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"Most of us ere we reach the half century stake in Wyoming's progress, will have finished our course. A few of those in middle age will be permitted to linger on the threshhold of the second half century of our history, among the increased beauties, enjoy the more exalted privileges and appreciate better the early sacri- fices of those who were pioneers in moulding, fostering and directing the early career and institutions of the township of Wyoming."
The above chapter by Dr. Calkins covers the subject of the early settlement and the early settlers quite fully, and needs no further comment. The record is given of the organization of the several churches down to the date when the history was written by Dr. Calkins. in 1878, and since that date we give herewith the church history down to the present time.
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THE CHURCHES.
THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
So far as the records show, the first preaching in Wyoming by a United Presbyterian minister occurred in the year 1859, by Rev. R. S. Campbell. Preach- ing continued by supplies for the next two years, and among the names of these supplies were Revs. Campbell, Stewart, Allen, Anderson, Miller and Baird. On August 25, 1859, a petition for an organization was sent to Le Claire Presbytery, then in session at Washington, Iowa. The Presbytery granted the petition and appointed Rev. J. Stewart to preach at Wyoming, to preside in the organiza- tion of a congregation and dispense the Lord's Supper.
In obedience to the action of the Presbytery, Rev. J. Stewart called a meet- ing of those desiring the organization of a United Presbyterian congregation in this place, in the old schoolhouse, Friday, November 4, 1859. After the ser- mon, the organization was effected, and the following members were received into membership by letter from other congregations : Samuel Coburn, and Mary A., his wife; Jesse Barrett and Mary A., his wife; J. W. Wherry and Mary, his wife; David Wherry and Mary A., his wife; William Bratton and Martha, his wife; J. B. Wherry, Nancy J. Moore, Mary A. Bucher, Sarah E. Bohler, Mary E. Wherry, Hannah J. Wherry, John Brady. On profession of faith, Joseph T. Wherry and Hannah his wife. Of these charter members of the congregation, five yet survive, namely : J. B. Wherry, Joseph T. Wherry and Hannah, his wife; Jesse Barrett, Mary Wherry, wife of J. W. Wherry. The latter Mary Wherry is the only resident member surviving.
The election of elders followed which resulted in the following being elected : Samuel Coburn, Jesse Barrett and J. W. Wherry all of whom are now deceased, the latter, J. W. Wherry, having passed away June 11, 1908.
Saturday, November 5, 1859, after the regular services, the elders were or- dained and duly installed thus completing the organization.
On Sabbath, November 6th, the following children received the ordinance of baptism: Calvin C. Wherry, Mary M. Bratton, Joseph H. Coburn, Tolbert H. Wherry, Stewart A. Barrett, Harriet A. Bohler, Sarah L. Bohler, Leverton L. Bohler, Mary C. Bohler, Nancy M. Bohler and Tolbert H. Bohler. This was followed by the ordinance of the Lord's Supper, for the first time in the new congregation. It must certainly have been a pleasure to these faithful ones to once more remember and observe the Master's request, "This do in remembrance of me."
Revs. J. Stewart, A. J. Allen and S. M. Kizer, supplied the congregation with preaching until May 15, 1861, when A. J. Allen was appointed as a stated supply.
On October 27, 1861, the following members were added to the church, namely: Henry Dockstader and Elizabeth, his wife; John Bratton, Margaret Bratton, Fredora B. Bucher, Sarah Wherry, Ebenezer Wherry and William W. Wherry.
September 24, 1862, L. I. Crawford a licenciate under the inspection of the Presbytery of Mercer, Pennsylvania, preached to the congregation. On
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March 14, 1863, a call was moderated for his pastoral services. He took charge of the congregation as its pastor on Nevember 8, 1863, giving one-fourth of his time to the congregation of Clarence. He was ordained and duly installed pastor by Presbytery, January 16, 1864.
