[Published on 04/29/20 by Digital Imaging Lab (1142)] It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] MSS SC 3197 - Nathaniel H. Felt mission journal Number of Pages: 175 ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p001.jpg) RECORD ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p002.jpg) USES OF SALT. Salt cleanses the palate and furred tongue, and a gargle of salt and water is often most efficacious. Nasal catarrh is often cured by a syr- inge of weak brine or by snuffing [-] dry salt up the nos[-]rils. Neu[-] A pinch [-] ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p003.jpg) N. H. Felt, Manti, Sanpete C, Utah ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p005.jpg) Manti Dec 2nd 1907 Board the R.G. Western 1.10 P M train for the north weather most beautiful nothing of any importance hapening until arriving in Provo at the station met Brother Wm P Silver and on arriving at Grandmama Clark's recieved a most Harty welcome and a supper fit for a King. It was theire and then that I heard of the wonderful healing of Emeretta Scott this impresion me very strongly and I firmly believe that the Blessing is genuine and that our beloved Sister will spend the greater portion of her life en- joying good health. Visited John Grier who on hearing of my departure for a mission, gave me his best wishes and asked God to bless Mr. Scott same night at for Salt Lake City arriving theire about 11. P.M. meeting my dear Mother at the gate ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p006.jpg) Salt Lake City Dec 3d/1907 Spent early part of day looking after business connected with St[-]r[-] and Opera House and at 2 P. M was set apart as a Traveling Elder to labor in the Southern States recieving a glorious blessing and much instruct tions as a missionary and servant of the Lord. By invitation of my Brother David many of my relatives from Salt Lake, met at his home to bid me a fond farewell for a short period Brothers Joseph, David, and Charley, spoke many words of encouragement experience as an Elder. Spoke of "rembarkable experiences while Vera and sweet voices furnished us with delightful music A most delightful delicious lunch was served with Ice Cream and Cake. Salt Lake City Dec 4th/1907 Much of the day was spent in arranging for Transportation to St Louis to New Orleans and to Martin, a junction point to Chattanooga and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p007.jpg) bidging farewell to friends in Salt Lake City and on arriving at station for my departure east I again met some of my dear relatives who desired to bid me a last farewell. Train being late I had another short visit with them and at 9 P. M. Dec 4th started on my journey eastward arriving at Grand Junction 2 Hours late. Dec 5th Grand Junction On arriving here we were informed that a train had been wrecked up the road through a broken rail and sure enough on arriving at Glenwood Springs; Two trains waiting for the wreckage to be cleared away. The wreck was about Four mile up the track and on passing place theire was not much else than a pile of wood. One of the trains had been held 13 Hours at the springs and before those trains besides 3 or 4 passenger trains from the east had passed we could not move on and in consequence were ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p008.jpg) late 5 Hours. Our time and attention was much taken up with in looking at the gorgeous scenery while traveling Denver and Rio Grande along the line to w paint near Leadville this was the highest City in the West being 10200 feet above the sea about the time night closed in on us Tennessee Pass one of the highest RR points in the World was passed but on account of the train being delayed 5 Hours we could not see the grandure of this place. Sister Calderwels little Girl's nose started to bleed while at such a High altitude. Arrived at in Pueblo at 945 PM, too late for the evening Missouri Pacific train and in consequence had to remain in Pueblo over night much to my discomfort since it ment a lay over of of 18 Hours in Pueblo. Secured a room where I recieved the best of treatment. Resting well at Hotel Southern. Pueblo Dec 6th, 1907 ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p009.jpg) Pueblo is possibly one of the most prosperous Mining City in the West, at least the writer would take that inference, The Business Blocks are substantially built and the City is blessed with every moddern convenience. Here is where I bid farewell to Sister Calderwell and the Elders who speeded their way on to Denver to theire connect with the Burlington to Chicago. At 1 P.M I boarded the Missouri Pacific to continue my journey east. In justice to the Missouri Pacific I must say that they give the best Service of any road west between Salt Lake and Pueblo Their bars are unscrupulously clean and the Porter is on hand to serve the Passengers in their every desire. I must indeed mention in particular the attentions shown the Passengers without distinction by. H.B. Cunningham the badored Porter Pueblo to Kansas City He explained every point of interest along the line. etc Just out of Pueblo w few miles is Sugar. a City of Rude Houses [---]Tents ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p010.jpg) having a population of about 1500 and only about 15 months old. The people have moved in here to raise Beets for the Sugar Factory recantly built theire. For hundereds of miles theire is little else to be seen but Praries one can look in any direction for miles and see nothing and it being so level that it seems to run right to the sea. The sky appearing to be the sea in the distance. The Cattle on the prary seemed to be in excellent condition. Horrace the first station we reach in Kansas, and it being dark we could not see the place to enable us to pass an oppinion on it but presume it is a very small place since the surrounding country is a vast prairy. We now journey on to Hollinglan and at this point we are advised that to keep up with the eastern people we must set our watches one Hour ahead since all points east to I think, St Louis used central ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p011.jpg) time. The time during the rest of the night was spent in conversing and sleep until morning and theire was little of interest until we reached Kansas City. Kansas City Dec 7th Having but one hour in Kansas City I boarded the 9th Street Cable Car and made a hasty run up to Main St to visit and meet. Mr C. E. Styles Asst Gen Pass Agt the Mo Pacific but unfortunately he was out of town and in consequence my stay in Kansas City was indeed cut down to one Hour. The first R. R. stop out of Kansas City was Indipendence a place I should have much liked to have at least taken a glimps but for some reason I was otherwise accupied and did not even see see the town. It is indeed a preety sight for one born and raised in the "Rockeys" to see the Ferries, Pleasure Yachts, Tugs, Barges Etc flying up and down the Missoure ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p012.jpg) River. This you can see on traveling in and out of Kansas City via the Mo Pacific. The River is at prasant verry low and muddy occasioned possibly by the Boats plying up and down the River Occasionally for a Mile or so the river runs parralel with the R.R. making it a most beautiful sight for one traveling, especially since is was along the historic Missouri River. Jefferson City is a city of con- siderable importance on the line be- tween Kansas and St Louis the rest of the towns are quite small. At 6. P.M then dark I arrived in the Smoky City St Louis possibly the greatest city in the United States for Manufacture Commerce, and sought a hotel for rest and that I might view a City I had always had a great desire to see Secured a room at the Portland House just opposite Union Station on Market St. certainly up to date in every detail carpeted almost through out with Velvet Brussels Carpets Electric Bells throughout and a con- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p013.jpg) venient Bath-Room free to their patrons on each Floor. St Louis Dec 8th 190[-]. Morning opened up quite stormy still with a good umberella one could see much. I see in St Louis for the first time a store being built from the roof down. an immence Hotel of white stone or Marble was being built either 12 or 14 stories high and would be when completed the nicest building in the city had first been built open to the weather of heavy Iron Columns to the top; roofed and shingled or Iron roofed to prevent leaking the storms from preventing the work going on they then proceeded to set the rock which was already fit to its place in the Walls; they then started from the fifth story going upwards to the top story one story after another and then started at the first Floor and built the walls up. They continued their work Sunday not excepted until completed. In St Louis one need not fear that because it ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p014.jpg) was after 6 Oclock they could not get their Mail since one can get mail any hour in the night. It was here that I got my first letter from my Dear Ones, after then being away from those nearest and dearest to me for 6 days, it came a most welcome visitor. I wandered around and inquired until I learned that the Mississippi River was just a few squares from where I then stood & straight way walked to the river Ba[--] which was done in a few moments and for the first time see large River Steamers and stood on one and while on the River Banks see a large steamer pushing up the river 2 or 3 cars of waste and a Flat Boat to transfer possibly from some R.R. to St Louis Dec 9th Sunday Sunday Morning it was again rain- ing and quite disagreeable still I made the best of this day in looking around called at the Post Office a News Papir to learn if theire was any Mormon meeting held in St Louis but could not find in Directory any account ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p015.jpg) of their having any House of worship so could not attend any meeting consequently looked around town for points of interest. Rode across the St Louis Bridge to East St Louis and walked around considerable but it being so cold theire was little pleasure in it. See possibly 1000 Car loads of mdse etc waiting to simply be hauled accross the bridge to St Louis. Most of the Freight is apparantly consig ned to east St Louis and to get accross the River it costs considerable considering it is something done in 3 to 5 minutes It is quite an interesting sight for one crossing the river afoot as theire is constantly Barges, Ferries or Steam Tugs crossing and re crossing and again you can see Wagons driving onto the Boats load up with Coal and Mdse of all kinds. Was taken care of by one of the Opera House Mgr and see a most excel- lent show. The weather being so stormy and cold one could not see near as much as when the weather ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p016.jpg) is good St Louis Dec 10th, 1901 Recieved transportation St Louis to New Orleans and return and the weather not permiting one to move around much and being so thoroughly exhausted I spent much of the day in the Hotel and viewing the Union Depot which is the largest and most beautiful in the United States, there is 20 to 30 different trains out of St Louis leaving every 10 to 30 minutes in the day night and day; theire is 50 to 300 people in the union station during the day and evening a constant moving mass of people. Parties desiring to leave on a train goes generally to the waiting room and waits for the party who having a verry strong voice announces each train in time for one to easilly get com- fortably seated in the train before it leaves I waited at Union Depot until 9.15 for the Illinois Central train to Memphis which left on time and on getting settled down in Sleep or prepared for the night being thoroughly well tired and learning that theire ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p017.jpg) was nothing of interest between St Louis and Memphis, and enroute met one Mr B.H. McFadden a moist cheerful and entertaining gentleman and while arranging our toilet we decided to stop over at Memphis until night and sine McFadden was quite well acquainted theire I considered it would be time well spent consequently stoped at Memphis. Memphis Dec 11th/1201 Checked our Baggage at Hotel and then went out to view the preetiest southern city Metropolis arriving about 915 A.M. The first point of interest was the public square where theire is quantities of tame Squirrels and Pigeons, who run around on the Lawns feeding on Nuts Cakes Candy etc that the towns people and visitors feed them they will run up and take from ones hand whatever you offer them; they will eat all they desire and then if any is left the squirrel <[---] it out and> run to a place if possible where another squirrel will not or cannot ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p018.jpg) molest, will quickly dig a hole and bury its treasures for future use while conversing with parties living in M. I was told that these little folks would or wrather one of them each day would run along the top of buildings to an office two blocks for his Dinner being fed by the party at office and after eating all he de- sired would carry off all he could to a hiding place but return next day for his rations. The Squirrels were put there years ago when young and tame and know of no other place to gamble and the Pigeons having been taken theire also when young are well satisfied with their treatment since we are well fed. A Lovely Fountain Stays in the centre of the Square and in the Pond below one can see Fish darting too and froe in the pure Water. Another point of interest to the northern or western Tourist is a southern Planters mansion certainly an a most elegant place ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p019.jpg) now used as a Custom House it stands on the shores of the Miss- issippi and can be viewed for miles up and down the river We next went to the Cotton Seed Oil Mills, and witnessed the manufacture of the Oil from start to finish. All is done by colored men except the Engineer the Cotton Seed is first run through a machine that scrapes the cotton still remaining on the seed off it then is ground up litter meal and conveyed to a hopper where it is submitted to a steam heat for some time where it is run through a Trough where to a stamping machine and a man put a heavy Burlap in the press and it is pressed quite light after which it is pressed until the oil is completely forced out of the meal settling down in a vat below; the meal slabs are then ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p020.jpg) ground up again into meal and sold for stock feed and excellent article to fatten. We then went to the Cotton Exchange where the stock brokers bid on cotton Etc meeting a number of the principal Stock Brokers after this I secured tickets for the Matinee at the Grande enjoying an excellent show first eating one of the best Dinners I ever ate of found a few little notions for Harold Bennie and Roger then took the Street bus and viewed the principal points of interest witnessing some elegant homes, I was then quite late in the evening so I got Tickets at the Lyceum for myself and companion for the evening so spent a pleasant evening until train time 1050 when we left for New Orleans arriving there the following morning at 915 Mr McFadden and myself secured a comfortable room at a private rooming house and after ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p021.jpg) New Orleans. Dec 12, 1901 recruting up for a short time went out into the town to view a City long thought of as a place for sight seeing and while it is indeed a most beautiful city I was verry much disappointed in it in many ways: the streets with one exception are verry Narrow; they are crooked without exception; the Buildings are so ununiform in size and worst of all not always in line. The Mississippi running as it does around about one half of the city and the streets running crooked one can start from almost an Canal Street down most any street and come out at the river and be sure also to reach a place where considerable business is going on and ships anchored to the shore The most of the first day was spent in walking around the business portion of the City and we wended our way to the French Market but found that the best time to go through the Market is in the morning early. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p022.jpg) Spent the evening at the Grand witnessing Romeo and Juliette. Well rendered by the home stock Cas. New Orleans Dec 13th 1901 The morning opened up most beautiful nearer like Fall or Spring than Winter and after a little running around in the business centre we went to the docks and on arriving theire learned that the Battle Ship Illinois was at Anchor in the River and we strolled to the nearest point on shore to the Ship and boarded a Ferry hoping that we might Visit or go aboard the War Vessel but on nearing one of the Officers informed us that they were not recieving visitors. The Captain of the Ferry then run around the Illinois one of Uncle Sam's 1st Class vessels. It looked on the Water like as it were a City on the Water. I see for the first time guns mounted on a war vessel some must have measured 40 to 50 feet and sea 4 to 8 Machine Repeating Guns. As we rounded the vessel the Marines appeared to be drilling their "Sea Legs" and just at that time it started to rain and it was verry interesting to see the marines with such order run for the canvas covers for the [---] and cover the priety bright pieces with the pure Cream White Canvass. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p023.jpg) much as we were disappointed in not [---]rd boarding the Illionois we were well paid for our trip around her. On reaching Shore we viewed many of the Fishers Boats most of which were being loaded with Oysters. Found it quite interesting to stand and watch the unloading and loading of ships of their immense cargos; often taking a number of men possibly two weeks to unload a ship with a Hoisting engine to lift the goods out of the Holds One Ship was being loaded in one [-]appartment with Wheat and theire was a continuous stream of Wheat running in Hold as large around as a man; from an elevator. On returning to town we stoped at the Spanish Cathedral, and other buildings and places of Interest and spent the evening at one of the Theatres seeing another version of Romeo and Juliette by the home Stock. Co. New Orleans Dec 14/1901 By invitation of Mr John. C. Fears we went to the Docks and was taken through one of the most up to date merchant vessels flying between Irland and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p024.jpg) the United States. unfortunate for us the Captain could not stay with us but his First Mate treated us with courtesy due gentlemen showing us every point of interest from the Deck to the Engine and Boiler Rooms in- cluding the immence Shafts which run the Scren Propellers and explained how same was operated. As Balast Water is pumped into a False or outside Hull 10 feet through at the same time making Ship more secure against Foundering. Some of the Boilers are ever kept fired in case of having to move out hastily. While on this Ship I had a good Gospel Conversation with Mate and others and found in all Friends to the Latter Day Saints and as soon as it was learned that I was a "Mormon" I was the hero of the day and was treated as one of the Nobility. After viewing Ships from almost all parts of the World we boarded an uptown car for the City again viewing the points of interest in the Business parts. