The pioneer history of Pocahontas County, Iowa, from the time of its earliest settlement to the present time, Part 49

Author: Flickinger, Robert Elliott, b. 1846
Publication date: 1904
Publisher: Fonda, Iowa, G. Sanborn
Number of Pages: 1058

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Since the establishment of the reg- ular train service by the Illinois Cen- tral R. R. Co., the succession of the agents has been as follows: George Fairburn. Oct. 1, 1870 to Nov. 1, 1877, 7 years; John W. Gray, '77 to July 1, '79; R. M. Harrison, '79 to June 15, '82; A. S. Wood, '82 to Sept. 15, '84; Thomas J. Murphy, '84 to May 25, '86; E. T. Dyer, '86-Nov. 10, '86; C. J. Canterbury, '86- Feb. 25, '89; F. B. Deitrick, '89-May 1, '93 -- Jan. 10, '94; F. B. Deitrick, '94 -- May 15, '94; S. A. Metcalf, '94-Sept. 17, '97; R. M. Harrison, '97-00.

C. M. & ST. PAUL: This railroad was surveyed and constructed by the Des Moines & Northwestern Ry. Co., leased by the Wabash, St. Louis & Pa- cific Co. as soon as completed, in 1887 resumed its original name, in 1891 it was called the Des Moines, Northern & Western and on Jan. 1, 1899, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. The The succession of the agents has been as follows: Renselaer Wright, Nov.

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28, 1882-May.1, '84; O. D. Orton, one missionary, that usually traveled on month; H. E. Jones, '84-Feb. 20, '86; foot. In 1873 he established religious J. F. Linthurst, '86-March 1, '88; Geo. services in the schoolhouse at Sunk W. Powers, '88-May I, '90; E. S. Hor- Grove. He resigned this field that he naday, '90-March 20, '91; P. E. Stew- might accept the principalship of the art, '91-Oct. 1, '92; E. S. Hornaday, seminary at Epworth.

'92-Jan. 29, '95; C. H. Crooks, '95-July 25-'98; R. F. Weeks, '98-00.

FONDA POSTMASTERS.

'70, to May 1, 1871.

In 1873 he was succeeded by Rev. Charles W. Clifton, who is said to have been the first minister to serve Newell

W. S. Wright, Cedarville, Oct. 15, and Fonda an entire year. The grass- hoppers had visited this section the John Hay, Cedarville; May 1, '71-73. previous year destroying everything within their reach, and he received

E. O. Wilder, Fonda, May '73-75. J. W. Gray, Fonda, May, '75, to Apr. only $350 of the $400 promised him on

his entire circuit. He came to this .

1, 1883.

Ed. O'Donnell, Fonda, April 1 '83, field almost destitute of clothing and, to Oct. 15, '89.

Geo. Sanborn, Fonda, Oct. 15, '89, to Sept. 1, '96.

having no overcoat, protected himself while driving across the country dur- ing the cold weather, with bed-quilts

Wm. H. Healy, Sept. 1, '96, to Feb. until the arrival of a box of clothing about the holidays from friends in the Joseph Mallison, Fonda, Feb. 7, 98 -. eastern part of the state. He found METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

encouragement in the fact he was lay-

The first Protestant minister locat- ing foundations for the church of the ed at Fonda was Rev. Henry Brown, future and he was animated with the who came early in the spring desire to lay them well even if they of 1871, and the only room he could cost him considerable personal sacri- find for himself and wife was in the fice. He established religious serv- depot, then in charge of Mr. Fairburn. ices at the Way (Prairie Creek) school- This was his first appointment and he house, and is now a resident of Sher- had to live on a very meager salary. man township.

He endeavored to supplement his sal-

He was succeeded by Rev. J. S. R. ary by doing various kinds of work, Field, Rev. Mr. Ely and Rev. O. S. such as mixing mortar, handling lum- Bryan. All of these ministers lived ber, etc., and his wife co-operated by at Newell and served Fonda on alter- taking boarders. In 1885, this pio- nate Sabbaths.

neer missionary of Fonda was the

Rev. A. J. Whitfield, who was ap- honored pastor of the M. E. charge at pointed by Bishop Stephen M. Merrill Odebolt and was growing in popular- at the conference held at Fort Dodge, ity in the church.

