Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-05-05
CHURCH NOTES.
Religious Notes and News Concerning Various
Denominations.


the church the centennial of its indie
pendence in the United States. The
congregation of this place on Sunday
last held such a service, consisting Of
singing, responsive reading and an
! historical sermon. The congregation
and Sunday school joined heartily in
these services. The singing was good
and all seemed to enter in with good
cheer. The readings and responses,
after the Scripture reading, pertained
TO the history Of the church. 1t con-
! tanned an account of the growth of
! the church since 1893. Beginning at
that time with $1,000 members, it now
numbers $4,000, with about 800 min
listers. The pastor, Rev. George q.
Everhart, gave in his sermon his
! tory Of the formation of the church
in this county, tracing it back to the
terrible prosecutions in Europe, which
| drove thousands of Reformed people
across the seas, thus forming II basis
upon which to build in America. The
sermon was u most interesting and
instructive one. Though dealing with
the dry facts of history, it was so pre-
uareG that it was listened to atten-
! lively by all, who felt that they had
! gained much knowledge Of their own
church. The decorations of flowers
were appropriate and beautiful. This
service will long be remembered by
! those present not only as service 10
be enjoyed but containing much in
formation and many lessons for US
who now enjoy the benefit OF the
labors Of those who worked 50 hard
for the church they loved.
Quarterly conference meeting at
Uvila last Saturday and Sunday was
most interesting and profitable occa-
sion. The presiding elder, Rev. David
Bush, preached on Saturday, and the
pastor, Rev. +. \. Strother, Sunday
morning and night, to large and ap-
preciative audiences. \ church con
ference will be held at UviIla Friday,
May 18th, at p. H., ut which time
steps will be taken to improve or
rebuild the church there.
The Potomac Synod Of the Re
! formed Church in session at West
minister last week considered propo-
sitions for the establishment Of
female seminary in connection with
the Reformed Church from Wet
minister, Frederick, Martinsburg
Manchester and Lexington. 1t final
| ly accepted an offer of the trustees OF
the Frederick female seminary at Il
rental of 81 900 year.
AT Joint meeting of the Lutheran
congregations Of Shepherdstown and
/ Uvilla last Sunday in the Shepherds
town church Rev. c. II. Hockey, of
Columbia City, Indiana, was elected
pastor without "a dissenting vote. Mr..
Hockey visited this place couple of
weeks ago, when he made such n
favorable impression that his unani-
nous election followed.
The Martinsburg Lutheran has been
hunting mp the old church records,
and finds that st. Johns Church, of
that place, dates back to 117G, witt:
record books from 1919, baptism of
Magdeena Franz, Feb. % of that
wear: services were held at private
houses until 111G; the first regular
pastor, Rev. Christian STREET, lived at
Winchester, beginning his ministry
there in 11S5.
Rev. DR.. p. Bergstresser, pastor of
the Lutheran Church in Middletown,
who some time ago rendered his resig-
nation, has declared the pastoral re-
lations dissolved, and reported the
/ charge vacant to the Maryland Synod.
Rev. J. f. Bittle, of the Theological
Seminary at Gettysburg College,
preached in the Lutheran Church in
| Shepherdstown last Sunday morning
aud evening. Mr.. Bittle has made
many friends here.
Services in the Southern Methodist
Church next Sunday at 1890 a. III. in
Shepherdstown. Sacrament of the
Lords Supper at 2.3O p. N, at Marvin
Chapel. Services at 40 p. III. at
Vanclevesville.
Bishop Peterllin is scheduled for
Charlestown May 1G, Shepherdstown
and DuGields May IA, Harper's Ferry
May Il, Middleway May 10 and 81,
and Summit Point and Leetown May
q.
There will be service in the Re
formed Church on Sunday at II II. III.
and at p. H. Rev. Dr. Rossiter and
Rev. Dr. Clever, of Baltimore, are eX-
pected to fill the pulpit.
Rev. Mr. Tyler, colored, of Charles
town, will preach to the colored peo-
pie in Trinity Episcopal chapel next
Sunday afternoon at 800 o'clock.
The Sunday school Of the Lutheran
Church will hold its missionary ser
vice Sunday night at 80 o'clock.
The public is invited to attend.
The Maryland Chassis of the Re
formed Church is in session at Sharps-
burg this week.
No Mixed Schools IN Tins State.