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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01

or Almighty God. Since then par
sonage lot has been bought and a
fine new home for the minister viii
soon be erected.
The Northview Church, Weekley
Memorial, is also in this charge,
which is in very prosperous condi-
ton with membership of 1913,
while the Clarksburg station has
46 members.
The collections for the past two
years have been $3,22O.13, and the
two churches have property worth
$500, which certainly speaks well
for the short time the churches have
been organized. Rev. d. w. Gun
ningham has had charge of the two
churches for the past two years, ami
it is largely through his untiring ef-
forth that the churches have pros
pered so well, and he has been ably
assisted by his congregations.
Rev Cunningham was born and
raised near Sardis, this county,
where he attended the public school,
afterwards going to a select schoo!
where he prepaid himself to attend
the West Virginia Normal and Clas-
steal Academy, at Buckhannon at
ta&t time the best college in the
State. After finishing the normal
parse, he prepared himself for the
ministry, and was ordained for that
oarpose in 1890. Rev. Cunningham
is an able minister, and many souls
have been converted uder his pas
torate.
The United Brethren church in
as elsewhere, has even
been light to point men heaven
ward while its frquent and success
full revivals have. been. like camp
fires that drive away the darkness
of evil md spread the light of the
Gospel.
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A large memorial window, artistical-
ly designed, was placed in the front
of the church in memory of the Rev.
Asa Brooks by his descendants, and
his remains lie almost Immediately
beneath this window.
The present pastor, Rev VIM NJ
Hudson, Phi. D., was called to this
church in January, 1903. At that
time the church had 40 members
and Sabbath school with 90 mem
bers anad was carrying large debt
on the new church building. Dur
ing this passionate 162 members!
have been added to the church and
all the indebtedness paid. The Sab
bath school has grown till now it
numbers about $50, and three mis-
sion Sabbath schools have been or
ganized under the direction of the
Superintendent, Mr.. Floyd Martin.
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morning and evening to join in es-
sentially the same words of prayer
and praise as those which are said
in the Episcopal church in Clarks-
burg. The Episcopal church in
Clarksburg enjoys distinction
somewhat parallel to that of James
town. Clarksburg was the first
point in Virginia west of the Alleg-
hanies to which a missionary of this
church was sent. 1t was in 1920,
and the missionary was the Rev.
VIM. F. Lee, who ministered also 20
the people in Morgantown and other
scattered points in the sparsely set
tied country of that day.
In 1854 the present church
building was erected at the corner
of Main and Sixth streets. In 1891
the house and lot adjoining the
church was purchased and made the
rector's home. The present rector
is the Rev. James F. Plummer, a
native of North Carolina, and an
alumnus of the Theological Seminary
In virginia. He came to Clarksburg
in January, 1904, from Washington,
D. c., where he was Assistant Minis
Ter at the Church of the Epiphany.
In the course of the past year an
old debt has been disposed of by pri-
waite subscription and a movement
has been begun. looking to the build
ing Of a new church and parish
house With this equipment, the
church will be able to exert the in
Huence that she ought in this pros
porous and growing city.
The distinctive marks of the
Episcopal church, among the diversi
fed forms of religious life of our
day are:
L Her inheritance of the continu-
Gus organization, through our Anglo
Saxon forefathers, of the Church of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
.GOFF METHODIST
EPISCOPAL

Like that of many similar or
CARNATIONS, the early history of this
religious society begins amidst the
mists of uncertainties of the past.
,IZhs.-faunder of-AIethodism in Ameri-
ca, Bishop Francis Asburg, is known
to have visited Clarksburg and
preached here, probably in 1896.
Just when, or by whom, the first So
ciety in CIarksburg was formed is
not known by the writer. Although
it is quite likely, if not before, that
after Bishop Asbury's visit regular
services were held. However, from
1926 onward we have an official and
exact list of pastors and the prog
ress Of the church.
Evidently it would take much
more space than can be given in an
article like this to chronicle even
the important events of this society
and to dwell upon the individuals
who have loved and labored for the
success os our Zion would make al
most an endless lisl.
The location oc the earlier Meth
odist churches in Clarksburg was up
on the property where now stands
the public school building tthe
Academy. Under the passionate OF
Rev. S. w. Davis. however, the
present location was secured ana the
Con Memorial NJ. Z. church erected.
The name was given as mark %
respect aud in consideration OF the
large gifts and conspicuous labors OF
Nathan cor, Sr., distinguished
and useful member OF this church
- This church will shortly be re-
placed by handsome edifice on the
corner Of Pike and Second streets
ut is 10 he built of Hummels'owa
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brown stone, and the interior to be
handsomely decorated The main
auditorium will seat 500 people and
the lecture room will accommodate
400, making a total seating capacity
of 1900. The church when COM
pleted, including the parsonage, will
cost $115, 900, and will be the finest
church in the State.
Rev. Samuel X Arbuthnot. the
present pastor, has had charge of
the church for the past six years.
Rev. Arbuthnot was pastor of the
First NJ E. church at Huntington,
w. Va. At the outbreak of the
Spanish-American war he left the
church and went as chaplain of the
First West Virginia Volunteer In
fantry, and after the regiment was
mustered out he was Field Secretary
for the Twentieth Century Thank
Offering OF the Methodist Episcopal
church until he came to take charge
of the church here.
Devoted to the cause of CHRIS
tianfty and exemplary of it's teach
ings. Gofr Methodist Episcopal church
is destined to grow and prosper I'M
der the direction of his guiding
hand.
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D:
NEW METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, N COZ

