History of Massac County

Chapter XVII.

RELIGIOUS HISTORY.

Page 100-127

We are indebted to accredited persons for the information contained in these pages. There are missing facts, made so by imperfect records and memories. Fire destroyed the records of the M.E. Church. We have done the best we could under the circumstances. Several churches have been slow in furnishing us any data even after repeated calls. For various congregations not here mentioned see the precinct sketches.

We had hoped to present a statement of each line from several. To treat all fairly we omit "articles of denomination's belief but could not secure a satisfactory out faith" and refer our readers to the popular literature of each denomination.

THE BAPTISTS OF MASSAC COUNTY.
(Elder Samuel Atwell)

Massac county was organized in 1843, but long before that there was Baptist preaching and several churches organized in what was then Johnson county.

Amos Lasley and another minister named McIntosh were the first Baptist ministers who preached here, as far as we have been able to learn. But little is known of them. William Rondeau, a minister from England, who lived for a time on an island in the Ohio river, not far from Golconda, Ill., preached for a number of years in Pope, Johnson and Massac counties. He was said to be well educated and able minister. William Baker, who was originally from South Carolina, but for many years a resident of Pope county, Ill., preached and organized churches over a large territory in Southern Illinois, tow of his sons and two of his grandson became Baptist preachers.

Other pioneer ministers were Valentine Smith, Americus Smith, his brother, J.A. Ramer, M.W. Holland, and Willis White, the last two living in Kentucky; John P. Baxter and Geo. G. Lefever, who died near Brooklyn 1852 or '53, and Wiley Pullen, who died near New Columbia. Other ministers came from adjoining counties and Kentucky and frequently preached in this county.

Several of the old churches organized at an early day existed for several years and ten became extinct, such as Ebenezer, organized in 1838. Old Salem and Little Spring, organized in 1844; Brooklyn, organized in 1851, and New Liberty.

There are now fifteen Baptist churches in Massac county, ten white and five colored. The ten white churches are, Metropolis, organized Nov. 13th, 1841, with seven members, whose names were Gilbert Padgett, Amanda Padgett, J.D. Kilgrove, Mary C. Kilgrove, Robert K. Pope, Sylvia Pope and George Brewer; the ministers who acted as the Presbytery were William Baker, Willis Champion and William H. Young. This church now numbers 225 memebers. Macedonia, first an arm of the Metropolis church, but afterwards organized into a church about 1850; Seven Mile, organized in 1853. Waldo, organized soon after Seven Mile; New Hope, organized in 1860; the constituent members were Americus Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Reuben Wilson, Laney Wilson, Elizabeth English, Susan Pendell and Sarah A. Nutty. The ministers who composed the Presbytery were Alonzo Durham, C.F. Fain, and Wm. B. Pearce. The church now numbers about 140 members. The other white churches were New Ebenezer, New Columbia, Ninevah, Hillerman and Brooklyn. The colored churches are the Second Baptist of Metropolis, Shady Grove, Zion, Siloam and Goodman's Chapel. There are now in the county about one thousand Baptists, with church property valued at ten thousand dollars.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Elder A.R. Cook)

Below is given a brief sketch of each congregation in the county. It is not as complete as we desired; but in some cases the parties to whom we wrote for information, failed to reply and others trusted to their memories for the facts received. So we hope the incompleteness of these sketches will not be charged to the writer.

METROPOLIS

This is the oldest church in the county. It was organized in April 1864, in the court house, its members being composed mainly of refugees from Tennessee and Kentucky during the war. Among them were some preachers, chief of which was Elder Joseph Brown who ministered the flock. At the close of the war many of these refugees moved away, and the membership of the hand was considerably weakened.

