History of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Part 33

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn. 4n
Publication date: 1911
Publisher: Chicago : H. C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1220

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The People's Building & Loan Association was organized April 1, 1905, the incorporators being John G. Godley, D. R. P. Hibbs, D. C. Armstrong, Frank W. Barlow, C. L. Hill, N. C. So- renson, M. L. Whelan, George P. Lattin and Emil Nelson. The first president, George P. Lattin, was succeeded by Frank W. Bar- low, who is still in office. The first secretary, W. A. Higgins, was succeeded in 1907 by C. L. Hill, who is still in office. D. C. Arm- strong has been the treasurer since its organization. The present board of directors consists of Frank W. Barlow, D. C. Armstrong. N. C. Sorenson, S. P. Swendsen, M. L. Whelan, C. L. Hill. E. Ca- rey, M. M. Jones and J. C. Peterson. The statement of the com-

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pany, just issued, shows the following assets and liabilities : As- sets-Mortgage loans, $108,962.38; stock loans, $2,390.00; office fixtures, $25.00; cash with treasurer, $1,369.96; cash with secre- tary, $272.46 ; total, $113,019.80. Liabilities-Common stock, $43,- 951.04; preferred stock, $31,350.00 ; bills payable, $30,824.73; div- idends unpaid, $1,254.00; accrued interest, $650.00; unfinished business, $3,309.85 ; surplus, $1,680.18 ; total, $113,019.80.

MODERN BUSINESS HOUSES.

In the following list no effort has been made to prepare a di- rectory of the business houses of Albert Lea, the intention being merely to preserve for future generations the list of the principal lines of business conducted in Albert Lea at the time of the pub- lication of this history.

Drugs-E. H. Brown, Barlow & Spicer, Briggs Drug Co., C. F. Towne, Kjorlaug & Evenson and Hanson Bros. Groceries- Peter A. Nelson & Son, Barrigan & Thurston, Martin L. Olson, Union Supply Co., J. J. Berkvam, Theodore Bell, Empire Grocery Co., O. A. Malmer, Creamery Store, Central Grocery Co. Jewel- ers-H. J. Harm, G. T. Wasrud, J. Bessessen, J. L. Klemme, E. W. Dick, T. J. Sime, L. P. Jensen. Dentists-Drs. A. O. Watlund, C. L. Blunt and Archibald L. MeCulloch, W. L. Devaney, O. A. Ross, C. M. Simonson and Thomas. 'Bus line-Terwilliger & Witt- iners. Liveries-Reynolds & Luce, Bassett & Davies. Retail cigars -- W. A. Irvin and D. A. Giles & Sons. Barbers-Jacob P. Peter- sen, Jensen & Petersen, Fred W. Kappel, H. W. Penny. Land deal- ers-Herbert E. Skinner (the only exclusive farm land agent in the county), L. A. Brown, Hurd Realty Co., Skinner Bro's Co., E. S. Hammond, Lane & Chadwick and others. Insurance-M. M. Jones, John E. Ransom, L. A. Brown, E. S. Hammond and others. Tailors-Christian Andersen, J. P. Johnson and Andrew Boyum. Photographers-J. A. Fuller, Roe & Whitmore, Jensen Bros. Wholesale-Western Grocery Co. Paints and supplies-J. J. Sul- livan, N. C. Nelson. Music store-J. E. Simms, C. & V. Piano and Automobile Co. Lumber companies-C. L. Coleman Lumber Co., Brandon Bros., Minnesota Lumber Co., Louis Sanborn Lumber Co. Marble and granite-Albert Lea Marble Works, Star Marble Works. Meat markets-Charles Brundin, Axel Brundin, H. M. Steiler, Albert Lea Meat Market. Horse shippers-Hanford & Da- vies. Laundry-Thompson Steam Laundry, Albert Lea Laundry. Wholesale fruits-Stacy Fruit & Produce Co. Furniture-P. F. Peterson. B. H. Knatvold, Andrew Haugen. Elevators-W. W. Cargill Co., Giles A. Swan, Myrtle Grain Co. Flour mills-Albert Lea Flour Mills Co., Farmers' Feed Mill, Martin Hanson. Dairies -Albert Lea Milk Co., Clover Hill Dairy, Oak Lawn Dairy. De- partment stores-Skinner, Chamberlain & Co., Lembke Dry Goods