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p025.jpg) It being yet early in the day we took the Street Car for the Driving Park and Cemetry. The New Orleans Cemetry is very interesting since all are buried above ground in Vaults this is Necisary on account of the City being built on ground where on diging but two or 3 feet one strikes Water and of a Necesity the people's dead are buried in Vaults of some discreption and principally of Marble and heavy Stone. One should never miss seeing the cemetries as it is one of the most beautiful sights to see being so different to other "grave yards." We also passed the "Sight" where the Worlds Fair was held in the year 18 After visiting the "Cities of the Dead" we highed ourselves to the U.S. Mint to see the Coining of Silver Money where the 10¢ 25¢ 50¢ and $100 pieces were coined and as Relics we bought $5.00 worth of money; coined theire My Friend McFadden on this date fearing a radical change in the weather decided to go on South ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p026.jpg) and invited me to cross the River on a Ferry to New Algears to see him off this I did with pleasure and sure enough before morning the Thermometer droped below Freezing point the most radical change ever before known cutting down preety much all the Tropical plants and trees Banana Trees were cut down almost to the ground some already in Bloom and Bananas half grown were turned black. On returning to New Orleans I attended an Opera at the French Opera House where the Singing is all in French; this is the best equiped Opera House in the city and the Costumes were most beautiful. To insure the engagement of this French Opera Co the people have to either pay $300.00 each or Sign Notes to that ammount until the requisite amtt is raised to engage the company for season of 12 Weeks. It costs something like $3. to $5. for one ticket ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p027.jpg) New Orleans Dec 15th 1901 Sunday Morning opened up a Cold cheerless day with every body hovering over and around Stove and Grate many with little or no Fuel on hand. Having been invited to visit one Mr Fario at New Algears I took a Ferry early in the day for his place and on arriving there I found all feeling quite well. hovering around the Grate feeling Keenly [---] cold weather. Spent a verry pleasant forenoon and enjoyed a most delightful Dinner with them; after which I crossed the river repaired to the Hotel, packed my [-]ripps and prepaired to leave for Chattanooga to theire be set assigned my field of labor as an Elder in the Southern States. Left New Orleans at 4.15 via the I.G. R.R. and no items of interest occured until I arrived in Martin Tenn where I purchased a ticket to Chattanooga. Had a wait of 6 to 8 Hours but since it was so Cold prefered waiting at Station for [along the bottom right side of the page] Martin Tenn Dec 16th ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p028.jpg) train to Chattanooga: On arriving at [-] it was then almost morning day so after taking a little lunch I waited patiently for Morning Chattanooga Dec 17th 1907 After brushing up my clothes and generally arranging my Toilet I repaired to the Headquarters of the Southern States. Mission finding Elders McKendrick, Strong and Smith theire with a cheery welcome and good morning as also Sister Rich[-] and while in this Historic City I did most of my "Sight Seeing" by riding around in Street Cars not failing to pass the Cemetry viewing the points from which the celebrated "Battle above the Clouds" was fought the Checamangu Battle. Went to the foot of Look Out Mt. to the Temes Office where I met the Editor as well as some of the Staff attended one of the Shows the same night. Eld W. H. Mc.Kendrin was untiring in his efforts to make my stay in Chattanooga ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p029.jpg) one long to be remembered. He took me to view the Locomotive a small and quaint engine Fired with Card Wood instead of Coal Chattanooga Dec 18th. The weather continuing so extremely cold I did not see much although the Elders did all they could to in the way of showing me around the City etc. On this day I got Tracts, Books, Etc. necisary to start in the Mission field preparatory to leaving on the morning and retired after a pleasant talk with W. H. M.C. Chattanooga Dec 19th 1901 Left on the morning train for Huntsville being assigned to the North Alabama Conferince and Eld Strong accompanied me to the Southern Station. The Train was one Hour late but that time was soon worn away and I was soon speeding on to H arriving theire about 1. P.M. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p030.jpg) and was met at Station by Elder Woubley and Bunker. Then is when I first began to learn the love one Elder has for another: these Elders could not have given an own brother a more cheery welcome than I recieved and during the afternoon I learned much about what a Traveting Elder had to do and to contend with and on the same evening I took my part as a Preacher in a meeting held at Sister Parker's home speaking only a very few moments. Huntsville Dec 20th 1907 The weather continued verry cold and disagreeable but after dinner Elds Woolley and Bunker met Eld Henderson at Station and of course same day I met Eld Henderson one having marked ability in speaking. At 7 P.M. Elds Woolley Henderson and Myself held a meeting at Bro Uptons where Elds Woolley and Henderson Preached powerful sermons to a few souls ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p031.jpg) Huntington Dec 21st 1901 Weather verry stormy consequently little or nothing was done Huntsville Dec 22/1901 Sunday Weather verry disagreeable Had a Fast Meeting in our Room met Elder Clegg where the best of a speret attended and all present bore a testamony to the truth of the Gospel. Eld Clegg brought us word that Four Elds were in- vited to eat Christmas Dinner with Bro Irwin. Up to this time I had only heard once or twice from my Wife and dear ones but from each letter learned all was well with them. Huntsville Dec 23 A verry pleasant day and Eld Henderson and myself did some verry satisfactory canvassing selling some Books and having some good Gospel Conversations. Met Elder Brown: I think today and on a previous day visited the Huntsville Fountain Spring where all the Water to supply the town ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p032.jpg) is furnished with an emmence Spring which throws out a perfect river of Water as pure as can be Huntsville has possibly some of the largest Cotton Mills in the South employing thousands of men, Women and Children and making Huntsville a City of no mean importance Huntsville Dec 24/1901 I was chosen as one to go to Irwin to spend Christmas and with Eld Henderson started early on a 12 Mile walk the first taken by me in the Missionary Field enroute to irwin we met w/Bro Ellet who invited us to call at his home and on strength of the Invite we stoped at his home recieving a most cordial Welcome had a pleasant visit seeing the happy children prepair for Christmas on the following day. Gathered Heck[--]ry unto to send to my dear ones at home. and made merry by sing- ing until a late Hour ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p033.jpg) Erwin Dec 25/1901 Christmas Morning proved to be quite disagreeable as to the weather Elder and myself found that the Ellett children had not forgotten to perform the part of Santaclaus as they had Candy Oranges and Apples put away for the Elders after a pleasant early visit with the Ellett family we crossed the Bottoms to Erwin's Home to eat our Christmas Turkey etc and we did indeed have a most excellent Dinner after which we spent the day in Singing etc and at night held a meeting in the Erwin home. Erwin Dec 26/1901 Raining in "Torrents" will prevent any travel afoot: spend our time talking Gospel singing etc until evening when Elder Bunker decides that He and myself go over to Elletts to stay for the night and between storms we walk over to their place and spend night recieving a cheery welcome by all ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p034.jpg) Erwin Dec 27/1907 Storm Cleared up preety well got letter from Elder Woolley to return and Eldrs Bunker, Henderson and myself started for Huntsville arriving there towards evening not much the worst for the walk and on arriving I think I met Eld Owen at Headquarters Dec 28/1901 Huntsville If not mistaken I met Elders, Harris, Edwards, and Dalton and all considered little could be done in the way of canvassing. Hunstville Dec 29/1901 Sunday had a Fast Meeting where each in turn bore his testamony and we had an enjoyable time baring our testamony to the grand work in which we were engaged Went with Eld Henderson as far as Sister Parkers as we were to start on a Week Canvass on the Country and held a Meeting that night the Spirit of the Lord being with us and helping us to more fully bring the grand principals before those ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p035.jpg) present: after which a verry interesting program by all present was rendered proving that much of intrest can be brought out of some who were backward and bashful. Huntsville Dec 30th/1901 Monday opened up quite a disagreeable stormy day as well as verry cold but, not allowing brifels to do[--]t no we started our canvass; my first real experience in a "House to House" Canvass meeting people of varied oppinions, some who with interest listened to us and asked questions freely while others listened saying nothing and again one man a Mr Crawford, I shall never forget the name, ordered us off his place and spoke verry foolishly and dis- respectfully of us. This same night was the first night that I ever rememb- ber sleeping at ones home where in Elder had asked for entertainment but have since learned my lesson. We had a good supper and after a good long Gospel Conversation were ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p036.jpg) shown to our room the best in the house and to a genuine Feather Beds. We retired early being tired and the weather extremely cold Huntsville Dec 31st/1901 The Southern people as a rule are very early risers and Bro Dublin proved to be no exception to the rule although he waited before calling us until Breakfast was almost ready he then called us After breakfast we had quite a lengthy gospel conv. not being in any great hurry to start out on our Canvass so early in the day because the people have consider- able to do and cannot feel to give the attention with that on their mind this day we did not have so many reverses although some did not care to converse on the Gospel. towards evening we stoped at a Bro Hughes and the old gentteman we found to be a verry interesting listener to the principals of our Gospel and later in the evening his son the man of the house arrived and Eld Henderson asked for ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p037.jpg) entertainment and the man very kindly told us yes and then started a very spiriled gospel conversation and which was continued until a late hour with the best of feeling. It was New years eve and the people seemed to feel that they should try and make it as interesting as possible so had the children vary the evening's enjoyment by singing and reciting. Huntsville January 1st/1902 The day began with the sun shining most beautiful weather being very much changed from the previous day. After a harty breakfast a gospel conversation was indulged in for some time after which we shook hands with our newly made friends bidding them good morning. Starting on our canvass as usual we on arriving at a turn or branch in the road started back towards Huntsville so that we could arrive theire by the 3d or 4th. About 1 Oclock ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p038.jpg) white canvassing a house a young man rode up and told his folks that Brother Hughes the Old Gentleman at whos home we had stoped the previous night. this came to us with quite a shock because on leaving the place that morning he appeared as well as usual ate a harty breakfast. Thinking that we might be of service and that it was no great distance back we decided to return offer our services and learn the particulars of the affair. On arriving we learned that he Bro Hughes as is hes custom, went but a short distance from the House to put up the Mail he got it ready handed it to the carrier and shortly after feeling a pain in his stomach called to a Colored Woman asking her to send for his Daughter — in law she being the only one at home. On arriving she found him suffering but did not think it serious, asked him if she had-nt better send for a Doctor and was ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p039.jpg) told to send a note to her children at school to carry to the Doctor and while writing the note the venerable old Gentleman groaned, threw up his hands, and breathed his last saying nothing to any body and without an im- mediate member of his family at his bed side to console with or administer to his wants. Theire was plenty of Friends and Neighbors waiting to do all that mortal could do for them consequently we journeyed up the road resuming our labor of love, with strange reflections of the past night and mornings hapenings. We canvassed until quite late and on arriving at one Mr [-]. McMurtries home then quite late in the evening we with strange farbodings stoped at the door or no rather knocked on the Piaza. Mrs McMurtrie met us at the door and after much pursuasion allowed us to step in since it was then quite dark. It was plain to be seen that she feared the displeasure of her husband ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p040.jpg) at our being entertained and sure enough on his arriving we heard him to say I don't give a D— if it is midnight meaning un- doubtedly that if it was midnight we would have to leave the house. But apparantly after much pursuasion she convinced him that he was wrong still he did not step into the Sitting Room and meet us. We spent a pleasant evening with the rest of the family and on the following morning, after meeting the Master of the House, we ate Breakfast with his excellency but he would not look square at us. We regreted not making a friend of him as we did with the rest of the Family but later some Elders may be able to soften his heart Huntsville, Jan 2/1902 This day opened up almost like a Summers Morn and in canvassing we had little or no opposition arriving at Brother Kent's where we had partially arranged to hold a meeting on our previous visit. Found all well and looking for us. We had a good ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p041.jpg) meeting and from all appearance the people were well pleased certainly they were verry expressive of their friendly views of the principals [-]dvanced. After singinging and conversing a short time we re- tired feeling that with the help of God we had done some good. Huntsville Jan 3d/1902 This was a day of little in the event- ful way and we did not have far to walk to dear Sister Parker's where we thought to prepair and clean our clothes for Conference on Jan 5th to be held in the Opera House. At Sister Parker's we met Eld Bunker and other Elders who had [-]ame for the same purpose of cleaning and Pressing their Clothes we had a jolley time cleaned and pressed our clothes preparatory for Conference taking up much of the time until Saturday noon. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p042.jpg) Huntsville Jan 5th/1902 The anxiously looked for Conference day arrived and opened up most beauti- ful and promised to be a day of re- joicing which subsequent events proved it to be so. A Sacrament Meeting was held at the Huntsville Hotel where the Elders each in turn bore a strong Testamony to the truth of the Gospel on the Morning of the 5th and at 2 P.M. a meeting was held in the Opera House where the Public was invited. Prest Ben E Rich was introduced by Elder E.R. Woolley and on address- in the people explained in a verry convincing manner the principals of the True and Everlasting Gospel of Christ and after closing the meeting many of the Visitors waited to meet Prest Rich and as they expressed it to shake hands with him. We then had a private conference with our beloved president Rich bade him a fond farewell as he was forced to leave on the night train for other parts. