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The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 61, No. 51

THANKSGIVING SERMON
Earlier text: CHICAGO MISSION

IOWA

By John Wilson

MARSHALLTOWN, ALZONA, WEST DAYTON, ETC.—When I closed meetings at Marshalltown Nov. 19, three more had commenced to observe the Sabbath, making eleven in all that have taken hold during my labor here. We hope for others that are still undecided. From November 20 to 24, visited the Ruthven church, and the Swedish friends that lately embraced the truth in that vicinity. Eight were baptized. At the Alzona camp-meeting, two were baptized. A young Swedish sister from the Campbellite church decided to keep the commandments. These eleven will unite with the Ruthven church. The 24th and 25th I visited friends at Spencer, and found them of good courage. Nov. 26-30, visited Alzona and Wesley. I found all that lately united with us at Wesley trying to be faithful. One young man goes to attend the College at Battle Creek.
Dec. 1-3, I visited the little company at West Dayton for the first time, and found them striving on. From the 4th to the 8th, I labored at Bowman's Grove. Here three who have lately commenced to observe the Sabbath were baptized and united with the church. One of them, a young man expects to attend our College, that he may become useful. I had a good outside attendance. Dec. 9-11, I visited friends at Kelly, where a Swedish and a Danish brother desire to go to work in some way for the Lord as soon as they can arrange their affairs. Found some interest here, and spoke by request on the Sabbath question to some from a large Norwegian settlement close by. I praise the Lord for his blessings and that he is calling on some to give their time to the work among the Scandinavians. The 13th and 14th, I met with the friends at Marshalltown, where my family live. They enjoy good health and the blessing of God, and are thankful that they can so well endure the change of climate from Texas to Iowa. We desire to be faithful to the end. My permanent address at present is Marshalltown, Iowa, Box 669. JOHN WILSON.
Dec. 16.

Wolf Lake and Ligonier

By S. H. Lane

Indiana.

Wolf Lake and Ligonier.

Last July I received a written challenge from Eld. Hammond, the Baptist minister at Wolf Lake, to discuss the Sabbath and Sunday questions, also the inspiration of Mrs. White’s visions. Eld. H. came to Wolf Lake last spring, and soon began a tirade of abuse against Seventh-day Adventists. He was so insulting in his talk, and made so much fun of the writings of Sr. White, that he disgusted the people generally. He threatened to prosecute all outside of our people for doing the least thing on Sunday in the line of work. Had not the law been in our favor, he would have arrested our people for laboring on that day. He became so domineering and meddlesome that people were glad last fall when he concluded to move a few miles into the country. When he was leaving, a cannon was fired as a signal of rejoicing. This occurred after the arrangements to debate were made.
Our debate began Dec. 2. The Baptists, having but little confidence in Eld. H., at first decided not to open their meeting-house, and the trustees of our church offered ours for the debate; but just before the time for us to commence, the Baptists opened theirs. The house was crowded at each meeting, and many stood up.
We discussed the Sabbath question during five meetings. He started out by boasting of how much he knew of the Hebrew and Greek, how well he was acquainted with our publications in general, and how he had by his arguments disorganized our churches in his travels; claimed the seven days of creation were long periods of time; that the Sabbath was given to the Jews; that the Lord’s seventh day was man’s first day; that God’s seventh day has never ended; that those who keep the first day now are observing the original seventh day; and that the world is round, and that man cannot keep the seventh-day Sabbath. He admitted that the “Sabbath was a part of the moral law, and a transcript of the Divine Mind.” Most of his time was taken up by abuse of the rankest sort.
His contradictory positions were easily answered, and I had ample time to preach straight Sabbath discourses, which opportunity was improved to the best of my ability. I never before met a man so defective in a general knowledge of the Bible.
On Sunday night, Dec. 7, we commenced the Sunday question. In his first speech Eld. H. took the position that as in the old dispensation they circumcised on the eighth day, it was typical of the first-day Sabbath; and that the first day of the Jewish feasts, which he said always came on Sunday, was also typical of the first day. Then he read from “Early Writings” of Sr. White concerning the ark which was seen in heaven, ridiculing for several minutes the idea of an ark being in heaven. He then claimed that every time the Saviour met his disciples after the resurrection was on Sunday. We had no trouble in setting aside such arguments, and then explained nearly all the texts which speak of the first day.
We readily proved that John in A. D. 96 saw the ark in the heavenly temple (Rev. 11:19), and noticed that when Eld. H. read from Sr. White’s works, the people paid much better attention than when he addressed them.
We read in John 21:1–14 that the third time Jesus met with his disciples after his resurrection he found them fishing, and gave them directions how to catch a large number. If this was on Sunday, he set them a good example for fishing on Sunday.
In his next speech he abused the Adventists in general, the writer, and Sr. White in particular. He stated that on one occasion his opponent visited a family in the country, and that while seated at the table he remarked that there was pork enough on the plate to condemn a thousand souls, directing it to be removed, and that the family eat no more of it. They pleaded in regard to the matter, and he finally stated that he would pray and sleep over the matter. In the morning the family told him that he might go to perdition with his church—they proposed to eat pork.
While Eld. H. was thus speaking, an intelligent lady stepped to the stand, and whispered to me that it was at her house that I remained over night, and when the proper time came she would like to make a statement. In my reply I called on the lady to speak, and she stated that Eld. Lane never preached in their neighborhood but once, and that her husband invited him home to remain over night. Knowing that he used no pork she cooked none—had none on the table—and used no lard in cooking; and she could truthfully say that Eld. Hammond’s statement was false in every particular.
The debate was announced to continue the next night, but we were much surprised the next day to find that the trustees had locked the church, and that Eld. H. had left the town without saying a word to the writer about it. Thus closed, in the midst of the Sunday-Sabbath question, the long-looked-for and much-talked-of debate. The people came at night, and lo! no discussion. We rang the bell at our church, and I spoke to a crowded house. Continued nearly one week after the debate, and left the church much strengthened.
Eld. Rees was with me and aided much in the meetings. Eld. Covert held a few meetings before the debate, but was called home by sickness. Those who belonged to no church were friendly, and donated to us $27.
Either the writer or Eld. Rees held meetings Sabbaths at Ligonier. All is harmonious in this church, and our meetings were good. Some interest was manifested by those not of our faith. The church are taking hold of the Signs canvass. Thus the good work moves on.
S. H. Lane.

