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The Press and Banner.ABBEVILLE. S.C.Wednesday, May 25, 1887.THE MISSION OF THE PRESS. * -»J-The None of Domefitlc Purify «'“* the Guardian of Public ’lirtuc— The Handmaid of Religion and the Bulwark of Liberty — The Great Educator at the Flreaide. the Market Place and the Forum.PREMIUMS TO BF. AWARDED !825 for the Best Essay or Story;815 for the Second Best Essay or Story.The essays or stories tending to show—1. The value of a properly conducted press as a teacher and exemplar.2. The moral obligation resling upon parents to furnish proper newspapers to their households.3. Convlnclngargumeuts that money spent for newspapers Is worth more to the general welfare of the family than any equal sum of money spent for any other purpose.MT. CARMEL'S LIFE.Faithful Preaching—Large Congre-. gallons - • - Acceu*ioiiH to Zoar Church- - -Sunday Schools- • -Fine Singing- - -Com 1*1 Ini cuts- ---Basket Picnic—Sickness. C rops and XcwsHiiiiiinary.MT. CARMEL, s. Cm May £*•• Quarterly Con fere nee for Abbeville LlrcLii. was held at Zoar church on Saturday, 21sL Inst., Rev. It. 1. smart. 1*. E.. In the Chair. The meeting was called to order after the morning services and reports heard from uci-esntes from the different elm relies of»he circuit, ami 1 must say as reporter, that fiom the reports rendered there is great and urgent need for Improvement in the workingsot tlie stewards. Let them ask their delegates and then turnover a new leaf and begin their work In a systematic and business like wuy, a fid they will see their labors amply rewarded.on Sunday morning ltev. It. D. Smart, I. b., preached an eloquent sermon, faith rally and earnestly delivered, and most attentive listenedtoby a very largo *°!}Tgregation. Many persons not. finding room insfde the church drew up their buggies to the windows and gave earnest and respectful attention. At the conclusion of the morning services tlie sacrament of the Lord a Supper was administered, after which 'he doors of the church were opened and flvo personsJ°inethe afternoon Sunday School convened In the Academy, and after its replarexer-clses the Revs. K. 1. Smart nod S. J. Belhea addressed the school, paying high compliments to the singing and management of theROCKY RIVER CHURCH.As it Was Organized in 1764—As it Exists in 1887.AFTER THE CONFLICTS OF MORE THAN A huiTDRSD YEARS, THE OLD CHURCH IS STILL AN HONOR TO ITS FOUNDERS, AND A PRIDE TO THEIR DESCENDANTS.Records In Which the Early History of the Long Canes Is Closely Allied, and In Which all Presbyterians Must Feel an Interest.REMARKABLE SUCCESS OF THE PRESENT PASTOR-NOTABLE FIDELITY OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.Brief Historical Sketch of Rocky River Presbyterian Church In Abbeville County, Prepared by Rev.II. C. Fennel, the Present Pastor.lor Publication in the “rress and __-_ itamong them as their stated pastor until Octo-^*aV this lime he was released from his pastoral charge on the ground of bodily Indisposition, still serving the churches as occasional supply until they could obtain the services of another pastor.”We have further proof that Rocky River was an organized church even prior to 1775, in tho recorded fact tlmt the Itev. Wm. Tonoent, some of win. j descendants are In llila region to (lav and members of this church, made a tour through the State In 1775 preaching the gospel, and after his sermon ho would address the people In the interest of an associat ion nr that day In-which those who subscribed to It bound themselves by every tie of religion and honor to stand up for tlie defence of South Carolina mul the whole country.Itwnson this seml-rellgious md semi-war-lllce mission that “Rev. Wm. Tranent, on the 2nd of September, 1775, preached at Bull Town to one of the most crowded assemblies he over saw.”REMOVAL OF T1IF. CHURCIT TC ITS PRESENT LOCATION.While, then, the lt;rxact date of organization of this church cannot be definitely settled, we can safely say It was an organized churchdur-Ine tlie ministry of Mr. Harris, which commenced in 1772 and ended 1779. It was during the period of his pastorate thot the church was moved from Bull Town to its present location. A large frame building was here erected. The same old frame Is still In the body of the present Dew house, and the namechanged to Rocky III ver.Among the first. Elders we find the names or Mr. Russell, Win. McKinley and Jns.Caldwell.The church lifter Mr. Harris’day of active service wus occasionally supplied by him and It iH said. 'The three preaching stations above mentioned, (Hull Town, Fort Boone, Long Caue, i. e. Hopewell), grew under his core to
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Abbeville Press and Banner
Abbeville, South Carolina, US
Wed, May 25, 1887
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