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In 1903 this circuit was made a mission, and in 1905, again a circuit. In 1906-07, L. J. Ehrhardt was pastor. A mission again in 1908-09, served by P. H. Buehler. In 1910 with Tabor it constituted Lakeville Mission and was served by H. H. Reinoehl. The class lost greatly for several years through deaths and removals. In 1912-16, N. F. Platz was pastor. The second year this society had a gracious spiritual uplift and a good ingathering of young folk. Also in 1916 he closed a three-week's revival with 22 saved and 18 accessions, gained five new families, organized a Y. P. A., and increased the Ev. Messenger list from six to 24. In 1917-20, E. Greiner was pastor. In 1921-23, F. I. Wilmert. In 1922 a small parsonage was bought in Lakeville, Indiana. This year this field again became a circuit. In 1923 the parsonage was sold, and a new and larger one was built costing $3,500.00.
MADISON, OHIO
This class was 12 miles east of Greenville, Ohio, and was served with Green- ville Circuit by E. R. Troyer. No further history is found.
MARKLE, INDIANA
A few members of the church, Joseph and Julius Yoss of Linn Grove, In- diana, and a Mr. Mygrant from Zion, and their wives, having moved here, D Martz, P. E. of Huntington Charge in 1888, took up this place as an appointment and also served it in 1889. In 1890 a frame church was erected with a corner tower. It was seated with chairs. The pulpit was in the entrance end, which often caused the speaker great annoyance when people came in late. This church was dedicated by Editor S. P. Spreng of Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 7, 1890. This was a great undertaking for a few members. Quite a bit of opposition was felt from other denominations. The debt on the church became a burden. Help was needed. Conference granted their request to collect funds on Elkhart District to help meet the debt.
In 1892 Markle, Mt. Zion, Leininger, and West Point (Bippus) were con- stituted Markle Mission. W. S. Tracey was pastor two years. 1893 West Point was detached, and Five Points in Allen Co. and Bethlehem in Wells Co. were added. 1894 J. M. Rogers was pastor. There was still a debt of $700.00. Con- ference ordered that each minister collect $5.00 from his field within three months. The Conference treasurer was made custodian of this money until Markle Society had gathered their part. In this manner the obligation was suc- cessfully met. For pastors see Volume I. In 1897 the name was again changed to West Point, but in 1900 the name Markle Mission was again restored. In '06 a parsonage was built. The wife of P. L. Browns, who was pastor here in '06, died here.
In 1912 the present brick church was built. An additional lot to the north was bought. The main entrance is in the tower on the N. W. corner. The size
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of the church is 56 x 63 feet. The church is constructed of impervious brick, with Bedford stone trimmings. It is now equipped with electric lights, has art- glass windows, a slate roof, arched ceiling, frescoed walls, bowled floor, a gal- lery on two sides of the auditorium, with class-rooms below, a mother's room, a choir loft, library room, and a well equipped basement for social gatherings. The seating capacity is 650. The cost of the church was $16,000.00. It was dedicated April 27, 1913, as Salem Church by Bishop Wm. Horn, assisted by S. H. Baumgartner, P. E. A large sum was raised on this day. The last debt on the church was paid in 1922 with a jubilee service to celebrate the occasion. Markle was made a station in 1914, and entertained the Annual Conference in 1917, with Bishop S. P. Spreng, chairman. In 1915-17, C. W. Schlemmer was pastor. He installed the electric lights. He had 26 conversions and 20 acces- sions, mostly young men and boys. In 1918-19, C. H. Burgener; 1920-22, A. J. Stemen; 1923, F. F. McClure.
MARSHALL CO., INDIANA
This class was about eight miles S. W. of Hepton, known as "Dutch Set- tlement", or Marshall Class. Jos. Fisher's revised membership book in 1853 gave as members: Henry Haus and wife, and children, Anthony, Mary, Simon, Christian and Aaron. Prospects did not warrant continuance.
MARSHALL, AUBURN, ILLINOIS
This class was often called the "Freudenberger's" Class, about five miles west of Marshall, Illinois, on the National Road near Auburn, Illinois. Men- bers here were: Christopher and Mary Bierbaum; Adam, Lizzie, Peter and Kath. Freudenberger, and Wilhelmina Fahlbush. This class existed as early as 1843, but later was merged with Marshall Society.