The first house of worship was built in 1867, but was not finished inside until 1873, when the Sunday school, of which J.F. McCartney was superintendent, had it plastered. It stands of the corner of Fifth and Catherine streets, on lots deeded to the trustees of the Christian church by Captain Wm. McBane. This building was never officially dedicated; but after it was wrecked by the cyclone, it was rebuilt and dedicated. The property is now worth about $3,000. The present organization of the church was perfected in September, 1876, with J.F. McCartney and Solomon Tanhauser as elders. Since then the following ministers have served the congregation; B.C. DeWeese, one year; Dr. Bundy, three years; J.T. Owens, two years, Geo E. Barrows, one year; J.T. Alsup, two years; J.G. Quinlin, one year; R.S. Renfro, nine months; O.J. Page, three years; Albert Nichols, eighteen months; M.D. Baumer, two months, and Randolph Cook, who is now serving his third year. The following is a list of evangelists who have held meetings for the church, together with the nubmer of additions they had; George E. Flower, 12; Dr. Bundy, 71; A.E. Dubber, 33; O.J. Page, 73; Elder De Weese and J.S. Clemens also held successful meetings. The church in her history has baptized over 1,000 people, three of whom, J.T. Alsup, Robert Bressears and T.J. Golightly are now faithful ministers of Christ. The present membership of the church is 230.

JOPPA

This church was organized September 21, 1881, by H.C. Waddell, assisted by Dr. Bundy and J.F. McCartney, with seventy-three members, and J.T. Owens engaged to preach for them for two years. For five years following this, the church was at a stand-still. Beginning with 1890, Elder R.P. Warren was engaged to preach for them; but in July of that year Elder Warren was killed by a runaway horse, and another period depression followed for the church. With the coming of 1894 O.J. Page held a meeting, with thirty-five additions, and continued to preach for them once a week. As the result of this effort a new church building was planned, and with a loan of $400 from the Church Extension Board of Kansas City, Mo., the building was erected. O.J. Page dedicated the church. In 1895 a church bell was secured. The church now has a building worth $1,800.00, all paid for and a membership of ninety.

HILLERMAN

In 1885 Geo. Barrows of Indiana held a meeting here, which resulted in many conversions, and the organization of a church, and the employment of Andrew Perry as minister. Under Elder Perry's work a church building was erected, paid for, and the congregation named Bethel. The following named parties have preached for them: I.C. Stone and Geo. Cannon, in 1889; Robert Warren in 1890; Joseph Morgan, in 1892; Frank Hight, 1895; Elder Kirby, 1898-'99. During this time a good congregation has grown up and is doing efficient work.

COUNTY LINE

This church is the result of a protracted meeting help by J.M. Ratliff, district evangelist in 1877. The church grew in numbers and influence from the first. Elder W.M. Weatherford held a revival meeting for them which greatly strengthened the church. Later J.F. Hight held a meeting at this place which stirred the whole community, and added many to the church. As regular preachers the church has had such men as T.M. Mathews, N.W. Jones, and W.A. Utley, who have ably filled the pulpit. In May 1898, the house of worship was dedicated by O.J. Page. The membership is now fifty-nine and they own property to the value of $900.00.

LITTLE ROCK

This is the only congregation of colored people we have in the county. It was organized in 1875 by Elder W.W. Dugger, and has a membership of twenty-nine. They have no house in which to worship, and no Sunday school, but under the faithful leadership of Elder C.S. Welsh meet every Lord's day for the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42) and for prayer.

UNIONVILLE

During the closing months of the Civil War Elder W.W. Dugger, in search of peace, moved into that neighborhood from Kentucky. He found no church building or members of his order. On learning he was a minister, he was invited to preach in the M.E. Church, which invitation was soon withdrawn. The presiding elder, G.W. Hughey, denounced Dugger and his followers as Baptist infidels, saying they were "not Christians but Campbellites, and Capbellites they should be called." Dugger's followers became incensed, and withdrew to a piece of woods on his land and built an arbor. Here Elder Dugger preached "the Old Jerusalem Gospel" for twelve nights with great power, receiving many into the fold, and effecting an organization. A small building, in the form of a box structure, was erected, and Elder Dugger was chosen to preach for them, which he did until he died. This was the first Christian church building in Massac county. A new and modern chapel has since been erected, not far from the original site, dedicated by O.J. Page, worth, $1,500 and is paid for, while a flourishing church is the enduring monument left by this one man.

LIBERTY RIDGE

This church originated about 1867, as the result of a revival meeting, held in a log school house, which aroused the whole neighborhood, many of whom were baptized. A temporary organization was formed, of which Dr. Joseph Brown was a leading member. Soon after differences arose and Dr. Brown and others withdrew. These, aided by Green B. Choat, erected a cheap building, which was afterwards rebuilt into a modern structure, worth $1,200. During the early days of this church it was ministered to by Elder Stanton Fields. Later, other brethren, among whom were O.J. Page, G. Lay Wolfe and W.A. Utley, preached for them. The church now has a membership of seventy-five, with an efficient Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society.

