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History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904 8 8 Browse Search
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History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, Rev. Benjamin K. Russ (search)
t twelve years. Not long after leaving Somerville, he was stricken with paralysis, and was an invalid several years. In 1889 he went to Gorham, N. H., where he soon had another shock, but had partially recovered from its effects, and was a faithful pastor and helpful preacher, serving the parish without a stipulated salary, and taking only such pecuniary assistance as came as a free — will offering. He had a sensitive nature, and was averse to putting himself forward for notice or praise. His work was faithfully done, and he bound those who waited on his ministering, both the aged and the young, by the strongest and most loving ties to himself. A great lover of children, he was devotedly loved by them. Death came to him in the way in which he had at one time said he desired to have it come, when he was alone, and unaccompanied by a painful struggle. A born preacher and a faithful pastor, he still lives in many hearts that loved him.—Taken from the Universalist Register for 1897
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, History of the church (Supplementary.) (search)
ester, a paper published in connection with the fair of 1893, contained historical sketches of the church and all the organizations connected therewith, and in the 1897 Harvester the first directory of the parish was printed. Both of these papers were of great value to the parish, and are especially valuable as historical documents. In 1897 Mr. Powers preached the annual sermon before the Universalist Sabbath School Union. Deacon George W. Ireland died in the fall of 1895, and in his will was found a bequest to the parish of $1,000, which bequest it was Mr. Powers' privilege to announce. Lenten services were held nightly during the week next preceding Easter, 1897, and although new to our church, they were well attended. Augustus Hodgman, the parish treasurer, died suddenly in the church in February, 1898. His death caused a vacancy in the ranks of the faithful workers which was hard to fill, and it is but just his name should appear in this history of the church.
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, History of young people's Christian Union (search)
his time, and $100 was paid toward defraying the expenses of an unfortunate lawsuit. Mrs. F. H. Safford was elected president June, 1892, and served until June, 1893. During her term of office, more outside work was done than at any other time. In June, 1893, George F. Fortier was elected president. He resigned February 4, 1896, and Miss Amy Meserve was elected president. This same year $25 was contributed toward the Social Hall fund. Other presidents have been: Miss Minnie Flagg, 1897; Mrs. Fanny B. Kelly, 1898, January to June; Miss Mabel G. Delano, 1898, July to December; Miss Abbie Southworth, 1899; Miss Mabel Leavitt, 1900; Miss Lottie Draper, 1901; Miss Florence Stacey, 1902; Miss Nellie Quinnell, 1902-3; Miss Dorothea Benson, 1903—4. During the fifteen years the society was in existence, the interest in its meetings and the missionary work done both inside and outside the parish was largely due to the efficient committees in charge of the work, and throughout its
History of the First Universalist Church in Somerville, Mass. Illustrated; a souvenir of the fiftieth anniversary celebrated February 15-21, 1904, List of officers (search)
895—W. P. Mitchell, J. F. Nickerson, A. H. Carvill, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1896—George Stephens, J. F. Nickerson, A. H. Carvill, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1897—George Stephens, J. F. Nickerson, A. H. Carvill, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 1898—George Stephens, J. F. Nickerson, A. H. Carvill, L. V. Niles, C. E. Giles. 18an. 1898 to 1902, A. W. Glines. 1902, R. Y. Gifford. Clerks of the society. 1854 to 1871, Charles Williams. 1871 to 1876, John Hunnewell. 1876 to 1897, P. M. Harwood. 1897, Seth Mason. 1898, H. M. Haven. Collectors of the society. 1854, J. Q. Twombly. 1855 to 1857, James S. Runey. 1858, Aaron Sarg of the society. 1854 to 1871, Charles Williams. 1871 to 1876, John Hunnewell. 1876 to 1897, P. M. Harwood. 1897, Seth Mason. 1898, H. M. Haven. Collectors of the society. 1854, J. Q. Twombly. 1855 to 1857, James S. Runey. 1858, Aaron Sargent. 1859 to 1862, B. S. Binney. 1863 to 1864, J. Q. T