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The problem of crowd at lovefeast occasions con- fronted this and other congregations. Clover Creek, in 1875, decided " to extend general invitation for breakfast and dinner at lovefeasts, the object to avoid confusion." Three years later the church dropped meetings the day following the lovefeast altogether. In 1877 this congre- gation decided to buy a suit of garments for the admin- istrator to officiate in baptism.
February 16, 1828 the congregation decided "to build a church somewhere near the western mountain in the
* The Weekly Pilgrim, 1874, editorial on page 340. "We" in the quotation is supposed to be Henry B. Brumbaugh, the editor.
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Mr&Mrs John H. Dilling
Mr& Mrs. Christian Brumbaugh
Mr& Mrs. Isaac B. Burget
Clover Creek Church
Mr.&Mrs John Hl Stoudnour
Mr. & Mrs. Om. H. Brumbaugh
Mrs. Sarah Baken
SOME MEMBERS OF THE EARLIER CLOVER CREEK CONGREGATION
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western part of the congregation now known as the Al- bright house. John W. Brumbaugh and Jacob L. Wine- land were appointed a committee on location." This committee selected the "location on Samuel Albright's farm." The brethren of the vicinity were instructed to draw plans which were submitted and approved. Size of house 40 x 32 ; $700.00 was raised for this purpose by levying a per capita tax on the members,-50 per cent on the males and 25 per cent on the females. At meet- ing of the church February 12, 1881, it was definitely de- cided to rebuild the old Clover Creek house. A. B. Burget was made treasurer of the funds; the contract for erecting the house was given to John H. Dilling and D. H. Brumbaugh, Isaac B. Burget and George B. Seed- enberg were to be the building committee. The old house was taken down and a large one, 43 x 63, with basement, was erected at a cost of $1,496.98 according to the minutes of the auditors, J. Stoudnour and Samuel B. Furry. On October 2, 1881, the new church was dedi- cated, James Quinter preached on the occasion .*
The following November 12 the congregation decided to have preaching every other Sunday night at the church. At this same council this query was disposed of : "Is it wrong for the members to engage in playing croquet, checkers, figmill, fox and goose, or any other amusements that are indulged in for pastime? Thought to be wrong."
The " Record of the Faithful " states that this congre- gation was organized in 1790 with twenty members; that in 1840 the first house was erected; that in 1881-'82 it had four houses and a membership of 350. John W. Brumbaugh was bishop, Daniel M. Holsinger, George W. Brumbaugh, Jacob L. Wineland, Thomas B. Mad- dock were in the second and Joseph S. Snowberger in the first degree of the ministry.t
May 3, 1884 the church "asks District Meeting to use its influence to organize a Mutual Fire Insurance Com- pany in the Middle District of Pennsylvania." At the same meeting solicitors were appointed to raise funds for
* See Primitive Christian, p. 649, October 25, 1881.
+ John G. Mock says Daniel M. Holsinger was elected bishop eight years be- fore John W. Brumbaugh and that Joseph Snowberger was in the second degree of the ministry.
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missionary purposes and Andrew B. Burget was ap- pointed treasurer for said funds. Two years later the church decided to practice single mode of feet-washing.
Then the Cross Roads house proved inadequate for the growing work at this place and the congregation decided to rebuild. Building committee: Thomas B. Maddocks, Isaac Hoover, Samuel B. Shriver, Andrew B. Miller and Daniel B. Teeter. The contract was let to Thomas B. Maddocks. On October 2, 1906, a new frame house,
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40 x 55 feet, without basement, costing $2.300.00 was dedicated, free of debt. William J. Swigart led the people in this service.
Though the house in Martinsburg was substantial and in good repair even after nearly a half century of service, it was no longer able to meet the increasing demands both for church and Sunday-school purposes at this place, and the congregation in 1920 took steps to tear down and build larger. Building committee : Moses R. Brum- baugh, Ira Brumbaugh, Henry Brumbaugh, George B. Wineland and James Wineland. The new house is a splendid edifice of brick, 74.75 x 54 feet, costing $36,496.26. It contains about all the appointments of a modern church plant, such as Sunday-school rooms, basement with kitchen and auditorium, a good gallery,
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electric light and vapor-vacuum heat. On February 26, 1922, it was dedicated, Milton C. Swigart of Germantown (Pa.) leading the concourse of eight hundred people in their devotions on dedication day.
