THE COMPLETE
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE RECORD BOOK
EMBRACING A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS
QUESTIONS ARRANGED
ACCORDING TO
REVISIONS MADE IN THE DISCIPLINE BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF 1890
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH.
NASHVILLE, TENN.
PUBLISHING HOUSE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH
BARBEE & SMITH, AGENTS
1890
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1894Rogers Prairie Mission Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference
,F. L. ALLEN,
Presiding Elder.
A. M. EUBANK, P. C
____________Assistant.
Stewards
Rogers Prairie – W. H. HIBBETTS and Houston NEELEY
Oxford -- R. T. ANDRESS
Gum Springs – J. M. COX
Union – J. J. HOPPER
High Prairie – Robert SANDLE
Trustees
J. L. HEATH
W. H. HIBBETTS
J. J. HOPPER
J. B. FORD
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1894 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs Church Feb. 17th, 1894, Fred L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. ALLEN, the roll was called, and the following members were present. M. EUBANK P. C., W. H. HIBBETTS, R. T. ANDRESS, J. M. COX, J. J. HOPPER,W. J. HENRY. W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 6. What amount has been estimated by the Board of Stewards for the support of the Preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the present year? Ans. For P.C. $310.00 For Assistant $______ Total $
Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $44.50 For Bishops, $6.00 For Conference Claimants, $24.80 For Foreign Missions, $36.50 For Domestic Missions, $22.50 For Church Extension, $12.00 For Education $8.50 P.L. $1.75
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $20.40
Oxford $9.50
Union $8.00
Gum Springs $26.00
High Prairie $00.00 $63.90 P.E. $8.00 P.C. $55.90
Ques. 11. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. J. J. HOPPER
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Delegates to Dist. conference, 17th 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference
To the P. E. and members of the 1st qut. conference; Dear Brethren,
we have one good Sunday School on our work, at Union Church. It is in a
prosperous condition. Thirty-five scholars in regular attendance, forty-five
enrolled. I have instructed the children some as I visit from house to house. I
love to talk to our children. They are the hope of our land
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Supplement "B"
Feb. 17th 1894
To the P. E. and Brethren, greetings.
Our churches are not as spiritual as they should be, or as we hope to see them
before this conference year shall close. Some of our congregations very good,
others not so good.
I have received five in the church since conference by certificate. Dismissed
three by certificate.
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1894 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, May 19th, 1894, Fred L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. ALLEN, the roll was called, and the following members were present M. EUBANK P. C., F. S. BAKER L. D., J. W. SPILLERS EX., R. T. ANDRESS St., J. M. COX St., J. J. HOPPER St., J. L. HEATH Trustee. W. F. HEATH was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $20.00 Oxford $17.25 Union Gum Springs $12.50 High Prairie $1.00 $50.75 P.E. $7.00 P.C. $43.75
Ques. 10. Are there any applications for license to preach or exhort? Ans. There is Beverly W. ALLEN applied for license to preach and they were granted.
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. None
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Union
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN----Presiding Elder
W. F. HEATH----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward.
Supplement "A"
May 19th 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge, Second Qt. Conference, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.
To the P. E. and Brethren. We have two Sunday Schools, at Gum Springs and Union Churches. Officers and teachers 9, scholars 65. I love to talk and instruct the children and do so as often as I can for they are hope of our Church.
Yours truly,
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Supplement "B"
May 19th 1894
To the P. E. and members of the Second Qt. Conference. Dear Brethren, the
spiritual condition of our charge is not as good as I would like to see it. They
are indifferent about going to church sometimes and then again it appears like
they love to go to the House of God. We have receive two into the church this
qut, by certificate Baptized three children.
Yours truly,
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1894 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Union Church, Aug. 18th, 1894, A. M. EUBANK P.C., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. EUBANK, the roll was called, and the following members were present. M. EUBANK P. C., J. W. SPILLERS Ex., W. H. HIBBETTS, R. T. ANDRESS, J. J. HOPPER, J. G. HEATH W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $14.00
Oxford $18.75
Union $3.00
Gum Springs $4.00
High Prairie $10.75
$50.50 P.E. $6.25 P.C. $44.25
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. None
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and
approved, and Conference adjourned.
