Chapter One

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 1886

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH

J. D. BARBEE, AGENT

PUBLISHING HOUSE OF THE M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH

NASHVILLE, TENN.

1890

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1890

Rogers Prairie Mission Charge

Calvert District

Texas Conference,

H. M. SEARS Presiding Elder.

Henry JONES, P. C ____________Assistant.

J. T. DAWKINS, J. A. HAMILTON, W. J. HENRY, John GILBERT, W. H. HIBBITTS, Trustees

J. B. COPELAND, W. C. WRIGHT, J. M. LEWIS, John BRADY, W. H. HIBBETTS, Andrew THOMPSON, Stewards. W. P. BRITT, J. T. WHITESIDES, Joseph WILLIAMS, Sunday school Superintendents. J. B. KNOTT, Class Leader.

MINUTES

The 1^st Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1890 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Spring March 22^nd, 1890, Bro. H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service by Bro. SEARS, the roll was called, and the following members were present.

Bro. Henry JONES, P.C., W. C. WRIGHT, J. B. COPELAND, J. M. LEWIS, John BRADY—Stewards. J. B. KNOTT, Class Leader. W. P. BRITT, Sunday school Superintendent. Visiting Brethren, Rev. Harry MAY, and REV. L. J. WRIGHT (LE) Centerville Circuit. W. C. REED, W. J. COX, J. H. EVANS, H. H. THOMPSON

H. H. THOMPSON was elected Secretary

Ques. 5. What were the estimated claims, and what the final settlement of the same, in this charge the past year? Ans. For P.C. $ (new charge) for Presiding Elder, $ (new charge)

Ques. 6. What amount the Board of Stewards has estimated for the support of the Preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the present year? Ans. For P.C. $215.80 For Assistant $______ Total $260.

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the Districts Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $44.20 For Bishops, $4.00 For Conference Claimants, $17.25 For Foreign Missions, $32.50 For Domestic Missions, $17.50 For Church Extension, $9.50 For Education $7.00

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			$3.50

Pleasant Grove			$10.00

Mt. Tabor			--

Oak Ridge			--

Gum Spring			$17.30

New Prospect			$16.00

Ques. 11. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS, John GILBERT, W. J. HENRY, J. A. HAMILTON, J. T. DAWKINS

Ques. 20. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. Walter WRIGHT

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS Elected Steward for Rogers Prairie. J. T. WHITESIDES elected S. S. Superintendent for Oak Ridge. Joseph WILLIAMS Pleasant Grove, W. P. BRITT, Gum Spring Delegates District Conf. John BRADY, W. H. HIBBITTS,
Walter WRIGHT, Andrew THOMPSON, Alternates J. B. COPELAND, J. M. LEWIS.

Ques. 26. 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
H. H. THOMPSON,---Secretary
Walter WRIGHT,---Recording Steward

Report A

March 22^nd 1890

To Members of Quarterly Conference of Rogers Prairie Mission. Dear Brethren. We have taken steps to organize three Sunday Schools. One at Gum Spring. One at Pleasant Grove, and one at Oak Ridge. We have appointed superintendents at each place, and instructed them to finish the organization and go to work. As to the Pastoral instruction of children, we have done but little, farther than to make ourselves friendly with them. Where ever we have staid. We pray Gods blessings on the Sunday school and children.
Henry JONES P. C.

Report B

To the Presiding Elder and members of quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Mission. Dear Brethren. Since our appointment to the work, we have not missed an appointment. We have preached 26 sermons, held four church conferences, organized a church at Rogers Prairie, received eight by letter, one by profession, dismissed by letter one, by church conference two, have made 42 pastoral visits. For the collections ordered by the annual conference $29.50 in cash and Subscriptions. Sent nine Sub’s for Texas Advocate, and one for Nashville Advocate. The Spiritual condition of the Church might be better. Some few are walking disorderly, which we hope to correct. With this exception the Church is in a very good spiritual condition, and we pray Gods blessing on the same.

Members Received
W. H. HIBBETTS, M. A. HIBBETTS, E. A. DOTSON, E. A. PALMER, S. R. KYLE, Mr. S. A. FULLER, Mrs. S. A. FULLER, Deliah BRIGHT, R. G. JACOBS, M. L. BESS, M. A. STREETER, W. H. SMITH M. O. SMITH, W. E. SMITH.

Dismissed

John WALKER		by ch. conf.

Henry COOD		by ch. conf.

Lizzie SETHNES		by letter

Total Membership 174

Henry JONES P. C.

