May 27, 1904 Brick laying was commenced on the Methodist church Tuesday morning.
June 10, 1904 (cont.) Names of Ministry – Bishop, Presiding Elder and Pastor Names of the Board of Trustees Names of Stewards Names of Members of Church and baptized children Names of Officers and Teachers in Sunday School Names of Ladies Society, Choir, Building Committee, Soliciting Committee, Contractors and Architect, Town Trustees, School Board, Library Board, Town Officers, Copy of Western Christian Advocate, Copy of Poseyville News August 26, 1904 Work on the new M.E. Church is progressing nicely, the work of plastering is being done this week. The dedication will be held the second Sunday in October according to present program. Dr. Hughes, of DePaw University, will be one of the orators of the day and Bishop Vincent will most likely be the other. Beside these there will, of course, be quite a number of other preachers in attendance. September 23, 1904 Speaking of Rev. P.C. Lisman, the minister assigned to the Methodist Church here the Oakland City Journal says: Rev. Lisman will move to Poseyville and his many friends of all denominations in this city regret exceedingly that the superior authority of the church has seen fit to transfer him from this charge. However his many friends are glad to know that his transfer is a promotion for him as far as salary is concerned. The Poseyville Church is a strong one and very active, having but recently completed a very handsome new church which is equipped with a fine pipe organ.
May 27, 1904 The M.E. choir has reorganized and will meet twice a week and practice under the directorship of Dr. C.C. Lester. The members expect to render some fine music at the dedication of the new church in August. CORNER STONE LAYING The corner stone of the new M.E. church at this place will be laid Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Short exercises will be held at this time, to which those that are interested are invited. The work on the new church is progressing very nicely by the large force of hands at work. Davis & Bean, the contractors, are hustlers and keep things moving at a rapid gait. June 3, 1904 The corner stone of the new M.E. church was laid promptly at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon with a short but impressive ceremony. Quite a large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony, notwithstanding the threatening storm at the time. The ceremony began promptly at the appointed hour and many were taught a lesson in promptness, as they continued to arrive even after the services. The services opened with the singing of a song, after which prayer was offered by the pastor, Rev. R.A. Atkins. After prayer the pastor made a short talk and announced the names of the articles that were in the sealed box that was placed in the receptacle of the corner stone. The list comprised the following: A Bible One Hymnal Church Discipline Year Book of the M.E. Church June 10, 1904 CORNER STONE LAYING Ceremony at the M.E. Church attracted a large crowd
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