A. M. EUBANK----P. C.
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward
Supplement "A"
August 18th 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge Calvert Dis. Texas Conference
To the members and Brethren of the third Qt. Conference
Dear Brethren. We have
three Sunday schools in our charge at the following named places; Rogers
Prairie, Gum Springs and Union. They are doing very well. I can safely say two
of them are doing well. One had a great struggle. Let us pray to God for the
parents of that one, that they may take more interest in their children. As for
the pastoral instruction of our children, I try to give instruction to them as I
go from house to house.
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANK P.C.
Supplement "B"
August 18th 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge Calvert Dis. Texas Conference
To the members of the third Qt. Conference
Greetings dear Brethren. The
general state of the church is moderately good. We have had some good meetings
on our work this qt., and have had fourteen accessions by ritual and one by
certificate
Yours in Christ
A.M. EUBANK P. C.
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1894 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Nov 3rd, 1894, Bro. F. L. ALLEN P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. ALLEN, the roll was called, and the following members were present. M. EUBANK P. C., F. S. BAKER L. D., W. H. HIBBETTS, H. NEELEY, J. M. COX, W. J. HENRY Houston. NEELEY was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $34.40 Oxford $6.00 Union $8.00 Gum Springs $13.50 High Prairie $6.50 $68.40/$11.75 P.E. $9.10 P.C. $71.05
Ques. 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. F. S. BAKER L. D. read his report and character passed. J. W. SPILLERS character passed and license not renewed.
Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans.
Rogers Prairie----W. H. HIBBETTS & Houston NEELY
Oxford----R. T. ANDRESS & J. G.
HEATH
Union----Thos. HOKE
Gum Springs----J. M. COX & U. B. DUVALL
High
Prairie----J. H. MIZE
Ques. 20. Who is elected recording Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. U. B. DUVALL
Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Rogers Prairie, W. H. HIBBETTS; Union, Thos. HOKE; Gum Springs, J. M. COX.
Ques. 24. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference?
Local Preachers 1 White Members 254 Colored Members Total Members this year 254 Total Members last year 218 Additions on profession of faith 12 Additions by Certificate and otherwise 17 Removals by death, certificate and otherwise Infants Baptized 6 Adults Baptized 7 Number of Churches 2 Number of Parsonages 1
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. W. H. HIBBETTS was appointed the custodian of deeds of church property
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN----Presiding Elder
Houston NEELY----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward.
Supplement "A"
Nov. 3rd 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge
To the P. E. and members of the fourth Qt. Conference, Greeting Dear Brethren.
We are glad we can report two Sunday schools on our
charge, in good shape. One at Union Church the other here at Rogers Prairie. As
for the pastoral instruction of the children, I have visited from house to and
talked to the children about Christ. Some of them seem to have heard of Him and
others don’t know any thing about Christ. Brethren the hope of our Churches are
dependent upon our children. So let us give them the proper training by teaching
them the fear of the Lord.
Yours Respectfully
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Supplement "B"
Nov. 3rd 1894
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference
To the P. E. and members
of fourth qt. Conference. Dear Fathers and Brethren. The condition of our church
is not as good as it ought to be, yet I believe we are growing stronger every
year. We have received seven members into our church this qt., 2 by letter and 3
by baptism and two by ritual
Respectfully submitted
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1895
Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
J. B. COCHRAN,
Presiding Elder.
A. M. EUBANK, P. C
____________Assistant.
Stewards
Rogers Prairie – W. H. HIBBETTS and Houston NEELEY
Oxford -- R. T. ANDRESS and
J. G. HEATH
Gum Springs – J. M. COX
Union – Thomas HOKE
High Prairie – J.
H. MIZE
Trustees
J. G. HEATH
W. H. HIBBETTS
J. J. HOPPER
W. J. HENRY
J. C. FORD
Church Secretaries
Rogers Prairie – Houston NEELEY
Oxford - W.
F. HEATH
Gum Springs – J. E. LOUIS
Union - J. J. HOPPER
Class Leaders –
Gum Springs - J. B. BRITT
Oxford – W. N. MCBRIDE
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1895 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs Church Feb. 9th, 1895, Bro. A. M. EUBANK P.C., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. EUBANK, the roll was called, and the following members were present. M. EUBANK P. C., W. H. HIBBETTS, Houston NEELEY, J. M. COX, W. J. HENRY, J. E. LOUIS. Houston NEELEY was elected Secretary.
