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Bethany Hospital has been recognized by the American Med- ical Association by its inclusion in its directory since 1921. It was approved by the American College of Surgeons in 1932. It is also a member of the local, state and national hospital associa- tions. In matters of standardization the hospital faces much the same problems as our colleges face from time to time.
The superintendents have been: Fred E. Strohm, 1921; H. E. Keller, 1922-1924; O. B. Maphis, 1924-1940; E. M. Studebaker, 1940-
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Women's Work
While the women have always been keen in church activities in their own quiet way and had their local organizations it was not until the district meeting at Lena in September 1919 that they organized as a district. The officers then chosen were Mrs. Ella Moore, president; Mrs. Eva Lichty Whisler, vice president; Mrs. Grace Wolf, secretary-treasurer. For ten years this was the only separate organization for the women. In 1929 they took their second step and organized their first district Mothers and Daughters' Society. This was during the time of district meeting. At the same time the women appointed Mrs. E. G. Hoff, Mrs. J. E. Gnagey and Mrs. Ada Arnold as a committee to study and formulate plans to co-ordinate the women's activities of the district with those of the national organization. At the district meeting of 1930 the plan of this committee was ap- proved and officers elected were: Mrs. E. G. Hoff, president of Women's Work; Mrs. J. E. Gnagey, president of the Aid Society; Mrs. Minna Heckman, president of Mothers and Daughters; Mrs. Ada Arnold, president of the Missionary Society; and Mrs. Ada Eckerle, secretary-treasurer.
With their motherly instinct the women have not been slow in discovering basic needs and how to meet them. Their funds have gone into the hospitals in China and India, the Ruth Kulp Memorial hospital in Africa, and the mission girls' schools of India, China and Africa. They not only have met their quota of $446 annually but have gone over the top every year. They are loyal supporters of Bethany Biblical Seminary and Bethany Hospital, and likewise supported the Greene County school and Mount Morris College so long as they were operating. Nor have they forgotten the Brethren Home at Mount Morris. Twenty- six congregations have women's organizations.
In addition to their meeting at the time of district meeting they have an annual all-day gathering which is well attended. This gathering, the scramble dinner, the social contacts and the inspirational addresses combine in creating a deeper spiritual atmosphere which is carried back to the local groups.
We must not pass over their liberal contributions from 1930 to 1940 inclusive.
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To foreign missions $ 8,587.16
To home missions 1,156.99
To district missions 1,136.38
To national projects 4,453.50
To local churches Total $23,806.14
8,126.11
Verily the Brethren women have set a noble example for the Brethren men to emulate.
The officers at present are: Mrs. John M. Price, president; Mrs. E. M. Hersch, vice president; Mrs. D. D. Funderburg, Aid director; Mrs. A. S. Kreider, director of Mothers and Daughters; Mrs. Wayne Gerdes, director of the Missionary Society; and Mrs. W. W. Zuck, secretary-treasurer.
PART FOUR
WHO'S WHO
The names of those listed in this section have been selected from a wide field. Their appearance here does not necessarily mean that they are more deserving than others. Many have been omitted who did yeoman service, but a limit had to be set. The aim has been to select from each congregation one or more who made a special contribution. Many not included here find mention in other sections of the book.
To secure some of the information has been a most difficult task because few kept accurate records. The authors are fully aware that under these circumstances many errors have crept in. Possibly you can help correct some of these blunders.
These pages are for reference, not for smooth reading. Ab- breviations will be easily understood. Because this book deals with the Church of the Brethren the reader will understand that pastorates mean in Brethren congregations. References to boards, committees, colleges, publishing interests, missions and the like should be read with this in mind. Because Brethren ministers in the past have been largely farmers and have served in the free ministry it has not been thought necessary to include this when recounting their activities. Should you feel to criti- cize the authors in the selection of names and the choice of in- formation, just remember that they too are fallible and may have their prejudices. Had space allowed more names and more information would gladly have been included.
Amick, Joseph-1834-1915.
