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ST. PAUL. CHURCHES
rba Record Which This FamOns City
Furnishes.
HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
Their Rise, Progress ana General
Advancement.

st. Paul in the matter of churches has
kept pace with the extraordinary growth
of the city. Most of them did not de
spise the day of small beginnings OuI
started with a few determined spirits and
have worked through periods of hardshlps
eand financial distress, yet, although some
have gone to the wall the greater part have
weathered the storm and are now IN the
heighth of prosperity, with well filled
churches, financially unembarrassed and
owning valuable property, alwas ready to
extend the work which they have at heart
into any quarter where soul may be
saved or a child may be brought up among
Christian Influences. Few cities can boast
Of more extensive charities and more earn
est church work than St. Paul, considering
her size and the heterogeneous character of
her population. The following sketches
will give some idea Of the history of each
church society now having an organization
in tho city:
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connrenntionnI.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH..
This society was organized June II,
1853. The original members numbered
fifteen, prominent among whom were
Messrs. P. w. Nichols, P. P. Furber, VIM.
/. Phinney and H. G. Wilson. Before the
organization services had been held for
some time in Concert hall, Rev j. J. Hill,
of Glencoe, Mimi, having preached the first
sermon May IS, 1858. Rev. Burdett Hart,
pastor of the Congregational church at,
Fair Haven, Conn, then soiourning a
Minnesota for his health, preached twice
before the society and on September 9,
1853, received unanimous call to this
new church, which he accepted entering
upon his duties November 4, of that year.
A chapel was completed, paid for, and
dedicated November 4, 1859, located on
Goodrich street. In May 1859, Rev. A. P.
Fiske was chosen as pastor,..resigning in
April 1852, to enter the army as chap
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Central Presbyterian church.

During the summer of 1851 the first
idea was entertained of forming a society
of Old School Presbyterians. During that
year the Rev. J. G. Riheldaffer arrived, I'M
der the auspices of the board of domestic
missions of that branch of the church,
with a view of forming a society aud
making st. Paul central point for the
work of the denomination. It was an I'M
promising field and the missionary had
many discouragements to encounter. He
preached his first sermon in the First Pres
byterian church by the courtesy of Rev.
Mr.. Neill. On Saturday, Feb. %. 1852. a
company of nine people met at the resi-
dence of the minister in one story frame
building on Sixth street between Robert
and Jackson. They were composed of
Scotch, Germans, English and Americans.
They met for the purpose of organizing
church. Seven persons upon presentation
of letters from other churches were adj
mitted to membership and formed the
church. These members were Mrs. Cath
crime Riheldaffer, Mr.. and Mrs. R. Marvin,
Mr.. j. Gise, Mr.. and Mrs. harrington and
MI. oOuA " OAOSh.d ISI1dEhdDlS
stance being that all are still living. Mr..
Harrington and Mr.. R. Marvin were elected
ruling elders. Mr.. r. Marvin was appoint
ed stated clerk of the session. On the fol-
lowing day the ordination of an elder and
the first communion took place in the
Baptist church. After few months the
church began their separate services in the
court house. Earnest effort was continu-
ally made to erect church building. The
members contributed largely, and outsiders,
among whom we're Alexander Ramsey, H.
NJ Rice, Alexander Wilkin and others, as
sisted the work. Large contributions were
also received from the East. Mr.. Louis
Robert and Mr.. Randall donated the lots,
which are located on Cedar street, at the
head of Exchange street, and at that time
were charmingly located. The building is
constructed of brick, has been enlarged
since its erection, and has seating capac-
ity of about 700.
In the summer of 1864 Rev. Mr.. j. G.
Riheldaffer resigned the passionate of the
church. He has since remained in st. Paul,
actively engaged in the work of education.
The church for some time was without
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Dayton Aren,.e Presbyterian Church.

