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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
The First Baptist Church

The third oldest church in Waterbury is the First Baptist, which celebrated the centennial anni- versary of it's organization about two weeks ago. It organized in 1903 by B members of the Wal Hngford church, dismissed for that purpose.
 As early 1769 there talk of organizing Baptist church in this city, but it until nearly twenty-five years later that the movement reached definite shape. The organization meeting held at the home of Enoch Frost in a house still standing in Doolittle alley For 12 years the church had pastor and for If years it had no place of worship. The small band of people met in various places in this city, Wolcott HopeviIle, Planville and Bethany.
 In 1915 Jesse Frost and Samuel Potter were ordain ed pastors. A wooden structure for a church built in the east end at a cost of $2OO. Later edifce built South Main street at a cost of $7.500. The building later occupied by John Muings & Go.
 preach in this church. In 1S44 he succeeded by the Rev Allen Darrow, who became the first per manent pastor. The Rev Nehemiah Perkins sue ceeded to the pastorate in 1S47 In 1855, when the Rev Joseph Bailey became pastor, the attendance POO. Tn 1858 $1OOOO was appropriated to large and reft the church building. On the dea of the Rev MT Bailey in 1873, the Rev George A. Starkweather became pastor. 1t during his pastorate that the Second Baptist church or garized in smonsve. While the Rev George D. Fallwell 1S77-83, pastor the old church build ing sold for $4O,OOO and the present edifce erected Grand street at cost of 1000. In June 1883, the first services held in the church. The pastors since that time have been as follows: 1885, Rev John W. Richardson 1887, Rev William r. Elsdon: 1896 Rev Dr F. J. Parry; 1902 Rev Oscar Haywood pr Parry died in 1902 while still pastor of the church. He was much beloved by the entire community.
 The Rev Oscar Haywood the present pa stor has attracted much attention by his interesting addresses upon leading topics of the day. The church is packed every Sunday night with large congregations who like hear him talk. He Is a forccful, fluent and entertaining speaker.
 A the celebration two weeks ago of tho centennial anniversary of the founding of the church. many distinguished clergymen from all parts of the state in attendance. The services during the four dn1 celebration were largely attended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

church enjoyed remarkable prosperity. In 1S47 1t was decided to build a edihce. site for the church was selected the old editice. The building which was of stone and 154x76 feet, with spire 1S6 feet high, was consecrated by Bishop Brovneu January 12, 184S. The old church sold to the Immaculate Conception church.
 On January IS, 1857, during violent storm, accompanied by heavy gale of wind, the steeple of the church blown down. It was rebuilt in 1859 at a cost of 5000. On December 24, 1868. the church was totally destroyed by fire. The Christmas services were held in the Second Congregational church. For some time thereafter Sunday evening services were held in the First Congregational church and the Sunday morning services in Military hall in the third story of E. T. Turner's block A temporary chapel was erected at the of West Main and State street, and the first sery ices held there March 29 1869. It cost about $650O, It was used by the parish for about four years
 The present church consecrated June q. 1873 The site and building cost nearly $2O0OOO, large portion of which raised by subscription
 The Rev J. Foote Bingham, D. D., who had been associate rector with pr Clark during the year pre- vous to his death, made rector April 2, 1877 He resigned 1880 and succeeded by the Rev F} R. McGregor McNultv. who later took the of Converse for family reasons.
 The Rev Edmund Rowland appointed pastor in the spring of 1884 and remained pastor until 1901 when he became pastor emeritus. His successor was the Rev John N. Lewis, the present pastor The church has enjoyed of prosperity during their pastorates
 From 1851 to 1896 successful mission ducted at St Paul's chapel Watervlle by St Johns church. Tn 1884 the lot at the of Church and West main streets was presented to the parish by John c. Booth and Mrs Olive M. Elton. The rectory erected thereon in 1886 at cost of about S16- OO0 Tn 1S90-91 the commodious building of brick and granite known the parish house was erected at q Of S1ROOO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
First Methodist Church

