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The officers of the consistory of the congregation are: Rev. A. P. Frantz, B. D., President : Dr. A. J. Becker, Vice President ; H. W. Hoffman, Secretary; W. M. Follweiter, Treasurer.
ANNUNCIATION B. V. M. CHURCH. Second & Union Sts. Rev. Jno. A. Seimetz, Rector.
The parish of the Annunciation B. V. M., briefly called St. Mary's, traces its origin back to the year 1852. Father Tanzer, who was then stationed at Easton, gathered the few scattered German families, and regularly, at stated times, came from Easton and attended to their spiritual welfare.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated for the first time in the home of George Schneider, located on Church St .. No. 300. The house is still in exist- ence. Later, George Schneider removed to No. 128 Second St. and then to 105 Second St., where these services were continually held.
In the year 1856, the small, struggling congregation had increased by emi- gration to eighteen families. The house of George Schneider became too small to afford room for them all, and relying upon the help of God, they acquired a small plot of ground at the corner of Second & Union Sts. In 1857 the small frame church was built, which was dedicated to the service of God on the 9th of Sept .. 1857. Henceforth services were held regularly, once a month, as the parish then formed a mission of St. Joseph's, So. Easton. The Church then had a membership of about seventeen to nineteen families, whose names, as far as can be ascertained, follow : Peter and Mary Freund, John Blum and Mary Blum, Frank Roth, Jacob and Mrs. Geiss, Martin Englert, Caroline Englert, Ludwig and Pauline Englert,
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ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Adam and Elizabeth Freund, Nicholas Schmidt and wife, John and Theresia Dillinger, George and Josephine Schneider, Conrad Schaeffer, Thomas and Mrs. Linder, John and Mrs. Gessner. In 1857, when the German Catholic Church, which was located at the corner of Ridge Road and Allen St., received its first permanent pastor, in the person of Rev. J. Tuboly, the Annunciation parish of Catasauqua was severed from So. Easton, and attended to as a mission from Allentown. Father Tuboly served until March, 1858. In April, 1858, he was succeeded by Rev. Charles J. Schroeder, who again in May, 1860, was followed by Rev. Rudolph Kuenzer. Father Kuenzer served until 1862. He was followed by Rev. Xavier Kaier, 1862-1863, and the Rev. Joseph Kaelin from 1863-1869.
Allentown requiring the services of its on pastor, the Annunciation B. V. M. of Catasauqua was attached to Bethlehem. The first to attend Cata- sanqua from Bethlehem was the Rev. John Alber who more frequently held services in Catasauqua. He bought a plot of ground in Hanover Township for a Cemetery in 1874; all burials previously were made in Fairview Cemetery, Catasauqua. Father Albert served the congregation until 1875; his successor was the Rev. Joseph Winter who attended to the then growing parish until May, 1877. Rev. Joseph Winter was succeeded by the Rev. J. II. Badde who came from Bethlehem and served from May, 1877 to 1884, when he was appointed as the first resident pastor of the parish.
HOCHW. JOHN A. SEIMETZ
REV. JOHN A. SEIMETZ
In 1882 Father Badde built the first Parochial School containing two rooms, obtained the Sisters of St. Francis as teachers, who resided in a house which he bought, near the corner of Second & Union Sts.
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In 1878 Rev. Badde built the brick church, the small frame building proving too small. Its dimensions were 38 ft. by 70 ft., and it was dedicated Ang. 18th, 1878. Father Badde served until Angust, 1886, when he was succeeded by Rev. J. F. Fechtel on August 15th.
In Feb., 1888. Father Fechtel found a successor in Rev. F. J. Schlebbe who continned the work until April 27th, 1889, when Rev. John A. Seimetz, the present Reetor, was appointed by the Most Rev. P. JJ. Ryan, D. D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, Dec. 26th. 1889. Father Seimetz bought a piece of ground from Mrs. Josephine Schneider and in 1890 began the erection of the present Rectory.
Saint Mary's Rectory Catasauqua, pa.
