nerley died but come through it is one month since her operation and the Dr's seys she will ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I1_p003.jpg) be a well women, Oh she is a happy women, she is a friend of mine, then there yas a nother, she was a single wo[---] but she died, though Mrs Logan seys that single women was worse of than I am, well all I can say is God have mircy on us poore wimen, well I dont know what will become of me though I trust God May bring me through all my trouble and let me return home to my Husband and all of you I often think Ma how ancious you all are abought me well we will all put our trust in the Lord for he can do all things, [The following is written sideways at the top of the page] Ma write and tell me how you feel In regard to what I have just sed abought my sickness Oh wonte We be happy when the time comes for me to come home good by for this time ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I2_p001.jpg) 3118 Sacramento St October 28th 1890 Dear Brother and Sister I guess you will be a little suprised to know I am in the hospital. Mother just sent me your letter. I was so glad to hear from you. and to know Sarah was geting on nicly. hope the little baby girl is good so not to weary it mother. I can emagin how pleased the childern are over it. I got a nice letter from Mother she is up yet, and quite well. I have been in bed five weeks, the day I came they put me to bed and I have been in bed evry since feel much better. have ganed a good eal of strength ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Mrs Logan has been very nice to me. The Docters will do all they can for me they have not said eny thing how long they thought I would haft to stay. I hope I wont haft to stay long although I have evry thing I nead and want. evry at[--]sio I feel so lonely. it seems so good to get a letter from home poor Mother was so disapointed not having me there now, but she was not eny more disapointed than I was, but I was to sick to travel. I felt miserable while at your house. and hurried of for I was afraid I would get down in bed and Sarah so miserable. I was so sick in Ogden. See Mrs Davis and [Column 2] Bessy. They both wanted to be rememberd to you both I see Levella and aunt Samanth[-] they were well and wanted me to stay longer but I was so sick I could not sit up so went on to S.L.C. and hurried of for this place. the Doctor in Odgen told me I was a sick women his medicen did not do much good. Grandma looks well she asked for you. She makes it home at aunt Samantha I supose you knew Joel was marred he has a real nice wife. Ma sais they seem very fond of each other. by the way I got a letter from Mr H he seams to think I aught to make up with him ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F63_I2_p003.jpg) I am tired there is no news to write. I dont know much what goes on so I will close I am glad the childirn remember their aunt Ella, I should like to see them with love to you all I will say good by. Write soon from your loving sister Ella address Ella Sirrine 3118 Sacramento St San Francisco ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F64_I1_p001.jpg) If not called for in ten days, return to S. E. Lord Tarrytown. New York POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT. United States of America THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY. Mr Nathaniel Sirrine Matteawan Dutchess Co (First) New York [Stamps appear bearing the following date] APR 8 1896 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F64_I1_p002.jpg) Apr 7/96 Mr Nathaniel Sirrene Do you possess any family records or know anything of family history from mem- ory? now think hard. there is an estate of $80 mil lions in Holland that is be- ing settled & we have rea son to believe we are heirs now if you have any facts in the way of dates. names or places. let us know immediately Cornelia & myself are going to try to Establish a claim you know who has the Sirrene family Bible? do you know anything about the Cronkhite Grandfather & Grandmother S. E. Lord Tarrytown. New York ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F64_I2_p001.jpg) you know that I am well hoping this will find you the same I understand that you feels very bad because that I have not wrote to you. the reason why I did not write was that I thought while I was a writing to one that it would do for all I have sent my Vote home John and I never have received an answer wether he had got it or not I understand that Ike had sent his vote home to Hubble and he has voted for old Abe again I should think that he had enough of Niggerism without ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F64_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] a going on and I will do the same with you. I heard here that Steve Cury was home with his arm off and I do not know wether it was so or not the Rebels keeps a coming in here every day. We have had Phil Smith here in the Bull Ring if you want to know what kind of a place the Ring is you must come here and see if you would like it or not I think that you would rather keep out off it Phill has gone to his Regement again I saw Charley Tayler here Sam Ducker is well their is plenty [Column 2] will close my letter by bidding you all good bye give my love to all Write as soon as you receive this From Yours [-]c William Davis ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F65_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City A[-] mar 20 Dear Sarah I will wright you a few lines to let you know that i am well and i hope this will find you the Sa[-] theare is some sickness heare in Town Sarah Radell little babe Died last night it h[-] benn ailing for So[-] time but five Day[-] ago it took wors the[-] will bury it to da[-] theare is a man hear to fathers that is very Sick he has benn Sick for about twelve days i dont think that he will live long [Tear obscures some text] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F65_I1_p002.jpg) he has benn teaching School heare for about nine months he has made it his home heare heare to fathers i have ben up with him for the last three nights and i am about tired out [-] Flow has the Hooping Caugh an[-] the folks have theare Hands full Retia and thear Children are well he[--] have got a very nice boy babe he gros very fast [---] Ella is Still at San francisco we heare from her often She thinks they are helping her all the time the weather is very nice heare now the fruit is getting quite large ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F65_I1_p003.jpg) i will go to Cutin[-] my Hay this week well Sarah i do wish you was heare i do thi[--] you would like it hear better than theare well the Stage has Came and i will Stop for this time hoping to to heare from you Son i remain as ever yours truely G E Sirrine i will wright again in a few days ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F65_I1_p004.jpg) the Sunday School gave a Exibision on the first of may it was real good you ask if i have old S[--]s Dude yet i have all four of them yet Dude has a yearlin and so has mag and mag has a little Colt Balley is as fat as a hog for She hasent don any thing for about Six months for i lamed her and cant do any thing with her theare was a cosen of mine maried the first of may Charley Barnett to a Phoenix Girl they had a big time but i dident go to the wedden theare was a letter come from C. J Robson the other day [written sideways on right edge] he sais that they treat them Splendid ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F65_I1_p005.jpg) i was up to Bells the other day her Children is all got the Hooping caugh so She has got her hands full flo has had it very hard but She is getin better now [-]eties children all have it well Sarah i gues i will Stop for this time for it is eleven oclock and to morow i want to get threw hayin for this cutin Sarah wright to me as often as you can and i will wright often to you hopin i may Soon heare from you i remain as ever yours truely with love to all enquiring friends G E Sirrine good night Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F66_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City April the <25> my Dear Son and Daughter i will try after so long a tine to write yow a few limes to let yow know i have not forg oten you w[--] are all well at present there is a good meny Children has got so rethro tes George Pussey has lost his oldest Boy and his yon gest Girl it was very Sad Jim R Smith lost two of his Children and his oldest girl is very sick we ll George i have had my hans full with Sickness for a long time yower poor old Granfather was here so much for the last three year it made me a good de[-] of work ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F66_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] the poor old man had it very hard at home it seemed he wasent satifide unless he was here with me he had bin here for a long time then when yower litle Sister took sick with tyfoi and was so very bad he we nt down home fast as soo n as She got a litle beter he come back to stay with me he staid here till he Died wee laid him a way very nicley thee poor man was so thank full for all wee done for him well poor Father is at rest where the cant torment him eney more i Just received a leter from Samanthia She Says Mother is very feeble She Shee took it very hard when father Died she is living [Column 2] with Samanthia i recieved a leter from yower uncle George Crismo[-] he Said he wanted us to sen him the furnell expences and he wold Setle them for he was more able to pay the bills than wee were [---] is of working on the hyland Dick Ornels Dayley was maried the other day to a miss Babbeet a very wise Girle Wurren and Will has taken a contract to cary the mail to Prescot i wish yow were here so wee could all bee to gether Jane and Mary and fameley are all well Sarah Em Bell Dell and Warren fameleys are all well the Children all grow so fast yow woldent ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F66_I1_p003.jpg) eney of them well i dont know us there is much to write how i wold like to see you Sarah and those sweet Babes of yowers yow must kiss them for me i dont think yow can read this Elley has got her bill from Hopkiness she came up to day but went back to night as She had a case there to nirse well i will i will Stop for this time hoping to here from yow both soon hoping this will fimde yow all well so good bye for this time as ever yower loving Mother E A Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I1_p001.jpg) Mr Thomas Oakey Salt Lake City Utah. 21. Herbert Ave. [Part of a stamp appears in top left corner] DIA[-] A[-] 1910 IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I2_p001.jpg) f 2 r 2 r 1 f 1 r 1 f 1 f 1 r 1 f 1 r 1 r 1 f 1 r 1 r 1 [-] 2 f 2 r 1 r 1 f 1 f 1 r 1 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I2_p002.jpg) [Symbols written on right side of page] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I2_p003.jpg) [Letters and scribbles] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I3_p001.jpg) No 384 DISTRICT COURT, Fifth Judicial District. County of Bear Lake, State of Idaho. CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION OF Alfred Oakey Filed this day of A. D. 189 Clerk. Deputy Clerk. SMITH PTG. CO., BOISE, IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F67_I3_p002.jpg) No 384 In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, Of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Bear Lake PRESENT: Hon. D.W. [--]a[-]drad Judge. [Column 1] In the matter of the application of AN ALIEN, To become a citizen of the United States of America. [Column 2] IN OPEN COURT October Term, A. D. 1892, this 10 day of Oct. A. D. 1892, as yet of said term. [Resume original layout] It appearing to the satisfaction of this Court by the oaths of Hyrum Grimmett and Joseph Neibaur citizens of the United States of America, witnesses for that purpose, first duly sworn and examined that Alfred Oakey a native of England has resided within the limits and under the jurisdiction of the United States five years at least, last past, and within the State of Idaho for one year last past; and that during all of said five years' time he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same; and it also appearing to the Court, by competent evidence, that said applicant, and more than two years since, and in due form of law, declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States; and having now here before this Court, taken an oath that he will support the Constitution of the United States of America, and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to all and any Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said Alfred Oakey be and is hereby admitted and declared to be a Citizen of the United States of America. D.W. [--]a[-]drad Judge. Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, } ss. Of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Bear Lake. } I, GSpongberg, Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, in the County of Bear Lake and State of Idaho, said Court being a Court of Record having a common law jurisdiction and a Clerk and Seal, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Act of Naturalization of Alfred Oakey , as the same appears upon the Records of said Court, now in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, affixed the Seal of said Court, this 12th day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Five, in the year of our Independence One Hundred and Nineteenth GSpongberg Clerk. Deputy Clerk. SMITH PTG. CO., BOISE, IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F71_I1_p001.jpg) 66 Pevril st Nottingham July 6/96 England Dear uncle we recieved your kind Letter on July 2 and was very pleased to here from you and to no you was so well it gives us great pleasure to Right to you and to no we have got some one who Cares for us in a foreign Land and we Care for you i never had the pleasure of seeing you But once and that was when you Bid your sister goodbye as for your Mary and Lucy i did no they often Came to My house When we Lived at Lenton i was very fond of them My Wife often talks about them ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F71_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] and she often talks of thomas if ever any of you should come to old England there is a home for you at My house as you no your farther and Mother and Brother and sisters as Past away you can have share with us any of you i was very pleased with the short sketch you sent me about how a man goes on when he comes to your Country you also sent us Word about your Birthday we wish Many happy Returns of the day We was very Pleased to see the Names of your Children and hope they are all well as this Leaves us well we was very sorry about aunt Mary you asked about Bro Georges Wife [Column 2] she is Living on the Park side on Derby Road she as Been Married twice her Name is Machin i have also seen Mrs. Litchfield and she said she would Write to you she as seen the Letter you sent you Wished no about my Children i have 6 Daughters, and 5 sons the oldest Kate is. Kate Ann Newton Born May 17/139 <1859> Married her Name is Mrs. Taylor george Newton Cottee Born June 1st, 1862 Married Ellen Newton Cottee Now Mrs. Mart Married Born July 17, 1864 Thir[-]a Newton Cottee Now Married Mrs. Truman Born March 20, 1866 sarah Jane Newton Cottee Now Married Mrs. Bust Born January 31, 1869. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F71_I1_p003.jpg) Reuben Newton Cottee Married Born september 18, 1870. thomas William Cotte single Born March 28, 1875. Jane Newton Cottee single Born March 21, 1878. florrie Cottee single Born feberuery 19, 1881. John Newton Cottee Born July 21, 1883. Harry Cottee Born June 13. 1885 i have sent you a Newspaper if you Like it send word and i will send you more i had that other Gentleman Call on me for is hair Cutting the day after i got your Letter he is very well ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F71_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs G. E. Sirrine Salt Lake City Care Thomas Oakey No 515 S First East St ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F71_I3_p001.jpg) May 12, 1896 Reuben Cottee 66 Perril street Nottingham, England Dear Uncle James Oakey, We recieved your letter and was very glad to here from you and to no that you was alive and well as it found us all well that is alive for that is only 3 of us Left now that is Jane that is Mrs. Cottee her Brother James and John Levi is Dead he Died about 2 years ago is wife also your sister is Dead Mrs. Wright also her Husband and some of there Children are dead there is only 3 of them Left They are in Leicester we have 11 children all Living Buried 1. 6 Married 5 at home we Live in our own house James Newton adress is 4015 Beridge Road Nottingham John Newton adress is No 2 Paridice Place Chealsey street New Basford Mrs Litchfield adress is smith street Radford Nottingham if there is any more information you would Like to no please send me word and i will do all i can for you so i must now conclude with our Best Wishes to you and your family Reuben Cottee Husband of Jane Newton [---] of Catherine Oakey Newton ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F72_I1_p001.jpg) 50 Cecil Street -Derby- England. April 20th/1896 Dear Cousin. I recieved your letter to me on Thursday last April 9th 1896. & I was very pleased to recieve it. I hope you are in the enjoyment of good health. as I am thankful to say this leaves me & mine. I am at a loss to know who the Mr Lomax is that your letter names as knowing me. nevertheless it appears it is somebody that knows me & I thank him for giving you my address. that is if I can obtain for you the information you require ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F72_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] I may say I have already instituted an enquiry. Re. Thos Maggee who married your Aunt Jane. but as yet have not received any news of him. but before I close the letter, I shall in all probability have gained some information. In the meantime I might say that I married Alice Barney Lowndes' Second daughter & we are both in moderate health. (thank God) Mary Ann - the Oldest daughter married a Thos Jackson - oldest Son of the late Councillor John Jackson. - Dyer of Derby but he died <(March 7 - 1889)> some 7 years ago & left her a Widow. she too is pretty well her address is 66 Wilmot St Derby, Maria the 3rd daughter is name Smith her address is 5 Freehold St Derby she is well but very deaf [Column 2] Hetty another daughter Married a man name Dakin. a painter, she died 5 years <(died Oct 31 - 1891)> ago at Woolwich London. of a Cancer in the Breast. & we have not heard of her husband since. although I have written Elizabeth - another daughter was married to a Publican name Doubleday. she too is passed away & her husband is re- -married, she died of Consumption. 16. years ago (died June 14-1880) Harriett - the youngest daughter is the w[--]e of Josiah Wood a weaver. She is well her address is Whitecross St Derby Benjamin the only Son is also in Derby married & a family is pretty well his address is 196 Shaftesbury Cresent Derby Since writing the above I have made the enquiry. [-] - M Maggee, but allthough I have twice written to the Postmaster Coventry I have recieved no reply ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F72_I1_p003.jpg) I am now in communication withe the Secretary of the Dyers Union, who will no doubt, make the inquiry for me, & let me know in due course, I have ascertained that a Mr Halcrow a Dyer married one of the daughters, that he was in Derby some 8 years ago but that he too in Coventry, as soon as I obtain the desired information. I will at once send it to you, in the meantime, I shall be pleased to recieve an answer to this & to correspond with you, my wife, her, sisters, & Brother, all unite in kind regards to you & yours, & kindly accept the same from myself I remain your affect Cousin Mottershead 50 Cecil Street Derby England [The following is written sideways in bottom left corner] Jemima Shipley Cate (Pickering) wishes to be kindly remembered to you she is 70 next birthday ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F74_I1_p001.jpg) Matteanan th 18 1897 Dear Brother I supose you will be suprise to get a letter from me but I will tell you that Jane got a letter from Daniel vantassell if you know him it is more than we do he wrote and wants to know how old father and mother was and wen they was married ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F74_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] if father died first and if Mother lived with any of her children and how many children their was and if fathr was dead and what month he died in and mother what month she died in. so what ever you can tell us we wish that you would we thought perhaps you had heard them talk about it being older than we are. I have grandfather old bible but it haint in that [-] he sent an Envelope to answer the letter back so we thought if their was anything in it all right [Column 2] and if not all the same and I think it was sent from Tarrytown so if you can tell us anything I wish that you would. how are you getting along and Maria. and all the rest give my love to you all and come down and see us answer this right away so we can answer the other one we would like to get it a wednesday and if not a wednesday can we get it Thursday we want to answer the other letter as soon as we can for he wanted the answer as soon as possable from youre sister Hattie write soon the Dutcher [The following is written sideways in the bottom right corner] our box is 54 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F74_I1_p003.jpg) First letter received from this or these parties on such subject. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F75_I1_p001.jpg) [Column 1] 1 News Item THE VAN TASSELS. A Historic Find of Great Interest to them and to many other Related Families. While recently engaged in some his- torical investigations among the old doc- uments in the office of the Secretary of State at Albany, the ARGUS Reporter made an original find, at least so far as this generation is concerned, and what must be of great interest to the Van Tassels, and many related families. It is in the shape of documentary evidence confirming a more or less widely extend- ed family tradition concerning the an- cestry of a virile race early of this Ma- nor and still numerous here, although their descendants are scattered far and wide. The following is as copied from the original on file as above noted: To His Excellency Viscount Cornbury, Governor General, &c. The humble petition of Cornelis Van Texell, Jacob Van Texell, Jan Van Texell, William Van Texell, Hendrick Lent (the husband of Catrina Van Texell,) Barent de Wit, (thehusband of Sarah Van [-]exell,) and Pieter Storm, (the husband of Margaret Van Texell:) Most humbly showeth, That ye peti- tioners said father's mother was an In- dian native Sachem in this Province, called Catoneras in the Island Nassamo, then cailed Long Island, and her rela- tions being owners of sundry large tracts of land on the said Island did give unto the said Catoneras the petitioners grand- mother, in part of her father's inheri- tance a certain tract of land called Crap Meadow, situate on the Island aforsaid, in Suffolk County, running along the Sound four miles and six miles into the woods, or thereabouts. And ye said pe- titioners being all Christians and mem- bers of the Protestant Church, and being willing to enjoy their inheritanc[-] Patent under the Crown, as all other [-] Majesties subjects of this province do e[-] joy and hold their lands, and your Peti- tioners will ever Pray, &c. Signed, CORNELIS VAN TEXELL, JACOB VAN TEXEL, (his mark,) JAN VAN TEXEL, WILLEM VAN TEXEL, HENDRICK LENT, (his mark,) BARENT DE WIT, PIETER STORM, (P.S., the mark of.) The above petition, dated at New [Column 2] York, July 30th, 1705, seemed to fail of effect as it was in substance repeated on the 15th of May, 1713, action being taken by the Council in its favor date Apr. 6, 1714, and a deed and survey recorded of the lands in question, date of Apr. 22, 1714, though a petition on record in 1764 seems to cast doubt upon the validity of the transaction, it ap- pearing as though the family did not come into actual possession of the property, which in one place is described as extending inland to a pond, which the natives called Assawanama, and was near to a place "called by the Indians Anendesak, in English, Eaderneck's Beach." And so all the Van Tassels, and inter- married families, can claim descent from an Indian Sachem, of not low degree, and although of unquestioned Dutch among Dutchmen they are hence pre- eminently of American among Americans. And if the Randolphs of Virginia were justly proud of their descent from Po- hahantas and Powhattan, why not the Van Tassells (they spelled it as will be seen Van Texell) proud of the fact that they have in them the blood of Catoner- as and Sassacus? What an interesting fact. What an interesting find. No won- der the pen of Irving was unconsciously dipped in romance whenever he mention- ed a Van Tassel. Another interesting genealogical and family fact concerning the Van Tassels is brought to light by this, the fact that the Cornelis, and Jacob, and Jan, and William therein mentioned were of the third generation of that family in this country, the Indian Sachem who was their grandmother, having of course married their grandfather Van Tassel, who was the father of Cornelis, but whose sirname is not yet disclosed. Therefore that Van Tassel ancestor must have been among the earliest emigrants from Friesland who made a home on Long Island. A very interesting subject which might be further elucidated. In the meantime, here's to the numerous and valiant Van Tassel family; may they live long and prosper! N[---]GY. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F76_I1_p001.jpg) Hartford Coun. 20 Chestnut St. Jan. 19, 1897 1.) Petter Sirrine borne in the year of 1802. April 14th. 2.) Mar[---]d to Kathren Van Tassell, at the home of said [--]thren Van Tassells witch was on a farm six miles north of Peekskill Putnman Co. N.Y. in the year of 1822 at age of 20 years. 3.) Died June 25 1878 at the age of 76 years , burried at Fishkill-on-Hudson Dutches Co. N.Y. in Methodist Cemetery. 4.) Lived with at the time of his death with his oldest Son Nathaniel Sirrine Matteawan Dutches Co. N.Y. in house known as the old Millhouse near Rothery's File Shop. 5.) Kathren Van Tassell Sirrine borne in the year of 1803 2.) Married to Petter Sirrine at the home of her parents [-] six miles north of Peekskill Putnman Co. N.Y. at the age of 19 in the year 1822. 3.) She never lived with any of her children. 4.) Died at her owne home in Matteawan Dutches Co. N.Y. in the month of Augest, 1852. 5.) There being ten children in the family seven girls three boys. Burried at Fi[---]l-on-Hudson [-].E. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F76_I1_p002.jpg) Dutches Co. N.Y. in the Methodist Cemetery. State of from memory by Nathanel Sirrine In the presents of Mrs Nathanell Sirrine Mrs. Lizzie Knapp Mrs. J. H[--]ry S[--]ore written by Mammie Sirrine 6) Kathren Van Tassell's parents names; ([-]acca and Rachell Van Tassell. 7.) Jan 18, 1897 Nathanel Sirrine recieves letter from his sister Hearrett Sirrine Dutcher, stating that she had through some means heard from a man named Dannel Van Tassell and he asked such questions that she could not answere and there for sent further for him (Nathanel Sirrine) to answere, which has ben done and sent back to the said Harriett Sirrine Dutcher, sent or mailed Jan. 19, 1897. the name propty or fortune was not meantioned by Harriet Dutcher in letter to Nathanel Sirrine. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F77_I1_p001.jpg) LEAN HARD. CHILD of my love, "LEAN HARD." And let Me feel the pressure of thy care; I know thy burden, child—I shaped it, Poised it in Mine own hand—made no proportion Of its weight to thine unaided strength; For even as I laid it on, I said, "I shall be near, and while she leans on Me, This burden shall be Mine, not hers; So shall I keep My child within the circling arms Of Mine own love." Here lay it down, nor fear To impose it on a shoulder which upholds The government of worlds. Yet closer come— Thou art not near enough— I would embrace thy care, So I might feel My child reposing on My breast. Thou lovest Me?—I know it; doubt not, then, But, loving Me, "LEAN HARD." No. 2. The Bible and Tract Depot, Southport. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F77_I1_p002.jpg) To The Memory of Mary Oakey Beloved wife Of William Oakey. Who departed this life August 26th 1890 Aged 74 Years Gone to be with Christ which is far better. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F7_I1_p001.jpg) Great Salt Lake City Nov. 17th 1862. Dear Sister Oakey, I send you these few lines to let you know we are all well. I hope you are all the same. Enclosed I for- -ward you a letter from "our Jim" which I received to day, I also send you some papers from Nottingh- -am. I have been prety busy or I would have been up before this to see you. Still I have heard from several that you were all well and doing so. We would be glad to see you any time you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F7_I1_p002.jpg) can make it convenient to come down. I have not yet written that letter to Mary but when I get a little more time which I hope will be shortly I will attend to the matter. Write me a letter & let me know how you are situated. You can see by bro. Oakeys letter that the news from Nottingham is good. Give my love to all the children. Mother sends hers. Ever praying God to bless you & make you happy, I remain your brother, in the Gospel of Christ. Joseph C. Rich ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F8_I1_p001.jpg) 28 Sunday was at [---] to the Hot skys with the Boys. Rainy in the fullmen Sun up Bed had tall with him 29 was all merny makin the Arangements with your Bed and getting the contract send Aprl 30 Bogt a laye Bull of lumbr May 1 Conne[-]d work on th Buildig for yame Bed true 600 coler with Buldy 2 Bougt a layee Bill of Had ware 3 was at th Buildig My 4 was in th mill in the merry out to the Bui[---] in th Afternoon had a time collectly Ben Carman Red all the Haws up at home at Night. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F8_I1_p002.jpg) May 5 Sunday was at Home in the Mornig settld up will y[-] Larson and and went home up to Larsons My th 6 Monday we went up to See N. Alfrene Beck the Mornig About Buildig his 4 sters in the mornig 7 Will Runway was not very well all &g May 8 was at th mill and the Buildig in the mornig pgar on in Buildig for S A Wolly in the Afternoon then went With Jenson to See fr Bernical and had a talk with Him About the many we want to Borrow and Put my Name on 3 Notes for Jansen as the fire insuran c[---] hd Brooke and he ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F8_I1_p003.jpg) went more Sicuarly the Notes then went to see N Cyrenebeck About the Buildig and the Mony we had to Raise to meet old Howard and He Promis us the money to morrow Rainy all Day then we went to see Wm Hawed at Brocklawks and had a long talk with him i offed him 1200 dollars if he wold cry cents but he wold not be Sad that i must Pay the pub Amount or he not take the Engine & Boiler Back an[-] me Pay the intrest of the Mony So final he conclud[--] to tak 1200 and our Note for the Ballance in work so we went up to Speir with Him to get the nots & mortgage from him then left it till to morrow and came home ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F8_I1_p004.jpg) M[-] 16 was at the mill Bought 1500 ft of [---] of [-]athrm[-] & Taylor 6000 17 Pla[-]ed out the floors for B[--]el & went [---] to [--] a [---] for Bro Cuttler 17 My father came & ou[-] from Bear lake Valley 18 was at the mill all day went & saw my Brother Ja[--]e at the [---] then went with with the Boys to an She[--]e at [---] 19 Candy was it home in the morning and [-] [---] went up town at Night ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F9_I1_p001.jpg) [Column 1] Thomas Oakey born July 6 1840 at Radford England Died at Salt Lake July 22 1922 Mary Oakey Thomas born at Nottingham June 10 1842 at died Petsburg Calafino 1 /123 James Oakey born at Nottingham March 31 1847. Died at Ogden Dec 25 1911 Lucy Oakey born June 1844 at Nottingham died on the plans Augor Sept 1862 Alfred Oakey born at Nottingham April 1 85 18 Died July 24, 1913 Joseph Oakey born about 1853 1849 Sarah Oakey born wend 30 1855 Hyrum Oakey born 1850 on November 11 [Column 2] Mary Oakey Ethiringte was born June 10 1842 at Radford England was blessed by when mother started to Emigrate to Salt Lake she started with the rest but went back when we got to Liverpool she went back to Nottingham she Married James Etherengta[-] had to children lived there about 5 years on then she left her husban and came to Salt Lake she was a milnises by trade worked in S.L for some years allso worked at Park city for some time then she went to California where she died June 1 1925 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B1_F9_I1_p002.jpg) Meary C Oakey Hethersnglaw born at Nottingham June 10 1862 Died in Pittsbugre June 1 1925 Joined the church in england started started south the family but went back when she got to Liverpool she married James Hethersington had two children lived in Nottingham 5 or six years then came to America she was a millener and worked in Salt Lake for some time then went To Park City [bottom right corner upside down word] brideg[-] 62 22 84 [bottom right corner horizontal numbers] 1932 854 81 62 44 18 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p001.jpg) [A bird is drawn, carrying a note that says the following] "LET US BE PATIENT! THESE SEVERE AFFLICTIONS NOT FROM THE GROUND ARISE, BUT OFTENTIMES CELESTIAL BENEDICTIONS ASSUME THIS DARK DISGUISE" IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Selena Dayton Oakey Died June 8 1899 Aged 31 years 10 mon 6 days There is no death! An angel form Walks o'er the earth with silent tread, He bears our best loved ones away And then we call them "dead." And where He sees a smile too bright Or heart too pure for taint and vice He bears it to that world of light, To dwell in Paradise. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p002.jpg) [The same bird and words from previous page appear] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mary A. Fowler Neat Died Jan. 10. 1896. Aged 62 years 7 months 2 days Weep not that her toils are over Weep not that her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness, Our Mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance, "He giveth His beloved sleep." ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p003.jpg) Presented to Mrs Sarah Surrine in be half of the Primary assocation. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p004.jpg) ASLEEP IN JESUS, BLESSED SLEEP, FROM WHICH NONE EVER WAKE TO WEEP. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF George E. Sirrine, Born July 4, 1853. Died Jan. 21, 1908. Age 54 yrs. 6 mos. 17 days. Dearest father, thou hast left us, And our loss we deeply feel, But 'tis God that has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is fled, When in Heaven in joy to greet thee Where no farewell tear is shed. Copyright 1904 by H. F. Wendell & Co. Leipsic, O. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p005.jpg) ASLEEP IN JESUS, BLESSED SLEEP, FROM WHICH NONE EVER WAKE TO WEEP. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Samson H. Dayton, Born Sept. 16, 1888. Died Sept. 29, 1907. Age 19 years 14 days. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er On the border land we left him, Soon to meet and part no more. When we leave this world of changes, When we leave this world of care, We shall find our missing loved one In our Father's mansion fair. Copyright 1904 by H. F. Wendell & Co., Leipsic, O. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p006.jpg) In Loving Remembrance of Lena Oakey. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart, 'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words. "We must forever part." Dearest loved one, we must lay thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face. Copyright 1898, by H. F. Wendell, Leipsic, O ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p007.jpg) [Same bird and words as previous pages appear] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mrs. Lena Oakey DIED JUNE 6. 1899 AGED YEARS We miss thee from our home, dear, We miss thee from thy place, A shadow o'er our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care, Our home is dark without thee We miss thee everywhere. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p008.jpg) [Same bird and words from previous pages appear] In Loving Remembrance Of Mary Matilda Cook Died April 17 1903 Aged 16 years 4 mo. 3 days She is not dead this child of our affection But gone unto that school Where she no longer needs our poor protection, And Christ himself doth rule. As a fair maid we shall again behold her Clothed with celestial grace, With all the beauty of her soul expanded Standing before her father's face. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p009.jpg) Presented By Dingle Primary Association ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p010.jpg) [Same bird from previous pages appears] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mary Matilda Cook Died April 17 1903 Aged 16 years 4 mo. 3 days She is not dead this child of our affection But gone unto that school Where she no longer needs our poor protection, And Christ himself doth rule. As a fair maid we shall again behold her Clothed with celestial grace, With all the beauty of her soul expanded Standing before her Father's face. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p011.jpg) Presented By Dingle Primary Association ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p012.jpg) [Same bird from previous pages appears] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mary Cooper Oakey Died March 28, 1893. Aged 81 years 23 days Weep not that her toils are over Weep not that her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness, Our Mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance, "He giveth His beloved sleep." ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p013.jpg) [Same bird from previous pages appears] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mary Cooper Oakey Died March 28. 1893. Aged 81 years 23 days Weep not that her toils are over Weep not that her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness, Our Mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance, "He giveth His beloved sleep." ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F1_I1_p014.jpg) [Same bird from previous pages appears] IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Mary Cooper Oakey Died March 28. 1893. Aged 81 years 23 days Weep not that her toils are over Weep not that her race is run, God grant we may rest as calmly, When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness, Our Mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in sweet assurance, "He giveth His beloved sleep." ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F2_I1_p001.jpg) [Image appears at top of page] "EVEN A CHILD IS KNOWN BY HIS DOINGS WHETHER HIS WORK BE PURE."