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foor. The entire church property is valued at $85,000.00, and is nearly paid for. The church was dedicated March 28, 1920, by Bishop S. C. Breyfogel. Up to May, 1923, Johnson reported 180 conversions and 222 accessions. April 1919 the portable chapel was sold to the Conference Mission Society for $1,000.00 to be turned over at the completion of the new church. These were years of ac- tivity. B. Thomas was assistant pastor to Johnson in 1922.
SOUTH BEND-GRACE CHURCH
This society had its inception in 1901. J. Wales was then assigned to North Liberty Mission and instructed to find entrance into N. Liberty. But the effort seemed futile. Instead, he found an opening in the locality of South Bend in which he lived, and began to preach in a private house. This same year he bought a lot on Van Buren and D. Streets, built a small frame Chapel on it which was dedicated Jan. --- , 1902, by J. H. Lamb of Cleveland, Ohio, as "Beulah Chapel". Charter members were: J. Wales, wife and daughter Lillian; James Ray and wife; Mr. Wert and wife. Wales served here three years. By permission of the Conference the Van Buren St. lot was sold and another bought at the junction of the Laporte and Walnut Streets near Michigan Ave., now Lincoln Way West, and the chapel was moved on it. In 1904 M. W. Sunderman served this society and Tabor with South Side Elkhart, assisted by N. F. Platz, who preached here the greater part of the year. In 1905-07, N. F. Platz served. The Conference, by request of this society, granted it a loan of $500.00 at 2%. In 1908 F. F. McClure was pastor; 1909-10, L. Newman. The church property was sold in 1910 and the S. W. Jot on Walnut St. and Michigan Ave. was bought and an octagon shaped stucco church with a side room was built. In 1911 W. H. Mygrant was pastor. He finished the church and it was dedicated as Grace Church, June, '11, by Bishop T. Bowman. L. Newman, by conference permission, collected money on Elkhart District for this church. During '12-16, D. D. Speich- er served. The society about held its own. From 1917-21, O. O. Lozier was pas- tor. The $800.00 debt on the church was paid the first year, and at the close of this year a parsonage was bought joining the church lot to the rear for $2,800.00, and it was paid for in 1921. Under his labors the society took on new life. In 1920 Lozier and wife started a Sunday School in the Oliver Addition. The out- look was favorable, but from want of means the field was abandoned. In 1921, by Conference action, this society obtained a grant to build a new church not to exceed $40,000.00. Also $5,000.00 of the surplus of the Forward Movement money was voted them. But due to the money stringency the plan was indefi- nitely postponed. The movable chapel formerly occupied by Broadway Society, was moved here for additional Sunday School room. In 1922 M. O. Herman served; 1923, P. L. Browns.
SOUTH BEND-EWING AVENUE CHURCH
A new mission was located on Ewing Avenue, in 1920, and placed under
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supervision of Broadway Church. In 1921 plans were formulated for a Bunga- low Church, but was not built until 1922-23. In May, 1923, H. Cook was ap- pointed the missionary with an appropriation of $1,000.00. Mr. Chas. Weidler, attorney, donated two lots on this avenue for a permanent church. One more lot was bought from him on which now stands the bungalow church which later will become the parsonage. This building was dedicated by Bishop J. Dunlap, July 1, 1923. The following are the names of the charter members: Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Amerman, Kenneth and Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ar- inent; Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brown, and Richard; Mrs. Rieta Collins; Rev. and Mrs. Howard Cook; Mrs. Gertrude Diedrich; Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Elliott, Violette and Emerson; Mr. and Mrs. Rodolphe Kidder; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rerick; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schwob, and Marie; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sykes; Mrs. Gertrude Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thornton; Mrs. Jessie Vary, Grace, Cecil, and Galen; Mr. Charles Weidler, attorney; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiss; Miss Dorothy Weiss; Mrs. Lydia C. Zillmer, and Harry Zillmer.