MINUTES

The 2nd Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1890 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie May 31st, 1890, Bro. H. M. SEARS, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service by Bro. SEARS, the roll was called, and the
following members were present. W. H. HIBBETTS, W. C. WRIGHT, J. B. KNOTT, J. M. LEWIS, J. B. COPELAND
Stewards. W. J. HENRY, Trustee. J. M. COX, Class Leader.
H. H. THOMPSON 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.

New Prospect		$5.00

Gum Spring

Oak Ridge

Pleasant Grove

Mt. Tabor

Rogers Prairie		$19.50

			$24.50		P.E. $4.15	P.C. $19.35

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. The Bill of Charges and specification against Henry JONES, Pastor, Rogers Prairie Miss. was made and a trial proceeded, with TX. Conference report they find him guilty of 1^st specification. Where upon he was deposed from ministry & membership in M. E. Church South. Notice of and appeal given by defense

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. New Prospect

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
H. M. SEARS,---Presiding Elder
H. H. THOMPSON---Secretary
W. C. WRIGHT---Recording Steward

MINUTES

The 4th Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1890 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Marquez, Oct. 18th, 1890, Bro. J. N. SORRELLS, P. C., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. J. N. SORRELLS, the roll was called, and the following members were present. W. C. WRIGHT, J. B. COPELAND, J. R. DONALD, Stewards. J. B. KNOTT, Class Leader. W. J. HENRY, J. T. DAWKINS, Trustees.

W. C. WRIGHT 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.

Marquez			$6.75

New Prospect		$24.00

Rogers Prairie

Pleasant Grove

Gum Spring		$15.25

			$46.00		P.E. $5.75	P.C. $40.25

Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. C. H. MCDANIEL, Marquez, J. B. COPELAND, New Prospect, W. H. HIBBETTS, Rogers Prairie, John BRADY, Pleasant Grove, J. M. COX and W. L. MURFF, Gum Spring.

Ques. 20. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. W. C. WRIGHT

Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday School Superintendents? Ans. J. R. DONALD, Marquez, J. B. KNOTT, New Prospect, W. H. HIBBETTS, Rogers Prairie, SPILLERS, pleasant Grove, W. J. HENRY, Gum Spring

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Spring

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

J. N. SORRELLS----P. C.
W. C. WRIGHT----Secretary.
W. C. WRIGHT----Recording Steward.

Report A

Oct. 18^th, 1890

To the Members of the quarterly conference of Rogers Prairie Mission. Dear Brethren. We have no Sabbath Schools at present. Pastoral instruction of children has been limited. I have made only 31 special visits, with receding and prayer on nearly all occasions. Have traveled 377 miles and preached 48 sermons and prayed 81 prayers. I have labored with all my might to do my duty on Rogers Prairie Mission.

J. N. SORRELLS, P. C.

Report B

Oct 18^th, 1890

To the Members of the quarterly conference of Rogers Prairie Mission. Dear Brethren. The general state of the church is not as good as we would desire it should be, having been destitute of a pastor for some time. I found the church considerably demoralized. But I am happy to say we are on rising ground and look forward to a better day. I have baptized none. Have received 2 members by Ritual,
Sister A. N. KNOTT, Brother J. J. JOHNSON. Dismissed by Letter Sister M. A. KAVANAUGH and Bro. J. A. HAMILTON and Sister L. C. HAMILTON

J. N. SORRELLS, P. C.

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1891

Marquez Mission Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
Fred L. ALLEN. Presiding Elder.
A. M. EUBANKS, P. C ____________Assistant.

J. T. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY Trustees
J. M. COX, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. B. COPLAND Stewards
J. B. KNOTTS, W. J. HENRY, J. E. LEWIS

(Note There was no report for the 3^rd quarter of 1890, an in the original book this report for the 1^st quarter of 1891 is out of order—HM)

MINUTES

The 1^st Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1891 Marquez mission, Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gumb Spring Feb. 22^nd, 1891, Bro. A. M. EUBANKS, P. C., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by J. H. PHAIR, the roll was called, and the following members were present.
J. M. COX, W. J. HIBBETTS, Stewards
J. T. DAWKINS, Trustee
J. E. LEWIS, Church Secretary.
J. H. PHAIR, visiting Brother

Ques. 8. What amount has been raised the present quarter for the support of the ministry, and how has it been applied? Ans.

