Chapter 5

 

THE COMPLETE

QUARTERLY CONFERENCE RECORD BOOK

EMBRACING A RECORD OF FOUR YEARS

QUESTIONS ARRANGED
ACCORDING TO
REVISIONS MADE IN THE DISCIPLINE BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF 1906
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH.

SMITH & LAMAR, AGENTS

PUBLISHING HOUSE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH

NASHVILLE TENN. AND DALLAS, TEX.

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1907

Normangee Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
E. L. SHETTLES Presiding Elder.
W. E. WASHBURN, P. C ____________Assistant.
W. H. HIBBITTS, J. F. MCKEE, F. M. WILSON, J. C. KITCHENS, Frank COX
Edgar MURFF, J. H. MIZE, O. F. WHITESIDE, H. B. RICHARDSON, J. L. FRANCIS
R. V. HIBBETTS, J. R. MIDLETON, J. H. WOOLLEY, F. A. HEATH

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1907

Normangee Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee March 3rd 1907, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.

W. E. WASHBURN, P.C., W. H. HIBBETTS, Frank COX, J. H. MIZE, O. F. WHITESIDES, F. D. POTEET, R. V. HIBBETTS, J. R. MIDLETON, W. P. ORICK, W. A. WASHBURN.

W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children?
Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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. $400.00.
For Assistant $
Total $

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans.

For Presiding Elder,         $55.00
For Bishops,                 $8.00
For Conference Claimants,    $26.00
For Foreign Missions,        $29.00
For Domestic Missions,       $29.00
For Church Extension,        $15.00
For Education                $22.00
For Orphanage                $6.00

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

Normangee               $31.75
Gum Spring                5.00
Hennessee                 9.00
High Prairie             20.00
Hollis                   10.00
                        $75.75          P.E. $9.10        P.C. $66.65

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Gum Springs

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 1st quarterly Conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference, March 2nd, 1907

Dear Brethren; We have no Epworth League. We have three Sunday school; at Gum Springs, Hennessee and Hollis, all small but doing good work. We always pay special attention to the children in our pastoral visits.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

Supplement (B)

Dear brethren; the spiritual condition of our church is very good but not what I would like to see. We have received five members by certificate, viz; Mrs. Mary WARNER, Mrs. Pearl WREN, Mrs. Lee Ola WASHBURN, Mrs. A. L. PUGH and Miss Bonnie G. PUGH.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN

Supplement (C)

Dear Brethren; on account of so much sickness we have only taken our missionary collection at one appointment. Have collected $5.00 for foreign missions.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN

MINUTES

The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1907 Normangee Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs June 8th, 1907, W. E. WASHBURN P.C., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by Bro. WASHBURN, the roll was called, and the following members were present.
W. E. WASHBURN, P.C., J. C. KITCHENS, J. F. MCKEE, O. F. WHITESIDES, J. R. MIDDLETON.
O. F. WHITESIDE was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                    $26.00
High Prairie                  16.50
Gum Springs                   11.30
Hollis                        12.00
                             $65.80          P.E. $9.20        P.C. $56.60

Ques. 21. Who are appointed to examine the Church Registers and the Records of Church Conferences? Ans. W. E. WASHBURN, J. M. LEWIS & J. R. MIDDLETON

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. O. F. WHITESIDE, J. F. MCKEE, J. R. MIDDLETON and J. M. LEWIS were elected delegates to District Conference. J. C. KITCHENS and W. P. ORICK were elected alternates

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Hollis

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

W. E. WASHBURN,P.C.
O. F. WHITESIDE, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 2nd quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference.

Dear Brethren; We have no Epworth League. We have one Sunday school at Hollis in good condition. Our Sunday school at Gum Springs and Hennessy are not doing any thing but are badly needed.

Respectfully Submitted
June 8th, 1907
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

Supplement (B)

To the P. E. and members of the 2nd quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference.

Dear Brethren; The general state of the church is very good but not what I would like to see. We have dismissed by certificate, Miss Inez BRITTAIN

Respectfully Submitted
June 8th, 1907
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

Supplement (C)

To the P. E. and members of the 2nd quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert District, Texas Conference.

