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Show became a peace maker between the two groups of settlers—the Indians and the white men throughout the area. CHIEF LITTLE SOLDIER AND RHODA From 'Heart Throbs of the West* —Isabelle E.K. Wilson At the time the Indian, Terrikee, was killed in Harrisville, Weber County, by Urban Stewart, Little Soldier pleaded with his people and restored peace after the Indians had burned one of the settler's homes. He visited his white neighbors regularly as long as he lived, and became well known in the area. Little Soldier's wife was named Negess and he had a daughter named Mary. Ellen Moore, daughter of David Moore in Kaysville, and her infant son were very ill when Little Soldier called at the Moore home. Detecting the cause of the sickness by the odor, Little Soldier hurried to the foothills and gathered some na¬tive herbs. These were steeped as for tea and given to the suffering mother and child. The following morning mother and child were covered with measels. After that Lit¬tle Soldier's remedy went to rounds of the settler's homes. The Indian Chief knew of many herbs used by his people in case of sickness, and he freely gave informa¬tion to the settlers on their use. Around 1850 and 1852 some of the Indians living in the Ogden area went to battle. During the skirmish a Piute squaw and her nine months old papoose were taken prisoners. The squaw escaped and joined her people. The papoose was bought by Ann Blythe Barker Moore, wife of David Moore in Kaysville. Two or three years later the Ind¬ian mother learned of the whereabouts of her child and called at the Moore home. She planned to take her child away with her, but the child refused to leave the Moore home. She was named Rhoda and Little Soldier called often at the Moore home to see how Rhonda was being cared for. Through this act of kindness--caring for Rhonda— the Indians became more friendly towards the Pioneer settlers. Rhoda lived as a member of the Moore family until she reached the age of 15. She died of tuberculosis. 33 |