BROOKLYN

The history of this church has been one of progress from the first. It was organized by Dr. D.M. Breaker of Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 29th, 1885. For a time the congregation had no house of worship, but finally an effort was made which resulted in the erection of the present building, which was dedicated by F.M. Rains, of Cincinnati, Ohio, May 26th, 1895. Since then it has enjoyed a continual growth. Its present membership numbers 170, and they own property to the value of $2,500. Elder G. Lay Wolfe, under whose labors sixty people have been added to the church, is the efficient minister.

Our task is finished. If we view this question aright, the church in Massac county has a glorious future before her. And just so long as "life is full of strife, and conflict, so long as men are the children of misfortune, adversity and defeat, so long as troubles roll over the earth like sheeted storms, so long as dark minds need light and inspriation, and the pilgrim band, floundering through the wilderness, needs a leader, and a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night" will the church aflame with unwasting oil, continue to be the guide and hope of the people.

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF METROPOLIS
(B.C. SWAN, D.D.)

The sources for the material of this history are Norton's History of Presbyterianism in Illinois; a historical sermon by Rev. Joseph H. Scott, now in possession of Mrs. Scott; also the secretaries' book of the congregational meeting and the sessional records, and also the personal history of ministers who have labored in this field; the records of the Presbytery of Cairo and the minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church. The object of the writer has been to abbreviate as much as possible.

The First presbyterian church of Metropolis City was organized, June 8th, 1850, by ministers of the Alton Presbytery, (New school,) Robert Stewart and John K. Deering, with members as follows: Mrs. Catharine McBane, George Hawpe and Mrs. Rebecca Hawpe, Dorcas Gregg, Nancy Carmichael, Joseph E. Smith and Mrs. Jane E. Smith, and Mrs. Harriet House. Messrs. Joseph E. Smith, (who died June 13th, 1851,) and George Hawpe were elected and installed ruling elders.

Until 1866 this church had but little ministerial care. Ministers R. Stewart, W.H. Bird, N.A. Hunt and E.B. Olmsted paid it occasional visits. The Rev. George W. Elliott was stated supply for a time in 1851, and the Rev. G.W. McCord in 1855. The Rev. A.S. Avery began his labors as a stated supply Aug. 1st, 1855, and continued three years. Rev. A.T. Norton, D.D., visited the place in March, 1866, and labored several days. He found but three members left. During the visit he received eight more. The Rev. J.H. Scott took charge of the church July 5th, 1866, and remained until Sept. 6th, 1871. The Rev. Edward Scofield supplied the church from Aug. 13th, 1872, until April, 1873. His daughters, Mrs. Julia McCartney, the widow of the late Judge McCartney, is a resident of Metropolis. The Rev. J.H. Scott returned after Mr. Scofield's departure and remained in charge of the church, until October 1878, when failing health compelled his resignation. He continued, however, in his own pleasant home until his death, Feb. 25, 1879.

The house of worship, commenced in 1866, was dedicated Sept. 6th, 1868, at a cost of $2,000. The site, a very beautiful one, was donated by Mrs. McBane, to whom under God, the church owes its existence.

The following list of RULING MEMBERS have served the church.

	Names of Elders	Began Service	Deaths
1.	Joseph E. Smith	June 8, 1850	June 13, 1851
2.	George Hawpe
3.	Aaron Huffman	1851
4.	Reuben Laughlin	Mar. 25, 1868
5.	Joseph P. Bowker	Mar. 25, 1868	Feb. 1891
6.	David H. Freeman	Mar. 25, 1868
7.	George W. Smith	Nov. 14, 1882
8.	Egbert T. Scott	Feb. 15, 1885
9.	L.W. Bowker	Feb. 15, 1885
10.	Lewis A. Smith	May 11, 1887
11.	Lewis Fulmer		Jan. 23, 1892
12.	Charles W. Eccles	Jan. 1, 1890
13.	Lannes P. Oakes	June 12, 1892
14.	Cyrus P. Treat	Feb. 7, 1894

The following ministerial register presents in a very condensed form the work of the ministers who have labored in this field. It may very properly be divided into two periods.

