GEO. T. BUTLER by George T. Butler

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · BATTLE CREEK, MICH. · Jan 17, 1871

GEO. T. BUTLER

By George T. Butler

Iowa.

My last report closed Nov. 21, with the meeting at Sigourney. Since that time, I have been very busy, but have no items of interest to narrate. From Nov. 27, till Dec. 4, held meetings every day some sixteen miles south-east of Mt. Pleasant, in Bro. Stienbarger's vicinity. Preached in a schoolhouse. The attendance increased till the close; and there was a strong desire expressed that I should return when I could stay longer. I hope there may yet be a small church, at least, organized in that place at some future time.

Dec. 11, started on my northern trip through the State with a team. Dec. 17 and 18, was at Anamosa. There was quite a good attendance from Lisbon and Marion. I did what I could to instruct in the principles of godliness. Our meetings were solemn. I trust good will result. I passed through Monroe on my way north, and preached Tuesday evening. Dec. 24 and 25, met with the church at Laporte City. The weather was very cold, and several who intended to be present were not able to come. Yet quite a number were there from other places. I trust our meetings were profitable. Bro. Johnson was present from Butler County, and spoke to the people once. During the past season he has preached but little, comparatively; yet a few have commenced to keep the Sabbath. There are some interested in the truth at Laporte City. One prominent member of the Baptist church has recently commenced to keep the Sabbath.

Monday, we had a business meeting, and among other things noticed the camp-meeting question. The church all desire to have a camp-meeting there, and are determined to do what they can on their part to make it a success, should it be thought best to have it there. Should there be two in the State, I judge it would be likely to accomplish as much good there as anywhere. I baptized one young man, who came down with Bro. Johnson, from Butler Co., who has recently commenced keeping the Sabbath.

Thursday evening, I spoke to a few in Bro. White's neighborhood. Bro. W. came from Northern New York several years ago, and has been keeping the Sabbath alone. I judge that lectures in this vicinity will do good.

Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, held meetings in West Union. There was a fair attendance from Waukon, and other places. Our meetings were quite encouraging.

I now commence lectures near Fayette, as the interest may demand.

GEO. T. BUTLER

*Fayette, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1871.