A History of the Church at Neligh, Nebraska, read by the Second Reader was as follows:—
Looking back to the first infantile steps of our church, we find that in the summer of 1887 was made the first demonstration of Christian Science in this vicinity that we are aware of, and although the healer was not widely known, staying but a short time, yet the fruit of that demonstration still lives in our midst.
In the summer and autumn of 1888, another healer came to Neligh several cases of healing were reported and a few became interested. One of our number took class instruction; others began the study of Christian Science in our denominational text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," a gift to this age by our beloved Leader, the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy. Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. In 1889 yet another healer came to this place, who told many of us the beautiful truth of Christian Science. Some believed, and some did not. However, during that year and the next this healer gave several public talks in the country and in the neighboring towns. Most of these meetings were held at private houses, and were quite well attended. Through her efforts several remarkable cases of healing were performed, which were noised abroad, and caused much comment.
