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MONDAY.
conference convened at 7:30 a. m., with J. W. Robinson in the chair.
DEVOTIONAL. --
Services were led by W. K. Beans.
The Bishop took the chair.
THE MINUTES of the two
preceding sessions were read and approved.
The Bishop presented the following certificate
of ordination:
"This certifies that at Norfolk, Nebraska, on
September 10th, 1893, I ordained Elmer E. Hosman, Frank A. High,
Henry H. St. Louis and Francis M. Clark, Deacons, and at the same
time and place and on the same day assisted by Elders present, I
ordained James H. Wilcox, Walter H. La Vake and Norman A. Martin,
Elders in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Done this 11th day of September, A. D. 1893.
John W. Walden, Bishop.
MEMOIR. -- The report of the committee on memoirs was adopted.
LOCATED. -- On motion
of J. B. Maxfield, W. A. Davies was granted a location at his own
request.
On motion of T. C. Clendening, Frank B. Ham was
granted a location at his own request.
SUPERNUMERARY. -- On motion of J. E. Moore, J. A. Dooley was granted a supernumerary relation at his own request.
REPORTS. -- The report
of the committee on Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies
was read and adopted. (See report.)
Pending the adoption of the report on
periodicals Dr. J. W. Shank, editor of the Omaha Christian
Advo-
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cate, and Dr. E. Cranston, of our Book Concern, addressed the Conference, after which the report was adopted. (See report.)
DIRECTOR. -- On nomination of J. W. Shank, D. K. Tindall was re-elected conference director of Omaha Methodist Publishing Co.
DIVIDENDS. -- On motion of J. W. Jennings the publisher of the Omaha Christian Advocate was requested to send to superanuates and widows of deceased preachers of our Conference, copies of the Advocate to the extent of dividends, on account of Conference share of stock.
PRESIDENT. -- On motion of J. B. Maxfield the Bishop was requested to appoint E. A. Whitwam, president of the North Nebraska Normal College at Madison.
MISSIONS. -- The Bishop addressed the Conference concerning missionary appropriations, after which the committee on missions submitted their report which was adopted. (See report.)
MEMORIAL. -- Rev. Dr. J. O. Peck, addressed the Conference, after which a memorial from our missionary society to the U. S. Congress., requesting the immediate repeal of the Geary law, was read and on motion of D. C. Winship was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. (See memorial.)
MINUTES. -- The matter of publishing the minutes was taken up and the call for subscriptions was renewed.
BOOK ACCOUNTS. -- The report of the committee on Book Concern accounts was adopted, and N. A. Martin, J. H. Wilcox, J. H. Frazer, and T. C. Webster were constituted a standing committee on Book Accounts.
MISSIONS. -- The
report of the conference missionary society was read and adopted.
(See report.)
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STANDING COMMITTEE. -- The nominations of standing committees were submitted and they were elected. (See list.)
REPORTS. -- The following reports were read and adopted: Episcopal Fund, Temperance, District Conference, Records. (See reports.)
STANDING COMMITTEES.
-- On motion of H. D. Brown the Presiding Elders were requested to
nominate standing committees before the next Conference session,
one from each district, and the list to be published in the Omaha
Christian Advocate.
The Bishop appointed Wm. Gorst to preach the
next Conference Missionary Sermon, with W. H. H. Pillsbury as
alternate.
On motion of J. B. Leedom the Conference
expressed its sympathy with the Nebraska Orphan's Aid and Home
Association.
STEWARDS. -- The
report of the Conference Stewards was adopted (see apportionments)
and an appended resolution was on motion of J. W. Robinson
referred to the Board of Stewards with instructions to report at
next Conference session.
Custodians were appointed to receive monies
appropriated to Conference claimants.
RESOLUTIONS. -- The
report of the committee on resolutions was adopted. (See
report.)
On motion of W. M. Worley a vote of thanks was
tendered the treasurers and secretaries for their efficient
services.
The following resolution was read and
adopted:
Whereas, In search of health, Bro. W. H.
La Vake has found it necessary to remove his residence and take up
work as a missionary at Provo, Utah, therefore,
Resolved, That we appreciate his faithful
and successful labors among us and will earnestly pray for the
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restoration of his health, and for his success in the future.
