A MONTHLY DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE GRACE REFORMED CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL.

VOLUME III.

FOET WAYNE, IND., NOVEMBEE, 1891.

NUMBEB 11.

WITH OLD FRIENDS.

Alter the meeting of the Ohio Synod at Bellevue, the pastor and family spent a week with friends in Northern Ohio. For the first few days we visited at Lindsey, Ohio, with the family of J. L. Loose, Wm. Opperman, Mrs. John Wagoner, and Joseph Wagoner. Sabbath, Oct. 11th, we preached at Hesse ville and Lind- sey. These two churches formerly constituted a part of the Helena Charge, our first field of labor. We were glad to be among these people again, meeting them in their homes and their churches. It is always pleasant to visit with old friends and parisnioners.

■ On Tuesday, Oct. 13th, we went to Helena, where we preac led on that evening, and the evening following. While at Helena we were the guests of Mrs. Edward Seiple. We met most of the families of this Church at the services, and at our place ot en- tertainment. We were sorry that we could not spend more time with these people and visit them at their homes. The churches of. the Helena Charge have sustained many severe losses since our removal from that field. These churches feel some- what discouraged under the present aspect of things. Many excellent families, however, still remain in these congregations, and with a re- construction of charges, and an active minister settled over them, there is no need of disparagement. These people are kind, active, and devoted to the church, and under favorable circumstances will gather courage and strength, and prosper as in former years.

Wednesday night we went to Tiffin to visit with friends, and also to visit the University. While at Tiffin we were entertained at the home of Mr. Henry Stoner and daughters. Our visit with these friends was certainly very pleasant. Thursday a. m. we spent at the university with nephews, Parley Zartman and Edgar Alspach, taking our dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Baker, who have charge of the Ladies Boarding Hall. In the after- noon Father Lewis Keller came to the city and took us out to his beautiful

country home, where we spent a few hours most pleasantly with the Keller family, with whom we visited so often during our college days. We spent many pleasant hours at this home in former years, and .we shall always cherish a very kind regard for these friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Keller, though advanced in years, are still vigorous in spirit and abound in kind- ness and hospitality. May the Lord spare them yet many days to the church, their children and their many friends,

We were glad to meet so many of our old acquaintances at Tiffin, and to find also that everything was mov- ing along so pleasantly at the univer- sity.

On Friday, October 16th, we re- turned home with the assurance that our visit among old parishioners and friends had been profitable and most pleasant to us.

THANKSGIVING DINNER.

The ladies decided at their monthly meeting, Nov. 5th, to give their An- nual Thanksgiving Dinner. There is a great amount of care and work con- nected with this undertaking, and the ladies should have the united help of the whole church. Every lady should be williug to do her part, and the men should render all the assistance thev possibly can. Every member of the church can take a part in this enterprise.

Tickets have been issued, and if some of our men can do nothing more, they can make them- selves useful in selling tickets. To make the dinner a suc- cess financially, six or eight hundred tickets should be sold. • All that is wanting to sell this number of tickets is to make the effort. The ladies who gave the supper in the church parlors recently, verified to the church what can be clone if there is a will to work. Furnish yourself with tickets and get to work. The follow- ing are the committees appointed for the dinner:

Soliciting Committee — To solicit on the North Side—Mrs. John Snvder, and Mrs Sadie Kelsey.

East of Calhoun street— Mrs. H. P.

Vordermark and Mrs. James Loner gan.

South of railroad — Mrs. Peter Kline and Mrs. Mathis.

West of Calhoun street— Mrs. Louisa Miller and Mrs. Geo. Hesserd.

Country — Mrs'. D. W. Souder.

Committee in charge of tables — Mrs. Louisa Miller and Mrs. W. T. Null.

Assistants — Mrs. P. Kline, Mrs. A. O. Troxal, Mrs. Sadie Kelsey, Mrs. Geo. Soliday, Mrs. John Bottger, Emma Neireiter, Mattie Monn, Kittie Vining, Lilli^ Walters, Jennie Wal- ters, Annie Vordermark, Nellie French, Libbie Felker, Lillie Voider- mark, Miss Bercot, Mary Eudisil, Birdie Saffern.

