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Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · March 18, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 12

Oskaloosa and Monroe.—Since our State quarterly meeting, I have visited the above-named churches, and have had some excellent meetings. The brethren at Monroe were very much encouraged. They had had no preaching for about two years; but all remained firm. Some others have now taken a stand on the Sabbath, and will identify themselves with the church soon. There was a good outside interest, and I shall be disappointed if others do not come out on the truth. The brethren here are taking steps to purchase a meeting-house.

Milo, Feb. 25. J. H. MORRISON.

Elk Horn and Des Moines.—Since my last report, I have had some good and I trust profitable meetings with the Elk Horn church.

Feb. 27, I came to Des Moines to labor among the Scandinavians of this city; but although Bro. Perry, who has been very zealous in his endeavors to spread the truth by canvassing and visiting, had obtained a very convenient house of worship, the attendance was too small to justify holding a series of meetings. Meanwhile, I endeavored to obtain subscribers, and found five readers for our periodicals who had never seen anything on present truth. I had a very pleasant interview with a German family who were members of the Evangelical church. They called in two of their preachers, that they might converse with me in their presence. This family is now reading our German paper and tracts. I believe the Lord is at work here, and hope to see fruit from the labor put forth in this city. JOHN F. HANSON.