Lorenzo Snow, August 19, 2014

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Lorenzo Snow, 3 December 1962

-- 3 December 1962
[Death of child] Death of Child Minnie Mabelle Snow (mother: Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen) (1)


-- 31 December 1962
[Death of child] Death of Child Le Roi Clarence Snow (mother: Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen) (1)


-- 6 February 1964
[Death of child] Death of Child Phoebe Augusta Florence Snow (mother: Phoebe Amelia Woodruff) (1)


-- 9 July 1976
[Death of child] Death of Child Rhea Lucile Snow (mother: Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen) (1)

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1 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children

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Lorenzo Snow, 13 January 1946

-- 13 January 1946
[Death of child] Death of Child Eugenia Snow (mother: Eleanor Houtz) (1)


-- 22 April 1947
[Death of child] Death of Child Laurin Alvirus Snow (mother: Sarah Ann Prichard) (1)


-- 23 February 1950
[Death of child] Death of Child Flora Bell Birdie Snow (mother: Mary Elizabeth Houtz) (1)


-- 7 May 1954
[Death of child] Death of Child Lorenzo Lamont Snow (mother: Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen) (1)

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1 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children

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Lorenzo Snow, 2 January 1939

-- 2 January 1939
[Death of child] Death of Child Franklin Horton Snow (mother: Caroline Horton) (1)


-- 7 March 1939
[Death of child] Death of Child Orion Woodruff Snow (mother: Phoebe Amelia Woodruff) (1)


-- 1 February 1940
[Death of child] Death of Child Hortensia Snow (mother: Eleanor Houtz) (1)


-- 24 January 1943
[Death of child] Death of Child Milton Woodruff Snow (mother: Phoebe Amelia Woodruff) (1)

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Lorenzo Snow, 1933

-- During 1933
LeRoi C. Snow, "An Experience of My Father's," Improvement Era, September 1933,677 says that as he was leaving the temple, a glorious manifestation was given. Later he showed one of his granddaughters the place where it happened and said, "It was right here that the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to me at the time of the death of President Woodruff. . . . He stood right here, about three feet above the floor. It looked as though He stood on a plate of solid gold." She recalled: "Grandpa told me what a glorious personage the Savior is and described His hands, feet, countenance and beautiful white robes, all of which were of such a glory of whiteness and brightness that he could hardly gaze upon Him. Then [Grandpa] came another step nearer and put his right hand on my head and said: 'Now, granddaughter, I want you to remember that this is the testimony of your grandfather, that he told you with his own lips that he actually saw the Savior, here in the Temple, and talked with Him face to face.'" (1)


-- 2 January 1934
[Death of child] Death of Child Sylvia Snow (mother: Sarah Ann Prichard) (2)


-- 28 November 1935
[Death of child] Death of Child Leslie Woodruff Snow (mother: Phoebe Amelia Woodruff) (2)


-- 13 March 1938
[Death of child] Death of Child Celestia Armeda Snow (mother: Harriet Amelia Squires) (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Lawrence R. Flake, Prophets and Apostles of the Last Dispensation (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2001)
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children

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Lorenzo Snow, 3 October 1921

-- 3 October 1921
[Death of child] Death of Child Lucius Aaron Snow (mother: Harriet Amelia Squires) (1)


-- 15 January 1923
[Death of child] Death of Child Ida Snow (mother: Eleanor Houtz) (1)


-- 9 July 1931
[Death of child] Death of Child Roxcy Armatha Snow (mother: Charlotte Squires) (1)


-- 22 February 1933
[Death of child] Death of Child Alphonzo Houtz Snow (mother: Eleanor Houtz) (1)

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Lorenzo Snow, 2 January 1908

-- 2 January 1908
[Wife of Lorenzo Snow] Death of wife Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen (1)


-- 9 May 1914
[Death of child] Death of Child Abigail Harriet Snow (mother: Harriet Amelia Squires) (1)


-- 15 October 1917
[Death of child] Death of Child Clarissa Caroline Snow (mother: Caroline Horton) (1)


-- 15 February 1919
[Wife of Lorenzo Snow] Death of wife Phoebe Amelia Woodruff (1)

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Lorenzo Snow, 1901, October 10

-- 1901, October 10
President Lorenzo Snow d. Salt Lake City, age 87. (1)


-- 1901, October 17
Joseph F. Smith became President of Church. (1)


-- 31 May 1906
[Wife of Lorenzo Snow] Death of wife Mary Elizabeth Houtz (2)


-- November 16, 1906
[Daughter of Lorenzo Snow] Florence Critchlow Snow, a member of the general board of the Primary Association from Nov. 16, 1906, to Oct. 10, 1907 at Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of Lorenzo Snow and Phoebe Woodruff. She was baptized Aug. 7, 1878, by Thomas Wild. She studied at the Brigham Young College and at the Utah State Agricultural College. She was secretary of the Primary Association of the Brigham City 3rd Ward from 1883 to 1888, and a member and later counselor in the Ensign Stake Primary Board. In 1912-1914 she served in the presidency of the Y. L. M. I. A. at Ocean Park, Calif. She has been genealogist for the Lorenzo Snow Family Organization since 1922, vice president of the Richard Snow Family Organization and a member of the Temple committee of the Wilford Woodruff Genealogical Organization. She was owner and manager of a Real Estate office in California from 1912 to 1919. On May 15, 1895, she was married to John Quincy Critchlow, and is the mother of one daughter (Lucille). (3)

Endnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History, http://amzn.to/eG0DIp
2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Snow#Wives_and_children
3 - Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia

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Lorenzo Snow, Wednesday, Oct 9, 1901

-- Wednesday, Oct 9, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and mild. In connection with my appointment as second counselor in the First Presidency of the church, I here record an interview with President Lorenzo Snow. I called at the Beehive House by request at 12:30 noon, Sunday, Oct. 6th, 1901, between meetings of the conference. President Snow, being quite feeble with a bad cold, had just arisen. He said to me in substance, Brother Clawson, if I go to the conference meeting this afternoon--and I must go, providing my health and the weather permits--you will be presented as my second counselor. I have been thinking about you. I remember your experience in the Southern States, when your missionary companion [Joseph Standing] was shot down in cold blood and you, yourself, were threatened with martyrdom, and but narrowly escaped. I remember your long imprisonment in the Utah penitentiary--three years and a little over--for having accepted and obeyed the principle of plural marriage. And the Lord was well pleased

with the manner in which you met this great trial. I remember your appointment to the presidency of the Box Elder Stake of Zion and your labors in that capacity for a little upwards of ten years, and with reference to that mission, I have often remarked that I knew of no young man in Zion, who had been so greatly blessed with success as you had been. I remember when this appointment by President Woodruff and the brethren was made known to you (and President Snow smiled) you were greatly agitated and said, "Why, if I am chosen as president of that stake, what shall I say, I cannot preach." It was a very great trial to you, but you were blessed and sustained of the Lord, and your labors were pleasing and acceptable unto him. I have thought about these things, and the Spirit of the Lord whispers to me that I am to select you for one of my counselors.

I said in reply, "President Snow, there is only one consideration that makes it possible for me to accept this great responsibility, and that consideration is the fact that I know this to be the work of God. The Lord can qualify and make me equal to the obligation, man cannot." The President replied, "Yes, that is true." Thus ended the interview.

At about 2 o'clock the sky was overcast with blackness and a heavy storm threatened. President Snow was quite feeble and everything seemed to be unfavorable to his leaving home; but he felt impelled to go to the tabernacle (and did so) because of the important matters pressing upon his mind.

At 10 a.m. I attended the monthly meeting of the directors of the Utah Light and Power Co. President Snow--the president of the co.--was not in attendance on acct. of sickness. He, however, held a meeting at his home with the directors of the Saltair Beach Co., but was quite ill with his cold at the close and had the brethren administer to him, after which he felt improved. I attended to several matters of business during the afternoon.

