Another family here have begun keeping the Sabbath. Nashville has been sending out her great men to quiet the people's minds; three have taken the field and tried what they could do, and one more is yet to come. Thus far, the truth has gained the victory. To the Lord be all the praise.
I have also preached nine times at a house some two miles away, and eight voted in favor of the Sabbath. I have sold books to the amount of $4.00.
My address is Eaton's Creek, Davidson Co., Tenn. O. Soule.
NEBRASKA
By Chas. L. Boyd
The past four days I have spent holding meetings on Sappa Creek. The result has been the organization of a church of eighteen members, with Bro. Chas. P. Haskell as their elder. A dozen others are keeping the Sabbath, some of whom are bowing to the polluting old tobacco, and others were kept back by obstacles which I trust will yet be surmounted. The church took the name of the Richmond church of Seventh-day Adventists.
The brethren here are poor, yet when the subject of s. b. was presented, they cheerfully subscribed one hundred and eight dollars for the support of the cause. Young men making no profession of religion took part in this work. May they yet find Christ and salvation. Bro. H. A. Jenkins was present and assisted in the meetings. Twelve were baptized, and the exercises closed by celebrating the ordinances of the Lord’s house. The blessing of God rested richly upon us.
Chas. L. Boyd.
Beaver City, April 29.
CALIFORNIA
(Abridged from the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.)
San Francisco.
THE tent-meetings which Bro. Longhborough and Healey are holding in San Francisco are awakening considerable interest. Sunday evening, April 21, sister White spoke on the subject of Christian Temperance. The tent was full, and the audience gave the best of attention. The Lord blessed, and the clear, burning truths spoken made their way to hearts.
Red Bluff, Tent No. 3.
APRIL 21, Bro. Israel and Stephens had held six meetings at Red Bluff. The daily paper of the town publishes short reports of the meetings.
Locust Grove.
BRO. J. D. RICE reports that ten here have covenanted to keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Others are keeping the Sabbath, and still others are investigating. The s. b. pledge amounts to $137.50.
A FORM FOR RECORDING CHURCH BUSINESS.
As many of the clerks of our churches have had but little experience in recording business meetings, they are frequently embarrassed to know how to go to work. This article is written to assist such persons. If they will study it carefully, and preserve it for reference, they can soon learn to record a meeting properly in the clerk’s book.
I was much pleased and edified by the “Business School” held at this place (Sigourney, Iowa) by Elds. Canright and Farnsworth. I am fully satisfied that every church, as well as our scattered brethren throughout the land, would be greatly benefited by such a course of training on the organization and business transactions of our churches. But as a great majority cannot avail themselves of the benefits of such instruction, it has occurred to me that a concise statement of the workings and business transactions of this school, published through the REVIEW, might be of service to many.
At the suggestion of those who had charge of the school, I will try to furnish a chapter.
There were about fifty persons convened in a comfortable meeting-house, and the exercises were conducted much after the style of a teachers’ institute, Elds. Canright and Farnsworth having charge. Each person was expected to keep a record of all business transacted, and in turn these records were examined, criticised, and corrected by the managers.
We had a church organized and business transacted by it, the object being to learn the art of doing church business and keeping church records. It is very evident that the business of our churches is often bunglingly done, and the records are sadly deficient. The following is supposed to be a form of business that might occur at and after the organization of a church society:—
A company of believers in the Bible doctrines held by S. D. Adventists, located at Sigourney, Iowa, convened in their church-house, April 1, 1878, at 10 o’clock A. M.
After singing and prayer, Eld. D. M. Canright was called to the chair, and L. McCoy was chosen secretary.
The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be the organization of a church of Seventh-day Adventists, and requested those desiring to participate in the said organization to give their names to the secretary.
Whereupon the following-named persons responded, to wit, L. McCoy, C. E. Moser, G. B. Starr, Rachel Buck, and Carrie Dalbey.
The chairman then asked each of this company if they had any objections to any one of the others, and there being no objection, he then asked them if they could freely and cheerfully fellowship one another. This being answered in the affirmative, they all, by a rising vote, united in the following covenant:—
“We hereby associate ourselves together, taking the name of Seventh-day Adventists, and covenanting to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” This constituted them a church.
On motion of Bro. Starr, supported by Bro. Moser, Bro. L. McCoy was elected church clerk.
On motion of Bro. Moser, supported by Bro. Starr, the church adjourned to call of the chair.