A chapel is to be built in the Indus
trial Addition this fall to furnish a
place of worship in that section of
the city. The church has one of the
largest organizations of men in the
State, the membership numbering
nearly 100. Mr. j. Horror Davis
is the president of this organization.
The church also has an Efficient
Christian Endeavog, Miss Lena -Rut-
tencutteF .lrAires me president of the
Senior Society and Mrs. John Stuart
Superintendent of the Primary De
partment The outlook for the year
is most encouraging.
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or Almighty God. Since then par
sonage lot has been bought and a
fine new home for the minister viii
soon be erected.
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+ OF C0NSTR LOTION.

our Lord Jesus Christ that had its
first beginning in the uppeA-~..t,s6 In
Jerusalem on .the day of Pentecoss.
eHer inheritance, from the same
source, of her habits and principles
of worship, embodied in the Book
OF Common Prayer. This mode Of
worship is regarded today by many
as cold and unspiritual, yet 1t is not
difficult to see that all denominations
of Christians, as vel as many of
our secret societies, have drawn
their richest inspiration in public
devotion from this source.
The Episcopal Church with other
bodies of Christian people an earn
est desire to bring all sorts and con.
ditions of men into the love and
obedience Of Christ. Her doors are
wide TO all who will como within her
fold. Her rector will be glad at all
times 10 minister to anyone who
may desire his ministra lions, wheth-
er of his flock or not.
The Vestry is composed Of the FOL
lowing gentlemen:
Mortimer w. sm.th, Senior
Warden.
j. w. Williams, Junior Warden
VIM. F. Nuzum. Tgeasurer.
Clarence p. Stout Registrar.
Charles , Alexauder.
Dudley d. Britt
George L. Duncan.
The Yestry is chosen q auallx by |
the free suffrage OF the alt nem- |
bers and elI5port ers az
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The CHRIST
EPISCOPAL.


The Episcopal. church WIS the
first organization of English speak
ing Christians to come to North
America. The country s calebrat-
ing at jamestown this year the
three hundredth anniversary of TIE
planting not only OF the Virginia
Colony but also of the Episcopal
church in America. For ono Of the
company that came in those three
little ships that sailed into the
Chesapeake in 1907 was the Rev.
Robert Huat. a learned fellow of Ok
ford and rector OF an English par
ish, coming now to the colonists and
70 preach the Gospel to the Indians.
Almost the first act on landing
was to hold a public service OF
praise and thanksgiving according
to The liturgy of the Book Of Com
mon Prayer and among the very
first buildings erected at Jamestown
was log church IL which sunday
after ssuudav pea RE asssmll sa'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01
THE FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN

The First Presbyterian church
was organized by the Rev. Asa
Brooks. and three elders, from the
French Creek church, on the 10th
day 4 October. 1923, About 1891
the erection of a church was begun
and Mr. Brooks was called to be the
first pastor. The cornerstone of tho
present ediftce was laid Sept 81,
1898, and beautiful Gothic struc-
ture was built at a cost Of s15,5OO.
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The united
BRETHREN

The history OF the U. B. Church
in Clarksburg is like the story of
life from helpless infancy to strong
and successful maturity. The
church at Dun street, stealey Addi-
ton, was organized by Rev. s. A.
shanabarger in the month Of
November, 1905, with thirteen mem
bers. They at once started out to
raise money for the buildin 81 a
church, and in July Church worth
So 900 sa Dedicated 3
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OUR CHURCHES.