SOUTH GERMANY, ZION, FULTON CO., INDIANA
Zion, locally known as South Germany, was started in 1849 by Geo. Wales, a local preacher. A society was organized in 1850 with Geo. Wales and wife, Samuel Plantz and wife; John, Jacob and Elizabeth Hoffman and others. On December 31, 1852, J. Keiper held a "Watch Night" meeting here jointly with a several-day revival. Sinners came to the altar and were saved. Services were held at Plantz's and Walter's homes. The same pastors preached here as on Fulton Circuit up to 1868, when it became a part of Twin Lakes Circuit, and was served by its pastors until 1884, when it was added to Tippecanoe Circuit; in 1885, to Twin Lakes; in 1886, to Rochester Circuit; and again in 1891 to Twin Lakes. In 1900 the name Twin Lakes was changed to Culver Circuit. In 1915 it was added to Rochester Circuit where it has remained since.
The first church was built in 1858 by P. Burgener, though probably started by J. M. Kronmiller and was dedicated by G. G. Platz, P. E. The second one was built by J. Wales in 1887 and was dedicated the same year. Several camp- meetings were held in this neighborhood in early days. Men who entered the ministry from this class were: John Hoffman, 1858; Samuel Plantz, 1861; Fred Hoffman, 1860; Geo. Wales, Jr., 1867; J. Wales, 1868; and C. Overmeyer, 1909. For pastors see under names of circuit to which it belonged.
SPARTA CHURCH
This class dates back at least to 1870 when it belonged to Benton Circuit. It was north of Indian Village, which is about three miles east of Wawasee Lake. A Mr. Slabaugh was the main standby here according to information from A. Geist. In 1879 it was added to New Paris.
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SPRING GROVE MISSION
This mission was formed in 1868 from a part of the old Wabash Mission around Lafayette, Indiana. In 1880 it was abandoned. From 1874-80 it was served by S. S. Condo; L. W. Crawford and E. D. Einsel, successively.
STROH CHURCH, DEKALB CO., INDIANA
This appointment was five miles S. E. of Waterloo, Indiana. It was taken up in 1841 by J. Hall of Ft. Wayne Mission of the Ohio Conference. It was one of the oldest DeKalb Co. appointments, a twin class with the Husselman society. In 1844 it became a part of the Illinois Conference. In 1852 it became a part of the Indiana Conference. For pastors see DeKalb Circuit. In 1873 this society, with Husselman Society, was merged into Waterloo. See from here under Waterloo.
STONY POINT, KOSCIUSKO, CO., INDIANA
This appointment was four miles N. W. of Leesburg and nine miles S. E. of Nappanee. No church building was ever erected here. Before 1872 it be- longed to Bremen Circuit; in 1872 to Elkhart Circuit; in 1873, back to Bremen; in 1876, to Warsaw Mission. It was shifted from one field to another. Already in 1853 Jos. Fisher reported that it was a fine class. Preaching was then Eng- lish, due to six English members. This was also known as the "Strickler Class". Members here then were: John (leader), Kath. and Samuel Strickler; John Max- well (exhorter) and wife; John and Leah Sechrist; John and Rachel Layman; Wm. and Eliza Maxwell and children, Cyrus, Lydia and Susan. J. Keiper and M. W. Steffey preached in John Strickler's home.
STONY CREEK, HAMILTON CO., INDIANA
This appointment is four miles south of Noblesville, Indiana, and was or- ganized about 1852-53 and belonged to Hamilton Mission. Families here in 1855 were: W. Wolfgang, Jacob Weyand, Henry Weyand and a sister Weyand.
SUGAR CREEK, WABASH CO., ILL.
This class was a part of Mt. Carmel Circuit already in the forties. It was about eight miles west of Mt. Carmel. Several camp-meetings were held here on Adam Stoltz's farm. See under Mt. Carmel. Services continued many years here. When the class ceased is not known.
SULPHER SPRINGS, MARION CO., IND.
This class was three miles south of Cumberland, Marion Co., and was a part of the Sulpher Spring Mission in 1875 and was served with Indianapolis Mission. It was named Julietta Mission in 1876 with which it was served until it was abandoned, or probably was merged with Cumberland Class in later years.
