p. 78 | DAKOTA by S. B. Whitney

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 6, 1879

DAKOTA

By S. B. Whitney

Finlay, Feb. 18.—The interest here seems to be increasing. We had quite a severe storm and some cold weather last week, but we missed but one meeting in consequence, and the congregation is steadily increasing. On Sunday evening there were a hundred or more out, which is a large audience for this sparsely settled region.

I have introduced the Sabbath question, and some are already expressing themselves favorably. Have appointed a meeting for next Sabbath.

Feb. 25.—The interest here is still encouraging. One very interesting family have embraced the Sabbath, and others are deeply interested. Twenty were present at our first Sabbath meeting last Sabbath, and some who were anxious to be there were prevented by ill health. The meeting was good, the Lord being present. As the school-house is now vacant, and the storm and cold weather have somewhat reduced our audiences, we have decided to return there with our meetings this week. Opposition is being manifested to some extent, but mostly of a private character.

Bro. Olsen reports good interest, crowded houses, and some embracing the truth.

S. B. WHITNEY.