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p043.jpg) Huntsville, Jan 6th/1902 On this day and morning the Elders were assigned their fields of labor and paired off as well as short ex- ressive addresses. Elder Ezra Bunker was formaly notified of his appointment to preside over the Tennessee Conf and with words of praise Prest Wooley bid him God Speed and Blessings and expressed his and [-]ll the Elder's regrets at his leav- ing our Conf still was proud to see that he was cons worthy of such a responsible position. Prest Woolley also expressed his choice as Councelors in the names of H. S. Marrison and N.J. Harris The meeting throughout a Spiritual feast and as early as possible after Eld Marrison my Compan- ion and my self left on the West bound train for our field of labor traveling as far as possible with the money we had, arriving near Dixon Ala and spent the night with Bro John Gyser one ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p044.jpg) who seems to be investigating the principals of the Gospel strongly spent a pleasant evening conversing with Mrs Gyser on the gospel. Dixon Ala Jan 7th/1902 Here started my first real traveling afoot and to me it seemed a heavy day's travel being 20 Miles Bro Felt was tired on arriving at a little town in Mississippi we stoped at a Hotel hoping to get Entertainment free but not such good luck for one having 50¢ to 60¢ in his pocket the adversary wanted it so on settling up it cost us 50¢ each after Fasting the night before. Mississippi Jan 8/1902 We left this place quite early, feeling that we owed it no favors for Tenn taking the Rail Road for it and after a verry exilerating walk of about 15 miles we arrived at the Historic City of Corinth where many engagement between the North and the South were had. and theire is still standing Breastworks which were thrown up as protection against ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p045.jpg) It was here that John Morgan on seeing the standard [-]arer fall gathered up the Flag and leaded the Army [-]ver the Southern Breastworks to victory. the oposing party. We tried for entertainment in this good city [-]nd on being refused and told that just out out of town we could get entertainment we started by Dirt Road for the North and [-]fter about 3 miles found in the Woods a man with a Small House but a large Heart in as much as he with only a BedRoom and Kitchen asked us to share his humble abode. After conversing and singing for a good while we re- tired being verry tired and rested well. Middleton Tenn Jan. 9th/1902 This day was marked principa[-] ly with hard walking Refused Entertainment etc as well as two thoroughly well worn out Men more so because we had gone out of our way. At about 9 P.M. we arrived at Bro. Bucanan's after walking 26 Miles riding 6 miles We did for a fact enjoy the Pillow to our Hearts content until quite a late hour and an ar[---]ng felt ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p046.jpg) indeed sore and worn out Toone Sta Tenn Jan 10th Wakend this A.M. feeling that I would never get over being so sore for indeed I never remember being as tired before. The rest we got was well deserved after a continuous walk of 70 miles and Rode 116 in less than 4 Days Bro and Sister Bucanan did much to make it pleasant for us besides doing some Washing for us. Toone Sta Tenn Jan 11th This day was spent in writing Studying and recruiting up except- ing the time taken up in conver- sing on the Gospel which by the way was principally Gospel Talk Toon Sta Tenn Jan 12/1902 Took a Sunday stroll over to Bro H. R. Cunningham finding all well except Bro C who was then feeling quite miserable we arran- ged for and held a meeting at his home. Had a pleasant time rested well and wakened with renewed energies and determe — ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p047.jpg) nation to press on to our County. Toon Jan 13th/1902 A short Walk through the Woods took us to Mr Welloughby's home, We arrived here in time for a late Dinner or Supper and at the request of the Family spent the night with them Sister Willoughby was sick but before we left next morning seemed much improved still I fear that one using Snuff to the excess that She does, well never be verry strong. Spent the evening Singing reciting Etc until a late hour Toone Sta Jan 14/1902 Another tiresome journey thro the Woods brought us to a Bro Hardin and it being then quite late we asked if we might share his humble abode and being answered in the affirmative we made ourselves at home sitting over the Warm; cheerful fire singing and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p048.jpg) and conversing until quite a late Hour when our Host showed us to our room for the night and where we had a most refreshing sleep to waken in the morning prepaired for the onward tramp. Pinston Madison C. Jan 15 Up ere the [-]ark in the Winter for a weary Foot Traveler is not so good but when one is called at 6 A.M. to Breakfast it will not do to say nay We arose early and tramped our way to Sister Yarbrough [-] a faithful Saint finding all well excepting that supplies were short. In this viscinity the people are verry bitter being ready at any time to say what they could against the Latter Day Saints. Here we rested a day and had a little Washing done; Enjoyed a visit with the folks: Our visit was made verry interesting by Walter who is a perfect sunshine for harm- less pleasure doing all in his ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p049.jpg) [-]hower to please. Pinston Jan 16/1902 This day was spent talking with the Saints who had not seen an Elder for a long time, and was a lad of the opportunity of talking with the Elder. Pinson Jan 16/1902 After a fond farewell and shake of the hand we left sister Yarbroughs for the North West arriving at Bro Johnson's quite late in the night. Found the people all quite well. They had just moved into [-]en quarters and felt assured that they would do well, the prospects seemed good for them Jackson Tenn. Jan 17/1902 The weather was quite cold with prospects of clearer weather a little Rain made it disagreeable to get around. all took their turn in getting Wood to keep up the Fire; conversed on the Gospel, Sang etc. until evening or night and held a meeting ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p050.jpg) Jackson Tenn Jan 18/1902 A journey of about 14 miles brings us to D.C. Brown where we found friends to Welcome us to the best they had and tried to make things cheerful for us. Bro Brown is a perfect Riddle being ever ready to debate with the Elder and yet on other occasions he will defend the Saints and the cause of truth Jackson Tenn Jan 19/1902 Spent the best part of today with Bro Brown and then went accross Woods to Mr Hendersons and Giffs; explained the Gospel to them in great plainness leaving the people feeling [---] better towards the Gospel Jackson Jan 20/1902 Spent considerable of the day in explaining the principals of the Gospel and as the evening drew near we went over to Bro Hender- sons where we had a meeting appointed. Held a meeting and was pleased to see as many out some ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p051.jpg) having travled about 3 Miles to attend, Jackson Jan 21 Nothing of interest; extremely cold weather. Jackson Jan 22/1902 Jackson City enroute to Joseph Henderson's from his Brother is [-]ne of the cities that still apparantly feel that the cause of the South was right; has a monument of considerable magnitude it is indeed an honor to the people of Jackson. To see the Guns pointing North South East & West causes one to think in a sorrowful manner of the horrible results of the War of the rebelion. A page in History and Horrors never to be blotted out. A Statute of one of the Gray s [-]aps the Monument showing of itself how poorly equiped the South was [-]s compaired with the North. still they fought it almost to the extermination of the "Sunny South" and to this day the people have not got over it. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p052.jpg) Jackson Jan 23 1902 Cold weather and hard walking the principal features of this day. met the first man claiming that he was Sanctified; that he could not be responsible for the errors that his Mortal Flesh should make; considered that he would not be called to account for the turning two. Ministers of the Gospel from his door; saved he was, come what may. Jackson Jan 24 A beautiful day for Traveling so we took the R.R. track for the North, with a will, and after traveling a number of miles we came to a long R.R. Bridge Crossing the Bottom Sands and River and being in a hurry we thought of no danger until we heard and see a Train not far ahead just rounding a curve: we were just about in the middle of this bridge and it was impossible to reach either end of the Bridge ere the train ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p053.jpg) would be upon us. What shall we do Run back as far as pos- sible and trust to the train stopping for us to get off or jump in the Water possibly 3 to [-] feet deep covered and surrounded with Ice; these could be only momentary thoughts as the train was thundering down upon us and even now was about to enter on the Bridge and no Foot Path nor standing place on the Bridge. In our almost despair a thought occured to us to be acted upon at once; to crawl down upon the timbers below the rails and sit theire with our feet almost in the water; we did so and before we could comfortably seat ourselves the Train struck the Bridge and as the steaming Monster neared us the bridge swayed and shook and fairly shook the earth and water beneath us and as she spead past us the Ocean Ties and Rails fell upon us to add to our concern ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p054.jpg) and alarm. As we might have expected nothing hapened but we were taught a lesson. Never to underake to cross a long R. R. Bridge unless we could see the way clear for considerable distance ahead. At a late hour we arrived at the home of B. E Kinsey an excellent friend of the Elders. and after singing for a time we retired to enjoy a good nights rest. Cades Mills Jan 25/1902 During the night we had quite a Rain and sleet storm and the weather turned much colder. Spent the early part of day with Bro K and after stepped over to Mrs Grayson's where we spent a pleasant afternoon conversing on the Gospel etc and met some other parties. Was here enabled to get the Gospel before some other parties. Cades Mills Jan 26/1982 Sunday was spent in Gospel Conversations etc. Was raining ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p055.jpg) at intervals. Winter had apparantly set in for good. Cades Jan 27/1902 This day opened up stormy and threatening. After a long walk of 18 Miles over Snow and Ice we arrived at Bro S.H. Sharps much the worse for hard walking and having had no Dinner A good warm Supper and a good warming at the Fire Place was just to our taste. Bro Sharp proved to be an ex- cellent conversationalist on the Gospel and we had much pleasure in conversing with him. Near Greenfield Jan 28/1902 A good healthy Walk is all I can record today except possibly that the Ice and Mud adden much to our discomfort on arriving at Sharon we found a little Mail which cheered us up considerable Sidonia our objective point was 5 to 7 Miles further and the Hour late so we pushed on our way ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p056.jpg) arriving at Bro Robertson's in a good Rain and Sleet storm with wet feet and feeling cold. Sidonia Weakly Co [---] Jan 29/1902 During the night it rained and sleeted so hard that Timber large and small in every direction was broken down and leaning to the ground with Sleet. Thousands of trees were broken throughout the entire County Roads were blockaded, Houses al- most crushed in and the Telephone system almost destroyed. trees having fallen over the Wires It was a Month or more before the Telephone Co had their system in operation again. We found Bro Robertson still true to the Faith but his Family especially his Wife had strayed from the pathes of rectilude and right and spoke verry badly of the Gospel truthes and the Elders Here we stoped while some washing was done for us and for the weather to settle; did ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p057.jpg) [-]ll in our power to convince Sister Robertson of the error of her ways and I feel assured that we softened her Heart. Sidonia Jan 30/1902 With the ground covered with Ice like a looking Glass we started on our labors with a cheerful Heart and canvassed and Narated for a meeting the follow- ing Sunday in the School House having a general good time conversing on the Gospel. Limbs Jan 31st 1902 Weather continues stormy still having a labor to perform we pressed on and was enabled to accomplish much. Found a little mail at the P.O. After canvassing until well on to night we stoped at Bro Allen Moore's for the night. A Baptist Preacher resting very well ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p058.jpg) Simbs Feb 1st/1902 Again we started on our daily House to House canvass meeting with some opposition but making some friends and occasionally selling a Book. Met W. E Harrison and accepted an invitation to go [---]with him. The same rotine. House to House canvass. Cold Freezing and disagreable weather, Met Bro W. E. Harrison and on his invitation went home with him for the night. Simbs Feb 2/1902 Today is the day looked for and and partially feared by me the first time that Elder Felt had the opportunity of preaching in a School House and although the whole country was covered with a sheet of Ice at 11 A.M. the School House was filled with people and we had a most excellent meeting but my address was a verry short [---] one but it was the breaking of the Ice as it were. At the afternoon session we ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p059.jpg) had a better crowd out and Eld Morrison preached an excellent sermon and the people I feel assured after that felt much better toward the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S. and the Elders. We were invited to go home from the meeting with W. E. Harri- son Sr. We ate a Harty supper and after conversing a short time at the request of Bro Harrison we held a meeting in his Parlor there being present representative of 4 to 5 families; and had a spiritual Feast. Gospel feast Simbs Feb 3th 1902 After such a good time we felt encouraged and went to Sharon to get our Mail, and had desided on Narating a meet- ing for the following Sunday but on arriving at Sharon we found it willed otherwise for a letter from the Headquarters ordered that Eld Morrison leave for Memphis and that I go to McKenzie and meet Elder ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p060.jpg) E.G. Stewart. The news was a great disappointment but making the best of it we straightway prepared for our journeys & traveling to Greenfield with Bro Morrison he to continue on to Memphis and I started on a lond- some journey to [-]. C. Sherrill's home where I felt assured a poor lone Elder could get entertainment and sure enough they were glad to see an Elder again Greenfield Feb 4/1902 After getting a little Washing done I journeyd about 3 Miles to Balard Afernathys so that I might be a little further on my road expecting a verry long walk the next day The weather was extremely Cold but I spent a verry pleasant evening there conversing on the Gospel retiring at a late Hour Greenfield Feb 5/1902 Again the weather was extremely cold but a clear sky I started on my way again for McKenzie arriving theire about 4 P.M. plenty ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p061.jpg) early to meet the Memphis train but to my sorrow Elder did not come. I then sought entertainment for the night and and after canvassing a seccond [---]e I got entertainment at Bro W. W. Sexton's a most excellent old gentleman: took my wet shoes off and dried them and my Feet, and while doing so had a good gospel conversation. McKenzie Feb 6th/1902 Spent the day reading the Voice of Warning until Train time and sure enough the Elder did not arrive so I had it alone for another night. Found a home with Bro J R Garrett. McKenzie Feb 7th/1902 Recieved a Card to the effect that Eld Stewart would be here that day (Friday) and on the Train coming I was delighted to see the Elder and we straight way started on our journey into Weakley Co having no instructions as to ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p062.jpg) our canvass. It was then quite late so we only got out of McKinzie a Mile or two before night. McKenzie Feb 8/1902 Started on one of the hardest and most tiresome walks I ever had in Mud and Ice; a trip long to be remembered; and after traveling hard until late in the night we was entertained by a well to do man and after drying my Shoes and stockings and con- versing on the Gospel until a verry late hour we retired to a well heated and comfortable room and bed Greenfield Feb 9th/1902 Elder Stewart and myself wakened feeling much refreshed, still quite sore, after our long walk but equal to another walk so after bidding all a good by and thanking the people for their Kindness and praying Gods blessing upon them we journeyed on our way to B Abernathy's where we found all well and happy ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p063.jpg) Greenfield Feb 10th 1902 This day was spent in a walk up into the heart as it were of Weakley Co and found in Bro and Sister J. W. Jackson some good Friends spent pleasant evening talking over the Gospel and found consider- able approval of the principals of the Gospel. Sharon Feb 11th Another Walk through Ice in the early part of the day and mud the latter to Simbs making a few visits and were enabled to have a few gospel conversations Simbs Feb 12/1902 A trip through the Woods and swamps near and west of Limbs brought us to the home of my dear friend Robert Robertson a man long to be remembered by me and all I think who have any associations with him a good friend to Gods Righteous people. Held here the first meeting where I felt my- self to be the responsible ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p064.jpg) Elder me being the Senior of the two. I felt quite proud of the meeting and to this day do, feeling that the Lord did bless me for my feeble efforts. Mt. Peliar F 13/1902 This day witnessed one of the heaviest Snow Storms Tennesee had had in many years something like 15 inches of the beautiful hav- ing fallen and Pathes had to be swept in the Snow for people to get around at all. Sister Robertson did some washing for us and on being invited to stay on account of the Snow we remained with Robert over night talking much over the plan of Salvation Mt Peliar Feb 14 Could do nothing but read and watch the Snow unless it was to converseon the glorious Gospel of Christ Mt Peliar Feb 15/1902 The weather being settled we decided to move or wrather travel afoot so in the com- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p065.jpg) pany of dear old Robert we crossed the Swamp to Simbs and spent the night with J.R. Robertson Sidonia Feb 16/1902 A short walk in the Snow and Slush brought us to W. B. McCain a most excellent family. Sister Mc Cain was verry sick but had much faith in the Lord restoring her to health. They did not ask us to administer to her but I having Faith that if I prayed to God that She might be restored, the Lord would bless and restore her! I did so and although I have never heard from them I feel that she has been restored to health Much time was spent in con- versing upon the Gospel during this day and I hope good accom- plished Sidonia Feb 17/1902 Spent this day in studying the Bible etc and conversing upon the Gospel it being a verry dis- agreeable day ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p066.jpg) Sidonia Feb 18/1902 The weather was wholely unfit for one to travel at all but we felt con- strained to move on and at least try to do a little in the way of spreading truth, Through mud and slush we went forth and although we did not go far we accomplished much I feel in the spreading of the Gospel arriving at B. F. Price's with our Feet wet and Cold Sidonia Feb 19/1902 Moved on slowly doing all we could to spread the truth bad as it was under Foot, Toward noon we arrived at the home of W. S. Harrison a man who has been disposed to befriend the Elders and on his invitation stayed with him a day or so, conversed to a consider- able extent on the Gospel until a late Hour. Simbs Feb 20/1902 A most discouraging Rain and Sleet started the night before and the thoughts of traveling afoot was most discouraging and when ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p067.jpg) invited to stay another day with friend Harrison we hastened to accept. Bro Harrison made the best of the day in asking us questions on the Gospel etc Simbs Feb 21/1902 This morning we started on the most eventful trip of the season. Feeling that it was again time for us to move on we undertook crossing the Swamp and after moving on for a time it got quite slushy the Sun having already asserted itself and unfortunate- ly we sliped from trees and Fences into Pools etc and after asking of one or two if we may be able to cross the Bottoms we were informed that we could. We started little realiz- ing what we would have to contend with. After carefully