Clay County AlArchives Church Records.....Harmony Grove Methodist Church 1909-1910 Copyright Date 1909
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Apr 9, 1909, Lineville Headlight: 
On last Sunday afternoon at what is known as the Pleasant Grove School House, 3 
miles east of Lineville, the pastor of the Lineville Mission, assisted by Revs 
W. A Sutton and J.H. Vann organized the "Harmony Grove" Methodist church. The 
following names were enrolled: 
Robert Foster, 
Frenchie A Foster, 
J.B. Banks, 
Delanie Banks, 
M.V. Bird, 
S.A. Duncan, 
B.L. Smith, 
Lena A. Atchison and 
M.L. Price. 
Officers elected were, Robert Foster, secretary of church conference. 
B.L. Smith, Stewart. There was a very large congregation present. 
Rev W. A Sutton in a very forcible and eloquent speech presented the reasons for 
church membership, which was listed to with close attention from the beginning 
to the close. The Baptist brethren, of Pleasant Grove, accorded all the courtesy 
and showed all the kindness of true Christian brethren.

Apr 8, 1910, Ashland Progress:
Last Sunday the new Methodist church named Harmony Grove, three miles east of 
Lineville, was dedicated. Thin church was organized by Rev. R. A Speer about one 
year ago, and while weak in numbers at that time, the membership has grown 
considerably and by united efforts have erected beautiful country church. Rev. 
W.A Sutton who was present and aided in constituting the church was invited to 
preach the dedicatory sermon. He chose as his theme the "Personal Magnetism of 
Christ." A large audience was present. Many from Ashland and Lineville attended 
the service. After the sermon a simple deification service of the Methodist 
church was read, and the church was out apart for religious worship and 
dedicated to the service of God We congratulate the people of that community 
upon their labors in behalf of the church.

Lineville Headlight May 28, 1909:
On Friday, the 21st of May 1909, Bro and sister Griffin executed to the trustees 
of Lineville Mission, M. E. Church South, a deed to two acres of land. On this 
beautiful plat the members of Harmony Grove church, with the kindly help of 
their friends, propose to erect a house of worship. One acre of this land was an 
outright gift, the other was counted at the nominal sum of fifteen dollars. The 
donors showed the true Christian spirit in what they did and also in the kind 
words uttered regarding the membership of this new or organization and their 
future prospects. Now. let all the brethren and friends pull together and before 
frost falls again a neat commodi- our church house will be looking heavenward in 
silent yet powerful testimony to the Christian zeal and liberality of that 
community. 

Apr 22, 1910, Ashland Progress:
The Harmony Grove Methodist church, 3 miles east of Lineville, was blown down 
last Saturday and so badly damaged that it could not be put back in place. The 
building was new and had not been ceiled. It was dedicated the first Sunday in 
April. The new organ, which had been installed only a week, was reined. We hope 
to see the church rebuilt in a short time. The people of that community have set 
to work to rebuild. Mr. H.E. Boyd. one of the members of that, church, was in 
town Monday circulating a subscription for aid in rebuilding the church. He 
secured about $50. He said that his people greatly appreciated the assistance 
given them.



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