I would here record that on Tuesday morning, Oct. 8th, President Snow sent for me and said he designed my first official act as his counselor to be an act of charity. He instructed me to obtain full information regarding the widows of the following named brethren with special reference to their means of support: Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Jno. Taylor, Orson Pratt, Parley P. Pratt, and Daniel H. Wells. The purpose of this mission, now given me, was not stated, but from the views expressed at one of the meetings of the Presidency and Twelve, I had every reason to believe that President Snow designed rendering assistance from the church to the widows of these brethren in all cases where help was needed.

I have received many hearty congratulations from the brethren and sisters, as I meet them, upon my appointment as second counselor in the First Presidency. Apostle Matthias F. Cowley told me that he had received a manifestation, while in Mexico some time ago, that I would be appointed to said position. The following is a copy of some of the letters addressed to me since the general conference:

Mount Pleasant

Oct. 7, 1901

President Rudger Clawson

Salt Lake City

Dear Brother:

When you were here some time ago, I felt impressed that you would some day be elevated to the high and holy calling as above named. Yesterday saw it an accomplished fact. I am indeed pleased. Accept my honest, sincere congratulations.

I most heartily endorse the article in today's Herald, "The New President's Life," and I believe you will in every phrase of your future life honor the position, to which President Snow has called you by the direction of the Almighty. On the eve of my 82nd birthday and my 60th year's connection with this people, I repeat my congratulations with a fervent prayer for your success as one of the Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I remain yours cordially,

(signed) David Candland.

P.S. Please excuse my presuming to write you; I could not resist.

Rexburg, Idaho

Oct. 8th, 1901

Pres. Rudger Clawson

Dear Brother and Friend:

Permit me to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations upon your promotion, and I assure you of my sincerest invocations to the Great Master for his choicest blessings to rest upon you.

Most respectfully yours,

(signed) C. L. French.

Brigham City

Oct 7th, 1901

Rudger Clawson

Salt Lake City, Utah

Dear Brother Clawson:

Accept my hearty congratulations and approval to the high position to which you have been chosen to preside. When you were selected to be a member in the quorum of the apostles, I was at the conference, and a thought seized me quick: "He is the right man and has gone up on his merits, and he will not be one whit behind the rest, and the people will soon know of his worth." Future history confirmed the thought.

I am sure the Lord will prepare you for the duty to which you have been called, for you are an earnest worker.

Wishing you well, I have the pleasure of being,

Your brother,

(signed) John H. Horsley.

Office of Woman's Exponent

Salt Lake City

Oct. 9th, 1901

President Rudger Clawson

My Dear Brother:

As one of your old friends and one who has watched your course from childhood days, allow me to offer my congratulations on your recent appointment as counselor to our revered president, seer, and revelator, and our good brother, President Lorenzo Snow. I have the utmost confidence in your integrity, and in your loyalty to the gospel, and to those with whom your lot has been cast in the holy priesthood.

May you be as true, and as faithful, and as diligent as President [Daniel H.] Wells was when he filled a like position to Brigham Young. I think no man could be more loyal to another than he was to that great pioneer and leader.

I rejoiced greatly when President Snow succeeded to the Presidency for many reasons, but particularly because his sister, Eliza Snow, [whom] I so loved and revered, had on more than one occasion prophesied that her brother would yet be "Our President." I remember your spiritual tendency as a boy, or young man perhaps would be a better term, and I am glad to see the opportunity opened to you to serve this people. And while you hold in your power opportunities for higher spiritual development and attainments, do not forget the sisters in their sphere in the church--and may the choicest blessings of heaven be yours is my desire and prayer.

Yours truly &c.,

(signed) Aunt Em[meline] Wells.

LaGrande, Oregon

Pres. Rudger Clawson

Salt Lake City

Dear Brother:

The Union Stake of Zion sends congratulations to you and wish you a powerful administration.

I congratulate you and pledge you my hearty support in every particular. May God the Father give you the spirit of leadership which has always characterized those holding the position you now hold, and may the living water ever flow from your heart into ours that we may all be mutually benefited and power thereby given us unto salvation is the fervent prayer of

Yours most humbly,

(signed) F. S. Bramwell.

(Note: Brother Bramwell is president of the Union Stake.)

My brother, Spencer Clawson, wrote me a very warm letter of congratulation, which for the moment I have misplaced, and, therefore, cannot enter a copy of the same on this page.

My reply to him was as follows:

Salt Lake City

Oct. 9, 1901

Dear Brother Spencer:

I take this opportunity to apologize for my apparent neglect in acknowledging receipt of your letter. Believe me when I say, that I deeply appreciate the kind wishes you express for my success as second counselor to President Lorenzo Snow. It is dear to me, as I know it must be to you, that the Lord only can qualify me for the great responsibility, and were it not for this important consideration, I never could have been equal to its acceptance.

I fervently trust that the faith and confidence of the Latter-day Saints, always so much to be desired, may be given me, and that my future life shall be actuated by a spirit of integrity and devotion to the cause of Zion.

I remain your brother,

[signed] Rudger Clawson.

P.S. What with conference meetings, priesthood meetings, and Young Men's missionary meetings, I have been extremely busy since your letter came to hand. R. C.

During the afternoon of today, Wednesday, Pres. Snow was taken severely sick, which was due to his cold, with a threatened attack of pneumonia, and obliged to go to his bed. I called at the Beehive [House], and rendered what assistance I could until midnight. At that hour he seemed to be somewhat better. (1)


-- Oct 9, 1901; Wednesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow was not at the office today. He spent a very bad night, vomited considerable and is feeling badly today. He has been confined to his bed. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon Sister Snow informed Brother George F. Gibbs that she was alarmed at President Snow's condition, he having just come out of a sinking spell. She expressed a desire to have President [Joseph F.] Smith administer to him. President Smith and a number of the brethren were in the office at the time for the purpose of holding the regular weekly M.I.A. meeting and he and Brother John Henry Smith went to President Snow's bedside and administered to him. Afterwards President Smith received permission to send for a physician and Dr. Joseph S. Richards was sent for and when he arrived pronounced President Snow's ailment pneumonia. Sister Snow had already consulted Dr. Wilcox. The physicians gave no hope for the President's recovery, unless a sudden change for the better set in. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes

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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 7, 1901