Ministers in Clover Creek :
(It is to be regretted that the list cannot be made more complete.)
John (Honnas) Martin Joseph D. Snowberger 1868
Daniel (Paulus) Paul.
Thomas B. Maddocks. 1868
George Brumbaugh Andrew B. Burget. 1884
Christian Hoover
John R. Stayer. 1887
Jacob Shenefelt
1793
Josiah B. Brumbaugh 1893
John Hoover.
1820
Alonzo L. Simmons 1898
George Brumbaugh
1820
Frederic R. Zook.
1905
John Clapper.
Moses R. Brumbaugh 1909
George Brumbaugh, Sr. .1832
* Joseph C. Frederick. 1909
Isaac B. Brumbaugh. 1832
Levi B. Hoover.
1910
John Soyster 1832
Isaac B. Kensinger
1913
Daniel M. Holsinger. 1841
Emery T. Huntsman.
1913
John W. Brumbaugh 1849
Jonas Baker
1917
George W. Brumbaugh 1855
John H. Bashore.
Samuel A. Moore. 1865
Jacob Wineland. 1867
Seth F. Myers.
* Elected, but because of failing health soon after, not installed.
Deacons :
(It is much to be regretted that the list of deacons is not more complete.) 1841, Abram Shelly ; -, George Smith, Joseph D. Snowberger, John D. Brumbaugh, Christian Brumbaugh, Shem Graybill, James Camerer, Andrew B. Burget; 1872, David B. Burget, Samuel B. Furry, David Bechtel; 1884, John H. Stoudenour, Levi Shriver, Samuel Albright, Isaac B. Burget; 1885, William Spidle; 1887, John B. Burget, William H. Brumbaugh, Andrew Miller ; 1892, Albert O. Dilling; 1901, James Wineland, John G. Mock, James A. Crawford; Levi H. Brumbaugh; , William C. Hunts- man, Herman Sollenberger, Jacob B. Eversole, Frank Russel, Jere- miah Hoover, Ira Grubb (elected, but not installed), Eli Smith, John H. Dilling, Andrew Bechtel, Joseph Holsinger, Jeremiah Klepser, Jonathan Snowberger, Samuel Albright, Joseph Long, Jacob Galley, Henry D. Brumbaugh, Archie Brumbaugh, Frank Metzger.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL
Clover Creek .- now Frederic. "On Sunday, May 28, 1865, the brethren met at Fredericksburg school house for the purpose of organizing a Sabbath-school. . .. After hearing all the testament classes, we adjourned to meet at same place on June 4 at 3 o'clock. All present well-pleased with the proceedings. . .. June 4, house called to order by committee. School opened by singing and prayer
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Christian Holsinger. 1867
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by D. M. Holsinger. ... The exercises were closed with singing and prayer by John B. Brumbaugh after which a subscription of $35.00 was taken to purchase a library."* In October 31 issue fol- lowing, is found Samuel A. Moore's report for the summer as fol- lows: "First term, May 28 concluded October 22. Total verses recited, 6,464; total verses committed, 2,670. The above only shows the report of two male and two female classes; in a word those that read the Testament. We have four smaller classes of males and females, for which we use McGuffey's speller and First Reader." The school did not represent at the 1875 convention and record shows that Samuel B. Furry represented the school at the 1877 convention as opening in 1877. Whether this means the school moved into the church in 1877 or another school was started is not stated. Another record of the Primitive Christian and Pilgrim, page 333, is worthy of place here. It is dated May 13, 1879.
" Dear Brethren,-Our school was organized on the 16th of Sep- tember, 1878, and opened on the 29th of the same month. Our winter term consisted of 27 sessions. Closed April 27, 1879 .- Aver- age attendance of scholars and teachers, 86. Number of scripture verses committed by the scholars, 5,145. We anticipate a very pleasant school this summer, and we much desire the brethren and sisters to visit our school and give a word of encouragement.
