St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-06

In mentioning only few items of the
work during the last three months, would
say that it has been my privilege to work in
cooperation with the relief society and the
ladies connected with said society, the board
of control and other friends for the welfare
of our city, that have been able to help
many in different ways as stated above.
The last winter has been a hard one for
the poorer class of our city. Many families
who had to be supported could have helped
themselves very easily if they would have had
work. A good number of our business men
helped me to get work for some of the desti-
tute ones. How thankful some are for such
help could be seen in the case of a well edu-
Gated German family in West st. Paul. l
thought when I came to some
of those families if our rich
men could hear the thankful expressions
they would do all in their power to furnish
work for the poor, because it is work and not
charity they want. They like to help them
selves as we all do.
A good illustration of that fact is an old
man 60 years old, not long from Germany,
who could not find any work, had no friends
in the city, came to the relief office. Mr..
Hall gave him the necessary clothing and
found him work and he came to the church.
The good man who employed him, gave him
the poor man more money than he first
agreed, because he worked so well. If we ever
saw happy and thankful face it was his.
All cases reported needy and worthy to the
different societies assistance was given, and
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people, have been denied aid
9 In regard to street begging, find great
many professional beggars, who have been
advertised again and again, and yet succeed
in getting help. 1t would be very desirable
that some plan should be adopted to stop this
great evil.
By visiting from house to house l found
families, widow ladies, with their childen and
others who had very heavy burdens, but hon
est, industrious and trusting God for their
daily bread, did not get disappointed. In
deed it is encouraging to learn how the
good Lord blessed their little income. One
| German widow lady with her three little
children earns only three dollars week.
When l asked her how she could dress her
children so well and have everything so
nice in her house she said: "Mr. Irmscher, it
is the Lord who is helping me. His bless
ings are great to those who trust him fully"
When she spoke the presence of the Lord was
felt. While on our knees, praising God for
His goodness, our prayer reached God. In
closing our conversation she said. In regard
to our daily bread, we often have more than
we need Yes, it is the Lord who is the friend
of the poor. His trusting and obeying ones
in this world of trials He will not forsake.
am glad to state that a good number were led
| to seek the Lord, and some found rest and
| peace in God for their souls and comfort and
blessings for this life. A German family in
great need on Mississippi street some months
ago were supported by some friends and the
board of control. They followed the invita-
tons to one of the churches, were converted
and are very happy now.
visited Swede family, the mother, with
seven small children, near dying, the hus
| band sick at home, in very poor condition.
| They got relief from different sources.
Speaking to the woman and husband about
their SOULS salvation and of the great love of
God, found the Holy Spirit opened their
hearts. left the house, thanking God for
the privilege / had again of leading dear souls
to Jesus. When / came to the house again
in three days with my wife we found them
very happy in God. The lady said to me-: sMy
husband and were never so happy since we
lived together as we have been the last few days
| The man made the same remarks. The
family is well spoken of by their neighbors.
A good number of young men promised to
come to the places of worship; and who have
been neglecting their duty.
In regard to taking up the subscription
for the general city mission work, would
like to express my hearty thanks again in
the name of our committee for the good will
and help of our citizens.
May the richest blessings of God rest on
our wealthy and destitute people, and also on
the imperfect labor of your humble servant,
E. R. I.