Triplett Baptist Church - Records 1880-1888
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| Little Creek / Triplett Baptist Church Records
1880
The Church met January 11th and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that Wm. T. Craig be our Sexton at a salary of 3 dollars per annum. 3rd. Hear the report of the Com. brother J. Corder and discharge the same. 4th. Res. that we appoint a Com. of five to collect subscriptions due on our Pastor's salary. Com. J. T. Bartlett, Sister Tyson, Sallie Springston, Joseph Corder and G. G. Springston. 5th. Res. that we return our thanks to our pastor for his liberal offer to cancel our debt for the years of 77 and 78. 6th. Res. that we accept brother Wm. Springston's resignation. 7th. Res. that we adjourn until our next meeting.
/s/ Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met February the 7th 1880 and after Sermon by the Pastor Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we appoint a Standing Committee to settle with the Pastor and Treasurer annually and report at our Nov. meeting and furnish a list of delinquent subscribers which shall be place in the hands of a Com. for collection. Names of Committee appointed, C. Tyson, Wm. Springston and S. P. Beckner. (Collected 85 Cents for Incidental Expenses). 3rd. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod./s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met March 12th 1880 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Committee G. G. Springston, J. T. Bartlett and Sallie Springston. 3rd. Res. that we continue the committees. 4th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met April the 10th 1880 and after Sermon by Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meting. 2nsd. Res. that we discharge the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett and others. 3rd. Received the letter from Brother G., W. Springston and wife. 4th. Res. that we take into consideration during the next month the propriety of calling a pastor for the residue of the year. Who he shall be and what we are willing to contribute for the support of the same. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer,. Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath
Received Sister Nora Lanum for Baptism. Omitted 5th Res. that brother S. P. Beckner be Financial Com. 6th. Res. that brother W. T. Bartlett be Financial Com. 7th. Collected 85 Cents for Incidental Expenses.
May the 8th 1880
The Church met and after Sermon by Eld. H. Cofer proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that brother Cofer be our Moderator. 3rd. Res. that we proceed to elect a Pastor and take down the amount each one (?) will the pastor for the residue of the pastoral year. The Teller, Brother J. T. Bartlett, announced the unanimous election of Brother Cofer and $18.00 pledged for his support. 4th. Res. that Brother S. P. Beckner take a subscription for the pastor. 5th. Paid $1.90 cents for foreign missions. 6th. Collected 5 Cents Incidental Expenses. 7th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath.
Collected $1.79 for Foreign Missions
June 12th 1880.
The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we grant Brother F. G. Daniell a letter of Dismission. 3rd. Collected 10 Cents for incidental expenses. 4th. Res. to appropriate 40 Cents for envelopes and stamps for the use of the Church. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
August the 7th 1880
The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of meeting. 2nd. Hear the report Brother S. P. Beckner and discharge the same. 3rd. Res. that we continue the cause brother Clevenger and notify him to meet with the Church at her next meeting to answer the charges against him. Brother J. T. Bartlett committee. 4th. Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association when the blanks are filled in. 5th. Collected 31 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 6th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
September 11, 1880
The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2. Hear the report of Bro. J. V. Bartlett. 3rd. Receive the report of the committee and discharge the same. 4th. Res. that we Exclude Brother J. M. Clevenger. 5. Collected $5.00 for State Missions. For Foreign Missions $5.00. Paid to Pastor $45.00. Paid for Minutes $1.25. (6) Hear the report of the Delegates from Association who reported a pleasant and interesting Session. 7th. Res. that we adopt the plan proposed by our Pastor for raising Mission funds and that Sisters Theodocia Bartlett and Sallie Springston prepare the envelopes for the Pastor and the Clerk furnish the names of the members of the Church.. 8th. Collected 16 cents Incidental money. 9th. Resolved that we instruct the Building Com. to have shutters made for the windows and furnish glass for the windows and present the bill to the Church for payment. Brother J. T. Bartlett Special Com. 10th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Oct. 9th, 1880
The Church met and after Sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we grant Sister Sallie Parsons a letter of Dismission. 3rd collected 3 cents for incidental expenses. 4th res. that we adjourn
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G.G. Springston, Ch Clk
Nov 13, 1880
The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that Brother Fox be our Mod. 2nd. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett who reported 75 cents paid for glass for repairing the Church. 4th. Resolved that we continue the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett. 5th. Collected 15 cents for Incidental Expenses. 6th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother Fox, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met December the 11th 1880 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett who reported had payed 75 cents the cost of the glass for the Church. 3rd. Collected 15 cents for Incidental Expenses. 4th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1881
The Church met on January 8th 1881 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that Brother S. P. Beckner be our Moderator. 3rd. The Treasurer reported $13.33 paid on Pastor's salary for last year leaving a balance of $11.25. 4th. Brother Wm. Springston was appointed a com. to solicit those who are delinquent to the Pastor to pay the amounts they are due. 5th. Res. that we Exclude Sister Margaret Greathouse. 6th. Res. that we elect a pastor whereon Brother H. Cofer was unanimously elected and the Church pledged herself to pay thirty dollars per year to him for his labors as Pastor. 7th. That Wm. Craig be our Sexton at a salary of $3.00 per year. 8th. Collected six cents incidental money. 9th. Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Brother S. P. Beckner, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on February 12th 1881 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that Brother J. T. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of the Com. brother Wm. Springston and discharge the same, who reported to $6.50 collected for the Pastor. 4th. Hear the report of the Com. brother G. G. Springston and discharge the same. 5th. Res. that brother J. T. Bartlett be a com. to take up a subscription for the Pastor. 6th. Collected 86 cents Incidental expense money. 7th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
