Saint Mark's Episcopal Church lasts 99 years

by Keith J. Doll

Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission

Part 2 of a 2-part series

During the first part of February 1921, the Rev. Leonard J. Christler was sent a telegram from St. John's Episcopal Church in Auburn, New York, his former field. It was a call for him to come back to his field and be the rector of St. John's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Christler declined the offer.

In March of that year, they notified him again to come back to his former field. This time, the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and other civic organizations of Auburn also wrote. They stated,...