September, 1875, was their successor at

In the fall of 1871, religious serv- Newell and Fonda" and he was re- ices were conducted at Fonda by Rev. appointed to this field by Bishop Ran- L. C. Woodward, who, locating at dolph S. Foster, at LeMars in October, Newell the previous fall, erected a 1876. The local records begin with one-story building that served as a his ministry and by reason of its parsonage and postoffice for the town. greater length and the records left be- As a pastor he served on alternate hind him, the impression made by Sabbaths Fonda and Newell, the lat- him was deeper and more lasting than ter also as postmaster. In 1872, he that of any of his predecessors, so that was succeeded by Adam Holmes, who some have even accorded to this is remembered as a house to house worthy man the credit of "founding

7, '98.

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the Methodist Episcopal church in Nov. 14, 1880, by Presiding Elder J. C. these parts." *

The earliest local records are for the year 1876 and show that the following persons were then the officers of the church: A. J. Whitfield, preacher in charge; J. B. White, local preacher; Charles Ellison, Theo. Dodge, A. F. Hubbell, Thos. Reamer, C. M. Saylor, W. P. Bush and Orlando O. Brown, stewards; Theo. Dodge, A. F. Hubbell, C. M. Saylor, C. D. Lucas, Charles H. schoolhouse. The first parsonage was Whitney, Geo. Fairburn and Harvey

built in 1878 and it rendered service W. Hay, trustees; A. F. Hubbell and until 1896, when it was replaced by C. M. Saylor, leaders; O. O. Brown the erection of the present cozy and and Prof. C. Ellison, Sunday school comfortable building.

superintendents.

The charge at Fonda in 1877 con- sisted of four classes as follows:

No. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Ald- church built in 1871, being just across

yich, A. W. Dart, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Dodge, Harriet Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellison, Leba Gorham, Mr. and Mrs. James Little and their daughter Mary, Mary Mallison, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Swingle, George, Eva- line and Cyrus Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Whitney, Sarah aad George

Wilson, J. B., Nancy and Florence the pastorate have been: Rev. R. L. White and Mary Whitfield.

No. 2. Alexander F. Hubbell, Mr. also residing at Newell; H. G. Mc- and Mrs. A. T. Omtvedt and Mr. and Bride, Oct. 1,1878, second resident pas- Mrs. David Terry.

tor; O. H. P. Faus, J. S. Ziegler, No. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Herkimer L. (child died Nov. 14, 1880), O. H. P. Norton, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Saylor and Geo. W. Smith.

No. 4. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Baker, O. O. years, '88-89; W. H. Flint, A. A. Mar- Brown, Mary Bennett, Orville and cy, Z. C. Bradshaw, two years, '92-93; Louisa Barrett, Caleb Flint, Etta S. H. Middlekauff, S. G. Jones, two Johnson and Anna J. Thayer. years, '95-96; J. J. Gardner, three

The church was incorporated Nov. years, Oct. 1, '97-Oct. 1, 1900.

21, 1877, by J. B. White, Theodore Dodge, Charles Ellison, H. W. Hay, Geo. Fairburn, Fred Swingle and C. H. Whitney, trustees; and R. L. Ken- yon, C. B. Thompson and A. W. Dart. The present church building, located on the corner of Main and Third streets, was completed and dedicated #Aid Society Cook Book page 9.

R. Layton, assisted by P. E. Grippin, of Cedar Falls, and the new pastor in charge, Rev. J. S. Zeigler. The build- ing cost $1800, of which $230 was raised by the Ladies' Aid Society. On the day following the dedication the district conference met in this build- ing and continued in session three days. Until the erection of this build- ing the services were held in the

The M. E. church in Fonda was the first church building erected in Poca- hontas county, the Lizard Catholic

the line in Webster county. It has been supplied by a succession of capa- ble and efficient pastors, under whose faithful ministry the congregation has made a steady and substantial growth and exerted a wide influence for good.

The successors of Mr. Whitfield in

Kenyon, commencing Oct. 1, 1877, and Faus, C. B. Winter, two years, 1882-83; J. G. Henderson, '84; J. H. Snow, G. H. Hastings, John Hamerson, two

At a baptismal service held June 9, 1876, at Cedar creek, Amos W. Dart, David and Emma Terry, Felix and Mary Parrish and Sarah Reamer were baptized by immersion, Rev. C. B. Winter officiating; and on Sept. 3 1876, Elder T. M. Williams baptized Mr. and Mrs. Christ M. Saylor, Thom- as and Ritta Reamer, George W.

