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The first church was built in 1853 and dedicated November 25. In 1887 the second frame church was built and was dedicated October 30, as Zion Church by Prof. Fr. W. Heidner of Naperville, Illinois. It had a high tower, which later endangered the building so that on stormy Sundays people were afraid to attend the services. One Sunday night while the historian opened the services, a storm arose suddenly. The people started for home, and only a few remained. Soon after this a storm moved the church off its foundation. This necessitated the building of the third church. The cornerstone was laid June 22, 1913, by I. Newman, then conference evangelist. The names of 220 members, a short history of the church, and other documents were placed in the hollow of the stone. This church was dedicated December 21, '13, by Editor G. Heinmiller
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of Cleveland, Ohio. The cost of the church was $13,860.00. $6,140.00 was se- cured on dedication day. This was a surplus of $300.00 above the indebtedness. This church has a basement under the whole church. It is built of red, im- pervious, rough-faced bricks and Bedford stone trimmings, dimensions 61 x 56 feet, with two towers; large auditorium, pulpit alcove, five class-rooms, art- glass windows and hot air furnace. F. C. Wacknitz of St. Peter's Church preached the first sermon in it.
In 1904 a parsonage was built in Scott, Ohio, a town near to this church. It was sold in 1919 for $600.00. The proceeds were applied in the purchase of a parsonage on N. Walnut Street in Van Wert, Ohio, October, 1919. The sum of $3,000.00 cash was paid for this property.
GRAND VIEW, SPENCER COUNTY, INDIANA
This was a small class composed of people who lived in and around Grand View, a small village on the north bank of the Ohio River, about six miles N. E. of Rockport, Indiana. Our ministers began to preach here about 1852. For early pastors see Huntingburg. Families who were members in 1854 were: Rev. Gerhart and Mary Koch, Ernst and Sophia Hassel, Carl and Mary Meuser, Peter Halthaus. The class never undertook to build a church. Services gen- erally were held in the Lutheran Church and in private homes. The people gradually moved away. About 1875 the remaining members were merged with Rockport Society. The last member in this town was Carl Menser, Jr., who died in the summer of 1917. Sometime prior, he remembered the Orphan's Home at Flat Rock, Ohio, with a $5,000.00 annuity note, and also N. W. College with $5,000.00. To this class belonged "Sandy" appointment with which it was merged. In 1868 it was with Rockport, having been detached from Hun- tingburg Charge.
GRAND VIEW, FULTON COUNTY, INDIANA
This class for years was known as "Whippoorwill" Class, named after the bird of that name that alighted on the schoolhouse across the road from the church, when it was finished, and there lustily sang its evening song. It is about seven miles N. W. of Rochester, Indiana. Its real beginning dates back to 1880 when Henry Prechtel of Twin Lake Circuit held a meeting here, closing with 23 conversions. Preaching was in a schoolhouse across the road from the present church. Previous to this, Samuel Plantz and also D. S. Oakes preached here frequently. In 1884 it became a part of the newly formed Tippecanoe Cir- cuit, but was restored to Twin Lake in 1885. In 1886 it was added to Rochester Circuit where it remained until 1896, when it once more was added to Twin Lake Circuit, and pastor P. S. Speicher had a glorious revival here closing with 32 conversions, 11 reclaimed, and 30 accessions. A Y. P. A. was now organized with eight members. In 1897 it again was attached to Rochester Circuit. 1901-
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07 to Tippecanoe Mission, served by C. D. Ringgenberg, '01; by J. Bohyer, '02; D. A. Kaley, '03; A. E. Weyrick, '04-05; L. E. Smith, '06-07; to Akron Charge '08, I. Steele; '09, to Rochester Mission, G. A. Weishaar; '10-12, Ph. Buehler; '13-14, Culver Circuit, J. A. Tiedt with C. L. Haney first year and Ph. Haney second year. 1915, to Rochester Circuit, Ph. Haney, pastor. He had 27 con- versions and 23 accessions. '16-17, L. A. DeWitt; '18-19, J. S. Kroft; '20-21, F. L. Snyder; '22-23, J. M. Kistler. The church here was built in 1885 and dedi- cated January 3, 1886, by Bishop Thomas Bowman. This society has from the beginning maintained a Sunday School.
