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MRS. D. A. KUIN. MRS. W. J. FUNKEY. NRS. W. L. TEDROW.
MRS. 1. 1 .. SIGMUND. VRS. A. V. HUNTER. MRS. J. M. FRANCIS.
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ninety five. These societies paid all the travelling expenses of Mrs. Hunter and at the time of the meeting of Synod, the latter part of October, they had already contributed one hun- dred and ten dollars to the cause of missions. A glorious be- ยท ginning of a blessed work !
Proper preliminary arrangements were made to hold a convention in Three Rivers, Mich., on the 27th day of Oct- ober, 1882, for the purpose of organizing a Synodical Society. This convention was fairly well attended by the women, not only of the churches in which auxiliary societies had been formed, but also from other congregations. Being in connec- tion with the meeting of the Synod, many of the pastors were present and showed great interest in the work. Mrs. Hunter, presided and Mrs. Amy R. Stultz was chosen secretary pro tem. Mrs. Rev. A. MeLaughlin delivered a very cordial and beautiful address of welcome to all those interested in the fountain which should there be opened, from which should issue purling streams of living water, which, she was confident, -would broaden and deepen as the years rolled away, making glad the city of our God. The president responded with a well-prepared address, setting forth the results of a few month's labor and showing the magnificent work which the women of our church in other Synods had done in the past few years. Earnestly, eloquently and in the most convincing manner, she portrayed the larger opportunities for usefulness that now came to the women of this Synod. Other papers bearing on the work in hand were read and enthusiastically received. The constitution provided by the General Society was presented and adopted. A permanent organization was effected by the election of the following officers: Pres., Mrs. A. V. Hunter;
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vice-pres., Mrs. S. E. Erick; sec., Mrs. B. F. Stultz; cor. sec., Mrs. J. N. Barnett; treas., Mrs. II. C. Grossman.
The territory of Synod was divided according to the con- ference districts and a committee appointed for each district to organize auxiliary societies during the coming year. A splen- did spirit prevailed all through this convention. It intensified in interest as the hours passed away. The foundations were laid deep in faith and love. They will abide. They are worthy of such a structure to the glory of God, as woman's devotion, aided by divine grace, alone can build.
The development of this work did not prove as rapid as might be expected from this beginning. There were hind- rances that were exceedingly difficult to overcome. Many of the congregations of this Synod represent almost entirely a rural constituency, and it was found almost impossible to get together for the monthly meeting. Experience teaches that where these meetings are not faithfully sustained the interest will wane. The work was new, very little literature and very few helps had as yet been provided. Proper information is always needed to kindle enthusiasm, and the means for obtain- ing this were not abundant. These with other causes, always affecting the life of such organizations, sometimes lessened the membership, and in a few instances caused societies to disband. But there never has been a time since its inception in which this work has not been aggressive. It has been a growing vine. Even when the statisties show less societies and a decreased membership, the work accomplished reveals a healthy growth. A few less branches on the vine, but always richer clusters of fruit. The following table compiled from the biennial report
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of the corresponding secretary of the General Society will show the development of this work to the present time:
No. of Societies.
Membership.
Contributions.
1883
11
86
$ 80.80
1885
20
240
458.15
1887
22
250
506.50
1889
10
266
652.35
1891
17
299
567.02
1893
21
394
908.62
These contributions are vastly increased by the money ex- pended in the work of the auxiliary and Synodical societies, by the special help rendered on the territory of our own Synod, and the boxes and other gifts that have been sent abroad.
The educational work of this society in the cause of mis- sions can never be computed. The organization of young ladies' societies and of childrens' bands is adding much to its efficiency and usefulness. A new generation is being trained and disciplined for this blessed work in the Master's kingdom and from it may be expected far more glorious results.
New interest has been added to this cause by the action of the executive committee in making the work at Ann Arbor, Mich., a woman's mission. It is on our own territory and this Synodical Society looks to it with peculiar interest. Around it she will throw a special fostering care and aid in making it a monument of which she shall never be ashamed.
