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THE CHARLOTTE NEWS. FEBRUARY. 18, V1Q 13. - 3 A BRIEF HISTORY OF 8T. MARK'S. w ritten by Rev. R- L. Patterson, D.D., 4 Fresent Pastor of the Church. St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran jiurclx, Charlotte occupies not only a -Jomlaent location on North Tryon .,eet, but holds a relative important face in the city. In the general work of benevolence, whether in the city cr re dons beyond, it has held a for ward especially in the sphere of world-r.-de missions. Belonginfl to the church c'nSe Reformation, the first and lead ing champion of Protestanism, it holds rra ?riP upon the Word as the only of faith and life, and the doctrine of j-V'fication by faith as the central and indicating truth of that Word. A rure gospel gives her her chief claim io tte original name assumed in the ,-eat controversy issuing in the tri tinpa cf protestantism, viz: "The vancelical Church." Tr.e 31st. of October, called "Re fo.-amt'-on Day." is annutlly celebroat ti throughout the Lutheran Church ja a.l lands, and St. Lutheronvbgkqjwy j3 ail lauds, and St. Mark's observes tiis day as 5p of the annual festivals. date is historically fixed as the tesinuiag of the great Protestant Re formauon, marking the particular day rierx Martin Luther "nailed the mem crable "Ninety-Five. These against indulgences upon the door of the Cas le Church at Wittenberg, the eve of :i faints Day. This year this festi val "il! coincide with the 50th anni versary of the founding of St. Mark's tzZ will be of more than usual inter- The Founding of th Church. The credit of ofunding this congre gation belongs pre-eminently to the Kev. G. D. Bernheir, D. D., now of tiis city. The record of this eminent servant of God as a founder of churches is unsurpassed by any Einister in the Southern Lutheran Church. It has been his privilege to survive all his early co-laborers in the ministry, and among all who survive vita him he holds a place of revere t:sl esteem and honor. He is with us in fi'J mental vigor, and will parti cipate in the jubilee of October 31st. It was on the fifth Sunday in Jan- tary, iioy, tnat ut. uernneim. tnen faster of St. John's church, Cabarrus listed in the Confederate army early in 1861. Dr. Phillippi is still living, Ilppllietdbnoelrm etaon shrdlu and n active service in the church at Wytheville, Va, He wil be present and participate In the Jubilee ser vice. Or Bernhefm Pastor. In the beginning of 1861 Dr. Bern heim came again to Charoltte, this time to become pastor of the congre gation he had organized. Now came years- of confusion. The war was on to rage fiercer and fiercer for four years. Home religion was projected into the camp and field of blood. Fathers, husbands and sons went out to the firing line. Church movements were suppressed by the calls of patriotic sacrifice, and the strenuous endeavor for scanty sustenance of food, clothing and shelter. These four years of labor by Dr. Bernheim were years of severe trials, and it was all he could do to fan the embers into feeble flame. He shared in all the pri vations of the depleted flock, support ing himself with the labor of his hands. The war ended but the woes remained and were multiplied under the direful "reconstruction era." 1865 Rev. N Aldrich, Pastor A New Location for the Church. The Rev. Mr. Aldrflich found in 1865 a small and dispirited member ship worshipping at Seventh and Col lege streets. The only hope of build ing up the congregation was to start anew. Captain Ahrens came to the res cue, and offered lot 510 North Tryon street and timber to build, in ex change for the old lot. The proposi tion was accepted, and the pastor re linquished his salary pending the erection of the new building, devoting much of his time to raising money. New lfe came into the flock, and in July, 1870, the cornerstone of the new church was laid. After two years- the building was completed. Much praise is due the women of the church for their indomitable zeal in this work. The church was dedicated in 1872. Revs. L. A. Bickle and D. M. Henkel assisting the pastor in the services. After a pastorate of nine years, Rev. Aldrich resigned, In 1874. The Rev. E. A.'WIngard, D.D. This brother, who some years- ago passed to his heavenly reward, be count j, visuea yaanpiie not creaming came pastor in 1876. and served till -f r.rca ni Tins' n. Tjithpran rniiTCB Hiaimn. r-r - . ..n j , " r J-oax. xi e was preceded ana ioiiowea visit, however, seemed to be within