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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S
INSPIRING HISTORY
Its Story Is One Of the Power of Prayer and
Of Tireless Toil Of Its
Members
The Covington Prebyterian Church
was organized with twenty one mem¬
bers. Tbe Elders being J. .T. Spencer,
Thos. S. Black, and I>. A. Thompson.
The Deacons were S. P. Thompson, A.
P. Richardson and W. A. Spencer.
Having no building in which to meet
REV. JOHN B. GORDON.
Pastor of (he Presbyterian Church of
Covington.
the Baptist church tendered the nse
of their building, in which tin' Pres
byterian church was organized, under
the guidance of Rev. J. N. Bradshaw,
Rev. Donald. Frazier and Elder L. F.
Livingston, the committee appointed by
the Presbytery. T. S. Black was elect¬
ed Clerk of tbe Session and D. A.
. w/. - v.\
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COVINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
'hompson was the first representative
i Presbytery held at Philadelphia
bureh in Clayton county, on April
5th. 1877.
The total cost of the church anil lot
as $4,200.00. The first year the
unroll raised $2,910.85. The records
how that $3,900.00 was raised before
ie church was dedicated, leaving a
ebt of $300.00. The church was dedi
ilod October 6. 1878,
The dedication sermon was preach-
1 by Rev. .1. D. Burkhead. of Himts
ille. Ala., and tbe dedicatory prayer
as offered by Rev. .T. N. Bradshaw,
re then bad only two elders. Mr.
Hack having died May 1.4th. 4878, age
nly 38 years. Mr. Spencer died Dee¬
mber 21st, 1882. aged 74 years. .T. J.
penoer was clerk at tbe time of his
eath. D. A. Thompson 1ms been clerk
rom 1883 to the present time. D. A.
’hompson was superintendent of the
Sunday School from 1885 to 1905.
During (lie year 1882 we had only
ne elder able to attend service and
here was only one sessional meeting,
he outlook being discouraging. After
Ir. Spencer's death. D. A. Thompson
-as the only elder until March 1st,
883.
Rev. .T. N. Bradshaw was state sup
,1 v through 1884; members added to
he original twenty-one were twenty
ve: total 40; but on April 1st, hSS8
e bad only 24 members on roll.
,
Dr. Henry Quigg was state supply
rom 1885 to 1889; 13 members were
dded.
Rev. J. L. Rogers, stated supply
889 to 1891; 19 members added.
Rev. McMean. stated supply for part
f 1891, when 5 were added.
Rev. Mr. Perry, stated supply for
892, when 5 were added.
Rev. T. B. Trenholm, 1893 to 1901,
nd was our first installed pastor;
3 members were added.
Mr. James was called as pastor, but
ot installed, and served as stated sup
ly for a short time and tendered his
ysignation.
Rev. J. B. Hillhouse served us from
* 0 i to 1906, when thirty-five members
ere added.
Rev. J, B. Gordon, pastor since Au-
gust 190(1 to the present. 6 members
being added.
Eleven members were added while
the church was without a pastor.
Mr. M. B. Fowler joined as an elder
from Bethany in 1SS3 and died in
1897.
•T. .T, Dearing joined December 10,
18X7. was elected Elder on May lltli,
1888, and died in 1905.
S. M. Sullivan joined as an Elder
from Bethany in 1890, died in 1895.
Mr. -T. M. Roberts joined as an
Elder from Bethany in 1888 and died
in 1891.
Mr. It. tv. Milner joined as an Elder
from Lithonia in 1904.
J. M. Dearing and S. P. Thompson
were ordained elders in 1905.
There was only one deacon, S. P.
Thompson, from 1885 to 1888, when
B. F. Camp and .T. D. Harvey were
elected. B. F. Camp was received as
a member October 16, 1880.
The amount of money raised in 1891,
8915.00: 1 Slid, $774.00; 1895, $750.00;
1896, $000.00; 1897. $615.00; 1899.
$750.00; 1903, $790.00; 1904, $679.00;
1905. $1,490.00; 1906. $3,200.00.
our first Sabbath School was organ¬
ized October 8th, 1878, with J. J.