Committee in charge of bread and pies — Mrs. Vining, Mrs. Schrack, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Eomy, Mrs. Geo. Saffern. Mrs. J. L. Horn.

Committee in charge of coffee — Mrs. Monn. and Mrs. D. W. Souder.

Kitchen Di jj,< i I uj. la Ciii'vllig, etc. —Mrs. Hesserd, Mrs. Conet, Mrs. H. P. Vordermark, Mrs. Lonergan.

Dish Washing. — Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. D. Henderson, Mrs. Mathis, Mrs. Haight. Mrs. John Shearer, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Alice Barbier, Mrs. Walters.

The Soliciting Committee will do its work as early as possible, and re- port at a meeting of the committee which will be held at the church the Saturday before Thanksgiving at 2:30 p. m. Let all our families respond liberally when this committee shall wait on them. Turkeys, chickens, pies, butter, potatoes, corn, cabbage, celery, pickles, bread, coffee, etc, will be needed. Some may prefer to give money which will be just as accept- able.

The day before Thanksgiving every lady of the congregation will be needed at the church to assist in pre- paring for the dinner. There will be work for all, forenoon and afternoon.

Dinner will be served from 12 to 3 p. in., and will consist of the usual substantiate and relishables of our Thanksgiving dinners. The ladies will do their best to have a good din- ner, and please every person.

Mrs. Zartman has been quite ill, but is now slowly recovering.

GRACE CHURCH VISITOR.

•-J." Cents per "Veai*. RFA*. A. K. Z.YHTMAN, A. M., - Editor.

Foard of Managers: Rev. A. K. Zartinan, F. D. PaulUB, and 1). W. Soiuler.

Entered lit the postolneo at Fort Wayne, In- diana, on second-class matter. Feb. 7, 188:).

1HE DOLLAR SOCIAL.

The social given at the church Oct. 29th, was a surprising success. From 5:30 to !»:30 p. m. the committee, as- sisted by volunteer help, did a rush- ing business. This was the most suc- cessful social ever given by Grace Church. The Sentinel of the follow- ing day says it was the most success- ful church social ever given in Fort Wayne. The committee deserves mucli credit for its untiring efforts and the manner in which the work was done.

The ladies who have been busily engaged in earning dollars for . the church for a few months past report- ed at this social. The following la- dies reported and paid in their dol- lars: Mrs. John Bottger, Mrs. Yalen- tine-Jlpn-Ui Mrs. A. K. Zartman, Miss Emma Neireiter, Mrs. John Yorder- mark, Mrs. James Lonergan, Mrs. D. W. Souder, Mrs. Perry Archer, Mrs. Mathis,Mrs. R. L.Eomy, Mrs. R.Gavin, Mrs. E. G.Pierce, Mrs. A. M. Hender- son, Mrs. John Snyder, Mrs. C. C. Gumpper, Mrs. H. P. Yordermark, Mrs. Belle Babcock, Mrs. A. O. Tuxal, Miss Anna Vordermark, Mrs. Martin Conet, Mrs. Jacob Rudisil, Mrs. James Yining, Mrs. Geo. Hesserd, Mrs. CarieEckert, Mrs. Louisa Miller, Mrs. Geo. Soliday, Miss Katie Yorder- mark, Miss Etta Souder, Mrs. F. D. Paulus, Mrs. W. T. Null, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. J. L. Horn, Mrs. Walter Mitchel.

If there arc other ladies who have earned dollars and have not yet re- ported, their dollars will still be thankfully received. We should like to sec the name of every lady of the church on this list, in the treasurer's book. The total receipts of dollars paid in by the ladies: $33.00.

Receipt of social - $127.83.

Total receipt for evening $1G0.83.

' Mrs. Earl and little daughter have returned to their home at Kenton, Ohio. Mrs. Earl was a regular attend- ant at our services while in the city and seemed to enjoy very much to worship with us again.

GONE BEYOND.