In this Synod there are seventy congregations. The min- utes of the last convention show that there are now seventeen auxiliary societies, and three children's bands. What a vast work remains to be done. No congregation can afford to be without a woman's society. It will be stimulating to all the
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activities of the church. Shall we not hope that with a con- seerated membership of nearly four hundred this work will be speedily pushed forward until an auxiliary shall be established in every congregation with the largest possible membership that the church can give?
Herewith is appended a list of the Synodical officers from the beginning, the reports of the corresponding secretary and the treasurer at the eleventh annual convention and the consti- tution provided for auxiliary societies:
M etings and Officers of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Synod of Northern Indiana.
Time of Meeting.
Place.
President.
Vice-President.
Recording Secic- tary.
Corresponding Se- cretary.
Treasurer.
ct. 27. 1882 .. Three Rivers. Mich ....
Mrs A. V. Hunter. Mrs. S. E. Erick
...
Mrs Amy R Stultz ..
Mrs J. N Barnett. . Mrs. I. C. Grossman.
ct. 9. 1883 .. Elkbart. Ind.
Mrs. A. V. Hunter. Mr. S. E Erick .... Mrs. M. C Pennell .. Mrs. F. s. Schwin ...
Mrs. S. Rice.
et. 10, 1884 .. North Manchester. Ind Mrs. A. V. Hunter. Mrs. S. E. Erick ....
Mrs. M. C. Pennell. .. Mrs. F. S Schwin .....
Mrs. S. Rice.
ct. 21. 1885 .. Walton, Ind.
Mrs A. V. Hunter, Mis. S. E. Brick .... Mrs. M. ( Pennell ... Miss Phebe E. Elliott Mr & Rice.
ct. 6. 1886 . Constantine. Mich ....
Mrs. A. V. Hunter. 'Mrs C. If Rockey .. Miss Phebe E Elliott Miss Phebe E. Elliott Mrs. S Rice.
ept. 27. 1887 Columbia City. Ind ....
Mrs A. V. Hunter Mrs. Amy R Stultz Miss Phebe E. Elliott Viss Phebe E. Elliott Mrs. S. Rice.
ct. 10, 1888 .. North Manchester. Ind Mrs A. V. Hunter. Mrs C. W. Maggart Mrs. S. A. Leathers .. Mrs S. A. Leathers .. Mrs. S. A Leathers Nov. 1. 1889 .. Auburn, Ind.
Mrs. A. V. Hunter. Mrs. C. Il . Rockey. . Miss Phebe E. Elliott Mrs S. A. Leathers. . Mrs A. B. MeMackin.
Jet. 1, 1890 .. Albion. Ind ...
Mrs. A. V. Hunter. ; Mrs. W J. Punkex . Mrs. C. H. Rockey. .. Mrs. > A. Leathers . Mrs. A. B. McMackin.
)ct. 7. 1891. Three Rivers, Mich.
Mrs W. J. Funkey. Mrs. D. A. Kuhn. .. 'Miss Phebe E. Elliott Mrs. >. A. Leathers .. Mrs. A. B MeMackin.
ept. 21. 1892 Camden, Ind.
Mrs. W. J. Funkey. Mrs. D. A. Kuhn. . . Mrs H. W. Graham .. Mrs. S. A. Leathers .. Mr- Lura Il MeMackin
)et. 18, 1893 .. La Grange. Ind ..
Mrs. D. A. Kuhn.
Miss Daisy L. Ray . Miss Rena B. Nelson. Mrs. - Olds ...
Mrs Lura II. MeMackin
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WOMEN'S SOCIETIES,
Organized.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF CORRE- SPONDING SECRETARY.
e
Active.
Life.
Honorary
Journals Taken
Total Amount
No. of Boxes.
Value of Boxes.
North Manchester ..
1883. Mrs. D. A. Kuhn. North Manchester ...
15
2 8 17 00
Spencerville.
1884 Mrs. Lizzie Horn, Spencerville.
26
1
23
1 48 30
Camden ..
1885 Miss Mina Dock, Camden ...
34
12
1
30
80 89
St. Joe ..
1889 Mrs. Jennie Sechler. St. Joe
18
Bryant
1889 Mrs. Mary Bailey, Bryant ..
17
12
13 21
Sedan ..