Ques. 6. What amount has been estimated by the Board of Stewards for the support of the Preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the present year? Ans. For P.C. $350.00 For Assistant $______ Total $
Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $43.40 For Bishops, $6.00 For Foreign Missions, $35.00 For Domestic Missions, $24.00 For Church Extension, $11.75 For Education $8.00 P.L. $1.50 O. H. $3.75 P. B. $1.00
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $34.30 Gum Spring $34.30 High Prairie $2.00 $70.40 P.E. $8.75 P.C. $61.85
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. See supplement C
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
A. M. EUBANK----P. C.
Houston NEELY----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward.
Supplement "A"
Feb 9th 1895
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference. To the P.E. and members of the 1st qt. Conference
Dear Brethren, We have but two
Sunday schools. They are doing very well. We have not taken up winter quarters
yet. I have not instructed our children, as I believe I should have done, though
I talk with them as I visit from house to house.
Yours truly, in Christ
A. M. EUBANK
Supplement "B"
Feb 9th 1895
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference. To the P.E. and members of the 1st qt. Conference
Dear Brethren the spiritual condition of the churches in this charge are not good. Our people are not as law
abiding as they ought to be. Yet I hope to see our church in a better condition
before this conference year comes to a close. This is my earnest desire and
prayer to God for a better day. I have received one member in the church by
letter, Bro. J. C. BEARD. One has died Bro. U. B. DUVAL.
Yours truly,
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Memorial of Bro. U. B. DUVAL
Where as our heavenly Father in his wise counsel has removed from our midst one of our official members during the qt.; To wit; Bro. U. B. DUVAL, which was a member of our Board of Stewards and of Gum Springs Church. Bro. DUVAL made a profession of faith in Christ July 1894 and lived a consistent Christian from that time until his death and we trust died in the faith therefore.
Be it resolved first that we meekly submit to the will of God in the death of
this Brother and we emulate his virtues and ever cherish his good name, as a
rich legacy of this qt. Conference.
2nd That we tender our prayers and sympathies to he bereaved family
3rd That this preamble and these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of qt. Conference. Also a copy be presented to the family.
Gum Springs
Feb. 9th 1895
Committee
W. H. HIBBETTS
Houston NEELEY
J. E. LOUIS
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1895 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie June 8th 1895, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. A.M. EUBANK P. C., W. H. HIBBETTS, H. NEELEY, J. B. BRITT, J. G. HEATH, Thos. HOKE, J. M. COX, W. J. HENRY Houston NEELEY was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $15.70
Gum Springs $7.50
Oxford $20.50
Union $18.05
High Prairie $
$61.75 P.E. $6.75 P.C. $55.00
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. W. H. HIBBETTS, W. F. HEATH, J. C. BEARD and Houston NEELEY were elected delegates to dist. Conference. J. M. COX and W. W. BRADY were elected alternates
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Union
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
Houston NEELY----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward
Supplement "A"
Calvert Dist. Texas conference
To the P.E. and members of the second qt. Conference of the Rogers Prairie Charge
Dear fathers and brethren. We have two Sunday schools in very good condition.
Our people are taking more interest in Sunday school than they did last year. I
have tried to preach and talk to our young people and our children, knowing that
they are the hope of our church
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Supplement "B"
Calvert Dist. To the P. E and members of the second qt. Conference Rogers
Prairie Charge. Greetings, dear Brethren and Fathers. The spiritual condition of
our church is not good. Our people are not as religious as I have hoped and
prayed that they would be. One has died this qt., Bro. Albert WRIGHT.
Yours
respectfully
A. M. EUBANK P.C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1895 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Union, Aug 10th 1895, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. A.M. EUBANK P. C., R. T. ANDRESS, J. G. HEATH, Tom HOKE, J. M. COX, J. J. HOPPER. J. O. A. WINN was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $18.08 Gum Springs $3.25 Oxford $3.50 Union $00.00 High Prairie $00.00 $24.83 P.E. $2.75 P.C. $22.04
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. O. P. MCMILLAN and W. M. LENARD elected stewards for High Prairie church.
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
J. O. A. WINN----Secretary
Recording Steward.
Supplement "A"
Calvert Dist. And Texas Conference, Rogers Prairie Charge
To the P. E. and members of the 3rd qt. Conference. Dear Brethren; We have two Sunday
schools on our work both of them about dead, sorry to have it. As for our
children, I talk to them about Jesus when I get a chance, public and privately.
May God bless our children for they are the hope of our church.
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANK P. C.