Born in Mifflin County, Pa., Oct. 28; married Susan Mertz, Oct. 16, 1856; seven children of which number five died very young; moved to White County, Ind., in 1862; married Hannah Reif, sister of Mrs. J. G. Royer, 1871; three daughters. Student Kishacoquillas Seminary; taught school eleven years. United Ch. of B., 1857; minister Bachelor Run, Ind., 1863; elder before 1882. Left farm in Indiana and became manager and treasurer of publishing interests at Mount Morris in January 1882 and so continued until 1904. Wise in finance and in great demand at funerals and weddings. Special interests: Brethren Publishing House, Mount Morris College and the Home. Died Jan. 4.
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Arnold, Robert E .- 1867-
Born at Burlington, W. Va., Nov. 18; son D. B. and Mary E. Arnold; married Irena Amick, daughter of Joseph Amick, Mt. Morris, Ill., Sept. 1, 1897; one son, one daughter. United Ch. of B., 1886. Graduate from Bridgewater Academy, 1889. Business life; in commercial work, England, Scotland, Wales, 1892-1893; merchant, Mt. Morris, Ill., 1894-1900; business manager Breth. Pub. House, 1904-1940.
Baker, Henry C .- 1848 -?
Born in St. Joseph County, Ind., Oct. 1; son Henry Baker; married Katie Diermyer, June 23, 1872. United Ch. of B. Came to Dunn County, Wis., Chippewa neighborhood, 1878. When Chippewa Valley church was organized, Sept. 14, 1879, he was called to the ministry. He was a man of influence, a natural leader. He was elder of several congregations and did some evangelistic work. His wife was a good church worker.
Baker, H. Jesse-1882-
Born near Lima, Ohio, Feb. 6; son of Henry and Mella D. Groff Baker. His father and grandfather both served in the ministry. United Ch. of B., 1902; minister, 1904; elder, 1911. Minister in North Star congregation (Southern Ohio), 1904-1919; in Beech Grove, 1919-1928; in Price's Creek, 1928-1937. Dur- ing these years he also taught school. Pastor, Polo, Ill., 1937- 1941. In September he becomes pastor at Muncie, Ind.
Baker, Samuel H .- 1842-1914.
Born in Ohio, Aug. 1; son Henry Baker. Went with his par- ents to Indiana and Michigan. Married Mary Thomas, Oct. 1, 1866. United Ch. of B., 1868; minister, 1871; elder, 1877, some miles from Irvin Creek congregation. He was a great frontier preacher, energetic, of ready speech and commanding person- ality. Most of his life was lived beyond the bounds of an or- ganized congregation. Died June 14 at Ludington, Wis., and is buried in a small cemetery near the schoolhouse in which he began his preaching in Wisconsin.
Barkdoll, Henry W .- 1846-1934.
Born in Franklin County, Pa., Sept. 5; son Mathias and Cath- erine Hawbecker Barkdoll. The Barkdolls came west and ar-
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rived in Chicago the day Lincoln was assassinated. Located near Warrenville, Ill. Married Maggie Stitzel; two children; second wife, Sadie Mauer. Henry was baptized in 1877. They became leaders in founding the church at Batavia. Their daugh- ter, Kathren Barkdoll Garner, was missionary to India.
Barton, Mary-1852-1935.
Born in Marshall County, Ind., April 27; married to George Barton. Her mother, Mary America, was born in Germany, but this did not hinder the subject of this sketch from being a loyal American. She was widely known for her Christian work and testimony and was a mother in Israel in the Barron, Wis., con- gregation. She and her family settled in Barron County in 1885, where all knew her as "Aunt Molly."
Barwick, Henry Milton-1870-1908.
Born at Dayton, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1870; son James Edward and Rebecca Hixson Barwick; married Edith Workman, Dec. 25, 1897; one son, three daughters. United Ch. of B., Upper Twin, Ohio, 1886; minister, 1889. Student Central Normal College (Indiana), 1887-1888; Mt. Morris Academy, 1890-1893; McPher- son College, 1903-1905, A. B. Evangelistic work in Kansas, Ne- braska and Colorado, 1903-1907. Editor Inglenook, Sept., 1907, till death March 7, 1908.
Beahm, William M .- 1896-
Born Nov. 4 at Tazewell, Va .; son I. N. H. and Mary Bucher Beahm; married Esther Eisenbise, Dec. 24, 1921. United Ch. of B., 1910; minister, 1917; elder, 1928. Graduate Hebron Seminary, 1914; Manchester College, 1920, A. B .; D. D., 1940; Bethany Bible School, 1922, B. D .; University of Chicago, 1932. Missionary to Africa, 1924-1937. Teacher, Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1938 -.
