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 1894
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 1898
Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
Geo. A. LE CLERE, Presiding Elder.
E. C. KEITH, P. C
____________Assistant.
F. S. BAKER L. D., W. P. ORRICK, H.
NEELEY, J. C. BEARD, J. M. COX,
T. J. DAWKINS, R. T. ANDRESS, O. F. WHITESIDES,
N. ELLIOTT, W. J. HENRY
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1898 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs Church Feb. 5th, 1898, Geo. A. LE CLERE, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. Le CLERE, the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH P. C., Dr. H. NEELEY, J. M. COX, T. J. DAWKINS, R. T. ANDRESS, W. J. HENRY H. 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. $262.50 For Assistant $______ Total $
Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $40.68 For Bishops, $7.00 For Conference Claimants, $27.00 For Foreign Missions, $39.15 For Domestic Missions, $28.30 For Church Extension, $14.75 For Education $8.80 Gen. Board $1.15 Orphanage $4.25 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 $15.00
Gum Spring $10.75
Oxford $7.50
$33.25 P.E. $4.45 P.C. $33.20
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Collection for parsonage debt
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Oxford
The Minutes
were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Geo. A. Le CLERE----Presiding Elder
H. NEELEY----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. A
To the P. E. and members of the first quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference, Gum Springs Feb. 5th 1898
Dear Brethren,
The condition of our church is improving very much and every thing that has been
done points toward success and there is the outlook of a sweeping revival all
over the work. We ask the prayers of our brethren that this may be the most
fruitful year of our ministry and the best year the work has ever had.
Your Brother in Christ,
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Sup. B
Dear Brethren
We haven’t any Sunday schools on this work now except Union schools, if there is
any possible chance we will have one or two in a short time.
Yours in Christ
Ellis C. KEITH P.C.
Sup. C
Dear Brethren
We have done nothing toward getting up either the
foreign or domestic missions on this work, but expect to report at least one
collected and the other secured at our second quarterly con. Pray the Lord to
help us in this great cause of sending the gospel far and wide.
Yours Fraternally,
Ellis C. KEITH P. C.
Sup D
Dear Brethren
We have no Leagues on this work. We got upon our work a little too late to
attend the funeral service of a league that was organized here last year. If we
have the opportunity of organizing a league this year with the property material
viz Methodist we will do so
Yours Fraternally,
Ellis C. KEITH P. C.
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1898 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, April 28th, 1898, Geo. A. Le CLERE, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. Le CLERE, the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH P. C., H. NEELEY, J. M. COX, R. T. ANDRESS, W. P. ORRICK, O. F. WHITESIDES, R. M. LISENS? H. 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 $25.28
Gum Spring $12.80
High Prairie $5.50
Greer $6.60
Oxford $11.50
$61.68 P.E. $8.25 P.C. $53.43
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Elected delegates to dist. con. as follows (con. to convene at Lott, June 16, 1898) H. NEELEY, R. T. ANDRESS, O. D. MCMILLAN, W. M. LEONARD. Alternates, J. M. COX, R. M. LESENE, J. G. HEATH. Elected N. ELLIOTT Superintendent S. S. S at Hopewell.
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. High Prairie
The Minutes were read
and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Geo. A. Le CLERE----Presiding Elder
H. NEELEY----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward.
Sup A.
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly
conference Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conf. Oxford April 28th
1898.
Dear Brethren
We have since the first quarter organized one Sunday School and we are living in
the hope of organizing one other very soon.
Yours Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Sup. B.
Dear Brethren
Since our first quarter every church interest has improved greatly. The lord has
been with us in every service. We have conversions in our prayer meetings. Have
had about Seven conversions at our regular services. Have received into the
church by ritual two viz: Nate ELLIOT and A. S. FRANKLIN. By letter, W. P.
FHIST, Bro. EVANS and wife. The whole membership of our church says they are
enjoying religion more every day. Brethren join us in praising the Lord for such
gracious visitations of His Spirit and pray that we may continue growing in
grace.
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C
Sup C.
Dear Brethren
By the grace of God and with the Lords help we have collected all the foreign
mission and have secured the dom. mission fund, as well as all the other
assessments. We praise Him who gives us every success that we have.
Yours in Christ,
Ellis C. KEITH P. C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1898 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at High Prairie Aug. 13th, 1898, Geo. A. Le CLERE, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. O. P. MCMILLIN was elected Secretary.
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans.
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Presiding Elder
O. P. MCMILLINSecretary
Houston NEELEYRecording Steward
To the P. E. and members of the third quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference, High Prairie Aug. 13th, 1898
Report A
Dear Brethren,
The Sunday Schools on this work have not amounted to much and will never do much
until the parents wake up to the fact that the responsibility of making our
Sunday Schools and our children what they ought to be falls upon them. May the
Lord help us realize this with all of our hearts and then help us organize
permanent Sunday Schools instead of summer resorts for our children. Brethren
let us pray that God may help us to wake up on this neglected point.