GRAYVILLE, ILLINOIS
In 1866 C. F. Matthias of Carmi Circuit, with a passion for souls, endeav- ored to win German settlers for Christ in and about Grayville. He found an open door at David Negely's for lodging, and preached in the Fieber School- house. Vital Christianity was not found here. His efforts were wonderfully effective, and hearers soon became deeply interested in their eternal welfare. In 1867 J. Berger and Philemon Miller, from Mt. Carmel Circuit, held a meet- ing here and had conversions and accessions to the Evangelical Association, viz: Fr. and Marg. Dauner, Jacob and Dorotha Helck, David Singer, Marg. Negely, Jacob and Mary Mode. These were organized into a class in 1868 by Fr. Launer and became a part of Carmi Circuit. Fr. Dauner was first class-leader. Launer was returned in '69. In '70, J. M. Kronmiller.
1871 C. Wessling and Herman Schleucher were pastors. This year a church was built 30 x 40 feet in the N. W. corner of Grayville. During the time of huilding a revival was held closing with 17 conversions and accessions. The church was dedicated September 3, '71, by Bishop J. J. Esher as "Bethlehem Church". In the fall of 1917 this church was sold for $250.00 and the proceeds applied to the new Church Building Fund. Trustees of the first church were: J. Mode, Fr. Dauner, and J. Helck. '72-73, C. Wessling and H. Schleucher and E. Bohlander, respectively, were colleagues; '74-75, J. M. Kronmiller and J. Mode first, and C. Stier the second year. In '76, M. Speck and C. Stier; in 1877 this society was served with West Salem Circuit by C. F. Matthias and W. L. Luehring. In March, 1878, Grayville was attached to Carmi Circuit and with Enterprise again served by Matthias and Fr. Dauner. In 1879 this society with Enterprise became Grayville Circuit, with Matthias as pastor. 1880, H. Schleu- cher. 1881-83, C. Stier. One day, S. a corpulent man, wanted to clean out the parsonage well. He asked his wife to let him down into the well with the wind- lass. He stepped into the bucket and started down, but alas! She could not hold him steady. With a mighty thud he landed unharmed in about three feet of water. Frantically she called for help. Men came running and hoisted him up with the windlass. After the first fright was over without harm, the cleaning of the well proceeded.
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1884-85, C. Wessling; '86, J. Mode; '87-88, E. J. Nitsche; '89-90, E. Boh- lander; '91-93, G. Koch. In his last year Grayville Circuit became a mission. 1894-95, R. Tiersch. In his last year the society was hadly disrupted by internal contentions, A number of the substantial members withdrew from church and organized another society which seriously crippled the work here, and finally proved perilous for both sides. 1895-97, O. Markman; '98-01, H. Gocker; '02, J. Mundorf: '03-04, B. E. Koenig; '05, S. J. Luehring; '06-'10, I. H. Griesemer; '11-14, J. W. Feller. In the spring of 1914 steps were taken towards building a new church when S. H. Baumgartner, P. E., secured over $3,000.00 in pledges for the new church. The membership was about 45. Under Pastor Feller and J J. Wise, P. E., in 1914, a new centrally located site was bought for the new church. The cornerstone was laid by L. Newman, November 13, and the church was dedicated May 3, 1915, as First Church by Bishop S. P. Spreng. The build- ing is of brick, 42 x 62 feet, with a basement under the whole church. The cost of the church was $10,277.00. Funds raised on dedication day amounted to $4,791.00. It has several classrooms and a gallery on two sides for class work. In '15-17, G. S. Lozier. In 1917 the society's request to sell the old parsonage was granted and a new one was to take its place nearer the church. In June, 1916, the Indianapolis District Y. P. A. and S. S. convention was held here. The Ladies' Aid Society was organized July 3, 1917. 1918, Ph. Haney, pastor; '19-20, J. A. Brewer; '21, B. C. Earhart; '22, Carl Koertge; '23, this society federated with the Congregational Charge near Grayville, served by its pastor, but retains its Evangelical identity. The old parsonage was sold in 1922 and the proceeds kept in trust for a new one until May 15, 1927.