he Church met March the 12th 1881 and after Sermon by Eld. H. Cofer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother H. Cofer be our Moderator. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. J. T. Bartlett who reported $21.00 paid to the Pastor for the year 1880 and $38.00 subscribed for the year 1881. 3rd. Collected 18 cents for Incidental Expenses. 4th. Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met April the 9th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett who reported $46.00 subscribed for the Pastor. 3rd. Res. that we discharge the Standing Com. 4th. Res. that we send a com. to visit brethern G. T. West and M. Showen. Brother Wm. Greathouse, Com. 5th Appoint a com. to visit brother Elmore Norman, brother L. Walker, com. 6th. Res. that we grant a letter of Dismission to brother W. D. Thomas. 7th. Collected 12 cents for Incidental expenses. 8th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church May 7, 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. `1 Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2 Res. that we continue Com. of L. Walker and Wm. Greathouse. 3rd. Res. that we welcome the Sabbath School Institute to our church. 4 Collected 14 cents for Incidental expenses. 5 Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June the11th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. Brother James Walker and discharge the same. 3rd. Resolved that we Exclude Brother Elmore Norman for Immoral Conduct. 4th. Hear the report of brother Wm. Greathouse and discharge the same. 5th. Res. that we Exclude brother G. T. West for Immoral Conduct. 6th. Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen which was tabled until the next meeting. 7th. Res. that we Exclude brother Wm. D. Thomas for uniting with a Methodist Church. 8th. Res. that Brethern G. G. Springston and J. T. Bartlett be a com. to ascertain the available membership of the church. 9th. Recd 17 Cts. For Incidental Expenses. 10th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met July the 9th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we take the resolution off of the table which we tabled at the last meeting. 3rd. Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen for using profane language. 4th. Resolved that we Exclude Sister Nora Lanam for Dancing. 5th. Res. that we appoint our delegates to the association whereon brethern G. G. Springston, C. Tyson and S. P. Beckner were appointed. Any other brother in case of failure. 6th. Collected 12 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 7th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met August the 13th and after Sermon by the Pastor, H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the letter to the Association read by the clerk. 3rd. Res. that we adopt the letter when the blanks are filled in. 4th. Res. that we instruct the Delegates to the Association to pledge 5 Cents per member for State and 5Cents per member for Foreign Missions. 5th. Collected 21 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 6th. Res. that we adjourn.
The Church met Sept. the 10th and after Sermon by the Pastor (?), proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the delegates to the Association, who reported a harmonious session. 3rd. Res. that we appoint Sisters Sallie Springston and Pruda Tyson to solicit funds for Missions both State and Foreign. 4th. Collected 6 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met October the 8th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we dispence with the Financial Committee. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /.s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
During the Protracted Meeting the following named persons were received for Baptism and were baptised: J. T. Morford, Priscilla Morford, Mrs. Truman, John Bilby, J. G. Springston, Charlie Springston, Lola Cunningham, Alcinda Thomas and Martin Mace and Marcellus Showen were restored to the fellowship of the Church also Bro. E. M. Mason was baptized on profession of faith and Sister Annie Wilson was received on her former baptism by Eld. H. Cofer. Also received brother Ellis Thomas for Baptism.
The Church met Nov. the 12th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Extend the hand of fellowship to Sister Truman. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Dec. the 9th 1881 and after sermon by the Pastor Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of brother Wm. Springston in regard to the desires of brother J. H. Springston for the Church and himself. 3rd. Hear the report of brother W. Springston on repairs of meeting house. Cost of repairs $7.81. aid $7.50. Due W. Springston 31 cents. 4th. Continue the Com. bro. J. T. Bartlett. 5th. Res. that we elect a pastor for an indeterminate term and if any dissatisfaction arise the dissatisfied party shall give three months notice of the desired change. 6th. Whereon the Teller brother J. T. Bartlett announced the unanimous election of brother Cofer. 7th. Res. that brother S. P. Beckner be a Com. to solicit funds for the Pastor's salary. 8th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1882
The Church met Jan. the 7th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $36.15 paid to the Pastor for the year 1881 leaving a balance due the Pastor on subscription $11.35. 3rd. Hear the report of the Soliciting Com. Brother S. P. Beckner who reported $25.00 subscription for Pastor's salary for the year 1882. 4th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Church met Feb 11th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of brother S. P. Beckner who reported 11 dollars subscribed since last meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $5.50 paid since last meeting. 4th Received brother W. T. Craig for Baptism. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sunday- Bro. Craig was baptised and received into fellowship of the church.
The Church met on March 11th, 1882 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that Bro. C. Tyson be our Mod. 2nd. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Heard the reading of letter for sister Alice McCoy. 4th. S. P. Beckner reported $3.00 subscribed for pastor. 5th C. Tyson paid 25 cts. For sexton for 1881. 6th Treasurer reported $42.15 collected for pastor. 7th. Resolved that Belle Springston be a soliciting Committee for balance due on subscription of pastor's salary for 1881. 8th Pay to Bro. Wm. Springston 31 cts. 9th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on April 8th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Sister Sallie Springston reported three dollars paid for missions. 3rd. Bro. S. P. Beckner reported $40.50 cts. Subscribed for pastor's salary for this year. 4th Resolved that we continue the Committee Bro. S. P. Beckner. 5th Resolved that we grant a letter of Dismission to Bro. E. M. Mason. 6th Resolved that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
(Apparently a continuation of the Apr. 8th minutes-Ed.)