Gum Spring		$10.50 paid Preacher in Charge

Marquez			no report

Rogers Prairie		no report

New Prospect		no report

Ques. 11. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. W. P. BRITT

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Brothers J. M. COX elected as Recording Steward. Bro. W. H. HIBBETT delegates to Dist. Conference. J. B. KNOTT, J. B. KNOTT, C. H. MCDONAL, W. J. HENRY

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
A. M. EUBANKS,----P. C.
J. T. DAWKINS,----Secretary.
J. M. COX,----Recording Steward.

Report A Texas Conference, Calvert District, Marquez Mission

First quarterly conference

Dear Brethren in reference to our Sunday School. We haven’t a Sunday School on our work & have spoken of Sunday School several times. The Brethren say they will have a Sunday School after awhile at Gumb Springs. Our people are at work at those other places and they say they can not have a Sunday School & have talked a little to the children about God & love to talk to the children about the Lord Jesus Christ and if we cannot have Sunday Schools we ought get our literature and have our children to study them at home.
Yours in Christ, A. M. EUBANK, P. C.

Report B Calvert District Marquez Mission, First quarterly Conference. Dear Brethren, Taking every thing in consideration I think the Church is doing very well. The attendance has not been what I thought it might have been though the weather has been very bad and we have had a great deal of sickness. I find a great many good people on the work and I am hopeful looking for a good year. We have lost one dear Brother, Walter WRIGHT, from our Church. He was useful member and the Lord took him. He had a place for him, bless his Holy Name. May we all live so as to be ready when death comes. Yours Fraternally A. M. EUBANKS, P. C.

MINUTES

The Second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1891 Marquez mission, Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at New Prospect June 6th, 1891, Bro. F. L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. A. M. EUBANKS, P. C. J. B. COPELAND, W. H. HIBBETT, J. B. KNOTT, W. J. HENRY.
W. H. HIBBETT 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		$16.40

New Prospect		$13.50

Gum Spring		$1.00

Marquez			------

			$30.90		P. E $6.45	P.C. $29.45

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Chas. MCDANNIEL's resignation as steward was accepted.
Assessed for P. E. Rogers Prairie 10, Gumb Springs 13, New Prospect 13, Marquez 8,

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN,----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETT,----Secretary.
Jas. M. COX,----Recording Steward.

Report A

Texas Conference, Calvert District, Marquez Mission, 2^nd quarterly conference

Dear Brethren, We have one Sunday School in our work. From what I can learn of it, it is doing very well. It is also quite young and there is great room for improvement. I have tried to instruct our children the best I could. Our children have not the opportunity that some have. They are deprived of a Sunday School. Therefore they know but little about God and the Lord Jesus Christ _____ advice is to ____ People to teach their children at home as it seems they cannot have a Sunday School. May the good move the people to their duty.
Yours in Christ. A. M. EUBANKS

Report B

Texas Conference, Calvert District. Marquez Mission, 2^nd quarterly conference. Dear Brethren, ‘The Spiritual condition of the Church I think has improved to some extent. Especially on this line of coming out to church and good behavior. Two accessions, Bro. and Sister BLEDSAU, and two deaths, Bro. and Sister JOHNSON. Three dismissed by letter, Sister TEMPLE, W. L. and F. G. CHATHAM.
Yours in Christ, A. M. EUBANKS

MINUTES

The 3^rd Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1891 Marquez Mission, Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, Aug. 22, 1891, Bro. Fred L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by F. L. ALLEN the roll was called, and the following members were present. A. M. EUBANKS, P. C., W. J. HENRY, W. H. HIBBETT, J. B. KNOT, J. M. COX 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.

Rogers Prairie		$12.50

New Prospect		-------

Gumb Spring		$5.00

Marquez			------

			$17.50		P. E $3.65	P.C. $13.85

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Yes- see supplement C

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
J. M. COX----Secretary
J. M. COX,---Recording Steward.

Supplement A

August the 22, 1891

Marquez Mission, Calvert District, Third quarterly conference, Dear Brethren: We have but one Sunday School, and is very weak, but hope it will improve. We talk with our children whenever we meet them. We have tried to preach three times to the children. They behaved nicely, and their parents seemed to enjoy the service.
A. M. EUBANK, P. C.

Supplement B

August 22, 1891

Marquez Mission, Calvert District, Texas Conference

Dear Brethren: Our Churches are in a better condition than when we came to the work. We have had a revival of religion at New Prospect. Four accessions, two of them by letter and two by ritual. Brother and Sister WINSTEAD by Letter. Children baptized five: Grover DONALSON, Robert JACKSON, Bula JACKSON and Tolbert JACKSON, J. D. _____, and at the second quarterly conference baptized two more children, Rathen GILBERT and Clifford GILBERT, They were baptized by the P. E. None have died since our last quarterly Meeting.
Yours in Christ
A. M. EUBANKS, P. E.