Dear Brethren; We have taken the missionary collection ordered by our annual conference and raised during the quarter for

Foreign Mission           $17.00
Domestic Missions          19.00
Total                     $36.00

Respectfully Submitted
June 8th, 1907
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1907 Normangee Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Hollis Sept 7th, 1907, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
W. E. WASHBURN, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. F. MCKEE, J. H. MIZE, R. V. HIBBETTS, J. R. MIDDLETON, W. P. ORICK, O. F. WHITESIDE
W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                       $23.50
Hollis                           10.50
High Prairie                     16.00
Gum Springs                       5.75
Hennessy                         12.00
                                $67.75          P.E. $8.50       P.C. $59.25

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 3rd quarterly conference, Normangee Charge Calvert Dist, TX Conference, Sept 7th, 1907

Dear Brethren; We have no league on the charge. We have one Sunday school at Hollis in good condition

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the P. E. and members of the 3rd quarterly conference, Normangee Charge Calvert Dist, Tx. Conference, Sept 7th, 1907

Dear Brethren; The general state of the church is very good. We have received 12 members this quarter, viz; C. E. WILHELMS, E. W. WILLIAMS, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, J. N. CARTER, Mrs. Viola CARTER, J. W. HARRIS, C. M. SANDERS, Mrs. Corrie B. BLACK, Oscar JOHNSON, Nealie JOHNSON, Bertie BLAGRAVES on profession of faith and by certificate Mrs. F. A. HARRIS. Dismissed by certificate one, Miss. Corrie HIBBETTS

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P. C.

MINUTES

The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1907 Normangee Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee Nov. 15th, 1907, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
W. E. WASHBURN, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. F. MCKEE, F. M. WILSON, J. H. MIZE, R. V. HIBBETTS, W. P. ORICK, O. F. WHITESIDE, Frank COX
Rev. O. P. STARK, Baptist minister was with us.
J. A. HEATH was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                 $60.65
Gum Springs                11.40
High Prairie               20.00
Hollis                     23.00
                         $115.05              P.E. $13.90          P.C. $101.15

Ques. 13. What is doing for the cause of missions? Ans. See Supplement (C)

Ques. 24, Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. See Supplement (D)

Ques. 25. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 26. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 27. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Ans. W. P. ORICK

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
J. A. HEATH, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 4th quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference Nov. 15th, 1907

Dear Brethren; We have only one Sunday school which is at Hollis in good condition. We have no Epworth League on the charge. I always pay special attention to the children in my pastoral visits.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the P. E. and members of the 4th quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference Nov. 15th, 1907

Dear Brethren; The spiritual state of the church is not as good as I would like to see. We have dismissed this quarter by certificate 9 members; C. A. MIDDLETON, Mrs. Stella MIDDLETON, J. R, Mrs. Ellen, Miss Bobbie and Arther MIDDLETON, Mrs. Lucy EDENS, Mrs. Mollie DEAN and Sherman DEAN. Baptized 3 infants, viz; James G. BROWN, Lockey I. MIDDLETON and Jas. R. MIZE.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

Supplement (C)

To the P. E. and members of the 4th quarterly conference, Normangee Charge, Calvert Dist. Texas Conference Nov. 15th, 1907

Dear Brethren; We have raised our missionary assessments in full.

Respectfully Submitted
W. E. WASHBURN P.C.

Supplement (D)

Deed of the M. E. Church South property located at Hollis, in Madison County is recorded in book 3 page 455 of deed records of Madison County in the town of Madisonville and may be found in Co. Clerks office in box C of deed files

W. P. ORICK custodian

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1908

Iola Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
E. L. SHETTLES Presiding Elder.
W. F. AYERS, P. C ____________Assistant.

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1908 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Iola Feb. 22nd, 1908, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. W. F. AYERS P. C., J. J. BARNES L. E., T. J. DARBY L. D., D. B. MCMELLIAN, Edgar SOLLOCK, J. H. SOLLOCK, S. A. DAVIS, S. H. OWENS, J. F. MCKEE, W. R. DARBY
S. A. DAVIS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

Ques. 6. What amount has been estimated by the Board of Stewards for he support of the preacher in charge (and his assistant) for the present year? Ans.

For P.C. $455.00.
For Assistant

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans.

For Presiding Elder,           $60.00
For Bishops,                     8.00
For Conference Claimants,       28.00
For Foreign Missions,           35.00
For Domestic Missions,          35.00
For Church Extension,           21.00
For Education                   25.00
For Orphanage                    8.00

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

Normangee                       $26.75
Bedias                           26.00
Boggy                            11.50
Iola                             27.15
                                $91.40         P.E. $9.95        P.C. $81.45

Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. D. B. MCMELLIAN, W. R. DARBY

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. By order of the conf. a building committee was appointed at Iola, W. R. DARBY, D. B. MCMELLIAN, J. J. BARNES, Proff. R. P. GIBBS and R. B. SOLLOCK. By order of the first Qt. con the Trustees of Normangee are authorized to sell parsonage at Normangee. (Note; In the original book this information about parsonage was posted under Ques. 22) HHM

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Beadias

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
S. A. DAVIS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

First quar. con. at Iola Texas for 1908

We have no Epworth league. We should have a league at Bedias and I expect we will have before the year is gone.

