The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-29

with four churches and devoted, relia-
bic aad responsive board Of officials who
carefully look after the interests Of the
work. No debts, no deficiencies. every
obligation met quarterly. Rev. ~ &.
Rifle has closed the third year OF
and affection OF all the people.
McAechen Arthur Lazcnby. pastor,
Sl.l0O has been paid on the debt and
every financial obligation met.
First church. MoundSville. Rev. G. D.
Smith. pastor. has made great score.
III the history of this noted church. 4
revival Of unusual proportions blessed
the people during the year. The con-
.rcrts numbered I'll, II was largely 4
Young peoples revival and numbered
among the converts many young men
and women of the leading families. Fol-
lowing the revival. and notwithstanding
that the debt on the new church amount
inS To $1,000, was paid only Two years
ago, the church editlcc has been re-
Decorated and beautitied. and when re-
opened three weeks agfo $1,000 was sub
Scribed 20 clear the cost and provide for
every financial obligation brought over
from the past. The salary has been re-
stored 10 $500.
Calvary. Moundsville, c. G. Lanham,
pastor. reported last year 212 converts.
and this year 100. the pastor being as
sisted by Rev. J. l.. Norris. | do not
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nor 81 one having greater promise for
the future. Something like $500 was
spent In repairs.
MoundSvl;ie Circuit. with its five ap-
pointmentS, Rev. T. J. Lewis, pastor. has
closed u year in which they have lLtt
every obligation. This circuit has u
body OF Officials who have supported the
pastor in all his work. This Is one OF
the tour points in tie district where u
parsonage should be SECURED imme-
diately.
New Ma;tinsville. Rev. F. S. Town
Send. pastor, is one OF the attractive
points ot the district After five StrInu-
GUS years on district. Brother iowh-
send mas given to this good people the
benefit OF his ripe and varied experience.
Pine Grove still moves on and up
There seems TO be no end 70 the s"ou
things they do. Rev. L. 5. Moore. the
pastor, is proving himself successful
Leader in very department Of work. IN
the social LIE OF the community, IN lead
erShip among the young and reviyalS;
Pleasant Valley. Rev; Il. {: Dunbar;
East Of Dallas and Marshall: Brother
Dunbar is closing his second year. he
has given thought and service 70 the
problem of country Work as apPueu 70
Bible study, league and prayer-meet-
inss. The circuit is capable OF large
growth, and We commend the zeal ot
Brother dunbar and the loyalty or tins
members.
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r. II. Taylor pastor. has had TWO good
years under the guidance of Brother
TAYLOR. There has been Development
and growth. and the way prepared 1or
better things.
Proctor rev. VI. II. Cummings. pastor
has had u successful year. Every APP
iuiutmcnt has advanced, the great dls-
coura cement OF four years ago mas 81.
EN- way to spirit OF nope. ING CT
Gals and members have stood with nlm'
and the. year closes with success. BROTH
81 Cummings is not only sweet SINE:
but he has composed some very dclgnt-
tul and successful gospel hymns. re
has also prepared song BOOK, caiicu
songs of Salvation and Service, mat
is the peer Of the best books, and the
superior OF most song BOOKS no" on inc
market We hope tor the sake OF unit
for,uity that our churches throughout
the state Will adopt this BOOK
Snort Greek and Liberty. Rev. K. Z.
Phillips. pastor. ranks with our best and
most attractive appointments. ~ West
Liberty the State has Normal school
which gives the pastor many adVan-
tarrs ut Shor, Creek VIC have. perhaps.
RI" best country church in the State
with I. successful history that ;r runs $; oa 3Ss
Pan Handle. Al Clinton We have new
church, successfully Differed. and
serves as an agricultural center for the
community. Over $500 has been spent
on the circuit in repairs, e x..o.
has seven appointments. most OF them
weak. Unfortunately there has been
some unhappy divisions. that have
worked against us. We have many loyal
officials and members and belleVc thae
we are now ready for better things.
Brother Stars has given good service
and his work is commended
Kosby Rock. Rev. G. w. Nuzum'
pastor. registers another year OF sue
cess TWO years under the care OF
nrother NuZum has lifted this circuit
out of depression and encouragement.
The circuit moves forward alois al
lines. Last year there were l36 CONVEX
sions. this wear 90. The salary has been
advanced. But among the blessing that
has SO greatly helped is the generous
gift OF MIR Miles Pierce who has built
for US q parsonage with all modern con-
yenicnces at Rosby's Rock at cost OF
$500.
Hundred. Rev. D. B. Orr pastor, is q
circuit Of three important stations. Kun
bred, Littleton and Glover's Gap. There
have been thirty-five conversions dur
Ing the year. and Brother Orr has rem
dered constant service About S2i0 has
been placed on repairs and all our prop
erty IS in excellent condition.
Smlthfield. Rev. c. A. Powers. pastor
has met ner obligations this year. The
work Is In good shape. The people are
generous and loyal.
Wallace. Rev. J. l.. Norris. pastor. has
had q year or wonderful advance and
success IN every good work.
Uniontown. Rev. c. A. Mctheny. pas
tor Is one OF our large circuits. Ths
people arc devoted to the CHURCH. ana
are ready for service and sacrifice and
I am sure In time this will be strong
circuit.
now come to the Wheeling churches.