L. McCoy, Sec.
Sigourney, April 6, 1878, 9 A. M., the church convened for a business meeting, all the members having had notice of the same. Prayer by Bro. Starr.
On motion of Bro. McCoy, supported by sister Dalbey, sister Jessie F. Moser was received as a member of the church, subject to baptism.
Bro. Henry Nicola, bearing a letter of commendation from the church of S. D. Adventists at Richmond, Iowa, was, by motion of Bro. Starr, supported by Bro. McCoy, duly received as a member of this church.
Bro. Asa Ruloff, a member of the Baptist church, having embraced our views, and desiring to be identified with our people, presented himself for membership. There being no objections,
On motion of Bro. Starr, supported by sister Buck, Bro. Ruloff was received.
On motion of Bro. Moser, supported by Bro. Nicola, the church adjourned to call of the chair.
L. McCoy, Clerk.
Aug. 12, 1878, at 10 A. M., the church convened for business.
Meeting opened by singing and prayer, Eld. Canright in the chair.
Bro. C. E. Moser asked for a letter of commendation.
On motion of Bro. Asa Ruloff, supported by Bro. Starr, the clerk was instructed to give Bro. Moser a letter.
By unanimous vote of the church, all being present, Bro. H. Nicola was selected elder of the church, and was duly ordained as such by Eld. Canright.
Bro. McCoy at this meeting preferred charge against Bro. Asa Ruloff for immorality, alleging that Bro. R. had violated the fourth commandment, in that he had sold coal and otherwise permitted labor to be done in his mine on the Sabbath day, the third of August, 1878.
Bro. R. being present demanded an investigation, and the case was heard, Bro. R. having opportunity for defense.
On motion of Bro. Starr, supported by Bro. McCoy, Bro. R. was placed under censure by a unanimous vote of the church.
On motion, adjourned until 2 o’clock P. M.
Aug. 12, 1878, at 2 P. M., the church convened pursuant to adjournment, for the transaction of business, Eld. Nicola in the chair.
Bro. Starr presented resolutions expressive of the sorrow occasioned by the death of our beloved sister Jones, which occurred on the 8th inst., who by her Christian deportment and faithfulness in the discharge of every duty, had won for herself a place in the hearts of all. Although her loss is a severe trial to this little band, yet we bow in meek submission to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
The resolutions were ordered placed upon the record, and a copy of same furnished to the bereaved family.
On motion of Bro. M., supported by Bro. B., the church adjourned.
L. McCoy, Clerk.
NOTE.—Will the clerks of our churches please preserve the above article for reference? It gives the proper form of conducting and recording business meetings. Notice, (1.) The first thing to do in making a record of a meeting is to give the date, thus: April 1, 1878, 10 A. M.; or July 5, 1878, 2 P. M.; (2.) if a vote is taken upon any question, the clerk should state who made the motion and who seconded it, as it is sometimes very important to know; (3.) The clerk should always sign his name at the close of the record of each meeting.
If further instruction is desired, it will be given any time.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died in Battle Creek, Mich., April 25, 1878, of spinal meningitis, sister Matilda Matteson, oldest daughter of Eld. J. G., and Anna Matteson, aged 15 years and 6 months. About one year ago, when Bro. and Sr. Matteson left this country for Denmark, where they are now laboring as missionaries, Matilda came to Battle Creek, and attended our school till the commencement of her sickness a little over two weeks before her death. She was baptized, and united with the church, at the Lansing camp-meeting last September. Bro. and Sr. M., in their far-distant field of labor, are entitled to especial sympathy and remembrance in prayer, in this sad affliction. A large congregation assembled at the funeral, April 26, to whom we made a few remarks from Ps. 90: 12. C. S.
Died of pulmonary consumption, in Upper Alton, Ill., April 11, 1878, Bro. D. B. Hunt, in the thirty-eighth year of his age. He was the first fruit of my public labors. I hope to meet him, with my Lord, “in the air.” His wife and four children sustain this loss. Funeral services conducted April 12, by the writer. G. W. COLCORD.
Camp-meetings in Missouri.
APPLETON CITY, St. Clair Co., Mo., May 30 to June 4, 1878.
Gallatin, Daviess Co., Mo., June 6 to 11, 1878.
These meetings are designed to commence promptly Thursday morning, and continue through Monday and break up early Tuesday morning. At each of these points there is considerable interest to hear the truth among those not of our faith; and they are the most central places for our people, being convenient for those coming on the cars or with teams. The former is situated on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas R. R., about midway between Sedalia and Ft. Scott. Those coming on the Missouri Pacific will change cars at Sedalia. Gallatin is on the Chicago South-western branch of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific R. R. Those coming on the Hannibal and St. Joseph R. R. change cars at Cameron.
