Color postcard showing the First Methodist Church and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. 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, Monument Square, Battle Creek, Mich. Written on back: If you like to fish you sure had better make a run up to the Creek they catch them by the tub and down home be for dinner. How are all the folks in the old home town? Little Martha is O.K. I will bet on her every time. Unky Bud Sent to: Mr. Justin Hill New Paris Ohio Sent on: July 29, 1918