—Prov. 20:11. VOL. 29. LAMONI, IOWA, MARCH 13, 1897 No. 11. [Column 1] JOSEPH SMITH, THE PROPHET, AND HIS PROGENITORS. BY LUCY SMITH. CHAPTER XXII. JOSEPH SMITH, SEN., LOSES HIS FARM—JOSEPH, JUN., IS MARRIED—HAS ANOTHER INTERVIEW WITH THE ANGEL, BY WHOM HE IS CHASTIZED—RE- CEIVES FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. A FEW days subsequent to my hus- band's departure, I set myself to work to put my house in order for the reception of my son's bride; and I felt [-] that pride and ambition in doing so, that is common to mothers upon such occassions. My oldest son had, previous to this, formed a matrimonial relation with one of the most excellent of women, with whom I had seen much enjoyment, and I hoped for as much happiness with my second daughter-in-law, as I had received from the society of the first, and there was no reason why I should expect anything to the contrary. One afternoon, after having completed my arrangements, I fell into a very agreeable train of reflections. The day was exceed- ingly fine, and of itself calculated to produce fine feelings; besides this, every other cir- cumstance seemed to be in unison, and to contribute to raise in the heart those sooth- ing and grateful emotions which we all have seasons of enjoying when the mind is at rest. Thus, as I stood musing, among other things, upon the prospect of a quiet and comforta- ble old age, my attention was suddenly ar- rested by a trio of strangers who were just entering. Upon their near approach I found one of these gentleman to be Mr. Stoddard, the principal carpenter in building the house in which we then lived. When they entered the house, I seated them, and commenced common-place con- versation. But shortly one of them began to ask questions which I considered rather impertinent—questions concerning our mak- ing the last payment on the place; and if we did not wish to sell the house; furthermore, where Mr. Smith and my son had gone, etc., etc. "Sell the house!" I replied, "No, sir, we have no occasion for that, we have made every necessary arrangement to get the deed, and also have an understanding with the agent. So you see we are quite secure in regard to this matter." To this they made no answer, but went out to meet Hyrum, who was approaching [Column 2] the house. They ask him the same ques- tions, and he answered them the same as I had done. When they had experimented in this way, to their satisfaction, they pro- ceeded to inform my son, that he need put himself to no further trouble with regard to the farm; "for," said they, "we have bought the place, and paid for it, and we now for- bid your touching anything on the farm; and we also warn you to leave forthwith, and give possession to the lawful owners." This conversation passed within my hear- ing. When they reëntered the house, I said, "Hyrum, is it a reality? or only a sham to startle us?" But one collected look at the men convinced me of their fiendish determi- nation—I was overcome, and fell back into my chair almost deprived of sensibility. When I recovered, we (Hyrum and my- self) talked to them some time, endeavoring to persuade them to change their vile course; but the only answer we could get from them was, "Well, we've got the place, and d—n you, help yourselves if you can." Hyrum, in a short time, went to an old friend, Dr. Robinson, and related to him the grievous story. Whereupon, the old gentle- man sat down, and wrote at some considera- ble length the character of the family—our industry, and faithful exertions to secure a home, with many commendations calculated to beget confidence in us with respect to business transactions. And keeping this writing in his own hands, he went through the village, and in an hour procured sixty subscribers. He then sent the same, by the hand of Hyrum, to the land agent, who lived in Canandaigua. On receiving this, [-]he agent was highly enraged. He said the men had told him that Mr. Smith and his son Joseph had run away, and that Hyrum was cutting down the sugar orchard, hauling off the rails, burning them, and doing all manner of mis- chief to the farm. That, believing this statement, he was induced to sell the place, for which he had given a deed, and received the money. Hyrum told him the circumstances under which his father and brother had left home; also the probability of their being detained on the road, to attend to some business. Upon this, the agent directed him to address a number of letters to my husband, and have them sent and deposited in public-houses on the road which he traveled, that, perchance some of them might meet his eye, and thus cause him to return more speedily than he would otherwise. He then dispatched a messenger to those individuals to whom he had given a deed of the farm in question, [Column 3] with the view of making a compromise with them; but they refused to do anything re- specting the matter. The agent sent a mes- sage to them, stating that if they did not make their appearance forthwith, he would fetch them with a warrant. To this they gave heed, and they came without delay. The agent strove to convince them of the disgraceful and impolitic course which they were pursuing, and endeavored to persuade them to retract, and let the land go back into Mr. Smith's hands again. For some time they said but little, except in a sneering and taunting way, about as follows:—"We've got the land, sir, and we've got the deed, [-]o just let Smith help himself. O, no n[---] about Smith, he has gold plates, gold bi[---], he is rich—he don't want anything." But finally, they agreed, if Hyrum could raise them one thousand dol- lars, by Saturday, at ten o'clock in the even- ing, they would give up the deed. It was now Thursday about noon, and Hyrum was at Canandaigua, which was nine miles distant from home, and hither he must ride before he could make the first move to- wards raising the required amount. He came home with a heavy heart. When he arrived, he found his father, who had re- turned a short time before him. His father had fortunately found, within fifty miles of home, one of those letters which Hyrum had written. The following day, by the request of my husband, I went to see an old Quaker, a gentleman with whom we had been quite in- timate since our commencement on the farm, and who had always seemed to admire the neat arrangement of the same. We hoped that he would be both able and willing to purchase the place, that we might at least have the benefit of the crops that were upon the ground, as he was a friend and would be disposed to show us favor. But we were disappointed, not in his will or disposition, but in his ability. He had just paid out to the land agent all the money he could spare, to redeem a piece of land belonging to a friend in his immediate neighborhood. If I had arrived at his house thirty minutes sooner, I would have found him with fifteen hundred dollars in his pocket. When I rehearsed to him what had taken place, he was much distressed for us, and very much regretted his inability to relieve our necessity. He said, however, "If I have no money, I will try to do something for you, and you may say to your husband, that I will see him as soon as I can, and let him know what the prospect is." It was nearly night—the country was new, ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F2_I1_p002.jpg) ZION'S HOPE. [Column 1] and my road lay through a dense forest. The distance that I had to travel was ten miles, and that alone, yet I hastened to inform my husband of the disappointment that I had met with. The old gentlemen, as soon as I left, started in search of some one that could af- ford us assistance, and hearing of a Mr. Dur- fee, who lived four miles distant, he came the same night, and directed us to go and see what he could devise for our benefit. Accordingly, my husband started without delay for Mr. Durfee's, and arrived at his house before daylight in the morning. He sent my husband three miles further, to one of his sons, who was High Sheriff, instruct- ing him to say to the young man that his father wished to see him as soon as possible. Mr. Durfee, the younger, was obedient to the call. Immediately after he arrived at his father's, the three proceeded together to see the farm, and arrived about ten o'clock a. m. They tarried a short time, then rode on to see the agent and those villains who held the deed of our place. The anxiety of mind that I suffered that day can more easily be imagined than de- scribed. I now looked upon the proceeds of our industry, which smiled around us on every hand, with a kind of yearning attach- ment that I never before had experienced; and our early losses I did not feel so keenly, for I then realized that we were young, and by making some exertions we might im- prove our circumstances; besides, I had not felt the inconvenience of poverty as I had since. My husband, and the Messrs. Durfee, ar- rived in Canandaigua at half past nine o'clock in the evening. The agent sent im- mediately for Mr. Stoddard and his friends, and they came without delay; but in order to make difficulty, tha[-] contended that it was after ten o'clok; [--]wever, not being able to sustain themselves upon this ground, they handed over the deed to Mr. Durfee, the High Sheriff, who now became the pos- sessor of the farm. I stated before, that at the time Mr. Smith started to see Knight and Stoal, Joseph ac- companied him. When he returned, Joseph also returned with him, and remained with us, until the difficulty about the farm came to an issue; he then took leave for Pennsyl- vania, on the same business before men- tioned, and the next January returned with his wife, in good health and fine spirits. Not long subsequent to his return, my husband had occasion to send him to Man- chester, on business. As he set off early in the day, we expected him home at most by six o'clock in the evening, but when six o'clock came, he did not arrive. We always had a peculiar anxiety about him whenever he was absent, for it seemed as though some- thing was always taking place to jeopardize his life. But to return. He did not get home till the night was far spent. On com- ing in, he threw himself into a chair, appar- ently much exhausted. My husband did not observe his appearance, and immediately ex- claimed, "Joseph, why are you so late? Has anything happened to you? We have been much distressed about you these three hours." As Joseph made no answer, he continued his interrogations, until, finally, I said, "Now, Father, let him rest a moment— don't trouble him now—you see he is home safe, and he is very tired, so pray wait a little." The fact was, I had learned to be a little cautious about matters with regard to Joseph, for I was accustomed to see him look as he did on that occasion, and I could not easily mistake the cause thereof. Presently he smiled, and said in a calm tone, "I have taken the severest chastise- ment that I have ever had in my life." [Column 2] My husband supposing that it was from some of the neighbors, was quite angry, and observed, "I would like to know what busi- ness anybody has to find fault with you!" "Stop, Father, stop," said Joseph, "it was the angel of the Lord: as I passed by the hill of Cumorah, where the plates are, the angel met me, and said that I had not been engaged enough in the work of the Lord; that the time had come for the Record to be brought forth; and that I must be up and doing, and set myself about the things which God had commanded me to do. But, Father, give yourself no uneasiness concerning the reprimand which I have received, for I know the course that I am to pursue, so all will be well." It was also made known to him, at this interview, that he should make another ef- fort to obtain the plates, on the twenty- second of the following September, but this he did not mention to us at that time. MOTHER'S RULES. Hang your hat on the staple, Was dear mother's rule; And then 'twill be handy When going to school. A place for each thing, And each thing in its place; You can go in the dark And each artic[-]e trace. Whatever's worth doing Is worth doing well; Take time for your sewing, Your work will excel. Be quiet and steady, Haste only makes waste; Steps hurriedly taken Must needs be retraced. A bad habit cured Is a good one begun; The beginning make right And your work is half done. What you should do to-day You must never postpone; Delay steals your moments And makes you a drone. Never say, "I cannot," But "I'll try, try again;" Let this be at all times Your cheerful refrain. Be content with your lot; Be bright as the sun; Be kind and be true, All wickedness shun. Love God and your neighbor, The golden rule keep, Walk daily with Jesus, And in his love sleep.—Sel. FIDO. GUY and Ray wish me to write some more about the little dog whose lit- tle life was so good and useful to all about him, really a pattern that little children would do well to imitate. Fido enjoyed fun as much as any little boy, and often played practical jokes on the other animals, particularly the cat, but he was never ill-natured about it. I will tell of two of his jokes that I happen to recall at this time. My father cultivated a great deal of fruit and he encouraged all of the useful birds to stay about the place and help him destroy insects. There were multitudes of the little birds about the house and in the orchard, and the kind care they experienced made them very tame, and they could be seen hopping about the steps and even into the [Column 3] kitchen to peck for crumbs. They had only one enemy, that was the cat. We did not allow her so molest them, but she often got one when no one was by to prevent it. Well, one morning I was washing dishes in the kitchen and I saw Fido lying in the grass outside; he had his eyes closed and he was lying on his stomach with his hind feet stretched out behind and his paws in front. When I first observed him I thought him asleep, but pretty soon I saw that he was drag- ging himself along almost imperceptibly, just as I have seen boys do when they lie in that position and pull themselves along by the help of their hands and forearms. I wondered what Fido was up to. I whistled to him. He winked one eye at me, and wagged the tip of his tail softly, as much as to say, "Keep still and you will see fun." I stepped around where I could get a better view and then I saw the cat watching a number of young brown birds that were foraging for themselves for the first time. She was almost hid in the grass and creep- ing closer and closer to the birds. I could see her lick her lips in anticipation of the feast she felt so sure of. So eager and in- tent was she in watching the birds that she did not see Fido less than a yard behind her. She drew up her feet under her and prepared for a spring, so did Fido. But, "there is often a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip," and she never made that spring, for just as she was all ready to pounce on the birds something pounced on her. It was Fido. Such a surprised and scared cat you never saw. The birds flew safely away and the cat scrambled up a post near by, and then I wish you had seen Fido laugh at the joke. He rolled over on the grass, kicked up his feet, thumped his tail and shook all over with the fun. He heard me laugh too and he ran up to the door and looked at me with such a knowing and comical look, his tail and whole body wagging hard as they could; he seemed to ask, "Wasn't that a fine joke?" I told him it was capital. Don't you think it was? Now for the other. Little Johnnie had a tiny bantam rooster for a pet, and if you ever have seen one you know something of the immense amount of pride the small bodies can display. A near neighbor's little boy had another just like it and there was great rivalry between them. Johnnie's pet would mount the gate post in front of our house and crow long and loud. Then Frank's pet would do the same from their gate post, each trying to outdo the other, keeping it up till some one got tired of the noise, for neither would "give in." One day they were at it as usual. Fido was trying to sleep in the house but no one could do that with such a racket, for the gate was only ten feet from the side door of that part of the house where we generally sat. I saw Fido get up from the floor as if disgusted, then he walked to the door and stood there a moment surveying the scene. Then he walked softly out until he was within three feet of the post, there he squatted and waited. Bantam seemed de- termined to outdo all his other perform- ances. So he leaned far backwards until he almost stood on his tail, and prepared to give the biggest crow of his life, but he didn't. Just then Fido gave a sudden jump and "boo" at him that sent him flying from the post, and that magnificent crow was broken off into an absurd squawk so ridiculous that it made every one who heard it burst into laughter. Grandpa looked up from his paper and Grandma from her knit- ting and both laughed till they had to take off their glasses and wipe the water from their eyes. Some one called attention to Fido, for he was laughing too. His little body ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F2_I1_p003.jpg) ZION'S HOPE. [Column 1] was shaking like an ague, and the water stood in his eyes, just like grandpa's. He made no noise but he was so plainly laugh- ing at his joke and looked so comical that every one went off in another fit or laughter in sympathy with him. O, the scenes and pets of our old home! How they come back to me as I write breathing of the happiness and pleasures of youth. See to it, little children, that the memories that come to you in after years are as sweet and tender as these recollections of my little dog-friend. ELEANOR. Christmas Offerings. CALIFORNIA. Maude Cook 63 Arthur Sanderson 1 00 Freddy Williams 25 Mabel Burkhart 10 Margie Crockard 10 Annie Milgate 25 Lella Montgomery 25 George Montgomery 25 Olive M. Billingsley 50 Frank Severy 25 Archie Severy 25 ILLINOIS. Fred Garmer 10 Bessie Garmer 10 Lillie Garmer 25 Ruby Sumption 1 25 IOWA. Jenie Larsen 30 Ina Jensen 40 Tena Jensen 05 Mary Jensen 05 Hannah Jensen 05 Harry Christensen 25 Herman Jensen 05 Herman Rasmussen 10 James Jensen 05 Willie Jensen 05 Laura Larsen 15 John A. Hansen 1 00 Annie Rasmussen 10 Kalie Rasmussen 10 Rasmus Rasmussen 10 Hale McCord 30 Junia McCord 65 Vinton McCord 05 Aleck McCord 14 Grandma McCord 1 00 Bertha Jacobsen 50 Emma R. Haine, for her Sunday school class 1 00 W. A. Carroll's daughter, for her Sunday school class, 1 05 Eva Gamet 10 10 L[-]llie Larson 25 Anna Larson 25 Nellie Larson 25 Johnnie Larson 1 00 Clara Larson 25 Papa and Mamma Larson 1 00 KANSAS. Elsworth West 10 Johnnie Davis 10 Freda Davis 05 MICHIGAN. Mary Beaman 50 Ora Beaman 35 Glen Beaman 15 MISSOURI. Baby Philip Hitchcock 2 46 OHIO. Kirtland Sabbath School. Class No. 3. Lizzie Crawford Vera Crawford 10 teacher 25 Edna Curry 25 Lula Griffiths 25 Belle Kelley 25 George Kelley 25 Naomi Biggs 50 February 24, 1897, Total amount to date, $1,070.67 Hope Letters. KANSAS CITY, Kansas. Dear Hopes:—I am a little boy eleven years old. I go to school all the time; am in the fourth reader. I go to Sunday school and love to go I do not be- long to church, but I hope to belong sometime. My papa and mamma belong to the church. I have one brother and three sisters. Yours very truly, JESSE YOUNG. GAYLORD, Kansas. Dear Hopes:—I thought I would write you a letter. I am thirteen years old. My father is dead. He has been dead about four months. We have a little branch here and we want you to pray for us that we may hold out. I belong to the church and was baptized June 5 by W. S. Pender. He baptized all of my sisters and brothers. There are five families who belong to the church. I have lived in Gaylord one year. I go to Sunday school every [Column 2] Sunday. I get a little Hope every Sunday. to read the letters in it. Brother Johnso He has been here about nine months. Your sister, PEAR MISSOU Dear Hopes:—I do not belong I belong to Sunday school an There were twelve schola My teacher's name is Le our paper. I have one Ella May. She is thr eleven one week from father belong to church. Your litt Dear Little Hopes:—As I ters from this part o thought I would like been a member of the c was baptized in 1892 by Iowa. I have a Sunday Missouri Valley branch self and for as many of sending them all togeth let you hear from the S Yo Dear Little Hopes:—I am enough to write my ow writing for me. My fat long to the church. I h about five months old, a One of Dear Hopes:—I thought [-] would write you a few lines. I am ten years old. I belong to the church and go to Sunday school every Sunday. My father and mother belong to the church but my oldest brother does not, but I hope he will some day. My Sunday school teacher's name is Miss Lettie Hirst. I like to read the little Hope letters. Your friend, ORVILLE SALES. TERRE HAUTE, Indiana. Dear Hopes:—I am twelve years old. I was bap- tized when I was eight years old by Bro. J. Arm- strong, of Nebraska City, Nebraska. There are no Latter Day Saints here except Papa, Mamma, Sr. Benedict, Sr. Anna Jenson, and myself. There are no elders here. Bro. E. Barmore was to our house about a year and a half ago. We were very glad to meet him. We have lived here two years this Christmas. I go to the Methodist church be- cause there is no L. D. S. church here. EDITH TEMPEST. EAST DEERING, Maine. Dear Hopes:—I am nine years old. I do not be- long to the church but hope to sometime. My papa was a Baptist minister and mamma belonged to that church. They both died last September, of fever. I had two little brothers and three sis- ters. Papa's name was John, Mamma's Lidy, my oldest sister, Lidy. She would be ten years last October 11. Bertha would be almost seven years old if she was living. Her birthday was on April 1. Mildred would be five on February 3. John was nine January 2, Harry four next June 28, Archie, the baby, two on March 27. All my broth- ers and sisters died last spring, April 6, 10, 11, 17, 21. Mamma would be thirty years old to-day, Papa almost thirty-five. He would be thirty-five March 9. I live with my grandpa and grandma. They are saints. I never went to school until this winter. Mamma taught us at home and Papa did sometimes. I am in the fourth reader. Lidy was in the fifth reader, Bertha the second, Mildred [Column 3] CLAY CENTER, Kansas. Dear Hopes:—I want to tell you of our Sunday school. We had a Christmas entertainment. I like to read the little letters in the Hope and also enjoy the stories written by older people. I like to go to Sunday school and study my lesson out of the Gospel Quarterly. My papa is superintendent of the Sunday school, and I am secretary, and also clerk of the branch. I have been in the church three years. Good-bye, MAY ROGERS. CLAY CENTER, Kansas. Dear Hopes:—It is Sunday evening. It snowed here yesterday and it was not a very good day for Sunday school, but we had a very good time just the same, if we didn't have a very big crowd. My Sunday school teacher's name is Mr. Carson. I have a little sister. She is only three years old and she says her prayers every night be- fore she goes to bed. I love to read the Hope let- ters. I will close for this time. Your sister, CORA ROGERS. CHASE, Michigan. Dear Hopes:—This is my first letter to the Hope. I do not belong to the church but hope to sometime. I am eleven years old. I have two brothers and two sisters. My oldest brother, father, and mother belong to the church. I go to school every day and my teacher's name is Sarah Adams and my Sunday school teacher's name is Jessie Richardson. I will close for this time hoping to write more next time. LEO O. ELLIS. PORTSMOUTH, Iowa. Dear Hopes:—It was too bad about the Evanelia being lost. I go to the Union Sunday school as the L. D. S. have no branch or Sunday school here. Respectfully yours, KATE HOUGHTON. [Tear obscures some text in columns 1 and 2] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F2_I1_p004.jpg) ZION'S HOPE. [Column 1] was after ten o'clock; [--]wever, not being able to sustain themselves upon this ground, they handed over the deed to Mr. Durfee, the High Sheriff, who now became the pos- sessor of the farm. I stated before, that at the time Mr. Smith started to see Knight and Stoal, Joseph ac- companied him. When he returned, Joseph also returned with him, and remained with us, until the difficulty about the farm came to an issue; he then took leave for Pennsyl- vania, on the same business before men- tioned, and the next January returned with his wife, in good health and fine spirits. Not [-]ong subsequent to his return, my husband had occasion to send him to Man- chester, on business. As he set off early in the day, we expected him home at most by six o'clock in the evening, but when six o'clock came, he did not arrive. We always had a peculiar anxiety about him whenever he was absent, for it seemed as though some- thing was always taking place to jeopardize his life. But to return. He did not get home till the night was far spent. On com- ing in, he threw himself into a chair, appar- ently much exhausted. My husband did not observe his appearance, and immediately ex- claimed, "Joseph, why are you so late? Has anything happened to you? We have been much distressed about you these three hours." As Joseph made no answer, he continued his interrogations, until, finally, I said, "Now, Father, let him rest a moment— don't trouble him now—you see he is home safe, and he is very tired, so pray wait a little." The fact was, I had learned to be a little cautious about matters with regard to Joseph, for I was accustomed to see him look as he did on that occasion, and I could not easily mistake the cause thereof. Presently he smiled, and said in a calm tone, "I have taken the severest chastise- ment that I have ever had in my life." [Column 2] e father's gone [-]o the village, use to look for him. e baby lost! "Where's Rover?" other chanced to think well in the orchard, cattle used to drink. er? I know he'll find her!" they call, o the orchard; moss-grown wall ies Rover, 's dress; ver the well's edge ssness! little arms down, her fast, to mind the kicks et cast him, tail instead, tened searchers, hty baby said: l in the 'ater; g as me; help her out, me to tea. 't let me, e him. Go ty Rover!— u crying so?" her, saying: derstand, l your life, my dear— ks your hand! best him A bad habit cured Is a good one begun; The beginning make right And your work is half done. What you should do to-day You must never postpone; Delay steals your moments And makes you a drone. Never say, "I cannot," But "I'll try, try again;" Let this be at all times Your cheerful refrain. Be content with your lot; Be bright as the sun; Be kind and be true, All wickedness shun. Love God and your neighbor, The golden rule keep, Walk daily with Jesus, And in his love sleep.—Sel. FIDO. GUY and Ray wish me to write some more about the little dog whose lit- tle life was so good and useful to all about him, really a pattern that little children would do well to imitate. Fido enjoyed fun as much as any little boy, and often played practical jokes on the other animals, particularly the cat, but he was never ill-natured about it. I will tell of two of his jokes that I happen to recall at this time. My father cultivated a great deal of fruit and he encouraged all of the useful birds to stay about the place and help him destroy insects. There were multitudes of the little birds about the house and in the orchard, and the kind care they experienced made them very tame, and they could be seen hopping about the steps and even into the [Column 3] "When will they put you in the stocks, Father? for you know that you get drunk sometimes," she answered. This set her father to thinking. "When will they put me in the stocks?" His little girl seemed to think that this was sure to follow, if he kept on getting drunk. And so it would. The punishment is sure to follow the sin, sooner or later. But this man said to himself—yes, and I think he said it to Jesus, "I will never get drunk again." But he found it very hard to keep this promise, for the bad habit had become too strong for him. When anyone offers you a glass of strong drink to sip, will you not ask the little girl's question, "When will they put me in the stocks?" You cannot take fire in your hands and not be burned. Neither can you taste strong drinks without being in danger of becoming a drunkard.—Sel. SOME QUEER LITTLE FOLKS.—No. 2. ANOTHER odd member of he large family of li[---]e people is the Lapp baby. He, too, inhabits a land of cold, where wants are few and privations many. The usual cradle there is a piece of wood, shaped like a canoe, and hollowed out till it is very light. A quantity of soft grass is put in, and the tiny Laplander finds himself in a bed as soft as down. Here the baby laughs, or sleeps, or plays with the simple toys of the country till tired. The da[-]s are long in Lapland, [illegible line] tail and whole body wagging hard as they could; he seemed to ask, "Wasn't that a fine joke?" I told him it was capital. Don't you think it was? Now for the other. Little Johnnie had a tiny bantam rooster for a pet, and if you ever have seen one you know something of the immense amount of pride the small bodies can display. A near neighbor's little boy had another just like it and there was great rivalry between them. Johnnie's pet would mount the gate post in front of our house and crow long and loud. Then Frank's pet would do the same from their gate post, each trying to outdo the other, keeping it up till some one got tired of the noise, for neither would "give in." One day they were at it as usual. Fido was trying to sleep in the house but no one could do that with such a racket, for the gate was only ten feet from the side door of that part of the house where we generally sat. I saw Fido get up from the floor as if disgusted, then he walked to the door and stood there a moment surveying the scene. Then he walked softly out until he was within three feet of the post, there he squatted and waited. Bantam seemed de- termined to outdo all his other perform- ances. So he leaned far backwards until he almost stood on his tail, and prepared to give the biggest crow of his life, but he didn't. Just then Fido gave a sudden jump and "boo" at him that sent him flying from the post, and that magnificent crow was broken off into an absurd squawk so ridiculous that it made every one who heard it burst into laughter. Grandpa looked up from his paper and Grandma from her knit- ting and both laughed till they had to take off their glasses and wipe the water from their eyes. Some one called attention to Fido, for he was laughing too. His little body [Tear obscures some text in columns one and two] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p001.jpg) Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt. No. 784 Collector's Office, Paris, Idaho, Dec 10 1892 Received from George Sirine Fifteen 65 Dollars, On account of Bear Lake County, Idaho, Taxes, for the year 1892, upon the following described property, to wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ Making in the aggregate the value of $ $15.65 By [-] G Davis N G Allen ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p002.jpg) 13 Bush 8 lbs 13 60 780 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p003.jpg) No. 5580 Montpelier, Idaho, Jan 25 1900 Received of G E Sirrine [-]hal Thirty two & .45/100 DOLLARS. Cash. In full No. 1043 $27.55 Ins " $4.90 CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT CO. $32.45 By H B Shannon ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p004.jpg) No. 900 Tax Receipt--1900 $1824 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO. Amount of Assessment Jan 4th 1901 Received of Geo E Sirrine the sum of Eighteen and 24/100 DOLLARS the same being the amount of his State, County, Special School and City Taxes for the fiscal year, A. D. 1900 on the following described property, to-wit: State and County Tax $1520 Real Estate Special School no $304 City $ Total Tax 1824 Personal property Emmanuel J Heweel Montplier EXAMINER Print Per E C R TAX COLLECTOR. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p005.jpg) No. 316 TAX RECEIPT. $13 75/100 BEAR LAKE COUNTY. IDAHO. 1891 Oct 30th A. D. 1891 Received of George Serine the sum of Thirteen and 75/100 DOLLARS. the same being the amount of his Territorial and County Taxes for the fiscal year A. D. 1891, on the following described property, to wit: Real Estate Personal Property Deseret News Co., Printers [-]. G. Allan ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p006.jpg) CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT CO., VEHICLES, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND STOVES. Montpelier, Idaho, Aug 8 1896. Recieved of George Sirrine No. 267 One Dollars, Credited on account $1.00 Consolidated Implement Co. By John S C[--]lew ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p007.jpg) NO. QUAYLE BROS., DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE. MONTPELIER, IDAHO Feb. 9, 1897 Received Of George Sirrine Twenty Seven 58/100 DOLLARS in full up to date Quayle Bros ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p008.jpg) No. 7903 Montpelier, Idaho, 12/27 1901 Received of George Sirrine Eighteen 50/100 Dollars, Ledger Folio $ Note No. $ Note No. $ Co-op. Wagon & Machine Co., Note No. $ Total $ Per [-] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p009.jpg) [The following is written on a piece of paper over that is placed over another paper] 11/15/93 Promised today all before } safe Jany 1st & much of it long before 12/12/93[-] 7500 225 7725 1000 6725 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p010.jpg) $7500 75. Ogden, Utah, May 1st 1893 7500 On or before the 1st day of November 1893, for value received in Golden Age Harrow, bought of CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY, we, or either of us, promise to pay to the order of CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY, (INCORPORATED), Ogden, seventy five DOLLARS, payable at the office of CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY, Ogden, with 12 per cent. interest per annum from Aug 1st 1893, until maturity, and if not paid at maturity 10 per cent. additional as fees, if placed in the hands of an Attorney or Justice of the Peace for collection. The express condition of this transaction is such that the title or ownership of said Golden age Harrow does not pass from the said CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY until this Note and interest shall have been paid in full and the said CONSOLI- DATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY, or their agent, have full power to declare this Note due and take possession of said Golden age Harrow when they deem themselves insecure, even before the maturity of this Note. And it is further agreed by the maker hereof, that if said note is not paid at maturity, the interest shall be one and one-half per cent, per month from maturity till paid, both before and after judgment, if any should be rendered. In case said named property shall be taken back, CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENT COMPANY may sell the same at public or private sale, without notice, and apply the proceeds on this Note, or they may without sale, endorse the true value of the property on the Note, and we agree to pay on this Note any balance due thereon after such endorsement, as damages and rental for said named property; as to this debt we waive the right to exempt, or claim as exempt any property, real or personal, we now own or may hereafter acquire, by virtue of any homestead or exemption law, State or Federal, now in force or that may hereafter be enacted. [Column 1] No 8 <& 977> Residence Dingle P. O. Co. Bear Lake State Idaho B [Column 2] G E Sirrine Alfred Oakey [Stamp appears on top of text with the following] DEC 18, 1898 Ogden, Utah [Written across page] Paid ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p011.jpg) For Value Received, I hereby guarantee the payment of the within Note, and any renewal of the same, and hereby waive protest, demand, and notice of demand, and non-pay- ment and suit against the maker, and consent that the payment of this Note may be extended from time to time without affecting my liability thereon. Dated this 5th day of May 1893 Duff[--] E Budge Notified 10/25/93 Int. to ENDORSEMENTS. Paid Date $ C. Nov 1/93 Cash D&B 10 00 Dec 18/93 " " 65 00 Interest [---] 67.00 Int due to 11/1/93 2.25 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p012.jpg) REMITTER SHOULD KEEP THIS RECEIPT. Montpelier, Idaho. 2946 The ADVICE sent to Exchange Office at New York [Column 1] Stamp of Issuing Office. [Stamp with the following] MONTPELIER, IDAHO. AUG 25 1910 M.O.B. [Column 2] Amount in U. S. Money. Dollars. Cents. $ 9 99 IN FOREIGN MONEY. 6 22 Country of Payment England (Write above "Greece," or "Italy," etc.) RECEIPT FOR INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER. REÇU D'UN MANDAT DE POSTE INTERNATIONAL. Payable at} Payable à} London N (Country Pays) England For the sum of Pour la somme de Six Pounds Three Remitter should compare amount in order and receipt Shillings and Two pence Francis M Winlin Aug [-]5, 1910 (Date of issue.) Payee—Bénéficiaire. Warren Sirrine No. High Road [-]. O. Street. London N South Tottenham Department, Province, or County } Département, Province, ou Canton } Name of Remitter } Nom de L'Expéditeur } Sarah Sirrine [Written sideways in right margin] DETACH HERE. THIS RECEIPT IS FOR THE REMITTER, WHO IS TO KEEP IT. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p013.jpg) THIS RECEIPT IS FOR THE REMITTER. The issuing Postmaster must detach this part of the form and hand it to the purchaser of the Order, for the use of that person. The Order (blue paper) must be sent by the purchaser to the person for whom the money is intended if payable in Great Britain, France, Algeria, or a British Colony. Edition of December, 1907. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p014.jpg) REMITTER SHOULD KEEP THIS RECEIPT. Montpelier, Idaho. 2888 The ADVICE sent to Exchange Office at New York [Column 1] Stamp of Issuing Officer. MONTPELIER, IDAHO. MAY 20 1910 M.O.B. [Column 2] Amount in U.S. Money. Dollars. Cents. $29 99 IN FOREIGN MONEY. - 6 - 3 - 2 Country of Payment. Great Britain (Write above "Greece," or "Italy," etc.) RECEIPT FOR INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDER. REÇU D'UN MANDAT DE POSTE INTERNATIONAL. Payable at Payable à } London N (Country Pays) England For the sum of Pour la somme de Six Pounds Three Remitter should compare amount in order and receipt. Shillings and Two Pence Francis M Winters Postmaster. May 20, 1910 (Date of issue.) Payee—Bénéficiaire. Warren Sirrine No. So. Tottenham High Road Street. Town or City—Ville ou Village London N Department, Province, or County Département, Province, ou Canton } Name of Remitter Nom de L'Expediteur Sarah Sirrine [The following is printed sideways on right side of page] DETACH HERE. THIS RECEIPT IS FOR THE REMITTER, WHO IS TO KEEP IT. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p015.jpg) THIS RECEIPT IS FOR THE REMITTER. The issuing Postmaster must detach this part of the form and hand it to the purchaser of the Order, for the use of that person. The Order (blue paper) must be sent by the purchaser to the person for whom the money is intended if payable in Great Britain, France, Algeria, or a British Colony. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p016.jpg) Dingle June 5 1891 Received of Frank Larson his joint note for 1500 — DOLLARS, in full payment for his Five Shares of $100 each in the Clydesdale Stallion, named Lord Heyw[--]d which is now at Dingle Idaho E Bennett & son By W M Walters Agent. HALL & O'DONALD LITHO. CO., TOPEKA. 10208 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p017.jpg) Montpelier Ida Oct 25 - 93 Received of Alfred Oakey and Geo Surrine One Hundred and Ninety Dollars on Bennett note [-] Gray ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p018.jpg) G.A DORMAN, N.M. CT. DEPOSITED BY IN THE Bank of Montpelier MONTPELIER, IDAHO. 189 PLEASE LIST EACH CHCK SEPARATELY Dollars Cents Bills Gold Silver Checks " " " " " " " " " " " ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p019.jpg) Jan 17 - 1895 Recieved from Alfred Oakey One Hundred Dollars to apply on E Bennett note of 500. due Nov 1st 1893 G. C. Gray Montpelier Ida. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p020.jpg) DEPOSITED BY IN THE Bank of Montpelier MONTPELIER, IDAHO. 189 PLEASE LIST EACH CHCK SEPARATELY Dollars Cents Bills Geo Sirrine P[-] $80 Gold Silver A Oakey $20 Checks " " " " " " " " " " " ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p021.jpg) THE GERMANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Agency: Boise, Ida. Sub-Agency: 20338 Receipt No. 362164 Received the — Annual Premium of $ 47 80/100 due the 22 day of MAY 1907, on Policy No. 209377 on the life of George E. Sirrine. The acceptance by the Company of a premium past due is to be construed as an act of grace only, and not as a precedent, or as a waiver of any of the Policy conditions. F.T. PARLIN, Manager, St. Paul, Minn. COLLECTED AND RE-COUNTERSIONED BY L.D. Mann Cashier [---] This receipt is not binding until countersigned by the Company's agent, authoriezd to collect the premium. Agents are authorized to accept premiums not overdue, only upon delivery of the Company's official receipts on printed forms, signed by the Secretary and countersigned by them, but not to make, alter, or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures. [A stamp with the following words appears in middle of receipt] OLD LINE PLAN ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p022.jpg) THE GERMANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, 20 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. May 11 - 99 Dingle Idaho. Received for account of THE GERMANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, on application of George E Sirrine for Policy on the life of Sarah O Sirrine in the amount of $1000 a Deposit of note for $47.80/100 Dollars, to be accounted for on delivery of the Policy, or to be returned, if the Company shall refuse to issue or to deliver a Policy. In all other cases, this Deposit shall be applied to the expenses of the $47 80/100 Douglas Hex Agent. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p023.jpg) THE GERMANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. Agency: Boise Idaho Sub-Agency: Dingle, Idaho Receipt No. 179236 $47 80/100 Received the [---] Premium of forty seven 80/100 Dollars due the 22 day of MAY, 1903, on Policy No. 209377 assuring the life of George E. Sirrine It is expressly understood and agreed that the acceptance by the Company of a Premium subsequent to the day whereon the same was payable shall be deemed an act of courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a waiver of the conditions of the Policy as to the payment of Premiums thereafter. C H Walker [---]d Agents holding an appointment from the Company are authorized to receive Premiums at or before the time when due, upon the Receipt of the Secretary of the Company, but not to make, alter or discharge contracts, or waive forfeitures. This Receipt is not valid until countersigned by the Agent of the Company. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p024.jpg) Please Present this Notice with the Premium. The Germania Life Insurance Company, 20 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK. PREMIUM PAYABLE TO First National Bank Manager at Agency Boise. Ida Mr. George E Sirrine Dingle Ida The Premium of $ 47.80/100 on Policy No. 209377 will be due at the above named Agency on May 22 1903, if said Policy be then in force, and if not paid on or before that day, the Policy and all payments thereon will become forfeited and void (except as otherwise provided by Law or in the Policy). Yours respectfully, CARL HEYE, Secretary. N.B. — Please notify the Company of any change of your Post Office Address, stating also the Number of the Policy. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p025.jpg) Louie E. Hicks, Gurta A. Oakey, Monday, June Twenty-seventh, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight. Boise, Idaho. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p026.jpg) Class Day Exercises Arizona Territorial Normal School Tempe, Arizona. On the Campus, Monday, June 7, 1897, 7:30 P. M. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p027.jpg) [Column 1] ...Program... PART I.... CHORUS .. .. .. .. .. .. NORMAL SCHOOL GLEE CLUB "Yeoman's Wedding Song" .. .. Prince Poniatowski ADDRESS .. .. .. .. .. MR. VERNER A. VANDERHOOF Subject—The Needs of the Hour CLASS POEM .. .. .. .. .. MR. JULIUS G. HANSEN CARMEN LAUDATORIUM .. .. .. .. .. MISS ADA M. PEYTON Class PRESENTATION OF CLASS MEMORIAL .. MR. WALTER S. WILSON RESPONSE .. HON. THOS. E. DALTON, Secretary of Board of Education. QUARTET .. .. MISSES ADELE HAUXHURST, LULU B. WINGAR, ETHEL M. ORME, UNA B. HANNA "Rock-a-Bye" .. .. .. .. .. .. W.H. Neidlinger CLASS WILL .. .. .. .. .. .. .. MISS ALICE B. WINDES [Column 2] ...Program...PART II..... CHORUS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. NORMAL SCHOOL GLEE CLUB "The Nightingale" .. .. .. .. .. Alfred R. Gaul LADDER ORATION .. .. .. .. .. .. MR. J. OSCAR MULLEN RESPONSE .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. MRS. IDA M. SWIGGETT THE SIBYL AND THE LEAVES .. .. .. .. MISS ALVERTA M. AUSTIN "Pedagogie Baby Mine" THRENODY .. .. .. .. .. .. .. MISS MARY C. ROBINSON Class JUSTA FUNEBRIA .. .. .. .. .. Orator, MR. JULIUS G. HANSEN ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p028.jpg) CLASS MOTTO:—AD LIMEN Class of '97. [Column 1] Miss ALVERTA MAY AUSTIN Mr. ROBERT CORNELIUS DAVIS Mr. JULIUS GUSTAV HANSEN Miss ADELE HAUXHURST Miss CARRIE MAY HUFFER Miss JANE PHOEBE MARTIN Miss ANNA MANUELA MILLER Miss CLARA MARIE MILLER Miss FLORA LAVERNE MILLS [Column 2] Mr. JOHN OSCAR MULLEN Miss ADA MAE PEYTON Miss MARY CORNELIA ROBINSON Miss LUCY SCHWARZ Miss ADDIE SIRRINE Mr. VERNER A. VANDERHOOF Mr. WALTER SIMON WILSON Miss ALICE BOISE WINDES ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p029.jpg) STATE OF IDAHO, COUNTY OF BEAR LAKE.