Spencer as Superintendent and was
continued with varied fluctuations of
fervent hope and hopes deferred.
April 14, 1884, a resolution was
adopted by the session recommending
the formation of a Ladies' Society for
aiding in tbe church work at home and
abroad. Much work was done by
them; though there was no regular
organization until 1891, when the
"Ladies Aid” became an effective fac¬
tor in our church’s progress. Since
tbat time their labor of love and per¬
sistent faith have worked wonders.
Thus our church, small in its organ¬
ization and in its first years of labor,
was sorely afflicted by death and re¬
movals.
Yet persevering with hope and trust
and earnest prayers, others came in
to fill our oft depleted ranks and we
have grown, in ability and willingness
t«> work for the Master.
Until 1891 we could only have ser
viees one Sabbath each month, though
prayer meeting every week was the
rule and rarely was that service
omitted. In 1891 we united with Beth¬
any church, both employing the same
pastor. This arrangement continued
until 1901, when the church realized
that it could and should have public
services oftener.
The most noted steps in our progress
as workers since 1901 have been efforts
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH—2—.. .
to interest our young people in per¬
sonal duties in the church. The Ear¬
nest Workers, The Cuban Light House
band, the Boy’s League; the begin¬
ning of a Sabbath School Library and
ment of a regular system of records
and giving. Also in the church’s finan¬
ces. the use of the envelope system.
This, for more than two years has
proved its adoption wise.
With the close of 1905 there was
not a dollar due on any of our im->
provements. while each of the aiding
societies had some funds on hand.
Much had been done, yet more clam¬
ored to be done. More books were
needed for library an<l a separate
room of the primaries of the Sab¬
bath School. 1906 lias come and gone
these plans have been left for larger
enterprises. A manse and a Pastor
for all of liis time. These have been
accomplished and still no debt; show¬
ing what will and work can accom¬
plish.
As we rejoice in our beautiful
church building, our furnace, and our
Manse, we cannot stop and drift at
ease as though we had nothing more
to do; nor should we feel elated and
self righteous, but on the contrary
THE COVINGTON NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1915.
FIRST BAPIST CHURCH
IS FINE INSTITUTION
History Of Church Is Given In An Interesting
Story Below—Nearly a
Century Old
The Baptist church of Covington
was organized with thirteen constitu¬
ent members in 1823. The first pas¬
tor was Rev. Joel Colley. A site for
a house of worship was bought for
five dollars, and a modest house was
erected just where the negro school
REV. H. W. WILLIAMS, ». D.
Pastor of First Baptist Church ot
Covington.
house now stands. The records of its
early history show that there were fre¬
quent accessions, and also an occasion¬
al exclusion of members who were
found to be out of fellowship on one
account and another. In those days the
matter of discipline was strictly at
tended to. If they erred in strictness,
it is probable that to-day we are erring
in laxuess. on Ibis point.
There were two years of the church's
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON.
before any stated salary was
tbe pastor, and then it was in¬
and depended on the amount
subscribed by the members.
was more than two years after its
organization before tbe first prayer
was held. The records show
there were frequent additions at
the regular services of the church,
which did not include any protracted
meetings, except a three days’ meeting
once every year, and on each day sev¬
eral sermons were preached. At this
session the Lord's Supper also was
administered.
The church has had four locations,
and as many houses of worship. The
second site was where the county jail
now stands, which shows that ground
once consecrated is liable to lose its
consecration. Tbe next location was
where tbe old house now stands on
humbly grateful for all tbe aid and
comfort so kindly and generously giv¬
en by fellow citizens and most especi
ally by our sister church. Bethany.
Nor should we forget, as we stand on
the higher ground and congratulate
ourselves on the present ease and com¬
fort of our church surroundings, that
we owe it all to the toil, tears and
prayers and often stern sacrifices of
others, whose work is finished to them.
THEY did the hard work, we are gar¬
nering the harvest. To them, not to
us the crown of tho victor belongs, be¬
cause they bore tbe cross of almost
hopeless endeavor. Then none did
more than was meet for the Master's
serviie; and no. none shold do less,
because there may seem less to be
done.