stantial nature, and splendid speci-
ment of church architecture. while
the Con- Methodist Episcopal con
gregation are building a new place
of worship, that will surpass any
church in the State in cc1t and
beauty. A stranger within the
gates may follow the dictates of his
conscience and be made welcome at
his own church.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01

All the principal religious de-
nominations are represented in
Clarksburg by handsome edifcss
and prosperous societies, while
their pulpits are filed by educated
Christian gentlemen. There is no
city in the entire State more blessed
with houses of worship than here,
some of which are of the most sub
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-01

Right Rev. R. v. Whelan, consecrat-
ed second bishop of Richmond in
1871, was transferred to the See of
Wheeling, thus becoming it's first
bishop. The Catholic flock of Wheel
ing was attended from Ptttsburg in
it's earlier days. and in 1S4S that be-
came an Episcopal See with the
Right Rev. NJ. o'conor as its first
bishop. In 1928 the Rev. Francis
Rolof was the first resident rector OF
Wheeling, but his stay there was of
short duration. Five years later
came Rev. James Horner. who labor
ed in Wheeling from 1888 to 1913.
His successor was Father Eugene
comerford until 1876, when he left
for California. Bishop whelan,
then of Richmond, came at once to
fill the vacated post. and until 1s4s
labored without any assistance as
rector of the parish of St. James.
1t was in 1864 that Clarksburg was
made permanent parish, having
been attended for years before that
time by Rev. D. O. Brennan, Of
Weston.
The bricks used in the buildings
were made on the ground from the
material excavated for the founda-
lions and numbered some 100000.
The original cost OF the ground and
church was s12. 900 when completed
lin 1866, and at that time there was
a debt of $4,000, which. however,
was paid of in less than two years,
which is saying much for the liberal
ity of the small number of Catholics.
aided by their Protestant fellow-citi-
zens, among whom, the most not
able, perhaps, was Colonel Despard
and Capt. Dodge, the Government
quartermaster, the former giving
from his purse and the latter in fur
nishing teams and men to expedite
the work OF Foundation without
!, .IsssBss'5 -
to that the small congrssrtion of
great liberality and zeal IL the cree
ton Of a temple to the Living God,
and have shown the same munif-
icence wherever they nave gone ia
the building up of religion. and the
same zeal in faithful compliance
with all their church teachings.
Father Reynolds is ~. present
pastor and is doing a good work.
The church hJs undergons sy-ensive
siTe alterations and repairs since
Father REYNOLDS has pastor,
making it one of the 4 5urcbes
in the State.
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CHURCH OF THE
IMMACULA ATE
CONCEPTION

Prior 70 1850 the present diocese
Of Wheeling was part of that Of
Richmond. Va tut in that year tho
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
.FIRE-ESCAPE ORDER
MODIFIED IN FORM

Acting on the recommendation OF
Captain Kelly, Assistant Engineer Com
missioner, the Commissioners have
adopted an amended form of notice anu
order to owners of buildings in the Dis
trict on which the law requires fire.
escapes to be erected. Instead of send
ing owners formal notice that fire
escapes must be erected, as formerly
the new arrangement includes a notice
that the building does not comply with
the law. "A copy of which is enclosed,
and requests the owner tc advise the
Commissioners what he intends 10 do 10
make the building conform TO the law
When this advice is received the builG-
irg and fire departments make an IN
spection, and then the final formal or
der is issued as TO what must be done
by the owner.
Captain Kelly said this morning that
all the hotels in the District had now
been provided with fire-escapes. and that
he was proceeding 10 make apartment
houses. offices, and other buildings con-
form to the law
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
NAUGHTY POSTALS
IN SUNDAY SCHOOL

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Aug. 1g.-Because
iiiJtle fellows in Sunday school spent
their time peelking at Objectionable most
cards when they were supposed 10 have
been studying their golden text. infor-
nation was filed against four dealers
who are alleged to have sold the cards
It was at the Laurel Avenue Presby-
terian Church. in Morrellviie, that the
unusual cards were found.
Prompt action by the Rev. J. c Nc
Cracker, the pastor. started the prose-
cGtion. He called a meeting Of the
fathers Of the church. They looked the
cards over. declared them unit for cir
Culation, and the district attorney took
action.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