GREENVILLE, OHIO
The work of the Evangelical Association, from reports in the Christliche Botschafter began near here in the summer of 1836 with a camp-meeting. On December 31, '36, John Lutz and A. B. Schafer began a "big meeting" near Ft. Brier in Darke Co., Ohio, where lived D. Wolf's, Jacob Freybergers, and Jacob Wingert's. There was great opposition; but the results were glorious. No further report found until August 22, '42, when a camp-meeting began near Greenville, Ohio, on the farm of Wm. Koenig. Friends came from all direc- tions with a purpose to serve God earnestly. J. G. Zinser said, "At first we had a hard struggle, but it did not last long until there was triumph in the camp. Heaven was disclosed with great power over the people." In '43, Aaron Yam- bert and Fr. Mayer served Miami Circuit to which Greenville belonged. In '44, Yambert again with P. Becker. '45-49, no record found; '50, John Honecker, and Peter Pontius; '51, Abr. Dreisbach and G. M. Young; '52-53, G. G. Wol- part, with M. Hochn first year and Ph. Schwartz the second; '54, Reuben Rigel and Simon Schwartz; '55, Ph. Porr and Samuel Hay.
In 1856 Greenville with Miami Circuit became a part of the Indiana Con-
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ference. The membership here was: Peter Roth (leader) and wife, Carl Schamo (Ex.) and wife Rachel, Rebecca Tobias, John and Kath. Holzapple, Fr. and Mary Schaub, Mm. and Eliza Koenig, Jacob and Kath. Rude, Peter Klein, Michael and Mary Schaub and son John, John and Eliza Schmidt and daughter Hannah, Fr. and Mary Silber and son John, Barbara Renchler, Sam and Mary Spittler, Elizabeth Klein, Henry and Dora Alspach, John Wyandt, Geo. Hof- ferbert, Elizabeth Bressler, Daniel and Dora Epprecht. Miami Circuit now be- came a part of the Whitewater District with A. B. Schafer, P. E., and Jacob Keiper and Peter Goetz, pastors. The preaching was yet in private honses and sometimes in the M. E. Church and other churches, especially on "Big Meeting" occasions.
At this time there was a parsonage here. The circuit route, as given by Ph. Porr to J. Keiper, was Greenville, then north to John Smidt's, then to Allen Township and Mississinawa, one society in two classes, then east and south past Greenville to Gettysburg, then to Troy, S. E. of G., and then to Vandalia where there was a church. From here back to G., then 8 miles north to Salem or Lightsville Class where there was a church; then 15 miles south to Phillips- burg; then a long stretch of 23 miles south to Germantown in southern part of Montgomery Co., to John Orth's home and one class four miles north to Bro. Steiner's, then north to Matthias Young where preaching was usually on Sun- days a. m., then north to Eaton, Ohio, where preaching was at Stroh's at 3 p. m., then back to G. In 1857-58, Chr. Glaus and B. Ruh first year, and Ph. Schwartz second year.
The first church was built of brick in 1858 in Greenville, and was dedicated November 14, '58. This church became a place of many blessings to worship- pers. The church was remodeled at a cost of $3,000.00 under Geo. Eastes in 1911, J. J. Wise, P. E. A 10-foot addition was built to the front for a class- room, and a corner tower, inclined floor, opera chairs, new art-glass windows, electric lights, basement, and furnace were installed. It was rededicated by Bishop S. P. Spreng.
In 1859 Miami Circuit was divided into Montgomery Mission and Green- ville Circuit. In 1873 Greenville Circuit embraced Greenville, Madison, twelve miles west; Reiser's and Wiermantal's, eight miles east; Schweitzer's or Wood- ington (English) near Union City; S. Mississinawa and Stoffer's; Haley's: Heneiser's, two miles east of Ridgeville; Emmetsville; Ulrich's, four miles from Ridgeville; Winchester; Smithfield and Muncie. In 1881 it was added to Mont- gomery Circuit and in 1883 it was added to Winchester Mission. In 1892 Green- ville Mission was re-established. In '95 Ph. Buehler had the church renovated and the parsonage reroofed. For pastors from 1859 to 1915, see Volume I. '16, J. E. Young; '17-21, D. D. Speicher; '22 served with Pershing by L. J. Ehrhardt and '23, A. J. Stemen. Presiding elders were always the same as at Dayton.
