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

The Rev. Richard Wallace who ia now
engaged IN the active work Of the Central
OHIO Conference, commenced his work OF
usefulness in this region. first as an cx.
hortcr, then ~ local preacher, aud cub
seqncnly IN the regular work, II In
matter of gratitude 10 God to know that
his fuithful services have been helped hv
the conversion uf many sinners. Ills
esteemed father aud Others uf his family
are active members aud workers in the
church.
Bro. A q. Williams has been giving
lis active and liberal assisiauce to the
cause Tor more lian II QuuDcr century
past. Az trustee, steward, ~ rcprrseu-
lntive Of prrryshrrg in Conferences in
times ol doubt aud d tlirmlty m 10 securing
- pastor, lac hn4 rendered esschtul service
hut yet mole valuable and important has
lcem his generous contributions in support
al the institutions uf The church. But for
him the financial credit ui the cause wuuld
often have been doubtful lie has freely
given IN the time OF need, aud lie las not
hern forgotten hy the best friend above.
There is much that can be said respect
ing other esteemed members, both brothers
aud sisters. but their notes do not admit
oi its heing done at this time. At some
future time attention may lie given IN the
collection OF facts which will show what
has hcen lone in the interests of Christi
anily by the sisters Of the church.
GONE TO REAP THE REWARD.
Prominent members of the church who
of recent wears have entered into their
seats, are the Rev. Rolla II. Chutb, who
Mt one time had charge of Perrysburg
when circuit. lie was for many years
in the regular work, and was an accept
able and useful luborer in the Lords vine
yard. Some years ago he became worn
out in the field, and retired from active
duties with the Conference, hut holding
superannuated relations. lie located in
Perrysburg and has been actively identif-
ed with the public service Of ,he church.
Some time previous to his death lie remov.
to Delaware, Ohio, and became Librarian
to the University. While in that service
he was taken sick and died happily, srust-
ing IN the Lord.
Bro Peter Cranker held the position Of
Glass Leader during a period of nearly 40
years In that interval he was ALWAYS
actively identified in labors to promote the
welfare OF the church. His house WIS at
all times n home for the preachers in the
times when they often found such refuge
very desirable Liberal in support OF the
| leader sincere, earnest aud fulihful in his
Christian example, he hns entered his
rest and his works follow HIM. lie died
in the faith.
Brother Joshua Chaprel who for many
years held the office OF Class Leader, was
remarkable instance showing the power
and efficacy OF saving grace. His state
menls of experience in the Class meetings,
and Love teasts, telling what lie had been,
and whit the Lord had done for Inn,
would always touch the feelings of those
who heard him. He had been an inlem-
perale man and very positive and wiIful
when in that condition, so as TO I've a terror
to those who were opposed TO him. He
! became soundly converted 10 God under
the preaching OF the Methodist, and fully
exemplitied III his lille thereafter, the pow
er and Influence of Diyine grace. He be-
came nm earnest, practical christian mtitx-
ihie IN his purpose to uphold the truth
and TO honor God. lie died in the faith
at ripe old age and rests in peace.
Bro.J. S. Ellis was converted to God early
in lifeIand for more than'a quarter of a cen
tnry had been identified with the church
off ciary as Trustee, Steward and Superin-
tendent of the Sabbath School. The sense
of duty TO God and the church inspired
lessor. He was always, when at home
and able, found at his post in the church,
quiet in manners, mobtrusive in depor-
ment but always ready 10 anvance the
cause which he so much loved. He died
after long illness, rejoicing in the gos-
pei OF Christ and trusting in Him.
Rev. Geo. b. Wiltsle, Pastor in charge,
is now filling the thIrd year OF his pastor
ale duties. His record as diligent and
faithful pastor, earnest and eminently prac
tical in his teaching and Christian exam
pie, commands The respect of the members
of the church and Of citizens who are moi
identified with the church. During his
ministry here much has been done by him
in advancing the cause of Melhollsm in
Perryshurg and locality surrounding il.
At Lime City neat and convenient little
church has been erected and several of the
citizens in its proximity are seriously dis
posed towards religion. The membership
also exhibits an increase of 5S over the
number that were connected with the
church when Bro. WIl;sie came here.
With peace dwelling within our borders
and members acting together in harmony,
the condition is such as every faithful pas
tor can rejoice over, and with thankful
ness to God in their hearts both Pastor and
1
to higher attachments in Christian faith
and the knowledge Of Gods word, and thus
anticipate clearer manifestation of the
Divine power and grace. In such purpose
we have the promise OF God 10 assist u7.
We look over our present membership.
now ranging from 10 years 10 nearly so, we
cannot bnt feel 10 ask, who OF us will he
called home soon? Mother Amelie Perrin
the Oldest member, seljom able 10 attend
church services, loves to talk of the trials
and successes Of Methodism here in the
past. Mother Crnnker, widow Of Peter
Cranker, Of whom mention has been made,
bent with age, is patiently waiting the
summons TO come mp higher. Mother Jen-
inngs. with heart tender for the cause,
~ feeble that for years she has not been
able 10 attend the church, will now
hear The summons to meet her husband
long member of lhis chmch. Father
Wallace, though regular attendant ci
The morning service, il more and more re-
al'z'ng the feeblrness nf old age and hefur,
long Won will miss him from his nccuslom
ed place. There mentioned have beer
long in the church. O hers Younger cOnld
he mentioned with profit becnnse Of iheil
past services in The church, $. School, choir
clnss prnyer-meeting. etc, hut NOW we
have only place for wears 10 speak.
The following members have died dur
ing the last 3 YEAR: Jabub NeiT as Trus-
tee, Reberca Wallace, John S. ellis. Srhuy
; Ter Beach, julia Crouk, May CIn,lcs Cath
nrine II 'rtsIIorn, and Mary NmIIeilen
: Emma Swignrl and Maggie Ru-sel willis
prObailOners.
, THE SABBATH SCHOOLS IN rERRYsBURG
, There seems TO have hecen = Sabblil
Sch"ol in association with the Melholrs
church previous 10 1898, but there are ~
definite evidences 10 the fact. In HAT yea
however, an organization WAS founded NM
/. by-laws adopted by which 10 govern IT
> Henry Dazzling il named IA Snperinlend
emf with ten oflireIs and lie e,chers, and B
/, scholars and a library of 80 volumes. l.
records were poorly kept and all that coul,
tie gathered therefrom IS the f'ct oi il