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July 6th, 1902 AD (search for this): chapter 7
tter, Hood and Stebbins. These exercises were enthusiastic, and there were present at one or another of the meetings about two-thirds of the organizing and the first installing councils. The thirtieth anniversary was observed by a service with a collation on June 13, 1902, in place of the usual Friday evening services. To this the former pastors and members who had removed were invited, the vestry was well filled, and the occasion was one of glad reunion, with brief addresses. On July 6, 1902, and January 1, 1903, there were received into membership twelve young people from the ranks of the Knights of King Arthur and the Queens of Avilion, which organizations Mr. Clancy had been leading and instructing for two years. On January 19, 1903, Mr. John H. Norton presented to the society for a parsonage the house (and land) corner High and Allston streets opposite the present meetinghouse. This house, occupied by Mr. Hood and Mr. Stebbins during their pastorates, was constructed
December, 1895 AD (search for this): chapter 7
hurch voted to receive it, and it became the Congregational Sabbath-school of West Medford. Under the Standing Rules then provided, the school elected its own officers, the church reserving the right of veto. This arrangement continued till December, 1895. The average attendance for 1873 was 65, and for 1874 was 66. In March the society instructed the building committee to complete the meeting-house and put in the pews. In July Mr. Jaggar resigned on account of ill health. During his pasto membership one hundred and thirty-three—sixty-nine by letter and sixty-four on confession. He was dismissed by council on October 24, 1895. In accordance with a vote of the church in December, 1894, and amendment to the by-laws adopted December, 1895, the Sabbath-school officers are elected by the church at its annual meeting, instead of by the school, as hitherto. On January 3, 1896, a call was voted to Rev. Judson V. Clancy, who accepted and was installed February 26 by council consi
October, 1872 AD (search for this): chapter 7
the smallest attendance at any session was in March, 1872, when 10 were present; the largest, 108, was in the first year; the average for each of the seven years in order was 73, 66, 56, 67, 67, 66, 61. In 1868 there was organized the West Medford Christian Union, for the purpose of maintaining preaching services in Mystic Hall. Rev. M. B. Chapman and Rev. L. E. Charpiot were two of the preachers employed. The funds were raised by subscription. This organization was maintained till October, 1872, at which time the West Medford Congregational Society was ready to do business. When the Christian Union ceased its activities its officers were, president, Luther Farwell; secretary and treasurer, Simon S. Leavitt; committee to secure subscriptions, S. S. Leavitt and James Wilson. It was seven years after the civil war. Gold was still at a premium. The South was under partial military rule. General Grant was serving his first term as President. Henry Wilson and Charles Sumner we
December 8th, 1867 AD (search for this): chapter 7
A. Buzzell, a Baptist, served eighteen months, to December, 1871, resigned, and moved to Nevada. The responsibilities of administration were thus divided, denominationally, for seven years. During this period the school laid its own plans and provided the means for executing them. It has more than paid its way ever since. Mr. Merritt owning two pianos, placed one in the hall for the use of the school during his term of office. The organ was used in the school, was the record on December 8, 1867. But whether the organ was accepted as a gift or was purchased was not recorded. Christmas entertainments and picnics were arranged on a more or less elaborate scale, according to circumstances. Question books, Sabbath-school papers and singing books were purchased, and the Sabbath-school ship was kept afloat by means of a weekly contribution, augmented from time to time by individual gifts. A library was collected and added to, till in 1872, there were some two hundred books, but w
October 14th, 1874 AD (search for this): chapter 7
ding committee to complete the meeting-house and put in the pews. In July Mr. Jaggar resigned on account of ill health. During his pastorate five had been added by letter to the membership, which was then thirty-three. He was zealous in the discharge of his duties, an interesting and able preacher, and made a favorable impression on the community. We accepted his resignation with regret. In September a call was extended to Rev. Marshall M. Cutter of Cambridge and he was installed October 14, 1874. The installing council was constituted as follows:— Church.Pastor.Delegate. Arlington.Rev. D. R. Cady, D. D.Dea. John Field. Boston,     Old South.Rev. J. M. Manning, D. D.Bro. Moses Merrill. Boston,     Park Street.Bro. Hiram Wellington. Cambridgeport,     Prospect StreetRev. W. S. Kan.Bro. James M. Cutter. Malden.Dea. William L. Greene. Medford, First.Dea. Henry S. Barnes. Melrose.Rev. Albert G. Bale.Bro. La Fayette Burr. Wakefield.Rev. Charles R. Bliss