MARSHALL, GRAND TURN
In 1840-42, when Illinois was yet considered a far western state, people from Ohio located here, five to seven miles south of Marshall. Among them were some members of the Ev. Association whom God blessed and prospered. They brought their religion along. In 1842 Chr. Augenstein was sent to Mt. Carmel Circuit and began operations in this county. In 1843 C. Lintner and A. Nicolai were sent to Mt. Carmel Circuit. There were then three appointments in Clarke Co., namely, "Mill Creek" now Grand Turn, or Emmanuel, "Big Creek", or Zion, and Freudenberger, or Auburn Class. When the Illinois Con- ference was organized in 1844 it embraced Clarke Co., Illinois, and remained a part of Mt. Carmel Circuit. A. Nicolai and G. G. Platz were pastors, and A. B. Schafer was P. E. In March 15-16, 1846, a "Big Meeting" was held at the home of C. Secman, five miles south of Marshall, resulting in some conversions and accessions to the church. Between services the preachers made house to house
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visits, pleading with the people in the interest of their salvation. In June 1845 Simon Tobias and Ph. Bretsch were pastors. On August 30th A. B. Schafer began a meeting here, resulting in glorious conversions and many accessions. In 1846 G. Miller and J. Trometer were pastors. This year the first tent meeting was held on Henry Tobias' farm, near Grand Turn, and another was held here in 1847. Wm. Fichte as pastor served only a short time when he resigned, and C. Glaus filled the vacancy. Bishop Jos. Long attended this camp-meeting where he met many people he formerly knew in Pennsylvania. This occasion gave him great joy. On August 10, 1848, another camp-meeting began here, Geo. A. Blank was P. E. and C. Glaus was pastor. Already the second day there were penitents, new ones came to the altar at each invitation, and many were saved. Few such meetings had been witnessed before by the P. E. In 1849 Fr. Wiethaup was pastor. On Sunday, December 23, Nicolai came to hold a revival at J. Haller's, seven miles S. E. of Marshall. David Tobias and J. Beier were now resident local preachers here. N. reported, "At first everything seemed to be hard as flint, but later, things mellowed and two were saved." In 1850 J. Ragatz, pastor, and in 1851, Geo. Messner, and J. Wolf.
In 1862 Melchior Mayer, P. C., built and dedicated a log church here. Many were "born again" in it. In 1887 C. F. Matthias, pastor, built a frame church which was dedicated by John Kaufman, P. E. The trustees were: Fr. Holtzwarth, Geo. Weitzel and John Carrer. A Sunday School has been main- tained here many years. In 1915 a Y. P. A. was organized by L. J. Ehrhardt, pastor. For ministers who served here to date, see Marshall City.
MARSHALL CITY, ILLINOIS
This place was taken up in 1845 by S. Tobias and Ph. Bretsch. Services were held in the homes of Bro. Riehm and Bro. Merkel, and in a schoolhouse. Some of the first members, before 1850, were: Rebecca Romer; Peter and Ma- hala Dietrich; Edward, Katherine, and John Schneider; Dora Merkel; Emelia Glattfelter; Benjamin, Rosina, and Elizabeth Dawson; Aug. Price; Geo. and Elizabeth Freudenberger; Wm. Voight; John and Fredericka Schneider; Wm. and Judith Schneider, and the Riehm family.
In 1849 a church was built by Fr. Wiethaup, block 15, lots 5 and 6, which were donated by W. B. Archer for a "meeting house" as shown on his own individual plat. There never was a deed given to the society. The lots are 66 x 132 feet. Twenty years' possession gives the church a legal right to the property. In 1850 the appointments in Clarke and Fayette Counties, Illinois, and Terre Haute and of Clay Co., Indiana, were detached from Mt. Carmel Circuit, and became Marshall Mission. In June, 1852, when the Indiana Con- ference was organized, Marshall Mission remained with the newly formed Con- ference. B. Uphaus, pastor, C. Glaus, P. E. On December 31, '52, a "Watch Night" service was held. A parsonage was built in 1856, which is still in use,
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though it has undergone several improvements. In 1857 Bishop J. Seybert greatly praised the arrangement he found at the camp-meeting here in Marshall Co., Illinois. He said, "The encampment was enclosed, and the 24 tents were of lumber with doors that could be locked. It was so arranged that after serv- ice at night, everything could be locked out that was objectionable." The Bishop saw the feasibleness of the plan, and recommended it to others. In 1858 the western part of Marshall Circuit became Vandalia Circuit.
