03 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1912
Page
1
A 1911 church service thanks God for the new house of worship. The text honors memorial windows, recalls deceased parishioners and benefactors, and prays for guidance, unity, and enduring faith through Jesus Christ.
A church dedication speech recalls Solomon's temple, praising communal effort and prayer. Critics note reverence concerns about editor Cody's delivery, contrasting with the community’s shared labor in building the church for future generations.
The dedication sermon concludes with Dr Cody and Mr J M Lawton handing over the keys to the congregation's trustees. Captain Milford and Lawton exchange thanks as the church is pledged for worship and the promotion of God's kingdom, praised for courage and fidelity.
A spectator notes heavy rains but a large crowd celebrating the completion of the Abevttle Baptist church. The piece praises Rev. Louie Bristow, founders Agnes W. Quarles Stephen A Braeseale and R. P. Quarles, and the temple as a symbol of divine favor and community pride.
A fragmented 1911 roll lists members and affiliations for the Grand Army of Workers. Names include Mrs A B, Beatrice Schroeder, Kate, Lewis Clinkscales, Miss Cleo Dellinger, Mrs W J Duncan, Mary Duncan, Beatrice Seagee, Gilbert family, Hall family, Horton family, Jove King, Kennedy, Mary Reneely, Eva Martin, Daisy Milford, Mary McDavid, and numerous others. The text notes subscriptions funded the new treasury.
Church records name Rev Louie Bristow J W Bare dale Milford A H Barnett G Daneabeny J W Nichols Clerk J Mr Lawton Treasurer Organist Trustees W D Barktdale cole man J Stark T A Milford J E McDavid J M Lawton Bible school Superintendent IV years assistant superintendent B Cheal secretary J EB David treasurer G C Hel ingworth Teachers Mrs I Mr 3206 Lawton Miss Clara Wham Miss Hollingsworth Miss Marle Cheatham Mrs Bristow Mrs RC Philson Mrs Nichols Mr C S Maree Missionary Society President P Willson treasurer Mrs follingsworth Miles AUS Ladies Auxiliary President Marie Anderson secretary Ruth Barksdale treasurer Kate Semrosset Elizabeth Barkadater vice president Birger Olfnkecales secretary pewasa Law ton treasurer Ri
The article details church building plans funded by a $18,000 building fund and a $20,000 loan, with leaders including Bristow and Stark. it lists multiple chairmen and members across committees. It also discusses Baptist church governance as congregational, with quotes on independence from higher synods and a comparison to constitutional principles.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the 1871 organization of a church by Rev. H Toy at the Artist Theological Seminary. It mentions Pratt and other church establishments, with references to Abbeville Baptists and related figures. Context remains unclear due to damaged text.
Andrew Carnegie contributed 1000 toward the Pilcher pipe organ purchase while E W Gregory of Williamston gave 25 in person at the dedication. The fund was borrowed through the Southern Baptist Mission Board to be repaid at 1000 yearly with interest borne by the Baptist State Mission Board. The note highlights large white Baptist membership in South Carolina and the South and lists pastors including R N Pratt, H W Plemons, and W L Nichols.
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