Russell Springs

I have a nice singing school at Russell Springs. Will close next Friday night.

One case of pellegra here and some other sicknesses.

Rev. [W.L.] Brock, the S.S. Sec'y., of the State for Baptist[s], gave a fine lecture at this place April 6. The Baptist were well pleased with it.

The Baptist have a fine Sunday school here.

I had a fine service at Mt Vernon [Church, in southern Russell County] the 15 and 16. On Sunday they spread a nice dinner after the sermon. Then we joined in song service, which was a success. On the third Sunday in May we have all day services again, singing and preaching in the morning and singing in the afternoon We invite all lovers of music to meet with us. We don't care about those that sit in buggies while we sing. Being there as they are, is a disadvantage to the singing.

I am expecting to teach at Liberty soon.

On the first Saturday night and Sunday in May I will preach Pleasant View church, near McGaha. Sunday I will talk about, what Baptist have done for the world. In the afternoon we will engage in singing. Hope to meet my many friends and join us in worship.

Professor Loren Kell is teaching a successful singing at Pleasant View.

The worthy Superintendent of the Pleasant View S.S. awarded presents to Miss Jennie B. (sic; likely, Jessie V.) Grimsley and Master Ben Powell for having perfect lessons during the first quarter. Also to Miss Gertie Bailey for regular attendance. Mr. Willie St. Clair, at the same time, awarded to Miss Josie Floyd for perfect lessons, Ray Powell and Odus Burton for regular attendance.

--I.M. Grimsley