Leaves nave their timo to fall, '

And flowerB to -wither at the North winds

breath. And stars to set— but all,

Thou hast all soasons for thino own, oh 1 Death. Mhs. Hrkmans.

John N. Porter departed this life Oct. 25th, aged 39 years 2 months and 1') days. He leaves a wife, an only child, a father, one brother and one sister to sorrow his death. The pastor was called to visit the de- ceased the day prior to his death. We were glad to have the assurance that he made his peace with God before he was called away. Mr. Porter had been consecrated to the Lord in in- fancy in Holy Baptism, and in the last moments of life gave himself into the charge of his Savior. A few hours before his death he bid his family and friends adieu, and imploringly be- sought them all to meet him in the Home Beyond.

Mr. Porter gave full direction for his funeral services. Selecting Matt. 24-44 as the text for the funeral dis- course, "Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh." The serv- . ices were held from the Grace Church Wednesday afternoon, Oct 28.

George J. Gutermuth died Nov. 2nd. Was born in Bien, Germany, Aug. 16th, 1824, aged 61 years 2 months and 16 days.

This aged father was called away from his family and friends without a moment of warning, death being caused by the accidental discharge of a gun which he was repairing. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Walter Mitchel, and two sons. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor on Wednesday p. m. Nov. 4th, at the home in the presence of a large as- sembly of sympathizing friends and neighbors. These friends have the sympat ly of the members ot Grace Church in their sore bereavement.

At our communion service Nov. 1st, the following persons were received into membership with the church: Ezra Horn and Lizzie Horn, by letter from the English Lutheran Church of Urbanna, Ohio; John Chadwick, Maggie Chadwick, and Charles Gump- per, by reprofession; James Christie and Louisa Cour, by confirmation. Let us give these new members a cordial welcome into the church and into our hearts, so that they may have a pleasant church home among us.

Mr. Daniel L. GrUDb and Miss Katie Vordermark were married at the Grace Church parlors, Nov. 6th, at 1:15 p. m. A large assembly of friends and members of the church were present to witness the ceremony. Both parties are active and devoted members of Grace Church, and have hosts of friends in and out of the church. Mrs. Grubb has for a long time been one of the most earnest and consecrated members of the church, being a teacher in the Sab- bath school, a member of the choir and of the Ladies Missionary Society, and above all an earnest and devoted worker in the young people's society of Christian Endeavor. She has de- servedly won the esteem and love of the whole church. After the cere- mony, Mr. and Mrs. Grubb left for Bellevue, Ohio, where tney will visit with the parents of Mr. Grubb for several weeks. After their return to Fort Wayne they will shortly be lo- cated in their beautiful home in the extreme western part of the city. May the married life of these young friends be one of continuous sunshine and happiness.

Did you hear the pastors recent ser- mon on the prayer-meeting. Let" your presence at these meetings be an evidence that you heard this sermon, and that you will be profited by it. There should be two hundred persons at our prayer-meetings on every Wednesday evening. The attendance is on the increase, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Do those who do not attend the prayer-meeting know that they arc depriving them- selves of the greatest benefits of grace? If it were a matter of dollars and cents, how many would then find it convenient to be at the Wed- nesday evening meeting's, We would then in all probability have crowded houses. Is it true that dollars and cents are of more value to us than our salvation? Let us think on these things.

Eat your Thanksgiving Turkey with the ladies of Grace Church,

Rev. C. M. Schaaf of Huntington has received and accepted a unani- mous call from the First German Re- formed Church of Louisville, Ky. He will enter upon his new field of labor some time next month. We are sorry to have Rev. Schaaf remove from our midst. He has been a very congenial and helpful neighbor to us. We shall wish him abundant success in his new field of labor, and shall hope to have many visits from him, notwithstand- ing the fact that he shall be more distantly located from us.

GRACE CHURCH VISITOR.

GRACE REFORMED CHURCH.

DIRECTORY,

Our Church Parlors on East Washington St., between Barr aud Lafayette streets.

SERVICES.