These meetings are held after much consultation with the brethren in the State, and are in accordance with the wishes of nearly all with whom I have consulted. Our object in holding them is to carry on the work already begun in the State, advance the interest in the T. and M. work, kindle afresh the holy fire of love and piety, obtain a deeper hold on God, and arouse our people to a sense of the importance of the work of God for this time, as well as to bring the truth before those not of our faith. As the business meetings of the Conference will not be held till fall, these meetings will be wholly given to devotional exercises and instruction, and will therefore be of great interest to our people.
Kansas Conference.
THE third annual session of the Kansas Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held at Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., in connection with the camp-meeting, May 22-27, 1878. Each church in the Conference should see that its delegate is elected and provided with credentials signed by the clerk, and all unorganized bodies of Sabbath-keepers should be suitably represented. Delegates should bring reports of the standing and condition of their respective churches. KANSAS CONF. COM.
Wisconsin State Conference.
THE eighth annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Madison, May 29 to June 4, for the election of officers, and to transact other business that may come before the meeting. Every church in the Conference and every unorganized body of believers should, if possible, be represented at this meeting by delegates, and where this is not possible, a letter stating their number, condition, and wants, should be forwarded in season. WISCONSIN CONF. COM.
THE camp-meeting of the North Pacific Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held at Salem, Oregon, June 27 to July 2, 1878. The second annual session of the N. P. Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the brethren at Blue Valley, York Co., Neb., May 10, and continue meetings over the following Sabbath and Sunday. Hebron, Thayer Co., May 17, to continue over the following Sabbath and Sunday. Let there be a general attendance of all the brethren at these meetings. E. W. FARNSWORTH.
I WILL meet with the brethren at Roxbury, Vt., May 18, 19. Hope for a general turnout through the district. Jamaica, May 25, 26. These will be important meetings. Come. A. S. HUTCHINS.
We will meet with the church in Spring Arbor, Mich., May 11, 12. One object of this meeting is to give opportunity for baptism. Individuals from neighboring churches can avail themselves of this opportunity. Meetings will commence Friday evening. M. B. MILLER.
THE new S. D. A. church at Lakeview, Montcalm Co., Mich., is finished, and will be dedicated May 18 and 19. Brn. Littlejohn, Fargo, and Corliss are expected to be present. Dedication services on Sunday, the 16th, at 10:30 A. M. Brethren at Fair Plains, Howard City, and Morley are invited to attend. Lakeview is twenty miles north of Greenville, and twelve miles north-east of Howard City. The stage runs from this place to Howard City daily. E. R. ELLENWOOD, Clerk.
I WILL meet with the Avon (Wis.) church May 18, 19. Hope to see a general gathering. H. W. DECKER.
Ohio Appointments.
CHANGES.
Newark, May 11, 12.
Mendon, “ 11, 12.
Gilboa, “ 14, 15.
Hamler, “ 18, 19.
Bowling Green, “ 25, 26.
Brethren and sisters, turn out to these meetings. The Lord willing, a minister will be with you. The scattered membership of Defiance church will meet at Hamler, on the ridge. Church clerks and S. S. treasurers are expected to be on hand at all these meetings, with their books of record. We must see them. When appointments are for Sabbath and first-day, the first meeting will be at 7:30 Friday evening. Expect to see friends from Mendon at Van Wert. H. A. ST. JOHN.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1878.
KANSAS, Neosho Falls, — May 22–27.
WISCONSIN, Madison, — May 29 to June 4.
NEW YORK, East Aurora, — “ “ “ “ “
MISSOURI, Appleton City, — “ 30 “ “ “
“ Gallatin, — June 6–11.
MINNESOTA, Hutchinson, — “ 19–25.
NORTH PACIFIC CONF., Salem, Oregon, — June 27 to July 2.
☞ Camp-meeting notices, Conference and T. and M. meeting notices, should be given in season, and fully given, embracing all important particulars.
The Signs Office.
By James White
We have now spent nearly four weeks in Oakland. We came to be present at the annual meeting of our Publishing Association. Have done but very little more than to seek improvement of health. Bro. A. Brorsen has been giving us treatment with success. We have in this time gained eleven pounds in weight. The greatest difficulty at present is in hands and feet, which are some swollen, and troubled with heat and rheumatism, and want of muscular strength. These difficulties we hope to have removed by further treatment and more active life at our Healdsburg home. We expect to spend the summer months in Colorado, and to attend the General Conference. J. W.