early l79O it is known that e,hodism be- gan gain foothold in Waterbury, the population Lee, the pioneer of Alethodism in New England, man of commanding physical presence, an eoquent speaker, visited Waterbury and preached to hand tu of people in the easterly part of the town The first planting of organized Methedism in this city probably accomplished by him.
 One of the leading Methodists of that time was Amos Hotchkss, whose farmhouse, near Prospect, the stopping place for the itinerant preachers and the gathering place 'quarterly meeting oc- casions for MethOdistS from all the region round about
 Contemporary with the group Methodists Prospect, there also faithful band at East Farms. Among the members of this band were Mrs Lydia Mix Mrs Susanna Munson, Mrs Sarah Ioadley, Gersham Olds and Mrs Sybl Olds.
 Between the years 1773-1S32 about one hundred preachers visited Waterbury. They ploughed the soil and sowed the seed of the Methodist religion in this city before that denomination had any house of worship.
 There was also little group of NIethodists in that part of Waterbury which was later set as the town of Niddebury The faithful and jealous leader of that band Ms Sarah Tyler Abbott. in whose house the first meetings were held.
 bnt the class Of society which has grown to be the present prosperous church in this city was ganizcd in Watervie, then known the 'I'ne Hole district The first class formed in 1915 at the home of James Wheeler, jr, which stood the Groystone road about half mile northeasterly from Wateryil'e, The class organized by the Rev Samuel Cochrane and started with five mem bers, James Wheeler and wife, Samuel R. Hickox and wife and Mrs Azubah Futile. Others who join ed soon &Itcr were David Wheeler and wife of Fine Hole. Samuol fhipn'an and wife of Town Plot and Mrs Mary Peck.
 For many years services and meetings held in Mother Mary Fock's little red house East Main street. Meetings also held in the East Center &choOhOusr Union square, in the "Bcll AchoolhouS"" West Main street and in the ball of the then Tontine hotel The member ship during these years about 9, but what the church lacked in members it made up in spirit.
 Religious revivaIs held by Methodist preach CTS in Waterbury in 1881 and q result the mem increased, nprpSStGtnG D church. The first church, frame building, 36x3O feet, erected at cost of S2,70O a lot the corner of ScOvil street and Union square. It dedicated April 27, 1888. The first preacher the Rev Davis Stocking. During the period, 1S33- 1852 the membership increased from 50 to nearly 210 In 1S52 brick church 35XS5 feet built at cost of $15,O00 lot East Main street at the corner of what is now Phoenix avenue It had seating capacity for 800 persons The Metho-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
TmmacuVete Conception Church

Sunday, July 5, 1857, by the Very Rev William OReilly, administrator of the diocese. The dedica- tOn took place on December 19 of the year, being performed by the Rt Rev Bishop Mcfarland.
 Father Hendricken was appointed bishop of Prov idence February p, 1872 He succeeded in this city by the Rev James Lynch. Upon worth fer shoulders could have fallen the mantle of Father Hendricken. By careful management, combined with strict economy, he paid the church debt of S3S,OOO in an incredibly short space of time On August i, 1876, Father Lynch who had been ap
 pointed vicar general left Waterbury. His cessor was the Rev Lawrence Walsh who be- loved by his people. For years he labOred zealously in this city, then he transferred to Westerly. R. I. He succeeded by the Rev Will
 liam A. Hart whose successful pastorato extended from August 4, 1883, to January 1, 1886. During
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

his pastorate the interior of the church reno- vated a cost of $15,OOO.
 The Rev John A. Mulcahy became pastor of the Immaculate Conception church on January l, looo. His life and his great works too well remember ed to need any rehearsal. The first of the great works inaugurated by Father Mulcahy was the erec- ton of St AIarys school Cole street. The corner stone laid by Rt Rev Bishop McMahon on Au- gust 20, 1886 St patrick's hall is another fruit or the indomtable energy and labor of Father Mul- cahy. who also had erected St Marys convent, ad- joining the parochiaI school Cole street. The handsome building of the Convent de NOtre Dame also erected under his supervision
 in 1895 the Rev Father MuIcahy was appointed vicar general of the Hartford diocese. On Septem- Der of the year the Rev William J. Slocum appointed pastor of the Immaculate Conception church. He is of the leading and most infuen-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

dists occupied this edce for "A years and enjoyed continued prosperity. In 1874 d branch chapel built Leonard street in the Brooklyn district but it met with such little that it abandoned of the church since the occupancy of the present ediice are as follows: 1S78-79 John Pegg Jr, 1oSO 82, Calvin E. Ford 1883, George F. Mains, 1SS4-S:5 John l.. Peck, 1SS6-97, Wellesley w. Bowdsh; 1SsS 01, Asahel C. Eggcson; 1892 93, William H. Barton 1804-G8, Gardner S. Eldridge; 1S98-19O1 r. Watson Hanna, 19O1- -O2, Rev pr Tower The present pastor is B. StOcl6alc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22