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Report B
Dear Brethren,
We can state with out fear of being mistaken that the spiritual state of our
church is improving all the time. We still feel like that our harvest will be
great. The good Lord has over ruled all mistakes and blessed our efforts with
gracious results from the beginning of this year. We have not had any meeting on
the work yet. We hope to be able to hold meetings at every appointment. Looking
forward with great expectations.
I remain as ever your pastor.
E.C. KEITH
Report C.
Dear Brethren,
As we have stated in our former report our For. Miss. has been paid in and the
Dom. Miss. will be paid in but we have not attempted to collect any since our
last quarter, because times have been so hard on our class of people. We feel
sure that all who subscribed will pay just as soon as they get the money. If our
people are where we think they are, they realize that our debt to the Lord is
the first to pay and will not wait until just before the preacher starts to
conference and have him running himself nearly to death trying to make his
collections. The Lord help us to do our duty
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1898 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Oct 15th 1898, Geo. A. Le CLERE, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH P. C., F. S. BAKER L.D., W. P. ORRICK, H. NEELEY, J. M. COX, T. J. DAWKINS, O. F. WHITESIDES, R. T. ANDRESS, N. ELLIOTT, W. J. HENRY H. 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?
Greer $00.00
High prairie $18.85
Oxford $22.25
Gum Springs $27.00
Mecca $12.50
Rogers Prairie $87.67
$162.27 P. E. $21.70 P. C. $140.57
Ques. 19. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have the exhorters’ licenses been renewed? Ans. W. P. ORRICK and F. S. BAKER’S characters passed, reports read and licenses renewed.
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans.
Rogers Prairie H. NEELEY, J. H. WOOLLEY Gum Spring J. M. COX, T. J. DAWKINS Oxford R. T. ANDRESS, W. P. ORRICK High Prairie O. F. WHITESIDES, W. H. HAYGOOD, S. J. BROWN Mecca Jess HEATH
Ques. 21. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. H. NEELEY
Ques. 22. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. T. J. DAWKINS
Ques. 23. Who are elected Sunday school Superintendents? N. ELLIOTT, B. H. FORD, J. M. COX
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Collection taken for parsonage debt. $23.00
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference
adjourned.
Geo. A. Le CLERE----Presiding Elder
H. NEELEY----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. A
To the P. E. and members of the fourth
quarterly conference convened at Rogers Prairie Oct. 15th 1898
Dear
Brethren
We
have only one Sunday school on the work, which has been doing moderately well
since its organization. We have no Epworth League. We instruct the children as
much as is possible for us to. However there can be much improvement on this
lone.
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Sup. B
Dear Brethren,
The spiritual condition of our church is very warm among those that have
attended church regularly. There is a class of professed Christians that are
very indifferent in this respect. They will some times attend church, if they
have time, it is not too much trouble and doesn’t cost them any thing to worship
God in this careless and indifferent way. These dear people always seem glad to
see the preacher when he comes, treat him well and invite him back, but they do
not seem to know what it is, what happiness is contained in real genuine heart
felt religion. Wherever there has been a church or schoolhouse close enough, I
have tried my best toward carrying the Gospel to warm their poor cold hearts
with its life giving power. We can’t say whether such indifferent Christians are
enjoying religion or not. As for me I know that I can’t be indifferent toward
God and His work and enjoy religion. But that part of our membership that really
constitutes the church and stands by the church and supports its institutions as
they promised are faithful and true always respond to duty’s call and enjoy
serving our God who is the giver of all good gifts. We hope and pray that
something may be done or said that will bring them into real fellowship with God
and the Church.
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Sup C.
Dear Brethren,
Report on church property on Rogers Prairie Circuit. Gum Spring has four and
one fifth acres of land with a clear deed, on the Martin Survey. The deed is
recorded in book "K" in Centerville, Leon County Tex. The land is worth forty
dollars. The house is worth eight hundred dollars. Total valuation $840.00. The
deed is kept by W. H. HIBBETTS
Respty submitted
W. J. HENRY, Trustee
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1899
Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
H. M. SEARS, Presiding Elder.
E. C. KEITH, P. C
____________Assistant.
Dr. H. NEELEY, J. H. WOOLEY, J. M.
COX, T. J. DAWKINS, R. T. ANDRESS,
W. P. ORRICK, O. T. WHITESIDES, W. H. HAYGOOD, S. J. BROWN, Jess HEATH,
N.