J Dy temporary supplies. Just from the lie plan of unseen powers. He found unexpected friends whom he inspired a new enthusiasm; and in a fetv days $700 was subscribed toward tie beginning of a Lutheran church Jn the city of Charlotte. Among the names of the contri butors of ?10Q each, we find Martin Iiour, Peter Brown, Jacob Duls, F. TV. Ahrens, Mr. Langfried, Allen Cruse and James Carson. On the Sunday following Dr. Bern etiurcn. ana tne ioiiowing monaay in the old court house organized a con gregation under the name of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Charlotte, N. C. Sixteen persons vere enrolled as members, a constitu tion was adopted, and a committee ippointed to secure a location for a jiiurch building. Of the sixteen charter members, Daly two now residing in Charlotte ire known to be living.' These, are Jacob Duls and Capt, F. W. Ahrens. The Earlier Struggles. The new congregation faced almost insuperable obstacles. The work as sumed soon taxed the enthusiasm of the little flock almost beyond power of continuance. Yet it is refreshing to read tha timmediately after their realization -they bargained for the aid Episcopal church which was located on West Trade street, opposite the United States- Mint. This was too ireat a finacial obligation for the roung church, and the undertaking fras given up, and instead the Metho dist church building, corner of Seventh and College streets, was purchased for the sum of $800 (the Methodists at that time were building cn the corner of Tryon and Sixth streets), and here they worshiped till fall, having service every two weeks, conducted by neighboring pastors. In the spring of 1859 the Rev. Alexander Philippl. Just from the Theological "Seminary, at Gettys- Theological Seminary, he began his labors here; he was a brililant young man, consecrated, and much beloved. Frail, physically, he labored faithfully, several times offering his- resignation on account of ill health. But each time the congregation refused to part with him, until finally a change and rest became absolutely necessary for the preservation of health and pro ongation of life. Dr. Wingard was possessed of a genius for opetic com position, and published later a volume of meritorious poems entitled "Echoes and Other Poems." His incumbency may be termed a period of adjust ment through varying fortune. The Rev. T. Shannon Brown. Anothf; epoch begins with the coming oi the Rev. T. S. Brown. Very soon agitation began for a better lo cation and a better church building. Beginning his pastorate in 1882, he had with him as church councilmen, Capt. T. L. Siegle, Capt. W. A. Bar rier, Henry A. Klueppelberg, S. E. Linton, C. H. Duls, Esq., and others of large vision, faith and liberality. This pastorate of. eight years was the most fruitful of all up to this time. Here were laid the foundations upon which his successors have been building since, To Rev. Mr. Brown is largely due the credit for the erecting of the pres ent church building, which at its ded ication In 1890, was perhaps the equal In symmetry and churchliness of any church building in the city. The old church at 510 North Tryon was sold, and the cornerstone of the pre sent building at. 408 North Tryon was laid October 31st, 1885. The present celebration is the 24th anniversary of In 1884, the church, hitherto aided partially by the North Carolina Synod became self-sustaining. The Synod contributed $1,500 towards the erec tion of the new church. Rev. Mr. Brown resigned in 1890 havine served eight years. He has lurg. Pa., came as the first pastor. Rlnr ben castor of churches In He served for one year, and return- Pennsylvania, and is now pastor at fcg to Virginia, his native state, en- Lexington, S. C. He will be present DAILY BALLOT TEN VOTES FOR ! il. Address. District. Subject to Rules of The Charlotte News Contest. Received at the News Office by March 1. 