The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-01-07
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Methodist bell

by contribution to
Methodist bell - $3.50. DO
1t would appear from the above that
TWO good purposes were served by this
transaction. The lady was supplied
with teeth, luxury which she had
denied herself for some time, and the
society secured substantial amount
for its bell, which has done service
ever since
Since the completion of the church
building in 1868, the society had been
IN heavy debt. 1t appears that the
site on which the church was built
was conveyed by Mr.. Plummer to a
number of persons as trustees, chosen
not according to the discipline, by a
deed containing many conditions. in
yolving liability of forfeiture. The
conditions had been broken through
neglect, Mr.. Plummer had become Sc
riously disaffectcd The house was
legally forfeited and the society was
at the mercy of Mr.. Plummer AL
though effort seems to have been made
to effect settlement nothing proved
efficient until during the pastorate of
Rev. l.. H. Bean, who preached here
in 1882. He appears to have been a
most successful worker in the reli-
gious field and bettered conditions f.
nancially to a great extent. He sue
ceeded in effecting a satisfactory ad-
justment and the property was con-
yeyed to board of trustees appointed
according to the discipline. The So
ciety being relieved of their depression
took on new life and a sufficient sum
was raised for thorough repairs These
successful measures proved a means
of grace to Mr.. Plummer and old
grievances were buried. He returned
to his place in the church and to the
confidence of his brethren. Mr.. Plum
mcr was not long left, however, TO
enjoy the Encouragement of matters,
for his death occurred not long after
the settlement was completed. Rev.
Mr.. Bean proceeded at occe to secure
the building of a parsonage on the
church lot, adjacent, and as a result
the present house was built at the
cost of $500 and all but $500 of the
same was paid The parsonage was
completed in 1888. From these ac-
counts it appears that Mr. Beans pas
cess and through his efforts the con-
ditions of the church and parish were
made much more hopeful. This be-
loved clergyman, who is still remem-
bered by his old parishioners and
friends, is now retired and resides at
Cumberland Mills, Maine.
But few men have become better
known in Maine Methodism than has
Rev. Joshua M. Frost, the present pre-
siding elder of the Augusta District OF
the Maine Conference. He occupied
his first pastorate in New Sharon and
came to Skowhegan from Wilton in
1855. He remained during that year
and the two succeeding, going from
here TO Portland Mr.. Frost was born
in England and did wonderful work
here and at Norridgewock. 1t was
| during his ministry that ninety-twc
persons were baptised; one hundred
and seven taken on probation and one
hundred and Ave received into tbs
church. This cultured and learned
man Is now presiding elder of the Au-
gusta district of the Maine Methodist
Conference His home Is at - Gam,
mage Ave. Auburn.
Rev. David II. Holt was the pastor
OF the local Methodist Church from
1858 10 1880. He had previously
preached at North Arson and In Mad
ison. but came here from Fairfield
Leaving here he was located at Kent,
| nm. Mr.. Holt 10 nov q district super.
tniendsnt with headquarters Ia Port
land al No. . Moody ~ During hi'
stay In skewhexan there was a stead,
growth siong all lines
Next came ". L. Hoase. who oeeu
pied the pulpit Of the Methodist
/ charrh hare In 1891 and 1899 Tor .
portion Of the year Mr. iteass ven
from hsre 20 Portland ts assasns tbs
easlsrsie Of . Methodist Church. hu'
Afterwards esssme . coasrvsa,iaaai,sl
IN belief sad preached In . eeasrssa'
tssNaltss chuFeh In Astissese. Mass
i.Atss As sssysa - chaslaia Of . Mas