6th Res. that we send a committee to brother R. M. Short brother S. P. Beckner com. 7th Res. that we discontinue the com of the whole.
The Church met May the 13th and after Sing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother J. T. Bartlett be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting, and correct the same. 3rd. Res. that we continue the Com. brother S. P. Beckner. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June the 12th 1882 and after Singing and Prayer and sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the Com. brother S. P. Beckner and discharge the same. 3rd. Res. that we retain brother Robert Short in the church. 4th Sister Sallie Springston reported $6.00 for missions. 5th Res. that Exclude Sister Amanda Simmons on the charge of Immoral Conduct.6th Res. that we grant the school the use of the meeting house. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on July the 8th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we appoint our delegates to the Association whereon the following brethern were appointed Wm. Springston, J. T. Bartlett, and G. G. Springston or any other member of our body as alternates. 3rd Res. that brother Craig be a committee to solicit money for minutes. 4th Res. that we excuse brother Cofer from the pulpit tomorrow. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met August the 12th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Certificate of brother E. M. Mason reception by sister church. 3rd. Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association when the blanks are filled. 4th Received the report of the Com. brother W. T. Craig and continue the com. 5th Hear the report of the com. sisters Sallie Springston and Pruda Tyson who reported that they had collected for foreign missions $11.05 State $8.75 Home $1.55 making a total of $21.35, $2.62 of which was paid by Sabbath School. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
N.B. There was $2.19 paid for minutes of which 45 cents was paid by Triplett Run Union Sabbath School.
The Church met Sept. the 9th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we discharge the Com. brother W. T. Craig. 3rd. Res. that we appoint a Com. to solicit funds for State, Home and Foreign Missions. Names of Com. Pruda Tyson, Virginia Riddle. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met October 7th 1882. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that the clerk furnish a list of the names of the members of the Church to the Com. 3rd. Res. that brother W. T. Craig be our Sexton at a salary of $3.00 per year. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Nov. 12th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $17.25 paid to Pastor for the year 1882. 3rd. Res. that we appoint a com. to collect the balance due the Pastor J. T. Bartlett Com. 4th Res. that we appoint a Com. to take up a subscription for Pastor's salary for the year 1883, S. P. Beckner, Com. 5th Res. that we Exclude brother John Bilby on the charge of Swearing. 6th Res. that we appoint a com. to visit brother Stalman, C. Tyson Com. 7th Resolved that we Exclude brother J. Greathouse on the charge of Immoral Conduct. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld, H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1883
The Church met on Jan. 13, 1883, and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the Treasurer. Reported $31 paid on Pastor's salary for 1882. 3rd S. P. Beckner reported $23.25 on Pastor's salary for 1883. 4th Res. that the Church appoint a committee to aid Sister Short. brethern G. G. Springston and M. F. Tyson committee. 5th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The church met Feb. 10th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother J. V. Bartlett who reported $9.00 due on Pastor's salary for 1982. 3rd Sister Pruda Tyson reported $2.50 subscribed for missions. 4th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on March the 10th 1883 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother C. Tyson be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd The Clerk read a letter from brother J. H. Springston to the Church. 4th Res. that we receive into the Church on his Experience brother A. McCoy, his having been a member of this Church and been dismissed to go into the organization of the Oakland Church which is now disbanded. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met April 7, 1883, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother S. P. Beckner, who reported $4.50 more on the pastor/s salary for the year 1883. Third Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met May the 12th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of sister Virginia Riddle who reported $0.70. 3rd Res. that brother J. Corder be a Com. to solicit alms for the needy members of the Church. 4th. Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June the 9th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd - Deleted) 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/John C. Bartlett, protem
The Church met July the 7th 1883. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Com. brother S. P. Beckner and discharge the same (who reported $31.25 subscribed for Pastor's salary for 1883). 3rd Hear the report of brother J. Corder and discharge the same who reported $2.00 pledged. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Aug. the 11th 1883 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother J. M. Lockhart be our Moderator. 2nd. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of Sister Pruda Tyson who reported $2.65 subscribed for missions. 4th Res. that we add Sister Sallie Starkey to the Missions Com. 5th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association, J. G. Springston, Wm. Springston, and J. T. Bartlett. 6th Res. that we table G. G. Springston's resolution. 7th Hear the report of treasurer who reported $33.70 is paid on Pastor's salary for 1882 and $7.30 on 1883. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Lockhart, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Sept. the 8th 1883 and after Sermon by Rev. J. M. Fox proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that brother Fox be our Mod. 3rd Hear the report of Sister Sallie Starkey who reported $3.22 for Missions. 4th Report of Sister Pruda Tyson who reported 50 cents, Home, $1.00 for Foreign missions. 5th Res. that we appoint a com. to notify sister V. Riddle that we want her to report the amount of mission money she has collected. W. Greathouse, Com. 6th Res. that the Treasurer be instructed to make the amount of money for State and Foreign $5.00 each and the (Church-Ed.) to stand pledged for same. 7th Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association with the amendments. 8th Res. that we instruct the delegates to the As. To pledge the Church for $5.00 each for State and Foreign for the next year. 9th Res. that the delegates to bring the Ass. Home if necessary. 10th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Fox, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
October the 13th 1883 The Church met and after Sermon by Rev. H. Coffer proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Due the Treasurer $1.07. 3rd 57 cents paid to the Treasurer. 4th Res. that we call a Pastor whereon Elder J. W. Wood was elected by unanimous vote. 5th Res. We appoint Sisters Sallie Starkey and Virginia Riddel as a com. to take subscriptions for the Pastor's salary for the ensuing year. 6th Com. reported $30.00 subscribed for the Pastor's salary. 7th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Corrected-brother J. W. Wood was elected by majority and then made unanimous.
