The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-07-27

Hays, secretary; j. g. Crsnshaw, treas
lrer; T. 8. Fletcher, Albert Taubmsn and
Geo. venable, librarians. The collection
of the first Sunday in the month is
devoted to the cause of foreign missions.
Mrs. LEROY FARMER.
THE GERMAN METHODIST CHURCH.
The Oldest date Of the church record
shows that there was an organized con-
gregation in the city Of Lexington in 1850,
The congregation possesses q nice church
and a parsonage at Twelfth and South
streets, in the center of the city. The
property represents a value of 5000.
The present trustees: Mr.. Rudolph
Dreyer, DR.. Hausam, Mr.. w. Meyer, Mr..
John Stoll and Mr.. Henry Bertz, take good
care of the property. There are no debts
and the church is self supporting.
There is . good Sunday school, Henry
Krock, superintendent. and Miss Emilio
Eyle, treasurer.
There is q Ladies' Society which IL doing
good work. Mrs. Mueller, president.
The Epworth Liga Jugenbunch) has
thirty five industrious members. Miss
Pauline Meyer, . graduate Of the O.. w.
college, is the president; Miss Marie
Meyer, organist; Mr.. Arnold Esslingen
secretary. The Liga is roeressive.
The present minister, Rev. g.. J. Muel-
Ter, is serving his fourth year IN the con-
gregation with good success.
Mrs. G.. j. MUELLER.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The substantial structure known as The
First Baptist church has a history dating
back just three-score years and ten.
During this long period many useful
and talented ministers have served as pas
tors. These have, by active cooperation
with the general denominatioual interests,
caused this church to be identified with
all the educational and benevolent enter
prises of the Baptist denomination OF our
state.
To many OF our readers 1t would be a
pleasure to see the names of pastors who
were beloved and honored, but the limit
of this paper will not permit more than Q
passing notice Of a few of these.
Prominent among those who ave held
the responsible place are the names OF
A. p. Williams d. D., the eloquent and
logical preacher: w. G. Lyon, the beloved
pastor; Tyree c. Harris. the brilliant
young orator; j. W. Warder, d. D., the
faithful, ardent pastor; Lansing Burrows,
the impulsive, eloquent preacher.
Three times L. 8. Dulin, d. D., the
strong mantle earnest ~worker-the
was called to the charge of church and
college.
Other ministers of great usefulness and
ability deserve mention, but the list must
not be too long, and yet it cannot be in-
ished without the name OF the sainted
Henry Talbird, d. D., whose exalted life
as the leader OF his people gave him
special distinction among all who came
under his influence. He was, indeed, a
"Prince in Israel"
Rev. w. l Cole, present pastor, holds
regular preaching services, and is greatly
beloved as he goes about with words of
comfort INT encouragement for his
people. Aided by an efficient corps OF
church officers, he is doing good service
in the work of the Kingdom.
A convenient, modern style cottage is
owned by the church and furnishes a
comfortable home for the pastor and his
charming family.
The usual departments of church work
are well developed. The Sunday school, so
long under the efficient supervision OF
Deacon M. F.. Royle, superintendent;
Deacon w. ii. Chiles, assistant superin-
tendent. and the infant class with the
excellent management Of Mrs. Dora Bates,
are a united power for good.
A sketch of the infant class department