REV. THOS. M. LENIHAN, CATHOLIC.

REV. J. F. BRENNAN, CATHOLIC.

JOSEPH FUCHS.

MRS. JOSEPH FUCHS.

FONDA AND VICINITY.

REV. D. F. McCAFFREY, CATHOLIC.

DR. T. J. DOWER.

WILLIAM FITZGERALD.

MICHAEL W. LINNAN. FONDA AND VICINITY.

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Smith, Herkimer L. Norton, Mr. and way. Only a meager salary was prom- Mrs. Daniel Jackson.

In 1879 a Ladies' Aid Society was organized under the leadership of Mrs. Joseph Mallison and Mrs. Geo. L. Brower, and they were chosen presi- dent and vice-president, respectviely, for that year. The next year this or- der was reversed and Mrs. Brower served two years as president. Her successors in that office have been Mrs. Nellie R. Swingle, Mrs. G. W. Bothwell, Mrs. C. D. Lucas, Mrs. R. C. Potter and Mrs. Sarah A. Clarke. Mrs. Clarke has served in this capac- ity since 1892, and she is now assisted in the administration of its affairs by Mrs. Rebecca Burson, secretary, and Mrs. Anna Edgar, treasurer. From the time of its organization this society has been very helpful in the work of the church.

In January 1881, Rev. J. S. Zeigler resorted to an expedient that attract- ed public attention and aptly illus- trated the resourcefulness of the cir- cuit rider in the early days. When the deep snows came he neither had a sleigh nor money to buy one. Going to the lumber yard he obtained a board 1} inches in thickness, and in a few hours cut and adjusted it to his buggy in such a way, with his own of Wmn. Lynch and, after its erection, at the McCartan schoolhouse, four miles north of Fonda. He continued in charge of this station until the fall of 1882, a period of twelve years. Un- tion became too large for the school- house, and his work closed with the dedication of the Dover church in October, 1882, when Rev. P. J. Carroll became his successor.

ised them, they seldom received the full amount of it. and a considerable portion of what they did receive came in the form of donations of corn, po- tatoes, turkeys and other truck from the farm and garden. They were held in much higher esteem, however, as good judges of a horse, than many of the preachers of the present day. This was due to the fact they were de- pendent upon the horse for their loco- motive power.

Preachers were not very numerous in those early days and that some of . the frontier churches used a good deal of ingenuity to secure the best man for their particular field, appears in the following form of request for one, credited to a good old colored brother in the church at Alexandria Valley, Ga .: "Send us a bishop for a preach- er. If you can't send us a bishop, then send a sliding elder; if you can't send us a sliding elder send us a sta- tionary preacher; if you can't send him send us a circus rider; if you can't' spare him send us a locus preacher; if you can't spare us a locus preacher, then send us an exhauster." That settled it, and he got a preacher.

FONDA AND DOVER CATHOLIC CHURCHI- ES.

In the early settlement of this sec- tion a large number of Catholic fami- lies located a few miles north and others a few miles south of Fonda. In March, 1870, services were estab- lished for them by Rev. T. M. Lena- hen, of Fort Dodge, first at the home

hands, as to take the place of wheels: and in this unpretentious vehicle met his appointments in the rural districts during the remainder of the sleighing der his nurturing care the congrega- season.

The circuit rider felt that he had an important work and must meet his en- gagements regardless of the biting winds and deep snows. When things When they began to discuss the pro- priety of building a church, the Cath- olic families living south of Fonda very earnestly insisted that it should be located in Fonda, but they were outnumbered by those who lived in Dover township who preferred a loca- tion more convenient to their homes. During the next year after the erec- tion of the Dover church the families living south of Fonda found that with the co-operation of the people in the went wrong he endeavored to right them cheerfully, and if from any cause his traveling outfit was rendered useless he immediately improvised an- other. No one ever saw these faith- ful, self-sacrificing servants of the church disconcerted. They were pa- tient, persevering and always ready to assist a neighbor in every possible town they were able to build another

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house of worship and, commencing it rence and John Mullen, Terrence in the fall of 1883, completed the Murphy and T. H. Mclaughlin. church in Fonda early in 1884 at a cost PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. of $2,000. Regular services were es-