The Church met Nov 10th 1883 and after reading the 10th Chap. Of Mark and a few prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother Wm. Springston be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting and correct the same. 3rd On motion the Clk is made a Com to corrispond with Brother Wood. 4th On Motion brother J. T. Bartlett is made a com. to repair windows and present bill at next meeting. 5th On motion adjourned.
/s/Brother Wm. Springston, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Dec. the 8th and after Sermon by Eld. J. M. Wood proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of G. G. Springston and discharge the same. 3rd Hear the report of brother J. T. Bartlett who reported 45 cents paid for glass for the Church. Discharged. 5th Res. that Clara Springston be added to the Finance Com.. and that that Com. report tomorrow. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath. The Finance Com. reported $64.00.
1884[b]
The Church met Jan. the 12th 1884 and after Singing and a few prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother W. T. Craig be our Mod. 2nd Res. that we invite brother L. D. Starkey to preach for us on the 4 Sabbath this month and brother E. Greathouse the 1st Sabbath in Feb. and brother J. N. Fox the 2nd Sabbath in Feb. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
/s/W. T. Craig, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Feb. 9, 1884, and after sermon by Bro. J. N. Fox, the Church proceeded to business. 1st Res. that Bro. Fox be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Res. that the Treasurer be requested to report at the next meeting all names of members who have paid and all \who have not paid their subscription. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/J. W. Fox, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath. Res. that Bro. Fox be our Mod. 2nd Res. that the Church pledge herself to pay brother J. W. Wood $75.00 for one year to labor as Pastor for the Church.
The Church met on March the 8th and after Prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother Wm. Springston be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd The Treasurer reported $3.00 due brother Cofer for the year 1882 and $4.30 for the year 1883. 4th Res. that we Exclude brother Daniel Stallman on the charge of Drunkeness. 5th Res. that brother W. Greathouse be a Com. to visit brother M. Showen. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother Wm. Springston, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met April the 12th 1884 and after Sermon by the Pastor Eld. J. W. Wood proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother Wm. Greathouse and discharge the same. 3rd Continue the case of brother Showen, brother Tyson com. to notify the same. 4th Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $1.00 paid on Pastor's salary for last year. 5th Sexton reported he had received $1.75 on last year and $1.45 on present year's salary. 6th Appointed Sister Sallie Starkey to take up a subscription for Sexton's salary. 7th Adjourned.
/s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath. Received Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks for Baptism.
May the 11th 1884 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor Rev. J. W. Wood, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we continue the case of brother Showen and the committee brother C. Tyson to our next meeting. 3rd Res. that we grant Sister Jane Harbert a letter of Dismission. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June the 7th and after Singing and Prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother J. V. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd\Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen on the charge of using Profane Language. (Added-Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks. Se July minutes) 4th Res. that we appoint committees to visit brother M. Hildreth, J. Summerville, Lee Springston and Sister Priscilla Morford, names of com. R. Hildreth, C. Tyson, J. V. Bartlett and Sister Lizzie Bartlett. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother J. V. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met July the 12th 1884 and after Sermon by the Pastor Brother J. W. Wood, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting and correct the same. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks. 3rd Hear the report of the com. brother J. V. Bartlett and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we Exclude brother Lee Springston on the charge of Dancing and his stating that he knew he was no benefit to the Church nor the Church to him. 5th Res. that we continue the other committees. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
August 2nd 1884 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Sister Lizzie Bartlett and discharge the same. 3rd Res. that we Exclude Sister Priscilla Morford on the charge of Dancing. 4th Heard the report of Bro. C. Tyson and discharge the same. Resolved that we forgive Bro. M. Hildreth. 6th Res. that we continue Bro. Hildreth as a committee. 7th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association. Whereon Brethern C. Tyson, J. V. Bartlett and S. P. Beckner were appointed. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
September 13th 1884 The Church met and after prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother J. T. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd Res. that brother W. L. Starkey be our Clerk. 3rd. Res. that brother Wm. Greathouse be a committee to ascertain why brother Hildreth has not made his report. 4th Res. that the Clerk fill out the letter. Collected $1.05 for minutes. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother J. T./ Bartlett, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clerk Protem
Sabbath. Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association.
Oct. 11, 1884 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Heard the report of brother Wm. Greathouse Committee and discharged the same. 3rd Res. that we Exclude Bro. Joseph Summerville on the charge of Dancing and Swearing. 4th Heard the report of the delegates to the Association which reported an interesting session. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met November the 8th 1884 and after Prqyre by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we exclude Sister Roanna Showen for uniting with a Methodist Church. 3rd Res. that we grant Sister Anna E. Norman a letter of Dismission and Recommendation. 4th Res. that brethern G. G. Springston and S. P. Beckner be a committee to visit delinquent members to ascertain the cause of their delinquency. 5th Res. that the above committee notify brother Miles Miller to appear before the Church on charge of using profane language. 6th Hear report of the Treasurer who reported $38.50 paid to the pastor on present year. Sexton's report received 65 cts all paid up to date and 10 cts in advance. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Dec. 13th 1884 The Church met and after Sermon by brother L. D. Starkey. 1st Res. that brother L. D. Starkey be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes and approved the same. 3rd Hear the report of the com. brother G. G. Springston approve and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we exclude brother Miles Miller on the charge of using Profane Language. 5th Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $44.51 Paid to the Pastor on present year. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
[b]1885
January 10th 1885 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Received Bro. L. D. Starkey by experience. 3rd Received Bro. James Showen by letter. 4th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met February 7, 1885, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we grant Sister Belle Hamrick a letter of Dismission and recommendation. 3rd Res. that we protract at our next meeting. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath Res. that we receive brother J. Kyer for Baptism.