Supplement (B)
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference. To the P. E. and members
of the third qt. Conference. Greetings Dear brethren: The general state of our
church is not good. Yet I hope to see them in a better state spiritually. Some
of our members are very indifferent about their eternal welfare. We have had
three protracted meetings, one very good. Seven additions to our church, all by
ritual. Baptized one, Darcus MIZE. Mary BROWN, Jimmie WOOLF, G. W. ROSE and
wife, W. H. HAYGOOD and wife B. C. HAYGOOD, J. L. SPILLERS dropped from the roll
by order of church conference
Yours Christ
A. M. EUBANK
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1895 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, Nov. 9th 1895, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. A.M. EUBANK P. C., F. S. BAKER L.D., W. H. HIBBETTS, Houston NEELEY, J. M. COX, W. J. HENRY, J. R. BRITT, W. P. BRITT W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $52.35
Gum Springs $23.50
High Prairie $13.37
Oxford $10.50
Union $9.50
$106.72 P.E. $11.73 P.C. $97.49
Ques. 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. F. S. BAKER L.D. made his report and his character passed.
Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference-year?
Rogers Prairie W. H. HIBBETTS and Houston NEELEY Oxford R. T. ANDRESS and W. N. MCBRIDE Union R. V. HIBBETTS and Thos. HOKE Gum Springs J. M. COX and W. P. BRITT High Prairie A. P. MCMILLAN and W. M. LENARD
Ques. 20. Who is elected recording steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Rogers Prairie, J. C. BEARD; Oxford, B. H. FORD; Union, J. L. GOODRUM; Gum Springs, J. B. BRITT.
Ques. 24. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference? Ans.
Local Preachers 1 White Members 249 Colored Members 0 Total Members this year 249 Total Members last year 250 Additions on profession of faith 11 Additions by certificate and otherwise 7 Removals by death certificate and otherwise 23 Infants baptized 7 Adults baptized 4 Number of churches 5 Value of churches $10,000.00 Number of parsonages 1 Value of parsonages $500.00
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. None
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $23.00
Oxford $3.50
High Prairie $1.25
Union $2.50
$43.75 P.E. $5.50 P.C. $38.75
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. None
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read
and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. L. YEATS----Presiding Elder
Houston NEELEY----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward.
"A"
To the P. E. and members of the first qt. conference
Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conf. Feb. 25th, 1896,
Dear Brethren we have no league. A report on the number and state of the Sunday
schools will be simply a joke if not indeed a perfect farce, as we have no
school on the work. I know of no community on the charge that could not have a
live Sunday school if Methodist parents would make the right effort. We have
made no special effort toward a Sunday school in any place but have simply asked
the people if the matter was not of sufficient importance to claim their
attention and immediate action
Children that are not instructed in the home
and in the Sunday school cannot be very well reached by pastoral instruction.
Although my attention is directed toward the children both in public and
private. Many children attend preaching and seem better behaved many of their
seniors. Some of our Methodist parents neglect the baptism of their children,
which can only be considered a bad omen anywhere. Early dedication and early
training brings our children to a knowledge of Jesus and gives them an
appreciation of sacred things. I long to see the day when more stress will be
laid on early training of children, as it was in days of Moses. Love to parents
and supreme love to God should be the first impression make on a child's young
mind.
Respectfully
J. L. YEATS P. C.
"B"
To the presiding Elder and members of the 1st quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District and Texas Conference, Feb 25, 1896.
Dear Brethren, not having had time on the circuit nor opportunity since I came
to the work of visiting the membership very extensively, I am not able to give
an accurate report concerning "the general state of the church", but cannot see
how our spiritual life can be manifested to the world except by our works, and
as such a few seem to be working on the line of church advancement, we are
forced to report the charge is a very bad state. No Sunday school and no prayer
meetings on the circuit. And if this is not enough to convince the most
skeptical that we are in a bad condition then I fail to rightly understand the
surrounding.
Something ought to be done. We can do something. Will we do it? We received
seven by certificate the present quarter viz. N. ELLIOTT, R. E. ELLIOTT, Annie
May ELLIOTT, Mrs. J. E. ELLIOTT, Rosie P. YEATS, and Ira FLOYD and wife
Pauline.
Dismissed by certificate eleven, viz; J. C. TURNER and wife, W. L. BLAIR and
wife Annie and William TURNER, Grimella TURNER, Rev A. M. EUBANK and wife,
William and Ellen EUBANK. Net decrease of four. May we see great things ere
the close of the year.
