others are studying histories and which is good to obtain knowledge and will bea lasting benefit. Have you found that young mare yet, if not it would be well to hunt her up soon. Was pleased to hear you had finished the corral in the field. Perhaps it will be well to feed moderare for there is no knowing how lare spring will be. I suppose Sister Eddington's funeral was largely attended. Well we can say of her as was said of Sister Snow, "She was one ofthe noble women of our day." I will draw my epistle to a close, praying God's blessings to rest upon you all. From your affectionare Father Richard Fry was released a bit early based on the merits of his good behavior. This item appeared in the Deseret EveningNewson April 19,1888: RELEASED FROM 'PEN' SERVED THEIR TERMS This morning Richard Fry, of Morgan City, counselor in the presidency ofthe Morgan Stake, emerged from the penitentiary. He served a six month term and paid the fine imposed. At the Fry home in Morgan, a celebration was planned for the arrival of Richard. It was evening and the lights streamed out the windows ofthe old home. Long tables were spread in the ample dining room. In the center of the largest table was a roasted pig with an apple in his mouth. The rest ofthe table was covered with lovingly prepared food in shining dishes to add to the feast. Every member of the two families bustled about in preparation for the homecoming of their husband and father. They welcomed the arrival of neighbors who had been invited. But, as they rushed around, they were listening carefully for the sound of horses' feet. There was much laughter, scurrying of feet, children running back and forth inside and out, peeking in the door for another look and another smell of mince pies, roast pork, and other tempting dishes, but everyone was listening. The sound ofthe horses coming was finally heard and a great shout arose. Many ran out to meet the carriage while others remained inside to finish the preparations. It was a very happy family that night in the old Fry home. It was a great occasion for Richard, too. He was returning to his home and loved ones. What a welcome! Family, neighbors and friends from far and near were there to greet him. But there were lines in his face. His closely cropped hair and beard made them all the more noticeable. The foul air of the prison, which had been crowded almost to the point of suffocation at times, had made inroads upon his health. He never was as well physically after his prison experience. Richard Fry possessed a strong faith and testimony ofthe restored Gospel ofjesus Christ. He never forgot the principles which meant so much to him. Throughout his life he lived those principles and taught them to his children. His life of service to others is an eloquent example of his beliefs In the spring of 1861 a ditch known as the "Fry Ditch" was made by Richard Fry, Daniel Bull, and Richard Norwood. In 1864 a canal known as the "Weber Ditch" was begun under the direction of Thomas J. Thurston with Richard Fry, Charles Turner, and George Simmons as committee members. 246