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The colored people of Wabash are about to organize a church there. A series of meetings were recently held by them in the Friends meeting House of that town. Rev. Mr. Bassett, of this county, preached and is to go back as we see by the Wabash paper. [HT-13 Feb 1868/p2/c5] Churches (Wabash) / Rev. Mr. Bassett #68003 New Church. We understand that the different Colored denominations in this section of the State have concluded to build a Union church in this city, and that their committee have selected a lot owned by J. T. Webb on the S. E. corner of Washington and Mulberry streets, upon which to build. There are quite a number of wealthy colored men in the reach of this place, and we have no doubt but the enterprise will be carried to successful completion. [HT-6 Aug 1868/p2/c2] Churches / Real Estate The Colored Folks at Work. The following paper is just now beginning to be circulated: . Kokomo, Ind., June, 1869. We, the trustees and members of the A. M. E. Church, having purchased a lot in the said city of Kokomo, for the purpose of building us a house for the worship of God and for School purposes, do authorize the bearer of this to solicit aid form a Benevolent Public to enable us to pay for our lot and complete our building. , Elder in charge of Grant County Circuit. trustees. [HT-17 Jun 1869/p3/c2] Churches / AME / Smith, H. B. / Artis, Benjamin G. / Venable, Henry A./ Turner, Robert

Trouble Among the Colored Folks. Inharmonious Religious Movement's. Expulsion of David Rush. Two Sides of the Question. On Monday, we had an interview with two colored gentlemen who seemed to desire that we should make a statement something like the following: The party of colored folks who are conducting meetings at the Hall of Main street, are not regulars - The organization of African Methodists, at this place, is regular and is statedly [sic] visited by a Presiding Elder. The latter was a Rev. Mr. Smith from Grant, or rather from the Grant County District. This division seems to prevent success in building up a church here. The colored people are asking aid to build a church and it is said that the white folks reply to solicitations and say they don't know which party is right, therefore they do not know which should have their donations. The Smith party have the regular organization - that is the one according to the rules of the church- beyond any question. We say this much without any desire to express an opinion as to which is right. Stories said to be false were circulated against Elder Smith and it is said they were repeated by Mr. Rush. Mr. Rush was summoned to meet the official board to show cause why he should not be suspended from the ministry for speaking evil of a man who ranked him. He refused to obey the summons and was suspended and since then has been expelled by a quarterly conference. They hope to be helped by the friends among the white people.

The other side. Since writing the above, we have talked with some of the irregulars. They declare that Mr. Rush is in no way blamable for this division. Indeed, they say that the minority is scarcely respectable enough to be called one division for of over one humbled colored persons here only two or three adhere to the Smith faction while all the rest are with Rush. In proof of this, they say the new preacher will be here next Sunday and that if he refuses to preach in the hall of the irregulars, less than half a dozen will go to hear him, while if he comes to them all will go. They do not favor calling on white folks for aid until they can show what can be done for themselves by themselves. They charge that the story against the Elder is true and that Mr. Rush did right in referring to it whether the discipline says so or not. - There is a woman in this story but we will not repeat it. The regulars say David Rush will preach no more now but will conduct himself in an orderly manner until reinstated by Conference. The irregulars say he will preach right along as if nothing had happened. Mr. Rush is a citizen of our own county. Mr. Smith belongs down south and is sent here by an appointing power. In this case, and until we know that the Rush party have less religion than the other, our sympathy is with the irregulars. [HT-19 Aug 1869/p2/c3] Church / AME / Rush, Rev. Mr. David / Smith, Elder / Ministers

 

Rev. David Rush, one of our colored subscribers, preaches twice each Sunday without pay, or so very little pay that it almost amounts to nothing, but he works hard all week, has a nice farm, good house, orchard, and says the Lord is paying him for his work in His cause by giving him full crops. [KTW-4 Aug 1870/p3/c1] Churches / Rush, Rev. David

Festival. There will be an ice cream festival given by the African M. E. church at Boggs' hall, this Thursday, evening, August 18th, for the benefit of the church and Sabbath school and for buying property for building a school house. Ice cream, peaches, lemonade, cakes, &c, will be the order of the evening, and a general good time is expected. Let everybody go. Mrs. E. A. Artis, Mrs. Turner, Committee. [KTW-18 Aug 1870/p3/c1] Churches (festivals) / Boggs' Hall / Artis, Mrs. E. A. / Turner, Mrs.

 

African M. E. Church. Quarterly Meeting. Dr. Minor Nichols as a Singer. Love. Jealousy. Fight. Bertha Anderson Attacks Tom Byrd. On Sunday night we started out to go to the M. E. Church but learning on the way, that a Baptist minister would preach a missionary sermon at that house, and having no interest at all in the heathen abroad when they abound so plentifully in our midst, we decided not to go. Looking over the ground it struck us that there would be as much fun at the African Church as anywhere else, so we climbed three flights of stairs and got a good seat in the "amen corner." Rev. Mr. Baxter preached a very brief sermon from the tet: "Come unto me all ye that labor" &c. He was followed by another minister whose name we did not learn. Both discourses were excellent. The singing was first rate. Most of the fashionable churches use organs and sing opera music, but our colored "brethring" sing "chunes." Until that evening, we had forgotten what a sweet voice we have. We sang with the spirit and the understanding - so did all of us. After the discourses, a collection was lifted for the benefit of the wives and children of deceased and superannuated ministers. It amounted to $2.42. As Dr. Minor Nichols carried the hat around he sang most beautifully: "I'm right down glad I left that heathen nation" with other verses beginning, "O sisters, aint you glad you left that heathen nation" "O brothers aint you glad" &c.

The doctor kept time with his feet and the motions of his body. His movements were zephyr-like and most graceful. He is a success as a singer while among the sisters there were several Nilssons. During the collection we were much amused at one occurrence; When Dr. Nichols approached a young man the latter drew out a large pocket-book, opened it, looked into two pockets, rolled out the apartment for bills, then opened the inside, looked into three other pockets but he found nary a cent. The doctor waited four minutes in the your "shade" singing all the while, "I am right down glad" &c. But the fun did not begin until the regular services were over. Tom Byrd, the barber at the Howard House, a good-looking colored man, used to wait on Mrs. Bertha Anderson a widow. After a long acquaintance and many professions of love, Tom took up with another gal, Miss Mollie Anderson no relation, however, of Bertha. Bertha grew wrathy and has several times made several threats. On Sunday night, Tom and Mollie came into church, arm in arm, both dressed in their best clothes, and took seats at the front. Bertha stood close to the aisle, at the middle of the church, and as Tom and Mollie walked by, went at them like a tigress. Tom pushed her so hard she fell between the scats her shoulders and head cracking on the hard floor. Dr. Nichols got her and took her down stairs. Another fight occurred on the sidewalk but we did not get down to see it. When we came out, Bertha was occupying the ground

using pet names and words like these: "The son of a - ." "I'm not afraid of any of these d - niggers. The minsters and members of the church seems to be deeply mortified at the occurrence, but of course they were not to be blamed and could not help this disgraceful conduct. Moral. - A young man should not make love to any young lady unless he intends to stick. Since the above was written we learn the following facts: Yesterday morning Tom went to the Postoffice at an early hour. Bertha followed him in, came out with him and immediately began to throw rocks at him. It is also reported that as a result of the long intimacy between Bertha and Tom there will be a new bird in the hand by-and-by. If true this affords additional excuse for the conduct of the woman. At this writing, Monday morning, Dr. Nichols is preparing papers for the arrest of the parties. He wants to get things fixed so the congregations can worship and "fell right down glad" they are clear of the heathen nation. At the Mayor's office, Bertha was fined one dollar and costs for an assault. She immediately had the papers prepared for a suit against Byrd for seduction. When the latter paid the fine and costs and promised to furnish her money to go to her home in Canada, she withdrew the suit. [KTW- 20 June 1871/p3/c7] Social Disturbances / Churches (AME social events) / Fines / Baxter, Rev. Mr. / Nichols, Dr. Minor / Anderson, Bertha / Anderson, Mollie / Byrd, Tom

 

A colored man was taken into the Christian Church on Sunday. We hope our friends, Hon. Ad. Armstrong, C. N. Pollard, Esq., and other Democrats had no misgivings when they extended to this man and brother the right hand of fellowship. {KTW-20 Feb 1872/p3/c1] Churches (Christian) / Colored Church Membership

African M. E. Church. By a paper we have seen daily signed by the Elder in charge and the official board, Rev. David Rush, of this county, is legally authorized to solicit from the public, aid for the purpose of building this church, at the expense of two thousand to twenty-five hundred dollars. Mr. Rush is commended to the good people with the hope that they will render the much-needed aid. [KTW-26 Mar 1872/p3/c2] Churches (AME) / Rush, Rev. David / Church Fund-Raising

The Colored Folks' Festival. At this festival, a week ago tonight, the colored folks cleared fifty-nine dollars which sum has been deposited in the bank to be used in the building of the church. [KTW-26 Mar 1872/p3/c2] Social Activities (Church Fund-Raising) / Colored Festival

 

Dr. Minor Nichols He is expelled from church, and Rev. Jason Bundy clears his skirts of the charge of immoral conduct - Minor on the war path - - he thirsts for vengence, and snuffs the air afar off.- Several weeks ago the Democrat published a ministerial scandal without giving the names of the dramatis personas or the place or its transaction, that turned out to "fit the feet" of Rev. Jason Bundy, colored minister, of this city so snugly, that the church over which he presides set about to sift the matter to the bottom. Several persons were implicated in starting the report, but Minor Nichols, being the only church member so suspected, was the only one the church could try for the offense. He was accordingly summoned to appear before the church to answer to a charge of immoral conduct and to show cause why he should not be expelled from church. The charge was preferred by Susan Gaskin of which the following is a true copy:

Kokomo, Ind       December, 22nd, 1874 I do hereby prefer and bring a charge against Minor Nichols, as a member of the Methodist Church, for immoral conduct, for sowing false dissension, or attempting to disgrace our Minister in charge and other members of the church, through the newspapers, and afterwards denying it.      Susan Gaskin. The case was tried in open church on Christmas night. Minor failed to put in an appearance, but the church appointed "Bill" Nick his attorney. As there were no witnesses nor evidence forthcoming for the defense Mr. Nick gave up his client's cause without argument and the church, by an unanimous vote, declared him guilty and expelled him from the African M. E. Church. The Doctor is absent from the city on Mr. Bundy's trail, seeking evidence against him, and is yet to hear from. "He snuffs fo' wengence and his blood is billin' hot." [Kdem 31 Dec 1874/p3/c3] NICHOLS, Dr. Minor / GASKIN, Susan / BUNDY, Rev. Jason / AME Church / Ministers / NICK, "Bill" / Social disturbances

 

The revival among the colored brethren went on until it stopped for the want of material. All had, "went forward" and the most of them "got through." Then the exercises wound up with the festival and the Peru Band (all the members colored,) came over and furnished music for the occasion. We learn now the revival meetings are to be re-opened, but whether to work for the conversion of white folks or to reclaim those who have backslidden within two weeks we are not advised. During their recent meetings many white ladies attended and at first they went forward to the front seats, but one night there cured them. When shouting time came, when the brethren climbed up the walls and the sisters fell in trances all about them, they decided that they could see as well, another night, from a back seat. [KTW- 20 Jan 1874/p2/c6] Church social events / Colored Revivals / Peru (colored) Band The African M. E. Church has again opened up their revival. It is hoped the "low white trash" will not again become obstreperous. [Kdem-29 Jan 1874/p3/c1] AME Church / Colored Revival [...]That the colored people hold services every Thursday evening at their church in the north-eastern part of the city [...] [Kdem- 21 May 1874/p3/c2] Churches / Church Services Several members of the colored church were baptized last Sunday morning, at 5 o'clock. [Kdem- 28 May 1874/p3/c1] Churches / Baptisms

Bishop A. W. Wayman, of the A. M. E. Church, will preach at the M. E. Church on Friday, 26th inst., A.M. All are invited to attend. [KTW- 23 Jun 1874/p3/c1] Bishop A.W. WAYMAN / AME Church / Church services The colored people held religious worship on the Foster common, at the foot of Sycamore street last Sunday. [Kdem- 02 Jul 1874/p3/c1] Churches / Church Services / Foster common The African M.E. Church will give a festival for the benefit of their church, at their new church, on to-night and to-morrow night, the 21st and 22nd. All friends cordially invited. [KTW- 21 Jul 1874/p3/c2] AME Church / Church festivals / Church benefits Public Speaking. There will be public speaking in this county as follows: [among others] Thursday eve., Oct. 8th, at Bassett's Church, Ervin Tp. [...] [KTW- 06 Oc 1874/p3/c2] Social Events / Lectures / Bassett's Church / Ervin Township The colored church is now in the midst of a heated revival. [Kdem- 08 Jan 1874/p3/c1] Churches / Church revivals

 

Minor Nichols, doctor and colored citizen, late member of the African M. E. Church, has returned from his trip of "investigation." He says that he is yet on Rev. Jason Bundy's ministerial trail. [K Dem-7 Jan 1875/p3/c2] Comings and Goings / Nichols, Dr. Minor / Bundy, Rev. Jason / AME Church A Dark Subject. Dr. Minor Nichols, colored, gives his side of the "hoof" business--why he was expelled from church--who peeped in the window--"down by de river side." On last Monday, Dr. Minor Nichols, who was recently expelled from the African M. E. Church of this city, for reporting that the pastor, Jason Bundy, had tied certain female members "by de hoofs," came to our office and asked to make a "statement." After considerable circumlocution, he came down to hard pen after the following manner: "I gib mor' money las' yeah to de chu'ch dan all de coons put togeddah, and mor' dan dat. I long go lend Mr. Bundah, my chars an' lookin' glass fo' one yeah, so dat he cood see hisseff afore he preached, an' he'd had to eat his grub setttin' on de floo' ef I didn't gib him dem dar chars. He 'cused me ob peein' frough de windah de night ob my trial. Dat wasn't me dat peeped. Dat was Alfred Scott. Alfred is 'bout as black as I is, and dat's de cause ob Bundah 'cusin' me. I head dat Bundah sed dat I couldn't go to de chu'ch. I am de foundashun ob dat chu'ch and de head ob de buyin' ob de lot, an' can sing an' carry on class meetin' is' as good as Mistah Bundah, and I knows dat he can't keep me away. So las' Sundah, two weeks ago, I went. Bundah sed he'd turn de wimmin on me, but dey didn't turn. When I went in de chu'ch I commenced singin' We'll end dis war down by de ribber side. Jesus told you once afore, go in peace and sin no more, Down by de ribber side. I sung dis 'cos I wanted dem to know dat I didn't wnat dem to sin no mor' by 'spellin' me from de chu'ch fo' sayin' dat he tied dem by de hoofs, when Jarvis hisseff say dat he tied dem by de hoofs." [K Dem - 28 Jan 1875/p3/c2] AME Church (scandals, expulsions) / Nichols, Dr. Minor / Bundy, Rev. Jason It is not generally known that there are three distinct organizations of Colored Methodist Episcopal churches. The African M. E. Church, founded by Richard Allen, is the most numerous, having 200,000 members. The African M. E. Zion Church, numbers 100,000 worshipers. The Colored M. E. Church, an offshoot of Southern Methodism , is a flourishing body. It co-operates with the M. E. Church, and although its preachers are organized in separate conferences, they are in full conference membership with white ministers. [K Dem-11 Feb 1875/p2/c1] Churches (national membership) / African M. E. Church / Allen, Richard / African M. E. Zion Church / Colored M. E. Church Our colored citizens now have a new and commodious church to worship in. Their school house and church are built on the same lot in the Second Ward. [KSET- 01 May 1875/p3/c2] Churches/Schools/Second Ward The colored people are taking steps to procure and organ for their church. [K Dem -6 May 1875/p1/c5] Churches (fund raising) Strawberry Festival. The colored people of this city will give a festival, in the room next to the Tribune office on next Monday and Tuesday evenings, the proceeds to go for the benefit of the African M. E. Church. Admission, 10 cents. [KSET- 19 Jun 1875/p3/c3] Churches / Church benefits / Colored Festival The Black Fiend! The colored scandal mengers manufacture a scandal implicating their Pastor. But he comes out all right. For a month or more dire rumors have been afloat implicating Rev. J. Bundy, of the African M. E. Church, in this city. The charge against the Pastor was adultery. When on would try to get at the bottom of the story, he would ind hat "somebody told somebody else, and he got it from some other man, and his wife told him, after hearing it from some other woman," and so on. Dr. Miner Nichols seemed to be the origin of all the scandals. But we do not know whether he is or not. A church investigation has been held, and Mr. Bundy has been pronounced "not guilty" and the comcommittee request us to publish their report, which is to the following effect: Kokomo, Ind., June 8th, 1875. "We the members of the African M. E. church, of this city, having met to investigate the current scandal reports against our Pastor, Rev. J. Bundy, find that it originates from unreliable sources and is not true. Mr. Bundy went to the parties and asked them if they knew the scandal to be true. They said it was "only what hey had heard." "Mr. Winburn states the same. Mr. Wm. Nicholson, states the same as Winburn. Mr. Milton Nicholson states likewise." The Committee say that they have never "heard or seen anything derogatory to their pastor, but that he is a christian gentleman and they are willing to stick to him." Mr. Bundy has entered a suit for libel, in the sum of $2000 against a prominent lady member of his church who has helped circulate the scandal and who has been dropped from the membership list, for using profane language. The case will come up at the next term of court. An effort was made by the husband of the lady to compromise the suit, but without effect. So the great scandal rests. [KST- 19 Jun 1875/p3/c3] AME Church / Social Disturbances / NICHOLS, Minor / BUNDY, Rev. J. / WINBURN, Mr. / NICHOLSON, Mr. Wm. / NICHOLSON, Mr. Milton The colored people of Kokomo will hold a basket meeting in Haskett's grove west of the city on next Sunday. Preaching by Elder W. S. Langsford, or Baltimore. Come and bring your baskets well filled. No teams will be allowed on the grounds. [K Dem-22 July 1875/p3/c3] Churches (Social Activities-Basket Meeting) / Haskett's grove / Langsford, W. S. Rev. Bundy's Farewell. Rev. Jason Bundy, colored, ex-pastor of the African M. E. Church at this place, delivered his farewell sermon last Sunday night to a delighted audience. Jason's pastoral sojourn here has not been without more than te usual number of thorns. Soon after taking charge of the colored fold rumors went out that Jason had acted "paroxysmally" with certain ews of his flock; but he secured the expulsion from the church of the brother who had put these unholy rumors into circulation. Dr. Minor Nichol's membership head rolled into Jason's basket and he held it up exclaiming, "Vindicated!" This ought to have ended the trouble but it didn't. Minor still declared "dat he tied dem by de hoofs," meaning the pastor's "paroxysmal" action towards the sisters, and thus the seeds of disunion were emplanted. Matters did not run smoothly and the contribution

