Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-10-10
IN THE TOWER.

complimented as . good, faithful piece
Of brush work.
IN THE TOWER.
The PASTORS study is an octogonal
room IN the tower, finished In natural
grain pine, with three large stained
Rlass windows. A door leads to the
PASTORS library, which extends across
the front Of the building about Az feet.
q. w. Knox, the plumber, put in all
the metal work. He makes speciality
Of heating and ven,ilAtiug. and cen
siders It the most perfectly equipped
building in this respect Ia the city. He
has fitted up great many buildings.
Those who wish TO consult Mr.. Knox
will find him At his shop, smith d
Browns hardware store.
The contractors we're Young and
Robinson, Of salem, who finished the
structure throughout in q manner
highly satisfactory to the building
committee and Gil concerned. II. Q.
Caldwell and G. q. worrick were the
principal assistants. Young and Rob
inson have built several churches In
Salem, and q great many residences,
But this job justly adds 10 their repu-
tation,
The ornamental wood work Of this
building was made at the factory Of
Ira Erb. Mr.. Erb's large experience
qualities him aboye all competitors for
supplying every detail for large public
OF private buildings, and Ia this In
stance he has broken all bis past rec
ords. The architect who can put things
ON psper that Erb cannot put In wood
il. hard to hnd.
Several thousand pounds Of paint
and oil were required to paint this
building, and IL all came from the
wholesale house of Gilbert & Patterson
Of this city.
The floors OF the beautiful octsgonal
auditorium were covered with carpet
ing to match the upholstering and
draperIes. 1t 10 OF a sofI shade Of olive
aud was furnished and put down in al
artistic manner by the home furniture
house of Buren 4 Hamilton. They are
prepared to supply carpets for large
buildings and put them down on short
notice and at low prices.
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.
The church was organized with
eight members on December 20, 1859
It's frst pastor was Rev. c. l.. Fisher
who with his own hands, helped bullc
: their first meeting house. During thii
pastorats about fifty were added TO th'
church by baptism.
In June, 1866, Rev. J. ID. T. Hun
, gate became pastor and under his wise
: ana consecrated leadership and th'
. helpful services Of the now sainte(
. evangelist, Rev. A. Is. Earle, th'
I church grew and multiplied and man,
were added TO its number by baptism
experience and letter. One blesseC
J, feature OF his ministry was the work
!. the devoted servant Of Cod In the larg
8 bible clAss Of young people which b
b taught, nearly all Of whom 1t was hi
II privilege to lead into the waters Q
Q baptism.
e In August, 1859, Rev. T. NJ. Marti
y entered the pastorAte and from then +
% May, 1873, the church was served b.
y several who acted as supplies or =
pastors for brief period, when tn
Rev Addison Jones became pastor an
10 led the church forward In the work {
d the Lord. 1t was during his mlnistr
q that some Of the most earnest member
q who are the strength and inspirAtio
II OF the present monument, were adde
Ia 70 its fellowship and became identifie
le with It's interests.
In September, 1877, Rev. J. {
Baker became pastor Of the church an
as labored for the upbuilding Of the r.
= deemer's kingdOm for nearly hye veal
10 doing much for God and His caus
y leading many to Christ and baptizIn
le them into the fellowship Of the churci
OF In January. lss2. the Rev. DIR. Nj
u let Of sainted memory entered II
81 pastoTate and for two years, gaI
A. energy and character TO the work
ne the Lord; building up the church In .
&. its interests and its membership
10 that faith which was 0ncs delivered
he the saints.
We In May, 1884, Rev. NJ. L. Rugg, no
70 Of Oregon City, In this state, enters
III upon his frst pAstorate and was yer
or successful In leading on Gods no
H. during its three years Of labor. Qui
10 q large number were baptized by hil
ne ln the name OF his Master. He vi
"a, followed by Rev. A. r. Msdbury, no
I'D Of Jenklnstown, Pa. who entered u
'e- 6eld on October. 1887, and remained
VT pastor until February, 1889.
Is In March, 1850, the Rev. Robe
90 Whitaker became pastor and began
'ss once TO win his way Into the hearts
ne the people. He was truly soul Wi