We have 3 Sunday schools but only one doing anything at present. Our Sunday school at Bedias has held up finely all the winter, not withstanding the bad weather and sickness. We are looking after interest of the children

Respt Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

Supplement (B)

1st quarterly conf. 1908

As to the general state of the church, we have a membership of less than 3 hundred in this charge. With its present arrangement, I suppose that a much larger no. was reported to the annual conference. We have a neat little church building at Bedias and when finished will meet the demands of the work at that place. We have an old, old house at Boggy one mile from the R. R. station, worth very little. At Normangee we have no house of worship. Here you see what we have considering the weather and sickness. We have had good congregations at our preaching appointments. The people seem to be as spiritual as most charges. During present quarter there has been six removals, five by cir. and one by death. Removals; G. W. SOLLOCK, Belle SOLLOCK, Leola WASHBURN, A. L. PUGH and Bonnie PUGH.

Respt. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

MINUTES

The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1908 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Bedias May 23rd, 1908, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
W. F. AYERS P. C., T. J. DARBY, G. POWLEDGE, S. A. DAVIS, S. H. OWENS, J. J. BARNES
S. A. DAVIS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Iola                     $10.00
Normangee                 27.75
Boggy                     10.00
Bedias                    13.50
                         $61.25          P.E. $8.00          P.C. $53.25

Ques. 21. Who are appointed to examine the Church Registers and the Records of Church Conferences? Ans. J. J. BARNES & S. A. DAVIS

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. Delegates to Dist. con. are as follows; John SOLLOCK, S. A. DAVIS, J. F. MCKEE, D. B. MCMELLAN.
Alternates S. H. OWENS, J. R. MURFF, F. M. WILSON Stuart elected for Cotton Church.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Boggy

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
S. A. DAVIS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 2nd quarterly con. Iola Charge, Calvert Dist. Tex. Con.

We have three Sunday schools with reasonably good attendance, but not what it should be by any means. The weather has hindered somewhat, however if the people were interested in Sunday school, as they should be our schools would be much fuller. As to pastoral oversight of children, we are looking after their interest.

Respectfully Submitted
W. F. AYERS P.C.

Supplement (B)

To the P. E. and members of the 2nd quarterly con. Iola Charge, Calvert Dist. Tex. Con.

As to the general state of the church, we have made little progress, if any. We have done nothing in the way of building or repairing and we are needing to do much. We need a good comfortable and respectable church house at Iola and Normangee very much and can do nothing with church work till we get them. Spiritually we are growing very slowly but we can do nothing of any worth till we get houses in which to work. During the present quarter we have had 16 additions by cer. and 5 removals by cer. C. B. DARBY, Mattie E. AYERS, H. W. AYERS, M. K. AYERS, Ruby F. AYERS, J. A. ZUBER, Lillian ZUBER, J. S. ZUBER, Wm. ZUBER, J. M. HUNT, Nannie HUNT, G. O. HUNT, W. J. HUNT, Willie E. PALMER, J. M. REED, Fannie S. REED.
Removals; G. C. REDING, Eliza REDING, Clara REDING, Albert NEELY, Beva SOLLOCK.

Res. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1908 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs Aug 20th, 1908, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. W. F. AYERS P. C., W. H. HIBBETTS, W. A. WASHBURN W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                  $26.50
Boggy                       23.50
Iola                        12.50
Bedias                      12.50
                           $75.00         P.E. $9.85           P.C. $65.15

Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. J. M. REED was elected for Gum Springs Church

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. The old church building was ordered sold by the Trustees of Iola.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Report (A)

To the President and members of the 3rd quarterly con. Iola Charge Calvert Dist, Tex. Con.

We have no leagues. Should have and think will have before a great while. Our Sunday school work at Iola & Bedia have taken on new life and will do much more good since our revivals at those places. As to pastoral oversight of children, we are looking after their interest.

Respt. Submitted
W. F. AYERS P.C.

Report (B)

To the President and members of the 3rd quarterly con. Iola Charge, Calvert Dist, Tex. Con.