NEBRASKA

By Chas. L. Boyd

RICHMOND AND FREMONT.—In company with Bro. Cudney, I spent the last days of November with the Richmond church. The meetings were well attended by those from without, and were much appreciated by all. Two who had embraced the faith through missionary labor, united with the church.
Dec. 3-8 was spent in a general meeting at Fremont. Elds. Cudney, Johnson, and Nettleton were present, also a goodly number of colporters and canvassers. I was much gratified to meet again the young men and women here who have given their lives to the blessed work of spreading the present truth. Some felt that they had been indulging in a spirit of murmuring and complaining in the past, and humble confessions were made; and love, which is only found among the children of Him whose name is Love, flowed from heart to heart. “This is the best meeting that I have ever attended,” and like words, were heard from many present. With trust and confidence in each other, and firm faith in the message, these friends have gone forth to their several fields of labor. My prayers follow them as I journey westward. Unless checked, I fear the results of a feeling of unrest,—a desire to go to some new field,—which here, as elsewhere, is manifest.
These young laborers have been doing a good work; their reports were heart-cheering, and as they still press forward, I would bid them God speed until the “Well done” shall greet their longing souls.
CHAS. L. BOYD.

Dedication at Charlotte, Mich.

By I. D. Van Horn

The two closing days of November, 1884, marked a new era in the cause of the third angel's message in Charlotte. The church here have made a noble effort the past summer to build a house of worship, and that effort has been crowned with success. They now have a plain but neat house 26x44. Six feet are partitioned off from the front end for a hall and closets, leaving the audience room 26x38. This arrangement, together with the furnace for heating the entire building, makes it a pleasant place for meetings.
The dedication occurred at a time of pleasant weather, and the roads were in excellent condition. On the Sabbath, the brethren and sisters came in from the surrounding churches and the house was well filled. The services consisted of a Sabbath-school at 10 A. M. and sermon at 11, followed by a good social meeting. There was preaching service evening after the Sabbath, also Sunday morning at 10:30.
The dedication services were held on Sunday at 2:30 P. M. The house was full, mostly of people of the place. Everything passed off in good order, and we had the assurance that the Lord was present with his blessing. Eld. D. H. Lamson was present, and assisted in the services both Sabbath and Sunday; but the state of his health was such that he could not preach. We regret this much, for many were disappointed who expected to hear from him. Bro. L. O. Moore also assisted in the meetings.
Twenty-two years have gone by since the tent was first pitched in this place. Meetings have been kept up from that time to this, though held from house to house. The church now numbers thirty-five members, only about half of whom live near enough to attend meetings regularly.
We have continued the meetings to the present time, but the attendance is small, and but few seem interested. But the cause will grow from this time, and we hope to see the lovers of Bible truth taking their stand with us.
I. D. Van Horn.

