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ministered in the Missouri river and neighboring creeks. In 1838 they purchased ground on Monroe and Miller and began the erection of a building, al- though the entire cost of the structure was less in dollars and cents than ore fourth that of the founda. tion of the present magnificent church home; it required four years of struggle and self denial for this little band to complete the house which was dedicated in 1842; the building also being used for school purposes, another evidence of the marked ad- vantages of today when contemplated in connection with the number of magnificent brick structures now devoted to educational purposes. Unable to longer brave the discouraging circumstances with which the little flock was burdened they disbanded giving each other letters of dismission. Two years later there was a struggle for renewed life but the struggle was without fruition as there is no record of any meeting during the period of five years from 1847 to 1852. In 1858 Elders A. P. Williams, M. D. Noland and W. B. Walthall, held a protracted meeting which resulted in renewed strength but soon after, the tragic events of war
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made another blank in the history of the organiza- tion which did not meet during the strife of 1861 to 1865. Elder R. H. Harris, was called to the pas- torate immediately after the war and was succeed- ed by Elder W. J. Patrick, under whose wise and faithful work the little church took on new life, sell. ing the old building they began the erection of an. other on Monroe street between Main and High. This building was dedicated, Dr. G. J. Johnston preaching the sermon, January 29, 1871. Elder Pat- rick resigned in 1870, his successors being Elders C. H. Hurlbet and Evans both of whose services were of short duration. In 1873 the church called to its pastorate Elder T. W. Barrett who al. though entering upon his labors under most un. favorable circumstances, by wise and patient man. agement the church was cleared of a burdensome debt and gained spiritual strength and membership. He was succeeded in 1884 by Elder Ray Palmer, an orator of zeal and ability, who resigned in 1887 be- ing succeeded by Elder J. T. M. Johnston, whose qualifications admirably fitted him for the pastorate of a church m the Capital City. His thorough knowl- edge of men and fine social qualities with his ability as a speaker, soon drew around him a large congre. gation of enthusiastic admirers. The church was too small to accommodate the largely increased at. tendance and arrangements were made to sell the building which was done and the present well ap- pointed and modern structure was erected on Main and Monroe streets at a cost of about $13,000. Both the prompt erection and perfectly designed arrange. ments of the entire church building. (which in ad. dition to the large and well appointed auditorium, includes a Sunday school room on the first floor, while in the finished basement are the church par. lors, pastor's study, and, in fact, every convenience for the home of this now strong and zealous organi zation with its fully alive and active auxiliaries) is due greatly to the efforts of the building com- mittee composed of JJ. W. Edwards, H. A. Gass, G M. Maus and J. R. Lamkin The church was dedi- cated on November 11, 1888, Dr. Green of St. Louis preached the dedicatory sermon while Dr. T. W. Barrett of Columbie offered the dedicatory prayer. While Dr. Johnston was pastor, the church bought the beautiful home at 513 East High street for a parsonage. During Dr. Johnston's ten years ser- vices as pastor, this congregation was greatly en- riched spiritaully by his earnest and zealous efforts for Christ and materially benefitted by his able and marked ability as a financier. He resigned, accept- ing a call from Delmar Avenne Baptist church of
St. Louis, of which he is at present pastor. He was succeeded by Rev. W. C. Taylor of Frankfort, Ken- theby, a man of great pulpit powers who for two years preached with great acceptance to both the church and community. He resigned Angust 18, 1899, accepting a call from the College Avenue Bap- tist church of Indianapolis, Indiana, where he is now serving. The pastor, Elder W. T. Campbell, under whose spiritual guidance the church with all ifs auxiliaries is in a most happy and prosperous condition, is the successor of Dr. Taylor. The pres- ent officers of the church are: H. A. Gass, mod- erator; W. W. Hutchinson, clerk; T. M. Hampton, treasurer; James A. Ellis, Honek MeHenry, E. L. Bumps, L. S. Parker, Porter Gilvin, Dr. II. E. Ham- men and J. B. Reynolds are the trustees; W. W. Hutchinson, H. W. Clarke, Benj. Hampton, G. M. Mans and T. H. Whitney deacons. H. A. Gass is superintendent of the flourishing Sunday school, numbering nearly 200 scholars. Byron Leslie is sec- retary of the Sunday school and president of the B. Y. P. U., which society numbers 70 members; the secretary is Mrs. Byron Lestie. Mrs. H. W. Clarke is president of the Ladies' Social Circle. The pastor is the teacher of the Bible class, which, at their reg- ular meetings on Friday evening, engages in a thorough and systematic study of the bible. The finance committee is the deacons, trustees and the treasurer. The membership numbers 373. This church is highly favored in its pastor, various offi- cials, earnest, zealous members, and its modern, well appointed home.