As to general state of the church, we have had good revivals at Iola, Bedias & Normangee. The spiritual state of the church was never better more than 3 thousand dollars have been subscribed to build and finish churches moral tone of said communities much advanced. The outlook is very encouraging. During the present quarter 56 have been added to the church 50 by vows and six by certificate. 10 children and 19 of riper years have been baptized. Four have been removed, two by cir. and two by death. Bros. H. W. MATHEWS and M. L. SANDERS by death. Mary A. POLLAN and F. SIMONS by cer.

Additions
Bettie COLSON, Annie ZUBER, Earl GILPIN, L. L. HYATT, Ellie STEPHENS, B. MCINTIRE, Andrew DARBY, Hattie BURNS, W. C. SCOTT, J. D. SCOTT, Edner BURNS, Della GRESITT, W. W. BISHOP, Sarah BISHOP, Clara BISHOP, Ethel BISHOP, Ollie BISHOP, Walter BISHOP, Clide BISHOP, L. P. WOODARD, Ida WEBB, Ila DARBY, Nina COLSON, Willis NORWOOD, R. P. GIBBS, M. E. GIBBS, J. H. LANNIN, Sam DAVIS, R. D. MAYFIELD, D. W. PERKINS, M. A. MCDONALD Viola MCDONALD, Myrtle FORD, Nittie FORD, Bessie HARISON, E. MOORING, Ethel WEATHERSBY, Reba MCADAMS, P. M. MERRETT, G. A. SPALDING, G. W. PENDERGRAFT, E. A. PENDERGRAFT, R. A. LAWRENCE, Osine BURNS, Minie CROW, J. E. BATTLE, F. M. WILSON Jr., T. P. BATTLE, W. T. HOLLIS, J. J. CROW, R. S. DISMUKES, J. C. WILSON, T. J. WALLACE, A. J. FRICK

Respt. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

Report (C)

To the President and members of the 3rd quarterly con. Iola Charge, Calvert Dist, Tex. Con.

The missionary spirit seems to be prominent with our people. I don't think we have much of the antimission spirit, but our gifts are too small. Our people do not give half enough to the cause of missions. During the present qt. we have raised and sent to the tres. ten dollars for domestic missions, making in all only $25.00 dollars raised and sent to the tres. for dom. missions and nothing for foreign missions

Respt. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

MINUTES

The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1908 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee Oct. 31st, 1908, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
W. F. AYERS P. C., F. M. WILSON, J. F. MCKEE, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. J. BARNES, D. B. MCMILLAN, John H. SULLOCK, S. H. OWENS, W. A. WASHBURN
W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Zion                    $54.75
Normangee                70.25
Beadis                   44.00
Boggy                    15.50
                       $184.50         P.E. $21.25       P.C. $163.25

Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. S. P. MILLER for Beadia

Ques. 24, Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans.

Zion -- D. B. MCMILLAN, W. R. DARBY and R. E. SULLOCK
Beadis -- S. A. DAVIS, S. H. OWENS, and S. P. MILLER
Normangee -- W. H. HIBBETTS, 
F. M. WILSON, J. F. MCKEE, & J. A. HEATH
Conor -- W. A. WASHBURN, J. R. MURFF & J. M. REED

Ques. 25. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 26. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. F. M. WILSON

Ques. 27. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Ans. R. P. GIBBS, Zion; G. W. PENDERGRAFT, Bedis; A. M. SANDERS, CONOR.

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

To the 4th quarterly Conference, 1908

We have no Epworth league. Sorry we have to make this report. We could wish it was otherwise. We have three Sunday schools with an enrollment of two hundred students and twenty officers and teachers. Our Sunday schools are doing real well, all things all things considered. We need trained workers very much.

As to oversight of children, we are looking after their interest.

Respt. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

To 4th qt. con. 1908

During present qt. we have had 24 additions, 5 by cer. and 19 by vows. 8 of ripe years have been baptized. Our church work is progressing reasonably well, the interest is holding up as well as usual since the revivals. We have had good revivals at every point. On all lines we feel that our church work is succeeding, all things considered. We think we have reason to be encouraged. Five of our members have been removed, three by cer. and two by death, Bro. A. F. MCKEE from this church and Bro. J. H. BABB from the church at Connor. These brethren were loved and respected by all. They are very much missed. Additions; Nancy E. COLE, Lizzie BABB, Ollie BABB, Mattie DATRY, Maggie COX, F. E. COX, Sr., A. SANDERS, J. H. BABB, Sarah E. COX, G. B. LAMB, Josephine MCADAMS, Fannie COLE, F. E. COX, Jr., L. M. MCADAMS, W. H. SIMS, Ida M. COX, Minnie L. WAY, A. R. TRAWEEK, Susan J. TRAWEEK, Sallie TRAWEEK, R. E. LEWIS, Willie LEWIS. Removals; A. F. MCKEE, Pearl EDWARDS, J. H. BABB, A. M. ADAMS, Marvin SULLOCK.

