Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-05-20
MISS JENNIE SMITH.
The Good Work She Has Been Do
Jog in the City.
Great Interest Manifested in the Meetings
and Many Conversions Al
ready Made.

Miss Jennie Smiths meetings have al
ready accomplished vast amount OF good
in this city and many conversions have
been made since their inauguration. The
meetings are of the most interesting nature
and everybody who attends them, be he
saint or sinner, feels an inde6nable inter.
est in the work of bringing souls to seek
salvation. The all day meeting of Tuesday
was one of intense interest and much good
work was accomplished.
1t was the intention of Miss Smith to
hold meeting at one Of the nail factories
Yesterday at noon, but on account OF the
shor ness of the dinner hour the project
was abandoned and another meeting was
held at the b. Il 0. shops instead. Mics
Smith is most original and energetic
worker in the cause of religion and her
talks are 90 entertaining and earnest that
the most hard hearted sinner is at once i'm.
pressed fsvorsbly. The meeting at the shops
Yesterday was attended by quite number
of the employees, and they took great inter
est in the meeting. It will be remembered
that German employee, during the meet,
ing on Monday afternoon, made a remark
in the hearing of all that was offensive, and
Miss Smith was much hurt over the mat.
ter, as it was the frat time in her history as
Christian worker that anyone had offered
her an affront. The company discharged
the man, who sfterward said the reason be
made the remark was, he thought would
cause some fun among the boYs. In this
he was sadly mistaken. and he had cause
to laugh out OF the wrong side OF his mouth
Yesterday the company informed him
that il hs went to Miss Smith and offered
her an apology he would be reinststed.
The repentsnt man did so, making very
humble apology to the lady. who forgave
him freely and furnished him with note
TO the company, and the man is again an
employe at the shops. The incident has
doubtless taught him Lesson he will profit
by and never forget.
Last evening the lecture room Of the
church and both class rooms were filled
with an interested audience, which listened
to addresses by Miss Smith and Rev. Ran
dolph. The services we're of the intensest
interest. and many we're made TO feel their
lack Of the divine inspiration. 1t was one
of the most spirited meetings held 30 far
and continued until 10 30 o'clock, ct which
time FIVE persons were at the seat Of mercy
asking forgiveness for their sius. From
this on the meetings will be eharscte:is.c. Cd
With increased iervor aud intera...
To-day Miss Smith will lead a PRAYER ser
vice at 10 o'clock a. m. Alb O clock D. m g
conference and prayer service will be hello
at which the especial theme will be Per
sonsl work" Every one who can do 50 is
urged to be present. Services in the even
ing az usual.
On Friday at o'clock p m. Miss Smith
with lead q meeting at the Second ward
market house. The afternoon services OF
Friday will be held in the interest Of the
young men Of the city. A programme
will be prepared, and an invitation extend
ed to the young men of all classes to at
tend and participate. From s to
o'clock p m. OF Friday Miss
smith will conduct a service in the Y. NJ
c A. psrlors. When not otherwise an
nounced all services are held in Fourth
St. NJ. f Church. A most cordial invita-
ton Ia given TO the members Of all
churches aud to the public TO be present al
any or all of these meetings.