The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-01-12
RFWYALISTS GET
MERITED PRAISE

The storm Of the last two days has
cut the attendance of the revival SER
vices now going on at the Methodist
Episcopal church, but considering the
stormy condition of the weather, the at
tendance has been very good Evan
gelist McClurkan preached great SER
mon last night on "The Great Ques-
tion; What Must / Do to Be Savedfo
The following letters were received
by Evangelist McClurkan and Mr..
Trotter from Elko, New, shortly after
the close of the great meeting they
held there, with total of 1877 confes-
sions. The purpose of publishing these
letters at this timeis to show the peo-
pie of Winnemucca how greatly the
efforts of the Christian workers were
blessed of Lord and how greatly the
people of Elko appreciate their effort.
Also if possible to get some Of the
good citizens of Winnemucca, who
have not as yet heard these brethrn,
to come and hear them:
Elko, New, Dec. %, 1910.
Newton s. McClurkan, 1411 w. 38
Place, Los Angeles, Cal.
Dear Brother McClurkan
Progressive Adult Bible class of the
First Presbyterian church of Elko de-
sires to express to you their apprecia-
ton of the work done by you in the
two weeks meeting held at Elko from
November l3 to %, 1910.
Your earnest words brought us
closer to Christ and made us realize
more and more what a debt we owe to
1 Him. At this time, when we celebrate
his birth,we feel it appropriate to show
to you our love and esteem by sending
you souvenir spoon.
The handle, with its Nevada emblem
and motto, will remind you of this sin
sursed state The bowl with it's gold
lining in which is engraved the lines of
the building in which you held your
meeting, trust, will recall to you the
golden opportunity that came to many
when they surrendered self and con-
fessed Christ within the walls of that
church building.
'.May God prosper your work. May
many stars adorn your CROWN
Matthew 2S:19-20
Elko, New, Dec %, 1910.
Geo. w. Trotter, 145 N. Main St., Los
Angeles, Cai.
Dear Brother Trotter:
The music of the meeting held by
you and Brother McClurkan at Elko on
November 13 to %, 1910, continues to
ring in our souls and we trust that it
will be a means that will draw us clos
er and closer to our Saviour.
Progressive Adult Bible class Of the
First Presbyterian church of Elko de-
sires to show to you their appreciation
of the work done by you during that
meeting and have prepared and are
sending you as memento OF our love
and appreciation a souvenir spoon.
May it recall to you all that was
good and praiseworthy in Elko. May
you live long to use it. When time shall
be no more with each of us may we all
meet you before that great white
throne and together may we sing hal
lelujah to our Christ and King.
The above letters were signed by the
folowins persons:
w. G. Goeathouse, c. w. Grove,
Stanley E. Davis, Ethel Weatting, Ed
win j. Clark, Mrs. w. Greathouse, M.
E. Hough, Mrs. Elvira Davis, Sylvia
Bower, Beth Vaughn, Beryl French,
Geo. H. Greenfield, Mrs. H. Clinton. B.
S. Miller, E. NJ. Hansel, s. R. Hunt,
Maud Hesson and others.
There will be services each night the
remaining nights of the week, at 7:l5
and tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Subject tonight: "The Startling Ques-
tion.,' This will be a great sermon.
Hear it if you can.