A History of Methodism in Northwest Kansas (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1920. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... In February, 1913, he reported that there had been revivals in the District. Atwood had raised $800 to pay an old debt. A brother in another denomination had said to him: "You Methodists have a system that brings results. Our Church has but one pastor in seven counties. In 1914 he reported that the District Association met in Colby. A devotional service was led by C. A. Fellows, followed by a sermon by G. M. Ryder, who also conducted a Pentacostal service. A strong literary program was rendered. Two resolutions were passed: One requesting Congress to pass the Hobson Bill; and one to the State Legislature, favoring the reading of the Bible in the Public Schools." Wesley Chapel is the out appointment of the charge. A neat commodious church was built by this society recently, at a cost of $3,500. The building is 26x36 with basement containing a social room, kitchen and fuel room. A gasolene lighting plant furnishes light for the whole building. Mrs. Gilmore, an ex-president of the Ladies Aid Society, presented n. large kitchen range which was installed.. The seats and inside wood work, are of fumed oak. Dr. John F. Harmon, of the Kansas Wesleyan, dedicated the building, on Sunday, October 29. $1,085 were needed to free the improvement of debt. Within a quarter of an hour a sufficient amount was pledged to meet the obligations. Rev. 0. N. Wiles and J. B. Sites, former pastors, assisted in the service. The site for the church is an acre of land donated by Mr. H. C. Lovelace on the corner of whose ranch the church stands. Stewards: P. C. Pasell, Eva Warner, Mrs. Harry Davis, Mrs. Jos. Redwood, Mrs. R. Denison. Class Leaders: Geo. Frankfetter. Supt. Junior League: J. B. Hamilton, S. S. Supt. At Wesley Chapel, C. M. Crawford, H. C. Lovelace, L. N. Fannell, Geo. McGee an...