Triplett Baptist Church - Records 1897-1902
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| Little Creek / Triplett Baptist Church Records
1897
Jan. 9. Services conducted by Bro. S. J. Newlon.
1. On motion Bro. S. J. Newlon was elected Moderator Pro-tempore.
2. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
3. Treasurer reported $11.92 on Pastor's salary and $2.13 on incidentals.
4. On motion adjourned
S. J. Newlon, Moderator Pro-tem.
J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
Feb. 13, 1897 The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $1.35 pastor's salary and $.35 for incidental expenses.
On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Clerk
March 13, 1897
Church met and after sermon by the Pastor transacted the following business. The clerk being absent, on motion of Bro. S. J. Newlon, C. F. West was elected clerk protem. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $4.85 collected during the past month on pastor's salary and $1.05 for sexton. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
C. F. West, clerk Protem
April 10, 1897
The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by pastor, proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $6.65 on last year's salary of pastor, and $.50 on current year and $.55 for incidental expenses. On motion of T. H. Springston, brother M. Showen was retained as Sexton on terms of last year. On motion, sisters Jemima Corder, Lizzie Newlon and Bro. Jeff Springston were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions on pastor's salary for current year. On motion adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sunday, April 11, 1897
The church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion sister Annie Newlon was received for baptism. On motion the appointment of all soliciting committees were rescinded and the entire finance of the church intrusted to the Deacons. Sister Lillie West received the hand of fellowship. Dismissed by the pastor.
J. S. West, Clerk
May 8, 1897
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion Ira S. Bartlett was granted a letter to unite with the Little Creek Baptist Church.
2. Treasurer reported $3.75 on last year's salary of pastor. $7.00 on current year and $.45 cents for current incidental expenses.
3. On motion it was ordered that a new article providing for a report of Deacons be inserted in the order of business to be known as article No. 6 of said order.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Saturday, June 12, 1897
The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion sisters Jane and Winnie Short were received for baptism and the hand of welcome was given.
2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
3. Treasurer reported $1.00 paid on pastor's salary and $.35 cts. on incidental expenses.
4. On motion it was ordered that the Rules of Decorum be read at the June, September, December, and March meetings in each year.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Saturday, July 10, 1897
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Brother Ira S. Bartlett was dismissed by common consent.
3. Treasurer reported $3.60 on pastor's salary and $.38 cents on incidental expenses.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, ch. Clerk
Note: Sunday, July 11, 1897, sisters Jane Short, Annie Newlon and Winnie Short were baptized.
J. S. West, church clerk
Sat., Aug. 7, 1897
Church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $2.60 on pastor's salary and $.41 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, delegates were appointed to the Association. Names of Delegates
Delegates Alternates
Jemima Corder J. A. Corder
J. S. West W. A. McCoy
J. D. Springston W. T. Craig
On motion, Adjourned
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
Sept. 11, 1897
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $2.70 on pastor's salary and $1.24 on incidental expenses. On motion it was ordered that we protract the November meeting. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1897
The church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Bro. Jeff Springston, delegate to the Association reported a good association.
3. Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor's salary and $.86 on incidentals.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, church Clerk
P.S.
Sisters Jane and Winnie Short received the hand of fellowship.
Nov. 13, 1897
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $4.12 on pastor's salary and $.20 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, ch Clerk
December 11, 1897
The church met and after devotional exercise, conducted by C. F. West who had been duly elected Moderator Pro Tempore, proceeded to business.
1. Brother Jeff Springston reported $33.85 cents subscribed on pastor's salary.
2. Treasurer reported $7.30 on salary of pastor and $1.47 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, it was ordered that the clerk be empowered to insert "Triplett Baptist Church" in lieu of "Little Creek Baptist Church", in the Constitution of this church, "Triplett" being the proper name.
4. Clerk read Rules of Decorum and Constitution.
5. On motion, adjourned.
C. F. West, Moderator ProTempore
J. S. West, Church Clerk
1898
January 8, 1898
The church met and the pastor being absent, after devotional exercises, proceeded to business.
1. On motion, Bro. J. A. Corder was elected Mod. ProTempore.
2. Treasurer reported $1.75 on salary of pastor and $.29 cents on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, the motion to protract was suspended to be considered at the next meeting.
4. On motion, it was ordered that we dispense with our Sunday meeting on account of the meeting in progress at the Eagle Chapel.