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This was a schoolhouse appointment on Noblesville Charge, in 1889-'90. when E. E. Meyers served it. A S. S. was organized here in May, '89, but soon ceased.
HARRISON CENTRE, ZION, ELKHART CO., INDIANA
This class also known as Bechtel Society, was in Union Twp, about 12 miles west of Goshen, Indiana. The appointment was taken up about 1850. Membership in 1853 was Jacob and Anna Bechtel, Henry and Mary Delcamp. The preaching was in Bechtel's home. Jos. Fisher reported "many Dutch" here; that Sunday services were largely attended. This was a Mennonite community. For pastors see Elkhart Circuit. In 1860 Ph. Schwartz reorganized the class. Preaching up to this time was irregular in the Harrison Schoolhouse where the first S. S. was organized. In 1862 Joshua Paulin built the first church and it was dedicated as "Zion Church" of the Evangelical Association. A Miss Det - weiler was the first convert in this church. A church cemetery lies just south of the church.
In 1872 this society became a part of the New Paris Circuit, with Jos. Fisher - as pastor, and remained with it until it ceased in 1920. On April, 1872, the male members met and framed and adopted a constitution of ten articles by which to govern the society affairs. Its name was now changed to Harrison Chapel. Article 5th only allowed licensed preachers to preach here. Article 8 prohibited the use of any kind of musical intrument in public worship, but it was later allowed in Sunday School. This article could only be changed by a unanimous vote while all others by a two-third vote. In November, 1883, the society en- joyed a gracious revival, in which 17 were saved and 15 joined the church. In April, 1894, an addition of one-half acre land was bought, adjoining the ceme- tery, for $117.89. Due to the limited field, deaths and removals, the field was abandoned as a preaching place in 1920.
HARTUNG CLASS, NOBLE CO., INDIANA
This society was in the S. W. part of Noble County, Indiana. The exact location is not found. There was a church here in 1871. The P. E. of Elkhart District was ordered to look after the insurance, at this time, which evidently indicated that the class had been discontinued.
HEAVENLY SOCIETY, CLAY CO., INDIANA
This class was three miles front Williamstown, Clay Co., Indiana. In Dec., 1852, the pastor had a blessed meeting here resulting in some conversions. Members here were: Ell's, Fleishman's, Kehler's, Leberer's, some of which later joined Brazil Society.
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HEIM SOCIETY, MARSHALL CO., INDIANA
This class was four miles N. E. of Plymouth, Indiana, in 1853, when J. Keiper was in charge of Elkhart Circuit. Preaching was in Anthony Heim's home, later in a schoolhouse. It had a small Sunday School in 1873 when Ang. Geist preached here. It was abandoned about 1875.
HENEISER SOCIETY, RANDOLPH CO., INDIANA
This class was two miles east of Ridgeville. It already existed in 1851 when J. Keiper served it with E. Germantown Circuit. In 1873 we had about the last report of it when E. R. Troyer served it with Greenville Circuit .. Fred- rick Heneiser was the main supporter here at whose house preaching was main- tained.
HEPTON, MARSHALL CO., IND. EBENEZER
Ebenezer Society was originally known as "Upper Settlement", or "Yellow River", and "Hepton", near the post-office of that name, six miles S. E. of Bremen on the east line of Marshall Co. This community was first visited by G. G. Platz of Elkhart Circuit in the summer of 1845. It then belonged to the Indiana District of the Illinois Conference. Wm. Kolb was P's colleague. A. B. Schafer was P. E. The names of the first settlers here were: Peter Burgener and wife, John Burgener, Chr. Ringgenberg and wife, Peter Wiest and wife, Casper Conrad and wife, Ulrich Bucher and wife, and John Conrad and wife. These held prayer-meetings, but none were yet converted, only awakened, and were seekers of salvation. A Lutheran preacher, Schultz, lived in the county who became very bitter towards ministers of the Evangelical Association be- cause they entered this settlement to preach experiential salvation. These people having heard of G. G. Platz doing missionary work in and around Mishawaka, Ind .. commissioned a Swiss man, a saddler by trade, who was going to Mishawaka, to look up the missionary Platz, and urge him to come here to preach to them. This was done and Platz came at once with him and preached in Peter Wiest's house. P. was urged to continue which he gladly did. Rev. Schultz, with bitterness, ordered the saddler to take P. back to the place he got him, but he would not obey, nor would any one else. This greatly incensed Rev. S., but only to his own defeat.