The Church met March 7 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First reading the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Received notice of the reception of sister S. J. Starkey. 3rd Received notice of the reception of Sister Belle Hamrick. 4th Heard the report of Treasurer. 5th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath baptism of J. L. Kyer and into the fellowship of the Church.
During the Protracted Meeting the following week the below named persons were received for baptism and were baptised: Sisters Dora Walker, Dora Bartlett, Maud Bartlett, Rosa Burgess, Mary B. Springston, Martha J. Springston, Clara Epling, Virena Walker, Caroline Craig, Emma Conard (? - Ed.), Virginia Booker, Mary J. Springston, Brethern Arildo Bartlett, Lewis Goff, Frank Starcher, C. C. Riddel, Ira Bartlett, Eddie Springston, Jefferson D. Springston. Received for baptism Warren Mace, Rosella Short, Belle Burgess, Susan Greathouse, Brown Burgess, Mary J. West. Restored Geo. T. West, C. F. West, J. L. Springston.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
April 11, 1885 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor the church was called to order by electing J. M. Wood, Mod. and proceeded to business. 1 - Read minutes of previous meeting. 2 Report of Treasurer and $57.25 paid and $11.75 unpaid. 3rd Rod. Appointed William Springston committee to collect delinquent subscriptions. 4th Resolved that the Sexton's salary be doubled. 5th Resolved to release G. G. Springston from being a committee to visit delinquent members. 6th Proceeded to elect a Pastor. J. M. Wood called. Call was made unanimous. 8th Motion to adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The following were baptised on Sabbath and extended the hand of fellowship: Bros. Warren Mace, Brown Burgess, G. T. West and Sisters Belle Burgess, Rosa Short, Severina Greathouse and Mary A. West
The Church met May the 9th 1885 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the com. Wm. Springston. 3rd Treasurer reported $65.80 paid on last year's salary for the Pastor. 4th Res. that we grant brother J. H. Springston and wife a letter of dismission. 5th Res. that brother W. L. Starkey be a com. to solicit funds for the Pastor for the present year. 6th Res. that brethern W. Springston, J. T. Bartlett and G. T. West be a committee to superintend the repairing of the Church. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June the 13th 1885 and after sermon by brother L. D. Starkey proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother L. D. Starkey be our Mod Protem. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Hear the report of the com. on delinquents, adopt the report and discharge the com. 4th Committee on repairs was empowered to solicit subscriptions for repairs and apply the same to the repairing of the church. 5th The Treasurer reported $69.27 paid for last year's salary of Pastor. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Brother L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met July the 11th 1885 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Committee on Repairs. 3rd Amend Brother Wm. Springston's motion and appoint brother J. C. Bartlett to visit brother J. J. L. Springston. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
July the 12th 1885. The Pastor called the Church to order and opened the door of the same. Sisters Mary B. Price and Diantha Price presented themselves for baptism and were received and baptised.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Aug. the 8th 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Mary B. and Diantha Price. 3rd Receive the report of brother Wm. Springston and pay the bill of 60 cents. 4th Res. that we appoint our delegates to the Association. Names of delegates J. V. Bartlett, Joseph Corder and G. G. Springston, or any other brother as alternate. 5th Res. that we adjourn
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
At a special session on Sabbath the Church was called to order by the Pastor. 1st Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association 2nd Res. that we adopt the report of the com. Wm. Springston ad discharge the same and pay the bill of $2.00 presented by him. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Oct 10th 1885 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1 - Elected Bro. J. V. Bartlett Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Hear the report of J. Bartlett and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we exclude Brother J. L. Springston 5 - Res. that we appoint J. Corder a committee to visit Warren Mace. 6- Res. that we exclude Anna Conner. 7 - Res. that we adjourn till our next regular meeting.
/s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Nov. the 7th 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that brother J. Corder be a Com. to visit brother Warren Mace. 3rd Hear the report of brother H. L. Starkey and discharge the same, who reported $543.25 subscribed for the Pastor's salary. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Dec. 12, 1885. After Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Bro. Corder and discharged the same. 3 - Forgive Brother Mace. 4th Res. that we grant a letter of dismissing to bro. A. Springston. 5th Res. that we appoint a committee to visit Bro. Robert Short (Bro. S. P. Beckner Com.). 6th Res. that we call a council to ordain Bro. L. D. Starkey. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1886
At a call meeting Jan. 20 1886 the following candidates were received for baptism at Mt. Vernon: viz. Arabella Gross, Senora Gross, Emazella Beckner, Thomas G. Marks, Frank Fowler, Alexander Marks, and Minerva Short.