NORTH DAKOTA.

By G. C. Tenney

I HAVE now been in this field a little over three months, and it is not without some feelings of reluctance that I leave it for a few weeks to labor in other places. It is generally considered impracticable to hold religious meetings here during the winter; but I see no reason why our work cannot be prosecuted successfully even in that inclement season. I had expected to spend the most of the present winter in Ellendale, whence we have received urgent invitations. But I believe the hand of God is guiding his people, and I wish to walk in that counsel.
So far we have no reason to be discouraged at the prospects of the work here, though financially the times are very hard, on account of the unprecedented low price of wheat, the sole dependence of the country. Money has heretofore been very plenty. Careless investments and debts are the result, and now a change in the times brings distress and utter loss to many. But it is to be hoped that there will be a spiritual blessing in this financial calamity, that the spirit of worldliness will receive such a check as will permit people to consider the claims of God upon them. There are about seventy-five Sabbath-keepers in this mission, nearly one-third of whom have embraced the truth in the last few weeks. Others are in the “valley of decision,” and in many places there is an interest to hear and read the truth. Some means is coming into the treasury, and we already anticipate a time when the cause will be self-sustaining.
Especially favorable are the indications for labor in the Scandinavian language. Bro. M. M. Olsen has entered this branch of the work. He has his hands full, and so far has labored with encouraging success. Those who have sent papers and tracts into this field have been doing a good work; let it go on.
Our first general meeting was held at our house in Fargo Dec. 6-8. Eld. O. A. Olsen was present and took charge. It was an excellent meeting, though the attendance was small. God’s blessing was with us throughout. Steps were taken for the permanent establishment of the work here. A church was organized for the benefit of the scattered brethren. A resolution was adopted inviting all S. D. Adventists in Northern Dakota in good standing with our people, to unite with this church by sending letters of commendation to the clerk, Mrs. M. C. Wise, Fargo, D. T. Seventeen persons united with the church at this time, and tithes were paid to the amount of about $70. The organization of a tract and missionary society was perfected, and twenty persons became members by the payment of the fee, one dollar. There is opportunity for as many others to enter this society as feel an interest to connect themselves with the cause of God by labor. We urge all our friends to identify themselves with this work. A good stock of publications is kept at the depository, and we are prepared to do all the business pertaining to the society. The secretary is Mrs. Elsie L. Tenney, Fargo, to whom orders and correspondence should be addressed. Local societies have been formed at Watson and Larimore.
Three or four canvassers are at work with good prospects of success. I believe the time has come when the work of God should be permanently established in this northern section of country. A vast field is open before us extending over five hundred miles along the fertile Red River Valley, and to Montana on the west. There are serious obstacles to meet in this latitude, but the work is God’s, and in him we would humbly trust.
G. C. TENNEY.

BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE ITEMS.

By W. H. Littlejohn

HAVING felt the need of some arrangement by which the Faculty would be enabled to render it certain that the students were putting in their time to the best advantage possible, the following order of exercises has at last been adopted:—

ORDER OF THE DAY AT BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE.

All students in the College, unless excused from so doing by the proper authorities, are expected to carry out the following order of exercises:—
  1. At the ringing of the first bell in the morning, students will repair to the College building, and go immediately to the room assigned to them for study.
  2. At the regular hour for chapel exercises they will go, under the direction of their Teachers, to the College chapel.
  3. At the close of the chapel service they will repair either to the College rooms in which they sit or to those in which they have recitations at that hour.
  4. The hours intervening between the chapel exercises and the close of the College session for the day, must be spent in recitations or study, in the rooms that are devoted to those purposes, except such time as may be given to recess or other matters provided for in the programme of classes.
  5. The time from one until half-past two o’clock P. M., may be devoted to dinner and recreation or labor.
  6. From half-past two until four o’clock, students will be expected to spend the time in study in their private rooms, unless engaged in regular class work, or laboring under the direction of those in charge of the Manual Training Department.
  7. The time from four until seven o’clock P. M. can be devoted by the students to recreation or labor.
  8. From seven until half-past nine o’clock P. M., all students are expected to be in their rooms engaged in study or other College work.
  9. Students are requested to retire as early as half-past nine o’clock, when they can do so consistently with other duties. In case they are found to be up as late as ten o’clock P. M., they will be subject to discipline, unless they can render a good excuse for their conduct.
  10. On the Sabbath and on Sundays there will be no literary exercises at the College. Those students who have Sabbath-keeping parents are expected to attend the Sabbath-school and public services at the Tabernacle at least once on the Sabbath. They are also required to abstain during the day from anything that would be inconsistent with a proper external observance of the Sabbath. On Saturday and Sunday evenings students are expected to retire to rest in their private rooms at the time specified for that purpose on other days of the week.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

