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REV. N. W. HELFFRICH RI. . N LYIN' W. HFLITRICH. a director of the College and :i warm fiiend of L'rsinus. died Thursday, April 19. 1906. Rev. HeltTrich had been a member of the Ko.ud of Directors of l’rsinus College since 1894. and was well known to most of the students. Xevin V.. IlollTrich was lx rn at Fogelsvillc. on May 3. 1855. as the second son of Rev. William . an l Amanda 1 lellYrich. He was therefore almost titty-.me sears of age. In early lift lie attended the schools of the township. Later he studied in I'rsinus and Heidelberg Colleges and in l'rsinus School of Theology In 1870 lie was examined, licensed to preach, anti appointed as assistant to his father in Zicgcls charge. After his father's death he became tin pas'or of the chatge anti continued: as such until his death. The charge until rccenlK consisted of Long-swamp. Lehigh, Ziegel's. Heidelberg and New Tripoli. Mr. llelliricii car e fiom a ministerial family. His father, grandfather and great grandfather have I seen Reft rmetl ministers, anti all spent their ministerial life in the same charge as above given. The progenitor of the family in this country was Rev. Jt hannes Heinrich HeltTrich. who landed at Xcw York on January 14. 1774. He settled in what is now Weisenlntrg township. His charge included, besides the congregations mentioned, also Kutztown. Troxlcrtown. De Long s. I p: er Milford, Wciscnburg and l.owhill. He tlictl December 5. 1S10. He was succeeded by Ins own son. Rev. John Helffrich. He tlictl in 1852. He was also succeeded in the charge by a son. Rev. William A. HellTiieb. who died m i8 . The pastoral office now once more descended to a son. the lately deceased Rev. X. W. 1 lellYrich. The first three preached exclusively in the German language, whilst the latter preached also in Knglisli. The deceased is survived by bis aged mother. Mrs. Amanda Helffrich; at Fogelsvillc: his wife and three children, and these three brothers—Dr. John HeltTrich. of Allentown: Rev. U I . HcllTiich. of Rath, and Dr. C. Helffrich, of Fogelsvillc. The funeral of Rev. Mr. Helffrich took place on Monday morning. April 23. A service was held at his house in Allentown at 8 o'clock, conducted by Dr. H. T. Spangler, after which the cortege proceeded to Ziegel’s Church, here services were held at 11 o'clock. Sermons were delivered in German by Rev. Dr. Yolhner, and in English bv Rev. William Hinkc. 'file pall l earcrs were: Revs. Theodore F. Herman. Scott R Wagner. 1;. H. RulotY, Henry L. Fogelman, of Mlentown: M. 11. llreiisinger. of Fleetwood, and O. U. Wehr. of Rest.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE Bombcrgcr Hall, Monday, January 15th, 1906 AHSTR CT OF DDKKSS DE1.IYKRFD RY KEY. I. CAI.YTN FISHER. ' Rugged. robust : ml indomitable, the incarnation of physical force and intellectual eticrgv, l)r. Freeland G. Hobson seemed a part of nature inseparable from life, and exempt from infirmity. Ills prodigious activity, his indefatigable labors, his strenuous life we all recall with a distinct and keen interest. Stricken as he was. it seemed as it a torrent paused midway in its descent, or a tempest had ceased suddenly in itv stormy progress, lie lingered for awhile, as the prostrate oak, to which we might appropriately compare him. retaining its verdure for a brief interval after its fall, or as the Hattie flickers when the candle is bunted out; but his work was done. It was the end. Dr. Hobson was a man of line gifts and splendid attainments, lie was endowed with a mind that caught its ideas oil the wing. There was no friction and no confusion in his mental machinery. His brain was always fresh, vigorous, equipped and ready for duty. No sophistry. Imwevet adroitly veiled, could deceive it. In yonder halls he received Ins preparatory as well as collegiate training. It was to this institution that he gave some of the Inst of hi life. Not only his life, hut lie gave liberal!) of his means, so that the institution might go onward and forward. On more than one occasion was he means to an end by which the institution might lie continued, so as not to be crippled or paralyzed in its work. Even now. as the institution s passing through a most severe crisis, though smitten with disease, his master mind was active, and aside of his dear family there was nothing that was of s ( much import to him as his lma Mater. He believed in I t sains College and in the principles for which she was established, lie believed that there was a marvelous future in store for the college. Have we this enlarged faith? Grant that we may. It was he who had a large heart, tender sympathies, a kind appreciation and a power tc interpret the character of all with whom he eatnc in contact. Noble as was his head, his heart was n bier still, and throughout his career his heart strove to help, to cheer, to befriend those who were in need of friendship. There was light in his eye. a music in his speech, a grasp in the hand, a cheerfulness of speech, a heartiness of manner which lifted burdens from the shoulders of those who came near him. His honor was unstained. He bore himself with a lofty rectitude. In connection with his legal labors lie yet found time towork for the college which he loved, Foi a t cririd of more than ten years he was the treasurer of the institution iewed from a di-tancc this may have meant rather little to the alumni and friends. Hut from close-range investigation it meant skill and dexterity, patience and fortitude, willingness and faith. His place will be hard to till He was the College's counselor and friend. Professor and student alike knew and realized his worth. Aye. since he has gone out from amongst us, possibly we feel the greatness of his spirit and soul more than ever. Professors, students, friends. I'rsinus never had a better friend. His service to the Reformed Church in the United States was unstinted. Front the day he was ordained to the eldership in the church to the time of his death, he was always ready to do Ills part in furthering the interests of the church of his choice. Several years ago the General Synod, the highest judicatory of out church, honored itself by honoring our departed friend and brother by calling him to the vice presidency. The Hoard of Home Missions lias lust one of its most distinguished members. His fealty to College and Church was paramount to aU other obligations, his pride in the grandeur and power of both touched the extremes! limit of exultant enthusiasm, his veneration tor the principles for which I'rsinus stands was the supreme sentiment of his soul; his faith in its destiny transcended the wildest dreams of optimism. I ng ma his 'pitit live in our hearts and minds. ii
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