ELLIOTT, W. J. HENRY
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1899 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, 1899, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH P. C., H. NEELEY, J. H. WOOLLEY, J. M. COX, J. H. COOK, O. F. WHITESIDES, W. P. ORRICK, R. T. ANDRESS, S. J. BROWN, W. J. HENRY, W. T. STANDFORD H. 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. $330.00 For Assistant $______ Total $
Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $60.00 For Bishops, $6.00 For Conference Claimants, $26.40, For Foreign Missions, $34.50, For Domestic Missions, $31.85, For Church Extension, $14.25 For Education $9.50 P.L. $1.75 Orphanage $4.60
Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.
Oxford $4.00
High Prairie $7.50
Gum Spring $11.25
Redland $12.50
Rogers Prairie $30.35
$65.10 P.E. $8.75 P.C. $56.35
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. No
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and
approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
H. NEELEY----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Report A.
To the P. E. and members of the first quarterly conference, convened at Rogers Prairie (Tex.), Calvert dist. Tex. Conference, Jan 25th 1899
Dear Brethren,
We have two Sunday Schools on this work, both of which are
doing real good work under the circumstances. One of these schools is in a
Methodist community, which makes it much easier to have a denominational school.
The other has had some difficulties to encounter. Not on account of the officers
of the school so much as the indifference of the parents in not encouraging the
children to attend by their example. We ought to have two more good S. S. on
this work and shall work to that end so far as we are able. But in order to do
this we must have the cooperation of the hand that "rocks the cradle" for in the
words of our S. S. editor," The hand that rules the cradle rules the world"
Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Report B
Dear Brethren,
There is always a faithful few that remains normal the year round, but it is
sad for us to have to state that it’s not the majority, instead of a few,
whose normal condition is a "conscience void of offense toward God and all
man kind". The majority of our members are not as warm now as they were last
summer or as you will probably find them next summer. They forget to pray,
or forget to go to church or forget the vow that they took when they came
into the church (God’s Kingdom). The fact is they do not live close enough
to Christ, the great magnet among men, to become magnetized by Him, and the
result is you will find them hopeless instead of hopeful, faithless instead
of faithful and while out among men, where their lights should shine most
and their characters be brighter, you find them careless instead of careful
O may we all improve
The grace already given,
To seize the crown of perfect love
And scale the
mount to heaven.
Pray that we all may reach those heights of joy and attain
that depth of love that is found only in Jesus
Sincerely Your Pastor
E. C. KEITH
Report C
Dear Brethren,
We have done nothing on missions this quarter but we are devising methods by
which we hope to achieve glorious results, even by the second quarter. Pray that
God may bless our plans in carrying on the great movement that Christ set up.
When he said, "Go ye into all the world and lo I am with you always even unto
the end of the world". God help us to be loyal to Christ
Sincerely Your Pastor
E. C. KEITH
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1899 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Spring, April 29th, 1899, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH P. C., Dr. H. NEELEY, T. J. DAWKINS, O. F. WHITESIDES, F. S. BAKER, J. H. COOK, D. M. SMITH, R. T. ANDRESS, W. H. HAYGOOD, R. A. MCGLAUGHLIN, Simpson BROWN, W. J. STANDFORD, W. J. HENRY R. A. MCGLAUGHLIN 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.
Redland $20.75
Gum Spring $10.90
Oxford $11.50
High Prairie $6.00
Rogers Prairie $27.50
$81.65 P.E. $11.00 P.C. $70.65
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans.
Ques. 29. Who are elected delegates to dist. con? Ans. names as follows: R. A. MCGLAUGHLIN, Dr. H. NEELEY, Simpson BROWN, W. J. HENRY. Alternates J. J. WOOLLEY, W. H. HAYGOOD, J. T. ELLIS, F. M. BELL
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Redland
The
Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
R. A. MCGLAUGHLIN----Secretary
H. NEELEY----Recording Steward
Report A
To the P. E. and members of the second quarterly conference Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference. Gum Spring April 29th 1899
Dear Brethren,
We began last year with no Sunday School on the work. We are glad to announce
that we have four now, all of which are in fine condition. The prospects for
good schools in each of these places are very flattering. We instruct the
children as we have opportunity.
Respectfully
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Report B.
Dear Brethren
Our churches are seemingly in fine condition spiritually. The faithful few of
whom we so often speak in our reports and to whose work we have reference when
we say they are in a fine condition are still pressing on toward the goal. They
are not weary of well doing knowing that they shall reap in due time if they
faint not. We are still carrying a great deal of dead weight that makes us feel
weary when we would be mounting on eagle wings. Oh! How thankful they should be
that God is slow to anger and plenteous in mercy. Brethren let us keep praying
for them.