Respt. Sub.
W. F. AYERS P.C.

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1909

Iola Charge
Calvert District
Texas Conference,
E. L. SHETTLES Presiding Elder.
B. C. ANDERSON, P. C ____________Assistant.

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1909 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Iola Jan 30th 1909, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
B. C. ANDERSON, E. J. SULLOCK, S. H. OWENS, F. M. WILSON, A. M. SANDERS, J. J. BARNES, Bro. John SULLOCK, D. B. MCMELLAN.
Visitors;
Mrs. B. C. ANDERSON, Mrs. S. H. OWENS
S. H. OWENS elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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. $600.00
For Assistant $
Total $600.00

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans.

For Presiding Elder,               $60.00
For Bishops,                        11.00
For Conference Claimants,           40.00
For Foreign Missions,               40.00
For Domestic Missions,              43.00
For Church Extension,               25.00
For Education                       27.00
For delegates to gen. conf.          4.00
For 
Orphanage                       11.00

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

Iola                 $18.25
Bedias                30.00
Normangee             42.75
Boggy                 23.00
                    $114.00            P.E. $10.50        P.C. $103.50

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Yes. Frank COX was elected Steward at Boggy. Bro. COSTELLO was elected Steward at COTTON
A gift of $150.00 and a loan $150.00 was ordered by conference for Iola and a gift o f $300.00 for Normangee

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
S. H. OWENS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the first quarterly conference for the year 1909

Dear Brethren

We have no Epworth League. We have two well organized Sunday schools on the work, which under the efficient leadership of their Superintendents seems to be doing fine work. We hope to have another organized at once, as we now have a place with plenty of room and convenience for a Sunday school. The work looks hopeful in this field of our work.
Resp. Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

Supplement (B)

Dear Brethren; We found the spiritual state of the church in a healthful condition which no doubt was largely due to the leadership of our predecessor. Our congregations have been good since we came on the work. The interest manifested has encouraged us in our efforts to deliver a message in the name of Our Master. We hope to see men and women grow stronger spiritually and others brought into the Kingdom as we continue to minister to them. To this end let us meditate and pray

Respectfully Subt.
B. C. ANDERSON

MINUTES

The second Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1909 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee April 3rd 1909, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
B. C. ANDERSON P.C., S. B. MCMILLON, W. H. HIBBETTS, J. F. MCKEE, F. A. HEATH, F. M. WILSON, John SULLOCK, A. F. FRICK, J. J. BARNES
W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                    $50.00
Iola                          27.10
Bedis                         28.50
Boggy                         18.50
                            $124.10           P.E. $11.30         P.C. $112.80

Ques. 21. Who are appointed to examine the Church Registers and the Records of Church? Conferences? Ans. A. J. FRICK and W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. The following delegates were elected to Dist. Conference; John SULLOCK, F. M. WILSON, S. H. OWENS G. L. ROUSE.
Alternates; D. B. MCMELLON and J. F. MCKEE
G. L. ROUSE was elected S. S. Superintendent for Boggy

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Boggy

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the Presiding Elder and Members of the second quarterly conference.

Dear Brethren;

We have no Epworth leagues on the work. We have three Sunday schools on the work. One of these has just been organized a short time, but is starting off in a very encouraging way. I think they are all doing good work. One complaint that comes from one of the superintendents is that he experiences trouble in finding teachers that will be there every Sunday and take that interest necessary to put life in these classes. We believe this difficulty is experienced in most every school more or less and we hope that our Sunday schools will become of such interest that this difficulty will be overcome. We hope that as many as one representative from each school will attend the institute to be held at Jewett.

Respt. Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the Presiding Elder and Members of the second quarterly conference.

Dear Brethren;

The spiritual state of the church we judge to be reasonably good. When the weather will permit of it we have good congregations at most of the churches on the work. We have organized a prayer meeting at Iola that is being well attended, and we think it is calculated to do much good. We have received into the church 10 by certificate and lettered out one. The work is encouraging.

Rept. Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P.C.

Supplement (C)

To the Presiding Elder and Members of the second quarterly conference.

