Waterloo, April 5, 1875
By D. Downer
CLOSED my labors at Hurricane Grove, March 26. The roads were constantly bad while I was there. As soon as the interest became good, the bad roads kept people away from meeting, still we had a great blessing. One sister was sick, and made up her mind she must die. We followed the directions of James and she immediately recovered. She did not suffer any pain from the time prayer was offered in her behalf. Our last meetings at this place were the best, and we leave many warm friends at Hurricane Grove. Fifteen have promised to keep the Sabbath; other candid persons are reading. I sold and gave away 5,000 pages of tracts, and obtained 19 subscribers for the Reformer and 25 for The Voice of Truth. March 14, attended quarterly meeting at Mt. Hope. It was a meeting long to be remembered. God came very near to us by his Spirit. The report of Tract and Missionary labor was truly cheering, as it was nearly double that performed during the quarter before. Two more took their stand with us at that meeting. Am now going to visit the churches in Pepin County. Since April 1, I have preached one discourse at Waterloo. Ten or more have decided to keep the Sabbath at this place. This church is now in a prosperous condition. Others will soon be added to their numbers if they continue faithful. My address will be Galesville, Trempealeau Co., Wis. D. DOWNER.