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SYRACUSE, INDIANA
The history of the Ott Church is here continued. In June or July, 1893, J. M. Rogers became Oakwood Park Superintendent. After the first camp- meeting held here he conceived the idea of organizing an Evangelical Society with the few members of our church that lived here, in order to give the Oak- wood camp-meetings a wider and more effective field of influence over the town and community. Our people with the few U. B. people that lived here secured a hall for joint services until a more suitable place for worship could be obtained. Rogers had charge of our people. In 1898 J. J. Wise of New Paris Circuit looked after our people here. Regular preaching began early in 1899. In June, 1899, he met with the people to consider the feasibility of building a church. After due deliberation the small class unanimously decided to build. At a sub- sequent meeting a board of trustees and building committee was elected. At once they got plans for a church. In October, 1899, the cornerstone was laid by F. E. Zechiel. Size of church is 32 x 42 feet. The church has an inclined floor, seating capacity 325, hot-air furnace, electric lights, corner tower entrance, class-room and gallery, and choir loft. Due to bad weather the church could not be finished this year. With a feeling of apprehension the society of 21 members looked forward to dedication. $1,179.75 had to be raised to cover the debt. They obtained a surplus of $92.28. The church was dedicated by Bishop S. C. Breyfogel as Trinity Church. The members of Ott's Class were now merged with this society and their church was sold and the proceeds applied to the new church. This society became a station in 1919. Pastors who served here were: 1898-00, J. J. Wise with New Paris; '01-02, L. Newman with North Web- ster; '03-04, Syracuse Mission, H. H. Reinoehl, pastor; 1905-06, C. WV. Spangler; '07-08, C. E. Boyer; '09-11, C. A. Wright; '12-13, W. H. Mygrant; '14-17, C. H. Burgener; '18, F. F. McClure; '19-22, L. E. Smith; '23, Wm. J. Dauner.
In 1906 a parsonage was bought by the Ladies' Aid Society. In 1912 it was remodelled and made modern. The society has maintained a live Sunday School since its beginning. It always had an active Ladies' Aid Society and a Y. P. A., and has engaged in all civic enterprises, for social betterment. The church also has undergone improvements. The field is somewhat limited here.
SYRACUSE, EBENEZER CLASS
No continued history can be found of this society, which was started in 1846. At this time G. G. Platz preached in the community. This class is lo- cated six miles east of Syracuse, near the N. E. shore of Wawasee Lake. In early years members of our "Canada Class" in Union Twp., Elkhart Co., In- diana, moved here and were organized into a society. The same preachers preached here as on Elkhart Circuit to 1872, Benton to '78, and New Paris to 1886, and Webster to 1890. In 1891-92, it belonged to New Paris; '93-96, to N. Webster; '97, to New Paris; 1901 to Webster Mission; 1904-06, with Syra-
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cuse; '07-08 to Webster Mission; 1909, to Syracuse until 1919; for one year (1919) to Nappanee Circuit; 1920-21 to N. Paris, but served separately by G. A. Weis- haar, and A. E. Weyrick respectively; 1922, served jointly with Syracuse at 9 a. m .; 1923, supplied, W. H. Mygrant.
The members in 1853 were: Elias Rapp (lcader) and his wife Mary; Marg. Rapp; Christian (exhorter), Jacob and Sophia Rapp; Moses and Kath. Beyers; Lovina Schitzly; Elizabeth Ackerman; Kath. Brown; Widow Anna and John Ehrgath. Jos. Fisher said, "This is a fine people, but there are few Germans here, hence, no prospect for conversions." The present church was built in 1862 and dedicated by A. B. Schafer. It had a tower built to it later.
July 1857 a revival was held at Geo. Rapp's, west of the church, which re- sulted in 10 conversions. It was a blessed meeting. Among the converts were young men who depended on confirmation for salvation, but were now "con- firmed by the Head of the Church, Jesus Christ, and adopted into the family of God's people, witnessed to by the Holy Spirit in their hearts". In 1883 D. Martz reported that, "The rushing mighty winds, and the baptism of fire for work, came upon this society. Also Satan became fearfully enraged, but by hot, Spirit directed Gospel shots he was silenced". Ten were saved. In 1884 15 were saved. In 1886 the church underwent repairs and was re-opened by W. M. Stanford, assistant editor of the Erangelical Messenger. On October 9, 1897, the first Y. P. A. was organized with Mrs. Arvilla Buchtel as president.