tial clergymen in the state. The value of his judg ment and it's influence is recognized by all classes or people, irrespective of class creed. & a+H
 What he has accomplished since he came here IS too well known to need any lengthy comment SUI fee it 10 say that Thomass church was built ull- der his supervision Calvary and the new St josephs cemetery we purchased. the Mulcahy Memorial building was Cole street, new parochlai school building in the of erection, and the house and lot at the of Cole and Scovlll streets has been purchased and will be used for a day nursery n charge of the Sisters of Charity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
JRCEES, DATE OF ORGANIZATION, WORK ACCON1PL ISFED

The history of the churches in this city may be divided into three periods follows First-The period of exclusive Congregationalism, the history of which is well nigh inseparable from the early history of the of Waterbury; the second is the period of territorial disntegraon, which extended the end the first period, 113S to 1926; the third is the period denonnational subdivision, when various religious bodies began to be organized in this city.
 The growth of the churches has been remarkable during the past fifty years perhaps more so during the past fifteen years. Whereas about fifty years ago there was but Catholic church and four or five Protestant churches to-day there are ten CaIn ollie churches. sixteen Protestant churches, two un- chapels Beside there are several religious DOG ias which have no church or chapel. but meet in halls public buildings.
 The list of churches in this city and the date or their organization is as follows:
 First Congregational ...................... lo91 St Johns .......................... I'4o First Methodist Episcopal .................. 1915 Ir,macuIate Contention ...,...,.......... 1S47 Second Congregational ..................... 1892 rooord Advent .......,,...,,..... 1869 Trinity Episcopal IoC African M. E. Zion .......,......'.'...'. Iol3 St potrick's .,....................... 1880 Waterville Methodist Episcopal ......:....... 18Sl Sacred Heart ......................... lSSo St PauIs Methodist Episcopal ................ 1888 Chapel Street Methodist Episcopal ........... 1889 German Lutheran ......................... 1890 Swedish Lutheran ................ 1890 Third Congregational ....................... 1892 Second Baptist ...................... 1892 St Ceclta's ........................ 1892 German Baptst .,..................... 1S94 St Josenh's ....,..................... 1894 St Francis Xavier .........,................ 1895 St Paul's Episcopal .....,.................. 1896 Our Lady of Iourdes s....................... 1899 / Grace Baptist .......................... 1900 ; St Michaels ........................ 1902
 The Mill Plain union chapel organized in 1882 and the Bunker Hill union chapel in 1889. The Wa terburv corps of the Salvation army organized in 1892. Public worship has been conducted by the Hebrews in this city 1872, by the orthodox Hebrews since 1893.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-22
First Congregational---Oldest Church
 in City

The oldest church in the city is the First Congre- gational which has enjoyed eventfuI career of PIP years. It organized in 1891
 To the Rev Samuel Hooker is given the honor of having first preached in this city. The date of his
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
Local Baseball Notes.

The Reading baseball team viii play
I'm Wilmington on the following dates;
May and Z. Wilmington b. b.; May
Is. Wilmington A. A.. May 81. Will
mington b. b.: June 4 and 6. Whining
ton b. b.; June II. Wilmington A. A.:
June %, wilmington A. A.;July 2. will
mington A. A.
The Delaware baseball team has or
ganized for the season and would like
TO arrange for games with any inde-
pendent team in or out Of the city. An
challenges should be sent to M. Il. Nc
CONCEAL, No. 1911 Scott street
The Twilight A. G. has organized its
baseball team for the season, and ac-
eordlng TO the lineup It no doubt will
prove one of the strongest amateur
teams i'm the state. The lineup fol-
lows II. Minker G. f.; +. Namesteal
II. Shields and T.. Greenwell. p.; II
Ballentine. s. g.; ID. aRiney. h.. c
Viohl, 2b; G.. Rose. 3b. ]. McHugh, !
f.i S. Highley, C. f.. c. Gutenberg, r. T
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
News of Sports Briefly Told

