^ X CORNELL V^ UNIVERSITY C cj3 LIBRARY BX7149.C6C93 U, " VerS,,yUbrary Cl ^.YS!S nd Con 9regationalists 1895, histor 3 1924 006 586 253 The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924006586253 L^ ;rv c. CEMETERY K/i F IKt.T 9'.- ^ T/\ T lYl- r C;K'A IN. N/7 N P W i '' PLYMOUTH ROCK. Showing the canopy over the Rock and Cole's Hill, -where one-half of the Pilgrims were buried the first winter. The trees seen at the right are the famous Linden trees brought over in a raisin-box. PLYMOUTH ROCK, As seen under the canopy from the side of Cole's Hill, about 75 feet west of the Rock, showing the wharf and the ocean beyond. ©fludjor Historical Sketches OF OUR Twenty-Five Churches and Missions AND THEIR WORK IN Missions— Local Growth and Social Isife Full DIRECTORIES OF MEMBERS JANUARY 1, 1896 EDITED BY REV. A. B. CRISTY, PASTOR LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIQffAL, CHURCH CLEVELAND, u. THE WILLIAMS PUBLISHING AND ELECTJRIC CO 1896. inimm J BK C93 TABLE OF CONTENTS. PAGE Frontispiece — Plymouth Rock— Two Views Introduction 7 Congregationalism in Cleveland — Henry M. Ladd, D. D 9 Cleveland Congregational Conference 13 Ohio Home Missionary Society 15 The Cleveland Congregational Club 17 The Cleveland City Missionary Society 23 Archwood Avenue Congregational Church 33 First Congregational Church 39 First Congregational Church — Additional Names 89 Euclid Avenue Congregational Church 53 Plymouth Congregational Church 71 Olivet Chapel Mission Work.. 83 Irving Street Congregational Church 84 Pilgrim Congregational Church 90 Franklin Avenue Congregational Church 107 Mt. Zion Congregational Church 116 West Side Welsh Congregational Church 120 East Madison Avenue Congregational Church 121 Grace Congregational Church 131 The Bohemian Work and Bethlehem Church 139 Swedish Congregational Church "[51 Union Congregational Church 154 Park Congregational Church .--. 159 Hough Avenue Congregational Church 165 Centennial Congregational Church 174 Lakewood Congregational Church 180 Trinity Congregational Church 185 Olivet Congregational Church v 196 Lake View Congregational Church 201 Lorain Street Mission 210 Cyril Chapel 211 Mizpah Chapel 214 Collin wood Congregational Church 216 Western Reserve University and Congregationalism 222 List of Illustrations 228 Index to Advertisers 230 Our Picture Gallery 233 INTRODUCTION. The objects of this publication are : 1. To add to the agencies that are welding the Congregational Churches of Cleveland into an aggressive force for the evangelization of this city. 2. To furnish those churches that have no directory with such a help for their work. 3. To catch a bit of the local history of each and all the churches from the pens of those who are agents in our progress. 4. To stimulate all our members to emulate the labors and seek the successes of those who have been most aggressive. 5. To" secure, if possible, some financial aid for our youngest Con- gregational Church, viz., the Lake View Church, to which all the profits, if any, of this publication will go towards a fund for a new building. To this end the pastors and officers of our various societies have generously lent their aid in furnishing material for publication under their respective headings, and pictures from which to make the cuts which illustrate the work. While it was sought to include the portraits of those who have been identified with the growth of our denomination in this city, it was neces- sary to confine the choice to those who have official relations to our common work, or are conspicuously helpful in the work of individual churches, at the time this work is compiled, viz:, December 1, 1895. Though the special direction of this work has been in the hands of the pastor of the Lake View Church, he gratefully acknowledges the prompt and hearty co-operation of each pastor and official from whom the mass of facts had to be gathered. It is believed that our advertisers will find this work a help in afford- ing them direct access to a fine class of patrons, as well as a benefit' in bringing their business to the attention of those interested in the churches in whose behalf this book appears. The Editor, CONGREGATIONALISM IN CLEVELAND. A BRIEF OUTLINE OF WHAT IT IS, AND HOW IT HAS WORKED. BY HENRY M. LADD, D. D. CONGREGATIONALISM has been defined *s " Sanctified Common "Sense." It is the Bible put into practical use in Church life and work. It has no peculiarities except those which inhere in Free- dom by the Truth. Following the example of the churches founded by the Apostles, it believes in and stands for ecclesiastical democracy, pure and simple. Christ alone is the recognized head of the Church, and all others are brethren. Each church governs itself, but it does not stand alone ; it stands in the fellowship of a common masterhood, and a com- mon brotherhood in the active and aggressive service of the Kingdom of Christ on earth. The churches, independent in themselves, and amenable only to Christ, are federated in the closest of fellowship — the fellowship not of ecclesiastical clamps or of the bondage of creeds, but in the fellowship of the Spirit. This alone is found to be vital fellowship. The orbit of Congregationalism, like that of the swiftest heavenly bodies, is an ellipse. Around its two foci, independence and fellowship, it moves with a momentum born of God. Its laws are the laws of reason, promulgated in a multitude of counselors. They have authority only so far as they have wisdom and good sense back of them. Its appeal is constantly to the right-wiseness of the people. Thus it stimulates thought, cultivates talent and deepens the sense of responsibility. It renders help and gives advice through Councils called for the purpose. The spiritual growth, activity and work of the churches are stimulated and fostered and guided by local Conferences, by State Associations and by National Triennial Councils. It carries on the federated work of the churches through its six great benevolent organizations. It is foremost in educational and philanthropic work. It stands at the head of all the denominations in benevolences. It acts as a ready solvent of sectarian divisions. It has a glorious history, and a noble past of which it is justly proud, and its influence in shaping this nation in its early days, and laying the foundations of the free institutions which so nobly char- acterize it, are freely admitted by all students of history. If Congrega- tionalism had not so lavishly given itself away for the enrichment of other denominations, it would be stronger in itself to-day. But there is some comfort in the fact that what has been our loss has been their gain. 10 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. This Congregationalism, poorly understood and greatly undervalued, in the course of time found its way to Cleveland. In the opening days of this closing century a few Congregationalists from New England blazed their way westward through the forests, and across the rivers, to what was then the far West, and settled within the present borders of this city. In those days the minds of men in New England were so holden that they could not see beyond the Hudson River, and Presbyterianism and Congregationalism went forth hand in hand, but the latter was led blindfolded. Those ■were the days of pioneering, and of log shanties and ox-carts; they were the days of a rude genesis; and though too fre- quently the Presbyterian Lion lay down with the Congregational Lamb inside, nevertheless Coi%regationalism was there: The " Plan of Union" lost about two thousand Congregational churches to our order, and Presbyterianism in Ohio and Cleveland, as in many other places, got a long start by that arrangement. However, Congregationalism dared in some instances to assert itself. Archwood Avenue Church was the first church founded within what are now known as the City limits. After some years of affiliation with Presbyterians, Congregationalism, true to its inherent principles of freedom and loyalty to the right, slowly came to itself. A new movement arose which hast- ened the process; the anti-slavery agitation was stirring the nation's heart with its appeal for human rights. The lines everywhere were clearly and closely drawn. The result was that churches here and there, like the Euclid Avenue church, withdrew from Presbytery, and in the face of persecution and obloquy, established themselves on free and Con- gregational principles. Several churches were organized during the period from 1830 to 1860, but there was no great activity. From 1860 to 1880 was a period largely of centralization and local growth, but Congregationalism in the city had not yet fully come to itself, or realized its own worth. From 1880 to the present time a marked change has come over the life and character of our Cleveland Congregationalism. Among the agencies which contributed chiefly to this new and vigorous life, and more than doubled the number of Congregational churches and the relative strength of Congregationalism in the city in ten or a dozen.years, maybementioned the following : First: The organization of the Cleveland Congregational Club, which, in bringing the Congregationalists of the city and vicinity together in a social and literary way, has also begotten a confidence in Congregational ideas and methods, and developed a consciousness of strength and of union which must alwavs lie at the basis of success. Second: The exceedingly cordial and fraternal relations of the Congregational ministers of the city, sustained by their monthly meeting, occasional picnics and friendly dinners together down town, have also contributed not a little to the solidity and healthful growth of the denomination. The providential opening also of the Bohemian mission work, with its . divine compulsion of religious earnestness and activity, has been another cause of unification and growth. By its side, for a time, stood the Church Extension department, which was felt to be CONGREGATIONALISM IN CLEVELAND. 11 a kindred work, but which soon demanded for itself a separate andjmore vigorous existence as the Congregational City Missionary Society.^ The Euclid Avenue Church has also been a leading agency during this period of growth. It recognized its opportunity in the growing East-End sec- tion of the city, and heroically resolved itself into a vigorous church ex- tension society. It gave its members and gave its money, founding four of the important churches of the city, and starting a fifth enterprise H. M. LADD, D.D. which may yet result in something more than a beginning. The noble record made by this church is a long and important chapter in the history of our Cleveland Congregationalism. It's children are : the Madison Avenue Church, the Park Church, the Hough Avenue Church and the Lake View Church. Cleveland Congregationalism was thus thoroughly 'aroused, the result was the organization of the City Missionary Society, whereby all the churches co-operate in founding and sustaining new churches in the strategic and needy parts of the city. Since its organi- 12 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. zation, it has made Congregational history at a rapid rate, and could go forward still more rapidly, accomplishing greater things in the name of the Master, if it only had more means at its command. Another element of this rapid growth of late years must not be over- looked, it is the attractive beauty of our New Testament polity as it appears to other denomiations. Those who love the American idea easily fall in love with Congregationalism. The proofs are abundant : a Church organizing itself as a Congregational church without even a single Congregationalist in it; Churches received bodily from more than one other denomination ; and ministers coming frequently to us from other communions are interesting proofs of the fact. These, then, are some of the elements that have contributed to the advance movement which has so clearly characterized the last decade. The result is that, whereas, in 1880 there were only nine churches in the City of Cleveland, to-day there are twenty-one, with four or five promis- ing mission stations growing up rapidly into churchhood. Moreover, our churches stand at the very forefront in institutional and winter-night college work, applying Christianity to the needs of the people. They are active, wide-awake and pushing in the Master's service. Just at present the trend of the population eastward along Euclid Avenue offers an inviting field for the further exercise of our Congrega- tional enterprise. The present is full of inspiration, and the future is full of hope. True to the Master whose we are, and whom we seek to serve, with our noble history back of us, we, the Congregatipnalists of Cleveland, propose, with Divine help, to press forward with renewed earnestness, believing that in loyalty, to our own denomination, and a wise use of the advantages of our own polity, we can best serve Christ and the world. With largest liberality towards others, co-operating with all, seeking not our own, but the things of Christ, standing for the great essentials of Truth and Right, laboring in our democratic way for a pure Christian- ity and a simple gospel, we set our faces toward the Kingdom with a single aim and purpose to do our part for " Christ and His Church." THE CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE. BY J. W. MOORE, REGISTRAR. [^»HE Cleveland Congregational Conference was organized in 1853, at the "First Church on the West Side." Rev. Henry Cowles was the first moderator and registrar. The early Congregational ministers and their associates spoke with no uncertain sound regarding JAMES W. MOORE, REGISTRAR OR CONFERENCE. the then all-pervading theme of Slavery and State Sovereignty. The second article of the Constitution, which was adopted in 1853 and which has never been changed, shows the purpose of the Conference : 14 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Section 1. It shall be a special object of this Conference to develop the true idea of Christianity'by manifesting and sustaining the law of love in all human relations, and by protesting against all known sin. The third article of the Constitution has the true ring of early Pilgrim Congregationalism, and is as follows : «» ARTICLE III. Section 1. The several local churches shall retain their individual rights and privileges, and no ecclesiastical authority shall ever be assumed by the Conference or be delegated to it. The ministers who were moderators have many of them written their names high in the history of the whole country, and include such men as : Rev. Henry Cowles, Rev. J am es Brand, Rev. J. A. Thome, Rev. Wm. Kincaid, Rev. C. W. Torrey, Prof. J. M: Ellis, Rev. C. C. Baldwin, Rev. Henry M. Tenney, Rev. John Morgan, Rev. Edwin E. Williams, Rev. E. H. Fairchild, Rev. Samuel B. Shipman, Rev. W. H. Brewster, Rev. H.Melville Tenney, Rev. Lucius Smith, Rev. J. M. Merrill, Rev. H. C Hitchcock, Rev. J. R. Nichols, Rev. J. H. Fairchild, Rev. Owen Jenkins, Rev. Judson Smith, Rev. Chas. S. Mills, Rev. J. E. Twitchell, Rev. H. M. Ladd, Rev. E. P. Barrows, Eev. I. W. Metcalf. There havebeen but five registrars since the Conference was organized : Rev. Henry Cowles, who served from 1853 to 3 859, Rev. A. D. Barber, who served from 1859 to 1860. Dr. J. D. Denham, who served from 1860 to 1873, Dea. Horace Ford, who.served from 1873 to 1892, Dea. Jas. W. Moore, who served from 1892, the present registrar. The Conference now consists . of forty churches, with a membership on January 1, 1895, of 8,790, and whose benevolences for the year 1894 amounted to $21,600.00, with an expenditure for home expenses of $97,066.00. There were in the Sabbath-schools of Cleveland Conference during the year 1894, 9,244 members, with benevolent contributions of $1,111.00. OHIO HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. IJf^HIS society, having its headquarters in Cleveland, was organized Julyl, 1872. Theobjept of the society is to diffuse the knowl- edge of the gospel of Jesus Christ, by aiding orthodox Congrega- tional churches within the State that are not able to support the ministry of the word ; by facilitating the organization of churches wherever they REV. J. G. FRA8ER, SECRETARY. are needed; by supplying with the preached gospel communities desti- tute of the same; and by co-operating with the American Congregational Missionary Society in the Work of Missions fin other States and Territories. 16 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONA.LISTS. It has an Executive Committee, who are ' ' empowered to appoint and remove missionaries, local and general, designate their fields, make appro- priations, and manage and dispose of the property of the society." EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. From 1883— Rev. H.M.Tennev, D. D., Oberlin. From 1886— Dea. L. F. Mellen, Cleveland. From 1888— Rev. J.W. Hubbell, D. D., Mansfield. From 1891— Rev. I. W. Metcalf, Cleveland. From 1895— Rev. J. R. Nichols, Medina. The Secretaries have been— From 1874, Rev. Samuel Wolcott, D.D.; from 1881, Rev. Josiah Strong, D. D. ; from 1884, Rev. A. C. Bar- rows, D.D.; from 1887, Rev. J.G. Fraser. D. D. Rev. J. G. Fraser, who has served the society as secretary since 1887, was obliged by failing health to take a vacation of six months in 1895, during which time Rev. D. L. Leonard, D. D., was acting secre- REV. T>. L.. LEONARD. X&XJ. The office of the Secretary is in the Y. M. C. A. Building. The last annual report of the secretary says : "The constituency of the society now consists of 260 churches, including six outside the State; 151- churches made offerings as churches to Home Missions, 29 others through other channels — a total of 180, a proportion substantially the same as for some years past." The annual estimates and appropriations made by the Executive Committee are about $14,000. Of the twenty-one churches in Cleveland, ten have, at some time in their history, received directly from the National or Ohio Home Mission- ary Society, aid amounting to $13,534.71, all of which has been for salaries of pastors. These, ten churches are Archwood Avenue, Irving Street, Pilgrim, West Side Welsh, East Madison Avenue, Franklin Avenue, Grace, Union, Bethlehem, Swedish. And Bethlehem church and its branches and allied work have received in addition, through the Bohemian Board, aid amounting to $48,932 in the past ten years. '- CONGREGATIONAL OF CLEVELAND AND -VICINITY- BY R. O. BESWICK, SECRETARY. ^WENTY-SIX years ago in Boston, Mass., was organized the first Congregational Club in the country. Three years it stood alone. Others then followed in rapid succession, as spokes from the hub, until at the present time the list numbers fifty-two. . From the Bay and the Pine-Tree states on the east coast, to the Golden Gate and Puget Sound on the west, these spokes touch seventeen of our forty-four states and the District of Columbia. At first the East claimed a large proportion of this number; but the West has fallen rapidly into line— even the far West, not counting Chicago, St. Louis and Minneapolis having eight. Our own club was organized just twenty years ago ; it stands sixth on the list, two others leading it by a few months in the same year. It was the outgrowth of a desire among a few earnest spirits of that day for a closer unity among the Congregational churches and their membership. These men met in the parlors of the Y. M. C. A. (on the site of the now Society for Savings Bank Building on Public Square), and at that meeting, after much earnest talk and prayer, Monday night, Novem- ber 8th, 1875, the Cleveland Congregational Club was formally organ- ized by the adoption of a constitution and set of by-laws, and the election of a corps of officers and committees. A roll call showed fifteen constituting members present, and eleven others were voted in at that first meeting, as follows : Rev. J. E. Twitchell, Rev. S. H. Lee, Rev. O. D. Fisher, Rev. Samuel Wolcott, R ev. L. R. Royce, Rev. Chas. T. Collins, Rev. E. H. Votaw, *Rev. T- G. W. Cowles, Prof. C. H. Penfield, Dr. A. B. Reed, Dr. M. L. Mead, Chas. E. Bolton, * Marcus E. Cozad, Jas. W. Clarke, Seth H. Sheldon, Alex. Forbes, * A. G. Hopkinson, Rev. C. W. Torrey L. E. Holden, Dr. J. M. Whitney, * Stiles C. Smith, *H. Clark Ford, Horace Ford, S. H. Stilson, Albert Ally n, S. P. Adams. •Still members. 18 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. LIFE INSURANCE. MASSACHUSETTS STANDARD CASH SURRENDER VALUES. ANNUAL DIVIDENDS. Be State (flutual Life Assurance Co. OF WORCESTER, MASS., ORGANIZED 134-4. GENERAL AGENCY FOR NORTHERN OHIO, No. 89 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Frank L. Ford. Hubert H. Ward. FRANK L. FORD & CO., GENERAL AGENTS., CONGREGATIONAL CLUB. 19 Starting with these twenty-six members, the number has varied and increased annually, until at the close of the season of 1894-95 the an- nual report showed a membership of two hundred. Shortly after organizing, by general usage, the name adopted at first was changed to The Congregational Club of Cleveland and Vicinity, and in 1886, under a revision of the Constitution, this became the formal name. Ten meetings were held each year until 1887, when the number RBV. t. W. METCALF, PRESIDENT. was changed'to five. The season now opens with the October meeting and closes with that of April, .omitting January. The whole number of meetings since the beginning is 157, including that of November, 1895. In 1886, the Club made special observance of Forefathers' Day, which was so favorably received that, ever since, its observance has been an established feature of our Club life. After the first meeting, the Club met in the parlors of Plymouth 20 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Congregational Church until 1879. From that time till 1885, at the Forest City House, then chapels, halls and restaurants were each tried, and each in a measure found wanting ; the Club ever having a secret longing for a home of its own. In 1885 this longing seemed to be realized, a temporary home being found in the Y. M. C. A. Building. But after two years' enjoyment of its new home, the Club was forced, again to. "board around." After a number of years at DeKlyn's, a few meetings at Army and Navy Hall, it is now holding its meetings in the banquet hall of the Grays' Armory. At the annual meeting of 1877, ladies were invited as guests, since which time once or twice a year they have graced with their presence the meetings of the Club. So great an added interest has this been that at the present time four of the six meetings of the year are thrown open to them — the Opening meeting of the season, the Annual meeting, Forefather's Day Festival and the. Rally meeting of April. The themes which have been discussed by the Club have been timely, of vital interest, and those which at the time lay near to men's hearts. The papers presented have uniformly exhibited care- ful and laborious preparation, and have been of marked ability. The discussions have been' stimulating and profitable. As a denomina- tional exchange, a social centre, and a means of developing and crys- tallizing thought upon subjects of vital interest, the Club has an im- portant work, peculiarly its own, to do. It has contributed a large share to the social acquaintance and sym- pathy among- our churches. It has been the means of the free discus- sion of important questions. It has aided indirectly at least in Church extension. And the present prosperity, bearing witness to the strong hold it has taken upon its members, makes it bold to invite the co-oper- ation of all churches of our fellowship in our vicinity to aid in the further- ance of the good work. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE I. Name. — The name of this organization is The Congregational Club of Cleveland and Vicinity. ARTICLE II. Object.— Its object is the promotion of the interests of the cause of Christ in our Congregational Churches, through intellectual and spiritual culture, closer fellowship and acquaintance, and concert of action. article m. Membership.— Membership is secured by ballot, after proposal by the Membership Committee one month previous. Fifteen votes are sufficient to elect and ten to prevent an election. A rejected candidate is not again eligible within six months. CONGREGATIONAL CLUB. 21 ARTICLE IY. Officers.— 1. The officers of this Club shall be chosen annually by ballot. They shall be President, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treas- urer, Auditor, Executive Committee and Membership Committee, who shall perform the ordinary duties pertaining to such offices, and continue in office until their successors are elected. 2. The election of the individual officers of the Club shall be as fol- lows: Printed slips shall be sent to the membership containing the names of more than one candidate for each office to be filled ; the mem- bers shall designate their vote by a X after the name of their choice ; the slips to be returned to the Executive Committee, and by them canvassed ; the names receiving a plurality of votes cast to be announced in the Committee's nominating report to the Club, which report, on adoption, shall be equivalent to an election. 3. The Executive Committee shall consist of eight, of which the Presi- dent, Secretary and Treasurer shall be ex officio members. This Cotn- mitee shall control the funds of the Club, subject to its approval. All matters of conference and business shall be introduced through this Committee; three members of which shall constitute a quorum. They shall also provide place and pro- gramme for meetings, and may, subject to approval, furnish refresh- ments for the regular meetings. They shall also act as a Nominating Committee. 4. The Membership Committee shall consist often. Their duty shall be to receive proposals for membership and to present the same to the Club for action. They shall also act as a Reception Committee to re- ceive and introduce to the Club the members elect. 5. These Committees shall have powertofill vacancies in their number. ARTICLE v. Meetings. — 1. Regular. The regular meetings are on the third Mon- day of October, November, December, February, March and April. The time, however, of the December and April meetings is subject to the action of the Executive Committee. The March meeting is the Annual meeting; the April meeting is a platform meeting with no supper; the December meeting is a Forefathers' Day celebration. J*. O. BESWICK, SECRETARY. 22 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. 2. Special. Special meetings may be called on notice of not less than a -week by the Executive Committee, or on written request of five mem- bers, by the president and secretary. 3. Quorum. Fifteen members constitute a quorum. ARTICLE VI. Support. — The admission fee is two dollars. The annual dues are five dollars for members residing within ten miles of the place of meeting, and two dollars for others, with proper reduction for fraction of a year. This entitles each member to one supper ticket for each regular meeting! These tickets are not transferable, and will be honored only for the meeting designated on their face. The dues are payable at the Octo- ber meeting. No person will be enrolled as a member until after the payment of admission fee and annual dues. I article vn. Dismission. — 1. Membership is terminated by removal from the vicinity, or one year's non-attendance, with failure to keep up dues, or by neglect to pay dues after four statements from the treasurer. 2. Mem- bership may be terminated for cause, by a three-quarters vote of members present at a regular meeting, notice to that effect having been given at a previous regular meeting. But no member shall be .thus discontinued without due notice to him. article viii. Reinstatement. — Past members may be reinstated on meeting all pending obligations, without a second admission fee. ARTICLE IX. Visitors. — Any member may, at his own expense, introduce visitors at a regular meeting. article x. Amendment. — This Constitution may be altered at a regular meeting by a two-thirds vote, notice of such- change having been given at a previous regular meeting. PAST OFFICERS. Presidents.— Rev. J. E. Twitchell, 1875-76 ; Rev. S. H. Lee, 1877 •, Rev. Charles Terry Collins, 1878 ; Rev. Samuel Wolcott, 1879 ; Pres. James H. Fairchild, 1880; John G. W. Cowles, 1881; Rev. T. E. Monroe, 1882; Rev. N. M. Calhoun, 1883 ; Rev. James Brand, 1884; Rev. Henry M. Tenney, 1885; John G. W. Cowles, Jan. '86 to June '87; Rev. H. M. Ladd, June '87 to March '88 ; Rev. J. M. Sturtevant, March '88-89 • Rev. G. R. Leavitt, D. D., '89-90 ; Rev. J. G. Prazer, D. D., '90-91 ; Rev. J. R. Nichols, '91-92 ; H. Clarke Ford, '92-93; Rev. H. A. Schauffler, D. D., '93-94: Rev. J. W. Hubbell, D. D., '94-95; Rev. I. W. Metcalf, '95-96. Secretaries— Jas. W. Clarke, 1875-76 ; Julius King, 1877 ; H. Clark Ford, 1878-80; Thos. G. Newton, 1881 ; S. C. Hale, 1882-84; R. 0. Bes- wick, 1885 CONGREGATIONAL CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND. BY KEY. IRVING W. METCALF. ^RESIDENT, H. Clark Ford; vice-president J. G. W. Cowles; seere- IgP tary of the Board, Rev. Irving W. Metcalf; treasurer, J. W. • Moore; auditor, T. A. Heward ; trustees, Rev. John G. Fraser, ]. G. Jennings, L. M. Pitkin, A. C. Caskey, R. 0. Beswick, Thomas H. CLARK FORD, PRESIDENT. Piwonka, Rev. Dr. Henry M. Ladd, Rev. Charles S. Mills, B. F. Whit- man, Professor Charles F Olney, W. B. Davis, A. S. Upson, L. V. Denis, 24 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. W. H. KIRKE, GENERAL AGENT, 344 The Arcade, = CLEVELAND, O. J. G. W. COWLES, 140 THE fl^CAtJE, After April 1st, 1896, Office -will be in The New England Building, Euclid Avenue, East of Bond Street, I Dealer in J^eal Estate. Negotiates Mortgage Loans, Effects Leases of Business and Residence Property, Lands and Buildings Cares for Property of Estates and Non- Resident Owners, and Collects Rents. •^INVESTMENTS ••• HND ••• BONDS.-^ CONGREGATIONAL CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 25 Rev. Livingston L. Taylor, A. G. Clemmer, T. G. Newton, W. K. Bailey, Dr. A. G. Hart and J. J. Crooks. The Congregational City Missionary Society is the product of am ecclesiastical evolutionary process not yet completed. Many years of devoted service and many thousands of dollars have been given by phil- anthropic Congregational laymen to missions not flying any denomina- tional flag and not intended to develop into churches. The People's Tabernacle and Music Hall, with its varied activities, in- cluding at one time an organized church which was Congregational in form but not in name, was very largely founded and supported by a prominent Gongregationalist. J. G. W. COWLES. What may properly be called Congregational City Missionary work in Cleveland is now conducted through four agencies. 1. Individual churches have established and maintained missions. Plymouth Church's Olivet Chapel did great good for several years in one- of the worst sections of the city. It was the forerunner of the Bohemians work and decreased as the latter increased. In its death it glorified God» by contributing to the fruitful life of the Friendly Inn and the Salvation Army. Mt. Zion Church and the Swedish Church were organized under the fostering care o£ Plymouth Church. A First Church mission became Franklin Avenue Church ; and Euclid Avenue Church, with a wisdom. 26 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. •which has been justified in all her children, generously pushed out four •wisely located colonies, all of which speedily became influential, inde- pendent churches. 2. The Ohio Home Missionary Society continues to aid two of the •eight churches in Cleveland, which were organized with its help, but it reduces its grants as the churches approach self support, 3. The Bohemian Mission Board was the beginning of organized missionary work by Cleveland churches for their own city. It is composed C. M. PRESTON. ordinarily of five laymen elected by the city churches. Its management has been vigorous, consecrated and business-like. Since 1883, when it was formed, it has gained unincumbered title to three valuable church properties and the Bible Readers' Home, and it now employs eight missionaries at five different stations in Cleveland and expends nearlv $5,000 a year. The Board has for several years sustained to the Ohio Home Missionary Society, and through it to the National Society, the CONGREGATIONAL CITY MISSIONARY SOCIETY. 27 relation of an aided home missionary church. Its work is in Cleveland, but is of such national importance that a large share of its support rightly comes from Congregational churches in all parts of the country and to some extent from member's of other denominations. . Realizing the need of a similarly effective organization for work' among English-speaking people in the city; and being reluctant to multi- ply societies, the Cleveland churches in 1889 asked the Bohemian Board to become the Church Extension and Bohemian Mission Board, The result was a union in name but not in fact, and after a year's experiment the relation was amicably dissolved, and the Bohemian Board resumed its previous form. i ■' , fi • '1 \ '?**"■ '?',; 1 JH A. C. CASKEY. THOS. PI WONKA. 4. The Church Extension Committee then became incorporated as the Congregational City Missionary Society, substantially on the Chicago plan, Of its twenty-five trustees, all but six are laymen. For nearly two years it had no superintendent. From March 1, 1894, to December 1, 1895, Rev. Irving W. Metcalf devoted one-third of his time to the Society's superintendency, in addition to his duties as associate pastor of Pilgrim Church. The Society's first mission was what is now the Lakewood church. Its first location was on Detroit street, a little west of Highland avenue, but it later moved its temporary chapel to an eligible lot on the south- 28 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAL1STS. east corner of Detroit street and Highland avenue. It is a fully organ- ized church, with Rev. H. A. N. Richards. as its pastor, and gives promise of becoming for the more slowly developing West Side of Cleveland what the strong. Euclid Avenue Church is fof the East Side. Its present lot, which is large enough for all future needs, is almost exactly the same distance west of the Public Square that the Euclid avenue church is east of it. Mr. C. B. Ferrell is the Sunday-school superintendent. The Lorain Street Mission ocR. HUBBARD'S Vegetable Germicide. Trade This compound has proved the most effective agent known to science' for the relief and care of CATARRH, DIPHTHERIA AND ALL THROAT TROUBLES. Oxa.&X'a.xxteecl to do wnat we advertise. One trial ■will convince the most skeptical. 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F Denison Av Biddulph, Mrs. Christine 47 Luverne St Biggs, Joseph Biggs, Mrs. Libbie L Blake, Mrs. Fanny 42 Forestdale St Bohmer, Albert T 20 Bridgeview St Bohmer, Mrs. Teny C..20 Bridgeview St Bowles, John 20 Ironton St Bowles, Mrs. Elizabeth 20 Ironton St Bowles, John W 20 Ironton St Bowles, Alice H 20 Ironton St Brewer, Mrs. Fredrika..51 Archwood Av Brice, John Henry 1 Grandview St Brice, Mrs. Lucy 1 1 Grandview St Broughton, J„ S 37 Woodbridge Av Broughton, Mrs. J. S..37 Woodbridge Av Brown, Royal L. L Alabama St. Y. M. C. A Burlingame, Mrs. Eliza A 28 Mt. Vernon St Burlison, John 308 Milford St Burlison, Mrs. John 308 Milford St Carlisle, Mrs. Francisca S 96 Archwood Av Cherry, George A ...Luverne St., corner Chestnutdale Chester, Mrs. Emma 36 Bradwell St Chester, Daisy E 36 Bradwell St Clark, Mrs. Delia 45 Archwood Av Colson, Ernest F 769 Denison Av Colson, Mrs. Jennie 769 Denison Av Croft, Mrs. Ellen L 21 Garden St Cunningham, Francis B 62 Willowdale St Cunningham, Mrs. Hettie 62 Willowdale St Cunningham, Wilbur E. 45 Forestdale St Cunningham, Mrs. Effie... 45 Forestdal St Dutton, Rufus L 41 State St Farnsworth, M. H 45 Woodbridge Av Farnsworth, Mrs. Mary 45 Woodbridge Av Farnsworth, Dr. G. B 675 Denison Av Farnsworth.Mrs. Alice.. 675 Denison Av Fish, Lucy E 675 Denison Av ARCHWOOD AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 37 Flelsher, Mrs. Laura M Flelsher, Miss Bessie* Forbes, Laura Luverne St., cor. Chestnutdale Freer, Charles 850 Denison Av Freer, Mrs. Evan 850 Denison Av Freer, Florence 850 Denison Av Fuller, Mrs. Cathrine.. Bridgeview St Gates, William C South Brooklyn Gates, Lulu F South Brooklyn Gay, Grace W 15 Archwood Av Gelse, Mrs. Jennie 107, Falrlawn St Gelse, Hattie B 107 Falrlawn St Gelse, Marietta 107 Falrlawn St Gelse, Pearl Irene 107 Falrlawn St Graves, Ed B Graves, Mrs. Mary A 16 Bridgeview St Graves, Clara B 16 Brldgeview St Hargrave, J. W 13 Archwood Av Hargrave, Lucy B 13 Archwood Av Hargrave, Margaret D.13 Archwood Av Heavens, Mrs. Anna Hedley, Dr. James 15 Afton Place Hedley, Mrs. Mary J 15 Afton Place Hinckley, Isaac B South Brooklyn Hinckley, Mrs. Adeline S. Brooklyn Hinckley, Emma E S. Brooklyn Holmden, Mrs. Electa J.92 Fairlawn St Holmden, Delia E 92 Falrlawn St Holmden, Martha P 92 Fairlawn St Holmden, Walter E 92 Fairlawn St Hoyt, Mrs. Clara 37 Luverne St Hoyt, Clinton D 37 Luverne St Hoyt, Stella 1 37 Luverne St Hudson, Mrs. Nettle.... 15 Delmar Av Hull, George L. ............ 36 Delmar Av Hull, Mrs. G. L.... 35 Delmar Av Humphrey, Caleb Mt. Vernon St James, Mrs. Lydia 935 Denison Av Johnson, Chester 17 Archwood Av Keyser, Mrs. Martha... 47 Gregmont St Keyser, Leila M 47 Gregmont St King, Mrs. Mary...!.. 13 Melbourne St King, Estella 13 Melbourne St Kain, George S Bridgeview St Kain, Mrs. G. S Bridgeview St Kroehle, C. Oscar 487 Denison Av Kroehle, Mrs. Ella 487 Denison Av Kroehle, Ida M 538 Denison Av Kroehle, Paul 538 Denison Av Laird, Mrs. Nellie F 3 Library Av Lawrence, Mamie Oberlin, O Laidler, William J 810 Denison Av Laidler, Mrs. Ella A 810 Denison Av Lansing, Henry Hurley St Lansing, Mrs. M. B Hurley St Liggett, J. B.. 10 Lyle Ct Liggett, Mrs. Jennie 10 Lyle Ct Malls, Mrs. L 10 Wlllowdale St Malls, Henry 10 Willowdale St Melvln, Nettle L....32 Bridgeview St Melvin, Newell 32 Bridgeview St Marsh, Oscar C 39 Gregmont St Marsh, Dora 39 Gregmont St Marsh, Cora 39 Gregmont St Marsh, Harry W 39 Gregmont St McClellan, J. B 63 Forestdale St McClellan, Mrs. M. C. 63- Forestdale St McKeigan, Mrs. J East End Miller, Mrs. Carrie 18 Lyle Ct Milligan, E. M .' Pearl St Milligan, Mrs. Alice M Pearl St Neff, Orion L 18 Archwood Av Neff, Mrs. Frances D..18 Archwood Av Neff, Nellie 18 Archwood Av Neauman, Mrs. M. A 847 Denison Av ' Newton, Mrs. Kate T Peck, Mrs. Hannah L..78 Archwood Av Peck, Emma May 78 Archwood Av Peck, J. Bay 78 Archwood Av Pelton, Mrs. F. S 104 Gregmont St Peters, W. H 116 Marvin Av < Peters, Mrs. Carrie 116 Marvin Av Pixley, Leonard C 471 Denison Av Pixley, Mrs. Alice M 471 Denison Av Pixley, Leon 471 Denison Av Pixley, Carrie E 471 Denison Av Pixley, Ella 471 Denison Av Piper, Mrs. Chas S. Brooklyn, O. Poe, Mrs. Carrie 907 Denison Av Potter, Mrs. Margaret ...East E^nd Prouty, Mrs. H. S 21 Bridgeview St Prouty, Edith A 21 Bridgeview St Reed, Mrs. Emma J 39 Gregmont St Reed, Goldie 39 Gregmbnt St Richardson, Mrs. M. A 45 Woodbridge Av Richardson, W. T 136 Gregmont St Richardson, Mrs. J. S..136 Gregmont St 38 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Schmehl, W. F. C 50 High St Walter,, Mrs.. Jacob.... —S. Brooklyn, O Schneider, Eliza 517 Denison Av Ward, Mrs. Sarah E !.. Fairlawn St Sears, Mrs. Catherine 15 Luverne St Weaver, Francis H 667 Denison Av Sears, Mrs. Ellen J 35 Luverne St Weaver, Mrs. Nannie.. 667 Denison Av Sears, Fred W 123 Ingleside Av Weller, William G ..47 Delmar Av Skeels, Mrs. Lilian 814 Denison Av Weller, Mrs. Nettie 47 Delmar Av Salisbury, Mrs. Ella May Wheelock, Mrs. Sophronia — 14 Melbourne St 21 Forestdale St Singleton, Mrs. Mary S Wheelook, Clayton D..19 Forestdale St 188 Falrlawn St Wheelock, Mrs. Lizzie Low Singleton, Arabella 188 Fairlawn St 19 Forestdale St Singleton, George H 188 Fairlawn St Wheelock, C. Day. 3 Library Av Singleton, Wilfred 188 Fairlawn St Wheelook, Mrs. Zula 3 Library Av Singleton, John F 188 Fairlawn St Wheelock, Lincoln. A.... 19 Bradwell St Singleton, Reginald 188 Fairlawn St Wheelock, Mrs. Ella C 19 Bradwell Singleton, Winnifred. . .188 Fairlawn St Wittenmyer, Mrs. Daisy Singleton, Samuel 78 Archwood Av Williams, L. C 56 Forestdale St Slawson, Anna M 208 Marvin Av Williams, Mrs. L. C 56 Forestdale St Sperry, Mr. Leon 1881 Pearl St Wray, Frances L 110 Gregmont St Springer, William 1863 Pearl St Wright, Mrs. Ruth 14 Forestdale St ^Springer, Mrs. W 1863 Pearl St Wright, Mabel 14 Forestdale St Stuart, William Roy 1616 Pearl St Zickes, Bertha Ellis Place Tousley, J. A 30 Archwood Av Zickes, Emma v Ellis Place Turner, Mrs. Mary L 43 Luverne St Zickes, Anna Ellis Place ABSENTEE LIST. .Baker, Mary M Gager, Harriet D Bass, Selvey A Leworthy, Nyra Croft . Carpenter, Winnifred Mc Arthur, Mrs. Addie Crumbaker, B. F Norton, Mrs. L. A Crumbaker, Mrs. M. S Pike, Henrietta L Darrell, Chas. E Reimer, Emil Doolittle, Nellie Sharpe, Edward A Eitelman, Michael Truxel, Mr. Minnis Gaffett, Florence G Truxel, Mrs. Minnis . . . Gibson, Hattie Wells, Herman Wing, Mary Mock FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. FRANKLIN AYE., COR. TAYLOR ST. |^HE Church was organized under the titfe of "The First Presby- terian Church of Brooklyn. Cuyahoga County, Ohio." The first entry in the ancient Church Record Book begins as follows : "RECORD OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN BROOKLYN, OHIO." "Whereas, In the Providence of God it became clearly the duty, of professing Christians in this vicinity to organize a church in Brooklyn Village (so called), after prayerful consideration of the subject, a season 'of fasting and prayer was appointed by those who expected to unite in said organization, to be observed on Thursday, the 18th of December, 1834." This meeting was held in a brick school house on Vermont street. At this meeting the Rev. John Keep of Oberlin was the moderator, and steps were taken for the immediate organization of the church; three days after (December 21, 1834), the organization was effected, Rev. Mr. Keep officiating. . Forty persons* covenanted with each other and with their God in this organization, as follows* : Mrs. Sarah Appleby, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lewis, Levi Beeb'e, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Lyman, Mr. and Mrs. D. Buxton, Elmira Lyon, Cordelia H. Buxton (Mrs. S. H. Sheldon) Jane Maguire, Mary A. Buxton, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Page, Mr. and Mrs. ^Jewcomb Carter, Maria Culver, James F. Clark, Mrs. Eunice Smith, "Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Folsom, Mr. and Mrs. B. Stedman, A. P. G. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Stedman, Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, . Anson Southerland, Phcebe Harris, Esther taft, N. R. Haskell, Catherine Taylor (Mrs. M. C. Lufkin), Martha M. Hill, Mrs. Ursula Taylor, Amorett H. Hulbut, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Wheat, Elizabeth Folsom, William Wheat. Public worship was first held in the brick school house on Vermont street. A temporary house of worship was erected and dedicated May 3, 1835, in the rear of the lot southeast corner of Detroit and State streets. The church, under its first organization, was served by the following ministers: Rev. John Keep, 'Rev. J. D. Pickands, Rev. H. A. Reed and Rev. Wm. P. Russell. *One of this number is yet living and is still connected with the Church — Mrs. S. H. Sheldon. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 41 In February, 1838, forty-four members of the church withdrew for the purpose of organizing a Congregational church. In the summer of 1841, a reunion of the two churches was effected on a Congregatio- Presbyterian basis, the eldership being dispensed with and a committee being established, the church continuing its connection with the Presbytery. With this reunion commenced the pastoral labors of Rev. S. B. RBV. J. W. MALCOLM. Canfield. His ministry closed in the fall of 1844. He was succeeded by Rev. C. L. Watson, whose pastorate terminated September, 1848. With this pastorate the church ceased to be connected with the Presbytery, and became practically an independent Congregational body. In December of the same year, Rev. Jas. A. Thome entered upon pas- toral labors, which were continued for a period of nearly twenty-three 42 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. years. In the early part of his ministry a brick church was erected on the front part of the lot, and was dedicated August 14, 1851. On the twenty-seventh day of February, 1856, Mr. Thome was formally in- stalled as pastor of the church. On the eighteenth of October, 1857, the church, which had been unassociated since severing its connection with the Presbytery, decided by vote to unite with the Cleveland Congregational Conference, and being received by that body, has since been known as the First Congre- gational church. Mr. Thome resigned his pastorate and was dismissed by advice of Council, July 2, 1871. He died at Chattanooga, Tenn., March 4, 1873. On the nineteenth of February, 1872, the church called Rev. S. H. Lee to its pastorate. Accepting the call, he was installed June 6 of the same year. During Mr. Lee's pastorate, the mission Sabbath-school, on Detroit street, which previously had been union in character, was form- ally adopted by the church in 1873, and a new one established on Harbor street in 1874. In August, 1874, Rev. S. B. Shipman was invited by the church to take charge of the work in these .missions. As a result of his labors, the Franklin Avenue Congregational Church was organized from the Detroit Street mission, with thirty members, November 21, 1876. Mr. Lee served the church until September 24, 1878, when, having resigned the pastorate, he was dismissed by advice of Council. After his dismission, the church was served for brief periods by different ministers until March 7, 1880, when the ministerial services of Rev. H. M. Tenney commenced, his formal installation taking place April 27 of the same year. During Mr. Tenney's ministry the question of a new location and church building was agitated. The building of a new railway in 1881. necessitating the sale of the Harbor street property, opened the -way for the purchase of the present property. Plans for a new building were adopted, and on April 23, 1883, the cornerstone of the building we are now occupying was laid ; the front part of it was furnished at a cost (including land) of $36,000, and was dedicated December 20, 1885. The abandoning of Harbor Street Mission led to the organization of a Sunday-school on Train street, which, in time, was succeeded by Cyril Chapel and Grace Congregational Church. Mr. Tenney, after a nine years' pastorate, resigned, to accept a call to the Second Congregational "Church of Oberlin, in May, 1889. His ministry was successful and loving, and his dismissal was agreed to with extreme reluctance. He was succeeded by Rev. A. E. Thomson, who was installed October 2, 1889. During Mr. Thomson's pastorate the work on the new auditorium was begun, the cornerstone being laid in April, 1891. He resigned March 25, to accept a call to the First Congregational Church, Yankton, South Dakota, and was dismissd by Council April 13, 1892. The ministerial services of the present pastor, Rev. John W. Malcolm, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 43 commenced September 11, 1892. The auditorium ,was finished during the second year of his ministry, at a cost of $28,000, and was formally dedicated December 17, 1 893. ORGANIZATION FOR 1895. Pastor— John W. Malcolm, 357 Franklin avenue. Deacons— (For one year, time expires 1895) T. G. Newton, F. J. Hicks, Wm.B. Lewis; (For two years, time expires 1896) A. G. Hopkjn- son, F. C. Whittlesey, Edward G. Gilbert, (For three years, time expires 1897) W. H. Newton, F. E. Spelman, Rev. R. Apthorp. Deaconesses— (For one year) Mrs. T. S. Ingraham, Mrs. A. G. Hopkinson ; (For two years) Mrs. Benj. Maltby, Mrs. Ida M. Williams ; (For three years) Mrs. Robert Wallace, Mrs. C. F. Dutton. Clerk— R. O. Beswick, 101 Liberty street. Treasurer — F. E. Spelman, 151 Taylor street. Auditor— A. H. Bailey, 74 W. Clinton street. Superintendent of Sabbath-school — R. 0. Beswick, 101 Liberty street. Church Committee— (Ex-officio) The Pastor, Deacons, S. S. Super- intendent, Clerk, Treasurer, (Elected— for one year) A. H. Bailey; (For two years) Frank Acker, (For three years) J. E. Sykes. the society. President— T. S. Ingraham. Vice-President— M. G. Norton. Secretary— C. W. Hopkinson, 343 Franklin street. Treasurer— W. H. DeWitt, 64 W. Clinton street. Auditor— H. LeFevre, 1122 Franklin avenue. Trustees— (For one year, times expires 1895) Win- H. DeWitt, Albert D. Anderson, C. W. Hopkinson ; (For two years, time expires 1896) W. S. Bailey, Robert Wallace; (For three years, time expires 1897) F. A. Coburn, T. S. Ingraham. Janitor— Lewis N. Morris, 112 Harbor street. OUR FORCES. THE church. Membership, — The conditions of membership are : Satisfactory evi- dence of piety, Baptism and Assent to the Articles of Faith and the Cov- enant. | Officers.— The stated officers of the Church are a Pastor, Deacons, Deaconesses, Church Committee, Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor and S. S. Superintendent. 'Prayer MEETiNG.—Friday, 7 p. m. Roll Call Meeting.— Third Friday in April and October. x Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.— First Sabbath in each alternate month, beginning with February. Sacrament of Baptism.— Of Children, on the Sabbath morning known as Children's Day;" of Adults, on the Communion Sabbath. 44 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Preparatory Lecture. — Friday nightimmediately preceeding Com- munion Sabbath. The Annual Meeting is held on the Monday night preceding the first Saturday in January. the society. (Incorporated February 23, 1835.) Name.— The name of this body is the First Congregational Society. . . , Membership. — The following persons are entitled to membership: All church members in good and regular standing. All regular attend- ants upon the meetings of the congregation who contribute yearly to the support of the Church or Society. Officers. — The officers of the Society are: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and not less than five Trustees. The Annual Meeting is held on the first Monday night after the first Saturday in January. the sabbath school. (Organized about 1835.) The Conditions of Membership. — Any person of good behavior, of any age, may become a member of our Sabbath School. Officers. — The officers are Superintendent, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Librarian (and their Assistants), Chorister and Organist. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY. senior. (Organized 1887.) NINETY ACTIVE MEMBERS. President, Wm J. Fleming; Secretary, Malcolm C. Willis. Prayer Meetings. — Tuesdays, 7:00. Roll Call Meetings. — Fourth Tuesday in each month. ; Missionary Meetings.— Second Tuesday in each alternate month beginning with February. -^1 Business Meetings. — At call of President. Annrtal Meeting.— Last meeting. JUNIOR. (Organized 1892.) FORTY-SIX MEMBERS. Superintendent, - Lewis H. Smith. Pianist, - - - Lilla F. Spelman. Meetings. — Sunday afternoon, 2:30. This Society is under the watchful care of the Senior C.E. Society, and its officers are elected at their annual meeting. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 45 WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. (Organized 1871 ) EIGHTY-SEVEN MEMBERS. Object.— Auxiliary to the W. B. M. I., to promote interest in the cause of Missions in foreign lands, and to raise and send funds in aid thereof. Membership.— All women of the congregation contributing regularly to the support of Foreign Missions through this Society. President, .... Mrs. F. A. Coburn. Secretary, Mrs. J. "W. Malcolm. Treasurer, - - - Mrs. R. O. Beswick. Meetings.— First Wednesday in each month, 2:30 p. m. Annual Meeting.— First Wednesday in January. WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. (Organized ) SEVENTY MEMBERS, Object. — To promote and stimulate interest in Home Missionary work as carried on by our Congregational; Missionary Societies, and to aid them by sympathy, prayer and means so far as possible. Membership — All women of the congregation who pay annually a contribution for this cause of at least fifty cents. President, - - Kate E. Dutton. Secretary, - Mrs. L. A. Ferguson. Treasurer, - - Mrs. A. H. Bailey. Meetings. — Third Wednesday in each month, 2:30 p. m. Annual Meeting. — Third Wednesday in January. LADIES' AID SOCIETY. > (Organized in the early years of the Church.) Object. — To foster the spirit of sociableness in the church by means of monthly socials, readings entertainments of various kinds ; and to raise money for furnishing and other purposes of like nature. Membership. — Every lady in the congregation is supposed to, be a member; every member is expected to pay annually 25 cents. Meetings.— At call of President. Socials.— Second Wednesday in each' month. Annual Meeting.— In January. President, - - - Mrs. E. W. Laird. Secretary and Treasurer, - - Mrs. W. A. Babcock. 46 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. ' THE CHURCH CHOIR. (Organized March 20, 1894.) FORTY-ONE ACTIVE, TEN HONORARY MEMBERS. Object.— To prombte the interest of music in the Church ; to supply music at the Sunday services, and at such other services as the Music Committee or the pastor may suggest;. Conditions of Membership. — Good moral character; ability to read music ; recommendation of the Membership Committee. Rehearsals.— Tuesday night, 7:45. Business Meetings— Call of president. Annual Meeting.— First meeting in March. OFFICERS. President, - - - Paul Lemperly. Secretary and Treasurer, - C. F. Dutton, Jr. Conductor, ... Geo. A. Monasmith. :.i v *"i r Organist, - - - Mary C. Wallingford. ;, ) ) ) .: THE MEN'S CLUB. (Organized November 26, 1894.) NINETY-FIVE MEMBERS. Object. — To increase the interest and effectiveness of the Sunday evening and other services of our church, and to promote the social welfare of the members of the church and community. Membership. — All men who -wish to further the object of the Club, as set forth above, and who shall pay an annual fee of one dollar after ■■' ' signing the Constitution. Meetings. — First Monday night in each month. President, - - - O.N.Steele. Secretary, - - - - H. G. Hopkinson. Treasurer, - - - - D. C. Reed. This Club has charge of the Sunday evening service, and publishes the weekly leaflet, Work and Worship. Its work is done through five ,,, ■ ;,_ . . efficient committees: On Program and Printing; on Music; on Ushers r 'jfj and Collection; on Invitation and Welcome, and on Membership. \ /J FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 47 CHURCH DIRECTORY. Albreu, John A 14 Birch Albreu, Annie E. (John A.) 14 Birch , Acker, Frank 170 Clinton Alexander, Chester L 30 Randall Alexander, Mrs. C. G 30 Randall Allen, Mabel (M W.) 70 Birch , Allen, Dr. Moses L 525 Pearl Allen Eva (Moses L.) 525 Pearl Anderson, Albert D 47 Courtland Anderson, Nellie E 47 Courtland Anderson, John D 599 West Madison Anderson, Mary 307 Washington Anderson, "V. D 59 Courtland Anderson, Mrs. V. D 59 Courtland Anderson, Edw 594 Detroit Anderson, Mary 594 Detroit Andrews, Wm. F 345 Columbus Andrews, Mary E 345 Columbus Anthony, Ellen 135 Church Apthorp, Rev. Rufus 183 Taylor Apthorp, Louisa F 183 Taylor Ashby, George A 15 Vestry Ashby, Horace W 220 Taylor Bailey, Arthur H 74 West Clinton Bailey, Edith M 74 West Clinton Bailey, Nellie E 74 West Clinton Bailey, Stella A 74 West Clinton '.Bailey, Chester F 18 Mueller Bailey, Wilbur S Detroit Rd Bailey, Ella M Detroit Rd Bartley, Martha 155 Taylor Bastifell, William A 30 Cook Bastifell, Rosa 30 Cook Beanson, Jennie 237 Hanover Beebe, Jas. A 74 West Clinton Bemis, Ida M 182 Taylor Bemis, Annie M 182 Taylor Beswick, Ellen Jordan Beswlck, Robert 101 Liberty Beswick, Charlotte 1 101 Liberty Beswick, Walter A 65 Brenton Bill, Frank M..., 124 Harbor Bill, Kate R....1 124 Harbor Biszantz, Celina L 1056 Lorain Both well, Elizabeth 19 Lucerne Bourne, Ezra W 1415 Detroit Boutall, Thomas 58 Bridge Bowman, Frapces 95 State Bowman, Margaret(B.F.).89 Beechwood Boys, Louisa C 73 koot Brainard, Hattie S 586 Bridge Brewster,, Mary 228 Courtland Brown, Eunice E 71 State Bunyan, Hanniman 149 Trenton Bunyan, Lizzie(Hanniman).149 Trenton Butler, Fanny 257 Hanover Carpenter,, Rhoda E 136 Church Carpenter, S. Edward 136 Church Clark, Mrs. Sarah 168, Taylor Clevering, Richard 155 Taylor Clevering, Sarah J .'.155 Taylor Clipper, Emma Birch Clipper, Minle A Birch Coburn, Forest A 455 Franklin Coburn, Helen A 455 Franklin Coburn, Maurice ...455 Franklin Coburn, Alice L 455 Franklin Coburn, Helen W 455 Franklin Collart, Melius C 42 W. Clinton Collart, Orra G 42 W. Clinton Cook, Mary H 44 Vienna Cooper, Frederick W 6 Root Cooper, Dorothy 6 Root t Corlett, Louis 247 Franklin Corrigan, John 176 Taylor Corrigan, Mary M 176 Taylor Corrigan, John A 176 Taylor Crennell, Mary 63 Burton Curran, John Tennessee Curtis, Theodore H 24 Alanson Damon, Philip H 48 Columbus Damon, Ellen R 48 Columbus Davis, Judith F 71 Duane Davis, Eliza G 71 Duane Daykin, Elizabeth 680 Lorain Deighton, Ida May 58 Scott Deighton, Elizabeth 58 Scott Deighton, Mary Frances 58 Scott Delamater, Eliza L 211 Franklin Delamater, John A 271 Franklin DeWitt, Mary A ...64 West Clinton DeWitt, Wm. H 64 West Clinton Dexter, Ben;). F 15 Dexter Place Dexter, Mercy A 16 Dexter Place Dexter, Ella B... 15 Dexter Place Dexter, John B 15 Dexter Place Diver, Chas. S 65 West Madison Dunham, Charles 21 Cedar 48 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. THE ADVANCE (CONGREGATIONAL WEEKLY) Should be in the Home of every Congregational Family. 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The pronunciation is indicated by the ordinary diacritically marked letters used in the schoolbooks, whose sounds are taught in the public schools. It is easy to trace the growth of a word. The etymologies are complete and scientific, and the different meanings a wordjjas acquired are given in the order of their growth from the root idea. ' It is easy to learn what a word means. The definitions are clear, explicit, and full; terse, yet comprehensive. Each defi- nition is contained in a separate paragraph. G. & C. MEHRUJI CO., Publishers, Springfield, Mass., IT. 8. A. $3F° Specimen pages, etc., sent on application. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 49 Dunham, Elizabeth 21 Cedar DuPerow, Annie 21 Johnson Dustin, Virgil A. E 91 Duane Dustin, Edith M 91 Duane Dutton, Charles F 349 Franklin Dutton, Mary (C. F.) 349 Franklin Dutton, C. Fred 349 Franklin Dutton, Kate E 94 State Dutton, Bettie A 94 State Dutton, Mrs. Emily 41 State Dutton, Mabel 41 state Dutton, Elsie 41 state Eddy, George H 32 Franklin Court Eddy, Sarah 32 Franklin Court Eddy, John G 32 Franklin Court Eichhorn, Jacob 98 Mechanic Eichhorn, Clara E 98 Mechanic Eichhorn, William H 98 Mechanic Esry, Harriet 87 Woodbine Fahrion, Mary E 401 Franklin Farrand, Addison J 303 Waverly Farrand, Florence 343 Franklin Ferguson, Laura A 210 Franklin Field, Chas. W 80 Kentucky Field, Anna H 80 Kentucky Fisher, Rose E 64 Hickory Fleming, Joseph J 247 Franklin Fleming, Wm. J 247 Franklin Fogg, Hannah 381 Detroit Folsom, Samuel W 264 Franklin Folsom, Mollie (Sam'l. W.).264 Franklin Folsom, Arthur H 264 Franklin Foote, Ella 293 Pearl Foote, Minnie E , 182 Taylor Force, Emily J 28 Root Force, Frank E 28 Root Force, Kittle E. (Frank E.) 28 Root Force, Fred W 28, Root French, Clara M 168 Taylor French, Harriet Detroit Road Fromm, Fred Wm 687 Detroit Fromm, Mary J 687 Detroit Garrett, Mary S Detroit Road Geerhahn, Frederick 300 Taylor Geerhahn, Cecilia 300 Taylor Gilbert, Ed'G 24 Franklin Court Gilbert, Harriet 369 Pearl Grant, Peter 410 Harbor Grant, Mary 410 Harbor Grant, Katie 410 Harbor Gray, Charles Franklin Gray, Caroline C Franklin Gray, James Cooper 29 Sibley Gray, Irene Corey 50 Claasen Greene, Esther M 125 Courtland , Greene, Mary C 125 Courtland Gregory, Dell S .123 Clinton Griffith, Nellie K Griffith, John 1794 Worley Guild, Caroline E Jay Guild, Louise M 9 Jay Guild, Mabel A 9 Jay Garfield, Letitia (W. Emery) 503 Franklin Garfield, Mary E 503 Franklin -. Gilbert, Maritta 87 Courtland Halt, Maritta Lamb Franklin Hannum, Charlotte 373 Franklin Hall, Alice Burton Hall, Rollin S 104 West Clinton Hanna, Gertrude H 266 Franklin Harrington, Mrs. E. F 355 Franklin Harrington, John -.355 Franklin Harrington, Emma 355 Franklin Harrington, Bertha T 355 Franklin Harrington, Emma C 355 Franklin Harrington, Fred 118 Tilden Hasbrouck, Elizabeth 297 Franklin Hay, Margaret E 59 West Clinton Hay, May A 59 West Clinton Hay, Mary Adelaide 59 West Clinton Herrlck, Helen 198 Taylor Hicks, Frederick J 291 Clinton Hicks, Jennie 291 Clinton Higgins, Walter L 380 Franklin Higgins, Ada 380 Franklin Hird, Mrs. E. E 142 Taylor Hitchcock, Janette Duane Hitchcock, Mary Rm. 11, 421 Pearl Hitchin, Chas. Jas 16 Apple Hitchin, Fanny H 16 Apple Hitchin, Wm. E ...274 Harbor Hitchin, Bertha E 274 Harbor ) ) Holmes, Edward T...1187 East Madison Holt, Dennis S 342 Franklin Holt, Lucy W , .342 Franklin Hopkinson, Alanson G 343 Franklin Hopkinson, Harriet 343 Franklin Hopkinson, Chas. W 343 Franklin Hopkinson,, Harry G 204 Taylor Hopkinson, Luella T 204 Taylor Hopkinson, Mary Estelle ...204 Taylor 50 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. House,- Julia: 88% Birch Hurst, Olive J 265 Clinton Hurst, Jas. Blackiston 265 Clinton Hutchins, Mary E.... Hutchins, Nellie A 874 Seranton Hutton, Anna A 21 Root Hutton, Mordecai T 78 Clinton ^ Hutton, Maria 78 Clinton Hutton, Mary Frances 78 Clinton Hyatt, Albert N...: 133 Dare Hyatt, Matilda Unis 133 Dare Ingraham, Titus S 1387 Detroit Ingraham, Catherine 1387 Detroit Ingraham, Arthur H •. 243 Erie Isbister, Jennie B 237 Hanover Jones, Hannah A 387 Bridge Jones, Sarah R 387 Bridge Karl, Mary Paton Bridge Karnes, Hattie 116 Church King, Mrs. C. B Lakewood Avenue King, Dora Corey .Kinney, Jessie L 33 Root Kinsey, Blthiza J 375 Franklin Kinsey, George M 375 Franklin Kirby, James D. 54 Marvin Kirby, Silvia (J. D.) 54 Marvin Knight, Sadie Pay ...118 "Whitney Knowlton, Darwin H 342 Franklin Knowlton, Blanche C Oberlin Koehler, Mrs. Sarah E 17 Randall Krell, Anthony P 30 Cook Krell, Isabella 30 Cook Kulp, Mary F 1060 Detroit LePelley, Elsie .Gordon Leonard, Samuel S 371 Franklin Leonard, > Pricilla D 371 Franklin Laird, Ada E 118 Clinton Lamb, Andrew J 66 23d Avenue Lawrence, Mary J 183 Franklin LeFevre, Hugh Parkview LeFevre, Mary Parkview Lemperly, Paul 16 Vestry Lemperly, Emma 16 Vestry Leverett, Mrs. Louisa 194 Kennard Lewis, William B 20 Clinton Lilly, Clementine E. 105 Bolivar Linn, George 7 Blackstone Bldg Lindsley, Edward 58 Clinton Lindsley, Lucy 58 Clinton Little, Ida May 247 Franklin Little Mary E 51 Courtland Lloyd, Minnie G 652 Hough Ludwig, Annie 45 Mecca McCartey, Margaret.. 25 Paddock Place McEachren, Jennie 46 Jay McKelvey, Mrs. lone E 91 Duane McKenzie, Hugh 51 Detoirt Court McKenzie, Anna 51 Detroit Court McKenzie, Hugh, jr 51 Detroit Court McKenzie, Flora 51 Detroit Court McKenzie, Robert 1113 Detroit MttNelly, Ellen 38 Fulton Mack, Margaret A Detroit Road Maguire, Harriet M 168 Taylor Mainland, Jennie 156 Detroit Malcolm, Rev. John K 357 Franklin Malcolm Elizabeth R 357 Franklin Malcolm, Maude "W 357 Franklin Maltby, Benjamin 240 Waverly Maltby, Philena 240 "Waverly Maltby, Arthur E 240 "Waverly Maltby, Ralph B 240 "Waverly Marvin, Theo. L rear 230 Bridge Marshall, Charles L 1447 Detroit Maud, Cora Meak (Glen) 27 Fulton Maxwell, Dr. A. "Wallace 127 Church Meisterfeld, Clara ' 372 Clark Merrell, Maria A 183 Clinton Merrell, Louise C 183 Clinton Merrick, Harry F Park View Merrick, Addie Park View Miller, Honora E 85 Birch Miller, Mary C 85 Birch Miller, Jennie H 85 Birch Monasmith, Geo. A 51 Courtland Monasmith, Ella 51 Courtland Moore, Mrs. Sedate 70 Duane Morgan, John 22 Stone Morgan, Rose 10 Alanson Morgan, U. S. G Aust Alley Morrill, Eliza 210 Fanklin Morris, Mrs. Ella 112 Harbor Morris, Lewis N 112 Harbor Morris, Matilda E 112 Harbor Morris, Libbie A 86 Harbor Morton, (Dr. F. J.) 76 Root Mitchell. Clara M 24 Root Murray, Christina 6-23rd Ave Myers, Daniel 69 Clinton Myers, L. Eugene 69 Clinton Nelson, Mark "W 87 Courtland Nelson, Emeret 87 Courtland Newburn, James E 191 Chestnut Newburn, Anna 191 Chestnut FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 51 Newburn, Lucy 80 Hicks Sherwood, Irving H Rocky River Newcomb, Adella M 266y 2 Franklin Slaght, Maria 307 Washington Newcomb, Anna D 266% Franklin Smith, Lewis H 47 Detroit Court Newton, Thomas G...2 Franklin Court Smith, Cora B ...47 Detroit Court Newton, Alice 2 Franklin Court Smith, Clara E 47 Detroit Court Newton, William H 349 Franklin Smith, Alexander 190 Harbor Nickel, Lottie 1085 Clark Smith, Elizabeth...' 190 Harbor Noderer, William H 1773 Denison Smith, Mrs. Hannah i Noderer, Eliza C 1773 Denison Smith, Annie V Norton, Agnes H 305 Franklin Smith, Olive L 259 Hanover Olds, Charles H 81 Arlington Snow, Joseph H 136 Franklin Owens, Benjamin W 469 Pearl Snow, Annie E 136 Franklin Paige, Medora .' 247 Waverly Spelman, Franklin E 151 Taylor Peebles, Erne 31 Courtland Spelman, Ella 151 Taylor Pelton, Cora DeWitt Detroit Spelman, Lilla F 151 Taylor Pollock, Mary 75 Tllden Spelman, Jennie B 151 Taylor Pollock, Millie Alice 75 Tilden Stevens, Chas. C 13 Harbor Pollock, Anna Adele 75 Tilden Stevens, Sarah 13 Harbor Powell, WheelerM 173 Clinton Storke, Hannah S 167 Whitman Powell, Emily 173 Clinton storke, Sophia 167 Wfiitman Prentice, May H 190 Taylor storke, Helen L..... 167 Whitman Prentice Georgiana 190 Taylor storke, Isabella J 167 Whitman Prutton, Anna 239 Detroit stowe, Ella 453 Clark Prutton, Daniel J 240 Liberty strong, Erne Teare 20 Jay Prince, Stella E 199 Birch sykes, John E 25 Franklin Ct Redington, Chloe 210 Franklin S ykes, Mary E 25 Franklin Ct Reed, David C 32 Randall Thompson, Mrs. E. M 291 Clinton Reed, Jane A 32 Randall Taylor, George 164 Sterling Roberts, Ernest C 50 Roy Taylor, Mary 164 Sterling Roberts, Caroline L 50 Roy TI i dell/ Mary s 477 Prospect Roberts, Thomas W 376 Gordon ToleSi Lou ise 43 Fulton Roberts, William E 371 Franklin T ownsend, J. Fred 175 Jennings Root, Charles A 375 Sibley T ownsend, Anna M 175 Jennings Root, Sarah ...59 Courtland T reat, Alice 107 Spangler Russell. Anna F.. 41 State Trimble> Ada 5% Fra nklin Ct Russell, Pamelia B 41 State Trimblei Maud 6% Frank i m C t Savoy, Jane 29 Liberty uhler _ Eduh • 22 Green Sack, Isabel M 419 Harbor Jacob> m Courthlnd Sanderson, Robert 77 01 °"° t ° n Unis, Margaret 117 Courtland Sanford, Maria 91 State Vandentmrg> E . M 95 Birch Scheldt, Emilia 066 Frank m Vandenber J rlorenoe 95 Birch f wf I 1 " 611 E Lfwa t ^n Tine, Hadassah B 291 Clinton Schott, Theo 820 Lorain R(jbert Detroit Road ^f"*" Vu W If^nton Wallace Fannie Detroit Road ? ear8 ' ^ 0U 4 S ?.. £ * W !,t r „" on Wallace, Robert, Jr Detroit Road Sears, M. Nellie 114 West Clinton Elizabeth 105 2 Franklin Sells, Margaret G 788% Lorain c , ara 2g Golde * Seidel, Christian G ..47 Huron ™^ orf Calvin 123 CUnton Sheldon, Cordelia 206 Franklin vvanmgiuiu, Sheldon, Ellen 206 Franklin Wallingford, Mary C 123 Clinton Sherman/Lewis D 227 Courtland Warmington, Kate 145 Franklin Sherman, William 227 Courtland Warner, Celia 18 "Vestry 52 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Warner, Mortimer 148 Clinton Williams, Arthur M..\ 158 Taylor Warner, Fannie E.... 148 Clinton Williams, Ida M 158 Taylor Waterman, Anna M The Doan Willis, Malcolm C 24 Franklin Ct Webber, Benton T 11 Vestry Wilmot, Julia A 66 Root Webber, Theresa Wing, Mary 40 Lindsley Whittlesey, Charlotte C....133 Franklin Wood, Henry W. S 763 Willson Whittlesey, Anne D Chicago Wood, Clara H 763 Willson Whittlesey, H. DeWitt 133 Franklin Wood, Harriet Bell 763 Willson > Whittlesey, Fred C 272 Gordon Av Wood, May Cecilia „ 7'63 Willson; Whittlesey, Janette M...272 Gordon Av Wood, Libbie J 763 Willson, Wilks, Julia 22 Courtland Wood, Maud Dell 763 Willson Wilks, Mary 22 Courtland Wood, Eleanor 763 Willson Walker, Bert 343 Franklin Woodard, Wm. H 298 Clinton- White, Amanda .■ 95 Duane Woodard, Alice 298 Clinton Williams, Mrs. J. Alice 115 Liberty Woodruff, S. R 326 Pearl Williams, Roy A 115 Liberty Wright, Anna J 94 State Woodworth, Mrs. M. N 306 Detroit A. GRAHAM & SON, FC0RISTS, Greenhouses, Euclid Avenue, Store, 1216 Euclid Avenue, Qpp. Ea^e \)iew. Telephone 2268. Or,E>VEJI,AJVr», OHIO. 2259 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland,' 0., With Branches at Collinwood and Willoughby, O. CAPITAL PAID IN, $100,000.00. ACCOUNTS RECEIVED SUBJECT TO CHECK FOUR PER CENT. INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS. 2®~Safety Deposit Vault, Boxes for Rent Your patronage solicited.-^ EUCLID AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Corner Logan and Euclid Avenues. ^HIS church is the outgrowth of a Sunday-school started in 1841, in an old stone school house on Euclid road, between what are now Doan and Republic streets. Horace Ford, who was one, of the organizers of that school, has been connected with it to this day, nearly fifty-five years of continuous service. FROM A PHOTOGRAPH BY HENRY M. LADD. On November 30, 1843, a Presbyterian church of nineteen members was formed, eighteen of whom were Congregationalists by birth and training. The old stone school house continued for a short time to be the place of meeting, but the enterprise depended on obtaining temporary places and preachers for two years ; the first settled pastorate being that of Rev. Anthony McReynolds, which be£an October 19, 1845 ; and ten days after steps were taken to begin the building of a church, 40 x 60, which is still standing on Doan street near Euclid, and which was dedicated, Thursday, September 29, 1849„having cost $3,300. The church was incorporated as the " First Presbyterian Church of KUOLID AvENUB CONGREGATIONVI. CHURCH' EUCLID AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 55 East Cleveland" December 22, 1847, at which time the membership was sixty-two. About December 10, 1848, Rev. C. L. Watson succeeded Rev. Mr. McReynolds, and served about eighteen months, being followed by Rev. C. W. Torrey, who was pastor about nine years, during which time the church separated from Presbytery on account of the slavery question, and was known as an independent Presbyterian church. H. M. HDD, D.D. Rev. A. D. Barber, who was employed May 5, 1858, as an assistant to Mr. Torrey, was engaged as full pastor from March -24, 1859, to May 5, 1860. The Rev. Albert M.Richardson, from Austin burg, almost immediately succeeded him, and under his pastorate two important changes were made, first, in the name of the church, which appears in 1862 as the "First Congregational Church of East Cleveland;" and, second, the building at the corner of Doan street became too small, and July 3, 1866, 56 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. the'Jcornerstone of a new building at Logan street was laid, and the edifice completed and dedicated January 8, 1867. That building was 50x88 feet, of brick with stone trimmings, with a chapel in the rear 28x40 feet; the audience room had a seating capacity of 600, and the total cost was about $25,000. In its day the building was considered one of the finest, as it was the largest in the neighborhood. MISS MIRIAM SMITH, FIRST LADY MEMBER OF AN INTERNATIONAL yj. E. CON. COM. The Rev. J. E. Twitchell of Mansfield, 0., became pastor March 1, 1870, on a salary of $3,000, which was increased to $4,000 when h'e was installed on July 10, 1874. The Ecclesiastical Society changed its corporate name to the "Euclid Avenue Congregational Church," on January 4, 1872. After a pastorate of twelve years, during which many prominent men EUCLID AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 57 ■were added to the church, Mr. Twitchell left in November, 1882, for New Haven, Conn., having seen the membership reach 700. Rev. Henry M. Ladd began his work May 1, 1883, being installed on the twenty-ninth of the same month. He came fresh from a successful African exploration under the American Missionary Association, with a trained skill in leadership of men and affairs, so that the / years of his ininistry have been a period of marked activity on the part of pastor and people. The church, which had outgrown its first edifice in seventeen years, had in the same period exceeded the capacity of the second house, and the task of erecting a building of solid stone, which should "be good enough for the rich man and not too good for the poor man," was begun. The result was the present beautiful structure, homelike, yet attractive in all its parts. The large and beautiful windows were the first of their kind in the city, and those in memory of Captain Bradley and his daughter are especially interesting, both as rich works of art and as showing for the first time that glass could be folded so as to represent drapery. The new House was completed at a cost of $35,000, though it could not now be ■duplicated for twice that amount. It was dedicated, free of debt, Sepr tember 25, 1887. But this church, which has become the "mother" of churches, was not to be satisfied with a splendid home of its own ; it had already tasted of the delights of mission work when, in 1872, a Sunday-school was organ- ized under the lead of B. F. Whiteman, in the homes about the corner of East Madison avenue and Quincy street, which grew so as to need a house for itself. One was built for it by the Euclid avenue people and dedi- cated January 1, 1875, and a church of 22 members organized, with Rev. 0. D. Fisher established as minister over it. A second enterprise on Hough avenue resulted in the organization of a church at the corner of Hough avenue and Crawford road, under the name of the Hough Avenue Branch of the Euclid Avenue Congregational'' Church, February 11, 1890, with 46 members, which became independ- ent March 18, 1891, with 111 members and Rev. I. W. Metcalf pastor. A third enterprise was undertaken at the corner of Doan and Crawford, called the North Branch of Euclid Avenue Congregational Church ; which was afterward moved to the corner of Cullison and Crawford and named Park Congregational Church, with M. L. Berger as pastor and C. M. Preston as Sunday-school superintendent, with 47 members, now 165. A fourth church grew but of work at Lake View, begun in 1887, as mission effort for the Italians, later it was known as "The Lake View Assembly of Euclid Avenue Church," and at last was formally organized as Lake View Congregational Church on December 20, 1894, with 115 members and Rev. A. B. Cristy pastor- A fifth enterprise was carried on for nearly five years, 1885-1889, at the corner of Woodland Hills avenue and Arthur street which, though it grew rapidly, was given up for the time being for lack of suitable ac- cbmmodations. 58 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE EXFRESS PURPOSE, ACT AS EXECUTOR OR AS TRUSTEE FOR YOUR ESTATE? SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES ARE: Ability, Integrity, Longevity, Responsibility. a trust company has a perpetual existence, will not default. its man- AGEMENT IS THE COMBINED WISDOM OF ABLE AND EXPERIENCED MEN. Cbe*€lwland ^ x x M ~^ t BLOSSBURGH, Particular attention given to the delivery of WELL- SCREENED COAL for FAMILY USE. EUCLID AVENUE' CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 65 Haycox, Thomas B , Station B or Fairmount P. O. Haycox, ' Mrs. Mary Station B or Fairmount P. O Heward, Mrs. Mary 37 Bell Av. Heward, Thomas A 46 Oakdale St. Heward, Mrs. Elta 46 Oakdale St. -Heward, Elta E 46 Oakdale St. Herriok, O. S 1549 Cedar Av. Herrick, Mrs. O. S 1549 Cedar Av. Herriok, Jennie 1549 Cedar Av. Herriok, Mead 1549 Cedar Av. Higley, Frank 783 Logan Av. Higley, Mrs. C. M 783 Logan Av. Hilborn, Robert L 178 Streator Av. Hilborn, Mrs. Emma R.178 Streator Av. Hilborn, R. Ross 178 Streator Av. Holden, Mrs. Carrie A.. 1695 Euclid Av. Hoffman, Mrs. R. A .Quimby Block Hogen, Frank G 710 Logan Av. Hogen, Fred Neff 710 Logan Av. Hogen, Bert M Oberlin, O. Hobbs, Thomas 25 Halsey St. Howard, D. A 49 Lincoln Av. , Howard, Mrs. Martha A. 49 Lincoln Av. Howe, Prof. Chas. S 103 Cornell St, Howe, Mrs. C. S 103 Cornell St. Howe, Will C 103 Cornell St. Hurlbut, Mrs. E. R 2220 Euclid Av, Huntington, J. T 114 Wilbur Place Huntington, Mrs. L. A... 114 Wilbur PI, Hutchinson, W. W...801 Fairmount St. Hutchinson, Mrs. M..801 Fairmount St. Hutchinson, Nellie... 801 Fairmount St. Irwin, Miss I. M.Hower & Langdon Blk Ingersol, Mrs. Elizabeth.. Detroit, Mich. Jaynes, Mrs. Celia C...1187 E. Madison Jenny, N. D .21 Hollingsworth Ct. Jenny, Mrs. Susan. 21 Hollingsworth Ct. Jenkins, Miss Amy H...10 Logan Place Jenkins, Miss Franc L.. .10 Logan Place Jay, Mrs. R. G 930 Logan Av. Jpnes, Helen L 1463 Cedar Av. Keeler, Mrs. Cora B 720 Republic St. Kellogg, J. S 122 Streator Av. Kellogg, Mrs. E. L 122 Streator Av. Kellogg, E. J 713 Logan Av. Kellogg, Mrs. Mary D 713 Logan Av. Kellar, Mrs. Libbie M....264 Bolton Av. Kendall, Mrs. H. E Amesbury Av. Kinney, Miss Muriel... 343 Harkness Av. Kilby, C. H... 858 Fairmount St. Kilby, Mrs. Kitty.... 858 Fairmount St. Klmberley, Mrs. E 893 Doan St. King, Julius 2097 Euclid Av. King, Mrs. Carrie C 2097 Euclid Av. King, Fred W 2097 Euclid Av. King, Walter G 108 Tilden Av. King, Mrs. W. G 108 Tilden Av. King, Burnham W N. T. City King,' Mrs. Annie L N. T. City King, Clifford J. N. T. City King, Mrs. Clifford J N. T. City Knapp, Miss Josephine.. .81 Bolton Av. Knauff, Marie Seville 877 Bolton Av. Knight, T. S 1370 Cedar Av. Knight, Mrs. Francis A. 1370 Cedar Av. Krabill, A. Gustave 72 Oakdale St. Krabill, Mrs. Helen M...853 Oakdale St. Knifftn, Mrs. Nellie'. 148 Murray Hill Kendall, W. L ...1329 Cedar Av. Kester, Miss Libbie H...2186 Euclid Av. Ladd, Rev. Henry M 820 Logan Av. Ladd, Mrs-. Sarah H 820 Logan Av. Ladd, Mary Kitchel 820 Logan Av. Ladd, Charlotte Edith 820 Logan Av. Ladd, Clarence H 820 Logan Av. Lane, W. S 623 E. Prospect St. Lane, Mrs. W. S 623 E. Prospect St. Leavenworth, C. G 216 Oakdale St. Leavenworth, Mrs. Julia E.216 Oakdale Leitch, W. J 789 Doan. St. Lewis, W. B . . '. 9 Logan Place Lewis, Mrs. Addie M 9 Logan Place Lewis, G. W 65 Bolton Av. Lewis, Miss Sarah Louise. 65 Bolton Av. Lewis, C. B 67 Oakdale St. Lewis, Mrs. C. B ...67 Oakdale St. Lewis, Mrs. Amanda M 772 Republic Low, Mrs. Fannie W...773 Republic St. Loomis, Mrs. Warren 64 Oakdale St. Loomis, Henry T 703 E. Prospect St. Loomis, Mrs. Lida C.703 E. Prospect St. Loomis, Herbert C 196 Bellflower Av. Loomis, Mrs. Minnie N...196 Bellflower Loomis, Mrs. Margaretta.196 Bellflower Ludwig, Alice H 737 Republic St. Ludwig, Addie B 737 Republic St. Luster, S. W 88 Oakdale St. Luster, Mrs. M. S 88 Oakdale St. 66 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Lenz, Mr. Ferdinand Buffalo, N. T. May, John II England May, Mrs. Hulda O England Marion, Miss Ella Hower Block Marsh, William E 32 Deering St. Marsh, Mrs. Mary J 32 Deering St. Marsh, Charles W 32 Deering St. Marcellus, Mrs. U. I... 344 Dunham Av. Mason, O. L 496 Bolton Av. Mason, Mrs. O. L 496 Bolton Av. Mathews, Mrs. Margaret. 62 Stearns St. Maydole, Mr Dorm. College Mears, Tom 789% Doan St. Mears, Mrs. Sadie J Mead, John 1702 Cedar Av. Mead, Mary 1702 Cedar Av. Metcalf, Leslie J 81 Bolton Av. Miller, R. G 769 Genesee Av. Miller, Mrs. Lucy A 769 Genesee Av. Miller, Edith L 769 Genesee Av. Mitchell, Elizabeth 775 Doan St. Mixer, Mrs. Mary 392 Bolton Av. Miller, Mrs. Lucy A 34 "Wilbur Place Miller, Miss Anna L 34 Wilbur Place Miller, Miss M. J. Mount Hermon, Mass. Miller, Mrs. George 963 Logan Av. Millard, James P 875 Doan St. Millard, Mrs. J. P 875 Doan St. Millard, William C 2290 Euclid Av. Millard, Mrs. Cora A 2290 Euclid Av. Miller, Prof. Dayton.Hower Blk, Euclid Miller, Mrs. Day ton.. Hower Blk, Euclid Mills, G. T 635 East Prospect St. Mills, Mrs. G. T...635 East Prospect St. Morehouse, Clarence P.. 1375 Euclid Av. Morehouse, Mrs. Nettie.. 1375 Euclid Av. Morse, Charles C...1177 E. Madison Av. Morse, Mrs. Jennie P...1177 E. Madison Morse, Mrs. Dora 308 Hough Av. Morris, Mrs. Belle 793 Republic St. Morris, Miss 93 Republic St. Morris, Alice B 93 Republic St. Morley, T. D...E. Prospect, cor. Cornell Morley, Prof. E. W 23 Cutler St. Morley, Mrs. E. W 23 Cutler St. Morgan, Geo. C 474 Russell Av. Morgan, Florence B Fairmount P. O. Morgan 833 Bolton Av. Morgan, Mrs 943 Logan Av. Moore, James W 836 Hough Av. Moore, Mrs. Emily C 836 Hough Av. Moses, I. H 2186 Euclid Av. Moses, Mrs. I. H 2186 Euclid Av. Moses, Alonzo C 2186 Euclid Av. Moses, Sylvester C 2186 Euclid Av. Myers, Thomas C 2088 Euclid Av. Myers, Mrs. Clara T....2088 Euclid Av. Myers, Clara Belle.. 2088 Euclid Av. Myers, Julia E 2088 Euclid Av. Myer, P. D 18 Wilbur Place McDonald, Mrs. Ella J... 908 Logan Av. McClure, J. W 19 Vienna St. McClure, Mrs. Rebecca 19 Vienna St. McClure, Lottie Alma 19 Vienna St. McClure, Sarah Bell 19 Vienna St. McClure, Charles J 19 Vienna St. McFarland, William 380 St. Clair St. McFarland, Mrs. Wm...380 St. Clair St. McFarland, Edwin W..380 St. Clair St. McKinstry, Mrs. W. A.. 364 E. Prospect Morgan, Mrs. Effle McP 474 Russell Naumann, Chas 24 Dorm. College Naumann, Mrs. Nettie (1. v.) Neff, William A 860 Doan St. Neff , Mrs. Eliza H 860 Doan St. Neff, Frank H 860 Doan St. Neff, H. Allison 860 Doan St. Norris, Henry L 1504 Cedar Av. Norris, Mrs. Luch 1504 Cedar Av. Norris, Isaac 1504 Cedar Av. Northrup, Mrs. Mary .. .916 Oakdale St. Norton, Miss Nellie 110 Vienna St. Noyille, Mrs. Henry 969 Logan Av. Noville, Miss Ida K 969 Logan Av. Noville, Henry 969 Logan Av. Noville, Lillie O 969 Logan Av. Noville, Elsie 969 Logan Av. Odell, A. A 824 Logan Av. Odell, Mrs. E. M 824 Logan Av. Odell, Arthur R 824 Logan Av. Odell, Maggie W 824 Logan Av. Odell, Joseph M 81 Streator Av. Odell, Jeanette L 81 Streator Av. Odell, Henrietta 81 Streator Av. Olmsted, B. P 200 Oakdale St. Olmsted, Mrs. B. P 200 Oakdale St. Ondracek, Julia 831 Bolton Av. Oviatt, Mr. S. R 765 Genesee Av. Oviatt, Mrs. S. R 765 Genesee Av. Oviatt, M,iss Lottie M.. .766 Genesee Av. KUCLID AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 67 Paul, Mrs. Helen 47 Hilburn Av. Paul, Miss Jane 47 Hilburn Av. Paul, Mrs. Clara Cannon.. Norwalk, O. Peck, Truman D 789% Doan St. Pettenglll, Horace 767 Doan St. Pettengill, Mrs. Louisa 767 Doan St. Pettenglll, Moses Silas 767 Doan St. Petty, Mrs. Chas. H 2203 Euclid Av. Phare, William 1483 Cedar Av. Phare, Mrs. Ann 1483 Cedar Av. Phare, Miss Martha (1. v.) 1483 Cedar Phare, Miss Minnie (1. v.) 1483 Cedar Phare, Miss Edith (1. v.). 41 Mayfleld St. Phare, Fred R. (1. v.). 96 Wade Park Av. Piatt, Mrs. Louisa C 1580 Cedar Av. Post, W. D 863 Doan St. Post, Mrs. Rose 863 Doan St. Post, Mary R 2203 Euclid Av. Post, Charles A 2203 Euclid Av. Post, James R 2211 Euclid Av. Post, Mrs. May 2211 Euclid Av. Post, Bessie 2211 Euclid Av. Potwin, Prof. Lemuel S 322 Rosedale Potwin, Mrs. Julia H..3.22 Rosedale Av. Potwin, Bertha Julia.. 322 Rosedale Av. Pope, L. L .\.464 Bolton Av. Pope, Mrs. L. L.. 464 Bolton Av. Preston, H. Alfred. 740 Logan Av. Preston, Charles Francis .740 Logan Av, Preston, James Ernest. ..740 Logan Av. Prentiss, Mrs. Emily H..95 Streator Av. Prentiss, Miss Jennie W.95 Streator Av. Phillips, Mrs. G. P 95 Streator Av. prindle, Fred J 1231 Cedar Av. Putnam, Dr. D. P 1271 Cedar Av. Putnam, Mrs. E. A 1271 Cedar Av. Prosser, Miss Mary C...782 Republic St. Reade, Mr. Wm. A 873 Oakdale St. Reade, Mrs. Edith M 873 Oakdale St. Reynolds, Robert Donald Station B. Reynolds, Effie E 1905 Euclid Av. Richardson, Geo. W 791 Logan Av. Richardson, Mrs. Eliza A. 791 Logan Av. Richardson, Geo. Wilfred.... 791 Logan Richardson, John E 791 Logan Av. Ridgeway, Mr. Geo. C...1234 Cedar Av. Ridgeway, Mrs. Marie E.1234 Cedar Av. Ridgeway, Miss Lillian.. 1234 Cedar Av. Rickey, Mrs. Mary 116 Streator Av. Ross, Catherine D.. '. .. ..26 DeForest St. Roberts, Mrs. Sarah 1522 Cedar Av. Roberts, John H 1522 Cedar Av. Roberts, Miss Jennie 1522 Cedar Av. Rose, Geo. H 64 Oakdale St. Rose, Mrs. Geo. A 64 Oakdale St. Rose, Joel J 64 Oakdale St. Rose, Mrs. J. J 64 Oakdale St. Sambrook, Julia Fairmount P. O. Sambrook, Mrs. Sarah. Fairmount P. O. Sambrook, Sarah Fairmount P. O. Sambrook, Ella M Fairmount P. O. Sawyer, Dr. P. H 54 Streator Av. Sawyer, Mrs. G. A 54 Streator Ay. Sawyer, Raymond F 54 Streator Av. Sawyer, Dr. John P.. 183 Kensington St. Scheier, D. Louis 933 Logan Av. Scheier, Mrs. Elizabeth... 933 Logan Av. Scheier, Eleanor 933 Logan Av. Scheier, Arthur 933 Logan Av. Scotten, Miss Emma M..890 Bolton Av. Shaefer, John 23 Streator Av. Shaefer, Miss Ella 23 Streator Av. Shaefer, Willie 23 Streator Av. Shaefer, John, jr 23 Streator Av. Shaefer, Charles 23 Streator Av. Sherwood, Mrs. W. E 82 Cornell St. Sherwood, Miss C. A 82 Cornell St. Shields, Mrs. Helen S...2542 Euclid Av. Shepard, Dr. E. H 793 Doan St. Shepard, Mrs. Effle J 793 Doan St. Shepard, Dodie E .. Commonwealth Av. Shepard, Daisy.. .... Commonwealth Av. Simpson, H. M 38 Hough Place Slaght, Mrs. Elizabeth... 825 Logan Av. Slaght, Eva May 825 Logan Av. Slaght, Frank Branch.... 825 Logan Av. Snider, Martin 1638 Euclid Av. Snider, Mrs. Martin 1638 Euclid Av. Snider, Harry M 1638 Euclid Av. Snider, Warren G 1638 Euclid Av. Snider, Walter L 1638 Euclid Av. Snider, Clarence A.. 1012 E. Madison Av. Snider, Mrs. C. A... 1012 E. Madison Av. Skeel, John C 762 Republic St. Skeel, Mrs. John C 762 Republic St. Skeel, Frank D 762 Republic St. Skeel, Hattie M 762 Republic St. Smith, P. B ,...57 Streator Av. Smith, Mrs. E. J 57 Streator Av; Smith, Helen May 57 Streator Av. 68 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Smith, Pardon Hudson.. 57 Streator Av. Smith, Harley Gibbs 57 Streator Av. Smith, Alton H 193 Oakdale St. Smith, Mrs. Alton H 193 Oakdale St. Smith, Harry Hawkins. 36 Glen Park PI. Smith, Mrs. Bessie R..36 Glen Park PI. Smith, Alva J 853 Doan St. Smith, Mrs. H. L, 853 Doan St, Smith, Amy E 853 Doan St. Smith, Miriam C 853 Doan St. Smith, Alvah Cornwall 853 Doan St. Smith, Geo. R 416 Bolton Av. Smith, Mrs. Francis E...416 Bolton, Av. Smith, "Winifred C 416 Bolton Av. Smith, Albert M 22 Morse Av. Smith, Mrs. Albert M 22 Morse Av. Snow, Justin 38 Hough PI. SnQw, Mrs. Louisa 38 Hough PI. Sommers, Mrs. Charles. 210 Streator Av. Spraggon, Miss H. E..17 Centennial Av. Sprague, Mrs. Helen 34 Bell Av. Sprague, John W 34-Bell Av. Sprague, Lizzie Doan 34 Bell Av. Spencer, Mr. Olin Spencer, Arthur Stair, Mrs. Belle Fairmount St. Stebbins, Mrs. Mary A... 81 Bolton Av. Stebbins, Miss Amy J 81 Bolton Av. Stebbins, Herbert C 81 Bolton Av. Stebbins, H. S 818 Hough Av. Stebbins, Mrs. M. W 818 Hough Av. Stewart, James 875 Stark Av. Stewart, Mr. G. A 922 Doan St. Stewart, Mrs. G. A 922 Doan St. Stilwell, Dr. Sam E 61 Oakdale St. Stilwell, Mrs. Addie 61 Oakdale St. Stone, A. H 1695 Euclid Av. Stone, Mrs. Sarah A 1695 Euclid Av. Stone, S. E 1193 E. Madison Av. Stone, Mrs. Lizzie.. 1193 E. Madison Av. Sweringen, J. T.. ..........21 Arthur St. Sweringen, Herbert C 21 Arthur St. Sweringen, Edith 21 Arthur St. Sweringen, Carrie 21 Arthur St. Swift, Mrs. Flora 104 Streator Av. Swift, Charles 104 Streator Av. Seelye, Mrs. Mary E...138 Ingleside Av. Snearer, Chas. H 904 Logan Av. Snyder, Miss 834 Doan St. Talbot, Henry L 775 Logan Av. Talbot, Mrs. H. Morley...775 Logan Av. Talbot, Mrs. Margaret B...75 Streator Taylor, Mrs. Florence E.117 Adelbert St. Taylor, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thompson, H. 67 Cornell St. Thompson, Mrs. H. 67 Cornell St. Thompson, Geo. H 67 Cornell St. Taylor, Mrs. Georgina W...1824 Euclid Thorp, Mrs. Lucy 2464 Euclid Av. Thwing, Rev. Chas. F..55 Bellflower St. Thwing, Mrs. C. F. B..55 Bellflower St. Thwing, Miss Mary 55 Bellflower St. Thackwell, Sadie A 920 Oakdale St. Thompson, Miss Adella 350 Harkness Thomas, Mrs. W. F Collamer Thomas, Miss Grace Mae Collamer Thomas, Mrs. Marietta.. 176 Oakdale St. Thomas, Delbert Paul.. 176 Oakdale St. Thomb, Hattie 1896 Euclid Av. Thomb, Annie 1896 Euclid Av. Tidd, Gertrude 724 Genesee Av. Torrey, Mrs. Maria E.766 Fairmount St. Torrey, Miss J. M 766 Fairmount St. Tolle, Mrs. Marie L 116 Streator Av. Tolle, Miss Mary R 116 Streator Av. Tolle, Miss Fannie M. . .116 Streator Av. Tingle, Mr. Harry 871 Logan Av. Tingle, Mrs. Margaret... 871 Logan Av. Trumper, F. W 38 S. Genesee Av. Trumper, Mrs. F. W..38 S. Genesee Av. Trumper, R. Frank... 38 S. Genesee Av. Trumper, Miss Grace. 38 S. Genesee Av. , Underwood, Mrs. Zillah M...53 Burt St. Underwood, Daisy D 53 Burt St. Van Doom, Dr. J. W 30 Wilbur St. Van Doom, Mrs. J. W 30 Wilbur St. Van Pelt, Mrs. Margaret... 72 Sayles St. Ward, Mrs. William E..114 Oakdale St. Ward, William E 114 Oakdale St Ward, Edith M 114 Oakdale St. Watermemeyer, Mrs. Lu_cy..l309 Cedar Watermeyer, Miss Ada E 1309 Cedar Watermeyer, Miss Bertha.. .1309 Cedar Watterson, J D 74" Streator Av. Watterson, Mrs. J. D....74 Streator Ay. Watterson, Mrs. H. D...74 Streator Av. . Wilburn, Miss Ada B.. Box 81, Station B Williams, George W 464 Bolton Av. Wilson, Thomas 2198 Euclid Av. Wilson, Mrs. Mary P 2198 Euclid Av. EUCLID AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 69 "Wilson, Anna Bell 2198 Euclid Av. Wilson, Mabel 2198 Euclid Av. Wilson, Mrs. William. ..713 E. Prospect Wilson, Jennie 713 E. Prospect St. Wolver, Chas. S 5 Monroe St. Wolyer, Mrs. Ella J 5 Monroe St. Wonders, Mrs. F 176 Oakdale St. Wood, Moses H 2374 Euclid Av. Wood, Marvin W 2374 Euclid Av. Wood, Mrs. Alice M 2374 Euclid Av. Wood, Mrs. Abbie M 877 Logan Av. Wood, Walter W 45 Oakdale St. Wetherbee, Mrs. Lilla Ansel Av. Wetherbee, Herbert E Ansel Av. Wheaton, Mrs. C. H 30 Stearns St. White, E. Warner 480 Bolton Av. White, Mrs. Mary C 480 Bolton Av. Whitman, Bryant P 95 Cornell St. Whitman, Mrs. Kate Ford. 95 Cornell St. Whitman, W. B 1 Knox St. Whitman, Mrs. S. P. l Knox St. Whitman, Jennie Gertrude.. 1 Knox St. Whittacre, Hattie DeLorn...l753 Euclid Whittlesey, Grant 127 Oakdale St. Whittlesey, Mrs. Nellie M..127 Oakdale Writner, Miss Fannie 34 Wilbur St. Wright, Florence E 1781 Euclid Av. Wright, Henry T 1781 Euclid Ay. Wyatt, James E 443 Bolton Av. Wyatt, Mrs. James E 443 Bolton Av. Wyatt, Miss Anna C 443 Bolton Av,. Wyatt, Robert E 443 Bolton Av. Wyatt, Mabel 443 Bolton Av. Wright, Mrs. Ella Hills.. 266 Marcy Av. ABSENT LIST. By resolution of the church the absent list includes the following: All whose addresses are not known, and all who reside out of the city, or in distant parts of it. Aiken, Mrs. E. A 10 Portland St. Aldrlch, J. P Vroman, Neb. Aldrich, Mrs. G. A. S Vroman, Neb. Alton, Robert D Anderson, L. W Mexico Anderson, Mrs. Emma H Mexico Baker, Susie E Boston, Mass Baker, Hattie M...3 Beacon St., Boston Bailey, William Detroit St. Barager-, Miss Lulu Barnitz, Mrs. Jennie P Beers, Mrs. Emily C Bostwick, Mrs. Myra M Denver, Col. Boynton, Mrs. M. P...St. Ignace, Mich. Bishop, Stella Bowen, Thomas Frederick, South Wales Bushnell, William Burt, Lou Detroit, Mich Cairnes, Miss Jennie Chicago, 111. Cozad, Miss Gertrude... Niigata, Japan Crawford, Mrs. Frances M.Collamer, O. Crawford, Milton B Collamer, O. Gey, Miss Italy : Donaldson, F. A...Andover Theo. Sem. Dunn, Annie E Elliott, Mrs. Christiana Booker St. Ferris, Mrs. Mary J Ford, Walter H Kansas Franck, Henry E., M. D Canton, O. Gibson, Mary Goodenow, Mrs. Lucy B Goodwin, Homer A Griggsby, William Griggsby, Jane Griggsby, Edward Greenstead, Eameslene Hamilton, Jennie Hanna, C. B Harper, Mrs. Cora A... Chicago, 111. Haselton, J. F Holden, Sarah E Hogen, Sophia M Holt, Newton Hurlbut, Miss H. M.. .Industrial Home Hume, Elizabeth Huntington, J. T Lorain, O. Huntington, Mrs. Lizzie A... Lorain, O. Ingersol, Edwin P Detroit, Mich. Ingersol, Mrs. Elizabeth.. Detroit, Mich. Jaques, Wm. E Sanf ord, Fla. Jaques, Mrs. Mary K Sanf ord, Fla. Kendrick, Miss Sarah Painesville, O. King, Burnham W New York City King, Mrs. Annie L New York City King, Clifford J New York City King, Mrs. C. J New York City Lacy, Mrs. E. (Phare) Akron, Ind. Leslie, E. D 70 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Lenz, Mr. Ferdinand Buffalo, N. T. Richmond, Geo. W.. ..Philadelphia, Pa. Lyman, A. H Ashville, N. C. Richmond, Wm. Edward.. Philadelphia Lyman, Chas. E Ashville, N. C. Richmond, Margaret E Philadelphia Mears, Mrs. W. T Chicago, 111. Richmond, Laura Agnes .. Philadelphia Mears, T. T. J., Jr 787% Doan St. Robinson, Miss H. M Mears, Mrs. Sadie J 787% Doan St. Roberts, C. O Metcalf, Joel H Russell, Geo. B Box 27, Erie, Pa. ...Boston, Pastor Unitarian Church Salisbury. Mr. F Keene, N. H. Miller, Halsey D Cleveland, O. Salisbury, Mrs. Delia Keene, N. H. Miller, Mrs. Ebbie S. K.... Cleveland, O. Sackett, Homer B Miller, Miss Mary J.Mt. Hermon, Mass. Sackett, May E Miller, Mr. Andrew Seavey, Orin W Miller, Mrs. Jane Seavey, Mrs. Ella Miller, Mrs. Henry L Chicago Sechrist, Mrs. Lunette G Mills, Mr. Marvin Dodge Allotment Sherwin, Sarah Mills, Mrs. Emma Dodge Allotment Spaulding, Arthur L Mills, James Dodge Allotment strong, Agnes I. (Semple) .... Cedar Av. Mills, Miss Grace Dodge Allotment Starr, Mata Lynes . . '. Millard, Mrs. Lucretla. . Norwalk, Conn, stone, James Morse, Sarah (Bixley) Swegan, Miss Alvaretta Moran, John Talbot, Mrs. Ella R Mosher, Carrie L Duluth, Minn. Warfalk, Mrs. Hettie Newell, Mrs. Jennie Kobe, Japan "Watkins, Maggie Ann O'Connor, Charles M "Weddell, Bell C Paul, Mrs. Clara Cannon... Norwalk, O. Wellman, S. T Upland, Pa. Plaisted, Mrs. Louisa "Wellman, Mrs. S. T Upland, Pa. Post, Mrs. A. T Wellman, Bessie Upland, Pa. Preston, Mrs. Georgia E . . Niagara Falls Whitworth, Sarah Martha Rand, Emma B Prospect St. Whitworth, "William Remalia,-Mary Prospect St. Whitworth, Mary Reineck, Miss Emma Williams, Alice C Richardson, Samuel H Woodward, Miss M. L... Norwich, Conn. T. C. MYERS, Granite and Marble Monuments, GRAVE MARKS, ETC. Mosaic Floors and Interior Marble Work. §§4 PROSPECT STREET, - CLEVELAND, OHIO. Ya. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. LYMOUTH church originated in the Old Stone (Presbyterian) gp church in 1850. At that time, Rev. E. H. Nevin was conducting revival meetings in the Old Stone church. He was a reformer and a pronounced Abolitionist. Benajah Barker, who had been a stronganti- REV. L. L. TAYLOR. slavery man, was converted under Mr. Nevin's preaching, and enlisted several members of the church with convictions like his own to go out and found anew church, with Mr. Nevin as their pastor. Those we days when Cleveland was a pro-slavery town — when the pastor of o ■ PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 73 of the leading churches hid behind a church column while a fugitive slave was arrested in the church and carried away again into bondage. The new church was organized with thirty members. It was called the Free Presbyterian church, and later, the Third Presbyterian church. It was independent in Constitution, but its mode of government was Presbyte- rian, until August 17, 1852, when it changed its name and became Plymouth Congregational Church. It then numbered sixty-nine mem- bers. Among the church principles as early formulated was this: "This church regards slave-holding as a sin against God and a crime against man ; as intrinsically unrighteous, utterly opposed to the law of God PLYMOUTH CHURCH INTERIOR. and the teachings and spirit of the Gospel. Therefore this church will not fellowship slave-holders, the abettors of slavery or slave-holding churches." The first church building was the Round church on Wood street, which had been vacated by the "Millerites." The church removed from this building to a new church, then the finest in the city, erected by a few of the members, on the corner of Euclid avenue and Erie street, where the Hickox Block now stands— and which was afterwards sold to the First Baptist Society for much less than its cost. An old and unfinished church standing on the corner of Prospect street and, Oak Place was fitted up, where the church worshipped for nearly twenty years, until the 74 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIOJJALISTS. commodious lot corner of Prospect and Perry streets was purchased, and later, one of the finest and most substantial church buildings in the city was erected, and dedicated October 8, 1882. The church proper seats one thousand, and has a large chapel connected, with an audience room, Sunday-school room, church parlors, kitchen, pastor's study, etc. Rev. James C. White was the second pastor, for seven years, from 1855 to 1861. His preaching was evangelistic, drawing crowds to hear him, and it was during this time that there were large accessions to the church, and a Sunday-school of five hundred scholars, with L. M. Pitkin as the superintendent ; one hundred in the infant class, with Mrs. L. F. Mellen as teacher. The third pastor was Rev. Dr. Samuel Wolcott, a man of national reputation for ability as a preacher. The fourth pas- tor, Rev. Charles Terry Collins — whose pastorate was cut short by his tragic death — left a sacred monument to his memory in the beautiful church edifice which he planned. His saintly biography, published after his death, with the title "In His Name," says of him, "Chivalrous, saintly, a natural orator, a missionary genius and a leader of men." Rev. George R. Leavitt, D. D., entered upon the pastorate in April, 1885, and resigned in February, 1894, on account of ill health. He will always be remembered with affectionate regard. The present pastor, Rev. Livingston L. Taylor, commenced his pastorate in September, 1894. Plymouth Church, while never financially strong, has been in all its history known as progressive, enterprising, with great social activi- ties — a recruiting station for earnest Christian workers who were con- stantly going out to organize and supply other enterprises. For several years it sustained a flourishing mission work in the Olivet chapel, corner of Hill and Commercial streets, out of which grew the work which has become national and has attained such wide proportions of Bohemian missions, under Rev. Dr. Schauffler. It was the foster mother of Mount Zion Congregational Church ; it organized the Swedish Congregational Church, and furnished a large number of the original members of the Woodland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Among the prominent men in Plymouth Church are George Hall, piano dealer, well known for many years on the Western Reserve ; S. C. Smith, wholesale merchant and connected with the Associated Chari- ties; L. M. Pitkin, president Variety Iron Works; L. F. Mellen, for inany years superintendent City Infirmary department, and President Bohemian Board; John J. Shipherd, banker, owner and promoter of Street railroads; J. G. W. Cowles, real estate dealer, formerly a Congre- gational clergyman; M. M. Hobart, attorney; W. H. Doering, wholesale merchant; D. Charlesworth, a leading florist; A. W. Strong, invest- ment agent; J. W. Tyler, attorney; W. B. Davis, merchant; Geo. L. Schryver, merchant; S. H. Stilson, with Standard Oil Company. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 75 Rev. Livingston L. Taylor, pastor. Residence, 649 Prospect street ; telephone, No. 2568. Mr. Dana J. Pratt, pastor's assistant and director of mask. Clerk of Church— William E. Reed, residence 125 Fourth avenue. Deacons— J. G. W. Cowles, L. F. Mellen, B. S. Cogswell, S. H. Stilson, Thomas Bell, Amos Martin. Board of Trustees — S. C. Smith, chairman; L. M. Pitkin, George Hall, J. J. Shipherd, M M. Hobart. W. H. Doering, David Charles worth. GEORGE HALL. TRUSTEE. Superintendent of Sunday-school— Charles H. Church. Plymouth Young People's Society of Christian Endeayor — President, W. E. Reed; secretary, Miss Frances Benjamin; treasurer,, Eugene H. Churchill ; society correspondent, A. H. Lewis. Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society— Mrs. Julia G. Beckwithv. president. Ladies' Home Missionary Society— Mrs. Emma A. Churchill_ president. 76 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Aldrich, E. F 373 SIbleySt Bracher, Miss Carrie E 205 Sibley St Aldrich, Mrs. L. H 373 Sibley St Bradley, Leonard W...84 Edgewood PI Allen, Mrs. Hattie 116 Greenwood St Bilger, Samuel P 152 Chestnut St Allen, Charles 116 Greenwood St Bishop, Dr. George E...481 Prospect St Allen, Caroline Rebecca Bradley, Mrs. Elizabeth A 116 Greenwood St 84 Edgewood PI Allen, Prank 116 Greenwood St Brinicombe. Nellie 262 Central Av Allen, Mrs. Hannah 56 Putnam Ave Brown. Hiram 304 Central Av Allen, Mrs. Cordelia C 222 Cedar Ave Bruot, Marie L 51 Fourth Av •Altwater. Emma 35 Delaware St Burns. Mrs. Anna M 19 "Wilbur PI Anderson, J. 51 Fourth Ave *Burt. Arthur E 291 Sibley St Anderson, Mrs. Rose M..51 Fourth Ave Burt, Mrs. Sarah Ellen 291 Sibley St Andrus. "William H 28 Glendale Ave Burt. Mrs. H. C 70 Cornell St Atha, Mrs. C . . 66 Cedar Av *Carter, Miss Maria D 376 Sibley St Abbott, Mrs. Anna K...721 Euclid Ave "Chamberlain, F. X. 909 Case Av Bailey, Mrs. Ida Evins Chamberlain, Mrs. Louisa S.. 909 Case Av 1610 Woodland Ave Chapman, Fay 4 Dodge PI Baker, Mrs. J. R 92 Edgewood PI Chapman, Mrs. Alma F....4 Dodge PI Balkwill, Stephen, jr 58 Cedar Ave Chapman, Mrs. Margaret.. 1187 Cedar Av •Balkwill, Mrs. Stephen... 62 Cedar Ave "Chapman, Bessie 1187 Cedar Av Barker, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 288 Prospect St Charlesworth. David 774 Doan St Barnard, Mrs. Sarah J Charlesworth, Mrs. Elizabeth 4" Woodland Ave 774 Doan st Barrett, R. C 42 Cedar Ave Charlesworth, Lloyd S .774 Doan St Barrett, Mrs. Catherine H.42 Cedar Ave Charlesworth, Gertrude H..774 Doan St Bassett, Mrs. Mary A. 57 White Ave Charlesworth, Stanton I 774 Doan St •Bassett, Charles 1046 Central Ave Christian, Mrs. Louise. 417 Woodland Av Bassett, Mrs. L. E...:.1046 Central Ave Charles, Lizzie Patton 48 Dibble Av •Beckwith, F. R 112 Arlington St Church, 'Charles H 100 Cedar Av Beckwith, Mrs. Julia G. 112 Arlington St Churchill, Mrs. Emma A Beekman, Erlina J 186 Oakdale St 32, Dorchester Av Bell, Thomas 48 Dibble Ave Collins, Mrs. J. Frank 16 Grant St Bell, Mrs. Elizabeth 48 Dibble Ave Clapp, Miss Edna L..136 Huntington St Benjamin, Miss Frances.. 310 Cedar Ave Churchill, Alfred Payson *Bingham, Miss M. E 112 Perry St 32 Dorchester Av Beverly, Mrs. Eliza 34 Sibley St Churchill, Eugene H..32 Dorchester Av Black, Mr. E. A 675 Lake St Churchill, Stiles C. A.. 32 Dorchester Av Black, Mrs. E. A 675 Lake St Clark, Dr. F. S 331 Prospect St Black, Arthur Everett 675 Lake St Clark, Frank... Black, Homer Samuel 675 Lake St eor . Perkins and sterling Avs Blakeslee, Lucretia S.28 Livingston St Clark, Mrs. F... Bond, Mrs. F. H 426 Euclid Ave ...'... cor . Perkins and ' Sterling Avs Bond, M.. Josephine 426 Euclid Ave ciark. Mrs. Eliza A.. ..180 Bellflower Av Bond, Frederick Chase. 426 Euclid Ave » clay> a Perry Sfcx Acreg CoU Av Booth, Mrs. Callista E 54 Cedar Ave Clay) Mrs Ina FIorence ' Booth, Thomas M 54 Cedar Ave Six A n'-'t Bracher, Miss Mary A 205 Sibley St Cleave, Wiiiiam'c. 7. ' .TnCedar Av PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 77 Cleave, Mrs. Harriet 71 Cedar Av Davidson, Laura H Cleave, Mrs. Jemima 273 Cedar Av 1054 E. Madison Av Cleave. William 273 Cedar Av *Dayton, Mrs. E. G 243 Lake St Climo, Adelaide 51 Harriet St Dalgleish, Edward 413 Prospect St Cogswell, B. S 95 Dorchester Av Dennis, Howard 64 Huntington St Cogswell, Mrs. Helen M Dennis, Mrs. Howard 95 Dorchester Av 64 Huntington St Cole, Charles E 1454 Lin wood Av Derby, R. W 93 Brunswick St Cole, Mrs. Mary S 1454 Linwood. Av Diemer, Mrs. P. J 1020 Case Av Collings, Miss Emily 749 Republic St Dodd, Heber 101 Edgewood PI •Collins, Elgin 292 Sibley St Dillon,! Thomas H 48 Dibble Av Cook, A. G 753 E. Madison Av Dodd, Mrs. Emma 101 Edgewood PI Cook, Mrs. Louise 753 E. Madison Av Dodd, Charles Heber... 101 Edgewood PI Cook, Mrs. Jennie 100 Cedar Av Doering, Win. H 217 Sibley St Cope, John W 25 Plymouth Av Doering, "Willis R 217 Sibley St Corlett, Miss Eliza E.Room 19 Euclid PI Doering, Miss Katherine H Courtney, Miss Ada. .668 Woodland Av 217 Sibley St *Cowell, Mrs. M. B 91 Arlington 'Doering, Mrs. J. C 296 Sibley St Cowles. J. G. W 417 Sibley St Dorman, Pliny 125 Cedar Ay Cowles, Mrs. L. C 417 Sibley St Dorman, Ralph F 125 Cedar Av Clinton. John M 22 Lake St 'Dorman, Walter 125 Cedar Av Clinton, Mrs. J. M 22 Lake St *Drake, A. P 48 Sibley St Cowles, Miss Mary F 417 Sibley St Drake, Mrs. Annie P 48 Sibley St Craigie, J. S 83 Sixth Av Dunton, Mrs. L 75 St. Clair St Craigie, Mrs. Emma .'83 Sixth Av Dunn, Henry 284 Huntington St Cubben, Edwin 66 Eagle St Dunn, Mrs. Ida 284 Huntington St Cully, Q. C Handy Av Durstine, Dr. F. H. ..985 E. Madison Av •Cummings, Miss >S. L..573 Prospect St Durstine, Mrs. Mary Henion , Cunningham., Mrs. Lucy A 985 E. Madison Av 735 St. Clair St Durstine, Nina La "Verne , Dalton, Hubert 137 Cedar Av 9 85 E - Madison Av Dalton, Mrs. Jessie 137 Cedar Av Durstine, Miriam E.. 985 E. Madison Av Davis, Mrs. Lucy 38 Cheshire St Durstine, Lillian E..985 E. Madison Av Davis, Miss M. C 38 Cheshire St Duty, Mrs. Eliza Collingwood Davis, William B 38 Cheshire St Duty, Frank Rosabel Collingwood Davis, Mrs. Mary C 38 Cheshire St Duty, Nellie M Collingwood Davis, Mrs. Mary 12 Race St Duty, Edwin Collingwood •Davis, Benton 435 Central Av Eldred, Mrs. Sarah ■ Dalgleish, Mrs. Eva 413 Prospect St EUza Jennings Home Dalgleish, Robert 38 Brookfleld St Elling, Miss Minnie 7 Craw Av •Dalgleish, Mrs. R 38 Brookfleld St *Dorman, Eunice 125 Cedar Av Dalgleish, Miss Jennie.. 413 Prospect St Evins, Mrs. M. B 1610 Woodland Av Day, F. W 355 Sibley St Parquhar, Miss S. E 316 Prospect St Day, Mrs. A. W 355 Sibley St Fenn, Everton N E. Cleveland Dakin, Miss Lottie E Fenn, Mrs. Kate D E.Cleveland 299 Huntington St Fenn, Annie Mary 33 John St Davidson, Mrs. Mary A'. Fenri, Elbert D 323 Prospect St 1044 E. Madison Av Ferguson, Ida M 62 Dunham Av Davidson, Arthur G *Fisher, Mrs. N. D 416 Prospect St 1044 E. Madison Av *Gage, S. T 393 Cedar Av 78 CLEVELAND CONGREGATION A LISTS. l^phanr 2908 m 4^aomf 6-7-8 158 5upt^iai^5T Fenn, Andrew B 1270 Slater Av •Ferguson, R. G 606 W. Madison Av Ferguson, Mrs. A. C... 606 W. Madison Av Fleck, W 55 Linden St Fleck, Mrs. W 55 Linden St Gage, Mrs. Mary 393 Cedar Av Gage, Mrs. Emma 393 Cedar Av Gage, Ben Andrews 393 Cedar Av Gawler, William 3 Linton St Gawler, Mrs. Sarah 3 Linton St Gawler, George 3 Linton St Gawler, Miss Emma 3 Linton St Gawler, Sidney 3 Linton St Gill, John 1 1270 Slater Av Gill, Mrs. Eliza A 1270 Slater Av Gibbons, Mrs. Hettle L Amesbury Av Gibbons, Rosaline O Amesbury Av Gillmore, Frank 21 Huntington St Gillmore, Mrs. F 21 Huntington St Gillmore, Metcalf 21 Huntington St Gillmore, Mrs. M 21 Huntington St Glrty, Mrs. Emma A.. "Washington, D. C. Girty, George Washington, D. C. Gleeson, Miss Emma M The Granger Glendenning, Miss Eliza F 16 Creighton St *Godman, C. A 132 Kensington St Gymer, Priscllla 20 Mathew St Godman, Mrs. Minnie 132 Kensington St *GoodfelIow, H. C 97 Perry St Goodfellow, Mrs. Ella 97 Perry St Graham, William 129 Oregon St Graham, Mrs. Mary.... ..129 Oregon St Graham, Miss Mary Jane.. 129 Oregon St Graham, Miss Esther 129 Oregon St Goodwin, C. S 466 Central Av Goodwin, Mrs. C. S 466 Central Av Gregory, Mrs. Louise 37 Bolivar St Gregory, Miss Ida B 37 Bolivar St Hampton, Miss Florence Sibley St Hall, George 857 Euclid Av Hamilton, Elizabeth.. 171 Greenwood St Hamilton, Robert B 205 Sibley St Hamlen, Henry L 25 Livingston St Hamlin, Mary 1 25 Livingston St Hamlin, Marion L 25 Livingston St Harrison, C. E 378 Woodland Av Harrison, Mrs. Susannah Tilley 378 Woodland Av Harrison, Mary A. T 378 Woodland Av Harrison, Edna Ellz 14 Henry St Hatton, Mrs. Maria C Collamer *Hawley, D. R 35 Sibley St *Hawley, Mrs. D. R 35 Sibley St Henderson, John 348 Sterling Av Hartfelt, Miss Mary.. 136 Huntington St Holcomb, Mrs. J. R 243 Lake St Hlttell, Miss Gertrude. ..709 Willson Av Henderson, Mrs. Hannah 348 Sterling Av Henn, Mrs. Gertrude B 270 Sibley St Heron, Christopher L, Forest Hill Heron, Mrs. Lydia S Forest Hill PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 79 Heron, William W Forest Hill Heron, Ethel Forest Hill Herrick, Maud E 1293 Willson Av Hicks, Fred A 87 Arlington St Hillyard, T. B 113 Cedar Av Hillyard, Mrs. Lucy 113 Cedar Av Hillyard, William R 113 Cedar Av •Hillyard, Mrs. Wm. R 113 Cedar Av Hine, Adeline 459 Russell Av Hobart, M. M 333 Sibley St Hobart, Mrs. Elizabeth W..333 Sibley St Hopkins, Mrs. Mary L 29 Cedar Av Hoyt, E. A 11 Cedar Av Hoyt, Mrs. Hattie 11 Cedar Av Hoyt, Sherwood P 11 Gedar Av Hoyt, Edwin E 11 Cedar Av Holden, Mrs. Ella 53 Linden St •Holden, Lee 53 Linden St *Holden, Mattie 53 Linden St •Hoffman, Charles 2 Edgewood PI Holt, John P 43 New St Home, Miss Mary E 167 Sawtell Av House, Mrs. Elizabeth 318 Cedar Av Hughes, Mrs. Maggie. ..182 Lawrence St Henderson, Thomas Glenville Henderson, Mrs. Catherine — Glenville Hicks, Miss Minnie 244 Erie St Henderson, Margaret Glenville Henderson, Ellen Glenville Jepson, Miss Edith 1261 Garden St Johnson, Magnolia 75 St. Clair St Johnson, Nellie 75 St. Clair St Jones, Henry W Forest Hill Jones, Mrs. Maude Forest Hill Jones, Mrs. Anna W 129 Sibley St Jones, Miss Helen A 129 Sibley St Jones, Stephen Franklin.. ..129 Sibley St ♦Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 128 Brownell St Jones, Thomas 128 Brownell St Jones, Margaret E 128 Brownell St Jones, David 128 Brownell St •Keith, George L 76 Olive St Keith, Mrs. S. A 76 Olive St Kendel, Mrs. A. C 328 Scovill Av Kendel, C. Edward.... 23 Hawthorne St Kendel, Wm. F .23 Hawthorne St Kennedy, Mrs. Agnes Lake View Kennedy, Miss Margaret Lake View Kennedy, Josie G Lake View Kennedy, Eliz. A Lake View Knight, Miss Lida M 273 Cedar Av Knowlton, Mrs. Isabel M..1457 Detroit St Knowlton, Wm. Raymond 1457 Detroit St Kyser, Mrs. Hattie 427 Superior St *Kyser, James E 54 Granger St Kyser, Mrs. Mary E 54 Granger St Keith, Nat. K Perkins Av Keith, Alice M Perkins Av Kendrick, Henry R 85 Cedar Av Lacey, Miss A. E 81 E. Prospect St Lang, C. G 35 Huntington St Leggett, Blanch Chipman..85 Cedar Av Letts. Edson J 196 Lake St Letts, Miss Maggie 196 Lake St •Lewis, Mrs. Elizabeth 34 Marion St Lewis, Archibald H 34 Fowler St •Lewis, Charles H 1457 Detriot St Lewis, Mrs. Mabella E..1457 Detroit St Lewis, Mrs. H. B 346 Central Av Lindmueller, Bertha C 74 Perry St Lindmueller, Edward 74 Perry St Long, Mrs. Preston 409 Central Av Long, 'George 409 Central Av Long; William J 86 Brenton Av Long, Mabel Etta 86 Brenton Av Lothman, Mrs. M 57 Cheshire St Martin, Amos 749 Republic St Martin, Mrs. Elizabeth H 749 Republic St Mawby, Mrs. Mary 141 Greenwood St McDonald, Mrs. S. A 86 Sibley St McDonald, Albert John 86 Sibley St McDonald, Lucy E 86 Sibley St Mount, Mrs. F. I Fair Ct Mitchell, J. A 52 Vine St Mitchell, Mrs. J. A 52 Vine St Moore, C. A 541 Hamilton St McPherson, James 318 Cedar Av Mead, Mrs. Elizabeth 157 Central Av Mead, Miss Fannie 157 Central Av •Mead, Albert J 157 Central Av •Mead, Mrs. Augusta G..157 Central Av Mellen, L. F 484 Prospect St Middleton, Mrs. Anna E..47 Irvington St Middleton, Miss Mary G.. 47 Irvington St Miller, William, jr 57 Scovill Av Miller, Mary 69 Scovill Av Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth 69 Scovill Av 80 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Lake View Church uses Rubber Letters to print Text, Psalm and Hymn for Bulletin Board. Get a set from yAYLOR BROTHERS 60. PRACTICAL MANUFACTURERS OF Rubber Stamps, Self Inking Stamps, Check Punches, Stencils, Stamp Ink, Rubber Type, Daters, Number- ing Machines, Steel Stamps, Stamp Pads, Ticket Punches, Etc., Etc., Etc. -Everything in the Stamp line. Call Superior Photo-En- graving Co.'s Phone 2638 Rooms 61-64 Atwater Bldg., 82 Superior-st Mills, George P 19 Portland St Newell, Charles E 57 White Av Moodie, Thomas 56 Irvington St Newell, Mrs. Nellie L 57 White Ave. Moodie, Mrs. Mary 56 Irvington St Osborne, J. A The Livingston Moodie. Edwin John Harkness Block Osborne, Mrs. Emma E.The Livingston Moodie, Agnes M Harkness Block Parsons, Mrs. May Hulburd Moore, Mrs. E. W 2515 Euclid Av 161 Lincoln Ave Mordaunt, David 116 Greenwood St Paine, Mrs. C. W 67 Huntington St Mordaunt, Mrs. Caroline Park, Mr. and Mrs The Doan 116 Greenwood St Peck, Miss Mary A 569 Scovill Ave *Morgan,. William 141 Greenwood St Peck, G. R 5 Plymouth PI Morgan, Mrs. Mary.. ..141 Greenwood' St Peck, Mrs. E 5 Plymouth PI Morgan, Mrs. Ellen 8 Miami St Peck, Nellie L 5 Plymouth PI *Morgan, Jessie 316 Perry St Penfield. Edith Oberlin, O Morris, F. H 422 Cedar Av Pitkin, L. M Six Acres. Goit Ave Morris, Mrs. M. C 422 Cedar Av Pitkin, Mrs. Sarah B Morris, Mary F 422 Cedar Av Six Acres, Coit Ave *Morse, B. F 36 Cheshire St *Poe, Mr. and Mrs. A. N Morse, Mrs. Matilda C 36 Cheshire St 1764 Superior St Morse, Emma E ...36 Cheshire St Poe, Walter 1764 Superior St Morse, Mary Eliza 36 Cheshire St Poe, Alvin 1764 Superior St Morse, Allen Croft 36 Cheshire St *Pollock, Robert 79 Crawford Rd Moore, E. S. W The Livingston Pollock, Mrs. Kittie Middleton Moon, Mrs 112 Perry St 79 Crawford Rd Murray, Mr. and Mrs. P.. 221 Perry St Pomeroy, Dr. Harlan.. 116 Ingleside Ave Mathivat, Mrs. Carrie 287 Sibley St Pomeroy, Mrs. Frances L Munhall, Herman W 8 Hayward St 116 Ingleside Ave Munhall, Mrs. Mary A... 8 Hayward St *Prescott, Mr. and Mrs. George F. .. Munhall, Burton David. .8 Hayward St 49 Sibley St Munhall, Clara Leland...8 Hayward St *Prescott, Clarence F 49 Sibley St Munhall, Edith 8 Hayward St Prescott, Mabel E 49 Sibley St *Neilson, John S 132 Kensington St Pugh, Mrs. Emma 66 Eagle St Neilson, Mrs. Martha.132 Kensington St Quirk, Dr. Howard M Harkness Blk Nellis, Mrs. A. W... 857 Euclid Av Quirk, Mrs. H. M Harkness Blk PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 81 fill' ^, rS ' Hel6n ° 42 Gran ^r St Spencer, Miss Frances M..43 Granger St » - ^f, eDOe M 42 Gran & er s t Spencer, Miss Cristie 287 Sibley St Reed, William B 125 Fourth Ave Shupe, Harry L 132 Kensington Av Reidenbach, Mrs. Rebecca Smlth> Mlss Jessie Buclid Av 168 Marvin Ave Sipher, Mrs. Flora.. .. ..99 Arlington St Hose. Mrs. Norman S ib)»y St *Starr, Mrs. Caroline. ..172 Chestnut St Rhodes, Mrs. Louise 14 Plum St Starr, Marie 172 Chestnut St Richmond, Mrs. Dr.... 177 Hough Ave "Starrett, Lavington.. .21 Creighton St Roberts, Mrs. A. R 386 Bolton Ave Stilson, S. H 29 Cedar Av Roberts, Miss Lida S. ...386 Bolton Ave Stilson, Mrs. Isabel 29 Cedar Av Robinson, Mrs. Jane 14 Oliver St Stilson, Raymond H 29 Cedar Av Ross, Mrs. Mary V 2322 Euclid Ave Stilson, Paul B .-.29 Cedar Av Ross, Mabel L .....2322 Euclid Ave Stilson, Ethel 29 Cedar Av Rogers, N. G 128 Perry St Strainge, Miss C. E..102 Arlington St Rife, Miss Susan Brownell St Stranahan, Mary 25 Cedar Av •Schryver, George L 292 Sibley St Stranahan, Maud A 25 Cedar Av Sayle, Catharine 1895 Euclid Ave Strong, Asahel W 49 Fourth Av Schryver, Mrs. Frances .... 292 Sibley St Strong, Mrs. Minnie A. ...49 Fourth Av Schryver. Miss Florence M.292 Siblev St Strong, Francis A 197 Quincy St Scothan. Charlotte.. 417 Woodland Ave Strong, Mrs. Clara A 197 Quincy St Sawyer, W. R ' 10 Marion St Swain, Mr. Joseph „24 New St Sealy, Edith 20 Granger St Tait, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 299 Huntington St *Seales, Daniel 345 Woodland Av Taylor, Rev. L. L 649 Prospect St Seales, Mrs. W. V 345 Woodland Av Taylor, Mrs. Mary T 649 Prospect St •Sellers, Mrs. E. W 450 Central Av Taylor, Mrs. M. L 649 Prospect St Sellers, E. W 450 Central Av Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth .. 3 Pittsburg Ct Shaddick, Mrs. M. G 94 Cedar Av Thompson, Charles C Russell Av Shaw, Mrs. Phoebe G 66 Cedar Av Thompson, John F 84 Bond St Shepheard, Andrew R 58 Second Av Thompson, L. Ward 205 Sibley St Shepheard, Mrs. Mary Viola... Tilden, Mary S The Prescott 58 Second Av Tipling, Maggie 1 348 Sterling Av Shepheard, Rena M 58 Second Av Tipling, Emily 348 Sterling Av Shepheard, Nina 58 Second Av Towler, Mrs. C. M 9 Granger St *Shipherd, John J 875 Euclid Av Towler, W. H. C 9 Granger St Shipherd, Mrs. Minnie A.. 875 Euclid Av Townsend, Mrs. Elizabeth.. McHenry St Shipherd, Mrs. Frances E Towslee, Dr. Lillian E..343 Prospect St 288 Prospect St Tyrel, Catharine 521 Prospect St Skillicorn, John 114 Hill St Truett, J. B 6 Dodge Ct Skillicorn, Mrs. Elizabeth 114 Hill St Tyler, Mrs. J. W 140 Forest St Smith, S. C . 721 Euclid Av Tyler, J. W 140 Forest St Smith, Mrs. Catherine ... 721 Euclid Av Treat, Miss Linda R 251 The Lennox Smith, George S 500 Giddings Av Tucker, Hiram 25 Livingston St Smith, Flora M 721 Euclid Av Tucker, Mrs. N. A 25 Livingston St Smith, Ernest J Lakeview *Upson, A. S 1433 Euclid Av Smith, Mrs. Minnie K Lakeview Upson, Mrs. A. S 1433 Euclid Av Smith, Mrs. Susannah 23 New St Upson, Willis J 1433 Euclid Av Smith, Mrs. A. A 25 Pier St van Egmond, Miss Annie F Smith, Mrs. Emma 14 Oliver St US Greenwood St •Solloway, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. V an Egmond, George Lakeview Av 1 16 Greenwood St 82 CLEVELAND CONGREGA.TIONA.LISTS. Venen, Mrs. Sarah Glenville White, Mrs. J. S The Lennox Venen. Miss Lulu Glenville White, Mrs. Mary 112 Hill St Wads worth, William 577 Euclid Av Wllf ord, Miss Alice M 575 Prospect St Wadsworth, Mrs. Nancy E Waters, Miss Florence P 577 Euclid Av 136 Huntington St Wadsworth, Marietta E Williams, Frank 228 Seneca St 577 Euclid Av Wilson, Mrs. Anna L 174 Osborne St Wagner, Mrs. S. A 471 Russell Av Woodruff, Mrs. Annie Fisk Wagner, George T. B 471 Russell Av 28 Harmon St Wagner, Mrs. G. T. B 471 Russell Av Woodruff, Clara... 28 Harmon St Wagner, William H 471 Russell Av Woodruff, Abby A 28 Harmon St Way, Mrs. Martha ..Ravenna, O. Wyckoff , Mrs. Lucinda . . 213 Brownell St Way, Annie May Ravenna, O. Zaun, Miss Nettie 63 Hill St Welton, Mrs. C. A 323 Huntington St Zeleny, Bohumila A. .27 Wallingford Ct Wei ton, Miss Addie M Zeleny, Anne W 27 Wallingford Ct 323 Huntington St *Zeleny, Matilda 27 Wallingford Ct White, Miss Ann A 96 Edgewood PI Zingler, Mrs. Rosie 148 Broadway »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< Cbe eowell $ fiubbard go. Offers a great variety of articles suitable for Wed-" ding or Anniversary Gifts. Its aim is to secure the choice things in the various lines represented in its stock. An inspection of these will certainly prove not only enjoyable but instructive as well. Jewcltg, precious Stones, Silverware, jftne porcelain, -Stationers and Engraving, ©ptlcal department, ~i i~ Euclid Jftenue and Bond Street. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ * ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 83 THE OLIVET CHAPEL MISSION WORK. One of the most important and successful Congregational missions was that of Olivet, chapel, corner of Hill and Commercial streets. It was the outgrowth of a mission Sunday-school organized by Plymouth Church in 1869.' When Rev. Charles Terry Collins became the pastor of Plymouth Church, coming directly from a great mission work in New York city, he entered at once into the Plymouth Church mission work and the building of a new and commodious chapel, which was named "Olivet," because of Mr. Collins' work and love for the New York 41 Olivet Mission Chapel," where he had spent the first years of, his minis- try. The chapel with itsfurnishingscostabout$4,000. Dr. Schauffler, mis- sionary of the American Board in Bohemia, who was now in this country, where he would be detained at least a year by the health of his wife, was invited to come to Cleveland by Plymouth Church and take charge of Olivet chapel. The fa'ct that Dr. SchaufHer could speak English, German, Bohemian and Italian languages, he could reach the various nation- alities in that part of the city. He soon found that there were 20,000 Bohemians located in other parts of the city, and no Protestant minister who could preach to them in their native tongue. He devoted his whole time to the Bohemian work, from which has grown out the great national work among' the foreign population of the West. Rev. J. E. Carroll, father of Rev. C. W.Carroll, succeeded Dr. Schauffler as pastor, of Olivet chapel, with his wife as missionary. April 1884 Rev. John Doane was called to the pastorate. He was ordained and installed at Olivet chapel, September 11, 1884, and a church, branch of Plymouth church, organized and remained until the mission was given up and Mr. Doane became associate pastor with Dr. Leavitt at Plymouth Church. Olivet then had ninety-two members. The Sunday-school enrollment was between 400 and 500, with an average attendance of between '250 and 300. The Cleveland Bohemian Mission Board, the Cleveland Evan- gelization Society, with its manifold work, the Men's Home, the Gospel Wagon, etc., are the outgrowth of Olivet chapel and its Plymouth Church workers. THE IRVING STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. *HE religious community from whose old records this short his- torical sketch is compiled was originally a church of the Bible Christian denomination, under an affiliated conference with Canada. > This sect originated October 29, 1815, in England, in connection with the labors of William O'Bryan, a Methodist local preacher, its distinctive feature being its liberal policy, the laity having equal rights with minis- ters in all Church courts. IRVING STREKT CHURCH. In 1831, at the urgent request of friends who had emigrated to America, two missionaries were sent out, John Hicks Eynon to Canada west, Francis Wetherall to Prince Edward Island, and in 1846 George Kippin to Ohio. After four years, John Chappie succeeded the first missionary to Ohio, who still lives at Chagrin Falls, and organized the Orange Street Society in October, 1852. The membership was ten ("most of whom have fallen asleep") who met at first in the house of Josiah Venning, who is now IRVING STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 85 senior deacon of the church, and afterwards with Richard Wooldridge, being a more commodious residence. The first church was a frame structure erected on the present site during the pastorate of Joseph Hqjdge, in which worship was conducted for five years. This was then abandoned for the larger and more com- modious building of to-day, which was dedicated in 1859. In 1855 this Ohio work was transferred to the newly organized Mis- J. A. DAVIDSON. sionary Society of Canada, with which it had stood identified, and from whence it had drawn ministerial supply. The pastorate, limited by rule to four years, was efficiently and worthily filled by W. R. Roach from 1860 for but two years, in which the work of financial consolidation was successfully completed. In 1862 William Hooper began a work which ended in a year, and was followed by M. Pelt and G. Hycraft. 86 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. The advent of John Pinch in 1865 to this field was amid almost hope- lessness, for the weakened church was burdened byadebtof $3,000, which, however, he raised' in the short space of one year. In 1866 this church asked for and obtained its independence from the large circuit of which it had formed a part, and began its career with fifty members. Its pastors were : Sencebaugh, Beer, Hodnett, Courtice, Jolliffe and Nott. During the pastorate of the last the most substantial progress was made, and it closed with the regret of all when he felt called to accept the editorial chair of the Observer, the denominational organ. For three years S. J. Allen held oifice and was succeeded by Francis M. Whitlock. During the year 1884 the question of "union " agitated this church as well as the whole Canadian conference, upon which discussion the society "Resolved, That we do not unite with the ' Methodist Church ' in the Do- minion of Canada."' Further steps were taken to find suitable church relation in this coun- try, resulting in the unanimous choice of Congregationalism, which the society determined upon, May 11, 1884. "Resolution I., That we unite with the Congregational Church," which, with other appended clauses, was signed by all the members of the church in good and regular standing. This request was considered at district meeting and conference, the following resolution being passed : RESOLUTION OF CANADIAN CONFERENCE. That we comply with the request of the Cleveland district, and per- mit them to withdraw from this conference and also to appoint ministers there on each station; but should either of the ministers desire to take his letters of standing, the president be hereby authorized to give such letters, or if any of the ministers desire to remain in connection with the Metho- dist Church, we recommend that they be connected with the London con- ference, but resident in the United States. E. Roberts, President. Immediately the chureh determined on consummating the union with the Congregational Church, for which letters missive were issued. Pursuant to letters missive an ecclesiastical council convened at the Irving Street Bible Christian Church, Cleveland, Ohio, on the tenth day of September, 1884.,, Rev. H. M. Tenney called the meeting to order and read the letter missive. Rev. H. M. Ladd was chosen moderator and Rev. S. B. Ship- man scribe, the object of the council being to consider the proposal of the Irving Street Bible Christian to become a Congregational Church. The committee presented the following, which was unanimously adopted : Resolved, That the Ecclesiastical Council representing the Congregational Churches of Cleveland and vicinity does most heartily IKYING STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 87 approve the steps taken by the church till now known as Ebenezer Bible Christian (but now to bear the name Irving Street Congregational Church), with a view to joining the Congregational body; that we are much pleased with the statements made to the council by church and Pastor Rev. F. M. Whitlock, and that we warmly welcome them to the fellowship of our body, confidently looking for increasing prosperity and strength in the promising field of labor in which God has placed them. R. A. Washburn, James Brand, h. a. schauffler. Rev. F. M. Whitlock severed his connection with the church in April, 1887. The church was embarrassed financially and Rev. W. M. Stanford supplied the church till April, 1888. Rev. R. Quaife then assumed the duty and responsibility of pastor, and by his energetic labors the church building was thoroughly restored at an outlay of over $2,000. In March, 1891', Rev. R. Quaife severed his connection with the church, and in, May, 1891, Rev. George Hill was called to be the pastor and teacher. Mr. Hill labored with the church till October, 1894, when he resigned the pastorate. Since Rev. G. Hills' pastorate the pulpit has been supplied by different fninisters and students from Oberlin College, till April, 1895, when the church formally called Mr. J. A. Davidson, a student at Oberlin College, to be our pastor and teacher. Mr. Davidson assumed these duties July 1, 1895. On November 21, 1895, a council of Congregational churches and ministers met at Irving Street Congregational Church and Mr. J. A. Davidson was duly examined and ordained. He has entered into the work with enthusiasm. Every department of the church is prosperous, especially the Young Men's Club. The church is out of debt and is thankful for the financial aid received from the Ohio Home Missionary Society in the past. . They hope to be self-supporting in the future. DIRECTORY OF IRVING STREET CHURCH. Pastor — Rev. J. A. Davidson, 19 North place. Deacons— Josiah Venning, 1345 Wilson avenue; James Reece, 20 Cheshire street ; John Collacott, I8Y2 Henry street ; John W. Keetch, 45 Woodland avenue. 88 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Althoff, Mrs. Elizabeth Krauser, Mrs. Lizzie Scovill Av Anderson, John, sr 391 Scovill Av Krauser, Emma Scovill Av Anderson, John, jr 391 Scovill Av Laud> James M „ Belmont Anderson, Mrs. Mary 391 Scovill Av Laudi Mrs . Ma , ggie 9 Belmont Anderson.Mrs. Elizabeth.. 391 Scovill Av Laud, Miss Edith M 9 Belmont Andrews, Mrs. Lydia....37 Pittsburg- St Laug-hlin, Miss Annie Woodman Andrews, Miss Zola 37 Pittsburg St Lueders, Matthias 50 Pittsburg St Armor, Mrs. Sarah 161 Central Av Lueders, Mrs. Mary 50 Pittsburg St Armor, Alonzo 161 Central Av Metcalf, James 72 Florence St Armor, Wellington 161 Central Av Metcalf, Mrs. James 72 Florence St Bartlett, Richard 476 Sterling Av Nigh, Mrs. Mary 408 Orange St Black, Miss Mamie 18% Henry St Pape, Thomas 27 Ocean St Callard, Miss Carrie 19 North PI Pape, Mrs. Elizabeth 27 Ocean St Callow, G. E Jackson St Peacock, Mrs. Hanna M ... 50 Bolivar St Carr, Miss Nettie 839 Central Av Pickard, Jonathan Parma Cobbledick, William J.. 278 Brownell St Pickard, Mrs. Barbara Parma Cobbledick, Mrs. Nina.. 278 Brownell St Pickard, Miss Lenora Parma Cobbledick, Miss Jennie.. 20 Cheshire St Pomeroy, Miss Maud 273 Forest St Collacott, John 18% Henry St Pugsley, John 19 North Place Collacott, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 18% Henry St Pugsley, Mrs. John 19 North Place Collacott, Miss Libby 18% Henry St Reece, James 20 Cheshire St Collacott, Arthur 18% Henry St Reece, Mrs. Eva M 20 Cheshire St Cottrell, Mrs. Ann 80 Maple St Reece, Ernest 20 Cheshire St Couch, William 5 Goldsmith Ct Rudolph, Mrs Perry St Davidson, Rev. J. A S'chuester, Mrs. Emma ,80 Maple St Dettlisch, Mrs. Annie . . 528 Woodland Av Schuester, Missi Ada 80 Maple St , Farrell, Miss Nellie 1 Carpenter St Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson St Foster, William J 208 Superior St Smith, Miss Mamie Jackson St Foster, Mrs. Kate 208 Superior St Smith, Mrs. Mary J Mayflower St Foster, Charles ...208 Superior St Spence, William 271 Orange St Furze, Mrs. Laura 1345 Willson Av Studd, Francis J , Parma Furze, William 1345 Willson Av Studd, Mrs. Fannie Parma Gillard, William 57 Tracy St Studd, Mrs. Sarah A Parma Glass, John W 1024 Central Av Taylor, Samuel Newfourg Hotchkiss, Mrs. Ruth Linden St Taylor, Mrs. Ann Newburg Johns, Mrs. Susan S 18 Henry St Thecubald, Mrs. Ida Scovill Av Keetch, John W 415 Woodland Av Tucker, John L 415 Woodland Av Keetch, Mrs. Elizabeth.. "Venning, Josiah 1345 Willson Av 415 Woodland Av Venning, Mrs. Jane 1345 Willson Av Keetch, William 1 72 Harriet Av Verity, Joseph 2075 Detroit St Keetch, Mrs. Bella 72 Harriet Av Woodman, George F 55 Grand Av King, Charles S 460 Scovill Av Woodman, Mrs. Jennie 55 Grand Av King, Mrs. Alice 460 Scovill Av Woodworth, Mrs. Ida 99 Greenwood PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 89 IRVING STREET CHURCH. Organization, March 1, 1896. Trustees— Josiah Venning, J. W. Keetch, James Reece, W. I. Keetch, W.J. Cobbledick, James Land, Geo. P. Woodman. Clerk — Geo. F. Woodman, Grand avenue. Treasurer— Mrs. E. M. Reece, 20 Cheshire street. Mutual Aid Society— President, Wm. Poster; Secretary, Jno. Pugsley ; Treasurer, Mrs. J. W. Keetch. Sabbath-school— Superintendent, John Pugsley ; Assistant, Jas. Reece ; Secretary, E. L. Raquet; Treasurer, Mamie , Black ; Chorister, W. I. Keetch. Christian Endeavor Society — President, J. A. Davidson; vice-Presi- dent, Jennie Cobbledick ; Secretary, Libby Callacott ; Treasurer, Carrie Callard. Young Men's Club— President, John Pugsley; vice-President, W. J. Cobbledick ; Secretary, Clarence Carter ; Treasurer, Arthur Callacott. Young Ladies' Circle — President, Mrs. William Furze; vice-President, Carrie Callard ; Secretarv, Zula Andrews; Treasurer, Carrie Carter. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. Sang9ter, Albert B 16 Cedar Av Carter, Carrie Laurel St Jaite, Emil Sterling Av Andrews, Ellen Pittsburg St Jaite, Mrs. Emil Sterling Av Andrews, Willie Pittsburg St Jaite, Clara M Sterling Av Callacott, Norman 18% Henry St Rudolph, Gustav Sterling Av Land, Roy Belmont St Rudolph, George Sterling Av Johns, Leona. 18y 2 Henry St Reece, Eva.'. 20 Cheshire St Elms, Jennie Floyd St Rhymer, Frank 22 Charles St Woodworth, Eva 73 Marion St Harding, Mrs. Fannie Woodworth, Addie 73 Marion St cor. Woodland and Greenwood Rhymer, Agnes 22 Laurel St Smith, Mabel Maple St Pike, Jessie Floyd St Smith, Leander Jackson St Dettlisch, Nellie 538 Woodland Av Carter, Clarence Laurel St Lewis, Ella Belmont St- ADDITIONS TO THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH TO MARCH 1, 1896. Babcock, Wm. A, 49 W. Trenton St Hyrid, Jessie S 259 Waverly St Babcock, Mrs. W. A.. .49 W. Trenton St. Patterson.TPatrick 25 Putt Ct Deamude, J. C 702 Bridge St Patterson, Margaret 25 Putt Ct Edwards, E. H 28 Jay St Slonsky, Henry Edwards, Mary L..... 28 Jay St Simpson, David 33 Higgins St Fetterman, Roney 292 Clinton St Smiley, Jas. B 81 Clinton St Fetterman, Mrs. R 292 Clinton St Smiley, Susan T 81 Clinton St Hall, Joseph A 1 04 W. Clinton Walther, J. S 922 Lorain St Houghton, Ella M 78 Smithfield St Waterbury, George 14 Dexter PI Hurst, Samuel Waterbury, Mrs. Susie G 14 Dexter PI Hurst, Samuel S PILGRIM CHURCH, CORNER JENNINGS AND STARKWEATHER AVENUES. Pastors— Rev. Charles S. Mills, 463 Jennings' avenue. Installed Sep- tember 24, 1891. Rev. Irving W. Metcalf, associate pastor, 636 Clark avenue. Began, work. July 1, 1894. Pastors' Assistant— Miss Kate Maclnnes. Office Hours at the CHUReft— 2:00 to 3:00 p. m. daily, except Mon- day and Saturday ; Mr. Mills, Tuesday and Thursday ; Mr. Metcalf,. Wednesday and Friday; Miss Maclnnes, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs.- day and Friday. / Church Telephone, 2984. The church is open daily from 9:30 a. m. to 9:30 p. m. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. ^H'E Church was organized, by Council, November 13, 1859, in the brick scbool-house on the site of the present Tremont school building, where meetings were held for about two years. For four years thereafter the meetings were held in the Institute building, a part of which is still standing on University street, near College street. The. Church voted to unite with Cleveland Congregational Confer- ence, March 30, 1862. A church building, corner of Jennings avenue and Howard street, was begun in 1865, and dedicated in 1870, at a cost of $16,000. In '1877, the building was enlarged, by the addition of transepts and further remodeled to its present form, the cost of the changes being more than $20,000. The new building dedicated November 23, 1894, cost, including the site, about $150,000. It has a complete equipment for institutional work. Former Pastors— Rev. William H. Brewster, 1859-1868; died at Wheaton. 111.. March 7, 1894. Rev. Thomas K. Noble, D. D., 1869-1872; now pastor First Congregational Church, Norwalk, Conn. Rev. William H. Warren, D. D., 1873-1875; now superintendent Congregational Home Missions, Michigan. Rev. Newell M. Calhoun, 1876-1884; recently pas- tor Congregational Church, Canandaigua, N. Y. Rev. Julian M. Sturte"- vant, D.D., 1885-1890; now pastor Congregational Church, Aurora, 111. At its organization the Church had 34 members. The growth of the PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 93 Church in membership, as shown in five year periods, has been as follows : 1864,48; 18(59,126; 1874,211; 1879, 238; 1884, 277. From 1889 the development of the Church is shown in. the following table : ■ d. CO ^••s °5 « Additions. Removals. ".a 1 * 2 -o o ■g-s - t 8 Home Bxpens t» ft." >> P. L. Tot. D. 1" 14 Dc 7 Tot. 22 309 220 678 $2,706 $6,000 1889 12 13 25 49 1890 17 6 23 6 16 22 310 220 .670 708 6,500 60 1891 19 20 39 14 1 15 334 300 962 7,976 7,805 124 1892 45 43 88 3 14 1 18 404 353 1038 8,301 12,439 133 1893 61 49 110 •3 28 4 35 479 419 1121 5,693 41,666 137 1894 52 29 81 2 19 2 23 537 473 1252 5,117 29,153 213 1895 74 49 123 4 15 5 24 636 535 1214 4*779 42,223 242 Officers of the Church — Deacons— John G. Jennings, Henry C. Boffenmyer, Charles G. Sutliff, Clark N. Thorp, Dr. Charles Buffett, Alex- ander C. Caskey, Dr. A. G. Hart, Alvah D. Hudson,. Charles F. Olney, Martin House. Clerk— Charles L. Fish. Treasurer— Henry C. Holt. Officers of the Society. — President— John G. Jennings, Jr. Treas- urer— George B. Bushnell. Clerk— Edward G. Caskey. Trustees— S. W. Sessions, John G. Jennings, Charjes F. Olney, Isaac P. Lamson, John J. Crooks. Treasurer of Building Fund— George W. Kinney. ORGANIZATIONS. Sunday-school — Superintendent, Irving W. Metealf; assistant super- intendents, C. L. Fish, F. W. Throssell; secre tary, James- Boggs; superin- tendent of Junior Department, Miss Kate Maclnnes. Sacred Music Society— President, Charles F. Olney ; secretary and treasurer, Francis E. Wright ; conductor, Alfred Arthur. Women's Association — President, Mrs. George W. Kinney; secretary, Mrs. H S. Allen. Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor— President, Miss Eva E. Sheppard ; corresponding secretary, Miss Josephine M. Hartzell. Intermediate Society of Christian Endeavor— President, Alfred N. Kellogg; secretary. Amy C. Throssell. Junior Society Christian Endeavor— Superintendent, Miss Jessie M. Knowlton. Temple Circle King's Daughters— President, Mrs. A. R.* Tread- way ; corresponding secretary, Miss Bertha Sacknus. Gate Keeper's Circle King's Daughters— President.Miss Agnes A. Gardner; secretary, Miss Emilie A. Pfahl. Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip— President, Charles S. Mills; corresponding secretary, Theodore P. Lyman. Loyal Circle King's Sons— Leader, Charles S. Mills; secretary, Samuel T. Stewart. 