Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-06-27
NEW CHURCH DEDICATED.
The Methodist Society Throw Open
Their New House OF Worship
Under the Most Fa-
vorabie Auspices

sunday last will long be remembered
by the members OF the Methodist church
in this place, as on that date they Wit
ness the elimination Of What seemed an
almost insurmOuntable task lew months |
previous. namely, the erection and dedi-
cation OF Il neat and connexions temple .
Of worship, all their own and free from
any membranes.
The opening exercises were held sun
day morning at 10 O'Clock and the edi- |
flee was comfortably filled with an APP
precatiye audience which listened most |
attentivcly to very interesting address
delivered by Rev. W. 5. Woodruff, OF
Twin Falls. Music for this occasion was
furnished by the regular church choir,
composed Of Mr.. and Mrs c. +. Palmer
man, assisted by Mrs. W. l.. Hughell,
who presided at the organ throughout
all the services during the day. Several
selections were rendered by an orchestra,
and our citizens again had the pleasure
Of listening to solo rendered By Mrs j.
l.. Minney.
Another service was held at | 80 p.
N. at which time the address was de-
livered by Rev Jacob Finger, OF Idaho
Falls, Solos were rendered by Mrs H.
C. Sherman and Mr.. Jas. Quay, ana
other music furnished by union choir
led by Mr. X. c. sherman.
The dedicatory services were reserved
until the evening meeting at which time
Rev. II. W. Parker, District Superinten-
dent OF the Pocatello Conference district,
dedicated the church in accordance with
ceremonies prescribed, being assisted by
Revs. Finger, Alinney, Narnum and the
resident pastor, K. Hid.
Mr.. Parker stated that the rules Of the
society prohibited the dedication OF a
church having any incumhrance upon it.
and he was pleased to state that the re-
sponses to the appeal for funds at the
two previous services were sufficient To
cancel every obligation against the build
ing. This announcement acted a. an in
spiration on the large audience present
and all thoroughly enjoyed the sermon
, delivered by Mr.. Parker and the musi,
which was furnished by the choir, To-
f, ecther with solos by Mrs. Iieiss and Mrs
, Minney.
, The erection of the present structur
, was commenced late last iall under some
what adverse circumstances. a. iinancia
n conditions were quite strenuous at tina
. time, and the completion OF the cdiiic
, to-day is due to the untiring energy am
4. perseverance Of some OF the member
. who have labored early and late for il
10 completion. The building il 2NXiu, on
story high with vestihule entrance
}, the auditorium being 2SX4O, which wi
T. give the society ample Accommodations fc
n some time to come. The property rs
stands represents value OF over $500
If On sunday morning there was AN indeb
T. edncss against the building OF somcthin
$. over $500, which amount was entirely
9, 4uidated 10y voluntary subscriptions II
Of treasurer's report shows the following:
H. Value of lots ------------- - 900,
~ Cost OF building --------------- 2,l3o'
"' Total value $50, l3O.'
Lots donated ----------------->l, uOu.'
re- Labor donated ----- 500!
- Donation. W. +. Bldg Society 3oO.'
BY subscription, June %, 1912 500
subscriptions previous toJune - lNO.'
ic $780,
lis Thc.society feel justly proud OF the
ry home and in returning thanks to Il
nh generous citizens OF Jerome ior their Ii
OF cral support the members OF the socie
ri extends a cordial invitation to all
Ice come and enjoy the pleasures with thci