1889 Mrs. Jane L. Hine. sedan.
25
1
12
14 00
Three Rivers.
1882 Mrs. Will Wescott. Three Rivers. Mich.
41
3
12
67 95
Logansport ..
1885 Mrs. Ora W. Bechdol, Logansport ....
31
10
15 11
Columbia City
1882 Mrs. A. V. Hunter, Columbia City.
24
3
30
32 45
State Line ....
1890'Mrs. Fred Koach, Wabash, Ohio ..
10
15 75
Fairfield Centre.
1889 Mrs. S. A. Gardner. Fairfield Contre.
10 70
Griners.
1889 Miss Ida Burns, Middlebury ..
S
5
4 55
Middlebury ..
1891 Mrs. Mary Freeland, Middlebury
18
7
15 5S
Berrien Springs
1882 Mrs. Orpha Lauer. Berrien Spring:
10
1
10
14 00
Walton.
1885 Mrs. Emeline Mendling, Walton ..
12
7
1 55
Elkhart ..
1891 Mrs. Ellen Topper, Elkhart ...
19
10
9 50
CHILDREN'S BANDS.
Spencerville.
1890'Mr. Frank Baltz, Spencerville.
25
S 50
St. Joe ..
1891 Miss Retta Bishop, St. Joe.
15
S 87
Camden.
1889 Miss Scholl, Camden ..
16
....
10 69
Totals.
364
18
4 170 18413 55
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MRS. S. A. LEATHERS, Corresponding Secretary.
SYNOD OF NORTHERN INDIANA.
Corresponding Secretary's Report.
Members.
Sent Synod-
ical Treas.
24 90
Treasurer's Report for the Year 1892-1893.
Home Foreign Gen'r] Miss'ns. Mis- ns. Fund.
Contin- gent Fund.
Educt'n .Oakland of Girl in Total. India.
Dis- i burse- ments.
Carried forward.
838 95
833 98
Synodical Fees and Miss. Collet'n
18 15
18 15
Printing Minutes for 1891
North Manchester
$12 50
4 50
17 00
Spencerville ..
34 30
1 00
$10 00
48 30
Spencerville, Children's Band.
7 50
1 00
8 50
Camden ..
55 24
3 40
22 25
80 89
Camden, Children's Band.
9 89
10 69
St. Joe Station ..
$5 00
14 90
5 00
24 90
St. Joe Station, Y. P. S. C. E.
8 ST
8 87
Bryant ....
$9 15
3 81
25
13 21
Columbia City
30 65
1 80
32 45
Logansport ....
8 01
3 10
4 00
15 11
Three Rivers
5 00
24 95
3 00
10 00
$25 00
67 95
Sedan
3 00
10 75
25
14 00
Middlebury
15 50
15 50
Berrien Springs
10 00
4 00
14 00
Walton ..
1 55
1 55
Elkhart ..
5 00
4 50
9 50
(iriners.
1 60
1 50
1 45
4 55
State Line.
10 70
10 70
Mrs. Hamnia, January, 1894
56 80
Mrs. Hamma, April, 1893
121 71
Mrs. Hamma, July, 1893.
75 54
Mrs. Hamma, October, 1893.
129 37
Cash on hand. October 17, 1893.
32 50
Total.
825 30
89 15 8264 92 882 13
$59 05
825 00 8465 55 8465 55
Respectfully submitted, with vouchers,
MRS. LURA H MCMACKIN, Synodical Treasurer.
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Fairfield Centre.
10 00
40
5 35
15 75
Synodical Expenses ...
524 63 25 00
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Constitution for Auxiliary Societies.
ARTICLE 1 .- Name.
The Society shall be called the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
ARTICLE II .-- Object.
It shall be the aim of this Society, under the direction of the Synodical Society, to disseminate missionary intelligence, to cul- tivate a missionary spirit in its members and in the church, and to secure funds to promote the work of the General Society.
ARTICLE HI .- Membership.