Bechtel, Kenneth C .- 1898-
Born at New Enterprise, Pa. Graduated from Juniata Acad- emy, 1920; Juniata College, A. B., 1925; Presbyterian Theolog- ical Seminary, B. D., 1931; Bethany Biblical Seminary, M. Th., 1933; University of Chicago, Ph. D., 1937. Married Kathryn Mea Furrey of New Enterprise. Pastor: Girard, Ill., 1934-1937; Ster- ling, Ill., 1937 -.
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Beery, Adaline Hohf-1859-1929.
Born Hanover, Pa., Dec. 30; daughter Michael and Eliza- beth Bucher Hohf. United Ch. of B., Dallas Center, Iowa, 1877. Student Mt. Morris Academy, 1881-1883. Editor, Golden Dawn and Young Disciple; compositor and proofreader many years. Author many songs and poems; published Poems of a Decade, 1897. Died at Elgin, Ill.,
Beery, William-1852-
Born near Bremen, Ohio, April 8; son Daniel and Fanny Good Beery; married Adaline Hohf at Mt. Morris, Ill., June 20, 1888; one son, one daughter. United Ch. of B., Huntingdon, Pa., 1878. Student Juniata College, 1887-1882, B. E. Teacher public schools, Ohio, 1873-1875; music in Juniata College, 1878- 1908; music classes and institutes in many states for 25 years. Compiler Brethren Song Book; co-editor songbook for Juniors and Primaries; co-author History and Message of Hymns. Has made a great contribution in writing music and in leading music in local, district and General Conferences. Long-time proof- reader.
Bonsack, Charles D .- 1870-
Born Westminster, Md., March 11; son David D. and Cath- arine Roop Bonsack; married Ida A. Trostle, Dec. 16, 1891; two sons, three daughters. United Ch. of B., 1888; minister, 1892; elder, 1906. Educated through special studies in languages, Bible study and wide reading. Farmer, 1893-1903. Evangelist, 1903-1906, 1918-1920. Pastor, Washington, D. C., 1906-1909; pas- tor and teacher Blue Ridge College, 1909-1912; vice president and manager same, 1912-1917. Member General Mission Board, 1906-1921; secretary same, 1921-1941. Author, Sharing Obser- vations, 1935. Traveled in interest of missions: Europe, 1907; Africa, 1928; around world, 1926-1927, 1934-1935.
Bowman, Rufus D .- 1899-
Born Jan. 23, Dayton, Va .; son Benjamin F. and Mary Eliz- abeth Bowman; married Eva Margaret Craun, June 1925; three children. United Ch. of B., 1910; minister, 1919; elder, 1926. Student Bridgewater College, 1919-1923, A. B .; Yale Divinity School, 1927, B. D .; Bridgewater College, 1937, D. D. Pastor:
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First Church, Roanoke, Va., 1926-1929; Washington, D. C., 1934- 1937. Secretary Board of Christian Education, 1929-1934; pres- ident Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1937 -.
Boyer, Allen-1819-1906
Born Union (now Snyder) County, Pa., March 29; son John Reinhart and Anna Maria Sehambach Boyer; married Leah Jor- den, Feb. 16, 1840; eleven children. United Ch. of B., 1836; in- stalled deacon, 1841, by Eld. John Kline; minister, 1862; elder, 1901. His father, a Lutheran, and mother, German Reformed, had dedicated him to the Lutheran ministry. Because they were poor Allen was hired out to Eld. Isaac Myers of Buffalo Valley church, Pa., at six dollars a month when he was sixteen. Thus he was led into the Church of the Brethren. The Boyers drove through from Pennsylvania to Lena, Ill., being on the way from May 19 to June 21, 1846. One horse was their own; the other was borrowed from Dr. Voight, who arrived the following sea- son. We are indebted to Boyer for the preservation of church publications, many of which are now housed in the Brethren Publishing House.