Dear Brethren;

We have been preaching along on the line of missions or dropping a word here and there concerning our obligation to this great work. Bishop WARD made some very strong points in support of this great cause in his address at Normangee. We have taken our missionary collection at two of the points on the work and the people were liberal in their response, but we feel there ought to be a greater interest in this the greatest work of he church. Champions today and it shall be our constant endeavor to bring it about

Respt. Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1909 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Gum Springs Aug. 7th 1909, , P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
C. ANDERSON P. C, W. H. HIBBETTS, F. M. WILSON, J. R. MURFF, W. A. WASHBURN, G. T. ROUSE
W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Normangee                 $44.50
Gum Springs                15.00
Iola                        1.00
Bedias                      6.90
                          $67.40         P.E. $6.10         P.C. $61.30

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. Proff. G. W. PENDEGRAFT was elected S. S. for Normangee. Harvey PERKINS was elected S. S. for Bedia

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Bedias

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the third quarterly conf.

Dear Brethren;

We have been able to see some improvement in the spiritual condition of the church. We have held meetings at all the appointments on the work and have enjoyed some fine preaching by the following Brethren; ADAMS of Teague, LEE of Franklin, and HAYS of Jefferson. The following were added to the church by letter; Miss Oquilla NEELEY, Mrs. S. O. BROOKS by baptism, Miss Pearl STREND, Miss Luella ADAMS. Mrs. Eurine ADAMS. The following were reclaimed, W. W. HALL and wife.

Respectfully submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the third quarterly conf.

Dear Brethren;

We have no Epworth League. We have Organized one Sunday school at Normangee which is starting off well. The Sunday schools at the other points on the work are doing reasonably well though not altogether as well as we could wish

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

MINUTES

The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1909 Iola Charge, Calvert District Texas Conference, was held at Bedias Nov. 6th, 1909, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. B. C. ANDERSON P. C, D. B. MCMELLAN, W. R. DARBY, E. J. SULLOCK, S. H. OWENS J. F. MCKEE, T. J. DARBY, J. J. BARNES, D. W. PERKINS, Gideon POWLEDGE, John SULLOCK, Hervey PERKINS
H. L. PERKINS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Iola                       $82.55
Bedias                      89.10
Normangee                   79.25
Gum Springs                 43.50
Cotton                       9.00
                          $303.40          P.E. $27.55         P.C. $275.85

Ques. 24, Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. John MURFF, S. H. CASTOLA, D. B. MCMELLAN, Edgar SULLOCK, David SCOTT, S. H. OWENS, S. A. DAVIS, W. W. HALL, John MCKEE, J. A. HEATH, F. M. WILSON, J. M. REED, Frank COX

Ques. 25. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 26. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. F. M. WILSON

Ques. 27. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Ans. G. W. PENDERGRAFT, L. G. ZINECKER, D. B. MCMELLAN, G. T. ROUSE

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. Application for help from Church Extension Board no motion the qt. con requested that an appropriation be asked from the Board of Missions.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
H. L. PERKINS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the fourth qt. con.

Dear Brethren; We have no Epworth League. We have four Sunday schools on the work. Some of them seem to be doing good work. We are especially pleased with the progress the Sunday school is making at Normangee. For some cause we have not got that interest and cooperation at one or two of the places necessary to get out of the Sunday school what we would under other conditions.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the fourth qt. con.

Dear Brethren; Spiritually the church seems to be about as at our last report. Our congregations are good at most of the points. The prayer meeting at Iola is very well attended the most of the time. We have added to the church during the quarter the following names by letter; Bro. W. F. GIBBS and wife and children, Conard & Willie GIBBS, Bro. J. A. EVANS, & wife Mrs. SWANGER and Mrs. Pearl HOLLIS, Proff. and Mrs. JENSKER, and Mrs. Mary WARNER by baptism Mr. James KILPATRICK and Miss Nellie KILPATRICK

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (C)

To the P. E. and members of the 4th qt. con.

Dear Brethren; The missionary spirit is manifest on the work. While we find some Methodist who are opposed to the mission work, we have tried to impress the importance of the work in Sunday school talks and other ways. A woman's home and foreign society have been organized and seem to be starting off well. Our missionary assessment have been paid in full.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

OFFICIAL ROLL

Quarterly Conference Roll of Members for year 1910

Charge
District
Conference,
Presiding Elder.
____________Assistant.

The Official roll for 1910 was not filled in.

MINUTES

The first Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1910 Iola Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Normangee March Feb. 14th, 1910, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
B. C. ANDERSON P. C., J. A. HEATH, F. M. WILSON, Jno. SULLOCK, A. J. FRICK, D. B. MCMELLON, Edgar SULLOCK, J. J. BARNES, Frank COX, G. T. ROUSE.
J. A. HEATH was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

Ques. 7. What amounts have been apportioned to this charge by the District Stewards? Ans.