In 1865, the present church building was erected at a cost of two thousand, two hundred dollars. The record here is incomplete, so the exact date is hard to determine, but we know that the congregation was worshiping in the new building, April 1, 1866, when a committee of Presbytery assisted in the dis- pensation of the Lord's Supper and gave the following report to the Presbytery:
"We found the congregation in a prosperous condition and worshiping in their new and commodious house. So far as we are able to judge the pastor, Rev. L. I. Crawford is faithful in the discharge of his duties and in good report in the community. The elders are faithful and efficient in the work. As a con- gregation, they are attentive to the word preached. They have a prayer-meeting with a good attendance. Two Sabbath-schools are within the bounds of the congregation in which a good degree of interest is taken. Family worship is attended by the families of the congregation with a few exceptions."
December 5, 1867, Joseph Henry and Abraham Bennett were elected to the eldership of the congregation. They were ordained and installed January 4, 1868.
The first break came in the work when on February 25, 1868, the pastor Rev. L. I. Crawford, thought it best that the pastoral relations existing between himself and this congregation should be dissolved. He accordingly offered his resignation. The congregation did not acquiesce in this request, but the Pres- bytery thought it best to grant the request, so the first pastorate came to a close with the end of the Home Mission year, July 1, 1868.
The congregation was not discouraged, but with a mind to work sought another undershepherd and found him in J. U. McClenahan, a licenciate of the Presbytery of Rock Island. His call was moderated March 8, 1869. He began his work in the field, May Ist, but was not installed by Presbytery, until September 9, 1869.
It is quite probable that death entered the congregation first in 1868, when Maggie I. Lindsay was summoned into the other world. The first death to occur in the session, was that of Abraham Bennett, September 17, 1870. The first funeral in the church was that of Mr. Irving Green.
Rev. J. U. McClenahan closed his work here, October 16, 1872. The con- gregation carried on the work some four years through supplies. January 27, 1877, Rev. William Donaldson, a member of Caledonia Presbytery (New York), preached and held communion. March 27, 1877, a call was presented to the Presbytery for the pastoral services of Rev. William Donaldson for one-half time, the other half of his time being desired by the congregation of Cascade. He began his work June Ist. and was installed as pastor by the commission of Presbytery, September 4. 1877.
July 7, 1877, James B. Mitchell was elected a ruling elder in this congregation, having been ordained ere he came to this congregation.
June 31. 1880. William Atherton and J. T. Paul were elected to the eldership. The ordination and installation, taking place February 14th.
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At the meeting of Presbytery, February 9, 1886, Rev. Wm. Donaldson presented his resignation of the charges of Wyoming and Cascade, giving as his reason for this action "that the hardships connected with the work of the present field, are telling on my health and strength." Wyoming through the delegate, J. W. Wherry, reported that a movement had been instituted looking toward calling Rev. Donaldson for full time. The matter was laid on the table until a special meeting to be held March 2, also pending action of the home board regarding aid for full time preaching at Wyoming. The clerk failing to hear from the home mission board, by that time, the request was granted much to the reluctance of the Wyoming congregation, so the Wyoming pulpit became vacant. Here began the life and death struggle. The little band of faithful workers for nine years survived on supplies. In the summer of 1894, S. M. McConnell, a student of the second year in the Xenia Seminary, supplied the congregation as stated supply. This resulted in a call for his pastoral services which was presented to Presbytery, May 7, 1895.
In 1896, new pews, new carpet, a furnace and some other repairs to the church, to the amount of eight hundred dollars, were made.
March 17, 1897, J. L. Richardson and Julian A. Day, were elected elders. The date of ordination and installation, June 20th.
The year 1898 sees the congregation coming into possession of the property which constitutes the present parsonage. As many of you will remember it had to be entirely refitted to make it the comfortable building it is today.
S. M. McConnell closed his work, May 31, 1903. He is now pastor of the church at Garner, Iowa.
The present pastor preached his sermon in this place December 20, 1903, taking charge of the congregation on January 24, 1904. In the fifty years, the congregation has called but one, Rev. Wm. Donaldson, who had been a settled pastor previous to coming to this field.