From November 7-8, '46, A. B. Schafer, P. E., and Chr. Glaus and Wm. Fichte held a meeting at Peter Wiest's. The Holy Spirit powerfully awakened the people, and they were wonderfully blessed. They saw the error of their ways, and that they needed conscious salvation. Conversions now occurred. The wife of a neighbor to P. Burgener was the first convert, then Mrs. Bur- gener, then Peter in the clearing where he often resorted to prayer. At the close of this meeting a class was organized and added to Elkhart Circuit. On January 29, '47, C. Glaus reported, "On Christmas, 1846, we held a meeting at
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Wiest's, Marshall Co., at which time the preached Word wrought deep convic- tion and contrition on the part of the hearers. Quite a number came to the altar as true penitents, and some found peace for their souls. There was great rejoicing." The class had now a promising future. The members lived in the "bond of peace and love". A meeting held here on Pentecost Sunday, May, '47, lasting four days was reported by Schafer "as one of the best he ever attended". Sinners were converted and joined church. In June, Platz was returned with H. Welty and Fr. Wiethaup as colleagues.
First and Second Church Built
In 1847 a log church was built and dedicated by G. G. Platz. It stood in Kosciusko Co., one mile S. E. of the present Hepton Church. On January 1 1875, this church was consumed by fire. The second church (frame) was then built on the Kosciusko and Marshall County line and dedicated January 23, '76. by M. W. Steffey as "Ebenezer Church" of the Evangelical Association. Manv victories were achieved here. Probably one of the greatest here was in the winter of 1905-06, conducted by J. W. Feller, pastor. 'Scores of adults were converted and joined church, and the spiritual life of the society was wonder- fully quickencd. In the summer of 1895 this church was remodeled, including the addition of a corner tower, installation of new pews, a furnace and modern lights.
Members in 1853
The members of the West Class were: Peter and Margaret Wiest, Ulrich and Kath. Bucher, Chr. and Kath. Ringgenberg; Casper, Katherine, and Marg. Conrad; Henry and Lorian Smith and children, Elizabeth, Ludwig and Mary; Samuel and Anna Huffer; Peter and Elizabeth Moser and daughter Elizabeth; Magdalena Ross; John and Anna Ringgenberg; Chr. and Cath. Harshberger. The East Class by the log church was named "New Jerusalem" and also "Canaan". Members here were: John and Anna Ringgenberg, Chr. and Cath. Ringgenberg and children Elizabeth and Catherine, David and Cath. Siechrist, John and Christina Burgener and mother Catherine Burgener, Geo. and Mary Huffard.
Camp-meeting Held Here
A camp-meeting was held on Peter Wiest's farm June 2, 1849. After the sermon by Rev. Eiterman, seven to eight penitents were seeking salvation, and on the 3d there were 20 penitents. Another one was held August 17-23, 1853, at the same place. There were some conversions, and believers were newly quickened.
Bishop Joseph Long's Visit
In October, 1849, Bishop Joseph Long visited this locality. He reported, "that some of the Germans were formerly Roman Catholics, but now, thank
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God, instead of going to Mass before priests, they now go to Jesus who alone can forgive sins". He further said, "The people here live in dense forests, and with very hard work have to eat their bread in the sweat of their brows; but they are happy and satisfied." He eulogized their singing as being good and unctuons. They sang from our German Hymnal. "It was harmonious, and heavenly". M. Krueger told the historian that the afore-mentioned saddler was "full of good religious songs which he brought along from Switzerland".