The marriage is announced of Miss
Anna &. Shipley, of Baltimore, TO Nor
man Sommerville. a prominent young
lawyer of Toronto. Canada. The cere-
mony took place Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. in the home OF the Rev.
Donald c. Macleod and Mrs. Macleod,
1913 . street. the Rev. Dr. Macleod Of
ficiating. The bride was accompanied
from Baltimore by her mother, Mrs
Shipley. and her aunt and uncle. I'M
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. SOmmerville left for their bridal
trip and their future home in Toronto.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

a lawn fete was given last evening
at 1227 Massachusetts avenue, under
the auspices of the Church Of the AS
affair were Miss PaulDe Hammett,
chairman of the ice cream committee;
Miss Sarah Neetze, chairman Of the
lemonade committee, Miss Janet MeetZe,
chairman Of the candy committee; Mrs
Mosey and Mrs. Mckay, heads Of the
cake committee.
Others prominent iu the management
Of the fete we're T G. Hendricks, John
6 Poynto1. K. d. Moran, A. NJ. Poyn-
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs A c. Hutchinson. Miss Lue
Hutchinson. Miss Arlien Terry. Mrs. W.
II Hessick Ind son. Master Howard
Mr.. and Mrs II. II. Smelling and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fry and
daughter Mrs John Points Mrs. p.
Stubblefield. Miss Grace T. PolIinhorn,
and Mrs. Davis and son are at Round
HILL Va.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
DENIES HAYIN
At PACKING
In regard to the report

In regard to the report
Chicago that the Bureau u
tons had secret service -
Tor railroads and packing 4
watching every move that
ascertain whether the laWas
observed. Herbert Knox S
OF the Bureau of Corporal
most emphatically today tn =
the case
II haven't a single secret
or detective Of any desc7pI
ing or working for any -
ascertain whether the cOrI&
ObeyiHg the laws The worhN
with the secret ser-ice men !
above board. and any staten
contrary are false. "
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

most interesting visit to their father in
his headquarters on Danes Island,
where they had hoped they would be
able to see him set sail IN his airship-
They were guests of English friends on
n yacht. with several Americans in the
party. They viii spend some time in
Switzerland.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss Wellman and her younger sister,
Miss Rita Wellman. daughters of Walter
Wellman. who may take flight for the
North Pole this week, are now in Ger
many, after having spent some weeks
in travel in the far North. in the land
OF the midnight sun. They made a
The Washington times., 1907-08-16
MaCLeOdS Plan
Trip to Orient
Next February

The Rev. Donald Campbell Macleod.
pastor Of the First Presbyterian Church,
and Mrs. Macleod. will not leave Wash
ingtOn this summer for their accus-
toned leave of absence, but instead are
contemplating an extended trip through
the Orient next spring. They will leave
Washington some time in February 10
be absent three months
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Senator and Mrs. Isidor Rayner, Of
baltimore. have returned from a two
weeks visit 70 Atlantic City. They will
remain at their home. at Sudbrook
Park, for the balance Of the season.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Friends of Lieut.. Quincy A. Gilmore.
of the Coast Artillery Corps, will be
surprised to learn Of his retirement from
the regular army TO take effect Septem-
ber TO-
Lieutenant Gilmore is the son of Cen
eral Gilmore. of New Jersey. His mar
rage to Miss Frances HemSley, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hemsley,
OF the Hotel Brighton, Atlantic City,
was a recent fashionable event.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. C. z. Etchberger and
c. L. Etchberger. jr., have gone for a
trip on the Great Lakes and to Macki-
nae Island
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

William " olfey. OF the Cumberland.
Thomas circle. left Washington today
for Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Cleve-
land. Ohio. In the latter place he will
be the guest OF his sister, Mrs. Fred
Kerslake. Mr.. WOlley was accompanied
bv E CalVille Griffith.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss Clara NJ LatChfOrd. Of 1872 Ninth
street northwest. is visiting Mrs L. II
Points. who is spending the summer al
Hamilton, Mass.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs. j. Dundas Lippincott, formerly
Miss Armstrong. of Washington. who is
touring through the North in an auto
mobile, with her father General Arm
)trong. and Mrs. Armstrong. has leased
lor next season a place called the "Old
Farm" a Bar HarbOr.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs. Charles Z. VrOoman. Of Heather
dale Manor. Hyattsville, Nd = and sew
eral members of the family are at Wild
wood d-by-the-Sea, y. J., fer few
weeks
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs. Copeland, wife Of DR.. Edgar
Copeland. accompanied by DR. Cope
lands mother. Mrs NJ. G. Copeland.
viii leave Monday for months trip to
Atlantic City, New York, Albany. Sara
toga. and up the great lakes TO Que
bee, back through Boston 10 Lake HO-
patchong. y. J, spending the latter
part OF their stay in Delaware
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs. II. Ridgley and Mr.. and Mrs.
H S. Ridgley and family, who spent
last winter in Washington. are spend
in~ the summer at Ocean City, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss Florence r. I,ewe, Of Capitol
Hill, Is visiting Mrs. Daniel StaUpp, Of
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss L. Bealle. Of Washington. is Wis
ting her sister. Mrs. W. B. Bealle, at
Relay, Nd. ---
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss Eleanor Terry, Of washington.
has Joined her parents. Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Terry. at the Atlantic House,
Narragansett, for the remainder Of the
season.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

