115 10 1856 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/70737401b6166112d1b7f452afbe6831.jpg 3db6317cf65f68eb834938c21146f5cc http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/697b1c2610f4666cda9be14f33c9dcef.jpeg 1c3e1eaefc8a98286517aa1798e797de http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/1bce13604415749fc2a87cedbeec2cd9.jpg 72019deb4621f33f88176840b1ea7934 http://recollectionsks.org/files/original/9dace96b1a00707d3485b8c4612021f6.jpg 9b031373de189ddcbc310f9dc975af32 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rossville Churches History Subject The topic of the resource Churches in the Rossville, Kansas, area. Description An account of the resource Among the various cultural developments in Rossville none was more important than the establishment and growth of organized religions. Shortly after the village of Rossville was started in 1871, some of the settlers felt the need for a church. The first known organized church was the Baptist Church started in August 1871 with nine members. A newspaper account, dated May 1879, about the school house in town says, “…at this time the building is used on Sunday by various church denominations as they are not supplied with church buildings. Six denominations have organized: The Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian, Methodist, Episcopal, Methodist Southern and Advent. The Baptist have begun to erect a neat frame church building.” The Baptists built a small church on the approximate site of the Joe Navarre home on Spruce Street and dedicated this church on February 29, 1880. For a few years after that the Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian and Methodist shared this building—each having the use of it one Sunday a month, morning and evening. The Baptist church disbanded in 1910 and was torn down soon afterwards. Organization of the United Brethren was soon followed by the United Brethren Church, also known as the Olive Branch Church. The first church building in the community was built by its members in about 1877. The old landmark, five miles north of Rossville, was torn down about 1952. Some of the farm folk responsible for its organization and erection were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lasswell, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert James and their sons, Robert and James, Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Hook, who donated land for the church. A decline in membership prompted the church officials to sell the building to the Czech Christian organization and it served as a worship center for many years. Other denominations organized early, which have little recorded history, including the Colored Baptist, also called Second Baptist. A news clipping shows the Colored Baptist Church was in existence in 1885 and meetings were held at the old school house. At that time they were endeavoring to raise funds for a structure of their own. It was later erected in the southeast part of town on Orange Street. Their building was repaired in December 1904, but soon after the church disbanded. The only information available about the Cambellites, followers of Alexander Cambell, shows that they gathered regularly early in the city’s history. The Cambellites here and in other localities were the forerunners of the early Christian Church. A church was organized with the name Church of Christ in 1872 with Bennet Swearingen, an elder. In 1879 a group was meeting in the school. Between 1880 and when it was decided to build a church, it is believed the members met in the Baptist Church. A deed was recorded on June 29, 1887, for three lots for which they paid $50.00. The exact date of the erection of the present church is not known. Revered Alex Montgomery was a stone mason and laid the church foundation. Charles Bixby, father of the late Albert Bixby, was a carpenter and supervised the building of the church. Lumber was hauled from Topeka by Alex Nadeau and others. The supplies were purchased from the Thomas Lumber Company at Topeka. The first funeral held in the church was for William Lacock, grandfather of the late Albert Bixby. The oldest Sunday School record is dated September 7, 1884, with May Parker its first secretary. Due to an increase in the Christian Church's membership, in 1949 a large room was added to the north side of the building. Other improvements included new colored glass in the windows, and pews from the old United Brethren Church. In December 1960, another addition to the building was completed. As more settlers moved to this community, those who were of the Presbyterian faith organized their group in 1878 and met in the school in town. Reverend E.P. Sempel was the first pastor. A.C. Sherman, Richard Binns, Daniel Wilt, J.C. Bradley, William Bond, Henry Kassebaum, W.M. Mitchner, Sam Kerr, Dr. H.H. Miller and Isaac Trostle were the founders of the church. Later the Presbyterians met in the Baptist Church. In 1883, the Presbyterian group purchased the land on which the present church stands and began to build. The first church was built of red bricks which were made at a brick kiln located at the east edge of town. As the years