Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of LoveWheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
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Prisons and Prayer; Or, a Labor of Love
Wheaton, Elizabeth Ryder
Evangelistic work; Prisons
They paid us a visit several days ago. While they came without
introduction, I welcomed them and gave them opportunity to
examine the prison; also called officers and prisoners together
in the evening and held services. We were well repaid for our
time and trouble. They left a lasting and good impression. I
think that you will like their singing and prison talk. I bespeak
for them a cordial greeting. Fraternally yours,
DAN WILLIAMS, Warden.
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Warden's Office,
Penitentiary at Anamosa.
Anamosa, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1888.
This is to certify that Elizabeth R. Wheaton this day held
religious services in the prison chapel at this prison, which
were very interesting and instructive, and were highly
appreciated by both convicts and officials. I am convinced that
much good will result from the meeting. Mrs. Wheaton is very
earnest in her remarks, and her singing is charming. I can
heartily commend her to all prison officials whom she may choose
to visit.
Very truly,
MARQUIS BARR, Warden.
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Ohio Penitentiary, Warden's Office.
Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1889.
To Prison Officers:
This will introduce Mrs. Wheaton, who has been at our prison and
worked among the boys. There is none who will command more
respect and no more earnest worker than Mrs. Wheaton. She will do
good Christian work wherever she goes.
Respectfully,
W. B. PENNINGTON,
Deputy Warden, Ohio Penitentiary.
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Huntsville, Tex., Sept. 20, 1904.
Mother Wheaton,
Tabor Iowa.
My Dear Madam: Your favor of the 4th instant came duly to hand,
and we certainly appreciate your kind remembrance.
I made the men a talk last Sunday in the Chapel and told them of
your kindly words sent them by you through me, and I know they
all appreciated it. May God bless you in your good work, and
grant that your days may be long; that you may be able to turn
many poor, wayward men and women from their evil ways.
With my very kindest regards, I beg to remain, madam,
Yours most sincerely,
T. H. BROWN, Asst. Superintendent.
Dict. T. H. B.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Aug. 31, 1891.
To My Brethren--Wardens:
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