picking our way for quite a distance we see before us a perfect Sea of Ice and Water the Road occasionally showing in high places and since our ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p068.jpg) feet were already wet we decided to take it for better or worst; to move on or wrather waid on through the Ice and Water it pouring over the tops of our shoes chilling us through and through. After such a walk of half a Mile we came to Dry Land or wrather elevated land covered with Mud and Slush and pressed on hoping that we might soon find one who felt to befriend us in letting us warm and dry ourselves and clothes. The second home we came to proved to be the one A.S.J Duncan and Brother in Law where we were well treated and where we were enabled to spread the Gospel or Converse on it. Mt. Pelior Feb 22/1902 To get to the Post Office Mt Peli[-]r was a studdy since there was a Swamp between where we were and theire and we did not want the experience of the previous day. We decided to walk to the edge of the swamp and wait ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p069.jpg) a chance to ride across but as good fortune would have it or as our Father above had designed a man was pursuaided to carry us accross and on arriving we found mail of importance requesting us to go to McKenzie at once a trip of something like 60 Miles and we rounded up our Sholders and started for that point and walked until late that evening seeking entertainment. Near Martin Tenn/Feb 23/1902 The party we spent the night with had up until this time never seen a "Mormon" so called consequently it was quite a sight to see for them. Conversed to much extent upon the Gospel and after bidding them a fond farewell we took <[---]>to our friend the R. R. Track hoping to arrive at McKenzie before the Elders left we were expected to meet and after a hard walk of 16 miles we arrived at the home of Wm Spain where we remained ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p070.jpg) for the night Dresden Tenn. Feb 24 1902 A walk of little importance as to points of interest or Gospel talk brought us to McKenzie McKenzie Feb 25/ 1902 Another walk of considerable lengths brought us to the home of Mon Mayo. Tired out we retired as early as possible since the man did not care to talk on the Gospel apparantly Milen Tenn/ Feb. 26/ 1902 Early as possible we started on our way to Cades Mills hoping to meet Elds Morrison & Richards and sure enough we found them at Bro Kinsey's. Here I left Eld Stewart possibly never to meet him again, while in the So States. Eld Morrison and myself at once arranged to start on our journey toward Memphis expecting to visit Saints and Friends enroute. Milen Tenn Feb 27/1902 The Roads were drying up rapid- ly still it was quite bad tran- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p071.jpg) eling and aside from talking over [-]ld times as well as current there [--]s little of interest to record [-]hadsden, Tenn. Feb. 28,th/ 1902. Another long walk through the wilds of Tenn brought us to the home of J.C. Jackson here we had a pleasant visit holding two meetings and conversed on the Gospel explaining considerable of the principals Gadsden March 1st/1902 Conversed on the Gospel etc held our second meeting and then retired Johnsons Grove Mch 2/1902 Bro Whittaker at Johnson's Grove certainly treated us most excellently and only a friend to our people apparantly cannot do enough for an Elder as also his Wife Attended a Baptist Meeting where I heard an excellent sermon. Johnson's Grove March 3/1902 Unfortunate for us it was verry stormy on this day and we recieved word to go at once to Memphis ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p072.jpg) and all we could do was to sit and watch it rain converse upon the Gospel Etc Johnsons Grove Mch 14/1902 Prepaired in the way of Cleaning and pressing our clothes ourselves to go into Memphis the Metropolis of Tenn. where Prest Woolley then had Conf Headquarters. Johnsons Grove Mch 5/1902 A brisk walk of 9 miles to meet a train, through the mud and slush; a thorough good brushing of Shoes and clothes and we are ready to take the train to Memphis and after waiting something over one hour the train arrived and we then sped our way on our journey something of a treat for an Elder having traveled so many miles afoot Arrived at Memphis about 430 and on reaching the Office or Headquar- ters found Prest Woolley and Eld Clegg. A joyfull meeting and happy greeting by all and then Prest Wooley arranged that he and Eld Marrison would leave ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p073.jpg) for Teasdale or near theire early the next morning. Memphis March 6/1902 Elder Clegg and myself having the Office in charge no doubt put in many airs and for a few days had little else to do but to Study and converse with visitors I obtained 2 Tickets to the Grande for myself and Clegg and went to the Theatre enjoying it verry much. Memphis March 7/1902 Little of importance to note if any Memphis March 8/1902 Spent considerable time walking up and down the banks of the Majestic Mississippe; watching Vessels Ferries and Barges flying up and down the river and accross the Memphis Mch 9/1902 Another day spent with little else than the same rotine of business. Still it being Sunday we had a meeting and theire, enjoyed meeting a number ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p074.jpg) of the Saints conversing with them on the true plan of Salvation etc. After meeting we with Mrs Fowler and Bell S. walked through the Cemetery a sight well worth the time spent. Memphis March 10-11 and 12th/ 1902 was spent caring for the mail etc and viewing points of interest and I think on the 12th Eld Herridge arrived from Salt Lake City and Elder Stocks and another Elder we having their Honorable Release stoped enroute for home. I got on this day 5 Tickets, to the theatre 3 to the Auditorium and 2 to the Grande. all enjoyed a night of pleasure Complements of the Opera House people to N H Felt Memphis March 13th It was unanimously desided that all take a trip by Steamer to Arkensas the historic Arken- san and although we only had about 10 minutes on land we see much of the country that is 100 years behind times ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p075.jpg) The Negger with his Ox hitched to a rude sled Harnessed and bridled like a Horse with the ex- ception that he had but one line to steer his steed. The trip was purely a pleasure trip on a lovely day. Singing was indulged in going and coming and while the river was verry dirty and Drift Wood of every discription floating down it; it was a sight long to be remem- bered. Memphis in the distance looked quite empasing with her massive buildings towering up 8 to 10 Stories and her Elegant Post Office, Library Custom House, looming up in the Foreground. The River was verry high having risen 8 or 9 feet in 8 to 10 Days. Memphis Mch 14/1902 This is the day I thinked that marked the Farewell goodby to Eld Herredge, Stocks & companion with little else of importance trans- fering excepting Elders Mail Etc. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p076.jpg) Memphis March 15/1902 Recieved official orders to go to South Carolina and to get ready and leave on 10. A.M. train. Of coure course it does not take long for an Elder to pack his Trunk so I was soon ready to leave and when night came I shook hands with Prest Woolley Elds Morrison and Clegg and took the Morning train for Chattanooga. Regestered at the Rasmore House and then went out in town to see all I could before retiring. Chattanooga March 16th/1902 Attended Meeting at the Chatta Office at 11 AM and during afternoon strolled thro the National Cemetry Chattanooga and later in the day visited a Historic place the Jail where prisoners of War were confined by bothe the Federals and Confederates. The place looks as if badly cared for and smells Damp and Musty. Elder Adams arrived here on night train or following morning ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p077.jpg) Chattanooga March 17/1902 After biding the Chattanooga Office hands goodbye Eld Adams and myself left for our Field of Labor [--] weather the S.C. Conference Columbia S.C. Stopping at Atlanta G.A. Con Pen G.A. Spartenberg S.C. etc seeing much of interest but time & Space will not permet mentioning all. Spent all of night on train. Spartenberg Mch 18/1902 All of this day was spent riding [-]n train viewing scenes of interest etc arriving in Columbia quite late at night. Columbia March 19/1902 Met for the first time Prest H.S. Heckman learned that theire was a Funeral to attend of a Son of some Church members that I was to assist in conducting it. A drive of 12 to 15 miles brought us to the place and on arriving we found many of the Saints waiting having been theire 2 or 3 hours. As soon as the remains ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p078.jpg) arrived which was some distance behind us Servises began Prest. Heckman in addressing the Saints and Mournes gave them much consolation and urged them to improve theire lives Etc. The services continued almost until lamp Light and having a hard trip before us we started on our wearisome journey home. Columbia. Mch 20/1902 On this day Elds Richards and Henderson arrived from Chattanoga nothing else of importance trans- piring Columbia March 21 and 22/1902 Spent most of time at Office Work etc meeting some Saints. Columbia Mch 23/1902 This day Sunday I witnessed for the first time one Baptised in the Southern States, Sally Strickley. A neat many people were out to winess the ceramonies. On same day I met many of the Saints and had a verry pleasant time ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p079.jpg) Columbia March 24/1902 Little of interest hapened today. Columbia March 25 It was decided that I joine Elder Richards at Ridgeville and afar in Dorchester C. Left on the evening train arriving in the night. At Bro Lamacks, I met Elds Adams and Richards as well as [---] Lamacks [--] Family Bro Lamacks and his Folks made it verry pleasant for us while theire. Ridgeville March 26 and 27 Held one Meeting and visited [-] Lamacks a Nephew of J.M.S. Ridgeville March 28th Elder Richards and myself started on our convass of Dorchester Co with a will and after a round bout walk of 12 Miles arrived [-]t Knightsville and spent the night with Bro Lewis Knight Had a number of good Gospel [---] and I feel that some good was done. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p080.jpg) Knightsville March 29/1902 Little of importance transpired today other than a brisk rain. Sweatsville Mch 30/1902 Met Bro Thos. M Johnston and arrang- ed to hold 2 Meetings at his home Had a most excellent time and accomplished much good. Sweatsville March 31st/1902 A brisk walk of about 5 Miles brings us to Summerville; this is indeed a most beautiful City, here one sees the most beautiful scenery in nature I think it is situated about 22 Miles from the Atlantic Coast and from Charlston the Metropo- lis of South Carolina, on the Southern R. R. The scenery in the Spring of the year is always in any locality more beautiful but I think this the most beautiful I ever see I am now in the South Eastern part of S.C. and in the next few days shall be on the Coast gathering shells and eating Oysters from the Shell gathered by my own hands Where I am now you can get ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p081.jpg) Barrell full for 50¢ Down at the Oyster Beds one can get all they wish to eat or carry off for nothing. I am told on the River at the Mouth here the Tide raises [--] theire is solid Islands of Oysters of every discription. My mouth waters when I think of the Oyster Feast in store. Summerville is indeed a City Beauty of Nature when one can see Flowers of almost every Hen [-]s early in the season. A Moss hanging from the Stately Oak and the immence Pine Trees is a thing of beauty indeed. Being at such a low Altitude and so near the Sea the Moss must be brought from the Sea. On some places it hangs 10 to 20 Feet. like Cra[--]e from limb to limb and up the main Trunk as if arranged by hand. Through the Woods where the Road is not over 50 to 60 feet ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p082.jpg) across; often the Stately Oak and Pines reach [-]heir powerful branch- es accross the road meeting the limbs from the other side form- ing a perfect arch and the lovely Moss and Foliage had Hundreds of feet along the road one can scarcely see day light The Pine Forest Hotel and Dorchester Inn are places of unexpressable interest and grandure as well as quaintness. The Pine Forest Hotel is situated about 1 Mile from the centre of town, in a Forest of second [-]rowth Pines lost as it were in the Forest certainly a place of beauty. the Hotel being in the centre of the Forest with preety Cottages around it that one can rent. Board and Lodgings is $300 pr day and upwards to $1400 I am informed that some pay as much as $10000 per week People of meanes come from all over the North East and West to Winter and spend the early part of the Spring Months, [--] [--] ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p083.jpg) the Palace among the Pines where the pure freezes from the Atlantic bring health and comfort. The Dorchester Inn though runs in a smaller and less pretentious scale is a verry preety place Dr Tea Farm where considerable tea is raised each year and brings a price of $150 her # is a sight well worth [-]nes time to go and see es- pecially to a person who has never seen such a place. The leaves used for Tea are the under and more tender leaves. The Gardens in and around Summerville are most art[-]sh[--]y arranged with Flowers, Ferns and Ornamental Trees some of the Shrubs throu off the most fragrant Smell. For the first time I see the Jasamine and Honey suckle bothe are verry fragrant. The Palm with its immence leaves to a Westerner is cer- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p084.jpg) tainly a grand sight. The Palmeto grows to be an immence tree and as tough as leather. See for the first time a live Wild Turtle or Cooter. poor fellow he was unwise in getting in the Wagon road and got his shell broken. A walk of about 15 miles [--] inroute to Adam Run brought us to the home of J.S. Platt a man who treated us well as one could but would not converse on the Gospel Ravnel P.O April 1st/1902 Little of interest today unless it was the Wood Ticks which made it interesting to us with an occassional Bite. Met Sister Bassey Messervy and Family Bro Masservy being away. At Adam Run we found Bro Tucker and to my regret he is not as faithful a Saint as he should be. Adam Run April 2nd/1902 Today is spent in repairing Shoes etc and trying to convince ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p085.jpg) Bro Tucker that he was a little wrong after which we walked over to Bassey Messervy's Adam Run April 3/1902 A walk of 10 miles and we are to the place for Oysters, Shells etc; to the place or wrather a place where twice each day the Water is 5 to 6 feet higher caused by the Tide. We arrived at the home of Th[-]s. Messervy where we were cheerfully recieved as it were with open arms. Bro Messervy was not at home still the Family was and were lad to see the Elder Meggetts April 4/1902 Here we found a faithful Saint in sister Messervy and an admir- able Woman one true to the Gospel her greatest pleasure being when she had the time, to talk on the Gospel in which she embrased. Again we needed a little washing done and our dear Sister had some done for us. We walked to the River and visited Mr Gibson ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p086.jpg) a man living on the Bank of the River and on his invitation we spent the night conversed to some extent upon the principles of the Gospel. Meggetts April 5/1902 Mr Gibson profered the use of his Boat to go to the Island so with Hervien Messervy we started at High Tide knowing that at low tide it would be hard to get there in our trip we gathered Shells and Oysters eating all the oysters we could and in all had a most enjoyable time for the day. brought a Boat Load of Oysters for an Oyster Fry the next day Meggetts April 6/1902 Sunday was spent in holding four short meetings. Had a good attendance to the Afternoon meeting. Bro Messervy had returned and he did all he could to make it pleas- ant for us. Meggett April 7/1902 From this point we make for Charlston to see the ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p087.jpg) Exposition and after walking 3 miles arrive at the Store of G. G. Du Pont a member of the Church Sister Du Pont was there and later Bro D. arrived and after a Hasty supper on being invited we slept with W.S. Moore the Store keeper Apr April 8th/1902 Charlston Walked to Home of Bro Du Pont and then to Store after which Bro Du Pont took us to Charlston Through being a little late we missed the Boat running to Palm Island so we walked on the wharf watching the Ships and Boats moving around when a new Ship came in sight and we learn- d that Prest Roos[--]alt was just coming and Sure enough as the ship passed those in the harbor they each in turn gave a salute in Honor and on his landing each ship Blowed Whistles and deafened us almost. Thousands of people expecting to see the President crowded the ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p088.jpg) Wharfs and streets. Prest Roosevelt did himself proud in Bowing and Raising his hat to the common people. Charlston April 9/1902 Presidents day at the Exposition We left Bro DuPonts early so as to see the Prest enter the Grounds and did not arrive much too soon for he and parly arrived just after we arrived. See the Troops revi[---] a grand sight I assure you after which we went thro the building as far as possible seeing much of interest and lasting benefit to me at 6.30 the Buildings are closed for the day and then all rush to Midway to see the Shows, this we did and was entertained for 2 or 3 Hours in this place after which we watched the FireWks until Eleven P.M. when the grounds were closed Eld Richards and myself were admited to Exposition and the Shows in Midway on my presenting my Business Card. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p091.