Brandt, Harry Alonzo-1885-
Born Harlan, Iowa, Feb. 6; son Christian Jacob and Sarah Flora Yoder Brandt; married Mary Ellen Daggett, Oct. 4, 1917; two sons and two daughters. United Ch. of B., 1904; minister, 1905; elder, 1917. Student Covina, Calif., H. S., 1905; Bethany Bible School, 1907-1910; Pomona College, 1910-1914, A. B .; fel- low in economics, Yale University, 1916-1917. Teacher eco- nomics, Pomona College, 1914-1916. Several years bank clerk and rancher. Editor Scribblers' Magazine (Pomona College publication), 1915; book editor, B. P. H., 1917-1919; assistant editor Gospel Messenger, 1924 -. Author The Widowed Earth, 1916; The Conquest of Peace, 1930; Christopher Sower and Son, 1938; Meet Henry Kurtz, 1941.
Brubaker, Daniel E .- 1841-1916.
Born on March 26 in Washington County, Tenn. United Ch. of B. in Story County, Iowa, 1859; minister, 1863, Pine Creek, Ill .; elder, 1876 in Iowa. Married twice. Settled at Mt. Morris, and served as pastor for Milledgeville congregation, 1907-1909.
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Did mission work in Toronto and Wisconsin. Appointed mem- ber General Mission Board when organized in 1880. Nature stu- dent, especially interested in bees.
Brubaker, Leland S .- 1899-
Born Nov. 6, Merced, Calif., son John S. and Emma Fisher Brubaker; married Marie Woody, June 4, 1921; three sons. United Ch. of B., 1911; minister, 1920; elder, 1929. Student La Verne College, 1918-1922, A. B .; University of Southern Cali- fornia, 1928, A. M .; Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1923-1924; Ken- nedy School of Missions, 1940; La Verne College, 1941, D. D. Pastor Covina, Calif., 1928-1936; director, B. Y. P. D., 1936-1940. Traveled with mission deputation to foreign fields, 1934-1935; in Europe, 1938; in China and Japan, 1940. Marie is the daugh- ter of Isaac J. and Harriett J. Conner Woody. United with Ch. of B., 1912. Attended Bethany Biblical Seminary, has an A. B. from La Verne College, taught in La Verne Academy, 1921-1923 and religious education in Elgin, Ill., public schools, 1939 -. They were missionaries to China, 1924-1927.
Brumbaugh, Aaron J .- 1890-
Born Hartville, Ohio, Feb. 14; son Francis and Frances Geh- man Brumbaugh; married Ruth Sherrick, May 31, 1914; one son, one daughter. United Ch. of B., 1907; minister, 1922. Student Hartville high school, 1904-1908; Mt. Morris College, 1910-1914, A. B .; University of Chicago, 1917-1918, A. M .; 1928, Ph. D .; LL. D., Albion College, 1938; Manchester College, 1941. Teach- er in high school 1908-1910, 1914-1915; Mt. Morris College, 1915- 1917, 1918-1921; president 1921-1925. Dean in University of Chicago, 1927 -. Author of a number of treatises on various ed- ucational subjects.
Buck, John W .- 1849-1938.
United Ch. of B. at the age of fifteen; deacon, 1900; member mission board, 1896-1905. Substantial member of Franklin Grove congregation.
Buck, Oliver D .- 1877-
Born at Franklin Grove, Ill .; son John W. and Matilda Dier- dorff Buck; married Anna Stutsman of Kansas; one son and one daughter. United Ch. of B., 1893; minister, 1900; elder, 1908.
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Student Franklin Grove schools, Mount Morris College, Mc- Pherson College and Bethany Bible School. Has been elder of Franklin Grove church since 1914 and was part-time pastor from 1914 to 1934; member district mission board and its successor since 1916 and treasurer for twenty-one years.
Butterbaugh, Andrew G .- 1891-1928.
Born Maryland, Ill., Dec. 10; son Daniel and Margarette L. Boyd Butterbaugh; married Bertha Bell Lehman, daughter of Ira and Mary Trostle Lehman, June 2, 1915; she was born June 19, 1893, and died Feb. 20, 1931. Andrew entered the ministry in 1913. Student Mount Morris Academy and College, 1908-1911, 1913-1915, 1917-1919, A. B .; Bethany Bible School, 1915-1917; teacher, Mount Morris College, 1917-1919. They went as mis- sionaries to India in 1920. At the father's death in 1928 the mother returned to the States with the six children.
Clair, Aaron L .- 1866-1911.