For ministers who served Marshall Circuit since 1852 see Volume I. In '63 the Annual Conference was held here. In '66 Marshall became a circuit with Phil. Miller, pastor. In the summer of 1872 a camp-meeting was held on F. Berner's farm, five miles S. E. of Marshall, and continued to be held here annually for a number of years. At the organization of the South Indiana Con- ference in 1876, said Conference embodied Marshall Circuit. In 1883, under E. R. Troyer, the parsonage was improved, barn, cistern and fence built at a cost of $265.00. The next year the church was repaired at a cost of $325.00. In '92 W. H. Weishaar, who was pastor, served only seven months when the South Indiana Conference was re-incorporated with the Indiana Conference. In April, 1893, J. A. Tiedt, pastor, over one hundred members, minority sym- pathizers, left the church. C. Harms was the first preacher who regularly preached English here. He had quite an increase of members. In '04-05, J. Mundorf had a new foundation put under the parsonage, raising it two feet. A front and back porch with summer kitchen were also added, concrete walks built, and electric lights installed. M. F. Finkbeiner gave $100.00 for these im- provements. A Ladies' Aid Society was organized and the church improved under E. J. Nitsche, '06-10. In '16-17, J. L. Buyer was pastor. He died Octo- ber, 1917, and J. Mundorf finished the year, with Stewardson Charge. In 1917- 19, J. W. Feller, pastor. A cement walk was built on the west side of the par- sonage. In 1919 the Conference ordered the sale of the church property and the proceeds to be used for another property, but it is not yet sold. In 1920 it was served with Stewardson by Mundorf. In 1921-22, it was served alone by J. Mundorf for whatever remuneration he could get. In 1921-23, J. E. McCoy served Grand Turn and Zion.
MARSHALL ZION, OR BIG CREEK
The early history here is the same as that of Grand Turn and Marshall. Some members in 1852 were: Manherz's, Schafer's, Haller's, Hemmerly's, Gei- ert's and C. Finkbeiner's. C. Augenstein organized this class in 1842. A number of camp-meetings were held in this community, which were seasons of victory and refreshing from the Lord, and many were converted, especially at the one held in 1873 when 19 were saved, and scores were still seeking when the meeting closed. The one of 1874 is also noteworthy, when 12-15 were saved. The shout- ing and praising could be heard far from the camp-ground. There were 22
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members from Indianapolis present with pastors, Hochn and Maurer.
At this class the people worshipped in a schoolhouse and in private homes. In November 9, 1855, at a quarterly meeting held by S. Dickover, six heads of families were converted and nine joined the church. In 1859, under Jos. Paulin, a log church was built. Trustees were: John Beltz, Gottlieb Bamsberger, and F. Benner. The second church, a frame one, was erected under the labors of Geo. Berstecher in 1881 and was dedicated November 6, of this year by
This society recommended to the ministry, M. F. Finkbeiner in 1859; John Mundorf in 1884, and Benjamin Buehler in 1899. The latter, how- ever, entered the ministry of another denomination. A good Sunday School has been in existence here for many years.
MARSHALL, STUMP CLASS
After a stirring awakening in the locality known as "Stump Schoolhouse" by C. Harmes, three miles S. E. of Marshall, a class was organized, February 10, 1898. The charter-members were: John McDonald (class-leader); Chr Saiter, wife and children, May, Edith, Clara, Edwin, John, and William; Amanda and Wm. Kibby; Wm., Lucinda, Daisy, Clara and Robert Layton; Henry and Martha Weyrick; Blanch Spangler; Geo. and Lena Schadt; Bessie Dillcline; Ella, Daisy, and Lillian Kuhn; Edwin, Emma, and Edith Ditman; Marion Simp- son; Ella Roades; Clay Nolan; Clay Puffenberger; Effie Hewey; Vern and Emma Washler; Esau Beasley. In 1900 this class was discontinued and the members were merged with the Big Creek Society near by.