Fabbath morning, - - - - -10:30 Sabbath evening, - - - 7 :30

Bun ay School, - - - 9 :3U

^ . P. S C E . Prayer meeting Sab. evening 6 :30 Prayer meeting W ednesday evening - 7 30

Come and welcome to these services.

A. K. Zabtman, Pastor.

Residence 96 East Washington St.

CONSISTORY.

Elders. P. D. i-AULUS.

D. W. SOUDER,

E. G. PIERCE,

Deacons. G. W. SOLIDAY, JOHN L. HORN, C. O. TKOXELL.

Treasurer — Tames E. Lonebgan. Secretary— H. P. Vobdebstakk.

SABBATH SCHOOL.

F. D. Patxlus— Superindendent.

D. W. S-ottdeb— Assistant Superintendent.

Kate Ebsig— Secretary.

Emma Neibeteb— Treasurer.

Oscab Milleb— Librarian.

WOMEN'S MISSIONABT SOCIETY.

Mbs. A, K. Zabtman— President. Mbs. A. M. Hendebson— Vice President. Emma Neibeiteb— Secretary. Mbs. M. Conet— Treasurer.

mission band.

Mbs. A. K. Zabtman— Presidnnt. Katie Vobdebmabe — Vice Pbesident. Cbbie Soddeb— Secretary. Josie Zabtman— Treasurer.

Y. P. S. C, R,

A. K. Zabtman— Preasident. Katie Vobdebmabe— Vice President. Emma Neibeiteb— Secretary, Eugene Mathes— Treasurer.

Thanksgiving Dinner 25c.

William Kirkham and family have returned to the city to remain perma- nently. We are glad to have them with us again.

You can get your Thanksgiving dinner cheaper with the ladies of Grace Church than at your homes, or anywhere else.

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad of Canton, Ohio, parents of Mrs Zartman, have been guests at the parsonage for a few weeks past.

The pastor will very shortly begin a series of Sabbath evening sermons on Amusements. The topics will be announced later.

Mrs. Hobson has been confined to her room for some weeks past, but was gaining some in strength when last visited by the pastor.

Miss Mollie Buckwalter , has re- turned from her visit in the East and is looking hale and hearty. She says she had a delightful time.

The Church Almanac and Year Book of the Reformed Church will be for sale by the pastor in a short time Every family should have one.

Rev. Dr. Loyd preached a very in- structive and impressive sermon at Grace Church Sabbath morning, Nov. 8th. The Dr. means just what he says.

Mrs. F. D. Paulus recently spent a

week at Akron, Ohio, with her brother Clark Bolender. Mrs. Bolen- derhas about recovered from the in- juries she sustained nearly a month ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Newton Cr isso, of Springfield, Ohio, were in the city for a week or longer and attended the marriage of Mr. Grubb and Miss Kate Vordermark.

Mr. Alex Baltz, of New Era, who has been seriously sick for several months past, is reported to be some better. We hope he may soon re- cover.

We have recently received the fol- lowing subscriptions for the Visitor, Mrs. John Wagoner, Lindsey, Ohio, $2. Mrs. William Opperman Hesse- yilie, Ohio, $1, Chester Driftmier 25c.

The pastor will begin a class in the Catechism Sabbath morning, Nov. 22nd. All who wish to join the class should report then. The class will be heard during the Sabbath school hour.

Mrs. Reitze has removed her mil- liner store a few doors further south on Calhoun street, where she now oc- cupies rooms to herself, and where she will be glad to wait on her old cus- tomers.

At a service held Saturday after- noon Nov. 7th, at the Salem Reformed Church, the pastor baptized four in- fants. It was an impressive scene to witness these parents bringing their babes and dedicating them to the Lord.

Mr. Lawrence, a member of the Reformed Church at Wooster, Ohio, recently called at the parsonage. He is past four score years but is still very active and is devoted to the church. We enjoyed his call very much.

At the ladies meeting, Nov. 5, the treasurer of the society was instructed to deposit an additional $150 with the Tri State Loan Association. This amount will swell the societiy's de- posits to $800. Is it not possible to make it an even $1,000 by Jan. 1st, 1892?

