Postcard showing the First Methodist Church and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, c. 1908. Methodists had been organized in Battle Creek since the 1830's. This church building, was dedicated on September 27, 1908. Caption on front: M.E. Church Battle Creek, Mich. Written on back: Battle Creek, Mich. Nov. 16, 1908 Dear Jeanie: I received your pretty card and was glad to here from you we are all well I am getting a big girl I weighed 28 lbs and am growing every day. I some times wipe dishes and set the table for mamma. Mamma and I go to the Bijou every We. this week there is a little lady at the Bijou not any larger than I and older than Pap is. The Church on this card is the new one you passed coming to our house. I will close from little Lilah Blanche Sent to: Mrs. Jeanie Smith 2235th St. N. Fargo, N.D. Sent on: November 16, 1908