boy dwindled to a mere shadow of its former self. But Rev. Bundy kept on preaching and interlarding with now and the a day at whitewashing. Matters went from bad to worse. There was a feeling among the colored folks that Jason wasn't the preacher for this locality. Only a few weeks ago, he filed affidavits against a number of young colored men for disturbing his meeting, and this added fuel to the growing fire. In view of all the facts in the case, we take it that his farewell sermon was listened to with unalloyed pleasure. [KW Dem - 26 Aug 1875/p3/c3] AME Church (scandals) / Bundy, Rev. Jason / Nichols, Dr. Minor Rev. Jason Bundy of the African M. E. Church has taken the drapery of his couch about him and has resigned the pastorate there. He preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night. [KSET- 28 Aug 1875/p3/c2] BUNDY, Rev. Jason / Comings and Goings / AME Church / Ministers / Church Services African M. E. Church. Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a.m. Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening. [KW Dem-9 Sept 1875/p1/c1] Churches (AME) / Notice of Services The new pastor of the Colored M. E. Church, Rev. Mr. Burdan, is spoken of very highly as an able Minister. [KSET- 18 Sep 1875/p3/c3] AME Church / Ministers / BURDEN, Rev. Mr. War in Africa. It seems there's to be no end to strife, and turmoil and discord, and ill-feeling among the colored population of this city, engendered by the late Rev. Bundy scandal. When Mr. Bundy preached his farewell sermon a few weeks ago it was to be hoped the African M. E. Church, which, under his ministration, had been divided against itself, would again be united, and peace and goodwill restored among all the members. But this state of affairs, so devoutly to be wished for, has not yet found a complete and happy consummation. On the contrary, some of the leading members of the flock, it would seem, are doing all in their power to stir up discord and to set the whole colored population the one half in deadly hate against the other. The Bundy nastiness is stirred just enough to keep it stinking and to make it offensive to the nostrils of the opposing factions. Only a few weeks since, one of the principal female actors in the "hoof-tying" business, got "upon her ear" about something and she told the husband of one of her associates, with clenched fist and angry men, tat his wife was guilty of the charge preferred against her and Mr. Bundy by Dr. Nichols, and that she "saw it with her own eyes and could probe it." Mutual recriminations followed, and a dirty, wool-pulling scene was prevented only by the timely intervention of the spectators. Thus the seeds of discord sown by this scandal, which, by the way, never had much probability of truth in it, are nourished and kept alive by the very persons who it would be supposed, desired most to see this scandalous thing buried in utter oblivion. This is not right. Now that the main source of dissention is out of the way, colored people should let the past take care of the past, and, having to do only with the present, go to work earnestly and harmoniously together for the advancement of their church and Christianity, and for the general welfare of their race. [KW Dem- 30 Sept 1875/p3/c3] AME Church (Scandals) / Bundy, Rev. Jason / Nichols, Dr. Minor Ervin.                 Oct. 28th., 1875. [...] The colored folks at the upper settlement, baptized seven converts last sabbath, at Krummel's old mill [...] [KSET- 30 Oct 1875/p2/c4] Ervin Township / (?) Settlement / Krummel's Mill / Baptisms A. M. E. CHURCH I am informed that there is a report current that I permitted the colored minister of the Christian order to hold a protracted meeting in the A. M. E. Church, of this city, and then closed the doors against him. The above statement is not true. Rev. J. Burden, Pastor. [KSET- 20 Nov 1875/p3/c1] AME Church / Social disturbances / Ministers / BURDEN, Rev. J. The A. M. E. Church will be dedicated Dec. 5th, by Bishop Wayman. [KSET- 20 Nov 1875/p3/c1] AME Church / Church dedication A Card. Not wishing to injure the African M. E. church of this city, but wishing to correct a false statement made in last week's Tribune, by Rev. J. Burden, pastor in charge, I ask space to make the following statement: Rev. J. Burden did positively give me permission to use the above church for a series of meetings, commencing on November 15th and to continue until the Sunday night following. In the face of such promise, Rev. Burden shut the church against the visiting minister. "Tell the truth and shame the devil." J. A. Braboy [KW Dem-25 Nov 1875/p3/c6] Churches (AME) / Social Events / Burden, Rev. J. / Bra(y)boy, Joseph A. Bishop Wayman (colored), of Baltimore, who presided over the dedicatory exercises of the African M. E. Church of this city, last Sunday, at 2 o'clock p. m., is spoken of by those who heard him in the dedication sermon, as a speaker of remarkable ability, for one of his race. He occupied Rev. Mr. Meck's pulpit on Sunday evening, and the house was filled to overflowing. A collection was taken at the close of the sermon, for the cause in which the Bishop is engaged, which amounted to $34.25. [KW Dem-9 Dec 1875/p3/c4] Churches (AME dedication) / Wayman, Bishop / Meck, Rev. Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore, of the African M. E. Church, preached at the M. E. church, in this city, on last Sunday night, to a very large audience. He was here to look after the dedication of the Church built by his own people, where he preached in the morning. He is a large man, reasonably black, dresses well, stands erect and talks slowly as if measuring the weight of each word he uses. The Bishop is not proud but he evidently feels the weight of great responsibility upon his shoulders. [KSET- 11 Dec 1875/p3/c2] AME Church / Bishop Wayman / Church services / Church dedication Sunday School at 2 1/2 P.M. Prayer Meeting every Thursday evening.             Rev. J. Burdan, Pastor. [KST- 25 Dec 1875/p8/c1] AME Church / Church Services / Minisers / BURDAN, Rev. J. African M. E. Church A very large and heavily laden Christmas tree at this church shed its beneficent influence over the colored population. The tree was a general medium for bestowing gifts, and the occasion was one of unalloyed pleasure to every participant. [K W Dem - 30 Dec 1875/p3/c2] AME Church (Christmas celebration)

 

Laus Deo! ... African M. E. Church. Mrs. Belle Stevens, Mary White, Cassie Roberts, Lucrecia Roberts, Susan Burnett, Gea Milton, Mrs. Geo Milton, Mrs. George Milton.-- Kokomo, as wicked as it is, now has over a thousand professed Christians of the Protestant faith divided among the different church as follows: Methodist Episcopal.........320 Christian...................337 Congregational..............100 Quaker......................200 African M. E................35 United Brethren in Christ...20 Presbyterian................30 [KWD-2 Mar 1876/p3/c3] AME Church (membership) / Burnett, Susan / Milton, Gea / Milton, Geo. / Milton, Mrs. George / Roberts, Cassie / Roberts, Lucrecia / Stevens, Belle / White, Mary African M. E. Church The African Methodist Church building in this city was erected in 1873. The Trustees who had charge of the building of the church were J. A. Braboy, Thomas Roberts, and Wm. Burnett. The church was dedicated in November, 1875 by Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore, Maryland. The membership now numbers 36. The first pastor was Rev. Jason Bundy; the present pastor is Rev. Jonathan Burden. In addition to the colored church here, there is a large congregation of members living in Ervin and Clay townships, but they worship in a building of their own location in their settlement. [KST- 04 Mar 1876/p2/c5] AME Church / BRABOY, J. A. / ROBERTS, Thomas / BURNETT, Wm. / BUNDY, Rev Jason / BURDEN, Rev. Jonathan / Church Members / Ministers City Pickings. (Among others) The African M. E., Church building was sold for debt a short time ago. [KWD-23 Mar 1876/p3/c4] A.M.E. Church (building) The sea of trouble which has surged for a time in the African Methodist Church in this city, has at last become calm, and the brethren are commencing work anew with energy, and they promise well. The Trustees of the Church have issued a paper setting forth that "as Dr. Minor Nichols has heretofore assisted in helping the Church along and that by improper treatment said Nichols was prevented from continuing his assistance, they hereby authorize Minor to receive and continue to receive funds from[?] the Church and otherwise to attend to business." They can't get along without the Doctor -- and don't you forget it. [KST- 29 Apr 1876/p5/c1] AME Church / NICHOLS, Dr. Minor The members and friends of the A. M. E. Church will give a concert for the benefit of the church on next Tuesday evening, November 14th. Turn out everybody. Tickets for sale at Opera House Drug Store. For further particulars see small bills. [KST- 11 Nov 1876/p8/c1] Churches / AME Church / Church Benefits / Social Activities / Concerts

Don't forget that a good attendance at the Opera House Tuesday evening will be giving money to save the A. M. E. Church from going back into the hands of the creditors. [KST- 11 Nov 1876/p8/c1] Churches / AME Church / Church Benefits / Social Activities / Concerts As is well known to our people, the African M. E. Church of this city is in very straightened circumstances financially. A judgment of $400 now hangs over the church property, and $275 must be raised within a couple of months or all will be lost. Agents will soon canvass the city for funds, and we hope their appeals will secure the necessary funds. [KWD-14 Dec 1876/p3/c3] AME Church (finances) African M. E. Church. Nearly a year ago, the church belonging to the colored Methodists, of this city was sold for a debt of nearly [?]. This amount must be paid before the first of March or the property worth $1,600 will be lost to them. Rev. H. H. Thompson is the pastor and will wait on the good people for help. No large amount will be expected from any one person. Why can't three hundred of us pay one dollar each and thus relieve this little church? No one would miss this amount. Our colored friends are [?] and deserve to have a place of worship. Let us do this for them. Times are hard, we know, but a dollar can certainly be spared for such a good purpose. We commend Rev. Thompson to the kindly recognition of the good people. He will sacredly apply the money. When he calls on you, just hand him a dollar (more if you wish to) and put down your name in his book. It will be a donation that will be creditable to you and a great blessing to others. [KST- 16 Dec 1876/p1/c4] AME Church / Church benefits / Ministers / THOMPSON, Rev H. H. The African M. E. Church held forth in fine style. The house was literally jammed, and all passed off quietly. The tree had everything on it that is used in this latitude except a baby wagon. The pastor was happy and kept the crowd in good humor. An essay read my Mr. Stokes and one by Miss McCoy were will written and contained some truths worthy to be patterned after by people of all color. When old Santa made his debut, the enthusiasm was unbounded and candy unlimited. [KWD-28 Dec 1876/p3/c2] AME Church / Christmas activities / Stokes, Mr. / McCoy, Miss African M. E. Church At this church quite an enjoyable time was had on Monday night. The church was handsomely decorated, and a Christmas tree, loaded with presents for the Sabbath School scholars, was displayed. An address was delivered by Mr. E. C. Stokes, and good singing interspersed the exercises. A large audience was present. [KST- 30 Dec 1876/p8/c1] AME Church / Church Celebration / STOKES, Mr. E. C.