I remain Yours obediently and Fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Report C
Dear Brethren
Thank the Lord that we are able to report For. Miss. up in full and Dom. miss.
in subscription. We expect to be able to report all of our collections in full
at third quarterly conference. Pray that the people may hold the pastor’s hands
up in this work
Obediently and fraternally
E. C. KEITH P. C.
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1899 (no entries)
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1899 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie Oct 28th, 1899, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. SEARS, the roll was called, and the following members were present. E. C. KEITH, Houston NEELEY, J. H. WOOLLEY, W. P. ORRICK, R. A. MCLAUGHLIN, Simpson BROWN, W. T. STANDFORD, W. J. HENRY, F. S. BAKER 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 $70.40
Oxford $28.50
High Prairie 18.00
Gum Spring $44.00
Redland $48.00
$208.90 P.E. $31.60 P.C. $176.65
Ques. 19. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have the exhorters’ licenses been renewed? Ans. F. S. BAKER, W. F. STANDFORD, W. P. ORRICK. Reports received and characters passed
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. J. H. WOOLLEY, Houston NEELEY, J. W. KYLE, H. B. LOVITT, W. M. LAMB, J. W. LEWIS, JESS HEATH, B. H. FORD, Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, R. A. MCLAUGHLIN, J. H. COOK
Ques. 21. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. Houston NEELEY
Ques. 22. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. Houston NEELEY
Ques. 23. Who are elected Sunday school Superintendents? H. B. LOVITT, G. S., J. H. COOK Redland
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Houston NEELEY & W. P. ORRICK com. on resolution of respect to the memory of Bro. R. T. ANDRESS. E. C. KEITH and H. NEELEY to report on quest. 8, 9, & 15 to P. E. before An. con.
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Spring
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
Houston NEELEY----Secretary
Houston NEELEY----Recording Steward
To the P. E. and members of the fourth Quarterly Con. at Rogers Prairie Tex. Oct 31st 1899
Dear Brethren,
We feel that we are safe in saying that we have gained ground along spiritual as
well as all other lines this year. We have received close on to forty members
into the church, Though on account of difficulty we were not able to protract
meetings all over the work. Being able to conduct only two protracted meetings
cut us off very materially along some lines. The best of all the Lord
has been with the pastor and his people and has stood very close when the
hours were dark and dreary saying "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee".
There is a class here like there is every where else, who leaves in the very
thickest of the battle, when their services are needed worse. Very indifferent.
We have seen them warmed up and have had them to make and have made with them
very binding promises to God, but with them it didn’t last long. It does seem
like that God can ever catch some people ready to die is to catch them in a
protracted meeting. God help us to do better.
Fraternally,
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Dear Brethren,
We have one Sunday school at Red Land with as faithful
superintendent as any school ever had and with this being the case you know
that this S. S. is doing good work. I wish that we had a few more of such men in
this very important work. We had other schools, but they report them selves dead
for want of some one to push the enterprise.
Sincerely
Your Pastor,
E. C. KEITH P. C.
Dear Brethren,
All of our collections are over paid. We give God thanks for opening our hearts
to the full discharge of our duty along these lines this year.
Truly
Your Pastor
E. C. KEITH
Dear Brethren,
We have had an appointment at which place we have preached or exhorted the
people. We change one appointment to another place and there we have preached
twice a month. Helped some in protracted meetings, have married five couples
this year
Respectfully
Submitted
F. S. BAKER
Dear Brethren,
I have preached where I have had opportunity and helped my pastor all I could,
both as to pastoral visiting, conducting prayer meetings and in Sunday school
work.
Fraternally
W. T. STANFORD
Dear Brethren,
Gum Springs has four and one-fifth acres of land worth fifty dollars with a
clear deed, out of the Martin Survey, Also a house worth eight hundred dollars.
The deed is recorded in book "K" Centerville. Bro. W. H. HIBBETS is custodian
and holds the deed. The house and land is worth eight hundred and fifty dollars.
Respectfully
Submitted
W. J. HENRY
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1900
Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
H. M. SEARS, Presiding Elder.
J. W. THOMPSON, P.C.
____________Assistant.
J. H. WOOLLEY, Houston NEELEY, J. W.
KYLE, W. T. STANDFORD, W. J. HENRY, W. M. LAMB, Jess HEATH Simpson BROWN, O. F.
WHITESIDES, W. H.
HIBBETTS, J. E. LEWIS, F. S. BAKER L. D., H. B. LOVITT, J. C.
