History of the Farina Seventh Day Baptist Church "Seventh Day Baptists in Europe and America" Seventh Day Baptist Tract Society Plainfield, New Jersey, 1910
During the same year Mr. Davis moved away and A. S. Coon was chosen Superintendent. The house of Mr. Goodrich was soon too small for the school and the upper room of a grain elevator was secured. In 1866 the school was reorganized with Rev. L. M. Cottrell as Superintendent. No records have been found dating earlier than 1868, and these are very unsatisfactory. During the 37 years there have been 14 Superintendents, as follows : A. C. Davis, A. S. Coon, L. M. Cottrell, O. B. Irish, J. F. Greenman, Mrs. M. E. Rich, E. W. Irish, O. U. Whitford, W. R. Potter, T. P. Andrews. B. E. Titsworth, A. A. Whitford, C. H. West and H. P. Irish. For about 20 years the plan has been followed of electing a superintendent and having him name the other officers. About 15 years ago the school adopted the plan of furnishing every family in the society with The Sabbath Visitor and The Helping Hand. The average number of sessions a year since 1875 is 49, the average weekly attendance is 92, and the average enrollment 160. About 180 members of the Sabbath school have united with the church during its history. |