Fraternally
J. L. YEATS P. C.
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1896 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, May 16th 1896, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. COCHRAN, the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS P. C., W. H. HIBBETTS, R. T. ANDRESS, W. J. HENRY, R. V. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, W. P. BRITT, J. B. BRITT W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $25.75 Oxford $17.00 Union $1.10 Gum Springs $6.00 $49.85 P.E. $6.70 P.C. $43.15
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. D. W. FORD was elected Steward for Oxford for the remaining part of the conference year 1896 District conference delegates were elected: W. H. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, R. V. HIBBETTS, B. H. FORD, G. L. CRAIG, J. C. BEARD alternates.
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Union
The Minutes were read and
approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
Recording Steward.
Supplement "A"
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference.
Gum Springs May 16th 1896
Dear brethren we have no league. We report one Sunday school fairly
attended by the people of the church & community. We ought to have at least four
Sunday schools in the charge. Even the little children tell me they want a S. S.
and if their parents were as much interested in them as they should be they
would go to the S. school and take their little ones with them and teach them
the word of God instead of learning the Sabbath breakers games. Oh. For a
general reform on this line. A Sabbath reform, Oh for the spirit of Nehemiah
to stir the hearts of the people of our country and his mantle to fall on our
shoulder.
It is to be hoped that every congregation of Methodist will observe the
disciplinary instruction in regard to Sunday schools. We instruct the children
in public and private.
Resp. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
Supplement "B"
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference, Gum Springs, May 16th 1896,
Dear Brethren:
The state of the charge is not good spiritually. We have
a clever kind people in the main but not any too religious. But few
comparatively pray in public and a still smaller number pray in their families
only one weekly.
Prayer meetings on the work taking sickness in the preacher’s
family in account we might report quite a number of the members visited. The
number of visits not kept. This preacher would feel quite a load lifted from his
heart if many of the members who do not come to church would fall into line, as
they will have to do "when the roll is called up yonder".
As a rule, but with its exceptions our members are at peace among themselves,
but we are sure it were better if it were not such a graveyard peace. None
have died, moved off or been received during the present quarter. We have
had no revival this year but our preaching has been on practical lines and
as death does not wait till summer to do his work I can not wait till then
to cry aloud and try to show duty to my people. May the blessings of God
rest on the work and his spirit sit all to the performances of the vows we
have made.
Resp. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
Supplement "C"
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference, Gum Springs, May 16th 1896,
Dear
Brethren: We find such scarcity of money in our circuit at this time that
collections on missions is at present almost impossibility. In the early part of
the year the weather was so very inclement till travel and visiting were almost
impossible so that we are yet to collect from the dear people their missionary
monies. We are in hopes of good collections on all lines this year. We need as
Methodist, more of the missionary spirit. Freely we have received, may we all
freely give.
Resp. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
Supplement "D"
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference, Gum Springs, May 16th 1896,
Dear Brethren: On our
educational collections, we have done nothing yet. Education, it may be truly
said makes the person a Christian Education in this Christian land should be non
chsafed to the rising generation. If ignorance be the mothers of
superstition, surely a Christian education must be the fastener of all noble
principals. In giving our children an education especially a Christian education
we lay the foundation upon which to build character, which is of more value than
gold. We advise that our church as for as possible patronize our church schools.
Then our children will be taught not only the things that make up the literary
but the spiritual being. I trust that our educational collection may be paid in
full
Resp. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1896 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Union Church, Aug. 15th 1896, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. COCHRAN, the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS, J. G. HEATH, G. W. HOPE, J. J. HOPPER, R. V. ANDRESS R. V. ANDRESS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $11.50 Gum Spring $00.00 Oxford $4.50 High Prairie $2.50 Union $3.10 $21.60 P.E. $2.90 P.C. $18.70
Ques. 10. Are there any applications for license to preach or exhort? Ans. yes. W. P. ORRICK was recommended and licensed.
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved,
and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
R. V. ANDRESS----Secretary
Houston NEELEY----Recording Steward.
Sup. "A".
To the P. E. and members of the 3rd
qrtly. conference R. P. circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Con., Union, Aug 15th
1896. Dear Brethren: Our S. S. interest seems to be increasing at one point and
decreasing at another. Since our last meeting we have revived the S. S. at Gum
Springs but the S. S. at Union dies before the winter winds could get a chance
at it, only leaving one S. S. on the work. We give the children & young people
kindly reminders that we remember them and wish them instructed in scriptural
things.