REV. W. T. CAMPBELL.
Rev. William Tinsley Campbell, pastor First Baptist church of Jefferson City, was born in Sear- ey county, Arkansas, March 9. 1852. His father, G. W. Campbell, was a native of Tennessee. He was a captain in the Confederate army in the war of the Rebellion and while in service died December, 1862. In the misfortunes of war the family lost their property and were soparated. The subject of this sketch came to Missouri in 1865 with his eldest brother, settling on a farm in Greene county, near Springfield, from which place he removed to Saline soon after. Rev. Campbell was converted in 1867 and during a short stay in Arkansas, in 1868, was baptized by Rev. W. R. Miller, he however, trans- ferred his membership to Salt Pond church, in Sa- line county, Missouri, whose pastor was Rev. J. L. Tichnor, he soon after being licensed to preach by that church. Entering William lewell college at Liberty, Missouri. September, 1872. he remained six
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years a student, paying his way by manual labor, during vacations and out of school hours. While thus engaged it is said he sawed with his own hands more than one hundred cords of wood. Ile was ordained to the ministry January 26, 1876, while still in William Jewell college and served during his college term two country churches as pastor two years. In 1878 he entered the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville, Kentucky. While attending this famous theological school, re- cently removed from Greenville, South Carolina, he was pastor of the Portland Avenne Baptist church of Louisville, his labor being attended with happy results to the congregation which inercased both in numbers and spiritual strength. During his theo- logical course at Louisville, his zeal in laboring for the cause, coupled with a close application to study. overtaxed his physical strength and he was relnet- antly forced to retire from both his school and pas- torate. Returning to Missouri he accepted the charge of the Baptist church at Westport, in 1880. After two years he was made missionary in Kan- sas City, where he organized the Olive Street Bap- tist church in 1884, with thirty members and con- tinued the spiritual advisor of this flock of earnest Christians seven years, during which time the num- ber increased to 360, with a well appointed church home costing $10,000. In 1891 he went aboard tra- veling extensively in Egypt, Palestine, Servia and Europe, being in company with Dr. H. M. Wharton. who wrote the delightful book "A Picnic in Pales- tine," which has not only afforded very great pleas- ure to the lovers of the sacred traditions connected with that country, but has been a source from which to gather a more thorough knowledge of the coun- try which compassed the scenes and incidents in the life of Christ. Returning from Europe Rev. Campbell spent several months in Baltimore and Chicago studying men and methods. In 1892, he was elected corresponding secretary of the Missouri Baptis. General Association His administration of this office, which he filled the following five years, reflects very great credit on his worth as an earn- est Christian worker and taet as an organizer. This position he resigned to accept a call to the pastorate of South Park church of Kansas City, a new church of sixty members, which he left three years later on being called to his present pastorate with one hun dred and eighty members. Rev. Campbell was uni- ted in marriage December 29, 1880, to Miss Jennie, daughter of J. R. Spurgeon of Pettis county, Mis- souri. Of the two children born to this union, one died in infancy while the other. Spurgeon Broadus, was an infant of one week, when his mother died,
January 28, 1888, leaving him to the tender care of her sister. Rev. Campbell was married a second time May 25, 1892, to Miss Emma E. Spurgeon, a sister of his first wife, a lady of culture, a graduate of the Lexington (Mo.) Baptist Female college, and thoroughly in sympathy with the noble lite work of her husband. Of the two children born to them, Mary Emma. is a bright child of three years. Rev. Campbell is blessed with a good mind and body and although he had to secure his education by the work of his hands. his zeal for the cause which he served supported by an indomitable will, has given him unusual advantages of both study and travel. Ilis trip to foreign lands was made at a period when
Rev. W. T. Campbell.
