The Journey Day by Day

  • Teplitz, June 16, 1909

    Of course we all arose late and did nothing this morning. Mama and Emily went shopping and bought a pretty sweater for Mama, the kind which are made here in great quantities together with other woven goods. We had an early dinner as Cousin Minna is coming into take us around to see the sights…

  • Teplitz and Chemnitz, June 17, 1909

    This morning early I took leave of the ladies and took the Electric to Eichwald, a pretty summer resort situated in a ravine and on a large slope with a kurhaus [spa] and baths. On the road, we passed numerous mines of brown coal and factories. From here, I footed it through the beautiful pine…

  • Chemnitz and Dresden, June 18, 1909

    I arose in good time and I was at the church at the opening of the session. Bishop Crauston welcomed me and introduced me to the Conference as the son of the founder of Methodism in Germany and Switzerland. I made a short address and took leave of the brethren. Back to the hotel and…