RENO, NEVADA by William M. Healey

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 26, 1880

RENO, NEVADA.

By William M. Healey

NEVADA has a reputation of being "rough," both as regards its country and its society, and no doubt she deserves the appellation; but there are some as honest, conscientious souls in this State as can be found anywhere. Here in Reno we have a little company that are trying to keep all the commandments of God, and are willing to do their part in advancing the cause of truth.

The church at St. Clair are now in a prosperous condition; they have pledged to pay tithes for the year 1880, and that the amount should not fall below $350. One brother remarked that probably they would need to double that amount to support the cause if a minister came to labor in the State. Another brother said that if they could have a good laborer he would expect to see the cause supported if it took one-half of his income. This church raised $58.75 to purchase a T. and M. library. Where is the earnest, conscientious man who can be sent to occupy this field of labor?

We find it necessary to return to California in a few days, but feel that our visit here has not been in vain, although poor health (having had an ague chill about every three weeks) has prevented our doing all that we could otherwise have done for the outside interest. The brethren raised by donation the amount needed to pay the expenses of my visit to them.

Aug. 16, 1880. W. M. HEALEY.