The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-25
Letter From w. II. oarru,h.

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Error TNEs.
Thinking that perhaps a few items
from this par, Of the world might be in
teresting to the readers OF your paper, /
take pleasure in sending you this letter.
IL lie now little over four mouths
since ! arrived in the missionary Geld.
LETT my mountain home 90 dear on
August rs, 1909, in company with Elder
J. d. Barber After q pleasant journey
we arrived In Chicago, the hehdquartsrs
Of the Northern States mission, Sunday
morning, Sept. 2nd attended mestingo Of
the Chicago branch that evening aud
met a number Of the Elders, Saints and
friends, some Of whom We we're acquAint-
ed with. After spending few days In
Chicago visiting friends, taking In the
sights and visiting some Of tho principal
buildings and parks. 1 was assigned 10
laber in the Michigan conference. Again
taking the train, ! arrived in the City Of
Detroit Sept 9th, where have lsbored
since that time and have enjoyed nay
labors very much.
This is very pretty city, with bssuti.
fol parks In various parts. The streets
are well paved and kept clean, especially
In the main part Of the city. The popu-
lation Of Detrlot is something over $780,
600, and there Ia plenty OF room for mis-.
sionsry work to be done here. There
are only iodr Elders here at present. A
great many more could be used to adj
vantage, as only a very small part Of
this city has yet been worked, besides
many others in this conference.
We meet n great many people who
have never seen a Mormon Elder before.
The first two months Of my mission we're
spen, in eanyassing from house to house
andholding meetings In the EVENING" on
some Of the principal street corners. II
was here Gre, had the privilege Of
bearing my tealimony TO the world.
's-sgs-msr's~s nsesths sths wcsthor h.s
been 30 cold we have had to abandon
street meetings, aud are now dlatribut-
ing literature among the people. con-
verslng with andeSplaining to them tho
principles Of the gospel, when We have
an opportunity. Tho people Of this vi
cinity, asa rule, are very prejudieed
against the Mormon people, and some
Of them will not let an Elder inside
their house. do not know that they
are TO be eensured very severely, for
there have been 30 many false reports
and 10 much trash circulated among
them, against our people, that they have
only heard one aide Of the story.
When we can get chance To talk and
explain the truth to them, they are
: more friendly to Us. However, am
, pleased TO say that there are few hon
0 est souls who are now investigating our
, claim. What the Tesulta III be, am
unable to say, but with the help Of the
Lord, and with the faith and prayers Of
my brethren and sisters, feel TO do my
4 part, TO the beat Of my ability, aud leave
Z the result to the Lord.
Z am thankful TO my heavenly Father
: that have been called by His servants
\ to come out into the world for e short
time rs a messenger Of the Lord Jesus
Christ, to teach the principles Of life and
Y salvation to those who sit in darkness.
: | hope that every young man In Summit
e Stake will have the privilege Of dlllng q
u mission to the nations oil the earth and
1 would say to the young people, sspec'
d tally the young men, prepare yourselves
Tor the glorious work that awaits you
put on the sImor Of TRUTH attend to
your duties as Latter-day Saints, and be
prepared when the call comes from on
% high TO 20 forth and defend the cause Of
truth.
Can cay that am well and enjoying
my labors very much. A'king that tho
choicest blessings Of God may attend
i one aud all, and wishing to be remem-
= bered to friends and associntsp, am
:. your brother In the gospel Of Christ,
4, W. IL. CARRurH,
2s3 Howard Street, Detroit, Mich.
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