Respty Submitted
J. L. YEATS P.C.
Sup. "B"
Our general state is
some better spiritually than at our last report. We have two additional prayer
meetings on the work, making three on the circuit. Some of our members have
received some spiritual uplift and are living closer to duty and to God.
Baptized one adult, Bro. Lenard BRITT. Received three into the church by ritual
Bro. BRITT and Bro. BROWN and wife. Two members, Bro. MOORE and wife have quit
our communion and joined the Baptist without giving any notice to the church or
pastor. We shall follow instructions given in our manual of discipline in such
cases of disregard of church obligations.
Respty Submitted
J. L. YEATS P.C.
Sup. "C"
Our missionary life is not what it ought to be. We need more missionary
religion. We are taking subscription through some of the members who are in
charge of the collection cards, but we give the matter our personal attention
and hope for full report at the close of the year. Collected this qtr. $2.50
Respty Submitted
J. L. YEATS P.C.
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1896 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Oct. 17th, 1896, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS P. C., F. S. BAKER L. D., W. H. HIBBETTS, R. V. ANDRESS, J. M. COX, J. J. HOPPER, W. J. HENRY, R. V. HIBBETTS, W. P. ORRICK Exh. H. NEELEY W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Rogers Prairie $37.20 Oxford $7.50 Union $8.50 Gum Springs $11.50 High Prairie $1.00 $63.70 P.E. $9.50 P.C. $53.90
Ques. 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. Report by F. S. BAKER L.D received and character passed. Also W. P. ORRICK character passed and licensed renewed.
Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference-year?
Rogers Prairie W. H. HIBBETTS and H. NEELEY Gum Springs J. M. COX and T. J. DAWKINS Oxford R. T. ANDRESS Union R. V. HIBBETTS High Prairie A. P. MCMILLAN
Ques. 20. Who is elected recording steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS
Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Rogers Prairie, J. C. BEARD; Oxford, J. G. HEATH; Union, R. V. HIBBETTS; Gum Springs, J. B. BRITT.
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Yes see Supplement "E"
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Oxford
The
Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward.
Sup. "A"
To the presiding Elder and members of the fourth quarterly conf. R. P. Cir. Calvert Dist. Texas Conf. R. P. Oct 17th 1896
Dear Brethren: We
have had two S. S. part of the year and perhaps both are even alive now, but
barely so. It has been a work too great for us to get our people enlisted in S.
S. work this year.
True, many are derelict in this matter more or less every
where we have been but truly none more so than on this circuit. Little children
are asking their parents when will there be S. S. organized so they can go.
Since the days of Robt Raikes 1781, the great blessing and success of S. S. work
has been very manifest and the saving influence felt in the world. Since the
introduction of S. S. into these U. S. in 1816 the Methodist Church alone in
twenty three years reported one half million converts from this source. Shall
not these encouraging facts stimulate us to a higher appreciation of this
blessed institution of the church of God and prompt us to action in this work?
God grant that it may. Early instruction of children insure them against many or
the vices commonly practiced & especially against Sabbath desecration. We
endeavor to instruct our children along all these lines- and alas! Find the same
instructions we give the children very applicable to some of our adults. May we
see many changes for better along all the lines for which we devoutly pray.
Respty Sub.
J. L. YEATS P.C.
Sup. "B"
Our general state is perhaps improved from what it was at last report. The
summer meetings resulted in spiritual growth to some of our members and some
today are nearer to duty and to God than before. This is indeed encouraging. The
prayer meeting at this place has taken on more or less new life and our women
have an interesting & profitable prayer meeting every week. Pleasing reports are
made of this meeting and many of the women of the churches of the community are
receiving strength and encouragement from attending it. This we consider a work
of great importance. Oh how badly the church needs such praying women as helped
St. Paul laboring with him in the gospel. Yet some women (& men) discourage
women in this matter, laying stress on the apostles words. Let the women keep
silent in the churches, which is perhaps little understood by many who thus
oppose their good work. Again we have to report an irregularity, which is
commonly practiced among us, to wit leaving our communion without notice to the
church authorities. Men join the church by their voluntary act and when once a
member their names are enrolled & they are publicly declared members of the
church and to quit our communion without due notice to the pastor or church
authorities is an irregularity deserving record so says our manual of discipline
P.76. Sister G. T. CRAIG has so renounced our communion and gone to the
Campbellites. We have received this present qtr. nine by assumption of the vows
of the church & two by certificate. Received by vows: Bertha MCMILLIN, Willie
LENARD, Emma CHENEY, sister G. L. ANDRESS, Sister J. C. BEARD, Elisha W.
