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In 1859, this house was taken down, and a new exceedingly convenient and tasteful church was built in the center of the village, at a cost of $2,500. This important measure was carried through against much opposition, by the persevering efforts and liberality of Dimon Furnel, who assumed the entire fiscal responsibility, and who planned the building, and carefully watched the work, and saw that
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all the expenses were paid. The erection of this church formed a very important era in the history of the Wilton church. A Sunday School was organized, a good congregation was gathered.
Revivals have occurred from time to time. The society now embraces a fair proportion of prominent business men of the place, and, for a long time, has been in a prosperous condition. Mr. Furnel identified himself thoroughly with the interests of the church, and, more than any other man, deserves to be remembered as its founder. He was a generous contributor to the benevolent enterprises of the church, thoroughly consecrated to the service of God.
Ministers entering the pastoral work from Wilton: Joseph E. Walker, Thomas Hillman, Edgar M. Smith, now President of Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Roscoe G. Wilkins, Fred. E. Emerich, now a Congregationalist minister in Chicago.
Statistics, 1886 : Members, 140 ; on Probation, 18 ; value of Church, $6,000 ; Officers and Teachers in Sunday School, 13; Scholars, 75.10
NEW SHARON.
The first Methodist sermon preached in New Sharon was by Jesse Lee, October 17, 1793.
New Sharon was included within the limits of the Readfield Circuit, and afterwards of the Strong Circuit, but no records are now to be found, which give any account of Methodist preaching, in the place for many years.
New Sharon was probably included in Vienna Circuit about 1830 and 1831. An extensive revival occurred about that time, in this region, under the labors of Greenlief Greely, then preacher in charge of Vienna Circuit. Elnathan Pope, Esq., a lawyer of New Sharon and Henry Butler, a student at law in Mr. Pope's office, were converted and both became Methodist preachers ; Mr. Pope a local preacher and Mr. Butler, a member of Maine Conference.
In 1837, a Methodist society was legally organized for the purpose of building a Methodist house of worship in the village. The members of this society were Elisha Atkins, Charles G. Smith, Zacheus Atkins, John Ford, Thomas Fletcher, Jeremiah Mayhew, Joshua Follansbee, John Tibbett, Joseph Ames, Elnathan Pope, Edmund Pope, Nicholas H. Harris, Noah H. Harris, Z. Harris and James S. Harriman.
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A constitution was adopted, and a building committee appointed. The work proceeded slowly ; much labor and care were required. The house was completed about the middle of the year 1838, to the satisfaction of the society,11 and dedicated. A dedicatory sermon of great eloquence, was preached by Rev. B. F. Tefft, then a teacher in the Seminary at Kent's Hill.
The most prominent member of the church at that time was Charles G. Smith, a merchant in the village, deeply interested in all the affairs. of the church.
A comfortable parsonage was bought many years ago.
New Sharon has, usually, been connected with some contiguous: place as a circuit. The society has been favored with revivals, but has never attained to great financial strength. More than once, the society has suffered by unworthy pastors. For many years New Sharon has been connected with Farmington Falls. At present it is. joined with Mercer.
Statistics, 1886, New Sharon and Farmington Falls : Members, 80 : on probation, 20; Churches, 1 1-4; value, $2,500 ; value of Parson- age. $500 ; Sunday schools, 1; Officers and Teachers, 9; Scholars, 50.
LIVERMORE.
The first Methodist sermon preached in Livermore was by Jesse Lee, February 12, 1794, in the house of Otis Robinson in the Gibb's Mill neighborhood. His text was Romans, 8th, 13th : "For if ye live after the flesh ye shall die."
The next Methodist sermon was preached by Phillip Wager, probably the same year, at Deacon Livermore's Text, Acts, 17th : 18th : " What will this babbler say?" About the same time, the first class was formed, probably by Mr. Wager.12
"It was favorable for the cause of Methodism, that, in the absence of any religious organization, in the place, holding Armenian or moderately calvinistic views, Deacon Elijah Livermore, became interested in the preaching of the Methodists, and gave their cause his sympathy and support ; and when a class was formed, he, with his wife and one daughter, became members.