TABOR, NEAR NORTH LIBERTY, INDIANA
Tabor Society, now on Lakeville Circuit, was started in 1864 when P. Roth began to preach here and in the Sousley neighborhood. This class was first known as Lakeville Class, located two miles N. W. of the present Tabor Church. Members here were: Theo. Smith and wife, Louis Hauser and wife, Geo. Hauser and wife, Mrs. Evangeline Hauser, Mrs. Blockson and Samuel Stofer. The class received the name Tahor, so named by Mrs. D. S. Oakes.
The Lakeville Class first belonged to Mishawaka Circuit, then to South Bend Circuit, and still later to North Liberty Mission. The North Liberty Mis- sion was formed from these classes around here, and Roselle Class, one mile south of Wanatah. C. Ade was pastor. In 1874 D. S. Oakes was pastor. Four more were added to the class this year. Oakes built a church in 1875 and it was dedicated January 16, 1876, by M. W. Steffey, P. E. M. Krueger preached the dedicatory sermon. O. was returned in 1876 with Wm. Ackerman. In 1880 this class with West Salem was detached from Mishawaka Circuit and made N. Liberty Mission with D. J. Pontius, pastor, but it was put back to Mishawaka in 1881. In 1903 it became a part of West South Bend Mission and was served by its pastors. In 1906-07, it again was with North Liberty Mission, I. G. Spencer, pastor; in 1908 with Madison it became Lakeville Mission. For pas- tors see under the field names as given above.
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TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA
In 1852 B. Uphaus and C. Glaus. P. E., from Marshall, Illinois, preached in the homes of Chr. Seeman, Bro. Finkbeiner and S. Anstein. Mel. Mayer of Clay City, Indiana, preached here in 1856. Many Germans lived here. A small number of hearers, inclined to hear the truth, were in regular attendance. No definite entrance was obtained into this flourishing city until April, 1881, when the South Indiana Conference established a mission here. J. F. Young was the first missionary. On Sunday, April 17, 1881, he preached his first sermon in a rented hall, in the third story of the Bauer Building on the corner of 7th St. and Wahash Ave. Rent was $7.00 per month and $1.00 for the organ. This hall was used for about eight months. April 17th a Sunday School was organized with the pastor as superintendent. The average attendance at preaching was 45. The doors of the church were opened after the first Lord's Supper, and J. Stortz, Wm. Deusner and Marg. Steinacker joined church and became the charter members.
The Conference provided money for a church. J. Kaufman, P. E., was al- lowed to collect money in the Conference for a church. He with Young and Geo. Berstecher of Marshall, Illinois, were the building committec. . They bought a lot on 9th and Walnut Streets for $1,300.00 and built a small brick church on it costing $2,000.00. It was dedicated by Bishop J. J. Esher, Novem- ber, 1881, as "Zion Church". At the end of this year there was a membership of 23. At the close of the second year there were 28 conversions and 73 mem- bers. There was a small parsonage built on the rear of the church lot.
In 1884-85, C. Stockhowe was pastor; 1886-88, W. G. Braeckly; 1889-91, J. Fuchs; 1892, J. F. Young. Many members left the church in '91-92 due to the church division. In 1893 it became a part of the Indiana Conference with Wm. Koenig, pastor. In 1894-97, E. J. Nitsche served; '98-99, B. Schuermeier; 1900, Fr. Schweitzer. He remodelled the church by building a pulpit recess, gallery and class room. New pews and hot-air furnace were installed, at a cost of $2,000.00. A part of this money was collected by the pastor over the district. In 1901-03, W. L. Luehring was pastor; 1904, C. Harms; '05-09, E. C. Ewald; '10-11, L. J. Ehrhardt.
