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St. Paul's started with a membership of about thirty persons, most of whom had been members of the parent church ( William Street ). Since then it has grown in numbers from year to year, until, at the present time its membership is six hundred. It has a prosper- ous Sabbath school with an average attend- ance of about three hundred persons. From its organization it has been essentially a mis- sionary church. It was in this church that the first auxiliary of the Woman's Home Mis- sionary Society. was organized, on July 27. 1880. It is replete with missionary work, and societies : an annual collection is taken for the general work or parent society. It has a well- organized and well-supported Woman's Home Missionary Society, a successful Woman's
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Foreign Missionary Society, a young woman's home missionary society called "The Queen Es- ther Circle," a Young Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society, a children's society known as the Home Guards. The Sabbath school is or- ganized into a missionary society. It has also a Ladies's Aid Society, to which the most of the ladies of the church belong. It supports a Junior Epworth League, to which the most of the children of the church under fourteen years of age belong. And it has a prosper- ous Senior Epworth League with a member- ship of about one hundred and fifty persons, and this League is entitled to one of the first charters issued under the auspices of the or- ganization. Immediately after it was or- ganized, by a committee who met in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, the Rev. Samuel A. Keen, who was a member of the Committee of Or- ganization, on his way home from the meet- ing, stopped at Delaware to visit his former postorate, St. Paul's Church, and Rev. B. L. McElroy, who was then its pastor in charge. Dr. Keen, who was full of the spirit of the League, made some remarks at the Wednes- day evening prayer meeting in reference to the League, and immediately after the close of the prayer service, St. Paul's Epworth League was organized, and a charter called for by telegram. This League is one of the most zealous organizations of the church, and one of the most potent factors in promoting its good. The young people of this congregation had been well trained for an organization of this kind, under the pastorate of Rev. T. W. Stanley, during the time he had served the church ( which was from the fall of 1881 to the spring of 1883). A very successful young people's meeting had been organized and it was well prepared to take up the work of the league, and it is believed that much of the good it has accomplished in after years is due to the spirit and zeal it received from that first organization of the young people of the church.
St. Paul's has sent to the foreign and home missionary fields more than fifty missionaries and teachers, which is believed to be a greater number than any other Methodist Episcopal
church has sent since its organization. The following is a list of the persons who have been sent out from this church, and the sev- eral fields to which they have gone :
Armenia-N. A. Morjickian.
Mexico-Galdino Guiterrez.
Porto Rico-Charles W. Drees.
Korea-Lillian N. Harris, M. D .; Mary W. Harris.
Singapore-Charles S. Buchanan, Mrs. Emily Early Buchanan, Merrill C. Miller.
South Africa-Mrs. Belle Gates Ehnes, James L. DeWitt, Mrs. Byrna Adams De- Witt, Virginia Swarmstead (now Coffin).
Japan-Rev. Harry B. Swartz, Mrs. Mary Frazier Swartz, Anna V. Bing, Ume Ha- mada. Lenora Seeds, Mable Seeds, Fannie G. Wilson, Mary Wilson (now Buchanan).
South America-Rev. John F. Thompson, Rev. George D. Froggatt, Rev. P. B. Cuppett, Rev. Jolin L. Reeder. Jeanette Carpenter, Charles H. Wertenberger.
India-Rev. Thomas J. Scott, Rev. Archi- bald Gilruth. Rev. Levan R. Janney, Rev. William A. Mansell, Mrs. Hetty Mansell Mon- roe, Rev. Noble L. Rockey, Mrs. Mary Had- sell Rockey, Annie Gallimore, Marion New- ton, Mrs. Phila Keen Linzell, Nora Waugh, Myrtle Bare (now Faucett).
China-Rev. Nathan Sites. Rev. George R. Davis, Rev. Hiram H. Lowry, Mrs. Hi- ram H. Lowry, Rev. Nathan J. Plumb. Clem- ent M. L. Sites, Ruth Sites (now Brown), Rev. J. F. Hayner, George D. Lowry, M. D., Mrs. Cora Calhoun Lowry. Edward K. Lowry, Mary E. Schockley (now Drake), George L. Davis, Titus Lowe.
To the home missionary field in the south it has sent-Miss Marie Disney, Miss Irene Disney, Miss Winifred Myser, Miss Nellie Carson, Miss Alfleda Myser.
The first church, a good substantial brick building, was erected about the year 1856, on the same site where the present church now stands. It cost over $5.000, and was built during the pastorate of the Rev. Thompson F. Hildreth. The following are the names of the trustees to whom the deed was made : Edward Thompson (afterward bishop), John Ogden,
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J. R. Watkins, Coe Roe. Hiram Hull, Samuel Burkholder and James K. Brittain. The deed is signed by Elnathan C. Gavitt and wife, and is dated May 31, A. D., 1855.
