Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-05-05

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; Afctfodist Elsseopal Chaseh who for1s !,
ly preached in these parts, together with
sketch Of the carly operatiopx.ofthc above
E mentioned denoniination in this locality
In the present number will sndeavof 4,
describe the rise. and somewhat Of tho pro
gross, Of other denominations in our coun
ty.
CHRISTIAN CHuHcH.--During the winte
Of 1886 and 80 church of the above men
toned denomination was organized in tn,
vicinity OF where the " OF Creek Mills nov
stand. This church embraced from tn,
first score or more Of members, anon,
whom were several Ministers of the G os
pei. viz: Rev. William Thompson, Rev
Abram Worries. Rev. Thomas and Henri,
Logan. Two of these Ministers. Mr.
Thompson anil Mr.. Thomas Logan, ar.
dead; the remaining two still live, and en-.
JOY that respect which a godly walk. and
long career Of christian usefulness, ts.erv-
edly merits. The denomination which I
am describing has in this county expert
enccd considerable prosperity. and now in
cludes within its pale somewhat nuiner-
ous membership.
PnEsByrERIaSs--Ssv Of our earliest
settlers were members of the Presbyterian
Church before they came here and it is like
~ that they hail not long been settled in this
locality, before they occasionally enjoyed
the privilege of hearing Ministers of their
denomination, who casually passed through
the country. In May. 1888. Presbyte-
rian Church was organized in Plymouth
which at the first numbered twenty two
members. and several others joine.l soon Of.
forwards. OF the meeting which was held
at the formation Of this organization Rev.
w. X. Marshall, Of Laporte, was Modcra.
tor. About the commencement OF the sum
mer Of 1889. Rev. T.. w. Wright became
the Pastor Of this Church, and acted in that
capacity for something like year. Mr..
Wright possessed excellent abilities as
Preacher, AMI was apparently a worthy
young man. He is now understand
preaching in or near the CITY of I.afaycttc.
For several years after Mr.. Wright left the
place our Presbyterian friends were delti.
tute Of PASTOR During the winter of
ashland "A. Rev. William Westervelt
preached in Plymouth for few month,
with much acceptability and then returned
to Obcrlin College. Of which institution he
was at that time student. In lS45. the
Presbyterian Church Of Plymouth for a
lew months with much acccrtabilitv. and
then returned to Obcrlin College, Of which
institution he was at that time a student.
In lS45. the Presbyterian church of Plym.
outh obtained Pastor. in the person of
Rev. John VI. Bishop. who hal then Just
era lnatel at Line Seminary. Mr.. Bishop
possessed learning. fine abilities. and other
that were ealcul atei to make
him highly useful in the ministry. III. !
stay among us Of two years. is remember
many with z eat pleasure. am in.
formed that he is now preaching i'm the /
southern part of this State. perhaps in /
or its vicinity. The succe,.
sors OF MIR. Bishop came to Plymouth in 4
the following order. viz: Rev. ID. G. Meeker.
Rev. y. L. Lord. Rcv..J. B. l.. SouIe, Rev. !
J. IL. Spelllnan. and Rev. y. Armstrong.
The Presbyterian Church of Plymouth.
which think ], the only one in the coun-
~. ha. increased considerably in num-
bers since It's first organization. and its
m''mbers comprise an intelligent. nAuen-
ial, aud worthy portion Of our commuui-
".
BArTIsTs.--My information concerning
he early operations of this denomination
n the county is limited II is evident.
however. that Rev. Ewal Ken,lall and Rev.
Noses Leland prcacccd among us at an
arly perio anil am un,ler the impression
hat Church Of this order was Organized
n Green Township. something like twenty
ears ago. A Baptist Church ha, also ex
'ted for many yrYs in the Meredith set
cement, in the southern part of the coun
v Several Baptist Ministers. besides the
NO whose names are mentioned above.
ave preached in these parts to greater
less extent, prominently among whom
az Rev. James Maxwell. This gentle.
ian 'ivel in Plymouth for several wears
airing which time he was actively engaged !,
! his ministerial duties. preaching al nu- =
'erous appointments. the most Of which :,
ere at considerable distances from each !,
her. Mr.. NJ. was very industrious a. f. '"
llnISter, his preaching was well received.
III his labors were crowned with scous;d.
able success. lie is now preaching for a
hurch in Laporte county. Onr highly r
seemed friend Rev. Moses Leland. still
YES and breaches occasionally. Atm T"
It there ale several Baptist churchc. with =.
the limits of the county. - - - e. e.
UNITED BnErnREx.-Therr are nov, go. "r
n socicties Of this denomination in the c
unty- but all Of them are think Of mod.
n origin.
WEslYASs.LIn 1913 a church Of ,h;s
nom'nation. numbering fourteen person,
y organised in the neighborhood of of
ymouih- Rev. Mr.. kaincs, the I;r.t p.x n.
rpf this Church. came to his field of Ia. !
rim lS44 or As. His immediate .ur. ap
'sors were Rev William Gladiinr. Rev. IN 10
nos Finch, and Rev. Elias Msrsters no
~ denomination at the present tim. b..
'sral Societies or Churches within The
sits THE county.
fi'sre are other denominations in III.
mty which have not been mentioned Lrs
ng nnaequsinted with their carly on.r.
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