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Co., Nelson Bros. Department Store. Cold storage-Smith Wright & Sons, A. Hise, agent. Greenhouse-P. Clausen & Son. Creamery supplies-Northern Creamery Supply Co. Civil en- gineers-F. H. Fisk, William Barneck, E. V. H. Brown. Men's furnishings-Model Clothing Co., J. Jensen & Co., O. C. Hayden & Co., A. E. Carlsen, Skong Clothing Co., Nelsen & Sorensen. Coal-C. L. Coleman & Co., G. A. Swan, Albert Lea Ice & Fuel Co., Speltz Coal Co., Gripman, Moore & Co. Wagon makers-Joseph Pffeffer, Charles Drommerhausen, Nielsen Wagon Works. Boots and shoes-Boston Shoe Store, Plymouth Shoe Co., Thompson- Hedemark. Contractors and builders-Anderson Bros., Beck & Roe, N. C. Sorenson, Tapager & Hansen, Hazle & McNeill. Agri- cultural implements, buggies and hardware-Gulbrandson Hard- ware Co., Jewel Hardware Co., Albert Lea Hardware Co., Peter- son Implement Co. Auctioneer-William Nelson. Bakeries-P. A. Nelson & Son, Charles Jergensen, M. L. Olson, Empire Grocery Co. Garages and auto dealers-C. & V. Auto & Piano Co., Albert Lea Auto Co., Motor Inn Co., Home Auto Co. Theaters-Broad- way (dramatic), Idle Hour Theater (moving pictures), Airdome (summer theater). Printers-The Albert Lea newspapers main- tain printing, publishing and stationery departments, and in ad- dition to this the Lewis Printing Co. and the Commercial Print- ing Co. do job prnting. Abstractors-The Freeborn County Ab- stract Co., I. L. Ingbritsen, manager. Insurance companies-The Consolidated Fire and Marine Insurance Co. flourished here many years, with C. W. Ransom as president, W. A. Morin as vice pres- ident and John H. Griffin as secretary and treasurer; the head- quarters of the concern are now in Minneapolis. Harvester ma- chinery-The International Harvester Co. maintained an agency here for many years, starting in the late eighties. This branch of- fice did much to advertise Albert Lea and brought much business here. It has now been moved elsewhere.

CHAPTER XXVI.

ALBERT LEA CHURCHES.

Early Settlers Were Devout Men-First Religious Services-Sto- ry of the Various Religious Bodies-Original Organization- Early Pastors-Later Day Pastors-Dates the Buildings Were Erected-Various Activities Connected with the Churches- -Former Churches.

Fortunately for the future of Albert Lea. a majority of the moving spirits of village and township in the early days were God-fearing men, with rigid standards of moral conduct. In 1856. Isaac W. McReynolds came to the township, and although not a regular member of any conference, he held meetings at various places, administered the comforts of religion to the dying and per- formed the last sad rites over their bodies. May 3, 1857, Rev. Syl- vester N. Phelps, of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, held a service at William Kellar's, a mile southwest of the courthouse, and preached the first Gospel sermon ever delivered by a regularly ordained preached in Albert Lea. From this sermon dates the re- ligious history of Albert Lea.

First Presbyterian Church. In pioneer times the people thirst- ing for spritual ministration in the wilderness to which they had come, did not trouble themselves greatly about denominational differences. Rev. S. G. Lowry, a Presbyterian, and Rev. Isaac W. McReynolds. Methodist lay preacher. conducted worship in the village of Albert Lea in the early days, the services being at- tended by the Christians of all denominations. In July, 1858. a union Sunday school was organized in the old log house. all the scholars except Clarence Wedge, then very young. being adults. In the fall of the same year, Rev. Stephen Cook, a Con- gregationalist, came here from Austin and held services with a view to organizing a church. Six persons expressed a willingness to join such a church, and although of the six three were Congre- gationalists and three Presbyterians, out of deference to Rev. Cook it was decided that the church should be a Congregational body. The original six were Mrs. Mary F. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Eaton and Mrs. Brock Woodruff. After Rev. Cook, the Rev. Philo Canfield served the congregation several years, but his poor health prevented real ac- tive work on his part.