 

Church Festival A supper will be given in this city by the colored people, on Wednesday evening, Feb 21st, for the benefit of the African M. E. Church. Place to be announced next week. Admission 25 cents, including supper. [KST- 10 Feb 1877/p8/c1] Churches / Church Benefits / Colored Festival / AME Church Church Festival The colored people will give a festival on next Wednesday evening in the room formerly occupied by Wm. Becktel, as a shoe store, on Railroad street. All the luxuries of the season. Proceeds to go to A. M. E. Church. Admission, 25 cents, including supper. [KST- 17 Feb 1877/p8/c1] Churches / Church benefits / Colored Festival / AME Church

The authorities of the African M. E. Church, or this city, last Thursday, paid off an indebtedness of $208.58. They are only about $175 in debt and have easy time on this amount. We hope they will be able to pay every cent of their debt wen the notes fall due. Thus far they have done exceedingly well. [KST- 17 Mar 1877/p1/c6] AME Church / County Records / Debts paid Colored Picnic. The colored Sunday Schools of this city will give a picnic at Haskett's grove, on next Tuesday, July 24th. All neighboring schools are invited to unite with ours. Rev. A. H. Knight, of Peru, will be principal orator of the day, but others will speak. [KST- 21 Jul 1877/p4/c5] Social Activities / Colored Picnics / Sunday Schools / Haskett's Grove

 

The people of the A. M. E. Church are holding a revival meeting and many are being brought to Christ. [KWD- 10 Jan 1878/p3/T/c6] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church meetings The colored people are enjoying a revival of pure and undefiled religion. Their church is packed full every night and such as shall be saved added to their membership. [KWD- 24 Jan 1878/p3/T/c4] Churches / Church membership Our Colored People Billy Pittman is a citizen - of Russiaville now. Pleas Robberts has quit loafing on the streets and is attending school. The A. M. E. church will hold quarterly meetings on Feb. 9th, lasting three days. Elder Brass of Lafayette will be present on the occasion. The colored people have made arrangements for the grandest masquerade party of the season. Committee on arrangements, J. A. Braboy, chairman. The social at the A. M. E. Church is doing a great work under the management of Mrs. H. H. Thompson. They have realized over fifty dollars for the benefit of the church and minister. The colored ladies of Kokomo have organized a permanent relief society to look ofter the poor with Miss Sadie Roberts as President, Miss Maggie Knight as Secretary. May the good work be blessed with abundant success. [KWD 07 Feb 1878/p2/T/c5] PITTMAN, Billy / Russiaville / ROBBERTS, Pleas / Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church Meetings / Church benefits / Social Activities / BRABOY, J. A. / ROBERTS, Miss Sadie / KNIGHT, Miss Maggie The A. M. E. church held a quarterly meeting on Sunday and Monday. The Presiding Elder was not present but his place was filled. A good attendance at the meetings. [KWD 14 Feb 1878/p3/T/c6] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church meetings The colored people will give a masquerade supper and literary entertainment, at Dayhuff & Sharp's hall on Tuesday evening, the 16th inst. Proceeds to go for the benefit of the church. Admission, 35 cents. [KST- 09 Mar 1878/p5/c2] Church benefits / Social Activities / Churches The colored people will give a masquerade supper and literary entertainment, at Dayhuff & Sharp's hall on Tuesday evening, the 19th. Proceeds to go for he benefit of the church. Admission, 50 cts. per couple; single admission, 35 cts. A large number of people from neighboring cities are expected to be present. [KST- 16 Mar 1878/p5/c2] Churches / Social Activities / Church benefits The Sunday evening concert, by the Tennesseans, for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, netted the society $44.56. The audience was not half as large as it should have been, so, at the suggestion of the manager, a collection was taken up in the Opera House. So many were willing to pay more than 25 cents for such a concert, that $22 were raised by the collection and the manager added one-third of the whole

according to his own proposition. The colored folks feel that it was quite a streak of luck and are very grateful. [KST- 13 Apr 1878/p5/c2] AME Church / Churches / Church benefits / Social Activities / Concerts A. M. E. Church To marrow, Sunday, the regular quarterly meeting of the African M. E. Church will be held in this city. Rev. E. Holdstock will be present and administer the holy sacrament. Services at 3 o'clock, p.m. All are cordially invited. [KST- 11 May 1878/p1/c6] Churches / AME Church / Church meetings / Church services / HOLDSTOCK, Rev. E. Rev. H. H. Thompson, of this city, pastor of the colored M. E. church while at Logansport, assisting at the building of a church there, had his leg broken. While out at a gravel pit, the bank caved in falling upon him. A large stone in the falling earth crushed his leg. The accident occurred on Wednesday. Mrs Thompson has gone over. The broken leg has been cared for. Besides the pain and probable long inconvenience and lameness, the accident will cause a great loss to the church for Mr. T. was a great worker. We most heartily sympathize with him. [KST- 18 May 1878/p5/c3] THOMPSON, Rev. H. H. / Accidents / Ministers / AME Church We neglected to state, last week that Rev. Mr. Thompson, the pastor of the colored M. E. Church, who had his leg broken at Logansport had returned to his home in this city. He arrived without injury to the fracture. So pleased were his parishioners that they gave him and his family a "pound" party on the evening of his arrival which provided many of the substantials and luxuries. [KST- 22 Jun 1878/p4/c5] THOMPSON, Rev. H. H. / Accidents / Ministers / AME Church / Social Activites / Comings and Goings J. A. Braboy read an interesting essay on "Etiquette" before the African M. E. Church Society, last Monday evening, which is highly spoken of by those who heard it as an able effort. [KWD- 17 Oct 1878/p3/T/c7] BRABOY, J. A. / A. M. E. Church / Churches The members of the African M. E. Church met last Thursday, for the purpose of electing trustees for he ensuing year. H. H. Thympson acted as chairman. There had been six persons nominated a week previous, out of which the three following were elected on the first ballot: Milton Nicholson, James Smith and Jefferson Woos. All are good men and will perform their duty with honor to themselves and credit to the church. [KST- 16 Nov 1878/p5/c3] Churches / AME Church / THOMPSON, H. H. / NICHOLSON, Milton / SMITH, James / WOODS, Jefferson A. M. E. Church The colored church will give an entertainment on Christmas Eve, at which an elegant Christmas tree will dispense its bounties to all present. the public generally is invited. [KWD- 19 Dec 1878/p5/T/c2] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church Services Christmas How the Churches will Celebrate the Holiday [among others] The African M. E. Church will celebrate Christmas by a distribution of presents at that church on Tuesday evening, when interesting exercises will be given. [KST- 21 Dec 1878/p1/c5] Churches / AME Church / Christmas / Social Activities

 

African M.E. Church Quarterly Meeting. The session of the second quarterly meeting of the conference year of the African M. E. Church begins this Thursday evening, and continuing over Sunday next. Preaching every day and night. Rev. Mr. Jno. McSmith, of Crawfordsville ,is expected to be present and assist in the services. [KWD-23 Jan 1879/p3/c5] AME Church (quarterly meeting) The Colored People's Festival and Concert. The festival and concert of the colored people of this city held at Sharp & Dayhuff's hall on last Tuesday evening was a complete success in every way. the attendance was very large and the entertainment was enjoyed by all. The music was of a high order and will compare favorably with the colored troupe of Jubilee singers who travel over the country. The programme was as follows: "I wish that Heaven was mine!" "Mary and Martha" "Old Ark's moving" "Cabin Home" and two or three other songs that we cannot now recall. The gross receipts amounted to $88.13 and the expenses were only $21.20, leaving the net proceeds $66.03. This amount will be applied to liquidating the debt of the A. M. E. Church. [KST- 19 Apr 1879/p1/c5] Colored Celebrations / Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church benefits The Conference for the African M. E. Church for Indiana and Michigan will meet at Yysilanti, Mich., on the 20th proximo. Rev. H. H. Thompson, having served as pastor of the church in this city, will, according to the rules, be consigned to some other field of labor next year. His people are behind on his salary $100, which amount they are endeavoring to raise by private subscriptions. Mr. Thompson has proven himself a faithful and indefatigable worker in the Lord's vineyard during his sojourn among us, accomplishing much good, and it would be a stigma upon the church here to allow him to depart without every cent of his honestly- earned wages. "Is not the laborer worthy his hire?" It is to be hoped our people will contribute liberally to the futherance of this most commendable effort on the part of our colored brethren to make up this deficit due Mr. Thompson. [KWD-31 July 1879/p3/c7] AME church (conference) / Thompson, Rev. H. H. Rev. John McSmith, the new pastor of the African M. E. church in this city, comes here from Crawfordsville with good recommendations. He is a well educated man, and will make an excellent pastor. Rev. H. H. Thompson, the former pastor, will go to New Albany. He has our best wishes. [KST- 13 Sep 1879/p5/c4] Comings and Goings / Churches / A. M. E. Church / Ministers / McSMITH, Rev. John / THOMPSON, Rev. H. H. African M. E. Church. Rev. John McSmith, the new minister at the A. M. E. church, will occupy his pulpit on Sunday, the 21st inst. Meetings at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The reason why Rev. McSmith was not here last Sabbath was because he was called away to attend the burial of his wife's brother. [KST- 20 Sep 1879/p1/c3] Churches / Church Services / A.M.E Church / McSMITH, Rev. John Y. M. C. A. Important Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Y. M. C. A. of this City. The Executive board of the Y. M. C. A. of this city, held by their regular business meeting on last Wednesday evening. The attendance was good and much interest was manifested in the work. President Kirkpatrick urged upon the board the necessity of taking steps to prosecute the work more fully than ever before among our colored people and after a general discussion upon the subject, Thornton Parker and C. F. Stokes were elected members of the association, and Joseph A. Braboy and C. F. Stokes were elected members of the executive board to represent the African M. E. church and colored people generally of our city. [...] The president then appointed the following committee to prosecute the work among the colored people: J. A. Braboy, Thornton Parker, and J. H. Saylor. [...] [KST- 27 Sep 1879/p1/c3] Social Activites / A. M. E. Church / Y. M. C. A / Churches / STOKES, C. F. / BRABOY, J. A. / PARKER, Thornton The Y.M.C.A. held very interesting gospel meetings at the African M. E. Church on last Sunday morning and evening. The morning services were conducted by J. H. Saylors, assisted by Father Stewart and others. The evening meeting was conducted by L. J. Kirkpatrick, assisted by J. H. Saylors, Frank Hoon, Joseph A. Braboy, C. F. Stokes, and many of the members of the congregation, took part in the services. The colored people of this city are warm friends of the Y.M.C.A. and do much to assist the organization in its work. [KWD-2 Oct 1879/p3/c1] AME Church (gospel meetings) / Braboy, Joseph A. / Hoon, Frank / Kirkpatrick, L. J. / Saylors, J. H. / Stewart, Fr. / Stokes, C. F.