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It was occupied on the following Oct., 1890. In 1891. the interior of the church was greatly beautified and instead of the old stoves standing in niches in the wall, a furnace was installed in the cellar.
The congregation grew continually and, in 1896, the old church proved entirely too small for the congregation.
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In June, 1896, Father Seimetz began alterations and an enlargement of the church. 37 ft. by 47 ft. The whole interior was remodeled. The enlargement proved sufficient and the practically new church was dedicated by Archbishop Ryan on Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 26, 1896. Today it is one of the finest churches in the Lehigh Valley. Father Seimetz, requiring more teachers for his school. added two more class rooms to the old school erected in 1882. In April, 1899, he
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began the erection of a beautiful Sisters' House at the corner of Second & Union Sts. The Sisters took possession of their new home Nov. 2. 1899, and it is sufficiently large for all the Sisters added to the teaching staff until today. The number of pupils increased to such numbers that the school accommodations proved too small. Father Seimetz saw the necessity to build a new school. which building he soon undertook. In May. 1904, the old school was broken away and
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a new modern structure erected. The school is 70 by 71 ft., three stories high; it contains eight class rooms, cloak rooms and all modern equipments. On the third story there is an assembly room 41 by 70 ft., equipped with a fine stage.
The School Building was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day, 1904, by the pres- ent Most Rev. Archbishop of Philadelphia, Edmund F. Prendergast, D. D. This school proved so satisfactory that several more Parochial Schools of the Archdio- cese of Philadelphia were accordingly built. Yet the work of Father Seimetz was not finished. In Sept., 1905, he bought a plot of ground west of the school building, which was converted into a playground for the children.
In Feb., 1909, Father Seimetz bought the Kester property adjoining the Rectory. In May he began erecting a large addition to the Rectory built in 1890. He improved the Church surroundings by a beautiful lawn with shrubbery and roses, which in the spring and summer time is the admiration of all. In 1912, on the occasion of his "Silver Jubilee of Ordination," he erected a beautiful Gothic Altar in commemoration of his deceased parents, Mathias and Mary Seimetz. This Altar was supplemented later on by two others, one in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the other in honor of St. Joseph, both harmonizing with the Iligh Altar in all details.
On Christmas Day, 1912, the new Estey Organ which he had installed in Nov. and Dec. of the same year, was dedicated and used for the first time. On Dec. 31st, 1913, he bought over three acres of ground as an addition to "Gethsem- ani Cemetery" in Hanover Township.
On April 26, 1914, Father Seimetz celebrated the 25th Anniversary of his Pastorate in Catasauqua, being in point of service the oldest priest in the Lehigh Valley. The Parish of the Annunciation of Catasauqua is well organized and societies and pious congregation established for all, young and old.
The Church property of the Annunciation Church, Catasauqua, Pa., is one of the largest and most valuable in the Lehigh Valley.
ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Prior to the year 1858, the English speaking Catholics of Catasauqua and vicinity met in the homes of Bartholomew Murtaugh and Ed. Crampsey for wor- ship. Father Rearidon of Easton, Pa., ministered to their spiritual needs by cele-
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brating Mass in these homes. In 1858 the congregation decided to creet a church edifice. Park Damsey and Bartholomew Murtaugh bought from the Faust Estate a lot on Second and Chapel Streets for this purpose.
Under the direction of Rev. Lawrence Brennan a beautiful and commodious church was ereeted and subsequently consecrated for divine worship. The first
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resident pastor was the Rev. L. J. Miller who was succeeded by the Rev. Edw. McKee in 1862. Father McKee labored zealously for twenty-one years and under his ministrations the congregation enjoyed great prosperity. It was during his pastorate that additional land adjoining the church was bought and solemnly con- secrated for a cemetery. Father MeKee resigned in 1883 and was succeeded by the Rev. B. J. Conway, who was pastor of the Church until 1896.