A. B. BURGET, Superintendent. S. S. RHODES, Assistant Superintendent. WM. H. BRUMBAUGH, Secretary.
At the 1898 convention this school reported enrollment, 72; aver- age, 58; raised $25.00 for supplies; "evergreen." In 1904 it re- ported average, 40; six teachers; raised $26.00; gave $20.00 to mis- sions. The school had had teacher training class during 1911-'16 and 1918-'19 with a total enrollment of 52.
Superintendents : 1865, Thomas B. Maddocks; till 1904, among those serving, Henry R. Holsinger, Andrew B. Burget, Josiah B. Brumbaugh, William Spidle, William H. Brumbaugh, William C. Huntsman, Albert O. Dilling; 1904, Joseph C. Frederick; 1905, un- known; 1906-'08, William C. Huntsman; 1909, Herman Sollen- berger ; 1910-'11, William C. Huntsman; 1912-'13, Emory F. Hunts- man; 1914-'16, Isaac B. Kensinger; 1917-'18, Herman E. Sollen- berger ; 1919-'23, Archibald Brumbaugh; 1924, Jonas D. Baker.
Cross Roads. This school, union for a number of years, and or- ganized in June, 1854, antedates all other Sunday-schools in the District. From the original class record this information is gath- ered : James Miller was teacher of Class number 5 and Adam Bur- get, David Goughnour, Abraham Frederick, Jacob Coffman and John Glass appears as the pupils. Isaac Burget joined the class in July. Martin and John Hoover, Samuel and Levi Viters were added in September. The school closed in November. Evidently John Webb took the class next year and the school began in April. Then Ephraim Stonerook succeeded as teacher. All this record is well
* S. A. Moore on page 191, Christian Family Companion, 1865, published by H. R. Holsinger, Tyrone, Pa.
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Men's Chorus of the Memorial House of the Church of the Brethren in Martinsburg. Organized about 1906.
First, a male quar- tette,-C. Elvin Kensinger, George B., Jesse B. and Mahlon B. Wineland. Now a chorus. Reading from left,-Lester H. Holsinger, director ; E. Elvin Kensinger, George A. Wineland, Leonard R. Holsinger, John Sollenberger, James C. Wineland, George B. Wine- land, Jr., John H. Kensinger, Harry B. Rhodes, Jesse B. Wineland, Harry W. Seedenburg, Elvin B. Kensinger, Mahlon B. Wineland, and Lewis K. Wineland.
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kept in a " Pass-Book." In 1855 some unknown teacher was more thorough, for he used the American Sunday-school Union's Class Record at the beginning of which is found the following :
Questions for the Self-Examination of a Sunday-school teacher. Upon his leaving the school-room.
1. Have I this day particularly prayed for a blessing on my labors in the school? 2. Have I done my utmost this day to show an example of early and punctual attendance ?
3. Have the hours I have been in the school this day been fully occupied in my duties as a teacher? 4. Have I this day spoken pointedly and individually to one or more of the scholars of my class respecting the salvation of their souls?
5. If I never again enter these walls, am I clear in the sight of Him who knoweth all things, front neglect of duty towards any child in my class who may perish in sin? 6. Do I leave the school in peace with all my fellow-laborers ?
Following these searching questions are elaborate directions cov- ering three pages showing how to use this record.
The records of individual classes are preserved. The earliest in- formation as to officers is Jacob K. Brown, secretary in 1879. Then in 1881 John Zook was superintendent. In 1888 the school raised $3.78 and paid out $1.20 for supplies. In 1903, gathered from the minutes, dated March 2, Moses R. Brumbaugh was elected superin- tendent, Samuel S. Rhodes, secretary, Sadie Zuck, treasurer, Frank Shuman, chorister. The first report to the District that is recorded occurs in 1906; enrollment, 120; average attendance, 60; six teach- ers ; $33.00 raised and $10.00 given to missions. The school became "evergreen " in 1908.
Superintendents : 1879, John Zook; 1882-4, -; 1885, Samuel S. Rhodes; 1885, David S. Burget; 1887, Simon Snyder ; 1888, John B. Miller ; 1889, Simon Snyder; 1890, Samuel Rhodes; 1891, Joseph C. Frederick; 1892, Samuel S. Rhodes; 1893-99, un- known, but Samuel Furry and Daniel Diehl served some time in this period; 1900, Moses R. Brumbaugh; 1901-2, Samuel S. Rhodes; 1903-08, Moses R. Brumbaugh; 1909, Alonzo L. Simmons; 1910-12, Andrew B. Miller ; 1913, Alonzo L. Simmons; 1914-19, Levi B. Hoover ; 1920-23, Alonzo L. Simmons; 1924, Levi B. Hoover.