" Deacon Livermore was deacon of the Congregationalist church in Waltham, Massachusetts. He removed to Livermore in 1779, and
11 Rev. H. Hewett.
12 Letter of Mrs. B. F. Ladd.
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was one of the most prominent inen of the town, distinguishicd for good sense, kindness and integrity. Though a deacon of the Congregationalist church, he had no sympathy with the ultra Calvin- istic theology then predominant in that denomination."13
The Methodist society in Livermore, soon after its organization, became strong in numbers and influence and was favored with the services of able ministers.
Extensive revivals occurred, from time to time, which brought large accessions to the church ; especially in 1823, under the labors of B. Burnham ; in 1836, under the ministry of J. Allen, when Francis A. and Nathan' A. Soule were converted, who subsequently joined the Maine Conference ; and in 1840, under the labors of James Farrington. Among the prominent members were Deacon Elijah Livermore, his wife and daughter. His youngest son, though not a member, was a generous friend, and his wife was a member of the church. Jacob Haskell and wife were among the first members of the church. He became a widower with six children and married widow Mary Washburn with six children. Three children were subsequently born to them ; of these one died in infancy. The youngest daughter alone surviving, is the wife of Rev. E. H. W. Smith of Augusta. The children of this large Haskell family, all became members of the Methodist church, except one who joined the Free Baptist church.
"Mother Haskell," as she was called, was a woman of intelligence, a devoted christian, and for more than sixty years a worthy member of the Methodist church. Orrin Haskell, a son of Jacob Haskell, was, for many years, a prominent official member of the church in Livermore.
Capt. Charles J. Baker, was a godly man, a Steward and Sunday school Superintendent. John and Abel Munroe, John Hayes, N. Perley and their wives were prominent members ; also John Richardson and his wife were worthy members. He lived to the age of ninety- six years.
Mrs. Winslow of Canton (Livermore Circuit) lived to the age of one hundred and four years, remarkably preserved in body and mind to the last year of her life.
Mrs. Elisha Chenery, now over ninety, has, for many years been a devoted Methodist. She still retains the old-time Methodist fervor. Her son, Dr. Elisha Chencry now a physician in Boston, was, for several years, a member of East Maine Conference, retiring from
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itinerant service on account of failing health. Philemon Hewett and Samuel Boothby were prominent members. Many others, both men and women, deserve to be held in remembrance.14
In 1876. the society at North Livermore bought a building and' fashioned it into a convenient and tasteful church.
In 1877, through the active exertions of N. C. Clifford, the preacher in charge, a convenient chapel was built at Bretton's Mills, the principal: village in Livermore.
The next year, Mr. Clifford, by determined effort and great labor,. succeeded in thoroughly repairing the old church at the corner.
The society in Livermore has greatly declined, but is still supplied with preaching.
Ministers from Livermore : Pascall P. Morrilll, Francis A. and Nathan A. Soule and Elisha Chenery. The wives of Rev. J. W. Hardy, Rev. Caleb Mugford, Rev. Caleb Fuller, Rev. N. A. Soule and Rev. Asa Green, were from Livermore.
Statistics, 1886 : Members, 55; on probation, 17; Churches 3 ; value $3,000 ; Sunday school, 1 ; Officers and Teachers, 8 ; Scholars, 40.
FAYETTE CIRCUIT.
The first Methodist sermon preached in Fayette was by Jesse Lee, at Fayette Corner, February 11, 1794.
The first class was formed at Fayette Corner, consisting of Cyrus Baldwin and wife, Jesse Tuck and wife, John M. Tuck and Nancy Judkins ; C. Baldwin, leader.
Fayette and the adjoining towns formed a part of Readfield Circuit till 1827, when Fayette Circuit was set off ; Philip Ayer, preacher in charge. Since that time the circuit has been regularly supplied by preachers from Conference.