-- Oct 7, 1901
President [Lorenzo] Snow thought he felt a little better this morning but did not feel well enough to attend the Priesthood meeting. At ten o'clock the special Priesthood meeting convened in the Assembly Hall, consisting of the general authorities of the Church, Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics and High councilors. President John R. Winder occupied a short time speaking on Temple work. President [Joseph F.] Smith informed the brethren present that the church was fast getting into good shape financially, and he felt hopeful, if the Saints continued to observe the law of tithing, that the Church would soon be financially free, and have means to spare to devote to purposes which it was not able to do at present. Also spoke of the Church schools, and the expense attending the maintenance of them, and said that in his opinion it was a very wise and necessary expenditure of Church funds. He suggested the forming of Church school districts instead of every stake undertaking to maintain a Church school. Brother Rudger Clawson spoke of the duties of the lesser Priesthood and of record keeping. Elder B. H. Roberts announced that young men would be called under the auspices of the Y.M.M.I.A. to act as missionaries during the coming winter. Their duties would be to labor among the young men and women who are careless and indifferent. The Bishoprics were asked to set them apart, and to hear their reports and encourage them. Elder John W. Taylor announced that the Presidency and Apostles had decided that in the Sunday School and other organizations, when the superintendent died or was removed, the superintendency was disorganized, just the same as Bishoprics were disorganized on the death of or removal of the Bishop. The meeting closed with prayer by Elder John Henry Smith. This afternoon a delegation consisting of the following brethren came to the President's office: Edwin Smart, Charles Warnock, Franklin Goderberg and Brother [blank] Merrill, returned missionaries from Samoa. They were accompanied by two natives a young man and a young woman. Their object was, they stated, to present a walking cane to President Snow, who, on being informed came into the office from the Beehive House and was introduced to them, whereupon Sister Josephs, the Samoan woman made the following presentation speech, which had been written for her and committed to memory: "Dear president Snow: I feel it a great honor to thus stand before you as a representative of the Sunday School children of far away Samoa. For them I present to you this cane of native cocoanut wood, as a token of their love and respect. May you be pleased to accept it as such, and bear in mind the spirit in which it is presented. You know, dear brother, how far it is to our dear Samoa; but distance does not lessen the love and respect which the Samoan children have for you. We reverence you as a prophet of God, and with this little gift from our island homes come the children's prayers; for them I pray, God bless our Prophet." President Snow received the gift and bade Sister Josephs to thank the donors in his behalf, and to say that he would cherish it as long as he lived in remembrance of them. Brother Saifa, the young Samoan brother, was then blessed under the hands of President Joseph F. Smith, who was mouth, and the missionary brethren who were present, to study the English language and take a missionary course in view to his becoming efficient as a missionary to the people of his native land. He appears a very bright young man. Had long conversation with Pres[ident]. C[ollins]. R. Hakes of Maricopa [Arizona] Stake. We, Bro[ther]s. [Matthias F.] Cowley, [Abraham Owen] Woodruff, [Joseph W.] McMurrin and self recommended he be allowed to sell Church farm he has purchased and if he can get more than he is to pay off principal and interest, that he have balance. Priesthood Meeting ... I prayed. Bro[ther]. John R. Winder said--A young man after he is 21 y[ea]rs. old cannot be admitted to the Temple to witness any ceremony unless they have had their endowments. This applies to women who are 16 y[ea]rs. old or over. No person who has married out of the Church can be admitted to the Temple under any circumstances. No one can be admitted to the Temple without a recommend. The advanced ordinances of the Church without the endorsement of the Pres[ident]. of the Church. Pres[ident]. [Joseph F.] Smith said persons who are not clean should not be admitted to the temples. Under the management of the Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow the financial condition is greatly improved. It is true we are still in debt but our obligations are not due and we are prepared to meet these obligations when they are due. If the people will continue to pay their tithing as at present the Church will soon be entirely out of debt ... (1)


-- Wednesday, Oct 9, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The cold under which President Lorenzo Snow has been laboring has developed into Pneumonia and he is dangerously sick.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 1901 - Salt Lake City All of the Apostles in the City were called to the bedside of President Lorenzo Snow at 5 a.m. He was dying. At 3:35 p.m. he breathed his last surrounded by most of the Apostles and many of his family. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary; Anthony W. Ivins, Diary, April 7, 1901
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith

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Lorenzo Snow, Oct 6, 1901

-- Oct 6, 1901
Joseph Fielding Smith: Sustained as first counselor to Lorenzo Snow 6 October 1901-10 October 1901. Not set apart to this position. (1)


-- Oct 7, 1901; Monday
President [Lorenzo] Snow thought he felt a little better this morning but did not feel well enough to attend the Priesthood meeting.

At ten o'clock the special Priesthood meeting convened in the Assembly Hall, consisting of the general authorities of the Church, Stake Presidencies, Bishoprics and High councilors.

President John R. Winder occupied a short time speaking on Temple work. President [Joseph F.] Smith informed the brethren present that the church was fast getting into good shape

financially, and he felt hopeful, if the Saints continued to observe the law of tithing, that the Church would soon be financially free, and have means to spare to devote to purposes which it was not able to do at present. Also spoke of the Church schools, and the expense attending the maintenance of them, and said that in his opinion it was a very wise and necessary expenditure of Church funds. He suggested the forming of Church school districts instead of every stake undertaking to maintain a Church school.

Brother Rudger Clawson spoke of the duties of the lesser Priesthood and of record keeping.

Elder B. H. Roberts announced that young men would be called under the auspices of the Y.M.M.I.A. to act as missionaries during the coming winter. Their duties would be to labor among the young men and women who are careless and indifferent. The Bishoprics were asked to set them apart, and to hear their reports and encourage them.

Elder John W. Taylor announced that the Presidency and Apostles had decided that in the Sunday School and other organizations, when the superintendent died or was removed, the superintendency was disorganized, just the same as Bishoprics were disorganized on the death of or removal of the Bishop.

The meeting closed with prayer by Elder John Henry Smith.

This afternoon a delegation consisting of the following brethren came to the President's office: Edwin Smart, Charles Warnock, Franklin Goderberg and Brother [blank] Merrill, returned missionaries from Samoa. They were accompanied by two natives a young man and a young woman. Their object was, they stated, to present a walking cane to President Snow, who, on being informed came into the office from the Beehive House and was introduced to them, whereupon Sister Josephs, the Samoan woman made the following presentation speech, which had been written for her and committed to memory:

"Dear president Snow: I feel it a great honor to thus stand before you as a representative of the Sunday School children of far away Samoa. For them I present to you this cane of native cocoanut wood, as a token of their love and respect. May you be pleased to accept it as such, and bear in mind the spirit in which it is presented. You know, dear brother, how far it is to our dear Samoa; but distance does not lessen the love and respect which the Samoan children have for you. We reverence you as a prophet of God, and with this little gift from our island homes come the children?s prayers; for them I pray, God bless our Prophet."

President Snow received the gift and bade Sister Josephs to thank the donors in his behalf, and to say that he would cherish it as long as he lived in remembrance of them.

Brother Saifa, the young Samoan brother, was then blessed under the hands of President Joseph F. Smith, who was mouth, and the missionary brethren who were present, to study the English language and take a missionary course in view to his becoming efficient as a missionary to the people of his native land. He appears a very bright young man. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985, http://amzn.to/RevelationsofJosephSmith
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes

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Lorenzo Snow, Friday, Oct 4, 1901

-- Friday, Oct 4, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

At 10 a.m. the General conference convened, President Joseph F. Smith Presiding, President Lorenzo Snow being poorly. It is stormy. (1)


-- Oct 6, 1901 - 10 October 1901
[1st Presidency Changes] Lorenzo Snow Joseph F. Smith Rudger Clawson Joseph F. Smith called as First Counselor; Rudger Clawson called as Second Counselor. NOTE: These counselors were sustained but not set apart due to the death of Snow 4 days later (2)


-- Sunday, Oct 6, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

2 p.m. [general conference] President Lorenzo Snow Presiding. President Lorenzo Snow spoke. The General Authoraries were sustained. Joseph F. Smith was made 1st Councillor and Rudger Clawson 2nd Councillor. (1)


-- Oct 6, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Chosen by President Lorenzo Snow and sustained at general conference as second counselor in First Presidency. (3)

Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
3 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Oct 3, 1901

-- Thursday, Oct 3, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear in morning; raining during afternoon. 10 a.m. Continuation of conference of the Twelve. Present: Apostles Brigham Young, Geo. Teasdale, Jno. W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson, and Reed Smoot, [and John H. Smith]. Song, "Away with Our Fears," Prayer by Apostle Cowley. Song, "For the Strength of the Hills We Bless Thee."

Apostle Smith was the first speaker and said he regretted his absence yesterday, which was occasioned by his attendance at court. He was in touch with his brethren and the Presidency. He had spent a fair share of his time from home during the past three months in the line of his duty. Spoke of the need of more elders in the Southern States. Also called attention to the friendship of many prominent men in the nation for the Latter-day Saints, and how the Lord was using them to accomplish his purposes.

Apostle Woodruff spoke of the necessity of something being done for the Maricopa Stake. A change should be made in the presidency. Apostle Taylor moved that we recommend to the Presidency the reorganization of the Maricopa Stake. Carried.

Apostle Clawson moved that it be the sense of the meeting that the committee who have the matter in hand should represent to the Presidency the necessity of getting out a cheap edition of the Book of Mormon. Carried.

11:30 a.m. Presidents Snow and Smith came in. Apostle Brigham Young submitted two recommendations, namely, the establishing of a mission in South America and the reorganization of the Maricopa Stake. Pres. Snow asked Brother Brigham as to whom the apostles would suggest to open a mission in South America. He replied that the Twelve had no recommendation to make, but every one of them was ready to respond to a call. Matter taken under advisement.

