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[Summaries of Council Meetings]

3 summaries of council meetings discussing cases. 1891/03/04, 1890/07/28, 1890/04/28

GLC05756.049

[Summaries of Council Meetings]

3 summaries of council meetings discussing cases. 1890/09/01, 1890/09/20, [1890]/09/29

GLC05756.050

[Summary of council meeting]

GLC05756.051

[Withdrawing "hand of fellowship" from G. R. Hardman for the crime of adultery.]

GLC05756.053

to the President and Members of the High Council of Weber Stake of Zion

Randolph and Christina Vandyke have been disfellowed.

GLC05756.054

[G. R. Hardman received his notice and acknowledged his guilt.]

GLC05756.055

Cope of a Charge and Decision against Bro Vruggink

Charged with cursing the Priesthood and refusing a visit from the Teachers.

GLC05756.056

to Elder W. F. Garner

Awarding Garner $30.00 in a case between him and G. G. Linford.

GLC05756.057

to Shurtliff

Submitting to the High Court for payment of a debt by G. G. Linford. Enclosing a decision of the Bishop's Court of North Ogden between Garner and Linford. Linford refuses to pay the settlement .

GLC05756.058

to the President and members of the High Council of Weber Stake of Zion

Failure of James Wilson to pay a loan of $359.68.

GLC05756.059

A minute of the Bishop's Court

Order for James Wilson to repay a loan of $359.68 to Thomas Read within 30 days.

GLC05756.060

to Brother Millgate

Upcoming court case regarding James Wilson's non-payment of a debt.

GLC05756.061

to James Wilson

Offering to drop the owed interest and accept payment of $350 within a months time.

GLC05756.062

to James Wilson

He is willing to abide by the decision of the High Council nd asks Wilson to "select your man at you erelist [earliest] convience . . . ."

GLC05756.063

to the High Council of Weber Stake

He is ready of arbitration but Brother Read first refused to accept his man [i.e. his arbitrator] and then refused to accept the decision of the High Council.

GLC05756.064

[Copy of Minutes of Bishop's Court]

GLC05756.065

Roll [of council meetings]

GLC05756.066

Petition to change the ward lines to include [parts of the first ward] Young and 8th Streets in the Second Ward.

Includes 81 signatures.

GLC05756.067

to the Presidency of Weber Stake of Zion

Petition from members of the third Ward complaining that the meeting house is "very inconvenient." Includes 41 signatures.

GLC05756.068

To the Presidency and High Council of the Weber Stake of Zion

Petition against allowing part of the first ward to join the second ward. Includes 132 signatures.

GLC05756.069

[Certification that the hand of fellowship has bee withdrawn from Bryan L. Bybee.]

GLC05756.070

[Minutes of the High Council of Weber Stake from March through June.]

GLC05756.071

[Minutes of the High Council of Weber Stake from March through June.]

Transcript of court proceedings. Furniss showed disrespect to the Teachers at a meeting. The verdict was against Furniss.

GLC05756.072

to Brother Peter Peterson

Copy. Complaining that Hans Peterson has lied and swindled him out of more than $100.

GLC05756.073

To the President and Members of the High Council

Petition to make Kangon Road the boundary between the 3rd and Mound Fort [?] Wards. Includes 20 signatures.

GLC05756.074

[Minutes of Bishop's Court . . . Forth Ward . . . Weber stake of Zion.]

Charges of drunkenness and unchristian like conduct against Peter Sandberg.

GLC05756.075

["Bishop's Court Case of the First Ecclesiastical Ward of Weber Stake . . ." against Joseph Johnson.]

Transcript of court proceedings. Richard Ballantyne and Zachariah Ballantyne filed suit against Johnson Brick yard for repudiating a contract and money owed.

GLC05756.076

Roll of the High Council of Weber stake

Also contains rolls for 10/16.

GLC05756.077

Roll of the High Council of Weber stake

GLC05756.078

Roll of the High Council of Weber stake

Also contains rolls for 10/01, 10/13, & 12/28

GLC05756.079

to A. W. Millgate

"Copy" Correcting his vote to be in favor of Brother Ballantyne's motion.

GLC05756.080

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Asking for a rehearing of his case against Ballantyne Lumber Co. because of false testimony.

GLC05756.081

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Asking for a rehearing of his case against Richard Ballantyne because of false testimony.

GLC05756.082

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Asking for a rehearing of his case against Richard Ballantyne because of false testimony

GLC05756.083

[John P. Paterson complaining of Ballantyne Bros]

Labeled on verso of page four as "Exhibit C." Stating the he contracted Ballantyne Bros. for doors window and other building materials. The Ballantynes were not prompt with delivery and cost him a great sum of money in fees and wages because he was...

GLC05756.085

[Deposition of E. M. Conroy]

Swearing that on 1 November 1891, he attended to John Peterson's wife who miscarried prior to Conroy's visit. Mrs. Peterson told him that Richard Ballantyne had harassed her and the doctor believes this may have caused the miscarriage.