A second class was formed at Fayette Ridge, Samuel Tuck, leader. The third class at South Chesterville ; Ezekiel Knowles, leader. The fourth class at East Jay ; Moses Stone, leader. The fifth class at. Canton ; Ezekiel Treat, leader. The sixth class at Livermore Falls ; William Snow, leader.
During the year 1830, an extensive revival occurred, Henry True preacher in charge. The work commenced at Haines' Corner, East Livermore. John Lord, then Presiding Elder of Portland District, aided powerfully in promoting the work. On the night preceding the
14 Letters of Dr. B. F. Chenery and Mrs. B. F. Ladd.
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Quarterly meeting, Isaac Billington, the class leader, prayed all night for God's blessing upon the meeting.
There were violent opposers in the neighborhood, who wrote thrcat- ening letters to some of the young men who had been converted. Early in the morning, the converts, led by the Presiding Elder, visited the houses of the men who wrote the threatening letters, prayed and sang praises at their doors.
The revival spread over the circuit, and as the result of this work, the pastor baptized and received into the church, one hundred and eleven persons.
A chapel was built at Fayette Corner about that time and subse- quently, a Union house of worship was built at North Fayette, also a parsonage ; also a house of worship at East Livermore. In 1845 and 1846, under the labors of B. Foster, sixty-three were added to the church. There were also additions to the church at different times from 1848 to 1857, under the labors of faithful pastors. In 1858 and 1859, under the pastorate of W. H. Foster, there were thirty-six additions ; also considerable additions under the labors of J. P. Cole and David Pratt.
Other pastors have been equally faithful, so that Fayette Circuit has been, on the whole, grandly successful, distinguished for the stead- fastness and fervid piety of its members.
The circuit has been reduced in territory by the formation of the Livermore Falls charge, so that the circuit now embraces only Fayette, South Chesterville and part of East Livermore. The old Fayette Circuit has been prolific soil for preachers, traveling and local.
The following persons have received license to preach by the Quarterly Conference :
Moses Stone, S. B. Judkins, Orrin Strout, B. D. Eastman, Ammi Smith, Robert Morrill, Asa Smith, W. H. Foster, Collins Foss, Daniel Staples, Otis Blabon, William Irving, Sylvanus Cobb, Francis Morrill, Andrew L. Kendall, Sylvester D. Brown, Edwin R. French, James W. Smith, E. N. Berry, L. P. Gould ; of whom, B. D. Eastman, D. Staples, C. Foss, W. H. Foster, (licensed at Wayne) A. J. Kendall and J. W. Smith have been recommended to the Maine Conference for admission to that body.
The society has lost many of its members by death and removal.
Fayette Circuit, 1886 : Probationers, 2; Members. 130; Churches, 2 1-2 ; value $2,000 ; value of parsonage, $500; Sunday schools, 2; Officers and Teachers, 17; scholars, 109.15
15 Rev. W. H. Foster.
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LIVERMORE FALLS.
The society at Livermore Falls was at first included in Livermore Circuit, subsequently in Fayette Circuit.
Iu 1842, a meeting-house was built at Stone's Corner in East Jay, about three miles from Livermore Falls. The people in that neighbor- hood were mostly Methodists, and well-to-do farmers. They are an intelligent people and greatly interested in the education of their children.
The first Methodist preachers who visited this ueighborhood, were Philip Wager, Joshua Soule, Joseph Baker and Lewis Bates.
The first Quarterly meeting appointed at Livermore Falls was in 1815. It was held in the barn of Mr. Whittemore, a half a mile from the Falls on the road to Stone's Corner. Samuel Hillman was the circuit preacher and Oliver Beale, Presiding Elder.
The first class in East Jay was formed about 1804. Among the prominent members were: Scarborough Parker, leader, his wife, Hannah Parker, Moses Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Mrs. Sally Dascomb, Mrs. Eunice Whittemore and Mrs. Abigail Weston. Moses Stone was afterwards the leader. He was licensed as an exhorter. In 1816, he received license as a local preacher and soon afterwards he was ordained and continued in this office till his death, in 1860.