The society in 1910 obtained the right from Conference to sell their church property and locate in a more hopeful place and realized $3,000.00. A new site was bought on the N. E. corner of Kent Ave., and Chestnut Street, with a five- roomed house included for $3,800.00. The pastor moved into the house at once. On Wednesday, October 19, 1910, a public service was held in the parsonage. The preaching continued in the old church while the new one was under con- struction. Some members (men) being unwilling to serve on the building com- mittee, the society petitioned Conference in 1911 for three non-residence mem- bers on the building committee to facilitate the building of the new church. The request was granted, and L. S. Fisher of Kokomo, G. B. Kimmel and And.
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Kramer of Indianapolis were appointed. These with Pastor Ehrhardt, S. H. Baumgartner, P. E., H. Bergherm, and Wm. Osterhage constituted the build- ing committee. Rev. Geo. Johnson, Miss. treasurer, substitute for Bishop T. Bowman, laid the cornerstone October 22, 1911. The building could not be completed before Conference sessions, April, 1912. J. J. Wise and E. W. Prae- torius became successors to S. H. B. and L. J. E. respectively. Ehrhardt, by Conference permission, collected money for this church in the Conference, and secured in cash and pledges about $1,300.00. The new church was dedicated as Kent Ave. Church by Bishop S. C. Breyfogel, June 23, 1912. The cost of the church was $19,014.57. The society received special financial help of $1,000.00 from the Conf. Branch Y. P. A. Through the generosity of the And. Carnegie Tund, a $1,500.00 pipe organ was installed.
The Sunday School now more than doubled itself. L. Newman conducted a revival in 1913. The meetings were deeply spiritual and overflowed with praises. .
In 1914-16, C. E. Geist was pastor. The last year a new brick parsonage, facing Chestnut Street was built. The old one realized $350.00. In 1917-19. N. F. Platz was pastor. He took energetic hold of the serious financial situa- tion with good success. Illness measurably hindered him in his work. On Jan- uary 19, 1920, he suddenly passed away, and J. H. Arndt of Brazil filled the vacancy. In 1920-22, D. E. Zechiel was pastor; 1923, I. G. Roederer.
THORN-CREEK, WHITLEY CO., IND.
This class was six miles north of Columbia City, Indiana, probably what is now called the Snyder or Trinity Class. The membership in 1853 was John Agolf (leader) and wife, John and Mary Pressler, Jonas and Lydia Dubler, Elizabeth Humberger, Rachel Agolf and Kath. Hively. Jos. Fisher said of this class, "They do not live as religious as they ought. Prospects are not the best. Preaching should he English at which time a large audience gathers."
THORNHOPE, CASS CO., IND.
In 1910 S. J. Kroft took up Thornhope as an appointment. He conducted a revival, resulting in 61 conversions and 51 accessions. Services were held in the M. E. Church. The organization soon failed from want of a good place to worship.
TOHILL, ILLINOIS
This class was near Hudsonville, Illinois, and was a regular appointment on the Marshall Circuit. This was a regular stopping place for ministers be- tween Marshall and Mt. Carmel in the forties and fifties.
TIPPECANOE, MARSHALL CO., INDIANA
This appointment was near the village of Tippecanoe on the Nickle Plate
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R. R. in the S. E. corner of Marshall Co. J. Keiper preached here in 1852-53. A few German families lived here then, but not enough to warrant continuation. .
TIMBER CLASS, WABASH CO., ILL.
This was an old society, served with Mt. Carmel Circuit. It was located near the Wabash River, north of Mt. Carmel, two miles north of Allendale, Il1. In about 1872, it was detached from West Salem Circuit to which it had be- longed since 1868 and was re-attached with Mt. Carmel Circuit where it origin- ally belonged. Time of discontinuance is not found.