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 11th/1902 Arrived here about 330 PM finding Elders Roberts, Richards, Olpin and Smith feeling well in the Gospel and apparantly accomplishing a good work Took up considerable of the afternoon in conversing upon past and pres- ent events retiring quite late. Spartanburg Aug 12/02 Learned of the new plan of canvass- ing Cities that instead of Conversing upon the Gospel we review the Bible with the people they read- ing with us from the Bible and we find it a much better way to convince people that when Baptised the Baptism of the Spirit was withheld and instead of Posing us Book agents we hand the Books for 1 to 2 Weeks that they might get the writen work and us not be classed as Book Agents. A much better plan for City work Held a short Meeting when Elder Edwards and Myself were reviewed and instructed and I then learned that for an indefinite length ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p092.jpg) of time I was to do City work and later it would be in Charlston Spartanburg Aug 13/02 ——— Held a short lecture meeting in the early part of day where most of the Elders revied parts of the scriptures and Prest Roberts gave us instructions on the plans for future labors in Charlston and Spartanburg also explained how necisary it was that the Elder al- was when out of the House, to be dress- ed well and at the table even where we Batch practice good Table Etiquite indeed at all times strive to be gentle a good spirit was manifest and all felt that the instructions were good and timely. Elder Edwards and my self were chosen to hunt a place as a temporary Home and after con- siderable walking found 2 or 3 House but not being fully satisfied se- cured none until we looked further for which we had occasion to feel greatful for one of the Elder found a place just to our liking ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p093.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 14/02 Held a short meeting where some of the principals of the Gospel was reviewed by the Elders and Prest Roberts and Elder Richards who were to leave for Charlston that day; in a verry interesting manner bid us farewell and in turn, all of us bid them farewell and expressed ourselves and our Hope that their labors be fruitful of Good. We renewed our search for a little Cottage and after preety well scourging the City in the vicinity of the Post Office we found a place quite close and in a verry respectable community. We se- [-]ured the place and then arranged to have it furnished by paying 3.50 per month the House cost- ing $5.00 pr Man and by the following afternoon were com- fortably arranged in our new quarters ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p094.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 15/02 Before Breakfast usually at the hour of (11) Eleven a verry interesting meeting was held and after Breakfast Elders Smith Edwards, and Olpin and Myself sallied forth armed with the authority of God and the Holy Ghost, to go from House to House reviewing the Holy Bible and ex- plain the principals of Life and Salvation Spartanburg Aug 16/02 This was a "red letter" day for me being "Chief book" at Hotel De Elders as well as leader of the exercises of the day. Our forenoon lecture was given at about 10 A.M. by Eld Olpin, after which the Breakfast was prepaired with dispatch and at about 1.30 P.M. all started on the usual Canvass. After a Harty Supper the evening lecture was given by Eld Edwards Elder Felt presiding. Here is where we can and do learn to expound the principals of the Living God . ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p095.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 17/02 Sunday opened up verry beautiful tho a little cool unusual in the South in the month of August. It being Sunday we to make the best of the time in learning held three meetings,: one being a Fast meeting the spirit of the Lord was poured out in rich abundance and the speakers were much benefited Spartanburg Aug 18/02 Unfortunately thro having consid- erable else to do we were unable to hold even one meeting I having night Revisit to make. I visited Mr G. F. Mize recieving a cordial welcome: spent about two Hours on pleasant talk upon the Gospel and appointed a later visit. Spartanburg Aug 19/02 Aug 19th was Tuesday and on this day Wed and Thursday I was verry sick not being able to accomplish much of anything still we held our review meeting each day learn ing much of interest to us all. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p096.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 22/02 After Violent Thundering and what seemed dangerous Lightning the a verry slight Rain the night before the morning of Aug 22 was verry pleasant and all seemed to feel a little better than on the previous night. After devoting a little time to study our usual meeting was called and after reviewing briefly the subject of Repentence. Breakfast was prepaired by Elds Smith and Felt and we had the best Bread on record. Homemade Bread. We all had quite a good canvas doing I trust some good. Elders Smith and Edwards on their return from their canvass see at the Undertakers a Man that lost his life through being run over by a Street Car at Glendale about 6 Miles east of Spartanburg An awful looking sight Happy to say that I am feeling much better tonight having been almost bedfast with an extremely bad Cold and Dysentery. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p097.jpg) Spartanburg Aug 23/02 Made a few visits hoping to have some good conversations and gather in some Books but as on previous visits the par- ties had not read the Books and I could [--] get it. left them for a later visit Spartanburg Aug 24/02 Sunday a day with the Elder never [--] much moment unless we have one or more Meetings: still before retiring we had a most interesting meeting among ourselves each being alloted [-] Minutes and a choice of subjects. Each Elder in turn had to be raped [-]own with the Gavel being as it were only well into the subject when time was [-]alled. Held a Sacrament Meeting early in day Spartanburg Aug 25/1902 After our usual Review service and a harty Breakfast I went out for a short [-]anvass being verry successful in I feel [-]ssured, making friends of some people [-]specially Mr J.B. Thomas Family who invited me to eat supper with him and stay all night. I remained to Supper and until a late hour having [-] most excellent time and leaving a ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p098.jpg) good impression, I fell assured of the chosen people of God. Spartanburg Aug 26/1902 Raining in a Fitful manner. . We held our usual meeting and I with the best ability I had reviewed the Restor ration of the Gospel. After eating it was still quite stormy and Eld Smith and myself were looking for Tickets to Charlston so did no canvassing. A meeting was appointed for 8 P.M. but possibly thro the enclemancy of the weather non of the people came. Spartanburg Aug 27/1902 With the early Mail we got word to the effect that we could procure our Tickets at the Southern Station and with a rush and bustle we got ready leaving our Dear Friends and Brothers. Olpin and Edwards at the "New Home," to go to Columbia and Charlston. A journey of about 3 ½ Hours brings me to Columbia and on bidding Eld Smith good by for a day or so I highed myself to Home of Robt East[-]er hoping theire to learn where my boat was and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p099.jpg) here to find Peter W Turner found little out theire but on going to his [-]ld home got on the right track and [-]fter a long, tiresome walk found him feeling better from a long [-]hell of sickness. Also found my Coats O.K. and while in City I [-]hanced to meet Sister Jessie Doble, and had a most pleasant conversation with her. Spent the nights with Bro Turner Columbia Aug 28/1902 Left on early train for Charlston arriving about 1130 and shortly after found the S.D.S. Headquarters on Corner of Morris and St Philip #154 recieving a cheery welcome from all and it was not long before I was with the rest cleaning up the Elders Home a conveniently located place only one square from King Street one the Main Striels of Charlston. Charlston Aug 29/02 Spent the day Cleaning etc. and buying Bed clothes Matresses Etc that we might rest the Weary Head ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p100.jpg) Charlston Aug 30th /1902 On invitation Prest Roberts, Elder Richards and myself went out to the DuPont Farm to spend Saturday and Sunday. The visit was a verry pleasant one and I trust beneficial to us as well as Bro DuPont and Family. On Saturday we had a nice Plunge in the Arm of the River and where the Ocean Tide comes and goes. Sunday was spent in Singing and pleasant conver- sation until towards evening when I left for the Elder's Home to see how Eld smith was having been too sick to go visiting es- pecially with a walk of 6 Miles Found him feeling better and all about as usual. Charlston Sept 1st/1902 Labor Day in Charlston is not much of an affair still the Trades were well represented by the Colored people making a nice parade I witnessed the Parade after which got a letter from my Dear ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p101.jpg) [-]nes in Manti went to the Barracks at South end of Market and King to witness the beauties [-] that place a sight well worth the Trip. A point where the American braves in the Revolution- ary war defended with their lives, [-]ome of them our glorious country [-]nd where the Southern Army [-]trove to defend what they that [-]as their rights as good american [-]itizens. Theire is still large [-]annon, Cannon Bulls, and [-]ortars as Coast Defence. here Here is the first chance one has seeing the Atlantic Ocean a most beautiful sight with Fort Sumpter and Sullivan's Island [--] the distance and the Park a [-]ovely place to spend as much [-]s a day watching the sights which [-]re varying constantly. I witnessed in the Ocean for the first time a Porpoise a Fish who [-]ase to come to the surface of the Water [-] get air every few moments mak- ing quite a noise as it takes ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p102.jpg) in the air. On arriving home I found Dinner almost ready having spent half a day at Sight Seeing. The rest of the day was spent in various ways until evening when Mr Ridgeway called spending the evening with us until about 11 P.M. Charlston. Sept 2nd/1902 " " 14" Held a Sacrament meeting where each of us spoke upon the Gospel and had a most enjoyable time and at about 1 P.M. ate our first meal for the day. Prest Roberts, Elder Richards took a stroll along the Coast at East Bay finishing up at the Barracks seeing quite a number large Ships and a great many Fishing and Row Boats besides the sights one would naturally see on the Sea Coast and last but not least by any means the Elegant Homes at the Baracks viewing the Coast and the Eastern Horizin. We then followed down Meeting Street to the Post Office ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p103.jpg) [-]nd then on to the Dupont Hotel where we spent a most [-]njoyable evening conversing [-]rincipally the Gospel of Life and [-]alvation. Charlston S.C. Sept 17/1902 In my Canvass today nothing out of ordinary occured. We held our first meeting in the Parlor of our Headquarters at 7 P.M. Elder Richards presiding after Prayer and Singing Prest Roberts took up the time on the subject [--] Obedience speaking for about 1 Hour October 7th or 8th Elders Lee and Moss [-]rived here from Atlanta prepared [-] enter their field of labor and to [-]ive them experience prest Roberts [-]hose Elder Richards and myself go into the Country with them Elders Richards & Moss left for [--]l[-]ton Go on Thursday and [-]ter seeing the sights in Charlston [-]nd getting things in shape Elder Lee and myself left for Burkley and Dorchester Go on Monday ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p104.jpg) Oct. 13th afoot towards Monks Corner and after a wearisome journey of 16 Miles stoped with a Mr Cantrell the only White Man for some miles around having as our couch some Cotton spread on the Floor a sack of Cotton for our fellow and a light spread over and under us. the entertainment was givein with a free heart so much appreciated and enjoyed. After a good breakfast we journied on towards Monks Corner and after a walk of 9 Miles arrived at the home of John McCant RR Agent at Oakley S.C. was well recieved and taken care of by Mr McCant but his Wife did not care to have much to do with us Had verry little chance to talk upon the Gospel. Oakley S.C. October 15th 1902 After a cheery farewell we leave Oakly to wind our way to Bro Anderson's at Song Ridge and enroute we called on Mr Jackson a man who is investi- gating the Gospel verry strongly as well as his family Bro Anderson was well and his Wife as well as could be ex- pected but he was not apparantly ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p105.jpg) verry well fixed in a finantial way seemed to be quite encouraged tho in every way. Long Ridge Oct 16/1902 A walk of 20 Miles in a verry round about way takes us to Bro John Wynd- ham's where we find all the Family feeling well bothe in health and the Gospel. We are after walking 50 Miles we are thoroughly tired and a good rest is much appreciated and we [-]vail ourselves of this one until Monday Morning visiting and conversing upon the Gospel in the viscinity and holding 3 Meetings Blake S.C. Oct 20/02 That we might make our visit thorough while in this viscinity we went over to Cardsville and made a thorough canvass or tract of all the Homes and had some most interesting conver- sations with the people and I feel assured some were led to in- vestigate the principals as laid down by Gods chosen people [-]nd as presented by us Elders we spent a night with Mr James ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p106.jpg) Ponteaux and after a canvass of a day spent a night with Frank Wyndham finding all to be verry pleasant and well interested in a conversation had until a late hour in the night Cordsville Oct 22 A brisk walk of 2 or 3 Hours brings us to Jno Wyndhams where we got our Mail and after a visit of a few moments we journeyd on to Mr Philip Hoods a party the Elders had promised to visit and after conversing until after Midnight upon the Gospel plan retired only to begin again on the following morning but now Mr Hood seemed to have been filled with the spirit of the Adversary not like the previous night being in accord apparantly with the Gospel as presented by me Blake Oct 23/1902 We turned our steps toward the home of Wm Burketts arriving theire early in the day and found all feeling quite well and all seemed to feel pleased to see the Elders Spent a verry pleasant afternoon ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p107.jpg) [-]nd evening with them retiring [-]uite late Bonneau Oct 24/02 After leaving Burketts we made a thorough canvass on towards [--]hn Wyndhams and night over- taking us we stoped with Sid Wynd- ham on being invited for the night. [-]inding him <[---]> and Wife strong investigators in the Gospel Blake Oct 25/02 A Walk of about 1 Mile brings us again to Jno Wyndhams Home the Elders Headquarters in Blake nothing out of the ordinary transpered unless it was to eat Sugar Cane. Blake Oct 26/1902 Sunday was to have been well spent in the way of meetings and started out, preety well us having a good Sunday School but ere we reached Mr Burkett's to visit him Sunday being the only chance, we were caught in a Rain Storm of considerable magnitude and were it not that we run to a place near by we would have been ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p108.jpg) worse wet than we were as it was we got badly wet. Here I had quite a spirited conversation with the man upon the Gospel while waiting for the storm to abate. In possibly Half an Hour we felt safe in pressing on and soon arrived at Mr. Burketts. The Rain contin- ued at times verry Heavy and in consequence we gave up having a meeting so spent the night with Mr. Burkett and the following morning it was still Raining having rained freely much all night with a little pursuasian and good that we desided to stay there all that day and until Tuesday about 10 A.M. when "Old Saul" showed his face and started to dry up the Ground we started again for Elder Headquarters Blake but had not gone far before we met Zeo Burkett returning home and she informed us that to get to Wyndham's we would have to do much wading which we found to be varily true and before getting our Shoes and Sox ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p109.jpg) wet we took them off Rolled up our Pants and walked in our bare feet for about 5 Miles Blake Oct 30th After an extended visit of about two weeks in this viscinity we bid farewell to our Wyndham Brothers & Sisters and start on our journey for Dorchester Co and enroute again have quite an experience with swolen Branches one in particular that ordinaraly is only a small Creek but non a large Canal or River here we had to get a Colored Man to take us across in a Boat. Long Ridge Oct 31/1902 Blessed two dear children for bro J. [-]. Anderson and started on our journey for Summerville and arrived theire about [-] P.M. and on invitation spent the night with W. W Rhame Summerville Nov 1st/1902 That we might have some meetings where we may do some good we went to Sweatsville 5 Miles from Sumerville and on Sunday ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p110.jpg) we held two having a verry fair attendance indeed the place was crowded the second meeting Mr Colliet Johnston invited us to hold a meeting at his home next night so we tracted the following day the homes enroute to his place and held another good meeting. Sweatsville Nov 4/02 It being Election Day we decided to go to Summerville to spend day and if possible enjoy ourselves a little but on arriving found it verry quite. In the next few days we had a number of interesting conversa- tions doing good I feel assured for the cause of truth We also held two meetings Summerville Nov 8/1902 Were invited to go to Ridgeville and visit Archie Samacks which we did, explained the Gospel to him renewing in him an interest held a Sacrament meeting with them. Had a Coan Hunt getting a real Coan and had an all around good time ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p111.jpg) and remained theire until Tues. morning Ridgeville Nov 11th Again we start to "packing Sand" and after a 6 Hour Walk arrive in Summer- ville, Spend a pleasant evening at Bro Lamacks and go with Mr Rhame to spend night with him Next day is spent as usual read- ing and conversing upon the Gospel and the morning of Nov 13th we start for Charlston the Elder's St Philip St home and for the first time in my missionary experience We were invited to ride on train to City by the [---] Conductor which we did with thanks; arriving here about 3. P.M. and found all preparations for Conference and all feeling well Our Conference tho not so well attended was a glowing success and when Prest N[--] speaks again I have no doubt that we shall have a large attendance. The Elders all are looking quite well and with the councel we have recieved we ought to do ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p112.jpg) and accomplish much good in our field of labor. Wed Nov 19 was set as a picnic and pleasure day and to be held at the Isle of Palms and altho it was Raining at times the Elders Prest Nye and some of the Saints and Friends went theire and had a most enjoyable time. On account of being quite under the weather or sick I did not go and feel at this moment the good results of it. Dancing, Reciting, Singing, Jumping, Running, Etc was the order of the exercises and one of the most amusing features was a race of Prest Nye and Sister Du Pout Prest Nye falling front on his stomach. All enjoyed them- selves extremely well returning on the 10 oclock Boat to Charlston Charlston Nov 20/1902 At 3 P.M. our Priesthood meeting was held where Prest Roberts let each <[---] [---]>Elder