The Presbyterian church of Fonda tablished in it by Rev. P. J. Carroll, was organized in McKee's Hall Sab- who then located in Fonda and served bath morning, June 20, 1886. In re- the two churches on alternate Sab- sponse to the request of a number of baths until Oct. 1, 1887, when he was the citizens of Fonda and vicinity for succeeded in the pastorate by Rev. D. the organization of a Presbyterian F. McCaffrey, who remained in charge church, a committee of the Presbytery of them until Oct. 1, 1895. The par- of Fort Dodge, consisting of Rev. T. ish was then divided, Rev. J. F. Bren- S. Bailey, synodical missionary, and nan became pastor of St. Mary's and Rev. S. C. Head, of Pomeroy, met church in Fonda, Rev. Stephen But- a congregation in the same place on ler pastor of St. Columba's church in the previous day and it was decided Dover, and both of these men are still to effect an organization on the fol- rendering a very acceptable service to lowing day. The meeting on Sabbath their respective congregations. The was conducted by Rev. T. S. Bailey, parsonage in Dover was built in 1896 and the following persons presenting and in Fonda in 1885.

In 1896 the church in Fonda was en- larged by an addition of forty feet to the west end of it and the construc- tion of a gallery in the east end, and these enlargements have doubled its seating capacity. It is now (32x80 ft.) one of the largest churches in the county. In 1898 the parsonage was also enlarged and greatly improved in its appearance. A brick pavement was laid in front and the grounds ad- joining were graded and planted with evergreens. These buildings have a fine location fronting eastward on Main street, and their handsome ap- pearance is very creditable to the pas- tor and people to whom they belong.

themselves were duly organized as the First Presbyterian church of Fonda, namely: Mr. and Mrs. G. Pfeiffer and their daughter Emma, James Darling, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Darling, Al- exander F., Miss F. M. and Mrs. F. M. Hubbell, Mr. and Mrs. Simon P. Boyd, Mrs. Esther O. Smeaton, Mrs. James Mercer, Mrs. Ursula Stev- ens and Wm. Bott. To these on the following Sabbath were added Mrs. Adele Curkeet and Miss Rebecca Pfeiffer.

The rotary system of the eldership was adopted and Messrs. James Dar- ling, S. P. Boyd and Godfrey Pfeiffer were elected for one, two and three years respectively. Alex. F. Hubbell, and Charles S. Darling were chosen deacons for a term of three years, and a board of five trustees was elected,

The pioneers who united to form the Catholic organization that built these two churches were principally consisting of Geo. Fairburn, president; those belonging to the families of Bar- A. B. P. Wood, treasurer, and J. D nard McCartan, Wm. Lynch, Patrick Carpenter, each for one year, in con- Kearns, Louie and Joseph Fuchs, M. nection with the two deacons.

Byrne, Patrick, John, William. and Rev. R. E. Flickinger, of Walnut Daniel Fitzgerald, Jeremiah Sullivan. on August 8 and 22, 1886, served this Louisa Lieb, Theodore and Edward congregation in McKee's Hall, and lo- Lilly, Patrick Shea, John Garvey, cating at Fonda Oct. 1, 1886, entered Bernard and John Reilly, Frank Far- upon the pastorate that has contin- rell, John Dooley, M. W. Linnan, ued without interruption until the Matthew and Timothy Carey, Ter- present time,

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On March 18, 1888, the term of the Dec. 7, 1894; Joseph Hawkins, 1888 to ruling elders was increased from three 1898, Alanson Post, 1838 to 1899; John to five years and four additional ones B. Mackey, 1893 to 1895; C. S. Darling, were elected. Those who have served 1893 to date; Hon. James Mercer and as elders are James Darling, until his Samuel S. Martin, both from Oct. 2, decease Nov. 19, 1887; Godfrey Pfeiffer, 1897 to date.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FONDA.

until his removal to Parkston, S. D., Only three persons have held the of- Sept. 15, 1889; S. P. Boyd, until his re- fice of deacon, namely, Charles S, moval to Pomeroy in 1895; Edward L. Darling, from the time of organiza- Beard, 1888 to 1890; Alex. F. Hubbell, tion until the present time; Alex. F. 1888 until his decease at Cedar Falls, Hubbell and Hon. James Mercer, the

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last since August 10, 1897.

its existence, about $1650 to supple-

The succession of trustees has been ment the regular work of the church.