Supplement C

Whereas in providence of God, Bro. Travis J. WRIGHT, an aged and Honored local preacher of this Charge has been removed from this world by death. Therefore resolved that we hereby express our sense of loss in the death of Bro. WRIGHT. His long laborious and useful life is ended. This last sermon was preached in connection with the first quarterly conference of this charge for this year at Gumb Springs. This work was continued almost to the time of his death. Resolved further that we tender our sympathies to the bereaved family, and pray that God may sustain and comfort them in this, the time of their grief. Resolved that we request the secretary of this conference to furnish the family of our departed Brother with a copy of these resolutions, and that these resolutions be spread upon the journal of this conference.

W. J. HENRY

J. B. KNOTT

A. M. EUBANKS

MINUTES

The 4^TH Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1891 Marquez, Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs, Oct 17, 1891, F. L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by F. L. ALLEN, the roll was called, and the following members were present, W. H. HIBBET, J. B. COPLAND, J. M. COX, J. T. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY, J. B. KNOTT W. H. HIBBETT 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		$21.10

New Prospect		$49.15

Gum Spring		$24.75

Marquez			 $2.50

			P. E	$28.15		P. C.	$77.35

Ques. 11. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. J. B. COPLAND

Ques. 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. A. M. EUBANKS name called and character passed

Ques. 17. Are there any applications for recommendation to the Annual Conference to be admitted on trial into the traveling connection, or for readmission? A. M. EUBANKS made application and was recommended.

Ques. 18. What local preachers are recommended to the Annual Conference for ordination? Ans. A. M. EUBANKS made application and recommended.

Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS, J. B. COPLAND, J. M. COX, J. T. DAWKINS.

Ques. 20. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. J. T. DAWKINS.

Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Ans. J. M. COX.

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
F L. ALLEN,----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
J. M. COX----Recording Steward.

Supplement A

Marquez Mission, 4^th quarterly conference, Calvert Dis.

Dear Brethren: I am sorry to say we have no Sunday School on our work. I am bound to say it is on the account of indifference on the part of the parents. I have talked to our children about the Lord. They know but little about God and His Christ. May our people awake to a sense of their duty and have their children in a live Sunday School.
Respectfully Submitted
A. M. EUBANKS, P. C.

Supplement B

Oct. 17, 1891

Marquez Mission, fourth quarterly conference, Calvert District. The Spiritual condition of our work I think is much better now than when we came on it. We have had good meetings. We have received 28 in our Church this year and 21 Since the last quarterly meeting. 11 by ritual, Bro. D. L. PALMER, Dr. MCIVER, J. H. WOOLLEY, C. L. DOTSON, J. C. BEARD, S. C. PIERCE, Libbie SMITH, Barbney BURNEY, Fannie KNOTT, Lee STREETER, Annie DONALSON. 7 by letter, Sister Ora GARDNER, Janie YEAGER, J. T. DAWKINS, A. J. DAWKINS, Mattie DAWKINS, Thomas DAWKINS, Maggie A. DAWKINS. 3 baptized on a profession of faith, Ellen HIBBETTS, Robert HIBBETTS. Dismissed by letter, six, Bro. and Sister WINSTED, Bro. and Sister W. F. KNOTT, Bro. and Sister CHATHAM. Dropped by order of Church Conference 5, Bro. _____, Sister Mary CLIFTON, Bro. and Sister MCREE, Sarah ALBOON. ____died Bro. J. D. GILMORE, who died in August. He was much beloved by all who new him. What has been our loss has been his gain.
Submitted A. M. EUBANKS, P. C.

Supplement C

Gum Springs, Oct the 17^th, 1891

We the board of Trustees of Marquez Mission of M. Church South beg leave to report the following property: 4 1/5 acres land at Gum Spring, value $50.00, one church on same, unfinished, value, $500.00 One church at New Prospect, valued at one hundred dollars $100.00. Total value $650.00

J. T. DAWKINS
W. H. HIBBETTS
W. J. HENRY
W. P. BRITT

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1892

Rogers Prairie Mission Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
Fred L ALLEN, Presiding Elder.
J. J. CALLOWAY, P. C ____________Assistant.