1912. Must be Nomination Coupon To enter the contest fill out this youpon and send to The News Contest Department. Each contestant is entitled to one Nomina tion, good for 1000 Votes In The Charlotte News Great Automobile Contest. I hereby nominate Mr., Mrs. or Miss Street No District No Postoffice State Signed t. jh. Address Profession Date O&iy one nomination will be credited to each ntest ant. Under no circumstances will the name of: nominator ue u. and take part in the Golden Jubilee services. The Rev. W. 8 Bowman, D.D-' Dr. Bowman, a man of remarkable gifts, and manly, patriarchal bearing, followed the Rev. Brown, and served amidst what he termed 'phenomenal afflictions." Hip pastorate lasted six years, until his- own health made it necessary for him to refuse for the third time to yield to protests against his resignation. Dr. Bowman's work will abide, being of an intensive char acter. The congregation grew In loyalty and devotion to the historic usages of Lutheranlsm. He held to fundamentals in Christian culture, and thougn a preacher of power, he resorted to no etraneous means to enhance his reputation. He won the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. He served six years, and -his magnamity is shown in that he released the congregation from all obligation during his enforc ed vacations, and declined to accept all of his salary the last year of his service. He was agreat. brave, in dependent soul, and though dead yet speaketh. . The Rev. Robert C Holland, D.D... In June, 1898, the Rev. R. C. Hol land, D.D., - was called from St. Andrew's church, Charleston, S. C, to become the successor of Dr. Bow man. He served ten years and four months, this being the longest pastor ate in the history of St. Mark's. Dur ing his term of service the congrega tion grew in numbers and developed in its vision of the Kingdom. While he served the local church, Dr. Hol land was in demand in the whole field of the Southern Lutheran Church. He was honored with elec tion to posts of important influence, such as the leading boards of ad ministration of the work of the United Synod. His power from these vantage points was felt in the life of the congregation. St. Mark's inceras ed in good works and made a record among the churches of the city in gifts to the caus-e of world-wide evangelization. During his administra tion St. .Mark's attained the distinc tion of havng contrbuted the largest per capita amount to the cause of Foreign Missions. Dr. Holland resigned October 1st, 1908, to acept a cal lto the office of superintendent of missions in the United Synod of the Lutheran Church in the South, and has been serving in that capacity since. His headquarters are in the city of Charlotte, which is regarded as the most central location. He lives among the people whom he served in the past, and is honored and loved by them for the contribution he has made to their Christian growth, and the faith and piety which he ex hibits in daily life and n the servces of his Lord. T.ie Rev. Robert L. Patterson Became pastor of St. Mark's December 1st, 1908. He is proving a worthy suc cessor oi the able men who preceded him. The congregation is growing in numbers and influence. The various organizations are active in service; and among the new ones is the or ganization of the men, the Luther Brotherhood, under whose auspices the Golden Jubilee services are being held. St. Mark's stands with her face to the future, and by divine guidance, will be equal to the demands- of the great day now dawning upon the Church of Chirst. Laymen of Faith and Power. No account in the history of St. Mark's would be complete without more extended reference to some lay men and women of the congregation who have contributed to the making of that history. Capt. T. L. Siegle. And foremost among them must be named Capt. T. L Siegle. He was a leading merchant of the city, a Christian business man, who con secrated his means to the Kingdom of Christ. He was one of the most valuable helpers in the erection of the present church building. Con cerning Captain Seigle, one who knew him intimately and who lived in his home for four years, says: "He was a great lover of. his church, and was never absent from her services except when ill or out ' of the city. In all my pastoral experience I have never met a man, who for his opportunities, was more interested or devoted than he; and to him to a large extent, under. God, is the congregation indebt ed for the erection or the present church building.' Captain Siegle spent days and nights planning and watching the construction of the church; and when it was completed almost the entire furnishings were his . gift. The baptismal font was donated by him as a memorial to his parents. The pipe organ was his- gift during life. His memory is precious to the mem bers of St. Mark's. Capt. Wiley A Barrier. Another name held in reverence is that of Capt." W. A. Barrier. As the head of the boy's preparatory school in the city, he exerted a wide influence and left his impress upon many lives. He devoted time and means to the welfare of St. Mark's. And when he