The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-04-15
THE NEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Dedicated Last Night by Dr. McKittrick Of 81 Louis.
and Witnessed by Magnificent 'ssembIage Of
Appreciatve vinita People

The dedication OF tie new Presby-
tcrian church last night was witnessed
by magnificent congregation, Of the
very flower Of Vinita church goers.
Tie spacious building was packed to
the vestibules with intelligent, we'll
dressed and attentive people. The
program as previously announced was
carried out IN its entirety.
Nearly q generation ago, when the
population OF yinita numbered less
than five hundred, Presbyterianism
was established here by erecting an
edlflce commensurate with the needs
OF a somewhat Wild struggling village
IN the indian country. Through the
generosity Of the boards OF the church.
the building was completed, IN 1888,
and through this same generosity
minister was provided through al the
years since, with perhaps few short
vacancies between pastorates.
The new edlfice occupies the same
site as the old one, at the corner of
Illinois avenue and Thompson street,
just one block from the business see
tion Of the city. The building, with
furnishings, has cost a little more than
5000. 1t Is inclined to the old mis-
sion style Of architecture. the cut pre-
sented by the Chieftain being fair
representation OF its exterior appear
%nce.
The building IS OF pressed brick, Of
deep redish cast. and IS one OF the
handsomest houses Of worship IN the
Indian Territory. 1t IS built IN com
pliance with the latest and most APP
proved plans Of church architecture,
MF. u. l3. Walk, ol Los Angeles. Cali
f0rnlawgeing the architect II was
'--planned and built with a special view
70 Sunday school work, having the
most commodious and best arranged
rooms, with class booths. adapted to
the handling Of large number Of
classes and grades. The main audito-
rium has d seating capacity o. $50 and
can easily DO made 10 accommodate
hundred more.
When necessary. as was the case last
night, the entire building can, by a
ssries Of folding doors. be thrown into
none audience room, with seating
capacity Of COO, The main entrance
faces the corner at the intersection OF
Illinois avenue aud Thompson street.
Wide stone steps, Of Carthage marble,
fanked with handsome balusirades,
lead TO the two front doorways on
either corner Of the east front. A
similar entrance to.the Sunday school
apartment is al the north opening, on
Illinois avenue, with rear door for
ingress and egress 10 the primary room.
The Ddilding IS heated by hot air from
a well arranged furnace.
The church IS ornamented with a
shapely tower that adds very materi-
ally TO the imposing appearance Of the ,
structure, and contains large yesti- |
buleoat the three main entrances
The interior Is spiendidly lighted I
with electricity Mr.. C. F.. I.ahman,
manager Of the Vinita Light and
Power Co, gave the wiring aud light
ing Of the building his personal atten-
ton, and It is PERFECTLY arranged and
lighted
The auditorium is lighted with ten
Gfty candle-power meridian lamps that
shed a soft, mellow light that rests the
eye and gives out perfect white light.
The interior. when entirely finished,
win be thingo beauty, and as nearly /
perfect in arrangement as skill and
taste and the means at the disposal Of ,
the building committee could make it, |
being in the especial charge Of the La
dies Aid Society Of the church. The /
Thoughtful planning and carefule xecn-
tion Of the designs by these ladies has
produced results highly commendable
and exceedingly gratifying to the con-
gregation, and all who have the inter-
ests Of the church at heart. The fur
niture is Of old oak finish, and the
seats are quarter-sawed oak circular /
sefs, bought and presented to the
been been = in,s.eer the Ladies' Aid Society. as
little baby a furnace.
SS5 SSsbiv sna Ishurch is a credit to the +
. = 'topament to the energy Of
n 'tztv. J. S. Stubblefeld,a and
eASe p helld the progressive congre-
kinds @ Puds building committee be-
ders Mq5| 5|rinsn a year ago TO gather
Rt tekleg and to let the different I
A.gaA or the work.
#rCis OF the church have aided /