1896

Note: January 18, 1896
On motion Sister Flora Daniels was received for Baptism.
On motion Sister Cleora Hanger was received for baptism.
January 19, 1896
On motion sister Maggie Showen was received for baptism.
January 21, 1896
On motion bro. A. S. Showen was received for baptism.
On motion sister Mollie Hanger was received for baptism.
January 23, 1896
On motion sister and bro. Florence and Clark Stalnaker was received for baptism.
On motion sister Delpha Stine was received for baptism. On motion bro. William Stine was received on his experience.
On motion sister Mary Thomas was restored to the fellowship of the church.
January 24, 1896
On motion bro. and sister C. O. and Nannie Showen was received for baptism. On motion bro. Robert Stine was received for baptism.
On motion sister Zanna Corder was received for baptism.
Jeff Springston, Clerk
February 5, 1896
Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion bro. J. S. West was elected Clerk protempore. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion bro. J. W. Newlon was received by letter into the fellowship of the church from the First Baptist Church of Elkins West Virginia. On motion sister Bertha Springston was received for baptism. Treasurer reported $13.10 paid on Pastor's salary since last report and fifty cents on salary of Sexton. On motion church adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, Clerk Pro-tempore

March 14, 1896. The church met and after singing, reading and prayer proceeded to business. The moderator being absent, on motion brother J. A. Corder was elected moderator Pro-tempore. On motion J. S. West was elected Clerk Pro-tempore. Treasurer reported $4.25 on Pastor's salary eighty-two cents on Sexton's. The moderator appointed sisters Lizzie Newlon, Jemima Corder and brother C. D. Springston to solicit subscriptions for the Pastor's salary for the coming year. On motion brethern S. J. Newlon, W. A. McCoy and W. T. Craig were appointed a committee to employ a Sexton and report at the next regular meeting. On motion the Saturday before the third Sunday in April the church will proceed to elect a clerk. On motion adjourned to meet at regular time.
J. A. Corder, Moderator Pro-Tempore
J. S. West, Clerk Pro-Tempore

Sunday, March 15, 1896
Church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion brother S. J. Newlon was elected moderator Pro-Tempore and J. S. West Clerk Pro-Tempore. On motion at the request of the Spencer Baptist Church delegates were appointed to assist in the ordinations of Deacons for said church. On motion, bros. S. J. Newlon and C. D. Springston were appointed as such delegates. On motion adjourned.
S. J. Newlon, Mod. Pro-Tempore
J. S. West, Clerk Pro-Tempore

April 18, 1896
The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion sister Castenie Marks was received for baptism and the hand of fellowship was given. Sister Corder rep0rted $11.00 subscribed on pastor's salary. Bro. C. D. Springston reported $17.50 on pastor's salary. Treasurer reported $7.10 on last year's salary of pastor and $3.55 on present year. Treasurer reported $.40 for Sexton. On motion each member was made a committee of one to solicit, collect and pay at least one cent per month for incidental expenses. On motion each member present was made a committee to notify each member not present. On motion Bro. Jeff Springston's resignation as clerk was accepted. On motion J. S. West was chosen Clerk by acclamation. On motion a committee was appointed to visit sister Martha Goff. Names of committee S. J. Newlon and W. A. McCoy. On motion the committee was instructed to investigate as to the reading of her letter granted by this church. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator J. S. West, Clerk

May 16, 1896
The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for. On motion the report of the committee to visit sister Martha Goff was received and committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from the above named sister. On motion the report of the committee to hire a Sexton was received. Said committee employed bro. M. Showen at one dollar per month he furnishing the wood. Brother C. D. Springston reported 5.00 on pastor's salary since last report. Treasurer reported $1.25 on last year's salary of pastor and $5.10 on current year. Treasurer reported $2.26 for incidentals. Paid old Sexton 92 cents leaving $2.34 in hand of Treasurer. On motion Treasurer was authorized to purchase broom, duster etc. for church. On motion Treasurer was ordered to pay Bro. Showen $.25 cts. due him on special contract. On motion the incidental Sunday collection was dispensed with. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod. J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

From Stumptown Baptist Church. Church met and after sermon proceeded to business. On motion, Sister Sophia Morford was elected Clerk Protempore. On motion sisters Lydia Radabaugh, Florence West, May Chenoweth and brother C. F. West were received by letter from the Schilling Regular Baptist Church. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
Sophia Morford, Clerk Protempore
Sunday, June 21, 1896
The church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion the time of holding regular meeting was changed to Saturday before the second Sunday in each month. On motion adjourned.
J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Clerk

July 11, 1896.
The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
1. Bro. C. F. West received the hand of fellowship.
2. Sister Jemima Corder reported $12.30 cents subscribed on pastor's salary and Bro. C. D. Springston $23.50
3. Treasurer reported $4.25 on pastor's salary for current year and $1.50 on past year's salary of pastor.
4. On motion it was ordered that we devote one week to the service of the Lord commencing at our next regular meeting.
5. On motion a committee was appointed to devise a plan to raise money for missions. Names of committee: Jemima Corder, W. A. McCoy and W. T. Craig.
6. On motion, Bro. C. D. Springston, C. F. West and J. S. West were appointed a committee to revise the church record.
7. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch Clk.

August 8, 1896. The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Sisters Castena and Isabella Marks received the hand of fellowship.
2. On motion the report of the committee to revise the church record was received and committee discharged.
3. Sister Corder reported $18.20 subscribed on pastor's salary.
4. On motion the report of the committee on missions was received and committee discharged.
5. Treasurer reported $2.9 for incidental expenses.
6. Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year's salary of pastor and $3.25 on current year.
7. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Warren Mace.
8. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch. Clk
Sunday Aug. 9, 1896
On motion brethern Jeff Springston, J. A. Corder were appointed delegates to the association. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Clerk
Notes: August 15, 1896
On motion the church sends her deacons to the Standing Stone Baptist Church in Wirt County to assist in ordaining two ministers.
Sunday, August 16, 1896
On Motion sisters Lillie West and Lillie Hanger were received for baptism.
J. S. West, Clerk

September 12, 1896
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion sister Myrtle Marks was received by letter from the Broad Run Church.
2. Sister Jemima Corder reported $1.25 on pastor's salary since last report.
3. On motion the Clerk was appointed to prepare a letter to the Association.
4. Sister Lydia Radabaugh and brethern J. W. Newlon and Fred Springston were appointed alternate delegates to the Association.
5. Treasurer reported $1.98 since last report.
6. Treasurer reported $1.78 for Home Missions, $4.09 for State and $2.29 for Foreign Missions.
7. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Clerk
Note: September 13, 1896. Sisters Lillie Hanger and Lillie West were baptized by pastor at Pup Run.

Saturday, October 10, 1896
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Delegates to the Association reported.
2. Treasurer reported $6.15 on pastor's salary and $.20 for incidentals.
3. On motion adjourned
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, Clerk

Saturday, Nov. 7, 1896
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $9.50 subscribed on pastor's salary.
2. Treasurer reported $2.00 paid on pastor's salary since last report and $.50 for incidentals.
On Motion, adjourned
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Clerk

Saturday, December 12, 1896
The church met and after sermon by Rev. J. N. Burdette substitute for pastor, proceeded to business.
1. On motion Rev. Burdette was made Moderator Pro-tempore.
2. Treasurer reported $.90 cents on pastor's salary and $.72 on incidental expenses.
On motion adjourned
Rev. J. N. Burdette, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clk.