passed from a church militant to the church triumphant, October 7th, 1890, he was mourned by the congre gation and city with sincerity. Jacob Duls. Among the names held in loving remembrance Is that of Jacob Duls. He was a devout man and of . great faith, revered and trusted. His faith amidst the trials Incident to the great undertaking of the erection of the new church was a constant stimulus to perseverance. It was at a meeting held in his house that the erection of the church was decided upon. Rev. T. S. Brown says of him: "He stood by the congregation amidst its earlier struggles, and by his faith, fidelity and devotion, helped to make possible what was afterward accomplished." Henry A. Kleuppelberg. ' What a splendid churchman did this brother develop ' into! He could be counted upon In every church movement to lead handsomely. He gave freely, and cheerfully of time and means. He was hopeful and believed In his- church and in himself as a member of it. He was superin tendent of the Sunday, school for thirty years and rarely absent. He was open-hearted and. sincere, and his departure, October 21st, 1906, was a distinct 16s to the congrega tion. By his will he gave $1,500 'to bt. Mark's, which has been set apart as an endowment to hia memory. His last gift to the church which he loved was the equipment of song, books for the Sunday ischool and the system of electric lighting for .the church. , Professor Frledrlch -Carl E. Cranz. The -first professor- of music -in Elizabeth College, Prof. Cranz, came as a special blessing to St. 'Mark's-. "He devoted his time, and talent, as organ- r 1st, without remuneration, and gave j to the music of St. Mark's the& cnurcniy cnaracxer wuicn it nas since maintained.. So devoted was he to this service that, when, by an accident he was rendered almost helpless, he allowed his- friends to carry him to the organ that he might lead in the worship of. song .and chant The beautiful cross and altar vases are the gift of his devoted wife to his memory. Col. Samuel E. Linton. Among the living benefactors of St. Mark's, Samuel E. Linton, now of Raleigh. N. C.( holds an important place. In former years he was a j prominent business man of this city, ; and while in active connection with St. Mark's he gave gladly of time and means to her suport. He served as treasurer of the congregation for many years, and no one knows what proportion of bills were paid from his own pocket. Among the members, Siegle, Barrier, Linton and Kleuppel berg were known as "the big four." His departure from Charlotte was a serious los sto his church, but his name abides on the, church roll, and his gifts are still laid upon the altar. Devout Women. In no less degree to be held in loving memory are the names of some of the women of St. Mark's. Their hands and hearts took honorable share in the toils and struggles of the past. Among the departed are Mrs. C. Klueppelberg, mother of Henry A. Kleuppelberg; Mrs. Laura H. Ahrens and Miss Emma Vogel. Among the living should be mentioned the one female charter member, Mrs. Jacob Duls, whose faithfulness and devotion constantly remind of the quality of manhood and womanhood which has made St. Mark's what she is. Present Leaders. The men and women who now constitute the leadership in St, Mark's are worthy successors of the exemp lars mentioned above. Among recent tokens of devotion to the church are to be mentioned the hot water heating plant for the parsonage, the gift of the men of the church; the concrete walks to the parsonage and the stone steps, the gift of Mr. W. L. Bruns; f . , ..1 II 4V in a t I ana tne Drass puiyit, uie gut oi me Ladies' Aid Society. This last offering out of self-sacrificing labor, gives to St. Mark's perhaps the finest pulpit in the city. The dedication wil be one of the features of the present Jubilee program. The Council of St. Mark's. The officers of the congregation are: The Rev." Robert L Patterson, ex officio, president; George L. Krueger, vice-president; M. L. Yeager, secre tary and treasurer; F. A. McKnight,5 Dr. C. A. Misehheimer, A. R. Willmatin,, J. H. Thielihg, W. L. Bruns, W. L. Jenkins, C. HI. Duls, esq., advisory member; S. E. Linton, honorary member; J. D. Barrier, treasurer of Organ Guild, the Rev. Chas. B. King, D.D., superintendent of Sunday .; school, W. Harvey Overcarsh, organ-i 1BL. It Is a Pleasure to See How Beautiful Are Our V7 Suits That Later Will Cost $18 Now (Til Selling For Famous MacFarlane Clan Gatheis Again London, Feb. 17. :"Thogall