READING CLASS FOR FOREIGNERS.

Many of our foreign brethren, particularly those who wish to labor in the cause, have felt the need of a sufficient knowledge of the English language to enable them to read our publications in that tongue without difficulty. To meet this want, a class has been organized in the College especially for the instruction of such persons. It is interesting to attend its exercises occasionally, and surprising to see the rapidity with which many members of the class advance in their work. Miss Ida E. Rankin, their teacher, has had the benefit of experience in the same line of work in other institutions.

SWEDISH CLASS.

For some time a German class, conducted by Prof. A. Kunz, and a Danish class, conducted by Eld. Niels Clausen, have been in operation in the College. We have been anxious for a long while to organize a class in the Swedish language; but have not been able to do so until the present time for the want of a sufficient number of students to warrant the step. The class now formed is taught by Bro. Augustus Swedberg, and numbers but five. We hope that our Swedish brethren will see to it that its patronage is increased.
Let it be remembered that the prosperity of the cause among the nationalities mentioned above will be materially affected for the better if the classes in the College which have been created for the purpose of qualifying laborers to work successfully in these respective fields, are sustained as they should be.

BOARDING HOUSE.

The new boarding house is so near completion that its occupancy was entered upon yesterday morning, Dec. 15. The lady students will room in the building, and the gentlemen will unite with them in taking their meals in the ample dining hall which it contains. Since the rooms have been furnished, the building presents quite a home-like appearance, and answers our present purpose very well. It is heated by hot air; and if the furnaces employed work satisfactorily, we see no good reason why the boarding house may not furnish a pleasant home for its occupants.
W. H. LITTLEJOHN.

MEETINGS IN DAKOTA.

By A. D. Olsen

On our return from the General Conference, we appointed a worker’s meeting to be held at Vilas, Dec. 6-9. It was not intended that this should take the place of the general meeting to be held at Bridgewater in January, so a general notice was not given. Still the attendance was good, and the different churches were nearly all represented. The services were held in the hall of our new depository, and as far as we know, all were well pleased with the new building. Sabbath was appointed as a day of fasting and special seeking the Lord for his blessing to rest upon his work. His Spirit came very near, and its work was apparent in the humble confessions made, and the desires expressed for entire consecration to the work of God. Some whom we had feared were lost to the cause returned with confessions of past wrongs, and pledged themselves to live for the Lord in the future. Others devoted themselves and their property to the work of carrying the last message, and we all felt to thank God and take courage. Our early morning meetings at six o’clock were seasons of special blessing, and many were heard to say that the meeting as a whole was the best they ever attended. All entered heartily into the plan of canvassing for the Signs and “Sunshine,” and we hope to see much done in this way in getting the truth before the people the present year.
Our closing service was one of praise and thanksgiving for what God had wrought during the meeting, and we separated to enter more heartily and earnestly into the work than ever before.
While we visited the churches at Badus and Madison we were glad to find in them a mind to work; and as the workers go forth to labor, we hope and pray for God’s blessing on our efforts, and that the work may spread till the truth shall reach all the honest ones on these broad prairies, and a people shall be prepared to stand in the coming conflict, and triumph with God’s people at last. A. D. OLSEN.

Listen to the Lesson Affliction Teaches

—If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to the lesson it teaches.

Plunge Into Life's Active Uses

—Plunge in the busy current, stem The tide of errors ye condemn, And fill life's active uses; Begin, reform yourselves, and live To prove that honesty may thrive Unaided by abuses.