ton games in Brooklyn with New
ark, April 13 and IA.
Sporting Life's' vest-pocket
schedules Of the National Leagues
1908 championship campaign are
now ready, and viii be sent to any
reader upon receipt Of address and
2-cent stamp to defray cost Of
mailing.
The San Francisco Chronicle re-
ports President Jim Hart as SAYING
that the Pacific Coast League viii
probably win out in it's fight with the
Pacific Northwest League. Sir James
should not have given the outlaws
even that grain Of comfort.
President Hermann viii wear two
suits Of clothes at the expense OF
doubling Thomases who predicted
that the American League would not
secure park on Manhattan Island.
Secretary Max Fleischmann also
cashes a number Of wagers on the re-
suit
George Davis case locke worse the
more it is inquired into. It is
stated that in addition TO accepting
several thousands of dollars from the
New York League Club on his new
contract, he also is indebted to the
Chicago American Club on the con-
tract he is trying to jump.
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
BOTH BASEBALL TEAMS
IN INDEPENDENT LEAGUE
Next Meeting of the association to Be Held Here.
Lineup of Wilmington A. A. Team Manager
Connolly Chairman

Both the Wilmington A. A. and will
mington b. B. teams were represented at
the meeting of the independent baseball
teams in philadelphia yesterday and both
became members Of the organization for
the protection Of mutual rights. Presi-
dent Alex. stirlith and Manager Harry
Barton represented the Wilmington A. A.
while Manager Connolly was there in the
interest Of The Wilmington b. 3. team.
and IT was largely due to Manager Con-
nelly that the next meeting win be held
in this city at a call from the president
The following officers were elected:
NJ. c. Rhone, Willamsport, Pa, presi-
dent; c. S. Kelchner, Lebanon. Pa, vice
president; Jess NJ. Frysinger, Harrisburg.
Pa, secretary and treasurer. The Board
Of Managers consists Of w. NJ. Connolly,
Wilmington, chairman; G. NJ. Brady, Al
lentown; G. w. Heckert, Penn Park.
York. Pa; II. w. schlichter Philadelphia
Giants; r. Black, Camden; DR.. NJ. r.
Walker, Norristown.
The rules which the American and Ma
tional Leagues will play under this season
were adopted after considerable talk over
the foul strike.
Each club submitted a list of signed
players, which is copsldered official and
according to the bylaws and constitution.
and will be respected. The list was read
over and several names OF players were
found TO have practically signed with two
clubs. This was noticeably so with Potts
VILE There We're at least four players
who belonged to the club last season who
had entered into agreements with other
teams this season. Pottsvllle made claims
on all and, as tho clubs that had signed
the men refused to rehnquish their claims.
1t was left to the Board OF Managers 60
untangle the puzzle.
The following clubs were present: G =.
w. Hecket. Penn Park. York; C. S. Kel-
elmer, Lebanon; NJ. c. Rhone and J. p.
steller Wiiliamsport; DR.. NJ. r. walker.
Norristown; s. b. Rosenberger, Coates
Vile; II. p. Clark and W. r. Evans, Ger
mantown; ]. II. Allen, Washington Stars.
Washington, d. c.; w. NJ. Connolly, Wal
mington; r. Black. Camden; L. NJ. slagle.
Burnham, Pa; G. NJ. Brady, Allentown;
F.. II. Hamerby, Wilmerding, Pa; II. w.
Schlichter, Philadelphia Giants; E. B.
Lamar, Cuban x-C.arts; r. e. Russell,
jamestown, N. Y; c. f. Carpenter. Al
toona; NJ. J. brennan. Wissahickon; Jess
M. Frysinger, Harrisburg; Thomas Gold
en- Pottsville, II. I. Barton, Wilmington
Evening journal., 1903-03-28

