The village does not countenance barn dances or husking or sleigh rides. A few members own phonographs.
The church life is interesting. In 1902, the congregation had a disagreeable season. The more felt that the church is enough in the church. The congregation, a new bitter feeling. The Western passed away, but two small, white church buildings testify that the schism endures.
The conservative element were not strict, reserving the dictates of the church. The suit was a split in church and has been a matter of course. The church is a quiet, comfortable structure, with rough stone foundation. Rev. Albert Menkins is minister at the new or West End, equally attractive wooden church, an building, stainless white with a green stone.
Each congregation supports its minister, who receives about $100 a month and the use of a home, with enough land for a garden. Ministers do not farm. It's against principle," agreed the store club of males. "We're supposed to support him and we do."
Weddings are usually celebrated in the elaborate Russian way. The marriage ceremony is performed in the church at two o'clock in the afternoon, according to Lutheran ritual. A dinner is given at seven and the festivities last three days.
Death is accepted in true pioneer fashion. Each church owns a cemetery for the use of the congregation. Adults, children in another. Plain, white wooden crosses mark the graves. Hemlock and pine trees.  Shelter the cemeteries which are on the hillsides above the village. A few maples add a touch of color to the wild beauty of the places. 