The same pastors served here as at Bremen up to 1893 when Hepton with Panama became a part of Nappanee Mission. (Find list of pastors under Bremen). 1893-96, H. H. Reinoehl; '97-98, S. Hofferbert; '99-00, H. H. Reinoehl. In 1901 Hepton and Panama with Billman's Class, two miles west of Wakarusa, constituted Yellow River Mission. F. B. Walmer, pastor; 1902-05, J. W. Feller; 1906-07, L. J. Ehrhardt; 1908-09, Ph. Buehler. In 1903 the name Yellow River was changed to Bremen Mission. In 1910 Hepton with Panama constituted Bourbon Circuit. In 1911, Nappanee Circuit was formed of these two societies, and the Island Class. '14-16, Edw. Greiner; '17-19, W. I. Weyant; '20, E. E. Miller; '21-22, F. F. McClure; '23, E. E. Miller again.
HIBBARD, INDIANA
Hibhard Society is in the village where the Nickle Plate and Vandalia R. R. cross each other, three miles N. E. of Culver. Thos. Russel of Culver Circuit, February, 1912, held a revival here in the schoolhouse, and had 24 conversions, and about as many accessions to the Evangelical Association. A Y. P. A. and Sunday School were then organized. The building of a church was begun in the summer of 1912, but for lack of means the project was postponed. In 1913 J A. Tiedt, pastor, through the help of Christian Hook of Elberfeld Circuit, was able to finance the project. This achievement stands to the credit of Pas- tor Tiedt. M. F. Albert, W. Allman, and Chas. Cooper were the trustees. J. M. Livinghouse, M. F. Albert, Chas. Cooper, Glenn Snapp and Sam Swaisgood were the building committee. The church is built of cement blocks. It has a class-room to the rear of the auditorium, and it is heated with a furnace. The cost of the church was $2,100.00. It was dedicated December 14, 1913, by L. S. Fisher, then pastor of the First Church in Elkhart. $1,000.00 was needed on the day of dedication and $1,128.00 was raised in cash and pledges. Tiedt served three years. 1916, F. W. Launer, who resigned in the fall, and S. J. Kroft took the field and served until 1917. In 1916 the name "Culver Circuit" was changed to Hibbard Circuit, since the parsonage was now at Hibbard. 1918-19, R. I .. Handschu. He put in an upstairs room in the parsonage. 1920, E. Zollar; '21-22, C. L. Davis; '23, C. L. Haney.
Charter-members here were: M. F. Albert and wife, children Ada, Estella, Inis, and Howard; S. Swaisgood and wife, children Hazel, Erman, and Reed; C.'Cooper and wife; Lovina and Hattie Lichtenberger; Pearl Bordner; Mrs.
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Alice Wise and daughters Lola and Gladys; Mrs. Frizinger; Neda Livinghouse, and W. H. Bradley.
HICKSVILLE, OHIO
In 1852 A. Nicolai and L. Schuerman began preaching in this community. They served St. Mary's Circuit and DeKalb Mission. No class organization took place until 1856 by B. Uphaus. Locally the society was known as "Penn- sylvania Class" being largely made up of Pennsylvanians. It was a part of De- Kalb Mission until 1859 when the appointments east of the St. Joseph River constituted Defiance Mission, of which Hicksville became a part. For pastors see under Defiance, Brunnersburg, up to 1871, when this society was added to Van Wert Mission and served by A. Hartzler and J. F. Bockman. In 1872 it was re-attached to Defiance Circuit where it remained until 1875 when Hicks- ville, Schott's, Edgerton, Oak-Grove and West Buffalo, N. W. of Bryan, Ohio, Salem, near Edon, Ohio, and Florence were detached from Defiance Circuit and together became Edgerton Circuit. For pastors now, see under Edgerton up to 1885 when Hicksville and Hort appointments were detached from Edgerton Circuit and together constituted Hieksville Mission, and was left to be supplied. S. B. Kring, who had moved here from Pittsburgh Conference, took up the work and served it three years. For pastors see Volume I. In 1899 Hicksville and St. Paul near Payne, Ohio, became a mission. In 1907 it belonged to Waterloo, but in '08 Hicksville Mission was restored. In 1912 it was again assigned to Waterloo. 1915-17, it was served with Defiance by W. H. Flurkey. 1918-20, with Edgerton. In 1921 it was discontinued and the sale of the church was placed in the hands of the Conference trustees in 1922.
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