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November 26, 1879
Claiborne Guardian
Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana
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The 37th session of the Arkansas and Louisiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church convened in Summerfield, Louisiana, on November 14, 1879, with elections, committee appointments, restorations, and pastoral assignments reported.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Annual Conference.
The thirty-seventh session of the Arkansas and Louisiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church convened at the town of Summerfield, La., at 10 o'clock a. m., Nov. 14, 1879, and was opened with the usual religious services by the President.
The roll being called, a large number of the members were present to answer to their names.
Wm. F. Wallace was elected secretary.
The Rev. C. S. Goodwin was elected President of the Conference for the ensuing year.
The usual committees were appointed by the chair as follows:
On Public Worship: J. R. Smith and R. J. Henry.
On Itinerancy and Orders: E. C. Hearn, J. R. Smith, T. Howe and J. M. D. Sturgiss.
On Boundaries: M. B. Doss, A. J. Wells, Wm. Hill, Wm. F. Wallace, H. R. Knox, W. F. Henderson, W. M. Platt, G. H. Smith, B. F. Crump and J. B. Wilson.
On Appeals: J. P. Patton, Washington Vines and Dr. G. M. Adams.
On Finance: W. F. Wingfield, H. R. Knox and J. H. McKnight.
On Memoirs: Wm. F. Wallace.
The Stationary District Committee was elected as follows: S. J. Modisett, W. F. Wingfield, J. M. D. Sturgiss, L. J. Wallace, M. B. Doss and R. P. Bond.
On motion all the official members of the district were constituted members of the District Conferences.
J. M. P. HICKERSON, D. D., LL. D.
On the Conference took up the case of Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson, he waived his appeal, and came before the Conference for restoration.
The Conference having heard his statement, he was by unanimous vote of the Conference fully restored to all the privileges and rights heretofore enjoyed by him in the Conference.
PRESIDENT'S SALARY.
The following apportionment of the President's salary was adopted:
J. W. Harpot and L. J. Wallace were elected delegates to the General Conference and J. P. Patton and Dr. G. M. Adams were elected alternates.
The delegates to the General Conference were clothed with conventional powers.
The pastors are expected to collect 15 cents per capita on their respective charges and pay over to the President by the 15th of March to defray the expenses to the General Conference.
The next Annual Conference is to convene at Mt. Pisgah Church, Columbia county, Arkansas, on Friday before the third Sabbath in October, 1880.
Rev. James E. Monzingo was re-admitted into the Conference.
J. J. Bond and W. D. Bond were admitted into the Conference and ordained to the office of Elder.
Dr. Hickerson announced to the Conference that before he resigned the presidency of the Conference he had transferred the Rev. William Shepherd to the North Mississippi District. The character of William Shepherd was passed and the act of the President was confirmed.
On motion Wm. F. Wallace and Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson were elected a special committee on publication of the minutes.
The ministerial members of the Conference were made a board of missions for the general interest of the Church.
A hearty resolution of thanks was tendered the citizens of Summerfield by a unanimous rising vote, for the princely manner in which they displayed their hospitality in the support of this Conference.
APPOINTMENTS
Rev. C. S. Morrison, President.
First Sub-District: B. W. Dufur, chairman. Little Bay Mission, G. H. Smith, Pastor; Camden Circuit, B. W. Dufur, Pastor; Atlanta Circuit, J. M. D. Sturgiss, Pastor;
Union Circuit, W. Vines, Pastor; A. F. Patterson, Associate.
Second Sub-District: E. C. Hearn, chairman. Summerfield Circuit, J. R. Smith, Pastor; Claiborne Circuit, L. J. Warwick, Pastor; W. D. Bond, Associate; Columbia Circuit, W. F. Wingfield, Pastor; J. W. Harper and E. C. Hearn, Associates; Henderson Circuit, J. J. Bond, Pastor.