Apostle Cowley reported the following ordinations while on his trip south: Orson Wilkin, bishop of Nutrioso, Arizona; Leroy Gibbons, bp. of Concho, Arizona; Christopher I. Kempe, patriarch; Wm. Henry Solomon, patriarch, Snowflake Stake; David Weech, bishop of Pima, St. Joseph Stake; Joseph Taylor, patriarch, St. Joseph Stake; Edwin E. Thompson, bishop of Franklin, St. Joseph Stake; Lehi Larson, bishop of Matthews, St. Joseph Stake. These ordinations were approved by unanimous vote. Apostle Cowley also reported that Joseph Cluff of St. Joseph Stake had been preaching false doctrine and was in this way making considerable [trouble] for the brethren. They were on the point of handling him for his fellowship when Bro. Cowley left. Spoke of conditions in the Maricopa Stake as being very unfavorable.

Apostle Smith gave an account of conditions prevailing in the Maricopa Stake from the beginning. The heat of that country at times is intense, and many people cannot live there, but it is a fruitful land. The members of the church there have sold the controlling interest in the canal to a corporation from which bad results have followed. What is lacking today is a leader among our people there.

President Snow felt that the water should be resecured and a strong man sent there to preside. Action deferred until Pres. Hakes could be seen to furnish definite information concerning the water prospects.

The question of providing means for the giving of endowments to the saints living in Arizona and Mexico was discussed. Apostle Smith moved that an architect be employed to draft plans for an endowment [house] to cost $30,000 with a view of erecting said building in Arizona or Mexico, providing the people in that part of the country desired it and would bear the expense of its cost. Carried.

At this point the tables were spread for the sacrament, Apostle Young being mouth in offering the blessing. While at the table Pres. Snow made some allusions to the Prophet Joseph Smith and said that he did many things which tried the faith of the people, and some apostatized. He thought it likely that such might be the case in our day. Referred to the Elks Carnival and the part his daughter, Mabel, had taken as queen. This action on his part might try the faith of some of the people, perhaps some of the apostles, but it was right and would accomplish good. He felt assured of this.

After the Presidency had withdrawn, the minutes of the meeting were read and adopted. The brethren of the Twelve were unanimous in the opinion that the people in the south would not be satisfied with an endowment house, but would want a temple, though modest in appearance and cost. The thought was expressed that a temple sufficient to meet their wants would cost but little more than an endowment house. Apostle Young was delegated to bring this matter to the attention of the Presidency. Adjourned to Jan. 7th, 1902. (1)


-- Oct 3, 1901
President [Lorenzo] Snow presided at the meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles at the Temple today; at that meeting the following items were discussed. The condition of Maricopa [Arizona] Stake was talked of by the brethren some of whom had made recent visits there and had found a spirit of unrest among the people. Brother Hakes had become discouraged, having lost his property and our people have lost control of the water of that country hence their influence was gradually decreasing. The needs of the stake were talked over but it was decided to defer further consideration until after the General Conference when it is expected that President Hakes will be in Salt Lake City. The subject of an endowment house for Arizona was briefly considered, the sentiment being generally in favor of it, that the people of the south might be able to get the blessings of the house of the Lord without incurring the expense of coming to the Salt Lake or one of the other Temples. Brother [Marriner Wood] Merrill, who had been in the Bighorn country for the purpose of looking it over and seeing what had been done, suggested that a move be made to encourage our people to colonize that country. There was room in it he said for several stakes and it was good for settling purposes in all respects. President [Joseph F.] Smith reported that the officers of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Associations had agreed to make tobacco using, lack of reference for the authorities of the Priesthood, breaking of the Sabbath etc. subjects on which to talk to the young people. Elder Reed Smoot reported the need of special work being done among our young people at Panguitch [Utah], there being a very rough element in that locality. The following note from George F. Cortelyou, Secretary to President [Theodore] Roosevelt, dated Executive Mansion, Washington, September 28th, 1901, addressed to President Lorenzo Snow, was received at the president's office today: "The President appreciates your kind message of recent date, and requests me to thank you for your kindly expressions. Very truly yours." (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - Journal History

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Lorenzo Snow, October 1901

-- October 1901
Matthias F. Cowley, recalled "hearing President Lorenzo Snow say on more than one occasion how determined Lyman E. Johnson was to see an angel from the Lord. He plead [sic] with and teased the Lord to send an angel to him, until he saw an angel; but President Snow said that the trouble with him was that he saw an angel one day and saw the devil the next day, and finally the devil got away with him." (1)


-- Tuesday, Oct 1, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Brigham Young, Myself, George Teasdale, John W. Taylor, Marfiner W. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff and Rudger Clawson met in council in the Temple.

Brigham Young asked what we thought of the church doing something for President Lorenzo Snows Wives when he was dead. We voted we were willing some provision should be made. (2)


[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. 10 a.m. Quarterly conference of the Twelve at the temple. Present: Apostles Brigham Young, Jno. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, Jno. W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, and Rudger Clawson. Song, "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief." Prayer by Apostle Woodruff. Song, "Praise to the Man Who Communed with Jehovah."

Apostle Young was the first speaker and said in substance that he had good reason to believe that if Pres. Snow should pass away suddenly, he would die a poor man financially and his family would be left in need. He felt that Pres. Snow should take steps, while living, to provide for his family that they might be made comfortable in a time to come. If the brethren approved of it, he would like so to express himself to President Snow, and he believed that the President would appreciate the good feelings of his brethren.

Apostle Smith expressed his approval of the suggestion and said it would be in harmony with the course taken by Presidents Brigham Young, Jno. Taylor, and Wilford Woodruff, who each in his time provided for their families while yet they were with us. If we were living in the United Order, these matters would be properly adjusted. The families of our leaders--especially their widows--should be cared for within reason, but of course they should be frugal and industrious. He also felt to endorse the idea and proposition that if any wife of an apostle (be the apostle alive or dead) be found lacking in those things needful for her comfort, provision should be made in such case that it shall not be necessary for her to call upon the bishop each week of her life.

Apostle Teasdale said that he was in harmony with the views expressed. He felt that there was no need for a wife of the President or an apostle to suffer for the necessities of life.

Apostle Taylor felt that Brother Brigham's suggestion was inspired of the Lord, and it, therefore, had his hearty approval. Apostle Lund said that he felt to be one with his brethren in this matter. Apostle Merrill felt that Brother Brigham's suggestion came as an inspiration. Apostle Woodruff said that he felt that the wives of our leading men should not be left to suffer for the common necessities of life.

Apostle Clawson read from the Book of Covenants, as follows: Sec. 7, verses 12 to 15; Sec. 24, verses 1 to 10, and Sec. 26, verses 3 to 9. He said he felt to endorse the suggestions made and believed it to be in harmony with the revelations of God as read. Apostle Young said that he would submit the matter to President Snow.

Apostle Woodruff called attention to the fact that Elder [John E.] Magleby, president of the New Zealand Mission, and Elder [Walter C.] Lyman, president of the Northern States Mission, had been a long time absent from home and felt that we ought to recommend their release to return home. No formal action taken.

Apostle Young said that in all probability Pres. Snow would consult the brethren as to the successor of the late Thos. E. Ricks, president of Fremont Stake. He asked the brethren to be thinking about this matter. Spoke in reference to the duty of the Twelve in opening the door of the gospel to the nations of the earth. Said that President Snow's mind of late had been impressed with the importance of this obligation which rested upon his brethren, and he had several times within a recent period expressed a wish that they should take the subject into consideration. Brother Brigham felt that the question we should now seek to answer is this: where are the nations, not already visited, to whom the gospel might be carried by the Twelve? His mind, he said, had rested upon South America, and possibly fields might be opened up in Brazil, the Argentine Republic, La Plata, Montevideo, and other places. It was thought that at the close of the war South Africa would be a good field.

Apostle Smith said that he would feel a little chary about recommending himself or any member of the quorum for a mission, as he conceded that this right belonged to the First Presidency. The apostles are here and are ready to go to the ends of the earth at their bidding.

