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August 30, 1886
Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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The cornerstone of the new German Lutheran Church at Herr and Elder streets in Harrisburg was laid on August 29, 1886, with a ceremony attended by a large crowd, featuring music and speeches by several German Lutheran pastors.
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A New German Lutheran Church at Harrisburg.
The ceremony of laying the corner-stone of the new German Lutheran church, at Herr and Elder streets, Harrisburg, was observed Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the presence of a large number of people. The choir of the church, assisted by fine vocal talent of the Maennerchor Singing society, rendered appropriate and very good music. Rev. Mr. Abele, the pastor in charge, was assisted by Rev. J. G. Pfuhl, of St. Michael's German Lutheran church, this city; Rev. Mr. Shantz, of Myerstown; Rev. Mr. Mayser, of this city, and Dr. C. Hugo V. Hahn, an African missionary of note. The pastors all spoke in German excepting Rev. Shantz. After taking a collection Rev. J. G. Abele, the pastor, proceeded with the usual ceremony of laying the corner-stone. The stone is of Beaver county white sand stone, 18x16x25 inches and rests on the sand stone base on the east corner of the church, facing both streets. It is inscribed: "Deutsch Lutherische Kirche, August 29, 1886."
The ceremony of laying the corner-stone of the new German Lutheran church, at Herr and Elder streets, Harrisburg, was observed Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the presence of a large number of people. The choir of the church, assisted by fine vocal talent of the Maennerchor Singing society, rendered appropriate and very good music. Rev. Mr. Abele, the pastor in charge, was assisted by Rev. J. G. Pfuhl, of St. Michael's German Lutheran church, this city; Rev. Mr. Shantz, of Myerstown; Rev. Mr. Mayser, of this city, and Dr. C. Hugo V. Hahn, an African missionary of note. The pastors all spoke in German excepting Rev. Shantz. After taking a collection Rev. J. G. Abele, the pastor, proceeded with the usual ceremony of laying the corner-stone. The stone is of Beaver county white sand stone, 18x16x25 inches and rests on the sand stone base on the east corner of the church, facing both streets. It is inscribed: "Deutsch Lutherische Kirche, August 29, 1886."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Providence Divine
What keywords are associated?
German Lutheran Church
Cornerstone Laying
Harrisburg
Religious Ceremony
1886
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Mr. Abele
Rev. J. G. Pfuhl
Rev. Mr. Shantz
Rev. Mr. Mayser
Dr. C. Hugo V. Hahn
Where did it happen?
Herr And Elder Streets, Harrisburg
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Mr. Abele
Rev. J. G. Pfuhl
Rev. Mr. Shantz
Rev. Mr. Mayser
Dr. C. Hugo V. Hahn
Location
Herr And Elder Streets, Harrisburg
Event Date
August 29, 1886
Story Details
Ceremony included music by church choir and Maennerchor Singing society, speeches in German by pastors except Rev. Shantz, collection, and laying of inscribed Beaver county white sandstone cornerstone.