1. From the organization, June, 1850, to reorganization in 1866. During this period, the ministers who rendered service are as follows:
 

Names of Ministers	Period of Service	Place and Date of Their Births
Robert Stewart}	{The Organizers in	Masson Co., Ky., May 5, 1798
John K. Deering}	{ June, 1850	Paris, Maine, May 1, 1828
William H. Bird	An Occasional Supply	Fayette Co., Ky., May 31, 1814
Nehemiah A. Hunt	An Occasional Supply	Mason, N.H., Sept. 27, 1811
Edward B. Olmsted	An Occasional Supply	Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29, 1813
George W. Elliott	Stated Supply, 1851
George W. McCord	Stated Supply, 1855
Abraham Avery	Stated Supply, 1855-1856

The Rev. A.T. Norton visited Metropolis in March, 1866, and reorganized the church, consisting of eight members. The design of the following is to give the names of pastors and stated supplies who have served the church since its reorganization, and time of their service:
 

Names of Ministers	Period of Service	Place and Date of Their Births
Joseph H. Scott	July 1866 to 1871 and 1873 to 1878	Becket, Miss., Mar. 22, 1895 (sic)
Edward Scofield	July 1, '72 to April '73	Norwalk, Conn., Sept. 22, 1810
Peter S. VanNeat	July 5, 1870 to ----	Amsterdam, N.Y., Aug. 21, '13
R.C. Galbraith, D.D.	----- 1882
James Lafferty	June, '82 to Mar. '83	Feb. 10, 1839
Eben Muse	Mar. 1885 to May, 1886	Allegheny Co., Pa., Oct 31 '39
Luther B. Dye	Dec. 15,'86 to Apr. 1,'88	Marietta, O., Sept. 9, 1835
B.C. Swan, D.D.	Nov. 1888 to Mar. 1894	Camden, O., Nov. 27, 1823
Henry W. Cross	Mar. 1, '94 to July,'94	Dec. 25, 1862
Farquer D. McRae	Feb. 1,'95 to Aug. '96	Baddock, N.S., Jan. 16, 1862
Edgar L. Combs	Feb. 1,'97 to May 31,'98	DeWitt Co., Ill.
Joseph L. Sawyer	June 1, 1899

The Rev. Augustus Theodore Norton, D.D., is a name worthy to be held in remembrance throughout the state of Illinois for important work which he performed as a pastor at Alton, as district secretary from 1859 up to near the time of his death, April 29th, 1884, and for his "History of Presbyterianism in Illinois," a work of great value. To estimate its proper value would be a very difficult matter. Dr. Norton labored principally in Illinois from Oct. 25th, 1835, to the time of his death, nearly 49 years.

Dr. Norton was a man of very superior talents and culture fitted for almost any position in the church. And yet his sole ambition seemed to be to be useful in the destitute fields. And therefore, he adapted himself to things as he found them. And he continued this laborious humble work, unselfishly, until late in life. A fine scholar, a grand preacher of the gospel, an editor, an author and honored with distinction in various ways, East and West, and one who could have commanded comfortable and leading positions in the church, came to Metropolis in 1866, found only three members in the Presbyterian church, which had been organized in 1850, preached several days and then eight were added to the church and from that time it assumed new life. And that was merely a sample of his work throughout this whole region of Southern Illinois until he was no longer fitted for work.

Rev. Edward Scofield

Rev. Edward Scofield, who ministered to the Presbyterian church in Metropolis, Illinois, from August, 1872 to July, 1873, was born Sept. 22, 1810, at Norwalk, Conn. His mother dying when he was about 8 years of age he went to New York City to live with a married sister. His parents were Peter Scofield, second in line of the same name, one of whom served in the Revolutionary War, and Susan Scofield, nee Bessie. In 1831 he came from New York by canal to Shawneetown, Ill. He took his meals on the boat and as the boat tied up at night, slept on it. Leaving his baggage on the boat he easily walked as fast as the horses, literally walking from New York City to Shawneetown, Ill. There taking up his baggage he footed it to Jacksonville, Ill., where he entered the preparatory department of the Illinois college, and graduated in 1837, under Edward Beecher. The same fall he went to Lane Theological Seminary at Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, where Dr. Lyman Beecher was presidnet, and lived in his family, reading the first ten chapters of Uncle Tom's Cabin, with Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe in manuscript, and attending the same school with Henry Ward Beecher, who graduated one year after he did. Mr. Scofield graduated June 16th, 1840, and the same evening was married to Elizabeth Williams, in Cincinnati, Ohio, grand daughter of Robt. Orr, one of the early pioneers of Cincinnati.

