Copied from the Diary of Rev. F.L. Baker
(Organized Ann Arbor Free Methodist Church on Sunday, January 21, 1917)


     Tuesday, January 16, 1917
Rose early and took care of fires for Hattie. Sistern pump froze, got same thawed out. Mother and Hattie did washing and I did some writing. Edna, Hattie and I took PM train for Jackson. I paid Gladdis' tuition, looked after a room for her, etc. We had a postcard picture taken of Hattie, Edna and self. So many want pictures. Hattie and Edna went to visit sick girl. I went on to Ann Arbor on M.C.R.R. I found Mr. Schneider home, 214 Washtenaw, where I am to hold meeting this week. They seem like blessed saved people. About 30 gathered. Had a very good meeting, much liberty preaching. I am to stay with them.

    
Wednesday, January 17, 1917
Rose at 7 o'clock so rested. Have fine steam heat room and I had plenty of fresh air. I took a littlr breakfast. Took 8:10 care for Detriot. I was to see about piano that Mr. Leing was to ship the Wessington Springs school that they have failed to recieve thus far. Mr. Leing was very kind, giving the date piano was shipped etc. I wrote Bro. Almstead. Had dinner with John who is doing well in his soul. Saw Darwin, had a chance to talk with Mrs. Goss about some things. Took 3 o'clock train back to Ann Arbor. About 40 gathered for meeting. Had free time preaching. One girl saved and found the Lord who had been saved before. Mrs. Klotz, G. Meth. woman, called us up and told us how wonderfully she had been set free.

    
Thursday, January 18, 1917
Rose at 7 o'clock, had a spirit of prayerbefore rising and felt my soul was in touch with heaven while I waiting in prayer. Spent part of forenoon writing Bro. Schneider