Martinsburg. The Sunday-school was first started in Martins- burg in May, 1866, but the first available record is the report made by Jesse Emmert for 1901 to the district meeting at New Enter- prise, April, 1902. Enrollment, 80; average attendance, 40; six teachers ; $432.59 raised; " evergreen." The school has had a teacher training class during 1911-12 and 1917.
Superintendents : 1886-89, William F. Spidle; part of 1889, Harry O. Dilling ; 1890, John G. Mock; 1891, Albert O. Dilling; 1892, Moses R. Brumbaugh; 1894, John G. Mock; 1895-8, Albert O. Dill- ing; 1898, John H. Brumbaugh; 1899, John A. Brumbaugh; 1900, John G. Mock; 1901, James Wineland; 1902, Andrew Brumbaugh ; 1903, John G. Mock; 1904, Frederic R. Zook; 1905,
1906, John G. Mock; 1907-8, Nelson Guyer; 1909, Jacob Galley ; 1910-11, John G. Mock; 1912, James W. Hershberger; 1913, John G. Mock; 1914-15, Jacob M. Dilling; 1916-17, James H. Crofford;
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1918-21, George B. Wineland; 1922, George E. Replogle: 1923-24, George B. Wineland.
SISTERS' AID SOCIETY
Clover Creek. The society in the Clover Creek house was first organized May 28, 1912, in the home of Mrs. Isaac B. Kensinger. The following are charter members: Mrs. Sarah Baker, Mrs. John Burget, Mrs. Thomas Snowberger, Mrs. Calvin B. Burget, Mrs. Isaac B. Kensinger, Ida Dilling, Susie B. Baker, Sophia Rascher, Susie D. Baker, Mary E. Burget, Susie V. Berget, Mrs. Jacob Eber- sole, Mrs. Irvin Dilling, Mrs. Catharine Baker.
The organization was as follows: Mrs. Sarah Baker, president; Susie B. Baker, secretary ; Ida Dilling, treasurer.
Presidents 1912, Mrs. Sarah Baker; 1913, Ida Dilling; 1914-17, Mrs. Sarah Baker; 1917-19, Mrs. Calvin B. Burget; 1919-23, Mrs. Harvey Frye; 1923-25, Mrs. Joseph Gates.
The society's work consisted of piecing and quilting quilts, mak- ing comforts, prayer coverings, garments, bonnets, selling vanilla and brushes. The records have been carefully kept from the be- ginning and the total shows receipts $603.82. Of the amount ex- pended, $10.00 went to Child Rescue Work, Martinsburg; $60.00 to Foreign Missions; $20.00 to Home Missions; $5.00 to Italian Missions.
Martinsburg Aid Society was first organized in the home of Mrs. Sarah Brumbaugh, in 1890. The following members were present : Mrs. Catherine Snyder, Mrs. Sarah Metzker, Mrs. Edna Brumbaugh, Mrs. Sarah Brumbaugh, Sarah Snyder, Mrs. Nancy Snyder Ware- ham, Ruth Brumbaugh, and Susie Brumbaugh. The organization was as follows: Mrs. Sarah Metzker, president; Mrs. Edna Brum- baugh, secretary; Mrs. Sarah Brumbaugh, treasurer.
Presidents : 1890-92, Mrs. Sarah Metzker ; - -, Mrs. Jacob Galley ;
Mrs. Sarah Metzker; - , Mrs. Jacob Brown; 1914-15, Mrs. Alice Davis; 1916-20, unknown; 1921-22, Mrs. Leonard Holsinger ; 1923-24, Mrs. John H. Kensinger ; 1925, Mrs. Charles B. Smith.
Since the erection of the Memorial house the sisters have a suit- able room in the church for their meetings. In general, the results of their endeavors are as follows :
1922-Carpet, and pupil furniture, $491.00.