TRINITY, KOSCIUSKO CO., INDIANA
This society was about five miles north of Akron, Indiana. Early in 1896 L. Newman of Rochester Circuit held an evangelistic meeting here in Nichols Chapel. He organized a class. No one knew definitely to whom this chapel belonged. Therefore it was closed against all services except funerals. Thus this flock was without a church. This society then built a church, and it was dedicated by J. H. Evans, P. E., Dec. 26, 1897. The cost was $816.00. It first belonged to Rochester Circuit, and J. W. Metzner was pastor. Charter mem- bers were Caleb Rogers and daughter; F. A. Roger and wife; Thomas Judd and wife; Mr. DeSecore and wife. The class did not hold up and discontinued, and the church was ordered sold in 1909. The land reverted to the original owners.
TRINITY, MARSHALL CO., INDIANA
As far back as 1853 our ministers made regular visits into this section. J. Keiper reported that on April 9, 1853, father Geo. Wales preached in the Fertig Schoolhouse near the present Trinity Church, and on April 10th at Pretty Lake, a German community, two miles from the aforesaid schoolhouse. Peter Goetz was the first appointed Evangelical preacher that delivered a Gospel message in the immediate vicinity of Trinity Church. This occurred in a log schoolhouse, a short distance west of "Indian Chapel", which stood near the Indian Cemetery just north of Twin Lake R. R. Station. A few years later preaching ceased here and services were held in the Grube Schoolhouse one mile north. Later services were again held in the Fertig Schoolhouse. Here a Sun- day School was started. In 1872 J. Ressler held a meeting here that resulted in 40 conversions. Later an attempt was made to build a church west of Trinity Church, centrally located between three classes, Burr Oak Flat, Pretty Lake. and Fertig Class, but the people could not agree on a location. So each class built its own church.
Trinity Church was built in the summer of 1881 by Wm. Wildermuth and was dedicated Nov. 6, '81, by E. L. Kiplinger, P. E. Charter members here were Matthias Beatty and wife, Kath. York, John and Mary Kepler, Chas. Glass and wife, H. Hosler, David Fertig and wife, Henry Kaley and wife, Mr.
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Grube and wife, Ben Long, Lovina Kirchbaum, Adam Sider and wife, Adam Appleman and wife, Barbara Barnes. Henry Hosler was the first class-leader and continued in that office for years. This society went through many conflicts and reverses, which militated greatly against substantial prosperity. From 1905- 07 this class belonged to North Liberty Circuit, and was served by I. G. Spencer. It belonged to Fulton Circuit up to 1881, then to Twin Lake up to 1899, when the name was changed to Culver where it remained until 1913, when this class with Hibbard, Washington and Rutland was made Hibbard Circuit. For pas- tors see under Fulton, Twin Lake, Culver and Hibbard.
TRINITY, LAGRANGE CO., INDIANA
The date of the beginning of this appointment is not found, but it was likely the latter part of the sixties. It is located near South Milford, Indiana. In 1871 D. S. Oakes, pastor, and M. Krueger, P. E., began a camp-meeting on August 21, on Michael Krieger's farm near the present Trinity Church. The tents were built of lumber. On August 5, '72, another one was held. The results are not on record. Services were yet held in homes and schoolhouses. Some of the early members here were: Michacl Eckhart and family, Solomon Reinoehl's. John Ingler's, Michael Krieger's, and Foster's. For pastors that served here see under DeKalb Circuit up to 1873, then under Waterloo up to 1880, then un- der Kendallville Circuit up to 1889; then to Wolcottville up to 1915, and then to Waterloo since, except 1916 to Wolcottville.
In 1874 a brick church was built and was dedicated August 16th by Editor R. Dubs. The German language then prevailed but later the English was used altogether. In 1882 D. S. Oakes held a revival here that resulted in 25 con- versions. J. Wales closed one, Jan. 22, '83, with many conversions and 16 acces- sions. H. E. Overmeyer closed a meeting here in 1888 with 38 saved and 30 accessions. A Y. P. A. was organized by S. Hofferbert, March, 1895, with 28 members. By revivals, deaths, and removals this society has fluctuated, coming almost to the closing point several times, but has yet a little life (1923).
TROUTWOOD, OHIO
This society was located about six miles north of Dayton on the Penn. R. R. There was a class here in carly years. The old church still stands. Failure due to clinging to the German in public services.
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