A. B. P. Wood, treasurer, until the The Endeavor Society was organ- time of his decease Nov. 8, 1887; Geo. ized January 2, 1894, when Miss Maude Fairburn, president, and J. D. Car- Sargent was chosen president; John penter both until 1889; James Mercer, Kennedy, vice-president; Maude Ellis, treasurer, 1887 to date; Wm. Bott, secretary, and Lovern Post, treasurer. president, since 1890; Alanson Post, During the two preceding years, 1891 to 1897; S. S. Martin and Win. F. though not formally organized, yet Bridges, both from 1895 to date; R. F. through leaders appointed each week Beswick and Harvey Eaton, 1899 to by the pastor, the young people had date.

regularly conducted a half-hour serv-

The Sunday school was organized ice each Sabbath evening. The offi- July 4, 1886, with thirty members and cers are elected for a term of six the officers for the first nine months months and those who have been were James Darling, superintendent; chosen to serve as successors of its Godfrey Pfeiffer, assistant superin- first president have been Louis A. tendent; Lois A. Wood, secretary; A. Rothe, '95-96; Miss Alice Davis, '97; F. Hubbell, treasurer, and Rebecca Louis A. Rothe, '98; R. B. Crone and Pfeiffer, librarian. Miss Emma Pfeif- Wm. H. Bridges in '99 and Miss Min- fer served as chorister and Mrs. A. nie Haffele in 1900. The first meet- Curkeet as organist, furnishing the ing of the Juniors was held Dec. 19, organ. On Dec. 26, 1886, when the 1897, and they were organized on the constitution and by-laws were adopt- following Sabbath, Miss Minnie Haff- ed the term of office of all the officers ele serving as organist and as assistant of the Sunday school was increased for a few months and afterwards as from three months to one year and the superintendent, Mrs. Walter Forbes last Sabbath of March was designated haying resigned.

as the date for the annual election. Mrs. A. Curkeet, Maude Ellis, Lou- rinda Haffele (Roberts) and Minnie Haffele (since 1891) as organists for the A. F. Hubbell served as superintend- ent April 1, 1887 to 1894; Joseph Hawk- ins, 1894 to 1897, and Charles S. Dar- Church, and Lovern Post for the Sun- ling since 1897.

· day School have rendered a service so

The Ladies' Aid Society was organ- admirable and valuable as to be long ized June 30, 1886, by the election of and gratefully remembered.

The services, were held in the public Mrs. G. Pfeiffer, vice-president; Lois school building until Oct. 9, 1887,

Mrs. Esther O. Smeaton, president; A. Wood, secretary, and Mrs. Geo. when a house of worship was com- pleted and dedicated at a cost of $3,- Fairburn, treasurer. Mrs. Smeaton served two years as president, and her 600. It consists of a main part 32x52 successors have been Mrs. G. Pfeiffer, feet with pulpit extension at the rear Mrs. Frank P. McKee, Mrs. James and a tower 64 feet in beight, in front. Potter, Mrs. A. S. Wood, Mrs. A. R. The style of architecture is Gothic Wolgamot, Mrs. Ed. Ellis, Mrs. John and all the windows are filled with C. Stevens, Mrs. E A. Fuller, '95-98, cathedral or art glass. In 1894 it was and Mrs. H. A. Chapman. This so- repainted and tastefully decorated. ciety contributed $200 toward the It is a gem of beauty and very con- erection of the church edifice, $100 for venient for use. It was the first Pres- its improvement in 1894, $100 toward byterian church built in Pocahontas the erection of the parsonage and al- county, although a Presbyterian or- together, during the fourteen years of ganization had been effected in the

AFFELE ADAMS

OLLIE YKOF

P. SAYRE SNYDER.

Busy WayON

E A.GOTTFRIED

GUST.SVENSON

ATHAN TOSI

EW.R.WRIGHT

ADELIA

FATON

AMIE

RUSSELL

JENNIE

FATON

REPRESENTATIVES OF PIONEER FAMILIES, FONDA AND VICINITY.

CHILDREN'S CHORUS, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, FONDA, JUNE 20, 1898. REV. R. E. FLICKINGER, PASTOR, MISS MINNIE HAFFELE, ORGANIST.

MAY, CORA, EFFIE, CILENA AND NELLIE MERCER, TEACHERS, FONDA.

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northeast part of the county as early

In the spring of 1887 Mrs. Flickin- as 1859, and the services regularly ger secured the attendance of a num- maintained from that date. The hot ber of little children to form an infant air furnace inserted in this building class in the Sunday School, and she in August, 1887, is believed to have has continued in charge of this de- been the first one put in any church partment of the Sunday School until or private home in this county.

the present time, a period of thirteen years. On the day of dedication the communion table was presented by this class.