The parsonage was bought about the year 1869, and adjoins the church site on the east. Both are located on the southeast corner of Franklin Street and University Avenue. on one of the highest points in the city, and are visible for miles from all directions. During the years of 1873 and 1874. under the pastor- ate of Dr. Isaac Crook, and the leadership of Prof. John P. Patterson, superintendent of the Sabbath school, the church grew so rapidly in numbers that it became necessary to arrange for more room and greater facilities to accom- modate the Sabbath school. An addition to the old church had been ordered, but in excavat- ing for the new portion, the foundation of the old part was undermined and the rear wall fell with a crash which was heard all over the city. This necessitated the building of a new church. After several adjourned sessions of the Quarterly Conference a soliciting commit- tee was appointed who reported to an ad- journed session that they had procured sub- scriptions sufficient to justify the beginning of the new church. A Building Committee was chosen, consisting of the following named persons : John Lane, Prof. H. M. Perkins, Thomas Craven, James R. Lytle and J. Frost. Dr. Ralph Hills was selected as the architect. who donated his services, and the new church was at once begun. In a few months a sub- stantial two-story brick church, 60 by 90 feet, ornamented with stone trimmings, was under roof. and the first story finished at a cost of about $13.000. The church was afterward completed at a cost of about $12,000, so that the present church structure has cost about $25 .- 000. The present parsonage was built at a cost of about $3.500, and was completed in the spring of the year 1898.
St. Paul's, with its well established mis- sionary spirit. laid the foundation for the first mission church in Delaware. The pastorate of Rev. Joseph H. Creighton was marked by the beginning of Faith Church, or Merrick Chapel. Under the leadership of Mrs. Mary
Knowles, Miss Fidelia Perkins and Mrs. Ann Lane, three of St. Paul's faithful workers, a Sabbath school was organized which met for a short time under the trees near the corner of Liberty and Harrison Streets. Later a room was secured, and finallly the present church edifice was erected, which was dedicated on the fourth day of January, A. D. 1891, and in 1898, the same was set apart as a separate church, and has always been well beloved by St. Paul's.
Time and space would not permit the men- tion of the many faithful servants among the laity of this church. But a history of St. Paul's would not be complete without the name of Mrs. Mary Knowles, the faithful and ef- ficient teacher of the infant class in the Sab- bath school. She took charge of this class on the first Sunday in September. A. D., 1868. and has had charge of it continuously ever since. Fully a generation has passed away since she first had charge of this class, and to- day many who have been her pupils are oc- cupying high positions in state. church, mis- sionary fields and social circles, and in the great hereafter hundreds will arise and call her blessed.
St. Paul's raises, annually. for the support of the church about $2.500. It pays its pas- tor $1.500 per year. The remaining $1.000 is used for lighting, heating, organist, janitor. insurance and other necessary expenses of the church. St. Paul's is without a debt, except a debt of gratitude, which it owes to the many faithful pastors who have served it. It owes much to its leaders, stewards, trustees. Sab- bath school superintendents and teachers. the many other constant workers among its laity who have done so much to promote its good. But most of all, it is indebted to the great God to whom it prays, and in whom it implicitly trusts, and from whom all its bless- ings flow.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The First Baptist Church was organized August 6. 1853. with thirty-seven members. The Rev. E. G. Wood was soon after called as
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the first pastor and served until May, 1855. The church held its meetings in Templar Hall until its house of worship was built. In March, 1854, the society purchased a lot on North Franklin Street, and a church building was here erected and dedicated August 1, 1858. Since the first pastor, the church has had ten regular pastors, who served as follows: Rev. Elias George from October. 1855, to April, 1856; Rev. James Harvey, from May, 1856. to April, 1862; Rev. P. Kennedy, from May, 1862, to May, 1865; Rev. D. A. Randall, from August, 1866, to April, 1867; Rev. A. J. Lyon, from September, 1867, to April, 1870; Rev. I. B. Toombs, from April, 1870, to July, 1871 ; Rev. B. I. George, from March, 1873, to March, 1874; Rev. G. T. Stanbury, from November, 1874, to November, 1876; Rev. T. 1. Sheppard, from September, 1877, to May, 1878; the Rev. J. W. Icenbarger, from Octo- ber, 1878, to 1884; Rev. E. A. Stone, from 1884 to 1886; Rev. A. H. Batchelder from 1886 to 1889: 1890, no pastor; Rev. Charles C. Haas from 1891 to 1892; Rev. J. B. Wood- land from 1892 to 1894: 1895, no pastor; Rev. Albert Read, from 1896 to 1899: Rev. H. C. Lyman from 1900 to 1904; Rev. C. M. Brodie from 1905-
During the last year of J. B. Woodland's pastorate, a church meeting was called to see if the church would take action on the build- ing of a new house of worship, having long felt the need of larger and better accommoda- tions. At that time the church was $200 in debt, and some of the members thought it was too great an undertaking, but before the meeting closed the church voted unanimously to build, and a committee was chosen with in- structions to proceed at once. The Lord was evidently with the committee, and they real- ized that "except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it." The work went on steadfastly, and harmoniously to the end. The bills were all paid when due, ex- cept a few hundred dollars which were sub- scribed and soon paid. The house is built of brick with stone trimmings. It was dedicated October 3, 1897, free of debt. The audience room is 40x60 feet, with a room 25x40 feet
on the north side for Sunday school and prayer meetings. This room can be thrown open to the audience room by means of rising doors. An addition 12x25 feet on the west end of the audience room is an addition that was built to the old house but a short time before, and was utilized for committee meet- ings, and preparation rooms. The house cost about $12,000.