his ripened and receptive mind eould profit much by a visit to the scenes around which cluster the sacred associations of the Master while on earth; observations of which he uses most effectively in presenting the story of the cross. His ministerial work has been attended with continued and uniform success, and every field which has been so fortunate as to secure his services was left greatly enriched in spiritual strength, numbers and material wealth. lle is what may be termed an Evangelistie pas- tor, vet his wonderful taci as an organizer gives to him greater force and influence in the great relig- ious organization, of which he is an able and worthy exponent, than is usual with men who possess the qualifications necessary to a successful Evangelist. The eminent Dr. W. Pope Yeaman, D. D., in his his- tory of the Misouri Baptist Associaton, says of Rev. Campbell: "The results of his labors during his five years services as corresponding secretary of the association, is the best commentary which can be
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made on his adaptation to the office. During his term, Missouri, in common with the whole country, passed through a dark and most disastrous period of financial embarrassment following the crisis of 1873. Nevertheless the financial foundations of the great Missouri Baptist Association was kept solid and prosperous while many secular enterprises went down in disaster. His uniform urbanity as a Chris- tian gentleman, his generous impulse looking out through a radiant face: his large heart palpitating under genuine fellowship with his brethren; his warm and earnest gospel sermons, and his pathetie appeals for the destitute fields and the missionaries, contributed to make this most satisfactory record. During these five years, 300 missionaries were em-
ployed, 6,780 converts reported and $56.939.59 was raised for State missions. It is worthy of note that more persons were baptized by the missionaries of the General Association during his administration than during any other five years in the history of that body." The First Baptist church of Jefferson City is fortunate is securing as their spiritual ad- visor so able a preacher and one who comes to them with such a varied and rich experience. The church, under his pastorate with all its auxilaries, is in a most prosperous and happy condition. The Rev. Campbell makes his home with his genial, devoted wife and interesting children in the Baptist parson- age, a splendidly appointed home which the con- gregation has provided for their pastor on East High street.
ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.
In nothing is the spiritual. intellectual and ma- terial progress of Jefferson City so completely illustrated as in a review of St. Peter's church, and parish, the history of which is most fascinating, and properly presented would fill a volume larger than this. In 1831, occurred the first visit of a Catholic
First Catholic Church, Erected 1846.
priest to Jefferson City. Of the number of families of that belief living in the county at that time there is no record, but from that year the visits of the itinerant missionary priests were reg- nlar, with an ever-in-creasing frequency. The records kept in the diocesan chancery of St. Louis reckon Jefferson City the 59th parish in the diocese and state that in 1831 the first holy mass was cele- brated by Rev. Phoenix L. Verreydt, a native of
Father Helias. First Spiritual Advisor.
Belgium and a member of the Society of Jesus, at that time resident at the Indian mission of Portage des Sioux. St. Charles, Mo. The same records state that Jefferson City was again visted by the Jesuits in 1836, and it is presumable that these zealous mis- sionaries did not neglect the Catholics of Cole county in the intervening period. In 1838 Father Helias came to New Westphalia (now in Osage
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county. then a part of Gasconade) as resident mis- sionary priest, and from there made regular month- ly tours through the adjacent counties; his visits including twenty-five missions, among them Taos and Jefferson City. There being no church at that time in Jefferson City, the meeting was in a private honse. Hle placed the mission under the patronage of St. Ignatius, who continued to be venerated by the mission as their patron saint until the year 1846, when the first church was built and dedicated under the title of St. Peters. In 1842 Father Helias transferred his residence, by order of his superior, to Taos, from which place he continued to attend the flock at Jefferson City until the appointment of a resident pastor in 1846. In 1845 the Catholics of Jefferson City were sufficiently numerons to un- dertake the erection of a building. There being no resident priest here, the following named Jaymen: J. W. Wolters. 1 G. II. Dalle, Anton Maus, M. Wallendorf, F. Roer, B. Eveler, G. Pirmer, P. Meyers, C. and F. Kolkmeyer, J. 11. Gels,G. II. Kroeger, J. H. Kroeger, J. Il. Heitker, P. Reisdorff, B. Rephlo. H. B. Rack- ers, Herman Tellman and Patrick Buckley, undertook the then Herculean task. The result of the united ef- forts of these pious and earnest christians " [is shown by the cut of the first building found in this article. Soon after the erection of the church, Messrs. J. B. Wolters and B. Eveler were sent to St. Louis to request of the Right Rev. P. R. Kendrick to grant them a resident spiritual advisor. Rev. James S. Murphy was chosen and assumed the duties of resident pastor in July 1846. The pio- neer Catholics and pastors of Jefferson City Catho- lie church were strangers to the many comforts now found in all well organized parishes. Father Mur- phy remained in charge until December. 1848. About this time the ravages of Know-Nothingism devast- ated many Catholic parishes throughout the United States, the fanatical agitation injuriously affecting the Missouri organizations. The next pastor was
Second Catholic Church Building.