The real beginning of this church was at
meeting held April 20, 1871, consisting
of the ministers and elders of the three
Presbyterian churches of the city, in the
lecture room of the First church, to take
measures for establishing mission Sun
day school and church on st. Anthony hill.
A committee was appointed at this meet
ing, consisting of two members from each
church, to select suitable sight and erect
building. The members of the commit
tee were d. W. Ingersoll and Richard Mar
vim from the First church, Gen. r. W.
johnson and Edward Webb from the Cen
trail church, Thomas Cochran, Jr., and S.
J. R. Mcmillan from the House of Hope,
and the Rev. F. W. Flint. The lot pur-
chased is at the corner of Dayton avenue
and Mackubin street. A substantial build
ing, with capacity for $50 persons, was
erected in the summer of 1873, and on the
9th of July it was dedicated. Revs. D.
9. Lyon and D. r. Breed conducting the
services. Afternoon preaching was begun,
the pastors of the Presbyterian churches
supplying the pulpit. On Sunday, April
~, 1874, the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian
church was duly organized by commit
tee appointed by the Presbytery of
st. Paul, consisting Of
Rev. John Mattocks, Rev.
D. R. Breed and Elder w. L. Wilson. Rev.
Mr.. Mattocks preached the discourse.
Twenty three persons united at the organ
ization, twelve coming from the House of
Hope. ten from the Central and one from
a church in another state. Messrs. S. J. R.
Mcmillan, W. L. Wilson and L. A. Gilbert
were elected elders. In the following
June, Rev. Maurice D. Edwards, a recent
graduate of Auburn Theological seminary,
was chosen pastor, and entered upon his
labors on July 10.
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Episcopal Churches.
CHRIsT's CHuRcH

In June, 1850, the Revs. J. Lloyd Brock,
Timothy Wilcoxson and J. v. Merrick,
established mission of the Protestant
Episcopal church, holding their first SER
vices in school house on what is now West
Third street, which were conducted by the
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pastor. The following pastors have since
been connected with this church: Rev. F
j. Brown, in 1867; Rev. VIM. McKibbin, in
1874; and in November, 1879, the present
pastor, Rev. R. F. MacIaren was called and
accepted, and was installed the first Sab
bath in June, 1880. During the last year
the society has paid about $4,000, and is
now free from debt. There are upwards of
800 members connected with the church,
and the number is increasing rapidly. Dur
ing the coming year many improvements to
the building are contemplated. The Sab
bath school work and work among the young
people is very aourishing. The society has
a mission in Reserve township, doing good
work, and the church here is enjoying q
degree of prosperity quite remarkable.
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NORwEGIAN NJ. E. CHURCH.
SWEDISH NJ. E. CHURCH.

The edifce of this society is located at
the corner of Tenth and Temperance streets.
It is frame structure with tower and
spire and has seating capacity for 300
persons. The congregation was organized
1858 by few people coming together and
holding prayer meetings with John Siv-
lum for pastor. The first regular pastor
was G. P. Agrelius, who held services in a
school house on Jackson street. The
present pastor is Rev. A. P. Monten.
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AFRICAN NJ. E. CHURCH.
F1Rsr GERMAN N. E. CHURCH.

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The society bearing this name was or
ganized in 1851. The first pastor was
Rev. J. Haas. The society at first con-
sisted of only eight members. 1t is now
one of the strongest German Methodist
churches in the Northwest. The first house
of worship was built for the society in
1853 on the corner of what is now Broad
way and Sixth street. 1t was frame
chapel 2Sx40 feet, which has been remod-
eled into parsonage. The church prop
erty is now very valuable, being 165 feet
on Sixth street and $50 feet each on Broad
way and Rosabel street. The present
church was built in 1860, the first story
being of stone and the upper of brick. 1t
was erected during the ministry of Rev.
Philip Funk The main audience room
has seating capacity for $50 people Mr..
F. E. Shredder was pastor until October,
1882.
The present pastcc is Rev. f. Kopp.
The membership is about 250, and flour
ishing Sunday school. 1t is contemplated
to soon build new church.
BATES AVENUE METHODIST. CHURCH.
In 1881 the Bates Avenue M. E. Church
was built as mission by the Methodlsts
of the city, under the direction of Grace
NJ E. Church, and chiefly through the lib.
crafty of Adam Gotzian and Il. l.. Pilking
ton. The church is built of wood and cost
about $500. In October, 1882, Rev. F. o.
Holman was appointed pastor, and at the
same time church was organized by Rev.
S. G. Smith, presiding elder. There are
about thirty members at the present time
METHODIST MISSIONS.
During the spring of 1882 there was or
ganized the "City Missionary and Church
Extension society of the Methodist churches
of st. Paul" Under the direction of this
society chapel was built in the summer
of 1882, on King street, West st. Paul,
worth about $500, and in October of the
same year church society was formed of
about twenty-five members and associated
with the Bates Avenue church, under the
pastorate of Rev. F. O. Holman. At the
same time was undertaken the building of
Riverside chapel on the flats in West st.
Paul. A fiourishing mission school is IN
operation there under the charge of Rev.
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GERMAN N. E. CHuRCH.