Born near Lena, Ill., July 25; son Preston and Mary Clair; married Elizabeth Albright, June 16, 1902; six children. En- tered Mt. Morris College in 1889 and completed the business course. In 1893 he became business manager of the college and principal of the business department. In 1904 he resigned his position because of failing health and located at Willard, Wis- consin, planning to found a new settlement. He met with a tragic accident on March 23, 1911, which caused his death. He was called to the ministry in 1900 and was ordained elder in 1904.
Cover, S. L.
Born Masontown, Pa .; son John C. and Mary Bucklew Cover; married Dulcie L. Williams of Canton, Ill .; three children. Stu- dent Canton and Lewiston high schools, Ill .; Manchester Col- lege, 1919-1921; Bethany Bible School four years. Taught pub- lic school seven years. Pastor for thirty years in all: Ottumwa, Salem, Mt. Etna, Iowa; West Manchester, Roann, Pleasant Dale, Logansport, Ind .; Marion, Ohio; Franklin Grove, Ill., 1938 -- Mrs. Cover has taught in camps for sixteen years.
Cripe, Henry J .- 1840-1924.
Born in Indiana; married Rebecca J. Weaver, 1861. Settled
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in Door County, Wis., 1893, at Chippewa Valley, 1898. He was an outstanding Christian in the community. Their children and grandchildren are a considerable part of the Chippewa Valley congregation, and are responsible for much of its work.
Crouse, Alma-1846-1929.
Born in Chester County, Pa .; daughter Daniel Crouse. Came with the Rittenhouse party to Carroll County, Ill., 1854. Cared for her parents in their declining years. Did mission work in Waterloo, Iowa, and Springfield, Ill. Spent her last years in the Home at Mt. Morris.
Crouse, Jacob Harrison-1837-1929.
Born in Chester County, Pa .; son Daniel Crouse. Accom- panied his parents to Illinois in 1854 and spent the rest of his life on the Crouse homestead near Hickory Grove church. Mar- ried Barbara, daughter of Paul Wetzel, in 1872. Both united with the church in 1865. Called to the ministry in 1878; ordained elder in 1900 and followed George D. Zollers as elder of Hickory Grove.
Culler, David D .- 1865-1915.
Born Clay City, Indiana, Nov. 11; son David and Anna Har- stine Culler; married Mina Hoover of Chatham, Ohio, Aug. 1, 1896; two sons, three daughters. United Ch. of B., 1885; minister 1895; elder, 1904. Student Mt. Morris College, 1889-1893; De Pauw University, 1893-1896, Ph. B .; University of Mich., 1901- 1902, A. M .; University of Denver, 1902-1904, Ph. D. Teacher rural school, 1886-1889; Mount Morris College, 1896-1900 and 1904-1915; president Smithville Academy, 1900-1901; Golden, Colo., H. S., 1902-1903; principal grade school, Sterling, Colo., 1903-1904; member Mt. Morris College management, 1904-1915, and business manager for nine of these years. Known for his ready flow of language and oratorical ability. Died on Dec. 3.
Culp, Clyde M .- 1890-
Born at Middlebury, Ind., Dec. 18; son of Cornelius and Anna Culp; married Clara Ecker, May 25, 1915; two sons. United Ch. of B., 1902. Graduated Manchester Academy 1913 with diploma and also commercial teacher's diploma. Called from bank in 1917 to become secretary of Brethren Publishing House; in 1920
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to financial department of General Mission Board; in 1921 be- came treasurer of said Board and so continues. He is also treas- urer of the Council of Boards and of Men's Work and handles all funds of Brethren Service Committee.
Davis, C. Ernest-1893-
Born Jan. 23, near Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; son Charles W. and Linna Worster Davis; married Grace Heisel of Empire, Calif., June 29, 1915; five children. United Ch. of B., 1901; minister, 1911; elder, 1917. Held pastorates in Chico, Patterson and S. Los Angeles, Calif., in Wenatchee, Washington, and in Independ- ence, Kans. Student La Verne College, 1910-1913; Siskiyou Jun- ior College, 1916-1917; La Verne College, Bible, 1919-1920, B. S. L. Three years principal grammar schools; president, Mt. Morris College, 1929-1932; teacher and field representative of McPher- son College, 1936-1938; president La Verne College, 1938 -. He is at home in the pulpit and was moderator of the Annual Con- ference of the Church of the Brethren in 1941.
