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, ' W???H 11 i " 1 MfcMaaaii ii ii IMHB SCENES IN LEX! vt? - '' , a Nv' - ; ? ' -X'-\T\^? g? v(i- - Ak. v "*' - ,. iur JSfil? ." ; ' '" B^'&jjjS^ * ' ***<$ * * ' 1 HM .. |H n I 3 1 1 | ^gK1^iMM|^|<CHBiyiiyMigr^gB?H l^sp{rtffla^8^i8^B -'- ' ' ST. STEPHEN'S EVANGELICAL LUTE fv-SI/ *:'.. * * 4 The First St. Stephen's Lutheran { Church. 'V. The first St. Stephen'^ Lutheran chnrcb, boilt in Lexington Village was erected in the year 1830, just ten years after the County seat was moved from old Granby, on the west side of Congaree river fco Lexington, i the new county seat on the north j side of Twelve Mile creek. This ! church was a large and commodious > > frame buildiDg with deep galleries on three sides, and stood well back on the large and eligible lot, given for a Lutheran church by Mrs. Bur bar a Corley. In front of the church, which faced south, there was a large and ample grove of original forest trees, affording fine shade for waiting congregations and good bitch icg ground for country members. , This church was well and substantially built of excellent material, and plainly bnt completely finished throughout, being furnished with a * high old style pulpit, altar and chaneel, with high back pine benches covering the floor of the church, except the 'main aisles, with ample seats io the galleries also, thus giving a seating capacity for considerably more than five hundred persons. There were three, doors in front, the rttiddle and main one being a doable door entering the maia aiei e end the two side ones BiDgle doors, < opening on the stairs leading to the galleries. There was a door also on each side of the church, not far frpm the rear end, opening on the cross aisles for entrance to the short seats sear the palpit. No ambitions steeple pointing its lofty and glitterspire heavenward, crowned the top of this ehorcb, bat in its place stood a small substantial cnpola in which was swung a comparatively small beU of Bach superior metal that its clear and silvery tones could be beard in favorable weather several miles away. . History and tradition both say it was by the united and energetic efforts, and unstinted liberality in time, labor and means of John Meetze, West Caagbman, and Henry Mailer, that this handsome and commodious church edifice was principally built, furnished and put into successful operation. Much praise should also be accorded to the architectural ability and skillful workmanship of Emanuel Corley, the chief buildc r and master workman. Among the first ministers in charge of ibis original church were Bevs. M. Ranch, Godfrey Dreher, George Haitiwanger, Sr., Geo. Haiti wanger, Jr., John C. Hope, David Bernhardt, Dr. E. L. Hazeli us, J. F. W. Leppard, Dr. C. B. Tbummel, Dr. Louis Eicheberger, Rev. Samuel Bouknigbt, Rsv. William Berley, and perhaps others. From this first St. Stephen's church there went forth an irfloence and power for good that soon re - - % i i 0 .t salted in tne estaDiisnmeni 01 toe ; Lutheran Theological Seminary, "the j School of the Prophets/' with the English and Classical Institute subsequently attached, here at Lexington, which for a long period educated and prepared so many able and useful ministers of the Gospel. This Seminary and Institute ultimately NfiTON, S. C. - . ' < B f&gMjiiggsS ^ ^kS^SSnBsX^ IERAN CHURCH; LEXINGTON, S. C. became tbe nucleus of Newberry College as well as the present Lutheran Seminary of the United General Synod now at Mt. Pleasant, near CaarlestoD, S. C. Aitbough this first St. Stephens church, with all its records and furniture, was destroyed by fire when Sherman's vandals went through this part of South Carolina / ?-? iD February, 1865, and burned up the greater part of Lexington Village, jet it had doDe a heroic pioneer work whica is still seen and felt in itB happy results and blessed influences. Verily, this was no barren fig tree \ planted by the wayside. LexiDgton, S C. E. J. D. The Second St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. For five years and more after the cloBe of the Civil War, the scattered surviving members of the first St. Stephen's Lutheran church were without a place of worship. For many long and weary months, solitary chimoeye, crumbling ruins and disheartaing desolation marked the places where had been their pleasant and happy homes, their thrifty and prosperous places of business and their large and handsome public buildings. But at length a few stout hearted and hopeful members of the church, unitiDsr their efforts and resources with those of a cumber of like spirits amoDg the members of the local Masonie lodge and the Knights of Jericho, e temperance society, went to work ?ad in a few years erected on the site of the firet St. Stephen's church a large frame building two stories high, the Masonic lodge and Knights cf Jericho being in the upper story, and the first story answering for the church. The corner stone of this house was laid in 1870, but with its tall and massive steeple having a vestibule entrance into tbe church through tbe lower part of the steeple, tbe structure was not entirely finished until sometime afterwards. This fecond church was not as well and substantially built as the first one was; but under the many unfavorable conditions and discouraging circumstances that existed at that time, it was quite a creditable and important achievement and acquisition to the community, serving as a place of worship for tbe congregation, and furnishing at the same time a suitable lodge room for the Masons and Knights of Jericho. Among the ministers that were in charge of this church at different times, I recall the names of Revs. William Berley, J. H. Bailey, J. Q. Wertz, M. 0. J. Kreps, S. S. Rahn, and J. G. GraicheD. There were, perhaps, some others, as I was absent continuously from Lexington from 1871 to 1882. [This church edifice was accidentally destroyed by fire March, 1897.) My reminiscent task of love is d me, and I feel grateful to the Almighty Father of us all that I am permitted once again to contribute my humble mite to so noble and honorable a record of worthy ancestors. ?. J. D. Lexington, S. C. The Third St. Stephen Lutheran Church. The third church building was in erection at the time of the burniog of the second church. The first service in the new church was held on Easter, April 15, 1900. The present