This church is located at 81 bradley
street. and the society was organized in
1872, under the charge of Rev. Emil Uni,
pastor, with membership of sixty. The
present building was erected during the
charge of Rev. John Schneider, and is 34x
so feet, with tower and spire. 1t is built of
stone and brick, the building costing
$4,000. The society has parsonage val
ued at $1,000. The corner stone of the
church was laid in 1875, and the structure
was finished and occupied in the same
year. 1t has seating capacity for IT'S
people. The present pastor is Henry
Schnitker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

James Carey is the latest one OF the Dub
lin Ire. prisoners to turn informer. He
gave his story last Saturday amid Kisses from
his fellow prisoners. Carey was no low ig-
norant fellow, selected TO do q bloody work
blindly. H. was IA member Of the munich
pality Of Dublin. and owing 10 his intelh-
geuce shared in the councils Of the managers
of this business Of murder He made full
and detailed confession duplicating all his
fellow prisoners, confirming IL particular the
testimony relating to the assassination of
Lord Frederick Cavendisl and Under Secre-
tary Burke He fully implicated himself,
even stating that it was he who gave the sig
nal for the murder by raising his handker-
chief Carey said be Joined the Fenian
brotherhood in l~G4 and was its treasurer.
II 1881 he became a member Of the Irish
Invincibles, conspiracy Of assassination
numbering go, whose object was 10 re
move all tyrants, and Chief Secretary Fors-
ter and Earl Cowper, the lord-lieuteuaut, were
doomed. In December 1851, men were Sc
lected for the work in Dublin, and the work
of watching the intended victims and prepar-
ing for successful attacks was begun. All
the prisoners except one were members of
the Invincibles that one being Patrick
Whelan. The arms came from London, be-
ing brought by the wife of Frank Bryne, a
member of the organization in that city.
Carey corroborated havauagh the cRrmRu's
testimony IL every particular, and added
many circumstances both concerning the
Phoenix park murders and the logging of
Forster Carey can hardly expect lighter
punishment than life imprisonment Carey
in his testimony told repeatedly Of a mysteri-
ous NO !, this being the designation Of a
man who was a leader in the assassination
conspiracy, had plenty of money and gave
orders as 10 what was to be done. he said
he did not know the mans name, nor where
he now is Careys testimony gives rise TO a
grave suspicion that the Land League has
some secret criminal connection with the
conspirators, and that lis funds have been
used 10 further their infamous purposes.
On Monday y Of the prisoners were prac-
ticaly held for trial Carey continued his
evidence. He swore amid Kisses by the pris-
oners that he belonged 10 the Fenians but
not 10 the supreme council. The object Of
the Fenians was 10 separate Ireland from
England the former country being then
hRrassed by coercion. He had no idea that
Lord Frederick Cavendish was 10 be murder
ed when Mr.. Burke was attacked, He was
stupefed when he heard of the former muir
der
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
Tho CiyiI service Comui..iop.

President Arthur on Tuesday nominated
Dormau b. Eaton Of New York, John NJ.
Gregory Of Illinois, and Leroy b. Thoman
Of Ohio to be the members Of the civil ser.
vice commission under the new reform law.
Mr.. EAtons earnest and persistent work in
the direction of civil service reform has made
him known to the whole country. The 9TH
or two members Of the commission are COM
paratiycly unknown. In the Western states.
Mr. Gregory has a wide reputation as an ed
vocational worker. For many years be was
president Of the Illinois state university. He
has been at the head Of the educational iust-
tutions of the state is an enthusiast on the
subject of popular education and political re-
form, and has long been an advocate Of thor
ough reform in the civil! service He retired
a few years ago from active pursuits. and la,
spent some winters ia Washington engaged
in gathering material for @ work upon the
political history of tle United States. Mr..
Thomau. tine Democratic member If line
commission, is al active lawyer ana pu.ili-
clan. aged about 40. He Aa, been q me,u-
Der Of the Ohio legislature. editor of pc
itical newspaper. and for several years "a
Judge Of probate In 1881 be- received a
large vote in In, state convention for tine
nomination H. candidate for governor of Ohio
lie is said to b q s:auucA supporter of Seua-
tor Pendeton, who stood as sponsor Of the
civil service reform bill in the Senate. There
will be some disappointment that the Presi-
dent did not make mp tn. commission entire
ly Of men OF nauoua. reputation, but if
-.f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