Tin* text of the Moderator’s sermon
when first Presbytery met here on
October 9. 1878, “Forgetting those
things which are behind and reaching
forth unto those things which are be
ore. I press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of Cod in
Christ Jesus.”
Onward and upward should be our
battle cry and we should work, work,
work, fofr the night is coming when
no man may work.
A MEMBER.
College street. Here for many year
tin* church worshipped and grew. Dr.
J. M. Brittain was pastor at the tine
this house was built, llis memory is
still revered by many people in Cov¬
ington. His ministry was a great
blessing to the church. His pastorate
covered a period of twelve years. After
his came several shorter pastorates,
including that of T. J. Swanson, two
of whose children we are glad to have
still as citizens of our town.
Then came the pastorate of Rev.
Eugene U. Pendleton, during which
(be present house of worship was
built. He wrought well in many ways.
The church’s membership was built
up and made stronger in every way
by bis ministry. By bis courteous
manners and bis manifest interest in
all public affairs of the community
he won and held tin* respect of |h*o
ple of every religious faith. Much of
the credit of the new building was due
in bis untiring efforts in the execution
of well laid plans. With a compari
tively small membership the house was
built and paid for. There was a small
debt when the house was completed,
but this was afterward cleared away,
and the clutch lias continued to keep
out of debt practically all of the time
since. They try to make it a rule at
the end of every year to “owe no man
anything except to love one another.”
The church's contributions for the fis
cal year ending September 1st amount¬
: ed to $2,498.72.
; The present pastor, Rev. H. W. Wil¬
\ liams. I >. D.. is now in the third year
j of bis service. He is a native of Vir
'
ginia. but has spent twenty years in
Georgia pastorates. He is a graduate
of Richmond College, Va., and tool
a course at the Southern Baptist The¬
ological Seminary, located at Louis¬
ville, K.v. The honorary degree of D.
D. was conferred on him by Mercer
University about four years ago.
The pastor’s wife is an active mem¬
ber of the W. C. T. U. organization in
the city, and has been on the committee
to obtain homes for the entertainment
of tbe delegates to the Convention,
which is to be held here next week.
She reports a hearty response on the
part of the people of Covington to the
committee’s solicitations for homes,
and that an ample number of homes
have been provided.
The Baptist people extend a cordial
welcome to the members of the W. C.
T. U. Convention. They stand for the
sami* principles on tin* temperance
question for which the “white ribbon
ers” stand. If a vote was taken in
their body in Covington, there would
no doubt he a majority for woman suf¬
frage. because tbe women outnumber
the men in their membership.
DIRECTORY
GOLDEN FLEECE
LODGE NO. 6, F. and
A. M., meets every
first and third Friday
night of each month.
A. L. LOYD, W. M.
7. W. PEEK Secy.
TWO CHILDREN HAD CROUP
The two children of .T. W. Nix. Cleve.
land. Ga., had croup. He writes:
"Both got so choked up they could
hardly breathe. I gave them Foley’s
Honey and Tar and nothing else and it
completely cured them.” Contains no
opiates. Cuts the phlegm; opens air
passages. For sale by C. C. Brooks.
CONVENTION CHURCH
HAD SMALL BEGINNINi
First Methodist Church Is Older Than C
ington and Has Led the Way J n
“ The Good Fight.”
The Methodist church of Covington,
where the \V. 0. T. U. will hold its
sessions, lias had quite a checkered
history.
The original church was a log struc¬
ture, and built early in the last cen¬
tury in what is now called the “(fill
Cemetery” in the eastern part of tho
city, it was a country church then,
no town having yet been established.
The cemetery grew up around the
church building, as was customary in
those days.
Later on. and several years prior to
the Civil War. tbe plot of ground was
purchased where the present building
now stands, and a wood building was
constructed thereon.
Here the masters* and slaves wor¬
shipped together until about 1857
or 1858. when the building was given
to tbe colored people anil moved away.