That same month he was installed over the churches at North Bend, Cleves and Berea, Ohio. While in his first pastorate he was called to preach the funeral sermon of his parishioner and friend, President William Henry Harrison, baptizing some of his grandchildren, President Benjamin F. Harrison being among the number. While at Cleves, his church was mobbed, the windows all staved in and the pulpit demolished, by men in disguise, who came to meet the congregation on their way thither. Rev. Scofield, kneeling down on the bare ground with the congregation, said "Let us pray," and closing his eyes prayed, as he was ever gifted in prayer. That night they went to his house at midnight and threw stones, mashing all the windows down stairs. Then they went to the barn and shaved the parson's horse's tail and mane, and threw the buggy into the canal; all because at a meeting of Presbytery the ministers dared to say that slavery was a curse to this nation. Fifty dollars was offered anywhere in Kentucky where he might show his face. This was in 1843, and in 1872, he was very well able to maintain the same sentiments in this county. He remained at Cleves until the storm subsided. They even fixed his buggy up and returned it at night in better condition than if was when thrown into the canal.

He then moved to New Richmond, Ohio, where five large distilleries were in full force, and some of the owners members of the church, but were not allowed to hold their names there, after he took charge. At the same time he preached in Batavia, Morrow and Munro, Ohio, moving to Batavia in 1847, where he remained seven years. He also preached at Anderson, Ind., seven years and spent seven more years at Mishawaka, Ind., being there from 1861 to 1867.

He was thoroughly imbued with the missionary spirit, and in the early years of his ministry, did much successful and lasting work in the organization of churches and building up feeble congregations. In his ministry of thirty-nine years, God not only blessed his ordinary labors, as a means of salvation of souls, but also crowned his efforts, in permitting him to enjoy ten extensive revivals in his fields of labor.

Besides many articles for periodicals, he published treatises on "Family Government," of which there was a second edition, and a translation of the same in Aramaic; "Civil Government and the Rebellion"; and "The Solar Heavens-a New Theory."

The Ninth Indiana Regiment, which went from that place, wanted him to go as chaplain, but he could not leave a sick wife and a large family of young children. He composed hymns, which were sung in the regiment, and his "Civil Government and Rebellion" was distributed by the Christian commission.

He came to Lean, Ill., to Centralia, then to Metropolis and last to Somonauk, Ill. He died in the parsonage at Somonauk, Oct. 12th, 1878, surrounded by all his children, members in his beloved church. His last words to his wife were: "The gates are open; Blessed Jesus, I am coming." Two sons-in-law and four grandchildren, supported by his faithful wife, who had been partner in all his joys and sorrows for thirty-eight years, and who died March 5th, 1899, at the same place. They lie side by side in the beautiful cemetery midway between Samonauk and Sandwich, Ill. They had ten children, three of whom died in early infancy, and Charles Scofield, who will be remembered in connection with Towle & Co.'s saw mill, who resided three years with his sister, Mrs. R.W. McCartney, of Metropolis, Ill., died May 27th, 1894, at Somonauk, Ill.

The children yet remaining are Mrs. R.W. McCartney, Metropolis, Ill.; Mrs. Geo. H. Sisson, New York; Mrs. Frank N. Earlle, California; Miss Sudie Scofield, Metropolis; Rev. Edward Scofield, Movers, N.Y.; Rev. William H. Scofield, Bonaparte, Iowa.

Rev. J. H. Scott

The Rev. Joseph H. Scott, served the Metropolis Presbyterian church from July 6, 1866, to October, 1878, except the time during which the church was supplied by Rev. Edward Scofield, i.e., July 1st, 1872, to April, 1873. Thus he served this church about eleven years and six months.