The payment of a regular sum annually or in monthly instal- ments until paid, shall constitute membership in the Society. The payment of ten dollars at one time into the General Fund shall constitute life membership in the General Society. Any gentle- man may become an honorary member by an annual payment of one dollar, or an honorary life member of the General Society by the payment of ten dollars at one time into the General Fund.
ARTICLE IV. Officers.
The officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer.
ARTICLE V .- Duties of Officers.
SeeTION I. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at the meetings, and supervise the general work of the Society.
SEC. 2. The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the Presi- dent, preside at meetings, and aid her in furthering the interests of the Society.
See. 3. Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall keep an accurate account of the proceedings of all meetings, and all the business transaeted by the Society, provide the pastor with notices of meetings, and also keep a list of the names of members, officers and committees.
Nec. 4. Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secre- tary shall send to the Corresponding Secretary of the Synodical
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Society a quarterly or annual statistical report of the Society, and do all the correspondence of the Society.
Sec. 5. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall collect the dues, and take charge of all the moneys of the Society, erediting all funds to the objects for which they were contributed, and remit quarterly to the Treasurer of the Synodical Society with which the Auxiliary Society is connected.
ARTICLE VI .- Standing Committees.
SECTION 1. Library. A committee of one or more shall be chosen to have charge of a circulating library, whose duty it shall be to care for any books or periodicals owned by or loaned to the Society, to keep a correct list of the same and names of persons using them, and the money paid on their loan.
See. 2. Collectors. There may be a committee chosen, whose duty it shall be to keep a list of all members residing in their respective distriet, and collect their monthly contributions to the Society. It shall be the duty of the chairman of this committee to keep a correct list of all the members of the Society, and dis- tribute the same among the members of the committee.
spe. 3. Missionary Journals. There shall be a committee, whose duty it shall be to solicit and receive subscriptions for the Missionary Journal, and keep a correct list of all subscribers, noti- fying each of the expiration of his or her subscription, that it may be promptly renewed.
ARTICLE VIL .-- Disbursement of Moneys.
SECTION 1. All monthly dnes of Auxiliary Societies shall be paid into the General Fund. Special objects recommended by the Executive Committee shall be provided for otherwise.
SEC. 2. Contributions made to other objects shall not be cred - ited in the report of the Woman's Work.
Ske. 3. Societies undertaking box-work are requested to apply to the Committee on Missionary Boxes of the General Society for information regarding missionaries needing such help.
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ARTICLE VIII .- Meetings.
Monthly meetings shall be held to pray for Missionaries and Missions, to receive reports of missionary work in home and foreign fields, and to transact the business of the Society.
Public meetings shall be held annually and semi-annually when practicable, the aim of which shall be to create a missionary spirit by means of encouraging reports and addresses on mission fields. At the annual meeting the Secretaries and Treasurer shall read the annual reports, and the officers for the ensuing year shall be chosen.
ARTICLE IX .- By-Laws.
This Society may make any By-Laws that do not contliet with this Constitution.
ARTICLE X. - Alterations and Amendments.
This Constitution can only be altered or amended in the man- ner prescribed for the alteration or amendment of the Constitution of the General Society, and by the General Society.
ARTICLE X1 .- Order of Exercises at Monthly Meetings.
1. Reading of Scripture.
2. Hymn.
3. Prayer for Missions and Missionaries in home and foreign fields, interspersed with singing.
1. Reading of Missionary Intelligence.
5. Reading of Minutes.
6. Report of Treasurer.
7. Report of Corresponding Secretary.
8. Reports of Standing Committees.
9. Reports of Special Committees.
10. Unfinished Business.
11. New Business.
12. Adjournment.
PAROCHIAL.
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ALBION PASTORATE.