/s/L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/S. P. Beckner, Ch Clk
The Church met Feb 13th 1886. 1 - Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2 - Heard report of S. P. Beckner and discharged the same. 3 - Resolved that R. M. Short be excluded. 4 - Res. to call a council to ordain Bro. L. D. Starkey at Sabbath School Association. 5 - Hear report of Treasure who reported $27.25. 6 - Res. that brother C. F. West be a committee to settle with the Sexton. 7 - Church take steps to build a meeting house. 8 - Res. that we appoint a building committee. G. T. West, J. V. Bartlett, C. Tyson, C. F. West and W. L. Starkey. 9 - Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met March the 13th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Received notice of the reception of brother A. Springston by the Sinking Creek Church. 3rd Received notice of the reception of Sister Norman by Cedar Grove Church. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Church met April 11th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear report of C. T. West and discharge the same. Reported the Church due the Sexton $3.15. 3 - On motion the Sexton is requested to report when called for and by whom paid. 4 - Sexton reported 80 cents paid that day. Paid Wm. Springston $2.00. 5th Treasurer reported paid on Pastor's salary this year $41.25. Last year $73.70 6th Res. that the Clerk notify a Council to ordain brother L. D. Starkey at the time of the S. S. Association. 7th Res. that we exclude bro. Theodore Bartlett. 8th Adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met May the 8th 1886 and after Singing and Prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that Brother C. Tyson be our moderator. 2nd Read the minutes from the previous meeting. 3rd Res. that brother Wm. Springston be a com. to see brother J. A. Corder to collect the subscription for the Church. 4th Treasurer reported Pastor's salary for last year paid, for this year $45.19. 5th Res. that we call a Pastor whereon brother J. M. Wood was unanimously called. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met June 12, 1886, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of bro. Wm. Springston. (2 lines of minutes deleted- Ed.) 4th Res. that we appoint W. S. Starkey and J. Bartlett to solicit funds for the Church and Pastor's salary. 5th Res. that we grant br. John Kyer and Sister Clara Connolly letters of dismission. 6th Hear report of bro. C. F. West. Reported due Mr. Stalanaker $8.37. 7th Res. that we give our note to Mr. Stalnaker for $15.00 with interest from date if we do not build our church within six years. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath, June the 13, 1886. The following persons were baptised by the Pastor: Emazella Beckner, G. Marks
/s/S. P. Beckner, Asst. Ch Clk
The Church met July the 10th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read and corrected the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Minerva Wagner and Emma Beckner and brethern A. Marks and T. G. Marks. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk
The Church met Aug. the 7th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that the called meeting of May the 27th/86 be recorded in connection with the minutes of the regular meeting. 3rd Called for report of Soliciting Com. whereon brother J. C. Bartlett reported $22.75 on Pastor's salary. W. L. Starkey reported $2.00on same. Remarks on reports. Treasurer reported $51.44 on the years 85 and 86 and $2.50 on present year. Sexton reported $3.35 back on salary. 4th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association. Names of delegates W. L. Starkey, J. C. Bartlett, and J. T. Morford. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met Sept. the 11th and after singing and prayres proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother C. Tyson be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 3rd. Received notice of the reception of Sister Clara Connoley by the Cedar Grove Church. 4th Res. that we grant brother J. G. Springston privilege to exercise his talent in preaching the Gospel. 5th Res. that we adjourn to meet at the conclusion of the Service on tomorrow morning.
/s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. Protem /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
After service Sept. 12/86 the Church resumed business by appointing Brother J. T. Bartlett to the chair. 1st Res. that we divide the $14.00 equally between State and foreign Missions and $2.00 for minutes. Adjourned to meet at our next regular meeting.1886
The Church met Oct. 10th/86 and after reading the 12th Chapter of Romans and prayre by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading the minutes. 2nd Report of the delegates from the Association. 3rd Report of the Building Committee. Reported due Wm. Springston $18.25, due C. D. Springston $15.00 and due C. F. West $3.25. 4th On motion the report was adopted. 5th Reading the Constitution and Remarks on the same. 6th On motion a Com. was appointed to collect money to pay Wm. Springston $8.00 at once. 7th On motion the debt due C. D. Springston be made a matter of record and that the church pay said amount when required to do so with legal interest. 8th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
/.s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Nov. the 15th 1886 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Report of committees reported $4.00 on Wm. Springston acct. 3rd Report of Treasurer was called. Report $55.00 paid on Pastor's salary for last year. 4th On motion the member present resolved themselves into a committee of the whole to remind delinquent members that they ought to pay something for the support of the Gospel and Church expenses. 5th Sexton reported $4.50 due him. 6th On motion the Church adjourned to meet at its next regular meeting.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Rod. /s/G.G. Springston, Ch Clk
Dec. 11/86 Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Report of the committee of the whole, G. G. Springston, Wm. Springston, J. T. Bartlett reported not very much done. 3rd On motion Sister Smith was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation to unite with the Sycamore Church. 4- On motion Sister Morgan was granted a letter of dismission. 5th Report of the Treasurer $55.00 paid on last year and $31.00 paid on present year. 5th On motion the Church adjourned to meet at the next regular meeting.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1887
January 8th/87 Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor the Church was called to order for business. 1st Reading the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Reading the names of the present members of the church. 3rd Open the doors of the Church. On motion brethern M. Showen and T. H. Springston were restored to fellowship of the Church and J. S. West was received for baptism. 4th Treasurer report $38.50 received on Pastor's salary for this year. 5th On motion adjourned to meet at its next regular meeting.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Feb. 12/87 Church met and after devotional exercises led by Bro. Wm. Springston in the absence of the Pastor, Bro. C. Tyson was elected Mod. 1 - On motion Bro. Louis Goff was excluded, he having united with a Methodist Church. 2nd On motion Bro. Wm. Springston was released from Committee of the Whole. 3rd On motion the Church pledged to pay our pastor's salary monthly. 4th Treasurer report of $42.25 on Pastor's salary. 5th Sexton reports $3.00 paid on his salary. 6th We pledge ourselves to pay the old debt. Committee for the same C. F. West, J. C. Bartlett, C. D. Springston. 7th On motion Adjourn to our next regular meeting
/s/C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
March 12th 1887 1st Res. that bro. C. Tyson be our Mod. Pro Tem. 2nd Reading of the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd C. F. West report received. 4th C. D. Springston report received. 4th Wm. Springston reports $1.00 paid. 6th Res. that we grant a letter of dismission to G. W. Springston and wife. 7th Church reports $5.30 five dollars and 30 cents. 8th Res. that we adjourn
/s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Church met the 9th day of April and after sermon by the pastor, clerk read the minutes of previous meeting .