The following is a copy from the records of a Quarterly Conference held in Vienna, May 21, 1814 :
1. Voted to renew Brother Cyrus Baldwin's license as a local preacher.
2. Voted to recommend Brother Baldwin to the Annual Conference for ordination.
3. Voted to renew Brother Jedediah Whittier's license as a local preacher.
4. Voted to renew Brother Jonas Weston's license as a local preacher.
5. Voted to recommend Brother Weston to the Annual Conference for ordination.
6. Voted to recommend Brother Hunt for ordination.
7. Voted to renew Brother Henry True's license as a local preacher.
8. Voted to recommend Brother H. True to the Conference for a traveling preacher.
9. Voted to hold the next Quarterly meeting in Strong.
10. Voted to hold a Quarterly meeting at the Falls in Livermore, in case the circuit is divided.16
Members of the class at Stone's Corner : Moses Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Jonas Weston, Abigail Weston, Hannah Parker, Mary Bartlett, Nathaniel Jackson, Eunice Whittemore, Polly Dunn, Eunice Dunn, Sally Dascomb, Mary Paine, Jedediah White, Susanna White, Jacob
16 Oliver Beale, Presiding Elder.
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Strout, Jonathan C. Goding, Elizabeth Goding, Anna Richardson, Aaron Fuller.
The village at Livermore Falls, at length began to increase rapidly, as the immense water power was improved; and the prospect of continued growth demanded the erection of a house of worship at that place.
About 1860, a hall was fitted up in the village, and meetings were commenced and continued for some time. In 1866, through the active exertion and liberality of Orrin Haskell, John W. Eaton and Samuel Baldwin, a convenient and beautiful church was built, and dedicated in the winter of 1867, and preaching has been supplied by preachers from Conference.
The small society at the village has been gradually increasing, and the church has a fair prospect of future growth and usefulness.
Statisties, 1866 : Members, 127 ; on probation, 17 ; value of Church, $5,000 ; Sunday schools 2; Officers and Teachers, 18 ; Scholars, 125.17
MOUNT VERNON.
The first Methodist sermon preached in Mount Vernon was by Jesse Lee, October 18, 1793, while on his return from his first visit to Sandy River. The sermon was preached in the Baptist meeting-house, about two miles from the village. He spent the night at Mr. Stephen Scribner's near the meeting-house. One member of Mr. Scribner's family was converted, as the result of this visit, who united with the Baptist church.
We have no further record of Methodism in Mount Vernon, till 1836. In the fall of this year Rev. Eaton Shaw, the preacher in charge at Kent's Hill, and Rev. C. H. Lovejoy, the preacher at Read- field, assisted by five or six students of the Seminary, obtained the use of the Baptist meeting-house, and commenced a protracted meeting. Soon a lively interest commenced, and a number of persons were awakened.
The methods of the preachers, were not approved by the Baptist people, and the meetings were removed to the Philbrook school house, and continued with good results. A large number of persons were converted, some of whom were gathered into the Baptist church. A
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Methodist class was formed consisting, in part, of the following named persons, viz. :
John S. Philbrook, leader, Susan Philbrook, Franklin Blunt, Charlotte N. Blunt, Joshua Wells, Benjamin S. Philbrook, Rufus Runlett, Hannah Runlett, Olive Wells, Polly Carson, John Neal, Mary Neal, Mary Williams, Samuel Carson.
For several years, there was occasional Methodist preaching in the place. The Baptists, however, held the predominant influence.
In 1847, a two day's meeting was held in a school house under the direction of Rev. George Webber and Rev. John Allen, resulting in several conversions.
In 1848, Mt. Vernon was connected with Kent's Hill, under pastoral charge of Rev. R. H. Stinchfield. A revival occurred under his labors in which more than twenty persons were converted.
The next year Mr. Stinchfield was appointed to Mt. Vernon alone. The church was much strengthened through his labors. A union chapel was built that year, mostly through the liberality and active exertions of William H. Hartwell, a member of the Methodist church. The Baptists, though not in favor of this enterprise at first, at length became owners of about one-half the pews, and occupied the house three-fourths of the time ; the Methodists, through a mistaken policy distributing their Sabbath services, to several school house appoint- ments. They at length saw the necessity of concentrating their force at the village.