Apostle Young explained that President Snow did not expect the apostles to call themselves to fill missions, but simply desired them to suggest new fields for missionary work. Upon the recommendation of Apostle Taylor, it was decided that an atlas be secured for reference and that a goodly portion of the time tomorrow be devoted to this subject.

Minutes read and approved. Benediction by Apostle Smith. The meeting was adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday to give the brethren an opportunity to attend the opening of the fair. (3)

Endnotes:
1 - Conference Report
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
3 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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Lorenzo Snow, Sep 26, 1901

-- Sep 26, 1901
President [Lorenzo] Snow presiding. After the usual opening exercises President Snow spoke as follows: I want to say, here's the Apostles and the Seventies; their business is to warn the nations of the earth and prepare the world for the coming of the Savior. They have been engaged in this more or less, but now we find ourselves in a compact gathered condition, the Church is divided into Stakes, and we come together from time to time in a council meeting to consider the interests of the cause generally and make appointments for brethren to visit the stakes when holding their conferences. It looks to me that our minds ought to extend somewhat, and we should get out of our beaten track, and a little change be made. For instance, we have started in this direction by sending Brother Heber J. Grant over to Japan, but this is only a start. Things seem to be going on favorable with him; and whether he will accomplish much or not, it matters little in one sense; it is for the Apostles to show to the Lord that they are his witnesses to all the nations, and that they are doing the best they can. ... President Joseph F. Smith remarked that the late President Franklin D. Richards and himself had acted as the missionary committee, and that since the death of Brother Richards he had been acting alone. As Brother Lund was located in the Historian's office, where he could be seen nearly always, President Smith moved that Brother [Anthon H.] Lund act with him on that committee. Carried. ... Met in Temple, clothed. Pres[ident]. [Lorenzo] Snow present. Have had talk with Pres[ident]. Snow and have begun to try to get brethern all interested in having Pres[ident]. Snow become owner of house and lot as he is a poor man. Asked Pres[ident]. what his aged widows would do if he were taken off. He said, "Three of them would go out to beg." I begged of him to provide for these and all helpless members of his family in need, while he was able to do so. He said, "I am doing so fast as I can." (1)


-- Sunday, Sep 29, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 10 a.m. Fast meeting at the temple, Pres. Lorenzo Snow presiding. In his remarks Pres. Snow said in part: I know the destiny of the Latter-day Saints. I know my destiny, providing I keep in the path the Lord has marked out. I know what you--brethren and sisters--can reach. We are all the children of God--all that live upon the earth. God loves us all. When Jesus died, he died for the whole human family. He died that we might become Gods and Goddesses in eternity. Latter-day Saints are tried, have their troubles and disappointments. We cannot obtain a fullness of joy in this world. It was not intended that we should. Some will secure a fullness of glory hereafter, and others will receive it in part. There are three glories and other conditions that are not so glorious, and the Lord will bring his children into those conditions. As to the Latter-day Saints, the Lord designs that they shall receive a fullness of Celestial glory, and they are destined to

become Gods in eternity. Jesus was God before he came into the world and he was God after he came, while a babe in Bethlehem, but he did not know it. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Journal History; Brigham Young Jr., Diary
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Sep 26, 1901

-- Thursday, Sep 26, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] 11 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Jos. F. Smith, and Apostles Brigham Young, Jno. H. Smith, Jno. W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot, and G. F. Gibbs, clerk. Apostle Reed Smoot was mouth in prayer, and Apostle Woodruff in the circle. Song, "Lord, We Come before Thee Now."

The clerk read a letter from Apostle Lyman, giving an interesting and spirited account of his recent visit to the Swiss, German, and Scandinavian Missions. The clerk also read a letter from Geo. Cluff relative to planting a colony of our people in Guatemala, South [Central] America, which letter was read at former meeting of the brethren, Pres. Snow being absent. Action deferred.

President Snow explained why he had allowed his daughter, Mabel, to act as queen of the Elks Carnival. The general idea was that we might, as a people, get influence with a large organization of influential men in the nation--and yet, he said, he did not feel to give them aid, or encouragement, or endorsement further than this. Spoke of Joseph, the prophet, and others of the brethren joining the Freemasons in order to obtain influence in furtherance of the purposes of the Lord.

Apostle Clawson reported his recent attendance at the St. George Stake Conference. Said that Elder Geo. F. Whitehead was sustained and set apart as 2nd counselor to Pres. Ed. H. Snow. Brother Clawson recommended the division of the St. George Stake as being almost imperative, owing to the long distances between wards. Thought that St. George Stake proper should be confined to Washington County--3000 souls, and the Nevada wards, to Nevada--1500 souls. Action deferred for the present, although the brethren conceded that the division should be made. Apostle Lund reported that he had ordained Elder J. Nielsen, bishop of Hyrum 3rd Ward.

Pres. Jos. F. Smith moved that Amos Wright of Bear Lake be appointed to a mission among the Shoshone Indians to visit and preach to them. Carried. He also reported the organization of the Teton Stake with Don Carlos Driggs as president, and J. D. Killpack and Geo. S. Young as counselors. Apostle Jno. H. Smith assisted him. Besides the meetings held in the Teton Basin where the organization took place, they held meetings also in Jackson Hole. Pres. Smith moved that Bingham, Teton, and Fremont Stakes be set apart to constitute a church school district. Carried. The same action was made to apply to the Emery and Carbon Stakes when organized, and also to the Utah, Alpine, and Nebo Stakes.

Apostle Taylor reported his attendance at the Parowan Stake Conference and said among other things that the Parowan Ward was spiritually dead. This was apparent, he said, when the bishop informed him that he had been unable to get a teacher to act in that responsible position for the past six years. It was moved and carried that with the first visit of an apostle to Parowan the bishopric be reorganized.

Stake President E. H. Snow recommended by letter the following brethren for the positions named: Wm. Abbott, bishop of Mesquite, and Jno. M. Bunker, bishop of Preston, Nevada. Carried.

Apostle Clawson reported that some little difficulty had arisen in the Davis Stake, growing out of a ruling made by the late Geo. Q. Cannon, genl. supt. Sunday Schools, that in the removal or death of a ward superintendent of Sabbath Schools, the said superintendency was not disorganized but the assistants continued in office. Upon motion of Pres. Smith this ruling was reversed and it was decided that a superintendency of a Sunday School should be governed by the rule that is had in other presidencies in the church.

Song, "Glory to God on High." Benediction by Apostle Jno. H. Smith. (1)


-- Sep 26, 1901; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow presiding.

After the usual opening exercises President Snow spoke as follows: I want to say, here's the Apostles and the Seventies; their business is to warn the nations of the earth and prepare the world for the coming of the Savior. They have been engaged in this more or less, but now we find ourselves in a compact gathered condition, the Church is divided into Stakes, and we come together from time to time in a council meeting to consider the interests of the cause generally and make appointments for brethren to visit

the stakes when holding their conferences. It looks to me that our minds ought to extend somewhat, and we should get out of our beaten track, and a little change be made. For instance, we have started in this direction by sending Brother Heber J. Grant over to Japan, but this is only a start. Things seem to be going on favorable with him; and whether he will accomplish much or not, it matters little in one sense; it is for the Apostles to show to the Lord that they are his witnesses to all the nations, and that they are doing the best they can. ...

President Joseph F. Smith remarked that the late President Franklin D. Richards and himself had acted as the missionary committee, and that since the death of Brother Richards he had been acting alone. As Brother Lund was located in the Historian's office, where he could be seen nearly always, President Smith moved that Brother [Anthon H.] Lund act with him on that committee. Carried. ... (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson
2 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes

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Lorenzo Snow, Sep 16, 1901; Monday

-- Sep 16, 1901; Monday
President [Lorenzo] Snow attended a Sugar Company meeting today, and was at the office as usual attending to the regular duties. He sent the following message yesterday afternoon to Mrs. William McKinley:

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints most sincerely condoles with you and our nation in the sore bereavement, and in the great loss sustained in the death of our beloved friend and president.