Sabbath - J. S. West was baptised and received into the fellowship of the Church.
Church met May 7th. After Sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. 1- Treasurer reported $58.60 paid on Pastor's salary; (10.50 paid by monthly subscription). 2- J.C. Bartlett Com. reported 50 cts on the monthly subscription. 3- Motion to adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Church met June 11th and after sermon by the pastor was called to order for business. 1-1 Minutes read and approved. 2- C.F. West reported 30 cts. Paid on monthly subscription. 3 - W.L. Starkey reported $4.84 paid (total amount paid was $6.92). 4- Motion carried to cancel the debt to Wm. Springston, G.G. Springston, C.F. West and balance of collection $1.25 to be paid on debt to C. D. Springston. 5. On motion Wm. Springston, C.F. West, Clara E. Springston and J. C. Bartlett were appointed Com. to raise the pastor's salary. 6- Motion we adjourn.
/s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
(Ed. Note: My great grandfather, G. G. Springston, died in June 1887. This concludes over 30 years service as Church Clerk)
Church met July 9th and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. By request of the pastor, Bro. J. Smith was called to the chair
2. On motion, W. L. Starkey was elected Clerk
3. On Suggestion, a collection was taken to buy a Church Book. $1.50 collected, $1.25 cost.
4. C.F. West Committee reported on present year subscription $31.50.
5. Treasurer reported for past year 68.37; for present year 69.32 paid.
6. On motion J. S. West was appointed a Committee to take a subscription to pay the balance due the pastor by Aug. meeting. Adjourned.
/s/J. Smith, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk.
Aug. 12 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
1. The minutes were read and approved.
2. The report of the committees was called for.
3. Bro. C. F. West reported 1.00 Sub. and 30� on monthly installments.
4. Bro. Jno. C. Bartlett reported nothing done, and Sister C. E. Springston was not present.
5. Bro. J. S. West failed to appear and report.
6. On motion the Clerk was ordered to prepare a letter and Brethern Jno. C. Bartlett, J. D. Springston, and W. L. Starkey were appointed delegates to the association and a alternate any Bro. who may be present.
Adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
Sept. 10. Church met and after sermon by J. M. Wood proceeded to business.
1. The minutes of previous meting were read and adopted.
2. The church being without a pastor, on motion Bro. J. M. Wood was called to the chair.
3. On motion the Committee on Sub. was continued after report $68.90 subscribed.
4. J. S. West reported about $8.00 on subscription and about $5.00 of it collected.
5. On motion, the church proceeded to call a pastor, and after balloting, J. M. Wood having a considerable majority, his call was made unanimous. ________(? Ed.) on Salary.
6. On motion, the delegates were instructed to pledge the Church for $5.00 State Missions and $5.00 for Foreign Missions.
7. Committee to prepare a letter reported and the letter was adopted and to be filled out.
Adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
Oct. 8. Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, J. M. Wood elected Mod protem.
2. On motion, J. S. West was elected Ch Clk, protem. Delegates of the association reported.
3. On motion, Sister Martha Springston, Rosa Burgess & Pruda Tyson were appointed a Com. to take Subscription for Missions.
4. On motion, Bro. J. G. Springston was granted a letter of dismission
Adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod. protem /s/W. L/ Starkey, Ch Clk protem
Nov. 12. Church met and after sermon by J. W. Wood proceeded to business. Minutes were read and approved. Bro. J. M. Wood, after mature consideration, accepted the call of the Church. On motion of Wm. Springston, all committees which were appointed before Oct. 8, 1887, be and the same discharged. On motion an order of business was adopted by the Church. The Treasurer's report being called for reported pres. Year $9.15. Sexton's report called for & Sister Belle West reported about the sum 5.00 due the Sexton. Adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
Dec. 10. Church met and services conducted by Wm. Springston, proceeded to business. On motion, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was called to the chair. Report on missions being called for, Sister Martha Springston reported $9.20 on Subscription for Missions. On motion, the Church proceeded to receive bids on Sexton's office, and only one bid being received, the same was adjourned until next regular meeting. Treasurer reported paid on present year to date $11.15. Sexton reported due him $2.28. On motion the Moderator is required to instruct the Sexton as to his duty when he is selected. Church adjourned.
/s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod. p.t.