Mother McClu re is slowly failing in strength and is a great sufferer. She is an example of Christian patience and resignation. She speaks with joy of the day when her afflictions shall be ended, and she may pass through the gates into the Heavenly Home, where she may be at rest for- ever.

It is rather odd, but when a man gets low down he is always hard up.

MRS. J. B. REITZE

FINE MILLINERY.

Latest styles and novelties, first-class work and low prices. 118 Calhoun St., Schmitz Block, Fort Wayne, Jnd.

P. E. COX PRACTICAL PLUMBER,

NATURAL GAS PITTING AT LOW PRICES.

29 W. Main street.

TROY STEAM LAUNDRY,

F. L. Jones & Co., Prop'rs.

Shirts, Collars and Cuffs a specialty. Noa. 48 & 50 Pearl Street. Telephone No. 160,

L. JUNK,

Manufacturer and dealer In

FRAMES, MOULDINGS, PICTURES,

Easels and Mirors.

No. 181 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. Portrait Work a specialty.

H. W. CARLES,

A full line of

FANCY GROCERIES.

Choice Teas and Coffee a specialty, 40 W. Berry street.

M. L. ALBRECHT,

Manufacturer of

FINE CARRIAGES

Corner of Barr and Main Streets,

AUGUST BRUDER,

* * * JEWELER. • • •

N. E. corner Calhoun and Wayne Sts.

DEALEB IN '

Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silver- ware Etc., Etc.

DR. G. A. ROSS,

HOMOSPATHIG PHYSICIAN & SURGEON

B4 Calhoun street, Fort Wayne, Ind. Office hours, 7 to 8 a. m., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Tele- phone 28.

R. L. ROMY, NOTARY PUBLIC,

KEAL ESTATE and LOAN BEOKER.

City Property, Farms, Timber, Coal and Mineral Lands Boom 4, Bank Block, Fort Wayne, Ind. Over Jouru al office.

References: The First National or Hamilton National Bank of Fort Wayne, Ind.

FRUIT HOUSE PRICES.

Coffee, Teas, Sugars, Tobacoea, Spices, Fish and Groceries of aU kinds at a saving of 20c. on theDollar.

FRUIT HOUSE.

GRACE CHURCH VISITOR.

LOUIS WOLF & CO.,

51 Calhoun Stroct,

DRY GOODS AND CARPETS,

Notions and Cloaks,

CU11TAIN GOODS.

D. H. BALDWIN & CO., 98 Calhoun street, Fort Wayne.

Wholesale aud roir.il dealers in strictly first-class Pianos and Organs. Sheet Music and Musical Instruments of all kinds. The leading house in the city.

THIEME BEOS.

LEADING

MEECHANT TATLOES.

12 West Berry St. Work Guarenteed.

SCHEUMANN & KLAEHN, TJNDEETAKEES & EMBALMEES.

Telephones Nob. 166 and 2C8. No. 39 W. Main St. Wood Finished, Cloth Covered and Metal Lined Caske s. Safely Bo::e9, Burial Robes and Wrappers, Natural Dried Flowers.

Ask your grocer for

MONNINGS COFFEES, SPICES, MUSTARD,

WHITE FAWN BAKING POWDER, and

FULL ROLLER CREAM FLOUR,

And then you will be pleased.

C. C. GTTMPEE, CONFECTIONEE AND BAKER

Ice Cream, Soda Water, Cakes, Pies, and Jetties No. 238 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

* TEAS AND COFFEES *

102 Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, Ind.

tV. T. Peckham, Manager. Branch store Union Pacific Tea Co., of New York City, N. Y.

J. 0. PELTLEE, UNDEETAKER AND ENBALMEB,

Telephone 2S- Office open day and night Na 17 West Wayne St.

W. D. SENDEES ON,

—Dealer in—

EAT, STRAW, GRAIN & MILL EEED.

^Telephone 144. No. 69 East Columbia St.

SIEMON & BEO., BOOKSELLEES.