(Signed) Lorenzo Snow.["]

President Angus M. Cannon called at the office to see President Snow in relation to holding memorial services for President William McKinley who was assassinated. The services to be held in the Tabernacle on Thursday, agreeable with Governor [Heber M.] Wells' proclamation. It was decided to hold such services, also to ask the various stake presidents to do likewise. An announcement to this effect was placed in the Deseret News. (1)


-- Sep 17, 1901
[Lorenzo Snow to David H. Cannon, Sept. 17, 1901] I am in receipt of a letter from sister Susie Miller, of Parawon [Utah], who is to be married in the St. George Temple the latter part of this month. Her letter sets forth in substance that she was previously married, that her husband, by whom she had children, died about 4 years ago with out taking her and the children to the temple for the purpose of hav ing the sealing ordinance performed in behalf of him and her, and having her children sealed to them, and that when reminded by her that these ordinances had not been attended to he treated the matter in differently and died without sensing the mistake he had made. [She writes] that she now desires to be sealed to her intended husband, and have her children adopted to to [sic] him, and [to] ask my consent that this be done. This will authorize you to seal Sister Miller to her intended husband and adopt the children by her former husband to the man she is about to marry. But in giving you this authorization I desire you to frankly state to these parties that I consent to this being done wholly on the ground that Sister Miller requested it, leaving the justness of this course (that is, adopting the children of her former husband to her intended husband) to be settled in the hereafter where everything which may be done here not strictly in harmony with justice and righteousness will be corrected. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Anderson, Devery; The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000: A Documentary History, http://amzn.to/TempleWorship

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Lorenzo Snow, Sep 13, 1901; Friday

-- Sep 13, 1901; Friday
A delegation of business men, among them L. S. Hills, W. W. Riter, John C. Cutler, accompanied by Bishop William B. Preston, called and recommended to President [Lorenzo] Snow that they be authorized to telegraph the Oregon Short Line people at New York that office quarters will be furnished to them, consisting of the upper three stories in the [Deseret] News building for $9,000 a year instead of $10,000. before asked for the same space, and that a ten year's lease be given them at that figure. After some talk President Snow consented that this be done. These brethren are interested in drawing as much business as possible to the north end of Main Street as against the efforts made by the Gentiles to pull to the South. (1)


-- Sep 13, 1901
Titles to Church properties-- Salt Lake City.

Again the problem of the Bishops holding legal title to Church property was moved one step closer to solution by the action of the Legislature of Utah.

Office of The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 13th, 1901.

President Angus M. Cannon,

DEAR BROTHER:

Since our letter to you, dated October 20th, 1899, referring to titles to Church properties in your stake, a law has been passed by the legislature of Utah authorizing a Bishop or Presiding Elder to incorporate without any Board of Directors or Trustees, and vesting the corporate powers in the Bishop or Presiding Elder, and his successor in office. This has greatly simplified the manner of holding titles to church property. When the property has been deeded to the Bishop or Presiding Elder, and he has taken the necessary steps to incorporate, no further action is necessary. The title then vests in the corporation, and when the Bishop dies, or, for any other cause, ceases to hold the office, his successor, by operation of law, succeeds to all the rights and powers of his predecessor.

The necessary blanks for the organization of ward corporations have been prepared by our attorney, and are in the hands of the Presiding Bishop, who has sent them directly to the bishops of the wards, with full instructions how to proceed to incorporate, and we hope that you will give the matter such personal attention as will insure complete organizations in all the wards of your stake as soon as practicable.

Blanks are also being prepared for the organization of stake corporations, which will be forwarded to you with instructions, it being designed to have the President of the Stake incorporate and hold the title to all stake properties, while the Bishop holds the title to all ward and tithing properties.

Hoping that you will give this matter your prompt and careful attention, we remain, with kind regards,

Your Brethren, LORENZO SNOW, JOSEPH F. SMITH. {1901-September 13-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (2)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)

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Lorenzo Snow, Sep 9, 1901; Monday

-- Sep 9, 1901; Monday
Brother George F. Gibbs came to the office this morning, having returned from Bear Lake last night, where he went on an outing on the 30th of August last. President [Lorenzo] Snow came in from Saltair on Friday last, the weather being unfavorable to his remaining there any longer.

Mr. O'Meara of this city (Salt Lake) brought a large number of Catholic friends to the President's office and introduced them to President Snow. They were chiefly from Denver, and their visit to Salt Lake City was to organize a Catholic society, which they did yesterday. President Snow tendered them free transportation to Saltair which they accepted. (1)


-- Sep 12, 1901; Thursday
Manager Horace G. Whitney of the Deseret News had a talk with President [Lorenzo] Snow this morning about renting the upper floors of the new News building to the Oregon Shortline people. He was authorized to inform them that they could have the three upper floors, with vault accommodations for $10,000 per year.

The Presidency and Apostles met in council in the Temple this morning where President Snow presided. Brother [John W.] Taylor reported having attended the Pocatello [Idaho] Stake conference. He found the people quite discouraged on account of a poor harvest this fall. Quite a number spoke to him about moving from there. Elder Brigham Young [Jr.] reported his visit to San Juan [Utah/Colorado] Stake conference held at Monticello [Utah]. The people of Bluff [Utah] and Monticello now owned the flour mill which they asked the Church some time ago to purchase; and the feeling of unrest and the desire to move away seems to have disappeared, and he believes that the people will now settle down and make a permanent home at Bluff. He said that they now acknowledged the fact that if the Church had bought the mill as they requested the place would most likely have been abandoned; but now they feel like holding on to it. The circumstances of the people too were quite prosperous.

Brother Young said he had been approached by the Durango Bank people about our people purchasing the Canal near Mancos [Colorado] which is said to have cost $200,000. The people who own it are dissatisfied and restless and want to sell out.

Bishop [William B.] Preston, accompanied by Elders Reed Smoot and George H. Brimhall, met President Snow in regard to the proportion of cash paid to the teachers of the Brigham Young Academy. They are now receiving one third in cash; it was decided that two thirds be paid them hereafter. (1)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes

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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 29, 1901

-- Aug 29, 1901
[Temple] [Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith to Angus M. Cannon and counselors, Aug. 29, 1901, in MFP, 3:340-41; emphasis in original.] The following question has recently been asked us by one of our Stake Presidencies: How strict shall we be with young men who wish to go to the temple who have united themselves with secret orders? which has not been instituted of the Lord for the building up of His Zion in the earth, and to all brethren who manifest a desire to receive this advice we would give temple recommends, also permit them to join prayer circles if found otherwise worthy. ["]In addition to the above we feel to direct your attention to the importance of the young men under your jurisdiction receiving proper instruction on this subject before they join secret societies; and we would suggest, instead of making this a subject for public discourse, that it be talked of at priesthood and quorum meetings.["] (1)


-- Sep 1, 1901
[Apostle Marriner W. Merrill Diary] Sunday. Fountain Farm. I attended fast meeting today; spoke 10 minutes. I received a letter from President Snow asking me to go with Brother George Reynolds to the Big Horn country to attend a Conference there if I was able to go. I wrote him and also Brother Reynolds that I would go. To leave next Wednesday evening at 11:30 p. m. (2)


-- Sunday, Sep 8, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 10 a.m. Salt Lake Stake Conference, held in assembly hall, Pres. A.M. Cannon presiding. Attendance fairly good--much better than at the first session for several years past. This was due in the main to the fact that the conferences had been changed from Saturday and Sunday to Sunday alone with three sessions.

I made brief remarks and expressed gratification at the improvement as shown by the attendance and was also pleased to learn that all the bishops of the stake were present but three, and that the three were absent from the city or they would doubtless have been present. Said that while our whole people were shocked by the fearful news that came over the wires within a day or so--namely, that Wm. McKinley, president of the United States, had been shot and severely wounded, and brought near unto death by the hand of an assassin--yet we were pleased to learn this morning that he has a strong chance for recovery. I invoked the blessing of God upon him and said that I believe in so doing I was expressing the universal sentiment of the Latter-day Saints. Dwelt strongly upon the subject of marriage; reading from Section 132 on the "Eternity of the Marriage Covenant," pointed out the great responsibility resting upon parents and presiding officers of the church to teach the young people of

our faith the importance of being married for time and eternity in the temple, thus laying the foundation of their kingdoms firm and strong.