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REV. HENRY I. O'CONNOR
In 1896 Rev. Peter A. Quinn was appointed rector. It was during the pastorate of Father Quinn that the Parochial School Building and ('onvent was built, a perpetual momument to the loyalty and devotion of the members of the Church. Owing to poor health, Father Quina resigned and the present incumbent, Rev. Henry 1. Connor, was appointed by the Most Rev. P. J. Ryan, Archbishop, in June, 1907. The labors of Father Conner are greatly ap- preciated by his parishioners, comprising abont nine hundred souls, and the Church is in a properous condition. There are one hundred eighty-three scholars in regular at- tendance in the Parochial School, which is in charge of the Sisters of St. Francis.
GRACE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Methodism in Catasauqua did not have the early beginning that other denom- inations enjoyed. However, as early as 1843, there were those living here who desired Methodist services. By invitation, the Rev. Newton Heston, who was then stationed on Allentown Circuit, came to Catasauqua and preached to a small congregation assembled in the house of Mr. Isaac Lorash, who lived on Church Street, near the present Town Hall. The preaching services in Mr. Lorash's house were irregular, on account of the large territory traveled by the preachers on the Allentown Circuit.
The room in the Lorash house becoming too small to accommodate the con- gregation, Mrs. Jeannette Frederick and Mrs. Amelia Matchette secured from the School Board the use of the school house on lower Second Street for the services. These elect ladies collected the sum of twenty dollars annually to pay the preacher. Mr. Samuel Steele and Mrs. Margaret Rodgers were also among the first and most active workers in the organization of a Methodist Episcopal Church in this place. The old lamps used in early services in homes and school house,
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together with collection boxes, Bible, and Hymn books are still in the possession of the Frederick family.
It was not until 1855, under the leadership of Rev. H. A. Hobbs, preacher in charge of Allentown Circuit, with Rev. Isaae Thomas as junior preacher, that the work in Catasauqua showed signs of development. In 1858, Rev. F. D. Egan conducted regular services in the Second Street school house. His labors were blessed with a revival, during which more than twenty persons professed con- version and united with the Church. These, with nine that had already been organized into a society, constituted the beginning of a better day.
In 1859. the pressing need was a Church edifice. The little band of Chris- tians proved their devotion to the Church of their choice by assuming the re- sponsibility of ereeting a Church building. They bought a lot on Front Street above Walnut from JJames W. Fuller, Sr., and in June, 1857, the corner stone was laid. Rev. F. D. Egan officiated on this occasion. On a cold winter's day. December 25, 1859, the basement of the church was dedicated.
The first session of the Sunday School was held Feb. 25, 1860, at 7.30 P. M. in the church. Arthur Campbell was the first superintendent. The Board of Trustees held their first meeting at the house of Joseph Reichard April 17. 1860. The members present were Charles Graffin, Arthur Campbell and Joseph Reich- ard. A charter of incorporation was granted by the Court of Lehigh County November 17, 1860.
During the year of incorporation, the organization became financially em- barrassed on account of the cost of their church property exceeding the estimate, and probably other causes. The financial obligation was so heavy for the little society, that they were obliged to appeal for out-side help. The Philadelphia Conference took action to render assistance, but. since very little money was forth- coming, finally, on July 26. 1862, Charles B. Hainty. Esq., High Sheriff of Lehigh County, sold the property at publie sale to Tilghman H. Meyers, who bought it for the creditors.
The property, however, was saved to the Denomination by the faithful band of Christians, by the liberality of Mr. James W. Fuller, Sr .. and Clarissa Fuller, his wife, and by the heroic assistance of the Presiding Elder of the
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District, Rev. Dr. D. W. Bartine, who seenred money from friends in Philadelphia and elsewhere on the District.
Catasauqua M. E. Church was made a separate appointment by the Phila- delphia Annual Conference in the year 1864, and Rey. Charles W. Biekley was sent as pastor. Rev. Biekley was eminently adapted to the needs of the Church and community. He preached with great acceptability and he enjoyed large congregations. A revival of great importance swept over the community, the loftiest and the humblest, rich and poor alike, gave themselves to God. Some seventy persons professed conversion, most of whom identified themselves with the Church.
