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27 February 1893
Peterson, H. J.
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
28 May 1893
Johnson, A. J.
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
27 March 1891
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
21 September 1893
Read, Thomas
to Miles Jones
Recipient from envelope.
GLC05756.105
14 June 1892
Fife, John F.
to Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake
Charging Robert MacFarland of defrauding him of $600.
GLC05756.106
1 July 1892
Court case against Robert McFarland
GLC05756.107
28 July 1891
Barker, William
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
19 August 1892
Cragun, Willford E.
to whom it may concern
Water rights for Missouria Creek, Alder Creek and Big Hollow Springs.
GLC05756.109
Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion.
[Case regarding water rights]
Barker V. Williams. Case regarding water rights.
GLC05756.110
26 November 1892
Varney, James
He has been disfellowed by the Second Quorum of Elders. He wants to bring his case before the High Council.
GLC05756.111
26 February 1893
Watkins, Joseph H.
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
8 March 1893
Sterrat, Robert
Case of James Varney
GLC05756.113
23 March 1893
Nellson, Lucidia
Forgiving Mark Hall for "the act committed to my husband. . . . ."
GLC05756.114
no date
Rawson, Cyrus
[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
20 November 1893
Peterson, Peter B.
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
Mullgate, Alfro
[Decision delivered by Counsellor Flygane, P. B. Peterson vs C. Rawson Brethren of the Counsel]
Relating the unanimous decision against brother Rawson.
GLC05756.117
8 January 1894-11 January 1894
[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
22 February 1894
Geertsun, P. C.
to the High Council of Weber Stake
On 10 July 1892, Alexander Ririe asked to be released from the Quorum because he had no faith and did not want to respond to the requirements of the Quorum. His request was granted unanimously. He now wants to regain membership.
GLC05756.119
15 April 1894
McFarland, James
His desire to leave the Mormon Church because of a priestly conspiracy against him.
GLC05756.120
9 May 1894
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
10 May 1894
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
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
17 October 1898
Unknown
to James McFarland
[text loss due to damaged] Reinstating him in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.
GLC05756.125
18 July 1894
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
28 January 1894
Rawson, J. F.
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
30 July 1894
White, B.
Turning over the cases of Taylor and Benson. Fellowship has been withdrawn from both these individuals.
GLC05756.128
7 July 1894
Torgerson, G.
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
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
19 July 1894
Evans, David W.
[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
22 July 1894
[Regular Sunday Night Meeting]
Upholding the Bishopric in disfellowing Taylor and Benson and turning the matter over to the High Council.
GLC05756.132
19 November 1895
Millgate, Alfro W.
to Wilford Woodruff
[133a] Letter transmitting transcripts concerning the disfellowship of John E. Allwood. [Transcript is 133b.]
GLC05756.133
7 November 1895
Atwood, M. E.
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
28 August 1888
Atwood, Orville F.
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
1 February 1895
Atwood, M .E.
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
8 July 1896
Millgate, A. W.
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
21 August 1895
Child, W. W.
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
May 1896
Taylor, Levi J.
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
12 July 1896
Atwood, Milvern E.
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
20 September 1897
Peterson, Christian
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
18 October 1897
[The High Council unanimously permitted Peter Later to receive his Priesthood and blessings]
GLC05756.142
27 July 1897
McQuance, Robert
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
6 August 1896
Annie
to Nathan
Wanting to bring the children on an excursion to Salt air.
GLC05756.144
7 July 1886
Brown, F. A.
to Bro Milgate
Letting Brother Tanner look over the testimony in the Tanner vs. M. Brown case.
GLC05756.145
8 January 1900
Taylor, James
to A. W. Millgate
Letting N. Tanner have the minutes of the High Council relating to his being severed from the church.
GLC05756.146
1 January 1891
Tanner, N.
[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
1891
Tanner, Annie
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
3 November 1892
[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
November 1896
[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]
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