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Thursday, Septem&er 7, 1933 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA » i.'tKJiXWMUMX X w vr McCORMICK MESSENGI Published Every Thursday Established June 5, 1M2 EDMOND, J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Utered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. as mall matter of Ow second class. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ■—r- Strictly Cash In Advance — One Year _$1.00 Six Months .75 Three Months .50 History of Rehoboth. ist Church Of Association It is my desire to make this his tory as complete and as short as possible, as I should like both The Edgefield Advertiser and The Mc Cormick Messenger to print it. There is a period of nearly 20 years in which we have scarcely no record. There must have oeen an old record book lost or burned. Rehoboth means a cavity, or niche in a wad. May we‘ wonder if this niche, standing for a .‘century, has been filled with good deeds, or is it still a gaping chasm that has grown deeper with the years. God forbid that the'latter be the case. As we look back a hundred years, would it have been proper, or con sidered so, to write a church his tory? Or worse, to attempt to read it before this audience. Some of the old records speak against a lady speaking in public. We have no record of the days when service was held under a bush arbor here. The earliest records we have are <lat§d 1851. But the deed to a plot of four and one half acres of land, dated July 19, 1833, for the erection of a house of worship, signed by Sarah Thom as, O. W. Thomas and Mary Thom as, to William Key, Joseph Camp- field and James Key, who were ap pointed trustees for the building, is In existence. Mary Thomas is said to be one of the very first members of the new church. The church must have been a rough structure, nevertheless, a house of worship, where many weary sin-sick souls found salvation. The sincerity of these old saints should put to shame the insincerity of this age. These old records show names of white and colored members. The discipline was very strict. There are a number of. places where a number of members were up before the church for dancing and card playing and drinking, and there are records where letters of repen tance are composed by Mr. Sammie Carttledge, by request of Clerk Jno. T. Talbert.' ' There are also rules for the dea- ctins to live by. One tecord shows where a color ed man named Isaiah was expelled trom the church for hog stealing. Usually the offender was repentant. Iq 1856 T. M. Bailey was pastor of the church and James A. Tal bert, clerk. In November, 1860, T. Iff Seigler was elected church clerk. Back In early 60‘s Rehoboth de»- ckied that the second Sunday in August was the proper time for the revival meeting, and that holds good yet. Some time about 1861, Brother Doddie preached for a time at Re- hoboth. The earliest records we have of Rev. D. D. Brunson preachnig here was in 1863, but probably in lost VBoords are earlier dates. It is re corded that he preached here over thirty years. At one time he and his wife were members here. He died in 1878. A page edged in black miA a beautiful composition to his axemory is well preserved in the old record book. After Rev. D. D. Brunson’s death Rev. G. W. Bussey was called to preach here. Until he could arrange to take up the work, Bro ; Thomas Wates served as supply. There is a record of a union meet ing at Callaham’s Mills church in 1878. This church I am told was pear Parksville. Some of our faith ful .members came from this church. The association that year was held at Plum Branch church. Many of us remember old Uncle Rob Seigler (colored). It is record ed that he and his wife Hartnah Joined Rehoboth by;letter. Later all colored members vtere dismissed to erganize a church of their own. Tlie seats from the old church were cold for Mt. Moriah Baptist church {colored). ‘ ’ • . i • In 1874, Oct. IQth,. after the #eath of the church clerk, Mr. T. M. Seigler, Col. Jno. P. Talbert was elected church clerk. He served faithfully for 14 years. His records > I are complete and beautifully writ- 1 • ten. In the record he says in Feb ruary 1875, the weather was so cold only half a dozen were present. I find the Ladies Missionary so ciety was organized in October 1875. Mrs. Mary Talbert, Miss Mary Mar tin, Misses Sallie and Malinda Cochran were mentioned as taking part in this work. The records were burned and have very little record of their work, but all down through the ages they have done great! work. In*1902 or probably earlier,’ Miss Carrie Burkhalter (now Mrs. H. E. Freeland) organized the first Sunbeam band, later Willing Work ers. Mrs. Freeland has worked many years among the young peo ple. Though she is not