Ohio Tents.
By H. A. St. John
New tops have been made for two of our tents. A sixty-foot and a fifty-foot tent are now ready for use. We expect meetings will begin in these tents about May 18, in the evening, if the weather is favorable. The larger tent, in charge of Brn. J. H. Waggoner and A. M. Mann, will probably be pitched for the first meeting at Cook’s Corners, about twelve or fourteen miles from Sandusky, and from thence move to Sandusky City.
The other tent, in charge of Brn. O. F. Guilford and E. H. Gates, will be pitched for the first meeting, probably, at Garrettsville, Portage county. Bro. Gates is now in that section, opening the field.
The other tent still awaits orders for repairs. If able, with some assistance, I desire to run this tent, and a favorable opening for a first meeting seems to present itself in Medina county. Brethren, shall we have this tent repaired? Pledges come in slowly indeed. A few have done nobly. Now, brethren, if you favor the enterprise of fitting up this third tent for a summer campaign, you may speak with effect by coming up to our appointments with liberal pledges for the purpose. If you have not the opportunity of attending our meetings, then report your pledge directly to the Conference treasurer, A. A. Hutchins, Clyde, Sandusky Co., Ohio. All pledges should be paid at the Ohio camp-meeting, and before, if possible.
Whether you can pledge or not, we would be glad to receive a word of counsel or encouragement from all. Missionary letters, breathing sympathy, interest, and prayers for the progress of the good work, are ever welcome.
H. A. St. JOHN.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, April 25, 1878
By George I. Butler
Bro. E. W. Farnsworth, President of the Iowa Conference, will be with me. He is an able speaker, one whose help will be greatly appreciated.
We shall see that handbills are furnished in time to extensively advertise these meetings. Our new 50x70 tent will be pitched at Appleton City in season for the meeting to commence on time. We request Brn. D. W. Reavis, of Lincoln, T. A. Hoover, of Index, and Frank J. Gray, of Nevada City, to act as a camp-meeting committee at Appleton City, and to be on the ground several days before the meetings to help in preparing. The committee appointed last fall will act at Gallatin. Books will be furnished on the ground. Also provisions and feed at reasonable prices.
These meetings are located favorably to bring together the whole of our membership. Our meetings last fall were a source of great encouragement. Since that time I have visited nearly every little company of believers in the State; many of these have, by vote, requested these meetings and promised to attend. We want all our people to come. We want them to bring their unconverted friends. Come at the beginning. Stay till the close. Come to seek God. Come to learn the duties of this time. Our tents will start out immediately at the close of these meetings. If you desire that we should go out with courage, and with hope for the cause in the State, make a general rally to these meetings.
Will the leader of each church read this in the presence of all the members, as some do not have the paper? GEO. I. BUTLER.
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, April 25, 1878
Wisconsin Camp-meeting.
By H. W. Decker; O. A. Olsen; Geo. C. Tenney
This meeting will be held at Madison, Wis., May 29 to June 4. The ground is situated about one mile from the capitol building, on the east side of Fourth Lake, and on the road from the capitol to the asylum. The place is called “Brigg’s Grove.”
The meeting is reached from the north by the C. and N. W. and the C., M. and St. P. railroads. Those coming by the latter will change at Portage, and ticket to East Madison. Notify the conductor, and he will let you off near the ground. Those coming from the north-east on the C. and N. W. road will change at Watertown Junction, and take tickets to East Madison. Those coming on the old Milwaukee road will change at Portage. Come from the east and west on the Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien road, and from the south on the C. and N. W. Be sure to call for round-trip tickets, which will make the fare three cents per mile.
Hay, straw, and provision will be provided on the ground, as usual.
Now, brethren, we want this meeting to excel in numbers and interest any that we have ever held in the State. We ask the elders and leaders of our churches to encourage and urge the people to come. It will be at a time when the planting and sowing will all be done; and no doubt this is as good a time as any in the year for the people to leave home. You can’t afford to lose this means of grace. The real benefit you will get at the meeting will more than repay you for any sacrifice of time and means it may cost you. If you have unconverted children or friends, bring them along. Perhaps you have neighbors who believe the truth, but are not living it out; and if you could get them under the influence of such a meeting as this, no doubt they would have strength to take up the cross. We want all the tents in the State on the ground. If you cannot come, and have a church or family tent, ship it to Madison by freight, and we will return it, paying charges both ways. There will be new family tents on the ground, for sale or to rent. There will also be tent room provided for those who do not wish to buy or rent.