This pastorate is composed of three congregations, with a combined membership of one hundred and fifty. St. Marks, situated in the beautiful village of Albion, Ind., was organ- ized April 1st, 1848, by Rev. Jacob Seidle, with twelve charter members. In the erection of the church building, in 1855, all other religious societies rendered considerable aid and for some years worshipped in it, as it was the first church built in Albion, the county seat of Noble county. The Mt. Pleasant congregation was organized by the same pastor, just one week later, April 8th, 1848, with only six charter mem- bers. The church was built during the year 1856. It is located in a beautiful section of country, and its membership, is composed of an excellent class of people, who have always taken a great interest in all the work of the church. It had the smallest beginning, but has been the greatest power. It is regarded as one of the best rural congregations in this Synod. The Rehobeth congregation, situated four miles south- east of Albion, was organized during the year 1857, by Rev. R. F. Delo, and the church was built the next year, being dedicated June 10, 1858. It started with eleven charter members, and has always been an active congregation. Changes have occurred in the development of the church in modifying the limits of this charge. New stations were some- times added and then congregations were given up to form other pastorates, but these three congregations have always been practically under the same pastoral care. They were first served by Rev. Seidle who began his labors early in the
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year 1848, and continued about two years. He was succeeded by Rev. V. Exline, and he by Rev. G. Walker, each remain- ing about one year. Rev. R. F. Delo began his labors Jan- uary 4th, 1854, and accomplished a great deal for the church. He served for a period of five years, during which time all three congregations built their houses of worship. After his resignation, Rev. J. II. Hoffman accepted a call and preached for one year. Rev. J. N. Barnett became pastor during the year 1862, and continued his services until the close of the year 1867. His ministry included the larger part of that dark period in our history when communities and churches were divided, and ofttimes embittered by the great civil war, but under his skillful management the church prospered and was greatly strengthened. Rev. J. Boone accepted a call Jan- uary Ist, 1868, and served the charge for a short time. He was followed in a brief pastorate by Rev. C. C. Sink. Early in the year 1870, Rev. W. Waltham took charge, Rev. J. W. Miller serving the Mt. Pleasant congregation. He served as a supply until November of the same year, when Rev. W. H. Keller accepted a call. He labored acceptably and success- fully until September 9th, 1873, and was immediately fol- lowed by Rev. B. F. Stultz who continued in a faithful ministry until July 1877. Rev. O. W. Bowen succeeded him, laboring with success for a period of four years. In Decem- ber 1881, Rev. Jabez Shaffer accepted a call and continued for several years. December Ist, 1885, Rev. D. F. Kain became pastor and resigned February 16, 1890. The annual meeting of Synod was held in the Albion church this year. It was without a pastor. A call was extended at this time to
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Rev. E. W. Erick, who served the charge for a period of three years. Rev. B. D. Herrold assumed pastoral care of these churches November Ist, 1893, and continues to render an acceptable service. The congregation in Albion had sus- tained serious loss and was almost broken up when Rev. Kain became pastor. By him it was reorganized, and the church remodeled thus, being started on a new era of prosperity. The present beautiful brick structure of the Mt. Pleasant con- gregation was built during the ministry of Rev. O. W. Bowen. This charge is in excellent working condition, and while the membership is not large, it is aggressive, and promises better things in the not distant future. It has furnished its sons for the ministry and gives willingly for all the benevolent work of the church. The history of two of its congregations ante- dates that of the Synod, and some of its members are familiar with all the work of this body. They have been identfied with it. They shared in its struggles and will soon enjoy the reward.
ANN ARBOR PASTORATE.
During the summer of 1892 Prof. Carl W. Belser, a Gen- eral Synod Lutheran minister teaching the Semitic langnages in the University of Michigan, interested himself and others in the establishment of an English Lutheran Church in Am Arbor, Michigan. For sixty years the Lutheran Church existed here, and at this time had two large and flourishing congregations, with the services all condneted in the German
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language. The young people had become as thoroughly Eng- lish as their ancestors were German, and it was apparent that the Lutheran Church must lose these from her membership unless she would give them the gospel in the language in which they had become educated, and with which they were most familiar. The professor saw that the University contained a large number of Lutheran students who should have a church home of their own while being prepared for their life work. With these facts before him he began by holding an afternoon Sunday School in the Disciple Church and occasionally preach- ing for the people. He appealed to the Home Mission Board in behalf of the work. Both the secretarios visited the city, and after careful inquiry placed it upon the roll of Home Missions. An effort was at once made to secure a suitable man. Difficulty and delay followed. The Sunday School and all regular services were discontinued on account of the pro- l'essor's over-burdened work and failing health. Several min- isters visited the people, but without definite results. At the annual meeting of the Synod of Northern Indiana in Septem- ber of the same year, its President, Rev. W. L. Tedrow, was instructed, if possible, to send the people an occasional supply that interest might be maintainod in the work until a pastor could be secured. At his request Rev. M. L. Smith visited them in October, preaching morning and evening and organ- izing a young people's society with twenty-four active mem- bers. Two weeks later-November 6 --- the President preached for them, and the people, through Prof. Belser, urged the Mission Board to call him to the work. This was done, the call accepted, and he began his labors February 1, 1893. Arrangements were now made by Fred Il. Belser to hold reg-
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JOHN MAILKE,
REV . W. L. TEDROW, ( PASTOR.)
