The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-01-21
St. Andrews Church Burned.

'o'bi"s5 ooout 0.40, nr'
was discovered in ST. Andrews Up. E.
Church building, on York street, in thi,
city, by the residents adjoining, and tho
alarm was Immediately given. The neal
neighhnrs were soon out, but 1t was found
upon examination that nothing in The
building could be saved, as the flames had
made progress enough to destroy every.
thing movable or immovable, and then AT.
ientlon was given 10 the surrounding pro-
perty. Itwas some time before general
alarm could be sounded, but portion OF
the Department WAS on hand early enough
10 save tie dwelling next to the church.
belonging to Mr. Gervas Ely, aud in a
short time after, Chief Van Solver had
three well directed streams on the ruins
as well as line of ladders upon the
buildings near by.
Chief Stockton, of New Hope, reported
promptly with his Department, but was
kindly Informed that it was unnecessary
for him to put his men into service, as
the force was sufficient
The origin of the fire was no doubt from
the heater on the east side Of the church,
as indications from the ruins point clearly
to this fact. just how it occurred, how
ever, is mystery, as one of the officers
OF the church was inside the cellar after
9 O'Clock the evening before and left the
heaters all right.
The interior is a complete wreck and
nothing but the bare walls mark all that
is left OF neat little St. Andrews.
The Fire Department, which some peo-
pie think was slow getting out, proved
conclusively, by the work done, that it
was in time to save valuable property,
which, we have no doubt those living
near by will appreciate.
st. Andrews Church, Amwell, was or
ganized about 1925, at Ringoes. The
church edif1ce went to ruins about 1916
and from that time until 1S45 there was
only occasional services ut different places.
In l645, the building just burned was
erected and the congregation of ST. An
drew's Church, Amwell,- centered there.
In 1867, the church was re modelled and
somewhat enlarged, and at the same time
the word "Amwelr" was dropped from
the title. 1t was re dedicated Aug. 4th,
of that year The Rev james Adams
was the first Rector. Since then there
have been number of clergymen, both
resident anu supplies. Rev. Elvin K.
Smith, The present Rector, came to the
Parish in October, 1879.
The church records, the minutes and
service, were not 10 the church
at the time lf the fire The desk Bible was
partially destroyed, but can be rebound,
II desired. II was presented 10 the Parish
in 1883, by Mr.. James w. Fortune, of
Elizabeth. Tue altar cross can also be
repaired, and the aims basin was in fit
condition for use in service on Sunday.
Services were held in Thatcher's Hall,
on Sunday morning and evening. In the
future, until other arrangements are made,
service will be held in Gymnasium Hall,
at the foot of York street.
Bishop Scarborough was in this city by
noon on Friday, to express bis sorrow to
the Rector and bis parishiopers. He gave
cheerful advice and has written letter of
appeal to the Parishes of the Diocese,
which will no doubt be received in the
spirit of love.
A committee, consisting of the Rector
the Rev. E. K. Smith. Richard r. Parry
and Frederick S. Northrup, have been APP
pointed by the Vestry to raise funds and
receive contributions with which to re-
build. We have no doubt they will meet
with generous response.
The loss is about $4,000, upon which
there is an insurance of 81, 500.
There was no debt upon the church, it
having been cancelled several years ago.
On Christmas, the cancelled mortgage
Of the Rectory and deed of purchase
were placed upon the aims basin as an