Religion & Churches

October 6, 2024

The Old Unionville Church

THE OLD UNIONVILLE CHURCH.By J. O. Knott. The old brick Methodist Church, with its attached graveyard, situated on the turnpike leading to Shepherdstown, and in the midst of that scattering group of houses formerly known as […]
August 14, 2024

A Visit to Bakerton

We had the occasion to visit the Bakerton neighborhood last week, and were pleased to find it full of life and energy. The large lime works there were running in full blast, and quite a thriving […]
August 14, 2024

Bakerton Methodist Oyster Supper

The ladies of the M. E. Church, South, at Bakerton, will hold an oyster supper in the school-house on November 1st and 2nd, for the purpose of purchasing an organ for their new church.
August 14, 2024

Bakerton Methodist Dedication

Last Sunday was a big day for the Southern Methodist Church at Bakerton. In the morning Rev. J. P. Stump preached the sermon and Rev. Dr. J. P. Hyde preached at night. The dedicatory services were […]
August 14, 2024

Grand Reunion & Church Dedication at Bakerton

Grand Reunion and Church Dedication at Bakerton.– The new Southern Methodist Church at Bakerton will be dedicated Sunday, May 26, 1895. Rev. J. P. Stump will preach at 11 a. m. and Rev. J. P. Hyde […]
August 14, 2024

New Church at Bakerton to be Dedicated

The new Southern Methodist church at Bakerton will be dedicated the fourth Sunday in this month.– Arrangements are being made for a grand church re-union there on the Saturday previous.
August 14, 2024

Bakerton M. E. Accepting Bids from Contractors

TO CONTRACTORS.– Bids from Contractors on the new church to be built at Bakerton will be received by Rev. F. A. Strother, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Parties desiring to see plans and specifications can do so by […]
August 14, 2024

Camp Meeting at Bakerton

The woods meeting conducted by Rev. F. A. Strother will begin at Bakerton Friday, August 17th. Opening sermon at 8 p. m.– The preaching will be continued at least ten days, Rev. J. P. Hyde is […]
August 14, 2024

1st Bakerton M. E. Church Anniversary

The first anniversary of the Bakerton M. E. Church, South, will be held May 23rd and 24th. The first quarterly meeting for the Shepherdstown circuit will also be held at the same time and place. The […]
August 4, 2024

Methodists to Erect New Church

The Southern Methodist congregation at Bakerton, this county, of which Rev. E. W. Aaron is pastor, will erect a handsome new church at that place as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. A number […]
May 2, 2024

Cornerstone of M. E. Church South Laid at Bakerton

Charles Town, W. Va.– The cornerstone of the new M. E. Church South at Bakerton was laid yesterday. The ceremonies began at 11 o’clock and were under the auspices of the Shenandoah Junction Lodge of Masons. […]
May 1, 2024

Rev. Aaron Makes Great Accomplishments

YOUNG ROANOKER DOES FINE WORK One of the most interesting reports given this morning at the session of the Baltimore conference was that of the Rev. Ernest W. Aaron, a preacher of the third year and […]
May 1, 2024

Bakerton Items; Industry & Accidents, Preaching at Oak Grove, Visitations and More

Bakerton, W. Va. – July 14. Mr and Mrs. Clay Moler, who were married in March, have built themselves a new house near Bakerton and moved into it. There will be preaching in Oak Grove school […]
May 1, 2024

Bakerton Items, Visitations, Campmeeting, Business and Drought

Bakerton, W. Va – July 24. Mrs. Alice Trundle, of Washington, is spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. George Duke, near Bakerton. Misses Sallie and Annie White, of Montgomery county, are visiting their uncle, Robert […]
May 1, 2024

Father Kelly attends seriously injured Thomas Welsh

Rev. Father Kelly went to Bakerton Wednesday morning to see Thomas Welsh, who was seriously injured by an explosion of dynamite on Monday.
May 1, 2024

Cornerstone of Episcopal Church at Bakerton to be laid.

Cornerstone of Church Laid Next Sunday The cornerstone of the new Methodist Episcopal church, south at Bakerton will be laid Saturday. The Rev. Carlton D. Harris, of Baltimore, will preach. The Grand Masonic Lodge of West […]
May 1, 2024

Moler record: Read Bible 56 Times.

Read Bible 56 Times. John C. Moler, a venerable resident of Bakerton, has read the Bible through fifty-six times. It is doubtful if any other person can be found who has such a record.
May 1, 2024

Bakerton Campmeeting at Duke’s Woods

Camp-Meeting at Bakerton. Charles Town W. Va, July 26. – A camp-meeting will be held in Duke’s woods, at Bakerton, W. Va., commencing August 11 and continuing 10 days. The meeting will be in charge of […]