} 88. Montpelier, Idaho, Nov 1 1894 Please take notice that a note For $500 Dated June 5 - 91 Made by Frank Larson, you etal Upon Payable Nov 1 -1894 was this day PROTESTED for non-payment after demand and refusal of payment You are hereby notified that the holders look to you for payment, damages, interest and costs, by reason of the non-pay- ment of said note Yours, etc., G.C. Gray Notary Public To Geo Sirrine Dingle Idaho ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p030.jpg) [Column 1] Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. No. 149 B PAGE LINE Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Dec. 5th 1902 Received from Sarah O Sirrine Three and 25/100 DOLLARS on account of State,County,City and School Taxes for the year 190....,upon the following described property, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. Sec. Twp. Range Acres Lot Block Value 1902 Assessed at DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: [Column 2] No. Value CATTLE{ Thoroughbred Graded Common Stock Beef Cows Sheep and Goats Wool Swine Vehicles and Bicycles Merchandise [Column 3] No. Value HORSES{ Thoroughbred Graded Stock Stallion Colts Mules Jacks and Jennets Wines and Liquors Misc'l Ins't, Sew'g Mach. Money [Column 4] No. Value Farm Implements Other Machinery Harness, Robes, Saddles Lumber, Saw Logs, Wood Watches and Jewelry Other Property Shares in Bank Solvent Debts Securities Assessed at [Column 5] State and County Tax and Penalty . . $259 Special School Tax, Dist. No. 8 and Penalty $66 Bond Tax, School Dist. No.....and Penalty $ City Tax and Penalty . . . . $ Total Tax and Penalties . . . $325 [Column 6] Making in the aggregate the value of $110.00 James R Hart ECR [Column 7] No. 149 B Date, 190 Name State and County Tax. Amount $ Special School Tax. District No. Amount $ Bond School Tax. District No. Amount $ Poll and Hospital Tax. Amount $ City Tax. Amount $ Independent School District No. Tax. Amount $ Total . . $ ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p031.jpg) [Column 1] Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt COLLECTOR'S OFFICE NO. 148 B PAGE LINE Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Dec 5th 1902 Received from Geo E Sirrine Twenty Two and 22/100 DOLLARS on account of State,County,City and School Taxes for the year 190 , upon the following described property, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. Sec. Twp. Range Acres Lot Block Value 1902 Assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: [Column 2] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Common Stock Beef Cows Sheep and Goats Wool Swine Vehicles and Bicycles Merchandise [Column 3] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Stock Stallion Colts Mules Jacks and Jennets Wines and Liquors Misc'l Ins't, Sew'g Mach. Money [Column 4] No. Value Farm Implements Other Machinery Harness, Robes, Saddles Lumber, Saw Logs, Wood Watches and Jewelry Other Property Shares in Bank Solvent Debts Securities Assessed at [Column 5] State and County Tax and Penalty . . $1770 Special School Tax, Dist. No. 8 and Penalty $452 Bond Tax, School Dist. No and Penalty $ City Tax and Penalty . . . . $ Total Tax and Penalties . . $2222 Making in the aggregate the value of $75200 James R. Hart E. Rich [Column 6] No. 148 B Date, 190 Name State and County Tax. Amount $ Special School Tax. District No. Amount $ Bond School Tax. District No. Amount $ Poll and Hospital Tax. Amount $ City Tax. Amount $ Independent School District No. Tax. Amount $ Total . . $ ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p032.jpg) [Column 1] No 682 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE Page 5, Line 9 Paris, Idaho 191 M Alfred Oakey Bring or Send This Notice When paying Taxes REAL PROPERTY Book Page No. Sec. Tp. Rng. Acres Value Value Imp. Total Value D 236 5 14 14 44 " " 7 " " " " " 4 " " " " 238 3 15 " " A10 375.00 M91 1320. G20.06) 200. 1895.00 ADDITION Book Page Lot Block Value Value Imp. Total Value 1912 [Column 2] PERSONAL No. Value Cattle common Cows 1 39 Horses graded 6 600 Stock Stallions [Column 3] PERSONAL No. Value Sheep and Goats Machinery Vehicles Shares in Bank Merchan- dise [Column 4] PERSONAL No. Value Fur. and Fixtures Other Property [Column 5] State and County Tax $27.87 Sp. School Tax, Dist. No 8 $8.11 Sp. School Tax. Dist. No $ Predatory Animal Tax $.32 Montpelier City Tax $ Paris City Tax $ Bloomington Village Tax $ Georgetown Village Tax $ Road poll Tax $ Total $ Penalty Cost $ Total Tax $36.30 [Column 6] Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Assessed value 1013.60 Tax Collector. Deputy. [Column 7] Bring or Send This Notice When Paying Taxes You are hereby notified that, upon the property described in the annexed blank receipt, there has been levied for taxes the sum of money thereon stated, which taxes will be due and payable on the first Monday of December, and will become delin- quent upon the first Monday of next January, but if tendered before such date, one-half of any tax asessed to any person whose total taxes exceed $20.00 may then be paid with privilege of paying the balance, without penalties, before the first Monday in July next. O.C. Dunford Deputy. $18.15 Paid Dec 24-1912 Bank of Montpelier [---] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p033.jpg) No. 691 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE Page 7, Line 2 Paris, Idaho 191 M Sarah O. Sirrine, (W) Bring or Send This Notice When Paying Taxes REAL PROPERTY Book Page No. Sec. Tp. Rng. Acres Value Value Imp. Total Value D 236 8 14 14 44 A5 187.50 G22.50 175.00 150. " 234 26 13 " A5 1875.50 " " " " " A19.¼ 375. " 236 " 14 " " M120 1440. 2927.50 " 238 " 15 " " " 13 " " A1 62.50 100. ADDITION Book Page Lot Block Value Value Imp. Total Value 1912 Personal No. Value Cattle common Cows 5 95 Horses graded Stock 3 75 Stallions PERSONAL No. Value Sheep and Goats 15 52.80 Machinery Vehicles Shares in Bank Merchan- dise PERSONAL No. Value Fur. and Fixtures Other Property State and County Tax $1.40 Sp. School Tax, Dist. No 8 $.41 Sp. School Tax. Dist. no $ Predatory Animal Tax $.11 Montpelier City Tax $ Paris City Tax $ Bloomington Village Tax $ Georgetown Village Tax $ Road Poll Tax $ Total $ Penalty and Cost $ Total Tax $1.92 Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Assessed value 5112.00 Tax Collector. Deputy. Bring or Send This Notice When Paying Taxes You are hereby notified that, upon the property descirbed in the annexed blank receipt, there has been levied for taxes the sum of money theron stated, which taxes will be due and payable on the first Monday of December, and will become delin- quent upon the first Monday of next January, but if tendered before such date, one-half of any tax assessed to any person whose total taxes exceed $20.00 may then be paid with privilege of paying the balance, without penalties, before the first Monday in July next. H Dunford Tax Collector. Deputy. [A stamp appears in bottom right corner] PAID DEC 24 1912 BANK OF MONTPELIER MONTPELIER IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p034.jpg) 1930 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE 1930 No. 2127 2135 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO PARIS, IDAHO 19 Sarah Sirrine Dingle, Ida. DOLLARS is full amount of all State, County, City, Village, School, Road and other taxes for the year 1930 due upon the following described property as shown by the Assessment Roll for said County for said year. to-wit: ARVILLA SMEDLEY, Tax Collector ALL REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IS IN SOUTH RANGE, EAST BOISE MEREDIAN Subdivision Sec. Twp. Range Lot Acres Value Total Val. Franc. NW NW T-1537 13 14 44 1 50 " " T-2790 13 14 44 3.72 100 " NW NE T-1634 13 14 44 9 270 420 [Column 1] Personal No. Value Cows Horses, Graded Horses Common Furniture, Fixtures Not Classified [Column 2] Personal No. Value Cattle Chickens Hogs Merchandise Household Furniture [Column 3] Personal No. Value Yearlings Turkeys Sheep Machinery Farm Imp. [Column 4] State Tax 2.39 County Tax 7.64 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No 8 3.78 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 13.81 Paid First Collection Paid Second Collection See That All Property You Own is Listed on Notice. [Column 5] Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Exemption $ Total Value of Taxation $420 To Be Used Only After Delinquent Amount Delinquent $ Penalty $ Total Delinquent $ Interest $ Total Paid $ Your Taxes are not Paid for the Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Full Amount of Road Poll Tax Must be Paid on First Installment ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p035.jpg) 1930 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE—1930 NO. 2166 Page 241 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO PARIS, IDAHO, 19 Alfred Oakey % Mrs. Geo. E. Sirrine Dingle, Ida. DOLLARS is full amount of all State, County, City, Village, School, Road and other taxes for the year 1930 due upon the following described property as shown by the Assessment Roll for said County for said year, to-wit: ARVILLA SMEDLEY, Tax Collector ALL REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IS IN SOUTH RANGE, EAST BOISE MEREDIAN Subdivision Addition Sec. Twp. Range Lot Acres Block Value Val. Imp. Total Val. NE NE 15 14 44 40 320 320 [Column 1] Personal No. Value Cows Horses, Graded Horses Common Furniture,Fixtures Not Classified [Column 2] Personal No. Value Cattle Chickens Hogs Merchandise Household Furniture [Column 3] Personal No. Value Yearlings Turkeys Sheep Machinery Farm Imp. [Column 4] State Tax 1.82 County Tax 5.82 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 2.88 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 10.52 Paid First Collection Paid Second Collection See That All Property You Own is Listed on Notice. [Column 5] Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Exemption $ Total Value of Taxation $320 To Be Used Only After Delinquent Amount Delinquent $ Penlty $ Total Delinquent $ Interest $ Total Paid $ Your Taxes are not Paid for the Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Full Amount of Road Poll Tax Must be Paid on First Installment ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p036.jpg) [Column 1] 1930 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE — 1930 No 2156 Page 240 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO PARIS, IDAHO 19 Sarah Sirrine Dingle, Ida. DOLLARS is full amount of all State, County, City, Village, School, Road and other taxes for the year 1930 due upon the following described property as shown by the Assessment Roll for said County for said year, to-wit: ARVILLA SMEDLEY, Tax Collector ALL REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IS IN SOUTH RANGE, EAST BOISE MEREDIAN Subdivision Sec. Twp. Range Acres Value Val. Imp. Total Val. Addition Lot Block Frac. NE NE T-2791 14 14 44 27.5 300 300 600 Personal No. Value Personal No. Value Personal No. Value Cows Catttle 10 250 Yearlings 8 96 Horses, Gradea Chickens Turkeys Horses Common Hogs Sheep Furniture,Fixtures Merchandise Machinery Not Classified Household Farm Imp. Furniture State Tax 5.39 Total Real $ 600 County Tax 17.21 Total Personal $ 346 Montpelier City Tax Aggregate Value $ 946 Paris City Tax Exemption $ Bloomington Village Tax Total Value of Taxation $ 946 Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax To Be Used Only After Delinquent School Dist. No. 8 8.51 Amount Delinquent $ School Dist. No. Penalty $ Rural High No. 1 Total Delinquent $ Montpelier Paving Tax Interest $ Sheep Inspection Total Paid $ T. B. Indemnity Tax .17 Predatory Animal Tax Your Taxes are not Paid for the Years 19 No. Total Tax 31.28 Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Paid First Collection Full Amount of Road Poll Tax Must be Paid Second Collection Paid on First Installment See That All Property You Own is Listed on Notice. [Column 2] 1930 TO TAXPAYERS — Read This — Important. No 2156 Return This Notice If You Pay Your Taxes In Full and Official Receipt Will Be Issued You are hereby notified that the property described in this notice has been assessed in your name and certain taxes levied on said property as shown. Either all or one-half of total tax may be paid if remittance is received by the Tax Collector on or after the Fourth Monday of November, 1930, and prior to the Fourth Monday in December, 1930. If one-half of the total tax is paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the balance may be paid at any time prior to the Fourth Monday in June, 1931. If the first half of the total tax is not paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the amount of such one-half, plus a penalty of 2 per cent thereof, together with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of delinquency may be paid at any time between the Fourth Monday of January, 1931, and the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, and in the event of such payment, the second half of such taxes may be paid thereafter prior to the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, without penalty. Positively No Tax Payments Received After December 20, or Sarah Sirrine Second Installment After June 20, 1931 Dingle, Ida. All delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the First Monday of January, 1931. [Column 3] Bring this notice when you pay your second installment. Or in case you pay the full amount of taxes prior to the fourth Monday of December FINAL PAYMENT No 2156 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page Date Name Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 5.59 2.69 County Tax 17.21 8.61 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 8.51 4.25 Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax .17 .09 Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 31.28 15.64 Penalty Interest Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) [Column 4] Notice—In case you pay your taxes in two installments, tear off this stub and return the same when you pay first installment. FIRST INSTALLMENT No 2156 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 240 Date Name Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 2.70 County Tax 8.60 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 4.26 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax .08 Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 15.64 Penalty Interest Road Poll Tax $4.00 Total First Installment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p037.jpg) [Column 1] 1930 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE — 1930 No. 2157 Page 240 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO PARIS, IDAHO 19 Hyrum Oakey & Sarah Sirrine Dingle, Ida. DOLLARS is full amount of all State, County, City, Village, School, Road and other taxes for the year 1930 due upon the following described property as shown by the Assessment Roll for said County for said year. to-wit: ARVILLA SMEDLEY, Tax Collector ALL REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IS IN SOUTH RANGE, EAST BOISE MEREDIAN Subdivision Sec. Twp. Range Acres Value Val. Imp. Total Val. Frac. N½ NE T-1665 14 14 44 53.85 530 530 Personal No. Value Personal No. Value Personal No. Value Cows Cattle Yearlings Horses, Graded Chickens Turkeys Horses Common Hogs Sheep Furniture,Fixtures Merchandise Machinery Not Classified Household Farm Imp. [Column 2] State Tax 3.02 County Tax 9.65 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 4.77 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 17.44 Paid First Collection Paid Second Collection See That All Property You Own is Listed on Notice. [Column 3] Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Exemption $ Total Value of Taxation $530 To Be Used Only After Delinquent Amount Delinquent $ Penalty $ Total Delinquent $ Interest $ Total Paid $ Your Taxes are not Paid for the Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Full Amount of Road Poll Tax Must be Paid on First Installment [Column 4] 1930 TO TAXPAYERS — Read This — Important. No 2157 Return This Notice If You Pay Your Taxes In Full and Official Receipt Will Be Issued. You are hereby notified that the property described in this notice has been assessed in your name and certain taxes levied on said property as shown. Either all or one-half of total tax may be paid if remittance is received by the Tax Collector on or after the Fourth Monday of November, 1930, and prior to the Fourth Monday in December, 1930. If one-half of the total tax is paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the balance may be paid at any time prior to the Fourth Monday in June, 1931. If the first half of the total tax is not paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the amount of such one-half, plus a penalty of 2 per cent thereof, together with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of delinquency may be paid at any time between the Fourth Monday of January, 1931, and the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, and in the event of such payment, the second half of such taxes may be paid thereafter prior to the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, without penalty. Positively No Tax Payments Received After December 20, or Second Installment After June 20, 1931 All delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the First Monday of January, 1931. [Column 5] Bring this notice when you pay your second installment. Or in case you pay the full amount of taxes prior to the fourth Monday of December FINAL PAYMENT No 2157 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 240 Date Name Hyrum Oakey & Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 3.02 1.51 County Tax 9.65 4.82 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 4.77 2.39 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 17.44 8.72 Penalty Interest Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) [Column 6] Notice—In case you pay your taxes in two installments, tear off this stub and return the same when you pay first installment. FIRST INSTALLMENT No 2157 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 240 Date Name Hyrum Oakey & Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 1.51 County Tax 4.83 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 2.38 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 8.72 Penalty Interest Road Poll Tax $4.00 Total First Installment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p038.jpg) [Column 1] 1930 NOTICE OF TAXES DUE — 1930 NO. 2159 Page 241 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO PARIS, IDAHO 19 Hyrum Oakey % Sarah Sirrine Dingle, Ida. DOLLARS is full amount of all State, County, City, Village, School, Road and other taxes for the year 1930 due upon the following described property as shown by the Assessment Roll for said County for said year, to-wit: ARVILLA SMEDLEY, Tax Collector ALL REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IS IN SOUTH RANGE, EAST BOISE MEREDIAN Subdivision Addition Sec. Twp. Range Lot Acres Block Value Val. Imp. Total Val. N½ N½ NW 14 14 44 40 350 350 [Column 2] Personal No. Value Cows Horses, Graded Horses Common Furniture,Fixtures Not Classified [Column 3] Personal No. Value Cattle Chickens Hogs Merchandise Household Furniture [Column 4] Personal No. Value Yearlings Turkeys Sheep Machinery Farm Imp. [Column 5] State Tax 2.00 County Tax 6.37 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 3.15 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 11.52 Paid First Collection Paid Second Collection See That All Property You Own is Listed on Notice. [Column 6] Total Real $ Total Personal $ Aggregate Value $ Exemption $ Total Value $ Exemption $ Total Value of Taxation $350 To Be Used Only After Delinquent Amount Delinquent $ Penalty $ Total Delinquent $ Interest $ Total Paid $ Your Taxes are not Paid for the Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Years 19 No. Full Amount of Road Poll Tax Must be Paid on First Installment [Column 7] 1930 TO TAXPAYERS — Read This — Important. NO. 2159 Return This Notice If You Pay Your Taxes In Full and Official Receipt Will Be Issued. You are hereby notified that the property described in this notice has been assessed in your name and certain taxes levied on said property as shown. Either all or one-half of total tax may be paid if remittance is received by the Tax Collector on or after the Fourth Monday of November, 1930, and prior to the Fourth Monday in December, 1930. If one-half of the total tax is paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the balance may be paid at any time prior to the Fourth Monday in June, 1931. If the first half of the total tax is not paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the amount of such one-half, plus a penalty of 2 per cent thereof, together with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of delinquency may be paid at any time between the Fourth Monday of January, 1931, and the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, and in the event of such payment, the second half of such taxes may be paid thereafter prior to the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, without penalty. Positively No Tax Payments Received After December 20, or Second Installment After June 20, 1931 All delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the First Monday of January, 1931. [Column 8] Bring this notice when you pay your second installment. Or in case you pay the full amount of taxes prior to the fourth Monday of December FINAL PAYMENT NO. 2159 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 241 Date Name Hyrum Oakey % Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 2.00 1.00 County Tax 6.37 3.18 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 3.15 1.58 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 11.52 5.76 Penalty Interest Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) [Column 9] Notice—In case you pay your taxes in two installments, tear off this stub and return the same when you pay first installment. FINAL PAYMENT NO. 2159 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 241 Date Name Hyrum Oakey % Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 1.00 County Tax 3.19 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 1.57 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 5.76 Penalty Interest Road Poll Tax $4.00 Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p039.jpg) 1930 TO TAXPAYERS — Read This — Important. No. 2127 <2135> Return this Notice If You Pay Your Taxes In Full and Official Reciept Will Be Issued. You are hereby notified that the property described in this notice has been assessed in your name and certain taxes levied on said property as shown. Either all or one-half of total tax may be paid if remittance is received by the Tax Collector on or after the Fourth Monday of November, 1930, and prior to the Fourth Monday in December, 1930. If one-half of the total tax is paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the balance may be paid at any time prior to the Fourth Monday in June, 1931. If the first half of the total tax is not paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the amount of such one-half, plus a penalty of 2 per cent thereof, together with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of delinquency may be paid at any time between the Fourth Monday of January, 1931, and the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, and in the event of such payment, the second half of such taxes may be paid thereafter prior to the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, without penalty. Positively No Tax Payments Received After December 20, or Second Installment After June 20, 1931 All delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the First Monday of January, 1931. [Column 1] Bring this notice when you pay your second installment. Or in case you pay the full amount of taxes prior to the fourth Monday of December FINAL PAYMENT NO. 2127 <2135> City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 238 Date Name Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 2.39 1.19 County Tax 7.64 3.82 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 3.78 1.89 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 13.81 6.90 Penalty Interest Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) [Column 2] Notice—In case you pay your taxes in two installments, tear off this stub and return the same when you pay first installment. FIRST INSTALLMENT NO. 2127 <2135> City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 238 Date Name Sarah Sirrine 1930 State Tax 1.20 County Tax 3.82 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 1.89 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 6.91 Penalty Interest Road Poll Tax $4.00 Total Final Installment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p040.jpg) 1930 TO TAXPAYERS — Read This — Important. No. 2166 Return This Notice If You Pay Your Taxes In Full and Official Receipt Will Be Issued. You are hereby notified that the property described in this notice has been assessed in your name and certain taxes levied on said property as shown. Either all or one-half of total tax may be paid if remittance is received by the Tax Collector on or after the Fourth Monday of November, 1930, and prior to the Fourth Monday in December, 1930. If one-half of the total tax is paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the balance may be paid at any time prior to the Fourth Monday in June, 1931. If the first half of the total tax is not paid prior to the Fourth Monday of December, 1930, the amount of such one-half, plus a penalty of 2 per cent thereof, together with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the date of delinquency may be paid at any time between the Fourth Monday of January, 1931, and the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, and in the event of such payment, the second half of such taxes may be paid thereafter prior to the Fourth Monday of June, 1931, without penalty. Positively No Tax Payments Received After December 20, or Second Installment After June 20, 1931 All delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from the First Monday of January, 1931. [Column 1] Bring this notice when you pay your second installment. Or in case you pay the full amount of taxes prior to the fourth Monday of December FINAL PAYMENT NO. 2166 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 241 Date Name Alfred Oakey % Mrs. Geo. E. Sirrine 1930 State Tax 1.82 .91 County Tax 5.82 2.91 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 2.88 1.44 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 10.52 5.26 Penalty Interest Total Final Payment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) [Column 2] Notice—In case you pay your taxes in two installments, tear off this stub and return the same when you pay first installment. FIRST INSTALLMENT NO. 2166 City Roll, Page Realty Roll, Page 241 Date Name Alfred Oakey % Mrs. Geo. E. Sirrine 1930 State Tax .91 County Tax 2.91 Montpelier City Tax Paris City Tax Bloomington Village Tax Georgetown Village Tax Ind. School Tax School Dist. No. 8 1.44 School Dist. No. Rural High No. 1 Montpelier Paving Tax Sheep Inspection T. B. Indemnity Tax Predatory Animal Tax Total Tax 5.26 Penalty Interest Road Poll Tax $4.00 Total Final Installment (Detach for Collector's Daily Record) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p041.jpg) Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt COLLECTOR'S OFFICE No. 35 C Page Line Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Dec, 13- 1905 RECEIVED FROM Geo. E. Sirrine Twenty Eight & 87/100 DOLLARS, on account of State, County, City and School Taxes for the year 1905, upon the following described property, to wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. BUSHONG & CO., PORTLAND, OR. 76505 Sec. Twp. Range Acres Lot Block Value 1905 Assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Column 1] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Common Stock Beef Cows Sheep and Goats Wool Swine Vehicles and Bicycles Merchandise [Column 2] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Stock Stallion Colts Mules Jacks and Jennets Wines and Liquors Musc'l Ins't, Sew'g Mach. Money [Column 3] No. Value Farm Implements Other Machinery Harness, Robes, Saddles Lumber, Saw Logs, Wood Watches and Jewelry Other Property Shares in Bank Solvent Debts Securites Assessed at $ State and County Tax and Penalty . . $42.23 Spec'l School Tax , Dist No. 8 and Penalty $4.43 Bond Tax, School Dist No. and Penalty City Tax and Penalty $.21 Total Tax and Penalties, $ 28,89 Making in the aggregate the value of $985. J.L. Dunford. COLLECTOR DEPUTY ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p042.jpg) Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt COLLECTOR'S OFFICE No. 34 C Page Line Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Dec, 13- 1905 RECEIVED FROM Sarah O. Sirrine Nine & 18/100 DOLLARS, on account of State, County, City and School Taxes for the year 1905, upon the following described property, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. SUSHONG & CO., PORTLAND, OR. 76505 Sec. Twp. Range Acres Lot Block Value 1905 Assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. [Column 1] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Common Stock Beef Cows Sheep and Goats Wool Swine Vehicles and Bicycles Merchandise [Column 2] No. Value Thoroughbred Graded Stock Stallion Colts Mules Jacks and Jennets Wines and Liquors Musc'l Ins't, Sew'g Mach. Money [Column 3] No. Value Farm Implements Other Machinery Harness, Robes, Saddles Lumber, Saw Logs, Wood Watches and Jewelry Other Property Shares in Bank Solvent Debts Securities Assesed at $ State and County Tax and Penalty . . $ 7.85 Spec'l School Tax, Dist. No. 8 and Penalty $ 1.43 Bond Tax, School Dist. No. and Penalty $ City Tax and Penalty, . . . . $ Total Tax and Penalties, . $ 9.28 Making in the aggregate the value of 319. J. L. Dunford. COLLECTOR DEPUTY ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p043.jpg) No. 599 TAX RECEIPT -- 1899 $25.63 Bear Lake County, Idaho. Amount of Assessment 834 1[-]/[--] 1899 Received of Geo E Sirrine the sum of Twenty five 63/100 DOLLARS, the same being the amount of his State, County, Special School and City Taxes for the fiscal year, A. D. 1899, on the following described property, to-wit: State and County Tax $20.50 Real Estate Special School No. 8 $5.13 City $ Personal property Total Tax 25.63 Emmes Howell TAX COLLECTOR. MONTPELIER EXAMINER PRINT. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p044.jpg) No 5 DELINQUENT RECEIPT. $3.50 Bear Lake County, Idaho. 12/26 1899. Received of Geo E Sirrine Three Dollars and Fifty Cents for his Poll Tax for the year 1899. L. M. Shepherd COUNTY TREASURER James E. Hart. COUNTY AUDITOR ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p045.jpg) NO 814 $21.83 TAX RECEIPT—1898. AMOUNT OF ASSESSMENTS $53900 BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO. 12/6 A. D. 1898. RECEIVED OF Geo E Sirrine the sum of Twenty one and 83/100 DOLLARS, the same being the amount of his State, County, Special School and City Taxes, for the fiscal year A. D. 1898, on the following described property, to-wit: REAL ESTATE PERSONAL PROPERTY J. S. Robison TAX COLLECTOR. State and County Tax, $16.98; Special School Tax, District No. 83 $4.85; City Tax, $ ; Total Tax, $21.83 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p046.jpg) [Chart for "REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVEMENTS." with the following handwritten on page] [Column 1] 42 168 100 268 8 [Column 2] Geo E Sirrine Bear Lake Dingle Geo E Sirrine 26 March 1897 Jos S Robison ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p047.jpg) [Column 1] STATE OF IDAHO. COUNTY of BEAR LAKE. No. 118 School District No. Road District No. STATEMENT OF Geo E Sirrine of Dingle Precinct. 1897. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. Sec. 1431. The Assessor may fill out the statement at the time he presents it, or he may deliver it to the person and require him, within an appointed time, to return the same to him, properly filled out. Sec. 1432. The Assessor may, in his discretion, subpoena and examine wit- nesses in relation to any statement; and all persons are required to testify when requested so to do by him; and in case of refusal, the Judge of any court must issue a subpoena and compel a refusing witness to give testimony and may for each refusal impose a fine not exceeding twenty dollars. Sec. 1449. Any property willfully concealed, removed, transferred, or mis- represented by the owner or agent thereof, to evade taxation, upon discovery, must be assessed at not exceeding TEN TIMES its value, and the assessment so made must not be reduced by the Board of Commissioners. Sec. 1450. Any property discovered by the Assessor to have escaped assess- ment for the last preceding year, if such property is in the ownership or under the control of the same person who owned or controlled it for such preceding year, may be assessed at double its value. The list must be returned to the Assessor within TEN DAYS from service. All property must be assessed at its full cash value. If any person, after demand made by the assessor, neglects or refuses to give, under oath, the statement herein provided for, or to comply with the other requirements of this title, the Assessor must make an estimate of the value of the property of such person; and the value so fixed by the Assessor must not be reduced by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners meet as a board of Equalization on the 4th Monday of July, after which no change in the assessment can possibly be made. Demand for $3.00 Poll Tax, between 21 and 50 years. Say Yes or No yes Served 26 day of March 1897 By [---] Rob[-]son Assessor Returned 1897 EXAMINER Job print, Montpelier, Idaho. [Column 2] PERSONAL PROPERTY. VALUE. State, County, Municipal and other tax- able bonds Judgments for money, county or city warrants Unsecured credits or solvent debts due from others, including deposits in any bank or with any banking firm or as- soc action Shares in National or other banks $ Bee Hives No Brandies gals Broom Corn tons Coal tons Consigned Goods lbs Cattle—Throughbred No Cattle—Graded " Cattle—Common " 2.20 Cattle—Beef " Cows—Milch " 6.60 Oxen—Work '' Farming Utensils '' Fixtures of Saloons, Stores and other business places Grain—Wheat lbs Oats " Barley " Corn " Flaxseed " Vegetables " Goats—Common No Goats—Angora " Goods, Wares and Merchandise, and number mercantile establishments Harness, Robes and Saddles Hay tons Hogs No Hops lbs Horses—Throughbred No [Column 3] Amount Brought Forward .80 Horses—Graded No 2.25 Horse—Stock 5.35 Stallions " Colts " 2.10 Jacks No Jennets " Libraries, Law, Medical, Misc Lumber feet Saw Logs " Machinery Mules No Sewing Machines No Sheep—Imported or Fine " Sheep—Graded " Sheep—Common " Steamers, Vessels, Watercraft " Store-hips or Hulks " Wagons or other vehicles " .20 Watches or other jewelry " Wines gals Whiskies " Other Fermented Liquors " Wood cords Wool lbs Railway property not situate on right of way All other property not above enumer ated Property held in trust Property belonging to minor children Seperate property belonging to your wife Total 170 Subject to poll tax, Names of Geo E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p048.jpg) State of Idaho, County of Bear Lake. No. 1066 Paris, Idaho. Dec. 29th 1896 RECEIVED OF George Sirrine Twelve & 90/100 DOLLARS The same being the amount of his State, County, Special school and Montpelier City Taxes for the year 1896 on the following described Property situated in Montpelier, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Real Estate [Column 1] Apportionment of Tax. State and County, $1290 Montpelier City, $ Special School, 8 $430 Total, $1720 [Column 2] Personal Property F. M. Winters G.[-].S. [The following is sideways] TAX RECEIPT FOR 1896 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p049.jpg) [Column 1] State of Idaho. County of Bear Lake. No. 546 School District No. 8 Road District No. 10 STATEMENT OF Geo Sirrine of Dingle Precinct 1896. NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS. This list must be returned to the Assessor within TEN DAYS from service. All property must be assessed at its full cash value. If any person, after demand made by the assessor, neglects or refuses to give, under oath, the statement herein provided for, or to comply with the other requirements of this title, the assessor must make an estimate of the value of the property of such person; and the value so fixed by the assessor must not be reduced by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners meet as a board of Equalization on the 4th Monday of July, after which no change in the assessment can possibly be made. Demand for $3.00 Poll Tax, between 21 and 50 years. Say yes or no yes Served 13 day of June 1896 By Francis M Winter Assessor Returned 1896 EXAMINER Job Print, Montpelier, Idaho. [Column 2] Personal Property. VALUE. State, County, Municipal and other tax able bonds Judgments for money, county or city warrants Unsecured credits or solvent debts due from others, including deposits in any bank or with any banking firm or association Shares in National or other banks $ Bee Hives No. Brandies gals Broom Corn tons Coal tons Consigned Goods lbs Cattle—Thoroughbred No. Cattle—Graded " Cattle—Common " 5 50 Cattle—Beef " Cows—Milch " 5 50 Oxen—Work " Farming Utensils " Fixture of Saloons, Stores and other business places Gra[-]n—Wheat lbs Oats " Barley " Corn " Flax Seed " Vegetables " Goats—Common No Goats—Angora " Goods, Wares and Merchandise, and number mercantile establishmentsHarness, Robes and Saddles 1 10 Hay tons Hogs No. Hops lbs Horses—Thoroughbreds No [Column 3] Amount Brought Forward Horses—Graded " 2 30 Horses—Stock " 4 40 Stallions " Colts " Jacks No Jennets " Libraries, Law, Medical and Misc Lumber feet Saw Logs " Machinery Mules No Musical Instruments Sewing Machines No Sheep—Imported or Fine " Sheep—Graded " Sheep—Common " Steamers, Vessels, Watercraft " Storeships or Hulks " Wagons or other vehicles " Watches or other jewelry " Wines gals Whiskies " Other Fermented Liquors " Wood cords Wool lbs Railway property not situate on right of way All other property not above enumer- ated Property held in trust Property belonging to minor children Separate property belonging to your wife Total Subject to poll tax, Names of ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p050.jpg) [Column 1] REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVEMENTS. Lands must be assessed in separate tracts. Describe each tract by Section, Township. Range; when not so surveyed by metes and bounds, or other description suffi- cient to identify it. The property of each School District must be separately assessed. Acres. DESCRIPTION. Sec. Twp. Range Value of Land Value of Improvements. Improvements on non-patented lands Total Value. School District Road District Remarks. 40 .50 .100 .8 8 10 Total No. City and Town Lots in Town of No. Improvements on Mining Claims Quartz Mills Concentrators Samplers Smelters Other Mining Improvements Grist Mills Saw Mills Planing Mills Shingle Mills Miles Mining Ditches Irrigating Ditches [Column 2] Form of List of Property for Use of Assessors in Assessing. "SECTION 4. The State Board shall cause to be prepared forms of lists of property for the use of Assessors in assessing in the several counties of the State; by which all property, real and personal, shall be arranged in classes, and the aggregate of all such classes shall embrace all property of every kind and description, subject to taxation, except such property as is by this act made assessable by the State Board of Equalization." Laws second session. STATE OF IDAHO. }SS. COUNTY of BEAR LAKE } I a resident of the County of place of business do solemnly swear that the above list contains a full and correct statement of all property subject to taxa- tion, which I, or any firm of which I am a member, or any corporation, association or company of which I am President, Cashier, Secretary, or Man- aging Agent, owned, claimed, possessed or controlled at 12 o'clock M. on the second Monday in April last, or which I now own, claim, possess or control, and which was not within the State on that day, and which is not already assessed this year; and that I have not in any manner whatsoever transferred or disposed of any property or placed any property out of said county, or my possession, for the purpose of avoiding any assessment upon the same, or of mak- ing this statement. Tax taxpayer's name. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 day of June 1896 Francis M Winters Assessor. By Deputy Assessor. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p051.jpg) REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIPT. No. 1426 Collector's Office, Paris, Idaho, 12/31 1895 Received from George Sirrine Seventeen and 46/100 Dollars, On account of Bear Lake County, Idaho, Taxes, for the year 1895, upon the following described property, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY assessed at $ Making in the aggregate the value of $ $17 46/100 By Francis M Winters BEN C. IRWIN & CO, BLANK BOOK MAKERS, PRINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, PORTLAND, OR. DEPUTY. COLLECTOR. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p052.jpg) No. 32 Bear Lake County, Idaho. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 PARIS, IDAHO, 12/31 1895 Received of George Sirrine The Sum of Eight and 73/100 DOLLARS. On account of Special School Tax for the year 1895 8 73/100 FRANCIS M. WINTERS, Assessor and Collector. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p053.jpg) REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RECEIPT. No. 1328 Collector's Office, Paris, Idaho, Dec 11 1893 Received from Geo. Sirrine Sevente[-] and 13/100 Dollars, On account of Bear Lake County, Idaho, Taxes, for the year 1893, upon the following described property, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ Making in the aggregate the value of $ $1713 By H Grimmett J.G.M. C[--]t BEN C. IRWIN & CO, BLANK BOOK MAKERS, PRINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, PORTALND, OR DEPUTY. COLLECTOR. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p054.jpg) No 1831 State of Idaho, Bear Lake County, Dec 10 1892. Received of George Sirrine Three Dollars for his Poll Tax for the year A. D. 1892. Wm [-]iagle County Treasurer B[-] H [--]mmett Silas M Moody. County Auditor STATESMAN PRINT, BOISE, IDAHO. [The following is printed sideways on page] THREE DOLLARS. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p055.jpg) No. 332 Poll Tax Receipt. $2.00 COUNTY of BEAR LAKE. STATE of IDAHO. Dec 5th 1902 Received of Geo E Sirrine TWO DOLLARS for Poll Tax for 1902. Louisa A Cole County Treasurer James E. Hart James R Hart <[--] E.R. Assessor and Collector> EXAMINER PRINT, MONTPELIER ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p056.jpg) No. 386 Bear Lake County, Idaho. School District No. 8 PARIS, Dec 11 1893 RECEIVED of Geo Sirrine the sum of One and — 42/100 Dollars, on account of Special School Tax for the year 1893. JOS. O. McCART, Assessor and Collector. $ ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p057.jpg) Dingle Irrigation Company. No. 43 Date Oct 26 1898 Received of G Sirine Team Work 7 hours $ Single hand work hours $ Total, $2"10/ A Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p058.jpg) Dingle Irrigation Company. No. 26 Date Oct 25 1898 Received of G Sirine Team Work 7 hours $ Single hand work hours $ Total, $2"10/ A Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p059.jpg) Dingle Irrigation Company. No. 5 Date Oct 24 1898 Received of G Sirrine Team Work 4 hours $ Single hand work hours $ Total, $ 1 20 A Sparks Foreman. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p060.jpg) Dingle Irrigation Company. No. 58 Date Oct 27 1898 Received of G Sirine Team Work 7 hours $ Single hand work hours $ Total, $ 2"10 A Sparks Foreman. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p061.jpg) Dingle Irrigation Company. No. 87 Date Oct 28 1898 Received of G Sirine Team Work 7 hours $ Single hand work hours $ Total, $2"10 A Sparks Foreman. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p062.jpg) No 16 Dingle Irrigation Company. Dingle, Idaho, Oct 31 1898 Received from G Sirine team 7 hours DOLLARS 2"10 A Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p063.jpg) No 79 Dingle Irrigation Company. Dingle, Idaho, Nov 3 1898 Received from G Sirine Teams 2 hours DOLLARS $11 60 A Sparks Secretary. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p064.jpg) [The following is written sideways] Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p065.jpg) No 52 Dingle Irrigation Company. Dingle, Idaho, Nov 2 1898 Received from G Sirine team 7 hours DOLLARS $2"10 A Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p066.jpg) [The following is written sideways] Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p067.jpg) No 28 Dingle Irrigation Company. Dingle, Idaho, Nov 1 1898 Received from G Sirine team 7 hours DOLLARS $2"10 A Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p068.jpg) [The following is written sideways] Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p069.jpg) MONTPELIER LUMBER CO., [INCORPORATED.] No. 3894 June 27th 1903 Received of. . . .the following bill of Lumber which I agree to deliver in good order to George Sirrine No. of Pieces Kind Feet 20 2x6—12 240 12 2x6—14 168 14 2x6—16 224 6 2x4—20 80 Total 7[-]2 Signed G E Sirrine Teamster ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p070.jpg) [Calculations handwritten on page] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p071.jpg) Dingle Idaho Oct 9th 193 Geo E Serrine in act with Dingle Irrigation Co Old act Da Jo .15 To assmt 3.60 By Labor old ac 3.00 Bal Due .75 there is an old act showing a Bal in your favor of $31.21 Geo G Davis Sec ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p072.jpg) G E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p073.jpg) [Column 1] Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt. COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. No. 292 C Page Line Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho, Dec 23rd 1901 Received from Geo E Sirrine Twenty Six and 56/100 — DOLLARS on account of State, County, City and School Taxes for the year 190 , upon the following described prop- erty, to-wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. Sec. Twp. Range Acres Lot Block Value 1901 Assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY No. Value No. Value No. Value Thoroughbred Thoroughbred Farm Implements Graded Graded Other Machinery Common Stock Stock Harness, Robes, Saddles Beef Stallion Lumber, Saw Logs, Wood Cows Colts Watches and Jewelry Sheep and Goats Mules Other Property Wool Jacks and Jennets Shares in Bank Swine Wines and Liquors Solvent Debts Vehicles and Bicycles Misc'l Ins't, Sew'g Mach. Securities Merchandise Money Assessed at State and County Tax and Penalty $2173 Making in the aggregate the value of $80500 Special School Tax, Dist No and Penalty $483 Jas R Hart Bond, Tax, School Dist. No and Penalty $ R City Tax and Penalty $ Total Tax and Penalties $2656 [Column 2] No. 292 C Date 190 Name State and County Tax. Amount, $ Special School Tax. District No. Amount $ Bond School Tax. District No Amount $ Poll and Hospital Tax Amount $ City Tax. Amount $ Independent School District No. Tax. Amount $ Total $ ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F3_I1_p074.jpg) Real and Personal Property Tax Receipt. No. 58 Collector's Office, Paris, Idaho, Dec 10 1892 Received from Geo Sirine one — 35 Dollars, On account of Bear Lake County, Idaho, Taxes, for the year 1892, upon the following described property, to wit: DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. assessed at $ Making in the aggregate the value of $ $135 By N G Allan STATESMAN PRINTING CO. BOISE, IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I14_p001.jpg) 50 Cecil St. Derby, England May 6th 96 Dear Sir I have to day recieved the information you require, and haste to forward same to you. I find that there are only two daughters re- maining alive of the late Thos Magee. Eliza and Jemima. John the brother is dead. And also the Father and Mother (Thos and Jane Magee) The 2 sisters have both wrote me today. But neither have said when they died. I have written back to each of them. And forwarded your address to each. So thatin all probability you may hear from them shortley, giving you more particulars than I am able to do. As the enclosed information is all I have been able to gather. The address of the oldest daughter : Mrs. Eliza Halcrow, 33 Heaton Street, Hockely, Birmingham She say her husband died 8 years ago and she has 2 sons and 2 daughters alive. The younger daughter is: Mrs. Jemima Clarke, No [-] Sydenham Place, St Marks Street, Ladywood, Birmingham She does not say if her husband is alive or not, but says she too has 2 sons and 2 daughters alive. Trusting the enclosed information may be the means of your joint correspondence. And that you may obtain all the information you require. Hoping to hear from you soon and to hear you are well. I remain Yours truly John Mottershead ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I16_p001.jpg) Sept 29 1896 No 70 Gran[---]tt Street Ladywood a[-] a[--] King Ed Munds Road Birmingham england. My dear Cousin Recieved your kind And welcum Letter wich i shud have Ans[---]d sooner But dear Cousin i miss Laid your Letter And did not finde it till to day. Wee have Been Removing to Ano[-]ther house [---]s i miss Laid your letter But i n[--] Plase have found it. i was very Pleased to hear from you But Sorry to say my Dear mother dide when I was about a years old. But my Dear fathe Lived to Bee 86 years old. that was Thomas Magee. Jane Oakeys husband. My Brother John dided 2 years last March. He was 52 years old when he dide dided Wen B[-]bys. So that this is only me that is Mrs Gemima Clark & my sister Eliza Halcrow ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I16_p002.jpg) i h[--]se she has 5 children alive. i have 6 my oldist is 61 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I17_p001.jpg) Mrs. J. Clarke No. 1 Sydenham Place St Marks Street Birmingham, England Mr. James Oakey Dear Sir: Hearing from Mr. Mottershead, that you was desireous of finding the where abouts of any of the children of the deseased Jane Oakey. There are two chil- dren left, Viz Jemmima Clarke and Eliza Halcrow both now living in Birmingham. Jane Oakeys Husband, Thomas Magee died four years ago- Have often inquired at Nottingham to find out if any of Mothers relations were living and was very much, but agree ably surprised to hear that you had made inquiries concerning us. Father lived to be eighty-six and died January 19,1892 and is interred at Wilton Cemetery. No doubt you often think of the Old Country and perhaps would like to visit it, but if you do should like to see you and if you did come would make you wel- come and as comfortable as I could amongst my family hoping you are in the enjoy- ment of good health and the best wishes of your cousin Jemma Clarke. P.S. Kindly write and let me know if any more of Mothers relatives are now liv- ing , if you know- Shall write to Mr. Mottershead to night and will tell my sister Eliza I have written to you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I18_p001.jpg) Dear Aunt Ella, I have been thinking of an approach for you to make in doing genealogy in England. Perhaps you could attempt to locate relatives [---] remained there. Your Father did a little writing to England & His Father corresponded with a number of relatives who remained there. Uncle Alfred loaned me some of these letters which I had [---]d co[-]pied They indicate: James O. Jr. 1817 received correspondence from: Brother William: 23 Beckenham Road Radford Notts. Notts. Nov 14th/90 Villa st Beeston Notts Dec. 13/84 3 West st Sneinton Nov 9/69 Sister Catherine (Kitty) Oakey Newton (Thomas) Jane Newton Cottee (Mrs. Reuben Cottee) 12 May 1896 66 Perril Street Nottingham, Eng (Jane had brothers James, John, Levi. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I18_p002.jpg) Sister Elizabeth <(Betsey)> Oakey Wright (Mrs. Frederick) Aunt Lydia O. Loundes (Mrs Barney) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I19_p001.jpg) Hyrum — Dear Brother Hyrum I am sorry I cannot give you the name of our Dear Mothers grandmother. I dont remember it. but I think perhaps it could be found in the old church at Brinsly where mother lived when her mother died. Mother was only 6 years old when her mother died. I cant remember more about it! from your devoted Sister Mary Cooper <(Oakey)> Thomas [Calculations appear below above text] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I1_p001.jpg) Father Oakey Born March 9 1787 Mother Oakey Born November-16-1782 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I21_p001.jpg) Letters Re James Oakey Senior Dear Son — (James Jr) Testimony from James Sr April 24 1866 Dear Nephew (James Jr) — from (Barney Lounds) — no date — Tell of death <1873> — (William's (James Jr Bro) letter dated April 12, 1885 says Father died at Sister Lydias house —) was deaf & Blind — Enjoyed church to last — Dear Brother James from Wm— Death of Father & Mother — List of Aunts & Uncles — From to Dear Uncle Date Subj. Eliza Redfea[--] none Invite Mary to spend Honley Moor fair time William 1890 Death of wife Mary Beckenhon Rd Radford William 1884 Jane Lakin living at old house Gt Freeman St Notting- my son Walter wife & 3 year Notts. Arthur & Wife near Railway Station ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I21_p002.jpg) From to Date Subject Gemima C[---]e James Oakey after <1892 when her father died> Children of Jane Oakey Your cousin Dear Sir Gemmima C[---]e Eliza Halcrow John Mottershead Janes Husband Thomas Magee Derby Eng [-]96 Inf. same as above adding John to Magee [---]g Jan Reuben Cotee James Oakey 1896 James sisters Nottingham Eng Catherine Oakey Newton Jane Newton Cottee James Newton John Newton Levi " (d[--], dead Mrs Wright Elizabeth Mentions Mrs. Litchfield (?) Lizzie C[---]e Noble Dear Uncle 1893 Aunt Housley's son grand children (Sarah Ann Jun & Tom Jun Children Bob Bill Tom (Dead) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I22_p001.jpg) 1862 April 17 and i arived at the Mitland Station at ¼ to 12 oclock i with the bags got up the bray and I got the poster to get it over the platform i put it out in a van there was a deal of confussion on account of so much luggage going of there where a many of the saints to the see to see the saints of I saw Anns Aunt Hariot and I had some talk to her about her and it was her greatest wish that I should look well after Ann and take care of her. She told how it put her Father & Mother about I bid her good by and I bid her Aunt He [---] good by and Samuel Palmor. What with the words they had to said to me and the thoughts of leaving my Father it brought a feeling over me that I could not keep I had to talk with Brother Naylor con[---]gs E Asti[-] and what I was to tell his son Levi Naytor who I get through to Great Salt Lake City. I went along the platform & bid many of the Saints good by. Spoke to my Father and he — cheer up and I got in to the carriage and looked at the [--] aquainted faces around that I were going to leave ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I22_p002.jpg) behind. i l[--] [--] g[---] by promised to write to Harry Amot and ½ pass 12 oc[---] the train started i then commenced a voyage of 8000 mills along with my Mother and sisters Mary & Lucy Sarah, Alfred, Hyrum and Varney and my Bro James was going along with Brother John Farnsworth There was about 60 Sains from Nottingham in the train. We past through meadows. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I23_p001.jpg) Address MRS. G. L. BAIRD. c/o Genealogical Society SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. Record No. 122 MRS. G. L. BAIRD, Ward c/o Genealogical Society, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, Stake WHEN ENDOWED Name of Dead Elizabeth Morley When Born md 17 Nov. 1806 Where Born of Elton on the Hill Notts. Eng. When Died When Baptized 18 Sep. 1923 Proxy Instance of James Oakey (dead) Relationship of Instance to Dead Rel. il ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I25_p001.jpg) [Page with space to record parishes searched] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I2_p001.jpg) Written by son in law of Catherine O. Newton & John Newton ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I7_p001.jpg) 99 Vausekal Rd Barningham England Apl 14, 1917 Mr Hyrum Oakey Dear Sir Mrs Berry has handed me a letter written by you to her mother Mrs Halcrow date of letter Feby 5 this year. The delay in writing has same has <[---]ed> from unavoidable causes and even now I am not able to get and supply you with the detail you ask for but here is the best I can do fuller (?) information I am thinking can only be obtained at considerable expense & time—but if at anytime further details come to hand it would be a pleasure to convey these to you. Mr John Magee lived at (my native town) and dies in the same cemetry as my parents. Mrs Halcrow thanks you for the dollar which you so kindly sent. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS1_B2_F4_I7_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Hurrah for the USA who have joined in the fight for civilization Yours truly JE Margesdry Margorche[--] [Column 2] down hearted by any means. Though my owny two sons are called to the army— but whatever the cost we must go through to Victory. Yesterday my daughter came home from a holiday and at the station here there were hundreds of American soldiers Britains the world over appreciates the help that America is giving. We knew it was bound to come and was olny a matter of time. Mr Berry has been enable to work for a long time Should you be writing again and have any used postage stamps to spare especially the larger value—my grandson would be pleased with them. Kind regards from Mr & Mrs Berry & Yours truly JE Margoselry ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F10_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake November 1 Dear Sister and brother- Hyrum has started. went at eight oclock this morning. he couldent sell his hors. Tom gave him a watch we havent had Roys picture yet but I will try and get it before I go home I saw pa a saturday he said there was a great deal of sickness in [-]eder said Bill Jonson had lost his baby and was very sick his self it is the Mezels and c[-]rlet fever and he thought I had better stop here a while ma shas come home [-]t they havent [-]ny of them been hear yet I got a pattern from Berrie to make Roys dress and have lost the back to or I would send it to you you[-] ma can tell you more a bout the fashins than I can write I your [-]a and Fred will start to morow it is fine wether hear now give my love to Berrie and all the folk Pa wants to start back in a cupple of weeks write soon from Sena ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F10_I2_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Oct. 29 Dear Bro. and Sister we arrived here yesterday at 11 oclock. "Morning" found the folks all well Mother is well. I have not Sold my Horse yet but think I can. I went to the Pres. office and learned that the missionaries will be Set apart on monday at the Guardo House the fare is $32.00 to Chatt[---] go [--] the weather is fine. Fred and Mother will Start Home about thursday or friday next I will write again if I can before I go. from your Bro Hyrum ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F11_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake Oct 4 Dear George I will send you a line we got here all right it was quite cro[-]ed but we got along allright I have been to the Dr every day I have found Dr Pfoutz he says his ears are so full of wax he can not tell I have got a sir ringe & wash her ears out I have been working with her all I can he says he thinks he can tell me some thing tomorrow I [--]ll with again as soon as I can find any thing out I have been to shares twice but there is such a crowd I [-]nd [---] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F11_I1_p002.jpg) get to see him. we are all well, it rained yester day Fred took us to the Dr in the buggy it is real cold today but dry and nice to walk we have been out since early morning Fred is going to take this to Post all send love to your good by Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F12_I1_p001.jpg) May 22 1904 Dear sister sarah and famley it is with much pleasure that I pen you a few lines to let you know how we got here we got here all write the place looked very strange to me I feel very lone some at times but that is no more then I expected we are all staying at Harriets place now we all went to meeting to day and we had a splended meeting but still it seems so strange to me there is no friends like the old ones to me but I do hope and pray that I will over come this to some extent for I will tell you it is not very pleasent to feel this way ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F12_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] although this country is far ahead of Bear Lake when I got to shoshone the frut treas were all in bloom and the trees were all leafed out over two weaks ago and when I left home they hadent started there is a fine range for cattle out here and it is close by I think I will feel better when I get a home of my own I will have to remind you of them minuets of that meeting and also remind Bessie and effe of them verses for my album please be sure and send them all. the chreldren went to Primary last Friday and they were making flowers fore deckerachen day but they have such a long ways to walk for they hold Primary in the school house [Column 2] they have been to sunday school every sunday every sunday since they came they like their sunday school very much well I hope you are haveing sucsess in your labors with the chreldren and your dear counslers and aids I will tell your dear sister that I long to be with you all but that is all in vain tell Lillie I send my love to her and famly and also to all the aids and chreldren of the Dingle ward and aspecley to my little class for I have took comfort maney times with the little ones in my class as I call it yet but I gess it will never be my lot aney more but I do hope that ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F12_I1_p003.jpg) the spirit of will rest down upon your Primary I dont know of aney more news to tell you so I will close fore this time hoping to hear from you soon I send my love to all hoping all will be well with you and famley and allso your brother Hyrum and chreldren from your friend Annie Sparks Carey Blain Ca[-] Idaho ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F13_I1_p001.jpg) Carey Idaho. Dec 23/904. Dear Sister Sarah. I thought I would try and write you a few lines to let you know how we are getting along we are all pretty well, with the exception of the bay she still has her bad coughf. and Annie children are not feeling well they have got a bad cold, but I hope this letter will find you all well, we have done pretty well this summer we raised 4 hundred and 46 bus of grain but it is onley $1.10 cts a hundred, and flour is from $2.60 up 2.90 a h[--], but I do not think that I ever will be as happy and contend as I was in my home in Dingle, no <[---]> ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F13_I1_p002.jpg) matter how much better we might do we cant enjoy it, if we haint contended, it seems as though I get to feeling worse all the time not because I dislike the place but it dont seem like home and I cant enjoy myself like I did. I wish I could slip in and attend of your surprises if you have any, or see how you are all getting along, but maby everything is as it should be with me, I know Wilford would never been contended untill he mooved and he [-]is contended out here if could be but to me there is no place like home and the old friends I always enjoyed myself with them. I wrote to Lillie about 7 months ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F13_I1_p003.jpg) ago but she never answered it I guess she has forgotten me and other new friend ship been made, but not that way with me the old ones are not forgotten, I wish you would write and tell me all the news. Annie and I live with in a few steps of one another and we talk our troubles over nearley every day, she is very mearsable and if cours as home sick as I am, I wish you would all write to me, I have thought I would like to write to Mary Nate and lots of them but I cant write all I write a great deal as it is. we have not got any snow here and Christ mas seems to be asleep you dont hear people talk about Christmas ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F13_I1_p004.jpg) like they do down home, and to me it will be one of lonesomest Christmas I ever spent, it will onley bring up some of the happiness I used to enjoy in my own home will dear Sister I will have to bring my letter to a close with a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all, and remember me to all the primary offerciers and primary children, and tell them I haint for got them and t[-] tell them to write to me. with best to you all I remain your loving Sister Harriet Sparks. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p001.jpg) Jan the 2 1905 Dear sister Sarah and famley as it is with pleasure I take my pen in hand to write you a line are to we are all midling will at preasent and hope thise few lines will find you all in good health we receved your kind and well come letter last Sautarday and was pleased to hear from you all and also to see your faces we did if course have to smile at your Phat Isabel looks as if she had all most fell asleep and aunt sarah looks like she was crying as hard as she could and I think Lillie is looking for you both but it is good just the same we knew you all aney way I have never atended a Primary since I came out here when I left Dingle ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p002.jpg) I left all that was near and dear to me for there is no friends like the old ones to me and I knew before I left home that I would not find aney better frinds then the Primary workers I have never felt happy one day since I left my dear old home and further more I know I never shall out here I feel as tho I have all most lost the spirit for ever thing and I know not what the fruits I will be there of I ges I will have to return back to reform my self It is so diferent out here then what it is home the ward is in a tereble condition it is worse then they were in Dingle when they had truble with hall I say it is worse then a hornets nest amoung the people out here and that makes it still worse for us ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p003.jpg) you are apt to see us all back in the spring I feel as tho there is nothing to live for out here the chrildren havent been to one religon class since we came out here they havent held one since we came I felt so good and happy h[--]e when I could atend to my little dutes that was placed on me to do and the married people dont join the young Ladies out here it is just the young folks even the Presedent and counslers is young girls I gess your are all enjoying your self in your Primary and officers meeting I long to be with you all once more and I do know I shall never feel happy till I do I feel as tho I am full of truble espesley at present well I cant think of much to write ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p004.jpg) I have been going to write to Lillie but I have to almost punish my self to write letters the boys are as home sick as what we are I havent made my dress yet but expect to make it if I live long anuf my head is quite bad with neurolage at present I feel so sorey for brother Joe to think he has no sisters to take care of him that I can hardley stand it some time he has no father are mother as you mite say to take care of him in sickness are in pain I you see him tell him we mite all be back in the spring tell him I will write to him some of these days I have so maney to write to I will give away for this time sending my love to all the Primary workers and all the Primary chreldren and praying, that the spirit may rest down upon you all is my desire for all from your frind Annie Sparks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p005.jpg) January th 2 1905 Dear primary friends I thought I would write you a few lines to let you all know how I like this place I dont like it at all we dont have any primary out hear nor religin class out hear I have not been on the progam since we came out hear I would like to come out there and help you all out. we dont have any progam out hear. we have been making flowers all summer. we had primary dance when they stoped primary they gave 15 cts worth of cande and nuts we never had mutch of a time on Christmas, but I hope you all had a good time. there is not mutch snow out hear the roads was dusty about a weak ago I hope you are all enjoying your sleigh riding and your skating, and I hope you are all going to school and sunday school and primary and religon class I would like to go there if I had the chance. we live about ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F14_I1_p006.jpg) a mile and a half to school but we have not been late once. I have been goying to write to you all but I hant got around to it yet. I hope you will all write to me I would like to hear how you are all geting along in the works of the Lord. I know all of the girls and boys out he[--] we ha[-] quite a lot of fun at school playing ball. but the new friends are not half as good as the old ones I cant find mutch to write I will writee again some time I would like to hear from you all, when you all write me a letter. Send our love to all the children and the same to the teachers Pleas reat thees lines to the primary from your friend Mary Sparks [Drawings of flowers appear at bottom of page] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F15_I1_p001.jpg) Dispersed for, coaloil. .50 books. 1.35 candy & nuts 60 nickle fund 5.10 Childrens Friends. 9.10 minute book. .85 Dress goods. 6.00 for albums 3.50 forlamp 27.00 for lamp .35 27 35 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F15_I1_p002.jpg) Received from entertainment Feb 22 $8.50 Harriet Sparks 1.00 " Dec 9 1904 8.90 " June 1904 18.40 " June 1904 8 50 26.90 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F17_I1_p001.jpg) Ogden Oct 19th 1885 My Dear Sisters I was glad to hear the T[---]t went safe. and that you felt stisfied with it, I am glad to hear you are all well, we are all well at present we have all had very bad colds, it has been very cold nights we have had some heavy frosts here but it is fine in the daytime, our quantity Conference was held here Saturday and yesterday, we have had some splendid counsil this time Moses Thatcher John Henry Smith Henry W Nesbit and several others to talk to us, I went all day yesterday and Mother went all day Saturday there was a meeting in the Tabernackle to commence at seven Oclock, all were invited Mother & Father went Mother said it was splendid, ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F17_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] the girls are busy getting their Arithmetic for tomorrow, they are having Grandpa to help them, Walter was not feeling well this morning but I think he is better tonight Bertha is picking up again she does not say much more than when she was there, we had quite a joke on Walter, the week Jim left, he was bothering me for something to eat, and I was busy, so I told him there was one of Aunt Sarah cakes left in the Cubbord if he was very hungry he could eat it, he took it and sate down on the carpet, I went out after something, and when I came in Ada say's what do you think Walter say's "If Mama the old thing dont think this is hard that is where she got left." then he took his little hammer and commenced to break it to peices, he did not whine any more for something to [Column 2] eat he could come up and ask nicely for it after that. Aunty Ruth has been quite sick again she is a little better tonight. I have not heard any thing of Lucy since, Butter is only 20 octs a pound here, I do not hear of any chance of selling Butter, but perhaps if when you come down it may be better I sold Lene out to some of our neibors they come for more after it was gone, if you could bring me down a Dollars worth of Butter for myself I will try to get the money by the time you come for I do not think mine will lost me through, for we have no meat, only once in a while, Father has been helping Uncle to get his Potatoes up and has quite a lot of nice ones for us to eat, so we will have Potatoes he is not done getting them yet, ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F17_I1_p003.jpg) I have had some work to do for the Society, and some more to do, How is Sally Austin's little girl getting on and all her family, all the children send their love to Papa and wishes he would write, tell him that Uncle Brown gave Bertha a mouth Organ, she will play and dance all the time and mak all of us dance with her, and tell him that Dick Willsons wife is married to Bill Clark, the talk is they have been on intimate terms ever since Bills wife Died, I cannot think of any more this time all send their love to all. My love to all wishing you all good night Ever your Sister Please write as often Bessie [The following is written upside down at top of page] give my love to Jim and tell him to write. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F17_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs G. E. Sirrine Cottonwoods Bear Lake Co Idaho missent [A stamp appears on page] OGDEN CITY OCT 20 6PM 1885 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F18_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City AZ Aug 9 Dear Sarah I will wright you a few lines i am well and i hope this will find you Same i Have not Herd from you for Some time and you dont no how bad i want a letter from you the last letter that i got i received on the 24 and it seemes a long time to me when i want to no how you are geting along i thought i would Have Some money before this to send you but theare ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F18_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] is so much red tape with the government that it takes a long time for to get your Pay from them But they gave a voucher for the Hay Hawling and so i will Send you Some money in a few days the folks generly are well i believe the H Hunters are Have got back they say they Had a good time they got all the Does they wanted theare i a troop in town to nite i dont no whether i will go or not i will go to McDowel to morow Cadey Lewis Peterson Has got a fine [---]y boy she is doing well [Column 2] well Sarah i Hope that you will be all rite by the time you get this o i am w[-]tin anxious for the maile to Come for i think theare will be a letter from you well i guess i will stop for this time hoping that i may soon Heare from you with regard to all and love to Sarah G E Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F18_I1_p003.jpg) Mrs G E Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Ter [The following is stamped on envelope] ZENOS, Maricopa AUG 10 1881 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F18_I1_p005.jpg) Mrs G E Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Ter [The following is stamped on envelope} JUN 25 1886 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F18_I1_p006.jpg) 34 JUN 25 1886 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F19_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City AZ Aug <30> I will write you a few lines the folks are well at present and i Hope this will find you well i havent Had any letter senc i wrote to you last monday we Had a letter from Ela last nite She wasent feeling so well as usal i am going to a go to king mine with a load of freight will start in the morning i have not ben feeling very well for the last week but i am feeling better now i am anxious to hearer from you and how you are ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F19_I1_p002.jpg) the letter that Came for you from Mrs Chea[--] i forgot to send i will send it with this Barney just came from the Post and Brought me a letter from you Aug the 22 and i was glad to heare from you i see oald Aunt Sarah Phelps the other day she enquired about and said give my love to her when you rite well Sarah tell Bishop to rite Mother is Still around But she feels quite Poorley yet well Sarah i guess i will stop for this time Hoping to heare from you soon i remain as ever yours truely G E Sirrine with regards to all and love to Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F20_I1_p001.jpg) Ag[-]st 1 1886 Dear frend Sarah I am going to try and rite a f[--] lines your lette i receved and was glad to hear from you. hop you are not feling to bad[-] now. i have bin nearly wild with the f[---] for some time. its a little better now, hope wo[--] feel mor satisfied doin this than you did when you wrote last hop you folk ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F20_I1_p002.jpg) as all well as it loves us at present th baby walks all over she looks like a little doll Litter and Julia are well the baby name is Mabel i wish you wold send mee your Pickture i might fance i seen you son time well give my kind regards to all the folks as well as to Gorge. and i reman[-] as ever your friend Mary Chals Hary send kind regards to you and lots of kisses from the Children, Evelene had a little Bay in May is doing [--]st rate ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F20_I1_p003.jpg) Mrs G E Sirrine Paris Bear Lake Co Idaho Ter [A stamp appears at top of page] ZENOS. Ma[---] SEP 7 1886 ARIZON[-] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F20_I1_p004.jpg) [Stamps appear on envelope] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F21_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Nov 8th <1885> Dear Brother and Sister I will try and write you a few lines we are all well Mother is as well as we can expect but she is still very tired. I hope Jim has got home and told you about how we got to Ogden and how the folks were there we found the folks here all well and Lucy and Will is go ing to be worried so we will have to stay here a week longer they are not ready but they have come to the conclusion to go now and get ready after they will start wendnesday morning and be married on[-] thursday and come back friday thy will have a few friends here on friday ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F21_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] night a young friend of theirs that works at the printing office has printed them some invitation cards so I will send you one in this there is so much to do we have not time for anything we have made the carpet and papered the front rooms [-] last week they have not got fixed up much yet. Mother could not sell her butter in Ogden so we brought it down here and we sold it for 25 cts but it was a hard task for to get rid of it. Fred has got him a cheap <$5.00> suit and a hat Mother has got her some shoes but we all feel lonely [Column 2] and I am quite home sick I am allways thinkng of you it has stormed nealy all the time on the 5th it snowed about 8 or ten inches and the mud is allmost as deep we have not been out much for it so muddy dandy is quite a nice horse Fred took us around a few blocks to day little Lucy is down here at Birkumsdams, Mary is at Park City teaching painting she expects to come in a day or two there is company here and they are all talking so I cant tell what I am writing Annie Carter is here and is talkng and reciting enough to send any one crazy she keeps telling Lucy this is her last sunday night of single bles[-]edness I will have to stop for this time good night from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F21_I2_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Nov 10 <1885> Dear Brother & Sister Sarah as told you all the news at present, as Jim got my gun all rite we left Ogden in such a hurrah that I did not have time to go and see about it myself you can trade it off for a shotgun (brickloder) if you like. have you rode Prince yet did hank bring any of the horses down I think we will go to Ogden next monday and start tues- day on the C. P. R. R. this is all at present from your Brother Fred Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F22_I1_p001.jpg) Dingle Aug. 29th 1886 Dear Brother Sarah wished me to write you a word or two to let you know how herself and babe are getting along She says one of her breasts is very painful and the baby does not nures very well but is getting along as well as She can Aug 31st Sarah is not So well to day she has so very much milk but says She will be better in a day or two Mother says they are both doing as well as they can will write again soon from your Bro. H. Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F22_I1_p002.jpg) Keep Tells Mary Cooper born Aug 26, 1886 My Father in Mesa Ariz, ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F23_I1_p001.jpg) Dear Brothers and Sister Fred has been writing to you so I will write a few lines we cannot find a wringer of the size she wanted neither here nor in Ogden we have been to every place in town and they do not keep any only the small size you must tell Chet to send for the sec ond size [---] wringer and see it before you pay for it so you will be sure to get it right we received your letter to day and was glad to hear you was all right Fred has been up town and got the money all right Mother is quite worried about you I hope you will write often and tell her all about how you get on ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F23_I1_p002.jpg) take care of the things all you can and send us word if you hear any more about going on a mission and just how you get a long how did you like what I sent you from Ogden there is lots of things I want to tell you but I must stop now for it is time to go to [--]st all join in sending our love to you all good by from Sarah give my love to all the folks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F24_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City Apr <5th> <1886> Dear Mother Brother and Sister and baby. I have just received Freds letter dated the 21 and post mark 29 I guess it was not posted be fore or I would have got it sooner but I am very thankful to hear you all and that you got home so good and that you are getting a long so well. I am sorry to hear about the baggage did you have to pay extra, I am as well as usual. the weather is about the same, as before you left but the trees look better and the gardens grow nice, George has just been out and got a mess of peas they are just lovely my appetite is much better then it was as else it is because we have the garden stuff ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F24_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Dear Mother you must not worry about me I get along the best I can and evry one is so very kind to me. Addie has just sent Ida to tell me he wa wants me to come and help her quilt tomorrow she is as kind in every way as a sister could be, the Sisters at the meeting all enquire about you and wish you was here do try and take care of yourself and let the boys do all they can for you, and wrap up well when you go out and because dont get wet it is 4 weeks tomorrow since you left and it seems a long time to me I can tell you but I hope it wont be so long before I see you again for if you send for me I shall come to you I think of you all day and dream I am with you at night for I cant stand it to be so far away from [Column 2] and I think I could come all right if I can keep as well as I am now well Fred I felt real bad the other day when I got Jims letter and only a word from you but I see it was not your fault I am real glad you are so good to Mother take care of her all you can and write often to tell me what to do we went out for a ride on sunday afternoon and went by Bill Passys place it looks the best of any here I wish you could have seen it I thought if Sam. W. could see it he would want to move farther then snake river the trees and vines are all out and his garden is in such good shape and so nice and clean it looked very nice, tell L[-]ena I think she might write and tell me all about the baby I hope you will all write to me for I am very lonesome and be sure and tell me all about how Mother is. my best love to you all from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F24_I2_p001.jpg) Dear Brother i will wright you a few lines the folks I nerly are well i believe Patrick the Surv- ayer is up on the Canal Survaying the Hed of the that you herd So much about they are going to Have him to survay the North Branch when he Comes down and then they will no what they are doing they are talking of going to work on it theare is Big Excitment over the new mines they have had a say that went $45 65/100 to the ton Hop has not filed on the land yet well Sarah will tell you all the news lov to all G E S ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F25_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City Maricopa Arizona territory May 6 1887 Dear ant Sarah pa was writting a letter and I thought I would wright to you we are all well and hope you are. the same school is just out I am verry sorry school is out I am sorry because I am afried I will forget late that I have learned how you named your baby yet? I have learned a grate deal since I have been to school ant [-]ells is verry poorly now and the baby has got a sore head and ma is making Bertha and Mable some nice linen Dresses ant Sara is here to day we would like verry much to have one of your baby picturers mama and Sarah joins me in sending love wright soon from your little niece Addie Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F26_I1_p001.jpg) SILVER CITY Salt Lake City May 26th <87> Dear Aunt Sarah we received your letter yesterday was very much please to hear from you I thought you had not got my letter as I did not hear from you before I am very sorry that Gramma is so poorly am glad the babies are better I do so want to see them kiss Mamie for me she is far a head of our baby with her teeth We are all pretty well but baby has the hooping cough but I think she is getting better now she is as fat as ever and seems well only when she has spells of coughing you want to know what kind of coat and bonnet she wares. you will be surprised to hear she has no coat and I dont know what ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F26_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] kind to get her she has a honey conb flanel cloak and she wears that if is is cold but it is plenty warm enough for her little white shawl only at night. she has a very nice bug'y and of corse we always take her out in that she is to heavy to carry. she almost lives out of doors the girls are delighted with her they keep her out hour after hour take her up town and evry where. I hardly know what to tell you about bonnets our baby has had four and is needing another she is such a romp and [--]ls puls evry thing to peices. I think the nicest bonets are made of white embroidery with large full crowns to stand up in the front. I will try and get some fashion plates and send you [Column 2] I hope Hyrum and L[---] are better before [---] you ask if we are comeing up there this summer we would like to very much but dont hardly know how to manage it. we wish you could get a chance to send dandy down by some body if you only sent him to Ogden Pa says perhaps you could send a teem and wagon by some one coming to ogdan Pa says to write and let us know if there is any chance of getting any thing go down after us. you see aunt sarah we all want to come and to pay the regular fair on the train is expensive and if we wait till august or september for the excursion it is to late for Will to leave the store as they are busey in the fall [The following is written upside down at top of page] Pa says to take care of dandys tale and Mane and do not cut it off if it is grown any ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F26_I1_p003.jpg) Dear Antie my black dress is made quite plain in the front and draped high in the back. the basque has a vest front of black satin with a gold stripe in the collor and cups to mach. I do not ware hoops now they have gone out of fashion but I ware reads in the back of my skirts the bushels are larger then ever. hats are much higher in the crown and nearly all off them turn up on one side. I did my white one over last week it is trime with black velvet and white crape I trined annie's with black and pale pink. eather pink or pale green are the most fashionable collors this season. It is supper time now so I must close with love to all from Lucy ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F27_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City April 29—87 Dear Brother I Guess I have wated as long as you did to answer my leter. so I think I will write you a few lines we are all well. But Father and Mother helth is verry Poor I Guess you have heard of Sam B[-]agleys wife & Baby Death some time ago. Tomy Bagley Flanigan has had the mumps verry Bad. fo a month or so I do not know h whether he will get well or not. J Hibbart & E. Thomas. has Been very sick with the scur[-]. I have just Been out to the field watering trees and alfalfey the trees look fine May 2. I will try and finish my leter. I have in 14.00 Catalpy trees ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F27_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] the rest Coton wood and Black willow they look fine. I just got Back from the mine last we gave Joel. & R. Lee a contract to sink (.25) f[-]tt. at $11.00 per foot. they have gone down about ten ft. it looks very well. I think the ledge is ten f[-]t wide. theare is a Rich man from tempe By the name of Cuting he Bought. theat quarter of haydens. Back of Armsstrongs for $33,000. thirty three thousand dolars, he is very well pleased withe the prospect. we moved our south stakes in. 100 ft. for him to have a chance to sink for the ledge he took some of the Rock to have it arrayed and if it proves good he will. Comence work. Turnbow got water 185 ft. 16 miles out on the Penall Road. I just Received youre leter to night I am sorry you [Column 2] have desided to sell out heare [-] Property is Breing a good Price heare now. Sam Bagley & Jo. sold out for Eleven thousand dolars. J. H. Pomeroy was ofered $5,000 five thousand dolars for his City Property. the Rail Road is nearley finishe[-] to haydens and the Bridge nearly across Salt River. Father is haveing a large Run now, he had 40 for dinners yesterd we are doing verry well with liquor. we have sold a good deal of Beer. and cigars. joells wheat looks fine. I have just cut my hay, the grapes are very heavey this year. I have Rented youre place to holley for five dolars a month and he keep it Clean. he has done lots of work on it he h[-]as been theare nearley too months it looks fine, Grand-Father Crismon Zule Kimball Mrs Charley Dane Started for Salt Lake this morning the young ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F27_I1_p003.jpg) Ladies gave her a surprise last Thur sday & on Friday evening Fal[--] P. had a social gathering of 60 or more persons at his house had the Band there had Ice Cream & Lunch we had a Splendid time, Will Ki mball is talking of going to Salt Lake this Summer the Coop Store is doing quite a Buisness now old sure will have a colt soon I have had Bother with that wart it was twice as large as Before mag will not the cow will calve soon. you will Bee Behind on the mine when this work is done write and let me know whether you still want to hold it or not I think it a good thing. you write just as soon as you get this and let me no. I would Rather your would keep youre water [The following is written sideways at top of page] & youre land it will cost you nothing & Pay your good intrest on your money if you want to sell every thing all Right. and stay theare a yeare or so and if you want to come down heare you will have [-]pl[---] to come to, this is my idie But if you want every thing sold I will sell it. theare is too dances to night and I am sleepy good night W. L. Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F28_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City, Ariz., 18 we got home yeasterday morning Sunday. in the afternoon we all went over to Fathers But it did not seem like it used to with no Mother theare But she is Beter off for she has sufered a great deal in the last two years. Father stood the trip splendid. I tell you the Rest when I see you. you spoke of comeing down heare this fall I know that if you come he[-] and you are Both satisfied you can do Better heare than theare. I hope you will come. Ella Sirrine arived heare one day Before we did she is geting along Prety well Dellah is all Right now Barney Radell is very Poorley Both in Body and Mind Reta says she will write in a few days. with love to all 3 [---]in as Ever. W. L. Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F29_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa City AZ friday June the Dear Sarah I will wrght you a few lines to let you no i am well and i hope this will find you the same i received your letter dated the 13 of June that was a sad afar about John B i feel very sorry for Pheba i told Senatah about it she dident no any thing about it the folks generly are well i believe Bettie Babe has ben quite Sick but is geting better now mother is up and around but is not very stout yet we havent heard from Ela for some few day ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F29_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] But the last letter she was feeling better and she though she would soon be home Mr Logan the man i wrote you about that came with Hop is stil heare he is thinking of buying a place heare His wife is the manager of the Hospitle i jest got in from Pinal now i have got to go to work puting up Hay for a few days well the 4 forth of July is will soon be heare my Birth day i wish we wer heare for i feel So lonsom i dont no what to do with my self but theare is one good thing i have got lots of [Column 2] work to and dont much time to lounge around but i have got the Blews to day and i guess i Had beter stop for this Hoping to heare from you soon i remain as ever yours truely G. E. Sirrine Mother and the Girls send love to you theare was a wedin in town the other Mr Richards & Miss Moss Warren and me went threw our bees the other day we got tenn Galons of Honey i helped father with his he got thisty Gal i took five Gal over to ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F29_I1_p003.jpg) [--]s yesterday She is going to make it up theare is lots of Grapes on our Place and some Peaches the melons is fast comeng to turn there is some as big as a watter Bucket i will Plant some more rite awy so I theare will be Son when you come i traded old b[-]lley of theare other day for a horse old Soo[-] is well So i make a team out of them the things over to the house is all rite i unpacked that box the other day it was all rite with regards to all and love to Sarah GES ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F30_I1_p001.jpg) George E Sirrine Bear Lake Co. Montpelier Idaho [A stamp appears at top of envelope] ZEONS MAR 21 1887 ARIZ. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F30_I1_p002.jpg) [Calculations and stamp appear on envelope] PHOENIX MAR 21 1887 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F30_I1_p003.jpg) Zenos #5 March 15/87. Dear Brother George. I have been wating and expecting a letter from you ever since you left home and as I have not received a letter I thought I would write you before I left home. and tell you abou[-] about what time I would be in Salt Lake City and see if you could not come down and see me and maby you can come home with me. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F30_I1_p004.jpg) We were married half past eleven yesterday yesterday, and will start for Maricopa Tomorow we are going to stay in San Francisco Two or three days and Then go on through. I regret you not being presant at our wedding the Bishop P. married us. Ma is improving, Grand ma is here to night. and Mager- hoise from Mr Dowell, Ma wants you to write her a long letter and tell her what you are intending to do, she has been expecting a letter from you ever since you left, ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F30_I1_p005.jpg) George Lewis came home a week ago Saturday he has improved ever so much he speaks very nice. I have road my poany you gave me quite often she is as nice as can bee, I guess you have heard of Ellen Turnbows and Park Nors Macray McDonald and Lillie- Lamb being married. well I guess I have wrote quite enough for to night so I will close all sends love to you Hoping I will see you soon I am your loving Sister. Della Sirrine Hibbert ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F31_I1_p001.jpg) what kind of a country you had found. what nice rocks an how much sand an how well satisfied you all [-]e Amasa told me what you said about it he thinks you will soon be tired of it down th[-] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F31_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] you think of that Frank has gone to Salt Lake he left home on Newyears day and went as far as St Charles an staid there to a party we all spent the holidays at Paris no parties at the ranche [Column 2] the boys have began the house but they are not working much at it theare is not much news here evry thing is still write as soon as you can and tell me all the news. Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F31_I1_p003.jpg) May you peace and prosperity see such as none but a God can bestow May all possible blessings attend you May heavenly enjoyments be yours And my Jesus protect and befriend you Till you reach those Elysian shores from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F32_I1_p001.jpg) No. 384 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE Fifth JUDICIAL DISTRICT. Of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Bear Lake PRESENT: Hon. D. W. Standood Judge. [Column 1] In the matter of the application of Alfred Oakey AN ALIEN, To become a citizen of the United States of America. [Column 2] IN OPEN COURT October Term, A. D. 1892 this 10 day of Oct. A. D., 1892, as yet of said term. It appearing to the satisfaction of this Court by the oaths of Hyrum Grimmett and Joseph Neibaur citizens of the United States of America, witnesses for that purpose, first duly sworn and examined, that Alfred Oakey a native of England has resided within the limits and under the jurisdic- tion of the United States five years at least, last past, and within the State of Idaho for one year last past; and that during all of said five years' time he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the same; and it also appearing to the Court, by competent evidence, that said applicant, and more than two years since, and in due form of law, declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States; and having now here, before this court, taken an oath that he will support the Constitution of the United States of America, and that he doth absolutely and entirely renounce and adjure all allegiance and fidelity to all and any Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India It is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said Alfred Oakey be and is hereby admitted and declared to be a Citizen of the United States of America. D. W. Standood Judge. Signature: Office of the Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, Of the Territory of Idaho, in and for the County of Bear Lake. I, G. Spaugberg, Clerk of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, in the County of Bear Lake and Territory of Idaho, said Court being a Court of Record having a common law jurisdiction and a Clerk and Seal, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Act of Naturalization of Alfred Oakey, as the same appears upon the Records of said Court, now in my office. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court, this 10th day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Two, in the year of our Independence One Hundred and Seventeen G. Spaugberg Clerk. Deputy Clerk. IDAHO REGISTER, Eagle Rock. Blank No. 224. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F32_I1_p002.jpg) No. DISTRICT COURT. Fifth Judicial District. County of Bear Lake State of Idaho. Certificate of Naturalization OF Alfred Oakey Filed this day of 189 . Clerk. Deputy Clerk. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F33_I1_p001.jpg) 6 PM 1891 Sunday Night Dec 13 at Lucys House Dear Mother & Brothers and Sister i got Home yesterday and was sorry to Hear that Mother was very sick i was out to Lake Point on a job and cold Not send me word as she was Expecting me Home so she sent the Letter to Ogden to Jim and we got word Back to day Jim said that he dident se owe He cold leave His job but he wold Try and go with me when i went up to Bear lake as i told Him when i saw Him last that ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F33_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] i shold Try and go up to the Ranch about Christmass on the Cheap Holladay Rate so i shall Try and get Him to come Along with me work is very slack and money is very tite at Present i wold like to Hear from you evry mail and if i Have to come at once i will come we are all well Except colds me and Ann are down to Lucys at Liberty Park theay are well Except Little ive [-] i am going to R R office to morrow to se what Rate i can get up to Montpelier for [Column 2] and i will write you again and let you know when i will Be there But i will wait till i Hear from you so write By Return mail sure and let me know How mother is i shall write to you and tel Him to make Arangements to get of for [-]0 days [-] us felt quite contented About Mother when Ann saw Cansen Rosa and she told Ann that Bro Cannon Had seen mother and Father at the Bear lake conferance and he G L was surprised to se them so we[-]ll ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F33_I1_p003.jpg) well i want you all to take care of Mother and keep Her warm and i think she will get Better and i will Be up at Christ mas Aney How i shold Have come up Before New But i Cold Leave an [--] of the Buisness and the trubble i Have Had this summer but i will tell you all the News when i come up Ann got A letter from Her Sister the same day that se got yours and she said that all the Oakeys was dead in Nottingham 515 State St Thos Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F34_I1_p001.jpg) Salt lake City April 10 1897 Dear Madia I will try to write you a fue lians I cant think of much to mar tell I have had my Picture takeing yesterday but I have not seen it yet [---] Maida Manie started this letter but did not finissh it she is down to Aunt Lucy so I will write a line to you thy have got some letters wrote but they are down to Aunt Lucys we will tell you all the news when we get home love to you all good night from Aunt Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F34_I1_p002.jpg) Dear Warren I hope you are all well and I hope Maude is a good girl you must be a good boy and take care of her a little longer we will soon be home now I am so lonely with out you if the snow is nearly gone put some in the creame[-] I want to see you all so much we went all around by the Temple to day the grass is nice and green all around but it is real cold and it snowed this morning it is just like winter be a good boy and be sure and feed Maud all she wants take good care of her we will soon be there and tell you all the news good night x x x x x Miss Maud for me mamma ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F35_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa Co=operative Milling Co. MANUFACTURERS OF High Grade Flour and General Mill Products. MESA, ARIZONA. Dingle Emeline Sirrine Dingle Mr G E Sirrine Dingle Post Office Bear Lake County Idaho. [Stamp appears on envelope with the following] MESA, ARIZ. APR 18 1908 [The following is written upside down on envelope] Emeline ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F35_I1_p002.jpg) [Calculations and stamps appear on envelope] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F35_I1_p003.jpg) MESA CO-OPERATIVE MILLING CO. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE FLOUR AND GENERAL MILL PRODUCTS. Mesa, Arizona, April 15 181900 Dear Brother & Sister & all, we are all well & hope this will find you the same we had quite a lively time here yesterday about (12) oclock noon the wind was Blowing a little diner was Ready at the Kimball House when W.A.K discovered that the Large Hotell was on fire they think it cot fire from a live wier in the Garrett for when it was discovered it was in the Roof on the west side I was at the coop when the alarm was given the fire Engine was got there in good time But could not save the House there was about (150) one Hundred and fifty men then we saved nearly Every thing in the new house and saved the old House that Father Built the House Burned to the ground in about 1 ½ one and an half hours I think he had $7500 00 Seven thousand and five hundred dollars Insurence on it and his Place was Mortgaged for $1000000 ten thousand dollars over ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F35_I1_p004.jpg) I do not think he will Rebuild the Hotell the was one Room that was ocupied By a Rich widdow she was out Rideing on Horse Back she lost Every thing But what she had on that was her Rideing Briches she claims she had (300000) there Thousand dollars worth of Diamonds, there are some Parties there looking for them now. we got a letter from Uncle John A Sirrine a few days ago & he Sent his Picture he is (89) Eighty nine years old Father is (82) Eight two he is thinking of going to Las angelos California & spend the sumer with Filo & salter his health is very good for him Ella Steeles health is very Poor Sarah & Boys are geting along very good Della & Bell are well. Mahell Bloomer Hill is very Poorly. Dan Hibbert got home yesterday from his Mission we are not doing any thing with the Mine now have not ship that car of Ore yet but will in a short time the first Bond Effices on the 17th of this Month after that 3 think Mc Connell will take a new Bond and leave Mr Ore out & then they will go Right a head and spend a good deal of Mony or Make a Mine out of it. weath is fine crops will Bee light this season some are cutting hay Grain is turning no more this time with Love to All from W. L. Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F36_I1_p001.jpg) Zenos Co-Operative Mercantile and Manufacturing Institution Incorporated August 6, 1884 Capital Stock $30,000.00 Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise Mesa, Maricopa County, A. T., Dec 8, 1900 Dear Brother & Sister I will write you a few lines once more to see if we can here from you I think I have wrote three leters without a Reply we are all well & hope this will find you the same Day before yesterday was Father Birth Day (82) Eighty two years old all of us Children & Grand Children went over to his House with Picnic and Surprised him had a good time Father is prety well for him he said for me to write to you and tell you to answer if you only wrote (3) thee word[-] we are haveing fine weathe hav let a contreact on the Buckham for to sink (68) Sixty Eight ft and cross out to the Ledge they have sunk (20) ft and it showes up fine sulphates and Parities of Copper all through the Porphyry on the west of the Ledge the men that holds a Bond on the Property will be here in a short time once [The following appears in top left corner] We carry the Largest Stock of any house in this part of the Valley ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F36_I1_p002.jpg) I am Glad you are comeing down here to spend the winter with us write and tell us when you are going to start which Road you are comeing Geo if you can Get any good cheese Bring all you can as Lugage for the coop store wants to get some yours very truly W. L. Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p001.jpg) I wish I could tell you half the jokes they said. It was really better than the Orpheum in fact most of the stunts were in the Orpheum before they were drafted. One big coon said "If I am tired, so tired I feel like an iron rail with a hole in it. How is that—all drilled out." How the boys did laugh. They had some clever singing and orchestras too. Johnse's cold is better but he did not feel like eating much yesterday. I am so sorry to hear about the taxes, Johnse says there is nothing left to do but pay it again. Shall I send an order for another fifty. I hate to have you borrowing from Tracey. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] with the war and tardings wife too. Do not worry about my black dress with all you have to do I can wait. I wore my waist yesterday. I have washed it twice now and take the green buttons off each time so it looks all right. Well I must go help with the dressing of the turkey. I can not tell Mrs. Bowde[-] how you make it only your dressing always tastes good. I am going to Seattle again Monday to hear [---] play. It is one of the concerts of the Womens series. Miss Ann[-] has asked me to stay overnight with her. [Column 2] We got a nice letter from Elsie and a piece of the wedding cake. I will write them soon. My it was good. I am so glad they are so cozy and happy. Poor Pa is having quite a bad time isn't he? I know how hard it must be on all of you. How does Warren like the University. I should love to have a talk with him on his teachers etc. What do you think of the sudden marriage of Thomas Giles? May be he will not attempt an opera this year now ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p003.jpg) I believe the Ladies club were surprized in my singing for the called it a finished production and were so lovely. It was a lot of bother to sing for nothing but I was glad to do it because it keeps me having something to work for. Give my love to Jennie & Fred. I am looking for Edd — he better come before we move our phone number is Madison 100 [-] 3. The Ivy and ferns are every where around the house and it all looks so green I wish you could see it. Today is lovely, the rain seems to have passed. Much love to you all your loving Edna. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p004.jpg) Friday Nov. 30th. Dearest Mama & Papa-; The letter I wrote on Tuesday was done in such a hurry to get it off with Captain Bowden I did not say half I wanted so today I thought I would like to tell you of our Thanksgiving. We heard a rumor that another captain was to be sent so Johnse got me all excited by saying he would take me home if he had to go and come for me in six weeks. But although he may have to go some time there is no signs of it being his turn yet. We are still undecided about this house business. I better not ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p005.jpg) [Column 1] fixed my voice just fine. I sang "French sing", "Little Grey Home in the West" and "Daddy's Sweet- heart". After each song they nearly brought down the roof with applause. They called on Johnse to speak. [--] seemed popular enough as thier captain. Two lieutenants spoke and led in some cheers one for the cook and the other for the music. Then they called for more music so I sang three more songs with tunes and ended with "A long long trail" and the men came in with the droms. They had elaborate menu cards with Johnse's picture on the front but the last minute the government would not let them pass. [Column 2] waste space telling about plans until we decide on something. Johnse is about to find a boarding place for me. We had such a good time yesterday even though it was a nasty rainy day. Mrs. Bowden could not get the machine started so we had to take the street car and bus. Miss Eames a very fine pianist came down from Seattle to play my accompanyments. She is a friend of Gladys Wickens from the Boston Conservatory of music. When we three got to the barracks Johnse's men were half through thier diner. I was too excited about singing to eat much but the oyster soup ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F37_I1_p006.jpg) them out for some reason or other which made Johnse rather provoked after the men had gone to all that expense. One of Johnse's sargeants gave us the biggest turkey for Thanksgiving I ever saw. It is a beauty I wish I could send half of it to you. Mrs. Bowden is in the kitchen trying to find something large enough to cook it in. It came from a ranch in Montana. We are going to have it for Sunday diner. We wanted to go to the Army and Navy game but it was raining so we went to a vaudiville show given at the camp by the boys ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F38_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Aug 25 0[-] Dear Sarah I was real pleas- ed to hear from you and that you was doing so well at put ing up the [--]y hope they will get through all right. Pa and Oakey are still at work they was all down hear to supper last night Gertie is [-]going home tomorrow night she will take a sleeper and Lou will come to the Falls where she has to change cars to meet her so she will be all right we had a letter from Edna yesterday She is haveing a fine time will be home the last of next week. Will Reeves has a vacation this week he is building a chicken coop. I wish he would take [---] and the children away ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F38_I1_p002.jpg) some place for a change, but Vin would not go. She has had quite a time with her baby this summer he has been sick so meny times he is only half well now he is quite thin he is like our Junior the hot weather has made him as thin as a rake and he dont feel well at all he says around all day and dont want to play, our baby grows fine but she has such an awfull cough and it stays with her the rist are all well. I feel some better but dont do much but tend baby the lid has not been off the sewing machine this week. I was up to Mas and made Dolton a winter coat one day. We all went to Bountifull last sunday Ivy stayed untill tuesday night ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F38_I1_p003.jpg) We had a lovely rain yester day it has laid the dust and made it much cool er today but it has been awfull hot and dry down hear this summer Chancy and Jessie Evans both got numbers for farms on the resivaition. Will did not go to Provo to get a chance. There is another excursion north sep 2 would like to come and see you but I cant this summer I have not put up any fruit and cant get any to eat it is so scarce tomatoes ar two bounds for 15 cts now and they say they wont get any cheaper. cloths are cheap but it takes every nickle for some thing to eat well good night dont think I am grumbling I am thankfull we are able ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F38_I1_p004.jpg) to eat what we can get love to you all write soon from Lucy E 945 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F39_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake City Nov 4 05 Dear Sarah I was up to Mas and read your letter was sorry Uncle George had been sick but glad he was getting better. it is just Lovely weather hear now it is two bad you went home in that damp cold weather, there is lots of sickness hear now. Ivy and Oakey both have bad colds and Ma is quite sick the rest are all well. I had a letter from Gertie this morning she says baby is getting fat he has gained 6 pounds since the first of september. I have been busey sewing ever since you was hear I made Ednas skirt like the blue one of Ivys with three tucks on the botom[-] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F39_I1_p002.jpg) they have been going three weeks I dont know how meny lessens they have had but I guess I will when he sends his bill, he has Edna go nearly every day he can not let her practice at home he said he would not charge her for extra lessons Ivy goes twice a week when she is well. Papa says we will half to live on music this winter but I told him that was all I had had since we bought the Piano. but I guess we wont starve we have 20 bushell of potatoes in the celler I got them for 50 cts per bu[-] Aunt Mary is still in town I have not seen her but I hear of her write when you can love to all from Lucy Evans 945 Lake St ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F40_I1_p001.jpg) Carey Idaho Mar 2 1906. Dear Sarah. I thought I would write you a few lines as it is some time since I wrote you a letter, we are all well and hope you are the same, it looks lone some here as we have lots of snow yet and have had all winter. it seems to me one of the longest winter's I ever spent. Hunter and Jones is out here buying cattle, Wilford is takeing them around to day, it makes me think of home to see them here. I did not have a visit with you as I expected to have when I was out for CM but the reason was I had to go home a little ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F40_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] sooner than I expected, there is not much news here, we have not held primary here since I was down home our president discounter[--]d them while cold weather and she is going to resine if the Bishop will release her. we have not had any Religion class this winter. and there is nothing going on here for the children, but the older ones seems to have taken new entrest and our sabbath meetings are well attended all the time, we had a program and lunch on the anaversa[-] of th[-] [-] L but it was onley just for the members of the R L no one els was expected to come, no I head heard there was some entrest taken in Dingle write and tell me what in for it seems I am always more ancious [Column 2] to here good reports from Dingle than any other place. how is Hyrum and his family getting along this winter, and how is George, is he better than he was when I was down home. I was sorry to think I did not get a chance to attend primary when I was down, but it seemed every time I prepared to go some thing came along and I could not go, I thought you had a fine time on Joseph Smith birthday, and I thought the house trimed so beautiful. I know the Lord will bless you for all your efforts you make in that direction, I know I was never happier than when I tried to do my duty, and I know you are the right one in the right place, I often wonder how you do as well as you do, but I know it is because ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F40_I1_p003.jpg) you are humbl and prayerful and I pray heavenley father will contunue to bless you in all your efforts to do good, which I know is your onley desire. well dear Sarah I can think of nothing more to write. I am just writing a letter to Brother Joe the children wants me to remember them to you I send my best wishes to you all and to Hyrum and the children. from your friend Harriet Sparks. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F41_I1_p001.jpg) Dingle November 13th <1907> Dear Sister Ella We receved your letter some time since and I have been trying to write but George has been so bad lately that it seems I could not find time he is worse them has ever been has no use of his right side I can get him from the bed to his chair by holding him and lifting his right leg but it is all we can do he does not seem to suffer very much pain but it hurts him to move his arm or leg but if he is still he says he does not feel much pain only at the back of his head sometimes. and he ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F41_I1_p002.jpg) does not sleep much is so restless at night, and get up at about three oclock in the morng and sits on his chair all day. it would make your heart ache to see him he does not talk much but he can talk but his reason is the worst he forgets nearly evry thing he used to get so angry we could hardly take care of him but now he is so helpless we can manage him better and he is not nearly so cross as he used to be. he is so helpless I have to wash and dress him like a babe and he does not want any one to do any thing for him but me so it quite hard on me and I dont feel very well lately ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F41_I1_p003.jpg) Brother Joel came down to see him tow week ago it made him feel bad to see [---]ge, he only staid too days he looks swell and says he has a good job where he is you ask if Warren had sent us any money no we have not had any since Joel came I wish Warren would send George what he owes him for his land for I feel that he owes him for I think the land belongs to George Brights but George says he will never ask him for it any more but I think if Warren could see him how pittiful and helpless he is he would feel different we have had all the docters ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F41_I1_p004.jpg) medcine anything we thought could help him and you know it takes lots of mony to go to Doctors but we have tried evry thing we could and he has not been able to work all these years [-] he has not been helpless all the time but he has had to be taken care of and was more care then now for we have had to watch him all the time and never left alone at all since he was first taken sick he is sitting by me with his head on the table I put a pillow on for him to lay on and he sleeps better then he does any other way he says it rests his head to lean it over [The following is written sideways at top of page] Dear Sister write to us when you can -ber I feel la[--] and [-]ad Fred is with me I could not take care of George with out him and Hyrum helps me to George says [---] love to her good by Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F42_I1_p001.jpg) F. M. BISHOP, JOHN A. SILVER MILANDO PRATT, PRESIDENT & TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY. Ensign Gold Mining Company OPERATING IN TOOELE MINING DISTRICT, NEAR BINGHAM, UTAH. DIRECTORS. F. M. BISHOP, JOHN A. SILVER, MILANDO PRATT, WM. CRABBE, LORUS PRATT. OFFICE, 565 SOUTH STATE STREET. CAPITAL STOCK, - - $600,000 NUMBER OF SHARES, - - 600,000 PAR VALUE PER SHARE, - $1.00 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, 190 March 22, 08 My Dear Brother Tom received Sarahs letter yesterday. I am so sorry to hear you are so sick and in such Pain I do wish you would see a Doctor. hope you will soon be well we are looking for you to come down for conferance Tom says you must be sure and come he is saveing you some Oranges that he Pick himself so hurry up and get well and come. I wrote a letter to Sarah som time ago she did not mention it in her letter so I wonder if she received it ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F42_I1_p002.jpg) [English Gold Mining Company letterhead repeated from last page] I hope she is well give her and the children my love. als[-] Hyrum and his family. Tom and Ann had a lovely time and they want to go again next year so you want to be ready to go with them. Tom is quite busey at work again, but his horse is quite sick and lame, so that makes it bad for him to get around Tom and Ann are looking and feeling fine since they came home the trip as done there so much good. they send love to you all, hopeing to see you soon your loveing sister, Mary ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I1_p001.jpg) Mrs Sarah Sirrine Dingell Iaho Bearleke, [Stamp appears on envelope] SALT LAKE CITY UTAH DEC 22 1909 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I1_p002.jpg) [Stamp and seal appear on envelope] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I1_p003.jpg) Mrs Sarah Sirrine Dingle Bear Lake County Idaho [A stamp appears on envelope] SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH NOV 17 330 PM 1909 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I1_p004.jpg) [Stamp appears on envelope] [---] IDAHO, REC'D. NOV 18 1909 8 AM ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I2_p001.jpg) "Thurleigh" Talford Rd Peckham S. E. London, Eng Aug 19. 1909 Dear Mamma & All I received you letter on the 16 and was very glad to hear from you and that you were all well. It is just raining awfully this afternoon we have been out tracking this morning I put 150 tracks out this morning We have Saturdays off I mean we dont go tracking so if it clears up we are going to do some pictures. Jones has a developing machine and uses the self toning tapes the way they get that brown color on the prints is by putting them is salt water (common salt) you can get much better pictures ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I2_p002.jpg) We were sent to Stratford last Sunday. and this week we stay here and hold meeting at Impreal Hall then have street meeting afterwards. I am the teacher in the second intermedite class at S.S. there are seven in the class. Well the prospects are good for me to baptise a yound lady in a week or two, she appli[-] last week but I have got to go and see her again and explain to her the importance of the step that she is about to take, and if she under- stands the importance of it and we can get her fathers consent she will be baptised in the near future. I hope John has got the hay up by now. How are Uncle Fred & Hyrum getting along with their hay? Is James still on the ditch I have been thinking that you might be able to sell old Chief to some of those ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I2_p003.jpg) men that are working on the ditch. I have just 4 pounds left and I have been just as careful with it as I possibly can, but of corse I know that while traveling I spent some that I could have got along without, but while I have been in Eng. I have not spent any but for simply expences, and while bying things we try to do the best so as not to run the bill up heigher than we can possibly help . But, our rooms cost us 15 shillings a week, and we go out and bye what we want, and our laundry, then when we we are called to go out on Sunday we have a quite a car fare to pay and I'll tell you every little bit helps out here. I dont know what I am going to do I need an umberella, and a suit of clothes and I havent paid for my tracks & books yet. So I dont know what I can do unless if you can borrow some from Mr. Uncle Tom or some one so as to send me $30.00 the first of each month. now I mean that you might get some from the ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F43_I2_p004.jpg) place & the cattle so as to let me have a little, then if you could borrow enough from Uncle Tom to make it $30 each month [-] I will pay it back when I get back home because I will have be young and will have my life before me, then I can go to work a pay it back, and I know I will never regret it for it will be spent in a good cause and as I cant possibly get along with less but you see I have got to have the money regularly because we have to pay each week and so have to keep our bills paid up. I like the work just fine and want to do all that is asked of me, and do my duty at all times, and I know that if I do this I will be blessed and come out all right although we have some very fine hard trials sometimes. Well I hope you will write at least once a week hoping the Lord will bless you and that you are enjoying good health you loving son Warren "Deseret" High R.d. South Tottenham London, N. Eng. [The following is written sideways in left margin] Did you get the picture I sent of the Laurentic. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F44_I1_p001.jpg) "Thurleigh" Talford Rd Peckham S.E. London. Eng Aug 19. 1909 Dear Mamma & All. I received you letter on the 16 and was very glad to hear from you and that you were all well. It is just raining awfully this afternoon we have been out tracking this morning I put 150 tracks out this morning We have Saturdays off I mean we dont go tracking so if it clears up we are going to do some pictures. Jones has a developing machine and uses the self t[--]ing taper the way they get that brown color on the prints is by putting them is salt water (common salt) you can get much better pictures ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F44_I1_p002.jpg) We were sent to Stratford last Sunday. and this week we stay here and hold meeting at Impreal Hall then have street meeting afterwards. I am the teacher in the second intermedite class at S.S. there are seven in the class. Well the prospects are good for me to baptise a yound lady in a week or two, she applie[-] last week but I have got to go and see her again and explain to her the importance of the step that she is about to take, and if she under- stands the importance of it and we can get her fathers consent she will be baptised in the near future. I hope John has got the hay up by now. How are Uncle Fred & Hyrum getting along with their hay? Is James still on the ditch I have been thinking that you might be able to sell old Chief to some of those ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F44_I1_p003.jpg) men that are working on the ditch. I have just 4 pounds left and I have been just as careful with it as I possibly can, but of corse I know that while traveling I spent some that I could have got along without, but while I have been in Eng. I have not spent any but for simply expences, and while bying things we try to do the best so as not to run the bill up heigher than we can possibly help . But, our rooms cost us 15 shillings a week, and we go out and bye what we want, and our laundry. then when we we are called to go out on Sunday we have a quite a car fare to pay and I'll tell you every little bit helps out here. I dont know what I am going to do I need an umberella, and a suit of clothes and I havent paid for my tracks & books yet. So I dont know what I can do unless if you can borrow some from Mr. Uncle Tom or some one so as to send me $30.00 the first of each month. now I mean that you might get some from the ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F44_I1_p004.jpg) place & the cattle so as to let me have a little, then if you could borrow enough from Uncle Tom to make it $30 each month of I will pay it back when I get back home because I will have be young and will have my life before me, then I can go to work a pay it back, and I know I will never regret it for it will be spent in a good cause and as I cant possibly get along with less but you see I have got to have the money regularly because we have to pay each week and so have to keep our bills paid up. I like the work just fine and want to do all that is asked of me, and do my duty at all times, and I know that if I do this I will be blessed and come out all right although we have some very fine hard trials sometimes. Well I hope you will write at least once a week hoping the Lord will bless you and that you are enjoying good health you loving son Warren "Deseret" High Rd. South Tottenham. London N. Eng [The following is written sideways on left side of page] Did you get the picture I sent of the Lamenites. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p001.jpg) "Thurleigh" Talford Rd. Peckham S.E. London, England. Oct. 30, 1909. Dear Mother, I received your kind letter this morning and was very pleased to hear from you. And that you were all well. We are having awful bad weather over here now. I have not seen the sun for over a week and it has been raining nearly all the time but it has quit raining now and is very foggy. I dont like these fogs. it gets so black you cant see your hand before you people get lost. and busses and trains run on the side walk or tip over, and cause lots of accidents. When we paid the rent last Thursday we told the landlady we would only want the rooms for one more week it made her mad to think we were going to leave but she did not say ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p002.jpg) much, so on the next Thursday ive packed our trunks to move and brought them down stares to go when she told us we had not given her the notice in the proper time and would have to pay another weeks rent. And told us that the law in this country is that you have to give them a weeks notice and tell them before 12 oclock and we never told her until the afternoon. So we said all right we will just fool you old lady and took our trunks up stairs and unpacked and told her we stay with her another week so we will not move until next Thursday. We do not hold any more street meetings now because of the bad weather as it is to cold and wet to get a crowd to stop and listen. But then next summer we will have to dive in to the street meetings. as I will be better prepaired then, and it takes a good preacher to hold a crowd on the street. But then the street work ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p003.jpg) is what counts, because we can reach people on the street that we could not get at, in any other way and we get more to come to our hall meetings than we do in tracting or in any other way. B[-] street work does much more good than any thing else. I would rather talk on the street than in the hall if it wasent for the noise of the cars, busses & traffic because you have to talk so loud to make them hear. They have an Anti Mormon Society orgenized here now. and when we were holding our last meeting a great big crowd of about 500 men marched down the street to where we were and kicked up a little disturbance and one great big fellow came up and said he was the President of the Anti Mormon Society of London and wanted to expose the true character of the Mormons. and wanted to warn the people against us ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p004.jpg) because all we were here for was to take their daughters to Utah. But we just told him that we could hold this meeting without any of his help and for him to please keep his mouth shut until until we finished as we were running this meeting. then the crowd clapped him out and he went off and never bothered us any more. but the next day a piece came out in one of the papers entitled "As to the Truith About Mormonisem" "Smith, Sirrine, and Eccles, the Mormon Missionary Mugs." It contained the funniest things I ever heard of in my life and said each one of us had over forty wives in Utah. but were over her for another ship load and when we got them there, "Joe Smith" would get the first pick of them and then we could have all that was left. Elder Eccles wrote a piece in ans wer to it, but the papers wouldent publish it. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p005.jpg) We have just orginized a Y.M.I.A. in this branch, we have the best branch in the Conference. there are over sixty members here but some of them are about like they are home and dont take much interest in it. Pres. Ruston has sent us word to go to Lewishem to morrow night and hold meeting and the elders there will come go to some other district. My but the time goes quick out here Sunday comes before we get hardly turned around. I have the B B lesson to prepair. Tue. night is Mutual so there is that lesson to get Tue after tracting. Book of Mormon Class Thursday. and an investigator Friday night. and the time always goes quick when you are buisy. It has been over five months since I left home and it is almost Christmas I cant see where the summer has gone too. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F45_I1_p006.jpg) Has Uncle Hyrum got his thrashing done yet? Has the fences been put up around the stacks? Yes I have got my clothes except an over coat and I will get that out of the money that you send. I expect it will be here on the next boat. I dont think I can get along with less than $31 a month but I am going to do with just as little as I can. and if you could send the money at the middle of each month it would be the best. you know we have to pay our rent every week and that is what gets away with most of the money. Well I guess I must close now hoping that you are well and that you will not worry about me for I am studying hard and doing the best that I can, with love Warren ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F46_I1_p001.jpg) On board S.S. "LAURENTIC." July 24 1909. Dear Sister: We are sailing down the St Lawerence River near Quebec it started to rain last night & is still raining & is quite cold on the ship. The river is quite wide here we can just see from the shore on each side The ship is sure fine just like a city on board we have a room for 4 of us & have fine meals to eat. How is everything up there ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F46_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] Wed July 28 1909. Did not git a chance to post this at Quebec as we supposed, the ship stopped about 3 hours but we were in the middle of the river so could not mail it. I will write a little all the way along and then post it when we git to Liverpool. Well we are in the middle of the ocean now and it is quite a sight nothing but water but there is plenty of that. I have not been sea sick yet & I am not going to be either. There is some of the people sick some of them havent been at the table for a day or two. We have good things to eat and plenty of them breakfast at 8, luncheon at 12, supper at 6 and supper at 9 so we are all right nothing to do but eat & sleep. We have just passed a boat going back to America it is the first one we have seen. The ocean is quite rough to day & the boat rocks quite bad so I cant walk straight it raises up about 10 feet and when it goes down it is just like going down in an elevator, it almost takes my breath when it starts to go down It is quite cold I wish I had my overcoat. The ocean was sounded today and was 2 miles deep. Has Clark given you my ring yet if he has send it if you can. We saw about 37 large ice burgs day before yesterday. I got a picture of some of them. we was within a quarter of a mile of one of them it was about the size of this ship. it seems a long time since we left L.L.C. They had Catloch services [---] the ship last Sunday. [Column 2] I am getting along fine and having a good time we are just sailing into Quebec & stay here a little while, so I will post this here. I am sending you a picture of the ship I have not time to write have got to give this to the stewert I dont think I will get sea sick well they are gathering the mail so will stop Warren Thursday 29, We traveled 432 miles in 24 hours. This ship is taking a new course this trip and is breaking the record for time we passed 2 ships that started two days before we did. They have made a mail steamer out of this ship now and the reason they are making such good time is because this is a trial trip, and they are running a race with another line so that this will be made a permanent mail line if they win. [The following is written sideways in left margin] I will write as soon as I get my appointment and let you know where I am, & write as often as you can because I will be very ancious to hear from you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F46_I1_p003.jpg) Friday July 30, 1909. We are only a few miles from land now we get there at twelve 5 oclock (five) to morrow morning have an early breakfast on the ship. We have sure had a fine trip but it seems a long time to me since we started. there are a fine bunch of boys in this company I wish we could all go to the same place. there is one boy. a Millet from Mesa and he is just as near like Edward as any one I ever saw. he is just the same size & reminds me very much of him. he is going to Germany. We have just passed another ship to night They are getting the trunks out of the hole now and we have got to get our things all packed to night and be ready to get out early in the morning. It is lots warmer now than it was when we were in the middle of the Atlantic. I have just got $10 dollars left now it cost us quite a little at Montreal and then I spent some at Niagra and then there is little expences all along. I have got through with as little as any of them & had a good time too. How are you getting along with the hay we can see Ireland now. I hope you are getting along all right, and that every thing is all right. I hope there will be a letter when I get over to Liverpool ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F47_I1_p001.jpg) Mrs. Sarah Sirrine Dingle, Idaho Bear Lake Co. U.S. America. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F47_I1_p002.jpg) J.W.S. [Stamp appears on envelope with following date] NOV 28 1909 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F47_I2_p001.jpg) No 1 Keston Rd. East Dulwich London S.E. Nov 15, 09 Dear Mother. Received your letter of the 1 of Nov. We went up to Deseret Saturday and waited till the mail came in. I saw Jim Shepheard he did not get any mail & was kind of homesick. Charlie Collings went to Holland. Elder Smith my companion has been sent to Dover and President sent Elder Watson down here with me but he only stayed two days he does not have good health, he has been sick most of the time since he came over, and he has been here 16 months, so the Pres. had him go back to Deseret and so he will be where he can watch him if he does not get better soon I think they will send him home. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F47_I2_p002.jpg) I am kept so buisy that I dont have time to write we are on the go all the time we have six meetings a week, so with preparing those set lessons, studying up a sermon for Sunday night, tracting, visiting saints and investigator[-] and with street meetings extra there is not much time left. The picture of Emeline is very good. Is it one Mamie took? I have not taken any more pictures I dont have time to bother with them and they cost too much money. Did James start to school the winter course I have not heard from him for a long time. It is awfully hard to get the people interested enough to come out to meeting but I felt quite encouraged last night because there was 4 people out that I had met while tracting and have now got an invitation to call on one of them next Wed. night. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F47_I2_p003.jpg) [Column 1] I guess it will soon be time for Edwin to go now. If you get a chance to send any thing send two shirts and a couple of neck ties I cant get any thing over here to suit they are made so much different. These shirts I have are all right for tracting, but I want some white ones for best. I dont want the stiff front shirts, but like I got only white with the pleats down the front. And the neck ties get one black & one white as wide as you can get them. I thought maby you could send them to S.L.C. with Edwin & then some of the fellows would bring them that are coming over there is a company comes about every three weeks. Or you could send the ties by mail. [Column 2] We have got to hold a cottage meeting with one of our saints to night they wont come [--] out to meeting so we are going to take a meeting to them & see what we can do with them. and on Friday night we have got an invitation to meet an Baptist Minister. at his home. Well I guess I must close now with love to you all. Warren ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p001.jpg) London Oct. 19, 09 My dear Mother, I received your letter yesterday was very pleased to hear you were all well. Edna came through London but I did not get to see her. We had our semi annual confrence at Deseret last sunday all the elders in the London f confrence were there. there are 41 all to gether and 6 of them got released this time. We certainly had a fine time. Apostle Penrose was there and spoke to us we had three meetings on Sunday and then Priesthood meeting on Monday which lasted from 10 till ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p002.jpg) 3:30 without dismissing. We all like to go to Deseret because we get to see all the fellows and sister Ruston the presidents wife is just like a mother to the elders they are all young boys except 5. Apostle Penrose gave us so many much good advice and talked so good and encouraged us so much that we have come home with renewed enegery and a much stronger desire to do the work we are called to do. The more I study the gospel the broader it gets and I see so much more beauty in it. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p003.jpg) It is the grandest thing to be an imbassador in the glorous plan. and to be here taking the truth to the people who are in darkness, and the more I learn of the ways of the world and in the manner in which they worship and of their principles and doctrines the heigher I prize over gosple and the more thankful I am that I have been premitted to see the truth. And there is nothing that will bring the joy, satisfaction and peice of mind, and reward in the hear after as in doing the Lord's work and spreading the truth here on earth. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p004.jpg) No there are no lady missionarys here in London We pay the lady here 15 shillings a week and we got out & bye the things that we want and she cooks them for us. Rent and things are quite heigh here in the city, I expect to get sent out in the country about in the spring all the elders got a few months in the country I think I would like the "better for some things it would not be quite so hard to work out there but then I like London all right it is a very buisy ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p005.jpg) city but I havent been lost yet I can go to any part of the city and can find my way any where that I want to go. The police men here are very kind. It is getting very damp weather now and wee wont be able to hold as many street meetings as we have before. Sorry to hear the horses are all sick, have the cattle come in from the hills yet and is there any sale ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F48_I1_p006.jpg) for any of them. I will have to have a some more money I am still owing $7.50 on my clothes and I have not got an overcoat yet and I hope you will be able to send it. Is Uncle Fred going to stop in S L C this winter? Have you got the potatoes up yet? I wish I had a sack of them over here Well I must close so as to get this on the Laurentic which sails to day. so good bye Lovingly Warren Dingle Idaho Warren Warren Sirrine Lovingly Mamie ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F49_I1_p001.jpg) Adress "Deseret," High Road, South Tottenham, London N England. Telegraphic Address. EMPRESS HOTEL UNION. Telephone: 1390 HOP. EMPRESS HOTEL FAMILY & COMMERCIAL. ESTABLISHED 1872. F. FAIRMANER, Proprietor. WATERLOO BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, S.E. August 1, 1909. Dear Mamma & All. I arrived at London yesterday at 9 oclock at night there was no one there to meet us so we had to go to a hotel and stay all night this morning we have been hunting the headquarters. They told us at Liverpool that there would be an elder to meet us here & take us to headquarters but our train was late and there was no one there to meet us. the manager of the hotel is hunting the adress for us now so I guess we will soon be finding it. Here we are two boys in the largest city in the world no friends no home no nothing no one to look after us but our hevenly father. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F49_I1_p002.jpg) If there is ever a time in any ones life when we feel small and humble I'll tell you it is now. One cant appreciate their home till they get away from it & when you get in the largest city in the whole world and all alone it makes me think of the good home & folks I left so far away. I hope everything is all right at home if you can I would like you to send me some money it will cost me qu[--]t a little money to get started & get my things then I think I can cut expences down some. We got some good instructions at headquarters the missionarys there seem to be doing all right. Mon Aug. 2. We have just got to headquarters at London the people here are very good to us it is a holiday to day all all the missionarys are here they are nearly all boys between 18 and 25 They have Priesthood meeting here Saturday and we will stay here till "then we will get our companions and sent to some other part of the city. They say it is as good as any to send money in a post office order or Bank Draft the " " " is all right. I have not got quite $45 so I will need some as soon as possible these elders say they cant get along on less than $25 a month as this is a rather expensive mission when they get their money they put it in the bank and ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F49_I1_p003.jpg) [Column 1] draw it out as they need it, so if you can send some as soon as possible then I can put it right in the bank and be as careful as possible with it. I will have to bye a black suit and a hat and a long tailed one for best. then there is my books to bye So if you can send it as soon as you can so I can get my things. Well how are you getting along any way I hope every thing is all right. Who is puting the hay up? I guess you are awfully buisy now. This is the greatest country I ever saw raining all the time yesterday they had what is called a London fog it was about 3 oclock and it commenced to get dark and got so dark that we couldent see across the room and all the police were on the corners and stopped all traffic it was so dark that the people going down the street would run in to each other. well it beat anything that I ever heard off I would not believe it if [Column 2] I hadent saw it myself, but it only lasted a bout 20 minuets then it was clear again. If we would see any thing like that out in America we would think the world was coming to an end sure. There are sure lots of people around here I hought I had seen some large crowds of people but they would not be a drop in the bucket compaired with some of the crowds that we see around here. Today is a holiday and talk about drunken women every other woman you see to day are drunk and all the men. I'll tell you I am thankful my parents come to America, so that I was not brought up out here. Fred Price is here he has been here about one year. There are 2 elders going home on the Larentic so we will have to take their place. you must write soon Lovingly Warren adress "Deseret" High Road South Tottenham London, N., England [Address stamped upside down on bottom of page] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p001.jpg) London June 12-11 Dear Mother & all. I will now answer your letter which came to day. I am pleased to hear that you are getting along as well as you are I know it is a great worry and that you have a[-] great many hardships. The folks at home sure have the hardest part of the Mission to fullfil. And I do hope that you can manage to keep things going a little longer until I get through over here The time is getting rather short now it will not be long until I will be comming ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] before. There is 4 of us in this lodge Elders Blasdell, Allington Spencer & I, our hall is still closed down and meetings in our branch are blocked but we hold street meetings and visit the Saints and try to keep them on the straight path but it is very hard without a place to meet and it seems as if every thing is against us at present. We have tried several halls but they will not consider when they find out we are Mormons Only another mark of diversity The world surley seperates us from their company. [Column 2] back. I am going to arrange to leave just as soon as possible after being realised released. so as to get home in time to do some thing this summer. Edna is going to be in New York about the 9 of Aug. & I am going to try & meet her there. Miss Nelson is going to remain in the east so other wise Edna would have to travel alone. Since I wrote you last we have moved lodge. Mrs Deas went to Birmingham to live as she had planned so we had to move we are now living at Denmark Hill not far from, where we lived ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p003.jpg) I am feeling well and good in the work there is a feeling of satisfaction in knowing you are right. And I rejoice in the work of the Lord and in my testimony. And I also glory in the beauties of the Gospel which I can now see. I only hope to be able to do fmore for the cause. Missionary work in London at the present time is discouraging, and we Elders have sure got a hard fight. The people are so ignorant of the truth ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p004.jpg) and they have been so misinformed and such filthy stories have been published & republished that there is no reason in the people at all. But with the help of the Lord we will succeed. So we are trying to do all in our power so they will be left without excuse. and often we find some one that is reasonable which encourages us very much. In our street meetings we have had much better success. To night I am going up by the crystal Palace to meet a man who belongs to the "Old Baptist Church" He has some ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p005.jpg) [Column 1] of our old publications and thinks he is teaching the Gospel as we are. The people in the world are getting to teaching our doctrine but they will not as a rule admit the source from which they get it. I have not been to Paris yet the President wouldent let us off without putting in double time, which I thought would be too expensive We are trying to arrange to go about the 19 but dont know as yet wether or not we will be able to manage [Column 2] I can see it is awfully hard to get money this year and especially when you have been paying out for two years but I hope you will be able to get it all right and I will be as careful as possible and get home as soon as I can. I have not heard from Orson for for some time but I guess he will be up here next week. I got Uncle Hyrams letter and it was ju quite a pleasant surprise as it is the first time I have heard ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F50_I1_p006.jpg) from him. you must tell him I received it and appreciated it even if it was late. I am certainly proud of my little sister, her record at school is hard to beat. and I must congratulate her upon it. I think she has done grand to get into the sixth grade. She well now be a fine big girl. Well I must close for this time with love to you all From Warren. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I1_p001.jpg) Miss Mary Sirrine Dingle, Idaho. Bear Lake Co. United States America. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p001.jpg) 32 Casewick Rd West Norwood. May 15 1911 Dear Mother & All. I have received your letter to day with the draft thanks very much. The draft is much handier than the postal order. I am going to the bank in the morning to get it cashed. There will not be many more monthley allowances as I realize that the time is getting rather short. That is if they realese me when the two years is up. But of course we dont know any thing ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p002.jpg) [Column 1] and so I will have what I will need extra during that month to go to Nottingham and the Shakespear country. On the road home I want to see New York, Washington and the Joseph Smith Memorial as it wont take much extra while traveling so near them. So with my clothes it will take $200 for my expences after I have finished missionary work. With the next two months expences June & July and the $35 for the trip to Paris June 1. It will be $295 more than what I have allready received up to now. Now you see during June Cornation will be on and Orson will be here so while he is here I want to spend a little time and see [Column 2] about when they will let us go. Most of the boys get off quite promptly. Now as to the money for me comming home. I realize that it has taken a great deal of money while I have been over here. but I have found out that one cant live away from home without a great deal of it. During July I want to do some visiting and sight seeing so as to sail for home as soon as possible after being realised so you see I will have to have the money to go home with along the first of July so that there will be no chance for delay ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p003.jpg) Greenwich the zoo and several places that I havent seen and that are so interesting. Then during July I want to take several little side trips so as to be ready to leave London. They will take extra money from the regular allowance. So I thought it would be best to divide it up a little, in this way.— Of course I suppose you have all ready sent the $35 Paris money so that I will get it in time for June 1. Then for the remainder it would be much more— convienient for me to have it come like this,— $100 for to get here about the 12 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p004.jpg) . of June and $160 for about the first part of July. I have just been adding up the money I have received while over here & I find that it will be over a thousand dollars but then it has been the best thing — that could ever happened to me. I have gained experience that will make my life many thousand dollars better. It has learned me so many many lessons and above all the knowledge I have gained ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p005.jpg) [Column 1] I am so thankful I have had the oppernutity to of comming and doing what I can in this part. We are having some trouble here two women went out with Elder Eccles and have now apostasied and joined the Baptist Church. Now they are fighting the Church awfully. sending letters over here to all the Saints & just raising [-]ed, but [Column 2] . of the Gospel. I am no preacher I am afraid you will all be dissipointed in that line when I get back. But then it isent always the one who can preach. My testimony is just as strong wether I am gifted as a talker or not. And I am sure I will never regret the money spent in fullfiling this call that was made of me. The value of this mission to me can never be measured in money ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p006.jpg) some of our members look at it all right, while with some of the weak ones it is having a great deal of wait. Street work is rather up hill work at present with all this agitation but we are still doing what we can & some times have no disturbance at all. It is too bad that there isent more time so Mamie & Uncle Tom could arrange to come I am afraid they would have such a hard time to ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p007.jpg) . get a birth [--] during Cornation 75000 Americans are expected over which makes such a jam and the births are booked so far ahead that they said it was almost impossible to get the Elders booked. They will be awfully crowded going back also so I must see about getting my birth very shortly. Why dident the cheer come? that would have been a ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F51_I2_p008.jpg) [Column 1] . grand oppertunity because then she could have had such good company and without good company traveling is miserable. Now if you were able to make any arrangements and got a chance to come, you will be leaving about the time you got this letter so as to get here in time. Bring a small steamer trunk and a good suit case to carry with you. Get a good traveling suit of black materiel and then another dress for best then get the other clothes over here as they are cheaper and will know better what to get and you can then get the latest styles. Is there any thing you want me to bring I and [Column 2] is Blanche Lewis going to send for the Plume? The weather is lovely and I am trying to get in a little extra work so as to make up for the week spent in Paris in June Well I must close now for this time. her Emeline's school closed if so she will have time to write me a letter I havent heard from her for a long time. I dont have time to write to you all personaly but when I write it is for you all with love from Warren. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I1_p001.jpg) Miss Mary Sirrine. Dingle, Idaho. Bear Lake Co. U. S. America. [Stamps appear in top right corner of envelope] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I1_p002.jpg) J W Sirrine Deseret High Rd. South Tottenham London N. Eng. [A stamp appears on envelope] [---]TPELIER, IDAHO FEB 7 1910 730P ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I2_p001.jpg) London England January 25. '10 Dear Folks.- The mail has not come in as yet, probably it will be here in the morning but I will write you a few lines so as to get it off on the boat to morrow the mail must be put in the box before the twelve oclock collection in order to get on the Wed. boat. so after Mutual I generally have to hurry to get it off. Every thing is going along nicely now our landlady & landlord are very interested we have had them out to our meetings for about ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I2_p002.jpg) two months now, and the man is studying our books all the time. he was so buisy that he said he did not have time to go out to void last week. Sunday witnessed the first snow fall when we got up there was about ½ of an inch on the pavement just enough to cover thing and make them look white, then during the afternoon it started to snow again, but not enough to cover the ground and it has all dissapeared before now and we are having fine ([-]) weather for London. It seems funny to hear of you hav- ing such cold weather up ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I2_p003.jpg) there & we such mild weather. We are tracting among a very heigh class of people now they are really too sporty to do any thing with but then we must go & give them a chance then it will be up to them. We dont meet with any success to speak of among the rich people or the slummy people but like to get among the middle class of people in the slums they are too ignorant, and the heigh class are too wealthy and dont want any thing to do with religon & they wont even talk nor take a tract and thats where you get your cold turn downs: ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I2_p004.jpg) but I am getting used to them now to day I tracted one street with 12 houses on it and got 8 cold turn downs I havent any thing to write to night there isent any thing going on in this quiet own so there is nothing to write about and no news [-] so will just sent you my report pad and you can see what I have done the the last week. We have great times at the Relief Society Meetings they wont hold one without we are there and I dident know any more about what they did in one of those meetings than a pig about Sunday ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F52_I2_p005.jpg) but these people think we know all about them so I guess it is all right. How is every thing getting along up there now? How much snow have you got now I guess it must be getting pretty deep by now. Well it is time to drop this in the box so I must close so good night love to you all Warren ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F53_I1_p001.jpg) Cokeville Wyoming. July 9. 1912. Dear Mother,— Was wanting to come down for the fourth but could not get away, I dont know wether I will get down before the 24 but I am going to try and come down then. Mary got up all right Sunday Morning and went to Sunday School ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F53_I1_p002.jpg) and went out to the ranch with me at night. We are intending to start haying next Monday. How are you getting along with the things at home. Has Uncle Hyrum been watering the grain? and if so why not have him keep track of the days worked and then let me pay him for the time spent; or if he cant do it see if you can get any one else to put in the [---] lucern. Have you made any arrangements as to the hay yet? Next Sunday is the convention at Paris and a lot some of the folks are going to go down so prehaps you will see them. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F53_I1_p003.jpg) I suppose Geo & Maida are home before now. Bishop Wright & wife were up to visit us last Sunday and stayed over the Mondays What are you intending to do on the 24th Lovingly Warren. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F54_I1_p001.jpg) London, Eng. Oct 12, 1909 Dear Sister I received your letter yesterday morning and was very pleased to hear from you. Well how do you like the mutual work by now? It was quite a surprise to me but I guess they had had enough of those old foggies and wanted some younger people in it. We go to Deseret next Sun. for conference I will send you one of the programes The Post has come and I have just finished reading it. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F54_I1_p002.jpg) When you get any more printing paper bye the "Matt" self Joining paper and if you want a dark brown shade dip the prints into some very salty water then put them in the fixing solution. and if you want to put some on P. Cards bye the self Joining Matt. and print them the same as the others but you dont need to put them in the salt, it only gives them a dark brown color. We Bro. Arnold got a pass to take 5 English subjects through the Arsenal, it is the government ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F54_I1_p003.jpg) I would like to be home I would know what to bring again there are lots of little things that I have home that would be very handy out here. I am thankful that I have the chance of coming out in the world, and I am studying hard and am going to do my duty the best I can and I think it will come out all right. The people around Hills Park where we have been holding meetings are very predjest against us they are going to mob us if we dont keep away. They were very good friends about a month ago they tell me ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F54_I1_p004.jpg) . We wrote to President Ruston & he told us we had better leave them alone. How is the lucern crop this year I hope there will be enough for my two colts this winter. How are the colts getting on hope they dont get out in the wire. I have not decided what day I will take for letter day but will have one day & do things systematilly so will write once a week. send all mail to lovingly Warren "Deseret," High Road. South Tottenham. London, N., England ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F55_I1_p001.jpg) This is my weekly report so you can see that I am kept pretty buisy. I was at a meeting every night except Monday and that night I was visiting Saints, we have over 60 members and there are only 4 of us to visit, we have to visit them every month & they are so scattered, and we have to go such a long way around as a rule, because we dont know all the short cuts of London yet, ha! ha that it takes about a half a day to visit one family. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F55_I1_p002.jpg) Elder's Report for Week ending Jan 15, 1910 [Chart appears with the following names] Bro. Love's Harmon's Elders Class at Lewish[--] Mr. Ballentine. Signed Warren Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F56_I1_p001.jpg) FIELDING ACADEMY. Program for Opening Day, September 21, 1903, 10 a. m. 1903-4. Singing, "Come Dear Schoolmates" Choir. Invocation. Singing, * "Students Morning Ramble" Choir. Opening Address President William Budge. Instrumental Selection Miss Eva Wilcox. Presentation of School Banner Miss Mabel Rich. Speech of Acceptance Principal Haag. Our School Song, * "Fair Fielding, Loved Academy." Remarks President George Osmond. Remarks President John M. Baxter. Quartet, "Roc[-] of Ages" Alf. and Russell Shepherd, Joseph Tueller and Fred Price. Address General Supt. Dr. Tanner. Singing, "God Speed The Right Choir. Benediction. *Words to these songs on pages 2 and 3. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F56_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] OUR SCHOOL SONG. Fair Fielding, loved Academy Our own dear home, to Thee We gladly render songs of praise In sweetest harmony. We march in strong advancing lines To "gold and purple" —royal signs! We raise a joyous shout, Unfurl our banner proud; On tow'ring hill so nobly posed, The first to greet the morn, Like all thy sisters in these vales Thou'rt truly heav'n born To Zion's sons and daughters bright Thou givest freely purest light, God's glory bringest forth In teaching greatest worth. Behold, near Bear Lake's beauteous shore. Choice blessings from above: Our Alma Mater evermore, O temple, that we love! Long after golden youth has fled, O'er all the land thy children spread Through gospel truth made free! "Thine own works praising Thee." [Column 2] THE STUDENTS' MORNING RAMBLE. Up the mountain side we clamber, With a merry shout and song, The vales below awake from slumber, With all their living, busy throng, While far above us on [-]he hill-tops, Falls the sun's bright golden ray To gather up the glist'ning dew-drops Lying along the way. CHORUS. Up-ward still we go, nor heed The rocks and brambles in the way, Until the summit we have reached, We'll never stop to rest or play. [Repeat] On the path that leads to knowledge We are trav'ling day by day, Each gem of thought with care we gather, That lies along our pleasant way, Yet farther on we see more treasures Which we fain would make our own, And we shall strive till ev'ry barrier At last shall be o'er thrown. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F56_I1_p003.jpg) [Photograph of Fielding Academy] FIELDING ACADEMY. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F57_I1_p001.jpg) Moscow Idaho April 16, 1911 Dear Mamie; You will have to excuse me for using this kind of paper to write to you on, but you see it is just like this; I haven't any other kind and if I waited to get it I may not get to write the letter. Well T. R. came Monday that is he came Sunday evening and spoke Monday, I was going to go to the train and meet him but I was a little slow and the train was in before I got there. There were so many people that I thought I could get a better view of him from my window so I made a run of it and got the window open just in time to catch a glimps of him. It was so dusky that I did not get a good view. I was not caring very much for I knew that I would get to see him close hand the next morning. Which I did. He He stayed at the hotel that night and took breakfast at the Dormitory the next morning. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F57_I1_p002.jpg) The cadets met him at the train and kept a way cleared for him to get to an ato that carried him to the hotel where an other company kept back the crowd with fixed baynotes. That night there were five guards kept over him, three in the hotel and two in the street. After getting into the hotel he gave a short speach then retired to his room. We had hoped for a good day for him to speak to us on the campus but it came up stormy and it was thought for a while that he would have to speak in the gym which would not hold half of the crowd. However it did not get so bad that he had to go in. At ten oclock he came across the campus to the add building, stoping on his way to plant a tree which had been prepared for him. That is he put two or three shovel fulls of dirt in the hole and there proceeded while some one else finished. After getting to the add building he mounted a platform built of wheet sacks just in front of the main entrance. Upon this plat form was a table built of apples. About him were seated the dignitaries of the state, town, and college. The president then introduced the govener who in turn introduced Teddy. Teddy spoke for nearly two hours His talk was very interesting as well as instructive. When he quit speaking he rushed back to the train and was soon on his way to Spokane where he spoke next. There were more people in Moscow that day than any other time in the history of the town. There were over thirty passenger coaches came in on specials. all loaded to the limit. Beside these were many people who came other ways from all the surrounding country. A conservative estimate puts the crowd that heard him speak at six thousand. During his entire speech the crowd seemed to be spell bound. There was no nois and only once in a while a faint applaus. Well so much for the great now I will devote a little time before closing to the lesser subjects of life. The vacation is now over and altho I have worked pretty hard I have not accomplished near as much as I had hoped to do. So the rest of the school year will be one [---] [---]al digging if I expect to graduate. My bridge is proving ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F57_I1_p003.jpg) a much harder task than I had expected it would and I will be lucky if I get it finished. We have been having very cold weather here since T. R. was here but I think It will be warmer soon. I hope so at any rate fore cold nearly lays me up. The other day it hailed chunks nearly as big as pigon eggs. After it was over we got out and snow balled with them. We could throw one fifty or sixty feet. Do you hear any more about my teaching in the Academy? I don't think I will apply for the job just now at any rate. If it is still open when I come home I may. I am not particular about teaching any way. But you see if they had asked me I may have come. They have probably looked up my record and don't see as many A grades as they think they should. Well I think as one of my captains said whin I was on the rifel team, "the fellow who sticks in the four ring is bound to accidently get a bull's eye once in a while, and in the long run he will average higher than the one who hits the five quite often but spoils it the next shot with a miss. I have had experience enough to know ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F57_I1_p004.jpg) that while it is very nice to get big grades they don't count for much if they are not got in the right way. The grade does not make the man. So though I can't always get the highest I will keep hamering a way at it with thopes that in the end my average will not be so low. When I started out I did not expect to write a news paper but then I have lots of this kind of blank paper and might as well use it. Nevertheless, I am running out of something to say so when I get this sheet full I think I will quit. The seniors are going to give a play in a week or sow. My room mate is managing it so I am kept pretty well posted. I think it will be fine. I read the manuscript and it is very funny. O yes! I nearly forgot to tell you that I was to a party the other night and had more fun than I ever had before at any such party. We played games and had such a good time than when we noticed the clock we were all very surprised to see that ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F57_I1_p005.jpg) it was twelve and time to go home. Did I tell you that at the place where Fabian was boarding the cook and several of the boarders got the small pox. Fabian left but they caught him and gave him his choice of leaving the town being countered or being vacinated he was vacinated but it has not taken yet and I don't think it will. Tell Maida hellow from me and tell her I would like to know how George is. Say by the way, are you getting ready to go to England? You know it is nearly time. Love from Wesley, This envelope is so thin I will put the last of the letter in side of the other so people cant read it. