Wisconsin by William Covert

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1904

Wisconsin

By William Covert

IN company with Elder J. B. Locken, I held four meetings at Hines, Wis., August 13-15. I was agreeably surprised at finding a Sabbath-school of thirty-seven members in the place. A few living in the vicinity have lately accepted the truth, and others have moved into the neighborhood from different parts of the country.

Hines is a small station on the C. St. P. M. & O. R. R., between Superior and Spooner, in Douglas County. The newness of the country, the abundance of wood, and the cheapness of land attract settlers to the vicinity. It is a favorable place to find plenty of room. Though far to the north and limited in improvements, it is to be preferred to remaining in the cities. Good roads and public buildings will be provided in time.

We organized a church of sixteen members, and probably others will unite with them soon. A complement of officers was elected, but ordination was deferred until another time. A number of those who united with the church were recently baptized by Elder Swinson. This new organization adds sixteen to the membership of the Wisconsin Conference. We expect to see several other churches added to the list in the conference soon. Wm. COVERT.