J. L. DAWKINS, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. B. COPLAND, J. M. COX, Thos FORD, Robt. ANDREWS, A. H. VENABLE, Stewards
J. L. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. B. COPLAND, A. J. HEATH, J. FORD Trustees.
J. C. LEWIS, J. B. KNOTT, W. H. HIBBETTS, Ben FORD, R. A. SANDEL, Church Sect.
J. M. COX, J. B. KNOTT, W. H. HIBBETTS, Class Leaders.
J. M. COX, S. S. Supt.
W. H. HIBBETTS, J. B. KNOTT, J. W. SPILLERS, W. J. HENRY, del. Dist. Conf.
J. C. BEARD, R. ANDREWS, Alt.

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1892 Rogers Prairie, Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie, March 19^th 1892. Fred L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
J. J. CALLOWAY, P. C.
W. H. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, W. J. HENRY, J. T. DAWKINS, Stewards
J. W. SPILLERS, Exhorter
J. T. DAWKINS was elected Secretary

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the Districts Stewards? Ans. For Presiding Elder, $30.00 For Bishops, $4.00 For Conference Claimants, $24.08 For Foreign Missions, $26.00 For Domestic Missions, $14.00 For Church Extension, $9.00 For Education $6.00, PL institute, $1.50, Del to Gen. Conference $1.50

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		$20.70

Oxford			$10.00

High Prairie		     0

Gum Spring		$21.75

New Prospect		$20.80

			$73.25		P.E.	$7.50		P.C.	$65.75

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. The following are those who were appointed building committee of parsonage at Rogers Prairie. J. J. CALLOWAY, W. H. HIBBETTS, C. L. DODSON, J. L. DAWKINS, J. B. COPLAND, Willie HEATH, Robt SANDEL

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Spring

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN,----Presiding Elder
J. L. DAWKINS----Secretary.
J. L. DAWKINS----Recording Steward.

Supplement A
Rogers Prairie, Mar. 19^th 1892

To the presiding Elder and members of the 1^st quarterly Conf. of Rogers Prairie Circuit.
Dear Brethren,
We have no Sunday School in operation at present. At Rogers Prairie our people meet with our Baptist brethren. Every thing seems to be in harmony. At Gum Spring and High Prairie the time has been set to organize this month. At other points the prospect is not good.
Yours in Christ
J. J. CALLOWAY

Supplement B

Rogers Prairie, Mar. 19^th 1892

Dear Brethren of the 1^st quarterly conference

We believe that the outlook for our church is hopeful. While our people are financially embarrassed, still they are putting forth their shoulders to the wheel and are improving their churches, and making an effort to build a parsonage. We think this a good indication. The Spiritual status of the church is moderately good. Since our last conference one of our old veterans, Bro. JOHNSON has died. He was a member of New Prospect Church, also, Dr. MCIVER of Rogers Prairie Church. Dismissed by letter D. J. MCDONALD
Respectfully, J. J. CALLOWAY

MINUTES

The 2nd Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1892 Rogers Prairie, Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held Gum Spring, June 18^th 1892. F. L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present:
J. J. CALLOWAY, P. C.
J. M. COX, J. T. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY, Tom FORD, Robt. ANDRESS
J. W. SPILLERS, Exhorter
F. S. BAKER, L. Preacher
J. T. DAWKINS 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.

Oxford			$5.25

High Prairie		$1.50

Gum Spring		$6.75

New Prospect		    0

Rogers Prairie		$21.90

			$35.40		P.E.	$3.10		P.C.	$32.30

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. J. T. WHITESIDES elected Steward for High Prairie.

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. High Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN----Presiding Elder
J. L. DAWKINS----Secretary.
J. L. DAWKINS----Recording Steward.

Gum Spring June 18^th1892

To Presiding Elder and Members of the 2^nd quat. Conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.
Dear Brethren,
We have as yet only one S. S. entirely under the Supervision of our Church, which school is at this place. At Rogers Prairie our people attend the S. S. under the supervision of the Baptist Church. At High Prairie our people are to arrange to day. At other points we see no hope so far. As for the state of these Schools there is much good things done we believe, but there seams to be a want of enthusiastic interest upon the part of leaders and the work does not prosper as it other wise would. During the 2^nd qur. we have been preaching some to the children and have catechism many at their homes
Respectfully Submitted
Sup. A----J. J. CALLOWAY

