(p. 97) The Endeavor movement was started in Cynthiana in the spring of 1893, the first Society being organized by Mrs. J. T. Mosley, who had come from Paris a short time before and united with this Church. The work was new to the town, and it was difficult to get the young people interested; only a few young ladies and probably one or two young men joining the Society, which disbanded in a short time; not, however, for lack of interest and enthusiasm on the part of the leader, who remained faithful to the last, and to whom much credit is due for her service. But this failure was not fatal. Mr. D. B. Shawhan, one of our children whom the Covington Church had adopted for a few years, moved to Cynthiana, and in the summer of 1895 undertook to reorganize the Society. With the zeal characteristic of his work in the cause of Christ, he roused the young people to a realization of their duty in Church work. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cason, Mrs. Lena Ammerman, Mrs. Lydick, and Mrs. Mosley were willing helpers, and under the guidance of these older and wiser heads, the Society has passed through the critical period of its existence, and is now in a substantial and prosperous condition. (p. 98) About forty young women and men have pledged themselves to work in the Church and kingdom, and all are true to their promises. While, as yet, the greatest and perhaps best influence is felt and shown in the individual lives of the members, they have not been selfish, and have tried to pass the blessing on, true to the promise that they will strive to do whatever Christ would like to have them do. Often during the year, prayer-meetings are held at the county jail and infirmary, and in the homes of any who are sick or too troubled to attend Church. From outward signs, these prayer-services are appreciated, and, we hope, beneficial. The sick are visited and cheered with flowers, strangers are welcomed to Church, children are brought into the Sunday-school, and thoughtless members are looked after and urged to be more regular in attendance. Brother Haley, the pastor, is especially fond of the Endeavorers, and, when called away from home, often leaves the midweek prayer-meeting in their charge, and, when here, he often asks their assistance, which is always cheerfully rendered. Aside from their active work, it is beautiful to see the young trying to consecrate themselves to the Master-many times falling beneath temptation, but still pressing on, trusting Jesus for strength. It is a noble work, and we trust the coming generation will keep it moving, ever mindful of the watchword, "For Christ and the Church." (p. 99) The Endeavorers pledged $750 for the pipe-organ, and have paid $375 thereof into the treasury. A great part of this has been raised by weekly contributions on the part of the members, their subscriptions ranging from one to ten cents per week each. On December 18, 1900, the Society furnished the supper for a banquet given by the A. 0. U. W. Lodge. A delightful menu was served, resulting in a net profit of $95 to the organ fund. Another work of the Society is worthy of notice. It has undertaken to establish a public library and reading-room in the basement of the church. The Official Board of the Church has granted the free use of the room, and has agreed to pay for fuel, lights, and janitor for a period of five years, on condition that the Society secure the sum of $1,000 for books, and guarantee $300 per year for five years, to pay for current literature and running expenses. Should the scheme meet with the success it deserves, Cynthiana will soon have a library of which her citizens may well be proud, and a place of information and amusement for the young people of the town which will be beneficial, both mentally and morally. The following are the names of the present members and officers of the Society: Lucy Allen; Mrs. Lena Ammerman, Vice-President; Stanley Ammerman, Clifton Ammerman, Mae Ammerman, Mattie Brashear, Mrs. Ward Bush, Mr. W. S. Cason; Mrs. W. S. Cason, President; Hervey Cason, Edgar (p. 100) Cason, Lizzie Dimitt, Mr. Chas. Eals, Chas. Eals, Jr., Rev. J. J. Haley, Jessie Haley, Charley Hart, Eva Ingles, Mary Ingles; Ruth Ingles, Treasurer; Mrs. R. L. Jameson, Quincy Jewett, Elma Lees, Mrs. M. E. Lydick, Mrs. J. W. Musselman, Fannie Reed, Mattie Remington; Blanche Robertson, Corresponding Secretary; Stella Robertson, Mr. D. B. Shawhan, Bessie Shawhan; Alice Smith, Recording Secretary; Maud B. Smith, Nettie Talbott, Sallie Talbott, Lily Webster, Frances P. Whaley, and Charlie White. April 5, 1900, Mrs. J. T. Mosley, Miss Blanche Robertson, and Mr. D. B. Shawhan organized an Intermediate Endeavor Society, composed of young people, between the ages of twelve and eighteen years. The Society started with five active and four associate members, and in less than a year numbered twenty-two members. One member has been transferred from the Intermediate to the Senior Society. Miss Blanche Robertson is the Superintendent, and an earnest and efficient leader. Some mention should be made of Mr. E. B. Braun, who was for several years a faithful worker in the Society here. He is now connected with the Church at Sadieville, where his business called him, and has succeeded in arousing among the young people great interest, and in establishing a good Society. (p. 101) The pastors belonging to the Second Church Period, 1868 to 1900, in their order are: D. W. Case, 1868 to 1870, three Sundays a month; E. Y. Pinkerton and J. B. Jones, in 1871; J. C. Frank, 1872 to 1875; J. C. Walden, 1876 to 1879; Wm. Stanley, 1880 to 1883; C. B. Edgar, 1884 to March, 1889; J. J. Morgan, March, 1889, to end of year; G. W. Yancey, 1890 to 1894; J. J. Haley, 1895 to the present time. Brief sketches of each follow in order. -- Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 My Homepage is: http://www.shawhan.com Ruddell's Fort Page: http://www.shawhan.com/ruddlesfort.html Early Bourbon County Families Page: http://www.shawhan.com/bourbonfamilies.html