Three Elements of Character: Principles, Sentiments, Habits

—Character embraces three distinct classes of elements—principles, sentiments, and habits.

Laughter, Smiles, and the Soul

—If laughter is the daylight of the soul, a smile is its twilight.

Happiness Grows at Our Own Firesides

—Happiness grows at our own firesides, and is not to be picked up in strange gardens.

Care Is Essential to Happiness

—Exemption from care is not happiness; on the contrary, a certain degree of care is essential to promote enjoyment.

First Thoughts and Last Thoughts in Conscience and Prudence

—In matters of conscience, first thoughts are the best; in matters of prudence, last thoughts.

Roses and Thorns: Looking Beyond This Earth

—God makes the earth bloom with roses that we may not be discontented with our sojourn here; he makes it bear thorns that we may look for something better beyond.

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GENERAL MEETING FOR DAKOTA

Appointments.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15

GENERAL MEETING FOR DAKOTA.

There will be a general meeting held at Bridgewater, Dakota, Jan. 9–15, 1885. We expect this gathering will be a very important one, and we hope to see a general attendance from all parts of the Conference. As time passes, each of these general meetings becomes more important than the last. We expect the presence and labors of Eld. O. A. Olsen, which we are sure will be appreciated by all. We especially desire our T. and M. directors, secretaries, librarians, and all our workers to be present. Secretaries and librarians should bring their books. The church at Bridgewater have cheerfully undertaken the work of caring for those who may attend the meeting. They have also recently built a commodious house of worship. Let all who can do so come prepared to take care of themselves as far as possible by bringing bedding and provisions. All will see the necessity of this; but none should stay away because they cannot care for themselves. All such will be cheerfully provided for. Many important questions will be considered at this meeting, and we hope you will come, brethren, praying for and expecting the blessing of God; and from this time let it be a subject of prayer that God may meet with us and bless his people. A. D. OLSEN, for Com.
I will meet with the church at Weston, Iowa, Dec. 27, 28. Will be glad to see at that meeting the scattered brethren in that vicinity. O. A. OLSEN.
The next quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 2, Iowa, will be held at Lisbon, Jan. 10–12, 1885. J. T. MITCHELL, Director.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 11, Kan., will be held with the Centerville church the second Sabbath and Sunday in January, 1885. J. W. BAGBY, Director.
Otsego, Mich., Dec. 26 to Jan. 4. We invite all the scattered members of the church to meet with us in these meetings on both Sabbaths, and in the week between if they can. D. M. CANRIGHT.
The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 2, Dakota, will be held at Swan Lake, Jan. 3, 4. Would like to see the workers present, as we have important things to tell them. Would also be thankful if some minister could be present. E. O. BURGESS, Director.
I will hold quarterly meeting with the Charlotte church Dec. 26–28; and with the church at Eaton Rapids, Jan. 2–5, 1885. I. D. VAN HORN.
The church quarterly meetings for Dakota will be held the last Sabbath and Sunday in December, and the district quarterly meetings the first Sabbath and Sunday in January. We hope all will be prompt in sending in their reports. A. D. OLSEN.
No hindering providence, I will hold meetings at Thorntown, Boone Co., Ind., Dec. 27, 28; at Farmersburg, Sullivan Co., Jan. 2–7, 1885; Coal City, Jan. 9–12; Patricksburg, Jan. 13–18. I would like to see a general attendance at all these places. It may be the last time I shall visit you, as I expect to labor in another field. S. H. LANE.
The quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 3, Mich., will be held with the church at Mendon, Jan. 10, 11. Those coming from the northern part of the State on the Grand Rapids and Ind. R. R. will stop at Portage Lake; those from the southern part will stop at Mendon, where teams will be waiting for them. All thus coming are requested to be at Portage Lake on the 3:20 P.M. train, and at Mendon on the noon train, Jan. 9. Hope each church will be represented, that the standing of each in the missionary work may be learned, and plans laid for successful work the coming year. It is hoped that Eld. M. B. Miller will be with us, and others of our ministering brethren. Let us come with one heart, seeking for the blessing of the Lord. CALVIN GREEN, Director.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1, Kan., will be held with the Bull City church, Jan. 3, 4. It being one week earlier than the usual time, it will be necessary that the local Societies hold their church and business meetings one week earlier so as to be able to make reports. Bro. C. Flaiz will be in attendance, and wishes a general attendance of all the brethren and sisters. WM. EVERINGTON, Director.
The quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 2, Ind., will be held at Walkerton, Jan. 10, 11, 1885. It is greatly desired that some one of our ministers attend that meeting. WM. R. CARPENTER, Director.
There will be a two days’ meeting at Wright, beginning Jan. 10. It is hoped that there will be a large gathering of our brethren from all the churches throughout the district. This will probably be my last opportunity of seeing the members of Dist. No. 5, as it is now expected that I go to the Pacific coast next month. Will Eld. Fargo meet with us at this time? I would be greatly pleased to see at this meeting Bro. J. D. Gowel. E. P. DANIELS.
Quarterly meeting of the Jackson church will be held at Springport the first Sabbath in January, 1885. Let every member be present or report by letter. E. P. GILES, Elder.
Providence permitting, we will hold meetings in Minnesota as follows:— Pine Island, Dec. 27, 28; Dodge Center, Jan. 3, 4; Wells (where Bro. Kelsey may appoint), “10, 11; Good Thunder, “14, 15. Meetings in each case will begin the evening preceding the date. HARRISON GRANT. G. C. TENNEY.
There will be a general meeting at Elroy, Wis., commencing Friday evening Jan. 9, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday. The new meeting-house will be dedicated, and a church organized. Eld. H. W. Decker is expected to be with us. We hope that all the adjoining churches will be fully represented. Let all who can, come supplied with bedding. N. M. JORDON.
Quarterly meeting of the church at Afton, Iowa, Jan. 3, 4. Cannot Bro. Pegg or some other minister meet with us? JAS. L. SYP.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 3, Ind., will be held at Kewanna, Fulton Co., Jan. 10, 11, 1885. We hope to have the aid of a minister. Let us have a good report from every church in the district. JESSE WOODS, Director.
The quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 2, Kan. Tract Society, will be held with the church at Hubble, Jan. 10, 11. Ministerial help is looked for. C. W. FLAIZ, Director.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the friends near Albany, Wis., Jan. 3, 4. W. W. SHARP.
There will be a Sabbath-school Convention held in connection with the general meeting at Bridgewater, Jan. 9–15, 1885. We expect this meeting will be one of profit to those interested in the Sabbath-school work; and we shall hope for a general attendance of schools and officers. Interesting exercises have been prepared, and no pains will be spared to make it a season of benefit to all. A. D. OLSEN.
The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 8, Mich., will be held at Vassar, Jan. 10, 11, 1885. All Tract Society officers and workers are requested to be present. E. S. GRIGGS, Director.
I will meet with the church at Rome, N. Y., in their regular quarterly meeting, Jan. 3, 4. I feel exceedingly anxious (1) that every member of that church who can attend shall be present; and (2) that every one who is not able to attend in person shall report by letter. Please read carefully the article from Sr. White in the REVIEW of Dec. 16; and may the principles therein set forth be pondered well by every one of us, and be so acted upon by each as to fit all for the best quarterly occasion we have ever enjoyed. E. W. WHITNEY.

