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156 HISTORY OF THE VA CONFERENCE, E.U.B. CHURCH—D.F. GLOVIER
BRIDGEWATER: The United Brethren church house at Bridgewater
was a private property bought from a Mr. Hoover about 1858, with money
raised by J. Markwood and wife for $500. It was always a small
congregation. It was later sold through J. W. Howe. Forty percent of the
proceeds were given to Augusta Circuit parsonage at Spring Hill, and sixty
percent to the district parsonage at Dayton.
BROADWAY: The origin of the Broadway Church can be traced back
to 1888. While W. F. Gruver was pastor at Singers Glen, he received 37
members into the Broadway “class.” The first meetings were held in
Deering Hall, the second floor of the building just north of the building
occupied by J. M. Hulvey & Sons, in Broadway.
Although 37 were received in 1888 it was not until 1889 that the
church was officially organized and added to the Singers Glen Circuit.
In 1890 W. O. Ewing was assigned to the Singers Glen Circuit. He was
instrumental in selecting the location for the building. The records are
unclear as to the time of dedication of the new building. One record says
1891, but other records say June 11, 1893. Many in Broadway feel the latter
date is the correct one.
After original construction a tower was added. It is interesting that the
tower was largely made possible through the efforts of one lady, Mrs. C. D.
Helbert, who made ice cream from her secret recipe to sell.
In 1940 an educational unit was added, while P. W. Fisher was pastor.
Construction of the new church and parsonage, near the Myers
Intermediate School began in 1964.
CAPLINGER: The Caplinger
U. B. Church was built in the
year of 1858, and dedicated in
the same year by Bishop
Markwood, at the cost of
$500.00. It is a wooden frame
building, built of logs, and in
recent years has been covered
with shingles.
The deed for this church was
made to Israel Caplinger and
wife, Sara J. Caplinger, in
1897. The builder was Mr. George Caplinger.
The concrete steps and handrail, of more recent years, were donated.
The present membership is 96.
BRIDGEWATER: The United Brethren church house at Bridgewater
was a private property bought from a Mr. Hoover about 1858, with money
raised by J. Markwood and wife for $500. It was always a small
congregation. It was later sold through J. W. Howe. Forty percent of the
proceeds were given to Augusta Circuit parsonage at Spring Hill, and sixty
percent to the district parsonage at Dayton.
BROADWAY: The origin of the Broadway Church can be traced back
to 1888. While W. F. Gruver was pastor at Singers Glen, he received 37
members into the Broadway “class.” The first meetings were held in
Deering Hall, the second floor of the building just north of the building
occupied by J. M. Hulvey & Sons, in Broadway.
Although 37 were received in 1888 it was not until 1889 that the
church was officially organized and added to the Singers Glen Circuit.
In 1890 W. O. Ewing was assigned to the Singers Glen Circuit. He was
instrumental in selecting the location for the building. The records are
unclear as to the time of dedication of the new building. One record says
1891, but other records say June 11, 1893. Many in Broadway feel the latter
date is the correct one.
After original construction a tower was added. It is interesting that the
tower was largely made possible through the efforts of one lady, Mrs. C. D.
Helbert, who made ice cream from her secret recipe to sell.
In 1940 an educational unit was added, while P. W. Fisher was pastor.
Construction of the new church and parsonage, near the Myers
Intermediate School began in 1964.
CAPLINGER: The Caplinger
U. B. Church was built in the
year of 1858, and dedicated in
the same year by Bishop
Markwood, at the cost of
$500.00. It is a wooden frame
building, built of logs, and in
recent years has been covered
with shingles.
The deed for this church was
made to Israel Caplinger and
wife, Sara J. Caplinger, in
1897. The builder was Mr. George Caplinger.
The concrete steps and handrail, of more recent years, were donated.
The present membership is 96.