Wall Paper. Window Shades. School Books at lowest prices. 60 Calhoun Street.

y. P. S. C. E. TRAYEB-MEEUNG Tt PAS

AND LEADERS.

Nov. 16— "In the World, But- Not of it." John 15: lit; 17: 15, 16; John 2: 15. Oscar Miller

Nov. 22 — "Lessons From the Story of Judas.'' John 6: 70, 71; 12: 4-6; Matt 26: 14-10. Mattie Monn.

Nov. 20 — Consecration meeting. ''Afraid to Do Eight." John lit: 8: Luke 23: 23, 24; Mark 15: 15. Emma No ire iter.

Dec. 6— "He Died That We Might Live." 2 Cor. 5: 14, 15; 1 John 3: 16: I Peter 2: 21-24. James Eomey.

Dec. 13— "Comfort From the Story of the Resurrection." John 11: 25: John 14: 19; Phil 3: 10. James Loner- gan.

Dec. 20— "Lovest Thou Me?" John 21; 15-17. Eph 3: 17-19. Nora Eomy. ,

Dec, 27 — Consecration meeting. "Preparation for the Week of Prayer." Isa 62: 10; 1 Thess. 5: 17: Eph 6: 18. John Eomy.

The Young People's Society needs some reviving. Let the active mem- bers pray and work with an earnest heart.

Lillie Vordermark and Etta Souder arc delegates to the State Convention of Christian Endeavor which con- venes at lvokomo Nov. 13-15.

It has recently been suggested by one of our earnest workers that our church doors should be opened at least once a month for the reception of new members, This is an excel lent suggestion. The last Sabbath of each month has been designated as a Consecration Day, namely when special offerings shall be made to the Lord for Foreign Missions. Let us make this also a day when sin-sick and anxious souls may consecrate themselves to the Lord. Nov. 29th will be Consecration Day, let us work and pray that the Lord may give us a large ingathering of souls on that day.

TUE PEOPLES- STORE.

DOZOIS, BEADELL & CO.

— DEALERS IN—

DEY GOODS

Fancy Goods and Notions, 2o & 12 East Berry Street, Pixley & Long Block, Foil Wnyne, Ind. Popular and low Prices. One Price Store.

It is gonorally concoded tho

BEE HIVE DRY GOODS HOUSE

At all times shows tho host selected, reliable Dnv Goods, (wherein tasto, style, durability are combined) in Northern Indiana Prices guaranteed tho lowost. M. Frank & Co., Agent Buttericks Patterns.

CHINA, CEOCKERY, GLASS,

LAMPS, DINNER SETS, TOILET SETS, BEIC-A-BEAC.

A full line of Wedding Presents.

68 Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, Iud.

L. P. Sharp.

" * — - —"^ '

CONEAD NELREITER, INSURANCE AGENCY,

Insures against Fire. Lightning, Cyclones and Accidents. Office, No. 76 Culhoun street, second floor.

GET YOUR

SHIRTS

Made to order at GOLDEN & MONAHAN.

BAEEOW'S GALLERY,

FE.\NK H. TEEEP,

■ Lowest Prices on

WALL PAPER, PAINTING.PAPER HANGING Ceiling Decoration, Etc.

No. C8 En st Main Street. All work promptly and neatly done.

THE HOOSIER SHOE STORE, O. B. FITCH, Proprietor.

Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, 52 Calhoun Street, Opp. Court House. Fort Wayne, Ind.

COVEEDALE & AECHER.

DEALERS IN

Staple and Fancy Groceries Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Flour, Feed &c.

Fine Teas and Pure Spices, Butter and Eggs a specialty. Give us a call. No. 24 Harrison and ii W. Ma.n St.

B. L. AUGEE,

CITY GREEN HOUSE,

16 E. Washington Street.

Home Grown Roses and Fresb-Cut Flowers the finest in the City. Also Floral Designs ol all kinds.

M. L. FRANKENSTEIN,

Corner of Barr and Washington Streets,

PUEE DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

And aU Toilet Articles.

WM. GEARY, PRACTICAL HORSE SHOER,

Work Dono that always gives satlsfactloa No. 6 Harrison Street.