The Sabbath-school has been in continual operation since and before the date of organization.
The mission spirit has always burned brightly in this congregation. The first record of definite work is that of the "Mite" society, which flourished prior to 1885, at which time we find that Mrs. E. B. Wherry was the efficient president.
The present Missionary society was organized in July, 1886, with five charter members : Mrs. Mary Wherry, Mrs. J. B. Wherry, Mrs. E. M. Brush, Mrs. J. T. Paul and Miss Lyda Wherry, all but Mrs. J. B. Wherry are still active members. Mrs. E. M. Brush was the first president and succeeded herself until 1907, when at her urgent request, because of failing health, and thus her inability to do justice to the great work, she was permitted to allow her mantle to fall upon another. The last Thank offering was the largest in the history of the congre- gation.
In looking over the roll of the congregation, we discover that some two hundred and seventy-five different names have appeared. We pause a moment, and we find that these are scattered far and near. Only eternity will reveal the work that has been wrought in the cause of Jesus Christ. Christ Himself, declared that one soul was of more value than all the world; "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
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Son and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."
The fiftieth anniversary of the organization of this church was observed Sun- day evening, November 7, 1909, by an appropriate sermon by the pastor, Rev. C. F. Hoffman, the above historical sketch being read in connection with the service.
The present organization of the church is as follows:
Pastor, Rev. C. F. Hoffman; elders: J. L. Richardson, John T. Paul, Julian A. Day; trustees : W. J. Beckwith, W. G. Wherry, L. F. Pealer; chairman, Julian A. Day ; secretary, Mrs. W. G. Wherry ; treasurer, Mrs. J. R. Stevenson; organist, Mrs. C. F. Hoffman.
Women's Missionary Society : President, Mrs. W. G. Wherry ; vice-president, Mrs. J. L. Richardson; secretary, Mrs. E. N. Wilcox; treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Beckwith.
Sabbath School: Superintendent, Rev. C. F. Hoffman; assistant superintend- ent, L. F. Pealer ; secretary, Miss Elsie Bender; treasurer, E. N. Wilcox. The membership of the church at the present time, numbers fifty-three.
THE METHODIST CHURCH.
The record of this religious organization heretofore given on another page, gives the names of the pastors from the date of the organization down to 1878, as follows : J. B. Taylor, -- Stevenson, A. Bronson, Frank Amos, H. Brad- shaw, John Scholes, J. H. Todd, H. Taylor, R. Hawn, L. Catlin, G. R. Manning, W. A. Allen, B. C. Barnes, L. Taylor, H. H. Green, W. E. McCormack and J. A. Kerr. Since that date the pastors have been: J. G. Van Ness, E. W. Jeffries. R. W. Coates, 1883-86; W. B. Davis, 1886-1890; G. R. Manning, 1890- 1891 ; J. A. Souders, 1891-1892; E. G. Waite, 1892-1895; R. N. Earhart, 1895- 1897; A. W. Smith, 1897-1899; L. L. Lockard, 1899-1901 ; A. W. Smith, 1901- 1903; A. D. Stevens, 1903-1905; A. M. McIntosh, 1905-1907; H. E. Wilcox, 1907, the present pastor.
The Methodist Society continued to worship in their original building until 1891, when after a season of activity and general enthusiasm, a new building was erected as at present located, and dedicated by Bishop Thomas Bowman, D. D. L. L. D., the dedication services continuing four days, viz : March 5, 6, 7, 8, 1891. The building committee of the society were : S. W. Johnson, Jas. Mallicoat, J. R. Graft and W. J. Brainard. The contract for the erection of the building was let to R. S. Williams and a writer at the time in referring to this matter said: "The contract for the building was let to R. S. Williams, one of Wyoming's staunchest and most public-spirited citizens and a member of the Presbyterian church. The committee undoubtedly took the right view of the matter in letting the contract to this Presbyterian brother, knowing that if the foundations were laid in the eternal decrees, they would never be moved." The building was com- pleted at a total cost of eight thousand, one hundred and fifty dollars, and twenty cents. The sum of nine hundred and ten dollars had been paid for the lots on which the church now stands, but this price included a residence building which
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was sold and moved off. The old church building was later sold to the German Lutheran church, and is now in use by them for worship. The new Methodist church building is a modern building and the largest and most up-to-date church edifice in the town.
