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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

02 Jun 1904

Page 5

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1904

Page

5

German Baptist Church Elgin Illinois Jubilee History

The article recounts the early history and growth of the German Baptist church in Elgin, tracing arrivals from Switzerland, formation of a local company, and revival meetings led by Meier and others. It covers key milestones from 1870 to 1894, including church organization, pastor tenures, membership growth to 470, and a total 25 year finances of $26,054.01 for pastors, missions, and causes.

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Pantor Muscatine Visi Little Company Meier Elgin Turkey River J. Meyer J. F. Hoefflin the Firet Hia van Rev. Wm.Schunke Hana
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The Frée Evangelical Society at Burg Emmenthal

The article recounts the Frée Evangelical Society's history in Burg Emmenthal from its early settlement, through formation of a Sunday school in 1775 led by C. Miller, to later alignment with a German Baptist church under pastor C F Stoeckmann. It notes 24 members joining during Stoeckmann’s first year and a quarter century of faithful service and blessings.

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Ings Evangelical Society Burg Emmenthal Urvantey Switzerland Hon. C. Miller S. S Ji Meier Hack C.F. Stoeckmann
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Jubiles Week of the German Baptist Church Observed

Sunday morning services featured Rev Meier of Chicago and Rev Schunke of Winnipeg with Rev R J Hack of Higginsville filling in. Stoeckman spoke on church history and gave the baccalaureate sermon for graduates. Sunday school picnic plans and transport arrangements noted as page eight continues.

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R. J. Hack Higginsville Stoeckman Elgin Hack
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BY. Pbo Clayton Bauthan Meedames Avid Brother Bauman Young ‘Peoples Society OLD NEW Church Wty C. S. Holstenson Frank Sova Iowa
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