The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-07-01
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evening" AT O'CLOCK, to hear the full ana
interesting historical address OF Rev. II. c.
Holloway, d. D., in which he gave a graphic
account of his introduction into the ministry
thirty years ago and his acceptance in his
early youth of his FIRST charge, that of the
Lutheran churches around Westminster, Md
u was laborious charge and most faithfully
did he serve it. From the first he devoted
hlmsefto the establishment of a new Lutheran
church in Westminster, in the future success
of which he had unbounded faith. The cir
cumstanees were very unfavorabie, owing to
pancity of his co-laborers (the Lutherans OF
Westminster and in the confusion of the
Civil War; yet, Notwithstanding repeated fail
ures and uncommon difficulties, they never
faltered until the necessary funds were raised
and a grand and imposing church edifce
erected, the foundation stone of which was
laid in 1866 and the church dedicated with
imposing ceremonies ia 1868, as before de-
tailed. This was the same Grace Church
which was afterwards unfortunately destroyed
in the great fire of 1883; soon again rebuilt IN
the manner already mentioned, and whose
Silver Jubilee has Just been celebrated. Time
and space will not allow of farther detail of
DR.. Holloway's address. 1t was heard with
delight, and it is TO be hoped that the inter
esting facts in it may yet be preserved to the
public in some enduring form. Since leav.
OuuDeTlauu LIZ. IlOHOHdJ hdo oSiNOu
seseral charges, one at Pittsburg Pa, and
since at Miffiintown, Pa. Some years ago he
made u tour of Europe, and described his
travels in book, since published, entitled
New Path Over an Old Field" which it is,
as he describes what he saw in such manner
as to interest the reader. and differently from
the common tourist. The book shows ripe
scholarship.
TUESDAY, JUNE %.
The forenoon, from 8 o'clock to II, was
spent in listening to reports on the history OF
the various Lutheran Churches of Carroll
county. We cannot enter into full details.
They will be kept for future use. Reports
from the following churches were read:
Rev. C. NJ. Eyster, the pastor, read report
ofthe churches of his charge, viz: Emanuel
Manehester), Jerusalem (Bachman's), ST.
Marks (Snydersburg), Lazarus (Lineboro).
That Of Trinity Church, (Taneytown) in the
absence of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. McSherry,
was read by DR.. II. C. Holloway. The report
of Salem Charge, Benjamin's and st. John $
churches, was read by Mr.. Ferdinand Shaef-
fer. in absence of Rev. S. A. Diehl. pastor.
The report of Union Bridge and Keysville
churches was read by Rev. j. U. Asper, OF
Lewistown, Nd, former pastor of Salem
Charge. Mr.. Asper attended the celebration.
as he has warm place in his heart for West
minister, where he lately resided, and the Xix
ing is mutual 1t must he so whenever he is
known. Mrs. Asper was also present and
warmly welcomed.
Some interesting statistics were gwen,
among which it was stated that the Lutheran
population of Carroll county numbers nine
thousand out of total population Of between
thirty two and thirty.three thousand. Oh
these 3,796 are COMMITMENTS. There are
twenty-three churches, with a seating capacity
of 1900 and money valuation of church
property, including parsonages, OF $4,000.
A large number are Germans or Of German
descent, and in some Of the churches services
in the German language are held at stated
times The churches, with their location and
date of organization, are Emanuel, Man
chester, February II, 1850; Benjamin's neal
Westminster, August II, l16l; st. Mary S,
Silver Run, May 81, 1852; Trinity, fancy
| town, 1880; st. Luke's, Winters, January l,
| 1873; Emmanuel, Bausts January 10, 1874;
Jerusalem, Baehman's 1877; st. Johns, Leis-
ter's. 1913; Lazarus, Lineboro, September
%. 1858; Mt. Union, Middleburg, 1857; Small
wood, Missouri Synod, November, 1861
/ Grace, Westminster, February 2S, 1865; St
1 Paul's, Uniontown, 1870; ST. Marks Sny-
dersburg. 1878; st. Marks, Hampstead, No
vember 80, 1879; ST. Matthew's, Pleasant
Synod, 1885, Messiah, Freedom, January l l,
| 1882; st. James, Union Bridge, December
/ 80, 1888: Calvary. Woodbine, December 20
1899; Calvary, Harvey, March 2, 1890, and
| St. Paurs, Taylorsyille, September, 1890.
! TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 81.
The last of the religious meetings of the
occasion was held at s p. m. and the proceed
! ings briefly stated we're as follows Prayer
by Rev. Dir. Lewis of Western Maryland Col
/ lege; excellent music as usual by the choir;
/ a historical paper received from Rev. John
/ A. Earnest, a former pastor Of the church
was read by Rev. DR.. Holloway. AT the close
/ he referred to the very dangerous illness ei
1 Mrs. Earnest as his excuse for their absence.
| The pastor, Rev. P. Il. Miller, called or
Rev. DIR. Kuhns for prayer in her behalf,
| which was given in simple but most effective
1 maulersT It was keenly felt by every soul in
I the large audience, most of whom remem-
bered kindly the dear and gentle lady of theii
former worthy pastor.
! The event of the evening was another ad
dress from Rev. H. w. Kuhns, d. D., which
! was listened to with breathless interest by
the whole audience. He commenced BY
4 complimenting Westminster for its many i'm
provements of recent years. He congratu
/ lated DIR. Lewis on the late magnificent i'm
Z
4 The grading and paving of the streets was
such grand and beneficial change that hi
wondered it was not done sooner. He die
not fail to notice either the large number o
beautiful modern style houses, and the mag
| zeal change of so many old fashioned house
since he left Westminster some SIX years ago
/ He went the rounds of the memorial windows
by which he raised some $1,000, at $35 each
towards the building of the church; which
duty was assigned to him. He gave brie
account of each, which was very interesting
lie also referred in feeling terms to the lega
cies to the church, that of $500 by the late
Mrs. j. Henry Hoppe, 500 by Mrs. Dentor
Gehr, and $500 quite lately by Miss Lydia
Schaeffer. His address will not be forgot
ten 1t was very impressive. 1t should b.
stated that at the opening he referred to tn,
death of Rev. Prof. Hay, of the Seminary a
Gettysburg, which had just been heard of
He said DIR. Hay was licensed to preach b.
the Maryland Synod at its meeting in the oil
Union Church, Westminster. in 1913, jus
fifty years ago.
Among the gifts to the church it should be
stated that Mr.. j. Q. Stitely and i. +. Grouse
Esq, have donated valuable clock for thu
audience room.
The visit of Drs Kuhns and Holloway wa
much enhanced by bringing their wives witt
them. BON OF Inese esuihdpie iauieS "ei'
cordially received by their old acquaintance,
enioyed the occasion well, and were delighted
with the attention paid them.
The meetings have been held under favor
able circumstances, and the whole proceed
ings have evidently produced fine impress
| sion on the congregation and community
which will be lasting
The social held in the Lecture Room Wed
nesday night, in honor of the visitors, wa
largely attended, very enjoyable and iittin;
FINALS. Refreshments in abundance wer'
served.
Union Mills Items.
On Thursday of last week, while team o
two horses, belonging to john Burgoon, an'
driven by his son. was engaged in hauling
posts to repair fence on n high steep Hill, III,
wagon got the start on the horses, and though
the brakes were drawn so as TO lock thu