Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-12-26

OeEa ISL 1851 ult1l June ISL, 1888, he
was pastor Ofthe Presbyterian Church
at Birmingham, Iowa. In June 1888
he returned again to this place and
assumed charge Of the Presbyterian
Church in which capacity he still
holds the fort. Mr.. Bracken Is a man
Of broad caIibre, and is beloved by his
people.
REY. 3. r. TURE Err,
pastor Of the Congregational church
at this place, is a native of Kentucky.
He has been in this county four years.
He breaches once in two weeks at each
Of the following pointsl Phillipsbnrg.
Iowa Union and West Liberty. He
has made many warm friends in this
place, and by the yigur and practlca-
bility of his sermons he draws large
audiences. His people would be sorry
indeed to lose him, and it is to be
hoped that he will continue to make
this his home for many years.
REV. N. B. Holman.
pastor of :he Baptist church, is an old
resident of the county. Having lived
near Kirwin for a number of years.
He is known as being a very logical
man and breaches some profound
sermons.
The MethDdists and Presbyterians
each have excellent and well con
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SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The secret societies are the
F. AND A. NJ,
with Frank Strain. w. NJ, and +. 4.
NJ. butcher, Secretary. They have a
fine hall and visiting brethren are al
ways cordially welcomed.
The PhiIlipsburg Post,
q. A. R..
hold their meetings in the Masonic
hall. J. w. Lowe is P. u, aud J. NJ.
Sallee, Adjutant. They have a large
lodge here, and Phil Townsley, their
QUartermaster, knows how to cater
to the wants of visiting soldier boys.
There are two blacksmith shops in
town. One owned by
J. H. CLOSE,
who is known to be a first-class work
man. He has an excellent lathe and
is prepared to repair all kinds of ma
chinery in a neat and substantial
manner. He is also proprietor Of the
celebrated Phillipsburg brick yard,
where the best brick il the state is
manufactured. It is of a very superior
quality, IN hardness and color re
sembling the celebrated milwaukee
brick. Mr.. Close has been here IA
years last spring, and claims to have
laid the first foundation stone of this
city. He has been twice elected Coun-
ty Commissioner of this county and is
now the present incumbent from the
Second district. He has always been
active in all public works ana has been
great benefit to the place.
CARPENTER & COWAN,
are the proprietOrs Of the blacksmith,
wagon and paint shop on the south
side Of the street east of the square.
Mr.. Carpenter has been here about
years, and Mr.. COwan about years.
These gentlemen have a frst-class
shop and are splendid workmen. Any
work left to their care will be neatly
and promptly done. Mr.. Carpenter
owns a fine farm near town.
A. 4. BAILEY
is also a fine workman in the metal
line, and will be found in j. II. Closes
shop.
WIN. DlCKEY,
does al kinds of cabinet repairing and
painting. in a snug little shop on the
west side of the square. He will make
picture frames foryou, or do any kinds
of repairing on short notice. Mr.
Dickey has been here Z years and at
tends as steady to business as an eight
day clock.
w. G. CALHOUN,
carpenter and builder. has a shop on
the west side of the square. During
the past season he has contracted for
and built in the neighborhOOd of TWEEN
ty new buildings in and about this place
lie is a thorough mechanic and is ready
at all times to furnish specifications and
contract for buildings
Among the other builders and con-
tractors are
n. L. YOUNG,
who is said to be one Of the finest work
man in the state. He has been engaged
on many Of the first buildings in Des-
Moines, lows, and thorough iy under
stands his business.
j. NJ. CROSIER,
another one of our architects and build
ers. is an Cd resident of the county
He is our artistic workman and 9 re
sponsible contractor He owns q fine
farm mar inn and makse q snacialr..