1923-Building Fund, $500.00; Industrial Home in Virginia, $10.00; Missionary Home, Huntingdon, $10.00; Sewing machine, $15.00; Russian Relief, $4.00.
1924-Building Fund, $100.00; Electric Sweeper, $55.00; Industrial Home, Va., $10.00; Mrs. A. B. Miller, $10.00.
1925-Building Fund, $100.00.
ROARING SPRING (Country)*
From 1898 to 1911 all the territory lying west of a straight line from the Oak Grove school house to the
* To James A. Sell and H. Atlee Brumbaugh the reader is indebted for much of the information in this sketch.
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Rice lane, thence direct to the mountain," all in Blair County, was included under the name "Roaring Spring."
" Early history centres around the big spring which, because of its peculiar noise at one time, took the name ' Roaring Spring.' Such common names as Neff, Ullery, Hoover, Martin and Brumbaugh are found in these early records.
" The record of the conveyance of the present site of Roaring Spring is of interest. December 22, 1766, a war-
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rant for what was called the "Mill Seat Land" was issued to Edward Sanders. Fourteen years later, on March 16, 1789, he deeded this same tract to Daniel Ullery, a member of the Church of the Brethren. Near the spring he built the first grist mill in this part of the country but it was soon burned down by the Indians. He rebuilt at once for a mill was a community necessity and again it was burned. June 2, 1781, Daniel Ullery sold his entire belongings to his son John. Evidently he increased his belongings, for in 1821 John sold his possessions, comprising 300 acres and by this transaction the tract included now in the borough passed out of the hands of the Brethren."
" The membership of the church through this transfer and others about this time, was somewhat decreased. The few who remained held services regularly either in their homes or in school houses as soon as they were built. The Dick school house, built about 1830, the Walter school house on Halter Creek built about 1860
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and the one at Sharpsburg all served as a place of wor- ship until 1877."-JAMES A. SELL.
Then the Clover Creek congregation erected what is now known as the Albright house, just a short distance out of Roaring Spring. Samuel B. Albright donated the ground for the church and cemetery, as well as helped liberally. This was all done under the aggressive admin- istration of John W. Brum- baugh, the bishop of the con- gregation.
The new church house gave a decided impulse to the re- ligious work. Just about this time, due to the splendid paper mills located in the town, the SAMUEL B. ALBRIGHT AND WIFE. population grew rapidly. Members came with this influx until a goodly number were residing in the town itself.
Clover Creek, the parent congregation, granted per- mission for a separate organization of the Roaring Spring territory on May 1, 1898. On May 14 following, by the aid of a committee of bishops James A. Sell, John W. Brumbaugh and Thomas Maddocks, this organization was effected.
In this new congregation John R. Stayer was the only minister. Lewis Hoover was chosen secretary, Daniel S. Replogle, church correspondent, and Thomas B. Mad- docks, treasurer. Total membership in the organization about 135. Because there was no resident elder Clover Creek continued the oversight but the main responsi- bility rested on Thomas B. Maddocks.
May 10, 1900, William N. Hoover and Alfred J. Pollard were elected first trustees, and on November 15, 1902, the congregation received $256.77 as its share of a legacy from Sister Hannah Graybill, willed to Clover Creek be- fore the division.
Inasmuch as all the home ministers had removed to other fields the church decided to call a pastor. On July 20, 1907, Arvil V. Long, living at Martinsburg, ac- cepted the call and served the congregation till 1911.
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THE CHURCH HOUSE IN ROARING SPRING
The Sisters Aid Society in the borough organized and then decided to raise money to buy a location for a church house in Roaring Spring. Jacob M. R. Strayer made the first cash donation to purchase goods to be made up for sale. Money was accumulating but a suit- able location was not agreed upon. Daniel B. Maddocks and Levi S. Rhodes advised Elmer Snowberger to buy the present church site and hold it in his name for the prospective house. The site was offered to the church in regular session for the purchase price but was de- clined. Then the Aid Society, having funds on hand, appointed William Hoover and Elmer Snowberger as trustees, to hold the property in its name. At once Levi S. Rhodes gave $10.00, the first contribution ; many other members contributed liberally and soon the ground was paid for. This done the Aid Society presented the plot of ground to the church. At a member's meeting in the Albright house on February 12, 1910, the congregation decided that those living within the borough limits should go ahead and build. They appointed George W. Replogle, who headed the subscription list with $1,000.00, Jonathan Snowberger and William E. Hoover, building committee. A modern up-to-date structure 62 x 66 feet, heated by steam, lighted by electricity, with suitable Sunday-school rooms, costing $9,000.00 was completed. Dedication was on October 30, 1910, Charles C. Ellis leading the worshippers in their meditations.