MATTOON, ILLINOIS
About 1866 the Ev. Association began work in this city. At first it was served with Shelby Mission which then embraced Mattoon, Siegels, Prairie near Stewardson, Illinois, Daits, Gayer, Buckey Schoolhouses, and Bluepoint. M. Klaiber and F. Launer served it jointly with Vandalia Mission (Camp Creek). The last named also served it 1867. In 1868-69. John Berger with Fr. Maurer served the second year. Berger built a church at the edge of town which was dedicated September 18, 1870, one week after Conference session, when J. Hoff- man and L. Grim became pastor. The latter, however, died shortly after he reached his appointment. H. served three years. 1873, C. Stockhowe; '74, J. Miller; '75, N. J. Platz; '76-78, M. Koehl; '79-80, C. Stier; '81, F. Theiss; '82-84, M. Koehl again. In 1885 the name of the field was changed to Mattoon, J. Fuchs, pastor three years. In 1888 it became a part of Stewardson Circuit, E. Bohlander, pastor. In '89-90, E. Breach served. In 1891 the society being in sympathy with the United Evangelical Church, withdrew from the Ev. Asso- ciation, and joined the said church, except four members. Later the society dis- banded. The Indiana Conference retained the church and sold it in 1893.
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MEDARYVILLE, INDIANA
In 1861 D. Bartholomew began preaching in the vicinity of Medaryville, coming from Fulton Circuit. In 1863 Philip Schwartz from Wabash Mission, near Lafayette, Indiana, preached also five miles N. E. from Medaryville, now known as Bethlehem Class of San Pierre Circuit. A class was organized here in 1863. In 1864 this community with Roselle, Indiana, one mile sonth of Wanatah, Indiana, was taken up as Medaryville Mission and the Lafayette appointments were added to this mission and served by Bartholomew. In 1865-66, Chr. Ade served this class. With Royal or Common Centre, Zion, or White Ridge, and River Bank, near Winamac, Indiana, it constituted Pulaski Circuit with A. Parker assigned. In 1867 J. Kciper was again sent to Medaryville Mission; '68-69, C. Heim; 1870-72, Wm. Lneder. It became a circuit in '72. In '73 the name was changed to Wanatah, and served two years by P. Roth; '75-77, J. Miller; '78-80, W. Koenig; '81-83, A. Iwan; the last year the appointments sonth of the Kankakee River were detached from Wanatah and again made Medary- ville Mission. In 1884-86, C. F. W. Hansing; '87-89, H. Weishaar; '90-92, J. A. Tiedt; '93-94, E. Bohlander, who during the second year accidentally shot hin- self in the parsonage at Bethlehem. H. Weishaar and C. Kalwitz finished out the year. '95-96, M. Krueger; '97-99, J. Mundorf; 1900-01, J. W. Feller. In 1901 the name of the field became San Pierre. Here the preachers resided since 1894. For pastors from 1901 to 1915 see San Pierre, Volume I.
Later in 1867 the building of the Bethlehem Church began, but was not ready for dedication until September 20, 1868. Bishop Jos. Long officiated. J. Keiper was pastor. This church still stands and is now (1923) used only for funerals, the cemetery being located here. The membership is now merged with the San Pierre Society. The first parsonage of this field adjoined this church. For further history see under San Pierrc.
