Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ...of Elder Plattenburg, till his removal to Missouri. In 1869 Elder R. C. Flower accepted the pastorate and immediately held a very successful protracted meeting, adding to the membership thirty-five names. During this time the congregation elected Henry C. Kerr and Philip Vanbussum elders, David N. Walden, John B. Mallory and Orville Collins deacons. For several years Elder Flower continued to labor with great zeal, preaching and working in the interest of the church. In 1876 Elder J. P. Hadley was called to fill the place made vacant by the resignation of Elder Flower. He began a useful and successful ministry, but, when in the zenith of his work, was stricken with typhoid fever, from which he soon after died. At the death of Elder Hadley, Elder Carter was called by the church, but remained only a short time. He was succeeded by Elder L. H. Stine, a young minister of great energy, and one who soon made himself beloved by all Christian denominations, by his Christian and unpretentious daily walk. He remained with the church a little over a year, when he resigned and was succeeded by Elder R. C. Cave, of Hopkinsville. Elder Cave, according to agreement, preached twice a month, morning and evening. His great personal popularity as a man coupled with his brilliant pulpit oratory, attracted large congregafions and gave to the church a standing it had never before attained. A deep interest was awakened in many members, who, prior to that time, had become indifferent. They were aroused to the importance of the work, and apparently manifested a new and deeper confidence by buckling on the Christian's armor and going out into the broad field spread before them, laboring earnestly to build up the Master's kingdom in this community. Elder Cave...