94 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAL1STS. PILGRIM CHURCH INSTITUTE. Organized November 9, 1894. Officers— President, Charles F. Olney; vice-president. Dr. W. J. Sheppard; secretary, Miss Josephine M. Hartzell; treasurer, Irving W. Metcalf; auditor, Henry C. Holt; trustees, Charles S. Mills and Irving W. Metcalf, pastors, ex-officio; fifteen elected by the Church— J. J. Crooks, John G. Jennings, Jr., Charles L. Fish, Theo. P. Lyman, A. M. Gib- bons, Michael Riser, F. W. Throssell, R. S. Gardner, Mrs. Charles Buffett, Mrs. Charles F. Olney, Miss Harriet S. Kinney, Miss Jeannette Hart, Miss Josephine M. Hartzell, Miss Eva E. Sheppard ; nine . elected by the So- ciety—Charles F. Olney, Isaac P. Lamson, J. M. Curtiss, A. D. Hudson, A. C. Caskey, W. J. Sheppard, Mrs. MISS KATE MAC INNES, PASTORS' ASSISTANT. George W. Kinney, Mrs. H. C. Holt, Miss Ruth Curtiss ; Executive Com- mittee/A. C. Caskey, J. M. Curtiss, T. P. Lyman^ Irving W. Metcalf, Mrs. G. W. Kinney, Mrs. Henry C. Holt, Miss Josephine M. Hartzell. The Institute is organized as a de- partment of Pilgrim Church. ■ Membership is open to any one and every one without regard to church connection or religious belief. Under its direction are provided special facilities for physical, social and intellectual culture. Upon the first floor of the building, whose doors are open daily from 9:30 a. m. to 9:30 P. M., are a thoroughly equipped gymnasium, reading room, library, recreation rooms and social parlors. Eveuingeducational classes, lectures and concerts are prominent features of the work of the Institute. REV. W. E. C. WRIGHT, D.D., I.ATE DISTRICT SBC. OP AMBR. MISS. ASS'N. PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 95 The Institute is under the direction of a board of trustees, composed of the pastors of Pilgrim Church, ex-oMcio, and 24 members elected by the church and society. The first annual meeting was held October 2, 1895, and the reports, then made showed that during its first year the Institute had maintained Fine Arts, History and Travel Clubs, a Literary Society, Boys' Brigade, Sewing School, with Kitchen Garden and Kindergarten Classes, a Gym- nasium with classes for men, boys, women and girls, and classes in Book- keeping, Business Arithmetic, Penmanship, Piano and Vocal Music. A largely attended Microscopical Exhibition was given. The Institute main- tains a well-supplied Reading Room, which had an attendance during 1895 of 7,913, an average of 25 daily. Recreation Rooms were open during six months of the year, with a total attendance of 2,354, an average of 16 daily. Its Library contains 973 volumes. It was opened in April, 1895, and up to the close of 1895, 5,960 books had been issued , a dailv average of 25. The second year of the Institute opened October 2, 1895. The Fine Arts Club, Piano Classes, Sewing School and Kitchen Garden, Recreation Rooms, Library and Reading Rooms continue as during the preceding year, and in addition there are a class in Bible Study, under the leader- ship of Professor Henry C. King of Oberlin, classes in French and Ger- man, and a Kindergarten' with an enrollment of 64 children the first term, and in charge of an experienced director and four assistant teachers. A popular Entertainment Course was successfully inaugurated, course tickets for four high-class entertainments being sold to the general public ', at the low price of fifty cents, and to members of the Institute for twenty- five cents. The total number of members, December 31, 1894, was 352. In 1895, 179 new members were received, making a total of 531 persons connected with the Institute during 1895. INSTRUCTORS AND LEADERS. Men's Gymnasium Director— W.W. Mortimer; Examining Physicians, Dr. A. B. Schneider, Dr. A. G. Hart, Dr. W. J. Sheppard. ' v , Women's Gymnasium Director — Miss Emily Dillman Smith ; Examin- ing Physician, Dr. Helen K. Champlin. Fine Arts Club— Charles F. Olney. Piano — Mrs. A. V. Tiedemann. German— Professor Jean Hepp, of the Berlitz School of Languages. French — Miss Esther L. Pelton. Bible Study— Professor Henry C. King, Oberlin. Kindergarten— Director, Miss Flora L. Mowbray; First Assistant, Miss Emma H. Sharp, with three other assistants from the Training School of the Day Nursery and Free Kindergarten Association. Librarian— Miss Bessie H. Shepard. Attendant in Recreation Rooms— Miss Anna A. Weigel. i 96 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Sewing School— Committee, Mrs. Charles Buffett. Mrs. C. F. Olney, Miss Kate Machines; Directress, Miss Kate Maclnnes. Kitchen Garden Classes— Commiteee, Mrs. H. C. Holt, Mrs. J. M. Cttrtiss. ' Boys' Brigade— Committee, Charles S. Mills, Frank E. Whitehouse, A. D. Hudson, John G. Glueck, Theodore P. Lyman, Irving W. Metcalf. Drill Master— Walter S. Bauder, of Fifth Regiment, 0. N. G. Kindergarten— Committee, Mrs. C. F. Olney, Mrs. Charles Buffett, Mrs. G. W. Kinney, Miss Josephine M. Hartzell, Miss Kate Maclnnes, Irving W. Metcalf. PLAN OP MAIN FLOOR. THE BUILDING. The edifice, while thoroughly dignified and churchly in appearance, is unique in its plan of construction. It has been called "an epoch-making church building" and "the most finely equipped church in America." Its general plan is given herewith". The extreme length of the building, on Jennings avenue, is 132 feet, and its depth, on Starkweather avenue, is 120 feet, with a projection ot eight feet additional for the organ. The building covers 15,520 square feet. It contains 16 rooms on the PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 97 ground floor, 12 rooms on the main floor, 15 rooms on the gallery floor, a total of 43 separate apartments, besides ample halls, vestibules, etc. Its cubic contents are 720,000 cubic feet. The auditorium will seat com- fortably—on the main floor, 700 people; in the chorus addition, 100 ; in the gallery, 300; in the supplementary gallery, over the corridor, 150; a total of 1,250. The Sunday-school rooms are separated fr ( om the church auditorium only by a sliding partition, by means of which the two apartments may be thrown together for special services. This gives capacity for the combined aaditorium, of 2.400. By using class rooms and corridors, 3,000 people can be accommodated. PLAN OF GROUND FLOOR. The lower floor of the entire structure is given to the social and in- stitutional work. It contains a reading room and library, 30x30 feet; men's dressing room with lockers, shower baths and toilet rooms, a finely equipped gymnasium, 58x26% feet: recreation rooms, dining and social room, 49%x52 feet; Boys' Brigade armory, 30x33 feet; kitchen, 22%x22 feet, with pantry and serving room; ladies'' parlor; women's dressing room ; beside engine and boiler rooms. The ceiling of the ground floor rooms is eleven feet high, the entire floor being only two feet below the level of the ground. The building is equipped with a complete electric lighting plant and is heated by steam and hot air. 98 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Adams, Lulu Estella....l4 Merchant Av Ahrens, Nellie. , 31 Kenilworth St Alexander, Charles Carroll , , 65 Jennings Av Alexander, Emily Gertrude 65 Jennings Av Alfred, Anna E Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich. Alfred, Daniel E 120 Holmden Av Alfred, Elizabeth J 120 Holmden Av Alfred, Joseph Herbert.. 120 Holmden Av Alger, Henry Leslie. . 138% Rowley St Alger, Louise 138% Rowley St Alger, Rena Bell 56 Aiken Av Allen, Horace S 90 Kenilworth St Allen, Sarah E 90 Kpnilworth St Allen, Marguerite Sheldon 90 Kenilworth St Ammon, Arthur F 600 Broadway, New York City, N. T. , Ammon, Rena May. 600 Broadway, N. T. Ammon, J. Harry 30 Brevier St Ammon, iiucy 30 Brevier St Arthur, Alfred 172 Kenilworth St Arthur, Kate 172 Kenilworth St Arthur, Alfred Franklin 172 Kenilworth St Ault, Lizzie 137 Jennings Av Austin, Kate 305 Starkweather Av Ayliffe, Edson Charles 350 Marcy Av Babcock, Alice M 87 Harriet Av Baker, Mary 7 Colgate St Balzhiser, Edward Clermont 48 ■William St Balzhiser, Cora May 48 "William St Banneld, Henry 184 Merchant Av Bard, Nellie Wilson 97 Merchant Av Bard, Lucy Amanda 97 Merchant Av ' Barker, Almira Eliza 102 Herschel St Barker, Emma Maria. . . .102 Herschel St Barry, Edward Milton 25 Howard St Bartholomew, Bessie Kear 1 Little St Bauknet, Josepha Anna.... 658 Clark Av Bedenbecker, Henry F...139 Literary St Bell, Anna 93 Pelton Av Bell, Helen Letitia 755 Scranton Av Bennett, Edward R 44 Vega Av Bennett, Mary 44 Vega Av Bennett, Jennie Evelyn 37 Vega AV , Berger, Joseph Stockton Berlin Heights, O Beveridge, Delia 645 Castle Av Bidwell, Georglanna Maude 660 Scranton Av , Bieder, Laura Eliza 6 College St Bieder, Minerva 14 Archwoqd Av Bigelow, Harvey 388 Jennings Av Bigelow, Amelia 388 Jennings Av Bigelow, Mary Robinson 388 Jennings Av Bill, Anna E 98 Merchant Av Bill, Anna E 98 Merchant Av Bishop, Albert Bert 119 Seymour Av Bishop, Olivia Ravenna, O. Bissell, Allen Breed 22 Brevier St Bissell, Loretta 22 Brevier St Black, Sarah E 645 Castle Av Blackmur, Charles Wilfred.. 15 Aiken Av Blackmur, Emma Jessie 15 Aiken Av Blackmur, Edward.. ..161 Kenilworth St Blackmur, Ella 161 Kenilworth St Blackmur, Harriet 161 Kenilworth St Blackmur, Lizzie May 2028 Clarkson St., Denver, Colo. Blackwood, Cora Bell.. 37 Kenilworth St Blackwood, William Robert 37 Kenilworth St Blair, Herbert Lee 3 Fairfield St Blake, Bessie.... 590 Scranton Av Boggs, James 52 Mentor Av Boggs, Lotta J 52 Mentor Av Boff enmyer, Henry Christian 143 Kenilworth St CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. 99 Boffenmyer, Josephine Angelica.... Bushnell, Marion Blake.. 648 Castle Av 143 Kenilworth St Calhoun, Caroline ..156 Kenil worth St Boffenmyer, Roy Edgar Canfleld, Katherine ..:.126S Slater Av 143 Kenilworth St Carleton, Janet Louise Boffenmyer, Helen Celia 636 Jennings Av 143 Kenilwrth St Case, Emma Allsindia ..96 Pel ton Av Bonesteel, Willis Edward Case, Fannie 157 Jennings Av 578 E. Prospect St Caskey, Alexander C 568 Jennings Av Bonesteel, Annabell Caskey, Mary M 568 Jennings Av 578 E. ' Prospect St Caskey, Paul De "Witt . . 568 Jennings Av Boodey, Marguerite 3 Bergen St Chamberlain, Mary J Boop, John Pilgrim Church 40 Kenilworth St Boppel, Jonn Charles ..... 33 Brevier St Chamberlain, Cora E..40 Kenilworth St Botsford, Caroline Oberlin, O. Champlin, Dr. Henry D..662 Clark Av Branch, Sarah 436 Jennings Av Champlin, Dr. Helen.... 662 Clark Av Brenning, Mary..252 Starkweather Av Chandler, Charles Harrison Bridge, Esther May.. 102 Literary St 107 Newell St Bridge, Hattie Bell 102 Literary St Chandler, Ida Matilda.. 107 Newell St Brightman, Ida L 82 Eglindale Av chandler, Mary Anna.. 156 Newell St Brink, Eugene W Berea, O. Chase, Hattie Sarah 20 Howard St Brink, Bessie E Berea, O. Clark, Katherine H.... 194 Jennings Av Brown, Ada L 39 Mentor Av coates, Herbert John . . 58 Archwood Av Bryant, Charles Lester Cotfb, B mma 23 Brevier St 85 Merchant Av Coe, Emtnett E 1 24 Holmden Av Bubert, Birdie 47 Auburn St Coe, Alice A 124 Holmden Av Buesch, Gertrude Henrietta Cold, Marie 870 Clark Av 43 Kinkel St Colgrove, William T 47 Auburn St Buettner, Carrie Minnie Colgrove, Hattie 47 Auburn St 44 Howard St Colson, William B., Jr.. 378 Jennings Av Buffett, Dr. Charles 347 Jefferson St Colson, Prances E 378 Jennings Av Buffett, Emily S 347 Jefferson St Colson, Cora Evelyne....667 Castle Av Buhoup, Henry Clay 18 Aiken Av Colson, Mary 667 Castle Av Buhoup, Emily A 18 Aiken Av Common, Cordelia A.. 824 Scran ton Av Buhoup, John J 440 Merchant Av Cone, Addle 43 Merchant Av Burchall, Christina 67 Hamlet St Cone, Anna Estella 43 Merchant Av Burchill, Alfred Manly Conly, Agnes Scott 2 Talcott St 39 Birch Av., Toronto, Can. Corlett, Selene C Warrensville, O. Burns, Imogene 93 Merchant Av Cornell, William Ellsworth Burrows, Ella May ..699 Scranton Av 12 Beacon St Burrows, Maria P 699 Scranton Av Cornell, Elizabeth M 12 Beacon St Burrows, Francis O.... 91 Merchant Av Cotton, Belle 361 Jennings Av Burrows, Mary Ella ..91 Merchant Av Cowley, Kittie A 162 Walton Av Burrows, Jay H 91 Merchant Av Cox, Lucy May Burrows, Frances ....699 Scranton Av Lakeside Hospital, City Burrows, Daisy M 699 Scranton Av Cox, Minnie Burrows, Charles E..699 Scranton Av 1017 West St., Pueblo, CoL Burton, Isabel 90 Merchant Av Crooks, John J 632 Jennings Av Bushnell, George B 648 Castle Av Crooks, Edith A 632 Jennings Av Bushnell, Viola M 648 Castle Av Crooks, Florence Gertrude Bushnell, Henry Arthur.. 648 Castle Av 632 Jennings Av 100 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. UNKNOWN To many, but it is a fact, that a $10,000 TEN YEAR RENEWABLE POLICY in the Provident Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia (assets $28,000,000) will only cost you at AGE 40, $175, for the first two years, and much LESS yearly thereafter; or, if you pre- °j)£?0* fer, for $125.80, annually, and much less after second v Allison Rawson... 635 Scranton Av Evans, Peter Platter.160 Kenilworth St Geei Fran k Henry 635 Serantoa Av Evans, Mary 160 Kenilworth St Genuske, Rosella Toungstown, O. Everett, Florence Monterey, Mexico Gerdurai, William Adolphe Farris, Delia E 127 Pelton Av 549 Scranton Av ,Fehrenbach, Bertha Martha Gibbons, Allison Martin ... 625 Clark Av 95 Herschel St Gibbons, Ella May 625 Clark Av Fish Lorenzo B 139 Holmden Av Gillmore, Anna Gillmore, Mich. Fish! Martha C 139 Holmden Av Gillmore, B*"^""-";^^,^ W,h Charles L ....139 Holmden Av Glaser, Frank Barnhart.. ...61 Olivet St Fished ^ Alfred g'.'. 75 Lawn St Glaser, Sarah Elizabeth 61 Olivet St 102 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Glueck, John George 40 Barber Av Good, Emily Marie 62 Harper St Griffith, George Thomas 160 Kenilworth St Griffith, Grace Estelle 160 Kenilworth St Gross, Philip A 85 Merchant Av Gruninger, Eva 5237 Jefferson Av., Chicago, 111. Gruninger, Sarah '1410 N. St., Lincoln, Neb. Guernsey, Louise May.. 137 Jennings Av Gurley, Emma A 627 Castle Av Haas, Charles 73 Broadway Hadlow, John 164 Pelton Av Hadlow, Hannah M 164 Pelton Av Hadlow, Sarah Gertrude.. 164 Pelton Av Hadlow, Carolyn 164 Pelton Av Hadlow, Lydia 218 Starkweather Av Hadlow, Lydia 218 Starkweather Av Hager, Eliza Fredrika 37 Howard St Hager, John William 37 Howard St Hall, Albert Edward 299 Starkweather Av Hall, Dora 299 Starkweather Av Hall, William A Mt. Vernon St Hall, Margaret Mt. Vernon St Hall, James Dixon Mt. Vernon St Hamm, Dora Bell 13 .Merchant Av Hampton, Margaret 66 Jennings Av Hannaford, Nancy.. .Colorado City, Col. Harrington, Norman Slade 699 Scranton Av Harrington, Eliza Jane 699 Scranton Av Harrison, Gertrude , . . Glenville, O. Hart, Dr. Albert G 102 Jennings Av Hart, Jeannette... 102 Jennings Av Hart, Anna M 60 Jennings Av Hartzell, Eliza 66 Mentor Av Hartzell, Jennie Lind 66 Mentor Av Hartzell, Josephine 436 Jennings Av Hartzell, Josephine M.. .436 Jennings Av Harvey, Barney D 95 Holmden Av Harvey, Adah L 95 Holmden Av Harvle, Marie Jane 128 Merchant Av Harvie, John George... 128 Merchant Av Hasseries, Carl John... 70 Merchant Av Hawkes, Jennie 23 Wheller's Place Hawley, Edward Chagrin Falls, O. Hawley, Charlotte Chagrin Falls, O. Heckman, Caroline 49 Mentor Av j Heckman, Louis A 49 Mentor Av Heckman, Mary Emma... 49 Mentor Av Henderson, Sara 66 Jennings Av Henderson, Jessie 66 Jennings Av - :i Henderson, George Maxton 66 Jennings Av > Herke, Elizabeth 60 Holmden Av Hertel, Margaret Leona...Sanford, Fla. Hewson, Jeanette 62 Pelton Av Higbee, Virginia M 143 Jennings Av Hildebrand, Jacob. 311 Starkweather Av ,'•', Hildebrand, Maria. 311 Starkweather Av Hill, Calvin S ' 140 Merchant Av Hinkle, Rose B 46 Howard St Hodges, Ollie Louella 5 Fairfield St Hoffman, Sophia 150 Brainard Av Holt, Henry C 94 Kenilworth St Holt, Ella M 94 Kenilworth St Holt, Clara Hart 94 Kenilworth St Hornsey, John W 158 Pelton Av Hornsey, Carrie B- • ■ •" 158 Pelton Av Hornsey, Sarah 158 Pelton Av House, Martin 468 Jennings Av House, Sophia 468 Jennings Av House, Martha R 468 Jennings Av House, Charles Davidson 468 Jennings Av Hoxter, Ulysses Spencer 187 Kenilworth, Av Huber, Barbara 25 Marvin Av Hudson, Alvah D 60 Jennings Av Hudson, Laura A 60 Jennings Av Hughes, Annie Margaret Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Humiston, Dr. Charles B 824 Scranton Av Humiston, Mattie 824 Scranton Av Hunt, Gertrude 362 Marcy Av Ilette, Mina Adelaide.. .48 Merchant Av Jackson, Ann 636 Clark Av James, David Henry 48 Kenwood St Jarvis, Joseph Henry 893 Empress St Jarvis, Mary 893 Empress St Jennings, John G 194 Jennings Av Jennings, Caroline R..194 Jennings Av Jennings, John G., Jr.. ..182 Jennings Av Jennings, Lillle M 182 Jennings Av Johnson, Peter F 11 Jersey St Johnson, Isabel 11 Jersey St PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 103 Johnson, Clarence 11 Jersey St Linehan, Charles L....690 Seranton Av Johnson, Edward Louisville, O. Lowe, George 163 Auburn St Johnson, Wyllis J 94 Literary St Lo we, Ellen 163 Auburn St Jones, Annie 23 Tracy St Lowe, George Henry 163 Auburn St Jones, Mary Jane 86 Noyes St Lowing, Prank C Judd, Rosella 384 Jennings Av . . . . m Braddock Av.'," Braddock',' Pa.' Jupp, Warren Lancey....61 Branch Av Luck, Emilie Eva 829 Seranton Av Jupp, Christine Belle 61 Branch Av Luok , William Jacob... 829 Seranton Av Keim, Harry Wright. . .124 Merchant Av Luehman, Edward C Keim, Helen 124 Merchant Av 244 starkweather' Av Keller, Harry Trivilla. 895 Falrmount Av Luehman, Ella.... 244 Starkweather Av Kellogg, Alfred Noah.. 624 'Seranton Av Lyma n, Theodore Pomeroy Kelty, Sarah Ann 50 Merchant Av .388 Jennings Av Kenney, L. May 291 Kinsman St MacAdams, Albert Joseph.. 19 Abbey St Kick, Elizabeth Anna.... 83 Seymour. Av MacAdams, Melissa 19 Abbey St Kick, Minnie Josephine.. 83 Seymour Av Maclnnes, Kate 680 Castle Av Kimball, Grace May.. 67 Trowbridge Av Makepeace, George W Kinney, George W. . . .104 Kenilworth St 220 starkweather Av Kinney, T. Jennette.,104 Kenilworth St Makepeace, Anna.. 220 Starkweather Av Kinney, Mary L 177 Jennings Av Makepeace, Grace Emily Kinney, Harriet S 177 Jennings Av 220 , starkweatner Av Kirseh, Erna Rena 649 Seranton Av M alaney, Clara Myra......20 Howard St Kissig, Anne 72 Professor St M atson. Sarah A 17 College St Knapp, Amos T 84 Literary St Matteson, Jasmine De Etta.30 Auburn St Knapp, Carrie May 84 Literary St M cCabe, Bessie 21 Abbey St Kniewaser, Evelyn 388 Jefferson St McCartney, Dr. Frank Madison Knowlton, Charlotte Janet , „„ C j ark a v Mackintosh, Georgia McCartney," Alice May'.'.' .'.' 5 79 Clark Av Knowlton, Fanny 530 Jennings Av MoCreai Fay Irvin 730 c]ark Av Knowlton, Jessie Meeker.530 Jennings Av M cEachren, Adel i a N .. .. 334 Jefferson St Knowlton, William Amherst MeGuire, Edward Voulney independence, O 44 Kenilworth St Koehler, Emma Jane 69 Mentor Av McIntoshj E i izabe th 158 Aetna St Kohlmetz, Emma Louise.. 3« Tremont St M cKenzie, Robert 352 Jennings Av Kroehle, Mabelle 159 Denison Av MoLearij Ernest ena. .'. .835 Scra-nton Av Krueger, Henry 686 Caatto Av McNaU . John w gl Buhrer Av Krueger Laura Elizabeth.685 Castle Av M Annie 13S Pe»on Av Larkin, Jessie Rae 230 Jennings Av Mlller . Margaret J 138 Pelton Av Lauer, Phillippine 68 Holmden Av Mills, Charles Smith .... 463 Jennings Av Law, Cornelius 181 Merchant Av Mills, Alice 463 Jennings Av Lee, William James Pilgrim Church Moon, Clara Isola..227 Starkweather Av 104 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Moran, Amelia 73 Professor St Phillips, Daniel 1558 Clark Av Morgan, Ida 32.4 Jennings Av Phillips, Annie 1558 Clark Av Morrison, Caroline V...417 Jennings Av Pierce, Sloan J 303 Starkweather Av Mowry, Mary Colorado City, Col. Pierce, Anna L 303 Starkweather Av Mullen, Claude Frederick Poplowsky, Laura 38 Webster St 234 Jennings Av Porter, Dora 29 Bridge St Munroe, Frances Anna. 590 Scranton Av Powell, Jennie 50 Mentor Av Murphy, William 10 Thurman St Powell, Annie Maud 50 Mentor Av Murphy, Lila 10 Thurman St Powell, Charles H 1120 Pearl St Nachtrieb, Elizabeth 74 Tonker Av Primm, Minnie Charlotte. . 40 Pelton Av Nachtrieb, Franklyn Hayes Raeder,LydiaAmanda.ll48Scranton Av 74 Tonker Av Rapp, Kathrine Margaret Nance, Fred Henry 60 Jennings Av 38 Professor St Nance, Ethelyn May 60 Jennings Av Rawson, Beatrice F 667 Clark Av Neville, Ada 786 Scranton Av Rebbeck, Amber Agnes.447 Jennings Av Nicola, Charles A 782 Case Av Rebbeck, Jennie M 447 Jennings Av Nicola, George 132 Jennings Av Redinger, Elias 64 Mentor Av Nicola, Mary A 132 Jennings Av Redinger, Mary 64 Mentor Av North, Marguerite 168 Kenilworth St Redinger, Loa Edna 64 Mentor Av Oehlhoff, Mary L 1558 Clark Av Reed, Benjamin Charles.45 Brainard Av Okeson, Lois 222 Starkweather Av R ee a, Minnie 45 Brainard Av Oldenburg, Lizzie Sophia Reinhart, L. A 52 Fairfield St 667 Scranton Av R ic hards, Eliza 14 Merchant Av Olney, Charles Fayette.137 Jennings Av R ich ards, Fred Emery. 14 Merchant Av Olney, Abigail 137 Jennings Av Riseri Michael 48% Mentor Av Ormrod, William L Riser, Martha A 48% Mentor Av .' HOtel Royal, New Orleans, La. Kisk _ Annette 301 Starkweather At Ortli, Amelia 1083 Pearl St Risk, Oliver Arthur Ortli, Julia 1083 Pearl St 301 Starkweather Av Ortli, Sarah 1083 Pearl St .Robbins, Burt Lucius 89 Newell St Osborn, Viola Mt. Gilead, O. Robbins, Jennie 89 Newell St' Overholt, Blanche ScOttdale, Pa. Robinson, William Harvey Overholt, Lulu 289 St. Clair St , 85 Merchant Av Palmer, Edward Austin ... 144 Abram St Rhode, Minnie 683 Clark Av Parpart, Edith Anna Bertha Riinyan, Anna M 15"; Kenilworth St 203 Noyes St Runyan, Bertie Lulu Pearce, Louise Emily Ada 155 Kenilworth St 171 'Walton Av Runyan, Bessie May..l55 Kenilworth St Pelton, Jennette M.. .104 Kenilworth St Russell, George Frederick Pennrioh, Jessie . . .313 Starkweather Av 42 Pelton Av Perry, Dr. Alice M 2238 Euclid Av Russell, Emma M 42 Pelton Av Peters, Bertha 14 Allman Ct Sacknus, Bertha ........ 308 Jennings Av Peterson, Mary L 160 Huron St Sacknus, Henry E. W...308 Jennings Av Pfahl, Jacob C 42 Howard St Schad, Minnie 140 Merchant Av Pfahl, Alvina 42 Howard St Schmidt, Lucy Agnes .... 1223 Cedar Av. Pfahl, Edward C 42 Howard St Schneider, Dr. Adolph Benedict Pfahl, Emma Amelia 42 Howard St 381 Jennings Av Pfahl, Cora Alma 667 Scranton Av Schooley, Augusta 68 Mentor Av Pfahl, Emilie Alvina. ..667 Scranton Av Schooley, Josie Irene 68 Mentor Av Pfahl, Ida Amelia 667 Scranton Av Scott, Margaret 18 Cliff St PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 105 Seacrlst, Emma 74 Mentor Av Smith, Sarah 127 University St Secord, MaTy Eva 44 Professor St Smith, Inla Margaret.. 127 University St Selser, Charles Edward Spargur, Dr. Franklin John 23 Howard St 1158 Pearl St Selser, Louise ..'. 23 Howard St Spaulding, Ida E 127 Putnam St Seitz, Wade Hampton..... 18 Aokley Ct Spidell, Charles Redmond..l5 Willet St Seville, Pearl 42 Eglindale Av Starr, Leila Sharp, Robert 689 Castle Av 3238 Forest Av., Chicago, III Sharp, Emma 689 Castle Av Stearns, Leila Georgia.,660 Scranton Av Sharp, Arthur J 689 Castle Av Stewart, Newell Coe...71 Jennings Av Sharp, Emma H 689 Castle Av Stewart, Gabrlelle 71 Jennings Av Sharp, Ida E 689 Castle Av Stewart, Gabrielle Townsend .... Sharp, Robert Edward 689 Castle Av 71 Jennings Av Sheffer, Edward Oakley Stewart, Mary Amanda St. Johnsville, N. T. 71 Jennings Av Shepard, Harriet H..159 Kenilworth St Stewart,- Samuel Townsend Shepard, Bessie Hunt •• 71 Jennings Av 159 Kenilworth St Stewart, Isabelle 276 Jennings Av Sheppard, Dr. William J Stiekney, Christiana .... 84 Jennings Av 72 Merchant Av Stiekney, Renoa C....84 Jennings Av Sheppard, Mary A. ...72 Merchant Av Strebel, Barthold F 17 College St Sheppard, Mary Elizabeth Strebel, Marie Anna.; 84 Merchant Av 72 Merchant Av Strebel, Sophia 34 Abram St Sheppard, Eva Estelle Stuart, Charles R 5 College St 72 Merchant Av Stuart, Mary E 5 College St Sherman, Clara Isabella.. 61 Branch Av Stuart, Jessie May .5 College St Sherwood, Katharine .. 402 Jennings Av Sutliff, Charles G- 143 Jennings Av Shewring, Francis W....62 Tonker Av Sutliff, Mattle 143 Jennings Av Shewring, Margaret 62 Tonker Av Sweitzer, Kate 110 Starkweather Av Shlvely, Frank Marion . . . . Glenville, O. Swift, Ellen Currie 10 Thurman St Slegel, Addle M 30 Newell St Tate, Marion 36 Seymour Av Sietman, Emma Minnie.. 48 Tremont St TegethofE, Daisy E Sietman, Lydit Josephine • • • • 84 Fi ^t Place, Brooklyn, -■ - ..±-.:.^i. FRANKLIN ATENtJE CHURCH, FRANKLIN AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. {ftf 109 teachers as needed. The efforts of the superintendent and teachers were supplemented from time to time by preaching services conducted by Elder Prosser. Owing to the gradually increasing number of workers furnished by the First Congregational Church, the school, about the year 1866, fell under her control, and through the untiring efforts of Mr. S. H. Sheldon, Mr. J. A. Redington, Mr. A. G. Hopkinson and Mr. Edgar Slatt was presented with a new building, constructede specially for the work, upon a lot on Detroit street, nearly opposite St. Paul street. In these new sur- roundings and upon this new site the school grew very rapidly, and for ten years, under the superin tendency of Mr. Sheldon, Mr. Hopkinson, Mr. Forbes and Mr. Wilmot, deepened in spiritual power. On account of the rapid growth of the city westward and of the evident desirability of soon organizing a church, the school in the year 1876 purchased a lot 200 feet in depth by 44' feet in width on the. corner of Franklin and Waverly avenues, the present site of the church, and moved its building upon it. About this time, Rev. S. B. Shipman, who had recently been called from Atwater, 0., by the First Congregational Church to take charge of Mission work on Harbor street, was given charge of the school. Mr. Shipman threw his strength into the work, and within a few months, on November 22, 1876, brought about the organi- zation of Franklin Avenue Congregational Church, with thirty charter members, fourteen of whom were furnished by the First Church and the remainder by the school itself and the Harbor street mission. From the day of its organization this church has been characterized by a marked unity of spirit and an untiring zeal in the Master's work. Beginning with a debt of $2,150 on their lot, this devoted little band, composed wholly of poor people, under the leadership of Rev. S. B. Shipman, their pastor, within thirteen years paid all indebtedness and raised a sufficiently large sum to warrant the erection of a church building. In 1889 this edifice was begun in most auspicious circum- stances, but before the year should close the flock were destined to fall under a heavy cloud. On July 19, when the building was only half completed, the hand of death removed their pastor almost without' warn- ing, leaving them with a heavy responsibility and no shepherd. For a time it seemed to many that the work could not go on, but the devotion of too many hearts had been enlisted to suffer even so great a calamity to long check determination. A committee was at once appointed to secure a new pastor, and on October 1, 1889, but little more than two months after the death of Mr. Shipman, Rev. Herbert 0. Allen, who had just graduated at Oberlin Seminary, accepted -their call to the pas- torate. At the death of Mr. Shipman there were 148 members enrolled. During the present pastorate the enrollment has risen by the addition of 199 members, to 267. The work is generally flourishing, and the people who still love to call themselves " The Little Church" are yet of the faith that God has given them a distinct and blessed mission to 1 accom- plish. 110 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Trustees— George Willard, 290 Clinton street; John Green, 125 Coiirtland street ; Thomas Bradley, 228 West Madison avenue ; William Faragher, 38 West Clinton street;Bert Faragher, 38 West Clinton street. Clerk— J. D. Giauque, 34 Davis street. treasurer— W . B. Mumford, 252 Waverly avenue. Deacons— Hugh Bone, 227 Twenty-third avenue ; A. J. Thompson, Lakewood ; H. B. Worth, 1097 Detroit street ; Walter Mott, 184 Waverly avenue. Deaconesses — Mrs. Harriet Cook, 16 Twenty-third avenue , Mrs. Sarah King, 50 Bayne street. Sunday-school Superintendent— James Bone, 227 Twenty-third avenue. President Y. P. S. C. J?.— Samuel Pownal, 164 Herman street. Corresponding Secretary Y. P. S. C. E — Mabel Sanders, 154 Twenty- third avenue. President King's Daughters—Mrs. William Westgate, 237 Taylor street. President Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary Society— -Mrs. William Faragher, 38 West Clinton street. Secretary Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary Society — Mrs. William Westgate, 237 Taylor street. Superintendents of J. Y. P. S. C. E.— Miss Mary Lehr, 296 Waverly avenue ; Mrs. George Zahn, 77 Ellen street. Mrs Harri et Bone, Mrs. Hugh.. 227 Twenty-third Av .....16 Twenty-third Av Bone, Mr. William H Davis, Mrs. Amelia D 45% Fulton St 227 Twenty-third Av „ . „ ^ . at t, i r ttt-,,. xt Deas, Mr. Robert 9 Devine St Bone, Mrs. William H ' 227 Twenty-third Av Deas - Mrs - Robert 9 Devine St Bone, Miss Ethel.. 227 Twenty- third Av Deas, Miss Emily 9 Devine St Bone, Mr. James.. .227 Twenty-third Av Deas, Miss Mary E 9 Devine St Bone, Mrs. James.. 227 Twenty-third Av Dennison, Mr. Edward.... 53 Mecca St Bone, Miss Annie May DeWitt, Mr. J. H 63 W Clinton St 227 Twenty-third Av DeWitt, Mrs. J. H 63 W Clinton St Bone,, Mr. Alexander 65 Scott St Dixon, Mr. Jacob Buffalo, N. Y Bone, Mrs. Alexander 65 Scott St Dobbie, Mr. John .....66 Davis Av Bone, Miss Margaret P 65 Scott St Dorien, Mr. John 50 Bayne St 112 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Cleveland :=: Bicycles I """yytf/i&nMf'r/. The fact that the Cleve- i land cycles are selected by the intelligent and re- fined, makes it the Society Olbecl. The experienced rider makes the Cleveland first choice. It is beautifully made, , /■ It is elegantly finished,. "" ; Its frame is strong. Its frame is rigid. Its tires are superb. The bearings are without an equal, the truest made, of perfect finish. It requires less effort to> ride the Cleveland than any other ;wheel. Our Riding Academy Open Day and Evening. ««QKKX«mSKK«5«Sf5«5l5«5«SI»5«S« H. A. LOZIER & CO., Cor. ERIE & CHESTNUT. FRANKLIN AVENL'li CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 113" Dorlen, Mrs. John 50 Bayne St Douglass, Mrs. Mary.. 78 Beechwood St Douglass, Mrs. Chas 132 Duane St Dryer, Mr. "William Glenwood Dryer, Mrs. "William Glenwood Eardley, Miss Fannie H....55 Scott St Eggert, Mr. George C.The Altenhelm Faragher, Capt. "Wm..38 "W. Clinton St Faragher, Mrs. "Wm.. 38 "W. Clinton St Faragher, Mr. Bert.. 38 W. Clinton St Faragher, Miss Maude. 38 "W. Clinton St Fan-end, Mr. A. J.... 303 "Waverly Av Farrend, Mrs. A. J.... 303 "Waverly Av Fay, Mrs. Sophia 110 Scott St Fay, Miss Parmelia 110 Scott St Fay, Miss Myrtie E .110 Scott St Fay, Mr. Bray ton G 128 Scott St Fay, Mrs. Brayton G 128 Scott St Fletcher, Mrs Anna 77 Ellen St Flewilling, Mrs. James.116 Courtland St Frisbie, Mrs. Mary..W. Madison Av , cor. "Wellington Ford, Mr. Frank 26 "Ware St Ford, Miss Nettie 70 Bayne St Garrett, Miss Carrie 748 Detroit St Gee, Mrs., James 45 St. Paul St Gehres, Mrs. Lena 245 Lawn St Genres, Miss Annie 245 Lawn St Geist, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 128 Twenty- Ithjrd| Av Geist, Miss Elizabeth.. 128 Twenty- „ third Av Glauque, Mr. J. D . ., 34 Davis Av Giauque, Mrs. J. D .34 Davis Av Green, Mr. J. L 125 Courtland St Green, Mrs. J. L. 125 Courtland St Grover, Mrs. J. C 236 Taylor, St Groves, Mr. Samuel < Pittsburg, Pa. Groves, Mrs. Samuel Pittsburg, Pa. Groves, Mr. Newman Pittsburg, Pa Guy, Mrs. Orilla 315 "Waverly Av Guy, Miss Jennie May.. 315 "Waverly Av Hanchett, Mrs. Marguerite.. 35 Birch St Hay, Miss Elizabeth.... 59 W. Clinton St Hayden, Mrs. Delos Toledo, O. Hill, Mrs. James 52 Ware St Hill, Miss Amy 257 Waverly Av Hogan, Mr. "William 296 Waverly Av Hogan, Mrs. "William .. 296 Waverly Av Housel, Mr. William 168 Buhrer At Housel, Mrs..:'Willlam 158 Buhrer Av Hudson, Mrs. Claude Bridge St_ Hutchinson, Mr. John.. 100 Hartnell St. Hutchinson, Mrs. John.. 100 Hartnell St Hutchinson, Mr. Alexander ...100 Hartnell St Hutchinson, Miss Margaret 100 Hartnell Sfc Jackson, Mrs. William 55 Scott St James, Miss Sarah 55 Scott St Johnson, Mrs. H. J Lakewood - Jones, Mrs. J. P Detroit, Mich.. Kane, Mrs. William 137 Dare St. Kelso, Miss Ella 158 "Waverly Av Keller, Mr. B. F Lakewood" Kennedy, Mrs. J. D 58 Hartnell St Keppie, Mr. Robert 30 Fir St Keppie, Mrs. Robert 30 Fir St Kerr, Miss Martha 138 Twenty-third Av- Kidd, Mrs. J. 1 105 Birch St King, Mrs. Sarah 50 Bayne St King, Mr. Thomas 90 Salsbury St King, Mrs. Thomas 90 Salsbury St Land, Mr. Thomas.. 17 "W. Madison Av Land, Mrs. Thomas.. 17 W. Madison Av- Lehr, Mrs. Caroline 296 Waverly Av- Lehr, Miss Mary 296 Waverly Av Lehr, Mr. Arthur 296 Waverly Av Lehr, Mr. Herman..' 296 Waverly' Av- Logie, Mrs. "William 85 Liberty St. Loomis, Mr. Milo Pearl St., corner Jay St Lowe, Mrs. J. B 79 Root St: Lynn, Mrs. Eliza Buffalo, N. T. Martin, Mr. James 103 Scott St Martin, Mrs. James 103 Scott St. McAulley, Mr. Thomas. 60 Courtland St McAulley, Mrs. Thomas. 60 Courtland St McAulley, Mies Cellia. . .60 Courtland St McDonald, Mrs. Margaret.. 100 HartnelL McGregor, Mr. Alexander.. .Poland, Me McGregor, Mrs. Alexander.. Poland, Mer McGuire, Mrs. JuMJa 145 Dare St. McKay, Mr. John 263 Harbor St. McKay, Mrs. John 263 Harbor St McKay, Miss Sarah 263 Harbor St. McKerrall, Mr. James 88 Bayne St 114 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. McKerrall, Dr. William Saunders, Mr. Thomas 26 Mecca St Kendall Block, Euclid Av Seaman, Mrs. Elizabeth .. 302 Clinton St Miller, Mr. White Unknown Seaman, Mrs. Julia 302 Clinton St Miller, Miss Jennie Unknown Seaman, Miss Mabel 302 Clinton St Miller, Mr. George ..Pearl St Seaman, Miss Bessie 302 Clinton St Milne, Mr. Robert 9 Willett St Semple, Mrs. Celia....60 Courtland St Milne, Miss Annie 9 Willett St Shipman, Mrs. M. W Allston, Mass Montgomery, Mrs. Isabel. 20 Hamburgh Simmons, Mrs. Stephen. .2 Claremont St Montgomery. Miss Flora. 20 Hamburgh Simtaions, Miss Ella 2 Claremont St Montgomery Miss Marg..20 Hamburgh Smith, Mrs. Albert 754 Republic St Montgomery, Miss Agnes. 20 Hamburgh Smith, Mr. D. K 39 West Clinton St Moon, MPs. R. E 91 liberty St Smith, Mrs. D. K. ... 39 West Clinton St Morgan, Mr. Harmon... 43 Woodbine St Smith, Miss Edith 302 Clinton St Morgan, Mr. Lewis 43 Woodbine St Smith, Mrs. Frank Unknown Mott, Mr. Walter 184 Waverly Av Smith, Mrs. James 91 Scott St Mott, Mrs. Walter 184 Waverly Av Stroh, Mrs. Henry 323 Harbor St Muaraford, Mr. W. B 252 Waverly Av Stroh, Miss Hattie 323 Harbor St Moimford, Mrs. W. B...252 Waverly Av Stofer, Mr. M. W 101 Birch St Mumford, Miss Ida 252 Waverly Av Stofer, Mrs. M. W 101 Birch St Myrick, Miss Mary 23 Root St Stofer, Miss Lottie 101 Birch St ftahouse, Mrs. Frank 23 Sayle Av Streidel, Miss Cora 365% Taylor St Nelson, Mr. John Medina, O. Stroud Mrs. Alice R Chicago, 111. Nickel, Mrs. Adam 38 Myrtle St Thompson, Mr. A .J Lakewood, O Nickel, Miss Agatha 38 Myrtle St Thompson, Mr. Henry 78 Lawn St Nickel, Miss Nettie 38 Myrtle St Thompson, Mrs. Catherine.. 78 Lawn St Norton, Miss Lillie May 57 Scott St Toland, Miss Ida 190 Waverly Av •Orr, Miss Mary 209 Crawford Rd Tower, Mrs. Helen 167 Courtland St Overholt, Miss Lizzie ... 53 Woodland Av "Van Note, Mrs. W. H 50 Bayne St Peet, Mrs. Hannah 89 Scott St Viall, Mrs. Elizabeth 91 Liberty St Peet, Miss Gertrude 89 Scott St Walker, Mrs. John Chicago, 111 Pflmister, Mrs. James 29 Putt Ot Walker, Mr. Charles. Ft. Duchesne.Utah Pfenninger, Miss Anna 79 Bayne St Watson, Mrs. Isabel 133 Gordon Av Phillips, Mrs. Henry... 23 W. Clinton St Watson, Mrs. Robert 133 Gordon Av Pierce, Miss Lizzie 229 Root St Wenger, Mrs.- Jacob Poe, Mrs. A. C 675 Detroit St Corner Clark and Selden Pownall, Mr. Samuel 166 Herman St Wenham, Miss Emma ,..93 Scott St Quinn, Mr. Robert. .192 W. Madison Av Westgate, Mrs. Anna 237 Taylor St <3uinn, Mrs. Robert.. 192 W. Madison Av Westgate, Mr. Albert.. ..235 Taylor St Rankin, Mrs. Thomas 61 Bancroft St Westgate, Mr. William 237 Taylor St Rice, Mrs. Charles 71 Bayne St Westgate, Mrs. William.. 237 Taylor St Roberts, Mr. Henry Walker Works White, Mr. Arthur.. 224 W. Madison Av Roberts, Mr. Simon 55 Scott St White, Mrs. Arthur.. 224 W. Madison Av Roberts, Mrs. Simon 55 Scott St White, Mrs. Joseph 53 Root St Rollinson, Mr. Robert. .155 Waverly Av White, Miss Gertie 53 Root St Rollinson, Mrs. Robert.. 155 Waverly Av Whitney, Mr. James 655 Detroit St Roy, Mr. Charles 29 Mecca St Whitney, Miss Mary 655 Detroit St Sanders, Mrs. Joseph 154 23d Av, Whitney, Mr. Louis Sanders, Miss Mable 154 23d Av La ke Av., corner Mecca Saunders, Mr. Alfred 26 Mecca St Whitney, Miss Elizabeth Saunders, Mrs. Alfred 26 Mecca St Lake Av., corner Mecca FRANKLIN AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 115 Whitney, Miss Cora Lake Av., corner Mecca Wilkinson, Miss Anna.... 186 Cedar Av Williams, Mrs. Stafford 23 Dare St Wlllard, Mr. George G....290 Clinton St Willard, Mrs. George G 290 Clinton St Wolacott, Mr. James 29 Pear St Wood, Mrs. Sarah Ann 84 Elton St Wood, Mrs. Jane.. 170 Twenty* third Av Wood, Miss Florence 170 Twenty-third Av Worth, Mr. H. B 1097 Detroit St Worth, Mrs. H. B 1097 Detroit St Young, Miss Lottie 57 Rutlage Av Young, Mrs. Charlotte.. 57 Rutlage Av Zahn, Mr. George 76 Ellen St Zahn, Mrs. George 76 Ellen St THE In Name and Quality. ..The Best.. That Money and Skill Can Make. Ask Your Friends about the "Standard." The Standard Sewing Machine Co., 66 Euclid Avenue, 661 Lorain Street. HISTORICAL SKETCH OF MOUNT ZION CONGREGA- TIONAL CHURCH. &IVE Christian friends met at a private house, June 8, 1864, to take IRgS. into consideration the organization of a new church. Having' previously studied and,given the subject prayerful thought, they ^entered freely into the discussion, and decided that Congregationalism : would best meet their wants and necessities. From this time a regular. . -weekly prayer-meeting was held, and as often as possible preaching on MT. ZION CHURCH.. the Sabbath. On September 11, 1864, the Mount Zion Congregational Church was formally organized in Plymouth Church, then on Prospect street, between Sheriff and Erie, when nineteen Christian men and women took upon themselves the solemn covenant of the Church. The day was one of unusual interest, not only to the new, but to the old church which had so kindly opened its doors and said, "Come, you are welcome." All the Congregational churches of Cleveland were represented in the council by their pastors and delegates. Rev. J. A. Thomes and the Rev. Dr. Wolcot, with their churches, were the true friends of the new church, and by their counsel, their means and good cheer never failed to give en- couragement. While Mt. Zion owes much to her sister churches, she especially regards Plymouth Church as her "foster mother," and cannot MT. ZION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 117 forget the cordial, warm send-off at the old church in 1864, supplemented since by a warm-hearted, brotherly love. First minister was Rev. J. H. Muse. Soon after the organization, the church succeeded in erecting a very desirable brick meeting-house on Erie street. But in view of better loca- tion, and a debt necessarily heavy for them, they sold the property for $8,000, and bought the present site on Maple street, and built a neat and cosy house, free from debt. About this time the church suffered greatly from various causes. Institutions to meet the wants of those who had been oppressed were looked upon by many with distrust, and especially those who came to this city, because they had heard nothing of Congre- gationalism. Internal dissensions soon crept in, which seemed to SET. DANIEL W. SHAW. threaten the very existence of the church ; nothing was more discourag- ing than the loss of some of the most energetic members by change of residence. The pulpit was supplied by various ministers till Septem- ber, 1873, when Rev. C. E. Ruddick became pastor, and continued till 1877. In 1878, Rev.. A. J. DeHart became pastor. J^, Brother Johns succeeded Bro. DeHart as pastor; after his resigna- tion, Brother S. S. Calkins administered to the spiritual wants of Mt. Zion till Brother S. N. Brown was secured for thechurch. Brother Brown, after an engagement of three months, was made pastor of the church. He remained on the field about three years and a half, and was successful in rebuilding and beautifying the church edifice. In 1889 he was called to Washington, and was succeeded by the Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, the present pastor, under whose hand the Church has grown and prospered. 118 CLEVELAND CONGKEGATIONALISTS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Chase, Nettle 27 Wagner St Robinson, M 33 Hackman St Carter, Ann 27 Wagner St Seelig, Edwina 26 Hackman. St Harris, Sophia Ganor Bell Av Tolbert, Emma 68 Hackman St Ganor, Stella Bell Av Tolbert, Laura 68 Hackman St Jordan, Susan 36 Putnam St Tolbert, Harry 68 Hackman St Johnson, Lucinda Greenwood St Tolbert, John 68 Hackman St Kain, Mary A 25 Wood' St Hill, "Viena 32 Hackman St Brown, Chas Wood St Baker, Oscar W 30 Hackman St Moore, Belle 199 Beachwood St Baker, Nellie H 30 Hackman St Moore, Charles 199 Beachwood St LiUyj Rebecca 43 Hackman St Mann.Mella 8 Cle T e St Moore _ Edna . May 19 Hackman St Adklns, Mamie Blaine St Tolbert _ Wm Eugene ... 68 Hackman St Burgess, Anna E 22 Blame S t Mmnie M Hackman gt McKoy Wm.H 9 Map e S ^ ^ 4g Hackman gt Mears, Mildred 9 Map e St ^ ^^ 46 Hackman gt McKoy, Amanda 9 Maple St w .0 t ■ ^™ a* _ _. „ , „ Bailey, Wm 48 Linden' St Ransome, Toung Maple St *' _..„. „„„ _ . . _. _ ' Z. ,, , Q4 . Dennie, Phillip 128 Linden St Ransome, Mrs. Young Maple St ' . tn . _. „ , „ , x Nickens, Clarisa 48 Linden St Stanley, Mrs. Sarah Maple St • . 01 • -kit tvt t T.„ „„„, Dt Nickens, Luther W 48 Linden St Skinner, Mrs. Nathan Maple St ' . Fields, Wm.H IS Maple St Glover, Emma 51 Linden St Fields, Mrs. Wm. H 18 Maple St Denney, Pearl 128 Linden St Mears, Lena 9 Maple St ingraham, Lee Linden St Mickev, Amelia 25 Maple St Haskins, Mamie 128 Linden St Nelson, Wm 43 Laurel St ^aham, J Linden St Stewart, Maude Laurel St Glover ' Julla " 51 LInden St Robinson, Emma 30 Laurel St Boyd, Samuel T 137 Edwards Av Nelson, Mrs. Wm 43 Laurel St Boyd, Rosa Farmer... 137 Edwardis Av Brown, Catherine 32 Hackman St Bowman, Celia 136 Sibley St Baker, Alice 30 Hackman St Gray, Wm. H 138 Sibley St Dunjill, Janie H 28 Hackman St Dudley, Adelaide 136 Sibley St Dunjill, Florence 28 Hackman St Thomas, Jennie Dudley.. .136 Sibley St Dunjill, Mrs. Alice 28 Hackman St Green, Hattie 280 Cedar Av Flamer, Minmde .'...32 Hackman St Little, Daniel Cedar Av Hall, Jennie 19 .Hackman St Johnson, Hattie 1181 Euclid Av Jackson, Sarah A 48 Hackman St Harmon, Sophia E 1173 Euclid Av Johnson, Annie 48 Hackman St Byrd, Hattie Euclid Av Jackson, Frances 48 Hackman. St Green, Katie Euclid Av Kellogg, Catherine..... 17 Hackman St Hare, Mrs. Edgefield 8 Nichola St Kellogg, John H 17 Hackman St Alexander. Maria 34 Newton St Robinson, Benjamin 33 Hackman St Alexander, George.. 34 Newton St Robinson, Cora 33 Hackman St Chavons, Peter 25 Newton St MT. ZION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 119 Lowe, D. A 33 Newton, St Larkins, Nellie 16 Pine St Lowe, Rachael 33 Newton. St Larkins, John S 16 Pine St Lowe, Mamie 33 Newton St Woods, Anna 8 Pine St Revels, Emma 41 Newton St Turner, Sadie 27 Quebec St Revels, Walter 41 Newton St Turner, Edward J 27 Quebec St Burdine, Conley 343 Lincoln Av Keene, Sarah S 30 Schiller St Burdine, Julia 343 Lincoln Av Keene, Riley 30 Schiller St Edmonds, Catherine ....50 Ashland Av Keene, Esther 30 Schiller St Brown. Jere A 50 Ashland Av Keene, Kittle 30 Schiller St Brown, Mary A 50 Ashland Av Gayters, Nina 471 Dunham Av Hackley, Addie 68 Ashland Av Steel, George Creighton St Hackley, Adeline 68 Ashland Av Steel, Sophia Creighton St Hackley, Charles 68 Ashland Av Shaw, Rev. Daniel W 18 North PI Hackley, Fred 68 Ashland Av Smoot, Belle H 18 North PI Ricks, Joseph T 30 Ashland Av Thompson, Carrie ...18 North PI „ „ _ ^„. „„ A=v :, „^ »„ Thompson, Willa 18 North PI Walker, T. W 30 Ashland Av ' - -„„,., ™ „ „ TT ... „„ . ,,, , .„ Thompson, Eugene 18 North PI Walker, Hattie 30 Ashland Av " ', „ ,._. ., ._, ' „ „. . ., . . Thompson, Wm 18 North PI Johnson. Frances 30 Ashland Av „ ^ „„ ,. m ™.... ^ -,„ ™ oi Thompson, Fred 18 North PI Merchant. William P 17 Plum St T ^ Q ^ North pj Hansbarry, S. W Pear St Thompaolli Mary j 36 Blalr gt Hansbarry, Mrs. S. W ...Pearl St Th Lettle 36 Blalr gt Tillie. Mrs. James.. .... ..24% Sumner St Thompsonj Walter 36 Blair gt Baker. Nannie 56 Calvert St wmlamS) Annie 3g B , alr gt Baker, Robert 56 Calvert St Lewig| Cordella 259 Huntington St Bodie. Flavia 56 Calvert St Thom Mary . 19 sked gt Bodie. Mrs 56 Calvert St Thompsorlj clara 19 gked gt Fairfax. Hattie 63 Calvert St LideSj Mrs Jegsle 1? gked gt Fairfax. Daniel 63 Calvert St Waller| Marla 24 Webster St Fairfax. John 63 Calvert St xllent T _ B _ g Holmden Av Jackson, Alice Calvert St Coleman, Jennie Frank St Potter, Adelaide Calvert St j on nson, Ella Frank St Fairfax, John, Sr 63 Calvert St Johnson, James Frank St Meredith, James 63 Calvert St Brown, Maggie J 46 Frank St Meredith, Nettle 63 Calvert St Burgess, Ann Eliza 22 Frank St Brown, Mary E 538 Scovill Av Brown, Mary E 46 Frank St Brown, W. Scott, Jr 538 Scovill Av Martin, A. H Adelbert St Brown W Scott, Sr 538 Scovill Av Ferguson, Florence M 84 Harmon St Brown.Mrs. W. S 538 Scovill Av King, Mary 12 Vine St Gregory, Martha 538 Scovill Av Campton, Imogene Craw Av Gaines,AnnaE 2S0 Jennings Av Price, Ella Craw Av Queen, Birdie 48 Livingstone St Randolp, Anna Erie St Queen, Edna 48 Livingstone St Stokes, Lottie Wheeler Erie St Ricks, Sarah 86 Cory Av Temple, Mamie California St Ricks, Benjamin 86 Cory Av Allen, Mary L 476 Central Av Jones, Nettie 24 Pine St Strother, Mamie 476 Central Av Ricks, George 24 Pine St Brown, Mason H 662 Central Av Ricks, Albert 24 Pine St Bowles, W. O Central Av Ricks, Josie V 24 Pine St Crawford, J. W 597 Central Av Walker, Tillie 17 Pine St Crawford, Mattie 597 Central Av Walker, Rachel L 17 Pine St D ray ton, Azaline 600 Central Av Walker, David H 17 Pine St D av i Si Julia 600 Central Av T.20 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. -Graham, William 660 Central Av Whiting, Amanda Sterling Av Jackson, Anna E Central Av Brown, Grace Wilson .... 396 Sterling Av "Oldwine, Nora 600 Central Av Wills, Mary Sterling Av Moore, Dilsey 457 Central Av Jackson, Clifford 449 Sterling Av Moore, Annie 457 Central Av Sawson, Walter H 419 Sterling Av •Sheldon, J. G 366 Central Av Sawson, Alice 419 Sterling Av Wilson, Mary J 490 Central Av Sawson, Joseph 419 Sterling Av Rhodes, Maude Wilson ... 490 Central Av Raymer, Richard 400% Sterling Av Imes, Mabel L 575 Central Av Raymer, Lena 400% Sterling Av Williams, John C 603 Central Av Schultz, Lettie Sterling Av Temple, William 603 Central Av Flemming, Mamie Sterling Av Morris, Mrs. John T 462 Central Av Moss, Mary L .....Sterling Av T>ray ton, Frank 600 Central Av Hern, Mrs. Silas Ann Sterling Av •Conrad, Howard 217 Central Av Randolph, Bessie 403 Sterling Av Conrad, Mrs. Howard 217 Central Av Wells, Julia A 3.86 Sterling Av Nichols, Nathan Central- Av Sutton, Ella 399 Sterling Av Hurst, Bllenor 502 Central Av Sutton, Bertha 399 Sterling Av Denney, HUgh 608 Central Av Benson, Eliza 24 Forest St T>enney, Alice 608 Central Av Fowler, Robert sgFprestSt Denney, Geneva 608 Central Av Fowler, Cappie 89 Forest St Milton, Elizabeth 549 Central Av Harris, Kittie..? 