Rogers Prairie Cir. June 18^th 1892

To the Presiding Elder and members of the 2^nd qt. Conference, Rogers Prairie Cir. Calvert Dist. Texas Conference
Dear Brethren,
With one exception perhaps, we think our church is gaining some ground, Congregations are increasing. The attendance has been about double the past month, and attention very good. At High Prairie the house will not hold the congregation. Through the gracious providence of God none of our members have been taken from us this qt., for which we are greatful. We have received by letter the names of Bro. F. S. BAKER, L. D. and Sister E. M. BAKER, his wife. We have three prayer meetings in progress on this work. They are very well attended and productive of good. We have reason to be encouraged, but there is much room for spiritual improvement.
Yours in Christian love
Sup B----J. J. CALLOWAY

MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1892 Rogers Prairie, Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference, was held at High Prairie, Aug. 27^th 1892. J. J. CALLOWAY P. C. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by J. J. CALLOWAY the roll was called, and the following members were present. J. J. CALLOWAY, P. C., F. S. BAKER, J. W. SPILLERS, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. T. WHITESIDES, E. F. VENABLE, J. S. 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		$11.70

New Prospect		$17.50

High Prairie		 $3.00

Oxford			 $3.00

Gum Spring		 $6.10

			$41.30

Ques. 10. Are there any applications for license to preach or exhort? Ans. There is, Brother J. T. WHITESIDES was licensed to exhort.

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Oxford

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
J. J. CALLOWAY----P. C.
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
J. L. DAWKINS----Recording Steward

High Prairie Aug. 27^th1892

To the Presiding Elder and members of the 3^rd quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conf.

Dear Brethren,
We have but one Sunday School in operation. We are sorry that there is not grater interest taken in S. S. than there is. We are working as best we can for the Salvation of the children.
Yours in Christ
J. J. CALLOWAY, P. C.

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High Prairie Aug. 27^th 1892

To the Presiding Elder and members of the 3^rd quarterly conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conf.

Dear Brethren,
We report that the spiritual condition of the work is better than it has been hitherto, but it does seem to me that it is not as good as it ought to be. There has not been near the number of conversions, as there ought to be. There has been 15 additions to the church the past qur. There has been a good deal of work done on Parsonage. We do not know just the amount paid out.
Yours in Christ
Sup. B.----J. J. CALLOWAY

MINUTES

The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1892 Rogers Prairie, Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference, was held at the Oxford Church, Oct 22^nd 1892. Fred L. ALLEN P. E. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E. the roll was called, and the following members were present. W. H. HIBBETTS, Jos. COX, Thos. FORD, A. VENABLE, J. B. 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		$15.95

Oxford			$42.00

High Prairie		$14.00

Gum Spring		$10.00

New Prospect		 $5.45

			$87.40		P.E.	$7.70		P.C.	$79.40

Ques 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. Yes, F. S. BAKER, J. W. SPILLERS, and J. T. WHITESIDE.

Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS, Thos. FORD R. T. ANDRESS, J. T. WHITESIDE, ROBERT SANDEL, J. M. COX, J. L. DAWKINS, and J. B. COPLAND.

Ques. 20. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. J. L. DAWKINS

Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 22. Who are elected Sunday School Superintendents? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, T. J. FORD, Robt. SANDEL

Ques 24. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference?

No. of organized societies		5

Local Preachers				1

White Members				191

Colored Members

Indian Members

Adults Baptized				5

Infants Baptized			4

Additions by Certificate		4

Additions by Profession			11

Net Increase or Decrease		9 (inc.)

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Rogers Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
F. L. ALLEN----P. C.
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
J. L. DAWKINS----Recording Steward

To the Presiding Elder and members of the 4^th qrt. Conf. Rogers Prairie Circuit, Texas Conf.

Dear Brethren,
We are truly sorry that we can’t report a Sunday School on the work. We believe it second only to family training in reaching the children and young people of our community. The only school we have on the work has gone into winter quarters. As to the pastoral instruction of children, we often speak to children privately upon the subject of religion and frequently direct part of our public discourse to the children.
Gods blessing upon the children.
J. J. CALLOWAY

Oct. 22^nd 1892

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To the Presiding Elder and members of the 4^th qrt. Conf. Rogers Prairie Circuit, Texas Conf.

Dear Brethren

The general state of the church on this work is hopeful. We are making no grand demonstration but there is a gradual growth on most lines. We have visited the greater portion of our membership the past qrt. Bro. J. M. BRINKLEY a member of Gum Spring Church died in the faith, Sept. 25^th. Dismissed by letter, Bro. W. S. BYRON and wife, and Sister S. E. BIRD. Received by letter Sister Lula GIBSON.
Your Bro. in Christ.
Oct 22^nd 1892
J. J. CALLOWAY

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To the Presiding Elder and members of the 4^th qrt. Conf. Rogers Prairie Circuit, Oxford, Oct 22^nd 1892.