BEARD, J. O. FORD, Ben FORD, W. M. LEONARD, Jno. LESENE
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1900 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, Jan. 20th 1900, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. THOMPSON, P. C., W. T. STANDFORD, J. H. WOOLLEY, W. J. HENRY, W. M. LAMB, Simpson BROWN, H. B. LOVETT J. H. WOOLLEY 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. $335.00 For Assistant $______ Total $
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 $31.25
Oxford $1.50
High Prairie $3.20
Gum Springs $12.00
$47.95 P.E. $6.25 P.C. $41.70
Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. J. C. BEARD, J. H. WOOLLEY, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. E. LEWIS
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS added to board of stewards at Rogers Prairie. W. M. LAMB elected chairman board of stewards, J. H. WOOLLEY secty. John LEWIS treasurer.
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. High Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
J. H. WOOLLEY----Secretary
Houston NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. A
To the Presiding Elder and members of the first quarterly conference Rogers Prairie Circuit Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.
Brethren:
We offer the following report concerning the Epworth Leagues. The numbers and
state of Sunday Schools and of the pastoral instruction of children.
We have
no leagues on this circuit but plenty material at each appointment to organize
leagues.
As to the number and state of S.S. We have no S.S. on this charge. We
ought to have five and would if our people were loyal to God and the M. E.
Church South. We all took the church vows and bound ourselves to be subject to
the discipline, and the discipline says that where ten children can be collected
together that we are to organize them into a S. S. There is not a preaching
place on the circuit that there is not that number, and they could be organized
into a S.S. if their parents would take an interest in the work.
There is in the bounds of the literary school at Rogers Prairie 15 children, at
Oxford 14, at Gum Spring 24, Hennessey (?) 13, and at about 12 or 15. How
members can have respect enough to stay in the church with the vows of the
church on them is a mystery that they alone can solve. This neglect may not
lay entirely at the door of parents but the neglect is some where brethren.
Lets correct this mistake at once, and look after our children, for it will
not be long before the church will fall on their shoulders, and if they are
neglected, oh! How unprepared they will be for this work.
As to the
pastoral instruction of children, I have not done much. Have talked to some of
the children and prayed for them at the family altar.
John W. THOMPSON, P. C.
1/20/00
Sup. B.
Brethren,
We offer the following report on the general state of the church. It can only be
said of the general state of the church that it is hopeful.
There is not a prayer meeting on the charge run by our members. I have not been
able to find but two family alters. Our congregations have been reasonably good
and very attentive. I believe that with Christians, that the church will at once
take on new strength and her condition will change at once for the better. May
the good Master speed the time when it will be so. Removed by certificate W. P.
ORRICK, Mrs. C. A. ORRICK, Miss. Eliza ORRICK
Respectfully Submitted
John W. THOMPSON P. C.
1/20/00
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1900 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at High Prairie, March 17th 1900, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. THOMPSON P. C., J. W. LEWIS, Ben FORD, S. J. BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, W. M. LEONARD ______________ 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 $56.50
Oxford $16.90
Gum Springs $10.00
High Prairie $8.25
$91.65 P.E. $11.50 P.C. $80.15
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Delegates elected to Dist. Conference: J. C. BEARD, W. M. LEONARD, Ben FORD, J. W. LEWIS. Alternates, Jess HEATH & O. F. WHITESIDES
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
Simpson BROWN----Secretary
Houston NEELEY----Recording Steward
Sup. A.
To the Presiding Elder and members of the second quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.
Dear Brethren,
We your pastor submit the following report concerning the number and state of
Epworth Leagues, the number and state of S.S. and of the pastoral instruction of
children.
Concerning the number and the state of E. Lg. We have no report. We have one
S. S. This school is at Gum Springs, and is in its infancy, but bids fair to do
reasonably good work. We have no school at Rogers Prairie. The baptist is kind
enough to take our children under their care, as we do not care to have a S.S.
of our own and instruct them in the doctrine of our Holy Methodism. To be
consistent we ought to join a church that we would teach its doctrines to our
children. We have no school at Oxford, but I think will have soon. I know very
little of the prospects of a school at High Prairie. However we will try and do
what we can to organize one there.
We have preached some to the children this quarter and instructed some of them
privately. There is an encouraging feature of the work. The children are very
attentive, that is most of them are when I am preaching to them or instructing
privately. The feature of S.S. work and of the instruction of children is more
encouraging than at the time of the holding of the first quarterly con.
Respectfully Submitted
John W. THOMPSON P. C.
March 17th 1900
Sup. B
Dear Brethren,
We submit the following report to show what is doing on this charge for the
cause of missions. We have not as yet preached on the subject of missions, but
have taken some collections for this cause. Our plans so far has been public
collections. I am of opinion that the missionary spirit on this work is good. I
have no fears of getting the assessment ordered by the board of missions.
Respectfully Submitted
John W. THOMPSON P. C.
April 12, 1900
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1900 Rogers Prairie
Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, July 7th
1900, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by H.