Third Sub-District: Isaac R. Strickland, chairman. Farmerville Mission, to be supplied; Rice Grove, to be supplied;
Louisville Mission, William M. Platt, Pastor; Hicks Circuit, I. R. Strickland, Pastor;
Strickland Circuit, J. P. Patton, Pastor.
D. M. Emerson, O. R. Hearn and Jas. E. Monzingo left in the hands of the President.
Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson is transferred to -(with a view to the publication of "The Western Protestant,")
T. T. Wiley is transferred to the West Arkansas District.
The Conference was held at the thriving little town of Summerfield, in Claiborne parish, La. The town is situated in the midst of an influential and prosperous community, composed of some of the best citizens in the parish. The lands are fertile and crops abundant.
Great harmony prevailed with these good citizens--of all denominations, and some who belong to no denomination --as they united in one noble band of brotherhood to support the Conference.
And well was the pleasant task performed.
Their doors were opened in the town and throughout the community for miles around to receive the members of Conference and the vast congregation of visitors, while their genial hearts appeared to swell with joy as they smiled a full welcome to all who came. Extended tables were spread in the grove each day loaded with the very best that the country could afford and in such profusion that none were allowed to go away dissatisfied.
The Conference has never received a more cordial welcome, nor better treatment than was afforded by the citizens of Summerfield and community. This too, is the home of our old and well tried brother and former member of this Conference--Stephen C. Kennedy--who has been a life-long Methodist Protestant: strong in the defence of her ministers, doctrine and polity. His genial face cheered and gladdened our hearts, while his new and commodious dwelling--like those of many other citizens--stood open night and day to shelter the people of God.
WM. F. WALLACE.
J. M. P. Hickson,
Pub Committee.
Summerfield, La., Nov. 20, 1879.
The thirty-seventh session of the Arkansas and Louisiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church convened at the town of Summerfield, La., at 10 o'clock a. m., Nov. 14, 1879, and was opened with the usual religious services by the President.
The roll being called, a large number of the members were present to answer to their names.
Wm. F. Wallace was elected secretary.
The Rev. C. S. Goodwin was elected President of the Conference for the ensuing year.
The usual committees were appointed by the chair as follows:
On Public Worship: J. R. Smith and R. J. Henry.
On Itinerancy and Orders: E. C. Hearn, J. R. Smith, T. Howe and J. M. D. Sturgiss.
On Boundaries: M. B. Doss, A. J. Wells, Wm. Hill, Wm. F. Wallace, H. R. Knox, W. F. Henderson, W. M. Platt, G. H. Smith, B. F. Crump and J. B. Wilson.
On Appeals: J. P. Patton, Washington Vines and Dr. G. M. Adams.
On Finance: W. F. Wingfield, H. R. Knox and J. H. McKnight.
On Memoirs: Wm. F. Wallace.
The Stationary District Committee was elected as follows: S. J. Modisett, W. F. Wingfield, J. M. D. Sturgiss, L. J. Wallace, M. B. Doss and R. P. Bond.
On motion all the official members of the district were constituted members of the District Conferences.
J. M. P. HICKERSON, D. D., LL. D.
On the Conference took up the case of Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson, he waived his appeal, and came before the Conference for restoration.
The Conference having heard his statement, he was by unanimous vote of the Conference fully restored to all the privileges and rights heretofore enjoyed by him in the Conference.
PRESIDENT'S SALARY.
The following apportionment of the President's salary was adopted:
J. W. Harpot and L. J. Wallace were elected delegates to the General Conference and J. P. Patton and Dr. G. M. Adams were elected alternates.
The delegates to the General Conference were clothed with conventional powers.
The pastors are expected to collect 15 cents per capita on their respective charges and pay over to the President by the 15th of March to defray the expenses to the General Conference.
The next Annual Conference is to convene at Mt. Pisgah Church, Columbia county, Arkansas, on Friday before the third Sabbath in October, 1880.
Rev. James E. Monzingo was re-admitted into the Conference.
