The Globe-republican., 1902-11-20
In Honor of Elder Collins, One
of the Early Settlers
AND CHURCH WORKERS HERE.
Built a Large Church in Dodge
City in 1885, and Preached
to Union Congregation.

Memorial services the death of
Elder n. G. Collins were held in the
Oaptist church Sunday morning. In eu-
logistic terms, Rev j. III. Robinson, of
Meade, former pastor here, discoursed
on the life and character of the deceased.
Elder Collins was pastor of the Baptist
church in this city for several years,
leaving here for Washington. He was
the pastor of the Union church for few
years, preceding the establishment of the
Baptist church. Elder Collins was
stricken with paralysis about four years
before his death which occurred at the
home of his daughter in Denver, Colo i.
October z, 1902. The Baptist church
was filled at an early hour, many of the
citizens present having known Dr. Col
Iins during his residence here. A choir
composed of Geo. Il. Martin, Ira Beck,
Miss Kinkead. Mrs. Crumbine, Mrs.
Swinehart, Mrs. Bowen, Roy Martin and
Felix Held. sang several appropriate
hymns. After the reading of the obitu-
ary, Rev. MIR. Robinson delivered his
sermon. The obituary referred to above
was furnished by his daughter, Mrs.
L. F. Beavens of Denver, and was read
by Miss Ada Hobble. 1t was as follows:
My father, Rev. n. 6. Collins, while at
tending the Baptist Association at La
Conner, Washington, June 9TH to 9th.
1898, as a delegate from the New What
com, Wash. Baptist church, was stricken
with paralysis, rendering his left arm
and limb useless. For long time he
was confined to his bed, but later on
could be lifted into his chair and sit up a
part of the time. He commenced preach
ing while attending. at Is years of age,
II wi, al F1e
was graduated He was preaching over
so years Was born in Northampton,
Mass, Nov. 10th, 1915; died at my home
in Denver, Colo, Oct. 9TH. 1902 at IL :45
a. M. OF chronic asthma. He collected
money to build twenty Baptist churches.
Enlisted in the 57th Reg. Ills. Vol, and
served as its chaplain years, until the
close of the war. Was pastor of church
at Pittsburg, Penn, and built churches
at Stubenville, Ohio and Wheeling, Va.
Was state missionary of Maryland for
some time, pastor of churches at La
Noble, Ills, Springfield, His, Berlin,
His, Little Rock, Ark, built a large
church, ToIona, Ills. Morrison, Iils., and
other places. Acted as supply for Rock
Island, Ills. church. AT Dodge City,
Kans., built church. Organized the 1st
Baptist church of Fairhaven, Wash.
and at the time he was stricken down, 4
years and 3 months before his death,
was acting as supply for the Baptist
church of New Whatcom, Washington.
During all this period he had been en-
gagged actively in the evangelistic work
in many parts of the United States. Dur
ing all his long weary sickness there was
never a murmur or a word of complaint.
He would always say he did not under
stand why this affiIction was sent upon
him but God knew all about it, that God
never made mistake and he never WILL
He always wished me to say when an
swcring letters for him, that if be was
never blessed with the privilege of meet
ing his friends in this world, he hoped
| to meet you all in heaven Was buried
in his family lot at Marengo, Illinois, be-
side our mother and sister, Mrs. Herbert
| Fillmore. Accompanied by his son,
| L. A Collins, and wife, of Rock Island,
| Illinois, and his daughter and husband
Mr. and Mrs. I. f. Bevans of Fairhaven.
Washington. Services conducted by Rev.
Billings, pastor Of Baptist church at Ma
rengo, Illinois.
The following remarks were made by
n. b. Klaine. who was intimately ac-
quainted with Elder Collins work here.
Elder Collins was what is termed the
Union preacher in Dodge City for several
years, and was supported by the united
congregations of the city There were
several church organizations, but lack
of preachers. In 1885, through his eff
forts and those of the members of the
Baptist church and citizens of Dodge
City, a large church building was erected
on the west hill. a quarter of a block OF
| land being donated for the church site
| by myself. But a small debt remained
on the building, which was subsequently
(several years after Elder Collins pas
torate) relieved by the Elders individual
| efforts by subscriptions from the citizens