Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-13

the first superintendent OF the mission
school, but soon resigned on account or
his health, and was succeeded by Mr.. j.
p. Walthall. his assistant, who continued
to faithfully discharge the duties OF the
Office up to a few months ago, when he
declined 10 serve longer. The Fourth
Street church, as an independent or
ganization, started with Il members-2O
from the First church. p from Grace
street. and from Venable. Rev. II. F.
Williams, who had been serving the mis-
sion so acceptably. was chosen the first
pastor; Mr.. ]. +. Hall was elected clerk;
w. j. Bosher. treasurer, Il. G. Minor
John o. Sale, George w. Shepperson, and
j. p. Walthall deacons; w }. Bosher,
l.. W. Dorset. and Il. l.. Smith trustees
and J. c. BOxley, chairman Of the FL
nance Committee. When Rev Mr. VIII
lams, on account OF a throat affection, re-
signed the pastorate. three years AFTER
the church was organized, the member
ship had increased 10 nearly 200. During
the next year. while there was no regular
pastor. there was considerable falling Oft.
Rev. James Nelson, d. d., president or
the Woman's College. was invited 10 and
accepted the pastorate March /, 1894, un-
dertaking the church work i'm connection
with his duties at the college About
this time the old church on Fourth street
was abandoned and a handsome lot al
Fifth and Leigh streets was purchased.
A commodiOus and neat structure was
erected on this lot and the church re-
christened Emmanuel. Or. Nelson remain
ed with the church until May !. 1898, when
| Rev. j. r. Harrison became It's pastor
During the pastorate OF Mr.. Harrison
! there have been about forty additions "a
I the church. An afternoon Sunday school
was started some weeks ago with f.
Baker as superintendent, which has now
about l25 on its roll.
Rev. Mr.. Harrison the pastor, is na'
tive of Franklin county. Va, and has
/ been actively engaged in the ministry over
! forty years Perhaps no preachers IA
bors in Virginia nave been more fruitful
/ Of conversions than his Tens OF thou
/ sands of souls have been led TO Christ
/ in his meetings He has been equally
blessed in his pastoral work. His present
field opens a wide door for usefulness ano
! he Is pressing forward his work WIFE
earnestness and vigor. He and his churcn
/ are planning for the erection OF new
! house Of worship. which they hope y
/ dedicate at no distant day. Mr.. HarF-
Peoples movement. and never rams y
give it his full and hearty support whsn
occasion offers He is a member OF uhs
Baptist Young Peoples Union IN ms oWr
church. and devotes much OF MS uihe 'o
its interests.
The Barton Heights Church
The Barton Heights Baptist chnrch wa
| constituted In 1891 with membership
| of Is. Rev. r. f. Chambers now nus ms.
h..
! sionary 10 Canton, China was tne his,
pastor. serving from pecemper' S'i. :,
Tuoe lsea. Rev. r. H. Pitt. Jr.. editor 81
| the religious Herald. was the second pas
Tor and served from September !, 1892, 70
December 81. 1891 Rev George W. Clarke
| the present pastor. accepted the can OF
the church May l. 1885. The church mas
a membership now OF 100. and the indiea'
tons are exceedingly favorable Tor tur'
Their growth.