For Presiding Elder,           $65.00
For Bishops,                    10.00
For Conference Claimants,       38.00
For Foreign Missions,           38.00
For Domestic Missions,          43.00
For Church Extension,           27.00
For Education                   37.00
For delegates to gen. conf.      1.00
For orphans                     10.00
For S. S. Work                   8.30
For Bible cause                  4.00

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

Iola                         $31.80
Normangee                     54.75
Bedias                        35.00
Gum Springs                   26.25
                            $147.80          P.E. $13.25        P.C. $133.55

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. Yes. W. H. HIBBETTS was elected Steward for NORMANGEE.
J. H. SULLOCK, G. T. ROUSE, D. B. MCMELLON and F. M. WILSON were elected del. to Dist. Conference. Edgar SULLOCK and J. F. MCKEE, Alt.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Bedias

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
J. A. HEATH, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

Destruction of our Church.
Bro. OXLY is to be with us in June at Iola and hold a Sunday school Institute. We hope this work will grow in interest during the year.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

Supplement (B)

To the Presiding Elder and members of the first Qt. Con. for the year 1910.

Dear Brethren; We haven't been able to much change in the spiritual state of our church. The people all over the work seemed to be glad of our return and our congregations as a rule have been good. We are hoping for great things during this year.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

Supplement (C)

To the P. E. and members of the 1st Qt. Con for the year 1910

Dear Brethren;
We have no Epworth league on the work. We have 3 Sunday schools on the work which are doing good work. Our Sunday school at Normangee is doing exceedingly well when we take into account the set back we got by the loss of our church.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

MINUTES

The SECOND Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1910 Iola Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Bedias April 30th 1910, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present. B. C. ANDERSON P. C., D. B. MCMELLON, John SULLOCK, S. A. DAVIS, S. H. OWENS, W. W. HALL, S. H. COSTOLO
H. L. PERKINS was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

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

Iola                                $12.50
Normangee                            32.00
Bedias                               33.00
Gum Springs                          21.00
Cotton                                2.00
                                   $100.50          P.E. $10.00         P.C. $90.50

Ques. 12. Who are elected to fill vacancies in the Boards of Trustees? Ans. S. H. OWENS

Ques. 13. What is doing for the cause of Missions? Ans. See supplement (C)

Ques. 21. Who are appointed to examine the Church Registers and the Records of Church Conferences? Ans. B. C. ANDERSON

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. none

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Iola

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
H. L. PERKINS, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the Presiding Elder and members of 2nd qt. con.

Dear Brethren;
We have no Epworth Leagues on this work. We have S. S. at all the preaching points except one. I think they are accomplishing good and the interest seems to be growing at the different schools. We are to have a Sunday School Institute at Iola the 11th and 12th of June. Bro. C. J. OXLEY, our Secretary will be with us and I am sure it will give the Sunday school interest new life. If we can have the people from all the different churches to attend the institute it will be of great interest to them. We hope they will take advantage of this opportunity
Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (B)

To the Elder and members of the 2nd qt. con.

Dear Brethren;
I see no marked change in the spiritual condition of the church since our last qt. con. I believe our congregations have been some better. We have received the following members by certificate; Mr. W. E. COX and Mrs. May COX, Mr. Ray COX, and Mr. Loyd COX, Mrs. Nettie SMITH, Mrs. Edwin HARRISON and Mrs. MCDONALD

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON

Supplement (C)

To the Elder and members 2nd qt. con.

Dear Brethren;
We have been trying impress the importance of our missionary work through our preaching and in other ways. We have taken our missionary collections at the different places and the people have responded readily. I think the laymen's movement is helping this feature of our work though we have not been able to make as much use of it on this work as we would like to have done. Our missionary institute held at Normangee the first – April was not the success it should have been for like of attendance.

Fraternally
B. C. ANDERSON

MINUTES

The third Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1910 Iola Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Iola Aug. 5th, 1910 E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
B. C. ANDERSON, Edgar SULLOCK, D. B. MCMELLON, Davis SCOTT, J. J. BARNES
W. R. DARBY was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

Ques. 5. What statistics have been reported to the Annual Conference?

