Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1893 — THE FOREIGNER PAYS THE DUTY [ARTICLE]

THE FOREIGNER PAYS THE DUTY

THE REVIVAL CLOSES. The last four Weeks has beeu a period of peculiar interest for tieusselaer, and especially the Presbyterian church. Tlie’Gos-pt-1 meetings that have beeu held at this church have shaken the whole town Evangelist Keeley has fearlessly exposed sm in all its awful forms, and faithfully and eloquently dec ared the whole counsel of God to a perishing world. The meetings hegan here Sept. Bth, and closed 0; t. sth. The past week has been one of intense interest and the crowds that flocked to hear the Evangelist in his earnest endeavor to pn ich t‘e truth every night grew larger and larger. On Wednesday evening not half the crowd could get inside the church to hear the lecture on Temperance. The audience showed its HDpreciß'on by requesting Mr. K. to remain a jodrer day. Thisjhe consented to do, and a crowded house listened to the last semon of this faithful servant of God, the text b ing “The Last Time.” After tbe sermon the following resolution, prepared by the session was adopted, and also approved by the oongre gation: Whereas; We, the m mbersof the Presbyterian church ot Rtnsseiaer, Indiana, invited Rev. H. C. Keoley to come and labor with us in the service of the Lord, and Whereas; He has so faithfully and earnestly exposed evil and the awful consequence oi. sinful indulgence, and God’s hatred of sin and his love for the salvation of all men: Therefor* be it

Resolved, That we expend to him our thanks for his noble work among us, ard pray for God’s blessing to follow him in the rescue of sinners, aud the strengthening and building up of the Church. By ordt r of the Sessiou. October sth, 1853. Sectarian Amenities.— A short time prior to tbe engagement of Mr Keoley here, it seems ssme of our Methodist brethren were sub* jected to a “roasting” process by the presiding eld«-r. After Mr. K. had fairly got to work the Press byt*rian would be greeted by his Methodist brother—When we were being “roasted” you Presbvterians enjoyed it hueely. Now it is our turn for a little enjoyment. “Take your medicine,” brother. Willard Shields and wife returned from Colorado Wednesday iveting.

Death of Mrs. Catharine Bitchey. Mis. Catharine RPchey, widow of the late Dr. James Ritchey, died at her home in Rensselmj, ast Friuay evenin'):, after a brief il ness. Mrs. Catherine YanNuv* Kitchwas oruJii Shelby c .ui ty, K] •, ■laii. 23, 1827. At 9 sbe i»movffd with her parents to Fni |, ■ • tl . [| J(l . In 1846 she inairied esse \Vi 1 inms From bis union one d nighter was bon., Airs. George -..esse, who stills irvives. Afterward she married Dr. Judds Ritchey ..ml came t<> Rensselaer in 1860, live children survive th s marriage t > mourn the Joes of afuithful mother. Atthe age of 13 Mrs. Uiichey united with tue Presby.oriau church and has lived a long, con sistent and faithful christiun life. Rev. E. Raeah c uducted the funeral services at the Presbvteriau church Sun-lay morning,’ Oct. Ist A very large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the lemains to Weston cunetery.

Chas. W. Hanley, Jasper couns ty s present popular 2 oung eheiiff was married Thursday evening of last week t > MissjHattie, daughter of Mrs. Murin Hopkins, at tb>- res i.lence of the bride's mother, we-t of the Washington street bridge. Only relatives and intimate ii iencs of the parties were present A goodly number of valuable and handsome bridal presents were ree dved, including several I eautiful pieces o silverware, and other articles. Rev. E. Raech officiated. Ihe young couple are “at h me” in the Sher ff’s reside ce.

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