The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1901-01-18
Mt Morris, H., Jan. s, 1901.

Rev. J. S. Watson, Milbank, S. d.
! Dear RrOther:-YOurs relating to
Anniversary Services was received in
due time.
1t would give me great pleasure to
be with you, personally, and greet my
old friends of the Milbank Charge,
but as that is impossible, at present,
this letter will have to suffice.
| | well remember, when during the
summer of 1892, our family physician
informed us that it would be necessa ary
to take our daughter, Ida, to a dry
climate, with what mingled feelings of
hope and fear we severed our very
pleasant relations with the Byron, Ill. !,
charge and ventured among strangers
in 1.-THE land of the Dakotas.
But we found at once that we were
among friends, for warm hearted
people welcomed us.
Those were in some respects marked
experiences that came to us. Peculiar
and unusual experiences came to the
charge, that thoroughly tested the
faith and 10y atty of the people. Crop
failure, bank failure, removal of the
railroad division and shops, decima-
ted finances and numbers. but each
blow seemed but to drive the faithful
flock 20 the Source of all Strength,
and to weld them tog ther, to firmly
face the issues.
We remember, too where the dark
shadows of pestilence, in the form of
malignant scarlet fever, crept with
stealthy tread through the town.
When the little chariot stopped at
many homes, and the cemetry received
so many precious little forms, and
Heaven SO many redeemed spirits.
| remember we'll the darkened homes
and stricken parents, and the efforts
made to comfort the bereaved.
How precious the promises He
shall take the lambs in His bosom"
1T is not the will OF the Father in
heaven that one of these little ones
should perish
Yes, Milbank has some precious
memories, and we recall with pleasure
those warm hearted friends, many of
whom are still with you.
Then what fine class of young peo-
pie formed the Epworth League, doing
no doubt full work in the church today.
What a crowd of bright Juniors
Mrs. Nazarene would meet in the east
class room, the most of them, | trust,
are now in the ranks Of the Epworth
League.
Extend our kindest greetings to all,
and be assured of our continued in
terest in your welfare. We have al
ways noted with interest any items re-
lating to the work at Milbank and
rejoiced at every indication OF
prosperity.
| remain Yours in the Work,
F. w. NAzARENE.
Elk Point, S. D., Jan. 2, 1901.
My Dear Bro.:-I gladly comply
with your request, touching the 18th
Anniversary OF your church. | re-
member we'll when took charge of the
church at Milbank. We found cor
dial reception, and we entered upon
our work with large expectations.
Neither did we expect in vain, for dur
ing our pastorate we had a glorious
revival, which resulted in the accession
into full membership of a class of
twenty-six. | am pleased to know
that some of these are among the use
ful and earnest members in the church
today. After varied and thorough
experience in the Dakota Conference,
| am free TO say that Milbank is one
of the best Charges we have served in
South Dakota.
Convey to the members and friends
Of the Milbank church, our most COR
dial greetings on this, their 18th Ami
versary. Hoping that the church may
continue to thrive and grow under
your own faithful pastorate, with kind
regards to yourself and family, | am,
Sincerely Yours,
LACHLAN MACLEAN.
Scotland, S. D.. Jan. 4, 1901.
Rev. S. J. Watson.
Dear Bro.:-Your letter informing
me OF your determination to pay of