5. On motion, adjourned.
J. A. Corder, Moderator Protem
J. S. West, Church Clerk
February 12, 1898
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, brethern John Marks and Willie Short and Sisters Linnie Radabaugh, Virgie Springston, Annie Hanger, May Bell, Myrtle Mace, Roxie T. Corder, Laura Mace, Effie Marks and Mary Marks were received for baptism.
2. Rules of Decorum were called for and read.
3. The motion to protract was called for and read.
4. The motion to protract meeting was lost.
5. Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor's salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses.
6. On motion, the resignation of bro. M. Showen as sexton was accepted.
7. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, Ch Clk
March 12 1898
The church met this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, sisters Zona Corder and Edna Newlon were received for baptism.
2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
3. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor's salary and $3.12 on incidental expenses.
4. Reading of Rules of Decorum deferred until next meeting.
5. On motion, adjourned
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clk.
April 9, 1898
The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, sister May Blosser was received for baptism.
2. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor's salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses.
3. Rules of Decorum were read according to appointment
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church clerk
Note: Sunday, April 10, 1898
Sisters May Blosseer, Annie Hanger, Edna Newlon, May Bell, Lunnie Radabaugh were baptized by Rev. Fox.
May 7, 1898
The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
1. Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor's salary since last report and $41.75 on last year's salary. $1.16 on incidental expenses since last report.
2. On motion, it was ordered that a collection be taken for the purpose of purchasing a pitcher, glasses and duster for the church.
3. On motion, sisters Gay Hanger, Osie Morford and Berta Springston were appointed to assist in raising money for the below mentioned purpose.
4. On motion, it was ordered that Bro. J. A. Corder and family be released if they wish to be, from paying to pastor of this church so that they may assist the brethern of like faith and order at Leather Bark Calhoun County West Virginia.
5. By common consent Bro. C. D. Springston was appointed to solicit subscription from members of this church for the support of the gospel at Leather Bark Calhoun County W. Va.
6. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Notes: Sunday, a. m. May 8, 1898
1. Sisters Annie Hanger, May Bell, Edna Newlon and May Blosser extended the hand of fellowship.
2. Sunday, p. m., May 8, 1898. Preaching at Pup Run according to appointment, by pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
3. The church was called to order for the transaction of business by the Mod.
4. On motion, sister Artie Price was received for baptism.
5. Bros. John Marks and Willie Short, and sisters Effie Marks, Roxie Corder, Zona Corder Mary Marks, Myrtle Mace, Virgie Springston, Laura Mace and Artie Price were baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
J. S. West, church Clerk
June 11, 1898
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business
1. Sister Ina West was received for baptism.
2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
3. Treasurer reported $2.00 on last year's salary of pastor, $4.00 on present year, and $1.27 on incidental expenses.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Notes:
1. Sister Ina West received the hand of fellowship
2. Bros. Jon Marks and Willie Short, and sisters May Bell, Myrtle Mace, Mary Marks, Lunnie Radabaugh, and Virgie Springston received the hand of fellowship.
J. S. West, Clerk
July 9, 1898
The church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $1.25 on present year's salary of pastor, $4.50 on last year's salary and $.05 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Notes: Sunday July 10, 1898
The church was called to order by the Moderator for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, sister Lucy M. Hanger who has been immersed some years ago by Rev. Wilbur Spencer, was received into full connection with this church after which the hand of fellowship was extended to her and sisters Roxie and Zona Corder.
2. The finance committee, the Deacons, appointed sisters Jemima Corder, Florence West, Lucy Hanger, Osie Morford, Myrtle McCoy, and Hattie Newlon a committee to raise money for the various mission fields.
3. Sunday evening, July 10, 1898
4. Sister Ina West who had been received for Baptism at the June meeting, 1898, baptized by the pastor in the West Fork at the mouth of Triplett at 4 o'clock P. M. J. S. West, church Clerk
August 13, 1898
The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Brother Jeff Springston reported $29.50 subscribed on pastor's salary.
3. Sister Myrtle McCoy reported fifty cents Home Missions, sixty cents Foreign missions and fifty cents for State Mission signed and paid.
4. Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year's salary of pastor, $1.00 on present year and $.25 on incidental expenses since last report.
