The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-10-04
FRANKLIN CHURCH
HAS CELEBRATION
Is sixty Years Old and the Anniver.
sary Was Duly
Observed.

ODSSftSQs
FRANKLIN, Oct. About sixty
one years ago Rev. NJ. Krochnlein. a
minister OF the gospel arrived in our
town direct from Germany to be the
spiritual adviser OF the few patriarchs
of those days and by January 8, 1850
his work had so far advanced, that
twelve Germans gathered at log
cabin one and one-half miles east of
town to adopt constitution and by
laws for a new church congregation,
these patriarchs, of whom Mr.. Peter
wieger is the only survivor, stated
that the few had many hard times
along with their pastor at the start,
to bring up their distant living Ger
man population under one roof of wor-
ship. but their hardship was well re-
paid before two years had come and
gone, for IN 1852 the congregation
deemed it wise TO have parsonage
for their beloved pastor and in De
cemher of 1854 ct a meeting a reso-
luton was passed to erect new sub
stantial church of their own in Frank
lin Center. the late Nathan McCul
Tough having offered them two nice
lots for thai purpose and before the
cold winds of 1855 came into the
land the new stone edifice with spire
organ and $50 pound bell was ready
for dedication. After serving the con-
gregation faithfully for nearly eight
years, Rev. 81. Quinius succeeded Mr..
Kroehnlein who resigned his charge
within three years when Rev. J. F.
Kern filled the vacancy for eight
months after which Rev. H. Braschler
took charge. It was during his stay,
that a much needed school house was
erected In 1867 Rev. David Ankele
was called who presided until the
spring OF 1870 after which Rev. c.
Hoffmeister entered upon the duties
vacated by his predecessor. 1t was
during his term that the two factions.
the Franklin priory. ST. PauIs church
and the local came to the conclusion
to dissolve, both churches being serv-
the ST. Peters bought the interest of
all the church property here from the
St Paul
On July 8. 1876. cyclone partially
destroyed the fine church and did
much damage to its other property,
but as soon as possible its members
started the rebuilding and ere the
fall came the damage was repaired
| and ready for rededication. Rev. Hoff-
meister preaching his farewell sermon
he having accepted call to Illinois.
Since then the following pastors had
charge: Rev. R. F. Ruegg, 1s76-1sSo:
Rev. F. Rache. 1SS0-1SS9; Rev. F. j.
Buschmann, 1Ss9-1Ss3; Rev. A.
! Schlueter. 1S93-1Se7: Rev. II. Wagner,
! Is97-1e01; Rev. A. Leutwein. 1901
| 1903: Rev. ]. F. C. FREEZER. 1903 to
date. The members as well as the
! Ladies Aid Society have made many
1 fine and costly Improvements on the
property since its organization, which
are too numerous to mention. The
present officers are Rev. J. F. c.
i FREEZER. pastor. Mrs. FREEZER. organ
list; H Stiencke, H. n. Harnagel. ia
cob wiegner, trustees: o. ]. Weber,
janitor.
The morning services were conduct
ed BIZ the able Rev Buschmann and
Wagner. whose remarks were well
received as both are acquainted with
it's welfare. The afternoon and even.
ing meetings were given to the mis-
sionfest. besides the above named
Rev. Kreis, Rev. P. Hilte of Donnell
. son and K. Perl of Primrose .nled the
pulpit.
The pastor thanks, In the name o.
the congregation, all those Who at
tended and made the affair success
Miss Wanda FREEZER, OF Keokuk
came up Saturday to assist in the
choir Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Schultz 0, Keokuk is vis
ting her mother. Mrs Fred Well anC
took in the anniversary, she being
one OF the confirmed.
During the past sixty years - fol
lowing officials acts we're performed:
. Baptism 1871. confirmed 1862. MAJ
Fisges 2sf couples. burials 735-
Invitations are cut announcing th'
marriage OF Miss Hermine Schroede
/, 70 Paul Bosinius at Brooklyn. y Y
Oct. s. The bride is well known here
Z having visited with her uncle an
aunt. Fred Z. ohling and wife thre'
years ago.
Good results ARRAYS fellow the Us