Y.M.C.A. At the meeting of the executive board of the Y.M.C.A. last week, J. A. Braboy and C. F. Stokes were elected members of the board in behalf of the African M. E. Church.       Mr. Braboy introduced the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:       Believing it to be the duty of this association to devise some plan by which the Christian work may be more zealously prosecuted among the colored people in the future than it has been in the past, and believing that there is a large field of profitable labor in this direction, therefore, be it       Resolved, That there be a committee of three appointed by this association whose duty it will be to hold cottage prayer meetings and general meetings among the colored people such as they may deem proper in their judgement. And be it further       Resolved, That the general secretary of this association be instructed to ask the other associations throughout the State to cooperate with this association by appointing like committees to work among the colored people.       J. A. Braboy, Thorton Parker, and J. H. Sayler, were appointed a committee to work among the colored people. It was determined to increase the library and otherwise make the rooms of the association more attractive.       The rooms were decorated in a artistic manner, on last Saturday, by the following committee: Etta Armstrong, Etta Goodwine, Julia Guinn, Lilla Hillis, Jesse Cottingham, J. D. Johnson, J. H. Sayler, L. J. Kirkpatrick, Emma Hillis, and John Weaver. The rooms now present a very beautiful appearance. We would be glad for our citizens to take a deep interest in the reading room, and to donate pictures, vases, flowers, fancy work, and anything that will make the rooms more attractive, also papers, magazines, books, etc. [KWD-2 Oct 1879/p3/c5] AME Church / social organizations (YMCA elections) / Armstrong, Etta / Braboy, J. A. / Cottingham, Jesse / Goodwine, Etta / Guinn, Julia / Hillis, Emma / Hillis, Lilla / Johnson, J. D. / Parker, Thorton / Saylor, J. H. / Stokes, C. F. / Weaver Sunday 7 p.m., gospel meeting at African M. E. Church. Tuesday 7 p.m., literary society at the Y. M. C. A. Rooms. [KWD-30 Oct 1879/p3/c4] social / religious activities / AME Church (gospel meeting) / YMCA literary society The Figures for it. The Churches. (Among others) African M. E. Church- membership, 35; value of property, $1,000; paid minister, $156; average attendance, 70. [KWD-20 Nov 1879/p2/c3] AME Church (statistics) Sunday, 7 p.m., gospel meeting at A. M. E. Church. Gospel services at the Colored Church Sunday night. [KWD-4 Dec 1879/p3/c3] social / religious activities / AME Church (gospel meeting) A.M.E. Church. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening. Class meeting every Sunday at 10:30 o'clock a.m. The Hintonian Literary Society meets regularly every Tuesday evening at the church. The Y.M.C.A. will hold services in the church next Sunday evening. Rev. J. McSmith, the regular pastor, delivered an excellent sermon last Sunday morning. He will preach again in two weeks. On Christmas Eve, the Sunday School will give an entertainment at the church, composed of musical and recitational [sic] exercises. A Christmas Tree will bestow its dainty bounties to the little folks. Everybody is invited. [KWD-18 Dec 1879/p1/c4-5] A.M.E. Church events / prayer meetings / sunday school / YMCA services / McSmith, Rev. J. / Hintonian Literary Society Coming events. Sunday, 7 p.m., gospel meeting at A. M. E. Church. [KWD-18 Dec 1879/p1/c5] social / religious activities / AME Church (gospel meetings) African M. E. Church. The colored folks had a Christmas Tree at their church on last Wednesday eve, which was a grand success in every way. Quite an interesting literary exercise was given by the school children. The exercises opened by music by Eusebius Roberts' choir, Declamations, by B. B. Braboy, and B. C. W. Braboy. The gem of the evening was a solo by little Oscar Anderson. Several other songs and declamations completed the exercises. The church was well filled. At about 8 o'clock the little children were made happy by the appearance of "Old Kriss." He distributed about $30 worth of goods, mostly wearing apparel which was very appropriate, conforming to the weather. [KST- 27 Dec 1879/p12/c6] Churches / A. M. W. Church / Church Social Events / BRABOY, B. B. / BRABOY, B. C. W. / ROBERTS, Eusebius / ANDERSON, Oscar

 

A. M. E. Church Festival. The members of the A. M. E. Church are to give a grand festival and supper on Thursday evening, January 22nd, for the benefit of the minister in charge. We expect to have bounteons [sic] refreshments and a regular supper. As we have not had anything of this kind for a long time, we are confident our white friends will assist us. Admission, 10 cents; supper, 20 cents, or 40 cents a couple. Jefferson Woods, Thomas Roberts, committee Rev. McSmith, Minister. [KST- 17 Jan 1880/p5/c2] Churches / A. M. E. Church / church benefits / WOODS, Jefferson / ROBERTS, Thomas / McSMITH, Rev. A. M. E. Church Festival. The members of the A. M. E. Church are to five a festival and supper on this evening for the benefit of the minister in charge. We expect to have bounteous refreshments and a regular supper. As we have not had anything of this kind for a long time, we are confident our white friends will assist us. Admission, 10 cents; supper, 20 cents, or 40 cents a couple. [signed] Jefferson Woods, Thomas Roberts, Commissioners; Rev. McSmith, Minister. [KD-22 Jan 1880/p5/c4] A.M.E Church (social activities / fundraisers) / Woods, Jefferson / Roberts, Thomas / McSmith, Rev. The proceedings of the A. M. E. church festival held on last Thursday night were as follows: Gross, $29.71, net, $24.87. Good order was maintained throughout and a pleasant time had. [KST- 24 Jan 1880/p4/c6] Churches / A. M. E. Church / church benefits The A.M.E. quarterly meeting began on Saturday and closed on Monday night. Wm. Sims was received into the church on Sunday evening. Rev. McSmith is an able preacher and is doing a good work here. The church has paid him every cent of salary due to date. Total collections during the meetings, including festival funds $54.00. [KD-29 Jan 1880/p1/c4] A. M. E. Church (quarterly meeting / finances) / McSmith, Rev./ Sims, Wm. (Church membership) Sunday 7 p.m., gospel meeting at A. M. E. Church. [KD-29 Jan 1880/p5/c4] AME Church (announcements-gospel meeting) Our Colored People On last Sabbath evening, Elder McSmith occupied the pulpit at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those who heard his sermons were surely built up in the faith of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Many will wonder why the series of meetings are not going on, as stated in the last issue. The minister's health was poor and would not permit him to commence them at this time, but he will probably begin soon. [KST- 28 Feb 1880/p8/c1] Churches / Illness / McSMITH, Elder

About Kokomo's Churches.[...] The African M. E. Church building in this city, was built in 1873, the trustees being J. A. Braboy, Thomas Roberts and William Burnett. It was dedicated in November, 1875 but Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore. The pastors have been Revs. Bundy, Burden, Roberts, and McSmith. The church is quite prosperous and regular meetings are now held, with a good attendance. The colored people deserve great credit for the rapid strides they have made in the past few years in this direction. [KST- 01 May 1880/p16/c3] Churches / A. M. E. Church / BRABOY, J. A. / ROBERTS, Thomas / BURNETT, William / Ministers / BUNDY, Rev. / BURDEN, Rev. / ROBERTS, Rev. / McSMITH, Rev. The colored people of Kokomo, assisted by Prof. A. C. Hopkins and wife, will give a musical entertainment at the Christian church on Monday night, May 19. Proceeds for the benefit of the African M. E. church. Further announcement next week. [KST- 08 May 1880/p7/c2] Social Activities / Musical Performances / Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church benefits / HOPKINS, Prof. A. C. A. M. E. Church. Bro. Thomas Roberts will preach at the A. M. E. church Sunday, 7:30 p.m., others assisting. [KST- 15 May 1880/p1/c3] Churches / A. M. E. Church / ROBERTS, Bro. Thomas / Church Services Our Colored People. Services at the church at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to morrow, Bro. Thos. Roberts officiating. [KST- 29 May 1880/p1/c1] Churches / Church Services / ROBERTS, Bro. Thos. African M. C. Church. John McSmith, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 1/2 p.m. [KD-29 July 1880/p6/c6] AME Church schedule / McSmith, Rev. John Our Colored People. Preaching at the A. M. E. church to marrow night Elder Burden, of Lafayette, is in our city, refitting his dwelling for Elder Jordon, our new minister. He is to preach Mrs. Woodford's funeral sermon next Sabbath, at Rush Settlement. Thomas Weaver, of Wabash, has been working in Mr. Brayboy's shop in place of Jas. Thompson this week. James had a sore finger, but was able to commence business this morning. The minister was with us on last Sabbath, and preached two very satisfactory sermons. He says as soon as he gets settled here that he will make a great effort to relinquish the church debt. [KST- 18 Sep 1880/p5/c3] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church Services / Ministers / Schools / Enumeration / Kokomo Colored School / ROBERTS, E. H. / JORDON, Elder / WOODFORD, Mrs. / Vital Records / Deaths / Rush Settlement / BRABOY, Mr. / THOMPSON, Jas.