5. On motion, the resignation of bro. J. C. Bartlett as trustee of this church was accepted.
6. On motion, Bro. C. F. West was appointed trustee of this church in lieu of Bro. J. C. Bartlett, resigned.
7. On motion the clerk was ordered to prepare a letter to the Association
8. On motion, brethern C. W. Thomas, Martin Mace and John Marks were appointed delegates to the Association.
9. On motion, sisters Jemima Corder, Sarah Hanger and Florence West and brethern Jeff Springston and S. J. Newlon were appointed a committee on entertaining.
10. On motion, brethern E. H. Bartlett, J. S. West, Wm. Stalnaker, Jeff Springston and J. A. Corder were appointed a committee to prepare an arbor.
11. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N Fox, Moderator
J.S. West, Ch Clerk
Notes: Sunday, August 14, 1898 Sister Ina West received the hand of fellowship.
September 10, 1898
The church held its regular session this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $.25 on last years salary of pastor, $4.00 on present year and $.70 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
J. S. West, church Clerk
October 8, 1898
The church held her regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. On motion, the report of the committee on entertainment of the Association was received and committee discharged.
3. On motion, the committee to prepare grove was discharged.
4. Treasurer reported $.50 cents on last year's salary of pastor, $.70 on present year and $.35 on incidental expenses. Also, that $12.35 had been paid on present year's salary and that $53.00 was the entire amount of salary paid last year. Treasurer reported $.80 cents had been paid on pump and steps.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
November 12, 1898
After sermon by pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $2.30 on last year's salary of pastor, $5.25 on present year and $.18 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, the church decided to hold a revival meeting to begin on Friday before Christmas.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
Jeff Springston, Clerk Protem
December 9, 1898
The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Treasurer reported $1.25 on pastor's salary and $.55 cents on incidental expenses.
2. On motion, A. R. Thomas and J. S. West were allowed the privilege of having Christmas exercises in the Church, the members present agreeing to help maintain good order.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J.S. West, Ch Clerk
1899
January 7, 1899
The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business
1. On motion, C. O. Showen was elected clerk protem.
2. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor's salary, $2.76 for sexton and $5.42 on incidentals.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
C. O. Showen, Clerk protem
Notes:
Called meeting of Triplett Church Jan. 21, 1899.
1. Opened by devotional exercises.
2. The church was called to order by the clerk, for the transaction of business.
3. On motion, Bro. C. F. West elected Moderator protem.
4. The moderator explained briefly the object of meeting-namely-the propriety or the impropriety of discontinuing Rev. J. N. Fox as pastor, and after considerable discussion, the following resolution offered by the clerk, was unanimously adopted by membership present, which was twenty-six. Resolved that we as a church in called meeting assembled have this day agreed to retain Rev. J. N. Fox as pastor of this church and that we as a church are unwilling to discontinue his service as such until he decides that it will be best for the church and the community.
5. On motion, adjourned.
C. F. West, Moderator protem
J. S. West, Church Clerk1899
Feb. 11, 1899 The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion brother Chenoweth Stalnaker was received for baptism.
2. On motion, the extension of the hand of welcome to brother Chenoweth Stalnaker was deferred until Sunday, Feb. 12, 1899.
3. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
4. Treasurer reported $9.50 on pastor's salary and $.25 for sexton.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Sunday, February 12, 1899
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion brother S. Truman was received on his baptism and the hand of fellowship was extended
2. On motion, brethern A. R. Thomas, P. H. Morford, Roy McCoy and John Showen and sisters Ellie Somerville and Vera Morford were received for baptism and received the hand of welcome together with bro. Chenoweth Stalnaker.
3. On motion, sister Lizzie Tallman was granted a letter of recommendation.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
March 11, 1899
The church held its regular meeting this evening, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, brother Robert Short was restored to fellowship of this church.
2. On motion, Bro. Jacob Runion was received for baptism.
3. The hand of fellowship was extended to brother Robert Short and the hand of welcome to brother Jacob Runion.
4. On motion, brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of commendation.
5. On motion, sister Jennie (Fairbee) Sayres was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.
6. Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor's salary and $.15 on incidental expenses.
7. On motion, it was ordered that a committee be appointed to make necessary arrangements to procure new music for the church, and the moderator appointed sister Sophia Morford and brother C. D. Springston and J. S. West as such committee.
8. On motion, adjourned
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
April 8, 1899
The church met this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. On motion, brother Ira Bridwell was received by letter from the Little Creek Baptist Church.
