The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-12-14

Proposed lmstlgutium Locke More
Favorable Than RIVER.


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In tht mlndt IL po1ne tiag she pre-
poaed coliege ~ university Tor osha
ieoea has fallen through wlth aud 10.
these ana The many inlereatea we
wish - ray that The situation has
never been more encouraging than al
the present time. We think, and We.
fear The general public does not re.
alice The benefit such an institution
would BIO to oshaioosa, even from a
business standpoint.
During the past week Rev. d. r..
Brooks, a prominent evangelist Of
Troy conference, In New York, and.
who has been extensively engaged
in the Holiness work as evangelist,
and at times teaching for special
work In Holiness schools In Indiana
and Texas, visited this city to see
the location purchased near this city.
With this he was greatly pleased.
Previous to his visit to us he wrote
us the following letter, which gives
some idea Of the interest shown in
the work here. Others have written
similar letters.
Upland, Ind, Oct. %, 1906.
Dear Brother. The people over
the country als asking me about the
college and its prospects. Have you
any particulars that / could say as
to the matter? l have been talking
about the Holiness colleges all sum-
mer and mentioning the one contem-
plated at your place. I have sent
scores of young men and girls to
these places last seaso and more are
waiting for the n at Oskaloosa,
Iowa. One man is waiting to buy a
lot when the thing Is assured. Are
any for sale yet? Can you tell me
the exact status Of the whole mat
ter? / am to be with Hills this win
ter in the Texas university until
March 23d. Then l shall again take
the field of evangelism. / find there
arc many people in Iowa who have
money and holiness and boys and
girls. / could send at least two hun
bred students to the college by next
fall, 1906, IL 1t were to be opened. I
hope it will be rushed and open by
that. time, even IL the buildings are
not quite finished. ] am all enthus-
iasm about the Oskaioosa college, ror
/ have advocated one for that state
for a long time.
Yours truly,
d. +. Brooks.
The following extracts from letters
from A. M. Hills, president OF Texas
Holiness university, explain them
selves:
Peniel, Texas, Oct. rs, '05.
Mr.. and Mrs w. r. Gilmore, Oska'
loosa, Iowa: My Beloved Brother
and Sister:-It Is some days since l
have heard from you. ! am anxious
to hear that you have launched. l
have had a third letter asking me to
plant a school in Colorado. The great
argument is their matchless climate
and scenery. OF course 1t Is yet, and
for years to come, off to n side.
Get your school going and cover the
territory for a thousand miles around
and forestall rivals for some time to
come.
Let all the forces Of Iowa pull to-
gether and be mutually helpful. That
Is the way to win. I'm essentials,
unity; in non~-essentials, liberty; in
all things charity" That spirit, cou'
pied with energy and the Holy Spirit,
will win.
A week ago Sunday night after my
sermon forty came 10 the altar and
twenty-four prayed through. Seventy.
eight have found God since u term
opened and not n extra service
equal to a camp meeting. After all
/ have seen, 1t still amazes me. Let
me hear, .