We are glad to inform you that Eld. D. M. Canright and Bro. C. W. Stone, of New England, will attend the meeting. Brethren, let us have a grand rally.
H. W. DECKER, } Wis.
O. A. OLSEN, } Conf.
GEO. C. TENNEY, } Com.
Meeting at Blue Valley, Neb.
By E. W. Farnsworth
This meeting will be an important one for the cause in Nebraska, and we are anxious to see a general attendance of all our brethren in that part of the State. This place is of easy access from Seward, Stromsburg, Farmers Valley, Saunders and Butler counties, and other places, and we want to see all these places largely represented. We expect Bro. Boyd, and all the other preaching brethren in the State, will be present. The interests of the cause in Nebraska will be largely discussed. The meeting may continue longer than the time appointed if the interest demands. See appointment.
Come, brethren, to the meeting, praying that the mighty God of Jacob may help us.
E. W. FARNSWORTH.
Notice to Church Clerks in Wisconsin.
By H. W. Decker
Last year six churches in this State were not reported at the camp-meeting. I see no excuse for such carelessness on the part of our clerks, and I hope it will not be repeated this year. We have blanks provided for all reports. If you have not a supply, write to A. S. Osborn, Bloomington, Wis. If there is no delegate sent from your church, send your reports to me at Madison, by mail. H. W. Decker.
Change of Secretary for Iowa and Nebraska Tract Society
Notice.
A. J. Cudney, secretary of Dist. No. 12, Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society, has resigned his office, as he intends to go with a tent this summer. Stephen Rider, of Blue Valley, York Co., Neb., takes his place.
Wanted: Work Among Sabbath-Keepers
Wanted.
THE P. O. address of Eddie Chapman. Address, A. B. Rust, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Texas.
A YOUNG MAN 21 years of age wants to work on a farm, for a Sabbath-keeper, a health reformer. Address, Frank E. Brown, Webberville, Ingham Co., Mich.
A SABBATH-KEEPER, carpenter and joiner, wishes to get work among Sabbath-keepers, either in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Address, A. H. Benjamin, Tomah, Monroe Co., Wis.
Eld. D. M. Canright’s address is South Lancaster, Mass.
Bro. J. P. Hunt’s post-office address is 427 West Madison St., Chicago, Ill.
The address of Eld. S. S. Mooney is now Danvers, Mass.
RECEIPTS
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money receipted pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. Ole Olson 53-18, Mrs Clarissa Phelps 53-18, Arba Smith 52-8, J C Cole 53-18, J C Cowles 53-20, Mrs Dr Edwards 53-9, M B Duffie 53-18, J K Gilbert 53-17, T J Webster 53-18, J Hanson 52-17, Martha A White 53-18, Henry Atwood 53-18, Chas Pottenger 51-22, Z Nicola 53-18, Mrs H C Mitchell 53-17, Calvin Winiers 53-18, F H Chapman 53-17, Mrs Philip Kane 53-18, John Heald 47-16, Chas Geer 53-16, C D Rumsey 54-14, J H Jaquith 53-18, R M Best 53-18, Alfred Chase 54-14, J A Burdoin 53-17, Albert Erway 53-19, E J Downs 53-18, Byron M Davis 53-18, John Hackett 53-18, Maggie Snook 53-18, C A Osgood 53-1, E W Whitney 53-24, Nathan Baker 53-19, Mrs F A Reed 53-18.
$1.00 EACH. Wm Strader 52-6, Peter Smalley 52-17, Jas H Parker 52-18, P H Lane 52-18, Mrs C Morton 52-18, Mrs Jennie Shum 52-16, M C Mizar 53-1, C A Just 52-15, Eliza Thayer 52-19, Isaac Morrison 52-18, J H Branson 52-18, M A Reed 52-16, Anna Austin 52-18, Mrs P A Hobson 52-18, Mrs C C Ball 52-18, F A Drake 52-18, S S Mooney 52-18, Theresa Merrill 53-1, Mrs A W Butcher 52-18, Martin Adsit 52-16, James J Shreve 52-16, E L Miller 52-18, Charity McConnel 52-25, Geo W Reaser 52-19, Eld J H Cook 52-18, Emma Garnsey 52-18, Mrs A E Wright 52-19, A S Reynolds 52-18, Jeremiah Rhodes 52-18, S Barrows 52-18, Daniel Bowe 52-19, Rand White 52-18, Wm Dougherty 52-18, James Hutchinson 52-18, Mrs E C Brazee 52-18, F B Reed 52-18, Isaac Wiley 52-18.
