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Medford (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
all. Mr. David H. Brown (in Vol. XI, p. 24, Register) said, December 1, 1907, was the fortieth anniversary of public religious services in West Medford, named Mystic hall as the place, but did not give the name of the preacher. This makes the date specific—December 1, 1867—agreeing as to the year with Mr. Hooper, but placinghe organization of a church of that order, and steps had been taken in the same direction by the Congregational people, both expecting to begin their services in Mystic hall. It is somewhat significant of existing conditions that at this meeting, after the former committee had been reelected but declined to serve, a new executive committee was chosen for six months. The use of Mystic hall had at first been given the Union, and on change of ownership the same condition continued, the new owners saying, You can have it as long as you wish it. That the land owners, who also owned Mystic hall, made their offer in good faith is shown by the fact that in th
Stoneham (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
to maintain preaching during the coming year. Mr. Leavitt was re-elected Treasurer. The meeting was adjourned to next Monday evening. We recall that Mr. Leavitt began his duty at once by asking each one present, How much will you do for the cause of the Lord this year? and made note of their replies. There was considerable interest manifested at first in the project. Several meetings were held, and the executive committee went to view newly erected church buildings in Everett and Stoneham as models for the one proposed. The land owners put no condition of denomination upon their proposed gift, neither did Mr. Norton upon his. The land owners selected and offered the site of present Trinity church, but there were those that wanted a location on the other side of the railroad, regardless of the fact that the village was to grow in the other direction. Just at this time the Baptists and Methodists at Medford began new church building plans, and as the modern summer vacation
Trinity (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
ighted by six large unshaded windows. It would be interesting to trace the fate of such of these articles as are not there still in use. Suffice it to say, that the pulpit was in later years in evidence as a desk or counter in a West Medford paint shop. Four West Medford churches, Congregational, Universalist, Baptist and Shiloh, have been served by these and similar in this same Mystic hall. Reference has been made to records of the Christian Union. Could such be found, more accurate statement of its final dissolution might be written. Till then, Mr. Hooper's statement is fitting:— This Society retained its organization until 1872, when its leading members took measures to form themselves into separate organizations. The records of such show Trinity (Methodist Episcopal), April 1, 1872; West Medford Congregational, June 12, 1872. These are the first of the new order. Their half century mark is nearing. The West Medford Christian Union prepared the way. M. W. M
The Common (Massachusetts, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
ometime records that must have been kept may be found, and give more accurate information. We have been told that such were deposited in the office of the town clerk, but recent research among the city records therefor has been fruitless. Up to April, 1870, Rev. Melville B. Chapman, a student in Boston University, supplied its pulpit. He was of the Methodist Episcopal order, was much liked by the people, and at the above date was, by his bishop, appointed minister of his church in Wakefield, Mass. He in later years achieved success and prominence in the Christian ministry, making a good beginning with the Union in West Medford. He was succeeded by Rev. Louis E. Charpiot, a French gentleman of much ability and many excellent qualities, who had been pastor of a Congregational church in Stratfield, Conn., but was just then engaged in journalism upon the Nation, published in Boston by James M. Usher. The latter, recognizing his ability, was instrumental in bringing him to West Medf
Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa (Iowa, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
with Mr. Hooper, but placing it earlier than Mr. Usher, who is correct in his statement that there was no church organization. As this Christian Union formed a connecting link between the earlier and later organized churches of various orders in Medford, it is of interest that its brief history be preserved. In 1865 Medford had a population of 4,839; in 1870, 5,717; it is safe to assume that in December, 1867, a little rising 5,000. Its outlying villages were East Medford (now called Glenwood) and West Medford, the latter the larger, more residential, with possibly 500 people, and with the advantage of a hall where public gatherings could be held. For some two years there had been a neighborhood Sunday school, and from this effort for the children grew that of a public service for their elders. It is a matter of doubt if there are still any residents living who attended that first gathering in 1867. Mr. Brown must have had some data from which to make his statement, but he w
