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Holmes, O. H. Rev. – Ordination 1897

HOLMES

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/6/2020 at 15:03:46

Source: Decorah Republican June 3, 1897 P 6 C 3

—The ordination of Rev. O. H. Holmes, pastor of the Congregational church at Cresco, occurred Tuesday, June lst The council consisted of Rev. M, Willett, Decorah; Rev. C. A. Marshall and Den. Gilchrist, of McGregor, Rev D. B. Hill of Wancoma, and Dea. C. I. White, of Cresco; Rev. C. A. Marshall was chosen as moderator and preached the ordination sermon. Rev. D. B. Hill acted as clerk and gave the charge to the pastor. Rev. M. Willett giving the charge to church,—all of which was interesting, instructive and well received. The statements of belief by the candidate, Rev, Holmes, were brief, clear and concise and very satisfactory to the council as well as to the audience.


 

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