The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-29
OUR IOWA CHURCHES.
REV. 7. E. DoTTER, Marshalltown.
BOONE.

DUNE.
The Boone Daily News" is giving
regular and extended notices to the SER
mons of Mrs. Glib. 1t is not often
that Universalist minister or church
can have the help of the local papers;
secular editors generally pander to the
popular prejudices and condescend to
mention the affairs of the unpopular
church only when paid to do so at so
much per line. The Boone editor seems
to be an exception to the rule and
should certainly he encouraged. The
minister is fortunate who has the help
of live. unbiased editor. From this
source the correspondent learns that
some very interesting and helpful topics
have recently been treated. such as "The
Great Human Helper" How God Ans.
wers Prayer" 1.-THE Counter Motives in
Life"
GREELEY.
This ancient land mark for Univer.
salism in Iowa is still uncovered and
discernible from afar. At one time the
moss had gathered thick and another
denomination had occupied the place so
long without price that they set up a
claim to ownership on the plea of long
and uninterrupted possession. 1t was
then that Amos Crum, located at that
time at Dubuque, appeared on the scene
and IN quiet way some how frustrated
the plans of the rival denomination
For years Bro. Crum visited this point
Tuesday evenings once a month or
oftener to encourage the people to again
rebuild the waste places of Zion" In
time they did 30, but their glove for
Bro. Crum was SO great they have never
been satisfied to have any other person
minister to them. They have tried Sun
day services, but with little success.
They prefer their Tuesday evening
services with Bro. Crum in the pulpit.
Although he resides at Webster City,
over half way across the State, he makes
his regular fortnightly visit and finds
eager listeners in plenty. Since the hot
season set in in earnest these visits have
been postponed until September.
A pretty little church we'll cared for.
frequent socials. good attendance at
socials and services, are the features of
this village church. The building was
recently reprinted and is the prettiest
in town. r. j. Jones and wife are among
the loyal supporters, and recently re-
turned from an extended visit in Ne
braska.
MARSHALLTOWN.
The young people gave an ice cream
social at one of the hospitable homes in
the outskirts of the town, Thursday
evening. August ID. Our people are so
badly scattered in this scattering town
of thirteen thousand people that we
have to hold neighborhood socials in
different sections. The immediate
neighborhood was we'll represented in
this case, and number were present
from other parts, renewing old acquaint-
ances.
The pastor goes twenty five miles into
the country to hold grove meeting
next Sunday. August 30, and services
will be omitted at this point that day.
The Williams meetings begin here that
day. of which more later.
Usage.
Rev. j. L. Everton begins his second
years work at Usage and Ortranto the
first Sunday in September. All depart
mente of the church have made sub.
stantial gains during the past year and
the people enter on the years work
hopefully.
The Ladies' Aid holds socials regu-
larly every two weeks and are character
lied as good. loyal band"
The Y. P. C. U. of this church is a
strong auxiliary. 1t will be remembered
that it was from this Union that the
State Secretary was chosen-He Herbert
Stoughton. We will be prepared to
hear goods things from this Union dur
ing the year.
NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Vacation season. News items scarce.
The fall work is near at hand; good
opening will mean much Tor the years
work.
The Manchester church people re-
Gently enjoyed very pleasant time in
the way of an ice cream and cake festi-
val or reception" as the reports have it.
-Marshalltown will soon lose one Of its
best and brightest young ladies by the
marriage of Miss Leila Vail. What is
our loss will be gain to the Owatonna
parish, as the young coupls go there to
live.
DIR. Nash, President of Lombard
University, is frequently in Iowa. He
recently lectured to the Davis County
Normal Institute. at Bloomfield, and