113 Forest St 1 Beard, Sophia 603 Central Av Lewis, Emily 79 Forest St Jackson, Anna E Central At Price, L.J Ill Forest PI Boyd, Eliza Sterling Av Sabb, CO 24 Forest St Brooks, Malinda 417 Sterling Av Woods, Ella 113 Forest St Freeman, Harry L 403 Sterling Av Mann, Crawford 390 Sterling Av ABSENT LIST. , Lawson, Catherine 419 Sterling Av Fairfax, Laura Lawson, Amelia 419 Sterling Av French, Mollie Meuljn, Jane Sterling Av Flamer, Zacheria Merrick, Harriette. . . : . . 392 Sterling Av Harris, Eliza Morton, Georgia. 403 Sterling Av Johnson, .Stella Rulley, N. F 343 Sterling Av Jones, Saphronia Sampson, George W 392 Sterling Av Maxwell, F Sampson, Kate 392 Sterling Av Shaw, Alice L. . . '. Sampson, George M 392 Sterling Av Taylor, Carry Sampson, Hattie B 392 Sterling Av Hawkins, Cora Sampson, Fred 392 Sterling Av Walker, Ida Smith, Fannie 343 Sterling Av Colston, Mollie "... Scott, John 401 Sterling Av Weaver, Mary F ' Scott, Gertrude 401 Sterling Av French, Chas •. Scott, Cora 401 Sterling Av Flamer, Cora Maude '. Sims, Mary L ...403 Sterling Av Keller, Alice Smith, William E 343 Sterling Av Boyou, Chas. H Thomasson, Mary L....420 Sterling Av Woods, Edith Wilson, Anna 400 Sterling Av Walker, Eveline WEST SIDE WELSH CHURCH. k RGANIZED in 1871, with 30 members. Aided by the Home Mis- sionary society, 1871-1872. There are now 17 names on the roll. Sunday-school enrollment, 16. Services are held once in two weeks at the home of Rev. John M. Evans, 52 Bradford street, who is stated supply. EAST MADISON AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ^HEN they that feared the Lord spake often one to another." This was the case with a little band of Christians who were withotit a church home, and so met regularly at the house of one of their number, a devout woman who lived on Lincoln avenue. The RKV. u. t. THOMAS. attention of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church was called to their efforts, and on May 15, 1874, a committee was appointed to visit the (so-called) Lincoln Avenue Mission, with the view of rendering such EAST MADISON AVENUE CHURCH. EAST MADISON AVENUK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 123 assistance as was possible. This committee, on July 24, 1874, was farther instructed to "look at property with the view of purchasing" for the establishment of the Mission in a suitable building. Through their efforts a site was purchased, and a chapel erected and opened for use, January 2, 1875. The Sunday school was also organized on thesameday, with Mr. B. F. Whitman ot the Euclid Avenue Church as superintendent! Several others from this Church were also very much interested in the Mission, and gave much of their time to it. This interest has been sus- tained through the years, and has been one of the causes of its continued prosperity. Though other enterprises have been started by them, they have not forgotten their first one, nor has this Church ceased to remem- ber the kindly interest taken in it by them. Alter the organization of the Sunday-school, the Euclid Avenue Church (March 12, 1875) authorized the "committee to raise funds by voluntary subscriptions for the preaching of the gospel in the East Madison Avenue Chapel," and on May 22, 1875, the directors and Missionary Commit- tee of the Mission recommended "that immediate steps be taken towards the organization of a Congregational Church." In response to this rec- ommendation, the Chriftian people of the vicinity met in the chapel, May 25, and took the steps which resulted in the formal organization of the Church, July 3, 1875, with Rev. 0. D. Fisher as its pastor. Twenty- two persons constituted the charter membership of the Church. Rev. 0. D. Fisher was well fitted for the work of building up the Church, and he labored well and earnestly in this field for ten years, seeing some results in the added membership and the blessing the Church was to the commu- nity. He resigned in March, 1885, to accept a call to another field. He\vas succeeded by Rev. Herbert Melville Tenney, July 26, 1885. During his ministry the Sunday-school became so crowded that the chapel had to be enlarged, which was done, and the present edifice was dedi- cated February 2, 1889. He also organized the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, which has proven such a blessing to every church in which it has come. After a pastorate of nearly four years, he resigned to accept a call to Grinnell, Iowa, on April 28, 1889. Rev. Wm. L. Tenney succeeded him September 2,1889. This chu ch has been blessed with a worthy succession in its pastors. Each has seemed to be, just the one needed at the time. Rev. Wm. L. Tenney entered into the work with all his soul, and God blessed his labors'. He endeared himself to all by his noble qualities, and when his health gave way through overwork, the people showed their love lor him in granting him a six months' rest from his work, with the hope that he might recover, but he did not regain his health by that time, and so resigned in August of 1891. During part of the time of the pastor's absence, the pulpit and the weekly church prayer meetings were under the leadership of Rev. J. P. Jones, a mission- ary to India. He aroused quite an interest in missions, and left many warm friends behind when he left us to go back to his work in India. In October, 1891, Rev. Wm. A. Knight was called to the vacant pas- torate. He had a particularly hard task before him, owing to the fact 124 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. that through the sickness of Rev. W. L. Tenney, the Church had been practically without a pastor for nearly a year. - He was successful in his labors in interesting the people and bringing many into the Church. He was a very earnest preacher, and one especially adapted to interest work- ing people, of which the Church is almost entirely composed. He was with us but seven months when a call came to him to work as associate pastor of the Old Stone Church, which call he accepted, and left us June, 1891. The present pastor, Rev. D. T. Thomas, came to us November 13,1892, from the West Congregational Church of Akron, 0., where he had been a successful and beloved pastor for four years. His ministry among us has been blessed. There has been a steady growth in the membership — mem- bers having been received at every Communion since he came to us; the young people have realized great help from his sympathy and co-opera? tion with them in their work, his unfailing attendance at their regular weekly meetings has been both encouraging and inspiring. The Junior and Intermediate Societies of Christian Endeavor have also been organ- ized during his pastorate, and are proving a great help to the members, teaching them early the privilege of ministering to others. These socie- ties are under the direction of the pastor's wife, who is a faithful coadju- tor in the work. In addition to the Christian Endeavor Societies, the Church rejoices in an energetic and self-sacrificing Ladies' Aid and Mis- sionary Society , in a Sabbath-school whose usefulness is only limited by the lack of teachers and adequate accommodations : in a Men's Club which has helped the Church in many ways, and is now helping in having a weekly paper, Congregational Visitor, distributed each week, contain- ing Church notices and items of interest, etc. * For the past ten years the church has been opened for Sunday service and a weekly prayer meeting for the Bohemian people of the neighbor- hood, preaching being in their own tongue. The membership of the Church at present is 374. We have seven of the charter members with us now. Many who were formerly with us are now helping in other churches to do work for the Master. The church is by reason of its situation and composition plainly called by the Master to do a work for working peo- ple. In this work it has been blessed, and rejoices in the position of influ- ence which it has secured in this part of the city, and looks hopefully for- ward to the future to be a still greater blessing. EAST MADISON AVBNUK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 125 CHURCH DIRECTORY. Anderson, John 663 Quincy St Anderson, Mrs. Virginia .. 663 Quincy St Anderson. Miss Martha ..663 Quincy St Anderson, Mrs. Olive.. 216 Beechwood St Alexander, Mrs. Louise C.920 Cedar Av Alexander. Oscar 920 Cedar \v Addison. Miss F. E 150 Congress St Amundseh.Charles 1036 First Av Amundsen, Mrs. Mary 1036 First Av Alexander, Miss Anna.. 874 Scranton Ay BIddle, Samuel.. 1376 East Madison Av Biddle, Mrs. Catherine '.. 1376 East Madison Av Beckwlth, Sheldon.... 25 Beckwith St Beckwith. Mrs. M 25 Beckwith St Bower, B. P 1246 Cedar Av Bower, Mrs. E. A 1246 Cedar Av Bower, A. B 1254 Cedar-Av Bower, Mrs. A. B 1254 Cedar Av Brack, Mrs. Elizabeth 1246 Cedar Av Bersch, Mrs. Elizabeth.. Invalids' Home Buck, Mrs. Janet M 12 Eastdale St Black, Joseph H .195 Edwards St Black, Miss Elsie L.Gloucester City, N.J. Bruniton, John 37 Montgomery St Brunton, Mrs. John.. 37 Montgomery tSt Brunton, Norval 37 Montgomery St Betts, Alfred H 1532 E. Madison Av Betts, Miss Mary E 1532 E. Madison Av Baker, Laura 108 Southern Av Brown, Bessie 150 Congress St Blackwood, Edna 287 South Bell Av Buck, Jennie 10 Mound Place Beerer. Miss Belle 12 Carr St Beerer, Miss Clara 12 Carr St Beerer, William 12 Carr St Babcock, Mrs. Mary 95 Piatt St Bleasdale, Basil T.. Quincy & Southern Brandes.Mrs. WlllaHeath.58 Branch Av Bender, Mr. John H Parker St Bender, Mrs. Mary Parker St Chandler, F. C. Sr 32 Alanson St Chandler, Mrs. E 32 Alanson St Chandler, F. C, Jr 304 McAllisterSt.,San Francisco, Caf Cochrane, Mrs. Margaret. 409 Lincoln Ay Cochrane, David 148 Alanson St Cochrane, Mrs. Agnes A. .148 Alanson St Corlett, Miss Nellie M...277 Genesee Av Cain, Mrs. Eleanor.. 1446 E. Madison Av Cain, Wm 1446 E. Madison Av Cain, Emma 1446 E. Madison Av Cannel, Hy ..585 Quincy St Cannel, Mrs. Elizabeth 585 Quincy St Crozier, Robt 344 Lincoln Av, Crozier, Mrs. Augusta.. .344 Lincoln Av.' Clyne, Mrs. Lydia.. .1440 E. Madison Av Clyne, Miss Alice H.1440 E. Madison Av Clyne, Miss Eva 1440 E. Madison Av Clyne, Miss Cecil B. .1440 E. Madison Av Coffey, Miss Frances M 1645, E. Madison Av Cunnington, Mrs. Harriet 1490 E. Madison Av Coe, Mrs. Hattie....'1490 E. Madison Av Crosby, "W. F 16 Lisbon St Clark, George 290 Streator Av Clark, Mrs. Florence 290 Streator Ay Crosby, Miss Nellie Clark, Miss Leona Corson, Mrs. S. C ..6 Townse,nd Av Chain, Calvin 56 Trenton St Chain, Mrs. Sarah 56 Trenton St Chain, Miss Luella 56 Trenton St Chapin, Mrs. Emily 37 Ahndale St Chapin, Miss Eunice Bell 37 Anndale St Chapin, Miss Sarah Emma 37 Anndale St Chapin, Miss Fanny Edith 37 Anndale St 126 CLKVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Cunnington, Fred 106 Stanton St Flower, Mrs. Maggie M....2 Lucia St Cook, Fred C. F 75 Stanton St Fellowes, C. H 14% Glendale Av Couch John 5 Goldsmith Ct Fellowes, Mrs. C. H..14% Glendale Av Couch, Mrs. Sarah 5 Goldsmith Ct Fellowes, Miss Nellie. .14% Glendale Av Couch, Burt 5 Goldsmith Ct Fell, Mrs. Carrie Cunnington, Miss Maud J Cor. Crawford and Tilden 106 Stanton St Ferris, Homer C 199 Lincoln Av Carroll, Mr. W. W 533 Quincy St Ferris, Mrs. Homer C....199 Lincoln Av Carroll, Mrs. Nellie J 533 Quincy St Foote, Miss Olive May . Douttiell, Mrs. M. R 47 Baden St 1641 E. Madison Av Douttiell, Frank M Buffalo, N. T. Foote, George 1641 E. Madison Av Douttiell, Miss Lottie 47 Baden St Ferris, Warner C 199 Lincoln Av Douttiell, Harry 47 Baden St Florence, Ray 1481 E. Madison Av Douttiell, Arthur .47 Baden St Florence, Mrs. Maggie Douttiell, Charles 2 Chamberlain St 1*81 E. Madison Av Douttiell, Mrs. Rose.. 2 Chamberlain St Gray, James 520 Quincy St Dalton, Mrs. Hannah 469 Quincy St Gray, Mrs. Ida 520 Quincy St Dalton, Miss Bessie 469 Quincy St Groetzinger, Albert.. ..158 Congress St Dalton, Ray 469 Quincy St Groetzinger, Mrs. Jessie H Drackett, Mrs 16 Chamberlain St 158 Congress St Daniels, James 14 Keyes St Gill, Phillip 80 Brooker St Daniels, Mrs. James 14 Keyes St Gill, Miss Margaret E....80 Brooker Av Daniels, Miss Edith Agnes.. 14 Keyes St Greenleaf, Mrs. Annie.. ..517 Lincoln Av. Dowen, Miss Mattie Gosney, James Chagrin Falls Davis, D. L 12 Plymouth Av Gosney, Mrs. Fanny Chagrin Falls Davis, Mrs. D. L 12 Plymouth Av Gosney, Mrs. Harriet Davis, Frank 12 Plymouth Av Cleveland State Hospital Davis, Clarence 12 Plymouth Av Gabriel, Mrs. Annie 141 Piatt St Davis, Editha 12 Plymouth Av Gordon, Mrs. Susan C Chicago Derby, Miss Blanche Berea College Hooker, John 49 Edwards St Duty, Mrs. Elizabeth 194 Lincoln Av Hooker, Percy 49 Edwards St Duty, Miss Maud Mabel.. 194 Lincoln Av Hooker, Miss Gertie 49 Edwards St Duty, William Albert.. 194 Lincoln Av Hooker, Miss Elsie 49 Edwards St Doubleday, George H 509 Quincy St Halford, Mrs. Emma J 12 Keyes St Doubleday, Mrs. George H.509 Quincy St Hawker, Mrs. Maria.1588 E. Madison Av Emmerson, Mrs. Lizzie 606 Quincy St Hawker, Charles 1588 E. Madison Av Foote, Mrs. Maria A. 1441 E. Madison Av Hawker, Charles Hy.1588 E. Madison Av Foote, Hermann 1441 E. Madison Av Hardy, Mrs. Gertrude C. L Foote, Mrs. Allene.,1441 E. Madison Av 393 Lincoln Av Foote, O. A 412 Lincoln Av Hawkins, Mrs Annie 571 Quincy St Foote, Mrs. Sarah J.... 412 Lincoln Av Hutchcraft, Glidden.1379 E. Madison Av Foote, F. N 412 Lincoln Av Hutchcraft, Dean G.1379 E. Madison Av Flynn, Thomas Hy Hutchcraft, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth.. 1815 E. Madison Av 1379 E. Madison Av Flynn, Mrs. Mary H Holland, Mrs. Martha. Warrensvllle, O 1815 E. Madison Av Husong, Mrs. Emily 912 Doan St Flynn, Miss Lydia.,1815 E. Madison Av Husong, Delbert 912 Doan St Fergerson, William 131 Vienna St Husong, Miss Zorah 912 Doan St Ferg-erson, Mrs. Imogene.131 "Vienna St Humphreys, O. B 53 Bertram St Flower, Thomas B 2 Lucia St Humphreys, Mrs. Mary J.53 Bertram St EAST MADISON AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHDRCH. 127 Humphreys, Miss Mildred.53 Bertram St Knadler, Fred 44 Sherman St Hanson, Miss Grace N.. 2680; Euclid Av Knadler, Mrs. Katie 44 Sherman St Howse, Richard G 30 Plymouth St Klump, Mrs. A, C 142 Bolton Av Hughes, William J 90 'Stanton St Klump, Mtss Lillie L....142 Bolton Av Hughes, Miss Edith 90 Stanton St Kantz, Mrs. Flora Canton, O Hanford, William 19 Chamberlain St Krans, Mrs. C. B 1203 Oakdale St Hanford, Mrs 19 Chamberlain St Krans, Lewis A 1203 Oakdale St Hoag, Albert 1486 Dix St Kleser, John 130 Southern- Av Hoag, Mrs. Mary 1486 Dix Av Kieser, Mrs. John 130 Southern Av Humphrey, Nelson S..1035 Glddinga Av Kosar, Joseph 42 Brooker St Humphrey, Mrs. Angelina Knight, Rev. William A Saginaw, Mich 10 35 Giddings Av Kn '£ ht ' Mrs - Maude R..Saginaw,Mich „ .'"""'""' «'„.,„,„ „ „ . Kruggel, Hy 21 Slater Av Homck, Dr. Wm. A..1613 Woodland Av ^ w B 32 AlansQn gt Hill, Ernest 1513 E. Madison Av Lo bb, George T 15 Chamberlain St Hill, Mrs. Ernest.... 1513 E. Madison Av L bb, Miss Emma J...15 Chamberlain St Hammond, Mrs. Lilian.104 Sherman St Lockwood, William .... 43 Irvlngton St Johnson, J. M 545 Quincy St Lockwood, Charles I 43 Irvlngton St Johnson, Mrs. E. C 545 Quincy St Lockwood, Mrs. Ida May.... ( Johnson, Miss Viola Helen. 545 Quincy St 43 Irvlngton St Johnson. Albert C 545 Quincy St Lane, Lester W Jack, Miss Jennie J 510 Lincoln Av Lively, Thomas B..1612 E. Madison Av Jack, Mrs. Mary F 510 Lincoln Av Lively, Mrs. Thomas B Johnson, W. J 25 Keyes St 1612 E. Madison Av Johnson, Mrs 25 Keyes St Lively, Miss Gertrude Helen Johnson, Miss Annie 25 Keyes St 1612 E. Madison Av Johnson, Miss Ruth 25 Keyes St Lodge, Miss Lillie L 37 Brooker Av Johnson, William 25 Keyes St Lamberson, Mrs. Beulah..Doublin, Ind Johnson, Joseph 2,5 Keyes St Lytle, Mr. Charles 104 Stanton St Johncock, Miss Alice.... 1541 Central Av Lytle, Mrs. Lizzie 104 Stanton St Jonesi, Morgan 1399 Woodland Av Lytle, Miss Cora A 104 Stanton St Jenkins, Mrs. Louisa Lytle, Miss Lena Bell.. .104 Stanton St 1446% E. Madison Av Lytle, Charles 104 Stanton St Johnson, Miss Alma. ...1486 Central Av Lindsay, Jean 12 Plymouth PI Johnson, Jennie Edith.. 1486 Central Av Lavicka, Miss Annie.. ... .68 Brooker Av Johnson, Mrs. Chrlstine.1486 Central Av Leonard, Mrs. Abbie 410 Lincoln Av Johnson, John Harry.. ..I486 Central Av Mylchreest, Robert 79 Brooker Av Jack, Mrs 12 Remington St Mylchreest, Mrs. Sage.. .79 Brooker Av _ „ M 7 a,,!.™ ot Mylchreest, Miss Bessie... 79 Brooker Av Jones, Mrs. Delia 527 Quincy St f ' Jones, Henry J 527 Quincy St Jontzen, Mrs. George.... 195 Edwards St Jones, Mrs. G. W Keyes St Knadler, Mrs. Christiana.517 Lincoln Av Knadler, Jdhn 209 Beech wood St Mylchreest, Miss Mona..79 Brooker Av Mellor, Mrs. Anna L...4 Townsend St Morgan, Mrs. Hannah L..708 Quincy St Morse, Horace R 652 Quincy St Morse, Mrs. Emma E 552 Quincy St Merrell, Miss Sarah R. Knadler, Mrs. Ida .... 209 Beechwood St ' 1455 E Ma d laon Av Knadler, Godfred Indianapolis Morgall( Mrs . S arah;..246 Edwards St Knadler, Mrs. Alma.... 3183 Georgia St Mor g an> Richard .246 Edwards St Knadler, Henry 519 Quincy St McDougall, Mrs. Margaret Knadler, Mrs. Verta 519 Quincy St 145 Arlington St Basin waste. The first cut shows Strainer in Over- flow in position. All parts are acces- sible. Strainer can be removed for cleaning. The second cut shows Rubber at- tachments for flush ing Overflowdirect from pressure. Have all sizes in stock. Ask your plumber for them. MANUFACTUKBD BT National Brass MFG. CO., -g 302 Seneca Street, H. J. Gilcber, Prop. EAST MADISON AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CJHORCH. L29 McDougall, Miss Mary H O'Rourke, Miss Ellie....33 Brooker A,v 145 Arlfngton St Paull, Alfred 587 Quincy St Miller, Mrs. Elsie 797 Quincy St Paull, Mrs. Catherine .. 587 Quincy St Morgan, Miss Anna L 546 Quincy St Paull, Clement 587 Quincy St Mitchell, John T 17 Chester St Paul, Henry 1570 E. Madison Av Mitchell, Mrs. Josephine.. 17 Chester St Paul, Mrs. Elizabeth H. L Mitchell, James A 513 Lincoln Av 1570 E. Madison Av McDonald, Mr,s. Ella 83 Brooker Av Pealy, John 18 Townsend Bt McClymonds, Mrs. Delia Parr, Harry.... 75 Burt St 522 Lincoln AV Pape, Thomas W 20% Ocean St McClymonds, Miss Susie Peterson, Charles 543 Quincy St 522 Lincoln Av Paul* Mrs. Laura 113 Stanton St McDonald, Mrs. Minnie. .414 Lincoln Av Peshak, William 37 Parker St Merrin, Mrs. Lena.. ... .Boulder, Idaho Reed, Franklin T..- 47 Hazel St Mason, Mrs. Cynthia Randolph, James F 138 Beech St 1532 East Madison Av Runciman, Miss Edith.. 1254 Cedar Av Morrow, Miss Alice Maud Robison, Ella •■■- 92 Lussenden St Rundus, Rev. John Miller, Miss Emma A Ruck, Daniel 92 Brenton St 1477 East Madison Av Ruck, Mrs. Daniel 92 Brenton St Meniere, Miss Bertha 84!Stanton Av Ruck, Miss Ruth 92 Brenton St Miller, Miss Lillie.. ....<. 426 Quincy St Ruck> ' M iss Laura 92 Brenton St Miller, Mrs. Mary E 426 Quincy St Ruok ' Miss Bertha 92 Brenton St Morloch, Robert. .1584 E. Madison Av Ruoki ' Edward -.92 Brenton St Mitchell, Mrs. Anna B..344 Lincoln Av Ranya _ Mrs 123 Edwards St Martin, M 5 Ewald St Saxton ' M iss B 'i mln a.660 E. Prospect St Martin. Mrs. Nellie 5 Ewald St stewart _ Mrs . Marla 26 Brown St Martin, Mr. John Southern strasseri Robert gg Stanton St Meyers, John 27 Edwards St strass er, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 88 Stanton St Meyers, Katherine 27 Edwards St strasser ' Miss Lizzie.... 88 Stanton St Moore, Mrs. Matilda 315 Bell Av Smith M rs. Alice J 93 Piatt St Merritt, Mrs. W. L Smlth ; Misa Mice 93 Plat t St Corner Madison and Grand Avs Smlth( John 93 Platt St Morris, Miss Clara 83 Southern St steige ' r Ernest F 109 Water St Morris, Mrs. Phoeba 83 Southern St steven s f M rs. Frances E Morris, John 83 Southern St ' 18 Townsend St Morris, George 83 Southern St S teveiis, William H...18 Townsend St McLellan, John A.. 1481 E. Madison Av gtevens, Christopher Merritt, Mr. Wm. L 10 Townsend St ...Corner Madison and Grand Avs Stevens, Mrs. M arv T Miller, Mr. James 93 Chester St .....' 10 Townsend St Miller, Mrs. Margaret 93 Chester St Si'bbison, Mrs. Agnes Myers, Mamie Edwards St 1537 E. Madison Av Newman, Miss Hattie A Schubert, Miss "Viola 78 Brooker Av 1482 A, E. Madison Av Sanger, Mrs. Louisa 554 Quincy St Nightingale, I. C 52 Alanson St spore, Mrs. Dora Lorain, O Nightingale, Mrs, 52 Alanson St Secor, Lester 33 Southern. Av Nichols, Mrs. Hortense Secor, Mrs. Alide 33 Southern Av Wellington Av., Brooklyn sinram, Fred K., Sr.18 Chamberlain Av O'Rourke, Mrs. Lizzie. ...33 Brooker Av sinram. Fred K., Jr. 18 Chamberlain St 130 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Sattele, Miss Mary.... 852 Giddlngs Av Sattele.Mlss Sophia — 852 Giddlngs Av Taylor, Charles 1B88 Euclid Av Taylor, Mrs. Hattie 1B88 Euclid Av Truman, Bert 134 Irvington St Truman, George 134 Irvington St Truman, Mrs. Joseph.. 134 Irvington St Truman, Miss Hattie.. 134 Irvington St Tryon, Martin E 10 Townsend St Taylor, Charles 533 Quincy St Taylor, Mrs. Bessie ,.533 Quincy St Thayer, Miss Prankie 961 Logan Av Thomas, Mrs. Martha 546 Quincy St Thomas, Dr. Charles B..546 Quincy St Thomas, Mrs. Lucy 546 Quincy St Thomas, David 554 Quincy Av Thomas, Mrs. Margaret K.481 Quincy St Thomas, Rev. D. T 1503 Quincy St Thomas, Mrs. Millie H 1503 Quincy St Thomas, Mrs. Charles 66 Jessie St Thobaben, George A 1570 E. Madison Av Thobaben, Mrs. Ellen 1570 E. Madison Av Tobey, Mrs. Ellen 104% Stanton St Todd, Miss Ida 587 Quincy St Twitchell, Miss Anna.... 564 Quincy St Trulash, Mary 166 Bertram St Twiggs, P. J 1296 E. Madison Av Twiggs, Mrs. Lizzie. 1296 E. Madison Av Van Dorn, Mrs. Amanda 247 Murray Hill Volans, Mrs. M 18 Plymouth PI Van Schoor, Mrs. Nellie.. 69 Bertram St "Wall, Mrs. Frances L....708 Quincy St Whitmore, Mrs. Martha.. 15 Pairview St Wetzel, John 426 Lincoln Av Wetzel, Mrs. Annie 426 Lincoln Av Wank, Miss Minnie 848 Giddings Av White, Mrs. Eva 1073 Giddings Av White, Miss Rose Wheale, Mrs. Nellie.. 1387 E. Madison Av Webster, R. A 344% Lincoln Av Webster, Mrs. R. A 344% Lincoln Av Walker, Miss Lottie 511 Quincy St Wolf, Katie 1607 East Madison Av Wolf, Josie E.....1607 East Madison Av Wilde, Mrs. Alice ..1588 Euclid Av. and 43 Irvington St Whittle, Mrs. Sarah 184 Bertram St THERMS ONLY ONE Lamp in the World with "No-Under-Shadow," and that ONE IS "THE ANGLE LAMP.-' IT IS A PERFECT SDRST1TDTE FOR GAS AND ELECTRICITY," Gives Better Light, with No More Heat. — Costs far Less Users say it is a ''Wonderful Lamp," which is true, for it has none of the dis- advantage:, of all other lamps and uses but 1 Qt. of Ordinary Oil in 20 Hours. Why not send two 2c. stamps for our 16 pp. Illustrated Catalogue? (Small one free.) All styles from 1 Burner up. Therefore,— H»or Your CHURCH, H*o:r Tour HOME, Por Your STORE, In fact, lor everything, it has no equal. the ANGLE LAMP Co., 76 Park Place, N, Y. ■ <&b Pushing Agents wanted everywhere. Liberal Discount. T U. BtaCHiui, Mer.«' GRACE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, GORDON AVENUE, CORNER COLGATE STREET. LTHOUGH this member of our Congregational sisterhood is bat fourteen years old, its beginnings were nearly a quarter of a cen- tury ago. REV. J H. HULL. " Early in the seventies, a Methodist Sunday-school, in the brick school- house still standing near the corner of Denison and Ridge avenues, was succeeded bya Union school, under the efficient care of Mr. h. L. Haskins, 132 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. then a member of the First Congregational Church. This school had several years of prosperous life, reaching an attendance of over one hundred. At length a Union Church was organized, and a commodious and con- venient Union Chapel was erected at the corner of Ridge and Brinsmade avenues, largely through the influence and aid of Mr. Samuel Barker, Mr. David A. Coulter, Mr. Edwin Stinchcomb. and a few others. To this building the Union Sunday-school was transferred, and it became the temporary home of a happy and enthusiastic band of Christian workers. The Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman, of active missionary spirit, then came to this country field and became pastor. i : ■ 1 i I fi^r jf MS3 mL 1 HBI ^ ... %A Iflk '■;"'? IptJBHBlMi^B §H|Si|§ life:: ™ GRACE CHURCH. After a few years it seemed wise to change the center of work to the more thickly populated section about Clark avenue, known as '•Cuba." The residents of Cuba were largely Bohemian, and the streets were full of children. Meetings were held in private houses, first and frequently in the home of Dr. Adam Oelhoff, and in a vacated saloon-grocery. From this neighborhood and from the localities previously named, came the •diverse elements which were to form the new church. Contemporaneous with these movements, the First Congregational Church had established a mission chapel on Harbor street, where a large and successful work was being done under the direction of Rev. S.B.Ship- tnan, D. D., whose later years were given to founding and developing the Franklin Avenne Congregational Church. GRACE CONGREGATIONAL CHUKCH. 133 The people who were planning for a new church in Cuba found that a somewhat elastic and independent organization was desired, and a Congregational council was called to assemble in the most convenient place, the Harbor Street Congregational Chapel. Here, on December 7, 1881, Grace Congregational Church was organized, with nineteen mem- bers, and the Retf. Mr. Hoffman was installed as its pastor. It was decided to erect a suitable building on Train street, near Clark avenue, and a lot was given by the late J. M. Hoyt. Meanwhile, the sur- veyor of the Nickel Plate Railroad ran his line through the Harbor street property. It was decided to abandon the work there. The property was sold and $500 of the proceeds were given to add another lot to the one donated to the new church. Even more important to the new enterprise was the coming from the Harbor street work of a number of earnest workers, among them Mr. John G. Simon and Mr. F. E. Prasse, then members of the First Church, who have been devoted and faithful workers in Grace Church to this day. Thus, because of the gift of both consecrated workers and consecrated means, the spiritual and financial motherhood of the First Church is gratefully recognized. Somewhat later, additional helpers came to the new church from a Union Sunday-school, which was started on Pear street, and finally surrendered to the Episcopalians. I Funds were raised on the field and among outside friends. The Congre- gational Building Society made a generous grant, and we read that July 9, 1882, at a cost of nearly $2,500, "a beautiful little edifice, with Gothic windows," was dedicated. Of the nineteen persons who formed the church, but one, Mrs. Hattie Gallagher, remains a resident member. ' Among the early workers in the church may be named Dr. and Mrs. Adam Oelhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barker, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. D, A. Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stinchcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herbster, Mrs. Martha M. Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Simon, and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Prasse. The work on'Train street was large and important, andthe building was often thronged, especially with children. After a few years, how- ever, it was concluded that the work should be more strictly Bohemian. The property was transferred to the Cleveland Bohemian Board on con- dition that a grant of $1,500 should be made by the Church Building Society for the present church edifice on the corner of Gordon avenue and Colgate street. Later, the Bohemian Board sold the Train street church and it became a Methodist mission, largely under the ownership and direction of Dr. Oelhoff. Cyril Chapel was built by the Board and the special work for the Bohemians was carried on there. The first service held by Grace Church in the new location was con- ducted by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Hoffman, under an apple tree in the orchard of which the church lot was a part. The old Union Chapel on Ridge avenue was purchased and moved onto the rear of the lot for use while the new building was being erected. It is still used by the primary school and for the social services of the church. The present' 134 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. church building, costing about $3,000, and with a seating capacity of three hundred and fifty, was dedicated in the summer of 1885. The Rev. Mr. Hoffman resigned his pastorate April 1 , 1886, having been instrumental in the erection of two buildings and in the enrollment of sixty-two members in Grace Church. For some months the church was supplied by Rev; Robert Quaife, the State evangelist. The present pastor, Rev. John H. Hull, was called from Ashtabula ' Harbor and began work October 1, 1886. During his pastorate of more than nine years, all debts on the church property have been paid, and it is now valued at $4,500. The interior of both build- ings has been improved and considerable additions made to the, equipment. The Church has been blessed with several precious re- vival seasons,, and 248 members have been added, making a total enrollment of 310, of which about two hundred constitute the presents membership. Generous aid was received from the Home Missionary 4 Society until July 1, 1893, when it was decided to assume self-support. 1 It has also received valuable aid from many friends in the city, among whom are the late Mr. A. G- Hopkinson of the First Church, Professor and Mrs. Chas. F. Olney of Pilgrim Church and Mr. R. K. Hawley, form- erly of the Euclid Avenue Church. From the beginning, the church has had a large and prosperous Sunday-school arid a very devoted and useful - Ladies' Society. It also has a Senior and Junior Endeavor Society, a Men's League. Boys' Brigade, Girls' Society and Musical Society. It has furnished the larger part of the workers for the Lorain Sireet Mis- sion, and with the means at its command, is seeking to do what it can to bless the community and advance the kingdom of God. OFFICERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. Pastor— John H. Hull, residence, 82 Scott street. Clerk— Mabel Y. McNess, 68 W. Madison avenue. Treasurer— Henry H. Allen, 13 Colgate street. Deacons and Deaconesses.— Newton B. Kellogg, Henry H. Allen, Frederick McNess, Benjamin Bowman, JohnG. Simon, Albert E. Howard, Mrs. Huldah C. Allen, Mrs. Irena Grill. Trustees.— F. E. Frasse, William R. Long, Frederick McNess, George' H. Ingram, James A. Slater. Ushers. — John G. Simon, Albert E. Howard, W. H. Locke, F. E. Prasse. James A. Slater, H. W. Ward. Sunday-school, — F. E. Prasse, superintendent; Albert E. Howard, assistant; Frank R. Phillips, superintendent primary school; Harry A. Quayle, secretary and treasurer ; Claude L. Diflbrd, librarian. Ladies' Society.— Mrs. Huldah C. Allen, president; Mrs. Caroline, A. Carpenter, vice-president; Mrs. Carrie Ward, secretary ; Mrs. Lydia E. Locke, treasurer. GRACE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 135 Men's League. — Frederick McNess, president; E. C. Morrison, vice- president ; William Wood, treasurer. Endeavor Society.— Frank R. Phillips, president; Mrs. Sarah J. Howard, vice-president; Clarice Raymond, secretary; James A. Slater, treasurer; Lula A. Hirsching, corresponding secretary, 158 Lawn street. Junior Endeavor Society. — Bertha E. Allen, superintendent; Mabel R. Eaton, assistant. Boys' Brigade.— -John H. Hull, captain ; Mrs. Minnie C. Hull, pres- ident; F. E. Prasse, first lieutenant and treasurer; Claude L. Difford, second lieutenant; Fred C. McNess, secretary. Girls' Society.— Jessie M. Haskins, president ; Julia F. Carpenter, v'ce-president; Clarice Raymond, secretary; Fannie Colbrun, treasurer. \^Z Mfsical Soicety.— William C. Marker, president ; George E. Slater, vice-president; Lula A. Hirsching, secretary; Harry E. Grill, treasurer ; G. J. Thompson, director. Janitor.— George H. Ingram, 195 W. Madison avenue. WHITE A SEWING MACHINE Is Known By the company that Manufactures it, IN NAME, — IN QUALITY .-» IN EXECUTION, TELLS THE WHOLE TALE. WE SAY SO.-OUR CUSTOMERS ECHO IT. White Sewing Machine Company, Phone 461. 124 & 126 EUCLID AVE. 13B CLEVELAND CONGKEGATIONALISTS. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Adie, Thomas H 85 Lawn St Allen, Mr. Henry H 13 Colgate St Allen, Mrs. Hulda C 13 Colgate St Allen, Bertha E '. . . .13 Colgate St Allen, Frederick C . . .13 Colgate St Barber, Mr. John D 593 Gordon Av Barber, Mrs. Minnie 593 Gordon Av Belmont, Ida 1624 Lorain St Bosworth, Ida 417 Gordon Av Bowman, Mr. Benjamin...... 66 Brinsmade Av Bowman, Mrs. Hannah J 66 Brinsmade Av Bowman, William R. . . 66 Brinsmade Av Bowman, Gertrude ...66 Brinsmade Av Bradley, Mrs. Elizabeth A.. 52 Alum St Bradley, Jennie E 52 Alum St Bradley, Maud M 52 Alum St Bradley, Cora G 52 Alum St Brink, Mr. Olin 20 Canfield St Butler, M. Leroy 48 Root St Carpenter, Mrs. Caroline A 1778 Denison Av Carpenter, Julia F 1778 Denison Av Connolley, Mrs. Mary J. .149 Harbor St Conway, Mrs. Minnie 439 Bridge St Conway, Emma M 439 Bridge" St Coppen, Mr. J. E 11 Goulder St Coppen.Mrs. Elizabeth M. 11 Goulder St Coppen, Florence 1 11 Goulder St Coulter, Mr. David A Coe Ridge, O Coulter, Mrs. Sarah M Coe Ridge, O Creag, Mrs. Ida M 128 Yonker St Difford, Mrs. Mary J 49 Alum St DifCord, Claude L 49 Alum St Difford, Mary Ethel 49 Alum St Dunning, Mrs. Fannie A., 243 Colgate St Dunning, Harry B 243 Colgate St Dunning, Mrs. Seni 398 Waverly Av Dunning, Minnie 398 Waverly Av Eaton, Mrs. Martha M 43 Grace St Eaton, Ervin J 43 Grace St Eaton, Mabel R 43 Grace St Enos, Mr. George H 46 Lamdner St Enos, Mrs. Emma S 46 Lamdner St • Enos, Jessie M 46 Lamdner St Empkey, Mr. Henry C Trumbull, O Empke, Mrs. Rosa M Trumbull, O Empkey, Lulu C Trumbull, O Empkey, George J 1233 Lorain St Foil, Mrs. Kate L 156 Liberty St Fortier, Mr. George 597 Gordon Av Fortier, Mrs. Belle 597 Gordon Av Fortier, Florence B 597 Gordon Av Freeman, Florence M. .West Mentor, O Gallagher, Mrs. Hattie..l29 Higgins St Gallagher, Hattie H 129 Higgins St Gault,,Mrs. Mary Agatha (Schwind) • Winchester Av., Lakewood, O. Gentle, Ada 15 Colgate St Gentle, Charlotte ...15 Colgate St Gentle, Phillip 15 Colgate St Gessner, Mrs. , Mary Grace (Coulter) Dover, O Goodrich, Loretta Elyria, O Grafton, Mrs. Hattie L 29 "West Madison Av Grill, Mr. Levi 84 Scott St Grill, Mrs. Irena 84 Scott St Grill, Harry E 84 Scott St Hall, Mrs. Marietta 54 Norton St Hamilton, Mrs. Arlina (Hanselmaii) 50 Grace St Harmon, Cora 1335 Lorain St Harmon, Henry G 1335 Lorain St Haskins, Mr. Lucius L., 2096 Denison Av Haskins, Mrs. Narcissa C 2096 Denison Av Haskins, * Jessie M 2096 Denison Av Haskins, Blanche E. ..2096 Denison Av Haskins, Arthur K 2096 Denison Av -Hawver, Mrs. Belle (Troughton) 285 Ridge Av Hayden, Mrs. Mattie M. (McMahon) Willoughby, O Herbster, Mr. C. F 54 Hague St GRACE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 137 Herbster, Mrs. Mary A. ...54 Hague St Herbster, Ida M 54 Hague St Herbster, Mr. Frank B. . . 610 Gordon Av Hirsching, Mrs. Emma 158 Lawn St Hirsching, Frederick O. ...158 Lawn St Hirsching, Lula 158 Lawn St Hissen, Mrs. Dency L. (Martin) 72 University St Chamberlain, Luke H 128 Twenty-third Av Hoffman, Mr. Harry H Bedford, O Howard, Mr. Albert E. . .;30 Colgate St Howard, Mrs. Sarah J. ...30 Colgate St Hoyle, Mrs. Mary 10 Hope St Hull, Rev. John H 82 Scott St Hull, Mrs. Minnie C 82 Scott St Hull, George W 82 Scott St Hull, John L 32 Scott St Ingram, Mr. George H 195 West Madison Av Ingram, Mrs. Lena C 195 West Madison A v Ingram, Jennie 597 Gordon Av Jackson, Lydia 69 Neville SI Janke, Edward F 407 Gordon Av Jnmont, Mrs. George R '. Coutant St. Lakewood, O Jamont, Mrs. Hadarsa K Coutant £t.. Lakewood. O Jost, Mrs. Augusta 1485 Lorain St Jost, Carrie C 1485 Lorain St Keating, Clara 84 Lawn St Keating, Mrs. Adelaide A. ..12 Grape St Keating, Maurice R. H. ... 12 Grape St Keating, Thomas G. H 12 Grape St Kellogg, Mr. Newton B., Syracuse, N. Y. Kellogg, Mrs.' Julia M„ Syracuse, N. T Kellogg, Jessie M Syracuse N. T Kellogg, Mr. Myron 0..975 Woodland -Av Kellogg, Mrs. Julia 975 Woodland Av Kinnear, Mrs. Laura H. .. Lakewood, O Klaue, Dora A Kamms, O Kubach, Mrs. Ella M. ...644 Gordon Av Locke, Mrs. Lydia E 47 Alum St Locke, Arthur W 47 Alum St Long, Mr. William R. ..1654 Denison Av Long, Mrs. Mary A. ...1654 Denison Av Long, Annie May 1654 Denison Av Mackie, Mr. William S 153 Berlin St Mackie, Mrs. Mary 153 Berlin St Marker, William C 8 Pear St Martin, Mr. William H Lorain, O McCaa, Mrs. Ida (Seelbach).14 Poplar St Mclnnes, Mrs. Flora 30 Colgate St McNese, Mr. Frederick 68 W. Madison Av McNess, Mrs. Sarah T : 68 W. Madison Av McNess, Mabel Y 68 W. Madison Av McNess, Frederic W..68 W. Madison Av Miller, Mr. Harry G 3 Wenham St Miller, Mrs. Anna B 3 Wenham St Morris.Mrs. Addle A. 189 W. Madison Av Morris, Charles A 189 W. Madison Av Morris, Mabel A 189 W. Madison Av Neville, Mrs. Jane 42 Elton St Neville, Hattie E .42 Elton St Nickel, Mr. James 50 Mecca St Nickel, Mrs. Elsie 50 Mecca St Noderer, Mrs. Nellie H. .1781 Denison Av Olmstead, Daisy L West Park, O Orr, Mrs. Elizabeth 43 Coit St Orr, Isabella M 43 Coit St Orr, Robert W 43 Coit St Orr, Charles C 43 Coit St Paisley, Mr. Thomas J Coe Av., Lakewood, O Perrine, Mrs. Eliza 121 Alum St Perrine, Robert J .121 Alum St Perrine, Eliza May 121 Alum St Perrine, Mr. Levi Grape St Phillips, Mrs. Julia A. (Miner) 3 Franklin Ct Powers, Mr. Phinneas J. ..Pittsburg Pa Powers, Mrs. Minnie (Baker) Pittsburg, Pa Prasse, Mr. F. E 106 W. Clinton St Prasse, Mrs. Elizabeth (Morrison).. 106 W. Clinton St Prutton, Mrs. Julia (Seelbach) .. 24.4- Liberty St Quayle, Harry A 1948 Denison Av Rhodes, Lizzie 97 Alum St Rhodes, Mrs. Martha (Parker) 15 Deckand S* Kinsman St Rider, Mrs. Emma 1 Culver St Rider, Harry 1 Culver St Rider, Charles W 1 Culver St Rider, George H 1 Culver St Robertson, Sarah 22 Wellington Av 138 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Robertson, Phoebe 22 Wellington Av Sprague, Mrs. Mariam R. A.26 Hague St Rodeeker, Lena E 70 Higgins St Sullivan, Mr. John F Root St Rodecker, Hattie 1 70 Higgins St Sullivan, Mrs. Clara A Root St Rollings, Mrs. Victoria R 14 Pear St Summerville, Mrs. Anna M..7 Grape St Rollings, Eva 14 Pear St Summerville, Bessie Belle.. 7 Grape St Rollings, Lillie M 14 Pear St Sump, Mrs. Sabina (Goodrich) Rollings, James R 14 Pear St Elyria, O. Rollings, Mrs. Martha G. (Ruckman) Suttle. Mr. J. H 51 Rayner St 280 Courtland St Suttle, Mrs. Ella J 51 Rayner St Ruckman, Mrs. Martha M..10 Pear St Suttle, Maud M 51 Rayner St Sabin, Mrs. Sophia (Catchpole) Tarault, Sarah A Huntington St 612 Gordon Av Thompson, Mrs. Mildred J. (Locke).. Saunders, Mrs. Maude E. (Jumont) West View, O. Coutant St., Lakewood, o Troughton, Addie 52 Grape St Scholey, Mrs. A. E 601 Scovill Av Tubbs, Mrs. Lora L (Benjamin) Scholey, Belle R 601 Scovill Av 71 Grace St Scott. Charles D 1773 Clark Av Turner, Mrs. Ada (Barker) Scott, Edith A 1773 Clark Av Saline, (Mich. Scott, Ralph V 1773 Clark Av VanDellen, Sarah Irene. ...20 Colgate St Sherman, Mr. James J 71 Conover St Veasley, Mrs. Greta M (Edgerton).. Sherman, Mrs. Alice 71 Conover St Royalton, O. Simon, Mrs. John G..339 Wellington Av Ward, Frances E 765 Scranton Av Simon, Mrs. Agnes F. (Robertson) . . Ward, Mrs. Carrie 19 Xlum St 339 Wellington Av Wetzel, Mrs. Eliza J. (McNess).... Slater, Mrs. Isabella 16 Pear St m East Prospect St Slater, James A 16 Pear St Whitmarsh, Mrs. Emma.. 131 Higgins St Small, Mr. Peter Whitworth, Mrs. Clementina E Livingston St., Glenville, O. 255 Ridge Av Smith, Mrs. Hattie E Solon, O. Whitworth, Blanche E....255 Ridge Av Sohl, Mrs. Rose A :... 219 Lawn St Wilde, Homer 17 iColgate St Sohl, Mary R 219 Lawn St Wilkinson, Mr. Abram.66Cumberland St Sohl. Carrie G 219 Lawn St Wilkinson, Mrs. Annie E Sohl, Kittie M 219 Lawn St 66 Cumberland St Sohl, Mr. George W 133 Davis St Wilson, Mr. George N..323 Waverly Av Sommers, William 1562 Clark Av Wilson, Mrs. Agnes 323 Waverly Av Straley, Mrs. Anna 210 Lawn St Wise, Mrs. Luella L. (Coulter) Stinchcomb, Mr. Edwin.1654 Denison Av 298 Dare St Stinchcomb, Mrs. Fannie Zistel, Mrs. Mary (Rodecker) 1654 Denison Av 125 Berlin St BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BOHEMIAN MISSION IN CLEVELAND. BY BEY. H. A. SCHAUFFLER, D. D. i FOLLOWING the Apostolic practice, our chief efforts for the Slavic |Sg!L peoples are made in the great centers of population. Our great - cities are overwhelmingly foreign in complexion ; if they are to be REV. H. A. SCHAUFFLER, D. D. evaagelized, our chief missionary work in them must be for the foreign' population. Our Slavic work is growing both in extent and power. In the summer of 1882, Rev. Charles T. Collins, then pastor of 140 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Plymouth Church, knowing of the spiritual destitution of the twenty to twenty-five thousand Bohemians in Cleveland, invited me to visit the city and see what could be done for them. The result was a call to become pastor of Olivet Chapel (a mission of Plymouth Church) and missionary to Bohemians. October 12, 1882, I moved to Cleveland and the next Sabbath commenced Bohemian services in Olivet Chapel. This being too far from the chief Bohemian colony, the invitation of the Broadway M. E. Church to occupy their rear room was accepted in December. 1882. June 25 of 1883, a conference of members of our city Congregational churches was called, which resolved to recom- BETIII,EHKM CHURCH AND BIBLE READERS HOME. mend to their churches to adopt the Bohemian work, and to contribute one thousand dollars a year to its support, the American Home Mission- ary Society agreeing to supplement this amount. This action being accepted by the Cleveland Congregational churches, resulted in the forma- tion of the Bohemian Mission Board of Cleveland, an incorporated' society, formed of one member chosen periodically by each city Congrega- tional church that chooses to do so. The present members are Mr. Horace Ford, of Euclid Avenue Congregational Church ; Dr. A. G. Hart, of Pilgrim Church ; Mr. L. F. Mellen, of Plymouth Church ; Mr. John Harrington, of the First Congregational Church, andMr. John Broughton, of the Brooklyn Congregational Church. BOHEMIAN MISSION IN CLEVELAND. 141 When I was invited by the Congregational churches here to take up work for the 25,000 Bohemians of this city, I an- swered that if the Congregational churches of Cleveland would take up this work and carry it on in the same way in which foreign missionary work is done, not ex- pecting great results in a short time, but determined to hold on to it until the desired results should be reached, whatever ex- pense of time or means it might require, I would gladly enter upon it. It was on this basis that the Congregational churches of Cleveland commenced this work and have carried it on to the present time. In December, 1883, the Bo- hemian service was removed to tbfc small Republican wigwam on MRS. CLARA TIOBART SCHAUFPLBR. L.. P. MKI.T.EN, PRESIDENT BOHEMIAN BOARD. Czar street, where an English service and week-day evening meeting and a Sunday-scbool were commenced. , Soon after, a fierce quarrelbroke out between the large Bohemian Roman Catholic church ori the West Side and the Roman Catholic bishop, which resulted in his closing ihe church, parsonage and schoolhouse, which remained empty eighteen months. At the invitation of the pastor of Grace Congregational Church, then on Train street, I com- menced Bohemian service in that chapel in March, 1884, first on a week-day evening, and then on Sun- day afternoon. When Grace Church built its present edifice, its old chapel passed into the hands of the Bo- hemian Mission Board. In the summer of 1887 the old Grace Chapel was given up, and the O z N a a" B ("" H * BOHEMIAN MISSION IN CLEVELAND. 143 pretty new Cyril Chapel was built for the Bohemian Mission and dedi- cated July 10. The work in that field, now centering in Cyril Chapel on Selden avenue, will be separately reported. When, after five and a half years' work, we had the joy of forming in Cleveland the first Congregational Bohemian Church, we could not but remember that in Bohemia it was seven and a half years before the mis- sionaries of the American Board were able to form a church, and that the first American missionaries in Constantinople, who were working amongst the nominal Christians of that empire, no harder to reach than Roman Catholics, had to wait fourteen years before they could gather the first fruits of their labors into a native church. Early in 1884 a lot was secured on Broadway in the center of the Bohemian colony. Funds were then collected from friends of the work, irrespective of denomination, and Bethlehem Church was erected at a cost for land and building of $8,000. It was dedicated January 1, 1885. After the building of Bethlehem Church, the work expanded and flourished. The Sunday-school soon quite filled the building, so that in 1889 fout> good-sized rooms were added to the rear, for Sunday-school classes, sewing-school, evening meetings and other purposes. A boys' band was formed which met on one week-day evening, and more recently a girls' club for older girls and young women desirous of learning useful occupations was commenced, as well as a Saturday morning school, in which Bohemian children, who would otherwise attend a school con- ducted by infidels, can learn their mother tongue under Christian influences. The sewing-school meets Saturday afternoon. Preaching serv- ices are held in Bohemian and English Sunday morning, the Sunday- school in both languages at 2 p. m., and two large and flourishing Christian Endeavor societies, one Bohemian and the other English, hold their meetings on Sunday evening. The latter is followed by a brief ser- mon or address in English. In March, 1888, Bethlehem Congregational Church was formed with seventy-three members, by aid of a council of Cleveland Congregational churches, and has grown to a membership of 160, besides a branch of thirty-three at Cyril Chapel and one of over ninety in Braddock, Penn. By these various means (some of which are now generally called in- stitutional) Bethlehem is reaching out to the various elements of the very diversified population all around it, and seeking to bring them into union with Christ and each other arid' to make them an ever-growing power for good. During the last missionary year ending April 1, 1895, the average weekly attendance at the most important services was : Bohemian, morning, 76 ; English, morning, 47 ; Bohemian Christian Endeavor, 32; English Christian Endeavor, 89 ; Sunday-school, 389. Of Bethlehem's young people, five young men and five young women have given themselves to missionary work for Bohemians and Poles, besides a dozen more who came to Cleveland from other places for the same purpose and here joined Bethlehem Church. 