January 18th, 1904 AD (search for this): chapter 7
n. On January 11, 1904, the church voted, and on January 18 the society concurred in extending a call to Rev. Burt Leon Yorke, and he was installed on April 12, by council of twenty pastors and twenty delegates, representing twenty-four churches. Rev. Stephen A. Norton of Woburn was moderator, Rev. Walter H. Rollins of Wilmington was scribe, Rev. H. H. French, D. D., of Malden offered the installing prayer, Rev. Frank K. Sanders, D. D., of Yale University, preached the sermon. On January 18, 1904, the committees on plans reported that they had engaged Messrs. Brainerd, Leeds and Russell as architects. Mr. Brainerd exhibited and explained the plans. J. W. Bean, M. D., J. N. Leonard, R. D. Kimball, Alexander Diebold, Miss K. H. Stone and Mrs. W. E. Ober were elected a subscription committee. H. A. Hanscom, Henry Newcomb, C. H. Parker, D. D. Kimball and Mrs. E. F. Locke were elected building committee and instructed to obtain working drawings and contractors' estimates. Henry
June 13th, 1902 AD (search for this): chapter 7
Ackerman, and The Early History of the Church and Parish, by D. H. Brown. On Monday, June 14, there was a banquet in the vestry, with brief addresses, and a service in the audience room, with addresses by Rev. Messrs. Clancy, Cutter, Hood and Stebbins. These exercises were enthusiastic, and there were present at one or another of the meetings about two-thirds of the organizing and the first installing councils. The thirtieth anniversary was observed by a service with a collation on June 13, 1902, in place of the usual Friday evening services. To this the former pastors and members who had removed were invited, the vestry was well filled, and the occasion was one of glad reunion, with brief addresses. On July 6, 1902, and January 1, 1903, there were received into membership twelve young people from the ranks of the Knights of King Arthur and the Queens of Avilion, which organizations Mr. Clancy had been leading and instructing for two years. On January 19, 1903, Mr. John
January 23rd, 1904 AD (search for this): chapter 7
plans reported that they had engaged Messrs. Brainerd, Leeds and Russell as architects. Mr. Brainerd exhibited and explained the plans. J. W. Bean, M. D., J. N. Leonard, R. D. Kimball, Alexander Diebold, Miss K. H. Stone and Mrs. W. E. Ober were elected a subscription committee. H. A. Hanscom, Henry Newcomb, C. H. Parker, D. D. Kimball and Mrs. E. F. Locke were elected building committee and instructed to obtain working drawings and contractors' estimates. Henry L. Barnes died on January 23, 1904, leaving his homestead to the society for a parsonage, or to be disposed of and the proceeds used in such manner as will best promote the interests of the society; also leaving the residue of his estate, one-half to be applied to the building fund and one-half to be held in trust, the income to be used in part for current expenses and in part for the worthy poor. On April 6 the society voted to sell the Barnes homestead and the house purchased of the estate of B. C. Leonard to pay th
November 9th, 1872 AD (search for this): chapter 7
was placed by the town in the tower at its completion. With hopes realized as to the meeting-house, the society found itself burdened with debt. A wealthy citizen persuaded us that a church structure costing ten thousand dollars was better than the five thousand dollar chapel we first planned. He promised five hundred dollars for himself and fifteen hundred more from some friends. He did not redeem his own pledge, nor secure the help of his friends. On account of the Boston fire, November 9, 1872, some other subscribers were unable to pay their pledges, and the times were unfavorable for securing new subscriptions. The total cost of land, building and furnishings was twenty thousand five hundred dollars. After applying all we could collect to payment of our bills, the society owed fourteen thousand two hundred dollars. We were able to place a mortgage on the property for ten thousand dollars, at eight per cent. interest, with personal endorsement on the note. The four thousa
December (search for this): chapter 7
First Trinitarian Congregational Church. The West Medford Christian Union employed Rev. M. B. Chapman, a Methodist, to preach in Mystic Hall, and he served one year as superintendent. Mr. O. A. Buzzell, a Baptist, served eighteen months, to December, 1871, resigned, and moved to Nevada. The responsibilities of administration were thus divided, denominationally, for seven years. During this period the school laid its own plans and provided the means for executing them. It has more than. The Mystic Church presented a communion service to the new church. On August 6, 1872, Mrs. Abbie S. Leonard passed away. At the November Communion Mr. Darius Bowers and his daughter were received by letter and Mrs. Bowers on confession. In December Rev. Edwin L. Jaggar of Southbridge was called to be acting pastor. July 18, 1872, John H. Norton, E. W. Metcalf, W. C. Craig, Reuben Willey, F. O. Kittredge and D. H. Brown, six qualified voters of the Town of Medford, made application to Ab
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