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I1_p001.jpg) 33 Herbert Mrs Sarah Sirrine Dingle Bear lake County Idaho [A stamp appears on envelope] SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH DEC13 7-PM 1913 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p001.jpg) 33 Herbert Ave S.L.C Sunday Night Sep 7 1913 Dear Sister & Bro your Letter Came on Thursday last i Have Been So Hard at Work on the New House that it seemed that i dident Have time to write to you Glad to Hear that you get Along So Well we the Grain and that you get it Cut Cut By Spaks Better than Briging a New one this year was Very Glad to Hear from Sister ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p002.jpg) Monday 7 PM got A Letter from Gert to day is all Right [---] B[--]ming Herd from daulten His Father Has Bought a mine for 500 00 dollars in the Mountains Near Boisey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p003.jpg) Mary it was the first i Had Herd of Her Edna did Not Hear of Her when She was in Callifornia i think i will write Her After you get Another Letter from Her So tel me What She Has to Say About Things a Mr Naylor from Elias Morris Grave Stone People tellephoned me and wanted me to order a Stone But i told Him that my Sister & Bro wold be down for Conference and we wold look it up then ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p004.jpg) Pat J Morran is working is Big Steam Shovel on State Street with a Big lot of beams t[--]ing up State St theay Are going to Pave it to 10 South lots of dust i tel you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p005.jpg) young Oak Has quit the Store and Has Started to School and comes over at 3 30 o clock to Help me withe the House til dark i Have Been Working it all Alone So i shall get a Bit of Help Now i got it Plastered all Right and a fine job and it took me a week to Put the Floor down the Oak Hard Wood 2 in Wide Dident go down very fast and i get very tired of it But i am getting Along with it Time Now ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p006.jpg) i Have got the Bed Room Compleet and the Front Room Pretty Well Along and i Will finish the Kitchen this week then i shall finish up Stairs Enofe to Put up the Beds for Confer Ance Foulks so come as soon as you can for i want to talk to you and Bro Tom Crandal Has Been operated on for Pendicetus and is doing fine theay say He said theay are starving Him to much ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F58_I2_p007.jpg) gerty got Back to Milford and Has quite a good [-]rade & [-]ent Come to S L City daulton is still with His Father in Boisey or the Mountains We Had Some Very Hot Weather and it made me quite sick for some days Ann is well but Has Her Bad Spells some times But it is Cooler Now the more is quite tame just Now But is looking Well So Mary dident Mencohn Tom in Her Letter she dont write me time to go to Bed good Night yours Thos Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F59_I1_p001.jpg) 33 Herbert Mrs Sarah Sirrine Dingle Bear Lake County Idaho [A stamp appears on envelope] SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH NOV 19 6-PM 1913 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F59_I2_p001.jpg) P.M 1913 Monday Night Nov 17 Dear Sister & Bro and All i got your Letter from Lucys on Sunday when Lucy came over we was looking all last Week to Hear from you and Lucy Said that the Boys was Cumming down as we did Not Here from you i ges the 5 inches of Snow Scard them from Starting out After the Porch) it Has Been fine Weather Here all Week ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F59_I2_p002.jpg) But let them Have there own Way About it it went Run Away and it Will Keep and i Can House it Some How or Other it is Still on the Town last Week i Spent in Building a Back Porch 6x16 with a Coal Bin in the End on the Lane got it all in closed so i Came Put Some of the Porch in there the Brackets & Caps and the Smawl Pieces i made this Porch so as to Screen it in Next Summer ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F59_I2_p003.jpg) i Put in Square Post and Match Board [-] put High and Rustick and Shingle Roof Have Been Painting it to day Have Not got the Big House Rented yet the People that Came to look Say it is to Big for them i Have got to do the up Stairs yet and do some moor Painting down Stairs Ann dont like me to come up to Bear lake and leave Hir all A Love and i will Have to Stop and get moved weather we wil get in for Christmas or Not ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F59_I2_p004.jpg) Little Jack is sick But is some Better to Night Had to take Him Home Earley last Night from Here Havent Had Aney letters from from Gert or Ve[-] for some time) Wonder Sis Mary dont write i get she thinks she carnt Scar you of the Ranch Ann said it time to go to Bed So more Next time Thos Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F5_I1_p001.jpg) 111 Alfred St South Nottim Jan. 3rd/16 Dear Sister & Brother I received your welcome letter two days after Xmas day & I thank you very much. I began to think you had forg[-]t me, & was very pleased when I got it. I received another from Edna this morning. & I am going to answer it when I have finished this. I shall be 69 if I live till tomorrow, as I was born on January 4th 1847. & if we live till next Christmas day it will be our golden wedding day, as we were married on Christmas day 1866. So I invite you all to come. & dont forget ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F5_I1_p002.jpg) . and now about poor Harriet she is in Nottingham general Hospital. She has been there 5 weeks She went in with a strangulated rupture and went under an operation at once. and she has been in bed at the Hospital ever since the place wont heal up. and she is in a very poor way. but she is mending very slowly. and as she is pretty tough she may pull through. I think us three are all pretty strong & take a lot of settleing. I go to see her every week. I went yesterday & she asked me to write & tell you all about it. I should of written before but I did not want to put you about we must hope for the best & pray god to restore her to health. I showed her the Photo you sent me & picked you out at once. I think you look just like she did a few years ago. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F5_I1_p003.jpg) dont worry I will let you know when there is any change. I am a little better myself & now the weather is taking up I hope to get strong once more. Sarah Ann is not very well her legs & feet are causing her a lot of trouble. & she cant get about very well. Many thanks for Photo, little Jack looks a treat. & you all look very nice. I wish I was with you. I went out with Florries Husband last Sunday in their Trap. we went round gotham Bunny, Wilford, Clifton. & Bridgford. & I injoyed it very much. & it did me a lot of good. Jack Millson expects being called up every day. & then I dont know what we shall do, as they will have to shut o[-] up the shop. Half the Butchers Shops in Nottm are closed down owing to the Price of meat. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F5_I1_p004.jpg) please write me another letter & let me know how you are all getting on. and dont forget if we live till next Christmas day it will be our Golden wedding day. & on January 4t next. it will be myy 70th Birthday. & it will be Sarah Anne 70th Birthday the same month. So in another 30 years we shall be getting old. please give our best love to Edna (She is a Brick) Lucy, Jack, & all the Blooming Family. & Accept the same yourselfs from your Affectionate Brother & Sister Jack & Sarah Ann Carney ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F60_I1_p001.jpg) [-]3 dec 11 1913 9 PM dear Sister and All We got your letter Nearly a week Ago and i was going to write you But am so Busey working on the New House was glad to Heer from you for i was thinking of the Boys wh[-] cumming there the mountain in the Stormy Weather So when i get the Letter saying that theay wold Not come After the Porch til Spring i was Sattisfied we Have Had Some Snow and cold weather Here we got a letter from Maida Sparks to day was glad to Hear from Her we are all Well at Present Except some Cof[--]h & Colds ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F60_I1_p002.jpg) We Have Not Rented the House yet So we Shall live Here the People Say it is to Big for them so it gives me a Chance to work on the finishing i am working on the up Stairs and Have got 2 Middle Room Nearly Compleeted it Has Been quite a Big Job and took lots of Labour So i ges we shall spend Christmas at 33 the Evians was over last Sunday it was our Wedding day and Had a fire in the Parlor we Expect Gerty and the Children from Milford up to Spend Christmass for Her Trade is done for the Season write when you can good Night Thos. Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F60_I1_p003.jpg) Dec 13-1913 Satturday Night Havent Been up town to Post this [--]ll New left Ann d[--] if [-] 10 Store New the Town is full of People Oak Has gone to Work at R[-]th O Brians Store So i [-]ent got much Help Now Gert is comming in a Week to morrow ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F60_I1_p004.jpg) I am Putting the Porch under cover for the Winter for i dont want it to get wet so that it wont damage it Nor get scattered or Lost More Next time love to you all Thos Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F7_I1_p001.jpg) Ogden Dec 6th 1881 Dear Sister I received your letter, a few day's ago, and was pleased to hear from you once more, we thought you had entirely fogotten us, I sent it to Jim but I do not know if he is going to answer it, or not, so I thought I would try, we are all pretty well now, and was glad to hear you were well, I expected to see you down this fall but was disappointed, I suppose you had no chance to get down, where is George you never mention him, I would like to hear of him sometimes, give our love to him, we do not hear anything ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F7_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] from Tom, but we hear of Mary sometimes through Mrs Howell when she goes to the City, I had heard of her trying to sell out, and going to travel, that she had saved up quite a little sum, and that she was going to San Fransisco first, I was sorry to hear that Rose Oneal had such poor health, be sure and give my love to her, also Sarah Jane, we had not heard of their Father's marriage, how is Hyrum & Emma, Oh how I would like to see them all, but I do not think I shall ever come to Bear Lake again there is so many to take, and I could not think of l[---]ing any of them, Ada. & Daisy are doing so well at school, especialy Ada, she writes [Column 2] long letters to her papa now. I wish she would write to you, she said she would, Ethel grow's more like you every day, the shape of her neck, brest, and shoulders, are just like your's she is fat and fine. Walter is a fine boy he doe's not talk much yet, but he can jabber away if be do not suit him, they eat all day long. I do not think I can tell you any more news this time, for I feel so tired, I finished our washing this morning, and made the burying clothes, for the secretary of our ward this afternoon, (nice linen) it has been very wet here lately so hard to dry our clothes, give my love to Mother, Fred & Hyrum the Children send their love to all. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F7_I1_p003.jpg) I do not know were you can read my letter for I scribble so badly tonight, good by now, for I have got to write some to Jim to g[--] and in the morning so I know you will excuse me this time write soon I remain your sister Bessie P.S. Jim is yard master at Battle Creek we see him once a month and that is when he comes to fetch the pay master, Remember me to all enquiring Friends ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F7_I2_p001.jpg) Mrs G. E. Sirrine Paris, Rich. Co Idaho via Dingeldelle ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F8_I1_p001.jpg) please give this to Sarah Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F8_I1_p002.jpg) Dec 6/81 Salt Lake City Dear sister I am selling out my stock of millinery goods at less than cost if you would like to get some to start a buisness I will give you them very cheep as I am going to take a rest and enjoy my life a little with what I have made so i will give you a chance to make a little I will give you five Hundred dollars worth of good for 2 two Hundred Dollars in cash. and they are all ready for selling now this is a good chance for you to make monney you may as well get them as aney one else as I shall sell at ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F8_I1_p003.jpg) auction so I will give them to you at less than half what they cost me they are all nice new goods and I know you can sell them easey if you want aney of them send word by return of post as I want to leave in a few Days so let me know at once hopeing this will find you all well [-] give my love to mother and the boys and except the same your self from your sister Mrs. J Etherington be sure and write by return address Mrs. J. Etherington Salt Lake City Utah [-]e[-] Box 11 76 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F9_I1_p001.jpg) Dingledelle Jan 3. 75 Dear Sister Sarah we received your letter Sarah on tues and was glad to hear you was well and that mother was better and sorry to hear that you were not enjoying your self we was over to Paris on Christmas and New years we had a good [-] time.we have not hauled the hay yet for there is no snow to haul it on there is only 1 inch of snow now and you know how long that lasts when the sun comes out and i hope there will be none for awhile yet it is led ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F9_I1_p002.jpg) [Column 1] I wish you were here we would have a good time. I should liked some of those cakes you made & also the steam Engine for it would be handy here we can go a cros the bottoms [---] now and all I would have to do would be to lite my lamp and off I would go for Paris acrosslots. ect. ect. ect. it is bed time now so good night to you and I will tell you how tomorrow looks. well it has snowed about [-] 3 inches but it has Cleared off and is very cold [Column 2] I got a letter from the Mr Nelson and sent it to you I though[-] it was a very good one I am going to get a way with the wole tt transaction yet so next winter we will have a good time I am getting nervous and I cannot write any longer write as soon as you get this this pen is so very bad, that I cannot write with it you must excuse these mistakes from your brother Hiram [The following is written in margins of page] The snow wont feel deep. We have not feed any thing yet f[---] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS2_B2_F9_I1_p003.jpg) [The following is written upside down on page] No 28 was the Ledger we got last but send any thing you can find that is good read write and tell us how you enjoyed your self on Christmas Sacred to the memory of Old Speckso who departed this life dec th 18 1874 he was a member of the Church Old Speckso was as brave a dog [-] as ever you did see He had a white ring his neck and four white feet had he One day a hunting he did g[---] and every thing he killed untill he got a porcupine that filled his mouth with [The following is written sideways in left margin] [--]n 9 1815 write as soon as you get this <[---]> Ashbell and Maryann got m[---] [---] [---]day and let us know about now Allred [---] to ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F61_I1_p001.jpg) W W Ream San Leandro Cal. Hello Wesley 4-4-38 Here I am at Miltons, up yesterday, (Sun.) Left L.A. at 1230 and was 2 hr, & 10 mins, 485 mils The only way to get any where leave the ground just like a bird go up till you are over the Mt. & above the clowds and you sail a long 225 miles an hr & soon are there & light as easy bird & the trip is all over. before you know it Well here I am getting read[-]y to take treatment which will or may take a mo. That is if I can take it not it will be to bad for me as both are down most of the time & give me a lot of bother. Other wise I am feeling pretty well. Spring is here its a little sooner than usual but still some lite frosts. Well how are all folks & things in B.L.C[-] Suppose it will be bad till after Easter Sun, soon will be her. All were well when I left L.B. and all are well here so far as I have been able to learn If you are not to busy lambing arch me a line <& tell me all the news in Dingle.> ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F61_I1_p002.jpg) I have had a No. of letters from Benlah & she is doing OK got into her new offices round the middle of March if all went well Regarding the Federal Loan how is things coming now? It seems to me that all maters should be fixed up by now. Ida was asking me about her amount & also taxes. Benlah wants me to tell her how all is going & asks me to tell how matters stands. K.[-]. will be up soon & has [---] promised to get things fixed up as far as he could help I wish it was settled & OK Give my best wishes to all So will close by sending Love to all Dad W. D. Ream ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F62_I1_p001.jpg) Manila, P.[-]. Nov. 4, '38 Dear Mother, Ida & Ruth: I was glad to get your letters which came a few days ago after Lee Allen was born. I hope there wont be much commotion about his name being Lee, as Sam has always wanted a son named after his favorite uncle. Of course I like the name myself. He's a perfect text book child blue eyes large, and blond curly hair. Weight 7 lb. 2 oz when he was born, looks like a Boston hill when he has had all he wants to eat. Otherwise looks quite human and is without a doubt [illegible line] of all Ream children. His mouth is something like Beaulah Lees, his chest like Dad's except for the hair. In fact he looks a great deal like Dad. Having him was no fun as I was in labor three days & nights with very little progress. My condition at all times was good but the babies heart became irregular & they decided to do a Caeserean I have always said If ever I should be sick I would make the most of it. And I must say I have had a real good time. I have two American special nurses but best of all I have had a heat rash over my whole body due to large ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F62_I1_p002.jpg) quantities of fresh orange juice. You remember how I love to scratch? You can just guess how I have gone to town with a wash where ever I put my mail and a steamy sultry weather to help me along. I dont exactly look as tho I had leprosy but I do seem to need to be isolated. After about another week, Sam & [---] pack up the infant and go to Bog[--]s for a couple of weeks. Then I expect to be back in practice full force. I have gotten so many flowers & gifts for the baby that it will take the rest of my time in the hospital to get my "thank you" notes written. Every one has been perfectly wonderful to me & the child. I was in the office up until the pains started & dident seem to be handicapped in any way, my practice kept up fairly well, the pts. diden't seem to mind, so why should I? I'm not going back however until I get so much pep I can't keep from it. I did two emergency appendix, two weeks before and dide'nt bother me. But I imagine it will be some time before I will feel like operating now. I had intended to write Dad, Milton, & Douglas and the folks in Idaho but havent time. So if you will send this letter on then I wont have to write any more. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F62_I1_p003.jpg) about the arrival of the infant. Fd. and family are O.K. & of course will see a lot of them while in Boguio altho I will stay in the army camp. Sam is fine and so am I now. I'll answer all the clipper letters next time. Love to all, Beulah. Nov. 24, 38. Dear Jean & Helen we have missed you so much to day. Uncle Warren Avon and Ruth were here. We had a turkey and pumpkin pie the girls will tell you all about it. Warren & Ruth had been to town most of the day with Aunt Catherine we were all rea[-] [-]aiting when they came soon after si[-] [---] the girls washed the dishes and played M. John and while they were playing "Im a Millionair" Joe came. Said he left his mother at the show. He played a few minutes with the girls and was off. I think he thought that you might have come home, Helen. We will be glad to have you home at Xmas and will not exspect many presents. Just be glad to be together won't we? Grandma sent this letter Every one has read it here so am sending it on to you. It is nice and warm in here They have just gone It is after ten. I am tired so will go to bed we heard the report of the game Jean, That was too bad. Hope you have had a happy time to day Lots of Love, Mother. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F63_I1_p001.jpg) A. M. Rich, President. E. T. Shepherd, Vice-President. Wm. D. Ream, Secretary. Russell Shepherd, Treasurer. The Farmers' Union OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY John Quayle, James Olsen, Alma Findlay, Trustee, Executive Committee. Property and Produce of All Kinds Listed for Sale for the Farmers. Dingle, Idaho, Jan, the 16 191[-] Mr W. W.Ream Moscow, Idaho. Well Wesley, I sold 67 head of cattle last Thur, and got agood price & they weighed well Steers brought $4.50 CWT. & heifers $3.35 Cwt, Steers [-] ave, 919# heifers not so much The old black cow was not very fat but she weighed 1910# @ $3.50cwt, Well Wesley I have not sol the rest of the oats or any hay so needed the money for imediate use and have arranged at the bank for all the money you and Fabian will need & alsothe rest in this way. I will send you a note signed and you can fill it out for what you need an signe it and send it to the bank and have it put to your acct, and as they come due I will take care of them, I will start the baler this morning and will try and sack the oats this wk, Every thing is looking well and we have had a fine winter so far just one fall of snow a bout a wk, ago about 6in, Sleighing is not very good Am unloading a car of coal to day and have to take wagons, WE are all well and send our best wishes to you and Fabian Iam quite busy this winter Mamma and I are thinking of taking a trip to Boise for a few days, Will let you know if we go. Write as often as you have time and can to it. Yours As Ever W.D.Ream ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F63_I1_p002.jpg) P.S. you cant make the note to last till May or June and then make another one if I can't get rid of the hay & stuff Use your own Judgement Yours Truly W.D.Reams ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F64_I1_p001.jpg) [Letterhead for The Farmers' Union appears at top of page] Dingle, Idaho, Oct. 9 1910 Mr, W.W.Ream, Moscow, Idaho. Well Wesley I got your welcom letter and considdersd same It looks small but must be right so I wi[-] figure on same ,It seems that Jobson does not want to do just square ashe might but I hope to get the matter settled up in some way before long. Well we have got our thrashing done and had just 2186,bu all told and 129 of wheat the rest oats , We had the StCharles machine do the job and they did a good job we only had them for 6 meals , Had good luck We have a car of coal [-] the station which we will unload in the morning and fill with oats. WE are[-] [-]aving the finest kind of weather here just now after such cold spell, Link will start for home in a day or two, He seems to be quite anxious t o be gone . He has done fine since you boys left. We got the hay up yesterday and took the pole down this morning,- Well Wesley I am surly pleased to know that you will get through this year. Well I must quit for the present as & see to arraneing for the morrow. We all send love and best wishes to you. Yours. Truly. W.D.Ream. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F65_I1_p001.jpg) Sunday Sep <5> Dear George we hear got the sweetest lille girl I am very weak and sick but I think I am better Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F66_I1_p001.jpg) My Dear Sunny Jim I thought I would just drop you a line to let you know how much we all miss you, also to cheer you up a bit Grandma and I went up town yesterday and you don't know how I missed you all. Every once in a while I kept turning around to see if Mamie and Maida were comming. I did try to get a chance to kiss you dear before you left but ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F66_I1_p002.jpg) I didn't get one so here's a big one Oh! dear it is so lonesome now. I think I will leave for Ogden in a day or two. You know we adopted each other for brother and sister didn't we? But we are as far away from each other as Jame is from his girl in Europe. Poor James and Maida give them all a squeeze for Matel and I. Oh! yes, you may keep one yourself. Aunt got your mothers letter and we were very much grieved over it. Tell Mamie our friends we met at Lagoon call on Mrs. Money twice a day. They came to take us all to Lucy Gates Concert but of course we couldn't ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F66_I1_p003.jpg) go. Edna and Ivy have been near. I live in hopes that I will see you again soon. I have got a most scrumptious headache so excuse poor writing and answer as soon as possible. Everyone sends their love and sympathy kiss Mamie for me. I must close now dear so goodbye for this. From Your Sister Sunshine 515 So. State St. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F66_I2_p001.jpg) Mr Warren Sirrine Dingle Idaho B[---] Co. [A stamp appears at top of envelope] SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. JUN 11 6 - AM '05 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F66_I2_p002.jpg) [Stamps appear on envelope with the following] DINGLE, IDAHO. JUN 12 A.M. 1905 MONTPELIER ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F68_I1_p001.jpg) My Cousins Visit to the Country. I Receiving the Telephone message II Preperations for going to the Train. III The Delay of the Train. IV The Trip Home. While working in the hay field last July, one of my friends came riding across the field at a very fast gait. He told me that I was wanted at the telephone. I then went to the house, and found it to be my cousin Edna, from the city, who was coming up for a visit and wanted me to meet her in Montpelier the following morning at six oclock [The following is written in blue over the above text] sp Did not ask for { ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F68_I1_p002.jpg) On the following morning I was up at four oclock prep- airing to start. At four forty five I was sailing toward Montpelier. There was a cool breeze blowing from the north, but I had a good team and it did not take long to make the drive. I arrived at the station at five thirty, and then found the train to be six hours late. As it was the twenty fourth of July I was kept awake by the fireing of fire crackers. At ten oclock there was a programe rendered in the Pavilion which was very good. I then went down to the station to wait for the train. At twelve oclock the train came in, and we arrived home with a good appatite for ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F68_I1_p003.jpg) the big dinner which was ready for us. After dinner we went to see the ball game between Paris and Dingle. After which there was some horse racing. Good ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F68_I1_p004.jpg) Warren Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F69_I1_p001.jpg) Mesa Arizona Sept. 25, '08. Mr. Warren Sirrine. Dingle, Idaho. My Dear Cousin. After visiting in California. Father came home. He was away about six weeks. The next Sunday after he came in Uncle Jess & Aunt Ella, Aunt Flow & cousin Linwood, her little boy, came. They brought a good many lemons, which the raised themselves Aunt Flow has been staying at our place mostly, going with the girls, as they went to school, to town to see her folkes. She is a regular Girl a little fleshy, as prety as a picture, with black hair about four feet long. The little boy has absolutly, whit hair. Ant Flow's ticket is good for only 30 days. Uncle Jess & Aunt Ella are living in Mesa, I supose in one of their houses. at Aunt Sirrah Radell's. The weather is nice now. One nearly freezes toward morning. It is not so cold but we can rais grow two more crops of alfafa. (on the same ground ) ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F69_I1_p002.jpg) The Conference people leave here on the 28th or 29th, for Salt Lake City. The missionaries leave here at the same time. There is three leaves our Ward and three leaves another small ward. Making six in all. To night there is a dance given in honor of the boys. I expect we will have to give our speaches!! And then again at Church. But the one I hate and dread is to speak for the first time of the street corner. I am go- ing to the Eastern States. I will be in Salt Lake for Confrence. Now what do you think, could you come down? Well if you can't, I wont make any promises, but I think I will see you all, as I have about five days to spend at my leisure, between confrence & the time to leave for my mission. If it won't be too much, you had better come down for confrence; I had better close before I ask some- thing else of you. I remain. Your Cousin. D. L. Hibbert. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F69_I2_p001.jpg) Mr. Warren Sirrine. Paris Dingle. Bear Lake Co. Idaho ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F70_I1_p001.jpg) Wd 530 10 Paid 25 via Salt Lake A Antioch, Cal Jan 1st 1897 Alfred Oakey Paris, Idaho Impossible to come. Kiss Father for me. Love to all. Mrs. J. W. Thomas ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F70_I2_p001.jpg) DESERET TELEGRAPH CO. Lines to all Principal Points in Utah. Alfred Oakey Paris Idaho No Charges ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F70_I2_p002.jpg) Return in 10 days to J. W. Thomas P. O. Box 182 ANTIOCH, CAL. Mr Alfred Oakey Paris Bear Lake County Idaho. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F70_I2_p003.jpg) Mr Thomas Ward [illegible line] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p001.jpg) France June 26 1944 Dear Mamie & All: Just a note to tell you that I am still all right. The past three weeks seem like an eternity. Our organization are in action and have been since "D day" They have gone and are still going through a living hell of which no one can describe the horrors. I have seen young men grow old in days. So old & haggard I hardley knew them [yet some of them I know well] To night it has been raining and is cold. We are dressed in imprednated clothes which we wear over our O. D's I am sitting on the edge of my fox hole. My bed rool in in the bottom of my 4x6x4½ ft hole where we try to catch a little sleep when the shells are not hitting too close. I am now with the troop train which is as ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p002.jpg) Please send this letter back to me Helen, I thought you would like to read it. It sounds so terrible dosent it? Say hello! to the children I hope they are better, would like to see you all. Mother. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p003.jpg) close to the front lines as you can be and still not be there. The first aid station is in a large barn about one mile back of us. The front lines is less than a mile ahead of us now. I came up here two days ago and brought a load of comfort articles to the boys in action. Some of them have been going since (D. day) without a break. How it is humanly possible to do it I do not know. I brought cigaretts, matches, gum, candy razors, blades, tooth brushes, paste ect. The first of these articles that they have had since they hit the beach head. (other than cegaretts which are contained in their "K rations") Some of them lost every thing in the landing even their guns and had to get new ones at the beach head. As they advanced further, others discarded gas masks ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p004.jpg) their small packs containing toilett articles and a rain coat, and a shelter half. To lighten their load and make it more easy to fight they throwed every thing excepting their rifle hand garnades and ammunition. And have fought a savage enemy who had all the advantades and who was well equiped. and who knew every foot of the country and who were dug in in every field. We have been fighting in a erea of small fields mostly apple orchards containing about 3 to 5 acres with trenches dug behind the live hedges which surround each orchard. Yesterday I passed a town completely destroyed by shells. There were two town where not a building was left standing. The French people mostly old men, women & young children (The girls over 16 and young men having been taken by the Germans) were returning to their destroyed homes, and there trying to salvage what they could ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p005.jpg) from the wreckage. We saw some of them with pieces of furniture on carts and on their backs trodding down the narrow roads which are tore up by shell holes, and where streams of trucks Jeeps and large guns and troop are being rushed to the front lines. It some times takes houres for us to go a few miles, there is so much traffic going both ways on these narrow roads. Bridges are all blown up and temporary ones have been built by our engineers, who have done a wounderful Job while under fire. As we advanced further in land we find the people more frendly. They bring us cider and wine (If the Germans havent drank all of it) for which we give them "K Rations and cigaretts) In this section they are very ragged clothes and wear wooden shoes. A few days ago I gave a woman a pair ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F71_I1_p006.jpg) of used G. I. shoes that I picked up in one of the battle areas, The next day I saw her wearing them, one of the proudest women in this section. The little kids come to us every where we camp. They seem to like our "K" rations better than we do. We see lots of cattle most of which are fat. The People milk lots of cows there is a cheese factory about 20 miles back which seems to have escaped destruction. Hope you can read this it is written under difficulties, and the enemy 88's are whistiling over head and dropping making a terrible noise. We have lots of trouble with snipers in trees & hedges, and mines are everywhere, and booby traps are placed where ever they think we will be passing, which keeps us on the elert always I know you will be anxious to know how I have fared during these last three weeks of hell so though I had better now send you this note to say ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F72_I1_p001.jpg) Dingle March 25 1924 My Dear Brother it is some time since I have written to you but I think James and Sarah both write to you and tel you all the news to day is our mothers birthday and all day I have been thinking of days that are past and I am [---]ing how you are doing Brother C[-]rk has been visiting with us to day as [---] missionary he talked very good to me and to all of us and I do appreciate his kind words for some times I do feel very lonely and I am very thankful for the kind words and kind friends that I have we are all about the same none of the children have had the measels they have been around all winter. we have not had much snow and it has been a very mild winter have run cars till warm, the roads are to muddy it has been thawing to day but the snow does not go very fast ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F72_I1_p002.jpg) last sunday we had our primary conferance we had a very successful meeting the little ones all took there forts fine and we got along better then we expected Sister Merril and Parker were our visitors she said she was very pleased with the programe and all that we had done so I felt very grateful and happy that they were satisfied with our labors we surely had worked and prayed and tried to do all we could for the children. I got a letter from Lucy a while ago with this one from Mary think I had better send them to you I think Lucy has sent her a little mony from Johns by this time it is near conferance time again I feel like I should like to go dont think any of the folks are going I pray our Father will bless and comfort you and help you to do good to all those that you are with good night love to you from your Sister Sarah. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F72_I1_p003.jpg) Elder Hyrum Oakey Victoria, B.C. Canada, Box 157. [A stamp appears on enevelope] DINGLE, IDAHO MAR 28 P.M. 1924 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F72_I1_p004.jpg) [The following is written sideways on envelope] 1.50 10.00 3.00 2 25 16 75 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F73_I1_p001.jpg) Oakley Calif Mar 3d 124 My Dear Neice and Family I believe I am owing you this letter but it dose seem so long since I heard from you I have been going to write you Every day but did not do it I have been feeling so blue lately that is the ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F73_I1_p002.jpg) reason you have not heard from me, but I hope all is well with you all I was just reading your very interesting and newey letter the last one, so it is off with the Bear Lake Property well my Dear I felt that my last hope was gone when your dear Father Passed away as far as that bit of Property is concerned, but I am very glad that I am not Besey Oakey I am sorry you have so much trouble with your Fathers Propety but my dear we find those kind of people every[--]re I know it is very discourageing to you but there dose not seem to be any help for it I hope you will ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F73_I1_p003.jpg) have good honest People in by this time. Every thing is very quiet here and of course it is the same every where I hope things will change for the better very soon ? did Sarah come to stay with you for the winter and is she still with you with love to you all. from Lucy and the girls and Aunt Mary. C. Thomas. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F74_I1_p001.jpg) March 7 snowing like B. Lake Dear Sarah I have received both of your letters and was very glad to hear from you, I was afraid you was sick as you did not write for so long. We are all well Jack was only out of school two days. Virginia is working hard with her Phisical culture and danceing she is dead tired when she gets home ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F74_I1_p002.jpg) she dont go out very much at night (she needs a beau) she wares my new coat when she goes any where perticular. I got a letter from England telling me that Aunt Harriet died on the 10 of feb she would have been 83 on the 23 I am sorry she did not get all her money before she died. but I did the best I could [-]o it is no use to worry about it, Today is Friday and I have not opened the sewing machine all week have been trying to clean a little have washed all the curtains and it took me two days to mend them they are all to peices but they look better now they are up. Arn't you comeing down to do any temple work before conferance the stake all worked for our bishops last Friday. [--] Juniors Wife quite work as soon as she got back from her trip, but she helps June with that office at night. I mostly go and have supper with them when I go to the temple, and Papa calls there for me ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F74_I1_p003.jpg) I got this letter from Aunt Mary yesterday I told her I was expecting you down to do Temple work when I wrote her. I must see if Johnse cant get a little money from Mortensen and send to her, Vinnie said Mrs Hart was going to see Aunt Mary but she dont say any thing about it, Our Releaf Society are going to have a dramma for the annual one of the Ladies composed it I have to be on the stage but dont expect to have to say much love to all write so[--] and tell me when you are comeing Lucy ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F75_I1_p001.jpg) Salt Lake city April 14th Dear Brother Hyrum I will write you a few lines to tell you I am down here again. we have had a very fine conferance the meetings were just wonderful and I did surely enjoy them. Warren and Katherine came down to conferance and staid till after the meeting monday they left the babies hand ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F75_I1_p002.jpg) Emeline came down friday night after school and got here at seven saturday morning at seven she was well and had a good time at the meeting and seeing her old friends we all went to sunday school union meeting and then went to the depot with her she got back to school at 9.30 monday I went to young ladies meeting monday and then went to the office and got some names to take to the Temple So on wendsay morning Lucy and I went but we could only get in for one session there was such a big crowd they would not let any one in again that had been through once. So I went the next day alone and I got through since it was a big sess[---] but when I told him I was from Bear Lake he said I could go the next day I went at six 30 and got in the ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F75_I1_p003.jpg) seven oclock session and then Laucy came up at one so I got through with the people from the 31st ward it was six oclock when we got out so we went and got more names and went through on the night sessions so I got in three times that day and I was very glad for I enjoyed the night session the best of all we have worked for right it has been lovely weather all conferance but to night it is sn[--]ing and looks like winter, I expect to go home wednesday Lucy and the folks are all well they have been very kind to me and I feel much better then I did I hope your are well lots of love from your sister Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F75_I1_p004.jpg) Elder Hyrum Oakey Victoria, B.C. Canada Box 157 [Stamps appear on envelope] SALT LAKE CITY UTAH APR 15 230 PM 1924 GUTHRIE STA. SALT LAKE CITY UTAH APR 15 130 [-]M 1924 GUTHRIE STA. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F76_I1_p001.jpg) Dinggle Februay 11 1925 Dear Brother Hyrum it is some time since I heard from you so thought I would write you a line Katherine has a fine baby girl born on the night of the 6 she is in Montpelier and is getting along fine she is at the hospital the children are home and we are getting along the best we can the ward teachers are just come in Brother Lindsay senior and Eliot Sparks he ask for the number in the ward that had done Temple work this year 1924 there are 15 recomands guess not much spirit of Temple work here I am anxious a bout the work but I dont know when it will be so I can go to do any work, last sunday we burried Brother Charles Bridges it was a very im pressive service Brother President Rich and Clark were here and talked very comforting to us all it was very sad in same ways he had been sick for a long time and suffered much but he was a real good man and has kept the faith, his children were all there his wife feels very bad but she stood it better then I thought she is so nervous you know the brothern spoke well of him and a beautiful spirit was felt the singing was fine by the ward choir there was a large crowd there ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F76_I1_p002.jpg) I have had another letter from Lucy she is a little better. I should like to go down and see her but I dont know yet I would like to spend a week in the Temple if I should go. I have not heard from you since I wrote before what shall I do with the money, Brother Clark says he thinks you will stay till spring well I am glad you are there where you can enjoy the work and be in such a good spirit all the time it must be a great help to you Monday night we had an officers meeting here of all the heads of the auxiliaries and the recration commeth to talk over the budget system after meeting they stayed and heard the music on the Radio James was here. Theola is getting along better now, the are well. Emeline and Mamie have gone to the mutual play at Mountpelier the stake board are putting it on, the word is to have a reunion next week instead of the old folk party I dont get out so much at night we mostly have the walk. have not heard again from Maida are Sarah son in the means there had been at Nampa, the snow is nearly gone here we are all wishing for more snow it is to early for spring I think they have got plenty of hay. write when you can have you seen any of the Hubberts up that way I hope I shall hear from you soon I pray our Father to bless and comfort you in all your work and bring you safe home good night from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F76_I1_p003.jpg) Mrs. Sarah Sirrine. Dingle, Idaho. Mr. Hyrum Oakey. Box 357 Everett Washington. [A stamp appears on envelope] DINGLE FEB 17 P.M. 1925 IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F77_I1_p001.jpg) Dingle May 12 1925 Dear Brother Hyrum I received your long looked for letter the other day and I was surely glad to hear from you and that you are well and enjoying your work we are all about the same here the little babe is growing fine and is a very sweet little girl evy one says she looks like Warren she is three months old and weighs eleven pounds and is named Ella Ruth Warren and James have been working on the road to day have had lots of rain the last two weeks but evy thing [--]ed it for it is a dry season Wealey is up on the dry form working and I am staying with Mamie tonight he is ploughing and planting Warren has not got much planted yet the seed is very high has not planted any potatoes yet they are very scarce this year. James has a garden planted down to his place. they have been looking ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F77_I1_p002.jpg) for Alfred down for nearly a week but he has not come yet and they have not heard from him yes I went to conferance Emeline took me with her she saw lots of her old friends and had a fine time we went to see your Prest he told us lots about you said you was well and happy I ask him when he thought you would be coming home and he said well I dont know and I dont know what we will do when he does come, when I talked to Brother Clark he said he thought sometime this spring I went in the Temple three days I expected to be three [-] weeks but the tickets were only good for 10 days so could not do any more I dont know when I shall go a gain I would like to go and stay with Laucy she does not feel well her stomach troubles her all the time Loneste is married and is living at Price the folks were well when I was there the school here will be tow more weeks Em wants to go to summer school again this summer all send love to you write soon lots of love to you from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F77_I1_p003.jpg) Mrs Sarah Sirrine sec 2 Mr. Hyrum Oakey. Box 227 Box 357 Aberdeen, Seattle Washing[-] [Stamps appear on envelope] SEATTLE WASH. MAY 18 230 PM 1925 TERMINAL STA. DINGLE MAY 14 P.M. 1925 IDAHO. LET'S GO CITIZENS' MILIT[-] TRAINING CAM[-] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F77_I1_p004.jpg) [Stamp appears on envelope with the following] ABERDEEN WASH. MAY 16 1925 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F78_I1_p001.jpg) S. Sirrine Dingle Bear Laeke Co Idaho Mr Hyrum Oakey Box 357 Everett Washington [Stamp appears on envelope with the following] DINGLE IDAHO JUN 22 1925 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F78_I1_p002.jpg) Dingle June 21 1925 Dear Brother Hyrum it is sometime since I heard from you I have been thinking of writing but have put it of to long I am very sory to tell you that I receved a telegram from Lucy Nutal saying Mother died June the first nothing more had not heard she was sick I am so sory you will not get to see her as you come home I feel very sad but it may be for the best. Emeline has gone to Berkley Cal to summer school she has gone with Superindent E C Nelson and family I so a very good chance for her they have a daughter about her age going to school so it makes it nice for Em they are very nice people I told her to go and see the girls and find out all she could about the Aunt Mary. Emeline went to the big Jubilee convention then after she was gone W S and Ella and Ada wanted to go so they went and took so I went with them and Alfred went to Pocatello to summer school. We sure did have a good trip and the meetings were ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F78_I1_p003.jpg) very wonderful I have never seen anything like it I surely was grateful to be there and see that beautiful Parade it was the finest that the city has ever had twelve thousand young people all M I A worke[-] marching to show honor to their organization it was thrilling to witness it. they marched from the monument down to seventh south then countermarched back to second south then east to main and around to teh Mou[---] monument. 21 bands and nearly 20 floats showing the growth of mormonism and mutual work. it was a very great success to wonderful for me to tell but I am very thankful to have been there. the excursion to Logan Temple will commence to morrow I think Warren is going I have been talking to James but they dont think they can go I would like to go if I can Ada is here living in yor hose the baby is just fine now is feeling better James and Thola and children are well. Ella and W S came back and brought the car and them went back on the train W S is going to summer at the V. and Ella and the little [---] are with him she is sure a fine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F78_I1_p004.jpg) big baby as fat as can be and they think the world of her they seem quite happy together mamie does not feel real well I would like her to go to the Temple if she could but her babe has a sore hand she got her finger caught in the washer and took the end of her finger off but I think it is getting better now but she is so cross and she could not do any thing if she took her. do you know any more about coming I have a few names to send to Logan well I hope you will write as soon as you can, the gardens are begining to grow man we have had lots of rain but the last few days it has been worn " when I was there Lucy was feeling a little better but her stomache is bad Will was laid of work at the shop for six weeks while we were there good night I am very glad you enjoying your work I pray our Father to bless and protect you in the faith and help you in all you have to do love to you from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F79_I1_p001.jpg) Mr Hyrum Oakey. Vancouver. Britis[-] Columbia Box 6. Sub. 8. [Stamps appear in top left corner] ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F79_I1_p002.jpg) Sarah Sirrine. Dingle Ida. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F79_I1_p003.jpg) Dingle November 9th <1923> Dear Brother Hyrum it does seem such a long time since you left and there have so many things happened since then that I can hardly believe it is only 4 months since you were here we are all about the same as usual Mamie is no better but the rest are well. James and Warren have been putting in the last of Warrens hay to day it has been so storm[-]y they could not stack it before it has surely been a very bad stormy time and lots of hay and grain is spoiled but it has been fine for over a week now and they are working hard to get it in some have got their thrashing done and some is not cut yet. James and Theola are moved and seem quite contented in their new home he comes up evry day to do chores. does seem so lonely around the old place I do not see much of Sarah but she is allright the last I heard, Emeline has gone to Rupert Idaho to teach she is getting a long pretty well I think but it is surely lonely for me this winter but I ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F79_I1_p004.jpg) am trying to do the best I can it is not so bad when I can get out to meetings but when it is so stormy I cant walk and it is a trial for me I surely felt sorrowful when Alfred went he never told me a word about going away are going to get married and did not give up the school tell after Emeline was gone it did seem so hard to me and I felt like it was more then I can stand but since I went to conferance I have felt better and am trying to forget the unpleasant things it was worse them a furneral to me and I did wish I could have talked to you I think things would have been different if you had been here but I dont know it was the best thing he could do to go away under the conditions and I am very glad he has got work so they can be together and I hope they will get along allright I suppose they have told you all the news about the wedding there [--]s so many moved away it has made it hard to keep things going in the ward and I think it would do good if you could have time to write Warren and James a good spiritual letter to encourage them to press on. I often think of you and have blessed you are to be enjoying such a rest I mean from this care and anxiety I think you have plenty of work and no doubt some trials but it is different you have the spirit of the work and that is what makes it seem a rest. James tells me you are feeling quite well and getting along fine and I am so thankful to hear you are doing so well but we sure do miss you at home and in the ward every one speakes of it and asks how you are getting on. it has been a very stormy time for harvesting. and so much grain and hay is spoiled the crop were unusualy good this year but it seem to me nearly half is waste so you see it is hard on the people and some are very discouraged and murmur. they do not seem to think it is a trial for us and we must patience to endure and be thankful that things are no worse I pray our Father will bless and comfort you in your work and that you may come safe home love to you from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I1_p001.jpg) Dingle November 11th <1923> Dear Brother Hyrum it is your birth day and I have been what you are doing to day it surely makes us think of days that are gone I wonder if we shall ever be alltogether again as we used to be at these times I wish you many happy returns of the day and pray our Father will bless and comfort you in all your work that you may be able to do good each day for Here is so much to do. and it is the only thing that gives us any satisfaction ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I1_p002.jpg) I have just recived your letter many thanks. for your kind words to me I am so very pleased to hear from you and that you are well and getting along so well it is fine for you to see the country and have so much experience I think you do pretty well to wash and iron your skirts how much does it cost you to live do all the [-] elders live together. when I was in Salt Lake I did not get to go to the Temple but I went to the office and talked to Sister Beard about the work she said the baptizing was nearly all done she said she thought we should try to do the work up as we went along but I dont know what to do about the men if I could go down after the days get longer we would have to pay someone to do the mens fort what do you think would be the best way to do I do wish we could get some of the work done and I think may be Lucy would help a little, she ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I1_p003.jpg) was feeling some better when I was there they were very kind to me and wanted me to stay longer w[--] write and tell me what you think is the best for me to do it is gong to take quite a bit of money to get that work done. it has rained nearly all day was so muddy I could not go to meeting I felt real sorry and it will make it worse for the crops I saw James to day and gave him your address he said they were all well and was over to the old place for a while the rest are all well write again when you can love and best wishes to you from Sarah ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p001.jpg) ELDER FRED W. CHRISTENSEN [Column 1] MISSION ADDRESS 810 EAST MADISON STREET PORTLAND, OREGON [Column 2] R. F. D. NO. 1 BURLEY, IDAHO ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p002.jpg) ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins and not for Adam's transgression. 3. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind MAY BE SAVED, by obedi- ence to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4. We believe that the first principles and ordi- nances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, laying on of Hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. 5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy and by the laying on of hands" by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church—namely, Apos- tles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc. 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this (the American) con- tinent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where or what they may. 12. We believe in being subject to kings, pres- idents, rulers and magistrates; in obeying, honor- ing and sustaining the law. 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to ALL MEN; indeed, we may say that we follow the ad- monition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things;" we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. JOSEPH SMITH ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p003.jpg) ELDER ORSON P. WRIGHT [Column 1] MISSION ADDRESS 610 EAST MADISON STREET PORTLAND, OREGON [Column 2] 870 SO. WEST TEMPLE ST. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p004.jpg) ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins and not for Adam's transgression. 3. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind MAY BE SAVED, by obedi- ence to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4. We believe that the first principles and ordi- nances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, laying on of Hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost 5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy and by the laying on of hands" by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church—namely, Apos- tles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes, that Zion will be built upon this (the American) con- tinent, that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where or what they may. 12. We believe in being subject to kings, pres- idents, rulers and magistrates; in obeying, honor- ing and sustaining the law. 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to ALL MEN; indeed, we may say that we follow the ad- monition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things;" we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report, or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. JOSEPH SMITH ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p005.jpg) ELDER WARREN D. JUDD [Column 1] MISSION ADDRESS 810 EAST MADISON STREET PORTLAND, OREGON [Column 2] FREDONIA, ARIZONA ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F80_I2_p006.jpg) ARTICLES OF FAITH OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. 2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins and not for Adam's transgression. 3. We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind MAY BE SAVED, by obedi- ence to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. 4. We believe that the first principles and ordi- nances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, laying on of Hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost 5 We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy and by the laying on of hands" by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church—namely, Apos- tles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this (the American) con- tinent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where or what they may. 12. We believe in being subject to kings, pres- idents, rulers and magistrates; in obeying, honor- ing and sustaining the law. 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to ALL MEN: indeed, we may say that we follow the ad- monition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things;" we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report, or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. JOSEPH SMITH ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F81_I1_p001.jpg) No 10 Havelock Terrace Woodborough Road Nottm Sept 25/66 Dr Brother James — I was glad to hear a few week ago that you were in the land of the living for while there is life there is hope — it appears by your letter things go on in Utah much in the same fashion as they do in other parts of the world — The Society by which you are surrounded is not leavened with the true spirit of Jesus Christ — for where the Spirit of Christ reigns there is liberty — but where the Spirit of Christ is not to be found there will be found the Spirit of the world which is the spirit of the Devil — and that Spirit will manifest itself in disorder — such as resting — drunkeness — evil speaking — blasphemy — and every other abomination which is opposed to the truth — God's truth — the truth as it is in Jesus Christ — for it is alone that makes heaven — it is this divine spirit that must leave the whole lump of Society — before we come to the happy time when the Millenium shall shine forth in every land — and every heart shall be tuned aright to sing the praises of him that hath bought us with his own precious blood and hath made us both Kings & Priests — together with Christ Put thy trust in Jesus Christ as the only hope of salvation for there is no other name given amongst men whereby we can be saved — Vain is the help of man — "Cursed is man that trusts in man — and maketh flesh his arm" ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F81_I1_p002.jpg) lean upon the precious promises of God's truth which are revealed in the Gospels of Jesus Christ — The woman of Samaria erred in thinking that they had in the mountain of Gerigham the holy place wher God should be worshipped — but Christ told her — it was not in this or that place where we can worship God For God is a spirit — and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth — for God seeketh such to worship him — D[-]Brother — I trust that experience aided by God's holy word has taught you the folly of expecting a heaven upon earth — for that can only be found where there is the spirit of heaven in the heart — that is where Christ abides — and this blessed privelege may be enjoyed by every believer — wherever his lot may be cast — so that we have no occasion to go to any particular spot or place to enjoy true religion for true religion is this to follow in the footsteps of Jesus — to visit the fatherless children and Widows — and to keep ourselves unspotted from the world — "If we live a life of prayer" "God is present everywhere" When you left Nottingham you promised me to write and send a faithful account of how you found things at Utah — You have not done so yet — but I hope you will now be as good as your promise — send me all particulars as by holding anything back you do not improve your own condition neither will it be any injury to you to let me know your [-]tate of mind ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F81_I1_p003.jpg) A few weeks ago I was conversing with your old Mr Roberts he has been doing a little in the war[-]s again at the Factory in Sherwood St — but I think he has not made much since you left him — He kindly enquired of your welfare — and thought you were very simple to leave a good place for an uncertainty if you were to come back again I have no doubt he would employ you — but the trade in Nottingham is very bad especially the l[---] — I have never known the lace trade so flat as it is at this present time — The Factory where I have worked so many years is quite closed — expecting every thing to be sold in a very short time — as Mr Bradbury & Mr Fisher have both gone to their long home — and they were cut off very suddenly about a year after each other — Mr Cullen does not understand anything about the manufacturing and so he has thrown the whole concern upon the creditors and they are winding the affair up — it appears there were about 20/in the pound at first — but I think as the concern has been in the hands of Lawyers — Valuers — Surveyors — &c it will be well if there is now 15/— in the pound — I have had nothing to do for about 6 weeks — and am waiting for the things to get settled — but Lawyers will not hurry as they have not yet picked the bone clean — and it is very seldom they loose any thing until they are satisfied they can get no more — I have been thinking of going into the business a little — but they are trying my patience and purse a great deal — so that I do not know for surety what I may do for the future to get a livelyhood — I t[--]st in God (who has ever been kind to me) to lead me in the way I should go — to guide — protect and bless me in what I do — and as this world is one of trial I hope this is amongst the "all things" that shall work together for good — according to the promise of God Dear Brother you have no doubt heard of the great battles that has been fought between the Prussians and Austrians and the remarkable overthrow of that mighty military power of the Austrians — the upholders of Popery and despotism on the continent of Europe — but it has succumbed to the needle gun of the Prussians — and it would appear that even this calamity of war — will be turned for good to the people as by it — Venetia is given over to the Italians — and several of the small petty States of Germany will be added to the Kingdom of Prussia — So that it seems the whole world is convulsed and heaving mightily to be delivered from the thraldrom of evil — from the power of darkness — that is the Devil — Then let all believers in Jesus Christ wrestle in Prayer and supplication — having strong faith that the time is not far short when the whole creation shall be delivered from the power of Slavery and Sin and shall bask in the sunshine of Gods eternal love then shall the Millenium come in all its power and glory and we shall see Christ to the joy of our souls — May God hasten it on in His own good time — Amen — my family joins with me in sending our Kind regards to all your family and I Remain Your Brother Ever Truly — Wm Oakey ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F82_I1_p001.jpg) Sarah Oakey Born 30 March 1854 Nottingham England. Father lace maker — She was able to help draw the right thread converted by Elders For some years kept Mission Home large two story. (mother would rather go down the dark alley than go in the front door — for she said Bro Brown always made her, come & kiss him, Rosy did not mind & he gave her pennies (She was adopted by George Q. Cannon & took his name He wanted Mother but she would not. Dolls — lots of dolls. (Had to leave them when she Came to America. She cried, said her Father said now Sarah it takes Faith to go to Zion you have Faith and it takes that Faith to leave your dolls. So she left them (but many times while crossing the Planes she wished for her dolls. Their Families tried to get them to stay in Eng. & made many promises — wrote letters beg ging Gr Mother to return before it was too late. Mother did want to go back someday to to see the [---]er. They left. Liverpool Oct 15 1862. Grandfather had to stay to make money & came the next year Sending his family with Bro Joseph C. Rich. who paid for their planes — They landed at Castle Garden — — They were asigned to Johan Graham? He made them walk most of way My Gr Mother ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F82_I1_p002.jpg) Story of Sarah Sirrine was in poor health but kept going pretty good. One sorrow. They got sick on May * Mt fever Lucy & Sarah were very sick. One day Lucy ask gr mother to get her some yarrow. And while she was gone Lucy died — when she got back Sarah said Ma Lucy wont speak to me she stiffened out & hurt my leg" It was a sad day for them. They were not far from Florence N B. now Omaha. Uncle Tom & walked back & got lumber and made a rough Coffin for her and marked the grave June 1962. Said someday he would go back and Care for it Said it was 44 telegraph poles from the Elk Horn River bridge. He did go back with the Salt Lake Choir, but he had little time and did not find it. Things has so changed. He always said he was going to find it but ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F82_I1_p003.jpg) did & died S.L.C. He kept a diary and we have it but some of it was torn & thrown away when house was rented and some one broke in the trunk. One day, on the trip. Gr Mother (Mary Cooper gave out — could not keep up, lay down in the shade of a tree when they camped & missed her, The Capt was very angry sent a Company back for her And told Mr Grahm to never do it again So he let her ride, but made the others walk. He would carry uncle Hyrum, who was three, and would not let my mother put her hands on the back of the wagon. Said that was just as hard on the oxen as riding. The boys could sing & Fred could play the banjo. They made friends with a group of Danish people — played & sang — and had a ride most of the way, Mr Grahm came in Salt Lake Valley with fat oxen ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F82_I1_p004.jpg) went back for another group. They reached S.L.C. in Oct. 1962. Sayed a short time with Char C. Riches 1st wife They were very good to them. They spent the first winter in a dug out in Kayseville. Uncle Tom married Anne Varney in He got pleanty of work as a Carpenter — on Temple — and many of the old Bldgs Lived in S.L.C. The rest of the Oakeys were Called by Charles C Rich to go to settle in Bear Lake Valley. They went to Paris in 1865. Had a home there — Had many hard ships. Grandpa made all the furniture they had Turned it on a lathe — Bed tables chairs book Case dresser. Sarah & Hyrum went to school very studious. " spelled shool down on Austere very thrilled. Found Juveniles was so thrilled thought she could keep them her father said no Sarah they belong to some one. you ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F82_I1_p005.jpg) will have to try and find the owner. So she went from place to place & could not then went to Joseph Rich he said "you have done all you Can Sarah. I think they were sent to you. Go & tell your father I said for you to keep them How thrilled she was — and how she read & reread them. They were a blessing to her. She worked in the Ch. all her life. The family moved to Dingle abt seven miles East in 1872[-] She made butter — sold it at 10 cents a lb. & paid for the Churn. was sec in R.S. a no of years. In 1879 — Nov. 6 married Geo Edward Sirrine in the Endowment House Meeting House Surprise on Bp. People over the "place" united. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p001.jpg) GENEALOGICAL PENCIL RECORD Sarah Sirrine ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p002.jpg) FAMILY James Oakey Name Sarah Oakey Sirrine Address Dingle Idaho Salt Lake City General Source of Information English first Genea Date of beginning this Record April 7th 1914 Date of closing this Record ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p003.jpg) [Column 1] Source of Information Temple record tradition No. Name BORN WHERE BORN James Oakey 21 June 1817 Melboune May Cooper 5 Mar 1815 Died Mar 28 1893 children died Tomhas 6 July 1840 died July 22 1922 S.L.C. Mary 10 June 1842 " June 1, 1925 Cal. Lucy 23 Feb 1845 <(Nottingham Eng.)> " July 28 <(25)>, 1862. 17½ yr old. James 31 Mar 1847 " Dec 24, 1911. Ogden Joseph 22 Sept. 1850-4 <(James) Smallpox> Alfred 10 Apr " Jul 26 1913. Montpelier Sarah 30 Mar 1855 <1854 (James)> 12 Aug. 1942 Dingle. Hyrum 11 Nov 1859 Nottingham England Tomhas Oaky 6 July 1840 Nottingham Anne Varney 28 Sept 1839 Nottingham Lucy Ann Varney 13 Oct 1863 Sarah Harriet [-] Eliza May Thomas Fredreck Mary Francis Gertrude Alice Vinnie Estella [Column 2] Hyrum Oakey Born Nov 11 1859 Baptized by Preston Thomas in Paris confirmed by Preston Thomas rebaptized Sept 17 1882. by Samuel Wilcox Married Feb. 25, 1885. to Selena Dayton in Logan Temple. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p004.jpg) Februay 8th 1934 [A pedigree chart appears with the following information] [Column 1] James Oakey. Sarah O Sirrine b Mar 30 1854 Nottingham Eng m. Endowment house Nov. 6. 1880. Geo. E. Sirrine. b July 4 1854 San Bernardino m Nov 6 1880. died Jan 1908 [Column 2] James Oakey B Melbourn Melbourn Parish Derby June 21, 1817. Bapt. Feb. 10, 1850. by Elder Brewerton. Mary Cooper B Mar 5 1815 at Brunsley Greasly Parish Mottingham Bap Mar 10 1850. by Elder Brewerton con " " " [Column 3] James Oakey B. Mar 9 1788 died Apr 24, 1873. Catherine Allen Born 1783. died Nov 26 1862. England Mathew Cooper Mary Burrows b 6 Aug 1787 at Greasley Notts Eng died 1829. [Column 4] Joseph Oakey Elizabeth Pass Father John Pass B 1731. Mother Mary Holding Father Samuel Holding Father Samuel Cooper Mother Ann George Burrows Born abt 1759 Mary Stone Born abt 1763. [Column 5] James Oakey born 21 1817 at Melborn Derby shire England was baptized in England he was a lace maker by trade was apprenticed to Mr Roberts for years he was an expert pattern maker laboured in Mr Nottingham branch for years he was married to Mary Burrows about 1839 in 1862 he he sent Mother with the children to America and the next year 186[-] he came too. he was very sick on the way with mountain fever 1864 he came to Bear lake and located at Paris made a lathe to turn the p[--]ces for the furniture he made ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p005.jpg) Hyrum Oakey b 11 Nov 1859 Nott[-] Eng. Selena Dayton b 2 Aug 1867 Cedar Fort Utah d. 8 June 1899 Married 25 Feb 1885 Logan Temple End some day also sealed to Parents. Children Hyrum Le Roy. 8 Mar. 1886 — died 8 June 1905 Maida Selena b. 15 Dec 1887 Cedar Fort Bap 6 Aug 1896 mar. 6 June 1912 George H Sparks James Moroni 6 Feb 1891 Dingle B — [-] Aug 1899. Mar 11 June 1914 to Theola Oakey d. 31 Dec 1946. Stel[---] Peterson Thornick died 2 Mar. 1963. Mary Elizabeth Aug 14-1893 Bap. Aug 14-1901 Married Edwin Cook 22 Sept 1915. Ella born 29 May 1895 Cedar Fort Co Utah Mar. 4 June 1924 — WS Higginson Alfred Dayton 11 July 1899 Dingle. bapt. 11 July 1905. mission Oct 1917. End 10 Oct <1917.> Mar. 30 Sept. 1920 to Pearl Chadwick [-]ar to — Aida Poll 5 Sept 1923. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p006.jpg) My Mother Mary Cooper Mary was born March 8 1815 in England her Mother died when she was a small child she learned to do house work and be came on excelent cook lived in one family for 8 years joined the church in Nottingham joined the church) there was married and lived there they kept the conferance house where the missioners stay and make their home and have their collage meeting in 1862 Father sent her and the children to Aerica they had been saving money to Emigrate but did not have enough for all so father: borrowed enough some to to send them and stayed and worked and paid it before he came the next year. so she started with all the children but just as the ship was ready to set sail Mary decided to go back to Father and after ward married James James Het[-]ington when we got to Florence was taken sick we stayed there for several weeks when the train was ready to start she was not much better but they started ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p007.jpg) [Column 1] and when they had traveled 2 tow days she died and was burried — 44 telegraph poles this side Elk Horn brigde the boys Tom and Jim walked back to the fort and got som boards to make a coffin. she was the only one in the train that had a coffin this was a very hard trial for her and although she was in delicate health she walked nearly all the way across the plains John Grayham was our teamster and he would not let us ride only at time it was a long hard journey He wouldn't eve[-] let us put our hands on the wagon. Graham carried Hyrum (age 3) frail so he wouldn't tax oxen We first lived in a Dang[--] Aunt we stayed at Aunt Sarah D Richs home the Mother of Joseph C Rich and helped them dry peaches and helped all we could till Tom got work on the new meeting house at Kays ville then she moved there to live the boys got work there all winter she got some work and they got along some way she moved to Bear Lake in 1864 she was a faithful latter day saint all ways willing to do what she was asked to do they were very poor she was a member of th first Relief Society in Paris was a teacher for years and was very good to help the sick, was lively and allways looked on the bright side her health was much better after she came to America [Column 2] One day she wasn't very well Joseph C Rich [--]ied the [---]m to bring the Oakeys — He was a professional carrier & arrived with Fat oxen Al(Fred) was Mary C. Oakeys son. played the Banjo and sang well. Older brother Jim All were good singers. Fred rode with some Danish people Sarah walked. The driver would not let her put her hand on the wagon — sad said that was just as bad as if she were riding, Grand Mother (Mary Cooper Oakey) was not well and was made to walk — One evening when they camped she was missing. The Capt. was very upset and a serching party went out immediately They found her several miles back by the side of the road. She could not keep up with the company — kept getting farther behind until she gave out & lay down to rest The captain gave the driver orders to let her ride the rest of the way. But he ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p008.jpg) made her walk as much as he could ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p009.jpg) Thomas Oakey Thomas Oakey was born July 6th at Radford England in 1840 he joined the church in Nottingham and was a faithful Elder and [---] all he could in the branch where [---] lived he was apprenected and learned the Carpenter trade and worked at his trade he came to america with Mother and the children in 1862, in an ox team train from Florence and crossed the Ocean in the John J. Boyed Sailing vesel was six weeks on the voyage he remained in Salt Lake for a while then he got work on the new meeting house at Kaysville one he worked there Till it was finished then he moved back to Salt Lake he bought a piece of land in the ninth ward and built a house for himself he works at his tr[---] at one time, arrived ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p010.jpg) [Column 1] and run the stream flowing [--]ll on State Streets for years he was a builder and contractor worked on the Salt Palace and built many of the fine homes also worked on the Temple and other big buildings December 1862 he was married to Ann Varney she was born in England September 28 18[-]9 1839 children 1 Lucy Ann Varney 2 Sarah [---] 3 Thomas Frederick 4 Eliza [---]y 5 Mary Francis 6 Girtrude Alice 7 Vinnie Estella 8 Will[---] Evans Lucy Ann V Oakey chilidren 9 Edna Estell Evens 10 Ivey Cloyd 11 Frank Oakey [Column 2] ab[---] Da[--] Evans William Ellison Evens Cecil Varney Evens Lucy Virginia Jack Varney ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p011.jpg) Edna Evans Frank Johnson children Aften Audery Johnson Margret Estell Francis Edna Janice and Jewel A[--]thi[-] Thomas Crandall Ivy Clide Evens children Annice Blanche Crandall Thomas Oakey Sullianan [-] Richardson Lucy Vireginia Evens children Virginia Rae Richardson Lucy Ann Sullevin Colvien William E Evans Jr. Girtrude Tripp were married — July 25 — 1923. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p012.jpg) Mary Oakey, daughter of James & Mary Oakey Mary Oakey born at Nottingham England June 10 1842 died at Pitsburge California June 1[-] 1925 found the church in England when the family started to E[-]grate to America she started with them but when we got to Liverpool she decided to go back home to Father she afterward married James Herther[-]gton they lived in Nottingtam for a few years Two children were born to them Lucy and William the boy Died in England but Lucy lived to come to America with her Mother she left her husband and came to Utah she was a good miliner and worked in Salt Lake for several years then she went to Park City had a store there. she married Mr James but he died sometime after some time later she married George Washington Thomas in Salt Lake she next went to Oakland California wher she worked at her trade and lived with Lucy her daughter Mr Thomas her husband lived at the soldiers home till he died. Lucy married Will Nuthall two girls were born to them Iolanthe and Mable ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p013.jpg) [Column 1] Etherington Mary Oakey — born in Nottingham England — had two children — William Etherington died in Eng. Lucy Lucy married Will Nuthall Two girls born to them. 1 Solanthe 2 Mabel Ed Bryner he died Ed Adams [Column 2] James Oakey James was born in Nottingham March 31 1847 Lucy Oakey my Sister was born at Nottingham England 1844 was baptized in England and Emigrated to America in 1862 with the family when we got to Florence Lucy was taken sick we stayed ther several weeks she was not much better when we left to cross the plains in an ox team and when we had traveled two days she died and we had to bring her 44 Telegraph poles this side Elk horn bridge the boys Tom and Jim walked back to the fort and bought some boards to make her a coffin she was the only one in the train that had a coffin she had allways been healthy and strong she was allways kind and cheerful she was <(sealed)> married to Joseph Rich when he come home from his mission he was one of the missionaries that [--]ed at the conferance house she died July 18 1864 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p014.jpg) James Oakey was born in Nottingham March 31 1847 was baptized in England Emigrated to America with mother and the rest of the children in 1862 stayed in Kaysville till 1864 he came to Bear Lake and worke[-] at what he could get to do he worked for bishop Horn and got some cows so that mo[-] had milk for the children and worked in the canyon and got wood for them he was a fine singer and helped in the ward. about 1870 he moved to Ogden and went to work on the railroad he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Davis for years he was road surpevisor in Ogden and had a farm on the Sandidge he died December 24, 1911 his children are [---] Ruth Paddler Daisie Eliza. Ethel Kesiah Walter Moss Oakey and Bertha Daisie Eliza, Ethel Kessiah Walter Moss & Bertha. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p015.jpg) [Column 1] John Pass born abt 1744 Melbourne Derby Eng Bapt 15 Jan 1945 End 30 Jan 1945 Married Dorothy Grundy 7 Dec 1769. Born abt 1748. Melbourne Derby) Sealed by Evan O. Darley Witness {William V. Tueller {N Brady Dunn Sealed 15 Oct 1963 L LOGAN Husband Proxy where obtained Boyd's Derby 12-p. 66 Thomas Pass of Melbourne Derby Eng Birth 28 Feb 1773. Father John Pass Mother - Dorothy Pass Children 1 Elizabeth Pass born 9 Oct 1768 Melbourne Derby Eng 2 Thomas Pass * " 28 Feb 1773 " " 3 Married, 7 May 1798, Mary Turton. Bapt 3 Feb 1945 End 15 Feb 1945 Sealed 15 Oct 1963 3. 26 Mary Pass 26 Nov 1775. Bapt 14 June 1961 End 15 Nov 1962 Sealed to Parents 15 Oct 1963 Proxy Husband Homer P. Rickey Proxies (children) Wife Katie P Stevenson. 1. Lettie W. Reveliolis 2. John E Lower 3. La Vern B Hills. [Column 2] Alfred Oakey was born at Nottingham Apil 10 1850 was baptized in England emigrated to A[--]ca with the family in 1862. Came to Bear Lake in 1864 took up some land in Dingle and worked at farming and ranching he never married was justice of the peace in Dingle for year Thomas Pass Chr 28 Feb 1773. Melbourne 1798. Bapt 3 Feb 1945 End 15 Feb 1945 Mar. Mary Turlon b abt 1777. Melbourne Bapt 3 Feb 1945 End 21 June 1945. Children. 1 Dorothy Pass Born 1 Mar 1799 Melbourne De[-]by Eng Bapt 14 June 196. End 13 Nov 1962. S. to Parents 7 Oct 1963. 2 Sarah Pass. B 2[-] Mar 1803. Bapt 14 June 1961 End 5 Oct 1961 Sealed to P. 7 Oct 1963 3 John Pass B 19 May 1810. Melbourne Bapt 29 June 1961 En 6 Sept 1961. S to P. 7 Oct. 1963 4. Dorothy Pass. B. 19 May 1814 Melbourne Durby Eng. Bapt 14 June 61 End 13 Nov 1962 S to P [-] Oct 1963. Proxy Husband Proxy 1 Louvinnie P Holt. wife. 2 Genevieve A Potter Alene B Peay. 3 Earl J Holt. 4 Arta L. Hansen. ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p016.jpg) Sarah Oakey Sirrine was born in Nottinghas March 30 1855 ----- new page (MSS8593_S1_SS3_B2_F83_I1_p017.jpg) Sarah Maude Sirrine Born 5 Sept 1890 Dingle Bear Lake County Idaho Died. 27 Nov. 1902 Baptised 5 April 1904 Endowed. 7 April 1904 S Proxy Sarah O Sirrine (Mother.) ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B3_F1_I2_p001.jpg) [A group photo with the following captions] Back row: James Thomas Alfred Hyrum Sarah Front row — James Oakey — Mary Cooper — Mary Oakey Heatherington ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B3_F2_I1_p002.jpg) Georg Alfred Sirrine son of G. E. & Sarah Sirrine [Image appears on page with following writing] W. N. B. Shepherd, Art Gallery, PARIS, IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B3_F2_I2_p002.jpg) Roy Oakey son of Hyrum & Selena Oakey. W.N.B. Shepherd, [--]OTOGRAPHER, PARIS, IDAHO. ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B4_F1_I1_p002.jpg) Tom Oakey — son of James & Mary Cooper ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B4_F2_I2_p002.jpg) Tom Oakey — Son of James & Mary Oakey (Cooper) ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B4_F3_I3_p001.jpg) [Photograph with the following caption] Mary and Lucy Oakey Lucy on the left ----- new page (MSS8593_S2_B4_F6_I6_p002.jpg) Ann Jaggers Grand Mother's Oakey oldest sister.