'jmssnaa iacjiHi BOHEMIAM MISSION IN CLEVELAND. 145 Since the beginning there have been connected with the Bethlehem work at different times, Rev. and Mrs. F. N. Price, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Nichols, Rev. John Balcar, and Rev. and Mrs. Philip Reitinger. At present, Rev. John Prucha is pastor of the Bohemian branch of the church , Rev. E. M. May is pastor of the English branch, Superintendent Schauffler is also pastor and superin- tendent of the Sunday-school. In October of 1886 Bohemian sfrvices were commenced in the East Madison Avenue Congregational Church, whose members kindly per- mitted the use of their edifice for this purpose, and have ever since gener- ously borne the chief incidental ex-j pense connected with such use. This! is an important center for Bohem-' ian work, being situated in a large Bohemian colony. During the last missionary vear attendance nt the MISS MARIK RBITINCEK. MISS ANNA GROSS, MATRON TUliI.K KKAPERS HOMK. morning services averaged over fifty- nine, and at the Bohemian Mission Sunday-school held in the afternoon, 242. There is a flourishing Junior Christian Endeavor Society. Miss Sarah R. Merrell has been engaged in this work since March, 1887. Dr. John S. French is superintendent of the Sunday-school. The Bohemian services and Wednesday evening prayer meetings are conducted by Bethlehem pastors aided by students of the Oberlin Slavic department. In the four stations there were held during the last missionary year a weekly average of six preaching services, four Sunday-school sessions, and nineteen other meetings, with a ' total average weekly attendance of 1,781. Contributions to Missions were $193.10. Number of visits made, 5,295. 146 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. CHARLES TESBY COLLINS. We have but begun to touch the Polish population, having only two ordained and three unordained male, and two female, missionaries at work for the somewhere about one million of Poles in this country, who are in even greater need of the pure Gospel than the Bohemians. Such ■work, as indeed all work for unevan- gelized populations in our large cities, requires a much larger working force than is needed in a well-regulated Pro- testant parish. In May, 1893, Mizpah Chapel, on Ackley avenue near Fleet street, was dedicated . It is our polyglot chapel, sit- uated between our largest Polish and a growing Bohemian colony, and four languages, Polish, Ger- man, Bohemian and English, are constantly used in the work done there.. BETHLEHEM BIBLE READERS SCHOOL. In January of 1886 the Bible Readers School was commenced by Miss Clara Hobart (now Mrs. H. A. Schauffler) with one pupil. In the fall of 1888 the school found a home in a hired house, and in the fall of 1890 it moved into the com- modious building erected for it by the generosity of friends of this most important and fundamental work of training young women of various nationalities for mission- ary work among their own people in this country. There are ten pupils in the Bible Readers School, eleven of whose former pupils and graduates are working in eight cities in six states. One graduate, our only Bible reader nurse, lives at the Home and is making it a center of greatly needed Christ-like relief for suffering and often helpless in- dividuals and families, The im- Cs T0TKCHEH0Ry-0r *•{, '"CHARLES TERRY-COLLINS.^ \ BELOVED-PASTOR-br-THIS-CHURCH •TO'biiW.R '■'•,0f • KJffilMt'XB MISSIONS '/' JHTkE^iu^lTED -,ST^TES;i'OrXMERICX ,• BQRN : )(T-HSKTy()RP-(rd)(N-0:CT<>BERI4 XD-IB4S OltbjS KEW-WRK-Otr,- DECEMBER -2I-Xi>-I883. TAlJLKT IIS PLYMOUTH CHURCH. BOHEMIAN MISSION IN CLEVELAND. 147 f p'ortance and value of the work done by these young women, in visiting homes otherwise inaccessible, and carrying the Gospel to those who would otherwise never hear it, bringing strangers to our services, aiding in Sunday-school work, leading in the service of song and visiting the sick,' cannot beestimated. The expenses of the Home andschool, aside from the missionary teachers' salaries, are paid by voluntary ' contribution of friends. Of this school, Mrs. H. A. Schauffler is the principal and teacher of the English Bible ; Miss Anna A. Gross is matron and teacher of English branches; Miss Ella Hobart, teacher of organ and vocal music and of the Polish Bible ; Miss Marie Reitinger, teacher of the Bohemian branches and the Bohemian and German Bible. Rev. John Prucha gives instruction in Bohemian grammar and composition ; Miss G. Bristol gives organ lessons, and Mrs. Piotrowska teaches the Polish language. There is a beautiful bronze tablet placed in Plymouth Church with the inscription : To the Memory of Charles Terry Collins. Founder of Bohemian Missions in the United States of America. Born at Hartford, Conn., October 14, 1845. Died in New York City, December 21, A.. D. 1883. 148 CLEVELAXD congrgationalists. ".'--_■-■'■'• ■.- ■ • • ■ ■ - ;'b:*'f' i •■> <: *<•'■■■ .....,.,'- J .rX,.ii././.j.ti. wzzmx-mm I fi - I n P ©berlin College, OBERLIN^OHIO. Unsurpassed Educational Advantages at the Lowest Rates. Four Principal Departments— The College, The Theological Seminary, The Conservatory of Music and The Academy.^ Also courses in Art and in Physical Training for Women.«3*.a*e£ The last Catalogue shows a Faculty of seventy-five professors and teach- ers and an attendance of 1422 students from forty-five states and territories H and from eighteen foreign countries. No saloons in the place. For Information Address, W. G. BALLANTINE, President I '■mf nmong the Bohemians successfully started under Dr. Schauffler, stretched out its hands to help the Scandinavians in this city, and in 1889 opened Olivet Chapel, corner of Hill and Commercial streets, to this new mission, under the care of Rev. August W. Franklin. REV. ix. J. BOLIN. A church organization was formed in that year, with nine members, ready to work and sacrifice for the cause of Christ among their fellow- cotintrvmen. Aid was received from the Home Missionary Society from 152 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. 1890-95, and the blessing of God so attended the labors of Bro. Frank- lin that a Sunday-school, a Christian Endeavor Society and a good con- gregation soon grew up, requiring a building of their own. A lot was secured on Lexington avenue, near Willson, 80x150 feet, worth $3,200, and a building worth $3,000 erected, into which the enterprise moved, with a membership of about seventy, and a debt of $3,500. The audience room will seat two hundred and fifty and the prayer room seventy. The services are all in Swedish, and are well attended. In 1895 Mr. Franklin was succeeded by Rev. N. J. Bolin, who has taken up the burden hopefully. The membership, January 1, 1896, was seventy- five. The average attendance at Sunday-school is thirty-five, and the enrollment ol ihe Christian Endeavor Society is fortv. SWEDISH CHURCH. A. G. Anderson, president of the church, 72 Dibble avenue. L. G. Bredenberg, vice-president, 134 Hodge street. Mr. August Laroon, treasurer, 46 Dunham avenue. Otto Anderson, secretary. Frank Carlson and N. G. Anderson, deacons, 4 Marian street. Rev. N.J. Bolin, pastor of the church, 73 Willson Place; Otto Anderson, Sunday-school superintendent. Olans Anderson, John Hedlund and Th. Lagerstrom, trustees. Otto Anderson, president of Christian Endeavor. Emma Gylfe, 57 Edgewood Place, secretary Christian Endeavor. Annie Anderson, 72 Dibble avenue, corresponding secretary of Chris- tian Endeavor. SWEDISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 153 Anderson, Pat 12 Carl St Erika, Lyren Wilson Av Anderson, Selma 12 Carl St Hook, Gustav Brunswick St Anderson, Gust 126 Norwood St Hook, Johanna Sweden Anderson, Olaus 53 Dibble Av Hedlund, John 4 Warian St Anderson, Berty Willson Av Hedlund, Amanda 4 "Warian St Anderson, A. G 52 Dibble Av Johnson, Henry Anderson, Berta 52 Dibble Av Johnson, Noak Youngstown, O Anderson, Andrew... 433 B. Madison Av Johnson, Laura Moose Av Anderson, Emma 433 E. Madison Av Johnson, Charton Minneapolis, Minn Anderson, Otto Johnson, Christina Anderson, Stella Willson Av Johnson, Axel 53 Dibble Av Anderson, Augusta Genesee St Johnson, G. T Bana St Anderson, Ida 1100 "Willson Av Johnson, Selma Bana St Bolin, N. J 73 "Willson PI Gilbertson, E Bana St Bolln, Maria 73 Willson PI Larson, August 46 Dunham Av Bjorklund, "Victor 212 Waring St Larson, Charlotte 46 Dunham Av BJorklund, Karolina 212 Waring St Lagerberg, John 12 Carl St Bjork, Chas 26, Norwood St Lundgren, Teckla 41 Norwood St Bjork, Mrs 26 Norwood St Lundgren,, G. A 41 Norwood St Bredenberg, L. G 134 Hodge St Lundgren, Amalia 41 Norwood St Bredenberg, Johanna 134 Hodge St Lagerstrom, Th 53 Dibble Av Berggrist, Anna Youngstown, O. Lagerstrom, Ida 53 Dibble Av Carlson, Pet 52 Standard St Norder, Axel Brunswick St Curten, Annie Broadway Norder, Anna Brunswick St Carlson, Maria 1630 Euclid Av Olson, Berty Euclid Av Carlson, Prank Prospect St Ogren, Ellen East Cleveland Carlson, Josephina Sweden Kropp, Wilhelmina Euclid Av Erlkson, Ida 1630 Euclid Av Peterson, Hilda 1155 Willson Av Elvlng, Wilhelmina 143 Waring St Nelson, Lorentz Euclid Av Elving, Adora E. Madison Av Palmgren, Hilda 1123 Prospect St Erikson, Augusta 773 Euclid Av Person, Charlotte 212 Waring St Edstrand, Gustav 72 Willson PI Rosell, Hanna Euclid Av Edstrand, Anna L.. 1 72 Willson PI Rosell, Maria Genesee St Gustafson, Fred Strand, Augusta Hodge St Goranson, Anna Dunham Av Strand, Emil Hodge St Gylfe, Emma 57 Edgewood PI Walstrom, A. T 4 Warian St Girpe, Anna Willson Av Walstrom, Johanna 4 Warian St Hedlund, Soph Newburg, N. Y. Wickland, Ellen UNION CHURCH. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. tQnjf EDNESDAY evening, October 6, 1886, in response to a notice ;ffiy duly given, a meeting was held to consider the present needs of the neighborhood, and to take any action which seemed wise and expedient. KEY. C. H. LBMMON. At this meeting it was decided to invite a council of the Congrega- tional churches of this city to meet in the Union Street Chapel, Sunday, 156 . CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAL1STS. October 10, 1886, to consider the expediency of organizing a Congrega- tional Church. Rev. E. Lyman Hood, who had been ministering on the field two months, was elected to prepare the letters missive ; the same to be submitted to and signed by those who purposed to join the church. This council met Sunday, October 10, 1886, as desired. , The facts elicited before this council were, that the persons present were unanimous in desiring to have a Congregational Church organized in their chapel. As those desiring to enter into the organization had not as yet secured letters of dismissal from the churches with which they were connected, , they were advised to do so at once; and call to their next meeting, for assistance and advice, the state secretary, Rev. A. C. Barrows, and to adopt a covenant, constitution and articles of faith. It was agreed by the council that the time had arrived for the organ- ization of a Congregational Church in this place, and arrangements for another council, Sunday, October 24, at 3:30, were made. The c losing praver was then offered and the council adjourned. Wednesday evening, October 13, 1886, a number of persons assem- bled at Union Chapel for the purpose of making the necessary arrange- ments for the organization, also to adopt a constitution, covenant and articles of faith, with the assistance of Rev. A. C. Barrows, who was present. The names of those purposing to unite with the new church by letter, were as follows: Mrs. Agnes Shanks, Mrs. Catherine Horwell,. Mrs. Jessie Davis, Mrs. Maria Pittaway, Mr. Andrew Campbell, Mrs. Isabella Campbell, Mr. John Maitland, Miss Emma L. Rhodes. On pro- fession, Mr. William H. Watkins, Mrs. Margaret Price, Mrs. Margaret Hawthorne. At this meeting, Mr. Jno. Maitland was elected chairman, Mr. An- drew Campbell, committee, and Mr. Will. Watkins, clerk. It was ordered that the above-named officers should serve until the first formal election of officers after the organization of the church. It was also ordered that these officers should make all needful provision for the meeting of the council of the Congregational churches of Cleve- land, Sunday afternoon, October 24, 1886. The rules for the joint action of the First Congregational Church and society were then considered, paragraph by paragraph, and necessary changes made, after which they were adopted as the rules for the joint action of the prpposed church society; it was voted to respectfully re- quest the trustees of the society to call a legal meeting and consider these ' rules as amended, and adopt them. The meeting then adjourned until the hour of the meeting of the council. October 24, 1886, this council nut, and after adopting the constitu- tion, articles of faith and covenant, examined the candidates and they were received into the church. The name of the new organization was to be called the Union Con- gregational Church. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 157 December 5, 1886, at a meeting held in the chapel, it was unanimously voted to call Mr. E. E. Scovill to become their pastor. The invitation was accepted, and on May 19, 1887, Mr. E. E. Seovill was ordained and installed. At this time we had 30 members. The Rev. E.E. Scovill continued with us in faithful, earnest, Christian labor for eight years, when he received a call to the missionary field in Cincinnati, which he accepted, leaving 144 members. During his ministry a new house of worship was erected. February 10, 1895, a call was extended to Rev. Chas. H. Lemmon, which was accepted by him, and he is at present with us. Mrs. J. S. McIlvried, Clerk CHURCH DIRECTORY. Andrews, Mrs. Emma Haddock St Faucett, Dettie Ea,ston Av Andrews. Janie Haddock St Fischmuth, Herman Gibson St Benethum, Sadie Union St Francis, Dinah A Union St Bichnell, Charles Heath St Francis, Ida N Union St Biclmell, Mrs. Charles Heath St Gibson, Sarah Brainard, J. L . 24 Marcelline Av Gordon, James Burk, Ida M Stafford St Gordon, Eliza Burke, Eliza Stafford St Griffiths, David Crane St Bush, Dina Union St Griffiths, Mrs. David Crane St Campbell, Andrew 51 Baden Av Griffiths, Thomas J Crane St Campbell, Isabelle 51 Baden Av Griffiths, John W Crane St Capper, Robert J Anderson Av Griffiths, Mariah Union St Clifford, Mrs. Bell Union St Griffiths, Minnie Union St Cruikshank. Will C Easton Av Griffiths, Alice Way St Cruikshank. Alice M Easton Av Griffiths, Rosa May Raymond St Curtis, Alice Bessemer Av Hardman, Jessie C Union St Curtis, William Bessemer Av Hardman, Richard Union St Davis, Jessie Hawkins, Jacob B 21 Easton Av Davis. Catharine Union St Hawkins, Susan T 21 Easton Av Davis, James M...,. Hawkins, Mamie R.. . . 21 Easton Av Dawson, Catharine M Union St Hawthorn, Margaret.. Woodland Hills Dell, Harriet L Hopkins, Anna Union St Dodds, William Gibson St Horton, Ada Stafford St Dodds, Mrs. Margarete...! Gibson St Horwell, Minerva E Union St Dodds, Josephine Gibson SI Horwell, Katherine Union St Dodds, Emily.. , Gibson St James, Edmond Woodland Hills Doephin, Rachael Union St James, Elizabeth .... Woodland Hills Av Donley, Bessey Aetna St jester, Rosa May... Woodland Hills Av Durant, Amelia L Orleans St Jones, William.'. Heath St Edmunds, , Jessie Easton Av Kempthorn, William Heath St Edmunds, Maud Easton Av Kempthorn, Edgar Heath St Evans, Catharine Haddock St Kempthorn, Beatrice Heath St Faucett, James Easton Av Kempthorn, Elizabeth Heath St 158 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Kemp thorn, Eliza L Heath St Klnghorn, John C Raymond St Kinghorn, Anna Raymond St Lemmon, W. B Woodland Hills Lemmon, C. H 1455 Woodland Hills Lemmon, Bessie J.. 1455 Woodland Hills Lemmon, Mertie M.1455 Woodland Hills Lyon, Charles Kinsman St Lyon, Charlotte Kinsman St Mackey, Emma J Easton Av Martin, Will C Union St Martin, Jessie May Union St McElvried, Mrs. Janie Union St McEIvried, Janie A Union St McLane, Lena Delia MoClure, Laura M McCracken, Mattie A Haddock St McPherson, Thomas Melrose Av McPherson, John J Melrose Av Mitchell, Frederick Beacon St Mitchell, Lavina Beacon St Mitchell, Louisa Toledo, O Mock, Peter J Woodland Hills Mock, Bessie Woodland Hills Mock, Mary Woodland Hills Mock, Grace L Woodland Hills Av Mock, Florence C... Woodland Hills Av Monroe, George Woodland Hills Av Monroe, Emily M... Woodland Hills Av "Morgan, E. Maud Union St Morgan, David Union St Morgan, Eliza Union St Moyse, Harry Leopold St Norman, Mrs. Mina Union St ■Orggl,- Thomas Raymond St •Ostrander, George Wageman St 'Ostrander, Fanny Wageman St Palmer, William Stafford St Parsons, Wm Union St :Parsons, Mariah Union St Parsons, Maggie Heath St Parsons, George Union St Paton, Robert Union St Paton, Mrs. Robert Union St Perry, Lizzie , Roark, Kate Union St Rodway, Alfred N Haddock St Rodway, Edward 2362 Haddock St Rodway, Jane &S62 Haddock St Rodway, Lillian 2362 Haddock St "Rook, Henry Raymond St Hook, Eddie... j Bessemer St Hook, Sarah ..Raymont St Ryan, Franklin Bessemer Av Ryan, Ralph F Bessemer Av Ryan, Sarah Bessemer Av Sauer, Martha E Scheamer, Elsie 2156 Upton St Scoville, Rev. E. E Elborn Av., Cincinnati, O Scoville, Carrie Cincinnati, O Seatter, Mrs. J. L Anderson Av Shanks, Agnes Union and Woodland Hills Av Sharp, Mrs. Matilda Union St Sharp, Mary 588 Union St Sldaway, Bertha J Marshall St Shimmons, Claud Wageman St Shimmons, Mrs. Eliza Wageman St Shimmons, Blanch Wageman St Smith, Thomas Woodland Hills Av Smith, William Woodland Hills Av Smith, Maggie Woodland Hills Smith, Sarah Woodland Hills Av Smith, Annie E Bessemer Av Union and Woodland Hills Av Stuptka, Eliza Rural St Tate, Mary A Raymond St Thomas, Thomas Union St Thomas, Catharine Union St Thompson, Maggie G Anderson Av Toll, Herbert E Bessemer Av Toll, Isabella Bessemer Av Turner, Betsey Rural St Turner, Anna Rural St Whalley, John Union St Wiltshire, Sidney Heath St Williams, M 67 Anderson Av Woodhouse, Samuel Orleans St Williams, S. H Anderson Av Watkins, William H Union St Wright, Carrie M Whalley, Margaret Union St Wrench, Martha Bessemer Av Wright, James H Union St. and Woodland Hills Watkins, Emma L Union St Wells, Charles Woodland Hills Av Wells, John A Union St Woodhouse, Mary Orleans St Watkins, W. H Union St Wiltshire, Lillie England Wiltshire, Minnie Heath St Watkins, Ernest Union St Wendling, Catharine Gibson St Watson, George O Wageman St Wells, Rachel...... Woodland Hills Av Wallace, Mary Ann Orleans St Williams, Albina 67 Anderson Av Watkins, Mrs. Louisa Union St Watkins, Agnes Union St Wiltshire, Sellna Heath St Yonley, Eva Union St PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CORNER CULLISON STREET AND CRAWFORD ROAD. \ ARK Congregational Church had its beginning in a Sunday-school lp5 held in the home of Mr. Alfred Roberts, on the corner of Doan street and Crawford road, organized July 4, 1886. The Sunday- REV. E. ». HOTHROCK. school was union in its character. The people began immediately to discuss the advisability of building a chapel, which resulted in the dedica- tion of a Union Chapel, August 22, 1886, situated on the southwest PARK CHURCH. PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 161 r corner of Doan street and Crawford road. This was the only church in a tract embracing about two square miles of territory at that time. For about two years the pulpit of this Union Chapel was supplied by whoever was available, during which time regular preaching and Sunday- school and young people's meetings were maintained. But the people felt their need of fellowship and the weakness of their isolation and de- cided to transfer their society to some evangelical denomination, and in January, 1888, the work and property of the Union Chapel was trans- ferred to the strong and tender care of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, and was known as the North Branch. The services were under the supervision of a band of "Lay Preachers" which was organized by Dr. Ladd in the Mother Church, until a pastor was called, in July, 1889. At" the time of organization, Chas. M.Preston was elected superintendent, which position he held until October, 1894. The first pastor of the "Branch" was Rev. I. W. Metcalf, who divided his work with the "Hough Branch" until March, 1890, when Rev. M. L. Berger, D.D., took charge of the work. The "North Branch" was recognized as an independent church, October 2, 1890, and took the name of Park Congregational Church, and M. L. Berger, D.D., was installed as pastor. It was soon discovered that the location of the chapel was, not cen- tral, and that there was need for larger accommodations for the rapidly , increasing population, and a lot was purchased for a new church on the corner of Crawford road and Cullison street. The corner-stone for the new structure was laid July 31, 1 1892. The plans for the church building were made by J. B. Shengle, a member of the church. In due time, one of the neatest and most convenient of Cleveland's smaller Congregational churches was completed. The church organization has been steadily growing, and is doing good work and exerting a strong influence upon the community of which it is a part. After serving the church most efficiently for five years,' Rev. Dr. Berger found it necessary because of impaired health to resign his pastoral charge, which he did January 27, 1895. The church extended a call to Rev. E. S. Rothrock, who began work March 24, 1895. The outlook for the church is very encouraging. The membership now numbers 170. The Sunday-school has an average attendance of about one hundred and sixty. Among the many faithful and efficient workersin and for Park Church should be especially mentioned Chas. M. Preston, A. T. Caulfield, S. C Hale, and from the "home church," H. Clark Ford. The organizations connected with the church are: Endeavor Society— Wm. N. Smith, president ; Edith Ritter, vice-pres- ident; May Robinson, secretary; B. H. Taylor, treasurer. Junior Christian Endeavor— Miss Belle Chapin, superintendent; Miss- Anna Weining, Miss Edith Ritter, junior committee. Intermediate C. E. Society— Ralph Burkholder, president ; Dan Hen- derson, vice-president; Alice Hamilton, secretary; Arthur Robinson, treasurer. *62 CLEVELAND C0NGREGAT10NALISTS. S. C. HALE, SUNDAY-SCHOOL SUPT. Ladies' Aid and Missionary, Society^Mrs. E. S. Rothrock, president; Mrs. T. G. Ford, vice- president; Mrs. John Burkholder, secretary ; Mrs. Wm. N. Smith, treasurer. Men's League, Dr. G. P. Webb, president; Bret. Taylor, vice-presi- dent; John Burkholder, secretary; Mr. Abbot, treasurer ; Wm. H. Cook, financial secretary. Choral Society— Wm. H.Cook, president; Wm. J. Jacobs, vice- president; John Burkholder, trea- surer ; Anna Weining, secretary; C. F. Johnson, director. Officers of Church— Rev. E. S. Rothrock, pastor. Deacons — Chas. M. Preston, A. T. Caulfield, S. C. Hale, Dr. F. 0. Reeve. Trustees — Dr. B. P. Roper, president; John Burkholder, secre- tary; Wm. Allen, treasurer; Wm. H. Cook, Thos. L. Malloy. Clerk — Miss Anna Weining. Auditor— Wm. W. Smith. Officers of Sunday-school — S. C. Hale, superintendent; Dr. F. 0. Reeve, first assistant; John Burkholder, second assistant; May Robinson, secretary; Wm. N. Smith, treasurer. H. CLARK FORD, President. DARIUS ADAMS, \ v . p „ cM . c T. SPENCER KN1GHTJ V,ce Presldents> J. V. DAWES, Sec'y and Treas. —tKPAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS.^r— Loans made on Real Estate and Good Collaterals. Tire Insurance Ageney at the Bank Representing the Best Companies. Losses Promptly Adjusted and Paid. PAHK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. i6a CHURCH DIRECTORY Acker, Mrs. R. C 29 Cullison St Adams, Harvey 18 Mansion St Adams, Mrs. Harvey 18 Mansion St Allen, William 965 Crawford Road Allen, Mrs. "William .. 965 Crawford Road Aubrecht, Mildred 4 Shipyard St Barden, George L 13 Cullison St Barden, Mrs. Charlotte 13 Cullison St Brake, Mrs. Maggie 8 Melvin St Brake, Mable 8 Melvin St Bruner, Mrs. G. W 12 Parkwood St Bryan, Edward 57 Hathaway St Burkholder, John .11 Cullison St Burkholder, Mrs. John 11 Cullison St Burkholder, Ralph 11 Cullison St Burnhard, Minnie 23 Melvin St Calhoon, Mrs. Sophia Superior, near Junction with Eu- clid, E. Cleve Caulfield, A. T 5 L/awnview Caulfield, Mrs. Rose 5 Lawnview Caulfield, Ida May 5 Lawnview Chant, Mr. John 37 Oakland St Chant, Mrs. John 37 Oakland St Chant, Rosa 37 Oakland St Collier, Charles 85 Hathaway Cook, "William H 27 Melvin St Cook, Mrs. Hattie May.... 27 Melvin St Cowling, John Doan St., corner "Wade Park Av Cowling, Mrs. Ann Dpan St., corner "Wade Park Av Cowling, Eliza Doan St., corner "Wade Park Av Cowling, Polly . .i.Doan St., corner Wade Park Av DarreH, Charles E 33 Melvin St Darrell, Mrs. Charles E....33 Melvin St Darrell, Fred (C "54 Parkwood Darrell, Mrs. Fred C 54 Parkwood Darrell, Harry S....Doan St (Glenville) Deiss, Julius 3 Cullison St Deiss, Mrs. Marie 3 Cullison St Dodge. Omri S 684 Central Av Dodge, Mrs. Omri S 684 Central Av Dunlap, Mrs. ..' .47 Oakland St Ellis, Eldridge 17 Glendale Ellis, Mrs. Carrie 17 Glendale Evans, Evan 43 Oakdale Evans, Mrs. Evan 43 Oakdale Everett, Nettie 33 Oakdale Farnfleld, Mrs. Anna E ... 45 Hathaway Farmfield, Ray 45 Hathaway Ford, T. G South Brooklyn Ford, Mrs. T. G South Brooklyn Frazee, W. S '525 Quincy St Frazee, Mrs. W. S 525 Quincy St Frue, Margrett'a Gertrude-St., ( Glenville) Fuller, Mrs. Anna E. ..14 Parkwood St Glass, Dr. G. F 1070 Crawford Rd Godwin, Mrs. Ollie Collinwood Hale, S. C 760 Doan St Harris, Mrs. Mamie 14 Cullison Hamilton, Thomas 2966 Superior-St., cor. Parkwood Hamilton, Eveline ....2966 Superior-St., cor. Parkwood Hamilton, Herbert 58 Parkwood Hamilton, Mrs. Herbert 58 Parkwood Henderson, Thos 58 Mansion St Henderson, Mrs. Catherine 58 Mansion St Henderson, Margaret 58 Mansion St Henderson, Helen 58 Mansion St Hamilton, Mrs! Hattie 44 Melvin Hill, Mrs. S. J .......16 Itasca St Hill, O. J .............16 Itasca St Hill, Harry S 16 Itasca St Hotchkiss, H. C 13 Glendale Hotchkiss, Lulu 13 Glendale Howe, George 18 Rosedale Av Hull, Anna 32 Orvill St Hull, William 34 Orvill St Humphries, Mrs. Richard... 8 Itasca St Jacobs, John Garfield Ct Jacobs, William J Garfield Ct Johnson, Edward , 18 Rosedale 164- CLEVELAND CONGREGAT10NALISTS. Johnson, Mrs. Edward 18 Rosedale Steuck, Mrs. Emma 32 Melvln.St Johnson, Mrs. Nellie 4 Itasca Steuck, Myrtle 32 Melvln St Kostermann, Lottie 55 Daisy Av Steuck, Ella 32 Melvin St Lovering, Mrs. Elizabeth. 18 GlendaleCt Sunstine, Miss Flora... 877 Crawford Rd Lovering, Hattie 18 Glendale Ct Turner, Wm. H 242 Cedar Av Malloy, Thomas L 51 Monition St Vogt, Mrs. Tenle 4 Culllson St Miller, Louise Lake View Av Vogt, Llllle 4 Cullison St Miller, Lena.; Lake View Av Warden, John 25 Oakdale St. Miller, Anna. Lake View Av "Warden, Agnes 25 Oakdale St Miller, Minnie Lake y lew Av Warden, Catherine 25 Oakdale St Miller, Edith Lake View Av Warden, Margaret 25 Oakdale St Muirhead, John. GertrudeSt. (Glenville) Warner, Clarence Muirhead,Mrs.J..Gertrude St. (Glenville) Hathaway St., cor. Almira St Myeirs, Prof. S. S 2 Parkwood Webb, Dr. G. F 64 Rosedale Av Myers, Mrs. S. S 2 Parkwood Webb, Mrs. Nancy 64 Rosedale Av Nelson, Charles Grant.. 11 Knowlton St Webb, Mrs. Rachel 64 Rosedale Av Nelson, Mrs. Hannah,. ..11 Knowlton, St Webb, Leroy 64 Rosedale Av- Norris, Geo Lee Av., near Doan Wjebb, Pearl 64 Rosedale Av Parr, Wm. J 37 Andale Av Webb, IFalth 64 Rosedale Av Parr, Mrs. Wm. J 37 Andale Av Wedekamm, Mrs. Carrie Paul, Mrs. Ella 10 Parkwood 963 Crawford Rd Phillips, Sarah. .Doan St, cor. Churchill Weining, Anna M 14 Parkwood St Popham, John ,j Weining, Emma E. .... .14 Parkwood St Crawford Rd., near Doan St wilIs _ Richard 25 Pennsylvania Av Powers, Mrs. Ella 13 Cullison St WiUSi Mrs . Mar y.. 2 5 Pennsylvania Av Preston Chos. M 740 Logan Av wmte> Bml i y A. ..: 25. Pennsylvania Av Reed, Margaret 2769 Euclid Av wills _ Mary 25 Pennsylvania Av Reed, Lulu May 2769 Euclid Av wiUs _ Albert 25 Pennsylvania Av Reeve, Dr. F.0 2827 Superior St wm John D lg Bruce St ^T 6 ' ^ ta "- ml Superl0r St Willson, Mrs. John D 18 Bruce St %%"' IT" 1 " £;;/••. ° aMale AV ™e S , Mrs. Margaret.., 118 Rosedale St Ritter, Mrs. Catherine 1 Oakdale Av Hitter, Edith,.. l Oakdale Av Roberts, Geo; A Robinson, Mns. Agnes.. 879 Crawford Rd Robinson, Belle 879 Crawford Rd Aurand, Janette. Rohinsion, May... 879 Crawford Rd Berger, Rev. M. L., D. D. Robinson, Mrs. Mary 16 Itasca St Berger, Mrs. Mary A. RJoper, Dr. P. B.. 16 CUOJison Gilliatt, Bennett. Roper, Mns. P. B 16 Cullison Hodgson, Elizabeth. Roper, Fliossa 16 Cullison Hotchklss, Willis. Rothrock, E. S 869 Crawford Rd Luphart, Emma. Rothrock, Mrs. Nellie.. 869 Crawford Rd Moore, William. Shengle, John B 8 Melvin St Office, Mrs. Emma. Shengle, Mrs. Sue 8 Melvin St Randall, Wlnthrup, M. D. Smith, Mrs. Nettie C....98 Rosedale Av Randall, Mrs. Wlnthrup. Smith, Wm.N 15 Beulab St R andall> Bmma . Smith, Mrs. Wm. N 15 Beulah St Roberts Alfred Sprowles, Lulu M 2 Cullison St Roberts ; Mrs . Matilda . Staebler, Edwin Melvin St., near Superior ABSENT LIST. HOUGH AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ^N October 25-27, 1888, a house-to-house canvass of the Hough Avenue field was made by Rev. W. F. McMillen, secretary of the Congregational Sunday-school and Publishing Society, assisted by Rev. M. L. Berger, D.D. On Sunday, October 28, 1888, a Sunday- school was organized in the Republican wigwam, on the northwest corner of Hough and Harkness avenues, under ,the auspices and support of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, with James W. Moore as HOUGH AVENUE CHURCH. superintendent. Regular preaching services began on the following Sun- day, conducted by Dr. Berger. A weekly prayer meeting has been sus- tained since November 15, 1888 Dr. Berger continued as associate pastor of the Euclid Avenue Church and minister-in-charge of the Hough Avenue Mission until the last Sunday of June, 1889. On the first Sunday of July, 1889, Rev. Irving W. Metcalf, then pastor of the Central Congregational Church, Dayton, Ohio, preached at the wigwam; and on the last Sunday of July he began his work as pastor 166 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. of the Hough Avenue (Mission, under a call from the Euclid Ave nue Church. ^fllm The foregoing cut represents the Nineteenth Ward Wigwam in which the Hough Avenue Congregational Sunday-school was organized, and also the Hough Avenue Branch of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, which afterwards became the Hough Avenue Congregational REV. c W. CARROLL. Church. Services were held here from October 28, 1888, to November 23, 1890. na February 11, 1890, the congregation was formally organized and recognized by an ecclesiastical council as The Hough Avenue Branch of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, with forty-six charter mem- bers, of whom five were previously members of the Mother Church . The branch relation continued until March 18, 1891, when, in response to a letter-missive issued jointly by the Euclid Avenue Church HOUGH AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 16T and the Hough Avenue Branch, another ecclesiastical council formally- organized and recognized The Hough Avenue Congregational Churchy ■with 111 members, and installed Rev. Irving W. Metcalf as pastor. The Church has been self-supporting since that time. The lot on the southwest corner of Hough avenue and Crawford* road was purchased September 2, 1889. Ground was broken for the ' present chapel, June 16, 1890. The corner-stone was laid with appro- priate exercises, Sunday afternoon, July 13, 1890. The first prayer • meeting in the new chapel was held Friday evening, November 28, 1890, and the building was formally dedicated Sunday, NovemberSO, 1890. The Church was legally incorporated October 23, 1891, and the property,, which had been held by F. B. Fox, trustee, was deeded to the Church on . December 5, 1891. Toward the cost of the church property members of the Euclid Ave- nue Church generously contributed nearly $3,000, and until the Branch Church became independent, the Mother Church paid more than three- fourths of the current expenses. The remainder of the amount paid for the property and for current expenses was given by the members of the Hough Avenue congregation, property owners in the neighborhood, and other friends. The roll of the church now contains the names of 492 persons, of whom 186 were received on confession of faith, and 306 by letter from other churches. Fifteen have been removed by death, 84 have been dismissed to other churches, and from one fellowship has been withdrawn, leaving the present membership 392. The pastorate of Rev. Irving W. Metcalf closed with the Communion* service, January 7, 1894, at which time seven infant children were pre- 'sented for baptism and nine new members were received. Rev. Charles W. Carroll began work with the church April 1, 1894,. and was installed pastor April 3, .1895. The work continued to grow so- rapidly and steadily that in the autumn of 1894 the chapel proved to be too small to accommodate either the audience or the Sunday-school. March 8, 1895, the church voted to erect a new building. OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH, Pastor— Rev. Charles W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield street. Deacons — R. A. Bissell, term expires December 31, 1899; James Logan, term expires December 31, 1900; W.K.Bailey, term expires Decem- ber 31, 1896; F. B. Fox, term expires December 31, 1897; J. C. Lincoln, December 31, 1898. Trustees— C. F. Lewis, term expires December 31, 1899; Charles. Hanford, term expires December 31, 1900 ; J. E. Erwin, term expires December 31, 1896; C. H. Foote, term expires December 31, 1897; F. B. Fox, term expires December 31, 1898. Clerk— J. B. Comstock, Jr., 9 Hough avenue, term expires December 31. 1896. 168 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALIST. Treasurer— E. L. Clarke, 50 Minerva street, term expires December 31, 1896. Sunday-school— Superintendent, H. S. Colburn; assistant superin- tendent, C. E. Brown. Primary Department — Superintendent, Mrs. E. L. Clarke. Ladies' Society— President, Mrs. C. W. Carroll, 48 Brookfield; secretary, Mrs. H. G. Bragg, 30 Brookfield; treasurer, Mrs. H. L. Foster, 68 Stanley. Intermediate Society of Christian Endeavor— Superintendents^ Miss Bess Parsons, 278 Harkness; Miss Christine Thomsen, 31 Cory avenue. Junior Society of Christian Endeavor— Superintendent, Miss Har- riet Rockwell, 770 Genesee avenue; assistants, Miss Alice Leathers, Miss Medora Foote. The Men's League— President, Dr. E. H. Kirk, 299 Crawford road; secretary, Mr. F. B. Shaw, 816 Hough avenue; treasurer, Mr. C. H. Ball, 38 Minerva street. REGULAR MEETINGS. Sunday Services — Public Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday- school, 11:30 a. m., Junior Endeavor Society, 3 p. m.; Intermediate En- deavor Society, 5 p. m.; Senior Endeavor Society, 5:45 p. m. Week Day Service— Thursday, 2 p.m., Ladies' Society; Friday, 7:15 p. m., Social Prayer Meeting; Friday, 8 p. m., Teachers' peering. lUnion flfoutual Xife ITnsurance (To., OF PORTLAND, MAINE. FRED. E. RICHARDS, Pres. ARTHUR L. BATES, Viee-Pres. Issues Policies upon all popular and desirable plans, Ordinary Life. Twenty Payment Life and Endowment. Also, The Union Mutual Guaranteed Investment and Trust Bond Policies. The only company that issues policies under the Maine Non-Forleiture and Extension Plan. For details and statements, please call on or write to Jaimes "W. BJllsworth, MaxiaLger, 38J THE ARCADE, - - CLEVELAND, OHIO. HOUGH AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH'. 169 CHURCH DIRECTORY. Andrews, Mrs, E. P.. 277 Crawford Rd Barnes, Mrs. Elizabeth P 50 Cory Av Andrews, "William C..277 Crawford Rd Bowler, A. E 86 Commonwealth Av Aldrich, Eva 1737 Euclid Av Bowler, Mrs. A. E. 86 Commonwealth Av Alvord, Mrs. C. H Berry, Stephen Gladstone Block 196 Commonwealth Av Berry, Mrs. Stephen . . Gladstone Block Akers, Mrs. Jennie L — 555 Hough Av Berry, Eva Gladstone Block' Bissell, R. A 58 Cory Av Brown, C. E ...566 Hough Av Bissell, Mrs. R. A 58 Cory Av Brown, Mrs. Florence K.566 Hqugh Av Bissell, Ruby S 22 Cory Av Berry, Mrs. Mary E Bissell, Mrs. Cora P 22 Cory Av 117 Commonwealth Av Barrett, Rev. C. H ,.. wM 9,Th .d Gtha. New Brighton, N. T Bryenton, Rebecca Union Road Barrett, Daisy V Bennington, N. Y. Bryenton, Jennie P. E. Island Bordwell, William G.....1484 Linwood Comstock, J. B 9 Edmunds St , Bragg, H. G 30 Brookfield St Comstock, Mrs. J. B....9 Edmunds St Bragg, Mrs. H. G 30 Brookfield St Comstock, J. B., Jr 9 Hough Place Bragg, Alice 30 Brookfield St Comstock, Mrs. J. B., Jr.... ' Brobst, Elizabeth J Lansing, Mich 9 Hough Place Bishop, H. W Newark, N. J Coover, Charles E 69 Melrose Av Bishop, Mrs. H. W Newark, N. J. Coover, Mrs. Anna L 69 Melrose Av Bucfaer, Mrs. Ida L Bedford, O Crandall, G. A 122 Decker Ay Butz, Rosa 40 Linden St Crandall, Mrs. G. A 122 Decker Av Barnes, Benjamin 50 Cory Av Crandall, G. A., Jr 122 Decker Av Barnes, Horace 50 Cory Av Cornell, Mrs. Jane H..25 Brookfield St Burroughs, May Knolx St Cornell, George 25 Brookfield St Ball, Charles H 38 Minerva St Clarke, Mrs. Mary L... Syracuse, N. Y Ball, Mrs. Charles H....38 Minerva St Clarke, E. L... 50 Minerva St Barsby, Mrs. Agrfes 13 kenmore St Clarke, Mrs. E. L 50 Minerva St Barsby, Inez 13 _ Kenmore St carver, Martha A 100 Brookfield St Bailey, W. K 3*1 Minerva St carver, Nettie E 100 Brookfield St Bailey, Mrs. W. K 31 Minerva St creer, W. R 1671 Lamont St Bailey, Lucy G 31 Minerva St Creer, Mrs. W. R 1671 Lamont St Baker, A 44 Kenmore St Creer, Burnham R 1671 Lamont St Baker, Mrs. A 44 Kenmore St Cooke, Mrs. Flora.., 67 Cory Av Baker, Florence E 44 Kenmore St Carroll, Rev. C. W....48 Brookfield St Baker, Laura M 44 Kenmore St Carroll, Mrs. C. W....48 Brookfield St Baker, Ida M 44 Kenmore St Carroll, Vanche B 48 Brookfield St Burgess, George C 315 Genesee Av Carroll, Fred A 48 Brookfield' St Burrows, F. H 157 Dodge St Carroll, Ralph E 48 Brookfield St Billson, Mrs. Mary G .. 331 Crawford Rd corlette, William J 277 Genesee Av Beckwith, Anson W 651 Hough Corlette, Mrs. Ellen.... 277 Genesee Av Beckwith, Mrs. Hattie A. 649 Hough Av Corlette, Mary A..... 277 Genesee Av 170 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Corlette, Jennie 277 Genesee Av Glazier, Mrs. H. H City Cole, Mrs. Alice 42 Brookfield St Goodyear, F Kent, Ohio , Clampitt, Mrs. Fannie E Goodyear, Mrs. F Kent, Ohio 78 Stanley Av Guy, Benj. A 1 Bolton Av Clampitt, Miss Susan.. ..78 Stanley Av Gregory, Lula....l61 Commonwealth Av Calburn, H. S Gable, D..... 251 Marcy Av . . . Central Manual Training School Gable, Mrs. D 251 Marcy Av Dickey, Mrs, Jessie C..9 Edmunds St Gazeley, Mrs. B. R. F...199 Lincoln Av DeCelle, Josephine.. 348 Crawford Road Green, Mrs. E. H City DeCelle, Geneva 348 Crawford Road Gleason, E. W 124 Crawford Road Dodge, Mrs. Lula 689GeneseeAv Gleason, Mrs. E. W..124 Crawford Road Durant, W. T 45 Harkness Av Grant, Charles E 12 Crawford PI Durant, Mrs. W. T 45 Harkness Av Grant, Mrs. Mildred P. ..12 Crawford PI Durant, Clara M 45 Harkness Av Garland, W. T 318 Genesee Av Davidson, H. P s 24 Brookfield St Garland, Mrs. W. T 318 Genesee Av Davidson, Mrs. H. P.. 24 Brookfield St Gosney, E 277 Crawford Road Davies, Frederick A . . 139 Amesbury Av Gosney, Mrs. E 277 Crawford Road Davies, Mrs. Mary A. 139 Amesbury Av Gosney, Ashley 277 Crawford Road Davies, Mabel S 139 Amesbury Av Gamble, Izetta 105 Dibble Av Dennis, Mrs. Cynthia A.. 335' Crawford Green, Mrs. Martha Crawford Place Erwin, J. E 46 Brookfield St Gaylord, Mrs. Rebecca F 85 Bell Av Erwin, Mrs. J. E >.46 Brookfield St Gould,' Francis E 265, Marcy Av Easty, Mrs. Lottie B Glenvllle, Ohio Gould, Thomas W 265 Marcy Av Evans, Nellie 698 Crawford Road Gould, Charles 265 Marcy Av Exline, Scott L. . care First National Bk Gould, Rosa 265 Marcy Av Exline, William G Grady, EfHe F.. ... 158 Amesbury Av care of Enterprise Printing Co. Graham, Will H 26 "Van Ness Av Exline, David V 201 Marcy Av Glazier, Earnest B City Evarts, Robert. 150 Amesbury Av Honeywell, Mrs. C. P. B.315 Genesee Av Evarts, Mrs. Robert... 150 Amesbury Av Hunter, Mrs. Sarah H..93 Van Ness Av Evarts, Sterling 150 Amesbury Av Hobart, Mrs. A. G 99 Crawford Road Evarts, Howard 150 Amesbury Av Humphreys, G. S 55 Hough Place Fox, F. B 133 Crawford Road Humphreys, Mrs. G. S..55 Hough. Place Fox, Mrs. F. B 133 Crawford Road H&nford, Charles 327 Crawford Road Fox, Ernest C 133 Crawford Road Hanf ord, Fannie H . . 327 Crawford Road Fuller, Mrs. Theo. H.164 Crawford Road Hyatt, Mrs. Maud C 743 Hough Av Fuller, Mrs. Theo. H. .164 Crawford Rd Hadley, Mrs. Mary J.. Hadley, Bertha. ..20 Linwood St 20 Linwood St Fagnan, George H City Hadley, Ray 29 Princeton St Fagnan, Mrs. Grace S. North Manchester, Ind. Hadley, Margaret E 20 Linwood St Hadley, Grace 20 Linwood St Fretz, Gideon H 22 Meridian St Howe, Edward L 93 Commonwealth Fretz, Mrs. Gideon H 22 Meridian St Howe, Jennie A 93 Commonwealth Foote, Clayton H 216 Princeton St Howe, Miss Mary B..91 Commonwealth Foote, Mrs.ciayton H 216.Princeton St Hudson, Mrs. Sarah L. .99 Van Ness Av ^oote, Medora 216 Princeton St T,„ t „ h ,„ „„ ,,_„ .... T . tt. . tt -r „„ „'. Hutchinson, Mrs. Addie Louise.. . Foster, Henry L 68 Stanley Av ,,.,,; Foster, Mrs. Henry L 68 Stanley Av -r "'"',": Van Ness Av Frost, James R 8 Van Ness St j™ m ™'t7 ^^ ° hl ° — ■ -- -- - Inman, Mrs. J. L Lorain, Ohio Judson, Mrs. Bertha A 133 Crawford Road Frost, Mrs. May J 8 Van Ness St Glazier, H. H .Cincinnati HOUGH AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 171 Judson, O. H 158 Amesbury Av Judscm, Mrs. O. H 158 Amesbury Av Jackson, (Mrs. A. H 427 Clark Av Jarvls, Mrs. Sarah D W. Madison, cor. Highland Av Jarvis, Olive W. Madison, cor. Highland Av Judy, J. W 43 Dorchester Av Judy, Mrs. J. W 43 Dorchester Av Jones, Margaret 35 Bolton Place Jones, Mary A 35 Bolton Place Jones, Hazel M 35 Bolton PI Joyce, J. A 20 "Van Ness Av Joyce, Mrs. J. A 20 Van Ness Av Johnsorl, Jessie 642 Hough Av . Keith, M. W 769 E. Madison Av Keith, Mrs. M. W. ..769 E. Madison Av Kingsbury, Delia 184 Harkness Av Kassulker, Mrs. Bessie 138 Commonwealth Av. Kerr, Mary F Newburg Kline, John.. 684 Hough Av Kline, Mrs. John 684 Hough Av Kraus, Mrs. Mary T 68 Alanaon St Koehler, Mrs. Alexander 182 Commonwealth Av Kirk, Dr. Emett H 299 Crawford Rd Kirk, Mrs. Emett H...299 Crawford Rd Kirk, Hazel 299 Crawford Rd Kissack, Mr. Fred.. Ansel cor. Edmunds Kaighin, Caroline !358 Hoadley St Lacey, Wm Bedford, Ohio Lacey, iMrs. Wm Bedford, Ohio Livingston, Anna M...308 Crawford Rd Loomis, George H...144 Commonwealth Loomis, Mrs. Amelia M 144 Commonwealth Loomis, Mrs. Harriet N ...184 Harkness Av Linnell, Mrs. Clara P.. 145 Crawford Rd Linnell, Mabel A 145 Crawford Rd Linnell, Harry P 145 Crawford Rd Lewis, Charles F 70 Sixth Av Lincoln, J. C 104 Marcy Av Lincoln, Mrs. J. C 104 Marcy Av Lincoln, Paul M Niagara Falls Logan, James 69 Amesbury Av Logan, Mrs. James 69 Amesbury Av Logan, Walter G. M..69 Amesbury Av Logan, Charlotte M. B..69 Amesbury Av Latham, Mrs. Minnie's 2 Hough PI Leathers, E. N 32 Stanley Av Leathers, Mrs. E. N 32 Stanley Av Leathers, Alice A 32 Stanley Av Lucas, Walter 307 Crawford Rd Lucas, Mrs. Walter 307 Crawford Rd Minnard, Clemence City Murray, Mrs. Maude C 77 Mason St Mclntyre, Mrs. Marcia 23 Bolton PI Mcftntyre, George 23 Bolton PI Mclntyre, Frank 23 Bolton PI McKenzie, Alex 68 Robertson St McKenzie, Mrs. Alex.. .68, Robertson St McKenzie, Alex., Jr.... 68 Robertson St Miner, Mrs. Hattie T. . .120 Van Ness Av Magalhaes, Geo. W .... Brooklyn, N. T Metcalf, Bert A 40 Lin wood St McElroy, Nellie.. .93 Commonwealth Av Mills, Mrs. Silvia B..New London, Ohio Mayer, Anna M 236% Harkness Av Montgomery, Maud L..202 Melrose Av Myers, Nettie M 188 Melrose Av, Merrill, E. F . 19 Dunham PI Merrill, Mrs. E. F 19 Dunham PI Merrill, E. Maude 19 Dunham PI Malone, Mrs. Grace E 618 Hough Av McPeck, Dr. E. E .656 Hough Av McPeck, Mrs. E. E 656 Hough Av Miller, Mrs. E. J 87 Amesbury Av Morehouse, Wm ..823 Hough Av Morehouse, Mrs. Minnie H v . 823 Hough Av Morehouse, Mrs. \ Alberta 340 Crawford Rd Morehouse, Mrs. Mattie 340 Crawford Rd Muis, Arthur L 851 East Madison Nicklas, William H 81 Shipherd Nicklas, Mrs. Anna 81 Shipherd Noble, J. A.. Marcy Av Noble, Mrs. J. A Marcy Av Nothnagle, Alice 263 Marcy Av Nothnagle, Delia 263 Marcy Av Orr, Violet...' 22 Stanley Av Ormsby, H. A.. 266 Commonwealth Av Ormsby, Mrs. H. A 266 Commonwealth Av Ormsby, Helen E 266 Commonwealth Av Osborn, Miss Frank E ■ 196 Commonwealth Av Paine, Mrs. Sarah B 313 Genesee Av 172 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Paine, Myra L 313 Genesee Av Solomon, Fred C 218 Crawford Road Perkins, H. M Lorain, Ohio Skinner, S. A Toledo, O Perkins, Mrs. H. M Lorain, Ohio Skinner, Mrs. S. A... Toledo, O Perkins, Bessie A Lorain, Ohio Seywert, F. A 799 Hough Av Perkins, Byron A .-. Lorain, Ohio Seywert, Mrs. F. A 799 Hough Av Pay, W. S 118 Whitney Av Seywert, Frances G 799 Hough Av Pay, Mrs. W. S 118 "Whitney Av Seywert, Ferdinand W...799 Hough Av Phinney, Mrs. Ellen J. .168 Crawford Rd Scotten, Frank M 799 Hough Av > Phinney, Albert J 168 Crawford Rd Smith, Florence H. 348 Marcy Av Phinney, Georgie E 168 Crawford Rd Smith, Edith M 348 Marcy Av Parrish, Mary F 99 Van Ness St Soutar, Mrs. Margaret D. Percy, John G 129 Sixth Av 45 Kenmore St Percy, Mrs. John G 129 Sixth Av Soutar, John B 45 Kenmore St Post, Martha 68 Stanley Av Soutar, James 45 Kenmore St Parsons, Mrs. Laura. . .278 Harkness Av Soutar, Alexander 45 Kenmore St Parsons, Bess C 278 Harkness Av Shook, Mrs. Lizzie C 25 Brookfleld St Parsons, Julia M 278 Harkness Av Shumway, Mrs. Myra S..5 Crawford PI Plimpton, Silas W 31 Bolton PI Spear, Miss Mary E 271 Marcy Plimpton, Mrs. Hannah R Spear, Miss Mertie M 271 Marcy 31 Bolton PI Summers,. James 339 Crawford Plimpton, Mrs. Carrie 770 Genesee Summers, Kittie 339 Crawford Road Plimpton, Miss Lois E Madison, O Summers,- Miss Maud 339 Crawford Plimpton, Nathan C 31.Bolton PI Sanderson, Wm. H 99 Princeton St Roberts, Dr. J. A City Savage, Wm. H., 344 Lincoln Av Roberts, Mrs. J. A City Stevens, Mrs. E. M Kent, O Robinson, Mrs. Rachel A Stevens, Albert E Kent, O 102 Crawford Rd Sebelin, Mrs. Jessie M Rickert, Sarah 251 Marcy Av 236% Harkness Av Roberts, Mrs. Louisa A.. 637 Hough Av sklnner _ Henry c 15 Kenmore st Roberts, Sadie M 637 Hough Av Shackleton , Deb orah E 17 Cory Av Ru *' W ' E 25% .Kenmore St shackleton, Archie S 17 Cory Av Rice Mrs. W. E 25% Kenmore St shaw _ Frederlck w . 