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Laton Church (Oak Grove) (1902-)
The Gospel Messenger May 17, 1902 page 316 Vol. 40 No. 20 Laton.—Recently I tried to tell the story of Jesus here, being the first of our Brethren to hold services in these parts. Two families of members live here, and there is a grand opening to build tip some churches. Investigate the chances for good, cheap homes and the eagerness of the people to have good people to move among them. Brethren F. Kuckenbaker and P. R. Wagoner, Laton, Cal., practical farmers and faithful members, can give you information as to spiritual needs and physical opportunities.
The Gospel Messenger Nov. 1, 1902 page 704 Vol. 40 No. 44 Belleville.—At my return from the East I found that nearly one-third of our Belleville church, with others, were getting ready to go to Laton, Cal., about the first of December. I have also sold my property and expect to go with them. In this number will be one elder, one minister in second degree and two deacons; also two good church choristers. Bro. T. E. George, of Quinter, Kans., is at present giving us some practical sermons in our new church.—C. S. Holsinger, Belleville, Kans., Oct. 25.
The Gospel Messenger Nov. 39, 1902 page 768 Vol. 40 No. 49 strengthened.—Annie A. Wampler, Jasper, Mo., Nov. 20, Laton church organized here to-day. Elders J. W. Trosile and Aaron Julius were present. David Snyder, H. A. Whisler ministers; F. Kuckenbaker, J. A. Bicket deacons. Eld. S. G. Lehmer, of Los Angeles, is in charge. H. A. Whisler is correspondent; Nettie Bicket solicitor; P. Wagoner, F. Kuckenbaker, H. A. Whisler trustees. To be known as the Laton church. Twenty-five more members are expected soon.—M. M. Eshelman. Laton, Cal., Nov. 19.
The Gospel Messenger Dec. 6, 1902 page 780 Vol. 40 No. 49 Laton.—The brethren and sisters met Nov. 19 at the Laton Union churchhouse for the purpose of being organized into a congregation. Elders J. W. Trostle, of Glendora, and Aaron Julius, of Dospalos, were here to assist in the work. Bro. M. M. Eshelman, of Tropico, was also present. Fifteen members were enrolled. Eld. S. G. Lelimer, of Los Angeles, was chosen elder in charge. We are to be known as the Laton congregation. At present we have two preaching points and have also organized a Sunday school. We have two ministers and two deacons. The Lordsburg and Glendora churches have heeded our call for Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1, and now we are well supplied. They will please accept our thanks for the same. Eld. D. L. Miller has kindly consented to visit us when he comes to California this winter.—H. A. Whisler, Laton, Cal., Nov. 20,
The Gospel Messenger Dec. 6, 1902 page 784 Vol. 40 No. 49 Belleville.—Our party with five freight cars and two sleepers expect to leave Belleville, Kans., for Laton, Cal., on a special train Dec. 5- Brethren D. L. Miller and Geo. L. McDonaugh are expected to join our train at Denver.
The Gospel Messenger Dec. 6, 1902 page 776 Vol. 40 No. 49 Bro. Samuel Henry, of Belleville, Kans., should hereafter be addressed at Laton, Cal.
The Gospel Messenger Dec. 13, 1902 page 792 Vol. 40 No. 50 Bro. C. S. Holsinger, of Belleville, Kans.. moved to California last week, and hereafter should be addressed at Laton.
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