WILLIAMS, Edna CROUCH & Bro. LONG & wife. By letter: J. R. SPILLARS & wife.
Total 11. Baptized three infants: Lawrence son of T. P. & Laura CROUCH,
Carrie daughter of Nate & Lou ELLIOT, and George son of Thomas & Josephine
BLEDSOE
Respty. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
Sup "C"
Our missionary zeal has not reached the "giving" point yet. However I might
conjecture by what I can see all round, it has reached, a "given" Point, "zero".
We have not seen many of the members personally, but expect to try to do so as
our collections report so little success with our collection cards. Some of our
most able members offering to pay twenty-five cents to the eight claims. Some of
our members have not the means to pay to any thing this year, owing to short
crops, I might say failure, and if our moneyed members are thus shut up within
themselves, is it any wonder that all the church enterprises suffer? Oh for a
renewal of our vows wherein we have promised to support the institutions of the
church. When we are more liberal toward the church & when we cease to rob God in
tithes & offerings, then will our God open the windows of heaven & pour us out a
blessing that we will not have room to receive, it will be so rich & great. If
we as members of the church of Jesus Christ would pay our tithes to his church
no cause would languish but every collection would be reported in full and men's
hearts would rejoice in God & not in their earthly possessions. May God help us
to do our duty. Amen
L. YEATS P. C.
Sup. "D"
Gum Spring has four acres and two fifths of land worth ten dollars per acre.
Making forty-two dollars and a house there on worth eight hundred dollars. The
house is not ceiled, but we have on hand fifty dollars for the purpose of
ceiling the same. Glad to say we are entirely out of debt.
Respty. Sub.
W. H. HENRY, Trustee
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1897
Rogers Prairie Mission Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
J. B. COCHRAN, Presiding Elder.
J. L. YEATS, P. C
____________Assistant.
Stewards
Rogers Prairie – H. NEELEY, J. C. BEARD
Gum Springs – J. M. COX, T. J. DAWKINS
Oxford -- R. T. ANDRESS
Union – R. V. HIBBETS
High Prairie – A. P. MCMILLIN
Trustees
Rogers Prairie
Gum Springs
Oxford
Union
High Prairie
Church Secretary
Rogers Prairie
Gum Springs
Oxford
Union
High Prairie
Sunday School Superintendents
Rogers Prairie-----J. C. BEARD
Gum Springs-----J. B. BRITT
Oxford-----J. G. HEATH
Union-----R. V. HIBBETTS
Epworth League
President----Dr. H. NEELEY
1st V. P.----W. H. HIBBETTS
2nd V. P.----J. F. MCKEE
3rd V. P.----Mrs. M. E. BRADY
Sect’y----F. M. BELL
Treas.----Mrs. L. F. NEELEY
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1897 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, March 6th, 1897, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P.E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS P.C., W. P. ORRICK L. E., W. H. HIBBETS, T. J. DAWKINS, R. T. ANDRESS, O. F. WHITESIDES. J. O. FORD was elected Secretary.
Ques. 6. What amount has been estimated by the Board of Stewards for the support of the Preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the present year? Ans. For P.C. $324.75 For P.E. $50.25 Total $375.00
Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $50.40 For Bishops, $7.00 For Conference Claimants, $____, For Foreign Missions, $339.55 For Domestic Missions, $28.60. For Church Extension, $14.90 For Education $8.90 P. L
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Oxford $9.25 Rogers Prairie $18.75 Gum Spring $8.00 High Prairie $4.35 Macy $2.05 Concord $00.00 $42.40 P.E. $5.65 P.C. 36.75
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and
approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
J. O. FORD----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. "A"
To the P.E. and members of the 1st quarterly conf. R. P. Cir. Calvert Dist. Tex. conf. Oxford, Mar. 6th 1897
Dear Brethren:
We have
exhorted our people on the S. S. question early and often but as yet we have had
but one S. S. to report. Macy has a S. S., which bids fair to do good. In many
instances our instructions to the children are seconded by their parents actions
and when this is not the case no one, no not even an apostle could report much
done in the way of instruction of children and the young people of the church.