816 H h Av Rutherford, Thomas D Shaw, Samuel T 816 Hough Av 69 Amesbury Av shaw> E . B 29 Princeton St Shaw, Mrs. E. B...., 29 Princeton St Scott, Mrs. W. N 16 Mather St Scott, Florence E 16 Mather St Scott, Lottie 16 Mather St Roessing, L. B...41 Commonwealth Av Roessing, Mrs. L. B. '. 41 Commonwealth Av Roessing, Kate 41 Commonwealth Roessing, Clara 41 Commonwealth „ Rockwell, Mrs. L 770 Genesee Av ? m *?' 5"™*: 55 Hou ^ H Rockwell, Harriet :770 Genesee Av !™ ' 36 Bolt ° n P1 Roberts, Mrs. Mary 20 Kenmore St !l? inner ' R ' Wade 15 K ^more St Randall, Mrs. F. E 758 Hough Av Thomsen - Ludwig 31 Cory Av Scales, Mrs. Agatha C 86 Mather St Thomsen ' Mark ^ 31 Cory Av Simon, Mrs. Clara B 96 Blaine St Thomsen ' Rasmus 31 Cory Av Simon, Stella 98 Blaine St Thomsen ' Christine 31 Cory Av Simon, Mabel 96 Blaine St Tyler ' Sllvia M 13 Hough PI Solomon, Mrs. Sarah E Tavener, Ada M 525 Ansel Av 218 Crawford Road ^ h ° m P son ' Lucy E. ..1295 Lexington Av Soiomon, George H,,18 Crawford Road l^.Z^^nZlZlZZ HOUGH AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 173 TJlil, Mrs. Gertrude M....1583 Euclid Av Worbs, Mrs. A. F 116 Lawnview Av Verooe, John .86 Blaine St winton, A 37 Bolton PI Vercoe, Mrs. John 86 Blaine St „ r . . ' A »„ t, ■» r>, ,. „ . ., „ ,_ „ Winton, Mrs. A 37 Bolton PI Van Hyning, Mrs. Hannah N ..,; - ■ . t- 69o Hough Av Welker > Adam 42 Brobkfleld St Van Sittert, William 22 Morris PI Welker, Mrs. Adam 42 Brookfleld St Van Sittert, Mrs. William.. 22 Morris PI Webb, Leslie H 168 Crawford Road Wood, Mrs. Mary C 708 Genesee Av Webb, Mrs. Leslie H.168 Crawford Road Wood, Mary , 708 Genesee Av WeidenkofC, Clarence J Wood, Sarah A. 708 Genesee Av 168 Commonwealth Wood, Alice... 708 Genesee Av Woerz, Julia 77 Bolton AV Watts, F. D 739 Ansel Av Woerz, Rose 147 Bolton Av Watts, Mrs. F .D 739 Ansel Av 'Wilhelm, George S 39 Minerva St. Wills, Edward 8 Aumer Ct Wilhelm, Mrs. George S..39 Minerva St Wills, Mrs. E . . .'. 8 Aumer Ct Walker, Jennie May 22 Meridian St Williams, Mrs. Frances L . . . Irondale, O Williams, C. F 181 Van Ness Av White, W. H . . . . ; West Side Williams, Mrs. Alice ... . 181 Van Ness Av White, Mrs. W. H West Side Williams, Jessie M 181 Van Ness Av Wurts, J. L , 18 Claremont St Williams, Carrie M 181 Van Ness Av Wurts, Mrs. J. L 18 Claremont St Williams, K'ittie T 181 Van Ness Av Whaley, Mrs. Dora C..87 Amesbury Av Wycker, Mrs. Clara 684 Hough Worbs, A. F 116 Lawnview Av Zahnizer, Catherine 99 Brookfleld St S. C. HALE &SON, ..DEALEES IN.. ALL SERIES OF LESSON HELPS, \ AND EVERYTHING IN THE LINE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES. CUYA ROOMS 202, 203, CI FVELAND O YAHOGA BUILDING, VJ-E. V E.L,/\TN1A ^. CENTENNIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (WELSH), JONES AVENOE, OFF BROADWAY. ^HE first idea suggested by the term "Welsh Church" is, that the services"are conducted in the Welsh language. In religious creed and church polity it does not differ materially from other churches. The Welsh language is the great distinctive characteristic of our Welsh churches. Not on account of the clannishness of our people, as we believe that there is no room for narrow-minded selfishness to develop in our magnificent country — but, that there is nothing that will touch a CENTENNIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Welshman's heart like the harmonious chords that swell in the consonants of his mother's language. Since this is so, it is very evident that where "two or three of them gather together," they will converse to their heart's content in their own tongue , and they will not be loDg together without singing old hymns and praying to their God. A small number of Welsh people emigrated from Wales to Newburg early in the fifties, and two of the number, viz: David I. Jones and his brother, John Jones, started, on a small scale, the mill which is still in existence, and called "The Cleveland Rolling Mill Co." At that time there were about twenty-five Welsh people in the place. In 1857, Thomas D. Jones and George M. Jones moved here from Niles, Ohio, and in a short time after started a Sunday-school with thirteen scholars, in the house of Robert CENTENNIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 175 Edwards on Broadway. George M. Jones acted as Sunday-school super- intendent and T. D. Jones as leader of the singing. At this time the little band was like the Israelites of old; they were pilgrims and sojourners, yet perfectly conscious of being led by God's hand. Cottage prayer meetings were begun at this time, and carried on regularly until the organization of the Church. Finally, in the fall of 1858, at the house : of William Jones, Harvard street, a church was organ- ized with fifteen members. Names in their order of coming : ! ■ ' i (as^Uj / ^.jHjua^Js™-* Thomas D. Jones, George M. Jones, Evan Jones, David Llewellyn, Morgan Howells, David I. Jones, Mrs. Methuselah Evans, Mrs. Mrs. Elias Bassett, Mrs. John Rowland, Mrs. David I/lewellyn, William Jones, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Morgan Howells, Mrs. David I. Jones, David Evans. Rev. D. Davies (Dewi Emlyn), Parisville, acted as moderator^and George M. Jones as scribe. i ' Thomas D. Jones and William Jones were elected first deacons, and George M.Jones the first secretary of the new organization, and it was unanimously decided to follow the Congregational Church polity. More Welsh people coming to the place, and more interest manifested continu- ally in, the little church, it was decided to build a permanent home for the ark of God, and Esquire Hamilton, father of present Hon. Judge Hamilton, presented them with a lot on Wales street, then the Euclid 176 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. avenue of Newburg, and in June, 1860, they moved from Thomas D. Jones' house to their new edifice, although it had no door nor window. By this time the Church had induced their worthy secretary, George M. Jones, to preach, and he consented and supplied the pulpit very often. In September, 1860, the building was completed and dedication services were held. In attendance were the Rev. D. Davies, " Demi Emlyn," Paris- ville; Rev. Lloyd, Palmyra; Rev. J. Edwards, Crabcreek; Rev. T. Davies^ Youngstown ; Rev. J. B. Thomas, Mineral Ridge. The Church numbered about twenty-five at this time. Rev. R. Richards came to stay in New- burg, and he was often called upon to supply the pulpit. The Church lived peacefully on the ministry of Mr. Jones and Mr. Richards until the year 1864, when a call was extended to Rev. W. Watkins, a' student at Marietta college. He accepted the call, and ordination services were held in July, 1864. Rev. Mr. Watkins worked hard, and the Church was steadily increas- ing, and in two years it was found necessary to build an addition to the old one. It is a rare treat to hear those who remember the history ■of this period relating it — the good times they were having, and how conscious they were of Divine leadership. This building, at last, was found very inadequate and unworthy for such a church, and at the end of sixteen years it was decided to build a new edifice on Jones avenue — the present Centennial Congregational Church. The Church in that period had three ministers: Rev. W. Watkins, Rev. John. E. Jones, Rev. W. Lewis. The Rev. John E. Jones was pastor when the new church was built. Since then the Church has been continually growing under the ministry of Rev. W. P. Edwards, Rev. E. Bowen, Rev. J. Y. Stephens, and its present pastor, Rev. T. Henry Jones. (May God grant us ability and zeal to maintain in the future the standard which for thirty-seven years the Centennial Congregational' Church in Newburg has held, in faith and practice, in the religion which ennobles life here and insures immortality. T. H. Jones. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK. Sabbath— 10:00 a. m., Preaching; 2:00 p. m., Sabbath-school; 6:00 p. m., Christian Endeavor Society; 7:00 p.m., Preaching. The evening service will be conducted in the English language every alternate Sabbath. Monday — 7:30 p. m., Prayer-meeting. Tuesday— 7:30 p. m., I. C. E. Society. Miss Jennie Rees, Superin- tendent. Wednesday — 7:30 p. m., Pastor's Class. Thursday — 7:30 p. m., Class-meeting. Friday — 7:30 p. m., Women's Prayer- meeting. CENTENNIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 177 OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH. Trustees— T. D.Jones, Thomas Thomas, Samuel Evans, R. D. Lewis, Richard Thomas, David James, Daniel Jones. Deacons— T. D.Jones, T. Thomas, Samuel Evans, Rees Lewis, D. F. Lewis, Richard Thomas. Corresponding Secretary, Rees D. Lewis, No. 12 Worley street ; Record- ing Secretary, D. F. Lewis ; Financial Secretary, Thomas B. Llewellyn ; Treasurer, Thomas Thomas; Chorister, Herbert Davies; Assistant Chorister, Richard Thomas; Organist, Miss Sadie Jones, Echo street; Assistant Organist, Miss Mary Davies; Sexton, Benjamin Thomas, Jones avenue. Sunday-school Officers— Superintendent, Christmas George ; Vice- Superintendent, W. W.Jones; Secretary, Miss Ella Johns, Bissell street; Librarian, W. E. Miles; Chorister, John Mathews; Organist, Miss Mary Davies; Treasurer, William Curtis ; Infant Department, Mrs. John L. Jones. C. E. Officers— President, Rowland Davies; Vice-President, Miss Louise Griffiths; Secretary, Miss Sadie Evans ; Treasurer, W. E. Miles; Chorister, Herbert Davies ; Assistant Chorister, Annie Jones ; Organist, Sadie Jones; Assistant Organist, Miss M. Davies; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Agnes Lewis, 12 Worley street. Communion — First Sunday in every month. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Amesbury, Mrs. E 2371 Elmwood St Davies, Mrs. Herbert 2391 Dercum St Aiibrey, Mrs. Daniel 2026 Axtell St Davies, Mrs. Wm ,.1792 Worley St- Brown, Mrs. Mary A 2352 Broadway Davies, Miss Mary 2391 Dercum St Beynon, Ebenezer.. ..' 209 Aetna St Davies, Isaac 2413 Spafford St Beynon, Mrs. Ebenezer 209 Aetna St Davies, Mrs. Isaac 2413 Spafford St Beynon, Miss Emily 209 Aetna St Davies, Mrs. Ann 35 Jones St Beynon, Miss Maggie 209 Aetna St Davies, Miss Martha 2391 Dercum St Campbell, Mrs, E 2325 Elmwood St Davies, Wm. Isaac 2413 Spafford St Creljing, Mrs. J. Williams , Davies, Luther 1792 Worley ,St 1956 Cannon St Davies, Rowland 2416 Dercum St Cudmore, Mrs. Rachel.. 1792 Worley St Doering, Mrs. Ann Daniels, Iorwerth T.. Glens Falls, N. Y. Evans, Mrs. William D 22 Ottawa St Davies, Benjamin E 548 Hoadley St Evans, Thomas H 2416 Dercum St Davies, Mrs. Benjamin E. 548 Hoadley St Poster, Mrs. Warren Dercum St, Davies, Mrs. A 10 Elmo St James, David 103 Jones Av Davies. Thomas W 2441 Elmwood St Evans, Daniel S 9 Ottawa St Davies, Mrs.Thomas W.2441 Elmwood St Evans, Mrs. Daniel S 9 Ottawa St Davies, Mrs. William 1755 Worley ' St Evans, John W Davies, Mrs. David E 10 Ottawa St Evans, Samuel D ,45 Bissel St Davies, John S 2373 Elmwood St Evans, Mrs. Samuel D 45 Bissel St Davies, Mrs. John S 2373 Elmwood St Evans, Miss Sadie 45 Bissel St Davies, Herbert 2391 Dercum St Evans, Miss M. A. 64 Oakdale St 178 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Evans, Daniel 52 Spafford St JohnB, Miss Ella 28 Bissel St Evans, Mrs. Edward 2214 Broadway Johns, Miss Eva 28 Bissel St Francis, Mrs. Martha 14 Prosser St Jones, John L 1 Homestead 6t Francis, Mrs. George.. 2372 Elm wood St Jones, Mrs. John L 1 Homestead St George, David Gwilym.... 2048 Axtell St Jones., John E 15 Echo St George, Mrs. David Gwilym 2036 Woodland Hills Av George, Christmas 2395 Deroum St Jones,' Thomas. D 44, Bissel St George, Miss Katie 2395 Dercum St Jones, Mrs. Thomas D 44 Bissel St Gething, Thos 1774 Worley St Jones, Mrs. David B 316 Union St Gething, Mrs. Elizabeth.. 1774 Worley St Jones, Mrs. David. 29 Heath St Gething, Grif 1774 Worley St Jones, John W 87 Union St Gething, John 1774 Worley St Jones, Mrs. John W ....87 Union St Griffiths, Mrs. Lewis Jones, Daniel D 317 Union St Griffiths, Mrs. Lizzie 17 Way St j on€Si Mrs. Daniel D 317 Union St Griffiths, Thomas G 388 Union St j nes, John W 1783 Worley St Griffiths, Mrs. Thomas G.388 Union St JoneSj Miss Annie 2454 Spafford St Griffiths, William 2086 Axtell St Jones> Miss Mary 2454 Spafford St Griffiths. Mrs. William.. ..2086 Axtell St JoneSi Miss Sadie A 15 Echo St Griffiths, Miss Louisa 388 Union St JoneSj Daniel 600 Pearl St Griffiths, David R 17 Way St j oneSi Mrs. Reese D 128 Brownell St Griffiths, Francis 1784 Worley St j nes, James P 110 Worley St Griffiths, Roger 1784 Worley St Jones> M rs. James P 110 Worley St Griffiths, Mrs. Roger 1784 Worley St j ones _ Miss Maggie .'.15 Echo St Griffiths, Daniel 2424 Spafford St JoneSj M iss Maggie A 177 Echo St Griffiths, Mrs. Daniel. .2424 Spafford St j nes, Miss Bessie 177 Echo St Griffiths, Mrs. John 3 Raymond St j on es, James W 2405 Dercum St Griffiths, David 208 Aetna St j oneSi Miss Annie 316 Union St Griffiths, Mrs. David 208 Aetna St JoneSi M rs. Jane 2454 Spafford St Griffiths, David, Jr 208 Aetna St JoneSi David E 2134 Axtell St Griffiths, Thos 208 Aetna St Joneg John Dent 2424 gpafford St Griffiths, Evan 208 Aetna St Joneg _ ollver Ingrhame Hanlon St Griffiths, Willie 208 Aetna St J(mes> Mrg MarIa Spafford St Griffiths, Miss Mary 208 Aetna St jQneg> Rev T Hem . y 13 ottawa st Griffiths, Miss A Broadway Jonegj Mrg T Henry 13 ottawa st Griffiths, Miss Esther.. 2441 Elmwood St Jones> Mj . g John w 1783 Worley' St Griffiths, Miss Edith .... 2424 Spafford St JoneSi Robert Spafford St Griffiths, Miss Lizzie. 17 Way, St Jones> william w 317 Unlon st Hughes, Samuel 14 Ottawa L , ewlSj David F 1 Tennis St Hughes, Miss May 13 Ottawa St Lewlg> Mrg Davld F x Tennis st Hughes, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewlg _ John D 2419 Spafford st •- 2356 Elmw00 M , gg Kate j Tenn , s gt Johns, David H 28 Bissel St Lewis , M rs. Mathew 2082 Axtell St Johns, Mrs. David H 28 Bissel St 2 04» Axtell St Johns, Mrs. Henry 1779 Worley St Le wls , ' Dav 'id"w . '.'.'.".'.'.'.". 12 Worley St Johns, Miss Mary 1779 Worley St Lewig Migs Agneg 12 Wor , ey gt CENTENNIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 179 Lewis, Miss Flossie 1 Tennis S Lewis, Miss Alys 1 Tennis S Lewis, Fredrick 12 'Worley S Llewellyn, Thos. B 2416 Dercum S Mathews, John T 1796 Worley S Mathews, Mrs. John T...1796 Worley S Mathews, Evan . . .45 Blssel S Mathews, Mrs. Evan 45 Blssel S Miles, Mrs. Thos 1856 Harvard S Miles, Miss Maggie 1356 Harvard S \ Miles, William E 44 Bissel S Miles, Mrs. William E....44 Bissel S Millward, Mrs. Hiram... 2255 Cottage S Morgan, John W 2020 Booth S Morgan, Mrs. John W 2020 Booth S Morgan, Mrs. Henry T 2142 Axtell S Morgan, Henry 2142 Axtell S Morgan, Enoch 1792 Worley S Morris, Reuben 2380 Crosby S Morris, Mrs. Reuben ..... 2380 Crosby S Morris, Mrs. Nellie 128 Brownell S Owen, James 1735 Worley S Price, Evan 2448 Dercum S . Price, Mrs. Ann .28 Bissel S Prltchard, Thomas 2426 Wales S Pritchard, Mrs. Thomas.. 2426 Wales S Pritchard, Benjamin 1745 Worley S Pritchard.Mrs. Benjamin. 1745 Worley S Pritchard, Miss Jennie.. .1745 Worley S Rankin, Mrs. William E.2420 Dercum S Bees, Rees 2417 Dercum S Rees, Miss Jennie P 2417 Dercum S Reese, David 2424 Dercum S Reese, Mrs. David 2424 Dercum S Roberts, Mrs. William. .2284 Spafford S Rush ton, Mrs. Geo .1800 Worley S Stephens, Miss Katie 48 Clement S Thomas, Thomas 2416 Dercum S Thomas, Mrs. Thomas.. 2416 Dercum S Thomas, Richard 24 Hinman St Thomas, Jonadab 2522 Reade St Thomas, Mrs. Jonadab.... 2522 Reade St Taylor, Mrs. John Aetna, corner Groton St Thomas, John W 2315 Wilcox St Taylor, Miss Rosana Aetna, corner Groton St Thomas, Edward 2026 Axtell St Thomas, Mrs. Edward 2026 Axtell St Thomas, ' Benjamin 93 Jones Av Thomas, Mrs. Benjamin — 93 Jones Av Thomas, David H 1794 Worley St Thomas. Mrs. David H 1794 Worley St Thomas, Miss Gwlady s . . 1794 Worley St Thomas, Mrs. Mary J 14 Worley St Thomas, Samuel 93 Jones St Thomas, Miss Rachel 93 Jones St Vaughan, Mrs. Ann Aetna St Williams, Mrs. Thomas Charles — 2036 Woodland Hills Av Williams, Rev. Richard.. .2433 Wales St Willbraham. Mrs. John Hanlori St Williams, Henry J 1394 Woodland Hills Av Williams, Miss Kate 14 Prosser St Williams, Mrs. Ann 2142 Axtell St 2366 Spafford St Williams, Miss Jennie.. ..2433 Wales St Walters, Miss Lilly 10 Worley St Webb, Thos 282 Union St Webb, Mrs. Thomas 282 Union St Williams, Mrs. Henry G..., .' 2397 Spafford St Williams, Miss Maggie . v State Hospital Watkins, Mrs. Benjamin. 2280 Wilcox St Watkins, Miss Lizzie 2280 Wilcox St Wilberham, Gabel Hanlon St LAKEWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. ,N a bright, pleasant morning in March, 1891, Revs. I. W. Metcalf ,,yj and A. E. Thomson and Messrs. H. Clark Ford and C. E. Ferrell visited Lakewood for the- purpose of discovering what the pros- pects were for the establishment and support of a Congregational mis-' sion for the preaching of the Gospel of JesuS Christ, and at what point, if any, a location might be secured for the erection of a house of worship. , LAKEWOOD CHURCH. After noting the advantages and disadvantages of several locations, a lot was selected on Detroit street, near Highland avenue, which was afterwards purchased by the Congregational City Missionary Society. r A primarj- department of the Sabbath-school was organized,. with Miss Julia Bailey, teacher. During the summer of 1891, this class of small chil- dren met every Sabbath afternoon in the kitchen of Mrs. B. W. Coutant. During the summer, Rev. W. F. McMillen made a canvass of the com- LAKEWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 181 munity for funds for the erection of a chapel. In this he was assisted materially by Mr. B. W. Coutant, Mr. C. E. Ferrell.Mr. Chas. Townsend and others, and the chapel was erected, costing, with furniture, $800, and was dedicated December, 1891 . Up to this time cottage 1 prayer- meetings had been held, and several city pastors had held preaching serv- ices in several homes. From December, 1891, to March, 1892, .Rev. J. G. Fraser, D. D., Rev. W. F. McMillen and city pastors held afternoon serv- ices in the chapel. REV. H. A. N. RICHARDS. § On December 13, 1891, the Sabbath-school was formally organized, with Mr. Carr, superintendent ; Miss Julia Bailey, secretary ; Mrs. Mack, treasurer; Miss McConnell, organist. The school was opened Decem- ber 20, 1891, with three officers, eight teachers, seventy-one present in all, and the collection was $5.08. In March, 1892, at a meeting of the supporters of the Mission, Messrs. C. E. Ferrell, B. W. Coutant and W. S. Nelson were elected trus- es. Wm. Miller was chosen clerk and B. W. Coutant, treasurer. 182 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Rev. E. A. Predenhagen was called to take charge of the Mission, n and commenced work March 1, 1892, and under his ministry the work progressed finely. A Ladies' Aid Society, a Christian Endeavor Society, and a Junior Society of Christian Endeavor were organised. Rev. E. A. Fredenhagen remained but one year, receiving a salary of $900 ; one-half being received from the field and the other half from the City Missionary Society. From March 1, 1893, to July 9, 1893, the pulpit was supplied by city pastors and others. Rev. H. A. N. Richards was called to the work and began labors July 9, 1£93, with a salary of $1,000 per year. On September 3, 1893, the afternoon services were discontinued, and regular morning and evening services were held, and the hour for the Sabbath-school was changed' from 2:30 p. m. to 9:30 a. m. This marked a new era in the history of the Mission and the work at once grew more rapidly. * In October, 1893, committees were appointed with a view to calling a council of pastors and of churches for the organization of a church. - The council of pastors and churches convened at the chapel on November 9, 1893, and organized the Lakewood Congregational Church, w,ith the following charter members : By Letter— Rev. H. A-"N. Richards, Mrs. E. L. Richards, Miss Julia Bailey, Frederick A. Beck, Mrs. F. A. Beck, Sarah J. Beam, Mrs. Hattie Clow, Mrs. Sarah Coutant, Miss Barbara Cox.'Ed- ward G. Dudley, Mrs. Mary G. Dudley, Miss Edith I. Eminger, Chas. E. Ferrellj Mrs. Minnie A. Ferrell, Miss Mary E. Ferrell, Mrs. Mary W. Haynes, Miss Tacy Kellogg, W. S. Nelson, Miss Mary A. Orbison. On Confession— Miss Bertha L. Bailey, Miss Grace E. Drury, John G. Edson, Henry J. Nast, Miss Rosabelle D. Nast, George F. Nelson, Miss Sadie E. Park, Miss Harriet W. Renouard. The organization of the Church was completed on December 4, 1893, by the election of officers as follows : Trustees— Messrs. B. W.. Coutant, C. E. Ferrell, F. A. Beck, Wm. Miller, W. C. Pudney. Deacons— W. S. Nelson, C. E. Ferrell, F. A. Beck. Deaconesses — Mrs. Sarah Coutant, Mrs. E. L. Richards. Clerk— William Miller. Sunday-school Superintendent— C. E. Ferrell. Treasurer— B. W. Coutant. Besides the societies already mentioned, there have been organized, and are doing good work, the Boys' Brigade— Captain, W. S. Nelson ; Junior Captain, Geo. F. Nelson — and a Young People's Aid Society. The Church now has 64 'members, with a Sunday-school enrollment - of 145. The following are the present officers of the Church : Trustees— C. E. Ferrell, B. W. Coutant, F. A. Beck, Wm. Miller, J. K. Lewis, A. Slack, L. J. Judd. Deacons— F. A. Beck, F. B. Drake, C. E. Ferrell, W- S. Nelson. Clerk— John K. Lewis. LAKEWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 183 Treasurer— L. J. Judd. Deaconesses— Mrs. Sarah Coutant, Mrs. E. L. Richards. In summer of 1894, the City Missionary Society exchanged the lot on Detroit street for the more valuable one on the corner of Detroit street and Highland avenue, pledging the church this corner lot, 75x200 feet. To this lot the Church moved the chapel in August, 1894. The Church has appointed building and finance com m ittees, and h a decided to. erect a new church building as soon as possible, and ha adopted plans presented by Charles E. Hopkinson, architect, which ca for an outlay of $7,000. CHURCH DIRECTORY. i Austin, Lydia Eliza Jennings Home Ferrell, Mrs. Minnie A 1865 Detroit St Bailey, Miss Bertha L Ferrell, Miss Mary B 1865 Detroit St Detroit St. r .. Lakewood Foote, Miss Sarah Helen Bailey, Miss Julia. Detroit St. .Lake-wood Winchester Av Baker, Mrg. Bessie Ferrell Gensert. Mrs. Pearlie M . . Corner Detroit St. and Trenton St Winchester Av Beach, Mr. A. R 2008 Detroit St Judd. Mr. L. J Detroit St., Lakewood Beach, Mrs. Minnie I 2008 Detroit St Judd, Mrs. L. J... Detroit St., Lakewood Beck.Mr. Frederick A . . 53 Dartmouth St Judd, Mr. Francis Beck, Mrs. Frederick A .'.Detroit St., Lakewood 53 Dartmouth St Kellogg-, Miss Tacy Beam, Mrs. Sarah . . .Eliza Jennings' Home, Detroit St Eliza Jennings Home, Detroit St Lacey, Mr. William A Newman Av Becker, Mrs. Jacob Oak Park Lacey, Mrs. Rosa, Newman Av Boardman, Miss Roberta Lang, Mr. Charles Dennison Av Eliza Jennings Home, Detroit St Lang, Mrs. Christina Dennison St Buchwald, Mrs. Delia.. 41 Dartmouth St Lewis, Mr. John K Winchester Av Clow, Mrs. Hattie Lewis, Mrs. Julia A Winchester Av Rockport, Kamm's P. O McLaren, Mrs. E. N 1865 Detroit St Cogswell, Mr. Frank F Hillsdale Av Lockwood, J. W ? 4 Highland Av Cogswell, Mrs. Frank F. .Hillsdale Av Lockwood, Mrs. J. W 4 Highland Av Corey, Mr. Frank E 41 Mueller Av Madison, Mr. Edward Cove Av , Corey, Mrs. Frank E 41 Mueller St Madison, Mrs. Edward Cove Av Coutant, Mrs. Sarah Merrifleld, Mrs. Agnes . . . Winchester Av ..Corner Detroit St. and Coutant Av Mickey, Mrs. Ella H Hird Av Davis, Mr. John Henry.. Winchester Av Miller, Mr. William M Highland Av Davis, Miss Susie E Winchester Av Miller, Mrs. William M Highland Av Downie, Mr. George Hird. Av Nast, Mr. Henry J Cove Av Downie, Mrs. George Hird Av Nelson, Mr. W. S Highland Av Drake, Mr. F. B Winchester Av Nelson, Mr. George F Highland Av Drake, Mrs. F. B Winchester Av Orbison, Miss Mary A Drury, Miss Grace E 27 Sibley St Eliza Jennings Home, Detroit St Edson, Mr. John G 53 Dartmouth St Park, Miss Sadie E Cove Av Ferrell, Mr. Charles E....1865 Detroit St Pelton, Dr. Russell P. ...2018 Detroit St 184 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Renouard, Miss Harriet W Eliza Jennings Home, Detroit St Richards, Rev. H. N 31 Hillsdale Av Richards, Mrs. L. E 31 Hillsdale Av Roney, Mrs Winchester Av Roney, Miss Zora Winchester Av Ruggles, Mr. George C..1570 Detroit St Ruggles, Mrs. Ellen Brooks 1570 Detroit St Ruggles, Miss Fannie L..1570 Detroit St Slack, Mr. Andrew 34 Dartmouth St Slack, Mrs. Luella ~34 Dartmouth St Williams, Mrs. Anna J — Eliza Jennings Home, Detroit St Wiebush, Charles F Wiebush, Mrs. Charles F Wiebush. Charlotte M STATEMENT DECEMBER 31, 1895. Total Assets $ | 88,2 I 8 6 I Total Liabilities, iuciii.l inir capital and re-insurance reserve 154 990.54 Net Surplus S&S33, a SS.05" Insurance in force December 3 | , 1893 $ 7 954 964.00 Insnrance in force December 3 I , 1894 18 8 19029 00 Insurance in force December 3 | p | 895 28,252 570.00 $ I 00,000 deposited with New York Insurance Department for the security of all policyholders. The policies of this Company contain - more benefits and guarantees to the policy- holder then those of any other company. Among them are Indemnity for partial disablements as well as total. A Tontine Bonus Fund to be divided among policy-holders. A. very liberal and equitable Physicians', Surgeons' and Undertakers' Policy, coverine blood poisoning. ' ° All improved .forms of personal Accident and Indemnity Policies. W. H. KIRKE, General Agent, J. W. L0CKW00D, Speeial Agent. 344 THE ARCADE TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. kN account of rights and privileges that had been invaded, over one hundred people, members of the Bolton Avenue Branch of the First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, met at the home of Mr. J. G. James, 317 Bolton avenue, Monday evening, March 21, 1894. TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. and proceeded to organize themselves into a Congregational Church. The name being left to the ladies, it was finally determined that the new organization should be known as "The Trinity Congregational Church." Being disappointed in their arrangements for a place of worship, the erection of a building was commenced Friday noon, and by Saturday night 186 CLEVELAND C0NGREGATIONALISTS. 'The soft Piano's dulcet notes Delight your listening ears ; They clothe your face with gentle smiles Or fill your eyes with tears." — Mrs. : Gitma.h. ^•THE TONE OF THE^ HAbbET & DAVIS ..PIANOS/. APPEALS TO THE HEART'S BEST EMOTIONS- One profit only between maker and buyer. Absolute satisfaction guaranteed. Terms to suit your reasonable convenience. ■h Hallet& Davis Piano 60. ^JgjjFF 359 & 361 SUPERIOR ST. A. G. CLEMMER, Manager. " ' 26 &' 28 THE ArJCADE. TRINITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 187 ship. The evening of the same dav, Rev. Mr. George was in- stalled pastor of the congrega- tion. It was soon seen on account of the rapid growth of the con- gregation that a church edifice would be needed. A lot was purchased and a building com- mittee was appointed, consist- ing of Mr. J. C. McWatters, Mr. G. H. Barney, Mr. Z. B. Allee, Mr. J. G. James and Mr. E. E. Bauman. The corner-stone of the new structure was laid May 5, 1895. On the first Sabbath of the fol- lowing October the congregation worshipped for the first time in the Sunday-school of the new building. was completed, furnished with gas, steam heat, beauftiully deco- rated and ready for worship. At the first meeting, a call was extended to Rev. R. A. George, who was present and preached for the people on the following Sabbath, Easter, March 25, 1894. The organization was further completed, and on April 22, one hundred and sixty-three people entered into covenant together as the charter members of Trin- ity church. Rev. R. A. George the same day announced his ac ceptance of the call to be the pastor of the new organization. Monday, April 23 a Council of Congregational churches for- mally recognized and received Trinity Church into their fellow- it RS. K. A. GEQKGE. 188 CLEVELAND CONGKEGATIONAL1STS. ROYO:E>' Carl L Enoch, John W 1626 Cedar Av The Ay6n cQr Cedar and yienna Enoch, Lizzie C. (J. W.)..1626 Cedar AV Humphreys , Eunlce w . (C . K) .... Enoch, Mary D 1626 Cedar Av The Ayon cQr Cedar and vienna Englert, Edward E 139 Vienna St x Q 760 Doan st Englert, Rufey 139 Vienna St _ . , . _ T TT • , ' ^ „„„ T „ t Heinlem, Dr. L; U Fudge, Osborne 902 Logan St __ . , . „ . _ _. . „. , f, »,,. i , ,„„ „ ,, . Heinlein, Meda (L. U.) Fiddler, Edith 106 Bell Av T ! ._ _. „„ T3 „,. f „„ .„, ™.».a, ■.«■■„■ .„ „ „ . James, Anna (L. G.) 317 Bolton Ay Fiddler, Millie 106 Bell Av „ _ _ „,„ _ , t .* „ . ' ,- „„„ o^ l . James, Walter M 317 Bolton Av Forgie, David 200 Streator Av ^ ' .. „ n „„ „ f ™ • « /t-vn o™ at * a Krause, Amelia (G.) 43 Alanson St Forgie, Mary (D.) 200 Streator Av ' „ _ „ „, Tr . _ _. ™ • « *, „„„ „» * a Kendrick, Mrs. Carry M..81 Vienna St Forgie, Maude 200 Streator Av „. „. _. ° Kellv Marv A 25 Vienna St Groff, E. S. (Chas.). .182 Beechwood St *- eu *- *"■ tL.„ " ,„„ _. „ at ' Kinecutt, William H 140 Dodge St Greenbrier, Mrs. Mary „ „ ,_..,,. TX s 672 E. Prospect St Kinnecutt. Julia (William H^— ^ Greenbrier, John J 672 E. Prospect St Kirkholder, Cora W 198 Bell Av Gould, Ellen R 81 Vienna St Luff, Ernst J 55 Bertram St George, Robert A., Rev Luff, Mary A. (E. J.).... 55 Bertram St , 706 E. Prospect St Luff, Harry J 1298 Cedar Av George, Dr. Mary E. (R. A.) Luff, Mary (H. J.) 1298 Cedar Av 706 E. Prospect St Lang, W. W :.1383 Cedar Av Grief, Josephine 448 Bolton Av Lang Annie (W. W.) 1383 Cedar Av , Gallagher, Mrs. Eliza 490 Cedar Av Lang, Francis H 1383 Cedar Av Griffin, Maud R. (L. A.) Lang, Josiah B 1383 Cedar Av 20 Eastdale St Ludlow, Lin C 919 South Logan Av George, Margaret (R. S.) Lake, Mary H. (J. H.) 70 Tremont St., Allegheny, Pa .- 109 Beechwood St Hale, Jessie G 760 Doan St Ludlow, Florence W. (W. S.) Hutchinson, Mrs. J. A 10 Centennial St 66 Beechwood St Lewis, F. M i 35 Burt St Hutchinson, Ida V....66 Beechwood St Lewis, Edna B. (F. M.).. '. 35 Burt St Harlow, Anna L 478 E Prospect St Lewis, Bessie E 35 Burt St Hart, Lida (S.) 117 Vienna St Ludlow, W. W Cedar Heights Herbruck, A 1524 Cedar Av McKee, Mrs. Anna 190 Bell Av Herbruck, Anna (A.).... 1524 Cedar Av McLean, Perry R 70 Sayles St Herbruck, Lpttie 1524 Cedar Av McLean, -Ethel (P. R.) 70 Sayles St Hendryx, Zenas R 109 Vienna St McCabe, Bessie 158 BeU A-v Hendryx, Howard J (Z. R.) Mcllvaine, Mrs. Emma . . . .1621 Cedar Av 109 Vienna St Mcllvaine, Mabel 1621 Cedar Av Haupt, Lura L....681 E. Prospect St McDonald, Mrs. D. C 45 Vienna St Haupt, Emily E....681 E. ProsRect St McWatters, J. C 685 E. Prospect St 194 CLEVELAND CONGREGATI0NAL1STS. McWatters, Florence (J. C.) 685 E. Prospect St McWatters, Laura W.685 E. Prospect St McWatters, Jane E...685 E. Prospect St McWhatters, George R Mcllvaine, James W McLaren, Mrs. Jeanette 698 E. Prospect St McLaren, Chas. S 698 E. Prospect St MacLaren, Jane E. (A.).- 698 E. Prospect St Morgan, Bertha (P. E.) 238 Bell Av Minor, Mary A 93 Beechwood St Minne'y, Jape (I. J.) 1503 Cedar Av Motion, James 189 Bell Av Motion, Sarah B. (J.) 189 Bell Av Motion, Isabella B. B 189 Bell Av Motion, Jemyma S. M 189 Bell Av Meacham, Julia A. (C. L.).. 109 Lincoln Av Meacham, May J 109 Lincoln Av Mason, Stephen A 496 Bolton Av Mason, Lucinda (S. A.) 496 Bolton Av Miles, Mrs. Annie E 70 Glen Park PI Mather, William A 157 Lincoln Av Mather, Ella J. (W. A.).. 157 Lincoln Av Obrien, Mrs. Jennie Brown St Osborn, Emmett 101 Bertram St Osborn, Louise (E.) 101 Bertram St Osborn, Florence B 101 Bertram St Osborn, Edna B 101 Bertram St Pratt, Henry W 44 Halsey St Pratt, Florence (H. W.)....44 Halsey St Price, Chas. G 222 Bell Av Price, Catherine (C. G.) 222 Bell Av Price, Leula 222 Bell Av Price, May L 222 Bell Av Price,, . Florence H 222 Bell Av Phillips, Sarah A. (E.G.).107 Alanson St Phillips, Evan G 107 Alanson Av Pier, Oliver C..., 1504 Cedar Av Pier, Leillie (O. C.) 1504 Cedar Av Penney, Cora R 927 S. Logan Av Quine, Nellie C 1621 Cedar A v Rogers, Frank D 205 Bell Av Rogers, Annie (F. D.) 205 Bell Av Rogers, Florence G 205 Bell Av Randall, George A 712 E. Prospect St Randall, Carrie E. (G. A.).. 712 E. Prospect St Randall, Mamie E 712 E. Prospect St Randall, *0. Perry.... 712 E. Prospect St - Reed, Charles E 115 Sayles St Rock, Clara M. (W. L.) V. Stickler, William 1580 Euclid Av Stickler, Mrs. (Wm.).. ..1580 Euclid Av Stranahan, Ebenezer G..93 Vienna St Stranahan, Ella (E. G.)....93 Vienna St , Stranahan, Gertrude E 93 Vienna St Shaw, Charles J 46 Bertram St Shaw, Cora E. (C. J.) 46 Bertram St Shaw, Althea E 46 Bertram St Somers, Louis G 85 Bolton Av Somers, Helen A. (L. G.)..85 Bolton Av Smead, Sylvester R 243 Bell Av Smead, Mary A. (S. R.)....243 Bell Av Smead, Hattie M 243 Bell Av Schram, Albert 117 Vienna St Stowe, Mrs. Maria.. 626 E. Prospect St Sharer, Eva (H.)....654 E. Prospect St Slack, Mrs. Katura 17 Alanson St Stroup, Aneta 17 Alanson St Saunderson, Elbridge 129 Vienna St Slocum, Milton R 927 Logan St Slocum, Minnie M (M. R.).927 Logan St Savage, James R 137 Vienna St Savage, Maude (J. R.) 137 Vienna St Smith, Mary (J. H.) 150 Lincoln Av Smith, Mattie G 150 Lincoln St Sprague, Harry G 72 Kennard St Sanford, Willis L 174 Lincoln Av Sanf ord, Pauline C. (W. C.) .174 Lincoln Av Sanford, Pauline L.....174 Lincoln Av Simpson, Lena B 530i Bolton Av Shaw, Theresa M. (E. H.)..530 Bolton Av Studd, Maud S. (J.) 266 Bell At Steeb, A. E 44 Sayles St Smith, Jessie E. (A. L.)..32 Kenwood St Smith, William A.'. 184 Lincoln Av Smith, Rosa L. (W. A.).. 184 Lincoln St Smith, Alexander 1245 Cedar Av. Smith, Caroline (A.) 1245 Cedar Av Smith, Florence B 1245 Cedar Av Smith, Walter Hi 150 Lincoln Av Smith, Mary (W. H.) 150 Lincoln Av Schuler, Clarence.. .185 Beechwood St Turfeus, Margaret Crawford Road ' ' Todd, Mary J 1419 Cedar Av Tadd, Laura 1419 Cedar Av fKINJTV CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 195 Trafton, Fayette S 115 Sayles St Trafton, Ida (P. S.) 115 Sayles St Trafton, Wlnnefred 115 Sayles St Trafton, Roy lis Sayles St Trafton, Meta R 115 Sayles St Trafton, Corrinne V Von Beseler, Maria... 238 Bell Av Williamson, Andrew... 8 Centennial St Williamson, Kate (A.).. 8 Centennial St Williamson, Kate 8 Centennial St Williamson, Fannie 8 Centennial St Wenham, Maud ...1206 Cedar Av Witner, Frederick 92 Alanson St Wltner, Albert 92 Alanson St Wilcox, Mrs. HattieG 490 Cedar Av Waltz, Mrs. Elizabeth 69 Bertram St Waltz, Gertrude 69 Bertram St Wy att, Mabel 443 Bolton Av Walsh, William L 104 Beeehwood St Walsh, Flora A. (Wm. L.) 104 Beeehwood St Wllsey, Alice M 108 Vienna St Wilsey, Lavinia (A. G.) Warren, Mrs. Ellen... 86 Beeehwood St Walton, Allen B ...1225 Cedar Av Walton, Minney H 1225 Cedar Av White, Emma E 2 Watkins St Weaver, Charles E 28 Alanson St Weaver, Susan (C. E.)..28 Alanson St Wood, LucindaXM. F.)..171Btreator Av Wood, Stella 171 Streator Av The cost of lot and building was about $3,000. Through many sacrifices and by the aid of generous friends, they dedicated, November 3 at 2 p. m.,, their new church at Wade Park and Giddings avenges. President Thwing of" Western Reserve university pre- sided at the service. The services continued through the week, the Sunday-school having Monday evening, the C. E. Tuesday, a social on Wednesday, a temper- ance meeting on Thursday and a prayer and praise meeting, led by the students of the Christian Workers' Training School, on Friday evening. OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH. Pastor— Rev. William Sprague Taylor: residence, 120 Whitney avenue. Clerk— Rose Harrison Bonar. Treasurer— Lorena C. Alexander. Deacons— John L. Young, Thomas Paxton, Geo. B. McMillan. Trustees — C. V. Hull, president; Thomas Paxton, Howard T. Young, Lorena' C. Alexander, E. R. Lougheed. Missionary Committee— Mrs. John L. Young, chairman ; Mrs. Robt. McDonald, Mary McDonald, May Paxton, A'lice McLeod, G. B. McMillan, Mrs. Camnitfe, Wilfred Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Steibel, Mr. and Mrs. Lougheed. ' Pastoral Committee— William Sprague Taylor, moderator; John L. Young, George B. McMillan, C. V. Hull, Thomas Paxton, Rose Har- rison Bonar. Building Committee — Lorena C. Alexander, chairman; John L. Young, Thos. Paxton, Geo. B. McMillan, Augustus Peterson, Mrs. J. L. Young and Rev. I. W. Metcalf. , Temperance. Committee— Howard T. Young, chairman; John. L. OLIVET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 199 Young, Thomas Paxton, Rose Harrison Bonar, Mrs. J. M. Hull, Kate E. Yottng. Visiting Committee— Mrs. M. M. Hull, chairman. Reading-room Committee— George B. McMillan, chairman. Social Committee — Mrs. Robert McDonald, chairman; Mrs. George B. McMillan, George B. McMillan, C. V. Hull, Howard T. Young, Robert Young, Carrie Pagel, Rose H. Bonar, L. C. Alexander. i ' ' Y. P. S. C. E— Alice McLeod, president. Ladies' Aid Society— Mrs. M. M. Hull, president. Loyal Legiqn— Mrs. John M. Hull, superintendent; Kate E. Young, president. Music Committee — Robert Young, chairman ; Rose H. Bonar, .organist. CHURCH DIRECTORY, JANUARY 1, 1896. Alexander, Lorena C.130 Wade Park Av Lougheed, Mrs. B. R.12 Wade Park Av Armptroner, Blanche 4 Armour Ct Lougheed, Mamie... 12 Wade Park At Armstrong, Louis 4 Armour Ct Lebounty, Maud.. 817 E. Madison At Bonar, Rose 120 Whitney Av Lebounty, Jennie Bonar, Harrison 120 Whitney Av 817 E. Madison At 120 Whitney Av Leibschen, Wanda 1316 Zoeter At Buchman, Alice 22 Princeton St Lichert, John 181 Giddings Av Bucthman, Corinne 22 Princeton St Lichert, Fred 181 Giddings At Buchman, Nellie 22 Princeton St McMillan, George. B Brown, Fred 1314 Zoeter Av ...324 Wade Park At Baker, Mamie 90 Wade Park Av McMillan, Mrs. George B Brown, Ethel 1312 Zoeter Av 324 Wade Park At Brown, Bertie 1316 Zoeter Av McDonald, Mrs. R. J Blndbentle, Mary.... 64 Beech wood Av ......130 Wade Park Av Beduhn, Erna 1314 Zoeter Av McDonald, Mary.... 130 Wade Park At Clark, Eliza A Madison Av McDonald, R. Bliss Cramblett, Ella 32 Cory Av ISO Wade Park Av Cramblett, Earl ..32 Cory Av McLeod, Alice 60 , Crawford Rd, Camnitz, Mrs. Anna 63 Astor Av McMillan, J. W 120 Whitney Av Cook, Florence 14 Melrose Av Niemann, Annie 126 Lyman St r, ■ ■ -ht-u * ... T „ „i«„, »,, Nichols, Sadie 1333 Zoeter Av Craigie, Mildred 101 Lawnview Av ' ^^ ^^ , „ ' . . ' ._ T , . Nicholson, Edna 134 Wade Park Av Emery, Claude 1347 Lexington Av „ . . ., ^ , -„,,, , ■ » Paxton, Thomas 168 Lyman St Gue^t, Albert L 1347 Lexington Av „ .. ,.„ T _. • - ■ ... . T Paxton, Mrs. Thomas 168 Lyman St Guest, Mrs. Albert L „ „ ,,„ T _. „,_ „ Paxton, Ray 168 Lyman St 1347 Lexington Av „ ' Paxton, May .168 Lyman St •" ~""°~ " '"'^.""."-Zr"7" ~1 ' Perkins, Mrs. S. M 121 Adelbert St , Seth 130 Wade Park Av „ , ' \ Getty, George 195 Russell Av Hull, Seth'. 130 Wade Park Av T 1 „ „„. „ T . _ , . Pagel, Carrie 25 Lawnview Av Hull, Mrs. Seth 130 Wade Park Av „ ,' „_ • _ . . ' „ _ . _ , . Pagel, Arthur 25 Lawnview Av Hull, Mrs. John M..130 Wade Park Av f »t«j„=« a„ „„„ „,■ j, t, , » Peterson, Augustus 216 Melrose Ay Hull, C. V 226 Wade Park Av Lougheed, Ephralm R Peterson, Mrs. Augustus 12 Wade Park Av 216 Melrose Av 200 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Prows, Fred 1312 Zoeter Av Price, Shirley Superior St and Madison Av Pasno, Belle 765 E. Madison Av Pasno, Lilian 765 E. Madison Av Pasno, May 765 E. Madison Av Pierce, Edward 176 "Wade Park Av Randall, Maud 141 Glen dale Av Randall, Florence A 141 Olendale Av Steibel, Henry 126 Lyman St Steibel, Mrs. Henry.... 126 Lyman St Swan, Florence 15 Dellenbaugh Av Simling, Carrie 17 Dellenbaugh Av Tlaylor, "William Sprague 120 "Whitney Av Taylor, "Wilfred R 120 "Whitner Av Turner, Mamie 38 Penn Av Weller, Larry 64 Baker Av> Young, John L 22 Melrose Av Young, sMrs. John L 22 Melrose Av Young, J. Lawrence 22 Melrose Av Young, Robert A 22 Melrose Av Young, Howard T......22 Melrose Av Young, Anna P 22 Melrose Av Young, Kate E 22 Melrose Av Young, Jennie 22 Melrose Av Young, Lucy 22 Melrose Av Young, Margaret 22 Melrose Av Young, Edward 22 Melrose Av For Best Grades of Coal and Coke for Mercantile and Domestic Purposes, For Best Hay, Straw and Feed on the Market, For Pure Wheat, Graham and Buckwheat Flour for Family Use, flndridge & Hayco*, (Successors to Andridge & Gooding,) 141, 143, 145 MAYFIBLD STREET. Branch Office, 3792 Euclid Ave. Telephone, Doan 431. LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, OPPOSITE THE CEMETERY. >URING the summer of 1887, the quiet of the country life about Lake View Cemetery was sufficiently invaded by the Italian Col- ony that had sought employment in the Granite Works and with the Street Railway Company, to arouse the interest of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church. LAKE VIEW CHURCH. One Sunday afternoon, Miss Louise Woodward took her guitar, and accompanied by Misses Florence and Gertrude Cozad, walked up Monroe street toward Mayfield street. A few notes on the guitar were all that was needed to draw quite a crowd of children, who followed them. When they reached Mr. Lewis Ford's residence, near what is now the corner of Mayfield and Fairview streets, they were met by Miss Martha Dawes, who invited them to come into the yard, where the first Sunday- school that most of the children had ever attended was then begun, and 202 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. it was tbere that some of thein for the first time heard the name of Christ used reverently instead of profanely. HS^For the rest of the summer a Sunday-school was held in the yard, or on rainy days, in the kitchen of Mr. Ford's house. In the fall, Mr. Office, who lived opposite, gave the use of a front room of his brick house, which had been used to store vegetables. The work continued there until the winter of 1888-9 and had gathered a num- REY. A. B. CRISTY. ber of German and English children, and had had the help of Mr. B. F. Whitman and J. V. Dawes. When more room was found necessary, Mr. Silvaroli offered the use of the best room in his house, and there Misses Woodward and Cozad took the Italian children, while a room was rented in the McReynolds Block for the rest of the school. When the school was removed to the room back of the Garfield Bank, new workers entered and new members were secured. The teachers now were J. V. Dawes, F. G. Hogen, Miss Ada Wilburn, LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 203 Mrs. Henry Aumick, Misses Catherine and Josephine Hanks, Miss Lyons, Miss Mary Barstow and Mrs. Benedict. Of these, Mr. F. G. Hogen was appointed superintendent by Dr. Ladd and the Board of Deacons of the Home Church, which now took the enterprise under their full guidance. The first session of the new school was held January 13, 1889, and the average attendance increased to seventy-five, while the gradual with- drawal of the Italian element made it clear that the work was not to continue a missionary enterprise long. It was then seen that a building was necessary. Mr. John D. Rocke- feller agreed to lease a lot 60x150, and Messrs. Hogen and Dawes with Misses Wilburn, Lyons and Hanks solicited the funds, efficiently aided by Dr. Ladd and the Home Church. " But no architect could be found who would furnish plans within the means of the Church, and with sufficient floor space to accommodate the people. Finally, Dr. Ladd said: ' Let us draw our own plans,' and it was done. He drew all the plans of the present chapel and, from them, an architect made the working specifications for the builders. In the spring, on Easter Sunday of 1890, Lake View Chapel, bright and commo- dious, with audience room, two large class-rooms — one for the infant class and one for the Italians — and a library, was built under the aus- pices of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church. The total cost of building and furniture was $2,500." "After moving into the new quarters, the Sunday-school increased rapidly, and a Sunday evening prayer-meeting, with occasionally a ser- mon, was added to the services. In the fall of 1890, the Rev. Wm. A. Knight became minister and, in the spring, organized the Lake View Assembly of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church, under the follow- ing charter from the Home Church, viz : Cleveland, Ohio, February 27, 1891, Whereas a desire has been expressed that there should be some organization at Lake View Chapel, whereby those who work and wor- ship there might feel that they had a Church home, with all the privileges that belong to such a home, Therefore, Resolved: That we adopt the following plan recom- mended by the Board of Deacons: (1) The organization of Christians at Lake View shall be known as the Lake View Assembly of the Euclid Avenue Congregational Church. (2) A clerk and treasurer shall be elected by the\Lake View Assembly for one year, or until their successors are chosen, who, in addition to the usual duties of their offices, shall re- port in writing to the clerk and treasurer of the Church annually, or when requested. (3) The usual officers of the Sabbath-school shall be elected for one year, by vote of the members of the Church at Lake View, together with such other persons (except the scholars in the infant class) as may be associated with them in Bible study; and the superin- tendent shall report in writing to the clerk of the Chuirch annually, or when requested. (4) When the membership of the Church assembled at the Lake View Chapel shall number one hundred resident members, 204 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAUSTS. they shall be entitled to independ- ent organization, recognition by council of sister Churches, and in- corporation as a separate Con- gregational Church of Christ. Resolved: That a committee consisting of Rev. H. M. Ladd, Rev. Wm. A. Knight and three others be chosen to take any necessary steps for carrying out the foregoing plan. These were appointed : Horace Ford, Justin Snow and F. G. Hogen. Twenty-three persons be- came charter members, of whom six joined by confession of faith. This number increased to forty- three (all but one on confession) during Mr. Knight's ministry. In October, 1891 , Mr. Knight was called to the East Madison Avenue Congregational Church, and the Rev. Frank Van Horn of Oberlin took charge of the weekly prayer-meeting and Sunday ser- vices. On the first of January, 1893, the Rev. James A. Thome took charge of the work on a " one year's engagement," and the next Sabbath added fourteen members, the first since October, 1891. The Sunday-school then numbered two hundred, with an average at- tendance of one hundred and forty. At the annual meeting of the Home Church in December, 1893, the Assembly requested the appointment by the Church of a committee of three from the Assembly, on their nomina- tion, who should take charge of the work on the field as quasi trustees. Messrs. L. Golden, W. G. Spence and E. J. Neville were so appointed, and afterward this committee was enlarged by adding H. A. Morgan and L. G. French. On February 11, 1894, Mr. Thome completed his labors with the Church, having added ninety-three members, making one hundred and thirty-six in all. About this time, Mr. Hogen also was compelled to sever his connection with the work by failing health, and L. Golden suc- ceeded him as Sunday-school superintendent. During the spring and summer of 1894, the pulpit was supplied by various clergymen, among them Rev. A. B. Cristy, who came from his work in Albuquerque, N. M., to attend the International Christian En- deavor Convention, and was engaged to supply for six Sundays, result- ing in awakening such mutual interest that steps were taken to extend him a call to the ministry of the Church. This was formally voted by the L.. GOLDEN, TREASURER. LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 205 Home Church, on nomination by the Assembly, October 8, 1894, and Mr. Cristy accepted and began work November 11, 1894. On November 27, 1894, the Board of Deacons of the Home Church adopted the following reso- lution : Moved, "That the Lake View committee be requested to convey to the members of the Lake View Assembly the sentiment of the Board' of Deacons of the Church, that it is their opinion that the time has come for the independent organization of a Congregational Church." When this was read to the As- sembly, they authorized the com- mittee to secure the names of the members' to a request for letters from the Home Church to form such a Church. One hundred and four names having been thus secured, a formal request was presented to the Church at its annual meeting, December 7, to call a council on Thursday, December 20, which request was granted unanimously, and Messrs. H. Clark Ford and C. F. Thwing, D. D., ap- pointed a committee with the pastor on the part of the Church, with L. Golden, L. G. French and E. W. Kneen, on the part of the Assembly, to call said council. All the churches in the city, with those of Collinwood, Brooklyn and Hudson, were called and the Church was organized, and Rev. Albert Barnes Cristy installed its pastor, on December 20. One hundred and four members were received from the Home Church, seven by letter from other churches and four on confession, making one hundred and fifteen in all. Three others from the Home Church were added before January 1. At the organization, subscriptions to the amount of $300 were made, which covered all indebtedness of the Assembly. As we were no longer entitled to the copies of The Greeting, steps were at once taken to supply its place, and The Lake View News was be- gun to be issued as a monthly, January 10. Our manual was chiefly arranged from the manuals of the Home Church and its oldest daughter, the East Madison Avenue Congre- gational Church. The first organization of the Church was as follows : Pastor— Rev. Albert Barnes Cristy. ZOTTARELLI, ITALIAN MISSIONARY. 