 

African M. E. Church, John McSmith, Pastor, Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 1/2 p.m. [KD- 06 Jan 1881/p3/c5] Churches / AME Church / Church Services / MCSMITH, John / Ministers Poplar Grove [...] Sabbath school at the U. B. Church was very interesting yesterday. Britton Bassett and son and several other gentlemen from the colored settlement were present and gave us some fine music. Britton is hard to get ahead of on singing. [...] [KD- 10 Mar 1881/p8/c3] BASSETT, Britton / Churches / Ervin Township / Poplar Grove / Sabbath school / Bassett Settment March. 23. The members of the African M. E. Church gave their pastor and wife a surprise party at the parsonage in this city. [KST-31 Dec. 1881/p1/c4] AME Church (social activities) Our Colored People.       The festival at the A. M. E. church on Monday evening was not a grand success, but about $13 were cleared.       Rev. Parker, the blind man, after a few weeks revival at Wabash for Rev. Robert McDaniel, was in the city this week and preached at the A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. [KST-7 May 1881/p1/c6] AME church activities Announcements Services at the A. M. E. church tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock sharp. [KST-14 May 1881/p5/c2] AME church (schedule) African M. E. Church, James A. Jordan, Pastor, Preaching every Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 1/2 p.m. [KD- 21 Jul 1881/p3/c5] Churches / AME Church / Church Services / JORDAN, James A. / Ministers

The African M. E. churches contemplate holding a three days camp meeting in the fair grounds near this city. [KD- 28 Jul 1881/p1/c4] Churches / AME Church / Church meetings To-day there will be a union picnic of the Noblesville and Kokomo African M. E. Churches held in Hance's Grove, one mile north of this city. In the evening a festival will be held in Wilson room, corner of Main and Mulberry streets. All are invited. [KD- 04 Aug 1881/p1/c2] Churches / AME Church / Church Festivals / Hance's Grove Concert. The Stewart Concert Company will give a concert at the Opera House on next Thursday evening, the 10th inst., the proceeds of which will go to the A. M. E. Church, of this city. The company is recommended as a first class one and will no doubt give a good concert. Admission 35 cents. Reserved seats 50 cents. [KST-5 Nov 1881/p5/c2] A. M. E. Church (fund raisers) / Opera House (concerts) The Stewart colored concert company, under the auspices and for the benefit of the African M. E. Church, of this city, will give an entertainment at the Opera House to-night. [KD- 10 Nov 1881/p5/c3] Social Activities / Concerts / Churches / Church Benefits / AME Church A. M. E. A Christmas tree will be given at the A. M. E. Church, Saturday eve at half past seven. There will be speaking and singing by the children of the school. A good time is an- ticipated. [KD- 22 Dec 1881/p1/c6] Churches / AME Church / Church Celebrations

 

Our Religious Denomination. The Methodist Episcopal Church. A Short Sketch of this Denomination. ...[history of the M. E. church]... The African M. E. church has a church building in this city begun in 1873 and dedicated by Bishop Wayman, of Baltimore, in 1875. They also have a congregation of members living in Ervin and Clay townships, who worship in a building of their own located in their settlement. ... [KST-18 Mar 1882/p1/c2-3] ME church / AME church / history / dedication / Ervin township / Clay township The members of the African M. E. Church will give a mum social at their church in this city on Thursday evening, the 23rd. Supper will be served from 6 to 9 o'clock. [KST- 18 Mar 1882/p1/c5] churches / AME church social / social activities Church Chimes. The colored church will hold a mum social this evening--supper from 6 to 9. [KD-23 Mar 1882/p1/c2] social activities (mum social) / colored church The festival at the A. M. E. Church, on last Thursday evening, was a very pleasant affair, every body having a good time. The receipts were about $25.00. [KD-30 Mar 1882/p1/c2] AME Church (fund raisers) / church festivals African M. E. Church, W. A. Coleman, Pastor. Preaching every other Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 2 1/2 p.m. [KD-13 Apr 1882/p3/c5] AME church (schedule) / Coleman, W. A. Little Joe Saylors conducted services at the A. M. E. Church on Sunday evening. [KD-13 July 1882/p1/c6] Saylors, Joe / AME Church services

Notice. There will be a festival at the Colored Church on next Monday evening for the purpose of raising money to paint and repair the church. All are invited.       J. W. Harper, Pastor. [KST-28 Oct 1882/p1/c5] churches / AME Church (fund raisers) / social activities (festivals) Rev. J. W. Harper, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church, has arrived and entered upon his ministerial duties. [KD-7 Sept 1882/p1/c2] Harper, Rev. J. W. / A. M. E. Church (pastor assignments) A. M. E. This church will give an entertainment on Christmas night, which will consist in recitations, music speeches, Santa Clause, etc. Everybody invited. [KD-21 Dec 1882/p5/c6] AME Church activities / Christmas programs The Colored church, not to be behind, gave a very pleasant entertainment on Christmas night, in which music, recitations, speeches, and Santa Claus occupied prominent places. [KD-28 Dec 1882/p1/c5] AME Church / Christmas social activities African M. E. Church, J. W. Harper, Pastor. Preaching every other Sabbath at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 2 1/2 p.m. [KD-28 Dec 1882/p3/c5] AME Church schedule / Harper, Rev, J. W. (Pastor) A. M. E. Church. At the colored church a pleasant entertainment was given on Monday evening, consisting of music, recitations, etc. Santa Claus was there and distributed many presents. [KST-30 Dec 1882/p1/c4] churches (festivals) / AME church

 

The colored folks hold their Sunday school convention at Tipton on next Thursday. [KD- 17 May 1883/p1/c3] Churches/Church meetings Joseph A. Braboy was the principal talker at the Christian church last Sunday. [KD- 12 Jun 1883/p1/c3] BRABOY, Joseph A. / Churches / Speeches There will be a basket meeting held in the grove near Russiavile, on nextSunday under the auspices of the African M. E. church, of this city. Good speakers will be in attendance, and the afternoon will be devoted to the cause of temperance. All are invited to attend. [KD- 14 Jun 1883/p4/c4] Churches / Basket Meeting / Russiavile / AME Church The colored folks will give a concert at the M. E. church on next Friday evening, the proceeds to go to the church fund. Admission 10c. Let the house be well filled. [KD- 26 Jul 1883/p5/c4] Churches / AME Church / Church Benefits / Concerts Richard Bassett, or Ervin township, left on Tuesday morning for Indianapolis, as a delegate to the Missionary Baptist Association, which is in session there this week. [KST-25 Aug 1883/p5/c3] Bassett, Richard / Comings and goings Rev. J. H. Knight, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church, has taken up his residence here. [KD- 13 Sep 1883/p4/c4] KNIGHT, Rev. J. H. / Ministers / AME Church / Comings and Goings / Churches Rev. B. K. Knight, of the A. M. E. church, preached at Frankfort on Sunday. [KD- 27 Sep 1883/p1/c4] KNIGHT, Rev. B. K. / Ministers / AME Church / Churches The children of the Christian Sunday school gave a very interesting free entertainment at the church last Sunday evening. An audience of 500 was present. The following programme was observed: [among others]

Recitation, "Sunbeam," Bazine Braboy. Recitation, "Small to Go to Sunday-school," Ira Roberts. Recitation, "Six Minutes to Ten," Ezra Roberts. Recitation, "Old Age," Carl Braboy. [KD- 18 Oct 1883/p1/c6] Schools / Christian Sunday School / Churches / BRABOY; Bazine, Carl / ROBERTS; Ezra, Ira Rev. A. K. Knight occupied the pulpit of the A. M. E. church on Sunday. A temperance meeting was held in the evening. [KD- 29 Nov 1883/p4/c3] KNIGHT, Rev A. K. / Churches / Ministers / AME Church Rev. F. J. Roberts occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E. church on Sunday Pastor Knight preaching at Peru. [KD- 20 Dec 1883/p11/c3] ROBERTS, Rev F. J. / Churches / Ministers / AME Church / KNIGHT, Pastor A. M. E. Church. The African M. E. Church will hold their entertainment on Christmas Eve, to which all are invited. Admission ten cents. [ KST-22 Dec 1883/p1/c5] AME Church / Christmas festivities The colored Sunday-school entertainment was a success. The programme consisted in recitations, singing declamations, and the distribution of presents from a Christmas tree. The ten cents admission fee brought quite a handsome sum int the treasury of the school. Every one-- teacher and pupil--was pleased with the evening's work. [KD- 27 Dec 1883/p5/c1] Colored Sunday School / Churches / Social Activities / Entertainment At the A. M. E. church an entertaining program was carried out. The Christmas tree was loaded with presents, the distribution of which gave joy and happiness to all. [KST-29 Dec 1883/p4/c2] churches / AME church / Christmas program and decorations

 

The colored church, under the ministration of Rev. A. K. Knight, is on the upward boom. [KD- 07 Feb 1884/p4/c2] Churches / Ministers / KNIGHT, Rev. A. K. Rev. R. Felton is absent attending the conference of the A. M. E. church. [KD- 27 Mar 1884/p1/c6] Churches / Comings and Goings / FELTON, Rev. R. / AME Church / Church meetings Rev. R. H. Felton preached at the A. M. E. church on Sunday morning and evening. [KD- 10 Apr 1884/p1/c6] FELTON, Rev R. H. / Churches / AME Church / Ministers The colored folks of Howard, Madison, and Miami counties will hold a camp meeting Anderson on June 7-15. [KD- 05 Jun 1884/p5/c3] Churches / Colored Camp Meeting / Church Meetings The talked of colored camp meeting that was to have been held at the Fair grounds, has fallen through on account of the Agricultural Society refusing to grant them the use of the grounds. [KGT- 22 Jul 1884/p5/c1] Churches / Church Meetings / Colored Camp Meeting The city was deserted of colored people on Sunday. The Ervin camp-meeting was the attraction. [KD- 31 Jul 1884/p5/c1] Ervin Township / Churches / Church Meetings / Colored Camp Meeting Rev. Richard Bassett, who has been attending a colored camp meeting near Noblesville for several days, returned to his home in the colored settlement Monday. [KGT- 02 Sep 1884/p5/c4] BASSETT, Rev. Richard / Ministers / Churches / Church Meetings / Colored Camp Meeting / Bassett Settlement / Comings and Goings

