Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-23


thu usual services will be held in the
Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
The revival in progress at the
First III. E. Church is being largely
attended, and much good has been
accomplished.
Rev. Dr. T. III Woods preached
to the members of Tuscarora Church,
on Sunday afternoon last. 1t was an
interesting address.
Rev. D. B. Floyd, of Neville, oc-
cupied the pulpit OF ST. Johns Luth-
eran Church, on Sunday night, and
preached an interesting sermon.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church,
South, held a Pink Tea in the store
room recently occupied by Mr.. Dav-
id We'll, last night. A neat sum was
realized.
Rev. Yeakley confirmed a class of
eighteen applicants for membership
in Yeakley Holiness Church, on Sun
day night last. His revival is still
in progress.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at st.
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at 6.45 p. m.
All welcome.
The United Brethren, of the vi
cinity OF Jones Spring, ON Back
Creek, have replaced their old
church by handsome and substan-
tial new edifice.
There were no services in the U.
B. Church, on Sunday morning last,
owing to the absence of the pastor,
Rev. WV. Gruber; who was preach
ing ct Greensburg.
The Fall Communion of the Re-
formed Church was administered on
Sunday last. The rite of confirma-
ton was also observed, seven men,
bers being taken into church.
Members of the U. B. Church, at
Low Run, this state, prayed for the
success of the oil we'll drilled on their
church lot. A good flow was struck
and now they are thankful.
Owing TO the absence of Rev. Fl.
j. McKeefry, of st. Joseph's Catho-
lie Church, his brother, Rev. W. A.
McKeefry, of Winchester, conducted
the church services on Sunday last.
The Synod of the Reformed
Church in the United States met in
Hagerstown this week. Rev. DR..
Hoff helms and Elder James Fl. My.
ers; Of the Reformed Church, of this
city, attended.
Rev. DIFF. M. w Gods, of the Pres
byterian Church, was in attendance
at the meeting of the General Synod,
which met at Fredericksburg, this
week. DIR. Woods was elected Mod
orator Of the session.
Rev. Chas. S. Trump, of St.John's
Lutheran Church, at the Wednesday
evening prayer service gave On inter
esting talk on the work done by the
Maryland Synod at Washington last
week. 1t was beneficial and instruc-
tive.
Rev. Ferguson, of the NJ. e.
Church, South, who has been at
tending the 30th Triennial Conclave
of the General Grand Chapter OF
Royal Arch Masons, in Baltimore.
has returned, and occupied his pull
pit on Sunday.
The Maryland Synod of the Luth-
eran Church closed its session at
Washington, on Friday last. Much
business was transacted by the Syn
cd, which was a most. interesting
session. DR.. Butler was elected
President for tie ensuing year.
ne L. L .. " IL, OF the Luth-
eran Church, held a business meet
ing in the church, on Monday even
ing. The society will give course
of illustrated lectures in the Central
Opera House, commencing Nov. Is.
Full particulars later.
Rev. G. P. Stealey, of the Baptist
Church, preached at Mt.Zion Church
on Sunday afternoon, conducted
prayer services at the home of Mr..
A. j. Thomas on Monday night, and
held services in the Chapel in North
Martinsburg on Tuesday night.
The dedication of st. Peters
Catholic Church, at Harper's Ferry,
took place at 10 a. M, On Sunday
last. Rev. II. j. McKeefry, of this
city, assisted in the services. About
1000 people witnessed it, special |
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