Aug. 28, The following brethren and sisters paid us a visit: Apostle Lorenzo Snow, Pres. Oliver G. Snow, J. D. Burt, Alvin Nicholas (county Bishop), Charles Kelly, Sister Minnie Snow of Brigham City, Bishop Harper of North Willard and Bishop Carl Jensen of Bear River City. We held two meetings on the 28th and had a fine time. Bro. Chas. Kelly reorganized the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Assn as follows: Philip A. Paskett, Pres.; James R. Simpson and Henry Hales as counselors; Bishop B. F. Cook, Secretary; and Wm. P. Paskett, treasurer. While here Apostle Lorenzo Snow blessed Evan Osborn Kimber, gave him the name Evan Osborn Kimber.

Bishop Nichols asked the writer if I would set as his agent in this Ward in receiving and handling the tithing. I said, “Yes, I'll do the best I can if you wish me to act as such.” “I suppose you will explain it to the Bishop so he'll understand it.” He said, “I'll see the Bishop about it." This was because the Bishop lived ten miles away.) So he told the bishop in my presence, “Bishop, I want Bro. Philip A. Paskett here to act as my agent to have sole charge of the tithing in this ward, to receive, sell and handle the tithing to the best advantage, but (humorously) if he does any crooked work with it, we shall hold you responsible for it.” (The latter was said in a half-joking way, but no doubt meant) So the writer handled the tithing for a number of years, going to Brigham City at the latter part of December and setting up, and with the assistance of Stake Clerk Severin N. Lee, making up the balance sheet each year.

Oct. 28, 1885 - We have had an extremely dry season and unfavorable for crops. The rabbits being very numerous are destroying considerable grain and other crops and even digging the potatoes up after eating the vines off.

On Oct. 24, 1885, Bro. William Lowe of Willard with a gang of men finished making a dug way up the big mountain between Grouse Creek and Terrace on the Keg Spring road, the dug way being nearly a mile in length. Those working on the road were: County selectman – Wm. Lowe, Peter Lowe, Ned Morgan, and three others. Percilla, daughter of Bro. Lowe, acted as cook. From Grouse Creek Wm. C. Bitteridge, Philip A. Paskett, Albert F. Richins, David H. Toyn, Wm. Show, Willie Show, B. F. Cooke, Henry Green, Wm. Boty, Frank Hales, and Heber S. Snow. Wm. Lowe stated he was surprised that as few men had done such an amount of work in so short a time, which was about twelve days.

On Nov. 5, the following brethren held meetings in the district school house: Stake President Oliver G. Snow, Bishop A. Nicholas, Bishop Jensen of Montua, Bishop Harper, Ex Judge Smith, J. C. Wixom, and N. P. Anderson. All the brethren addressed the meetings and gave good instructions.

Nov. 27, 1887, Sunday. We were visited by Apostle John W. Taylor, Seymour B. Young, Pres. Horton C. Haight, Moroni Picket, and Franklin Brim of the Cassia Stake, held two meetings and received timely instructions, had a splendid time.

On November 4, 1888, Bros. Adolphus Madson and Charles Kelly, counselors to Stake President, Rudger Clawson, visited Grouse Creek Ward. Held two meetings enjoying a spirit of freedom and feeling pleased with the spirit that existed here. They were favorably impressed with the place.

June 5, 1885, J. C. Wixom, Supt. of Sunday School and John D. Peters, Supt. of Day School, Sisters Amelia Graeht and Charlotte Squires visited Grouse Creek. J. C. Wixom spoke first at a meeting commencing at 2:00 p.m. J. D. Peters spoke in the interest of day schools. Both brethren spoke well. The sisters organized a Primary Association and appointed Sister Amanda Barlow President; Alice Kimber and Mrs. Atkinson as counselors, James W. Bitteridge secretary, Emily E. Paskett assistant secretary and Alice Barlow Treasurer.

July 12, 1889.This season we have suffered much from drought. The old creek channel being dry and has been so since March. The majority of our crops have scorched up. There has been plenty of work on the outside so the men folks could obtain money to get provisions. The drought continued year after year preceding date, still people feel hopeful.