The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-20

from Brainerd, MINI. He continued
to serve this charge until 1888 when
he was called on to fill the Office Of
superintendent Of the home missions
Of the state of Washington. During
Reverend Boards passionate the
church was enlarged to accommodate
the growing congregation, the member
ship at the time OF his departure hav-
ing reached ITS.
For about six months the church did
not have a regular pastor. On Feb.
3, 1889 Rev. v. N. Yergin OF Jordan.
N. Y, was called 10 take charge OF
the church. He accepted and began
his work on March "a, OF That year.
He remained until 1895 during which
time the present church edifice was
built and dedicated. 1t cost $4,000.
It was at this time that the church
reached a most important place in its
history. The congregational churches
had increased from two to seventy
four and a Congregational college had
been established here. This was Far
go conege-an institution Of high or
der which has played most important
part In making Fargo the educational
center Of the state.
After the resignation OF Rev. Yergin
on Aug. I. 1895 the pastorate was Of
fered to Rev. ]. r. Dudley, ID. D., who
began hts work on Oct. 6, having COM
pleted a twenty-one year passionate at
Eau Claire, Wis. He continued In the
service here until 1901 during which
time much good work was accomplish
ed. The church was all paid for and
the families in the congregation had
been increased from sixty to 100 and
the membership from 200 to 220.
On Aug. 8, 1901 Rev. c. III. Dick
inson Of Canadaigua, N. Y, began
his work with the congregation and re-
manned until Sept l. 1905 when he
completed his work with the church.
During his passionate plan was adopt
ed whereby the college students who
resided outside the city might become
associate members OF the church dur
ing their stay in Fargo. A fine par
sonage was built and a notable in
crease was made In the membership
of the organization, It was during his
pastorate here that Rev. Dickinson re-
ceived the degree OF d. d. from Fargo
college.
For nearly two years after the resi-
nation OF Rev. Dickinson, Rev. George
b. Barnes, served the church as act
ing pastor. He rendered the church
valuable service during his stay.
In July, 1905, Rev. r. A. Beard, d.
d., was again called to take charge Of
the church and 1t mas been under his
mfnistrations that the church has con-
tinued ever since. Under him the con-
gregation has been greatly increased
greatly effective.
The Church Officers.
The officers OF the Congregational
church are divided into two groups
the deacons and trustees In the First
church of this city the officers are as
follows:
Deacons--Dr. r. e. stratton. A. Love.
J. M. Fisher, A. Fl. Beavin, #. w. Pear
son and r. g. Knowlton
Trustees-A. l.. Moody. WILDER Law
renee, Hubert Harrington, H. Il. Ma
glib, Fl. w. Gearey and Geo. III. Phelps.
The work OF these officers is suppli-
mented by several committees having
In charge certain departments OF the
H~AtAANICb AaOOk-Ss nGGG COKKlEu1LL&&E
are: The missionary committee Tlav-
ing general supervision of the mission
work. 1t il composed OF #. w. Pear
son. DR.. e. M. vittum, Mrs r. A.
Beard, Mrs. Il. B. Flanders, Mrs. III. r.
Emery, Mrs. @. j. Powell.
Lookout committee - Mrs. ]. M.
Fisher, Mrs. r.. Fl. Bush, Mrs. I'll. I.
Bo1ley, Mrs. c. w. Dariing, Mrs. p. w.
Farnam, Mrs. ". STANFORD, Mrs. r. P.
Walker Mrs. j. 8. Watson, Mrs. wal
ter Lawrence. Miss Bertha vitturn.
welcome committee-Dr. r.. e.
stratton. r. b. Ashelman, Il. c. Gearey.
sr.. A. RI Beavin, ID. d. simmonson.
Mrs Wilbur Lawrence, Mrs. wv. IL
Best, Mrs. e. I'll. Magill, Mrs. w. IL.
Stewart. Mrs Matte d. Hines and
Mrs @. Fl. Brown.
Prayer Meeting COMMITTEES DIR. r..
e. stratton, Rev. G. .. Powell and Mrs.
R Al. Corbett.
The Sunday School.
The Sunday school Of the First Con-