2 p.m. Continuation of conference at tabernacle, Pres. A. M. Cannon presiding. Pres. Lorenzo Snow followed and, referring to the attempted killing of Pres. McKinley, said he felt it to be the duty of the Latter-day Saints to pray for his recovery. Pres. McKinley, he said, had been called of the Lord to do the work assigned him. He will receive a great reward in the future life for that which he has accomplished in the interest of the nation. Sorrow, trouble, and affliction is absolutely necessary to those who receive a fullness of the Godhead. (3)

Endnotes:
1 - Anderson, Devery; The Development of LDS Temple Worship, 1846-2000: A Documentary History, http://amzn.to/TempleWorship
2 - Notes from the Miscellaneous Record Book, 1886-1906: Selected diary notes from the journal books of Marriner Wood Merrill, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 29, 1901; Thursday

-- Aug 29, 1901; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow presided at the council meeting in the Temple today. ...

Brother [Matthias F.] Cowley here remarked that he met Brother Moses Thatcher on the street this morning, and that Brother Thatcher asked him what influence had been used to put Brother Thoresen in office. Brother Thoresen had always been a chronic kicker against the Priesthood. Brother [John Henry] Smith said that he, Brother [Marriner Wood] Merrill, and Brother Pitkin were of the opinion that the choice of Brother Thoresen as counselor would result for good as he wielded a strong influence over a great many of his Scandinavian brethren.

Rudger [Rudger] Clawson reported his visit to Uintah [Utah] Stake. He had released three members of the High Council on account of advanced age, and he set apart three younger men.

President Snow remarked that it would perhaps have been a good idea of Brother Clawson had informed the new High Councilors that they had been called to act in the position of High Councilors until it might be deemed advisable to release them, and that it would be whenever the authority saw fit to take that step and it would be expected that they would be found ready and willing to be released.

It having been remarked that a certain brother who held the office of a Seventy declined to be ordained a High Priest. President [Joseph F.] Smith said that if the seventies generally could be convinced that they were simply elders with a special calling as aids to the Apostles in preaching the Gospel in foreign lands, and their minds could be disabused of the idea placed thereby the teachings of the late Elder Joseph Young, President of the Council of Seventy, to the effect that the Seventies were Apostles, some of them would not perhaps feel as they do now.

Brother Cowley related a conversation he once had with the late President John Taylor, to the effect that a man holding the office of an Elder has all the authority necessary to preach the Gospel, and believing this to be true, thought the Elders should not be ordained Seventies in a wholesale way as they were now being ordained, but that they should be chosen according to their fitness to become aids to the Apostles.

President Snow remarked that when elders were ordained seventies no more Priesthood was conferred upon them, but that they were merely called to work in a special field. (1)


-- Aug 29, 1901
Secret orders and organizations-- Salt Lake City.

The same question of whether or not young men should be given recommends to go to the Temple if they had joined secret orders was raised earlier (July 9, 1896) by President Abram Hatch of the Wasatch stake. The essential answer is the same in both cases.

"The counsel of the First Presidency in all such cases has been against our brethren joining secret organizations ..."

Salt Lake City, Utah, August 29th, 1901.

Prest. Angus M. Cannon and Counselors,

DEAR BRETHREN:

The following question has recently been asked us by one of our Stake Presidencies:

How strict shall we be with young men who wish to go to the temple who have united themselves with secret orders?

That our views might be known and acted upon by Presidents of Stakes generally, we send you herewith a copy of the same, as follows:

"The counsel of the First Presidency in all such cases has been against our brethren joining secret organizations, and where any of them have already done so their counsel to them is to withdraw themselves from such organizations as soon as circumstances permit and wisdom dictate.

"It is true that many of our people have been led to join some of these societies on the ground that their aims and objects are purely charitable and social in their character, and besides, inducements are held out of procuring life insurance at greatly reduced rates. But however worthy their aims and objects may be, this fact remains: They are outside the pale of the church and kingdom of God, and brethren in allying themselves with them divide their allegiance with organizations that are man-made, and which have not been devised of the Lord for the building up of Zion; and in doing this they render themselves liable to have their feelings alienated, in whole or in part, from the church which requires their all. We may say on this point, that it is the testimony of brethren who have joined organizations of this character and severed their connections with them, that their tendency is to draw away from the church; and it may be said and expected, without question, if the lines were sharply drawn between Mormon and non-Mormon, that all such organizations would be found in the ranks of our enemies, on the principle set forth in the saying of our Savior, "Those who are not for us are against us."

We understand that plausible excuses are given for joining these organization which amount to certain financial advantages which it is expected our brethren will obtain either for themselves during their lifetime or for their families, at their death. Like excuses might reasonably be given by brethren who have run after the things of the world in the hope of accumulating wealth and who, by doing so, have as a general thing made shipwreck of their faith. While we cannot consent to aught calculated to bring division and consequent weakness to the church, at the same time we have no desire whatever to deal harshly with brethren who have been led to become members of lodges or secret societies; but to all such who have faith enough to receive our advice, we would say, shape your affairs so you can withdraw from them, and never be found again associating yourselves with any organization which has not been instituted of the Lord for the building up of His Zion in the earth, and to all brethren who manifest a desire to receive this advice we would give temple recommends, also permit them to join prayer circles if found otherwise worthy.

In addition to the above we feel to direct your attention to the importance of the young men under your jurisdiction receiving proper instruction on this subject before they join secret societies; and we would suggest, instead of making this a subject for public discourse, that it be talked of at priesthood and quorum meetings.

LORENZO SNOW, JOSEPH F. SMITH. {1901-August 29-Circular letter-Church Historian's Library,} (2)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)

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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 27, 1901; Tuesday

-- Aug 27, 1901; Tuesday
President [Lorenzo] Snow has been at Saltair the last four days. Brother [George F.] Gibbs took mail

out to him today.

A letter had been received from President [Collins R.] Hakes, asking how strict he and his Bishops should be with young men who join secret orders and apply for temple recommends. A letter was prepared by Brother Gibbs in answer to this question, which had been submitted to President [Joseph F.] Smith, and which was now submitted to President Snow, who also approved of it and directed that a copy be sent to each of the stakes. (1)


-- Thursday, Aug 29, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool; rain during night. 11 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Jos. F. Smith, and Apostles Jno. H. Smith, Jno. W. Taylor, Anthon H. Lund, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, and Geo. F. Gibbs, clerk. Song, "Glory to God on High." President Snow was mouth in prayer. Song, "Farewell All Earthly Honors."

Apostle Taylor reported the attendance of himself and Reed Smoot at the Millard Stake Conference, where they had an excellent time.

Apostle Smith reported the completion of the Hyrum Stake organization at the last quarterly conference. Geo. Pitkin was sustained as 1st and I. C. Thorsen as 2nd counselor to Pres. Wm. Parkinson. He also reported the division of the Hyrum Ward into two wards, with H. R. F. Llinquist [Harold F. Liljenquist], son of the patriarch, as bishop of the 1st Ward, and Andrew A. Allen, returned missionary, as bishop of the 2nd Ward.

I reported my attendance at the Uintah Stake Conference. Said that by the recommendation and approval of the stake president, Saml. R. Bennion, the following changes were made: Israel J. Clark, Jas. H. Glines, and Harley Morey being aged and infirm, two of them quite deaf, were honorably released as high councillors, and the following three brethren called to take their place: Ward E. Pack, Jr., H. W. Woolley, and W. H. Siddoway; Jas. Hacking, 2nd counselor in the stake presidency, was released as stake supt. of the Sabbath Schools, and was succeeded by Chas. B. Bartlett; Hyrum B. Calder was sustained as 2nd counselor to Bp. Jno. N. Davis of Vernal, and Don. B. Colton was sustained as stake supt. [of] Religion Classes. I also reported that in returning from Vernal to Price by stage, at 8 o'clock in the evening, one of the horses laid down and died from heart failure, and we [were] seven miles from the stage station. The driver was, therefore, under the necessity of riding 7 miles

for another horse. He was gone until 10 p.m. and we did not get in until midnight.

