The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-01-12

G. Hasson, trustees, were present the
propriety of building a church was dis
cussed; and at subsequent meeting
held June Gath 1857, it was decided to
build a brick church 40x60 feet, Joseph
Miller, VIM. j. Grant and David c.
Parker we're made a committee to draft
plans and specifications and obtain pro.
posals. On July ID. 1857, the committee
reported ''work completely, the propo-
sails were then opened and read and the
contract awarded to Stephen FL. Gallagher
for W, $50. | presume this contract called
Tor the stone. brick, plaster and carpen-
ter work, as there were bills for roofing,
seating, painting and finishing amount
| ing to 81, 1S4, 80; which made the church
cost when finished 81, 1885. The corner
stone was laid by j. Aspril, assisted by
Thomas Shippers, Aug. 10Th 1857. The
stone, which was placed under the south
book, Discipline, Christian Advocate and
Journal, Ladies Repository, Methodist
Almanac, CECIL WING, the names of the
the trustees, building committee, con-
tributors to the enterprise and children
of the community.
The house was dedicated February 18th
1853, James A. Brindell, pastor, who
served two years. The morning services
were conducted by the Rev. w. Ulie,
P. E., of the district. His text was "a
partaker of the glory that shall be re-
vealed." After the sermon a collection
was taken, l. D. Carter leading with a
contribution of 5000, amounting to $1,-
092.9 which was regarded sufficient to
pay all claims against the trustees. The
Elkton choir led by the Hon. John A. ].
Creswell was present and not only sang
grandly morning and evening but contrib
uted $50 in cash to the enterprise. The
Rev. II F. .Hurn preached at night and the
elder exhorted and invited the penitents
when II came to the altar. So from first
to last the 18th day of February 1859 was
regarded as great day for Cherry Hill
Methodism. In March of that year the
trustees adopted the following:
ResolUed, That in the future we approve
of promlscuous sitting in our church.
Also that the first line of seats next the
door be reserved for the colored people.
In 1860 George W. Lybrand was ap-
pointed and served two years; 1861 James
Mason, P. E.; 1852 Geo. Q1igley and
Charles ] Little; 1868 NJ. A. Day and D.
Mckee; 1864 NJ. A. Day and B. T. String;
1860 James Cunningham P. E., M. A.
Day and B. T. String in charge. In 1866
John Shields and Wilmer Coffman pas
tors, the church was repaired at cost
of SS69.50. The reopening services Dec.
Both were conducted by the pastor as
sisted by George W. Lybrand. In 1867
Job Shields and L. B. Hoffman followed.
Brother Hoffman while on the charge
courted and in March 1869 married the
daughter of DR.. R. G. and NJ. ]. Carter, of
Cherry Hill. Mrs. Hoffman died in Parry
vile, Pa, in January 1877, leaving a
daughter, Meta. Her body rests in the
family lot in Cherry Hill Cemetery be-
side her father and mother. The marble
slab which marks her grave bears this
inscription: "Mary r. Carter, wife of
Rev. L. B. Hoffman. born September 18th
1S49, died January Oath 1877. Blessed
are the dead who die in the Lord"
1865 John France and W. M. Gilbert
in charge. The General Conference of this
year authorized the division of the Phil
adelphia Conference and the formation of
the Wilmington Conference. At the first
session ofthe Wilmington Conference 1869
Newark became station, and Cherry
Hill and Wesley constituted seperate
charge with John D. Curtis, P. E., and Fl.
Fl. Bodine in charge who served two
years; 1871 joseph Dare followed; 1872
J. w. Weston followed serving three
years. During this first year the present
beautiful commodious and comfortable
parsonage and out buildings were erected
at cost of So 40, 50, 1913. SO in clean cash
was raised at grand fair and festival
held in tent October Gland 22d of that
year. This together with s725 received
from Newark, Cherry Hill and Wesley's
subscription of 5000 AS was sufficient for
the parsonage aud an old claim of 5000 0s
against the church held by Joseph Miller.
At this church fair there was no gamb
ling for the articles for sale were not
CHANGED off as the trustees record shows
1878 T. ]. Thomsonw as made P. E., and
served till November Goth 1874 when he
died at his home in Wilmington, Deem
Der 1874 Brother Weston's third year
was marked by gracious revival 1873
Cherry Hill was made station with John
B. Qligg, P. E., and John France in
charge who served three years, second
term he having served this church in
1868 when on Newark circuit. The pas
torate of Brother France was active,
progressive aud judicious as the following
will show. November 9Th 1875 the trus-
tees were incorporated. The trustees then
were DR.. R. c. Carter, W. ]. Grant.
James Spence, D. c. Work, s. K. Miller,
David Devlin. Allen McLane, E. T. Scar
borough and Henry R. Carter. December
9th 1875 the trustees adopted the follow
ing rules and had them printed and
posted in the church:
l. All persons attending upon divine
service in this church are requested to be
seated quietly and orderly and remain
until the meeting is dismissed or permits
sion is given to retire.
ii All persons are forbidden to talk
or create any disorder during the hours
of service.
Ill. All persons are prohibited from de-
facing the pews, floor, walls or furniture
of the church by the use of tobacco or in
any other way.
". Upon the dismissal of the congre-
CATION all persons are expected to retire
quietly from the church; as any disorder
either before or after service will not be
tolerated
AT meeting of the leaders and stew
ards held April 9th 1876 the pastor stated
that be had organized class at Bald
wins Factory bus without permanent
leader; also one at Carriers Bank with
Eber Stern as leader. At this meeting
the envelope system of raising the pas
tors salary was adopted and the follow
ing circular letter addressed to the men,