A. C. TREMER.
JOIIN YOUNG.
PROF. R. H. MENSEL. 1. SCARS.
F. I. BEISUR. R. S. GREENWOOD.
CHAS. MILLS. FRED WEINBERG.
COUNCIL AND BUILDING COMMITTEE. .mity Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor Mich
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ular Sunday morning and evening services in Newberry Hall, the building of the Students' Christian Association. Several months of preparatory work made it possible to organize, and on Easter Sunday, April 2, assisted by Rev. S. B. Barnitz, D. D., and Prof. 1. A. Gotwald, D. D., the pastor organized " Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor, Mich- igan," with forty charter members. A few of these, however, never became active in the work of the church. Rev. E. II. Mensel and Dr. F. H. Brown were elected elders, and Fred 11. Belser and G. B. Newcomer deacons. The pastor was formally extended a call by the congregation, and both pastor and ofli - cers were installed on Sunday afternoon of the same day that the organization was effected. April 23d the Sunday School was organized with twenty members. Prof. E. I. Mensel, a General Synod Lutheran minister teaching the modern lan- guages in the University of Michigan, was elected superin- tendent. Amid more than ordinary difficulties in mission work, and against violent opposition, the work was continued. The newly organized congregation, through F. H. Belser, soon negotiated for a lot situated in one of the finest portions of the city, on the corner of South Fifth Ave, and East Williams Street, agreeing to pay the sum of four thousand dollars for the same, one-half of which amount was received from the Board of Church Extension. The lot contained a large two- story frame building, which has since been removed to the west side to be used as a parsonage. The remainder of the lot affords ample room for the erection of the church building. About the same time that the lot was purchased the pastor visited the Executive Committee of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society at Springfield, Ohio, and pre-
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sented the claims of the work. It was decided to make it a Woman's Mission, they agreeing to aid in .. pport of the pas- tor, and later to assist in the erection @ a house of worship. The services were continued in Newberry Hall with varying snecess until the spring of 1894, at which time the congrega- tion was little stronger than on the day of the organization. A few members had been added from time to time, but scarcely enough to supply the losses. About one year after the organ- ization, the council took advanced steps toward building. Plans were accepted, and a building committee, consisting of F. II. Belser, Fred Weinberg, A. C. Tessmer, and K. G. Greenwood and W. M. Sears as advisory members, was appointed. The pastor again visited the Executive Committee, and arrangements were made to secure part of the money pledged for the church building. It was decided to erect the church edifice and finish the basement, leaving the auditorium to such time as the Woman's Society could redeem its pledge. The contract was awarded to A. J. Kitson for $7, 575.00, with John Mahlke as sub-contractor for the mason work. The church is 52x52 ft., with exactly the same appearance toward either street. It will be built of brick and stone. The stone wall, made of common field boulders, has been built, and extends as high as the top of the joist of the upper floor- abont seven feet above the grade line. The corner stone was laid on Sunday afternoon, August 19, 1894, in the presence of a large concourse of people. The pastor was assisted in the services by Revs. M. L. Smith, C. J. Kiefer, and George M. Diffenderfor. Revs. John Neuman, of the German Luth- eran Church, and J. M. Gelston, of the Presbyterian Church, were also present, and took part in the exercises. Rev. M. L.
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