Shortly after the dedication, one of the members, Mr. Morgan Savage, who had con- tributed largely to the church building. pro- posed to have a pipe organ put in, which the, church did not feel able to do till later, but Mr. Savage felt earnest to have it now, and said, "if you will put one in I will pay for it." It was put in, and bears his name as the giver.
GRACE CHURCH.
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in January, 1860, by the Rev. Henry E. Pilcher, in a small schoolhouse near the grounds of the Agricultural Society. Twelve members in full connection and thirty upon probation constituted the original organiza- tion.
When this church was first organized it was in the bounds of the Central Ohio Confer- ence. but at the General Conference of 1860, it was transferred to the North Ohio, where it has since remained. During the year 1861. by perseverance, and not without sacrifice, the membership succeeded in erecting a small frame church. In this the congregation wor- shiped until 1875. Many glorious outpour- ings of the Holy Spirit were received by the membership in the little white church. Here many weary sinners were moved to repentance. sought pardon, and started upon the way to happiness and usefulness.
The church edifice which is now occupied by the congregation was begun by the Rev. Charles F. Creighton in 1872. After many reverses it was finally completed and dedicated February 7, 1875, by Rev. Bishop Randolph S. Foster. It is located in the eastern part of the city at the juncture of William and Chesh-
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ire Streets. It is a neat building of brick with spire and turret. It will comfortably seat five hundred people. The seats are of ash trimmed with black walnut and flexed at the sides, giv- ing all the auditors a front view of the pul- pit. Its commodious and tasteful arrangement is commended by all who are acquainted with it.
Grace Church includes within its mem- bership and congregation nearly all the Eng- lish-speaking Methodists on the east side of the river. and many from the west side, but most of its members live in the country. It has never abounded in wealth, but, under lib- eral and wise management, it has been able to erect a substantial, neat edifice, and to pay an- nually the average amount of about $600. It has not increased in membership as rapidly as some other churches more favorably located. It has filled to a considerable extent the place of a mission church, and has exerted much in- fluence upon the fallen, and the lower classes of society. Its members have, however, as a rule, been good, substantial men and women, who have indeed been servants of the Lord. Consequently many revivals have characterized the history of the church. In 1865. the mem- bership had grown to about one hundred per- sons. During the winter of 1871-72, a pow- erful revival took place, in which many stu- dents of the Ohio Wesleyan University took an active part. At the close of this year the membership numbered about one hundred and fifty.
From 1860 to 1865. this church was in- cluded in the bounds of the Woodbury Cir- cuit ; in 1865, it was transferred to the Galena Circuit ; in 1868. it was made the chief ap- pointment of a newly formed circuit, called Delaware and Eden Charge.