Our readers will hardly find better state
ment Of the real issues involved in the dreary
tariff debate which now engrosses the atten-
ton of Congress than is contained in the
short but comprehensive and admirably di.
rect and pointed speech which Hon. J. NJ.
Tyler delivered il the House last week. and
which is printed on our first page to-day.
While pointing out the fallacy Of the doe
trine o! the free-traders and OF the advocates
Of a tariff for revenue only Mr.. Tyler at
the same time quotes figures and statistics to
show that our present rate Of taxation is OPP
pessive and even ruinous TO the country.
Under this system there is q yearly surplus OF
So, 900, 900 beyond the legitimate needs of
the governmental policy which, as he forc-
bly, says draws this enormous sum from th e
legitimate channels of business to lie idle in
the federal treasury and an overlooking treas
ury tempts to prodigality and corruption. "
Mr.. Tylers position with regard to the taxa
ton of spiritdous liquors and tobacco will
meet the approval of every well. minded man.
He has no sympathy with those who ask for
a reduction of the tax upon these articles.
Upon every necessary article which enters
into the everyday life Of the people the tar
if should be placed at the lowest practicable
point, but as for whiskey and tobacco-arti-
Giles which are "luzuries and ministers Of
vice, and which are manufactured and pro
duced IN contravention OF the best sentiment
of the country and at great profits they
are the last upon the entire list of foreign
and domestic productions from which taxes
should be removed. Il will be a good thing
for the country if the great question of tariff
reform is settled upon the basis which Mr.
Tyler lays down in this speech.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

The meeting of the state board Of agrcul-
ture TO be held at Putney on Tuesday and
Wednesday of next week is the only gather
ing Of the kind to be held in the county this
season, and it is not only for the good name
OF the Windham county farmers, but for their
interest as intelligent, wide-awake citizens,
that there should be a large attendance. Mr..
Davis, the member of the board from this
county, is especially anxious to see all the
towns well represented, and he urgently re-
quests the farmers to bring with them their
wives, sons and daughters, and that mechan-
les and all working men should also attend.
Our people are not a5ked to 90 simply rs lis
teners, but are reminded that they can add
mucL-to the interest and profit Of the occa-
sion il they will take par, in the discussions,
give their OVID experiences. and ask questions
on interesting or doubtful points. Heretofore
our Wiudham county farmers lave not al
ways done their duty in respect to attendance
upon such meetings we hope in this instance
they will make a new departure in the right
direction
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Putney.

Rev J. n. Emery Of Bellows Falls will
preach next Sunday morning on Probation,
and il the evening will tell the young people
about The true guide to success
The chair aud toy shop of G. W. Under
wood d Co. will be sold at auction Feb. p.
&C. P ellison sports a very Anticipated
sleigh, which he says was built il Keene, n.
H., toward the end of the last century, and
was formerly owned 10y his great grandfather,
who used it at his wedding in $50.
Remember the agricultural meetings at
this place next Tuesday and Wednesday. Our
citizens are hoping for large attendance Of
ladies and gentlemen from adjoining towns.
The donation party last Tuesday evening
for the benefit Of the Methodist pastor, Rev
Mr.. Knight, was well attended, and $40 in
cash, besides generous contribution Of other
uecessaries, was the result. w
Report says that c. P ellison offers -
cents on the dollar in settlement Of his liabil-
ties, which amount to $500.
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Contrary TO general expectation, the senate
on Tuesday completed and passed the tariff
bill, upon which weeks Of time have been
spent, by vote of A. yeas to - nays. The
details Of the bill it is impossible to give. OF
its general character the Boston journal says
1T suits neither the extreme tariff men nor
the revenue reformers. Nevertheless, it pro
vides for q general reduction of duties on
most articles, and in the way of simplihcation
Is great improvement on the present law ="
The bill now goes 10 the House, probably as
an amendment to the internal revenue bill
passed by that body at its last session. 1t re-
mains 10 be seen if the majority in the House
can get at it and pass it. If it can, there will
not be likely 10 be any further tariff legisla-
ton for more than two years. The opposi-
ton to the bill came from the free-trade or
tariff -for-revenue-only Democrats and Mr.
Voorhees,, who is classed as q protectionist
The more than two-thirds vote for the bill in
the senate leads one to indulge the hope that
it may command the votes of sufficient Dem
ocrats il the House to insure its enactment
The passage of the bill is due chiefly to the
persistent efforts Of the Republicans, and es-
pecially to Senator Morrill, Of Vermont, whose
patience persistence and tact have never fail
ed during the weary days that the measure
has been under consideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

