Wisconsin Meetings and Church Organization Report
By O. A. Olsen
SINCE my last report, I have held meetings as follows: Oct. 17 to 28, at Plum Creek; one was baptized, and five united with the church. A. T. and M. Society was organized. Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, at Arkansas. There is a company of about 25 here that have taken hold of the truth the past summer, under the labors of Bro. Downer. Nov. 3 to 10, in the vicinity of Maiden Rock. Our meetings were partly in English and partly in Danish. Nov. 11, 12, two meetings at Arkansas. The 14th and 15th at Burnside. From there I went to Clark Co., in company with Bro. Decker; held two meetings at Neesville Nov. 19, 20. At Maple Works, 21, 22. The friends here are strong in the faith. The 23d we went to Loyal. The church here have built a meeting-house 26x36, which is finished, except seating. Temporary seats were put in for present use. This was the time of the general meeting for Clark and Wood Counties. There was a good representation of the friends in these counties. The blessing of the Lord was with us, and the friends were much encouraged. A. T. and M. Society was organized, in which the friends all took hold with commendable zeal. This will be known as District No. 13, of the Wis. T. and M. Society. Through the following week traveled to Leon in Monroe Co. On my way held one meeting at Plum Creek. Dec. 5 and 6, at Leon. Here I found a company numbering from 40 to 50. When Brn. Decker and Atkinson came here with the tent the 6th of August last there were seven keeping the Sabbath; now, four months afterward, I find the number mentioned above. They have also built a meeting-house 26x36, which is very neat and comfortable. It is finished, and was dedicated at this meeting. Brethren were present from Victory, Liberty Pole, and Kickapoo Center. The Lord blessed us much in these meetings. The friends here seem to be thorough in the work, although so young in the message. Such things as tobacco, tea, and coffee, were almost entirely banished from the camp. The Lord has blessed them much, and will continue to do so while they walk in the light and press toward the mark of their high calling. Five more took their stand with us at this time. Brn. Decker and Atkinson aided in this meeting. The 12th and 13th I was at Avon.