The following is a list of the pastors who have served the church: 1860-61. Revs. Sam- uel Mower and C. B. Brandebury ; 1861-62. Revs. Philip Plummer and John Blampied : 1862-63. Revs. Chilton Craven and John Blampied : 1863-64, Revs. John Mitchell and William Jones. Mr. Mitchell died in Novem- ber, 1863, and Rev. Oliver Burgess was sent to fill the vacancy. 1864-65. Revs. James
Wheeler and William Jones : 1865-66, Revs. Allen S. Moffit and Frances M. Searles; 1866-67, Revs. Heman Safford and Jacob S. Albright: 1867-68. Revs. Heman Safford and William Hudson; 1868-69. Rev. Cadwalader H. Owens; 1869-71, Rev. Joseph F. Kennedy. Soon after the commencement of the year 1870-71, Mr. Kennedy was appointed agent of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College, and Rev. Wesley B. Farrah was appointed to fill out the year. 1871-72, Rev. Stephen Fant was pastor : 1872-73, Rev. Charles F. Creigh- ton : 1873-76, Rev. Benjamin FF. Bell : 1876-77. Rev. William L. Phillips : 1877-80, Rev. Sam- uel R. Squier : 1880-83. Rev. Charles Galli- more; 1883-87, Rev. A. J. Lyon; 1887-89, Rev. William Kepler, Ph. D., 1889-91, Rev. M. L. Wilson; 1891-96, Rev. G. W. Dennis; 1896-97, Rev. J. H. Deeds ; 1897-1902. E. D. Smith, Ph. D., D. D. ; 1902-05, Rev. E. J. V. Booth; 1905-07. Rev. E. Loose and Rev. Carl Gage ; 1907-8. Rev. Jesse Lacklen.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Second Baptist Church of Delaware, Ohio, was organized June 8. 1868. in Joseph Townsend's house on High Street, by Elder Berry Moss, of Urbana, Champaign County. Ohio.
It was reorganized by Elder S. D. Fox, of Springfield, Ohio. The members in the or- ganization were Joseph Townsend , Martha Curry, Peter Woodley, Jane Townsend, Van Evan, Mandie Campbell. James Curry, Nellie Hunter, Mary Lewis. 11. C. Clay joined the same day by experience, making ten in the start. The first deacons were Joseph Town- send, Van Evan, Peter Woodley. James Curry. The trustees were Joseph Townsend, Peter Woodley and James Curry.
The pastors in succession are: Rev. Wal- lace. of Ripley, Brown County, Ohio; Elder Frank Mitchell, of Columbus, Ohio: Elder Richard Meredith,, of London. Madison County, Ohio; Elder John Moody, of Xenia, Green County, Ohio: H. C. Clay, of Dela- ware, Ohio: G. W. Curry, of Delaware, Ohio; Elder Isham Lafayette, of Kalamazoo, Michi-
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gan; E. C. Clay, of Springfield, Ohio: Elder John Robertson, of Cincinnati, Ohio; J. W. Johnson, of Richmond, Virginia ; Elder G. W. Curry. of Delaware, Ohio; H. C. Clay, of Delaware, Ohio: Elder William Balay, of Xenia, Green County, Ohio; Elder W. M. Lowry, of Virginia; R. Martin, of Springfield, Ohio: Robert Johnson, Jr., Delaware, Ohio; C. A. Gilman, Columbus, Ohio; W. N. Allen, Urbana, Ohio.
The number and names of preachers that were licensed by the Second Baptist Church of Delaware, Ohio-H. C. Clay, G. W. Curry, L. J. Artist, John Curry, W. N. Allen, G. W. Mayo, A. P. Warrick-seven in number. Those called to ordination by the Second Bap- tist Church of Delaware. Ohio, are H. C. Clay, who was ordained by the council at association in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, Septem- ber. 1874: G. W. Curry, who was ordained at home in the Second Baptist Church, of Delaware, Ohio. Council-Eller William Rickman, Elder J. L. Rickman, Elder H. C. Clay. W. N. Allen was ordained at home in Delaware, the council being Elder J. W. Isenberger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Delaware, Ohio; Elder G. W. Curry. of Delaware, Ohio; 11. C. Clay, of Delaware, Ohio.
The places rented to worship in are: Fa- ther Jeffrey Day's house, on High Street, Mrs. Shavious' house on Ross Street, Robert Whyte's house on Ross Street, J. J. William- son's house, corner of Railroad and Liberty Streets, the engine-house northeast corner of the Park, Mr. Heibie's house on the east side of Washington Street, opposite the City Park ; bought lot and built on it on Ross Street ; lost the same; afterward bought lot from Rob- ert Whyte, and an old house from Mrs. Mary Shavions, and moved it on the lot and made a little addition to the house; bought a lot from Mr. Richard Reynolds on Ross Street, and built on it, which is clear of debt.
We were assisted by our white brethren, the Ohio Baptist Convention, and friends to the church in Delaware, Ohio.
Rev. B. A. Phillip, of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County. Ohio, pastor and modera-
tor. Rev. Henry C. Clay, Committee on His- tory.
