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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 31, 1877

ILLINOIS

Keenville and Webber Grove.

On Sabbath and Sunday, May 19, 20, we held six meetings in Keenville. Two were baptized. Bro. J. J. Shreve was elected and ordained deacon. This church enjoys harmony. Their records are kept in good condition. They had just sent away $25.00 to the treasury; besides this, they gave me $20.00 to carry to Bro. Whitham. We hope others will soon unite with the Keenville church.

After baptizing, conducting a business meeting, and speaking once at Keenville, we went, last Sunday P. M., over to Webber Grove, in Jefferson Co. Spoke to the public in the evening, then repaired to the home of Bro. Wm. Herald, where we held a very profitable business session, which continued till midnight. One name was received; one was dropped; and all the other names were investigated and approved. Bro. Herald was elected and ordained elder, and Bro. L. A. Logan, deacon.

G. W. COLCORD.

I. G. COLCORD.

Patoka, Ill., May 23, 1877.

Lovington and Oakland.

Our meeting at Lovington, May 11-16, was encouraging. Two were added to the church by vote, and two by baptism. One was disfellowshipped. Forty dollars were pledged for new tent.

We had a good meeting at Oakland, May 17-20. Three were voted into the church. The brethren remembered our new tent enterprise, and gave us a helping hand. Outside interest was fair, and it is evident that the truth is gaining ground.

R. F. ANDREWS.