Dear Brethren
We the trustees beg leave to report the following church property in Rogers Prairie Circuit.

Gum Spring Church, unfinished		value $600.00

Oxford Church, unfinished		value $300.00

New Prospect Church, owe		$50.00

Parsonage & lot, new			$500.00

We are due on Parsonage the sum of eighty dollars.
Respectfully Submitted
J. S. HEATH, J. FORD, J. B. COPLAND, J. L. DAWKINS, W. H. HIBBETTS, Trustees.

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OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1893

Rogers Prairie Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
Fred L. ALLEN, Presiding Elder.
A. M. EUBANK, P. C ____________Assistant.

Stewards----W. H. HIBBETTS, Thos. FORD, R. T. ANDRESS, J. T. WHITESIDE, Robt. SANDELL, J. M. COX, J. T. DAWKINS, J. B. COPLAND
Trustees----J. L. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY, W. H. HIBBETTS, A. J. HEATH, J. FORD
Church Sec.----J. E. LEWIS, W. H. HIBBETTS, Ben FORD, R. D. SANDEL
S. S. Sup.----W. H. HIBBETTS, J. M. COX, Robt. SANDEL, T. J. FORD.
Class Leaders----J. M. COX, W. H. HIBBETTS
Recording Stew.----J. L. DAWKINS

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1893 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie Jan. 14^th 1893, F. L. ALLEN, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. A. M. EUBANK, J. W. SPILLARS, W. H. HIBBETTS, R. T. ANDRESS, J. M. COX, J. L. DAWKINS, W. J. HENRY. 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		$20.75

Oxford			$16.75

Gum Spring		$10.45

			$47.95		P.E.	$5.65		P.C.	$42.30

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Delegates to Dist. Conf. J. L. DAWKINS, W. H. HIBBETTS, T. J. FORD, J. T. WHITESIDE. Alternate, R. T. ANDRESS & J. C. BEARD

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Oxford

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Fred L. ALLEN----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary.
J. T. DAWKINS----Recording Steward.

Rogers Prairie, Calvert Dist. Texas Conf

Dear Brethren

I find our church in a bad condition religiously. Some are very indifferent about their souls salvation, don’t go to church, rather go elsewhere than to the house of God. May the good Lord stir us up to a redoubling of our duty. Dismissed by letter, W. L. RYAN and wife, brother J. L. GILMORE, Sister Edith and Anna GILMORE.
Respectfully Submitted
A. M, EUBANK

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MINUTES

The Second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1893 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Oxford May 6^th 1893, Rev. A. M. EUBANK, P. C. in the Chair. After religious service conducted by A. M. EUBANK, the roll was called, and the following members were present: A. M. EUBANK, W. A. HIBBETTS, Rev. John WHITESIDES, T. J. FORD, Robt. ANDRESS, J. G. HEATH, Brother BAKER, L. D. T. J. FORD 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		$15.50

Gum Spring		 $7.25

High Prairie		 $9.00

Oxford			$17.00

			$48.75

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. High Prairie

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Rev. A. M. EUBANK----P. C.
T. J. FORD----Secretary.
J. T. DAWKINS----Recording Steward.

2^ndQt. Conference, Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference

Dear Brethren,
We have one Sunday school on our work. It seems to be in a prosperous condition so far. There is some thirty pupils and 3 teachers. I have talked some with the children as I travel over my work.
Respectfully Submitted
A. M. EUBANK

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Rogers Prairie Circuit, Calvert District, Texas Conference

I believe there is some improvement. Our congregations are some better now than they was. The most of our people are loyal to our rules. We have received eight by letter, Dr. Houston NEALY, Sister Laura NEALY, Bro. Frank MCKEE, John MCKEE, Margaret MCKEE, M. V. EUBANK, Wm. EUBANK, and Ellen EUBANK. We dropped two by order of church conference, D. L. PALMER & Miss BURNEY. We have two prayer Meetings, one at Rogers Prairie and one at Gum Spring. Also, two class meetings, one at Gum Spring conducted by Brother HENRY. One at Rogers Prairie conducted by Brother BEARD. May the Lord bless them.
Truly Yours,
A. M. EUBANK