MISCELLANEOUS. C H Bliss $2.00 51-18, Mrs L D Dickey 1.50 53-18, J A Franklin 1.50 53-16, John N Chandler 50c 52-2, Mary Richardson 1.50 53-17, James Davis 1.50 53-18, Eliza Reed 1.50 53-18, Mary Smalley 1.50 53-18, Thomas H Ayers 1.50 53-18, T V Canright 50c 52-1, Mrs Abigail Smith 1.50 53-18, Albert R Forbes 3.50 52-8, Wm Thornton 75c 52-18, S M Bayliss 1.50 53-18, W O Russ 50c 51-14, Edward Kimber 1.50 53-18, M V Leandon 1.50 53-18, Lizzie Thompson 1.50 53-18, Chas Whitehead 75c 52-18, Joseph Mohat 1.50 53-18.
Books Sent by Mail.
J Z Nugen $2.80, H Wren 35c, Mrs Annie R Boyce 25c, Mrs Lydia G Swift 25c, Mrs Harriet Shepard 1.50, Fred W Mutkelsk 10c, Mrs C H Hoenes 50c, Miss L M Smith 16c, Miles Taylor 40c, J S Shrock 50c, S E Ballenger 25c, James McFarland 1.00, Nellie Freeman 25c, C B Ingersoll 2.00, J Strom 1.30, Lars Hansen Moller 2.50, M Bertha Farnum 1.00, Katharena Hale 1.00, H D Menken 25c, Jackson Baker 90c, C E Hathaway 2.66, Rival T Payne 6c, Dr R A Miller 3.00, Byron Mathewson 9c, David Vincent 25c, Mrs E Lemaster 25c, Mrs J W Keenan 25c, N J Bowers 48c, Mrs George Daigler 25c, Mrs A C Edger 50c, S W Bader 6c, A J Sagar 25c, John Cashner 50c, A Parker 6c, Mrs N J Smith 10c, L S Boyd 25c, Mrs C Chamberlain 25c, Chas Whitehead 25c, A H Smith 25c, Mrs P A Greenwood 1.50, Harris Fitch 1.50, C E Fish 1.50, M B True 1.50, Mrs M E Tindall 1.50, D F Bennett 40c, A J Covey 4c, Eld O O Taylor 2.40, Harvy Mills 25c, J P Johnson 30c, John Berggren 20c, Frank Peterson 1.00, A Berg 50c, Orlando Soule 5.00, Mr Burkhert 1.00, Wm J Boynton 23c, O R Downs 1.05, O Black 5.50, Dr R A Miller 3.00, B Van Dern 46c.
Books Sent by Express.
Sarah Knechtel $6.00, Willet Reynolds 11.50, Mrs E A Turner 7.94.
Books Sent by Freight.
C Black $7.20.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
C Black $7.00, Vt T and M Society per F T Wales 1.00, C H Bliss 2.00, Kan T and M Society per J Heligass 145.00, North Pacific Mission per A P Van Horn 50.00, Iowa T and M Society 50.00, A O Burrill—Sadie Armitage 2.27, Va T and M Society 5.00, SIGNS OF THE TIMES—Va T and M Society 4.50, Minn T and M Society per J Olive 342.00, E W Farnsworth 26.00, C O Taylor 60c.
S. D. A. E. Society.
Bell Simonton $10.00, Mrs E Parks 5.00, D Newcomb 10.00.
European Mission.
R G Lockwood and wife $50.00, Mrs O Bunce 25.00, Levi Wells 25.00, B M and E P Osgood 8.50, A sister in the Cause 2.00, Eld S S Mooney 25.00, E P Osgood 2.00, B M Osgood 2.00, H K Pike and wife 100.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Marshall per J K Gilbert $12.00, Douglas per D McCallum 30.00, Jay, J H Jaquith 30.00, Corvis per Thos Lane 60.00, Orange per F Howe 18.62.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 7 per J Montgomery 1.00, Dist 3 Marshall 1.00, Dist 8 Quincy per I A Olmsted 7.00, Dist 3 Burlington church per M B Miller 13.64, Dist 6 added ½ per F Howe 5.00.
Danish Mission.
C A Nielsen $5.00, Soren Nielsen 5.75.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”