structure is stone? Lexington granite and Gothic in style, graced by two beautiful towers. It has a seating capacity of 350, is heated by furnace, is commodious and attractive. The interior is beautified by opal glass windows of ele! gant figure and floral designs, and six graceful Corinthian columns, three beantiful doore, two vestibule and one altar door, the gift of a ' t mi. _ :_ j iormer memoer. m? wiuuuwa sid the gifts of individual members, the Woman's Aid Society and the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society. The columns are the donation of the Woman's Aid Society. ,The doors are also gifts to the church, the one is a memorial to the Sunday Bchool the donation of thechildrei; the other is the gift of the congregation through the Woman's Aid Society. The congregation is looking forward to putting in pews and alter furnishings in keeping with the character of the church edifice. The present church building is a credit to Lexington as a public structure and is a monument to the energy, patience and devotion of the eongrecraHniv AnnPfiiflllv of the women of t> w~r j -- the congregation. r The Woman's Aid Society. In January, 1889, the present pastor of grand old St. Stephen, the Eev. J. G. GraicheB, was called to the pastorate of the charge to be the leader of the flock of the sheep fold of the Lord in this part of the moral world, and the frnits of this faithful ambassador of the Court ( of Heaven is seen and felt in our community. Shortly after entering upon the duties of his pastorate, it was evident that a more modern edifice was needed in which to worship the God of the Universe and the upbuilding of the Kingdom of Christ, and in furtherance of this worthy object a noble band of Christian women met and formed themselves into to Imntnn o o "TKo Wnmfln'fl T7U0IU iD AUUn uu a.uw tv vwawm w Aid Society," the object of which was the erection of a sew church building, and on December 10, 1889, they, with their pastor, assembled in the old St. Stephen's church, and organized by the election of the following: officers: President?Mts. W. P. Roof. Vice President?Mrs. M. D. Herman. Recording Secretary?Miss Mollie 0. Meetze. Assistant Secretary?Miss Florence Meetze, (now Mrs. Caughman.) Treasurer?Mrs. Alice E. Assmann. The society from its incipincy to the present time received the hearty endorsement and support of the Joint Council, and also sincere encouragement from the congregration. The Council, members and friends of the church deserve the highest commendation for their generous donations and loyal devotion to this Christian cause. The Society has been in active operation for fifteen years and by its tireless energy and consecrated spirit has realized the object for which it has so earnestly prayed and faithfully labored?the completion of the present beautiful and substantial stone edifice. The present officers are: Mrs. W. P. Roof?President. Mrs. W. W. Barre?1st Vice President. Mrs. M. D. Harman?2nd Vice President. Mrs. J. G. Graichen?Secretary Miss Alice V. Meetze?Treasurer. Mr. James E. Hendrix, Assistant Treasurer. During the fifteen years of the Society's history, Mrs. W. P. Roof has continued, uninterrupt oujjr, iu uet puoiuuu no hcdiuou<j working faithfully for the Society's prosperity, and, as the chief officer, encouraging its members by her noble example in every work and sacrifice essential to the advancement of St Stephen's church. A sad refection of the living is the fact that during the passing years of the Society's activity some of its most devoted members have been called by their Heavenly Father from the scenes of earth's labors to the bright joys of heaven, to receive the fadeless crown. Those we thus hold in sacred and loving memory are: Miss Sallie N. Fort, Mrs. Maggie C. Rawl, Miss Moilie 0. Meetze, Mrs. Sallie H. Snelgrove, Mrs. Alice E. Assmann, Mrs. S. M. Lewie, Miss Nancy C. Clark, Miss L;zzie A. Soir ter, Mrs. Rosa Meetze. The life and work of these departed members will ever be cherished in affectionate and reverent mem cry by those who still live and labor in the work which they loved so weil. That a solemn duty should be well done and that a great work might be finished which would commend itself to every true Christian, and receive the approval of God, have been the only incentives that have actuated the members of the Society to toil and pray for many years for a cause the believed would be of real and lasting worth to the Church and community which the honor and which they love. Beware of Ointments for Catarrii j.%. .i. taaw wo&uaia as mercury -will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly received from them. Hall's Catarrh Core, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price, 7oc. per bottle Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation T. X. L. cures neuragia. Every right thing loved enlarges the life. There is nothing so painful as some men's efforts to be funny. A man seldom goes to a friend for a loan if be really needs the money. If a patient has lots of money any doctor can relieve him?of his coin. A man has to be too smart to live to keep up his own opinion of himself. T. X. L. relieves when properly applied. So far the crop prospects in this section continue to be very promising. Col. J. H. Counts, of the Fork, was in town last week on business connected with the Confederate reunion. Kentucky is trying to recover $12,000,000 in back taxes from the Southern Pacific Railroad. A number of the farmers of this county will attend the State Farmers' Institute at Clemson College on August 811. According to State Commissioner Watson's estimate Lexington county last year planted in peanuts 296 acres which produced 5,818 bushels. A Surprise Party. A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking a medicine which will relieve their pain and discomfort, viz: Br. King's New Life Pills. They are a most wonderful remedy, affording sure relief and care for headache, ! dizziness and constipation. 25c. at The Kaufmann Drug Co's. drug store. Yellow fever has broken out in New Orleans, and many cities aDd towns throughout the country have quarantined against the city." The 'katy did" has made its appearance in this section and its song may be heard every night. Frost comes, it is said, in three months from the time of its first note. 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