ST. JOHN'S ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This church was organized in the Opera House, Delaware, Ohio, November 22, 1885, by Dr. Ort and J. F. Shaffer, then of Spring- field, Ohio. A number of members connected with the German Lutheran Church (St. Mark's ) desired more freedom to mingle with Christians of other denominations than the constitutional authority of that church per- mitted, and with others established a distinc- tive society on the basis of the General Synod of the English Lutheran Church. A consti- tution in harmony with their purpose was adopted, and sixty-two signed this constitu- tion as charter members.
Services were inauguarated and worship conducted thereafter, in a small brick church owned by the Welsh Congregationalists, lo- cated on West Winter Street. On November 29, 1885, Rev. Shaffer, then president of Mi- ami Synod, and one of the editors of the Lu- theran Evangelist, also professor of Hebrew, church history, and Biblical archaeology, in their theological seminary at Springfield, Ohio, was called to be their pastor. Rev. Shaffer, at a sacrifice of these things men- tioned, accepted the call and on the LIth of December moved his family to the city of Delaware. and at once took hold of the work. Steps were taken immediately to erect a church building. A lot was secured on the east side of Sandusky Street, opposite the Court House, and on May 30th, the cornerstone was laid, Dr. S. O. Ort, of Springfield, Ohio, preaching the sermon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Shaffer. The pastor announced that the tin box deposited in the cornerstone con- tained a copy of the incorporation of the church, a hymnal, a catechism, Lutheran Ob- server, and Evangelist, Delaware papers, and some others. So rapidly was the work pushed that on October 17th, only eleven months after the organization, a beautiful and commodious brick structure costing about $17,000 was dedicated to the worship of God. Many mem-
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bers of the Miami Synod were present at the dedication. Dr. Shaffer-the doctorate hav- ing been, worthily, bestowed on him at the Spring Commencement of Wittenberg Col- lege. June, 1887-has been their only pastor. On the twentieth anniversary of his pastorate, he preached a sermon from which the follow- ing statistics are taken: Total number of members admitted during the twenty years, 471 ; deathis, 61 ; removals, 144; dropped from the roll. 32; membership at date. 202: Sunday school membership. 220, of which sixty are in Home Department and twenty on the Cra- alle Roll. The church has continued to pros- per, and a few months ago a pipe organ was added, and the audience room artistically fres- coed.
Dr. Shaffer continued pastor of the church until Easter Sunday, March 31, 1907, at which time much to the regret of the congregation. he offered his resignation, which was later ac- cepted, but he still is stated supply of the church. This church, together with its pastor, who has also for many years been an active member of the Public School Board, has filled one of the most useful places in the city of Delaware, and as the church is now looking for a pastor, it is the wish of all citizens of the city, that the congregation will find a worthy successor to Dr. Shaffer.
ASBURY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This church had its origin in 1886. Prior to that time much consideration had been given as to whether William Street Church in re- building should move farther north, or a new organization should be formed in the north part of the city.
At the Quarterly Conference of William Street M. E. Church, held February 25. 1886, Prof. John H. Grove offered the following resolutions :
"Whereas, The Quarterly Conference of William Street M. E. Church, Delaware, Ohio, has been for a series of years trying to awaken interest in favor of a new church edifice for said church, and
Whereas, That body is divided as to where said
church shall be located, though united in their belief as to the need of a new edifice; and
Whereas, It appears inevitable that there will still continue to be a church on the old site, though a new church be built elsewhere; and
Whereas, There is a desire on the part of many of the membership of this church that a new church edifice be built for the use of the northern portion of the members of this church; therefore
Resolved, That we, the members of the Quar- terly Conference, favor the division of the mem- bership of this society into two churches, pro- vided that a sufficient number of members signify a willingness to withdraw from the parent society, or church. for the purpose of organizing another church."
On March 11, 1886, ninety-five members placed their names to the following: These were regarded as the charter members :
"We, the undersigned members of William Street M. E. Church, Delaware, Ohio, Central Ohio Confer- ence, Delaware District, in accordance with the ac- tion held February 25, 1886, providing for the volun- tary formation of a new society, or church, by sub- scribing our names do hereby signify our desire to withdraw from said William Street Church for the purpose of forming such a new society."
On May 28. 1886, a number of the mem- bers of William Street Church, most of them residing in the north part of town, met at the home of Mrs. Martha A. Sanborn for discuss- ing the new church project. At this meeting Mrs. A. S. Clason offered the following which was unnanimously adopted :
"Recognizing the importance of a church in the north part of the city, therefore, we hereby express our willingness, in connection with others, to take the necessary steps for organization."
On July 19. at a meeting of the charter members, they declared themselves a corporate body, and Mrs. A. S. Clason. J. C. Watson, N. J. Galleher, T. C. O'Kane, and Miss M. Mur- phy were elected trustees.
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