In 1881, they decided to abandon the use of the Union chapel, and build a house of worship of their own, in the center of the village, on a site donated by Mr. Webber, a citizen of the town. Through the indefatigable efforts of Rev. O. H. Stevens, the preacher in charge, with liberal assistance from other places, a convenient and tasteful church was built and dedicated, free from debt, February 25, 1885. Mr. Levi Coffren, a former citizen of Vienna, contributed liberally towards the object, and rendered valuable service by his advice.
Mt. Vernon, has, for several years, been connected with Vienna. During the past two years, an extensive revival has prevailed on both parts of the circuit, under the labors of Rev. M. E. King, the preacher in charge.18
Statistics, 1886, Mount Vernon and Vienna : Members, 155 ; Probationers, 70; Churches, 2; value $5,500; Sunday schools, 2; Officers and Teachers, 19; Scholars, 140.
18 From letter of J. F. Blunt.
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The building of the Methodist church has roused the Baptists to a spirit of enterprisc. The Union church occupied by them has been greatly improved and the aggregate Sabbath attendance at church has greatly increased. Denominational rivalry, if controlled by charity, is, often, a strong incitement to church enterprise.
WAYNE.
Wayne, was called, at first, New Sandwich. This place was favored with a visit from Jesse Lee, who preached here, on the fourteenth of February, 1794. A class was organized soon afterward probably by Philip Wager.
For many years, Wayne was included in Readfield Circuit. At the first Quarterly meeting held at Readfield, October 20, 1795, New Sandwich was credited with a collection of one dollar and twenty-five cents.
In 1827, this place became a part of Monmouth Circuit. In 1842, Wayne appears in the minutes for the first time, as a separate charge, R. H. Stinchfield, preacher in charge. The early records of the church are lost, and the memory of the oldest members is at fault.
The first house of worship was built before 1810. This was a small plainly finished building, after the style of those times, and preaching in regular turn, was held in it by the circuit preachers. The house was repaired in 1845. In 1867, it was thoroughly reconstructed, Mr. Holman Johnson, a prominent member, paying one-half the expense.
In 1865, Mr. Johnson purchased an excellent house and lot and gave to the church, for a parsonage. This house was previously occupied by Dr. Carey, and in this house, Ann Louisa, his daughter, was born, who became the famous singer.
The Freewill Baptists, many years ago, built a house of worship in the village, and for some years, there was a sharp rivalry between the two churches. The Freewill Baptists at length abandoned the place, and their house of worship was converted into a school house. There was not room in so small a village, for two religious organizations, so nearly alike in doctrinal ideas. The strongest survived.
The Methodist church in Wayne has been constantly supplied by preachers from Conference, and though small in numbers and ability, has maintained a healthy existence.
In 1845, Rev. Caleb Fuller, in consequence of the failing health of his wife, took a supernumerary relation and settled in Wayne, supplying the preaching. Mrs. Fuller soon passed to her rest above.
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He purchased a small farm near the village and remained eight years, preaching on the Sabbath as occasion required ; at one time representing the town in the Legislature.
Rev. C. C. Whitney, a superannuated member of Maine Conference, settled in Wayne in 1848, and went into business as a druggist.
About 1850, Mr. Holman Johnson came to Wayne to improve the valuable water power of the place, and established a Shovel-Handle factory, where, for many years he carried on an extensive business. He was a prominent and generous member of the Methodist church. His death, which occurred several years ago, was a great loss to the church and to the community.
The village is pleasantly located between two large ponds or lakes, and commands a splendid view of lake and forest scenery.
Statistics, 1886, Wayne, North Wayne and Leeds : Members, 87; on probation, 15 ; Churches, 2; value $5,000; value of Parsonage, $1,000; Sunday schools, 3; Officers and Teacher, 25; scholars 140.
NORTH WAYNE.