Preceding the dedication on October 12, the congrega- tion met in council with James A. Sell presiding. One week's meetings were to be held following the dedica- tion and a lovefeast on November 6. Then on the 24th in special council when Orville V. Long was presiding, the "Sunday-school was organized, to be continued in the new church. Thus the new church anticipates the growth and prosperity of two Sunday-schools. The Sun- day-school in the old church is being superintended by Harry H. Rascher, with Andrew Albright as secretary. H. Atlee Brumbaugh is superintendent of the new or- ganization with sister Elva Clapper as secretary." *
* Elizabeth Barnett's report in Gospel Messenger, November 12, 1910, page 733.
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O.V. Long R.D. Murphy. A.G. Crosswhite
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Weaver
A.C.Miller
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PASTORS WHO HAVE SERVED THE ROARING SPRING CONGREGATION SINCE ITS ORGANIZATION.
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The two separate places of worship, though close to- gether, created a desire to separate the town and country congregations. In the presence of Tobias T. Myers, David A. Stayer and Levi F. Holsinger this was accomp- lished February 4, 1911. The country group took the name Albright while the town members accepted the old name Roaring Spring. There was no dividing line estab- lished, but each member was permitted to hold member- ship where he or she preferred.
Ministers elected :
William N. Hoover. 1900 David M. Adams. .1904
Daniel B. Maddocks. 1900
Deacons elected : 1892, Joseph P. Long, Samuel R. Albright; 1898, Blair Hoover ; 1900, Elmer Snowberger, David M. Adams; 1902, Levi S. Rhodes; 1906, Harry H. Rascher, Charles Miller; 1910, Uriah T. Ttuckey, David O. Miller, William E. Hoover.
The following deacons were elected elsewhere and lived in this congregation : George W. Replogle, H. Atlee Brumbaugh, Daniel S. Replogle, Jonathan Snowberger, Matthew W. Sell, Lewis R. Hoover, John W. Brumbaugh, Jr., Michael W. Reffner.
ROARING SPRING (City)
Present Membership, 258.
The beginning of the church within the borough limits including the erection of the house of worship is found under Roaring Spring, Country. Evidently, there was no formal organization after the separation of territory, but the officers of the congregation appointed October 12, 1910, simply continued. They were as follows: James A. Sell, bishop; Orville V. Long, pastor; Elmer Snowberger, secretary; George W. Replogle, treasurer.
The following were deacons at the time of the organization : Levi S. Rhodes, George W. Replogle, Jonathan H. Snowberger, David O. Miller, Elmer Snowberger, William E. Hoover, H. Atlee Brumbaugh, Uriah T. Stuckey and Daniel S. Replogle. Besides there were about sixty lay-members.
In 1918 the congregation purchased a parsonage just back of the church.
The following have served as bishops of the congregation for a short or longer time : James A. Sell, Orville V. Long, David D. Sell, Tobias T. Myers, Albert G. Crosswhite, Mahlon Weaver, Walter S. Long and David T. Detwiler.
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Mr&Mrs. D.S. Replogle Mrs. Mr.&. Snowberger
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Mr.Mrs. W.E. Hoover Mrs Mary Barnett "Albert Stayer
Milly Stuckey Mrs. C.Snowberger Louis Hoover J.P. Long
SOME MEMBERS OF THE ROARING SPRING CHURCH. (Read Mrs. instead of Mr. before Mr. U. T. Stuckey's name.)
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Pastors and date each began :
Orville V. Long 1910 Mahlon J. Weaver. 1918
Ross Murphy 1911 Leonard L. Holsinger 1921
Albert G. Crosswhite. 1913 Arthur C. Miller. 1922
Deacons elected : Fall of 1922, Blair G. Snyder, Ross R. Berk- himer, Homer S. Guyer, Daniel G. Replogle.
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