The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-19
Ube West.
OUR IOWA BUDGET.
BELMOND.

A faithful member of the parish gives
the good word that the recent services
there conducted by Rev. Matt. Wing are
very acceptable and an effort is being
made to raise a salary to keep Bro. Wing
half the time, hoping that some near
by church will take the other half of his
time.
II this arrangement is completed a
new church building will be erected next
Spring. They now labor under the
great disadvantage of worshiping in a
hall.
Bro. Wings sermons are said to be
greatly enjoyed because they are
thoughtful and deeply spiritual We
hope he will stay with the Belmond
friends, believing strong loyal parish
will develop under his leadership.
MARsHALLTOwN.
This church having for some time en-
joyed the ministrations of Rev. j. K.
Applebee, we're compelled to sever the
pleasant relations because OF failing
health which made it necessary for our
brother to go East. But we are happy to
say that arrangements have been made
whereby good pastor at once takes up
the work.
REV. THOMAS E. DOTTER.
Late Western Agent OF the General
Convention enters upon his duties there
Sunday October ID. Ably seconded by
his good wife, and if having the hearty
co operation of his people, Bro. Dotter
will build up strong spiritual organiza-
ton. He is good parish worker and
interests the young people, and in his
travels has learned the things to avoid
as fatal to organic and spiritual life. We
shall expect to hear of substantial and
constructive progress being made at
Marshalltown under the new order of
things.
MOUNT PLEASANT.
From the Daily News of September
30. and subsequent dates, we learn that
two weeks series of Gospel meetings
are being held in the Universalist church
by the pastor, Rev. j. E. Reyes, assisted
by Rev. John Hughes of Illinois.
The meetings begin promptly at 7:3O
with fifteen minute song service, and
close between $50 and 8:45 o'clock. Mr..
Reyes sings solo each evening. The
opening sermon was upon, 1.-THE Divine
Purpose" Other subjects have been;
How a Sinful Past Instructs for the
Present and Future" 1.-THE Nature and
Purpose of Punishment" Spiritual
Life and Spiritual Death" The city
papers kindly made generous report of
the services and sermons.
The audiences we're large at all times
and increased to the end. The services
of song under Bro. Keyes's inspiring
leadership are great attraction and in
huence for good.
He will conduct Gospel meetings later
at Bloomfield, Iowa, and Haven, Kansas.
WATERLOO.
This parish feels the good effects of
the visit Of its delegates so the State
Convention. Work goes on with good
degree of interest and energy. The
ladies are at work on fine quilt from
which they are likely to realize nearly
one hundred dollars.
The good pastor, Rev. j. M. Getchell.
is coming to be- more and more recog-
nized in all public enterprises designed
to promote the veal of the city.
NOTES.
Rev. G. w. SHILLING (Unitarian) of
DEBORAH has been preaching for the Uni
versalist Society at Ossian.
The church at Iowa Falls is seeking
new pastor to succeed Rev. B. F.
Shook.
Rev. M. L. Estey preached at Web
ster City for Bro. Crum September 30.
The young peoples session was one
of the very best parts of the late Con.
vention.
1t was great pleasure to see Father
Gowdy and wife so we'll and able to be
present.
The splendid sermons and addresses
at the Convention this year we're an in
SEPARATION and we'll wor h going long
way to hear.
BRO. Arnoup's resolution" that
each parish have a week of revival meet
| inge, had the true ring. Fps.
| WATERLOO IA.