Signed,
C.
O. Larrison, Wm. Gorst.
On motion of H. A. Barton, a collection was
taken to defray the expenses of D. C. Winship as delegate to the
International Christian Conference. The collection taken amounted
to fourteen dollars.
On motion of J. H. Wilcox, a vote of thanks was
extended to R. J. Cocking, Conference reporter for the press, the
press of Norfolk and Omaha, for their reports of our
proceedings.
LETTER. -- It was
requested that a letter from J. J. Banbury, Missionary to China,
be published in the Omaha Christian Advocate.
The minutes of the morning session were read and
approved.
The Bishop addressed the Conference after which
he read the list of appointments; doxology was sung and the Bishop
pronounced the benediction and the Conference stood adjourned sine
die.
We hereby certify that the foregoing is a
correct record of the business of the North Nebraska Conference in
its twelfth session.
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CONFERENCE REUNION.
The Conference Reunion was held on Tuesday evening, Rev. J. W. Jennings, D. D. presiding. Rev. J. P. Roe offered prayer. Addresses of welcome were given by Hon. H. C. Matrau, mayor, and Geo. M. Thompson. Response by Rev. H. C. Myers, D. D.. also a short address by Rev. H. L. Powers. Benediction by J. L. St. Clair.
The Church Extension anniversary was held in the opera house Wednesday evening. J. B. Maxfield presided. All eloquent and stirring address was delivered by Rev. W. A, Spencer, D. D., Secretary of the Church Extension Society.
The anniversary of the Freedman's Aid and Sourthern Educational Society was held Thursday evening. J. W. Jennings, presiding. An earnest, thoughtful and eloquent address was delivered by Rev. J. W. Hamilton, D. D., corresponding secretary of the society.
The anniversary of the W. H. M. S. was held
in the M. E. church Friday at 3 p. m. Mrs. D. Marquette presiding.
Mrs. Wm. Esplin read the scripture lesson. Mrs. J. B. Leedom led
in prayer. The annual report was read by Mrs. J. B. Maxfield,
corresponding secretary. Mrs. H. H. Millard, Treasurer, reported
as follows: Supplies collected, $583.00. Cash, $502.20. Sister
Roberts, of Lincoln, addressed the meeting.
The following officers were elected:
Secretary of Supplies, Mrs. T. B. Lemon;
President, Mrs. D. K. Tindall: Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Jas.
Hodge, 2153 South 10th Street, Omaha; Recording Secretary, Mrs. J.
B. Maxfield; Treasurer, Mrs. H. H. Millard.
Omaha District; -- Vice-President, Mrs. John
Dale: Managers, Mrs. W. K. Beans, Mrs. F. Young.
Norfolk District: -- Vice-President, Mrs. Wm.
Miller; Managers, Mrs. Wm. Esplin, Mrs. E. E. Wilson.
Grand Island District: - -Vice-President, Mrs.
H. A. Barton; Managers, Mrs. G. H. Mac Adam, Mrs. J. B.
Leedom.
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Neligh District: -- Vice-President, Mrs. D.
Marquett; Managers, Mrs. J. Crews, Mrs. E. Adriance.
Mite Box Secretary, Mrs. N. A. Martin; Secretary
of Young People's Work, Mrs. A. Hodge; Secretary of Local
Missionary Work, Mrs. A. Hodgetts; Conf. Organizer. Mrs. M. E.
Roberts; Women's Home Missions, Mrs. Esplin.
The annual missionary sermon by Rev. D. K. Tindall, D. D.. was delivered in the opera house Friday evening. It was delivered in demonstration of the spirit and with power.
The anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was held in the Congregational church Saturday, at 3 p. m. Mrs. J. W. Shank presided. Mrs. D. C. Winship read the scriptures and Mrs. T. W. Mathews offered prayer. Addresses were delivered by Rev. D. K. Tindall and Mrs. J. W. Shank.
