Morning Fellow List Members, I must apologize for the delay in posting one of Offerings. Nearly two weeks ago I had a major malfunction with my computer. It necessitated the purchase locating of a new motherboard for my computer. After a $350.00 ordeal the computer has now been back up and running since late Saturday evening last. Even then there have been major difficulties with this morning being one of them. Fortunately all my hard drives and the associated archives (nearly two and a half terabytes) are mirrored on external NAS computer systems. Nevertheless, without the keys to the kingdom the cook cannot make breakfast. Wayne Webb Notes from our Correspondents. -Bro. Joseph S. Robison, of Wharton, Ohio, writes of the organization of their Sunday-school, April 24th. Bro. Robison was elected Superintendent; Jacob Clapper, Assistant; Wm. Platt, Treasurer; Della Shade, Secretary. They hope that the Lord may bless them in their work. -Bro. W. A. Moore, of Franklin Grove, Ill., writes: "We organized our Sunday-school May 1, and elected the following officers: Superintendent, Geo. T. Weigle; Assistant, C. H. Hawbecker; Secretary, W. A. Moore; Librarian, D. F. Lahman; Chorister, Ella Buck. The school uses the Young Disciple and Brethren's Quarterly." -Bro. Levi Longanecker, of Leetonia, Mo., under date of May 17, writes: "Quarterly council convened on the 17th. One was received by baptism. The missionary cause was considered, and some other matter disposed of, that was found on the visit. One was received on Sunday, the 14th. The good cause is moving along slowly in this part of God's vineyard." -Sister Annie M. Springer, of Morrill, Kan., writes: "The members of the Morrill church organized a Sunday-school May 8. The following officers were elected: William Fritz, Superintendent; David Bowers, Assistant; Annie Springer, Secretary; Ulysses Davis, Treasurer; Alvah Eisenbise, Librarian. Hope we may meet with success, and do much in the good work!" -Sister Mary E. Ross, of Hope, Clark Co., Mo., expresses, in a short letter, her great pleasure in reading the Gospel Messenger. In her isolated condition the paper is doubly precious to her. Sister Ross greatly desires to have some preaching by the Brethren, and feels confident that much good would result therefrom. Who will supply this call? Truly, the harvest is great. -Under date of May 9, Bro. Geo. B. Holsinger, of Bridgewater, Va., writes: "May 1 the Brethren of the Cook's Creek church held their love-feast. We had a very good meeting. On the Sunday previous we organized the first Sunday-school that was ever held in the above church. About ninety persons were in attendance. Jas. Fry was elected Superintendent; Geo. B. Holsinger, Assistant. We hope we may have an interesting school." -Bro. D. S. Cripe, of Elkhart, Ind., gives us the following: "The Brethren of the Elkhart Valley church re-organized their Sabbath-school April 2. They elected the writer Superintendent and Chorister; Joseph Bartmess, Assistant; Ellen Puterbaugh, Assistant Chorister; George Hoke, Treasurer; Lucetta Shomber, Secretary; Mary Hoke, Assistant; Jessie Hoke and Lulie Boyer, Librarians. May the Giver of every good and perfect gift shower down his divine grace and blessings on our school!" -Bro. J. B. Keller, of Ephrata, Pa., states that seven souls came out on the side of the Lord at their love-feast, May 9 and 10. He continues: "May God bless them, and also those who could not come on account of strong opposition. Our love-feast was well attended, and we had good order. Several ministers from neighboring congregations were present, and their assistance in the exercises of the meeting was greatly appreciated." -Bro. E. S. Brubaker, of Peru, Ind., says: "We are located about twelve miles from our place of worship, and do not get to meeting as often as we would like. Under such circumstances you may well know what a blessing the Gospel Messenger is to us. May we met at the Godfrey school-house for singing, and, upon taking a vote, decided to organize a Sunday-school. The writer was elected Superintendent; Mary Pavy, Assistant. We expect to use the Young Disciple and Brethren's Quarterly." -Bro. J. Z. Kline, of Sherman Center, Kan., makes a strong appeal to the church, especially in the Eastern States, that, by the united help of all, they might be enabled to build a house of worship in that part of the Lord's vineyard. Bro. Kline offers to donate five acres of land for the meeting-house and graveyard, besides assisting materially in the work. Surely, the Brethren will feel like lending a helping hand to those who are willing to do their part, before asking aid of others. Bro. Kline may be addressed as above. He will acknowledge all donations sent him, in the Messenger. -Bro. A. M. Musselman, of Rushville, Sheridan Co., Nebr., under date of May 16, says: "We are now located in Sheridan Co., Nebr., among a very zealous church of brethren and sisters. Eld. David Bare is preaching the word with zeal and power. He is nearly three score years old, but age does not affect his preaching, though his eyesight fails him. The members are emigrating to this county, and are well pleased with the good soil, cheap homes and healthy climate. If any would wish to hear more of the country they will please send address and stamp, and all questions will be promptly answered." Correspondence. >From Goodville Church, Juniata Co., Pa. Our communion meeting in the Goodville church was held May 20 and 21. Eld. William Howe and John M. Mohler, of Lewistown, Pa., were with us. We truly had "refreshing seasons from the presence of the Lord." One sister was added to the church at our late council-meeting previous to the communion. The Messenger meets with general approval. Health here is for the most part good. S. S. Beaver. McAllisterville, Pa. A Sad Accident. Harry Freed, a ten-year old boy, of Marlboro, Ohio, while attending a horse belonging to Mr. Alva Sheets, of that place, met with a terrible, sickening accident. Mr. Sheets had put the horse in Harry's charge for a short time Wednesday afternoon, May 11, to graze along the