The new daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1872-1873, 1872-10-18
CHURCHES OF CARSON.


cessi.e piety, but we cannot fail to ap
preciate the power for good, if we plac,
it on no other ground, the church exer
cises over the whole country. Their in
fluence is felt in all places where they are
found, and the quiet restraining power
over the people is vis;,ble, although i,
may not be openly acknowledged by q
mountaineering community. But We
stated out to tell of the buildings of the
churches of Carson. The oldest and
first built is of brick, situated on Nevada
street. 1t is neat, unassuming editice
of fair size, and very we'll finished and
furnished 1t was built years ago in the
| time of high prices and of expensive ma
terial but, what is the more to be regret
ted, has but one lot of ground, and is
surrounded by dwelling houses in close
proximity, and can have no yard for
shrubbery, trees, flowers or walks. This
is the property Of the Presbyterian So
ciety, and at present is under the charge
of the Rev. NJ. Wood
The next in point is the Methodist, the
members of which seemed to have learn
ed lesson by the Presbyterian, and
avoided the too neighboriy disposition of
the crowding process, and built their
church upon and occupy a whole block.
The church building is OF cut stone from
the prison quarry, has considerable archi-
tectural beauty, is large, well built, and
Is a monument of the hberality and en-
ergy of a few men; and, more than all,
OF u local preacher at that time stationed
i'll this place. 1t is we'll furnished inside
and Will accommodate large conglesa-
ton. The block is fenced, and large
number of trees on either side and in
the interior, add much beauty to the
property and gives to the snug little par
sonuge cheerful, homelike appearance.
The church building has a Delfry and
spire of cut stone and fine bell, and the
pulpit is now occupied by the Rev. A. N
Fisher, the present Superintendent of
P.bhe Instruction. This property is on
DIVISION street, and the RAPID growth of
the trees has added very much to its
value and beauty in the last few years.
The building of the Episcopal church |
Is situated on the same street and one |
block further north. This building is of |
wood and in the style usually adopted by |
the church Of England. 1t is neat lit |
tie editce of the gothic order, has a bel |
Try. tail splre, and u fine, large, deep |
toned bell that reminds one Of their early |
home and school days; and the natural
impulse when heard is to go to church.
We understand the members of this
:hurch contemplate enlarglng the build
ng-increasing its length uy an addition
% the west. This is needed by the in
;rease of the congregation and to give
com to all who desire to attend this
service. Internally it is finish
"a and furnished with much taste and
beauty and is presided over by the Rev.
ieorge B. Allen whose popul rity is the
natural result of faithful, intelligent
eacher.
The Roman Catholic Church build
ng is the last one erected, and is
he largest, neatest and most expensive |
hurch building in town. 1t is situated
II King and Minnesota streets, occupies
prominent position on the block, which
, enclosed by a substantial fence, and !
would do honor to a larger town than
arson. This building was erected two
ears ago at considerable expense, and I
ispayed an energy and zeal we'll worthy
le object IN pushing to a rapid compile i
on 50 large and expensive a building;
ut Catholics never do anything pertain !
~ the church by halves, and the reali- 1
alton of their desires has given the town 1
fine building, and themselves a temple q
worship that not only themselves, but
lie whole community should feel proud
:. Father Torney is in charge at pres j
1t and is much loved by his parishion- @
$ and universally respected by all who c
low him. q