MYERS CLASS, HUNTINGTON CO., INDIANA
Jonathan and Agnes, parents of Rev. J. M. Dustman, moved from eastern Ohio to Jackson Twp., Huntington Co., Indiana, five miles N. W. of Roanoke, Indiana. In the spring of 1850 they heard of an Evangelical preacher, Jos. Fisher of Elkhart Circuit, who had an appointment near Huntington, Indiana, 12 miles. south. Mr. Dustman was a member of the Ev. Association in Ohio. He invited Bro. Fisher to visit the community. The only road they had was by the blazing of trees. Fisher took up this place as a regular appointment. D.'s house was the place of worship. A prayer-meeting was now started in the community. Other families who moved here werc: Meyers and Koch's. In 1850-51 this society belonged to Elkhart Circuit; '52, to Miami; '53-55, to Ful- ton; '56-58, to St. Mary's Circuit, and in 1859 to Huntington Mission, and was served by B. Rnh. In 1862 Phil. Schwartz held a protracted meeting in D.'s house before it was finished, resulting in 25 conversions. Among them were
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Cyrus, Hiram, and J. M. Dustman, and Jacob and Louis Meyers, who later moved to Dunlaps, Indiana, becoming leading members of our church there. In 1867 S. S. Albert had a revival here, lasting five weeks. After resting two weeks, it was continued for three weeks more. About 40, mostly young people, were converted and joined the church. This meeting was held in D.'s house. A church was now built and dedicated by Bishop Jos. Long, as "Salem Church", named after Salem S. Albert, pastor. A Sunday School also was organized. J. M. Dustman got his recommendation from this class. In 1875 this class was detached from St. Mary's Circuit and allied with Huntington Circuit. About this time there was a general exodus of the more progressive members, until 1881, when the field was abandoned, and later the church was sold for $75.00.
MILTON, WAYNE CO., INDIANA
This class was organized in the forties. It was in a small town three miles S. E. of Cambridge City, Indiana, and was later merged with E. Germantown.
MISHAWAKA, INDIANA
Operations of the Ev. Association began in this city, November, 1846, with A. B. Schafer, P. E., and C. Glaus, and Wm. Fichte, pastors. The society at this time belonged to the Indiana District of the Illinois Conference, and was a part of Elkhart Circuit. This year Schafer, with the pastors, held the first "Big Meeting" in Mishawaka. The Lord wrought powerfully through the Word. Bishop Seybert also was present. Having regained strength sufficiently from a previous illness, he preached Sunday morning, and his "shepherd voice" reached the hearts of the hearers. On the last evening of this meeting, quite a number united with the Ev. Association, and a society was at once organized. In 1847 these men again held a meeting with good results. After the session of the Illinois Conference in May, 1847, the first quarterly mecting was held here in June 3-5, by A. B. Schafer. Bishop Seybert, Ph. Bretsch, S. Dickover, Fr. Wiethaup, and H. Welty were present, who were homeward bound from the Conference session. On Sunday the Bishop preached to a large audience. Two persons were saved during preaching. The weeping of the people, and the praises to God, silenced him in preaching. G. G. Platz, Fr. Wiethaup, and H. Welty were now the pastors. On Sept. 17th they began a meeting here and had conversions. In 1848 S. Dickover and B. Uphaus were the shepherds. In September, 1848, Seybert was again here at a communion service when 100 persons participated.
The First Church
On November 29, '49, G. G. Platz, Geo. Messner, and B. Uphaus, pastors. with the members of the society, met and decided to build a church 24 x 34 feet on Third Street, south of the river. The trustees were: C. Bucher, A. Berg, Fr. Maurer, and they with C. Wilhelm and Michael Zimmer constituted the build-
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ing committee. The church, D. S. Oakes recorded, was used a number of years before it was finished. It was dedicated April 6, 1856, by
J. Fuchs was pastor. In June, 1850, J. J. Escher (later Bishop E.), and J. F. Wolf; C. Augenstein, P. E. In 1851 S. Dickover, P. E., and F. C. Ragatz and Jos. Fisher, pastors. At the organization of the Indiana Conference in June, 1852, Jos. Fisher and B. Ruh became pastors. The members in 1853 as revised by J. Fisher were: Chr. and Mary Wilhelm, Fr. and Kath. Maurer, Bernhart and Anna Beiter, Dora Yost. He reported that many Germans were located here but few came to the services. J. Keiper and M. W. Steffey were the pastors, and in 1854 M. W. Steffey and P. Goetz. In 1855 Mishawaka became a part of South Bend Circuit, which embraced Coal-Bush, Smith's and all appointments west of Elkhart Co. line and north on Yellow River. J. Fuchs and B. Ruh served this field up to September, 1857, at which time the annual conference ses- sions were changed. September, 1857-58, J. Fisher was pastor. These were years of prosperity. In 1859, E. L. Kiplinger; 1860, R. Riegel; '61, A. B. Schafer, and M. Speck; '62, Wm. Bockman and C. Ude; '63, J. M. Gomer; '64, P. Roth. A parsonage was bought this year for $800.00. In 1865-66, Geo. A. Hertel, pas- tor. The parsonage was improved and the debt fully paid. In 1867, C. Ude; '68-69, Balt. Hoffman, pastor. He resigned the second year due to impaired health, and Sam. Kiplinger filled out the year. He then served two more years with the assistance of H. L. Fisher the last year.
