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ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION

 

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NORTH NEBRASKA CONFERENCE

 

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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,

 

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St. Paul, Neb., September 14-17, 1892.

PUBLISHED BY THE SECRETARIES.

 


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DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

   1. Who have been received by Transfer and from what Conference ?

   H. D. Brown, Puget Sound; R. C. McReynolds, T. C. Webster, Geo. H. McAdam, T. A. Dooley. from West Nebraska; W H LaVake, Geo. W. Norris, from Missouri; J. P. Murray, from Erie; Cromer 0. Larrison. from the St. Louis and Frederick Tonge from the West Virginia; Frank Crane, from Illinois.

   2. Who have been readmitted ?

   Jas. H. Wilcox on certificate from West Wisconsin conference.

   3. Who have been received on credentials and from what churches ?

   Jno. H. Vogt, from Evangelical Association.

   4. Who haz e been received on trial ?

   (a) In studies of first year, Jno. A. Roads, James M. Bothwell, Thos. P. Donnelly, Albert V. Wilson, Wm. E. Northrop, Benj. F. Masten, Richard J. Millard, Benj. B. Keister, Edward W. Errickson, Henry H. St. Louis, Emory R. Adriance, Richard M. Throckmorton, Darley R. Collings, John H. Vogt.

   5. Who have been continued on trial?

   (a) In studies of first year, Edwin T. George. Arthur L. Kellogg, Edwin R. Leedom, Wm. B. Slaughter, Edward E. Wilson.
   (b) In studies of second year, Farnum Ellis, Wm. H. Underwood, Elmer E. Hosman, Wm. H. Linn, Frank A. High, Frederick Tonge, Robt. E. Neal, Robt. J. Cocking.

   6. Who have been discontinued ?

   None.

   7. Who have been admitted into full membership ?

   (a) Elected and ordained Deacons this year: Wm. VanBuren, Jno. T. Crooks, Jehu H. Johnson, Abram J. Young, Jno. A. Dooley, Cromer O. Larrison.
   (b) Elected and ordained Deacons previously: Frank W. Bross, Arthur L. Mickel, Albert W. Hobson.

   8. What members are in the studies of the third ?

   (a) Admitted into full membership this year, Wm. Van Buren, Jno. T. Crooks, Jehu H. Johnson, Abram J. Young,

  

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Jno. A. Dooley, Cromer 0. Larrison, Frank W. Bross, Arthur L. Mickel, Albert W. Hobson,
   (b) Admitted into full membership previously, Thomas Bithell.

9. What members are in the studies of the fourth year?

   Jas. H. Wilcox, Walter H. LaVake, Lewis Campbell, Norman A. Martin.

10. What Members have completed their studies?

   (a) Elected and ordained Elders this year, Frank B. Ham, Thos W. Matthews, Henry Trezona, Oscar Eggleston, Geo. H. McAdam.
   (b) Elected and ordained Elders previously. None.

11. What others have been elected and ordained Descons (sic)?

   (a) As local preachers, Wm. H. Linn, Robt. M. Henderson, Robt. J. Cocking, Richard N. Throckmorton, Farnum Ellis.
   (b) Under Missionary rule. None.

12. What others have been elected and ordained Elders?

   (a) As local Elder, Chas. G. Rouse.
   (b) Under Missionary rule, ¶ 165. None.

13. Was the character of each preacher examined?

   Yes, carefully and in open conference.

14. Who have been transferred and to what Conference?

   H. A. Crane to South India, E. L. Fox and R. S. Crawford to New York, A. B. Henry to Rock River, L. H. Eddleblute to Erie, J. E. Ensign to Upper Iowa; C. C. Wilson to Western Nebraska; W. H. Carter, to Dakota; P. S. Merrill to Pittsburg.

15. Who have died?

   None.

16. Who have located at their own request?

   N. H. Blackmer, T. L. Helliwell.

17. Who have been located?

   None.

18. Who have withdrawn?

   C. W. Savidge

19. Who have been permited to withdraw under charges or complaints?

   None.

20. Who have been expelled?

   None.

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21. What other personal notation should be made?