Rev. Joseph Meister, who assumed the duties of pastor of St. Peters in 1849, continuing until 1853. The third pastor was Rev. Joseph Blaarer, who ministered to the spiritual wants unfil May, 1854, when he was succeeded by Rev. Wm. Walsh, who remained in charge until January, 1863. During his administration the second church was built (a out of which accompanies this article), the old church being used as a school house. The next pastor was Rev. Jacob Mueller, from January, 1863, until March, 1875. Rev. Henry Muers succeeded Father Mueller, coming to JJefferson City in March, 1875. The devoted followers of Rev. Henry Muers were required to perform the sad duties attending the incidents of his death August 24, 1876. He was succeeded by the present pastor. Rev. Otto Joseph Stanislaus lloog, who is now and has been the spiritual advisor of this congregation nearly a quarter of a century, and whose able, earnest and well directed ef- forts have, with the co- operation of his faith- ful laymen, increased the congregation great- ly in numbers, spiritual strength and wealth. St. Peter's church, with its auxiliaries, includ- ing the parochial school, being now the wealthiest and most influential within the state, outside of St. Louis. Their magnifi- cent church building, (of which we present both an interior and exterior view), which was erected under his administration, is a most worthy monument to his earnest efforts, and that of his faithful and zealous congregation. The number of families has been increased to more than 500, while the pupils in attendance at St. Peter's paro- chial school number 403. It would be impossible for us to ineInde in this article the names of all who greatly assisted in placing this church organization, with its attendant auxiliaries, in their present mag- niticent homes both of church and school. We can not, however, refrain from mentioning that the late G. H. Dalle contributed all the brick for the walls of the entire massive buildings.
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Father Iloog has been so long spiritual advisor of this congregation, we follow with a brief sketch of his life.
AM. ING. LAST.L.
Present St. Peter's Catholic Church.
REV. O. J. S. HOOG.
Rev. Otto Joseph Stanislaus Hoog, pastor of St. Peter's church. was born in Ettenheim, Baden April 18, 1845, from which place he accompanied his parents to America in 1854. On the year of their arrival in St. Louis, both parents were victims to the cholera epidemic, leaving their son an orphan at the age of nine. Father Cland, C. M., who at- tended his parents in their closing hours, took an interest in the bright orphan lad and placed him in St. Vincent's Orphanage, where he remained five years, during which time a desire to consecrate his life to the service of the Master grew dominant in his youthful breast. In 1859 he entered the St. Louis University, an educational institution in charge of the Fathers of the Society of Jesus. In September. 1861, he entered the Theological Semi nary at St. Francis, Wis., from which place, after
four years, he was transferred to St. Louis Diocesan Seminary at Cape Girardeau, conducted by the Fa- thers of the congregation of the mission. Father Hloog was ordained in St. Louis by the Right Rev. Bishop Junker of Alton, IUI., December 21, 1867. Soon after his ordination he was sent to Lexington, Mo., where he presided over the parish as pastor until transferred to the more im- portant field of Jefferson City, St. Peter's having lost, by death, the beloved pastor, Rev. H. Meurs, August 24, 1876. From the day of his arrival, September 20, 1876, St. Peter's parish has made sub- stantial progress, spiritually, in- telleetnally and financially. Dur- ing his pastorate the present ele- gant church building, with its cloud-piercing spire, has been erected. Its grand anditorium seats nearly 1.000: the double groined vaulted ceiling is sup- ported by two majestic tiers of pillows, dividing the spacious room into three naves: the cen- tral ceiling being 56 feet high, while those of the sides are 42. The pews and the great organ are finished in highly polished white walnut, while the soft light steals through the stained-glass win- dows, the rainbow hues producing
Interior St. Peter's Church.
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an effect most pleasing. The three Gothic alters and the Gothic pulpit (among the most pleasing and imposing ornaments of the church) are finished in the same polished wood, richly gilded; the main altar. with its carved gilt crosses, rises to a height of 50 feet. The statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus looks down on the congregation from the central niche. with an expression so sweetly benign it seems to live. The side niches contain large statues of the apostles. Saints Peter and Paul. In fact, all the statuary and other ornaments of this magnificently appointed anditorium are grandly pleasing in effect. and when the spacious room is filled with the glorious harmony of the cultured voices of the choir, supported by rich volume of melody from the organ, the effeet is in- tensely satisfying and inspiring. In addi- tion to the auditorium, which is one of re- markable symmetry and beauty, in the west- ern half of the church proper is a spacions chapel, with a seating capacity of 400. Father lloog is a man rarely blessed in both mind and body, and has enjoyed ex- cellent educational advantages, coming to St. Peter's after just experience enough to ripen his well-balanced mind and equip him for the great work of spiritual advisor of the parish, he has given to it the best years of his magnificent manhood, and being per- manently stationed he has every promise of many years of increased usefulness. as his well-balanced mind has been en- riched by the experiences attending as- sociations with his consecrated and de- voted congregation. Although his name will long be associated with the buildings erected dur ing his administration, he will need no such monu
ments to preserve his memory in the hearts of his people, who have for nearly a quarter of a century had, in sorrow, the sympathy of his generous heart;
Rev. O. J. S. Hoog.