passed a crack appeared between the bricks in the east end of the building. This fault was used as the reason for tearing town the old building. The present structure was constructed in 1917. The Reverend J.H. Naismith, the originator of the game of basketball, served as pastor in 1922 and 1923. Mr. Gus Kassebaum served as a Trustee for 39 years, from 1915 to 1954. His wife, Mrs. Lula Kassebaum served most of these years as president of the Ladies Missionary Society. The Rossville Charge was organized in the James School House, three miles west of Rossville in the year 1872 under the leadership of Mr. Paul Strimple, a local lay preacher. Shortly afterwards, another group of Methodists (Southern Methodists) met in Rossville and had services at the school in town. These two groups joined in planning construction of a church. Since the Baptists were the first to build a church, the two Methodist groups shared the building. The Methodist Church was chartered and registered with the Secretary of State, June 13, 1881. The first trustees and signers of the charter were: W.G. Gilbert, Isaac Larrance, Joseph Andrews, J.W. Miller, A.E. Strimple, J.T. Heslet, and T.M. Attebury. Building of the new church began in 1884, and it was dedicated on March 1, 1885. Nine years later the south room was added, and it was used as a dining room and meeting room. The Sunday School addition was added in 1960. The name was changed from Methodist Episcopal to Methodist, October 11, 1939. It was again changed in 1968 to United Methodist when the United Brethren and Methodist merged. The Election Day dinner was first served in 1882 and has become an established tradition. Dinner and supper were served to over 175 persons at a cost of 25 cents per person. Some of the men who took an active part in the life of the church were C.E. Gresser, E.G. Griswold and Frank Strimple. Before St. Stanislaus became a reality, according to Ellen Leonhardt of St. Marys, Kansas, Mass was held monthly sometime before 1894 in the Fritz Hall. She remembers accompanying Father Krier, a Jesuit priest, from St. Marys to Rossville along with other girls to sing in the choir. The first St. Stanislaus Church was built under the auspices of Father John B. Kokenge, S.J., who collected about eleven hundred dollars to procure the ground and put up the structure. It measured 42 x 30 feet with a sanctuary that added twelve feet to its length. The corner stone of this mission church was laid by Bishop Fink on June 18, 1899. Many notables from the St. Marys College were present as well as Reverend H.A. Schapman, S.J., former president of Detroit College. The document placed in the stone contained the following: “Leo XIII being Pope, William McKinley being President of the United States, W.E. Stanley being the Governor of Kansas, Joseph Calvin Bradley being Mayor of the city of Rossville, this church to be erected to the honor of God under the invocation of St. Stanislaus Kastka was begun today when the corner stone was laid this the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and ninety-nine.” The dedication of the completed church took place on October 29, 1899. In 1967, the parish purchased the home across the street from the church, so that the expanding catechetical classes would have a better place to meet. A $20,000 renovation project in 1975-1976 added a brick extension to the front of the church and a full basement. In 1998 Dekat Hall was dedicated and the mortgage was paid off. By 2009 the parish, which encompassed Rossville, Silver Lake, Willard, and Maple Hill, was in need of a bigger building so Don & Kathleen Damon donated a $1.1 million gift for the building of a new church. After raising the additional needed funds, the new worship space for 400 people was built in 2012 near the former church. In the early 1950s a group of believers who met together for weekly Bible Study grew in number so that they were encouraged to secure a property, call a pastor and organize a church. The Stewart property on the corner of Main and Pottawatomie was purchased in June 1952. After renovation, the first services of the Rossville Bible Church were held on September 7, 1952, with Reverend Clarence Swihart as pastor. Reverend Floyd Gee became the second pastor in June 1954. The church purchased a building site from the Hesse family that adjoins the Grade School in August 1960. Reverend Hugh Gardner, Wichita, superintended the construction of a basement to be used for an auditorium. A building was moved from Forbes Air Force Base and set on the basement. June 7, 1970, was a day of rejoicing for the congregation as they had a mortgage-burning service with Reverend Joe Arnedd, Des Moines, Iowa, evangelist, as speaker. Thus is the history of the early churches which no longer exist in the community and the churches which continue to function--though in somewhat different roles than in the early years. Once, the church, as well as the school, was the center of most family activities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rossville Community Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rossville Centennial Booklet, 1971 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rossville Community Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain due to copyright expiration. Original narrative content by RCL is available for use by public. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Unknown date- Friendly Circle Christmas Party, Rossville, Kansas Description An account of the resource FRIENDLY CIRCLE — Members and guests of the Friendly Circle Class posed for a group picture following their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. Pictured (left to right) Back row, Vivian Turner, Edna Bush, Anna Strimple, [Winnie] Ellis, Iva Stitt, Amy Meade, Esther Sebring, Stella Henderson, Ethelyn Ferguson, Vida Whitney, Myrtle Lillard Lola Crow, Opal Terrill, Grace White; second row, [ ] Rippetoe, Goldie Cottle, Mabel Bruce, Grace Hartzell, [ ] Page; front row, Esther Mansfield and Ruth Page. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Rossville Reporter, Rossville, Kansas This work is copyrighted; the copyright holder has granted permission for this item to be used by the Rossville Community Library. This permission does not extend to third parties. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RCL0614a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Rinely House 918 Fremont Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved in 1884. Construction of the existing house by 1892 was indicated by the assessed value of $325.00. William Rinely was the owner. Rinely, his wife Mary and daughter Maude were listed as residing on Fremont at the corner of 9th Street in 1902. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, square plan with central entrance, two stories, three front bays, wood frame and weatherboard, stone foundation (parged), low truncated hipped roof. Hipped front porch on columns, 2/2 wooden double-hug windows, glazed wooden entrance doors, two interior brick chimneys. Decorative Italianate eave brackets, first floor window head moldings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource County assessment rolls, 1884, 1892, 1894 City directory, 1902-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource L.D. Ripley House 602 Ames Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource This property was unimproved in 1899. U.C. Caveness owned the five-acre tract (assessed value $50.00). L.D. Ripley and his wife were the owners by 1906. Construction of this residence by that time was indicated by the increased value of $300.00. Although Henry and Oressa Herbert were recorded as the owners in 1908, Millissa and Edith Ripley were the owners in 1921. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, irregular plan, two stories, wood frame and weatherboard construction, coursed rough-cut stone foundation, main hipped roof and gable wings. Front round-corner ell plan porch with hipped roof columns, rear shed-roofed porch, 1/1 double-hung wooden windows, two-story bay window NE, glazed wooden entrance doors, two interior brick chimneys, front gable wall dormer. Ornamental two-story bay corner SW, curved cornice returns, shingled gable ends, diamond attic window. Modern porch skirting and step railing, one-story shed addition NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource County assessment rolls, 1898-1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Rohe residence NE4 SE4 30-14-21 Subject The topic of the resource According to his son Russell, George Rohe had this farm residence constructed in 1918. Description An account of the resource Detached residence, rectangle with central entrance and shed rear entrance SW, Three front bays, two stories, wood frame and weatherboard with shingles covering gable ends, concrete foundation, side gable roof. Integral shed front porch on two posts, open railing, 4/1 double-hung wooden windows, projecting window bay S, glazed wooden entrance door, interior brick chimney, front and rear shed roof dormers. Ornamental eave brackets, round arched side porch openings, brick piers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Interview, Russell Rohe, 12-2-1988 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sara Rugh Farm N1/2 NW4 10-15-20 Subject The topic of the resource This property was recorded as the Sara Rugh residence from c. 1902 to c. 1921. Current residents reported that the distinctive outbuilding was used for fruit handling and storage. Description An account of the resource Farm residence, cruciform plan, side entrances, one story, wood frame and weatherboard construction, coursed rough-cut stone foundation, gable roof, 1/1 wooden double-hung windows, glazed wooden entrance doors, interior brick chimney with corbeled ornamental top. Decorative mock eave brackets and gable end shingling, ornamental head moldings. Modern shed additions SW and SE, screened porch E, window enlarged E. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902, 1921) Plat-book & Survey of Douglas County (1909) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Schnebly Building 721 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource All the lots on this block were owned by J.G. Schnebly from 1886 to 1890. Dr Schnebly and his son James had two adjacent buildings constructed in 1888. James Schnebly an experienced pharmacist, operated a drugstore in this block, but apparently he did not move into this building until c. 1910. The property was a dry goods store (1893), bookstore (1899), dry goods & bookstore (1905). In 1912 and 1927, it was shown as a drugstore. Description An account of the resource Commercial block in a row, rectangle, one story, two bays, brick and stone masonry construction, flat roof and parppet. Storefront substantially altered, modern recessed front with stuccoed facade. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn maps, 1893-1927 County assessment records, 1886-1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Schnebly Store 723 8th Street Baldwin City, Ks 66006 Subject The topic of the resource The Ledger, November 16, 1886 reported that, "Dr. Schnebly has completed his building". From 1886 to 1890 J.G. Schnebly owned all the lots on this block. This property's assessed value increased from $30.00 to $400.00 from 1893 to 1889. It was a grocery in 1893. The building was shown as one story from 1893 to 1899. A second story was constructed in 1900; the property assessment increased that year. Grocer Preston Flora bought the property from Schnebly in 1900. The building was illustrated in the 1908 Souvenir. Description An account of the resource Corner commercial block in row, rectangle with recessed central entrance, two stories, three first floor and two second floor front bays, brick and stone masonry construction, flat roof and parapet. Wood frame exterior stair S. Display windows and 1/1 double-hung second floor windows. Decorative elements include rough cut stone sills, segmental brick arches with stone end blocks, corbeled brick eave detailing. Storefront altered, modern brick bulkheads, windows, metal entrance door, wood frame and shingle awning. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sanborn maps, 1893-1927 County assessment records, 1886-1928 Ledger 11-30-1933 Baldwin Souvenir, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scott farm SE4 5-1-5-20 Subject The topic of the resource In 1887 the J.W. Scott residence was recorded on this property (21 acres) next to the old Catholic mission. J. Frank Smiley was the owner in 1921. Description An account of the resource Farm residence, I-house with rear wing, shed and gable rear addition, two stories, wood frame and weatherboard construction, rubble stone foundation, main side gable roof. Front hipped porch and rear entrance porch on turned posts, 2/2 double-hung wooden windows, glazed wooden entrance door, interior brick end chimneys. Ornamental corner board capitals, window head moldings, cornice returns. Concrete foundation SW addition. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902, 1921) Edwards, Map of Douglas County (1887) Kansas Farmer, Mail & Breeze directory (!920) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seitz barn SE4 28-14-21 Subject The topic of the resource This property ( 100 acres ) was recorded as the George Seitz residence from c. 1902 to c. 1921. Description An account of the resource Barn, square with three interior aisles, two stories, sawn timber frame, stone foundation, gable roof. Alterations-- some interior partitions removed, plywood sheathing, metal roofing. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Atlas of Douglas County (1873) Standard Atlas of Douglas County (1902, 1921) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baldwin City Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sells-Sullivan residence SW4 2-15-20 Subject The topic of the resource Reporters agree that in 1865 Elijah Sells acquired the property where this house originally stood at 714 High Street in Baldwin City. The 1977 historic building survey reported that G. Perry Fuller, territorial Indian agent, was the first owner from 1863 to 1865. The house was the home of Rev. John M. Sullivan and his wife Lucy after they arrived in Baldwin in 1877. Lucy Sullivan was elected the town's first woman mayor in 1889 (see B51). In the early twentieth century, the house was used as a residence for the president of Baker University. It was move to the country east of Baldwin in 1980. Description An account of the resource Residence, rectangular gable front plan with side entrance, two stories with ony story bay SW, three front bays, wood frame and weatherboard, gable roof. Hipped ell porch, 6/6 double-hung wooden windows, glazed wooden entrance door with head and side lights. Ornamental porch with square posts and projecting caps, flattened arched, scalloped barge board with pendents, brackets and frieze ornamenting side bay. Modern one story addition NW. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Nimz, photographer Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Baldwin City Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall, 1988 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ledger Centennial Ed. (1920) Douglas County Historic Building Survey (1977) Liteer, Self-Guided Tour (1984) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights reserved Language A language of the resource English