Davis, Ed-1862-
Born in Iowa; son David and Amelia Davis; married Adelia Belden of Wisconsin; they united Ch. of B., 1897, and he was elected deacon two months later; ten children. Active in Sun- day school and all church avenues; used to drive six miles to church in all kinds of weather and always on time.
Delp, Jacob-1838-1922.
Born in North Hampton County, Pa., and died at Yellow Creek, Ill., Dec. 20. After the death of his father Jacob settled with his mother in the Nimishillen congregation in Ohio and grew up in the home of Daniel Fry, whom he accompanied to Illinois in 1848. Married Nancy Fry in 1853. Chosen minister in about 1871 and ordained in 1905. He was known for the way in which he blended the words and tunes when he lined hymns.
Dierdorff, Andrew.
This Andrew was the father of Daniel. He was already a minister when he came west and settled in Lee County, Ill., in 1855. He was advanced to the eldership in 1858 and put in charge of Rock Creek congregation in 1860, a position which he held until his death in 1877. As elder of the local church it fell to his lot to appoint the members of Standing Committee in 1865.
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Eby, David B .- 1851-1940.
Born Huntingdon County, Pa., May 10; son Enoch and Hettie Howe Eby; died Olympia, Wash., Feb. 2; married Hannah Stude- baker in 1874. Minister, 1874, Waddams Grove; moved to Yel- low Creek; elder, 1881; elder of Yellow Creek 17 years. Settled at Sunnyside, Wash., 1898. A good preacher and wise counselor.
Eby, Enoch-1828-1910.
Born in Juniata County, Pa., Nov. 15; son Jacob and Susan- nah Myers Eby; married Hettie Howe, Nov. 19, 1847; three sons and five daughters; the mother died in 1863; married Annie Gil- filen (nee Lauver) March 10, 1864. United Ch. of B., 1845, Aug- wick congregation; minister, 1851; elder, 1864. Attended 39 An- nual Meetings and moderated eleven. Taught school in Penn- sylvania and Illinois. Came to Illinois in 1855. Member Gen- eral Mission Board, 1880-1884, 1893-1898; served as its first chair- man. Though he had always felt he would be called to the min- istry he found it difficult to accept the call because he considered himself unworthy of such a calling. He was one of the outstand- ing Brethren preachers of his day. His musical and oratorical voice along with his deep emotion and sincerity added power to his words and caused his message to touch the hearers. He and Daniel Fry with their companions were sent to Denmark in 1877 to help Bro. Hope in his work. Died April 26.
Eckerle, Franklin P .- 1863-1937.
Born near Richmond, Ind .; son Leopold and Mary Jane Mal- lory Eckerle; married Etta Arnold, Lanark, Ill., Dec. 24, 1891; one daughter; married Ada Gnagey, West Milton, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1912; one son. Entered Mt. Morris Academy, 1883, and com- pleted the course. Teacher public schools seven years. United Ch. of B.,'1880; minister, Lanark, 1901; elder, 1907; in charge of Lanark congregation, 1922-1937; also served as elder of other congregations. Bank teller for 28 years.
Eisenbise, Allie-1866-
Born April 30, Goshen, Ind .; daughter John S. and Lucinda Stutsman; married Clinton S. Eisenbise, Feb. 10, 1887; one son. United Ch. of B., 1877; minister, 1912, Beatrice, Nebr. Went west in covered wagon, 1882. Husband and son, Forest, called to min-
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istry on tie vote, Beatrice, 1914. Graduate Bethany Biblical Seminary. District secretary of Nebr .; pastor, Springfield and Champaign, Ill .; teacher in Chinese Sunday school, Chicago, six years.
Eisenbise, Forest Sard-1895-
Born Longmont, Colo., March 24; son Clinton S. and Allie Stutsman Eisenbise; married Grace Leah Bubb, Astoria, Ill., June 20, 1918; two daughters. Graduate Mt. Morris College, A. B., 1918; B. D. Bethany Biblical Seminary, 1926. United Ch. of B., 1907; minister, 1914; elder, 1922. Pastor, Chicago, 1924- 1925; Lanark, 1925-1931; Pasadena, Calif., 1931-1937; Fresno, Calif., 1937-1940. Relief work in China, 1940-1941; B. S. C. Pacific Coast representative for refugee placement, 1941 -.
Eisenbise, William H .- 1849-1929.
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