Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
FREEMASONRY IN UTAH By Attilio G. Parisi
FREEMASONRY IN UTAH
By Attilio G. Parisi
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Masonic Hall drill team, Salt Lake, 1931 |
See link below:
https://www.uen.org/utah_history_encyclopedia/m/MASONRY_FREE.shtml
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Robbers’ Roost on the Outlaw Trail – Legends of America
Robbers’ Roost on the Outlaw Trail – Legends of Americahttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/robbers-roost/: Robbers Roost was a popular hideout for cattle rustlers and other outlaws during the days of the Wild West.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Are You Curious About the "All - Seeing Eye" ?
Mt. Pleasant's Z.C.M. I.
Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye," and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'
The first really successful gold coins minted in Utah appeared in September 1849 in denominations of two-and-a-half, five, ten, and twenty dollars. The phrase “Holiness to the Lord” surrounded an all-seeing eye and a priesthood emblem. On the reverse side were two clasped hands above the date of issue, surrounded by the denomination and the letters G.S.L.C.P.G., an abbreviation for “Great Salt Lake City Pure Gold.” These coins were minted unchanged until 1860 except for adding nine stars to the five-dollar piece in 1850.
Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye," and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'
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| Salt Lake Temple |
HOLINESS TO THE LORD
The House of the Lord, built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Commenced April 6, 1853
Completed April 6, 1893
Just below the dedicatory inscription is found the all-seeing eye, a symbol of God’s omnipresent nature and divine protection.
The symbol of the "All Seeing Eye" is somewhat mysterious, but used by many religions and institutions around the world; including colleges and universities . It is often misunderstood and used by conspiracy theorists. Friday, May 3, 2019
Mt.. Pleasant Z. C. M. I.
In October 1869, the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution
commenced operation in Salt Lake City. Among the principal
stockholders were Brigham Young, George A. Smith, George Q
Cannon, William Jennings, H. S. Eldredge, William H. Hooper
From Tullidge's Life of Brigham Young, is quoted: "Simultaneously with the organization of the parent institution, local organizations were formed in all the settlements in the territory; each pledged to sustain the one central depot, and make their purchases from it.
The people, with great unanimity became share holders in the respective local 'co-operations,' and also in the parent co-operatives so that they might enjoy the profits of their own investments and
purchases."
Mt.. Pleasant Z. C. M. I.
In February 1869, the Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. was organized. It
was a co-operative organization patterned after the Z. C. M. I. that
was organized the year previous in Salt Lake City, under the
instructions of President Brigham Young, who at that time pointed
out to the people the necessity and the benefits of such institutions.
The Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. began business in a small room, in a log building, afterwards known as Anderson's Blacksmith Shop, on the east side of State Street, about Third South. Here Anthon H. Lund served as clerk. After a time, the Company erected a log building on the southwest corner, intercession of State and Main Street.
Quoting Amasa Aldrich: “This was quite a creditable building at that time, being built of logs chinked with mud. The room on the inside was plastered with mud. Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye",' and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'
This was the first store building built in Mt. Pleasant, and became known as the Mormon or Polygamist Store. Charlie Hampshire, and Olaf Sorensen were clerks who served. Charlie spoke English and Ole spoke Danish, hence the people could always be served, because when one could not understand the customer, the other could.
There were many customers and on Saturday one would have to put in the better part of the day trying to get waited on. Blenda Dehlin and Lauritz Larsen Sr. later assisted as clerks. The store carried a various line of merchandise and people could get most anything needed. The mischievous boys of those days would remove chinks from between the logs, reach their arms in and help themselves to the stick and rock candy." Produce was taken in exchange for merchandise and freighted to Pioche, Nevada, and other mining camps, by John Carter, George Tuft, George Frandsen, Lars Frandsen and others, with R. N. (Dolph) Bennett acting as head freighter. Long trips were made with mule or horse
teams, shorter ones with ox teams. The store receiving cash for their produce, many people were thereby benefited.
All trading at that time was done by written order or printed due
bills. It was very seldom that a silver dollar was seen. This company was started with stock of $700.00, subscribed by various individuals, among whom were: W. S. Seeley, P. M. Peel, Andrew Madsen, N.P. Madsen, Jacob Christensen, Niels Widergren Anderson, Peter Monsen, Hans Poulsen, J. W. Seely, Hans Y. Simpson, Mortin Rasmussen and others who cared to invest. W. S Seeley was chosen as manager or superintendent. Later Andrew, Madsen and C. N. Lund served as superintendents.