In 1868 Rev. Dr. W. M. Paxton of the First Presbyterian church of New York city, and his friend, M. Darlington, of Pitts-

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burg, Penn., came here hunting, and owing to poor hotel accom- modations were invited to the home of Augustus Armstrong, where they were entertained. Learning of Mrs. Armstrong's in- terest in church work, Dr. Paxton offered to preach for the Con- gregationalists at their Sunday meeting. The two men were well treated here and made many friends, becoming so enthusiastic that they determined to see that a church was built here. But it was hardly to be expected that their Presbyterian friends in the East would erect a Congregational church for the people of Albert Lea. Accordingly it was proposed that the Congregationalists here, a part of whom had originally been Presbyterians, organize as a Presbyterian church. As there is little difference between these two church bodies, except in matters of government, the peo- ple accepted the offer and organized a Presbyterian church. At the present time such an offer would not be made, much less accepted, but the circumstances at that time were different, and the need of a church edifice was great.

In accordance with Dr. Paxton's suggestion, eighteen faithful attendants at such services as had been held here petitioned the Presbytery of southern Minnesota to organize a church here.

In response to this petition, the Presbytery appointed Rev. D. C. Lyon and Rev. A. J. Stead a committee to meet the petition- ers, and, if the way should be clear, organize the church. Accord- ingly, on the 29th of September, 1868, these brethren held a meet- ing for this purpose in the courthouse in Albert Lea. Rev. S. G. Lowry and Rev. Theophus Lowry, of the Presbytery of Mankato. were present by invitation, and assisted in the proceedings. The church was then formally organized, under the name of the First Presbyterian church of Albert Lea, with the following members: Benjamin Brownsill, Mrs. Elizabeth Brownsill, Curtis B. Kellar, Samuel Eaton, Mrs. Clarissa Eaton, Mrs. S. M. Robinson, Mrs. Eliza Hunt, Mrs. Harriet J. Barden, Mrs. Mary F. Armstrong, Samuel Thompson, Mrs. Amanda Woodruff, Mrs. Darrow, Mrs. Henrietta Ruble, Mrs. C. E. Sheehan, Thomas Sherwood, Clarence Wedge, Mrs. Mary Buell, Samuel Batchelder and William L. Squier. Samuel Batchelder, Samuel Eaton and Curtis B. Kellar were elected ruling elders, to serve respectively one, two and three years. A public service was held in the evening; a sermon was preached by Rev. A. J. Stead and the elders were ordained-the charge to them was given by Rev. Theophus Lowry. Brief ad- dresses were made by Rev. S. G. Lowry and Rev. D. C. Lyon. For nine months after the church was organized it was supplied with preaching by different ministers. Among these were Rev. Charles Thayer, of Farmington; Rev. John L. Gage, of Kasson, and Rev. R. B. Abbott, who first preached on the 21st of March, 1869.

In accordance with his promise, Dr. Paxton secured the

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assistance of his eastern friends in the erection of the church, and the Albert Lea people, too, did their share. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Armstrong and Clarence Wedge, representing the Lucius P. Wedge estate, gave the land. The building was begun early in 1869, and was completed in August of the same year. On the fifteenth of August the church was dedicated in the morn- ing, and the pastor was installed in the evening. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. Wilson, of Owatonna, the charge to the pastor was given by Rev. D. C. Lyon, and the charge to the people by Dr. Paxton. The Presbytery of Southern Minnesota was in session here on that date, and the services were con- ducted by Dr. Paxton. The successful completion of the struc- ture was largely due to the liberality and energy of Augustus Armstrong, who, though not a communicant, was a wise coun- sellor and possessed of those qualities necessary to the success of an enterprise of this character. He was no less interested in the material growth of the church than in its spiritual, and con- tinued one of the energetic workers for its advancement. Though in Albert Lea the names and characters of Dr. Paxton and Mr. Armstrong were best known, grateful remembrance of Mary Gel- son, of New York city, should be recorded. This excellent lady was then a member of Dr. Paxton's church, and through him she became interested and sent money for the church building. She also assisted financially in the construction of the manse and again in the erection of the chapel; at another time she made a magnificent donation to the Sabbath school library.