able to take the active part she once did, she is still a great help and inspiration in I the work. A. L. Morgan led the Sun beams for 25 years. Mrs. Lucille Culbreath Byrd led them a while. At present Mrs. Strom Culbreath is the faithful Sunbeam leader. Mrs. E. M. Winn is at present the W. M. S. president. In 1878 at a union meeting at Re hoboth there was an appeal made for yellow fever sufferers in the West. The congregation was small but $25.00 was collected. Tipies were hard then as they are now', but ths hearts must have been tenderer or more consecrated. Money was not so hard to raise. In one * place a church sale brought over $90DO. It is recorded in several places where members were expelled for non- support. In records of 1879 there seems to have been a branch Sunday school place of meeting, not told. Reho both has always had a very good Sunday school and at times a fine Sunday school. Mr. Tandie Martin was one of the oldest and most faithful superintendents. Others are, Mr. Preston Strom, Mr. J. D. Hughey who was superintendent for over 20 years; Mr. J. E. Strom was superintendent for several years; Mr. H. E. Freeand did faith ful service as superintendent for several years and is still general superintendent. James Talbert is at present our young superintend- ent. In 1879 Bro. W. H. Dobey came to this church from Mt. Lebanon church. He was a faithful member for many years, and church clerk. He sleeps, as do many of the faith ful workers of this church- Since we celebrated our homo coming day, August 9, 1931, our hearts have been saddened by the death of our oldest member, Mr. R. E. Btoadwater. In May 1881 Mr. Broadwater and Mr. S. C. Cartledge were ordained deacons. Some of the past and present deacons are: Thomas Morgan, W. N. Martin, R. A. Cochran, J. Pi Strom, J. M. Mor gan, Sumpter P. Wright, S. B. Strom, D. I. Morgan, R. A. Wash, E. M. Whatley, J. E. Strom, T. C. Winn, T. B. Gilchrist, J. D. Hughey, G. S. Cartledge, H. E. Freeland, R. D. Seigler, Alex Ouzts, J. L. Cul breath, T. B. Culbreath, J. P. Tal bert and J. C. C. Seigler, Many of these have finished their labor and passed over the river. Following are some of the faith ful church clerks: Col. Jno. F. Tal bert, Mr. H. W. Dobey, R. A. Wash, E. S. Strom, R. D. Seigler. The pres-. ent clerk is J. C. C. Seigler. • Pastors: Rev. D. D. Brunson, Rev. G. W. Bussey. Before this time there was a man named Cartledge who preached here. Dave Boddie, R&v. J. K. Fant, Rev. Golphinr Rev. J. A. Bell began his pastorate 1883 and preached five years: Rev. J. L. Ouzts, 1891, after attending the seminary he came back to Reho both in 1896, moved to Inman, S. C.; Rev. P. P. Blalock preached here 4 years and moved to Edge- field. In the summer of 1896 Rev. J. T. Littlejohn came to a shep herdless flock, carried on a meet ing, was called to his first pastor ate, and served as pastor about 21 years. His wife was also beloved by the people. About a year ago Bro. Littlejohn crossed the river to be with his Lord whom he loved to serve. Many of the younger gener ation were baptized and married by Pastor Littlejohn. He sympa thized with the bereaved ones and buried the dead. He was with us in joy and sorrow. From July 1917 to December 1917 Rev; J. E. Jackson served his first pastorate here and cast his lot in China, where he still labors. He has visited his first church once • or twice since going away. Rev. J. W. Kesterson came to us from Florida, served one year and moyed to Troy, S. C. From January to May 1920 Rev. J. L. Kuguley served as pas tor, moved to Iva. From June to December 1920 Rev. H. H. Gregory served as pastor. Rev. H. M. 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He has served 5 years and is our present pastor. Records of the past show there has been great outpouring of God’s Spirit at this dear old church. At one time there were 48 conversions. Many of these have gone to their reward. At that time not many of the churches possessed musical instru ments. July 18, 1889, Mrs. Mary Talbert and Mrs. C. R. Winn pur chased ad organ for the church which cost $150.00, and the W. M. S. paid $60.00. Mrs. Mary Talbert was organist here for many years and led in the singing. In those days there was good singing and good music here. The little church has had its bright and dark hours. One of the bright spots for the church is that one minister has been turned out from here. Rev. J. D. Hughey v/ho was a Sunbeam here and joined the church when small. He is a very young man yet, but an ordain ed minister. He is pastor of Clear; Water Baptist church, preaches ‘ twice every Sunday, and is doing a great work for his Master. On July 10th, 1881, after Rev. Bussey returned from Toronto, at tending the convention, in confer ence it was discussed that the church needed repair, but not uniil June 1882 was the money sub scribed to the amount of $600.00. The building committee was, namely: R. E. Broadwater, C. M. Burkhalter, W. N. Martin, W. L. Talbert, Ri A. Cochran. The old church building was sold for $100.