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MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

By C. W. Ruggles

GOING EAST STATIONS GOING WEST
Mail Day Exp. N. Y. Exp. Atl. Exp. Night Exp. Pacific Exp. Evening Exp. Kal. Exp. Day Exp. Mail
p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. Ar. / Dep. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. a.m.
6.05 6.25 11.59 5.55 8.30 Detroit 9.00 8.00 4.00 9.00 6.30
4.32 5.12 10.54 4.35 7.12 Ann Arbor 10.18 9.20 5.12 10.12 8.00
3.05 4.03 10.0? 3.25 5.55 Jackson 11.55 10.35 6.50 11.30 9.38
1.50 3.05 9.07 2.09 4.46 Marshall 1.07 11.48 8.07 12.45 10.46
1.05 2.23 8.47 1.40 4.22 Battle Creek 1.42 12.15 8.47 1.05 11.13
12.03 1.45 8.10 1.05 3.35 Kalamazoo 2.27 1.07 9.40 1.45 12.09
10.23 12.15 6.59 11.40 2.47 Niles 4.05 3.00 … 3.10 2.00
8.58 11.03 6.02 10.42 12.46 Mich. City 5.18 4.38 … 4.27 3.23
6.45 8.55 4.15 8.40 10.30 Chicago 7.55 7.30 … 6.50 5.45
a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Dep. / Ar. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
Grand Rapids and Detroit Express leaves Kalamazoo at 6.45 A.M., Battle Creek 7.33, arrives at Detroit 11.45 A.M. All trains run by Ninetieth Meridian, or Central Standard Time.
Day Express and Mail, east and west, daily except Sunday. Pacific and Evening Express west, and Atlantic and New York Expresses east, daily. Night Express east daily except Saturday.
Nov. 16, 1884. C. W. RUGGLES, Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.

CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R. R.

Time Table, in effect November 16, 1884.
GOING WEST: Chi'go Pass. Mail. Day Exp. Pacflo Exp. B. Crk Pass. STATIONS. Mail. Lmtd Exp. Atl'c Exp. Sun. Pass. Pt'Hn Pass.
..... 6.35 7.50 8.00 4.10 Port Huron 10.20 1.26 7.50 ..... 10.40
..... 8.15 9.12 9.28 5.40 Lapeer 8.37 12.07 6.29 ..... 9.12
..... 9.07 9.55 10.05 6.20 Flint 7.50 11.35 6.55 ..... 8.25
..... 9.45 10.30 10.45 7.00 Durand 6.40 11.06 5.16 ..... 7.20
..... 11.00 11.32 11.50 8.28 Lansing 5.37 10.12 4.10 ..... 6.09
..... 11.40 12.08 12.25 9.07 Charlotte 5.02 ..... 3.32 ..... 5.32
12.40 1.05 1.20 ..... ..... BATTLE CREEK 4.08 8.55 2.35 ..... 4.35
5.00 1.25 1.25 ..... ..... Vicksburg 4.03 8.50 2.30 ..... .....
5.48 ..... 2.10 2.17 ..... Schoolcraft 3.14 8.10 1.46 ..... .....
6.00 ..... 2.22 2.28 ..... Cassopolis 3.02 ..... 1.35 ..... .....
6.47 ..... 3.05 3.19 ..... South Bend 2.10 7.21 12.51 ..... .....
7.30 ..... 3.50 4.08 ..... Haskell's 1.26 6.44 12.10 ..... .....
8.43 ..... 5.27 5.52 ..... Valparaiso 12.07 ..... 12.10 pm .....
9.00 ..... 7.45 8.10 ..... Chicago 11.30 5.27 10.41 3.40 .....
*Stops only on signal. Where no time is given, train does not stop.
Trains run by Central Standard Time.
The Day Express, Battle Creek Passenger, Chicago Passenger, Pt. Huron Passenger, and Mail trains, daily except Sunday.
Pacific, Limited, and Atlantic Expresses, daily.
Sunday Passenger, Sunday only.
GEO. B. REEVE, Traffic Manager.
W. J. SPICER, General Manager.

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY R. R.

By Perceval Lowell

Union Passenger Station and Ticket Office, Canal St., between Madison and Adams.
May 18, 1884.
LEAVE. TRAINS TO AND FROM CHICAGO. ARRIVE.
†8.45 a m Galesburg, Ottawa and Streator Express †7.10 p m
†10.00 a m Freeport, Dubuque & Sioux City Express *2.50 p m
†4.45 p m Amboy, Rock Falls, Sterling Express †11.20 a m
*12.01 p m Kansas City & Denver Express *2.10 p m
*12.15 p m Council Bluffs Express *2.10 p m
*12.01 p m St. Joseph, Atchison & Topeka Express *2.10 p m
*12.30 p m Denver Fast Express *2.15 p m
*12.30 p m Montana & Pacific Express *2.15 p m
†3.20 p m Aurora Passenger †7.45 p m
†4.45 p m Mendota & Ottawa Express †10.30 a m
†4.45 p m St. Louis Express †10.30 a m
†4.45 p m Rockford & Forreston Express †11.20 a m
†5.30 p m Aurora Passenger †8.55 a m
†9.30 p m Freeport & Dubuque Express †6.35 a m
*10.00 p m Des Moines, Omaha, Lincoln & Denver Exp. *6.55 a m
*10.00 p m Southern Pacific Express *6.55 a m
*10.00 p m Texas Express *6.55 a m
*10.00 p m Kansas City and St. Joseph Night Express *6.55 a m
1.05 p m Aurora Sunday Passenger 6.30 a m
Freeport, Dubuque, and Sioux City trains leave and arrive from Central Depot, foot of Lake street.
PERCEVAL LOWELL, Gen. Pass. Agt.
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