Church Chimes Protracted religious services will be held in Richard Bassett's grove, in Ervin township, beginning September 19th and continuing three days. [KD- 18 Sep 1884/p4/c3] Churches / Ervin Township / BASSETT, Richard / Bassett Settlement / Church Services The colored folks will commence a 9-day meeting in Kennedy's grove, just east of Kokomo, on next Saturday evening. Rev. Scott, of Ohio, Rev. Mrs. Eliza Petterford, of Grant county, Revs. Boyer, of Noblesville, Knight, and others will be present. A gate fee of 10c will be charged on Saturday and Sunday only. Everybody invited to attend. [KD- 09 Oct 1884/p5/c5] Churches / Church Meetings / Social Activites / KNIGHT, Rev. / Kennedy's grove Rev. A. K. Knight, of the colored church, held a very profitable meeting Sunday in Kennedy's grove, just east of the city. [KGT- 14 Oct 1884/p1/c2] KNIGHT, Rev. A. K. / Ministers / Churches / Kennedy's Grove / Church meetings Colored. The Sunday-school of the A. M. E. Church will give an entertainment on Christmas eve, consisting of singing, recitations etc. Presents will be distributed from a Christmas tree by Santa Claus. Admission 10c. A festival will be given at the church on Christmas night. The public invited. [KD- 18 Dec 1884/p1/c6] Churches / AME Church / Colored Sunday School / Social Activites / Church Festival A. M. E. Church The Sunday School will have a handsome Christmas tree at the church on Christmas Eve and a grand festival on Christmas night. [KGT- 23 Dec 1884/p1/c4] Churches / AME Church / Christmas / Sunday School A. M. E. The colored church folks are preparing for a grand time tonight at their festival. Their Christmas doings last night were successful and agreeable. All the children were remembered. [KD- 25 Dec 1884/p5/c5] Churches / AME Church / Church Festival

 

Our clever colored people held a very interesting musical and literary concert at their church in the north-east part of the city Thursday night. The entertainment was far above the average and elevating in every particular, and redounds greatly to the credit of its projectors. A very large audience greeted them and the church exchequer was replenished with many bright silver dollars. [KGT- 03 Feb 1885/p1/c5] Social Activities / Concerts / Churches / Church benefits A brand new set of chairs have been placed in the choir box of the A. M. E. church. [KD-26 Feb 1885/p5/c2] churches / AME purchases Presiding Elder Bundy, of the A. M. E. church, spent Thursday in this city, guest of Rev. J. F. Ferguson, the past of the church in this city. [KGT- 31 Mar 1885/p5/c3] BUNDY, Elder / FERGUSON, Rev. J. F. / Churches / AME Church / Ministers / Comings and Goings David Gaskin is building a neat cottage residence just east of the colored church. [KGT- 14 Apr 1885/p5/c2] GASKIN, David / Churches Presiding Elder Bundy, of the A. M. E. church, was in the city last week. [KGT- 12 May 1885/p5/c2] Churches / AME Church / BUNDY, Elder / Comings and Goings African M. E. Church, Rev. A. K. Knight, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at 10:30 a.m., and 7 o'clock p.m. Sunday school at 3 o'clock. [KD-28 May 1885/p5/c5] churches (schedules) / AME pastor / Knight, A. K. Rev. R. A. Felton, of this city, has been appointed by the Bishop of the A. M. E. Church pastor of the circuit of Michigan City, La Porte, and Warsaw. [KD-25 Jun 1885/p1/c6] comings and goings (mainly goings) / Felton, Rev. R. A. The colored meeting at the Bassett settlement promises to be a great event. A large attendance from all over the State is expected. [KD-6 Aug 1885/p4/c3] social activities / Bassett settlement / colored meeting The A. M. E. annual conference met Wednesday in Chicago with Bishop Sorters in the chair. Rev. Furgason, of the colored church of this city, is in attendance. [KGT- 11 Aug 1885/p5/c1] Churches / AME Church / Church meetings / FURGASON, Rev. / Ministers The campmeeting in the colored settlement Sunday was a grand success, being attended by an immense concourse of people, many going from this city. The crowd was orderly and the preaching of a high order. [KGT- 11 Aug 1885/p1/c5] Churches / Colored Camp meeting / (?) Settlement

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Artis went to Kokomo this morning to attend the convention of the Eastern Baptist association, colored.--Richmond Item. [KGT- 11 Aug 1885/p5/c3] Churches / Baptist Church / Church meetings / ARTIS, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. / Comings and Goings Church Chimes. ... The colored folks had a big time at the Bass settlement last Sunday. ... [KD-13 Aug 1885/p5/c3] social activities / Bass(ett) settlement Church Chimes. A very successful revival is now in progress at the A. M. E. church. They are rattling up the dry bones. [KD-19 Nov 1885/p4/c4] social activities / churches (revivals) / AME church The colored folks closed their three weeks protracted meeting Sunday by baptizing sixteen candidates in Wild Cat near the bridge on the London pike. This, with the twenty-nine immersed last Sunday, makes an accession to the church of newly baptized members. Rev. Burr is greatly liked by his people and seems to be the right man in the right place. [KGT- 01 Dec 1885/p4/c3] Churches / Baptisms / Church meetings / BURR, Rev. / Ministers Church Chimes. Since the beginning of the revival at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Hicks, pastor, 80 converts have been made. Sixteen persons were baptized last Sunday and 29 the Sunday previous. The meeting began in the Rush settlement and has extended to this city. The meeting closed Sunday night and has been fruitful of much good. [KD-3 Dec 1885/p5/c3] social activities?? / churches (revivals) / AME church (membership) / Rush settlement The colored folks of this city had a merry time at their church on Christmas Eve stripping the heavily ladened boughs of a good old-fashioned Christmas tree. Proceeds, $19.78. On Christmas night the ladies of the church gave a festival in the church. Both were enjoyable entertainments. [KGT- 29 Dec 1885/p5/c3] Social Activities / Churches / Christmas / Church Festivals Christmas at the Churches.       The churches of the city vied with each other in excellence of the programs for their Christmas entertainments, and as a result we had a more pretentious line of Christmas amusements than ever before. ...[events at the various churches noted] ...       The A. M. E. Sunday school was not outdone by any of its contemporaries. A most enjoyable time was had and the receipts reached $10.70. ... [KD-31 Dec 1885/p1/c6] churches / AME church (Christmas celebration) / finances Church Chimes. .. Rev. Samuel Barr of the A. M. E. church, is visiting his family in Randolph county. ... Monday next marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer in Kokomo, and the following program has been prepared:       Monday, Baptist church ...       Thursday, A. M. E. church, "the Benefits of Religion," Rev. Smith. ... [KD-31 Dec 1885/p5/c2] churches / ame church / comings and goings / Barr, Rev. Samuel / Week of Prayer / Smith, Rev.

 

Churches. A.M.E. Church. Regular services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. S. Burrell, Pastor [KGT-5 Jan 1886/p3/c6] churches (schedules and pastors) / AME church / Burrell, Samuel Rev. Samuel Burr, pastor of the African M. E. church in this city, is visiting his family in Randolph county. This is his first visit home sine conference. [KGT-5 Jan 1886/p5/c3] comings and goings / Burrell, Samuel / AME church pastors Church Notes. A.M.E. Rev. Burr is doing a splendid work among his people in this city. The services Sunday were well attended and were of unusual interest. The also have a flourishing Sunday school that has an average attendance of 50 pupils. [KGT-19 Jan 1886/p1/c6] churches/AME attendance / Sunday school at the AME church / Burrell, Samuel Church Notes. A.M.E. The Church held its first quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. Burrell was assisted by Rev. Harper of Frankfort. The attendance was very large. Rev. Burrell preached in the morning and Rev. Harper in the evening. The latter's text was "Be ye steadfast, unmovable." [KGT-26 Jan 1886/p1/c6] churches / AME church- quarterly meetings / Burrell, Rev. Samuel / Harper, Rev. (Of Frankfort) Colored Concert.       The local colored amateurs will give a concert at Sharp & Armstrong's Hall on next Monday evening for the benefit of the church debt. A good entertainment is assured. We hope the undertaking will meet with success. [KD-28 Jan 1886/p4/c3] social activities / Sharp & Armstrong / church fund raisers Revival Meetings.       Rev. William Hyle was assisted Tuesday night in the revival services by Rev. David Douglass, of the Friends church, and Rev. Samuel Burrell, of the colored church. ... The meeting held until after 10 o'clock. [KGT-2 Feb 1886/p3/c4] church activities / revival meetings / Burrell, Rev. Samuel Comical Concert.       The comical concert given at Sharp & Armstrong's hall by the young colored people Monday night was for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church, was well attended, and the entertainment especially the musical numbers was a treat to those who were present. Mr. Will Roberts acted as master of ceremonies and Messrs. Mit. Nicholson, George Bond and William Jenkins did the principal singing and acting, and were soundly applauded. The young ladies who participated all did well. While waiting between acts the reporter counted forty-seven candidates in the audience. [KGT-9 Feb 1886/p1/c6] social activities / concerts / AME church fund raisers / Sharp & Armstrong hall / Bond, George / Jenkins, William / Nicholson, Mit. / Roberts, Will The Churches. A.M.E.       Rev. Burrell is building up a live working church in the northeast part of the city among our colored people. The services were of a very interesting nature Sunday. They have a good Sabbath school of about sixty scholars. [KGT-9 Feb 1886/p4/c5] churches / AME services / Burrell, Rev. Samuel / Sunday / Sabbath school The Churches. A.M.E. Rev. Burrell preached to crowded audiences morning and evening. There will be meeting at this church every night this week. There were sixty pupils at Sunday school. [KGT-16 Feb 1886/p5/c5] churches / AME services / Burrell, Rev. Samuel / Sunday / Sabbath school Our Colored People.       A Gazette Tribune reporter made his first visit Tuesday night to the A. M. E. church. The church building was erected eleven years ago under the pastorate of Rev. Bundy, who is now presiding elder of the Logansport district. The church is now under the spiritual direction of Rev. Samuel Burrell, who resides at Spartansburg, Randolph county, and has a membership of about seventy-five in good standing. Aside from this about two hundred colored people who live in this city attend service here and make this neat little temple their spiritual headquarters. Thomas Hardiman is a faithful exhorter and has charge of the class and prayer meetings which are held every Thursday evening and Sunday morning. Charles Hicks, as superintendent, presides over the very interesting little Sunday school of about sixty pupils. The church has been greatly strengthened and built up since Rev. Burrell took hold of the gospel plow in this city. He is now holding a very interesting series of meetings. His foundation for a splendid discourse Tuesday night was the language of Pontius Pilate to the howling mob of accusers, "What shall I do then with this man that is called Jesus?" Our reporter went away strongly impressed that these colored people had the line fallen to them in pleasant places and that they were getting a great deal of solid comfort and lasting food out of the great problem of life, a consolation that fadeth not away but endureth forever. [KGT-23 Feb 1886/p3/3] AME church history / social activities / prayer meetings / church membership / Bundy, Rev. / Burrell, Rev. Samuel / Hardiman, Thomas / Hicks, Charles The Churches. A. M. E.       Rev. Burrell preached as usual at the colored church, morning and evening. Attendance at Sabbath school 54. [KGT-23 Feb 1886/p5/c6] Church activities / Sunday school / AME church/ Burrell, Rev. Samuel Our Colored Folks.       The Sunday services at our church were of unusual interest Sunday. In the morning a class meeting of unusual spiritual power was enjoyed. At night Rev. Burrell preached a splendid sermon from the text, "Come let us reason together: though your sins be as crimson, they shall be made white as snow." [signed] Whip. [KGT-9 Mar 1886/p3/c2] church services / Burrell, Rev (his preaching)

