Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1905-10-09
DELEGATES NEW
BAPTIST CHURCH
MANY PASTORS PARTICIPATE
IN SERVICE
San Bernardino Congregation Has a
Magnificent Edifice-Missourl
Minister Consecrates 1ssth
House of Worship
Special to The Herald.


SAN BERNARDINO, Oct. S.-Today
the handsome new Baptist church was
dedicated in the presence of a large
audience. The dedicatory sermon was
preached by Rev. r. S. Graham, d. D.,
of Hannibal, Mo. This is the one hun
dred and eighty-eighth Baptist church
he has dedicated in his career as a
Baptist pastor. Baptist pastors from a
number of surrounding towns were
present to participate in the service.
This afternoon a special service, in
which the other churches of the city
participated, was held. Congratula-
lions were received from other pastors
of the city. The final service was held
this evening. The day was memora-
BILE one for the Baptists of San Bernar-
dino and vicinity.
The church is one of the finest in
this city and is modern in every way.
It has a seating capacity of 11OO has
Sunday school rooms, pastors study
rooms, parlors and other appointments
and cost about $4,000.
OIL Tank Explodes
With a roar that could be heard a
long distance. the fuel tank. which had
Just been filled with oil at the Wood
bridge chemical works, blew up last
evening and set fire to the plant. en-
tirely destroying the works, the loss
being close to $4,000. When the explo-
sion occurred the burning oil was
thrown in every direction, coming
down all over the plant in shower
so that it was in flames almost Instant
ly. There was no opportunity to save
anything.
The explosion was caused by an over
heated feed pipe, it Is understood. One
of the employees, a Mexican, was quite
badly burned by the blazing oil falling
on him. The insurance was small 1t
is expected the plant will be rebuilt
with enlarged and improved facilities,
though it is probable that new loca-
ton will be selected, as there had
been some opposition to the present
site.
Asks for Divorce
Mrs. Mary Roonie. we'll known here
and at various mining camps, has COM
menced suit for a divorce from her
husband, John E. Roonie, who is now
engaged on several large mining con-
tracts in the Dale district. She asks
$3.50 per month alimony and custody of
the four children. The wife charges
that on two occasions recently her hus-
has subjected her to cruelties and has
to kill her.
David Porter of Cotton has been
granted an introductory decree of di-
NOrC6 from MS vile, MIS- INO5C vi tCL,
better known as the Dizzy Blonde"
the ground being desertion.
To Entertain Pioneers
The Utah pioneers who arrive in this
city from Salt Lake Wednesday morn
ing as guests of the Salt Lake road
will be given a reception in this city
under the auspices of the Pioneer So
clety of this city and the board OF
trade.
A number of the visitors are we'll
known here and some have been resi-
dents here. An elaborate program of
entertainment has been provided for
them in this city.
The marriage of Walter Young and
Miss Mary Stephenson of this city took
place this evening. Rev. j. Francis
Davies of Cotton officiated. Mr.. and
Mrs. Young left this evening for Flag
staff. Ariz., where Mr.. Young will be
Santa Fe agent, having just received
the appointment
The Jewish people of the city this
evening are observing the Day of
Atonement with elaborate ceremonies.