The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-08-17

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parsonage was built between those
years. He was very happy to say
that a year ago the last vestige of
debt was removed from that property
after rebuilding and doubling it in
size from the first building. MIR.
Scallin referred to the magnificent
work that the Ladies Aid Society
had performed for the benefit of the
church as it stood shoulder to
shoulder in helping to bear the
burdens. and the money that the
ladies have made has reached a
sufficient sum nov that when their
aid is further asked for they will
he able to make a fine showing.
Mr.. Scallin thought that the efforts
as ar incentive to the men OF the
church to do more. He touched on
the great benefit OF the Sunday
school was to the church. He be-
lieved that the time had come for
all to be more earnest in the church
work and urged all to do their part
toward the--upbuildlng OF the society.
GOOD Things to Come" was a
paper written by Geo. A. Silsby,
who was uL.able to be present and it
was read by Mrs. Ruth. In referring
to the good things to come Mr..
Silshy had in mind the construction
of a new church building. He be-
lieved that Mitchell's splendid
growth in past years warranted the
church people in erecting. a pew
editice in which TO worship. What
was good % years ago does not
answer the purposes OF today and the
congregation has outgrown its
present hone. Mr.. Silbsy said he
could not urge too strongly the i'm
portance Of building a new church
and that he and Mrs. Silsny would
giye literally to- such..an enterprise.
Virgil Boyles sang a bass solo en-
titled "Dream Of Bethlehem" with
Mrs. Grow at the organ as accom-
paniste. His singing was very much
enjoyed.
J. F. Herrick in speaking On "Our
Reinforcements," referred to the new
corners of the church. and he said
he wanted to express his apprecia-
ton of the kindness and courtesy
that has been shown the newcomers
to the church. He said that the
"reminiscences he had listened were
not without profit to ..them, for as
the achievements had been recount
ed itbrought to them a stronger
love and admiration for the church
that had done something, which was
in the nature of a heritage left then
to follow in the work of the future
Referring to what the church stand!
for in the community Mr.. Herrict
said that it a a broader faftl
and uplift, and creates a spirit 0.
frlendliness which will make us al
more useful.
Rev. Frank Fox, ID. D., or Sioux
!. Falls. was the last speaker on the
program and in his address hs
brought "Neighborly Greetings
from the Queen City. He said ht
was very glad indeed to be present
on the occasion OF the anniversary
Of the church, which, after twenty
five years of work, had shown thai
it had a right to live, and at tb.
end of this period, he thought. wa!
the time and opportunity to max,
things move in the upward direction
He referred very Interestingly to thu
broad work of the Congregations
Church on both foreign and home
shores, and OF the large work per
formed by this church for the
i%country. He said he wanted to see
men and women trained to do the
work Of the great heroes Of the past.
He detailed a number OF the great
things that have been accomplished
by men Of the denomination of the
church. and showed..that they were
in the forward movement of all lines
of advancement, whether in religion.
'education or the general order o.
improvement. Rev. DR.. Fox's re.
marks were received with grea,
%cordiality on the part Of the people.
who were glad indeed to have hin
present on this occasion.
Pastor Bowdish has been with the
church for the past two years. arc
bis work has been highly acceptable.
TO the members ..of the church ant
k,congregation. 1t has been due t.
his personal effort that its member!
stand solidly together in a band o
strong workers that means much tt
the future success of the society.
His pulpit work has been very
satisfactory and he has won the re.
spect and esteem OF his flock 20 =
marked degree. Under such pleasing
surroundings the church people viii
feel the ilMDetuS for greater thinos