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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 20, 1901

Minnesota.

Hancock and Artichoke.—I found the Hancock church a little discouraged on account of so many of their members having moved away. We held a quarterly meeting, July 6, and the Lord was present to bless. This quarterly occasion was a privilege they had not enjoyed for nearly two years. About twenty-five dollars was given to the Christiania publishing house. Since coming to Artichoke I have held several meetings, and have visited from house to house, and taken some orders for our books. The Lord is good. Praise His holy name. C. Nelson.

Dodge Center.—Some very interesting and profitable meetings have been conducted here during the past two weeks by Sisters Jennie Van Wagener and Carrie Clough. Our church school house was fitted up with arrangements necessary for nurses’ work, and Sister Van Wagener gave plain and definite directions how to care for the sick. Sister Clough gave special attention to the subject of healthful dress. This work is a help to our own people, and interests others in the principles of truth. We are glad to see that a beginning has also been made in the northern part of the State, and hope that many of our churches will avail themselves of the privileges now offered them of having the help of trained workers in studying these subjects. Mrs. A. E. Ellis.

Madella.—Our meetings continue with some interest. We have presented the testing message, and a few are quite interested. Sisters Nichols and Bernstein are canvassing the place for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Sister Nichols took an order from the Catholic priest yesterday, and delivered the book to-day. Sister Bernstein took two orders in one hour this afternoon, and I have sold a few books. Brother Bernstein intends to canvass the country around this place. Our courage is good. Pray for us. A. Mead.

Kenyon.—We looked the town over carefully, and found it difficult to find a central location. We finally decided to pitch our tent on a little green elevation, on Main Street, near the west end of town. Our first meeting was held the evening of July 7, with a large attendance. Since that time our attendance has been small, but we are giving the bread of life to the few who will listen, hoping some souls may be reached. Pray for us. H. Steen, P. A. Hanson.

Polk County.—When I present the book “Great Controversy” to another, my own heart is warmed, and we both feel glad—I over an order and the blessing, and he to get a good book. I find a goodly number who are interested. A woman to whom I sold a book four years ago, and whose name I gave to Mrs. A. E. Ellis, for correspondence, is now keeping the Sabbath. K. O. Shawhem.

Of seventeen Minnesota canvassers reporting, ten are working with “Coming King,” four with “Great Controversy,” one with “Prophecies of Jesus,” one with “Daniel and the Revelation,” and one with “Plain Facts.” The names and addresses of the canvassers are as follows: C. L. Butterfield, Grant County; B. A. Hansen, Lac qui Parle County; Tillie Stiller, Alexandria; E. Erickson, Nobles County; W. W. Ruble, Chippewa County; E. W. Everest, Chippewa County; R. E. Wear, Wabasha County; F. P. Marshall, Wright County; Tillie Shawhem, Crookston; Mary E. Moon, Spring Valley; C. E. Carlson, Beltrami County; H. E. Shelstad, Cottonwood County; P. O. Johnson, Washington County; K. O. Shawhem, Polk County; Gust Henrickson, Morrison County; F. E. Rew, Hennepin County; Otto J. Graf, Champlin.