J. J. Bond and W. D. Bond were admitted into the Conference and ordained to the office of Elder.
Dr. Hickerson announced to the Conference that before he resigned the presidency of the Conference he had transferred the Rev. William Shepherd to the North Mississippi District. The character of William Shepherd was passed and the act of the President was confirmed.
On motion Wm. F. Wallace and Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson were elected a special committee on publication of the minutes.
The ministerial members of the Conference were made a board of missions for the general interest of the Church.
A hearty resolution of thanks was tendered the citizens of Summerfield by a unanimous rising vote, for the princely manner in which they displayed their hospitality in the support of this Conference.
APPOINTMENTS
Rev. C. S. Morrison, President.
First Sub-District: B. W. Dufur, chairman. Little Bay Mission, G. H. Smith, Pastor; Camden Circuit, B. W. Dufur, Pastor; Atlanta Circuit, J. M. D. Sturgiss, Pastor;
Union Circuit, W. Vines, Pastor; A. F. Patterson, Associate.
Second Sub-District: E. C. Hearn, chairman. Summerfield Circuit, J. R. Smith, Pastor; Claiborne Circuit, L. J. Warwick, Pastor; W. D. Bond, Associate; Columbia Circuit, W. F. Wingfield, Pastor; J. W. Harper and E. C. Hearn, Associates; Henderson Circuit, J. J. Bond, Pastor.
Third Sub-District: Isaac R. Strickland, chairman. Farmerville Mission, to be supplied; Rice Grove, to be supplied;
Louisville Mission, William M. Platt, Pastor; Hicks Circuit, I. R. Strickland, Pastor;
Strickland Circuit, J. P. Patton, Pastor.
D. M. Emerson, O. R. Hearn and Jas. E. Monzingo left in the hands of the President.
Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson is transferred to -(with a view to the publication of "The Western Protestant,")
T. T. Wiley is transferred to the West Arkansas District.
The Conference was held at the thriving little town of Summerfield, in Claiborne parish, La. The town is situated in the midst of an influential and prosperous community, composed of some of the best citizens in the parish. The lands are fertile and crops abundant.
Great harmony prevailed with these good citizens--of all denominations, and some who belong to no denomination --as they united in one noble band of brotherhood to support the Conference.
And well was the pleasant task performed.
Their doors were opened in the town and throughout the community for miles around to receive the members of Conference and the vast congregation of visitors, while their genial hearts appeared to swell with joy as they smiled a full welcome to all who came. Extended tables were spread in the grove each day loaded with the very best that the country could afford and in such profusion that none were allowed to go away dissatisfied.
The Conference has never received a more cordial welcome, nor better treatment than was afforded by the citizens of Summerfield and community. This too, is the home of our old and well tried brother and former member of this Conference--Stephen C. Kennedy--who has been a life-long Methodist Protestant: strong in the defence of her ministers, doctrine and polity. His genial face cheered and gladdened our hearts, while his new and commodious dwelling--like those of many other citizens--stood open night and day to shelter the people of God.
WM. F. WALLACE.
J. M. P. Hickson,
Pub Committee.
Summerfield, La., Nov. 20, 1879.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Methodist Conference
Arkansas Louisiana
Church Restoration
Pastoral Appointments
Religious Assembly
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. C. S. Goodwin
Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson
Wm. F. Wallace
Rev. James E. Monzingo
J. J. Bond
W. D. Bond
Stephen C. Kennedy
Where did it happen?
Summerfield, La., Claiborne Parish
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. C. S. Goodwin
Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson
Wm. F. Wallace
Rev. James E. Monzingo
J. J. Bond
W. D. Bond
Stephen C. Kennedy
Location
Summerfield, La., Claiborne Parish
Event Date
Nov. 14, 1879
Story Details
The 37th session of the Arkansas and Louisiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church convened in Summerfield, Louisiana, electing officers, appointing committees, restoring Dr. J. M. P. Hickerson, admitting new members, making pastoral appointments, and expressing thanks to hosts.