The Schaller Herald
Schaller, Sac Co. Iowa
October 5, 1893
Rev. A. BROWN, after three years of faithful service, bids
Schaller people good-bye. He goes to Kingsley. As we all know it
is the custom of the Methodist denomination to make frequent
changes, and few ministers remain long at one place. Three years
ago Rev. Mr. BROWN was ap-pointed to the Schaller charge coming
her from Wall Lake. During the time he has been here his efforts
in the cause of religion has not been without results, as is
shown by the following report, which Mr. BROWN has kindly
furnished us:
Three years ago when we came here the charge was a circuit of
three appointments-Schaller, Centennia, and Cook Center, with a
membership of 148. It is now a station with an active membership
of 194, an increase of 51; or an increase of the membership at
Schaller proper of 89. The parsonage has been improved from two
rooms, valued at $250, to a fine building of seven rooms, and
valued at $1150. A new barn worth $200 has been built, the church
improved by adding hot air and other improvements to the amount
of $500. The property, three years ago was reported at conference
to be worth $3250, now the report of trustees show a total value
of $4350. Increase of benevolent collection from a total of $32
to $248. Increase of pastor's support $400 cash or $550 including
parage.
Mr. BROWN expresses himself in the following words, 'We thank the
people of Schaller, both of the church and friends of other
churches, as well as those outside the church, for their kindness
to us during our stay among you, and shall look back upon the
years spent here as one of the brightest pages in our history and
will hold you in grateful remembrance, an pray that God's richest
blessings may rest upon and abide with you all forever.'
It is with regret that the members of the church and the people
in general are obliged to bid them farewell, and the good wishes
of all accompany them to their new field of labor.
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Oct 12, 1893
--Methodist Appointments. The Methodist conference recently held
at Sioux City made many changes more than at any time for several
years. The appointments for this district are as follows:
Kingsley, Alonzo BROWN.
--We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mr. J.H.
McCLEARY, who lives southwest of town. He was injured recently by
a stacker falling upon him, and it is thought his trouble comes
from injuries received. Mr. W.E. MILL is assisting in caring for
him.
MARRIED-At the home of the groom in south Schaller, Oct. 11,
1893, Rev. GARDNER officiating, Mr. John R. MILL and Mrs. BROWN,
of South Dakota.
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Oct 19, 1893
F.M. McLAUGHLIN has been confined to the house since Saturday
last, with malarial fever. He is getting some better and expects
to be around before long.