The story of the life and work of Oren BCheney, founder and first president of Bates college . child.)The house is dark and empty. Writing an article for the Independent aboutthe General Conference. Heard of the fire atFarmington late in the afternoon. The Collegemust suffer a loss. But it can stand fire and thedecision of Mass. Judges, for it is the LordsCollege and he will take care of it. , Called on Mr. He is about ready to give money for an observatory. God be praised ! See Messrs. L. I think they will endow ascholarship. In New York. Committee of 18 on unionmeet at St. Pauls church. Comm
The story of the life and work of Oren BCheney, founder and first president of Bates college . child.)The house is dark and empty. Writing an article for the Independent aboutthe General Conference. Heard of the fire atFarmington late in the afternoon. The Collegemust suffer a loss. But it can stand fire and thedecision of Mass. Judges, for it is the LordsCollege and he will take care of it. , Called on Mr. He is about ready to give money for an observatory. God be praised ! See Messrs. L. I think they will endow ascholarship. In New York. Committee of 18 on unionmeet at St. Pauls church. Committee in session. Adjourn at 4 on union in Christian work. P. pledges $1,500 on my salary on certain con-ditions. The Lord bless him. This will makehis gifts to the College about $4,000. May 8, 86. Attend the meeting for theunion of the Christians and Free Baptists at our^church. Am appointed on a committee to reporta plan of union. Write an article for the Independent. Meeting of Foreign Missionary Board atShawmut Ave. church, Boston. Went to Chelsea to see Mr. E. He is think-. —J OREN B. CHENEY 225 ing of putting something in his will for theCollege. A large correspondence covered a range of morethan all the subjects referred to in these letter contains an appeal from a man ofnational fame to come to Augusta in an importantpolitical crisis saying: Your presence and participation will be ofmuch value. Another from a prominent man says : Enclosed please find a check for $100 asa contribution for Bates College. It affordsme great pleasure to be able to contribute ina small degree to this splendid institution,which is the work of your creation. COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT During the late eighties, for several years, twoimportant will cases added their perplexities tothe Presidents duties. Both of these were settledin favor of the College. In 1890, the Hedge Laboratory, a substantialbrick building, was added to the College amount given by Dr. Hedge tow
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