roadside. While holding it he tied the halter to his ankle. For some cause the horse became frightened, and ran, dragging the boy by the heel at a fearful rate over the rough ground, for three or four squares. As he struck the obstructions, he would bound up over them like a block of wood. Finally he struck some obstruction that held him, and the horse broke the strap and went on. When picked up, the boy was unconscious. His body was fearfully bruised and torn. His legs were broken in several places, and the flesh was torn from them. One piece of bone, several inches long, was found in the road. His skull was reported to be fractured. He was carried home, and help summoned. During the night he became partially conscious, but the terrible pain soon made him wild, and he gradually grew worse, going into convulsions until Saturday morning, when he was relieved from pain. Services by the writer, in the M. E. church, to a large congregation. J. J. Hoover. [NOTE from Wayne: Interestingly, this obituary did make it into the GM obituary index.] Kansas Items. We had our home at Quinter since March 18th. At that early date, everything looked as though a great change would take place, seeing the many emigrants locating in and about Quinter. Consequently the village is prospering at a lively rate, the business being principally conducted by the Brethren. The farmers are dotting the prairies with new houses, turning over the soil, gardening, sowing and planting. All this makes a radical change; everything begins to look home-like. Vegetation of all kinds is looking remarkably well. Heavy rains have refreshed the soil. Land is rapidly increasing in value. The beautiful prairies are showing grand scenery. May 5th, Elder John Forney, of Abilene, made us a flying visit, and gave us a few meetings. As usual he did not hesitate in telling us the good old story of Jesus. Seeing his person, we think he is at the brink of his grave. When we hear him hold forth the words, with such power and demonstration of the Spirit, we are made to believe he may see many good days yet in life. In Quinter the brethren hold meeting and Sunday-school each Sunday. There is a large field of labor here. May 14th, the church at Quinter met at ten o'clock A. M. for council. Some sixty or seventy were present. Nineteen letters of membership were read. The services closed by song, service and prayer. A. L. Lahman. Quinter, Kan., May 15. >From the Cheyenne Church. Our quarterly council was held April 30th. We were represented at District Meeting by letter. We have about thirty members; a few have not as yet handed in their letters. We have the promise of more dear members coming in our midst. Come, there is room for hundreds of good, working Brethren here in this great west. Husband, father and mother Slifer, and myself, just arrived home from brother Ott's, some thirty miles east and south, where we tried to talk to the people. On our way home, as we traveled across the wide and beautiful prairie, we were made to wonder, how could man make it more beautiful? We look back and think of the many that are toiling for their daily bread, paying high rent in the east. There is a home for you in in the great West. Thousands have come, and still there is room for many more. Come and see. We have now lived here fourteen months; have had plenty of rain. Never were there better prospects for a good crop. Some ask, "How did you get way up in the North-west?" Come, there is a goodly land here, and I do think there are souls to save here as well as in Southern and Eastern Kansas. We wish that some one could be persuaded to locate among us. You do not knew how much we need you here. We have three ministers but they are young at the work and have a large territory. Eliza Cakerice. Bird City, Kansas. >From the South End of Cherokee Church, Cherokee Co., Kan. The Gospel Messenger is a very welcome visitor at our home. As we are isolated from church privileges, we find many articles in the Messenger that give us encouragement in our pilgrimage. As I read W. H. Miller's article in No. 18, I had to think that their wants are nearly the same as ours. He says in the latter part of the article that "they are anxiously waiting for a minister to say that he will move amongst them." Again, "There are plenty of sheaves for the Lord's garner waiting to be gathered in." As a rule we have preaching once a month by our Brethren from the northern part of the county, but sometimes, on account of unfavorable weather, or other causes, they do not get here, which makes the time still longer between sermons. Ministers of other denominations preach that these things are not essentially necessary, and offer them such an easy way to travel that the people, in a manner, forget or cast away; from one time to another, what our Brethren preach and so are led off. It is now nearly three years since we live here, and we are satisfied that there are some here who would unite with us if we just had a faithful ministering brother located here. Some have promised to come, but Satan is busy and cunning, and such things are presented to them that they stand still, and put off coming to the Savior from time to time. If they do not come to Jesus, and are lost, who is to blame? We would like the Brethren to come oftener, but the distance and their many calls at home are reasons why they cannot do so, and we feel very grateful that they are concerned enough about us to come as often as they do. We long to see the time come when we will have an organization of Brethren here, and again enjoy church privileges with those of like precious faith. We earnestly desire a minister to locate with us, and would like all to come and see the country and know for themselves, or if any one wishes to know any particulars, I will tell as best I can. One thing I feel safe in insuring you, that there is plenty to do in the Master's cause; no time to idle away. Who will come and do the great work? We live at Neutral Station, on the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad. A. B. Lichtenwalter. Neutral, Cherokee Co., Kan.