In 1893 a large and handsome manse was built on the lots adjoining the church, at a cost of $2,200. These two buildings are located on an elevated The memory recalls inany blessed associations in connection with the efforts to achieve what has been ac. complished by this people. For a number of years the singing of the plot of ground, on the west side of Mam and north of Fourth streets, that is midway between the Meth- odist and Catholic churches, and, hav- ing a row of shade trees around them, congregation was led by an efficient they are certainly "beautiful for situ- choir of more than a dozen good ation "

voices.

The fine concerts annually

The organ was presented by Mrs. held at the time of the pastor's anni- Geo. Fairburn, Christmas, 1887, and versary, Easter, Children's Day and on the communion set by Mrs. F. M. the first Sabbath of the new year, be- Hubbell in 1890 To the latter Miss came a special and very attractive F. M. Hubbell, her daughter, added feature of the services during this two cups and plates in 1898. On July prosperous period. The work of prep- 4, 1896, a legacy of $200 was received aration for them was highly educa- from the estate of Alex. F. Hubbell, cational and enabled the pastor to be- that removed the last arrearages on come intimately acquainted with the the manse, and in 1899 a legacy of youngest of the children. The un- $50 was received during the life of usual erowds that have ofttimes vainly the testator. This was from Joseph sought admission to the church on Chapman, an aged and highly re- these occasions, have repeatedly il- spected member of the church, who lustrated the fact that the work of had made provision for its payment, home talent properly trained, is more in a will dated Jan, 26, 1897.

The Presbytery of Fort Dodge met in this church Sept. 10-12, 1895, and the Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis- sionary Socleties of the presbytery held their annual meeting at the same time, occupying the Methodist church. A local home and foreign missionary society among the ladies of this church was organized at this time by the election of Mrs. H. A. Chapman, president; Mrs. R. E. Flickinger, sec- retary and treasurer. During the last

highly appreciated than that which comes from abroad. On these occa- sions the choir, young people and children have been arranged, each in a separate and also all in full choruses, that filled the sanctuary with their joyous outbursts of sacred song. A view of the children's chorus, as they appeared at one of their rehearsals in 1898, numbering thirty-five voices, may be seen on another page.

CHRISTIAN CHURCHI, FONDA.

The organization of the Christian two years (1898-99) this Ladies' society church, Fonda, was the result of the has made an annual contribution of $30 to the home and foreign mission- ary funds of the church. evangelistic labors of Rev. H. M. Elliott who effectd it in McKee's ball Nov. 5, 1893 with eighteen mem-

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bers as follows: Charles Alexander W. Swearingen, Esq., Henry Bakker, and his mother, Mrs. Abigall Alexan- Mrs. Lena Rolfe and Mrs. O. W. der, Mr. and Mrs. Squire F. Hornor, Dresser. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bakker, Mr. and

On. Jan. 19, 1894 a Ladies' Auxiliary Mrs. A. C. Tigner, Mrs. Jennie Lang- Society was organized by the election worthy, Mrs. J. D. Carpenter, Mrs. of Mrs. Jennie Langworthy president, Lou Hornaday, Mrs. Elizabeth Fastle, Mrs. E. S. Hornaday vice-president, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Hair, Anna P., Mrs. A. S. Wood secretary and Mrs. G. Cora S., William and Ellis Hornor. Dorton treasurer. Mrs. Langworthy Messrs. S. F. Hornor, Henry Bakker served four successive years as presi- and A. C. Tigner were elected elders; dent and her successors have been Mrs. Charles A. Alexander and Henry Bak- A. S. Wood and Mrs. M. O. Byland. ker, deacons; Mrs. Lou Hornaday dea- The earnings of this society have been coness; Cora S. Hornor, clerk; S. F. about $750.

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The pioneer history of Pocahontas County, Iowa, from the time of its earliest settlement to the present time, Part 49

Author: Flickinger, Robert Elliott, b. 1846 Publication date: 1904 Publisher: Fonda, Iowa, G. Sanborn Number of Pages: 1058

Author: Flickinger, Robert Elliott, b. 1846
Publication date: 1904
Publisher: Fonda, Iowa, G. Sanborn
Number of Pages: 1058