The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1902-02-14
DOW CITY'S
new CHURCH.
DEDICATION SERVICES ON SUN
DAY, FEBRUARY %.
Notable Improvement Testities to Chris.
tian Progress of the People.
Program of Services


Dow City will reopened and dedicated
Feb % at 1880 a. m. This event will
be great victory and triumph of
faith for that heroic society. They
have been out of their church since July
enduring all the discomforts incident
to an unsettled church home. This
was mitigated somewhat by the kind
ness of Mr. Green who gave them the
use OF his hall and the Free Methodists
/ who put this church building at their
disposal. The old building was erect
ed almost twenty five years ago,a plain
structure 80 by so feet, when the socie-
ty was young and struggling for ex sU-
ence. 1t was built by the sacrifice OF
the people and has been Il blessing to
the society and the community. Ten
/ years ago an addition was added but
the building was needing repairs aud
they had outgrown it Last June they
determined to remodel the building.
Mr.. Sewcll prepared plan. Seldom
has an old building been preserved and
more beautiful architectural creation
secured. Nothing would, have been
gained from the standpoint of utility or
beauty had it been entirely rebuilt.
An addition was placed on the north
and south, vaulting the ceiling both
ways in the auditoriums The spire
rises gracefully from the northwest
corner mounted on an octagonal belfry
surrounded by four terre5s all covered
by fancy diminitive shingles. The ex-
terror is painted in cream, trimmed
with orange aud white. The interior
presents very finished appearance.
The walls are hard plastered and fin
ished with cementico; the ceiling is
panels in light green, light blue
brown and rose pink scroll. The
woodwork is cypress. The floor in
clines gently from the pulpit platform
to the rear 1t is seated with circular
pews similar to the Presbyterian
church here put in by the same com
paay. The entire guiding is carpeted
with a neat figured heavy ingram car
pet, the gift of the Epworth League,
| A handsome pulpit has been secured
conforming to the neat oak railing and
identifying the place of the sanctuary.
| All the windows are cathedral stained
glass. The large one in the north a
memorial to William Rae and Mrs.
Mary Pierce presented by their pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Rae. The
one in the west vas presented by the
Priscilla society. The large ore in
the south is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. H
S. Green. The smaller ones in the
auditorium are gifts by the several
Sunday School classes, while those in
the league room are gifts of the league
and memorial windows to May Bell
and the Rev. Hugh Linn who organized
the League Chapter
The building is heated by furnace
put in by j. B. Romans and lighted by
the Matthews Gas Light also put in by
Mr. Romans.
The building is modern in style and
conveniences increasing the seating
capacity and giving comfort and beau
ty. The entire cost is nearly $4,000.
The building committee is composed of
Messrs. Thos. Rae, Geo. Rae, Robt.
Bell, Morris McHenry, Mrs. Heath and
FL. S: Green. The entire church and
community has entered into the pro-
ject with earnestness and feel almost
surprised that SO much could be &C
complished. Now they are looking
forward to the day of dedication with
eager interest. DR.. 81. c. Jennings, OF
Cinclnnatti, Ohio, will preach in the
morning, following which the church
will be dedicated. In the afternoon
DR.. W. G. Franklin, the Presiding
Elder, will have charge of q Love
Feast and Sacramento Sermon. At I
O'Clock DR.. e. M, Holmes will address
the Epworth League which will be fol-
lowed by sermon and altar service by
Dr. l.. K. Billingsly Of Jefferson, who
will assist in the revival meetings to
follow the dedication.
The Dow City church feels especially
grateful to Gov. Shaw. Mr.. Chas.
Tabor, j. B. Romans, Judge Conner
and the j. P. Miller Company for Fl.
nancial assistance given, and will be
glad to have all their friends with
them at this Feast of Dedication and
will endeaVOr to entertain all who ara
able to attend.
Cloudhurst In CaIifnrni.