The building of a new church, agitated for three to four years, now took place (1871). It was located on the S. W. corner of First and Mill Streets. The old church property was sold. The new one was dedicated September 8, 1871, by M. Hoehn. In 1872-73, M. Krueger was pastor. In 1872 the name of the field became Mishawaka Circuit. For pastors who served here after 1874 see Volume I. In 1878 a new parsonage was built on N. West St. In 1879 there was a great loss by deaths, removals and withdrawals. In 1883 this society with Coal-Bush became Mishawaka Mission with D. F. Fox, P. C. 1884-85, C. Tramer. In 1886 it again became a part of Mishawaka Circuit. A. R. Shafer was assigned in 1886, but he was released by the summons from on high before he could take charge of his work, and J. Bruckert, who had just located, was appointed to this field, serving it two years. '13-19, D. D. Spangler served; '20-23, J. H. Evans.
The third church (cement block) was built on the north side of the river, on the S. E. corner of Grove and Elizabeth Streets. It has a large class-room, a corner tower, and bell. The church is heated with a hot-air furnace, equipped with electric lights. The church was dedicated by Bishop S. C. Breyfogel of Reading, Pa., -, 1904. A new modern parsonage was also erected at this time just south of the church. The old one was sold, and the proceeds applied to the new one, except an equity that belonged to the Smith Society N. W. of Elkhart, Indiana.
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During the pastorate of A. S. Fisher there were 79 conversions and acces- sions, and the debt on the church was reduced to $200.00. H. Schleucher held a four-week's revival that resulted in 33 conversions and many accessions. In 1915 a primary room was fitted up in the basement at a cost of $300.00. The membership now was 202, the weekly attendance at prayer-mccting from 30-50. Further repairs and improvements were made at a cost of $700.00. As a result of the "Billy Sunday Meeting" there was an addition of 28 members. At an- other meeting held January, 1915, 49 bowed at the altar, and 77 joined church this year. Mishawaka was made a station in 1919. Under J. H. Evans the so- ciety continued to prosper. Steps have been taken to secure funds for a modern equipped church. This society maintains a flourishing Sunday School, an E. L. C. E., a W. M. S., and a Ladies' Aid Society.
MISSISSINAWA, OHIO
This society was located in Allen Twp., Darke County, Ohio. Up to 1856 this class belonged to Miami Circuit, Ohio Conference, when it was transferred to the Indiana Conference, and became a part of the E. Germantown Circuit with J. Keiper, pastor. Members here then were: B. Hittle's. Peter Lehr's, Al- spach's, Jacob Riegel's, Jacob Haldemann's, John Petri's, Zachariah and Henry Lindenberg's. Rev. P. Porr remarked concerning this class: "At this place one has to deal with unyielding heads. There are too many office scekers, but there' are also some good people." Due to much internal strife, penuriousness, and doctrinal radicalism, the society lost out. The church was sold for $340.00 in 1905. A number of good camp-meetings were held here in 1856-57.
MONTEREY, FULTON CO., INDIANA
This class was about midway between Monterey and Lake Bruce, Indiana, and was known as "Light's Schoolhouse" appointment. It belonged to Roches- ter Circuit in 1880. J. M. Dustman held a gospel meeting here, resulting in six conversions and some accessions. Joseph Cochley and Sullivan Light, and his father, who was a local preacher, lived here. The class did not continue long.
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