GLC05756.086

[Deposition of E. M. Conroy]

Testimony stating a conversation the witnesses overheard between Ballantyne and Mr. & Mrs. Peterson. Ballantyne admitted harassing Mrs. Peterson and forcing her to sign a mortgage on the homestead. When told Mrs. Peterson miscarried the same night...

GLC05756.087

to the High Council of the Weber Stake

Claiming damages from R. Ballantyne and R. A. Ballantyne for the sum of $10,950.00.

GLC05756.088

to the Presidency & High Council of Weber Stake

Suggests disfellowing Mr. & Mrs. Peterson for not complying with the court's decision in favor of Richard and Richard A. Ballantyne. The Petersons sued the Ballantynes who counter sued. Decision was in favor of the Ballanytnes

GLC05756.089

[Decision of the Bishops Court, 3rd Ward]

By agreement of both parties, the suits of Peterson and Ballantyne were heard at the same court. Decision in favor of the Ballanytnes.

GLC05756.090

[At a meeting of the High Council of Weber Stake]

Rebaptising, confirming and admitting Tobias Furniss to the church.

GLC05756.091

Minutes of High Council

GLC05756.092

[Case of Ballantyne V Peterson and counter suit of Peterson v Ballantyne.]

GLC05756.093

to Chris Johnson

Received his letter of apology and forgives him.

GLC05756.094

to Chris Johnson

[copy] Received his letter of apology and forgives him.

GLC05756.095

to Presidency and High Council

Lodging a complaint against Chris Johnson for testifying falsely against Peterson in a case about the sale of Peterson's land.

GLC05756.096

to John Dahlin

Asking the date on which he bought 40 acres of land from Peterson.

GLC05756.097

to High Council of Weber Stake

Lodging complaint against Hans J. Peterson for fraud in selling Johnson's land in Kanesville.

GLC05756.098

to Brother and Sister Johnson

Written in German.

GLC05756.099

to Brother and Sister Johnson

Justifying the hundred dollars on the sale of Chris Johnson's land.

GLC05756.100

to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Court case between him and Chris Johnson. He was not aware he was on trial

GLC05756.101

to Brethen

The hundred dollars on the sale of Chris Johnson's land.

GLC05756.102

to High Council of Weber Stake

Testifying that he heard Christian Johnson say he was surprised to learn the his land had been sold to another man. He had deeded it to Peterson. He also states that Johnson's testimony concerning this was struck from the first court trial.

GLC05756.103

to C. Johnson

He will not accept Johnson's offer. He claims not to owe Johnson any money and pities him for being willing to spend $100 to collect $52.50 which he does not even have coming to him.

GLC05756.104

to Miles Jones

Recipient from envelope.

GLC05756.105

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Charging Robert MacFarland of defrauding him of $600.

GLC05756.106

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Court case against Robert McFarland

GLC05756.107

to Bishop White and Councilors

marked copy. Filing charges against Dr. E. G. Williams for failure to uphold an agreement concerning water rights.

GLC05756.108

to whom it may concern

Water rights for Missouria Creek, Alder Creek and Big Hollow Springs.

GLC05756.109

[Case regarding water rights]

Barker V. Williams. Case regarding water rights.

GLC05756.110

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

He has been disfellowed by the Second Quorum of Elders. He wants to bring his case before the High Council.

GLC05756.111

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Stating the James Varney did not comply with the decision of the High Council and "make satisfactory acknowledgments before the 2nd Quorum of Elders . . . ."

GLC05756.112

to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Case of James Varney

GLC05756.113

to whom it may concern

Forgiving Mark Hall for "the act committed to my husband. . . . ."

GLC05756.114

to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

[Author from related document.] Lists five reasons disputing charges that he attacked P. B. Peterson with a hatchet and using abusive language on August 2nd and again on Aug. 16th.

GLC05756.115

to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against Cyrus Rawson for using abusive language and attacking him with a hatchet on August 2nd and August 16th. The numbers 1, 2, 3 are written in the margins near each of the charges.

GLC05756.116

[Decision delivered by Counsellor Flygane, P. B. Peterson vs C. Rawson Brethren of the Counsel]

Relating the unanimous decision against brother Rawson.

GLC05756.117

[Copy of proceedings in the Bishop's Court of the First Ward of Weber Stake of Zion, before the Bip. Moroni F. Brown and Counsellors Wm. Jackson, and D. H. Ensign held Jan. 8th, 10th & 11th 1894]

GLC05756.118

to the High Council of Weber Stake

His desire to leave the Mormon Church because of a priestly conspiracy against him.

GLC05756.120

to the High Council of Weber Stake

Withdrawing his request to leave the church. He admits that he committed blasphemy during the time he wanted to leave the church and asks for forgiveness. He also files charges against some of his brethren. (He wanted to leave the church rather...

GLC05756.121

to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against Robert McFarland. Accuses Robert of bringing a unjust complaint before the Utah territory court instead of going to the church court. Also accuses him of telling lies.

GLC05756.122

to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against H. D. Jefferson of unchristian like behavior. He brought an unjust and malicious complaint before the Utah territory court.

GLC05756.123

to Bro. Millgate

Asking him not to serve the charges he gave yesterday because he may want to change a few things.