The S. S. and league are children of the church & they should be in hearts of
the fathers & mothers in the church & their saving power made known to the
children & the young people through them. May the Lord bless us and help us to
show our faith by our works.
Respty Sub.
J. L. YEATS P.C.
Sup. "B"
We have no great spiritual progress to report since our last meeting. Our spiritual state
is tolerably good, better in some places, not so good in others. As the
Christmas holidays were passed since our last quarterly meeting so since then
some of our people have during the days of Christmas feasting mingled a little
heathenish practice with the festivities, Viz, tripping the light fantastic toe.
Our dealings with such shall always be conformable to the spirit & wisdom of the
quadrennial address of the bishops. Tis a pity some people can’t learn good
lessons from the account of the worship of the golden calf & other scriptural
accounts of idolatry. Which things "are written for our learning". The children
in the main are following their parent’s examples notwithstanding the
instruction and preaching of the preacher. Two children baptized, Nittie & Clara
MCBRIDE. Six dismissed by letter: J. W. BROWN & wife, Henry GEORGE & wife, Sandy
SMITH & wife. One withdrawn from the church, J. T. CRAIG.
Respty. Sub.
J. L.
YEATS P. C.
Sup. "C"
Our report on missions will be made simply as a matter of disciplinary form for
we are doing almost nothing. Our last year's collections were shorter in
proportion than the crops and as we are still without means, many of us but
little need be expected in this first part of the year on any collections. I
hope for better days. May they come soon.
Respty. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1897 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, May 5th 1897, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P.E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS P.C., W. H. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, R. T. ANDRESS, T. J. DAWKINS, J. B. BRITT, W. J. HENRY Bros. J. E. JONES and W. C. REED were visitors. W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
R. P. $16.75 G. S. $3.50 O. $9.50 H. P. $00.50 M. & C $7.00 $37.25 P.E. $5.00 P.C. $32.25
Note; the page that included Ques. 13 thru 31 was torn in half. The top half was missing. (HHM)
Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. This part of the page was torn off.
Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Macy
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. B. COCHRAN----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. "A"
To P.E. & members of the second quarterly conf. P. R. cir. Cal. dist. Tex. Conf.
May 15, 1897 Dear Brethren:
It gives us pleasure to report the organization of and Epworth league at R. P.
this qtr. with the good start of nineteen members. Our first devotional service
held was full of interest & spirit & was greatly enjoyed by all present. We are
confident that the league will grow in interest & numbers as the people get
better acquainted with its workings. We report only one S. S., it at Macy. Our
superintendent informs me the number of pupils are increasing & the interest
growing. Our preaching has been in simple speech & often particularly directed
to the children. Have not had any regular children's service. We feel sure that
if parents would cooperate with the ministry by precept & example the day would
not be far distant when our children would be found seeking the fellowship of
the church instead of seeming to be so disinterested in religious matters & the
workings of the church. An exhortation on this line might be given here at
length but we desist hoping & praying for much improvement along these lines.
Respty Sub.
J. L. YEATS P.C.
Sup."B"
It is gratifying to report the "general state" of the church much improved this quarter. Our
congregations are larger, the interest more manifest in the services of the
church & the more refractory ones showing more personal interest in their own
salvation. On the work there are three weekly prayer meetings, not including the
meetings of the league. All tolerably well attended and in some services quite a
congregation meet for religious songs & prayer. We have dismissed two by
certificate this qtr. Viz: Wiggins FORD & Etta ISGITT. Two have died this Qtr.
Viz Bro. Henry RUMFIELD and Sister Frances VENABLE. Sister VENABLE was for 50
yrs. a member of the METHODIST Church & died in that faith & went home to God,
March 1897. May her mantle of Christian example & motherhood fall on some of our
younger women.
Life is uncertain, death is coming to one & all. May we be
wise servants watching for our Lord. Amen
Respty. Sub.
J. L. YEATS P. C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1897 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Macy, Aug. 21st, 1897, J. B. COCHRAN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P.E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. L. YEATS P.C., W. P. ORRICK, J. M. COX, A. STARK, J. M. ORR . J. M. COX was elected Secretary.
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Macy $11.50
R. P. $16.50
G. M. $6.00
Ox. $14.25
H. P. $00.00
$45.25 P.E. $6.00 P.C. $39.25
Note: the remaining pages of this quarter have been torn out of the book.
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1897
There is no report for this quarter; the pages have been torn out of the book