Presiding Elder Bundy, of Logansport, is in the city looking after the interests of the colored church which is one of the churches in his district. [KGT-6 Apr 1886/p5/c3] comings and goings / Bundy, Elder (of Logansport) / church visit The Churches. A. M. E.       Rev. Samuel Burrell preached two excellent gospel sermons to his people Sunday morning and evening. The average attendance upon the means of grace at this church is eighty, while the Sunday school, under the efficient management of Chas. Hicks, numbers about fifty pupils. [KGT-6 Apr 1886/p5/c5] churches / AME church attendance / Burrell sermons / Hicks, Chas. Sunday school Colored.       The colored people of this city held their quarterly meeting Sunday. The services of the entire day were of a very interesting nature. Presiding Elder Bundy preached two sermons of great spiritual power. He was assisted in the communion services by Rev. Burrell, the pastor. [KGT-20 Apr 1886/p8/c2] churches (AME quarterly meeting) / Bundy, the Presiding Elder / Burrell, Rev. Samuel Snubbing a Preacher. Presiding Elder Bundy, of the A. M. E. church. Sat Down On.       Rev. J. C. Bundy, Presiding Elder of the African M. E. church of this district, has been in ill favor with the colored brethren of his church in this city ever since his appointment and the bad blood boiled over in last Sunday, creating something of a sensation in the little flock. Being a quarterly meeting, Rev. Bundy was, of course, on hand to preach and receive his quarterly allowance. The services went on smoothly enough until the time came for administering the sacrament of the Lord's Supper when it was found that strangely enough the stewards had failed to provide the wine to symbolize the blood that was shed on Calvary, and as a consequence that most sacred ordinance of the church was not observed greatly to the chagrin of the Presiding Elder.       It is said the members of the church took this rather singular method to publicly rebuke the Elder, which, together with their refusal to pay him his salary, would, it was hoped, be sufficient to convince him that his services were no longer desired by the church in this city. [KD-22 Apr 1886/p5/c4] Bundy, Rev. J. C. / AME church / meetings The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a festival at their church Tuesday evening, netting about $13, which will be applied towards buying a new carpet for the church. [KD-13 May 1886/p1/c5] Ame church / fund raisers / improvements A postal card sent to this office Wednesday makes the following announcement: "There will be a selfish festival at the A. M. E. church, by the ladies, for the purpose of getting the deacon of the church a new suit of clothes." The Gazette Tribune would almost insure a crowd had the card not failed to give the date of this auspicious occasion. [KGT-1 Jun 1886/p2/c5] AME church activities (selfish festival) / fund raisers Rev. J. M. Townsend, of Richmond, spent Tuesday in the city with Rev. Burrell, of the A. M. E. church and addressed the colored picnic. [KD- 15 July 1886/p4/c5] comings and goings / Townsend, Rev. J. M. / Burrell, Rev. / picnics / AME church Church Notes.       Rev. Samuel Burrell addressed a very large audience in the court house yard Sunday afternoon on the theme of temperance. [KGT-27 July 1886/p5/c5] religious gatherings / Burrell, Rev. Samuel There will be a meeting of the colored people of the county interested in church work held at the Rush school-house on Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Burrell, of the A. M. E. church, of this city will conduct the services, assisted by Rev. J. W. Harper. Temperance workers and Christian members of all denominations will be present. [KD-29 July 1886/p8/c3] Burrell, Rev./ AME church / Rush school house Rev. Samuel Burrell, of the A. M. E. church, is attending the State Conference of his church at Vincennes. [KD-26 Aug 1886/p1/c4] AME church conferences / Burrell, Rev. Samuel / comings and goings The Vincennes conference of the A. M. E. Church has closed its labors. Rev. J. Bass was made presiding elder of this district. Rev. McDaniel, of Rockville, succeeds Rev. Burrell as pastor of the church at this place, Rev. Burrell going to Madison. The Dispatch extends a hearty welcome to the new pastor and an earnest Godspeed to the old. [KD-9 Sept 1886/p12/c1] McDaniel, Rev. / Burrell, Rev. / AME Church conference / presiding elders assignments Rev. McDaniel and William Hardiman are attending the District Conference of the A. M. E. church at Logansport. [KGT-19 Oct 1886/p5/c2] comings and goings / AME church conference / McDaniel, Rev. / Hardiman, William Wm. Nicholson, David Gaskin, S. C. Hicks, Thos. Hardiman and Hamilton Wheeler, is the board of trustees of the A. M. E. church for the ensuing year. Robert McDaniel is retained as pastor another year. [KD-11 Nov 1886/p8/c1] AME church trustees / Nicholson, Wm. / Gaskin, David / Hicks, S. C. / Hardiman, Thomas / Wheeler, Hamilton / McDaniel, Robert Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, Elder Bass, of Logansport, presiding. [KD-2 Dec 1886//p4/c3] AME church / meetings / Bass (of Logans't) Santa Claus At the Churches. ... The Colored Brethren enjoyed themselves immensely and in great numbers at their little church "over in Africa." An imitation snow house was erected-the kind Santa Claus is supposed to inhabit in his native climate and out of the chimney of this "holy of holies" the old boy handed out his gifts to the elect. [KD-30 Dec 1886/p1/c5] AME church / Christmas activities / decorations

 

Rev. Robert McDaniel is conducting a series of revival meetings at the A. M. E. church in this city, and attracting the attention of the colored people of his flock. [KGT-15 Jan 1887/p5/c1] social activities / AME church revival meetings / McDaniel, Rev. Robert       A protracted meeting has been in progress at the A. M. E. church for four weeks, attended with considerable interest. Two conversions occurred on Sunday. Three persons have united with the church during the meetings, which closed Monday night. [KGT-12 Feb 1887/p3/c2] churches / AME church meetings / membership       Rev. Rob't McDaniel, of the A. M. E. church, preached Sunday morning from Luke xxiv, 6, and in the evening from Romans viii, 9, to a large and appreciative audience. Being foreign missionary day there was collected $6.12 for the African missions. [KGT-16 Apr 1887/p1/c5] churches / AME church preaching / McDaniel, Rev. Robert       Under the lead of Rev. McDaniels the A. M. E. church has undertaken to build a parsonage on their lot. The pastors of the Kokomo churches at their meeting May 2d, instructed the secretary to heartily commend the enterprise to the business men and others, and urge all to help these worthy people in a worthy work. [KGT-7 May 1887/p1/c1] churches / AME church expansion / parsonage construction / McDaniels, Rev. Robert The pastors of the Kokomo churches in their meeting of May 2nd, instructed the secretary to insert a notice in the Kokomo papers calling attention to the enterprise undertaken by the A. M. E. church, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. McDaniels, of building a parsonage. It is hoped that the business men and citizens generally will respond liberally to their call, as they are in need and deserving of help. [KD- 12 May 1887/p8/c2] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Ministers / McDANIELS, Rev. / church benefits The A. M. E. Sunday school convention was held at Marion yesterday, J. J. Hardiman attending as a delegate from the Kokomo school. [KD- 16 Jun 1887/p4/c4] Churches / A. M. E. Church / HARDIMAN, J. J. / Sunday schools I wish to inform the kind people of Kokomo that I have met with encouragement in my endeavors to raise the necessary amount of money to build an A. M. E. church parsonage in this city. With $75 additional to what has already been subscribed I will be able to build a cheap house for my people. The strictest economy will be observed in the construction of the building. Anyone who may have on hand a few brick or stone, or a few feet of lumber that they would be willing to donate I will gladly call and get them. All who can assist in this or any other way can let me know by card, care box 112. I will commence collecting subscriptions next week. R. McDaniels. [KD- 16 Jun 1887/p4/c4] Churches / A. M. E. Church / McDANIELS, Rev. R. Thomas Hardiman represented the Kokomo District in the State electoral convention of the A. M. E. church, held at Indianapolis last week, to choose delegates to the general conference of that church. Tom is one of Kokomo's brightest and most promising colored boys - trained to industry, frugality, and sobriety, the sinews that surest help the climber to the top and keep him there. [KD- 02 Jun 1887/p8/c2] HARDIMAN, Thomas / Churches / Church meetings / A. M. E. Church The carpenters have began work on the new A. M. E. parsonage. Sufficient means have not yet been secured to complete the building and donations in cash or labor will be thankfully received by Rev. McDaniels. [KD- 07 Jun 1887/p1/c6] Churches / A. M. E. Church / Church benefits / McDANIELS, Rev. / The A. M. E. Parsonage. I wish to inform the kind people of Kokomo that I have met with encouragement and help on the parsonage. If I can raise $75.00 in addition to what has been promised, I shall be able to build a cheap house f