3. The committee on music was continued on common consent
4. Treasurer reported $3.25 on pastor's salary and $1.17 on incidental expenses since last report.
5. Brother Ira Bridwell received the hand of fellowship.
6. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Note: Sunday April 9, 1899
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
On motion, J. W. Greathouse was received for baptism.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
May 13, 1899
The church held regular service and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, sister Hanna Morford was received for baptism and hand of welcome was extended.
2. On motion the committee on music was retained until work is completed.
3. Treasurer reported $4.35 on last year's salary of pastor and $1.00 on present year and $.30 on incidental expenses.
4. It appearing brother W. T. Craig had not received letter of commendation, on motion, the Clerk was directed to send him another.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church clerk
June 10, 1899
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Committee on music was retained by common consent.
3. Treasurer reported $4.32 on last years salary of pastor and $2.25 on the present year and $1.67 incidental expenses.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: Sunday June 11, 1899
Brethern J. W. Greathouse, John Showen and A. R. Thomas and sister Vera Morford received the hand of fellowship.
J. S. West, church Clerk
July 8, 1899
The Church held regular service and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. On motion brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of commendation.
2. Treasurer reported $6.32 on pastor's salary and $.25 on incidental expenses.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: Sunday July 9, 1899
Sister Hannah Morford and brother Chenoweth Stalnaker received the hand of fellowship.
J. S. West, church Clerk
August 12, 1899
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. The committee on music reported one dozen "Select Gems" and one-half dozen "Salvation Songs" purchased.
3. On motion the report of the committee on music was received and the committee discharged.
4. Treasurer reported $1.25 cents on pastor's salary and $1.03 on incidental expenses.
5. On motion, it was ordered that the church prepare to meet the Association, and the clerk was ordered to prepare the letter.
6. The moderator appointed brother J. D. Springston, S. J. Newlon and E. H. Bartlett delegates to the Association.
7. Brethern C. D. Springston and C. O.. Showen and sister Zana Corder were appointed a committee to raise money for the various missions and for minutes.
8. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: Sunday, August 13, 1899
Sister Ella Somerville received the hand of fellowship.
Sept. 9, 1899
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. On motion, brother C. C. Riddel was granted a letter to unite with the Little Creek Baptist Church.
2. Treasurer reported $6.00 on pastor's salary and $2.44 on incidentals.
3. On motion the letter to the Association was adopted as read.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch Clerk
October 7, 1899
There was no regular church meeting on account of the funeral and burial of brother William Greathouse.
J. S. West, church Clerk
Notes: Sunday, Oct. 8, 1899
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, sister Victoria Mace, who had been baptized by Rev. J. N. Burdette, was received and the hand of fellowship was extended.
2. On motion, brother C. F. West and sister Florence West were granted letters to unite with the Spencer Baptist Church.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
November 11, 1899
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of the September and October meetings were read and approved.
2. On motion, brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission. N.B. The clerk, realizing he could not produce a letter that would satisfy brother Craig, asked that some one else either dictate or write the letter which he (the clerk) would write as dictated and sign when written; and, the moderator agreeing to write the letter and the clerk agreeing to sign it when written, its preparation was left in the hands of the moderator with the understanding the clerk would sign it officially.
3. Treasurer reported $10.25 on pastor's salary and $.35 on incidental expenses since last report.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church clerk
Sunday, November 12, 1899
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
The clerk being absent, on motion brother Jeff Springston was elected clerk protem to sign brother W. T. Craig's church letter.
J. S. West, church clk
December 9, 1899
The Church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. On motion, sister Nannie Showen was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
3. Treasurer reported $4.65 on pastor's salary and $1.20 on incidental expenses since last report.
4. The finance committee reported that they employed brother E. H. Bartlett as sexton beginning with the October meeting in 1899.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S./ West, church clerk
1900
January 13, 1900
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. N.B. The church received notice that brother W. T. Craig had united with the Lower Salem Baptist Church of Lower Salem, Ohio.
2. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pstor's salary and $1.10 on incidental expenses since last report.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, ch. Clerk
February 10, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. On motion, sister Pearl Evans was received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
3. Treasurer reported $4.00 on pastor's salary and .30 on incidental expenses since the last report.
4. On motion, brother W. A. McCoy was appointed to solicit and collect money to pay for Lamp Stove-pipe Oil and window glass.
5. On motion, the church pledged herself to pay Ten Dollars or more for State Missions not later than Sept. 30, 1900.
6. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: February 13, 1899 The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, brethern Warren Morford, Clifford Townsen, J. H. Morford and Warren McCoy were received for baptism.