M. SEARS, the roll was called, and the following members were present.
J. W.
THOMPSON P. C., F. S. BAKER L. D., Jessie HEATH, Ben FORD, O. F. WHITESIDES, W.
M. LEONARD, Simpson BROWN, W. H. HIBBETTS
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 $38.00
Oxford $21.63
Gum Springs $00.60
High Prairie $5.00
$65.23 P.E. $8.95 P.C. $56.30
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Jessie HEATH, W. N. MCBRIDE and Ben FORD were elected on committee to repair Oxford church. Rev. J. W. THOMPSON granted leave of absence during month of August
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes were read and
approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
Recording Steward
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1900 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Oct. 16th 1900, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by H. M. SEARS, the roll was called, and the following members were present. Rev. J. W. THOMPSON, F. S. BAKER L. D., J. H. WOOLLEY, H. B. LOVETT, W. M. LAMB, Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, J. W. LESOIS, W. J. HENRY, J. C. BEARD. J. C. BEARD 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 $42.75
Gum Springs $45.50
Oxford $00.50
High Prairie $23.75
$112.50 P. E. 133/4% $15.45 $97.05
Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. A. F. MCKEE and W. N. MCBRIDE
Ques. 19. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have the exhorters’ licenses been renewed? Ans. Yes. F. S. BAKER L. D. and W. T. STANDFORD L. D. character passed.
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. J. C. BEARD, C. L. DOTSON, Ben FORD, H. B. LOVETT, J. W. LESOIS, Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES
Ques. 21. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. J. C. BEARD
Ques. 22. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. J. W. LESOIS
Ques. 23. Who are elected Sunday school Superintendents? Ans. W. J. HENRY, G. W. MAUNCE, John HEATH
Ques. 26. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference? Ans.
Local Preachers 1 White members 188 Colored members 0 Total members this year 188 Total members last year 244 Additions by profession of faith 11 Additions by Certificate and otherwise 7 Removals by death, Certificate and otherwise 75 Infants baptized 7 Adults baptized 5 Number of Societies in the Charge 4 Number of Churches 2 Value of churches $900.00 Number of Parsonages 1 Value of Parsonages $350.00 Value of other Church property Money expended on Churches and Parsonages $60.00
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. J. W. THOMPSON and J. C. BEARD elected a committee to close question 8 & 9 and report to P. E. before Conference
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie
The Minutes
were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
J. C. BEARD----Secretary
J. C. BEARD----Recording Steward
Supplement "A"
To the president and members of the fourth quarterly conference Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.
Dear Brethren:
We feel glad to say that we believe the church in its general
state to be better at present than in the past of this year. We have had some
revival meetings and have met with some success. The attention that has been
given to the preaching of the Word this quarter has been remarkably good. I
believe there is a brighter future for the church on this charge than has been
in the past. We have received on profession of faith seven: Mary RISINGER, C. H.
MIZE, Ophelia MIZE, Emma FARRIS, Mary KING, Travis KITCHENS, Walker EASTERLING.
Baptized four adults: Mary KING, KITCHENS, Ophelia MIZE and Emma FARRIS.
Baptized four infants: Alice MIZE, Florence MIZE, William O. LEONARD, and ____
KIRKPATRICK. Remove by certificate seven: W. H. HIBBETTS, Mary HIBBETTS, D. R.
HIBBETTS, C. D. HIBBETTS, Corrie HIBBETTS, H. NEELEY Laura NEELEY and Sallie
NEELEY
Submitted
John W. THOMPSON P. C.
Oct 16, 1900
Supplement "B"
To the President and members of the fourth quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference
Dear Brethren:
We submit the following report on Missions. The church on this
charge will pay her assessment for missions. The Missionary spirit on the
circuit is reasonably good.
Respectfully Submitted
John W. THOMPSON P. C.
Oct. 16, 1900
OFFICIAL ROLL
Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1901
Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
H. M. SEARS, Presiding Elder.
J. W. CULLEN. P.C.
____________Assistant.
F. S. BAKER----L. E.
W. T. STANFORD----L.D.
J. C. BEARD----St. & Trustee
C. L. DODSON----St. & Trustee
Ben FORD----St. & Trustee
J. W. LEWIS----St.
Simpson BROWN----St.
O. F. WHITESIDES----St.
W. J. HENRY----Trustee
John HEATH----Trustee
G. W. MANUAL----Supt. S.
S.
J. H. WOOLLEY----Trustee
Frank CROUCH----St.
Johuir
MCKEE----St.