Toward the close of Rev. Best's pastorate, the Church edifice was completed. Rev. S. B. Best's service of three years from 1866-69 was highly satisfactory.
From 1869 to 1881 the Church was served by some of the choice men of the Philadelphia Conference, some, however, succeeding better than others in this field. In the year 1881, beginning with October, Rev. O. S. Garrison became pastor, appointed by Bishop Harris to fill the unexpired term of Rev. L. B. Hoffman. Rev. Garrison remained pastor in charge until March, 1884. His ministry on this Charge marks another era in the history of the Church. A great revival of religion took place during his pastorate. His dis- courses were logical, argumentative,, and clothed with power. Ile labored with men of the lowest walks of lite, and because of his towering personality, was able to lead men by the score to the Master. More than one hundred persons made an absolute surrender to God during his ministry.
It was during the pastorate of Rev. Garrison that the house and lot on the corner of Third and Walnut Streets were purchased from William H. Laubach for seven thousand five hundred dollars. This property was to be a permanent site for the church and parsonage.
Under the administration of Rev. A. J. Amthor, 1887-89, the property on the corner of Third and Walnut Streets as sold to the Crane Iron Company, and the lots on Fifth and Walnut Streets were purchased by the Congregation. The commodious and modern parsonage now upon the lot was erected and first occu- pied by Rev. Amthor.
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Perhaps the crowning event of Methodism in this town, aside from bring- ing men and women into the Kingdom of God, is the erection of the magnifi- cent stone edifice during the pastorate of Rev. C. H. Rorer.
Jamary 7, 1890, James Thomas, Dr. H. HI. Riegel, John Morris- on, and Rev. C. H. Rorer were appointed a Building Committee. On March 24, 1890, the con- tract to build a new Church edifice was awarded to J. S. Allen of South Bethlehem. The chief glory lies in the fact that by the self. denial and liberality of GRACE METHODIST EPISCOPAL the members, Grace Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated, December 21. 1890, free from debt. The approximate cost of the property and equipment is thirty-five thousand dollars. This "Church Cathedral" will ever remain a monu- ment to the love and liberality of the members of the congregation.
January 8, 1894, the Quarterly Conference appointed a committee composed of Thomas B. Gliek, Austin A. Glick, James Thomas and H. J. Reinhard to pre- pare a set of new Records of the Church. The committee prepared a set of fine Records at a cost of sixty dollars. This faet is mentioned because District Super- intendents and men of prominence, who have examined many Church Records. pronounce these the best on the North District of the Philadelphia Conference.
It is fitting to state that Rev. C. M. Simpson, who was pastor from 1892 to 1897, remained longer than any other preacher in the history of the Church.
During the pastorate of Rev. F. F. Bond, an Esty Pipe Organ was installed at a cost of three thousand dollars. Other improvements, amounting to thirteen hundred dollars, were made and all expenses met. "Money raising," about this
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time, was a comparatively easy matter, as men like James Thomas, B. F. Swartz. George Davies and Jacob Roberts were consecrated to the Lord.
The Sunday School room, Class rooms, and Parlor were frescoed and the wood work revarnished at a cost of six hundred and fifty dollars, during the pastorate of Rev. R. A. Mellwain. 1904 to 1907.
REV. A. L. SHALKOP. Ph, D.
The Church membership at this time is two hundred thirty-five. While numerically small, devotion to all the interests of the Church is manifest. The Church property, including parsonage, is clear of any indebtedness and is valued at a conservative estimate of forty thousand dollars. The Rev. A. L. Shalkop, Ph. D .. is the present pastor.