Among the pleasant gatherings of the
winter may be mentioned the one al VIM. ".
smiths on Wednesday evening of last week,
when 60 Of their friends surprised them with
farewell visit. The ladies provided a boup-
tltul supper, and good cheer was the order Of
the evening The company separated with
many sincere wishes for the prosperity of Mr..
smith and family in their new home. A.
Plenty of snow and some to spare.
.. -Chas Bliss and E. Z. Gale return to Bur
hng'on soon to attend medical lectures.
e. S. Morse is getting out large quan.
my OF ash shafts at c. b. Lamsons steam
mill
HI NJ. Whitman has been confined 10 the
house for several weeks with slow fever
n. Il. Stone has moved to Jacksonville
Ed. knights is occupying the residence
OF l. r. Plumley, who has gone 10 Shrews.
bury to work for his brother year.
-ChAs. Martin has rented his farm at Mt.
Holly, aud intends TO live here with his father.
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n Monroe has sold his hot-house and
bedding business 70 Z. W. Bancroft Of the
Terrace Hill stock farm.
William Il. Upham will build house on
Atkinson street at the head Of Hapgood street
this spring
SIX persons united with the Baptist church
by baptism last Sunday evening.
An lovers OF "pluu" viii be- glad to learn
that Josh Billings j. to have the floor at Tn
ion hall Tuesday evening next for al hour
aud q half.
The Methodist church was filed to its ut
most capacity SUNDAY evening to hear Mr.. D..
G.. Frost the well known temperance lectur-
er speak upon his life.subject, Temperance. ~
The knights Of Honor had an oyster
supperat Tuttle's, opposite the Island House,
Tuesday evening. Over 40 ladies' and gentle
u.ru sat down TO the wlll-hlled tables and
speeches by several gentlemen followed the
banquet.
The Times wonders whether the village
is safe from high water in case Of d big fresh
q this spring
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TERRIBLE ACCIDEST-wILLIAM WALKER LITE
RALLY CRUSHED ~ PIECES ~ I HUGE FIAG-
MINT OF ROCK PROM A BLAST.
Last Monday, as William Walker and Sol
onion Bishop were passing l. d. Blanchard s
house on Main street with an OK team, 1000
pound rock few from the blast at the Newton
works across Deerheld river, about 80 rods
away, and struck Mr. Walker, carrying him
with II down into the ice and snow out of
sight and literally tearing him in pieces, scat
teripg the brain, lungs, shoulder, arm, heart,
stomach, intestnes and left leg all in larger
or smaller pieces. Portions Of the body were
found embedded in the earth beneath four
feet Of ice and snow. After doing its fatal
work, the rock bounded of about > feet and
lodged IN the street. Mr. Walker was al IN
married man aged %, Of industrious habits.
Rud leaves q widowed mother and two sisters,
aged and 8 who we're dependent on him for
support. His mother is in poor health and
her friends feel quite anxious about the ef ect
the shock Of her sons sudden and terrible
death may have upon her. Neighbors are do
ing all they for the afflicted family. OF
the many accidents that have occurred IN town
during the past few months, this Is the most
shocking.
little later OF the same day, Henry Doug
las foreman on the mason work, fell from a
wall some i feet into the wheel-pit at New
ton Brothers pulp-lnil badly decorating his
forehead and slightly fracturing the skull
His injuries, though serious, are not likely to
prove fatal He mas been at work here but a
short time, having succeeded Mr.. Francis vii
Hams, who was killed on tbs same work