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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 29, 1879

West Sumner.—I returned to this place May the 10th, and found those that commenced to keep the Sabbath still holding on. Some have overcome the use of tobacco, others are struggling for the victory and we hope to see others engage in the good work. We introduced the anti-rum and tobacco pledge; fifteen signed it, and we hope to see others do so. Sabbath, May 17, six were baptized, and we felt that God greatly blessed us.

We organized a Sabbath School, and they took a club of 13 for the weekly Instructor.

With but few exceptions our meetings have been quiet, and the best of attention has been given. This speaks well for the people. The success of the cause in this place depends largely upon the course which those pursue who have embraced it. May the Lord’s blessing still rest upon the people, and a crown of life be given to all that overcome. J. B. GOODRICH.

North Paris, May 21.