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The following is a complete list of pastors who served this Church : Rev. Newton Heston, 1843-1845 Chas. W. Bickley, 1864-1865 George Quigley, 1845-1846 Henry F. Isett, 1865-1866
George Quigley and T. C. Murphy, Silas B. Best, 1866-1869 1846-1847
W. W. McMichael. 1847-1848
Joshua H. Turner and W. H. Burrell, 1848-1849
D. R. Thomas and N. C. Stockton, 1849-1850
S. G. Hare, 1850-1851
W. H. Brisbane, 1851-1853
Samuel Irwin, 1853-1854
Samuel Irwin and J. M. Hinson, 1854-1855
II. A. Hobbs and Jesse Thomas, 1855-1856
HI. A. Hobbs and J. H. Boyd, 1856-1857 .
H. H. Hickman, 1857-1858
F. D. Eagan. 1858-1860
S. G. Hare, 1860-1862
E. T. Kenny, 1862-1864
J. J. Jones, 1869-1871 William B. Howell. 1871-1874
J. Pastorfield, 1874-1876 G. Oram, 1876-1878
D. M. Young, 1878-1881
L. B. Hoffman, 1881-1881
S. O. Garrison, 1881-1884 John Stringer, 1884-1887
A. J. Amthor, 1887-1889 Charles H. Rorer. 1889-1892 C. M. Simpson. 1892-1897 E. C. Yerkes, 1897-1899
I. M. Foster, 1899-1901
F. F. Bond, 1901-1904
R. A. Mellwain. 1904-1907
J. E. Grauley, 1907-1911
W. Holden Pickop. 1911-1913
A. L. Shalkop. 1913-
HOKENDAUQUA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
It was in 1854 that the Thomas Iron Company's works were started in Hokendauqua. Amongst those who came to reside in the new village were seven members of the First Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua. Their names were : Samuel Thomas. Mrs. Rebecca Mickley Thomas, William W. Walters, M. D., John Mellhenny, Thomas Mcclintock, William James, Mrs. Mary James.
On July 15, 1855, these seven were organized into the Hokendanqna Church by the Rev. Cornelius Earle of Catasauqua, who preached for them Sunday after-
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noons until a few months before the coming-March 27. 1869-of the Rev. JJames A. Little, of New York City, who became the duly called and regularly installed pastor of the growing Hokendanqua congregation.
A sightly church edifice, with all spire and commanding location was nearly completed under Dr. Earle's ministrations : and on Sabbath, September 26. 1869,
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Dr. Little conducted long-to-be-remembered dedication services, assisted by dis- tinguished Philadelphia divines.
From that time to the present the Hokendauqua Church bas had remarkable
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prosperity, being free of all indebtedness, and having added to its membership, at every quarterly communion for forty-five years.
The Hokendanqua parsonage was built thirty years ago, has been and is still the handsome residence of Dr. Little and his family.
The Sunday School has enrolled at the present time two hundred and forty-four of- ficers, teachers and scholars, and has always been a power for good in the community. H was also organized in 1855.
Both Church and Sunday School at Hokendanqua owe a lasting debt of gratitude to the splendid helpfulness of their benefac- tors, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas. It was through their generosity that in 1892 an eighteen hundred dollar pipe organ was pre- sented to the Hokendauqua Church, which still remains as a weekly reminder of their love and loyalty to their "Long-loved Zion."
In April, 1911, the mueh-beautified audi- REV. DR. LITTLE torium was re-dedicated, free of debt and with gratifying services, in which the neighboring pastors of Catasauqua and Coplay participated very fraternally and acceptably.
The present officers are as follows: Pastor, Dr. James A. Little: Elders. George Williams, Hokendauqua. Frank S. Hartman, Allentown, Gus. E. Os- wald, Catasauqua : Trustees, Thomas Porter, Jr., Sec'y and Treas., Charles Campbell, William J. Faulkner, Edmund Hartman; Henry Hensinger, Organist : William Abernethy, Sexton. Sabbath School: George Williams, Superintend- ent ; Miss May Porter, Organist ; Miss Margaret Junkin. Sec'y ; Miss Helen V. Little, Treas. Ladies' Aid Society : Mrs. James A. Little, Pres .; Mrs. Horace Boyd, V .- Pres .; Mrs. William J. Faulkner, Treas.