C. M. LAMB----St.
J. F. COX----St.
MINUTES
The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1901 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Jan. 21st 1901, Rev. H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Rev. H. M. SEARS, the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. CULLEN, J. C. BEARD, C. L. DOTSON, J. W. LEWIS Simpson BROWN J. C. BEARD 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. $327.75 For Assistant $______ Total $327.75
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 $36.00
Oxford $1.25
High Prairie $3.50
Gum Springs $9.05
$49.80 P.E. $6.85 P.C. $42.95
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. J. C. BEARD, C. L. DOTSON, J. F. COX, Charley LAMB, J. W. LEWIS, Simpson BROWN, Ben FORD and O. F. WHITESIDES
Ques. 21. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. J. C. BEARD
Ques. 22. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. J. W. LEWIS
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Oxford
The Minutes were read and approved, and
Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
J. C. BEARD----Secretary
J. C. BEARD----Recording Steward
Supplement "A"
To the P. E. and members of the first qt. conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Annual Conference.
Dear Brethren,
As to the state and numbers of Sunday school and their officers and teachers. I
am not able as yet to report on, owing to hinderances of various kinds. I have
not had the opportunity of knowing exactly of this part of the work, but will
busy myself in a close examination and be able to report in full at our next qt.
conference.
Respt. Submitted
J. W. CULLEN
Supplement "B"
To the P. E. and members of the first qt. conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Annual Conference
Dear Brethren,
As to the spiritual status of this charge, I am not able to give an accurate
account as I have seen but little of the people and the work. Have filled all
appointments for which I am glad. I find some ready to go to work. We have had
some expressions of hope and encouragement. We are planning for a gracious
revival at every point and praying for same.
Respy.
Submitted
J. W. CULLEN
MINUTES
The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1901 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, April 13th 1901, Rev. H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Presiding Elder, the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. CULLEN P.C., Ben FORD, Jno. W. LEWIS, Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, C. W. MANUEL 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. $327.75 For Assistant $______ Total $327.75
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 $25.60
Oxford $22.00
Gum Springs $15.00
High Prairie $11.45
$74.05 P.E. $10.20 P.C. $63.85
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. F. P. BRANCH and Johnnie MCKEE were elected stewards. The former to fill the vacancy caused by C. L. WATSON moving away.
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. The following delegates were elected to attend Dist. Conf. Simpson BROWN, J. W. LEWIS, O. P. MCMILLON, Frank CROUCH. (O. F. WHITESIDES, C. M. LAMB, J. O. FORD, Johnnie MCKEE, alternates)
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. High Prairie
The Minutes were read and approved, and
Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
J. O. FORD----Secretary
J. C. BEARD----Recording Steward
Supplement "A"
The state of the church is really, I think, on the up grade, and I firmly believe many are becoming more interested.
Large crowds and very good attention. We are doing all we can to raise our cause
to a higher standard and children are being looked after. Instructions are given
from a sense of their worth. So far we are unable to arrive at any definite
method as to working a plan to raise the entire membership. Many are doing
better work now than before. We have paid $30.00 on parsonage improvement. We
have nearly half of collections in Sub. & money. Lettered 3. Received 3 by
letter.
Respy. Sub.
J. W. CULLEN
MINUTES
The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1901 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford, July 12th, 1901, Rev. H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. CULLEN P.C., Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, G. W. MANUEL, John MCKEE, Frank COX G. W. MANUEL 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 $29.75
Gum Springs $5.75
Oxford $2.25
High Prairie $6.00
$43.75 P.E. $6.00 P.C. $37.75
Ques. 23. Who are elected Sunday school superintendents? Ans. Bro. VENERABLE was elected Supt. for High Prairie
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS----Presiding Elder
G. W. MANUEL----Secretary
J. C. BEARD----Recording Steward
"A"
To the P.E. and members of the 3rd qt. conference of the Calvert Dist., Texas A. conference
Dear Brethren
The spiritual status of this charge is in many respects in a
better condition. We have rec’d by Bapt: Walter MCIVER, Joe MCIVER and Miss.
Mary ROBINSON. By letter: Bro. C. J. SANDERS and Sister Elz. SANDERS. In all 5.
Have had but one protracted meeting yet. Will continue on through this month.
Pray for us. Attention to children and Sabbath school a specially and but little
success
Respt. Sub.
J. W. CULLEN P. C.
"B"
To the P.E. and members of the 3rd quarterly conference, Calvert Dist. Texas Annual Conference
Dear Brethren,
I have talked, preached and urged upon the people the necessity
of a Sabbath School at all points. Have about decided to stop my appeals.
Children are anxious but parents are not
Respt. Sub.
J. W. CULLEN P. C.
"C"
To the P.E. and members of the 3rd quarterly conference, Calvert Dist. Texas Annual Conference
Dear Brethren,
This great subject has been magnified and urged continuously
and we are a little behind on our missions. Have tried to get the full amt. Our
orphanage is paid, our Bishops. So you see we have not been idle. We expect to
report in full at the A. C. on all collections, God helping us. Our prayer is
for us to succeed
Respt. Sub.
