Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1888-06-15

Inc removal Oh inc scat OF justice from
here to Bowling Green was seriously
felt as IL took from us class of mem
bers and Of citizens who ut all times
were noted for their libcrality to the
cause. The changed conditions of pro-
ductivc enterprise in this region togeth-
er with the rapid increase of competing
villages, has removed many branches Of
productive enterprise that used 10 en-
poy labor.
In consequence thereof very many
members have removed TO these points
aud there has been no influx of mems
brrs tn coumtcr.balnucc that loss. How
over, there is no just cause of discour-
agcmcnt. In its condition of prosperity
the membership did not exceed $50. 1t
is now inclusive Of 6 probntioncrs 1G2.
Thus it will be seen with peace and
concord prevailing among the member
ship, with freedom from debt, and with
humble trust and confidence in God
that lie will direct aud bless us, in our
future course, we may well be thankful
10 l1lm anu trust lllIl III TGluJlOl W InC
future.
In noticing individual members of this
church whose record of usefulness has
been more conspicuous than others, it
will be difficult to say much, except by
general reference. In the order of ma
ture il will be seen in the mighty forest
that there are trees whose proportions
and elevations assert their individuality
and attract the attention of the beholder
beyond those of the same class which
surround them. 1t is much so among
mankind, in nationalities, in society,
and in the church But the order of
nature also teaches us other lessons.
We look from the object of larger
growth to the soil from which it springs
and by whose agencies its growth has
been acquired and we behold the little
flower growing at ITS roofs. It's diuen-
sions are very small in comparison with
that of the tree above it, but the pleas
ure which it affords us is equally, or
even more gratifying to our sense than
that inspired within us by the tree.
Our object imprcsses our minds by its
magnitude, the other by its fragrance
and beauty, each of them in their order
| declaring the infinite wisdom and pow
er of the Creator. 1t is very much so in
the church. The prominent usefulness
which has been apparent in the active
duties and positive demonstrations of
one member, has its contrast in the ear
nest, unobtrusve and faithful services
of very many other members. Their
acts of charity and usefulness to human
ity penetrate the abodes of the poor and
the room of the sick. The fragrance of
such acts ascend to the throne of God:
it ditfuses itself in the atmosphere of So
cial life, it moulds popular sentiment,
it teaches mankind that the inspiring
motives to such acts are not those of sci
fish humanity, but that its vital power
eminates from that same Almighty, In
finitely wise and good Father in Heav-
en-, whose tender mercies are over all
His works. He that created the Oak
and the beautiful flower, and endowed
them with such special qualities excite
our wonder and our admiration, has en-
dowed each human beng with the ca
pacitIes Of life, of action and of thought
and as these capacities of the individual
character are rightly applied to the con-
Germs of life in the performance of
Christian duty, thus in religious, and in
social life will be the fgurative devel-
opement of the oak and the primrose.
Happy are they whose lives involve
both magnitude and fragrance.
The appointment of Preachers 10
Perrysburg from 1920 10 1888, as far as
our information goes, were as follows:
MONROE DISTRICT.
In 1s2O-21 John Z. Kent and p. 3.
Morry 1929 Elias Patlen; 1924, S.
Baker; 1926 John Banghmnn; 1897
2S G. Walker; 1920, Jacob Hill; 1890
81 J.W, Finley; 1882, Z. C. Gavitt ;
1898, L. II. Pitcher; 1884, w. Sprague
1885, Cyrus Brooks; 1886, o. Mitchell
MAUMEE DISTRICT.
1887, o Mitchell 1888, D. Burns; 1889
40, Il. II Chubb and j. w. Bowen. In
1910 Cacraft replaced Bowen on the cir.
cult 1S4l /. Hill and p. Start 1872, II
S. Bradley; 1913, j. l.. johnson 1914 j
Jones; 1915, j. r. Jewell; 1916, T. Coop
er; lSi7 C. II. Owen; lS4S, J.. Ward
1910, John Graham; 1850, 4. Parker
Under tins minister there were many
added 10 the church. 1S5l-52 Il. ]. Pope
1852, ID. p. Pelton; 1854, j. L. Buckhold
er. In this year The choora was very fa
tai in Perrysburg, and the members ol tl,
NJ. r.. church were foremost in attending
the sick and dying. One family cGmpria.
ing persons named Lucas, all of then
but one died OF that fearful disease. Til,
one saved was boy Of about six years who
was taken hy tie Methodist minister, u
j. PeliOn, 10 the parsonage while sick o
cholera and cared for by the minister
Tie child recovered. The Christian work
ers found very sure help in Gud while
engaged in their duty Of caring for ile sicl
and dying. The sconrge of choler, had
never been felt in Perryshurg previous I,
, this date, aud its deadly influence cause,
pain among Ihe people. Very man,
citizens lett the town to live in places fre,
from the disease. II has been exteiminat
ed that nearly 100 persons died within lh
short period of ten weeks from cholora O
diseases incidental thereto. Nearly on
; tenth Of those who continued in the vii.
t lage died. The Rev. d. l.. Pelton was il
charge Of this church during Ills time n
trial and nohly prefnrmed his duty. II
: was removed TO another charge by th
Conference in the fall of this year, an
was succeeded hy Rev. j. +. Burkholtler.
In 1885, l.. d. Rogers was appointed
1856, Ambrose Igollington, 1857 there wa
no appointment made-smpplied by tran
J. silent preachers; 1858 80 w. S. Lunt
a lSGOGl Rev. Legtty; 1862 S. II. Alder
Y man 1868 l.. NJ. Albright and J. Shan
non 1864, r. n. Barkdnll and j. Shar