Number of local Preachers
Members reported last year
Additions on profession of faith
Additions by 
Certificate and otherwise
Present total membership
Adults Baptized -- 2
Infants Baptized -- 2
Societies in the charge
Houses of 
worship;
Number
Value
Indebtedness
Value of other Church property

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

Normangee                    $38.60
Bedias                         3.00
Iola                          32.00
                             $73.60         P.E. $         P.C. $

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans.

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Iola

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.

E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. R. DARBY, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

The supplements referred to were not posted in the book (HHM)

MINUTES

The fourth Quarterly Conference for the current year, 1910 Iola Charge, Marlin District Texas Conference, was held at Iola Oct 31st, 1910, E. L. SHETTLES, P. E., in the Chair. After religious service conducted by P. E., the roll was called, and the following members were present.
B.C. ANDERSON P. C., John SULLICK, J. J. BARNES, F. M. WILSON, D. W. PERKINS, T. J. DARBY, W. R. DARBY S. H. OWENS, D. B. MCMILLAN
W. R. DARBY was elected Secretary.

Ques. 3. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge concerning the Epworth Leagues, the number and state of the Sunday schools, and the pastoral instruction of children? Ans. There is. See Supplement (A)

Ques. 4. Is there a written report from the preacher in charge on the general state of the Church? Ans. There is. See Supplement (B)

Ques. 5. What statistics have been reported to the Annual Conference?

Number of local Preachers                            3
Members reported 
last year                           368
Additions on profession of faith                     16
Additions by Certificate and otherwise               13
Present total membership                             390
Adults Baptized                                      12
Infants Baptized                                     3
Societies in the charge                              5
Houses of worship;  Number                           4
Value                                                $5568.75
Indebtedness                                         $550.00
Parsonages;    Number                                1
Value                                                $250.00
Indebtedness                                         0
Value of other Church property                       $30.00

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

Iola                   $41.50
Normangee              137.00
Bedias                 107.00
Flinn                   31.85
Cotton                  15.50
                      $332.85      P.E. $28.85      P.C. $304.00

Ques. 13. What is doing for the cause of Missions? Ans. See supplement (C)

Ques. 23. Have the exhorters passed an examination of character, and have their licenses been renewed? Ans.
Iola; D. B. MCMILLAN, Edgar SULLOCK. A. M. DARBY
Bedias; S. H. OWENS, W. W. HALL, S. A. DAVIS
Normangee; W. H. HIBBETTS, F. M. WILSON, J. F. MCKEE, J. A. HEATH
Cotton; S. COSTILLO
Flynn; J. M. REED, G. T. ROUSE, John MURFF

Ques. 24, Who are elected Stewards for the ensuing Conference year? Ans. See supplement (D)

Ques. 25. Who is elected Recording Steward? Ans. W. H. HIBBETTS

Ques. 26. Who is elected District Steward? Ans. F. M. WILSON

Ques. 27. Who are elected Sunday-school Superintendents? Ans.
Normangee. J. M. HUNT
Flynn, G. T. ROUSE.
Bedias, J. A. ZUBER

Ques. 28. Who are confirmed as officers of the Epworth Leagues? Ans. Bedias, L. B. PERRY, President, Miss Ethel WEATHERSBY, Sect

Ques. 31. Is there any miscellaneous business? Ans. There is. Application ordered for $200.00 at Normangee and $50.00 for Iola. This assistance is asked for from the Missionary Board to the amt. of $250.00

Ques. 32. Where shall the next Quarterly Conference be held? Ans. Normangee

The Minutes were read and approved, and Conference adjourned.
E. L. SHETTLES, Presiding Elder.
W. R. DARBY, Secretary.
W. H. HIBBETTS, Recording Steward.

Supplement (A)

To the P. E. and members of the 4th qt. con.

Dear brethren;
We have organized one Epworth league at Bedias with 17 members which has made a good start and I trust will be helpful to the town of Bedias. We have 3 Sunday schools on this work. They are not all we wish them to be but I am sure they are proving helpful to those who are taking part in them. Our prayer and hope is that a greater number of our people may become interested in this important work.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.

Supplement (C)

To the P. E. and members of the fourth qt. con.

Dear brethren;
The missionary interest of our charge is very good. We have had no trouble in collecting our missionary money. We organized a home missionary society at Bedias with 7 members. Our home missionary society at Normangee has been and is doing a good work.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P.C.

Supplement (B)

To the P. E. and members of fourth qt. con.

Dear Brethren;
We see no marked change in the spiritual condition of our church. Our monthly services are well attended and the people are willing to respond to the needs of the church when we call on them. We have added to our church by confession and otherwise during this qt., 18 members.

Respectfully Submitted
B. C. ANDERSON P. C.