J. S. West, Ch Clerk
Feb. 16, 1900
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, brother D. C. Showen was received for baptism.
J. S. West, Ch Clerk
Sunday, February 18, 1900
The church was called to order for the transaction of business
1. On motion, brethern Ray Morford, J. H. Townsen, Carl B. Townsen and sister Ruby Morford were received for baptism.
J. S. West, ch Clerk
Feb. 19, 1900
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, brethern Joseph Marks, Calvin A. Greathouse, Grover Hall, and Frank Blosser were received for baptism.
Feb. 23, 1900
The church was called to order for the purpose of transacting business.
1. On motion, sister Rosa Stine was received for baptism.
J. S. West, ch. Clerk
March 10, 1900
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, sister Frances Blosser and brethern Arenns Miller and Alva Showen were received for baptism.
2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
3. Treasurer reported $7.65 on pastor's salary since last report and $.42 cents on incidental expenses.
4. On motion the church decided to have roll call of members take place at the June meeting, 1900.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: Sunday March 11, 1900
Sister Gladys Townsen and brother Ephraim Townsen were received for baptism.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
April 7, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Sister Francis Blosser and Pearl Evans and brethern Ray Morford, D. C. Showen, Alva Showen, J.H. Morford, Warren Morford, Grover Hall and Frank Blosser received the hand of fellowship.
2. Treasurer reported #3.00 on pastor's salary and $.74 on incidental expenses since the last report.
3. On motion, brethern T. H. Springston, P. H. Morford, W. A. McCoy, Robert Short and Wm. Stine were appointed committee to select a site for a baptistry and to let the contract for the construction of the same.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
May 12, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Sister Lizzie Rogers and brother George Bartlett were received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
2. On motion, brother S. J. Newlon and the clerk, committee on roll call, were discharged.
3. The committee on baptistry reported its entire cost $18.75.
4. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor's salary and $.15 on incidental expenses since last report.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sunday, May 13, 1900
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
On motion, brother O. F. Miller was received for baptism and the hand of fellowship was extended.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Note: May 13, 1900
Sisters Ruby Morford and Lizzie Rogers and brethern C. A. Greathouse, George Bartlett, Warren McCoy, O. F. Miller and Joseph Marks were baptized by Rev. J. N. Fox.
J. S. West, Church Clerk
June 9, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. On motion, sister Minnie Showen was received for baptism.
2. On motion, brother C. O. Showen was granted a letter to unite with Union Baptist Church of Gilmer Co., W.Va.
3. Sister Lizzie Rogers and brother Warren McCoy received the hand of fellowship and sister Minnie Showen the hand of welcome.
4. Treasurer reported $.50 on last years salary of the pastor, $3.50 on present year and $2.89 on incidental expenses since last report, and $12.75 sub scribed on baptistry and $10.50 of the amount has been paid.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Note: Sunday June 10, 1900
At the roll call, 97 members answered present.
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, sister Ethel Newlon was received by letter from the Gilboa Baptist Church.
2. On motion, sister Berthena Goff was granted a letter to unite with Little Creek Baptist Church.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
N.B. At the close of the service, brother Ephraim Greathouse was baptized by the pastor.
J. S. West, Church Clerk
July 7, 1900
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Treasurer reported $1.00 on old year's salary of pastor, $2.50 on present year and $.40 on incidental expenses since the last report and $13.80 collected and $10.75 paid on baptistry.
2. On motion the clerk was directed to sign certificate of as many members as we are entitled to represent us in the B.Y.P.U. which meets in Cincinnati, July 12, 1900.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, ch Clerk
August 11, 1900
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved
2. Treasurer reported $3.56 on pastor's salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses since last report.
3. On motion, it was ordered that we prepare to meet the Association and the Clerk was directed to prepare a letter to same.
4. The moderator appointed brethern P. H. Morford, C. D. Springston and A. R. Thomas delegates to the Association.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sept. 8, 1900
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. At the request of the clerk the reading of the letter to the Association defferred until Sunday, Sept. 9, 1890.
3. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor's salary since last report
4. On motion, it was ordered we invite the ministers and deacons of Harmony Association to hold their meeting with us next year.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Oct. 13, 1900
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Report of messengers to the Association.