At the dedication of the church on August 15, 1869, Rev. R. B. Abbott, who had been called here from St. Paul, was installed as pastor. Dr. Abbott came to this church in the full- ness of his manhood. He had received the degrees of A. B. and A. M. from the University of Indiana, and had served the churches of Brookville and Knightstown, Indiana, as pastor before coming to Minnesota. Prior to his coming here he had been principal of the St. Paul Female Seminary. In his position here as pastor of the church he never lost sight of educational matters and never missed an opportunity to exert a wholesome influence in this direction. In the first seven years of his pas- torate this church became the leading church of this Presbytery. and still maintains the place it then gained. A devout and spiritual atmosphere prevailed and many converts were added to the church. The whole number added during this pastorate of fourteen years was three hundred fifty. It does not often fall to the lot of a church to enjoy a pastorate so long. so peace- ful and so successful. Dr. Abbott resigned in 1884, in the four- teenth year of his pastorate, to organize Albert Lea College. of which he was the head many years.

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Dr. J. C. Irwin succeeded to the ministry here in 1884 and continued to June, 1890. He was succeeded by Dr. S. S. Cryor, during whose time the present building was projected and large additions were made to the membership. In 1897 Dr. J. L. Dan- ner was called and the church was completed under his pastorate. He remained till 1904, when Rev. H. M. Bruins succeeded him and remained till 1907, when the present pastor, Rev. J. B. Lyle, was called here. At present the church has approximately 300 members.

The first child to be baptized in the church was Helen Ruble, on August 22, 1869. She has done excellent work as army nurse in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. The first recorded mar- riage was that of Margaret Emerson and Thomas W. Wilson, on January 17, 1870.

The Ladies' Aid Society was organized in 1885. In 1876 the Home and Foreign Mission was organized. The first money sent to foreign missions was in 1876, when $10 was sent to China. Fanny Hazelton and Laura Batchelder were the first contrib- utors. In 1885 the Home Missions and Foreign Missions took up individual existence and have since been separate societies. Several have gone from this church into the home and foreign missionary fields. Martha Bain went to her own people, the Indians. Ellen Rowley went also to her own people, the Mor- mons of Utah. Miss Stanley went to Pikeville, Kentucky. Juanita de la O. went to Mexico. Anna Hoge went to China. Rachael Irwin left in 1888 to teach in the Home Institute of Asheville, North Carolina, where she worked till 1890. She and her brother Morris then went to India. Ralston Irwin was the first missionary from this church, and it was here that he was ordained. He graduated from the McCormick Theological Sem- inary in 1887. During his vacation in 1885 he prepared his first sermons and preached them at LeRoy. He received his appoint- ment to Guatemala, Mexico, but was afterwards placed at Zacete- cas. where he and his wife took up work in 1887. Because of the climate he was compelled to resign and take the church at El Paso, Texas. Later he suffered an attack of nervous pros- tration and died en route home. His life and work have been an inspiration to many who have since gone out for the same great work. From the foregoing accounts it will be apparent that the missionary societies and the missionary work in this church have not been in vain.

The Young Men's Bible and Social Club was organized De- cember 12, 1893, and for five years continued an active and enthu- siastic body, but at present there is no such organization in the church. The Sabbath school is in a thriving condition, with three hundred members.

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J. B. Lyle, D. D., is a native of of Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood, attending the common schools and later the academy and the Washington and Jefferson College. He did his theological work at the Western Theological Seminary. In 1888 he was ordained and has since served many years in western Pennsylvania towns. In 1888 he married Elizabeth Marquis, who died in 1898. In 1901 he married Viola Merritt. In 1907, as has been stated, he took charge here and the continuance of his services in this community is eloquent approbation of his good work in keeping the church in an upward movement.

