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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1881
Page
5
An old man leads a sleigh party to a city justice asking him to wed his daughter Sarah to a man with a blue coat. Sarah resists then agrees after talk of a three oyster feast and future towers and gifts. Father promises cattle aid and a share of bedding. The scene ends with Sarah agreeing to marry Bill for kindness and oysters.
A quoted meditation asserts religion as an anchor for both men and women, contrasting faith with worldly ties and praising holy soul-ties and divine love. The piece notes Brigham Young earning the title of general from being called Brig gy dear by his many wives.
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