nam bo heidson" on the bagpipes resounded in Furnival street, Holborn, the. other . night. ; '" It was thA nihroaeh of the Clan Mac- farlane, who were meeting to their old Highland cry "Lifting cattle we will go" at the Food Reform Vegeta rian Resturant. It was the first gaUUring of the Clan Macfa'rlane for cent --ies. ' Though the Macfarlanes have been sarilv scattered since the days when they set off on many a fine foray from the "Bonny r bonny . banks o'Locn ;lo- mond" their Scottish' home the spirit of the clan" is undiminished, either by, vivilization or vegetarianism. Rumor has it that a fortune or. 50, 000,000 is awaiting the chieftain of the Clan Macfarlane when he can be found. . . . . For years the clan has never lacked a claimant. Many a Macfarlane has spread his family documents before the rnnrt nf r.hancerv. But now It is agreed the $5,000,000 is a myth, and the Mac farlanes gathered men ana women a hundred strong to form a social society "for mutual advice, help and guidance." This mythical five minion, accoraing to a Macfarlane wno has tested its truth, was originally a fortune of $400,000 left by a Macfarlane, who died intestate and of unsound mma, in Baden-Baden a century ago. Two Dutch ladies inherited the mon ey and their descendants are living in rightful enjoyment or it sun. ine Macfarlane claim is a Highland legend. The new social socity of the Clan Macfarlane elected a chairman, not a chieftain. The Macfarlane chieftain left tor America 150. years ago, and all trace rf Viim and his rescendants has been lost. The new society hopes to find him. They possess a distant claimant m their own ranks, but blood is the only avnnwipfl?o(l claim to chieftainship, and The Macfarlane, the real Mac farlane is for America to find. ""We would accept him as our chief tain," said a urominent Macfarlane, "If. he came back with. a shrill Ameri- We are starting the season with a wonderful offering of beautiful Spring Suits and have planned to make our Spring Suit season the biggest event ever held hence, we begin Tomorrow, by offering as beautiful a collection of garments as the mid-season ever witnessed at the price of $12.98. Cutaway Jackets-"Gaby" Skirts The Suits are made of only the latest fashion decreed fabrics Stunnin Isleworth Serges, with the newest trimming imprints, Short Cutaway Jackets, everyone of which is beautifully satin lined. The beauty of the Suit is further accentuated by the trig "Gaby" Skirt, cut on the new diag onal lines and handsomely trimmed and finished by buttons. This is only one of the beauties to be had at this price. Alterations FREE Continued can accent and a suit of New York clothes. Iff the blood that makes' a chieftain ye canna go against " the blood." I . Many interesting legends cluster round the Macfarlane Clan. These the scociety will endeavor to trace and to preserve. The Regent Murray, in the time of Mary Queen of Scots, gave the Macfarlanes their motto "This I'll defend!" after the battle of Langside. "It was not such a verra great re ward," added one of the .Macfarlanes. Another Macfarlane motto is 'The moon is our lantern." 1 At the recent meeting the chairman in 'receiving the guests had an enviably easy task. Every guest's name was Macfarlane- he could not make a mis take. ' - DISTRIBUTION OF EXPORTS OF DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES. The distribution to the world of the billion dollars worth of manufactures exported in the year just ended is the subject of much inquiry among the manufacturers of the United States. The bureau of statistics of the depart ment of commerce andabor recently announced that the value of manufac tures sent out of the country had for the first time crossed the billion dol lar line, the total for the calendar year 1911 of merchandise sent to foreign countries and to Hawaii and Porto Rico having been 1,002 million dollars and that this total is practically dou ble that of a decade ago. These inuiries as to the destination of the billion dollars worth of manu factures sent out of the country and the various parts of the world in which this increase has occurred has led the bureau of statistics to the preparation of a statement showing the distribution, article by article, to the various sections of the world, grouping these for convenience of the study according to grand division Rhowiner the value of exports to Eu rope, North Amrica, South America,; Asia, Africa, and Oceania respectively 1 in 1911 and at the earlier period in which