This is a small village at the outlet of North Wayne pond, famous mainly for the extensive Scythe Factory, built up through the energy of Reuben B. Dunn, and carried on for many years with great success. These works were suspended several years ago, and the mills were burned. Another factory has been built and considerable business is done.
A Methodist house of worship was built many years ago in a time of business prosperity. The society is small and preaching is kept up part of the time.
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CHAPTER XXIV.
BRUNSWICK. FIRST PREACHING, 1821. M. B. Cox. FIRST CLASS, 1829. PARSONAGE BUILT, 1836. MEETING HOUSE BOUGHT. NEW CHURCH BUILT, 1866. CONFERENCE, 1868. HARPSWELL. REVIVAL, 1843. CHURCH BUILT, 1855. REV. J. C. PERRY. AUBURN A STATION, 1861. CHURCH BUILT, 1864. DISCOURAGEMENT. NEW CHURCH BUILT, 1883. REV. I. G. SPRAGUE. LEWISTON., ANDROSCOGGIN MISSION, 1845. FIRST CLASS PAPER. PARK STREET CHURCHI BUILT, 1855. NEW SOCIETY ORGANIZED, 1870. HAMMOND STREET CHURCH BUILT, 1876. MECHANIC'S FALLS. REVIVAL, 1857. CHURCH BUILT, 1860. CHURCH BURNED, 1877. REBUILT, 1880. NORTH AUBURN. CHURCH BUILT, 1858. BUCKFIELD. TURNER. LEEDS. CHURCH BUILT, 1852. OXFORD. FIRST CLASS, 1794. CHURCH BUILT, 1861. SOUTHI PARIS. CHAPEL BUILT, 1837. JAMES DEERING. PARIS CIRCUIT. NORTH PARIS. WEST PARIS. NORWAY CIRCUIT. NORWAY VILLAGE. WOODSTOCK. BETHEL VISITED BY METHODIST PREACHERS, 1798. FIRST HOUSE OF WORSHIP, 1814. CHURCH AT BETHEL HILL BUILT, 1860. RUMFORD. FIRST CLASS AT EAST RUMFORD. UNION CHURCHI IN 1865. MASON. FIRST METHODIST PREACHING, 1837. ALBANY. DENMARK AND BROWNFIELD CIRCUIT. ANDOVER. CHURCH BUILT, 1870. GORHAM, N. H. CHURCH BUILT, 1863. SOUTH WATERFORD. NAPLES. HOUSE OF WORSHIP, 1859. BRIDGTON. HOUSE OF WORSHIP, 1852. NEW CHURCH, 1871. BALDWIN AND HIRAM. CONWAY AND BARTLETT.
BRUNSWICK.
In 1821, Melville B. Cox, then a local preacher, from Hallowell, came to Brunswick and secured the use of the school house near the college, for a course of Sunday evening lectures. His devout appearance, and the pathos of his words, interested his hearers, and soon drew a considerable congregation.
One family in the village, kindly opencd their house and gave him entertainment. On his fourth or fifth visit, he called at the house where he had been welcomed, and was informed that they could no longer entertain him ; that they would be obliged to turn the preacher from their door, or be turned out of doors themselves. Mr. Cox went into the woods and spent the time till meeting on his knecs. He preached that evening and afterwards rode eight miles for supper and lodging.
In 1829, Brunswick was made a part of Bath Circuit, and Rev. Benjamin Bryant, was appointed preacher in charge. Hc formed the first class in Brunswick, consisting of Mrs. Snowdon, Miss Jane
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Blake, Eunice Mclellan, Margaret Todd' and Maria Walker. The prospect seemed so unpromising that the place was abandoned the next year.
About this time, the little society was greatly encouraged and strengthened, by the addition to their number, of two students in College. John Johnston and Charles Adams, the latter a Methodist local preacher, who improved every opportunity, to preach in Brunswick and vicinity during his college course ; the other, subsequently, was Professor of Natural Science in Wesleyan University, honored for his eminent attainments, by the degree of L.L. D.
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