That structure is now owned by the
colored Baptists and stands near tbe
creek in West Covington. A large* por¬
tion of the building, as it now stands,
contains the lumber of tin* original
structure.
The present beautiful church, (Sun¬
day School annex excepted) was built
during 1858 or 1859. during the pas¬
torate of Rev. H. J. Adams, a sainted
member of what was then known as
the Georgia Conference.
It is said ihat probably the great¬
est revival in Covington's history was
held during tho pastorate of Rev. II)
J. Adams. Tbe town and surrounding
country were greatly stirred.
It is most lifting to relate an inci¬
dent which took place during this re¬
vival.
There was a man in the town by the
name of Dick King, who was running
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FIRST METHODIST CHURCH OF COVINGTON.
man. The church not only had a great
revival, but, through tlie labors of the
pastor and bis people, together with
the other good people of the town, the
barrooms were forever put out of
business. This fight was lead by Mr.
Timmerman and was wry bitter from
strat to finish.
While Mr. Timmerman was pastor
several thousand dollars were spent
in giving the church a general over¬
hauling and renovation.
A new roof was put on and much
work done on the inside. The balcony
in the rear of the building was closed
Try Burliu and Juniper for
Weak Kidneys or Bladder
If kidneys or bladders are weak we
are obliged to get up often at night;
urine is dark, spots before tbe eyes,
back aches, puffy ankles or eyelids,
dropsy, rheumatism .lumbago, yellow
skin, short breath, diziness, despond¬
ency, diabetes. The best medicine for
these distressing symptoms Is old
fashioned Stuart’s Buchu and Juniper
Compound. It neutralizes the acids
in the urine and strengthens the neck
of the bladder and cleans all impuri¬
ties from the kidneys, thus curing the
worst cases of kidney or bladder trou¬
ble. Take a spoonful Stuart’s Buchu
and Juniper in a little water after
meals and on going to bed. Sold by
Geo. T. Smith, Druggist, Covington, Ga.
For sale by C. C. Brooks.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
One section of white pine shelving.
New and well made. Taken on ac¬
count and have no use for same,
tf. DR. H. AY. PARLIAMENT.
a grocery , 1
of the services Dk-k was gl^J
converted ta.lh by his and immediate,, J J
works, Flo hi M
rds of whiskey „ut „ f tll
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knocked the heads out and
em|lli(
REV. JOHN G. LOGAN.
Pastor of the Methodist Church d
Covington,
flic (Contents into the street.
4 to* next great religious upheavJ
i was during the pastorate of lh*v. Ri
j J. Bigliain about the year 1887. wer] Th*
; meeting ran for weeks and 75
, taken into the church mi profession.
| 'Another epoch in her history durJl wai
about the year 1897 or 1898,
tin* pastorate of Rev. ,1. A. Timmerl
up and the organ, which is now there,
was installed.
The next forward movement wa:
made while Rev. W. H. Cooper iva
pastor, during flu* year 1911 The Sun
day School annex and the iieatini
plant, toother with the stone stei
in front and several other repairs,
about $15,000.00.
The church ImVding is one of tb
most beautiful in the Conference!
There is nothing gaudy about it I
tin* architecture is grand and imp*
ing, the tall Corinthian columns it
front, carrying tho observer i*a(.k to]
I he* style of Ante bellum day s
; HOW AN ENGINEER KEEPS VflJj fl
Railroad engineers are more t*fi wse
to catching cold tluin other umkers.1
E. G. Dunaphaut of Monette, Mo.,1*
| ! run a Frisco engine 1ms taken y» j :ii'> is a TolefJ ' 1 '* * J
the medicine he
Honey and Tar. He writes, ”1
keep it in my bouse and recommend 1
to all who have a bad cou-U " r
Foj. sale by C. C. Brook-*.
LOST.
A large ovnl slave -* ,! *1 I ,l!l * *'' ,!
will please return to No"'* ‘ lli I
receive reward.
FINEST woi«
AT LOWEST PR !CtS
notchanre * mow than
We do one v<
the PI ice weaiK Sous* > * m0R E
ONE PRICE
Best Gold Crowns
Bridge Work . . ^
