The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1873-10-16
WHOLE NO. 1873.

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splendid success of last year, new i'm
pulse seems to nave been given to the
leading members and inspired by the
zeal. eloouence and enthusiasm Of their
youthful pastor, aided by the heroic ef-
forts of the Presiding Elder, they are
now preparing and girding themselves
for the great struggle that finally culnl-
mated in the building of new parson-
age this year, and of finally completing
the main audience room of the Church,
of which we shall speak hereafter.
| At meeting of the official members of
the Church held April TO- 1866, it was re-
solved that it is not expedient to finish
the Church building this Conference
yesr. Resolved further, that we build
new parsonage or repair the old one.
The old parsonage belonged jointly to
the Circuit and the Station, and was old
and dilapidated. At a subsequent official
meeting, held May 10Th, the resolution
of the last meeting in reference to the
old parsonage was reconsidered, and
motion to repair the old building was
lost by vote of 3 for and against. 1t
was then resolved to solicit subscription
for new parsonage, and VIM. Vaughn
and two of this committee (Long and
Longbon) were appointed to select To-
cation and report the probable cost of a
suitable building, and instructed to make
their report May 28th. The committee,
after considering the prospect, concluded
that but little if anything could be effect
ed by subscription, and felt that such a
movement would not accomplish the end
sought. Thereupon one of this commit
tee (Longbon) suggested that II men be
found who would agiee to build new
parsonage at their own expense, with
whatever aid they could obtain from the
other members, and with whatever might
be realized as our part of the proceeds aris-
ing from the sale of the old parsonage.
This proposition novel as it then seemed,
was assented to by the other two mem
bers of that committee, and on May oath
the following II men signed paper
agreeing to said proposition-they to re-
ceive and apply all subscriptions and
contributions, to direct and superintend
the work in their own way, and at their
own discretion, and to complete the
building as soon as practicable. The
names are signed in the following order:
j. w. Longbon, Adam W. Long, Andrew
Long. L. A. Atkinson, James Tripp, VIM.
Vaughn, 7. P. Sutherland. J. M Steele,
L. B. Gibson, Elmer Golden, J. P. Mack
ey and D. Mackley. all of whom were
members of the Church except Elmer
Golden and D. MackIey. The building
was erected on the Church Lot, or part
of In-Lot No. 116 in the town of jackson.
The building As by 26 feet was completed
in October at the following cost:
Reed from sale of old parsonage. $500
" contributions. 364
Paid by the said u 2men................ 45O
Making total cost ..SI274
Amount paid Presiding Elder $35. F.
S. Davis pastor $780, The pastor was
granted leave of absence from September
4th until after Conference, and the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted: Resolved
that the services Of Bro. Davis have been
acceptable, and we heartily invite his re-
turn for another year.
1867.
H. 2. Adams P. E. F. S. Davis pastor.
Number Joined Church, So; number of
conversions, II; number in full member
ship, 122; number of Sunday School
scholars, l34; number of Officers and
Teachers, 27; number of volumes added,
3l5; total number Sunday School Adyo-
Gates, 5O; number Western Christian
Advocate, 8; number Ladies' Repository,
10. Amount paid Presiding Elder $50.
Pastor 5000, Conference claimants $50.
Missions SIP and American Bible Soci-
ETY. S62 CO. Church estimated value
$4,000, Parsonage estimated value 81 500
1868.
H. 2. Adams P. E. l. B. Bradrick Pas
tor. This year makes another notable
era in our history. The main audience
room of our Church is now completed
and through the vigorous persistent eff
forts OF the members, and the inspiring
zeal and courage of the Pastor, we have
beautiful and commodious house. of
worship. An organ has also been pur-
chased by the Sunday School. In finish
ing the Church building, plan similar
to the one devised for building the par
sonage was adopted. Twelve men organ
lied and took charge of the work These
men had an option of paying $3.50 each,
or OF sharing the deficiency beyond what
could be raised by subscription Some
two or three chose to pay $50 each; the
others had to pay more, and to pay over
and over again, but it was paid at last,
amounting in all to some $1,000. The
Church was dedicated July 18th by Rev.
Chas Ferguson who labored on jackson
Circuit in lS47 and 1S4s. After an alb
sence of 20 years this old veteran of the
Cross is welcomed with the most grateful
cordiality by the few survivors of his
former flock. Rev. John Stewart though
not present at the dedication, sent us
SlOO toward a Bell for the Church. He
had previously given another 800 to as
sist in building, and in grateful remem-
brance of his labors and zeal for the Mas
ter, and as token of the affectionate
regard for him as a man and a brother,
the Church was called Stewart Chapel.
This year. additional ground was purchas-
ed, in order to enlarge the Church Lot.
Members received, 26, maid PRESIDING