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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1898
Page
5
A Pawtucket Congregational church corner stone was laid despite rain. The event moved to the old church after weather delay, with Rev. Willis D. Leland and several pastors delivering addresses about church history, unity, and future plans for a modernized building.
After which the hymn composed for the occasion by Mrs Atkinson Varnum was sung by the choir. The article notes the performance followed the composer’s contribution and marked a solemn moment in the ceremony.
The service features Mrs Atkin Son Varnum’s hymn praising God of our fathers as Dr Colton reads Psalm 84 and the building committee report by Dr J J Colton recalls nearly a century since the Pawtucket church’s early founders built the West Congregational church of Dracut, noting changes from old foot stove to iron box.
An old church in a growing city reorganizes to fund a new building. Donations from youth, locals, and subgroups, plus city appeal, push pledges toward the 20,000 plus cost with 17 bids received and contractor Thomas H. Connell winning at 20,744 dollars.
A planned 60 by 120 foot Lowell church will seat 500, with red brick and stone trim, oak pews, a possible $3000 organ, and two added large basements for kitchen and store needs. The project costs $20,000 to $25,000 with granite foundation, gas lighting, and round arch Gothic style, possible Romanesque if steeple changes occur.
The Dracut area near the Merrimack River was named by a leader from England in 1675 and later incorporated as a town in 1701. The first parish church was built in 1716, with Rev. Thomas Parker arriving as the first settled pastor in 1720. Over the years the Pawtucket church has had nine pastors, ending with the current pastor Rev. Wikis D. Leland.
Forty cases of black Dongola button boots offered at half price. Made to repair at Mon pair, the black finish bright and durable. Sold at 4 cents a pair. available in all miss and ladies sizes from 24 down, basement location.
Bright Sears & Co reports on the New York market with highlights on price movements, trading volumes, and notable shifts in key sectors as investors monitor economic signals and corporate earnings for direction.
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