J. W. CULLEN P. C.
MINUTES
The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1901 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, Oct. 19th 1901, H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P.E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. W. CULLEN P.C., John W. LESIES, Simpson BROWN, O. F. WHITESIDES, W. J. HENRY, John MCKEE, Frank COX, C. M. LAMB. C. M. LAMB 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 $50.00
Gum Springs $36.75
High Prairie $27.35
Oxford $00.00
$114.10 P.E. $15.70 P.C. $98.40
Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. D. L. PALMER and K. GOZA
Ques. 19. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have the exhorters’ licenses been renewed? Ans. No local preacher or exhorter
Ques. 20. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. John W. LESIES, J. H. WOOLLEY, J. L. BRITT, D. P. CROUCH, O. F. WHITESIDES, Frank COX, John MCKEE, Simpson BROWN, C. M. LAMB, A. O. YEAGER
Ques. 21. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. J. H. WOOLLEY
Ques. 22. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. J. H. WOOLLEY
Ques. 23. Who are elected Sunday school Superintendents? Ans. D. L. PALMER, E. J. VENABLE, A. M. EASTERLING
Ques. 26. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference? Ans.
Local Preachers White members 270 Colored members 0 Total members this year 270 Total members last year 188 Additions by profession of faith 35 Additions by Certificate and otherwise 50 Removals by death, Certificate and otherwise 4 Infants baptized 2 Adults baptized 45 Number of Societies in the Charge 4 Number of Churches 2 Value of churches $1050.00 Number of Parsonages 1 Value of Parsonages $200.00 Value of other Church property Money expended on Churches and Parsonages $60.00
Ques. 27. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. D. L. PALMER, J. H. MILES, A. G. BLACK Jim SHIELDS and Jeff MCBRIDE were appointed a building committee for building a church 5 miles west of Rogers Prairie.
J. W. CULLEN & J. C. BYRD were appointed a committee to close question 8 & 9 and report to P. E. before Conference
Ques. 28. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs
The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS, Presiding Elder.
C. M. LAMB, Secretary.
J. C. BEARD, Recording Steward.
Sup. "A"
Dear Brethren
After much struggling I have three schools, all in their infancy but they are in a tolerably prosperous condition. Children anxious for school and some of the parents are doing well. Officers 10, teachers 12, amt. spent for literature for Sunday schools six dollars. We are very much gratified with present prospects.
Respy Sub
J. W. CULLEN
Sup. "B"
To the P. E. and members of the 4th qt. conf. Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist, Texas Annual Conference.
Dear Brethren,
In giving in the summary of my year’s work including the fourth quarter. I am gratified to state that we are stronger spiritually and better prepared to do service for the church and humanity. Added to blessed Zion 85, 45 by Bapt. 35 on prof., 5 by letter. Dismissed by letter 4, baptized 2 infants. Addie Lee MCBRIDE and Buna May MCBRIDE. We have done all we could to get every member to be loyal to God and the church. We are talked to the children and urged upon parents and children the great importance of S. S. work. We are still far behind so for as the real work of the church is concerned. We have added about $30.00 to parsonage. Bought an organ for our church amounting to $15.00. Other objects $5.00. $50.00 in all.
Respy Sub
J. W. CULLEN
Sup. "C"
Dear Brethren
We have labored hard to get collections from first to last and I believe I will be able to report full collections but the people are a little with holding. The amt. raised at Oxford by P. E. was not collected so that puts us that much behind. This cause has had all of the attention any Pastor could give. We have done our best.
Respy Sub
J. W. CULLEN
Sup "D"
To the P. E. and members of the fourth quarterly conference of Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Annual Conference.
Dear Brethren,
There are two churches and one parsonage building on the Rogers Prairie Circuit. The parsonage is located at Rogers Prairie. There is a warranty deed containing the trust clause to said property recorded in the clerks office at Centerville Texas in vol. 11 page 132, 133, & 134. It is worth about $200.00 and twenty five dollars has been expended for improvements this year
The deed to Oxford Church is recorded in the clerk's office at Madisonville Texas, vol. N6, pages 638-639-640. The deed contains the trust clause and the property is worth about two hundred dollars
The deed to Gum Springs Church is on record in the clerk's office in Centerville Texas, vol. "X" pages 276-277-278. Twenty dollars has been expended for improvements this year. The property is worth about $850.00 and the deed contains the trust clause.
All of above deeds are wrapped together in a paper and are deposited in the iron safe of J. H. WOOLLEY at Rogers Prairie Texas.
Signed
J. C. BEARD
W. J. HENRY
D. L. PALMER
J. H. WOOLLEY, Trustees