My last report was from Wathena, Kan., Jan. 3. I spent two weeks at that place; and at Palermo, held four meetings, and visited among the friends of the truth. The Palermo church is doing well under the supervision of their elder, Bro. Chaffee. I visited Bro. Steward of St. Joseph. Found him and his wife holding on to the truth, though alone. I also called on W. W. Jilz. He has given up the Sabbath.
The 16th, went to Civil Bend, where I visited several families and spent the Sabbath with the church.
The 21st, went to Bro. T. J. Butler’s. Found them well, and of good courage. The 22d, Bro. Butler left with me, to commence meetings in a new place, some five miles from his home. As I came to the railroad I took the cars for Rock Island. The train ran off the track, which threw it behind time. On account of that, and the terrible storm, I was from thursday, four o’clock, until evening after the Sabbath, ten o’clock getting to Nora, Ill., some two hundred miles. I spent two days with Bro. Higley’s family, himself and wife being in Michigan. Here I met with Bro. R. F. Andrews.
The 28th, I went to Winnebago. Visited my brother and sister. Also renewed my acquaintance with Bro. Stevens, who embraced the Sabbath when I was there two years ago. Friday P. M., Bro. Stevens and self went to Rockton, twenty miles, and spent the Sabbath. Called on Bro. Steward. Found them somewhat in earnest in the truth. In the evening, returned to Winnebago.
February 3d and 4th, went to Battle Creek, where I spent three days. The 7th went to Detroit and stopped with my daughter. Sabbath attended meeting at Bro. Morton’s. Himself, wife, and family, Sister Walker and daughter; with myself composed the congregation. We had a good meeting. These friends seem to be in earnest. May the Lord bless them, and give them grace and strength to live out the truth in that large city.
Monday, the 10th, came home, after an absence of one year and four days. Found all well. Although they have had considerable sickness the past summer. What my future will be, is yet to be determined. I wish to say to the friends of the cause in Missouri and Kansas, I have done what I could, though I have not accomplished as much as I hoped to when I went there. Four new churches have been organized in the northern part. Systematic Benevolence has been increased between four and five hundred dollars. Reports from the southern part may nearly double this amount. I feel an interest in that Conference. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon the cause there.