He was the son of Linus and Minerva Scott, and was born in Becket, Berkshire county, Mass., March 22nd, 1825, and departed this life, Feb. 26, 1879. April 20th, 1850, he was married to Miss Ellen E., daughter of Rev. Vernon D. and Charlotte H. (Curtis) Taylor, in Cleveland, Ohio.

His field of labor were seven years in Givensburg, Summit county, Ohio, and three years as a home missionary in West Liberty, Ia. His health having failed, he sought a milder climate, and moved to Mineral Ridge, Ohio. On account of continued ill health he gave up his cherished work, and served as quartermaster clerk for two years in the South during the Civil War. He resumed the work of the ministry, coming to Metropolis in July, 1866.

Rev. Scott was man of most amiable disposition, consistent Christian character, good natural talents, education, general scholarship, and very self-sacrificing disposition. Without apparent defect he combined in a high degree many excellencies and appeared as a most consecrated ambassador of Christ.

This history of the Presbyterian church is closed with the following reflections;
I. The illustrations of the power of the faith of the Gospel as brought to view in this history. Paul says of such, Heb., 11:3239: "These all obtained a good report," and "of whom the world was not worthy." Here we have before our eyes, glorious illustrations of the transforming power of the Gospel, not only in the work and personal character of the ministry, but also the membership of this church. How wonderful it would appear could we see it as it is in reality! If those who are glorified could be brought to view as they now are, after their conflicts in this life with the powers of darkness, how exalted would they appear!
II. What lessons the history of the past suggests to us. Like us, once "they were toiling here below," Heb. 12"1. Such examples of faith should encourage us to faithfulness and selfconsecration. To endure the trails, keeping in view the great eternity to which were are hastening.

Congregational Church
(Mrs. Archie Sterling)

On Friday, May 17, 1889, Rev. Roland W. Purdue, State Evangelist of the Illinois Home Missionary Society of the Congregational church, arrived in Metropolis City with a Gospel tent for the purpose of holding a series of evangelistic meetings. The tent was pitched on a vacant lot in the western part of town and on Saturday evening, May 18, 1889, the first service was held. On Sunday evening the congregation was large and interest which became so general, seemed to begin with the first service. On Tuesday, May 21, Rev. F.A. Miller of Villa Ridge, arrived and took charge of the music, and was an important factor in the success of the work. Large numbers attended these meetings from evening to evening, the average attendance reaching about 500 persons. Though at times it was much larger than this number, some meetings probably reaching 1,000 it is impossible to properly estimate the whole number of conversions during these meetings. Certainly hundreds resolved upon a Christian life, and scores made a confession of their faith in Christ. As these meeting continued and grew in interest numbers expressed a desire for the organization of a Congregational church, and in accordance with this desire a meeting of all those interested in such a movement was called on Saturday evening, June 29th, 1889. Rev. James Tompkins, D.D., of Chicago, Superintendent of the Illinois H.M.S., was present to assist in the meeting. After prayer and conference together, it was unanimously voted as the sense of the meeting that a Congregational church be organized in this city and steps to effect the same be immediately taken. Many having carefully read the manual for churches prepared by Rev. Dr. Tompkins, it was voted to make said manual the basis of organization, and that the covenant binding them together be taken publicly Sunday, June 30, 1889, at 10:30 a.m. At the appointed hour a large congregation assembled in the gospel tent. After devotional exercises a suitable sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. Tompkins and fifty four persons stood and entered into convenant as charter members.

The meetings were continued one week longer, and July 7th there were ten accessions at the morning service and the young church held its first communion service that afternoon. A Sunday school was organized and started with the church on its work and mission. At the mid-week meeting July 10th, the name Trinity Congregational church was proposed by Mrs. A.P. Oakes, and readily adopted by the church. After completing the organization the next consideration was a building to worship in. However, the regular Sunday services were held sometimes in the tent, and sometimes when the weather was not favorable, services were held in the court house, while the mid-week meetings were held generally at the home of some member. About August 1st, a suitable lot having been found, Brother R.G.B. McKee advanced the money and bought it for the church. August 26th, the trustees were elected a building committee, and the church voted to erect a house of worship to be built of brick with stone trimmings. In October, work was begun and progressed favorably. January 24th, 1890, the church called its first pastor, the Rev. J. Wesley Johnson of Joplin, Mo.

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