The clerk read a letter from Moses Thatcher, in which he suggested the establishment in the Brigham Young Memorial Building of the Latter-day Saints University of a library in memory of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. If this were done, he would contribute property valued at $1000 to $1500. Pres. Snow said that he was opposed in his feelings to the founding of a memorial to the Prophet Joseph Smith that would cost less than the memorial statue to Brigham Young, the second great leader in the kingdom. As to the above offer, he did not feel that it came from the right source, and was, therefore, not entitled to favorable consideration. Perhaps in the future, when the church is free from embarrassment, a memorial of some kind might be erected to the memory of Joseph either in the shape of a library or something else, providing it would do honor to this, the greatest man of the nineteenth century, the prophet of God. It was thought by the brethren that Moses Thatcher is anxious to

reestablish himself in the good-fellowship of his brethren, and that this offer was put forth as a feeler. The thought was strongly expressed by Pres. Snow and Pres. Smith and others, that if Moses Thatcher wished to secure the good-will and confidence of his brethren, he should make full and ample confession for all his faults, and that nobody knows better than he does his duty in the premises. Benediction by Apostle Smith. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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Lorenzo Snow, Aug 22, 1901; Thursday

-- Aug 22, 1901; Thursday
President [Lorenzo] Snow presided at the Council meeting in the Temple. ...

President Snow said, It seems to me that the quorums of the Priesthood will have to receive attention, the actual work that is being done appears to be in the direction of the Mutual Improvements, but the quorums are not doing much. ... (1)


-- Aug 22, 1901
Uniform method in sustaining Church authorities-- Salt Lake City.

This letter sought uniformity throughout the L.D.S. Church on procedures in voting to sustain general authorities and other church officials in both general and Stake conferences.

Salt Lake City, Utah, August 22nd, 1901.

Prest. Angus M. Cannon and Counselors,

DEAR BRETHREN:

It having come to our notice that different methods obtain in different stakes of presenting and voting upon the general authorities of the Church; and deeming it proper that uniformity be established in doing this we concluded to recommend to each Stake Presidency that the general authorities of the church be presented and voted upon at each stake conference in the same way that they are presented and voted upon at our general conferences.

Your Brethren, LORENZO SNOW, JOSEPH F. SMITH. {1901-August 22-Circular letter, Church Historian's Library,} (2)


-- Aug 26, 1901
Your wife Christine wrote to us recently representing herself to be in needy circumstance, and asking us to use our good offices to induce you to help her children. We wrote her in answer to this that on a previous occasion (about two years ago) she wrote a similar letter, and that you were communicated with respecting it, and that you answered in effect that inasmuch as it was a domestic affair it appeared only right and proper that she should address you direct regarding it. In reply to this letter Sister Christine has written again, from which we are sorry to learn that she failed to be informed of the contents of your letter referred to; and from her last letter we quote as follows: "Your letter reveals something which was unknown to me before, or, believe me, I should not have permitted Brother Booth to intrude my affairs upon your notice again. After I had sought your advice and aid two years ago, I was made acquainted with the decision of the Council of the Presidency and the step taken, but no further information ever reached me-whether a reply was received and what position Mr. Young assumed in the matter I never learned until today through your letter. Through an aversion of again broaching the subject I let the matter drop until recurring illness this summer again barred my way and left me apparently no place to which to turn except the only authority on earth that has influence in this matter. In reply to the spirit of Mr. Young's attitude I wish to submit this statement: Mr. Young was fully aware at all times of my condition that I had neither home nor means, no parents, no relatives who were in a position to help me, he knew fully that there was nothing to keep me and his two children from want all these twelve years except the effort of my hands, and that my health was such as to make that effort a severe trial he too was mad acquainted with through letters from the children. I assume that in the heart of every intelligent human being who seeks to do right, conscience has written a code of ethics that supplements the written letter of the law in governing the conduct of man and woman toward one another. I feel strongly that no man with a vestige of chivalry in his soul would humiliate a woman so as to force her to ask a favor of him that what in all human justice she has a right to claim as her due-the least reparation man can make for a life's happiness destroyed. That Mr. Young should desire me to write personally such requests or wish to read letters which at best would be painful reminders had never occurred to me, and when remittances ceased, I took it as conclusive that he either had not the means to meet his obligations or that he repudiated them. Hence the course of my conduct." We sympathize with Sister Young in the embarrassing position in which she is placed, and agree with her that she should not be required to ask for the assistance you may be able to render and which you should render her; and we trust therefore you will see your way clear to aid her, and that you will have the disposition to help her without further importuning on her part. We appreciate the fact that this is a delicate subject, and that you may feel sensitive about it, but there appears at present to be no other recourse for Sister Christine, and this must be our apology for writing you regarding it. (3)

Endnotes:
1 - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve minutes
2 - Clark, James R., Messages of the First Presidency (6 volumes)
3 - Lorenzo Snow and Joseph F. Smith, Letter to John W. Young

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Lorenzo Snow, Thursday, Aug 22, 1901

-- Thursday, Aug 22, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

At 10:30 a.m. Myself, George Teasdale, John W. Taylor, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot met in Council at the Temple.

President Lorenzo Snow said he felt the Apostles should be more active in the field in preaching the Gospel among the nations of the World. (1)


[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and warm. 11 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Jos. F. Smith, and Apostles Smith, Teasdale, Taylor, Lund, Cowley, Clawson, and Smoot, and Geo. F. Gibbs, clerk. Song, "Praise to the Man." Apostle Lund was mouth in prayer, and Apostle Taylor in the circle. Song, "Do What Is Right."

Stake conference appointments: Millard, Apostles Taylor and Smoot; Box Eider, Apostle Cowley; Uintah, Apostle Clawson; Hyrum, Apostle Smith. It was decided by unanimous vote that the quarterly conferences of the Salt Lake Stake should hereafter be held on Sunday only with three sessions: morning, afternoon, and evening. The necessity for this action has been many times made apparent by the small attendance at the Saturday's sessions of the conference.

Pres. Jos. F. Smith reported his recent visit to Star Valley Stake, where he attended conference. He enjoyed the visit.

At this point Pres. Snow made remarks and said in substance that he doubted whether we were justified in keeping the Twelve Apostles and Seven Presidents of Seventies at home as much as we do. Their special calling is to preach the gospel to the nations, and he felt that a great work must be accomplished in this regard before the coming of the Savior. The president of the Twelve should think about this matter, should pray about it, that his mind might be broadened to comprehend what is needed. It is a matter worthy of thought and consideration. Referring to the 130 quorums of seventies, remarked that he didn't know how far we are justified in waiting for the young men of the Mutual Improvement Associations to be instructed and qualified to do this work, and leaving the members of the quorums inactive.

Apostle Taylor said that he had thought of this matter many times and felt as President Snow had expressed himself. Was willing and anxious to go to the nations and preach the gospel. He held himself in readiness for a call of this kind and believed all the brethren of the quorum felt the same and would not look upon it as a burden or hardship.

Apostle Smoot reported the organization of Parley's Park Ward with Angus J. Cannon as bishop and Park City Ward with Frederick Rasband as bishop. Apostle Smoot suggested that a letter of encouragement and blessing be written to ex-president Abram Hatch in view of the fact that he is feeling humble and reconciled to the recent changes in the Wasatch Stake and is supporting the priesthood there. Recommendation adopted.

Song, "Glory to God on High." Benediction by Apostle Cowley, who prayed that the Lord would inspire President Snow to direct the labors of the Twelve Apostles and to say when and where they should go and when they should return. (2)

Endnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990, http://bit.ly/johnhenrysmith
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993, http://bit.ly/rudgerclawson

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