3. Treasurer reported $7.25 on current year's salary of pastor since last report.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
C. D. Springston, Clerk Protem
Nov. 10, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $2.00 on present year's salary of pastor, $6.90 on last year and $1.10 on incidental expenses since last report.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Dec. 8, 1900
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Second. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor's salary, $.50 on incidental expenses and $2.75 paid to H. F. Goff on cement, since last report.
Third. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Dec. 9 The moderator called the church to order for the transaction of business.
First. On motion, the church decided to hold a series of meetings commencing on the second Sunday in January, 1901.
Second. On motion, brother M. Pemberton Lowe of the Rush Creek church was invited to assist in conducting the meeting.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch Clerk
1901
January 12, 1901
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Second. On motion, the clerk was authorized to communicate with sister Gladie (Townsen) Richards in regard to her uniting with some other church.
Third. On motion the report of the committee on Baptistry was received and the committee discharged.
Fourth. Treasurer reported $4.75 on pastor's salary and $5.15 on incidental expenses since the last report.
Fifth. On motion, the Clerk was elected Treasurer.
Sixth. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church clerk
Feb. 9, 1901
The church met and, the pastor being absent, after devotional exercise proceeded to business.
First. On motion, brother P. H. Morford was elected moderator protempore.
Second. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Third. On motion, sister Gladie (Townsen) Richards was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
Fourth. Treasurer reported $3.00 on pastor's salary and $1.72 on incidental expenses since last report.
Fifth. Deacons reported $9.25 benevolent fund for brother M. Showen.
Sixth. On motion, adjourned.
P. H. Morford, Moderator Protempore
J. S. West, ch Clerk
March 9
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Second. Treasure reported $4.85 on pastor's salary and $.50 on incidental expenses since last report.
Third. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
April 13, 1901
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
First. The clerk being absent attending the burial of Mr. Anderson Nellis, on motion Jeff Springston was elected Clerk protem.
Second. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Third. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator Jeff Springston, Clerk Protem
April 14, 1901
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
First. Treasurer reported $5.80 on last year's salary, $.60 on present year's salary and $.56 on incidental expenses since the last report.
Second. On motion, brother Jeff Springston was appointed as committee to solicit and collect money to aid the brethern at Pleasant Grove in paying for their new church.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Note: The congregation was dismissed and repaired to the baptistry where Minnie Showen was baptized by the pastor.
J. S. West, ch Clerk
May 11, 1901
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $.75 on last year's salary of the pastor, $3.35 on present year and $.15 on incidental expenses since the last report.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
June 8, 1901
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Brother Jeff Springston reported $3.00 benevolent collection for church at Pleasant Grove and on motion the report was received and the committee discharged.
3. Treasurer reported $.25 on last yrs salary of pastor, $.50 on present year and $.30 on incidental expenses since last report.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
July 13, 1901
The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. On motion, our pastor, Robert Short and J. A. Corder were sent by this church to the Rush Creek Church to assist in the ordination of Rev. M. P. Lowe.
2. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. A. Corder, clerk protem
August 10, 1901
The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. The pastor, a member of the committee on ordination, reported that brother M. P. Lowe was ordained at the time and place appointed for the same.
3. On motion, it was ordered that the church prepare to meet the Association.
4. The moderator appointed brother W. A. McCoy and sisters Sophia Morford and Jemima Corder delegates to the Association.
5. Sisters Annie Newlon and Minnie Showen received the hand of fellowship.
6. Treasurer reported $15.40 on pastor's salary and $1.05 on incidental expenses since last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
September 7, 1901
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. By common consent the Clerk was allowed to defer the reading of the letter to the Association until Sunday, September 8, 1901.
3. Sister Jemima Corder reported $4.35 on the different Missions and sister Sophia Morford $3.95 subscribed and paid on the different missions.
4. Treasurer reported $6.85 on pastor's salary and $3.26 on incidental expenses since last report.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sunday, Sept. 8, 1901
The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
1. On motion, the letter to the Association was adopted as read by the Clerk
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
Oct. 12, 1901
The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Delegates to the Association reported a good session.
3. By common consent, it was agreed to begin protracted meeting the third Sunday in October.
4. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor's salary and $15 on incidental expenses since last report.
5. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Nov. 9, 1901
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $11.55 on pastor's salary and $3.50 on incidental expenses since last report.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch Clerk
Dec. 7, 1901
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. Treasurer reported $3.95 on pastor's salary and $1.00 on incidental expenses since the last report.
3. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
1902
Jan 11, 1902
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
2. On motion, Brother C. D. Springston and sister Massalona Springston were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
3. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor's salary and $.90 on incidental expenses since last report.
4. On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Feb. 8
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor's salary and $.30 on incidental expenses since last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
March 8, 1902
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
On motion, sister Lillie West was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
Treasurer reported $5.20 on pastor's salary and $2.40 on incidental expenses since last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
April 12, 1902
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer reported $3.75 on last year's salary of pastor and $.75 on the present year and $15.00 on incidental expenses since last report.
The Pastor notified the church that he would tender his resignation at the regular meeting in May, 1902.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
May 10, 1902
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
On motion, sister Carrie Fields was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
The pastor tendered his resignation which the church considered, and the Clerk assisted by A. R. Thomas proceeded to take the ballot which was found to be as follows: Reception 5, Rejection 30.
On motion, the vote was made unanimous.
On motion, the moderator appointed brother W. A. McCoy and sisters Jemima Corder and C. E. Bartlett a committee to solicit subscriptions for pastor's salary for the present year.
J. S. West tendered his resignation as Clerk and Treasurer, which was rejected by a vote of the church.
Treasurer reported $2.20 on last year's salary of the pastor, $3.50 on present year, and $.10 on incidental expenses since the last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
June 7, 1902
The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved
Treasurer reported $2.25 on last year's salary, $8.00 on present year and 20 cts. on incidental expenses.
Brother W. A. McCoy reported ten dollars subscribed on pastor's salary, sister Jemima Corder $10.50 and sister C. E. Bartlett $34.25.
On motion, committee was continued.
On motion, the church invited the Ministers and Deacons meeting to convene with us at its annual session in August, 1902.
On motion, it was ordered that the church have a called session at the Upper Leather Bark School house in Calhoun County, June 14, 1902 for the purpose of receiving members into the church.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Notes:
The church met according to previous arrangement at the Upper Leather Bark schoolhouse, June 14, 1902, and after sermon by the pastor, was called to order for the transaction of business.
On motion brother A. S. Mace was received upon his baptism.
On motion, sister Katie Mace and brethern Ralph Mace, Otmer Mace and Robert Mace were received for baptism.
Adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sister Katie Mace and brethern Ralph Mace, Otmer Mace and Robert Mace were baptized by Rev. J. N. Fox, in Henry's Fork and the church extended the hand of fellowship to them and brother A. S. Mace.
J. S. West, Church Clerk
July 12, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Sister C. E. Bartlett reported $36.75 subscribed on pastor's salary.
On motion, the committee on pastor's salary was continued until work is completed.
Treasurer reported $9.00 on pastor's salary and $.20 on incidental expenses since the last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Aug. 9, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
The clerk being absent, on motion, A. R. Thomas was elected Clerk ProTempore.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Sister C. E. Bartlett reported $38.25, sister J. B. Corder $15.50 and Bro. W. A. McCoy $10.50 subscribed on pastor's salary. On motion, the committee was continued.
On motion, the Moderator appointed brethern Robert Short, W. A. McCoy and sister Sophia Morford delegates to the Association.
The Moderator appointed sisters Florence Stalnaker, Ruby Morford and Jemima Corder a committee to solicit and collect money for Home and Foreign Missions.
Treasurer reported $5.35 on pastor's salary and $.10 on incidental expenses since the last report.
The Moderator appointed J. S. West to collect One Dollar for Minutes.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Sept. 13, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
On motion, brother J. W. Greathouse was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission
The committee on pastor's salary reported $67.50 subscribed, and on motion the report was received and the committee discharged.
On motion, the church sends her Deacons to Gilboa Church to assist in ordaining two deacons Sunday, Oct. 5, 1902.
Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor's salary and $.20 on incidental expenses since the last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
Oct. 11, 1902 The church held regular service this evening and after service by the pastor, proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Being notified by the Baptist Church of Ravenswood that Bro. J. W. Greathouse had united with them, on motion he was dismissed by us.
Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year's salary of pastor, $3.25 on the present year and $.35 on incidental expenses since the last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, church Clerk
Nov. 8, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer reported $1.10 on last year's salary of pastor, $9.92 on present year and $.55 on incidental expenses.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
Dec. 13, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Treasure reported .25 on last year's salary of pastor and $.50 on present year and $.35 on incidental expenses since the last report.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
J. S. West, Church Clerk
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