206 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Clerk-r-Henry A. Morgan. 1 Treasurer — L. Golden. Sunday-school Superintendent— Edw. W. Kneen. Assistant Superintendent— E. J. Neville. Deacons— E. A. Ladue, 1 year; L. G. French, 2 years; L. Golden, 3 years. Deaconesses— Mrs. L. H. Bigelow, 1 year; Mrs. L. Golden, 2 years; Mrs. A. O. Spence, 3 years. Trustees— E. H. Stoll and G. H. Perry, 1 year; L. H. Bigelow and E. J. Neville, 2 years; A. 0. Spence and E. W. Kneen, 3 years. Music Committee— L. H. Bigelow, E. W. Kneen and Mrs. T. E. Street. Ushers— R. F. Cook, W. W. Jepson, F. L. Raab and E. L. Barton. Up to December 20, 1895, we have added thirty-two more members, making one hundred and fifty in all, and have lost three by death apd three by letter. Our debt has been entirely paid and all running expenses met, so that we have courage to plan larger things for the future. Our Sunday-school has increased in numbers and every department of work has become strong. In the latter part of October, 1895, President Ballantine of Oberlin wrote the pastor that he had an Italian student preparing for the minis- try, who had had three years' experience in working as a missionary among his countrymen, and asking if there was not work he could do among the Italians of Lake View. After some correspondence, Miss Florence Cozad invited the young man to come and see what could be done, so Mr. Giuseppe V. Zottarelli came November 9, and the next day visited among the Italians, was warmly greeted and held reli- gious service in our church that evening with eleven men. The next Satur- day night he began a school to teach English and Italian, and held another service in the church next day. Again he came down November 23 and' had the night school, and his third service was attended by over -sixty Italians. He speaks in Italian, and they like him. The Christian Endeavor societies of Lake View, Euclid Avenue, Mad- ison Avenue, Park, Trinity, Hough Avenue and Olivet churches are united in helping to support this work. Our City Missionary Society has consented to receive and pay out all money contributed for this special cause, so that all who are inter- ested may send direct to J. W. Moore, 511 Society for Savings. This work necessitates more room in the Lake View church, which ■will be raised and a basement finished for the special accommodation of the Italian school and the growing needs of the Lake View congregation. SERVICES ALL ON STANDARD TIME. Preaching — 10:15 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Sunday-school— 11:30 a. m. Junior Christian Endeavor — 3:00 p. m. Intermediate Christian Endeavor — 4:00 p. m. LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 207 Senior Christian Endeavor— Monday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer-meeting— Friday, 7:15 p. m. , Communion the first Sunday in January, April, July and October. Quarterly Business Meetings the third Friday before Communion. Ladies' Meeting, first and third Thursday of each month— 1:00 p. m. OFFICERS. Pastor— Albert Barnes Cristy (Study in the Church), Residence, 45 Anndale, formerly Lyman avenue. Sunday-school Superintendent— E. W. Kneen, , Assistant Superintendent— T. E. Street. , Clerk— H. A. Morgan, Rosedale and Itaska. Treasurer— L. Golden, 247 Murray Hill. Trustees— A. O. Spence, M. D., president; W. C. White, clerk; L. H. Bigelow, E. A. Ladue, F. L. Raab, L. G. French. Deacons— L. Golden, H. J. Andrews, L. G. French. Deaconesses — Mrs. A. O. Spence, Mrs. C. R. Golden, Mrs. E. A. Ladue. Chief Usher— F. L. Raab. Auditor— T. E. Street. CHURCH DIRECTORY Andrews, H. J 60 Rosedale Mv Cook, Mrs. Jessie Moulton St Andrews, Mrs Emma.. 60 Rosedale Av Cramer, "William W Crawford Road Andrews, Ray 60 Rosedale Av Cramer, Mrs. Charlott J.Crawford Rd Andrews, Florence 60 Rosedale Av Cristy, Albert B 45 Anndale St Baker, Mrs. L Euclid Av Cristy, Mrs. M. W 45 Anndale St Baker, Susie A ....Euclid Av Cristy, Bertha E 45 Anndale St Baker, Julia B Euclid Av Cristy, Martha P 45 Anndale St Barstow, Mrs. E. J ...Euclid Av Derrer, Mrs. Roslna 5 Brandon St Barstow, Martha Euclid Av Filkins, H. V 117 Fairview Av Barstow, Ormond E Euclid Av Filkins, Mrs. A 117 Fairview Av Barstow, Ruth Euclid Av Filkins, G. E 117 Fairview Av Barton, Edward L 7 Brandon St Ford, Mrs. N. A Eddy Road Barton, Mrs. Clara M 7 Brandon St French, Leonard G Superior St Bigelow, Lewis H Fairmount P O French, Mrs. Minnie Superior St Bigelow, Mrs. Mary Fairmount P O Ganshow, Anna 19 Brandon St Bliss, Mrs. Gertrude .. Fairmount P O Garlick, Ida 126 Newburn St Bowden, Mrs. Emma.. ..26 Oakland St Golden, Levi 247 Murray Hill Bradford, Geoge 99 East End Av Golden, Mrs. Caroline R... Brott, Lucy M 115 Fairview Av 247 Murray Hill Calloway, Mrs. Mary.. 14 Anndale St Golden, Walter 247 Murray Hill Calloway, Charles, Sr....l4 Anndale St Gerrie, George Cleveland, George F 17 Anndale St Gerrie, Mrs. Annie Cleveland, Mrs. Flora W.17 Anndale St Gleason, Mrs. E. C Eddy Road Cook, Rolla F 12 Woodlawn St Gooding, Mrs. Fannie .. Fairmount P. O. , Cook, Mrs. Amoret 12 Woodlawn St Granger, James M Lake View Av Cook, William E Moulton St Granger, Mrs. Lena R.,Lake View Av 208 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. 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CLEVELAND, OHIO. 2737 Euclid Avenue, OR QUINCY, MASS. LAKE VIEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 209 Hanks, Mrs. O. P Euclid Av Hanks, Catharine Euclid Av Heitman, Mrs. L. F 49 Fairview Av Heitman, Augusta M 49 Fairview Av Heitman, Daisy L 49 Fairview Av House, Mrs. E. E Hower Av Hamilton, Fred 44 Melvin St James, Benjamin 51 Oakland St James, Mrs. Anna E 51 Oakland St Jepson, Mrs. Harriet A 14 Hazel St Jepson, William W .14 Hazel St Jepson, Peter G 14 Hazel St Jepson, Richard ..14 Hazel St Jepson, Mary 14 Hazel St Jones, Mrs. Clara M Euclid Av Jones, May Euclid Av Jones, Mrs. A. B Euclid Av Kennedy, Mrs. Agnes Euclid Av Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy, Elizabeth Kneen, Edward W 959 Doan St Dadue, Eugene A 32 Hazel St Ladue, Mrs. M. M 32 Hazel St Mailing, Niels 115 East End Av Mailing, Mrs. Ottilia.. ..115 East End Av Marks, Minnie E McDonald, Mrs. Isabella Fairmount P. O. Morehead, Mrs. M Morgan, Henry A 70 Rosedale St Morgan, Mrs. Sarah A... 70 Rosedale St Morgan, Florence M.. .. ..70 Rosedale St Neville, Everett J 22 Anndale St Newman, Mrs. Elizabeth Cambridgboro, Pa. Nicoll, Mrs. M 56 East End Av Nicoll, Maggie 56 East End Av Nicoll, Ellen 56 East End Av Nelson, Agnes E Superior St Oliver, Robert W Oliver, Mrs. Rosamond Park, Mrs. Flora Euclid Av Park, Sally M Euclid Av Perry, Charles H 99 East End Av Perry, Mrs. Norinne 99 East End Av Parker, Mrs. Mary E...102 East End Av Phillips, iMrs. E. L Euclid Av Phare, John J 5 Glendale Court Phare, Mrs. J. J.. 5 Glendale Court Richardson, Bradford P 22 Hazel St Richmond, Frank M Euclid Av Richmond, Mrs. Nellie Euclid Av Ryan, Mrs. Emma 143 East End Av Raab, F. L 342 Murray Hill Raab, Mrs. F. L 342 Murray Hill Rand, Anna L, .45 Anndale St Sambrook, Hattie*. Fairmount P. O , Smith, J. Ernest Euclid Av Smith, Mrs. Minnie G Euclid Av Sommar, Frank T 89 Fairview Av Spear, Mrs. Sarah 24 Anndale St Spence, William G Fairmount P. O. Spence, Mrs. M. K Fairmount P. O. Spence, John M Fairmount P. O. Spence, Mrs. Mary..,.. Fairmount P. O. Spence, A. O., M. D Euclid Av Spence, Mrs. A. O :... Euclid Av Stegkemper, Minnie Gertrude ,. Euclid Av Stegkemper, Elsie Euclid Av Stoll, Edward H Cobden Court Stoll, Mrs. Emma H Cobden Court Stoll, George W 8 Bolivar St Stoll, Mrs. Edith 23 Oakland St Spencer, Arthur C Euclid Av Street, Thomas Elwood Euclid Av Street, Mrs. Josephine H Euclid Av Timm, Anna 131 Guage St Thompson, Allison 52 Oakland St Thompson, Mrs. Allison.. 5a Oakland St Thompson, Carrie 52 Oakland st Train, Mrs. Mary 72 East End Av Vesey, Mrs. Hattie 16 Woodlawn St Vickers, Jeanette Superior St Walkey, Mrs. D. A 332 Murray Hill Walkey, Alice M 332 Murray Hill Walkey, Rena M 332 Murray Hill Walkey, Charles B 332 Murray Hill Webster, W. L 8 Woodlawn St Webster, Mrs. W. L 8 Woodlawn St Weed, Mrs. Alvira 17 Anndale St Worley, Rosa 29 Coltman St White, W. C 26 Hazel St White, Mrs. W. C ...26 Hazel St LORAIN STREET MISSION. ^HE LORAIN STREET MISSION of the Congregational City Mis- sionary Society began with a Sunday-school, held in June, 1893, under the direction of Rev. J. H. Hull of Grace Church and Rev. H. O. Allen of Franklin Avenue Churchi Mr. John G. Simon of Grace Church has been superintendent from the first, and has been assisted by mem- bers of Grace and Franklin Avenue churches. Since March, 1894, regu- lar.Sunday evening preaching services have been held, conducted for the first year by Rev. Irving W. Metcalf, superintendent of the Congrega- tional City Missionary Society, and later by Mr. Charles H. Powell and Mr. Mark L. Thomsen, students from Oberlin. Rev. Rufus Apthorp was engaged by the City Missionary' Society to take charge of the work as pastor, beginning December 1, 1895. Services have been thus far held in a stone building formerly used as a saloon, and both the Sunday-school and the Sunday evening services have become so large as to make a commodious chapel one of the necessities of the near future. CYRIL CHAPEL (BOHEMIAN MISSION). IS^HE CYRIL MISSION originated properly with the erection of Cvril Chapel in the year 1887. Previous to this time Bohemian preach- ing services were held in a little German church on Train street, and in private houses in the centre of the Bohemian settlement. The work '«»i«hh,H,,i^,,), : ijyj3a^:;i8»is^i«^ CYRIX. CHAPEL. ' has been done almost exclusively by Rev. Dr. H. A. Schauffler. As the field is very extensive and the work seemed to be promising, steps were taken to build a chapel. Through the kind assistance of Christian friends and the Congregational Building Society, the chapel was erected, and dedicated in the summer of 1887. The chapel is situated on Selden avenue, near Clark .avenue. It has a seating capacity of 220, and is 212 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. valued, including lot, at $3,400, and owned by the Bohemian Board of Cleveland. From 1887 to 1888 the preaching has been supplied by Rev. Dr. H. A. Schauffler, and by the students of the Oberlin Slavic Department. In 1888, Mr. Edmund Wrbitzky, who prepared himself for the ministry of the gospel in Switzerland, and subsequently spent one year in the Oberlin Slavic Department, was ordained pastor of Cyril Chapel. In 1890 a KEY. JOHN MUSIL. church was organized with thirty-three members. A year later, Rev. Mr. Wrbitzky was called to St. Louis, Mo., and Rev. John Musil, the present pastor, became his successor. A Christian Endeavor Society was organ- ized in 1893, with a membership of eighteen. The work is advancing slowly, but steadily. Soon after the organization of the Church, three members moved away. Subsequently two were removed by death, and three by discipline. Another member moved away last year. Sixteen new CYRIL CHAPEL MISSION. 213 members were added, which makes a totalmembership of forty. The aver- age attendance at the services is 60. The Sunday-school has an enroll- ment of 190. It has been superin- tended by Mr. John Singleton from 1887 to 1888, and by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Laird from 1888 to 1894. In this year Mr. Laird was called to his reward, after a painful sickness, and Mr. J. S. Broughton, the present superintendent, became his successor. The mission is doing a good work. The work is growing slowly but steadily ; its main hope is in the younger .generation. The field is promising and the outlook encourag- ing. John H. Broughton is superin- tendent of Cyril Sunday-school. The statistics of attendance for the last missionary year are as follows : Bo- hemian morning service, average attendance, 50; Bohemian Sunday J- ■• "^htok, bosmt-schooi. sup-t. evening service, 16; Sunday-school, 116; C. E. meeting, 27; prayer- meeting, Thursday evening, 18 ; children's meetings. 15 ; cottage meet- ings, 16 ; total average attendance at all meetings, 258. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Dusanek, Mr. Joseph 94 Iona St Dusanek, Mrs. Anna 9* Iona St Fisher, Mrs. Anna 2 Bragdon St Jelinek, Mrs. Anna 186 Louis St Jelinek, Miss Bertha 186 Louis St Jelinek, Miss Tony 186 Louis St Kaiser, Mrs. Anna 8 Hartford St Kovar, Miss Mary 45 Hartford St Kaspar, James 11 Hartford St Kaspar, James, Jr 11 Hartford St Kaspar, John 11 Hartford St Kaspar, Mrs. Mary 11 Hartford St Kovar, Mrs. Mary 11 Hartford St Koptis, Josef 75 Milford St Koptis, Mrs. Mary 75 Milford St Kriz, Mrs. Barbara Bergen St Koptis, Miss Anna 75 Milford St Masek, Mr. Josef Berne St Masek, Mr. "Vaclav On a farm Masek, Mrs. Barbara On a farm Mikes, Mr. "Vaclav 28 Milford St Mikes, Mrs. Anna 28 Milford St Mlckovsky, Mr. Josef 101 Louis St Melda, Mr. Josef 186 Isabella St Melda, Mrs. Elizabeth 186 Isabella St Mlckovsky, Mr. John 101 Louis St Mlckovsky, Mrs. Theresa... 101 Louis St Martinek, Mr. Matej 18 Isabella St Kerabek, Mrs. Mary 11 Milford St Rybak, Mrs. Barbara 104 Isabella St Siebert, Mr. Anton 4 Mehling Lane Svozil, Mr. Cyril 4 Bragdon St Svozil, Mrs. Frances 4 Bragdon St Teslik, Mr. Matej .....18 Isabella St Triedl, Mrs. Anna 254 Louis St Ulckovsky, Mr. Josef 101 Louis St Vrana, Miss Frances 49 Elk St Vrana, Mr. John 11 Poplar St Vrana, Mrs. Anna 11 Poplar St Vrana, Mrs. Katharine 49 Elk St Vrana, Miss Rosa 49 Elk St MIZPAH CHAPEL. |SjN May, 1893, Mizpah Chapel, on Ackley avenue near Fleet street, was Jt dedicated. The chapel, situated between our largest Polish and a new and growing Bohemian colony, was built chiefly as the center of Polish missionary work, but also for Bohemian and general Sunday- school work. It is our polyglot chapel, in which four languages— Polish, Bohemian, English and German — are constantly used. MIZPAH CItAFEL. In September of 1888, Miss Ella Hobart entered the service of our National Home Missionary Society as a missionary to Poles. Early in 1890, Mr. J. J. Dessup was appointed by the same society as missionary to the Poles in Cleveland. He held Polish services in his own house till Mizpah Chapel was built. Now he preaches every Sunday a. m. in Ger- man, with special reference to German-speaking Poles ; the 2 p. m. Sun- day-school is conducted in English, with Bohemian classes, and is well attended. Mr. Archibald Lewis is superintendent. Then follows a Polish service, and during the winter a Bohemian service is held in M1ZPAH CHAPEL. 215 the evening. Miss Ella Hobart con- ducts a Girl's Club on Wednesday evening and a Sewing school on Sat- urday, and Miss Marie Reitinger has found Women's meetings an ex- cellent means of drawing in Bohem- ian women who have never heard of a free gospel before. The average weekly attendance was last year : German service, 18 ; Polish, 13 ; Bo- hemian, 48 ; Women's meetings, 29; Sunday-school, 180. November 20, Mr. Dessup was ordained in Mizpah Chapel to the gospel ministry, the very interesting servce being co n - KMT. J. J. DESSUP. ducted in three languages, while , the singing was in four. In the four Cleveland Bohem- ian (not including the Polish work, which is not under the Bohemian Board) stations there were held during the last missionary year a weekly average of six preaching services; four Sunday-school ses- sions, and nineteen other meetings, with total average weekly attend- ance of 1,781 ; contributions to missions were $193.10 ; number of pastoral and missionary visits made, 5,295. MISS ELLA HOBART, MISSIONARY. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. COLLINWOOD, OHIO. ^HIS church is an outgrowth of the Free Congregational Church of Collamer (now East Cleveland) and was organized May 11, 1876, at which time the Rev. Charles W. Torey, pastor of the Congregational Church of Collamer, was chosen moderator, and Rev. O. D. Fisher, scribe. The name of the Church was called the First Con- gregational Church of Collinwood, with eighteen members composing - m COLLINWOOD CHCRCH. it. May 17, deacons of the Church were elected, and June 11, the first Communion was held, at which time further additions were made to the Church. August 11, of the same year, the first set of officers were elected. The Church has continued prosperous and all its meetings harmonious. DEDICATION OF FORD CHAPEL. The original house of worship of this Church was called Ford Chapel, in honor of Horatio Ford, a liberal donorto itserection. It was formally dedicated to the worship of God on March 14, 1878. COLL1NWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHUKCH. 217 The services were conducted by the Rev. Charles Terry Collins and Rev. Samuel Walcott of Cleveland, both now deceased. Here this church has dwelt for a period of eighteen years, receiving additions from time to time until of necessity it was compelled to remove to a more desirable location and to build a larger and more commodious house of worship. The efforts of the Church have been blessed by the aid of its different pas- tors and the untiring efforts of its deacons and officers, until to-day it stands without a peer for usefulness and influence in the community in which it is located. Its chosen pastors have been five in number. First. Rev. J. W. Turner, who served at the beginning and continued until December 10, 1876, when he resigned the charge. Second. Rev. C. E. Ruddick was called to be pastor on September t 20, 1877, and continued until September 20, 1879, when he requested dismission, which was acceded to. Third. April 29, 1880, the Church unanimously voted a call to Rev. C. L. Hamlen. which was accepted, and he'conducted a successful pastor- ate until April 29, 1888, when he tendered his resignation, and same was accepted. Fourth. June 4, 1888, the Church voted a call to Rev. Geo. Wilson, and he became its, pastor, and remained until January 4, 1891, when he resigned to accept a call to Clyde, Ohio. Fifth. July 16, 1891, {he Church presented a call to Rev. 0. Jenkins to become its pastor, which was accepted, and he immediately entered upon his duties, and has' so continued until this date. < The completion of the present edifice is due to the untiring efforts of the architect, Mr. W. W. Sabin of Cleveland, the faithfulness and vig- ilance of the building committee and the sympathy and benevolence of a majority of the population of the village. The ground for this building was broken September 11, 1893. The corner-stone was laid October 21,1893. Seating capacity, 600. On Thursday evening, September 26, 1895, the congregation enjoyed for the first time a service in the new church ; the auditorium was filled with a crowd which seemed to enjoy to the utmost the novelty and satis- faction of getting into the new building. Flowers and plants made the pulpit a bower of beauty. Special music by the choir and a solo by A. 1 W. Cogswell also added to the service. The Rev. J. L. Davies of Akron had charge of the service, and took for his text: "Which is the Church of the living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth "—1st Timothy, 3-15. His sermon was well deliv- ered and greatly enjoyed by those present. At theclose of the service a general handshaking ensued, while the people were inspecting the rooms, which are excellently fitted for the work, having a large main room and class rooms, thus iurnishing accom- modation for between six hundred and seven hundred people, and it is safe to say that the congregation of the First Congregational Church will long remember the first services in the new building. 218 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAI.ISTS. DEDICATION PROGRAM. On Sunday morning, September 29, was the dedication service. Pres- ident C.F. Thwing, D.D., LL.D., of Western Reserve University, preached the sermon. Mr. J. F. Isham of Cleveland sang. Sunday afternoon at 2:30 a Bible-school service was held; Captain H. T. Fisher, Rev. L. L. Taylor, C. H. Ford, of Cleveland, spoke. Sunday evening, Rev. D. L. Leon- ard, D.D., of Cleveland, preached; Geo. A. Clark sang. Monday evening was devoted to the young people of the Church. They were addressed by REV. O. JENKINS. Mr. J. E. Cheesman, Rev. C.W.Carroll and Rev. C. S. Mills of Cleveland. Tuesday evening was the most interesting service of the whole series. It was interdenominational in its character. Six denominations were represented by as many speakers from the city. This is an excellent portrait of Rev. O. Jenkins, pastor of the Church. Rev. Jenkinses a self-made man, having worked on a farm until the age COLLINWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 229 of twenty, when he entered the West Winfield Academy, in Herkimer county, New York, for a preparatory course in his chosen profession. In the year 1876 he graduated from Oberlin Seminary and spent the first nine years of his ministerial life in St. Lawrence couniy, New York. Returning to Ohio in 1887, he conducted a very successful pastorate at Dover, this county, for four years In response to a call, he came to Collinwood five years ago, and found a small and well-nigh discouraged congregation. The people quickly rallied at the appearance of the new- pastor and the vacant seats in the church were soon filled at every service. From that time on but few Communion Sabbaths have passed without accessions. Two years ago last spring, 55 new members united* with the Church at one time, adding material strength to the work. Frequent subsequent additions so greatly encouraged the pastor and congregation that a new and more commodious house of worship was talked of and then acted upon, and the handsome new edifice is a lasting monument to the works of God, and the faith and energy of the pastor and his flock. The officers of the Church at the present time are : Pastor — Rev. O. Jenkins. Deacons— Jay Odell, H. D. Bartlett and H. G. Skinner. Clerk— Jay Odell. . Treasurer— Mrs. R. T. Teare. Sunday-school Superintendent— H. G. Skinner. Superintendent of Primary De,partment-^-Mrs. H. G. Skinner. President of Ypung People's Society of Christian Endeavor— B. T. Richards. President Ladies' Aid Society— Mrs. C. R. Bailey. Chorister— Mr. George A. Clark. Organist— Mrs. H. F. Green. Trustees— H. D. Bartlett, Jay Odell, R. T. Teare, W. W. Clark and H. Scewart. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Allen, Mrs. F. M 172 Putnam St Barnes, Mrs. D. D 284 Manning Av Allen, May 172 Putnam St Bartlett, H. D 83 Manchester Av Allen, Erne 172 Putnam St Bartlett, Mrs. H. D..83 Manchester Av Alvord.Miss Georgia.100 Manchester Av Bartlett, Miss Ethel. ...195 Adelbert Av Alvord, Miss Florence '. Bauder, Miss Maud. .198 Manchester Av ....' 100 Manchester Av Benton, A. L, 202 Mars Av\ Archibald, W. H 198 Putnam St Benton, Mrs. A. L. 202 Mars Av Archibald, Mrs. W. H....198 Putnam St Bliss, Mrs. J. S 226 Putnam St Arthur, Mrs. L. C 79 Granger St Bowman, Mrs. F. A.. ..192 Collamer Av Barnes! Sarah 284 Manning Av Buell, Mrs. C. L Manning Av Basel, Belle R ...Clinton St Burnham, Minnie.. ..96 Manchester Av Barhyte, Mrs. L. F ' Callow, Annie J 166 Clinton St Baightel, Mrs. John 61 Granger St Callow, Mrs. Ida 174 Collins Av Barnes, D. D 284 Manning Av Carter, Benjamin 127 St. Clair St '^W^^^' v v v 220 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. Carter, Mrs. Benjamin .. 127 St. Clair St Hayes, John 26 Vine St ■Carver, Mrs. D. A 182 Clark Av Hayes, Mrs. J 26 'Vine St Clark, W. W 230 Manning' Av Hilsenbeek, Mrs. Geo.. 258 Manning Av Clark, Mrs. W. W 230 Manning Av Hitchcock, E. D 39 Vine St Clark, George A 230 Manning Av Hitchcock, Mrs. E. D 39 Vine St Clark, Norman 230 Manning Av Hunter, Sarah 26 Maple St Currier, Miss Etta May Jenkins, 296 Collamer Av .62 Manchester Av Jenkins, Mrs. 296 Collamer Av Darby, Mrs. John 165 Manning Av Jenkins, P. D 296 Collamer Av De Camp, Ethel Woodruff St Jenkins, E. G i...296 Collamer Av Draper, Mrs. H. A 49 Vine St Johnson, Maud 146 Clark St Dunkin, Miss Estella . . . . 135 St. Clair St Jones, Mrs. Estelle E Laurel St Dunkin, Mrs. James Joughin, Mrs. M. S 166 Clinton St yield, Mrs. E. F 62 Manchester Av Kerlin, Dr. R. E Bernard Block Field, Nellie 62 Manchester Av Klrby, Mrs. E Colt Road, Colt Tisher, Mrs. Hannah A Laurel St Kirtland, Mrs. J. E 143 Fulton St Fisher, Hannah A Laurel St Lentz, Mrs. Geo 273 Clark St Fowles, F. V 90 Manchester Av Lewis, Mrs. Harriet B Fowles, Mrs. F. V 90 Manchester Av 63 Manchester Av Fowles, Hattie 90 Manchester Av Lloyd, Mrs. Thomas 187 Clinton St Gage, Mrs. R. E., 156 Manning Av Lloyd, Minnie Manchester Av Gamble, Mrs. R. T..206 N. Collamer Av Lockwood, Mrs. L. S 221 Lyman Av Gamble, "William F..206 N. Collamer Av Luce, Mrs. A. B 153 Manchester Av Gates, Grace May 20 E. Collamer Av Mayo, Mrs. F 26 Manchester Av Gates, Frank J '. ..77 St. Clair St Mayo, Minnie 26 Manchester Av Gates, Mrs. F. J 77 St. Clair St McCoy,, F 180 N. Collamer Av Gawne, Mrs. M. E ,..191 Clinton St McCoy, Mrs. F 180 N. Collamer Av Godwin, Thomas 285 St. Clair St Mcllrath, Henry N. Collamer Av Gordon, J McMullen,, Stella 205 Clark Av Gordon, Mrs. J , Mendenhall, Mrs. W 54 Laurel St Gould, Mrs. S 84 Manchester Av Munkley, H. G 231 Manning Av Green, W. H 68 St. Clair St Munkley, Mrs. H. G 231 Manning Av Green, Mrs. W. H 68 St. Clair St Murray, Mrs. M 26 Maple St .' Green, Mrs. H. F 187 Manning Av Neil, v Joseph St. Clair St Grlswold, W. L Clark Av Odell, Jay Woodruff St Griswold, Mrs. W. L Clark Av Odell, Mrs. J Woodruff St ■Gunn, Earl 205 Manchester Av Olmsted, Mrs. R. W 100 Ferris St Gunsolly, C. N 30 Laurel St Olmsted, Susie 100 Ferris St Gunsolly, Mrs. C. N 30 Laurel St Packard, Maria Woodruff Gunsolly, W. N 30 Laurel St Palmitier, H. J 174 Clinton St Hall, Charles 170 Manning Av Palmitier, Mrs. H. J 174 Clinton St Hall, Mrs. C 170 Manning Av Parsons, Mrs. H. W 306 Collamer Av Hall, Mrs. Mary 170 Manning Av Pease, Anna M Lyman Av Hall, Miss Cynthia.... 170 Manning Av Perkins, E. M 34 Granger St Hall, Hattie R 170 Manning Av Perkins, Mrs. E. M 34 Granger St Hammond, Mrs. W. C. 88 E. Collins Av Pinkney, C. J Lyman Av Hathaway, Miss Daisy Chatham St Pinkney, Mrs. C. J Lyman Av Hawkins, Mrs. J. E 177 Clark Av Prouting, Mrs. John St. Clair St Hawkins, C; A 177 Clark Av Raymer, Mrs. Anna. ...198 Manning Av Hawkins, George S 177 Clark Av Raymer, Cora E 198 Manning Av COLLINWOOD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 221 . Raymer, Bertha 198 Manning Av Stalker, C. H 30 Manchester Av Richards, B. T 175 St. Clair St Stalker, Mrs. C. H..30 Manchester Av Richards, Mrs. B. T 175 St. Clair St Stalker, Grace Abbie.30 Manchester Av Richardson, Mrs. L 'Stewart, H 33 Vine St Richmond, Mrs. C. E Mars Av Stewart, B. T 33 Vine St Roberts, David P.... 84 W. Collins Av Stewart, Mrs. H S3 Vine St Roberts, Mrs. David P Storey, Mrs. W. F 190 Manning Av 8 * w - Collins Av Teare, R. T 216 N. Collamer Av Robinson, Mrs. Ida L.... 50 Granger St Teare, Mrs. R. T..216 N Collamer Av Ruple, F. H 208 Collamer, Av Tearfe _ Klttle 216 N Collamer Av Ruple, Mrs. F. H 208 Collamer Av Tyleri A- H 244 Putnam st Ruple, Lillian 208 Collamer Av Ty j er _ Mra A H Ui ■ PxtiBam st Ruple, Mrs, Jota S 195 John St Tyler _ Roy D 244 Putnam st Russell, Dr. A. N....200 Collamer Av Tyler> Grace May m Putnam st Russell, May A 200 Collamer Av Wade> Mrg w T....221 Manning Av Schafer, Mrs. Stella Clark Av Warren _ Mrs . c . W .... Manchester Av Shepard, R. E 225 Manning Av Watson> Mrs . j ames ....154 St Clair St Shepard, Mrs. R. E 225 Manning Av WelIg c w lg yine gt SWepaird, s -- 306 N - Consumer Av WellS| Mrs c w lg Vm& gt Shepard, Mrs. S....306 N. Collamer Av Wiloox> Mrs .. Jane 132 Collamer Av Fidlar, Mrs. P. C....306 N. ColUumer Av w clare m Collamer Av Shotton, Mrs. F. M". 262 Manning Av Wilson, Mrs. A. J 155 Division St Skinner, H. G 17 Laurel St Wm&> Mrs Clam m Fulton gt Skinner, Mrs. H. G.. 17 Laurel St wu-on . Mrg Katie , N Adamg Av Smead, W 575 N. Collamer Av Smead, Mrs. "W 575 N. Collamer Av Smead, Julia 575 N. Collamer Av iSmith, George J 153 Manchester Av Wilson, Kittie E N. Adams Av Vincent, Mrs. H. W White, Francis 63 Manchester Av Wing, Hattie 194 Fulton St Sohlinger, Mrs. John.. 274 Manning Av wl u iSi Mrs _ E Brooks St Sohlinger, Walter 274 Manning Av Wood, Mrs. J. B 277 Collamer Av WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. »ONGREGATIONALISTS may well take pride in this institution, for not only is its 'present honored President eminent in our denom- ination, but the founders of the college -were trained in our polity and imbibed their thirst for a learned ministry amid the descendants of the Puritan and Pilgrim. - Although the state was not fairly open to settlement until 1795, and by 1800 there were scarcely fijteen hundred people scattered among the unbroken forests of the Reserve, still we find a Congregational minister, Rev. Joseph Badger, presenting a petition in 18Q1 to the "General Assembly of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio," asking for a charter for a college "to be situated within the limits of the Reserve." It was easy to enlist the men from Connecticut in the purpose to plant a new Yale in the new Connecticut, but their ambition was checked, for the petition was denied. But the sons of Yale kept coming to this wilderness and reinforced Mr. Badger's petition ; formed the Erie Literary Society; and applied for ' a charter again in 1803, as soon as Ohio was admitted to the Union and assembled her first legislature. The names of the incorporators of Burton Academy include the lead- ing Congregational settlers, beginning with Esquire Hudson and closing with Joseph Badger. The longing for an educated ministry that led Connecticut pastors to start Yale college and Massachusetts ministers to start Harvard college prompted those Reserve laymen and missionaries to keep the question under constant agitation for thirty years, until they saw the walls of the buildings at Hudson sheltering the first theological class, and the Rev. Charles B. Storrs, a Congregational pastor, in his place as its first president. There is no need to tell one who remembers the old Yale campus that the Hudson college was planned entirely on that model, and that her ,-loyal sons must have had a controlling voice in all the developmefit of Western Reserve' college. For thirty years after the first Commence-' tnent, the president and a majority of the faculty were men whohad.been trained under the Congregational polity, either of Massachusetts or Con- necticut. Many of the alumni have given long and eminent service in the pulpits of our denomination. The rapid development of the University idea and the solid growth in all departments 'under President Thwing have not failed to awaken a pardonable pride in the university among all our churches. 224 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. The denomination that opened the first Collegiate school for women at Mount Holyoke, Massachusetts, and encourages three such institu- tions as Mount Holyoke, Smith and Wellesley colleges in one state, is sure to support the College for Women, which has already wonahigh place for itself as a department of our university. WOMAN'S COLLEGE. Thus, among the Congregational forces at work in this city, we feel justified in claiming both the personality of President Thwing, of indi- vidual members of the faculty, and the accumulated power of that strong university which has grown from the persevering ambition and sacrifices of those pioneers who came from the training of Congregational homes and standards. RESIDENT CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS. Apthorp, Rufus, 183 Taylor street. Berger, Martin L., D. D., 1380 Euclid avenue. Bourne, James R., 77 Cornell street. Fairbanks, George H., Lockwood avenue, East Cleveland. Fraser, John G., D. D., Secretary Ohio Home Missionary Society, 23 Y. M. C. A. Potwin, Lemuel S., D. D., Professor of Latin, Adelbert College, 522 Rose- dale avenue. Thwing, Charles F., D. D., President Western Reserve University, 55 Bellflower avenue. THE CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS' MEETING Is held in the Society Hall of the Y. M. C. A. Building, at 10:00 a. m.. on the first Monday of every month. Rev. D. T. Thomas, 1503 East Madi- son avenue, Secretary, OUR POLITY. Prom Advance Almanac 1895. /^^ ONGREGATIONALISM is neither an experiment nor a spent force. ^£» It is a living fact and a polity to be preached everywhere that the ^■"^ gospel is heard. Its adherents believe in the new birth, and then in the fruits of righteousness. They preach repentance toward God, and faith in His divine Son, Jesus Christ. A Congregational church is a Union church, associated with other Union churches. It is an Independent church, co-operating with other Independent churches. It is a Kingdom within itself, acknowledging only Christ as Master and Lord. It has just as many bishops as pastors. It recognizes no ecclesiastical government higher than that of the local church. It does not believe that Jesus Christ had a court on earth, either in Synod or General Assembly. It believes that there is s afety in a mul-_ titude of counsellors. It believes in co-operation. It is one of the great, est missionary forces; its members give more per capita to the spread o home and foreign missions than any otherpeople in the world. It is older than any other denomination. The Christian Church was first Congre- gational, then Presbyterian, then Episcopal and then Papal.- Congre-/ gationalism goes back to the beginning. It is not a reformation only, it js a restoration. It has a history of which it is not ashamed. Since 1580 the nations- of the earth have felt its power in their affairs. It inspired the Pilgrims and the Puritans. It gave the common school system to this country. It founded Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Williams, Bowdoin and Am- herst colleges in New England, and Oberlin, Olivet, Illinois, Beloit, Ripon, Iowa, Drury, Doane, Carleton, Washburn, Yankton, Whitman and mariy others throughout the West. , It has given to theological education, Andover, Bangor, Yale, Oberlin, Chicago and Pacific Theological seminaries. It gave the first missionary to the Indians, John Eliot, in 1646. It sent Samuel J. Mills westward in 1808, before the Methodists and Presbyterians had tlought of such work. It founded the American, Board, the Colonization Society, the American Home Missionary Society, the American Missionary Association and the; modern city missionary society, and was one of the chief factors in the organization of the Sunday-school Union and the Bible Society. It has given the world a Jonathan Edwards, a Hopkins, a Dwight, a Finney, a Joseph Cook and a Dwight L. Moody. It is an ecclesiastical solvent among the other denominations. It is- the solution, and the only solution, of thechurch union movement among the Christians who are tired of warring sects. It is a common denomi- 226 CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONALISTS. nator. It is not anchored to the past. It receives the Bible as the Word of God, recognizing the fact that its depth is not fathomed, nor its breadth measured, nor its height reached, but holding that there is more light to break forth from it. It has a quick ear, a keen vision, and a ready hand for all good work: The doctrines on which all evan- gelical denominations are agreed are the ones on which Congregational- ism insists. For the things about which they differ it cares not at all. It is looking upward and forward, with "the past unsighed for, and the future sure." CONGREGATIONAL PRINCIPLES. The following are Congregational principles of church government as formulated in the report of the Committee on Manual to the National Council. 1. The Church Universal. — The visible church universal is composed of those who, believing themselves to be born of the Spirit, publicly con- fessed their faith in Christ as their Saviour and Lord. All Christians being equally related to the Head of the Church, are equal in all rights and privileges, and should be in communion with one another. 2. The Seat of Church Power. — Neither is a single universal church government claiming authority, nor one which is national, provincial, diocesan or synodical, warranted by the Word of God; but only local congregations (/'. e., churches) of believers. These particular churches have all needful power of self-government under Christ, but are to be in recognized communion and co-operation with each other; including all evangelical churches of whatever name, which will accept such a fellow- ship. 3. The Local Church. — Those believers who dwell together in one place become a church by their recognition of each other, and their mu- tual agreement to observe Christ's ordinances in one society. ( Platform of 1865.) 4. The fellowship of the Church. — But inasmuch as all evangelical churches should be in communion one with another, they should extend to each other the formal recognition of that fellowship, and manifest it by assisting each other with advice and necessary help, by consulting , together in all matters of common concern, and by co-operating in work-- for the advancement of Christ's kingdom. 5. The Christian Ministry. — Men who in the judgment of the churches are called of God to the ministry of the Word, are by , these to be set apart to that service with prayer and laying on of hands. The apos- tolic injunction, "Lay hands suddenly on no man," requires that due -xamination be first made as to natural gifts, education, knowledge of the Scriptures, Christian experience, and the Divine call to preach the Word. Nor is any man to be regarded as retaining fellowship as an ordained minister unless he remain in orderly connection with some body of churches capable of certifying their continued approval. OUR POLITY. 227 OUR INFLUENCE. To the Episcopalians we gave Phillips Brooks, descended through a long line of Congregational ministers, beginning with that strongest Con- gregationalist of all Puritans, Rev. Geo. Phillips. Princeton College was planted largely by New England men and money, with a Congregationalist for one of the early presidents— Jona- than Edwards. To the Presbyterians we have given many hundreds of churches or- ganized by Congregationalists. Baptists in America began with Roger Williams, a Congregational minister at Salem and Plymouth, Mass., who went to Rhode Island in 1636. Unitarians made the first open departure from the Congregational Church in 1815. We lead in comity among the denominations in the United States, in efforts for union and federation over the world. The Evangelical Alliance : Rev. Wm. Patton, D.D., when a Congre- gational pastor, first conceived the idea of a World's Evangelical Alli- ance, and was helped in it by Rev. John Angell James, a Congregational pastor of England. All the secretaries of the United States Evangelical Alliance have been Congregational ministers. City Missions : We are doing the principal city mission work in Bos- ton, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis and in most of the cities which have a City Missionary Society. Sunday-school Study: The Peloubet Lesson Series by F. N. Peloubet, D.D., circulation 1,575,000; Peloubet Sunday-school papers, circulation, 2,600,000; Peloubet's ' Select Notes, circulation, 75,000. The Blakeslee graded lesson series for Sunday-school and Bible classes began January, 1891. Circulation January 1, 1893, was 150,000. Translated into eight languages. Christian Endeavor Society : The Y. P. S. C E. originated with P. E. Clark, D. D., when he was pastor of the Williston Congregational Church, Portland, Me. The Swedish Mission Christians, seceding from the State church, invented from>the Bible a polity and doctrine exactly Congregational, in 1878. A Methodist body in Georgia did the same, and are now Congrega- tionalists. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PAGE Allen, Rev. H. 107 Archwood Avenue Church 32 Beswick.R. 21 Bethlehem Church and Bible Readers Home 140 Bible Readers School Group 144 Bolin, Rev. N. J 157 Broughton, J. S s 213 Carroll, Rev. C. W 166 v Caskey, A. C 27 Centennial Congregational Church 174 Collins, Rev. Charles Terry 146 Collinwood Church 216 Cowles.J. G. W 25 Cristy, Rev. A. B 202 Crooks, J. J , 30 Cyril Chapel 211 Davis, W. B. 31 Davidson, Rev. J. A 85 Denis, L. V 30 Dessup, Rev. J. J 215 East Madison Avenue Church '. 122 Euclid Avenue Church — Old Building 53 Euclid Avenue Church — Present Building 54 First Congregational Church 40 Ford, H. Clark 23 Franklin Avenue Churcb 108 Fraser, Rev. J. G., D.D „ 15 George, Rev. R. A 191 George, Mrs. R. A 191 Golden, L 204 Grace Church 132 Gross, Miss Anna 145 Hale, S. C 162 Hall, George, Esq 75 Hargrave, Rev. J. W 34 Hobart, Miss Ella 215 Hough Avenue Church 165 Hull, Rev. J. H 131 Irving Street Church 84 Jenkins, Rev. 217 Jennings, J. G., Sr 3( Jones, Rev. T. Henry 175 Ladd, Rev. Henry M., D.D 11-55 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 229 Lakewood Church 180 Lemmon, Rev. C. H 155 Leonard, Rev. D. L., D.D 16 Lake View Church 201 Mac Innes, Miss Kate 94 Malcolm. Rev. J. W 41 May, Rev. E. M 142 Mellen, L. F , 141 Metcalf, Rev. Irving W , 19-92 Mills, Rev. Charles S 92 Mizpah Chapel 214 Moore, J. W 13 Mount Zion Congregational Church 116 , Musil, Rev. John 212 McWatters, J. C 189 Newton, T. G 31 Olivet Church .196 Olney. Charles F., Esq .' 30 Park Church 160, Pilgrim Church 90 Pilgrim Church Floor Plans 96 Pitkin, L. M 31 Piwonka, Thomas, Esq 27 Prucha, Rev. John 142 Plymouth Church Exterior 72 Plymouth Church Interior 73 Plymouth Rock Frontispiece, Post, Charles A 29 Preston, C. M 26 Reitinger, Miss Marie , , 145 Richards, Rev. H. A. N , 181 Rothrock, Rev. E. S 159 Schauffler, Rev. H. A., D. D 139 Schauffler, Mrs. Clara Hobart 141 Shaw, Rev. Daniel W : 117 Smith, Miss Miriam 56 Swedish Church 152 Tablet to Rev. C. T. Collins ...146 Taylor, Rev. L. L 71 Taylor, Rev. W. S 197 Thomas, Rev. D. T 121 Trinity Church 189 Union Church 154. Western Reserve University — Adelbert College 222 Woman's College 224 Whitman, B. F 28 Wright, Rev. W. E. C, D. D 94 Zottarelli, J. V : 205 ADVERTISERS' INDEX. 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