Mount Pleasant History by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf ; pp128-133
commenced operation in Salt Lake City. Among the principal
stockholders were Brigham Young, George A. Smith, George Q
Cannon, William Jennings, H. S. Eldredge, William H. Hooper
From Tullidge's Life of Brigham Young, is quoted: "Simultaneously with the organization of the parent institution, local organizations were formed in all the settlements in the territory; each pledged to sustain the one central depot, and make their purchases from it.
The people, with great unanimity became share holders in the respective local 'co-operations,' and also in the parent co-operatives so that they might enjoy the profits of their own investments and
purchases."
In February 1869, the Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. was organized. It
was a co-operative organization patterned after the Z. C. M. I. that
was organized the year previous in Salt Lake City, under the
instructions of President Brigham Young, who at that time pointed
out to the people the necessity and the benefits of such institutions.
The Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. began business in a small room, in a log building, afterwards known as Anderson's Blacksmith Shop, on the east side of State Street, about Third South. Here Anthon H. Lund served as clerk. After a time, the Company erected a log building on the southwest corner, intercession of State and Main Street.
Quoting Amasa Aldrich: “This was quite a creditable building at that time, being built of logs chinked with mud. The room on the inside was plastered with mud. Outside, above the door, which faced the east, was painted the sign 'Z. C. M. I.' Underneath this was painted the “All Seeing Eye",' and beneath that, 'Holiness to the Lord.'
This was the first store building built in Mt. Pleasant, and became known as the Mormon or Polygamist Store. Charlie Hampshire, and Olaf Sorensen were clerks who served. Charlie spoke English and Ole spoke Danish, hence the people could always be served, because when one could not understand the customer, the other could.
There were many customers and on Saturday one would have to put in the better part of the day trying to get waited on. Blenda Dehlin and Lauritz Larsen Sr. later assisted as clerks. The store carried a various line of merchandise and people could get most anything needed. The mischievous boys of those days would remove chinks from between the logs, reach their arms in and help themselves to the stick and rock candy." Produce was taken in exchange for merchandise and freighted to Pioche, Nevada, and other mining camps, by John Carter, George Tuft, George Frandsen, Lars Frandsen and others, with R. N. (Dolph) Bennett acting as head freighter. Long trips were made with mule or horse
teams, shorter ones with ox teams. The store receiving cash for their produce, many people were thereby benefited.
All trading at that time was done by written order or printed due
bills. It was very seldom that a silver dollar was seen. This company was started with stock of $700.00, subscribed by various individuals, among whom were: W. S. Seeley, P. M. Peel, Andrew Madsen, N.P. Madsen, Jacob Christensen, Niels Widergren Anderson, Peter Monsen, Hans Poulsen, J. W. Seely, Hans Y. Simpson, Mortin Rasmussen and others who cared to invest. W. S Seeley was chosen as manager or superintendent. Later Andrew, Madsen and C. N. Lund served as superintendents.
Mount Pleasant History by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf ; pp128-133
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
THE ALDRICH FAMILY OF UTAH ~~~ Pioneers of the Month May 2019
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| Amasa Aldrich Early Hamilton School Teacher |
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| Louisa Wing Aldrich |
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Les Seely Came To Our Rescue Again.
Les Seely identified students in this Hamilton class photo
Teacher is Faun Madsen, 1. Marie Ericksen, 9. .....Bailey, 10. Utahna Coates, 11. Mary Allred, 12. Connie Johansen, 13. Duane Zabriskie, 15. Dorothy Madsen, 16. Jerry Christensen, 18. Wayne Hughes, 19. Earl Madsen, 22. Morris Lund, 24. Patsy Tuttle, 26. Que Syndergaard
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Hamilton Photos ~~~ Names Provided by Les Seely
LES SEELY
5. Marie Ericksen, 6...........7.......... 8. Donna Bailey, 9. Dorothy Madsen, 10. Jayne Hughes, 11.......... 12. Bryce Syndergaard, 13.........
14. Patsy Tuttle, 15........., 16. Connie Johansen, 17. Jerry Burton,
18. Earl Madsen, 19........, 20.........., 21.Betty Lou Gardner, 22. Lou Ann Hafen, 23. Morris Lund, 24. Loren Rowe, 25 Duane Zabriskie, 26. Jessie Millar, 27..........
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Family Group Sheet of Hans C. H. Beck
Because these family group sheets were recorded while the Mt Pleasant original pioneers were still alive or their first generation recorded them, they are considered to be "Origial Source Documents".
Thursday, April 25, 2019
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