- 00, and the contract let for build ing a new church for $1,000.00. The ladies gave a supper of fowls, meats, salads and other things, that brought in $134.80. Nothing happened to mar the peace and harmony of the day. In the minutes of Jan. 13, 1883, this church was occupied for servibe the first time. There is a list of nafnes and am ounts paid, ranging from $100 to $1. The Sunday school paid $55. W 1 M. S., $78.35 on paint. Several firms, contributed $5.00 to help on furn ishing the church. Recently the members decided that the same church needed re pairs. It has had a new coat of paint. Mr. R. T. West was at the head of the painting and did good work to beautify the church for hundredth birthday. May it be re membered Mr. H. E. Freeland has had a big hand in the work, E. P. Winn donated paint for the roof. May it also be remembered that Sheriff W. T. Strom donated the beef for the hash. The members furnished pork and other things, and picnic lunches came from far and near to help celebrate the memorable day. May we be ever awake to the fact that we make history, but too often we forget or neglect to write it or preserve it. Composed and lovingly submit ted, August 13, 1933. ANNIE L. MORGAN. Carroll-Pamell NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All persons holding claims against Leon T. Pressiy, deceased, will please present them duly veri fied at once, and all persons owing accounts to said Estate will pay same to Mrs. Emma Jeanette Pressiy, Executrix. Great Falls, S. C. Aug. 24, 1933.—4t. Rundown in Health Means Rundown in Blood! Blood is life. Blood is everything. 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C., were united in marriage at the Baptist pastorium in Langley on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. C. E. Smith officiating. The young people were accompan ied to Langley by a few friends from Augusta. It is understood that they will make their home in Cal houn Falls. —X- Lieut. McAllister Visits McCormick Lieutenant J. Leland McAllister visited his parents here over the week end. Lieutenant McAllister is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Mc Allister of McCormick and his many friends here have watched his progress since his graduation from the local high school in 1925. He graduated from The Citadel, in Charleston, in 1929, and soon thereafter entered the aviation corps of the U. S. Army. He grad uated this year, with honors, from Kelley Aviation school in Texas and was transferred to Langley field in Virginia. Recently he has been pi loting one of the three army bomb ing planes that have been partici pating in the NRA drive. He piloted his ship over McCormick Saturday afternoon giving the inhabitants a thrill at seeing the giant bomber with the national insignia flying low over the city. Lieutenant Mc Allister landed in Augusta and came here by automobile and vis ited his parents, leaving here Sun day to pilot his plane back to Langley field. -T tXt Tax Collector’s Sales I OREGON BEAUTY PARLOR GREENWOOD, S. C., % Gan give you your Cro- quignole Wave. There’s nothing mbre beautiful and absolutely painless when expertly given. So don’t take the chance. Get your permanent here. The road to successful perma nent waving leads to our shop. Spiral W r aves, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00 MRS. SCOTT J. T. Fooshe, tax collector, made sales here Monday, as follows: 112 acres, L. N. Brown land, to M. G. Si J. J. Dorn, for $197.52. The four other tracts of land of fered were bid in by the county. Settlement was made on proper ty of W. L. Acker before salesday. Notice By Report Of Registration The Board of Registration for McCormick County opened the books of registration Monday, Sep tember 4, 1933, and they will re main open through Wednesday, September 20, 1933, for every per son who js qualified to vote to se cure a registration certificate. Persons who have registration certificates issued since January 1, 1928, are hot required to get new certificates to vote in the election of delegates to the Repeal and An-* ti- Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, which election is to be held on the first Tuesday in No* vember, 1933. : : ' , Voters that will become twenty- one years of age before November 7, 1933, are entitled to a registra tion certificate. • . . The books will be open on the first Monday in October, but will be closed from then until after the election on November 7, 1933. Registration Board for'McCor mick County. By J. A. Christian, Chairman. 1