A. A.; j. L. Fox, Brandywine: Thomas
Feeley, Chester; J. w. Simble. Bridge
tom W. j. McGrath, Arthur Morrow
Club Al Lawson, Reading.
The hne-up Of players who will COM
pose the ''ilmington A. A. team this sea-
son is announced, and while the team was
strong last season there is every reason
to believe that it viii be stronger this
year. The pitching staff is composed OF
Everson, Orem, Gettig and Evans. Orem
and Gettg was signed on the recon-
mendation of Aubrey and they are both
said 10 be stars. Both are. hard hitters
for pitchers and are said to be far ahead
Of the general run Of independent pitch
ers. Their homes are in Baltimore. and
last season Orem played with a college
team while Getug played with the
Shreveport Southern League team
Evans, who halls from Pennsylvania is n
young player and is said TO be a conner
Everson. whose stunts in the box last
season demonstrated his ability. needs no
introduction. Barton and Hartman viii
do We receiving and as both OF these play
ers are well-known here 1t win be seen
that the team viii be strong in this no.
sition. sarsfeld. whose record ALREADY,
has been published, viii hold down first
base while O'Niel, who made an enviable
reputation last season Will be at his old
place on second base. sapp, who also
comes recommended by Aubrey, win play
third base. His home IS in Baltimore ana
he had brilliant record. Courtney. who
played with the Connecticut state League
FOR six seasons, has been signed to play
iniield with Tricky France. who was
signed sometime ago Tierney. Ramsey
and Maroney viii comprise the outnelders.
Iierney is too well known here, being a
local boy, to need any introduction. Both
Maroney and Ramsey are reported to be
star players. Sarsheld and Maroney were
/ signed on the recommendation Of O'Niel
Who vouches for their ability. The team
viii line-up as follows: Everson. Orem.
Gettig, Evans, pitchers; Sarsheld. first
base; O'Niel, second base; Sapp. thlrd
base; France and Courtney, short stop;
rieney Ramsey and Maroney. out.
ielders.
Manager Barton has written all the
National, American and Eastern League
teams. for games as well as the LEADING
colleges and the teams seen here this sea.
son will be the best in the business. The
season will probably open on Saturday
May ? although the opposing team ha.
not been selected for the opening game.
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
a candldate For LynehIna.

Roanoke, Va. March 28.-A spe-
cial from Bluefelds says; Harvey
Williams, a negro, yesterday outraged
Mary Jones, the 1S-year-old daughter
of white miner, and left her for dead
on the mountain between Pocahontas,
Va. and Cooper, w. Va. After regain
ing consciousness the child managed
to reach her home, where she told
what had happened The story
spread quickly, and several posses
went in search of Williams. He was
located near Pocahontas and taken
to Bramwell, where he was lodged in
jail. The jail is being heavily guarded,
but information from Bramwell is that
an attempt may be made to lynch VIII
liams. Williams victim will die
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
Baseball.

@aoSBdlis
Bonner and Stanley, the two con-
tract breakers, are with the Bostons
at Thomasville, Ga. George Tebeau
win surely make trouble for Boston
over Bonner.
Jimmy Casey is putting in his
spare time at Los Angeles in a dem
lists Office studying for the final ex-
aminations at the Baltimore College
of Dentistry.
Manager McGraw refused to let
Mathewson and, ,Bowerman report at
Savannah. until each had returned
the $500 received from the st. Louis
American Club.
McGraw announces that he will
play third base regularly for the
Giants this year, and the position OF
short stop is a toss-up between Gil
bert, Babb and Lauder.
So well are Manager Kelley and
Secretary F1eischmann pleased with
Augusta as a training place that they
have secured an option on the
grounds for next season.
John A. Conkey, one of the organ
izers of the famous Boston Red
Stockings the first professional base
ball nine Boston ever had. died in
Brookline, Mass, March 10.
st. Louis scribes are yelling for
the much-touted pitcher, Dunleavy
late of Montreal. who has not yet
shown up at Dallas. He is coaching
the Amherst College baseball team.
President Jim Hart. Of the Chi
cagos, has found that the wet
weather on the Pacific coast makes
more sore arms and legs than in Chi
cago. The dampness seems to stick
Manager Hanlon took his Brooklyn
team to Columbus. S. c., on Marcel
2S The men viii remain South un-
I'll April II, returning to play exhibi.
Evening journal., 1903-03-28
Poison Eor AustrIa,a ROYALTY.

Vienna, March 2s. - The Mittags
Zeitung yesterday reported a mystic
rious occurrence at a recent court ban
quet which the paper intimates was
an attempt to kill all the members
of the imperial court. When the ban
quet was at its height, NJ. Apponyis.
the court chamberlain, had his atten-
tion called to suspicious green spots
on the silver dishes. Apponyis or
dered the dishes removed and an
analytical examination of their con-
tents made. The result is kept Sc
cret, the paper says, but it is more
than probable that the dishes con-
tanned poison.