the total was but half that of today. , These inquiries as to the destination tures in 1911 with those , of earlier 3rears, the bureau finds that they have increased 100 per cent, or doubled in value since 1902, and therefore com pares in detail the figures of 1911 with those of that year. It finds that In this 9 years period in which the value of manufactures exported doubled, the increase, measured by percentages, is: to Asia 36 per cent, to Africa 64 per cent, to Europe 70 per cent, to North America 158 per cent, and to South America 248 per cent. The actual gains are as follows: to Africa in 1902, 11 million dollars, in 1911, 18 million, an increase .. of 7 million dollars ; to Asia in 1902, 44 million dollars, in 1911 60 million, an increase of 16 million; to : Oceania, in 1902, 29 million, in 1911, 57 million, an increase of 28 mil lion dollars ; to South America, in 1902, 27 million, in 1911, 94 million, an increase of 67 million dollars; to Eu rope, in 1902, 234 million, in 1911, 397 million, an increase of 163 million dol lars; and to North America, in 1902, 109 million, in 1911,- 281 million, , an increase, of 172 million dollars. The share which manufactures form ed of the total exports of domestic merchandise to the various grand di visions at the two periods named was as fllows: To Europe, in 1902, 23 per cent, in 1911, 30 per cent; to North America, in 1902, 53 per cent, in 1911, 61 per cent; to South America, in 1902 71 per cent, in 1911, .86 per cent; to Asia, In 1902, 69 per cent, in 1911, 71 per cent ; to Africa, in 1902, 33 per cent, in .1911, 75 per. cent; and to Oceania, in 1902, 85 per cent, in 1911, 86 per, cent. Of the manufactures" ex ported; in. the last fiscal year, 43 per cent 'went , to. Europe, 31 per cent to North' America, 11 per cent to South America, -7 per cent to . Asia, 6 per cent, to Oceania, "and 2 per cent to Africa. . '. ; . The growth .and changes in distribu tion of our exports of manufactures during the last decade 'are well illus trated by comparative ' figures cover ing a few of the more important arti cles. Of iron and steel manufactures, for example, the exports to Europe in the fiscal year 1901- were 44 mil lion, In 1911, 107 million dollars, the growth In exports to Europe being slight, while those to North America more than doubled. To South Ameri ca the figures for 1901 were 9 million, those for 1911, 30 million dollars; to Asia, 9 million in 1901, 18 million In 1911; to Oceania, 9 million in 1901, 19 million In 1911; and to. Africa, 3 1-3 million in 1911. Our exports of copper and manufac tures thereof are principally to Eu rope," the figures having grown frorfc 41 million dollars in 1901 to 98 mil lion In 1911, and representing in that year over 90 per cent of the total ex ports of that article. : Of Tefined mineral oil the exports to Europe Increased from 41 million dollars in 1901 to 48 million In 1911; to Asia, the second largest market, from 12 million to 19 million, while to no other grand division were the fig ures for 1911 as much as 10 million dollars, South America, however, be ing credited with 9 1-2 million, against i u n r iu!a. n ,i ,i -14 Of leather and manufactures the ex ports to Europe increased from 21 mil lion dollars in 1901 to 33 million in 1911; to North America, to from 3 1-3 to 13 2-3 million; to South America, from a half million to 3 million; and Asia from one-third million to 112 million. . Every part of the world Is taking increased amounts of agricultural im plements from the United States. To Europe the growth in' the decade 1901 1911 was from 10; to 17 million dollars; to North America from 2 1-2 to 6 mil lion; to South America, from 1 3-4 to 9 million; to Asia, from 190 thousand to three-quarters of a million; to Os ceania, from one ; million to . 1 3-4 rail lion, and to Africa, from 1-4 million to 1 1-2 million dollars. From the egotist's point of view the sweetest music in the - wprld comes from blowing his own horn. , Would you say of a native-born American that he spaks broken Eng lish just because he stutters.? SL Notice 2 The Mechanics Perpetual Building & Loan Association ON SATURDAY, the 3RD DAY OF MARCH, Will be the beginning of the ries Of the largest and most progressive association in the State, having oVer 30,000 shares on its books and over $1,250,000 in assets Come one and all help make this the largest series in its history. R. E. COCHRANE, Sec. & Treas. J. H. WEARN, Pres. 59m
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