Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
WALDWICK SEMI Gent ENNIAL

On Saturday, February II, 1917, ap-
proximately 400 people assembled at the
Waldwick Methodist Episcopal Church
to commemorate the erection Of the
church, which was dedicated fifty years
ago on the nth Of February, 1867.
The morning session was greetings,
hearty handshakes, the viewing OF the
display Of photos Of the sanity men
and women who erected the church and
who worshipped withiD its walls and
have now passed to their reward. Great
credit was due Brothers N Cockings,
Stephen Ferrell and Henry Nygard for
the efficient way in which they had ar
ranged the photos OF the walls Of the
church.
Each person present was requested to
register his or her name in record
book provided, and received a badge to
wear and keep as d momento Of this
great event.
The Reverend S. Cookson announced
the hymn
Blest be the tide that binds
Our hearts in Christian love.
The Reverend w. J. Tomlinson led
IN prayer.
Brother j. J. Humbert, who was
chairman Of the day, gave an address
Of welcome, after which over $50 peo
pie sat down to tables filed with
Roasts and bakes and broils and
steaks
And fries and stews and stomach
aches
Of every size and fashion, and ordered
to do their best.
Thus it was a happy crowd who as
sembled in the church for the after
noon session.
Brother j. j. Humbert called the
congregation to worship, after singing.
The Rev. Charles Emery of Mineral
Point invoked Gods blessing on the
services Brother William Skews, sec
retary of the day, read the history of
the church. Letters of greeting were
received from the following former
pastors and former laymen of the
church: Rev. G. A Joslin of Madison,
Wis, John Harris Of Mansion, Wis,
Clyde l.. Walker Of Fruitland, Idaho,
H. l.. Jones Of Rewey, Wis, Alfred
KrOnaman of Washington, Brothers
Davad Ball of COncorda, Kans., Will
liam Painter and wife of Oak Park,
Ill, John Hall of AtchinsOn, Kans.,
ng
College. Appleton, Wis, Il former
Waldwick boy, whose professional du
ties prevented his being present. These
letters were read by Brothers Skews,
q. Humbert and S. CooksOn. Special
music was rendered by the choir.
Then came the reading OF the 'ROll of
the Dead" by Brother William Skews,
after which Brothers j j. Humbert,
w. Skews, q. Humbert, A. league and
Mrs Willis Harris paid tribute to the
memories of the sanity men and
Gods vineyard at Waldwick and now
had passed to their reward.
The pastor announced the hymn
Nearer My God To Thee after which
the following ministers spoke words
fitting such an occasion: Rev S. Cook
son of Waldwick, Evangelist Robert
Davies of Hammond, and Rev w. F,
Tomlinson of Platteville. Brother
Nicholas Uren, an aged citizen and
member of the church spoke at the re-
quest of his pastor. 1t was a beautiful
scene, a saint of God who had reached
his ninty fifth year, speaking Of his love
for the church and melting the young
manhood and womanhOod to love for
Gods sanctuary A splendid address
was given by Rev. Charles Emery and
the service closed with the Doxology.
Supper was provided at 5 o'clock and
at 80 o'clock the evening session COM
menced.
Special music was rendered by the
choir, followed by a prayer service in
which many took part. Over thirty
testimonies bearing on the question,
"What has the church done for me?"
The choir sang another song which
was followed by sermon delivered by
Rev. w. +. Tomlinson, in which fitting
tribute was paid to the men and women
who had labored SO faithfully in the
past; and then came the call to the
greater service for the present and the
future generations.
The educational. social and spiritual
needs of the community were dwelt
upon. The vision of a Township
Agricultural High School, and modern
up to date church plant was seen com
ing as a result of genuine consecretion
to the service of the Christ of Calvary.
Then came the reconsecretion service
when the altar was crowded with those
who vowed to "follow Jesus all the
way" The service concluded with fl