know his field of Labor and after a few remarks by some of the Elders a hearty shake or the hand of new companions all with ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p113.jpg) one accord prepaired to start for their several fields. I was again chosen to labor in Charlston. As soon as the meeting was dismissed Prest Nye left for North Carolina to hold Conference. Nov 21st Charlston Held our usual night meeting hav- ing quite a good attendance and verry much interest manifest Charlston Nov 23 (Sunday) At 330 P.M. Sunday School was held at headquarters G.G. DuPont presiding G.G. DuPont explains the 1st Chap John to a great extent making verry clear the fact that Jesus Christ made the [-]arth upon which we dwell etc. After which Prest Roberts and Elder Richards made some com- ments upon the chapter. N. H. Felt was chosen as Bible Teacher At 5. P.M. the Sunday service was held. Through a misunderstanding as to the hour of Meeting not so many as usual were out but we had a ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p114.jpg) meeting and after services our usual friendly visit and conversation. Charlston Nov 25/1902 Elder Philips and myself made our first revisits together meeting with verry marked success having two revisits one being qute interesting and extended and on invitation ate supper with the people. Charlston Dec 25/1902 Christmas day was spent verry quietly at our home 154 St Philip St until 2 P.M. when Prest Roberts and Elder Philips went to Bro Hughes to eat their Christmas Dinner and pass the complements of this Memorial occasion and enjoy them- selves in general. and Elder Green and myself on invitation ate Christmas dinner with and spent the evening at Mrs Campbell's hav- ing a real pleasant time convers- ing at times on the Gospel. On Dec 26th Elder Green and myself left via the Savanah RR for Bro [-] has Messervey's to eat Christmas dinner on Sunday ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p115.jpg) Dec 28. We arrived theire Friday night; spent the night with bro. Messervey and on Saturday we accompanied Wm Messervey to his home on Messervey Island; took a strool around on the two islands reviewing the prospects of his future in the new undertak- ing which seemed verry bright tho quite an undertaking; spent the night with him and left with him and family for bro Thos Messervey's where we held a meeting having a large attend- ance out first eating our Dec 28th. Christmas dinner Dec 29th Meggets Visited two or three parties to see [-]f possible review and explain the principals of the Gospel return- ing to Thos Messervey's for the nights Meggetts Dec 29/1902 to Jan 2nd Spent this day enroute to Parker Terry crossing visiting Bros M Bassey Messervey and Tucker. At the Crossing we visited and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p116.jpg) and enjoyed the New Year's greeting with brother F.S Caves and Jesse Fox having an excellent visit enjoying ourselves verry much. Jan 3d/1903 Parkers Ferry Crossing Started on our wearisome journey homeward Bro Fox kindly drove us about five miles on our way: we hasten on our toward the wharf hoping to arrive in time to catch the Boat for Charlston but to our extreme disappointment the last boat had gone and theire was no alternative but to press on our way to the City of Charlston afoot and after a wearisome ride and Walk of 32 Miles arrived just before dark hungry and fools are. Nothing of any importance occured from this this dale until Jan 23/1903 when we were quietly holding meet- ing and at 810 P.M. we experienced quite a violant "earth quake" shock that strong that the house rocked as would a cradle for some time rendering a person quite dizzy The same shock was felt I under- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p117.jpg) stand in quite a number of states in the Union the first shock I ever felt but something not unusual in the south Charlston Feb 27/03 After laboring in Charlston to the best of my ability in promulgating the fine and everlasting Gospel in my weak way I was called by Prest John T Roberts to labor in Spartan- burg in connection with Elders Russel, Moon and Moss and on the [-]bove date left the Milropolise by the Sea perhaps for the last time for the city in the northwest and after a wearisome ride of 8½ hours and enroute passing a small village where the wind blew that strong that same morning that number of the houses were blown down and a little further up the line passed a city where the wind had blown down a Street Car house and crushed almost to Kindling wood two Street Cars: [-] sorry looking sight to the passer by This was seen from the R R ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p118.jpg) Car window and later to make the slow ride more interesting while we were quietly riding along the Brake man came rushing then the Car and just upon it the train began to slack up and stoped On inquirinig of the Conductor the cause of the stop we were informed that the "brake" had droped his Cap and the "accomodation" train had stoped while he run a mile back to get the 25¢ cap how grateful he should be. We arrived in Spartanburg 1 Hour late and with verry little trouble found the "Mormons" well, happy, hale and hearty also Elders Adams and Lee. Spent the evening talk- ing over old times, the prospects of the future etc until quite a late hour when the six of us repaired to the two beds three in each and had a "hot time". Spartanburg March 1st/03 A meeting was appointed for 330 PM but possibly on account of just moving into the viscinity and ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p119.jpg) the people not being sure where to go to only one parly was out to meeting consequently a short Gospel talk was had and no meeting held. At 7.30 P.M. elders Russell and Lee held a Cottage Meeting having the pleasure of talking to a number of people. Spartanburg Feb Mch 2nd/03 Spent the entire day studying etc retiring quite late. Spartanburg Feb 2 March 3nd/03 Elder Russell introduced me to a number of parties that I might later on visit them and exhort them to serve the maker of Heavens and earth reviewing the principals of the Gospel Had quite an interest- ing time <[---]> with a Mr a Store Keeper. At 8 P.M. elder Moon and myself held a meeting at the home [-]f Mr Crowder where a good attentive audience and at the request of their neighbor we stoped in; sang a couple [-]f Songs and held prayer with them ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p120.jpg) Spartanburg March 4th/03 Spent this day visiting parties who were reading our works and on my return to headquarters we visited an Undertaking Parlors where they have and have had for possibly 1 year. A Woman who has been embalmed and were privilag- ed to see it also an infant child also embalmed; a human heart a child July 5 Months groth in embrio; the Stomach of a human; being: a freek of nature in the shape of a Pic with a Trunk and 3 to 4 Ears on each side of its head and a Pig with two heads and two tails. A sight long to be remembered the privelage to see we were endebted to Mr emba[-]mer for Mr Floyd Spartanburg March 5,6,7 /1903 Spent the first two days were spent tracting etc and Saturday as usual studying shaving etc Spartanburg March 8/1903 Rained off and on the previous ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p121.jpg) night and until quite late in the forenoon and in con- sequence our 3 O clock P.M. meeting was a failure only [-]ne person coming out. At 730 P.M. Elder Moon and myself met 12 to 15 people at the home of Mr W.D. Howard #12 Bommar St and held a Cottage meeting spoke upon the princi- pals of Baptism and saying on of hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost. After being in session for about 1 ½ hour we talked upon the gospel for some time and on leaving Mr Howard invited us to hold service the following Sunday night. Spartanburg Mch 9/03 Went out with Elder Moss to elect for him a section of the city to labor in and afterwards visited a party to review upon the principals of the Gospel but with little apparant success [-]ids all I could in my infer- nite way but apparantly lo ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p122.jpg) no avail. On Mar 5/03 I atten- ded a meeting of the Christian Crusader where I was were highly entertained for a time with Duets on the Cornet by two young ladies mem bers of the Crusader faith. Their singing I did not consid er of a high order and their Preaching or lecture is not Doctrinal or of a biblical order at all. From what I could learn was that all one needs to do, no matter how wicked or good, is to "give your heart to Jesus" and "that they would help the candida[--] pull thru". Elder Moon had quite a lengthy talk with one of the "Army" but could get but little satisfaction out of him. A great portion of the time is spent in singing and "helping the penitant candidate thru". The party consists of 4 Men and 5 Women March 10/1903 Spartanburg Rained off and on all day and in consequence all remained at home and to make best of ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p123.jpg) time I washed a pair of Blankets between times of studying. Spartanburg March 11th Weather verry threatening for rain and an occasional shower [-]till the four of us Salied forth with a hope of instilling into the hearts of those who will listen to us some of the truthes of the ever- lasting Gospel. With all my ef- forts I could seem apparantly to little and wherever I would go I could see the warning sign Small Pox." Was fortunate enough to get the attentions of one lady; still she held me with some apprehension and uncertainly as is often the case with the "Mormon" Elder when tracting and canvassing. While conversing with the lady the least thing would turn her attention from the subject proving to me that she the subject of religion "especially from "Mormon", was not of much consider- tion; left a Mr Durant with her that her husband might read if he chose. One can go home when ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p124.jpg) he can go no where else so returned home a little early. Spartanburg March 12/03 My canvass today was a little more successful. Found a family Mrs Ruff who had recently moved from North Carolina where she had found much pleasure in hearing the "Mormon" Elder explain and lecture upon the Gospel. Had two or three other good visits which encouraged me in my labors Spartanburg March 13/03 Elder Russill and myself spent most of the afternoon visiting Rev who through his matured years has retired from the Ministry. We were well enter- tained and until our conver- sation arrived at a point where the venerable gentleman could not connect with his Baptist Church disaplin all went nicely then their was a manafest coldness and to when we sang the beautiful, soul inspiring ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p125.jpg) song "O My Father" instead of drawing his heart nearer to us than before it seemed to widen the breach between us and on leaving we recieved no warm invitation to return. Spartanburg March 14/03 Russill and Moon left for a short trip in the Country. Had another experience a wash- ing my under Clothes that I might have a clean change. Spartanburg March, 15,/03 Elder Moss and myself held a Sacrament meeting by our selves. Only one party was out to our 3.P.M. meeting so held none. At 8 P.M. we held Cottage meeting at W.D. Howard's home having a Spiritual Feast and after the meeting, for one hour, talked upon the gospel, and on leaving was urged to come and visit at any time. Spartanburg March 16/03 The usual rotine of Revisiting was the order of today; generally speak- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p126.jpg) ing being well recieved Spartanburg March 17/03 Another day spent with no start- ling events transpiring Spartanburg March 18/03 Elder Moss and myself were just prepairing and planning to go out tracting when the Country some- what t[-]ned, but none the worse apparantly for the trip Mr Evans who invited the Elders to come and visit; treated the elders fine, invited them to come again and said that view- ing the Gospel as he did now he thot after investigating a little further he would request baptism a little later. Did no tracting this day Spartanburg March 19/03 Have occasion to feel verry much encouraged with the result of my labors having revisited a number of families and had some good conversations. Friday March 20 met with verry poor success. trading ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p127.jpg) Spartanburg Mch 21/03 Much of Saturday was spent in studying shaving etc; the weather being verry disagreeable and possibly one of the heaviest rainstorms on Sat and Sat night that the South has had. In Georgia a RR bridge was washed out and a train plunged into the yawning Gulch. The Engineer was Killed and the accident occured at or near Tocca Ga. I find later that the rains of Sunday night added to the cause of the "Wash Out" since the wreck occured monday morning. Spartanburg Mch 22/03 This day was marked with one of the Southern Rains and during the night it rained or wrather poured incessantly preety much all night Mr Coxey our usual Sunday visitor came in as usual and remained sometime. Spartanburg Mch 23/03 Answered a letter from Sister Jessie [-]obel from Hyde Park Cache Co ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p128.jpg) Utah also a letter from Prest J T Roberts asking if I desired to go into the Country in the interest of the Sunday Schools. Answer- ed Prest Roberts that since I had fitted my self out for City work and was non established here would prefer remaining Was suffering with Rhumatec pains and my Kidneys so did not go out Tracting. Spartanburg, March 24,/03. Had much satisfaction in my labors of today; made three Revisits and our verry interesting conversations. Met Mrs. Foster # 5 Groce St a lady that has seen considerable trouble in her day having a companion in life who did not make life the most agreeable for her. My explaination of the Gospel seemed to interest the lady and she eagerly accepted the loan of a book and was invited to call at any time. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p129.jpg) Spartanburg, March 25,/03. A day long to be remem- bered Elder N H Felt me! I had for a number of days, been thinking and talking of visiting the Christian Crusader's Headquarters. I "spruced up" and started out with all the dignity of a "conquering hero" and as one of the Solgier's or Ministers answered my knock I wore a pleasant smile that he might think favorable of me and that I might have or get the privilage of a conversation with him; told him I wished to know somewhat of their Doctrin etc and after consider able being said in a general way I was told that they were about to eat Dinner but to come in for a short time; reviewed with him upon the first principals unil we reached Baptism when he began to try and bring up good reasons for this Ordinance not being essential to ones salvation It was about then that he began to suspect that I was a "Mormon" because I had told him thier ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p130.jpg) should be the birth of the Water as well as the Spirit and on answer- ing that I was he said we know of your doctrin and of your people and of course brot up the old thread- bare issue Polygamy and while I was trying to get him "to the law and testamony" he was called out After a painful wait that to me, seemed an hour he reappeared and after some time I got him back to the Scriptures when the "Dinner Call" was sounded and our conference being in the Dining Room I of course had to vacate that apartment and as I left I con- tinued bringing up scripture to substantiate my oppinions that Baptism of the water was essential when the Header or Captain steped up and asked me what I was trying to teach the man when I boldly answered; that it was essential that one be baptised of water to enter into the Kingdom of God. He skillfully evaded this question and asked me ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p131.jpg) one and then is when I failed depending too much on self the question tho simple. "Who taught you the Gospel?" I could give no direct answer: told him by tradition thro hearing the pro- phets of God preach it etc. By this time our conversation had [-]ttracted quite if not all the Cru- saders who were in different rooms and I could see from as many as 3 to 6 Rooms heads sticking out to see and hear all that was going on in addition to the full force of the crusaders a man stood by drinking in all he could and my being unable to answer this question to the satisfaction of them caused a laugh and from that on I was prey to the leader who would not answer but in an overbaring manner brot up exclusive scripture to assist in baring out in his be- lief and to make me well his prey he told me for the I ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p132.jpg) benefit of those present that I was not capable of teaching that a simple question that even a Child should know I could not answer. It had its desired effect and I who had gone with such assurance of confounding the falce teacher; was humiliated and humbled. Taught that to go with such pride and assur- ance of confounding Preachers, feeling exalted in the belief that I had the ability to convince him that he was teaching contrary doc- trin. I was whiped thro depending on self and it served me right and taught me a lesson well to be remembered by me. On the same evening I had a verry pleasent visit with Mr on Woffard St Spartanburg March 26/03 It being a most beautiful day and one most agreeable to a strool elder Russell and myself bothe being desirous of visiting the Twine Mills decided since the weather ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p133.jpg) was so pleasant that we would walk out to the Mills a distance [-]f about 1 ½ miles. The Bookkeeper [-] very pleasant man gave us a permit to go thru the works and later showed us around in the several departments. We see the Cotton Lint as it is when separated from the Seed go into the Cards and come therefrom into a string of Cotton these strings are afterwards spun into a very small twine and from that 3 to 6 of these twine strings are spun together; this as yet has only made one of [-] threads or strings to complete the twine for again 4 to 6 threads are spun into 1 larger twine string after which some is taken to the Twine Roome where the white is wound into Balls of twine and for Druggist Twine it is taken to the Dye Room after first being Boiled to re- move all grease and better prepair it for the Dye. Here they are prepaired to color ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p134.jpg) The Beanmant Mfg. Co twelve different colors which show ont verry promenant and are verry preety. After dying and thoroughly drying by a Steam Process the Twine is taken in Scanes to a room where it is wound onto Canes and arranged in scanes for Wraping twine and Carpet Warp The Mills have a capacity of 6,000 pounds daily; work 140 hands and are shiping to all parts of the United States Canida and Mexico. On our road home we stoped at the Broom Factory and asked the privilage of going thru the factory but recieved a neg- ative answer but did learn from our informant that the daily out- put of the Facotry was 120 Doz Brooms. Here they make Floor- [-]oy and Whisk. Brooms of all grades Spartanburg March 27/03 Had some good conversations on the Gospel finding the people ap- parantly considerably interested in the gospel plan. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p135.jpg) March 28th Held our first street meeting to a nice large crowd S.A. Russil being the speaker. Announced a meeting for Mon night. Sunday and Monday March 29 and 30 it rained almost inces- santly during these two days consequently our time was spent at home and street meeting not held. Spartanburg March 31st/03 My revisiting today was most encouraging in every instance I was well recieved and the people were interested in the conversa- tion. This day I met Mrs S C Mc Guinn, a lady that has entertained the "Mormon" Elder in past years many times is apparantly verry much interested in the gospel Mrs Mc Guinn will marry any "Mormon" no matter how old if he is a good man and she knows that they are all good men. Spartanburg April 1st/03 That we might celebrate this day in the usual manner as an April fools day. I filled the Sugar Glass with Salt and S.A.R. seasoned his Sasafras Tea with the salt was about to take a good drink of it when eld Moon noticed the difference ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p136.jpg) from sugar and asked what kind of sugar it was and I then had to remind them that it was April 1st the Fools day. My visits were verry satisfactory and encouraging. Spartanburg April 2/1903 Spent the afternoon visiting Mrs and her mother explained to considerable extent the first principals of the Gospel. On arriving home I found Elders Jinkens and Bertoch had arrived here and would take up theire labors with us for a time. Spartanburg April 3/03 territory also Revisited four families including WD. Howard where I arranged to hold a meeting Sunday night following. Spartanburg. April 4/03 Went over the territory where Elder Russell has been laboring that I may be now where to take up the canvass. Spartanburg April 5/03 Brother Coxie paid us a visit of an hour or so during the day. At 8 P.M. held a meeting at the home of W.D. Howard eld Russel ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p137.jpg) being the speaker. Spartanburg April 6/03 That I might show the departing elder all the respect possible I did not do any revisiting. Spent part of the day reviewing with the new Elders. Each Elder paid his portion to buy something extra to Banquit? elder Russell who designed leaving for home the following day: had a most enjoyable time after eating Candy Nuts Oranges and drinking lemanade. Held a meeting on the street and for the first time in my life I preached the Gospel taking up the issentiality of Baptism on occasion I shalt never forget spoke 15 minutes: the Lord did bless me on this occasion for altho I was quite sick I was enabled to interest the people. Eld Russell spoke for 20 to 30 Minutes on Baptism in a general way. Spartanburg April 7/03 Went to station with Elder Russell to see him off but on finding that ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p138.jpg) a mistake had been made in his ticket he did not leave. Took Elder Jinkens out Tracting it being his first experience in visiting: met some verry nice people. also Mr Brown a Holiness preacher who did not be- lieve it was essential to baptise the believer but if one is truly con- verted and Sanctified they would be saved "praise the Lord." Spartanburg March 8/1903 Elder Russell recieved his Ticket so left on the 10.25 Southern train for Cincinnatti and the West [--] where he would meet his dear ones from whom he had been separated for two years. Spent the afternoon "Tracting" with Elder Jinkens and although we only made two visits had a good time and the intire afternoon was spent. Spartanburg April 9/03 Observed the first general Southern States Fast and all the Elders assembled in a prayer circle ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p139.jpg) and each in turn offered up [-] humble prayer unto our Father [-]n Heaven principally in behalf [-]f our Mission. Not feeling well I did not go out Tracting. Feel much better as a result I think [--] staying home. At the hour of Five P.M we held anothe Prayer Circle where each elder again offered up a prayer unto God. Spartanburg April 10th Arose quite early that I might take a morning walk and while my brain was clear study: went to a little patch of Timber So west of our home where I knelt down and offered up prayer to my Father in Heaven and after pray- ing earnestly for possibly five to six minutes I was interupted with the sound of an Ax f[-]lling a tree just back of me. I con- tinued my prayer but cut it short and after quiting sat and watched the Nigger who occasion- ally looked over at me: think he must have heard me from ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p140.jpg) the start as I was praying aloud and I found him looking towards me when I quit Had some very pleasant re- visits and conversations during the afternoon and evening. Spartanburg April 12/1903 Held Sacrament and Testamony meeting at 11. A.M. and the way the Elders bore their testamony it was evident that the Spirit of God was poured out in rich abundance. During the afternoon and even- ing we had a number of callers. The meeting appointed at the home of Mr Howards was not held but we had a conversation upon the Gospel for a considerable time after which elders Jinkens Mass Bertoch and myself attended the farewell meeting of the Christian Crusaders which proved to be quite an eventful time. During their servise, and towards the latter end, the Leader asks if theire is any who wish to be prayed for after which all of the "Army" Kneel down ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p141.jpg) in prayer for the wicked and while he the leader was praying the Gas lights began to behave verry strangely going up and down at times almost going completely [-]ut indeed some went out and in a verry few moments the smell of escaping gas was verry perseptable and about this time the lights all winked out but undaunted the man praying continued and asked God to look down in mercy upon the ones who were as he presumed tamper- ing with the lights and told those who refused to come for- ward and confess; that as the lights went out so would it be with those who refused to confess at the Fountain of life their chance would be last. While this was going on some were laughing, some lighting matches and having an all around good time and two of the Soldiers after procuring wax la[-]er and holder was trying to light the Gas which ever-an-anon ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p142.jpg) would come and go keeping them going back and forth from one jet to the other and at last after trying for 10 to 15 minutes to get a little light they got a few jets to show a verry irregular light which continued so the rest of the evening. During all this time the prayer went on and after this prayer which was verry amusing to the looker on the Captain in a short address exhorted the people to come up and be saved and all the time the lights at times al- most going out, but he could not get any other than the three who had previously come up so in apparant disgust he announced Daxology as a closing hymn and dismissed the meeting in considerable confusion having the three penitants at the mour- ners bench not "pulled thro" to await a future engagement of the C.C. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p143.jpg) Spartanburg April 13/03 Rained until quite a late hour in the day and in consequence no tracting was done excepting that Eld Moon made a revisit or two late in the evening. Spartanburg April 14/03 Made two revisits and at #4 [-]ennings St had a good conversation where I was enabled to explain the beauties of the Gospel to quite an extant. Spartanburg April 18/1903 Held a meeting at the home of Mr Howard. having a small but at- tentive audience. Spartanburg, April 19/03. Mr Coxie and Mrs Griffen visited us bothe making quite an extended visit. Mr Coxy arrang- ed for Baptism on Sunday April 26th this will be the first baptism in Spartanburg and altho it will be a quite affair will be by the elders and I hope mr Coxy a day long to be remembered. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p144.jpg) Spartanburg April 20/03 Spent all of the afternoon visiting at the home of Mr Belcher finding Mrs Belcher still verry much interested in the Gospel and while theire met her sister Mrs Pola arranged for a meeting on Friday night at their home. Spartanburg April 21/1903 In my visits today met Mrs Philips who was a verry interested listener to my conversation. Today being a day set for me to write a Mr Lime house from wherever I was a year later than April 21st/1902 that he might be sure that I was still in the Missionary field a year later as he doubted my being con- tented at being away from my family for two years, I will write him that I am still in the service of my maker and verry much satisfied with my lot: indeed I should also say that the Education I get outside of the glories of the hereafter is worth all the time and talants spent in the servise of my Father in Heaven ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p145.jpg) Spartanburg April 25/03 The time intervening between the 21st and 25th was not so profitably spent on account of my feeling quite sick and the weather being verry disagree- [-]ble: one or two of my revisits I feel assured will be fruitful of some good. On Friday night a Cottage Meeting was held at the home of ————— had a small tho interested audience after the meeting for an hour or more we had an interesting talk with those who attended and on leaving we were invited to return again and to hold a meeting whenever we chose. Spartanburg April 26/03 Today is the day set for the Baptism of Robert Coxie a day long to be remembered by the Spartan elders and I hope by the brother who accep- ted the Gospel of Christ from the only source thro which he can gain a complete salvation by obedience to the laws of the gospel. The weather had been so disagreeable- ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p146.jpg) all the week that we feared it may be too cold and stormy but the day opened up most beautiful and warm and all being ready elders Moon, Jinkens and myself with Bro Coxie started for a placid stream about two miles from the City and on arriving we sang apropriate Songs offered up a prayer Dedicating the Water unto the service of God asking that it might no harm nor danger may hapen to any who entered theire after which elder Moon led our dear Brother into the water and officiated in the giving him the birth of the water and after an apropriate song and a prayer of thanks we returned to the home of Bro Coxie; had dinner and then took a trip to the City water works where they force from the water of a Mountain Stream backed up in a Reservoir just west of the Pump House. The water is forced about 1 Mile thru Iron Pipes to an immence Tank on quite a ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p147.jpg) promenat hill above the City where At 4 P.M. we held a Confirmation meeting where Bro Coxie was confirmed a member of the Church At 8 P.M. a Meeting was held at the home of Mr Howards elders Moss and Berdoch being the speak- ers and the rest of us having nothing particular to do we attended service at the First Methodist Church South. I felt to a considerable degree the grave responsibility of my position as the one to take the lead in the events of the day because we must please God in all we do; and that the Ordinance might be impressive, that those who heard may realize that the Lord was directing the actions of his elders; this I feel assured was the result of our labors today. Spartanburg April 27/03 My revisits and conversations were verry beneficial to me and I trust were to those I talked with. Learned something of the Jewish belief and practice etc. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p148.jpg) Spartanburg April 29th Found the Ruff family feeling verry much discouraged having sickness in the family and in- stead of the neighbors encourag- ing them they appear to be trying to force Mrs Ruff to try and exper- ament with all the Doctors in the City not considering that the poor woman has no money to spend in such Her lot is indeed hard. A spirited conversation with one converted [-]acty finished my visits for the day. Spartanburg April 30/03 Three Revisits and interesting C[---] Spartanburg May 1st/03 Spent entire afternoon in one re- visit and C[---]. Spartanburg May 2nd/03 Visited Palace east of City also made revisit meeting man from Lawrins Spartanburg May 3d/03 Held Fast and Testamony meeting all speaking including Bros Berdett and Coxy. Meeting at Mr Howards ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p149.jpg) not held—— Spartanburg May 4/03 Visited Mrs ——, —— Was invited to call again and dine. —— Spartanburg May 8/03 Had three verry interesting re- visits and in the evening or nights elders Moon and Jinkens held a meeting at Mr Belcher's theire was a verry attentive and appreciative audience and Mr and Mrs Belcher seem still to be verry much interested in the Gospel. Spartanburg May 9/03 It being Saturday a day that we seldome do any visiting I with elders Jenkins Moon and Mass attended the District or County Court and fortunate for us were present to hear three criminals sentenced the first Geo Blancher Murder a Colored Man sentence fifteen days in State prison or $15.00 fine. Isac Ran- dolph for Adultry 3 Years at hard labor in the County Jail. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p150.jpg) Jabus Mathuson (Colored) for shooting colored Womans sentenced to be hung in County Jail yard on June 5th between hours of 10 AM and 2 PM No mercy for the Colored people in the South. On account of stormy weather could not hold street meeting. Visited Brother Coxy and found him to be brak- ing out with what appeared to be Small-pox still his health was if any thing improved since Thursday night when elder Moss and I administered to him leaving him feeling much better. Spartanburg May 16/03 At the request of Henderson Evans Elder Moon and myself visited him at his house Glen Springs. We went expecting that he and Wife were ready to be led into the waters of Baptism. Our visit was man- ifestly a success in every way with the exception that instead of requesting baptism he told us that David Hicken desered to do its and that he would ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p151.jpg) wait until June for him to do it We held three meetings which were well attended the last one being the best attended. Left the people in good spirits and anxious for a later visit. Our visit lasted over until Monday after noon. Spartanburg May 22/03 Prest Roberts after accompanying the remains of Prest Nye [---] had died of an old trouble Heart Failure, at Columbia Insane Hospital where he had gone to arrange for the re- moval of A H Olpin to our own State; that our beloved President Nye should die so many thousand miles from his home among strangers, alone without even an Elder to console with him is heart rending and the thots of his unlooked for and solitary last moments and end in Mortality will ever cause a deep sadness to enter into the hearts of the Elders who labored under him as well as all who knew him. Was he not a Martyr to the cause of ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p152.jpg) trulh[-]y is for realizing that his body was weak that it was af- flicted; that his heart was hardly sufficient strong to perform its functions yet he went on with this labor of Love travling at times night and day to meet appoint- ments with a cheerful heart and smiling face realising that any great shock might result in his death and it appears the shock [--]e on this occasion when he had in hand the pre- pairing for an insane man to be taken to his home State. I hastily arranged for a meeting at the home of Mr Belcher that some of the people of Spartan- burg might hear him speak and was gratified on meeting seeing a will fill Parlor of in- vestigators. After our meeting Mrs Polah invited us to hold a meeting at her home where equally as many were out to hear the Word from one of the servants of God. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p153.jpg) Spartanburg May 24/03 Accompanied Prest Roberts to the station; showed the historic Clevland Tomb to him explaining the story as told by the people of Spartanburg Spent balance of day at Home and at night watched from the outside the antics and strange manuvers of the Speaker and audience at a [Negro] meeting near our Home. Spartanburg June 6/03 [-] consequence of the excessive rains of the previous night and a Cloud burst at the heads of the streams of Spartanburg Co the Streams and rivers were swolen to an alarming extent. Lawson's Fork a stream east of the city the water left marks on trees etc showing that the Water was 18 to 20 feet above its natural level. At Whitney 6 Houses 1 Cotton Gin and other places were swept down the currants and that and the tur- bulant stream swept all before it in the shape of Bridges and even the massive Steel Bridge on ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p154.jpg) the main line of the Southern was swept away: the heavy 60# steel rails were snaped off on either side of the gulch apparantly as reeds and of the immence Granite pillars washed down while another is toppling over. This one bridge and tressel among many on the Southern Line being washed away will cause the suspension of opper- ating trains for a number of days and virtually [-]ut over fair city off from the world during that time. On the same stream lower down the Glendale Cotton Mills suffered a great loss having their Dam washed away and $30,000 to $40,000 worth of Cotton Cloth and baled Bailed Cotton. The dam will cost $10,000 to replace. In consequence of stormy weathe f[--] people came out to the meeting appointed at Mr Belcher's home still we had a verry pleas ant visit and conversation Spartanburg June 7/03 Our Fast meeting was a verry ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p155.jpg) interesting meeting the Holy Spirit being verry manifestly present Mr Belcher was out to this meeting and seemed verry much interested At night held a meeting at the home of Moo J T Jackson's Elders Green and Moon being the speakers Spartanburg June 8/03 Elders Green Jenkins Moon and myself decided to go to Clifton and see the ruins where practacly three immence Cotton Mills and 40 to 80 lives were swept out of existance besides 60 odd homes Stores Stables Cotton Gin etc Where once stood a little happy City at #2 Clifton theire is only left to mark the place heaps of brick an occasional depleted or broken [-]love, Sewing Machine etc. Machinery is scattered from #3 Mill to and away beyond #2 the lowest mill and at Pacolet Mills thre in member theire is as bad if not worst disaster altho theire is only on life host; the machinery appears rendered ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p156.jpg) practacly worthless all this hapened within 10 to 12 miles from Spartanburg and in other lacalitias in the County the loss of property was verry great. The only meanes we had of crossing the River and Sawson's Fork was to here a Ferry. After spending the day in this manner we arrived home at quite a late hour Spartanburg June 9/03 Had quite an interesting conver- sation with Mrs and later quite a spirited talk with Mr but I fear the lat- ter to little or no effect. Spartanburg June 10/03 Visited Mrs Philips and Mrs Cannon but was not much encour aged in either visit. Spartanburg June 23/03 Having been previously invited to take dinner with a friend, Mrs Pola. not all went to her home about 1130 A.M. and at 1230 a most excellent dinner was served. We spent a verry pleasant ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p157.jpg) afternoon leaving for home at 4 PM Spartanburg June 26/03 Attended a Holiness meeting on Magnolia St., under Canvass. Sustined to quite an interesting experience sermon tho the Jen Preacher must be a remarkable man to witness as much as he represented to have seen in a day and all so strangely interesting and all to suit [-]his purpose. While those who felt that by Kneeling at the Mercy Seat or Mourner's Bench they would be saved a Mr Brown prayed for the Mourners and all who were in attendance and to me it was the greatest piece of mockery I ever see causing con- siderable levity on the part of many. Spartanburg June 28 At the invitation of Mr Belcher we went to his home for Dinner and to spend the afternoon. The dinner was verry much enjoyed and appreciated by us and we had a most pleasant visit meeting his Father and Mother. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p158.jpg) Spartanburg July 4/03 Elder Jenkins and myself walk to the home of Henderson Evins where we spent the 4th 5th and 6th of July holding two meetings and while theire I think we instilled in the hearts or minds of those peo- ple the truthes of the everlasting Gospel. Spartanburg July 7th/03 At 5.30 A.M. we started for home arriving here at about 8.30 A.M. not much the worst for the trip. Revisited a Mr Wood on Magnol[--] St with elder Green and was en- abled to explain to some extent one of the principals of the gospe[-] Spartanburg July 10th At 8.05 P.M. started for Charleston and did not arrive until the morning of July 11th at about 8.30 A.M. after breakfast went to home of T. S. Caves finding Sister Caves sick still bro Caves insisted that Elder Moon and myself at least sleep at his home. July Charleston July 12/03 ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p159.jpg) Conference conveined at 11 A.M. [-]t Daggett Hall. I was the first called to the stand and to my regret was that frightened could say verry little. Elders Adams and Edwards followed with some verry interesting remarks upon Church Organization and Aposticy At 3 P.M. Conf. convened again and the speakers were Prest N.J. Harris and Prest Ben E Riche occupied the time until quite late in the evening and at 830 P.M. we again assembled to hear Prests Rich and Harris speak with power upon the princip- pals of the everlasting Gospel After the 3 P.M. meeting Prest Rich met with us to give us good and timely council explain ing that the Middle and Southern States had been reunited and that he would preside over them that he would have to make some changes and hoped it would be agreeable to all. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p160.jpg) Charleston July 13th Elders, Saints, and Friends had pleasure trip to Palm Island, July 14 Rested July 15 Went to Palm Island for pleas ure and to meet the Georgia elde[-] July 18 left for Spartanburg being separated from my dear old friend S.C. Moon. Spartanburg July 20 Visited old friends and investiga- tors. See Colored man who fell 51 ft and was killed. Spartanburg July 29/03 Went to see the earthy remains of Tilman Duncan who was struck with lightning and instantly killed at his home west of City Oct 7th/1903 Spartanburg Moved from our home on Forest St where we had lived for over Seven Months to Dewy Ave in a little 3 Room Cottage in a retired portion of town a most respectable community Spartanburg Oct 10/03 Elder Lee and myself walked out to the old Adair Mill Sight a place selected to baptise the following ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p161.jpg) day (Sunday) and on arriving found the water running over the Dam and the chances or wrather the depth of water even better than it was a [-]fens days earlier when Bro Belcher and myself were out looking up a place. Spartanburg Oct 11/1903 For a number of days previous to this date the weather was disagree bly cold and the morning of the [-]1th it was quite cold but the Lord who answers the prayers of the righteous in answer to our prayers tempered the weather bless- ing us with a beautiful warm Sunshiny day and an arriving at the Mill Dam I found a great many waiting to see for the first time, how the "Mormons" baptised. this was as early as 3 P.M. and the people continued coming until about 4,30. Having previously arrang ed for Elder Roundy to be the Preacher of the day we waited patient ly hoping every moment He and Elder Jenkins would come as we ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p162.jpg) looked for them to come in on th[-] 3.35 Atlanta Train and at once come out to the place assigned; we waited until 530 1 ½ hour after the appointed time and still they did not come so in consequence of the hour being so late we just Sang had Prayer Dedicating the water and after singing again proceded to bap[---] the candidates Robert Belcher, Mary Belcher Henreitta S[-]sarde, Harold Wilkie, Hester Griffen and William Griffen every thing going off verry nicely an[-] at 8:45 P.M. all were confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S. each countenance being brightened with the Spirit of God and intelligence encouraging us in the belief that they had truly taken on the armour of God and from the on would live a purer and more circumspect life. To the Spartan Elders it was a day long to be remembered and I hope to the dea[-] souls who were ushered into the tru fold of our Lord and Master. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p163.jpg) Spartanburg Oct 13/03 Visited Mrs Turner, Mr & Mrs Duncan Mr Hottel and another family on Forest St and had the privilege of talking the Gospel on each occasion. Spartanburg On or about August 8/03 elder Roundy [--] <[-n]> the invitation of Mr Robert Belcher spent the day with him and early in the day took a stroll to a Spring about ½ Mile from his home it is sit- uated in a most romantic spot on the side of a ravine: the water drips as from a large s[--]e into a basin hollowed out and walled up sparks [-]ting like beads of Silver as it strikes the water making one feel to take a drink when not thirsty. While sit- ting or wrather standing on the platform reared in front of the Spring we could see growing within the range of our vision what seemed to me the most remarkable of all, 18 different kind of tree or wood hard and soft Poplar, White Oak, Black Ginn, Chestnut, Sour Wood, Hecory, Holly, Maple, Pine, Black Hall Wild Cherry, Water Berch or 7 Bark, Ivy ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p164.jpg) Dog Wood, Black Oak, Post Oak Mulberry, Chencapin, After a bracing walk of about two miles in the viscinity of the spring we returned having a raging good appetite for the delicious repast await ing us. Had a most enjoyable time remaining at his home nearly all day Spartanburg Oct 17/03 Rained pretty much all of the previous night and during the day and in consequence we on going to town did not go prepaired to hold meet- ing feeling assured that since it had been raining all day we could not hold the people still on reaching Main St the chances for a Saturday Street Meeting appeared to be verry good: visited Sister Griffin and Mrs Mc A Bee until quite a late Hour. then held our meeting Spartanburg Oct 18/03 Pursuant to the envitation of Mrs. C Scott and Sister Griffen to eat Dinner with them we went there about 12 M: had a verry pleasant visit until about 2 P.M. when the ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p165.jpg) call was made for us to go to Dinner and believe me. Sister Griffin still holds her reputation of being one of the best Cooks in the City. We truly enjoyed our din- ner and the welcome and good-will that is always manifest to the Elder. In consequence of having ap- pointed a Meeting at 3 P.M. at Bro Robert Belcher's we had to leave wrather uncerimoniously soon after eating such a royal repast but under the circumstances I feel assured it can Sister Griffin felt would to excuse us. In consequence of some being late we did not start our meeting until 4 P.M. After Singing and Prayer William H Griffin was Confirmed Sacra- ment administerd by Elders Felt and Lee, I being called upon to ad- dress the people spoke at some length upon the duties of the several Priest- hoods, Officers, and Organizations of the church, exhorted the Saints to strive to live exemplary lives that they may become worthy ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p166.jpg) of the Holy Priesthood and offices of trust in the Church. Ate Supper with Bro Belcher and afterwards with Eld Lee, Bro Belcher, his two brothers, Mrs C Scott, and Rose LuSarde went to home of Miss Crowder and held a night Cottage Meeting. eld Lee being the main speaker. Spartanburg Oct 19/03 Spent the evening and night with Mr & Mrs Wm Mc A B[-]o in honor of and that we might have a farewell visit with Mrs Daisy Pola previous to her departure for Charlston to; we had certainly a verry enjoyable time a most ex- cellent spread and after con- versing on the Gospel until late in the night on starting to leave Mr Mc insisted that we would stay with him all night and leave in the morning with a full stomach this we consented to do and after a good nights rest a hearty breakfast we after thanking our dear friends ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p167.jpg) far the attention and Kindness left for our humble abode where we indulge in our Study and rest. Spartanburg Oct 20/03 Nothing out of the ordinary trans- phered today Spartanburg Oct 21st/03 Held a Cottage Meeting at the home of Mr Jordan's and was blessed with a good sized audience who appeared to be verry much interested in the words of truth disseminated by one holding the Priesthood of God. Spartanburg Oct 25/1903 At 3 P.M. we held our regular Sunday meeting where all of the Saints but two were in attendance as well as some of the investigators. At this meet- ing the Saints are privilaged to par- take of the Sacrament and thereby by brought in rememberance of what our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suf- fered for us. While conversing upon the Gospel etc Sister Belcher sug- gested to Bro Belcher that he get 12 [---] [-]f Fresh Oysters for Supper and they also invited Lee and Felt to stop ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p168.jpg) and eat with them saving a long walk to ur home and return; of course as is generally the case with a "Mormon" elder we did not refus[-] but remained to supper enjoying a Feast long to be remembered. It is not wisdom for one to eat hearty just before Preaching, but the temptation it appears was too great for me to refrain from eating almost to excess but having a shar[-] [-]aunt from Bro Belcher's to Mrs Pitt's home it prevented me being distressed in my Stomach. On arriving at the hour appointed for the meeting we found our con- gregation already assembled excep- ting those who came with us mak- ing up quite a good sized assembly I had the pleasure of addressing them upon the Holy Ghost, the Gifts, Signs and Blessings etc and after the meeting as usual talked for some time upon the Gospel. Spartanburg Oct 31/03 Spent this day or wrather the late ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p169.jpg) portion of it gathering Hicory Nuts ect and at night on the invitation of Rose Lusarde feasted on Oysters the Ja[--]ine "New Yorkers" After tramping the Woods for 3 or 4 hours we had a sharp apetite and consequently we did enjoy our Oyster Supper Spartanburg Nov 1st/03 In answer to our prayers we were blessed with a most beautiful day the Sun shining most beauti- ful all day, to perform the Ordinance of Baptism. We had hoped that there would be at least two or more to be baptised but Mrs C Scott was the only one the weather as before stated was most propition and after a short address upon Baptism by Myself elder Lee led Sister Scott into the water and baptised her in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. after which we proceded to the home of Robert Belcher where the Orde- nance of Laying on of Hands was performed and all the Saints in ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p170.jpg) cluding Sister Scott partook of the Sacrament. After meeting we broke our Fast (it being Fast Day) with a hearty supper prepaired by Sister Belcher and as soon as possible went to home of Miss Crowder to fill an appointment for a Cottage Meeting. Here we had a nice large attendance of parties who came out with the intention of learn ing something. Spartanburg Oct 3/03 Circus Day for Spartanburg and the "Mormons" were out on time to see the free part of it at least. On reaching the business portion of the city we learned that the Parade would not leave the Show Grounds until 12: it wa[-] then only 1030 so we wended our way to the Circus grounds and finding the doors of the Side Sho[-] open I procured admission to sa[-] for elder Lee and Harold: here we see some real attractive shows including "Hugo" the Giant, the Snake Charme, Fortune Teller, ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p171.jpg) Wild Man etc. The Parade starting just before the comple- tion of all the last of the attractions we left that we might get the full benefit of this and will not so grand as I had looked for, still it was certainly a sight to see. Spent the evening at Robert Belcher's. Spartanburg Nov 4/03 Rained all day Keeping us close to home. Spartanburg Nov 13/03 Spent the evening and had supper at the home of Bennie Ross having a most enjoyable time Spartanburg Nov 20/03 Attended the Grand Carnival visit- ing or attending 8 Shows all of which we were admited to free as Opera House people the principal ones Enoch the D[-]er the Eight Footed Horse Australian Wild Woman, Twin Babies [---]ey Electric Palace, L[--]a the Artist Moddel etc Spartanburg Nov 29/03 Ate my Birthday Supper at Sister ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p172.jpg) Griffen's Fresh Oysters etc having a most enjoyable time Spartanburg Nov 30/03 Started on a journey to Caroleen N.C. to visit Brooke S. Coxey traveling 18 Miles and stoped with James Jenkins; enjoyed a pleasa[--] [---] with him and Wife leaving early the next day for Caroleen Found Bro Coxey at work in the Mill but fortunately he was enab[-] to get someone to take his plac[-] in the mill and came out at 2 P.M. and made it pleasant for us the rest of the day and the following day taking us throug[-] #1 Henrietta Cotton Mills and the Gingham Mills at Cliff Side about 3 Miles from Henrietta. Here we see the Lint Cotton in its several color[-] carried from Room to room thr[-] the several spinners Carders Soon Starchers, Folders etc until it is at last turned out measured Folde[-] and in every print immaginab[-] and ready for the market in Bolts Remnents etc. ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p173.jpg) Caroleen N. C. Dec 3/03 At about 530 A.M. started on our weari- some journey for home and to our surprise arrived home at 4 P.M. a walk of 28 to 29 Miles. This trip I shall ever remember because it was the first time I had planted my feet on N.C. soil and I did indeed have an enjoyable time for which I shall ever remember bro Coxey in highest esteme for his efforts to make it pleasant for me and Comp On the latter part of July while visiting Bro Belcher he took us to a Spring quite a romantic place for Picnics etc and where we stood on the Hill Side we could see 18 Varieties of Wood or trees Poplar, White Oak; Black Gum, Chestnut Sour Wood, Hickory, Holley, Maple, Pine Wild Cherry, Water Berch (or 7 Bark) Ivy, Dog Wood Black Oak, Post Oak, Mulberry, Chincopin, and Black Hall ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p180.jpg) [The following text appears upside down on page] Shelby North Carolina confirmed by Jas H Jenkins Oct 11/03 at Valey Falls, Spartanburg Co S.C. Conf by A L Roundy Oct 11/1903 at Spartanburg Spa Co S.C. confirmed by N H Felt Oct 11/03 at Atlanta Ga confirmed by A. S. Roundy Georgia Habershan Co Ga confirmed by N. H. Felt. Columbia confirmed by H. P. Henderson ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p181.jpg) [The following text appears upside down] Henrietta Susarde born Jan 18/184[-] bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Felt Robert D Belcher born Sept 16/1878 bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Felt Mary C Belcher born Mch 20/187[-] bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Felt Harold Wilkie born Aug 4/187[-] bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Fel[--] Francis Clifford Scott bap Nov 1st/1903 by A.S. Lee Mrs Sally Strickley bap March 23/02 by F. L. Heckm[-] ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p182.jpg) [The following appears upside down on page] [-]leton C. S. C. Date Baptised May 13th/1902 Mother P.O. Where Colleton Co. S.C. Conf by Eld M. C. Reeder. May 13/02 Where Colleton Co. S.C. Conf by N. H. Felt May 13/1902 Where Colleton Co S.C. Conf by Eld M C Reeder May 18/02 Where Colleton Co S.C. Conf By Eld N. H. Felt May 18/02 Where Colleton Co S.C Conf by Eld M. C. Reeder May 18/02 Where Ramsey Pd Sumter Co SC Confirmed by Elder N. H. Felt. June 8/1902 1875 Where, McDowell Co N. C. Conf by N H Felt April 26/03 at Georgia, Habershan Co, Ga. confirmed by Alma S Lee Oct 11/03 at Georgia, Habershan Co. Ga. Confirmed by A ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p183.jpg) [The following appears upside down on page] Name, E J Benton Born April 9/1853 where By Elder M. C. Reeder Conf by Eld M C Reeder Fa[-] Name Susan Ann Benton Born March 3/1855 Date Bap May 13/1902 by Eld M C Reeder Name Manford O Benton Born Aug 21st 1890 Date Bap May 13/1902 By Eld M C Reeder Name Thos. W. Bazzell Born March 21st 18[--] Date Baptised May 18/1902 by Eld N H Felt Name Margarete E Bazzell Born Dec 17/186[-] date Bap May 18/1902 by Eld N H Felt Name Selena E. Farrell Born Jan 15/189[-] date Bap May 18/1902 by Eld N H Felt Name Canty Stakely Turner Born Aug 20/1885 Date Bap June 8/1902 by Elder F.L. Heckm[--] Robt S. Coxy Born June 19th Date Bap April 26/1903 by Leslie E Moon Hester. A Griffin born Oct 23/1861 bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Felt William H Griffen born July 11/1894 bap Oct 11/1903 by N H Felt ----- new page (MSSSC3197_p186.jpg) [Calculations appear on page] 1926 1903 23 1903 1901 42 10