w. J. Harris and Oscar Lewis have
returned TO Washington after spending
two weeks at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

John r Printiss, of Washington, is
visiting Jacob OFT, at Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Basil Miles, third secretary of the
American embassy in Berlin. has just
arrived there from ST Petersburg.
where he served in tho same capacity
IN the embassy there
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Robert Elmore is spending the month
of August at SiaSCOuSet, near cape
Cod Mass, and viii returc here early
I'm September
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

ton, William Woldey. c. R. Gibson,
George Wood, and G. j. Holland.
The booths were most attract!vely ar
ranged and tie fresh, dainty gowns Of
the young ladies assisting lent a pic
turesque air to the occasion
The affair was a pronounced success,
both socially and financially, and will
be repeated tonight
Miss Marguerite Hines, of 1915 Q
street northwest. celebrated her birthday
last evening by an informal reception
and dance. Among the guests were Miss
May Finch. Miss Florence Kemp, Miss
Louise Morgan. Miss Nerna Spiker. Ben
Fuller, Elmer Finch, James Follin.
James Barr Edward Hines, and Bernard
\. Coe.
Miss Jarrett, R Washington. is the
guest of Miss Grace Anderson Herkins,
Of Pleasantville, Nd.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Root
who were the guests Of President and
Mrs. Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill Tues
day evening. left there early in the af-
ternOOn OF the following . day and re-
turned to their summer home at Clin-
ton. " Y. They will spend the week
end, with Miss Root. as the guests Of
Mrs. Salem II. Wales, OF SOuthamp-
/ ton, L. l.
NlF. ana Mrs. Perry Hepburn nave an
nOunCed the marriage OF their daughter
Miss Mabel Hepburn. to Charles +
! Campbell. of Washington. The cere-
mOny took place I'm Baltimore. Monday
August u, the Rev. c. VI. Eyster Off
ciating.
Mrs. Albert Hall. of the Westmore-
| land, and her daughter. Mrs Eugene
Douglass Staples. OF Mexico City, have
gone 10 western Pennsylvania for a
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry 3. Parker and her
daughter. AIrs. Grace P. Jennings, and
their son Harry have engaged quarters
at the Monticello Hotel. Atlantic City,
/ for the remainder Of the season.
Miss Bertha Reeves Whalley and Rob
I ert Leech Bradshaw We're married last
evening at o'clock in ST. Marks Epis-
COpal Church, Third and streets south
/ east, by the Rev Or. William l.. Dev-
| ries. pastor Of the church.
Mrs Claude Smith. Of Westminster.
/ Md, acted as matrCn Of honor. and
/ Douglas Porch. of Princeton, served as
Z best man.
! The ushers were Harry Buck, Henry
Boynton. g. J. Howell, and Henry
Bradshaw.
/ Following the ceremony a reception
/ was held in the home of the brides par
cnts. i Sixth street southeast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradshaw left Wash
( ington later for their bridal trip which
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Miss Mamie +. Byrne and William r.
Mcnamara. both of Washington, were
married yesterday I'm a magistrates Of
fice in Baltimore by the Rev. Herbert
r. Wright. of EPSON Methodist Church,
Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Mrs Sharpe, wife of Gen Henry G
Sharpe. who is travelling abroad with
him. was the guest of honor at a tea
given last week in Berlin by Mrs. J. p.
Wiser, wife of the military attaChC Of
the American embassy
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

General and Mrs. Gillespie. who sailed
for Europe early in the summer ar
rived in Baden-Baden last week at the
Hotel de IEurope-
The Washington times., 1907-08-16

Surgeon General O'ReiIy, L S A,
and Mrs. O'ReiIly have gone 10 Geneva,
Switzerland for a prolonged stay there
and at Luzerne-