in joy, his glad blessing, and in spiritnal affairs, his wise counsel and prayer.
THE GERMAN EVANGELICAL CENTRAL CHURCH.
The German Evangelical Central congregation of Jefferson City is a member of the German Evan- gelical Synod of North America, a church associa- tion which advocates the union of the two branches of the Protestant church, the Lutheran and Re- formed. The history of this church association is a remarkable exemplification of the parable of the mustard seed from which sprang and grew quite a large tree. In 1840, six ministers of the gospel hav- ing charge of German congregations in the vicinity of St. Louis, met in a little log church in Gravois
Settlement, St. Louis county, Missouri, and there formed an organization called "The Evangelica Church Association of the West." This was the in significant beginning of the above mentioned Evan gelieal Synod, which is now represented in almost all states of the Union and in Canada, numbering 900 ministers. 1.130 congregations, 61,500 members 25.500 associate members and 195,000 communi cants. The congregation at Jefferson City was or ganized as early as 1858, but for more than two years was without a regular pastor, services being
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conducted at certain intervals by itinerant preach- es. The meeting were held in private houses of members until 1859. when a plain brick church was Vilt at a cost of about $1,500. In June. 1860. Rev. Jseph Rieger. one of the pioneer preachers and funders of the Evangelical Synod, became the first sttled pastor of the congregation. Soon after his rival a parsonage was built at a cost of $1,300. he efforts of this pious, sincere and kind-hearted
German Evangelical Church.
pastor were signally blessed and the congregation lourished under his leadership. Although of a frail constitution he was an indefatigable worker and not only administered to the wants of his own flock. but was ever willing to do good wherever he had an opportunity. During the civil war he voluntar- ily and gratuitously performed the duties as chap- ain of the state penitentiary. It was no uncommon thing during that tragic period to find the parson- age turned into a hospital, where sick and wounded privates and officers were being nursed by him. He was well known to the state officers, being intimate with a number of them. The colored race never had a better friend than Mr. Rieger. and he was one of the first and principal promoters of Lincoln Insti- stute, serving as a member of the Board of Regents of said institute until his death. On the 20th of August, 1869 "Father" Rieger, as he was common y known, was called from his sphere of activity and the mortal remains of this faithful servant of
the Lord were laid to rest in the church cemetery in the presence of the Governor, many state offi- cers, all the preachers of the city, a large congrega- tion, but especially the poor and common people- whom he had befriended by his many benevolent acts. In November. 1869, Rev. E. IIuber, a young, able and energetic divine who, for more than one year, had been the assistant of Rev. Rieger, was unani- mously elected by the congregation as pastor, and as such he continued until January, 1874. During his administration a two-story school building was erected and the paro- chial school established. Rev. Huber was succeeded by Rev. H. Klerner, who assumed charge of the congregation in May, 1874, and directed its affairs until June. 1876, when he resigned. removing to St. Louis. For the next five years. from 1876 to 1881, Rev. C. Haas was pastor in charge, and after his resignation in October, 18SI, the congregation se- cured the services of Rev. C. A. Richter, a very eloquent preacher. In October. 1888, Rev. J. U. Schneider became his successor and proved a faithful and pru- dent worker. The old church building being inadequate for the needs of the growing congregation it was decided to erect a larger and more modern house of worship. In 1892 the contract for the new church was awarded to Mr. Fred Binder. the president of the congregation. With pardonable pride the congregation may point to its substantial and beautiful church edifice, which has been erected and furnished at a cost of $10,000. After serving the congregation five years with marked success. Rev. Schneider in 1893, accepted a call as Principal of Washington High School, and Rev. Th. L. Muel- ler. the present pastor, was chosen as his successor. In 1898 the value of the church pro- Parsonage. perty was greatly
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