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MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1893 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at High Prairie July 1893, Rev. F. L. ALLEN, in the chair. After religious service conducted by J. M. ADAMS, the roll was called, and the following members were present. A.M. EUBANK, P. C., J. W. SPILLERS, W. H. HIBBETTS, R. T. ANDRESS, Robert SANDELL, J. M. COPLAND, O. F. MCMILLON, J. H. MIZE. 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		$17.25

Oxford			 $5.25

Gum Spring		 $9.50

High Prairie		$00.50

			$32.50		P. E.	$3.50		P. C.	$29.00

Ques. 25. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS elected recording steward. J. H. MIZE elected steward for High Prairie. A. M. EUBANK, J. M. COX, W. H. HIBBETTS committee on memorials report made and adopted (see supplement C)

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
F. L. ALLEN----Presiding Elder
W. H. HIBBETTS----Secretary
W. H. HIBBETTS----Recording Steward.

"A"

July 29^th 1893

To the P. E. and members of the 3^rd qt. conference for Rogers Prairie Charge

Dear Brethren, We have one Sunday school, not yet in good working order. I have children's services at one appointment and had a good attendance of the children. Pastorally I instruct the children as opportunities present them selves.
Respectfully Submitted
A. M. EUBANK, P. C.

"B"

Dear Brethren,
The spiritual state of the church is not as good as we had hoped it would be by this time. Our people are not as zealous as they should be. The attendance upon the services is good but visible results so far are meager. Received by letter this qtr. The following members; W. H. HEATH, H. NEELLY, Laura NEELLY, Hiram CHANEY and Maggie CHANEY. Died this qut. Bro. John T. WHITESIDE and Bro. J. T. DAWKINS.
Yours affectionately
July 29, 1893
A. M. EUBANK, P. C.

Memorials

Where as our Heavenly Father in his wise counsel has removed from our midst two of our official members during this qt., to wit, Bro. J. T. WHITESIDE, exhorter and steward, and Bro. J. T. DAWKINS, steward
Therefore
Resolved
1^st That we meekly submit to the will of God in the death of these Brethren and that we emulate their virtues and ever cherish their good name as a rich legacy of this Qt. conference
2^nd That we tender our prayers and sympathies to the bereaved families.
3^rd That this preamble and these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our qt. conference journal.

High Prairie July 29, 1893
Committee
A.M EUBANK
J. M. COX
W. H. HIBBETTS

MINUTES

The Fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1893 Rogers Prairie Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Rogers Prairie Church Nov. 31, 1893, 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. A.M. EUBANK, P. C, F. S. BAKER, L.D, J. N. SPILLERS, W. H. HIBBETTS, R. L. ANDRESS, J. M. COX, J. C. BEARD. 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		 $33.25

Oxford			 $34.35

Gum Springs		 $21.25

High Prairie		 $13.50

Union			  $4.50

			$106.85		P. E.	$12.55		P.C.	$94.30

Ques. 11. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. J. J. HOPPER

Ques. 16. Have the local preachers and exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans. J. W. SPILLERS license to exhort renewed. F. S. BAKER made a report and his character passed.

Ques. 19. Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans.
Rogers Prairie, W. H. HIBBETTS and Houston NEELEY
Oxford, R. L. ANDRESS
Gum Springs, J. M. COX
Union, J. J. HOPPER
High Prairie, Robert SANDLE

Ques. 21. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques 24. What are the statistics to be reported to the Annual Conference?

No. of organized societies		5

Local Preachers				1

White Members				218

Colored Members

Indian Members

Adults Baptized				21

Infants Baptized			21

Additions by Certificate		32

Additions by Profession			32

Net Increase or Decrease

Ques. 26. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
Presiding Elder
Secretary

Recording Steward.

Oct. 31^st 1893

Rogers Prairie Church, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference.

To the members of the 4^th qt. conference of Rogers Prairie Circuit, greeting
Dear Brethren we have but one Sunday school on our work. They are using your literature four or five teachers, twenty-five or thirty scholars. This is at Union Church. I have preached and talked to the children all over my work, more or less.
Yours truly,
A. M. EUBANK

Oct 31^st 1893

Calvert District, Texas Conference, To the P. E. and members of the fourth qt. conference of Rogers Prairie Circuit

Dear Brethren, I truly believe that our work is on rising ground. We have had some good revivals on our work. Our churches seem to be alive spiritually but financially almost dead, that is some of them. They say that they are going to do but have not done much. Yet we have had 55 additions to our church this conference year and baptized 22 children.
Yours truly,
A. M. EUBANK, P. C.