Bridgeport (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 33
versity, supplied its pulpit. He was of the Methodist Episcopal order, was much liked by the people, and at the above date was, by his bishop, appointed minister of his church in Wakefield, Mass. He in later years achieved success and prominence in the Christian ministry, making a good beginning with the Union in West Medford. He was succeeded by Rev. Louis E. Charpiot, a French gentleman of much ability and many excellent qualities, who had been pastor of a Congregational church in Stratfield, Conn., but was just then engaged in journalism upon the Nation, published in Boston by James M. Usher. The latter, recognizing his ability, was instrumental in bringing him to West Medford. Mr. Usher, in the history above quoted, says truly of the Union, As there was no church organization the arrangement was not wholly satisfactory. Mr. Charpiot preached twice on Sunday, attended and conducted a class in the independent Sunday school in the afternoon, and for some time tried the experi
Farwell (search for this): chapter 33
g thus alluded to, and can witness that the Journal man's report of the same, which followed on March 25, is correct:— West Medford Christian Union. The annual meeting of the West Medford Christian Union was held in Mystic Hall last Monday evening. Mr. A. B. Morss was elected Chairman, and S. S. Leavitt served as Secretary. The report of the Clerk and Treasurer was presented, showing the society to be in a sound condition financially. The report was unanimously accepted. Messrs. Farwell, Stevens, McLean, Mann and Ritchie were elected to serve as an Executive Committee for the ensuing year. It was voted that the thanks of the society be presented to the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Charpiot, for the able and faithful manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office, and that he be invited to remain with us another year. The Executive Committee were instructed to confer with the proprietors of the Smith Estate in regard to the land which they had kindly offered to do
McLean (search for this): chapter 33
d can witness that the Journal man's report of the same, which followed on March 25, is correct:— West Medford Christian Union. The annual meeting of the West Medford Christian Union was held in Mystic Hall last Monday evening. Mr. A. B. Morss was elected Chairman, and S. S. Leavitt served as Secretary. The report of the Clerk and Treasurer was presented, showing the society to be in a sound condition financially. The report was unanimously accepted. Messrs. Farwell, Stevens, McLean, Mann and Ritchie were elected to serve as an Executive Committee for the ensuing year. It was voted that the thanks of the society be presented to the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Charpiot, for the able and faithful manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office, and that he be invited to remain with us another year. The Executive Committee were instructed to confer with the proprietors of the Smith Estate in regard to the land which they had kindly offered to donate to the society to
S. S. Leavitt (search for this): chapter 33
e West Medford Christian Union was held in Mystic Hall last Monday evening. Mr. A. B. Morss was elected Chairman, and S. S. Leavitt served as Secretary. The report of the Clerk and Treasurer was presented, showing the society to be in a sound condilieving that this much needed enterprise will now go forward to completion. Messrs. J. W. Wilson, E. W. Cross, and S. S. Leavitt were selected as a committee to solicit subscriptions to maintain preaching during the coming year. Mr. Leavitt wasMr. Leavitt was re-elected Treasurer. The meeting was adjourned to next Monday evening. We recall that Mr. Leavitt began his duty at once by asking each one present, How much will you do for the cause of the Lord this year? and made note of their replies. Mr. Leavitt began his duty at once by asking each one present, How much will you do for the cause of the Lord this year? and made note of their replies. There was considerable interest manifested at first in the project. Several meetings were held, and the executive committee went to view newly erected church buildings in Everett and Stoneham as models for the one proposed. The land owners put no
Amos B. Morss (search for this): chapter 33
part in the meeting and earnestly urged to attend it. A church in West Medford would be just the thing for that part of the town, and we hope to see its spire and hear its bell before long. The writer attended the annual meeting thus alluded to, and can witness that the Journal man's report of the same, which followed on March 25, is correct:— West Medford Christian Union. The annual meeting of the West Medford Christian Union was held in Mystic Hall last Monday evening. Mr. A. B. Morss was elected Chairman, and S. S. Leavitt served as Secretary. The report of the Clerk and Treasurer was presented, showing the society to be in a sound condition financially. The report was unanimously accepted. Messrs. Farwell, Stevens, McLean, Mann and Ritchie were elected to serve as an Executive Committee for the ensuing year. It was voted that the thanks of the society be presented to the Pastor, Rev. Mr. Charpiot, for the able and faithful manner in which he has discharged th
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