Russell County Church

(1886-1903)

The Gospel Messenger Nov. 9, 1886 page 695 Vol. 24 No. 44

  From this place, by request, we were conveyed north about forty miles, to a feast at the house of Bro. John Hollinger, about three miles south of Russell, Russell county.  Here we also had a profitable waiting on the Lord; not as many communicants as at the former, but excellent order.  At this meeting a new organization was effected by dividing the district, running the line north and south through Bunker Hill.  As the new portion, with about twenty-six members, west of the line, had no minister but the elder, John Hollinger, it was decided to elect a brother to the ministry.  As there was a difference of but one vote between the two highest, the church decided to have both installed, which was done with many tears and sighs.  The brethren chosen were Geo. W. Crisman and Frank Hollinger, son of Bro. John.  Hope the other son will also think of their responsibility,  Eld. John Newcomer, of Dorance, has change of the old part of the district, east of the line.