GLC05756.124

to James McFarland

[text loss due to damaged] Reinstating him in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.

GLC05756.125

to the High Council of Weber Stake

Since the Council refuses to try his charges against H. D. Jefferson and Robert McFarland, he will appeal the matter to the President of the whole church.

GLC05756.126

to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Changing his statement regarding the case between Cyrus Rawson and P. B. Peterson. He now states that there was 15 feet between the two men when Cyrus picked up the hatchet.

GLC05756.127

to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Turning over the cases of Taylor and Benson. Fellowship has been withdrawn from both these individuals.

GLC05756.128

to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

Charge of apostasy against David Benson. [attached to] 1894/06/04 [s.l.], G. Torgerson & Ty Stanford to The Bishopric Third Ecclastical Ward, Weber Stake. 1 p. [typed] re: Questioning of David Benson with regard to Mormon principle "Baptism for the...

GLC05756.129

to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

Charge of apostasy against Thomas Taylor. [attached to] 1894/07/05 Ogden City, G. Torgerson, C. E. Peterson, and H. H. Goddard to Bishop White and Councils. 1 p. re: Questioning of Thomas Taylor. Taylor believes that Joseph Smith and President...

GLC05756.130

[Minutes of Bishop's Court Meeting . . . Bishop B. White, presiding]

Finding Benson and Taylor guilty of apostasy, disfellowing them and referring the matter to the High Council.

GLC05756.131

[Regular Sunday Night Meeting]

Upholding the Bishopric in disfellowing Taylor and Benson and turning the matter over to the High Council.

GLC05756.132

to Wilford Woodruff

[133a] Letter transmitting transcripts concerning the disfellowship of John E. Allwood. [Transcript is 133b.]

GLC05756.133

to A. W. Milgate

Asking Milgate to send an appeal and records of the trial for Atwood's case to the First Presidency of the Church.

GLC05756.134

to President L.W. Shurtliff

Atwood desires to present his views of the gospel and prove that he has not apostatized before the President and the High Council. [struck on verso:] [18]88/09/04 Ogden City, "Minutes of a high council." re: Minutes . . . . Lists council members.

GLC05756.135

to the Honorable Teachers of Hooper Ward

A statement outlining eight differences between the teachings of the "Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the way as laid down by the Prophet Joseph." He questions the Authority of Brigham Young and challenges the court to act on his...

GLC05756.136

to M.E. Atwood

Atwood's excommunication from the church for believing and teaching false doctrine was sustained by the First Presidency of the Church, but he may repent and confess his errors to be considered for rebaptism.

GLC05756.137

to Breshner

Charging Milvern E. Attwood of believing and advocating false doctrine with an attached letter written by Attwood supporting the charge.

Attached letter not included.

GLC05756.138

to the High Counsel of the Weber Stake of Zion

Petition to restore Peter Later to a standing in the Church. Signed by 5 additional persons

GLC05756.139

to the High Counsel of the Weber Stake of Zion

Atwood believes that he has not taught or believed false doctrine. He appeals his case and warns them to repent because he believes they are wrong.

GLC05756.140

to brother

Complaint against John Fuller, et. al for insulting and threatening N.C. Peterson. With 10 names of witnesses who saw the insult.

GLC05756.141

[The High Council unanimously permitted Peter Later to receive his Priesthood and blessings]

GLC05756.142

to the Presidency and High Council of the Weber Stake of Zion

Elder Nathan Tanner, Jr.'s appeal in the Annie Pingree vs. Nathan Tanner, Jr. trial has been granted.

GLC05756.143

to Nathan

Wanting to bring the children on an excursion to Salt air.

GLC05756.144

to Bro Milgate

Letting Brother Tanner look over the testimony in the Tanner vs. M. Brown case.

GLC05756.145

to A. W. Millgate

Letting N. Tanner have the minutes of the High Council relating to his being severed from the church.

GLC05756.146

[Money owed to Annie]

N. Tanner owes Annie $20 with interest at ten per cent until paid. $23.85 paid written at bottom.

GLC05756.147

to N. Tammer

[Dated Wednesday, 7, 1891. Only in the months of January and October did the 7th fall on a Wednesday. October seems the more likely choice since Annie states the weather is still nice and makes no mention of their anniversary which would have been...

GLC05756.148

[Received $143.85 from N. Tanner for borrowed money and interest.]

Received $143.85 from N. Tanner for borrowed money and interest. [attached]1892/11/03 Annie to [N. Tanner?]. 1 p.? [Fragments of a note.] re: Leaving, relieving him of her dead weight, and returning all of the money she has to him. [note the...

GLC05756.149

[Clerk's notes]

A. Pingree charges Nathan Tanner with unchristian-like conduct for not paying borrowed money and providing an allowance for her and their children after their divorce. [labeled pages 3-5]

GLC05756.150

[Decision of N. Tanner vs. A. Pingree case]

Decision of N. Tanner vs. A. Pingree case. The charges were sustained, N. Tanner was found guilty and must pay his loans and provide support for A. Pingree and her children.

GLC05756.151