The First Methodist Episcopal Church of this city is one of the thriving churches of the Minnesota Conference, and was organized by Robert Forbes, D. D., who is now general secretary of the Home Mission and Church Extension Board. Before the organization of the church, occasional meetings were held at various places. The first sermon preached in Albert Lea by an ordained clergyman was by Rev. S. N. Phelps, a Methodist, in 1857. Isaac W. McReynolds, who, though never ordained. was the local preacher, served the Christians here at an early date. Services were held at various places. In 1858 Thomas Kirkpatrick was presiding elder and organized classes at Bear Lake, Glenville : Rice Lake and other places, as well as here. It appears that it was through the enthusiasm of Isaac McReynolds that the Methodist cause prospered in any degree in the early years. and even with his enthusiasm and leadership it succeeded only after overcoming great obstacles. He organized the Union Sunday school in 1858, and although a Methodist, he and Rev. S. G. Lowry, a Presbyterian, were the first who conducted serv- ices for the devout band of Christians who first organized a Congregational church, and later a Presbyterian church, result- ing in the present splendid body of that denomination in Albert Lea.

In 1878 Rev. Robert Fobes, who had prior to this time been connected with Hamlin University, came here and with well directed efforts secured the attendance of the residents, and it was during his pastorate here that the project of a permanent organization was considered. Later a church organization was perfected, with six members. The following were the original members: J. H. Parker and wife, Z. K. Mallery and wife, Mrs. H. M. Green and Mrs. Mary B. Hyde.

In October, 1878, Rev. J. W. Klepper was assigned to this church by the conference, and he soon brought the matter of a church building to the consideration of the congregation. In the two years of Rev. Klepper's pastorate the church was built and was dedicated in 1880. This building continued to be the place

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of worship until 1896, when it was replaced by the present building.

The pastors who have since served here and the period of the pastorate of each follows: Henry Frank, 1881-1883; Oliver Williams, 1883-1884; D. F. Thompson, 1884-1886; James G. Teeter, 1886-1887; H. B. Molineaux, 1887-1889; J. M. Liscomb. six months in 1889; J. N. Willey, 1889-1890; J. R. Crowley, 1890- 1891; Alfred Cressy, 1891-1895; George A. Cook, 1895-1897 ; R. M. Joscelyn, 1897-1899; E. R. Lathrop, 1890-1900; John Wat- son. 1900-1902 ;. W. M. Pickard, 1902-1904; F. E. White, 1904- 1905; G. H. Patterson, 1905-1907; S. E. Ryan, 1907-1910; E. C. Heckman served a few months in 1910, and was succeeded by Rev. Irvin B. Wood, who is in charge of the church at the pres- ent time.

The Ladies' Aid Society has long been one of the strong organ- izations for the assistance in Methodist church work, and is at present in a prosperous condition, with Mrs. M. L. Robbins as president.

The Epworth League gives the young people the opportunity they desire for Christian work of a character to insure their con- tinued interest and present help to the regular church work. The Sunday school was organized before the regular church, and with some periods of interruption in the earlier years, the school has been of growing strength and success in the work of its field. The Women's Foreign Missionary Society has regular meetings and annually money is sent to such of the foreign fields as seem most in need of the help which it is possible for this society to extend. This society also makes it a part of its work to keep up the interest of the congregation in the foreign mis- sion work, and such opportunities as offer in the way of lectures by returned missionaries and others are made of service to the cause through the good offices of this group of workers. The home missions are receiving their full share of attention from the Queen Esther Circle. This society is composed largely of the young women of the church, who have interested themselves in this particular line of endeavor, and the work progresses along the same general lines as that of the foreign missionary society.

Rev. Irwin B. Wood, who is at present pastor here, is a native of Minneapolis, who has completed the high schools of that city and has a degree from Hamlin University, entirely through his own efforts. He entered the Northern Minnesota Conference in 1901. He came here in 1910, from Dover, Minnesota. He was married in 1906 to Frances Palmer.

