The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-01-13
WILL HELP THE WORK
The Gospel Of the Visiting Nurse
viii be Spread Into Every
Household In
Kcokul<.

CHURCHES Oh Tue CITY.
AS the congregation came in promi
nent women In the church distributed
envelopes on which was printed "For
the establishment Of visiting nurse
in Keokuk, whose work shall bring
about the prevention Of disease
through economic instruction, / WILL
ingly subscribe s.. Signed
Only a few reports have thus far
come In to the board of the amount
collected, but one church reports
something over SILT collected.
Receives Hearty Support.
That the movement has received
the hearty endorsement and co-opera,
ton of the ministry and the churches
Of the city Is evidenced by the follow
ing expressions made by various pas
tors: The Rev. Harry B. Foster, pas
cor Of the United Presbyterian church
said In part: "The visiting nurse is
very worthy object for our support.
It's success largely depends upon the
moral and financial support of the
church. 1t Is an experiment which Is
deserving OF fair trial.
Rev. n. w. Lilley. pastor of the
First Christian church said: II think
no greater blessing could come to our
city than to have visiting nurse. 1t
is preaching the gospel Of Christ and
making it effectual. 1t is bringing the
gospel to present day needs. The
beauty of 1t is that all churches Of
every denomination can have a part
In It"
/ DR.. J. r. Sanders Of the First Bap-
t,st church said: Under the auspi
ces OF the Young Women's Christian
Association visiting nurse is to be
brought to Keokuls to minister to
those who need such service. 1t is
/ a movement which receives my full.
lest personal endorsement and should
receive the support of all citizens"
The Rev. Aug. F. Tornblom of the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Mis-
sion to look after the poor and the
needy people when they are sick Thrl
nurse will do much good in this city,
THE Ministry Needed.
Dr. Ezra B. Newcomb of the FRS
| | Westminster Presbyterian churc
said: There are In Keokuk SO man
/ people who need this ministry som
. of them do not realize that they nee
! it. Did you see the cartoon in Fir
!. days issue of the Record Herald. Tha
! picture tells the story Of the visitin
!, nurse It Is wonderfully effectiv
q work 1t aids those who are sick an
protects the we'll against possible col
&c tagion. am sure you will see til
b need and recognize your privilege
:. having a part in the maintenance {
" this work"
&c Rev. J. Nuesch OF st. Paurs &c
M man Evangelical church said: II pc
q sonally believe the movement Is
~ good one and wish the ladies succe.
N In their choice OF a nurse reali,
IN how much depends upon prudel
and tactful personality for such wor
I'd should like to see IT prove a 81
81 cess"
IL The Rev. 8. A Cook OF the Bar
be street Christian church said: 1T Is
60 step in the right direction, the bel;
n. ed effort on the part of christian pc
he pie to discharge debt of social sci
us ice to those In need In the name
ed the Master 1t will bring its rewa
even az the cup OF water bestowed
I'll His name. 1t is worthy cause a
uk should be generously supported,
DR.. Lathrop OF the Trinity NJ.
church in an interview said: 81 ha
had experience with the work a
have had opportunity to observe 1t
other cities and know 1t to be mt
~ effectual way of doing good"
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