Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-01


that shout ~ but seven had psid four
6fths q their obligations, which W.
to be paid IN three years. ~. Robin-
son said he WAS much gratiied It the
report he had to give. The trustees
then passed the basket through the
congregation. and received $2S1.7l.
The congregation was then dismissed
with the benediction.
Afternoon Service.
Was opened with music and was 2
service in which the churches OF this
vicinity extended their congregations
through their pastors Rev. W.. ).
Wilson, of First M. E. church, of Mar
tins Ferry, read the Scripturai lesson
from the First Corinthians, and Rev.
Coffee, of the First Presbyterian church
of B~ellaire, followed with prayer. The
pastor, Rev. "A. r. Robinson then In
troduced Rev. W. j. Wilson, who elo-
quently spoke of this new church
bul.ding, its. elegant appearance. land
the zeal of the members in building a
house dedicated to God, and in clos
ing extended the best wishes OF his
congregation.
Rev. R. S. Coffee. Of Bellaire, follow
ed and made n of those talks that
enliven the people and said many
things that pleased the large congre-
CATION, and in closing paid a high tri-
butte to the congregation.
Rev. e. A. Reed, of the first Bap-
fist church, of Martins Ferry, in elo-
quent and impressive words, congrat-
ulated the pastor and congregation on
their new church, and closing said
that the aim of all churches was to
save souls, and that denominations
who worked for this object should all
ways be encouraged.
Rev. C. P. Proudft, of the First U. p.
church, of Bellaire. a classmate OF the
pdoIOl, COu6AdtuAotCo thO PooSCA ~AN
congregation on their new church, and
made a most impressive talk on the
work of churches.
Rev. Chas. H. Robinson, of the
First U. P. church. of Wheeling,
brother of the pastor, made an elo-
quent talk, and congratulated the con-
~gregation on their new church on be-
half of it's congregation.
Rev. s. J. Boyle, of the First Pres
byterian church, of Martins Ferry,
made an impressive talk and eulogized
the congregation on their work In
building this new church. His words
were very impressive and to the point.
Rev. j. A. Donahey, of the First
Presbyterian church, of Bridgeport,
made every one feel good from his
remarks, and closed with congratula-
tions from his church.
DIR. McCrory, of Pittsburg, gave an
eloquent congratulations from the
Pittsburg churches of this denomina-
ton.
Rev. ]. M. Mealy, of Waynesburg,
Pa, father-in-law of the pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church,
congratulated the congregation and
paid a high tribute to the pastor. His
talk was very touching, and his appeal
to the good that could be the. outcome
of this new church was Of that nature
that inspires all, and makes every one
wish TO live a better lie.
Rev. J.. W. Williams, rector of the
Episcopal church of Martins Ferry,
closed the congratulations In a fitting
congratulation.
Rev. Arch r. Robinson, the pastor,
then addressed the vast audience, and
thanked all for their hearty congrat-
ulations, and stated that he had two
letters from former pastors, Rev. Will
liam Weir and Rev, A. E. Brownies,
congratulating the congregation, but
that owing to it's growing late he would
dispense with reading the letters. A
collection was then taken which
amounted to Sill. 03 and the congrega-
ton was then dismissed.
Evening Service.
The evening service was largely at
tended, as was the others, and fully 500
people were in the building. many
standing. This closed the dedicatory
service, and the church is now conse-
Grated to God, DR.. McClorg again
preached, and took his text from La
mentations 3:24: The Lord is my por-
ton, saith my soul; therefore will l
hope In him." The sermon was beau
tifully pictured by the eloquent divine,
and received the closest attention OF
the congregation.
At the close of his sermon, Rev.
Mealy led in prayer. A collection was
again taken after the pastor had ex-
pressed his thanks to all. He was
much affected and fully showed his
sincere appreciation of the cooperation
Of the sister churches and the liberal
contributions that had been made. He
closed in an eloquent appeal that this
new temple would be the means OF
bringing more souls to Christ. The
collection amounted to $S4.65. The
audience was dismissed after the bene-
diction by DR.. McClorg.