At one time, Alvin decided to give the Indians a party. All the people from Pipe Springs and Moccasin were invited to join in the melon feast with the Indians. When Captain Frank (Indian) was notified, he was very much pleased. He selected an almost perfect amphitheater among the trees, near the camp, and placed logs on the outer edge for the white people to sit on. They came - a hay rack load of people and a wagon load of melons. The white people mingled together in a friendly manner, in conversation, dance, and feast. The most impressive feature of the evening occurred when Captain Frank stepped into the center of a large circle and gave thanks for the happy occasion. With bowed head he asked God's blessings on those assembled, on himself, and his people. He prayed for the Mormon President, John Taylor, (who was then dead), for Joseph Smith, and George Washington, and for Alvin Heaton, who had brought the melons.
Whenever Captain Frank was given a meal at the "Big House", he always asked the Lord to bless the food and bless Frank. "Help Frank to be a good man", and then would add, "Frank no steal 'em, Frank no lie."
Charles Carroll Heaton
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