The anniversary of the Conference Educational Society was held Saturday evening. C. N. Dawson presided. Excellent addresses were delivered by Rev. Issac Crook, D. D. Chancellor of the Nebraska Wesleyan University, J. W. Jennings, D. D., financial agent of Nebraska Wesleyan University and Rev. Earl Cranston, D. D., agent of the Western Methodist Book Concern.
At 9. a. m. the conference love feast was
conducted by Rev. Wm. Gorst. Every moment of the time was occupied
in spiritual testimony and singing. The event will long be
remembered as a time of refreshing from the presence of the
Lord.
At 10:30 the Bishop preached a soul stirring
sermon from Phil. 3. 10.
The anniversary of the Conference Missionary
Society was held in the opera house Sunday evening, Rev. Wm.
Worley in the chair. The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: T. C. Webster, president; C. N. Dawson, secretary.
Rev. J. O. Peck, D. D., delivered an address which could scarcely
be excelled in the earnest, eloquent presentation of facts and
figures.
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REV. NATHAN LEWIS GUTHRIE.
From the best information obtainable the Rev.
Nathan Lewis Gurthrie (sic) came from Southern Michigan or
Northern Ohio and not unlikely went to Arizona for his health,
and, possibly, on gaining an extended acquaintance felt impelled
to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of his adopted
home. For, the first we knew of him is by a recommendation from
the Quarterly Conference of Prescott, Arizona, presented by Bishop
Andrews to this, the North Nebraska Conference, asking that he be
admitted on trial and stationed at Prescott, Arizona, as our
missionary. This was done at our fifth annual session held at
Ponca, Neb., September, 1885. At our seventh session held it
Fremont, Bishop Hurst, by a vote of this Conference, was requested
to ordain Bro. Guthrie under the missionary rule as a Deacon and
Elder.
Bro. Guthrie has a wife now living in Huntsberg,
Ohio, of whom we know nothing as to her condition, age or health,
or to his family if any. Bro. Guthrie was a loyal man, as we can
attest, for by his own hand he has made due report at each annual
session of this Conference, reporting his work, and has been asked
by his superintendent for continuous appointment. Our beloved
brother has been an honor to this Conference, as much or more than
we have been an honor to him. At this Session of Conference our
dear brother is reported by another, a transcript of which, sent
to our Conference secretary, I will read: "I drop you this note
that you may know that the Rev. Nathan Lewis Guthrie, of Wilcox,
Arizona, a member of your Conference, died April 1, 1893. He was a
faithful devout minister of the gospel, greatly beloved by his
people and the members of our mission. During the last three
months of his life he was not able to preach, but witnessed to the
power of Jesus to sustain and save to the uttermost. His last
words to me were: Tell the brothers to preach Jesus more and more.
He saves me now and I shall soon reign with Him."
Yours
fraternally,
G.
F. BOVARD,
Superintendent
of Arizona Mission.
This is surely a parting Benediction by a prince royal. May its influence ever abide in our hearts and may we ever cherish and esteem
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our sainted and departed dead. For "our people do die well,"
praise the Lord our God.
J.
W. MILLER, Committee.
From a letter received since Conference from Mrs. Georgie N. Guthrie, I glean the following additional facts in memory of her hushand: N. L. Guthrie was born March 18,1841, at Cauneaut, Ohio. He enlisted in the 2d Ohio regiment in 1861, and was in the army until the spring of 1863, when on account of sickness he was discharged. Recovering his health he attended school at Kingsville, Ohio. From there he went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he graduated after taking the full classical course. He then accepted a professorship in the military school at Oakland, California, where he continued until 1870 when he entered Drew Theological Seminary. After a course there he accepted a position as principal of the high school at Cauneaut, Ohio, where he remained two years. He then entered the ministry in Michigan Conference where he continued until 1882, when his health failed and he went to Phoenix, Arizona, where he was engaged as principal of the public school. In 1883 he was married to Miss Georgie Nye, of Huntsville, Ohio. Returning to Arizona he was made pastor at Prescott, where he served three years. He also served three years at Flagstaff. Then he was appointed to Wilcox where he served three years and a part of the fourth, when he entered in triumph on his eternal reward. He leaves a widow, a son and a daughter. They are now residing at Ann Arbor, Michigan.
D.
C. WINSHIP.
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