Counting only those who commune or contribute, the actual membership is
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one hundred twenty-six, a willing and faithful band, who do much for Christ and the Church.
THE ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY.
The majority of the members who entered into the organization of the Church of the Holy Trinity were members of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Catasauqua. They withdrew from said Church because they could not secure in it, such provisions for services in the English language as they deemed de-
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sirable and necessary. This withdrawal occurred in connection with the annual congregational meeting of St. Paul's Church, January 1, 1873. On January 10. 1873, steps were taken for holding regular services in the English language. The Reformed Church was secured for this purpose. January 28, 1873, the name "English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity" was adopted.
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February 10, 1873, a constitution was adopted and signed by twenty-three persons. A board of officers was elected at the same time. The Holy Commu- nion was administered by Rev. JJoseph A. Seiss, D. D., of Philadelphia, for the first time on May 4. 1873. Thirty-one persons participated. May 27, 1873. Rev. Jno. K. Plitt, of Greensburg. Pa., was unanimously elected Pastor and accepted the call on May 30, and took charge July 1. Ground was broken for the new Church edifice, corner of Third and Bridge Streets, October 14, 1873. The corner-stone was laid November 9, 1873. Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, President of Muhlenberg College, delivered a discourse; Rev. J. D. Schindel, pastor of St. Paul's Church, took part in the services ; Rev. C. Earle and Rev. Mr. Fulton were also present.
The church was dedicated on Sunday, May 17, 1874. Dr. Seiss had prom- ised to preach the dedicatory sermon, but was unable to be present on account of sickness. Rev. C. P. Krauth. D. D., Vice-Provost of the University of Penna., and a professor in the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, kindly sup- plied the place of Dr. Seiss in the morning and evening.
Dr. Muhlenberg spoke in the afternoon. and Rev. E. T. Horn and Rev. J. D. Schindel assisted in the liturgical services. Rev. Mr. Earle. Rev. Mr. Fulton and Rev. Mr. Koplin also assisted. Rev. Prof. M. H. Richards succeeded Rev. Mr. Plitt in 1877. He was followed by Rev. G. W. Sandt, who remained pastor until 1884, when Prof. Richards acted as supply until Rev. C. S. Kohler took charge in Dec., 1884. He continued as pastor until 1887, when he was succeeded by Rev. Dr. D. M. Henkel who cared for the con- gregation until 1889, when he was compelled by ill health to relinquish the charge. Rev. J. D. Roth was pastor from 1889 to May 1. 1893: his successor was Rev. Paul G. Klingler, who remained until called to St. John's at Easton in 1896. Following Mr. Klingler came Rev. Win. G. DeAount Hudson. who was pastor until 1902. Rev. Edwin F. Keever began his pastorate in 1902 and remained until 1907, when he was called to Utica, N. Y. Rev. Chas. L. Fry was his successor and remained with the congregation until Oct. 1, 1913. when it became necessary for him to give all his time to the Church Extension work. with his headquarters at Philadelphia, Pa. Since Rev. Dr. Fry's retirement.
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Rev. Prof. J. D. M. Brown has been supplying very satisfactorily as acting pastor. About two years ago the Congregation bought the Smith property ad- joining the church and transformed it into a beautiful parsonage. The Church now numbers about one hundred sixty members, six of whom were among the thirty-one who communed on May 4. 1873. The Church recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary. The services were participated in by Rev. Dr. Edward T. Horn, Rev. Dr. G. W. Sandt, Rev. J. F. Lambert and Rev. Dr. Chas. L. Fry. The Sunday School of the Church has not changed its executive head as often as the Church, it having had three superintendents. The first was Col. M. H. Horn who devoted so much of his time and thought to the school that it became popularly known by his name. The second superintendent was Oliver Williams, an ideal man for the office, who for sixteen years gave the school the very best of his care and concern, Sundays and weekdays; and it will long continue to bear the marks of his masterly direction. His successor, Supt. J. Arthur Wil- liams, ably carries on the work and is never absent from his post summer or winter.
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