The present membership of the church is one hundred and eighty-eight. The business affairs of the organization are in a healthy condition, and every- thing is prospering among the brethren.
The present organization of the church is as follows:
Pastor, H. E. Wilcox, superannuated preacher, Rev. E. G. Waite; local preacher, Rev. Nathan Shaffer.
Stewards : Harriet Alden, G. W. Bottomstone, Mrs. Ida Pealer, Mrs. W. B. Brown, A. N. Reade (district), A. A. Vaughn, Mrs. A. A. Vaughn, John W. Waite (recording).
Trustees : President, L. W. Butler; J. A. Blakely, W. J. Brainard, C. W. Iosty, E. E. Myers, A. N. Reade, T. G. Richardson, A. A. Vaughn; secretary and treasurer, John W. Waite.
. Class Leaders : Harriet Alden, Geo. W. Bottomstone, T. G. Richardson.
Sabbath School: Superintendent, A. A. Vaughn; assistant superintendent, T. G. Richardson; secretary and librarian, Miss Jessie Guthrie; treasurer, A. A. Vaughn.
Women's Foreign Missionary Society : President, Mrs. H. E. Wilcox; secre- tary and treasurer, Miss Mary Alden; corresponding secretary, Miss Harriet Alden.
Women's Home Missionary Society : President, Mrs. Ida Pealer : secretary, Miss Harriet Alden.
Aid Society : President, Mrs. A. A. Vaughn; secretary, Miss Edith Alden; treasurer, Mrs. W. O. Shaffer.
Epworth League: President, Miss Edith Alden; first vice-president, Miss Anna Lakar; second vice-president, Miss Harriet Alden; third vice-president, Miss Jessie Guthrie; fourth vice-president, Miss Berdale Shaffer; secretary, Clifford Iosty ; treasurer, Miss Iva Mader.
A Boys' Club has been organized among the young men and boys of the church, the object being the mental and physical improvement and also the moral development of its members.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
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The ministers who have served this church since its organization, have been : Revs. Geo. E. Delevan, George R. Carroll, J. L. Janes, A. K. Baird, A. B. De Long, G. M. Lodge, A. B. Goodale, Henry Cullen, Geo. R. Carroll, (second time), A. W. McConnell, D. C. McIntosh, A. P. Cooper and W. H. Ilsley, the latter's resignation taking effect October 1, 1909. There is no pastor at present. The pulpit is being supplied very satisfactorily by Mr. S. Nickless, a bright and able student of Lenox College, Hopkinton.
The elders of the church have been: Joseph Bryan, Jerry Gard, Thomas Haines, A. M. Loomis, S. K. Tourtellot, J. R. Stillman, B. K. Bronson, W. T. Fordham, A. G. McGrew, R. S. Williams, E. B. Champlin, Robert R. Barber,
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L. J. Richards, W. P. Hallett, Joseph French, Isaac DeWitt, J. D. Harrington, Dr. J. W. Kirkpatrick, R. Fishwild, Robert Inglis, H. N. Fordham, M. H. Morse and W. S. Garrison.
The early organization of this church has been treated on another page in Dr. Calkins' history. The names of the first members of this church which was organized May 17, 1857, were: Joseph Bryan and wife; A. M. Loomis and wife; Jerry Gard, E. G. Fairchild and A. W. Pratt and wife. Of these first members, A. M. Loomis is the sole survivor, and is yet actively in the harness.
(Mr. Loomis died December 5, 1909, after a few days' illness.)
The fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the church was appropriately observed June 16-17, 1907. with devotional, historical and social exercises, bristling with interest and enthusiasm. The semi-centennial exercises were largely attended, a number of the former members and pastors being present and aided in the enjoyment of the exercises. Rev. Henry Cullen delivered the principal address on Sunday morning, June 16th. The exercises in the afternoon were purely historical in their character. H. N. Fordham read a paper giving the first twenty-five years of the church history. A. M. Loomis spoke of the second twenty-five years of the record. A most interesting and historical ad- dress was given by Mrs. H. N. (Maggie Baird) Fordham on the women's work in the church in which a glowing tribute was paid to the struggles of the pioneer women of the congregation. In the evening, Dr. Henry Cullen gave an address on the "Benediction of the Old Member," and Rev. A. W. McConnell spoke on the "Responsibilities of the Church of Today."
The program on Monday. June 17th, was more informal. A grand picnic dinner was the first event, and with the preparation and serving of this feast, the names have been mentioned of Mrs. R. Fishwild, Mrs. C. S. Ames, Mrs. A. M. Loomis, Mrs. H. V. Haddock, Mrs. A. W. Anderson, Mrs. William Wilker, Mrs. Aileen Corbit, Mrs. J. A. Griswold, Mrs. J. S. Robertson, Mrs. Jas. Inglis, Mrs. H. N. Fordham, Mrs. C. B. Gridley, Mrs. H. W. Kettlesen. Following the din- ner, came a more formal program with R. M. Corbit acting as toastmaster. Mrs. Ella T. Haines of West Union, spoke on "Our Pioneers." Mrs. Elva Calkins Briggs of St. Paul, treated the subject, "The Women of the Church," in a masterful address bristling with personal references. Dr. M. H. Calkins in his interesting style read a paper on "The Brothers-in-law of the Church." The subject, "Our Neighbor Churches," was the appropriate theme of Rev. C. F. Hoffman of the United Presbyterian church, and A. M. McIntosh of the Method- ' ist Episcopal church. W. I. Chamberlain in a pointed and able speech reviewed the relationships of "The Press and the Pulpit." In the closing exercises of the an- niversary in the evening, reminiscences of church history were given. Miss Jennie Tourtellot read a beautiful tribute to the memory of Mrs. A. W. Pratt. A paper by C. A. Wildey was read by T. E. Booth of Anamosa. A letter from Newton Dele- van, son of the first pastor, was read by Miss Gertrude Green. Mrs. Helen Madison read extracts from letters sent by former members, among them being from Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Chatterton, Josie Haines, A. B. DeLong, Mrs. Nettie Gridley Wherry, Carrie Goodale Pierce, Jessie Green Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hoyer, Moore Briggs, Mrs. Lutie DeWitt, J. R. McGlade and W. P. Hallett.
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Mrs. Clem Kimball and H. P. Johnson spoke of early experiences in the church work.
The music for the semi-centennial celebration was furnished by Mrs. Frank Henderson, Mrs. J. W. Morse, Mrs. H. N. Fordham, Miss Ada Ames, Miss Olive Haddock, Miss Marguerite Wilker, Miss Esther Griswold, Miss Edith Ilsley, A. M. Loomis, Geo. W. Feld, Jr., Rev. W. H. Ilsley, Fred Vaughn and R. M. Corbit, Miss Maimie Fordham, organist.
The present church organization is as follows :
Elders : A. M. Loomis, W. S. Garrison, R. Fishwild, M. H. Morse, Robert Inglis (Mr. Inglis died October 26, 1909), H. N. Fordham (absent).
Trustees : H. P. Johnson, Chas. Saxon, Jas. M. French, E. L. Barber, C. S. Ames, W. S. Garrison, R. M. Corbit, James Inglis, M. H. Morse; clerk, R. Fishwild; treasurer, E. N. Stoffel.
