The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

een kindled in an old cookstove adjoining the
bedroom, the clothing of the bed and the bed itself
chilled Sara and me through and through. I had
chills half the night.
We rode to the depot about eight o'clock. Had
to wait, for the train to Lansing was delayed. I slept
some on the cars but did not feel at all well. We
arrived in Battle Creek shortly after eleven o'clock
and were glad to be at home again. I was much
exhausted. I had no appetite for food. Strictly
guarded my diet and was hoping to escape
sickness. We were thankful to find the family all as
well as usual. Edson has not been well for some
time. It is a cold upon him, similar to La Grippe.
Battle Creek,
January 20, 1891
We learn that the good work has been going on
in the church. The last Sabbath, in the afternoon,
Elder Smith attended the Ministerial Institute
meeting, in the chapel connected with the office.
He spoke again of his mistakes, and went back to