Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-08-17
CORNER STONE LAYING OF THE
REFORMED CHURCH OF WOOSTER,
SATURDAY, AUGUST II. 1871.

REFORMED CHURCH OF WOOSfth
SATURDAY, AUGUST II. 1871.
| AS was announced through the
different papers, the corner stone of
the new Reformed Church, was laid
on Saturday of last week. Early
in tlfe morning it looked much as
though the weather would be unfa-
vorable, the sky having the appear
anee of rain. Fortunately, there was
no rain, but remaining cloudy all
day or nearly so made it only the
more pleasant for the out door eX-
ercises.
At lOo'clock the members of the
Reformed Church of Wooster, and
also as many from other Churches
throughout Wayne and adjoining
Counties with many other citizens
interested, filed every seat in the
PRESBYTERIAN Church, which was
kindly given them for the occa-
sion.
Rev. Deickman, of Millmore, Ohio,
preached in German. and those
present who understood it, pro
nounced it a deep,rich and eloquent
sermon, and very appropriate to the
occasion. Rev. Vogt, of Deleware,
Ohio, next followed in short SER
mon, or address, which was very
pleasing, instructive and which we
considered well worth hearing.
The following Reformed Minis
tiers were present: Revs. d. Kemmer
er, Derr. Shaw, Miller, Strausner,
Deickman and Vogt. Other min
listers of the city were present.
After Rev. Vest concluded his
remarks andsthe singing of very
nice hymn by the Reformed choir
under the direction of Prof. Bringer.
the Congregation proceeded in pro
cession to the grounds where the
laying of the corner stone was to
take place, headed by the Ministers,
where we found from | 600 to | 800
people eeengregated. The first thing
was the singing of the following
hymn composed by Rev. Vogt,which
was printed on slips and passed
around among the people and all
participated in singing, lead by the
choir:
CORNER STONE HYMN.
Thou art the true foundation stone
Thou mighty Lord of hosts,
And Zion trusts in Thee alone,
And Thy salvation boasts.
Amid the wind. anu rain and flood.
Thy temple shall not fall;
Its strength is Thy redeem ing. blood,
AY Thou art al in ALL FsF.
Elect and precious, tried and sure,
From age to age the same,
Our souls shall rest on Thee secure,
And glory in Thy name. 49,.
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And Keep ns to the last,
. 1Hit we Win 1nee may dwell above,
When storms and floods are past.
RevESRaw 4eaa ii plaayer, and
then the history of the Reformed
Church of Wooster was read by
Rev Nogt, which dated back to
1Sl9.r This part of the exercises
was particularly interesting.J Rev.
ISonnenbecker preached the first ser
mon preached by a Reformed minis
ter in Wooster in 1919, and was the
first minister employed after the Or
ganization of the Church, and re-
manned its pastor until 1881. Rev.
Chas. Zwisler accepted a call in
1888, and remained until S39, when
he resigned and was succeeded by
Rev. Begemanin 1910; in 1S43 Rev. |
Mahnschmid succeeded him but
ceased his services in 1874, and in
January, 1874, Rev. ID. Kemmerer be-
came, the PASTOR and remained SO
until the spring OF 1864, when. he re-
signed son account Of poor health
and removed to Pittsburg. Rev. J.
Derr becoming his successor, but
resigned in 1869 and accepted a call
at Louisville, Ohio.
In the mean time Rev. Kemmerer
had again taken up his residence in
Wooster, and has now charge of the
congregation. Under his, ad- |
ministrationi the; congregation
purchased the lot, on which the
Church is being built, for 2,400. |
The Church when. completed will be
a substantial. neat and handsome
building, it will be the finest in the
City, and through the wise manage
ment of the Trustees it will not. |
when completed, cost over $4,000, |
The same building under contract
could not he built short of $4,000
or $4,000. 1t is conveniently |
located, being hut. short dis
tanee from the public, square. 4 <
The citizens of Wooster should |
be, liberal in their donations, as the
cohgfegation'is not strong nor is it
considered wealthy, while the build
ing Will add much attraction to the |
city. 1SSs @st1t 0
The reading ofthe I32nd Psalm in
connection with 1st Corinthians,
Sd chapter, 9th and 23d verses, in
elusive, was next in order.
The box, containing a Bible,
Hymn Book, Catechism, relig-
ious papers of the church, and sab |
bath school, a copy of each of the
county papers, gold and silver
coins. and different idenomina-
tions of the paper currency of the
country, together with the history
of the church, was then |
placed In its proper place, and the
stone laid by Rev. d. Kemmerer,
who proceeded with the following
ceremony:
in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,
L lay this corner stone. for the
foundation of house to be builded
and consecrated to the worship of
Almighty God, under the name of
the Reformed Church of Wooster
and vicinity, according to the order
and usages of the Church. Amen"
While reading he hit the stone
three times with the hammer. The
Congregation then united in the ar
ticle of faith or creed.