   (a) Whose orders have been recognized without admission to the Annual Conference? None.
   (b) Whose credentials have been restored? None.
   (c) Whose cases have been referred to the presiding elder or investigation? Jed A. High.
   (d) Of those formerly expelled, but now restored by action of Judicial or General Conference. None.

22. Who are the supernumerary preachers?

   H. L. Powers, H. C. Dayhoff, C. F. Heywood, Wm. A. Davies, W. R. Phelps, J. P. Roe, J. W. Bovee, N. H. Gale, C. H. Savidge, T. W. Owen.

23. Who are the Superannuated preachers.?

   J. Adriance, Chas. Balson, D. C. Worts, D. T. Olcott.

21. Who are triers of appeals?

   J. W. Jennings, H. D. Brown, J. P. Roe, J. H. Brooks, C. M. Griffith, Wm. M. Worley, H. H. Millard.

25. What is the statistical report for this year?

   See tabulated statement.

26. What is the aggregate of thee benevolent collections as reported by the conference treasurer?

   $8458.

27. What are the claims on the conference fund?

   $1033.

28. What has been received on these funds and how has it been applied?

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29 Where are the Preachers stationed?

   See list of appointments.

30 Where shall the next Conference be held?

   Norfolk.


NORTH NEBRASKA CONFERENCE

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St. Paul, September 14-17, 1892.

President

Bishop H. W. Warren, D. D. LL. D

Secretary,

D. C. Winship

Assistant Secretary,

J. W. Jennings

Assistant Secretary,

H. A. Barton

Assistant Secretary,

C. N. Dawson

Reporter,

J. W. Robinson

Railroad Secretary,

D. K. Tindall

Statistical Secretary,

F. B. Ham

Assistant Statistical Secretary,

W. H. Linn

Assistant Statistical Secretary,

Charles Snavely

Assistant Statistical Secretary,

L. H. La Vake

Treasurer,

H. H. Millard

Assistant Treasurer,

E. E. Hosman

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES.

   AUDITING. -- F. B. Ham, Chairman; Geo. H. McAdam, D. W. McGregor, F. W. Bross.

   BIBLE CAUSE. -- D. C. Worts, Chairman; J. R. Gearhart, Charles Snavely, W. A. Wilson.

   CURRENT BOOK ACCOUNTS. -- Wm. Esplin, Chairman; Lewis Campbell, Wm. VanBuren.

   NEW YORK BOOK ACCOUNTS. -- J. Q. A. Fleharty.

   CHURCH EXTENSION. -- W. K. Beans, Chairman; F. B. Ham, W. H. Pillsbury.

   EDUCATION. -- C.M. Griffith, A. Hodgetts, G. A. Luce, D. K. Tindall,

   EPISCOPACY. -- E. C. Harper, Chairman; J. W. Miller, W. H. Blackmer, H. L. Powers.

   FREEDMAN'S AID AND SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY. -- J. L. St Clair. Chairman; F. Ellis, H. Trezona, J. B. Leedom.

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   MISSIONS. -- The Presiding Elders.

   MEMOIRS. -- John Crews, Chairman; D. C. Winship.

   PERIODICALS. -- George M. Brown, Chairman; Wm. Gorst, H. C. Myers, N. A. Martin.

   PUBLISHING THE MINUTES. -- The Secretaries.

   POST OFFICE. -- J. H. Brooks.

   STATE OF THE CHURCH. -- Wm. Worley, Chairman; J. T. Knuckey, H. H. Millard, Wm. Stanner.

   SUNDAY SCHOOLS. -- Elmer E. Hosman, Chairman; T. W. Mathews, A. H. Hobson, H. D. Brown.

   CONFERENCE STEWARDS. -- W. H. Carter, Chairman; C. N. Dawson, John Crews, Samuel Cates.

   TRACTS. -- W. H. La Vake, Chairman; Peter DeClark, J. W. Bovee.

   TEMPERANCE. -- J. W. Robinson, Chairman; Wm. Gorst, J. H. Frazer, H. A. Barton.

   WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. -- J. W. Jennings, Chairman; J. Q. A. Fleharty, Bartley Blain, W. A. Davies.

   WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. -- J. W. Shank, Chairman; Wm. Underwood, D. T. Olcott, W. R. Phelps.

   RESOLUTIONS. -- C. D. Day, Chairman; J. H. Wilcox, T. C. Webster, D. K. Tindall.

   SABBATH OBSERVANCE. -- J. P. Roe, Chairman; J. B. Priest, C. M. Griffith, W. H. H. Pillsbury

   EPWORTH LEAGUE. -- J. B. Priest, Chairman. J. T. Crooks, George H. McAdam, A. L. Mickel.

   STANDING ARMY. -- E. C. Harper, Chairman; D. C. Winship, Bartley Blain.

   CAMP MEETING. -- J. W. Jennings, Chairman, W. R. Phelps, J. W. Robinson, W. M. Worley.

   GOSPEL IN ALL LANDS. -- T. C. Webster.

   M. E. HOSPITAL AND DEACONESS HOME. -- J. T. Knuckey, Chairman; Wm. Gorst, J. W. Miller, H. D. Brown.

   CONFERENCE RELATIONS -- J. P. Roe, at large; E. C. Harper, Wm. Gorst, Chas. Snavely and J. B. Priest.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

EXAMINING.

   FOR ADMISSION ON TRIAL. -- John Crews, C. M. Griffith, H. H. Millard, Frank Crane.

   1ST YEAR. -- J. H. Brooks, C. B. Allen, F. B. Ham, J. B. Leedom.

   2ND YEAR. -- Wm. Gorst, G. M. Brown, C. F. Heywood, G. H. Main,

   3D YEAR. -- W. K. Beans, J. B. Priest, H. A. Barton, J. Charles.

   4TH YEAR. -- Peter DeClark, G. A. Luce, D. K. Tindall, J. P. Murray,

   LOCAL DEACONS. -- J. W. Miller, W. R. Phelps, H. L. Powers.

   LOCAL ELDERS. -- H. D. Brown, H. W. Conley, E. C. Harper.
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   TO PREACH THE MISSIONARY SERMON. -- D. K. Tindall; Alternate, Wm. Gorst.

   BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION. -- Pres. J. B. Maxfield; Vice Pres. T. C. Clendening; Secretary, Alfred Hodgetts; Treasurer, L. A. Harmon, David Cole, G. M. Brown and Frank Crane.

   TRIERS OF APPEALS. -- J. W. Jennings, H. D. Brown, J. P. Roe, J. H. Brooks, C. M. Griffith, Wm. M. Worley, H. H. Millard.

EDUCATIONAL

   OFFICERS OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY. -- C. M. Dawson, President; W. K. Beans, Vice President; J. Charles. Secretary; H. H. Millard, Treasurer.

   DIRECTORS FOR TERM ENDING 1890 (sic). -- W. H. H. Pillsbury, J. T. Knuckey.

   FOR TERM ENDING 1894. -- D. W. McGregor, E. C. Harper.

   FOR TERM ENDING 1895. -- G. A. Luce, J. H. Wilcox.

   MEMBER AT LARGE. -- J. B. Maxfield.

   TRUSTEES NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY FOR TERM ENDING 1893. -- R. B. Schneider, E. C. Grable.

   FOR TERM ENDING 1894. -- A. J. Anderson, D. Marquette.

   FOR TERM ENDING 1895. -- A. Hodgetts.

   FOR TERM ENDING 1896. -- J. B. Maxfield, T. C. Clendening.

   VISITORS. -- To Nebraska Wesleyan University -- G. M. Brown, N. A Marten. To Garrett Biblical Institute -- Wm. M. Worley, Wm. Gorst. To Denver Theological School. -- A. Hogetts, H. A. Barton. To De Pauw University. -- D. K. Tindall, T. C. Webster.

   BOARD OF DIRECTORS METHODIST PUBLISHING COMPANY. -- Wm. Gorst, D. K. Tindall.

   OFFICERS OF ITINERANT'S CLUB. -- J. W. Jennings, President; G. M. Brown, Secretary; Wm. Gorst, Treasurer.

   MISSIONARY SOCIETY. -- W. M. Worley, President.


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