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
1888
Jan. 7. The Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for and none were present, except Sister Martha Springston. No report was made. On motion, W. A. McCoy was appointed a Committee to take a subscription on Sexton's salary. On motion, Brother C. C. Riddel was appointed a regular committee to take up Sunday collection to pay off church debt. The bidding on the office of Sexton was again commenced and Bro. Marcellus Showen bid $4.00, he being the lowest bidder, he was selected Sexton. Treasurer reported $17.95 paid on pres. Year. Sexton reported $1.68 due him which was paid on the Sunday following. Adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
Feb. 11. Church met and after singing & Prayer, was called to order for business. On motion, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was chosen Mod. protem. Minutes read and approved. Reports of committees called for & Sister Martha Springston reported on Missionary work $122.05. Bro. C. C. Riddel reported in his hands on last collection 24�. On motion, the protracted meeting is to be conducted altogether during the day. Treasurer reported $23.70. Sexton reported paid pres. year, 35�. Adjourned until next regular meeting.
/s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod protem
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
March 10. Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for and C. C. Riddel reported 75� collected on church debt.
On motion of T. H. Springston the time of holding the protracted meeting was reconsidered and carried again.
On motion of J. V. Bartlett the time of holding the service was left to the pastor to arrange as he thought best.
On motion of J. V. Bartlett it was resolved that any member of this Church absenting himself for the space of twelve months unless on account of sickness or not reporting themselves will forfeit their membership.
Treasurer reported $7.43 and $23.70 from last month Acct. 31.13.
Sexton reported paid $1.05.
Adjourned
/s/ J. M. Wood, Mod /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
April 7. Church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business. Minutes were read and corrected.
Committee on missions called upon to report & no report was given.
Bro. C. C. Riddel reported $11.25 subscribed to on Church debt.
Treasurer reported $2.00 and $31.13 on last month Acct. 33.13.
Sexton reported 75� and last month $1.05. Total $1.80.
Adjourned
/s/ J. M. Wood, Mod
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
April 8. Sunday . Sister Olie Springston, Martha Showen & Jennie Fairbee were baptised.
May 12. Church met and after prayer by the Pastor proceeded to business. No committees present.
On motion of J. V. Bartlett, C. Tyson and W. L. Starkey were appointed a committee to confer with I. N. Morford concerning the terms of exchanging church property for other property.
Treasurer reported $2.51 + $33.13.
Sexton reported 10� and 1.80. Total 1.90
Sisters Olie Springston and Martha Showen received the hand of fellowship.
Church adjourned.
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
Sunday, May 13. Sister Jennie Fairbee received the hand of fellowship.
June 9. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
No committees reported.
On motion the time of holding service was changed to the Saturday before the fist Sunday each month.
Treasurer reported $4.00 on present month and $35.64 = 39.64.
Sexton reported nothing. Last month $1.90.
On motion, Church adjourned to meet Saturday before the first Sunday in July, 1888
/s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
/s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
June 10. Sister Belle Reap was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.
July 1 Pastor not being present, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was made moderator p.t. and J. S. West Clerk P. Tem.
Treasurer reported 390.61 and 50� making a total of $40.14.
Sexton reported last month 1.90 and .25 making a total to date of 2.15.
On motion adjourned.
/s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod, P.T.
/s/J. S. West, Clerk P.T.
Aug. 4. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
Sister Rosa Burgess reported 80� on Missions
On motion it was ordered that a letter be prepared to send to the Association.
Brethern C. F. West, J. A. Corder and J. V. Bartlett were appointed delegates to the Association.
Adjourned
/s/J. W. Wood, Mod.
/s/J. S. West, Clerk P.T.
Sept. 1. Church met and after and after prayer proceeded to business.
On motion Bro. T. H. Springston was made moderator protem and J. S. West, Clerk pro tem.
On motion J. S. West was made permanent Assistant Clerk.
On motion the Church proceeded to call a Pastor and Bro. J. W. Wood receiving a majority his call was made unanimous.
On motion Sisters Martha Springston, Clara Epling and Bro. J. S. West were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions for the pastor's salary.
On motion the committee on Missions is ordered to pay over all money collected by them for Missions to the delegates to the Association.
On motion all above the amount pledged to State and Foreign Missions is to be paid to the Home Mission.
On motion delegates were instructed to pledge $5.00 to State and $5.00 to foreign missions.
On motion W. A. McCoy was appointed to collect to pay for Minutes.
Treasurer reported $54.06 on Pastor's salary and on Missions $5.01.
Sexton reported nothing paid.
Adjourned.
/s/T.H. Springston, Mod
/s/W. L. Starkey per West
Oct. 6 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
Delegates to the Association reported.
J. S. West reported subscribed 17.50 on Pastor's salary.
Treasurer reported nothing.
Adjourned /s/J. W. Wood, Mod.
/s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk
Nov 3 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
J. S. West reported subscribed on Pastor's salary $1.00.
Sister Clara Epling reported 18.00 on Pastor's salary.
Treasurer reported 2.95 paid.
Sexton reported .50 paid.
Adjourned
/s/J. N. Wood, Mod.
/s/J. S. West, Assistant Clk
Dec. 1. Church met and after prayer, the Pastor not being present at the regular hour proceeded to business.
On motion Bro. C. Tyson was made Moderator.
Report of committees being called for, Sister Martha Springston reported $9.00 subscribed on Pastor's salary.
Treasurer reported 13.45 on Pastor's salary.
Sexton reported $1.60 paid.
On motion adjourned
/s/C. Tyson, Mod.
/s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk
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