1916 Cedrus Yearbook

19 History of the Class of 1898 16 P RECIOUS packages come in small bundles. The class of '98 numbers only two, but both are men of the true type and most worthy sons of their alma mater. They have thrown their lives fully and devotedly into the service of humanity and the results prove that real service brings true greatness. JAMES M. McQUILKIN Rev. James M. McQuilkin graduated from Cedarville College in 1898. The same fall he entered the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Philadelphia where he spent three years. He then spent one year in McCormick Theological Seminary of Chicago from which institution he graduated in May 1902. Thesame month he was ordained and installed as pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of Chicago. In June of 1902 Rev. McQuilkin was united in marriage with Miss Irene May Smiley of Marissa, Illinois. To them were born two children the eldest of whom is deceased. Francis Smiley McQuilkin was born May 24, 1908. Mr. McQuilkin served six and a half years in the First Church, Chicago, which grew under his ministry from 175 members to a church of 430 members. In October of 1908 he removed to Carnegie, Pa., where he has since been pastor of the First United Presbyterian church which has grown under his ministry from a membership of 450 to over 1000 members. In both fields new church buildings were erected,the one at Carnegie being one of the finest and best equipped of the denomination. Mr. McQuilkin has served the church in various ways, among others serving five years on the General Committee of Young People's Work. He has served his Presbyteries in many offices,being now chairman of the Committeeof Evangelism in Monongahela Presbytery, which position he has filled for several years. Mr.McQuilkin has been called uponfor many addressesfor conventionsand conferences throughout the church, principally in the interests of Young People, Men's Work and Evangelism. As a preacher and pastor Rev. McQuilkin has reflected credit upon his Alma Mater as a result of the instruction there given. Mr. McQuilkin lives with his family at46 Washington Ave. Carnegie,Pa. ELMER A. ELDER Dr. Elmer A. Elder graduated from Cedarville College in 1898. For two years following graduation he taught in the public schoolsof Clark County,Ohio In the fall of 1900 he entered the medical school of the University of Cincinnati, from which Institution he graduated in 1903. At once he removed to Pueblo,Colorado,and spent eighteen months as an interne in the St. Mary's Hospital of Pueblo. Dr. Elder then opened offices for the general practice of Medicine in Pueblo,and has enjoyed a growing and lucrative practice with the confidence of the Medical fraternity and citizens of his city. On December N,1906,he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Gray of Cincinnati. To them were born two children, George Madison and Florence Elizabeth. Dr.Elder and his children were called upon to mourn the loss of Mrs. Elder, March 15, 1915. With his children Dr. Elder now lives at 211 West Orman Ave. His Offices are at 302-303 Central Block, Pueblo. Dr. Elder is a member of the Pueblo County Medical Society, The American Medical Association and the Colorado Medical Society. He is also a member and Vice-President of the Pueblo Clinical and Pathological Society. He was honored by his city as Health Commissioner for one term. Dr.Elder is a member and trustee of the First Presbyterian church of Pueblo. Dr.Elder is now just coming to his prime of life,and the success that has thus far been his bids fair to continue and increase,and he will without a doubt in years to come be an Alumnusto whom his Alma Mater may point with just pride. 79