St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-04

enter college, he passed with honor through
a course of six years at Luther college, De-
corah, Ia, and course of three years at Con-
cordia Theological seminary, st. Louis, Mo-,
working every summer in the harvest field in
order 10 procure means to continue his
studies His character and appearance bear
the stamp of force and independence ac-
Qured in the struggle for an education. He
was elected president in 1885, with a small
majority, owing to the doctrinal controversy
in the synod. He is recognized as an excellent
chairman, as he follows the parliamentary rules
of this country, while most other presidents
in the synod have no rules for guiding the de
alterations of the bodies over VIII ON they pre-
side. In the present controversy he holds
the views of the so-called Missourlan party,
The leader of the other party in the coutro-
versy, generally called the Schnidtian party,is
REV. B. j. MUS
of Norway, Goodhue county. Minnesota He
received thorough education at the
state university of Norway. His original in
tention was to enter the legal profession, but
changing his mind he took up the study of
theology and, following the earnest entreaties
OF his couutryIuen in this country, became
one OF the pioneers in church work among the
Norweglans i'll America. He has been located
in Goodhue county since he came TO this
country, sharing the hardships OF pioneer life
with the scattered settlers whom he found as
signed to his charge, working energetically
for their spiritual welfare over twenty
years. and taking an active part
IN advancing the cause of education
among his countrymen. Where twenty years
ago not q single church was found. stately
church editices have been built by his untir-
ing energy in collecting funds for such pur-
poses, While the few settlers have increased
10 large congregations. some of them number
ing over LOCO souls, and five parishes have
been organized in the territory formerly sup
piled by him. He has served one term as
glAVNf nf .lfC +-an l0ff Of
Mortified, Mimi, was founded mainly
through his unceaSing work in soliciting aid
for the enterprise He is noted for using
very forcible language and clear, logical ar
guments. In the present controversy he is
in favor of expelling all from the synod who
hold the views of the Missourian party if re-
peated admonition does not induce them to
change their views
REV. R. BJORGo
is another member worthy of notice. He was
educated at the same institutions as the
president, graduating with honor at both.
He was appointed TO his present charge at
Lake Park, Mimi, at the time when the
stream of immigration set toward this section
and amid the privationS of frontier life has
built up many fiourishing congregations, at
times having eleven stations under his
charge He has filled the position of pro-
feSsor of theology at the Luthern Theological
seminary, Madison, Wis, during the absence
of one of the professors on leave of absence
for one year. He holds views on the doctrine
i'll dispute Identical with those of the presi-
dent.
REV. NJ. o. BOCKMANN
of Kenyon, Mimi, is the most popular man
on the Schmidtian side. Having received
thorough education at the excellent state
university in Norway, he is well fitted for
representing his party. He has been in this
country about eight years. AS a speaker he
occupies high position in the esteem of the
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preach is sure to fill the church to its utmost
capacity.
REV. ]. A. THORSEN,
who preached the opening sermon to-day, is
located at Rock Dell, Olmsted county, Mimi,
in charge of two large congregations number
ing over 1000 souls. He has grown gray in
the service of the church. He has very
pleasant delivery and a soft, sympathetic
voice. He has occupied the position OF vice
president during one term.