Zion's German Methodist Episcopal Church had its beginning in 1869, when the local field was supplied by Rev. William Hilde- brand, and Dr. Kopp, district superintendent. The first board of

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trustees organized August 20, 1870, in schoolhouse 57, with the following members : George Drommerhausen, W. Schneider, Nich- olas Ott, Claus Flindt and C. Drews. The Albert Lea church was the outcome of the Pickerel Lake German Methodist Episcopal church, which was built under the pastorate of the Rev. Aug. Biebighauser in the year 1873. At Pickerel Lake the church has an active congregation in good working order in all the different departments. It has a live Sunday school of from forty to forty- five scholars, an Epworth League with a membership of twenty- five and a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society with twenty-three members. Zion's church was erected in 1886-87, at Albert Lea, un- der the pastorate of Rev. John Hauck. The membership of the church is eighty-seven. There are twenty-five pupils in the Sun- day school and fourteen members in the Women's Foreign Mis- sionary Society. The church also has a prosperous Epworth League. The present trustees are George Drommerhausen, Claus Flindt, Edward H. Eberhardt, Charles Lenz and Dr. J. P. von Berg. Following is a list of the clergymen who have served the two congregations : William Hildebrand, 1869-70 ; J. Hansen, 1870- 72; Aug. Biebighauser, 1872-74; A. H. Koerner, 1874-76; J. C. Jahn, 1876-79 ; C. Stellner, 1879-81; A. H. Koerner, 1881-83; Dan. Pfaff, 1883-85; John Hauck, 1885-89; Jacob Durbahn, 1889-94 ; Aug. Krienke, 1894-95; F. J. Preine, 1895-99; Fred Brinkman, 1889-1901; Hy. Clement, 1901-06; C. A. Borchard, 1906-10; Wil- liam E. Baumgarten, 1910 to the present time. Rev. Baumgarten is a devout and energetic man, greatly beloved by his congrega- tions.

Christ Church, Protestant Episcopal. The first Episcopal ser- vice held in Albert Lea was on January 28, 1861, and was con- ducted by Bishop Whipple, in the school house. A second meet- ing was held on the day following. No other services were at- tempted until 1868 when on April 28 services were conducted in the court house which at that time was a favorite meeting place for various purposes. In August of the same year Rev. S. W. Gibson, of Austin, took charge here but did not conduct regular services. Rev. Gibson, Rev. Tanner, of Owatonna and Rev. S. S. Hurleson, of Blue Earth City, held occasional meetings for several years. In 1876 a mission organization was perfected and Rev. R. R. Goudy took charge of the mission work. The first confirmation was by Bishop Whipple, April 17, 1877, in the Presbyterian church. November 17, 1878, a petition was sent to Bishop Whipple asking his consent to organize a parish. On December 9, the same year, the organization was perfected with Dr. G. W. Barch as senior warden, A. E. Hazzard, junior warden, and W. W. Williams, R. M. Pahner, Thomas H. Armstrong as vestrymen. The church was named the Church of the Good

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Shepherd. In the latter part of 1879 Waseka and Albert Lea were united under charge of Rev. R. D. Erwin. In 1880 the Con- gregational church was bought and the first services were con- ducted in this building November 7, 1880. In 1881 Rev. W. R. Powell took charge of Waseka and Albert Lea parishes, and remained till 1884 when he was succeeded by Rev. R. R. Goudy, who was here three years. The first building having been lost through a mortgage, a new church was erected during Rev. Goudy's ministery, largely through the generosity of Henry D. Arey. This building was consecrated by Bishop Gilbert, March 3, 1887, and the name was changed to Christ Church. Rev. A. Baily Hill was rector from 1887 to 1890 and was succeeded by M. J. Bywater, who remained till 1893. From the latter date till June, 1896, students from Faribault supplied the pulpit. From 1896 to 1898 Rev. D. F. Thompson was rector and was succeeded by Rev. H. D. Chambers, who was here until the time of his resignation in 1902. In 1900 the parish bought a dwelling house and placed it on the church grounds and fitted up as a rectory. During the period the church was improved and en- larged. After Rev. Chambers resigned, Rev. George H. Mueller, the present rector, was called here. During his ministry the parish has grown and prospered. It soon became, and has con- tinued, self supporting. Many beautiful and useful ornamental articles of church and altar furniture have been added, the rec- tory enlarged and the grounds improved. Since 1901 the mem- bership has more than doubled.

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History of Freeborn County, Minnesota, Part 33

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn. 4n Publication date: 1911 Publisher: Chicago : H. C. Cooper Number of Pages: 1220

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn. 4n
Publication date: 1911
Publisher: Chicago : H. C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1220