Women's Foreign Missionary Society : President, Mrs. A. M. Loomis; vice president, Mrs. H. P. Johnson; secretary, Mrs. Helen Madison; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. H. Tourtellot.
Women's Home Missionary Society: President, Mrs. A. W. Brown; vice president, Mrs. W. H. Ilsley; secretary, Mrs. R. Fishwild; treasurer, Mrs. J. S. Robertson; secretary of literature, Mrs. Mabel Kirkpatrick.
Industrial Society : President, Mrs. James Inglis; vice-president, Mrs. R. Fishwild; secretary, Mrs. E. L. Barber; treasurer, Mrs. R. H. Spence.
Church organist, Miss Marguerite Wilker ; assistant, Miss Alice Kirkpatrick, chorister, Geo. W. Feld, Jr.
Y. P. S. C. E .: President, Miss Dora Thomsen; vice-president, Miss Elva Alden; recording and corresponding secretary, Miss Olive Haddock; general and missionary treasurer, Robert Alden.
Sabbath-school : Superintendent, A. M. Loomis (Mr. Loomis has been in this position continuously for fifty-two years) ; assistant superintendent, E. L. Barber; secretary and treasurer, Miss Margaret Robertson; organist, Miss Marguerite Wilker ; assistant organist, Miss Alice Kirkpatrick.
THE GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church was organized April 18, 1891, with the following official board: Deacons : Fred Buckholtz and Chas. Westphal; secretary, Fred Koch ; treasurer, Henry Lage, Sr .; trustees: Charles Behnke, Fred Reuhs and John Schmidt. The same year they purchased the old Methodist Episcopal church edifice. The first pastor was Rev. Mohl, then Rev. W. H. Bunge, then Rev. Paul Clemen, who remained until the summer of 1909, when he resigned. There is no regular pastor at present. (Rev. Carl Streigh became pastor December 1, 1909.) This church and the German Lutheran church of Olin, unite in the support of the same pastor who resides at Olin.
In 1903, the society remodeled the church, which had its main auditorium on the second floor, and class room and Sunday-school room on the first floor. The Lutheran society took out the second floor, closed up the upper windows and put in a new arch ceiling, with gallery, new windows, and a platform and pulpit, all in accordance with the interior of other Lutheran churches. This
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with new furniture and fixtures, and the repainting of the exterior of the building, cost one thousand, seven hundred and eighty dollars. In rebuilding, they added very much to the interior and exterior and improved its appearance greatly.
The present officers of the church are: Trustees: John Buckholtz, Carl Behnke; deacons: Louis Buckholtz, Christ W. Bramer; secretary, Geo. Feidler; treasurer, Fred Koch.
SOUTH MINERAL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This church was originally one of the early institutions of Clay township, and was erected as early as 1854 or 1855, under the ministerial supervision of Joel B. Taylor, the building having been erected on the south side of the road east of the present residence of W. S. Orr in Clay township. The record of the organization of the class has gone too deep into the archives of the past to be re- covered. As early as 1864, the church appears on the record as a part of the Mineral Circuit. The building was erected as a Union church, and remains so to the present time, although it is used almost exclusively as a house of worship by the Methodist Episcopal church. The building was moved to its present loca- tion in the '70s, now being located on the northeast quarter of section 5, of Wyoming township. The church is now a part of Center Junction Circuit, the pastor residing at Center Junction, and holding services in the church in the afternoon of every second Sunday. Through all the years of its organization, the church has done its work faithfully and without ostentation. It has been the center of religious activity for many years, and its members are among the best citizens in the community. The social features of the church work has added much to the enjoyment of the rural population, and has had a strong in- fluence for the general betterment of the people in the vicinity. The class at present has twenty-five members. The stewards are: J. B. Hutton, Mrs. Frank Allen, Mrs. Jas. Warren; J. B. Hutton is class leader. A Sunday school is main- tained with about fifty members, Mrs. Rachel Huffman being superintendent, Miss Alka Warren, secretary and J. B. Hutton, treasurer.
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