PREFACE TO THE DUPLICATED EDITION

 

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Annual Conference in the spring of 1956
authorized the undersigned to duplicate 200 copies of the “Minutes of the U.B. in
Christ” being the minutes of the Pennsylvania Conference annual sessions from Sep-
tember 25, 1800, to January 23, 1868.

      The reason for this work of duplication is to make available to all interested
persons this record of the proceedings of Pennsylvania Conference during these
years since there is but two copies in existence of these records. Since 1869 the
journal has been printed and distributed.

      The duplicated copy is too large for a single binding, such as we used, and,
too, the work of cutting stencils and duplicating, etc., was too great to finish
in a single year along with the work of the parish. The work finished a year ago
was bound in the first volume and was placed on sale at the Annual Conference Ses-
sion meeting at Emmanuel Church, Hagerstown, Md., October, 1957. That volume in-
cludes the conference sessions up to 1846.

      This present volume includes the minutes of the sessions from 1847 to 1868.
In order to reduce the size of this volume, since there is much more material re-
corded in the latter conference minutes than in the former, we have arbitrarily
omitted such items as the following: The names of persons conducting opening “de-
votional exercises” and the Scripture references used in such exercises. The names
of those pronouncing the benediction for the various sessions. (It should be noted
here that sessions were opened and closed with prayer even though that is not re-
corded in this duplication of the journal.) We have also omitted most references
to those seated in advisory relations to conference (visitors). We did not feel that
these omissions are serious for the average reader. For those who because of any
research they may be engaged in, the original copy in available for such informa-
tion.

      We have made an effort to correct all mistakes in our typing, and apologize
for any errors not corrected. Where it was obvious that spelling in the original
reflected the “orthography” of the times we did not change it. Otherwise, where it
was obvious that a word was misspelled we made the necessary correction.

      We have used the journal transcribed out of the German in 1901 by J.H. Al-
bright. We want to express our thanks to Dr. Paul E. Holdcraft, Historian Emoritus,
Rev. John H. Ness, Jr., Historian of Pennsylvania Conference, whose resignation
from this office becomes effective August 31, 1958, to assume his duties as Secre-
tary of the Historical Society of the General Church, and other members of the Con-
ference Historical Society for their encouragement and advice in this undertaking.

 

                                                Charles R. Miller

August 14, 1958.

 

 

March 11, 1847

 

The Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the Church of the United Brethen in Christ
met pursuant to appointment at “Hershe’s Station” March 11th, 1847, and was opened by
Bishop Hanby reading 2 Chap., 2 Tim. singing and prayer, after which he made appropriate
remarks. Then the conference went into balloting for secretary, whereupon Jacob C. Smith

was elected.

      Who are the members of this Conference? Answer,

Members Present

 

Absentees

 

William Hanby, Bishop

Jacob Wnger

Abraham Huber

Frederick Flinchbaugh

John Russell, P. Elder

Jacob S. Kessler

Henry Stoufer

Charles Stabley

George W. Showman

Philip Frey

David Bear

John Denig

James M. Bishop

PeterHabaker

Frederick Gilbert

Samuel Eberly

Jacob Cormany

Enoch Hoffman

John Smith

Frederick May

Tobias Crider

Samuel Huber

Jonas Witmer

Joseph Young

John G. Snyder

Henry Young

Augustus Bickly

Peter Bitzel

George Miller

Alexander Owen

William Humberger

Andrew Marker

Abraham Hershe

John Fohl

Martin Lohr

Jacob Felmlee

Frederick Grim

Thomas Huston

John Rathfang

 

William Wagner

Jacob Erb

 

 

Samuel Enterline

Christian Balmer

 

 

Jacob C. Smith

John Dickson

 

 

 

      Conference ordered that its sessions commence at 8 o’clock, close at 11:30, com-
mence at 1 and conclude each succeeding day at 4 o’clock.
      On motion David Edwards, Editor of the Religious Telescope, and Joseph Hoffman, of
the Miama Conference, be received as advisory members.
      On motion a committee of three were appointed whose duty it shall be to appoint the
preachers who shall preach during the sitting of the conference. George Miller, J. Her-
shey, J. Nedig are that committee.
      1st. Resolved that all the resolutions offered during this conference be handed
over to the Secretary in writing.
      2d. Resolved that the minutes be read each succeeding morning.
      3d. Resolved that Jacob Wenger be acknowledged a member of this conference.
      4th. Resolved that Bro J. Russell write an admonitory letter to Rev. S. Gilbert in
reference to his preaching against studying or becoming learned.
      At 11:30 conference closed with prayer by Jos. Hoffman.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      At 1 o’clock the conference was opened by David Edwards reading 2d Thess., 3d chp.

      On motion Jacob B. Kessler and Isaiah Potter, of the Allegheny Conference, and
David Farrell, of East Pennsylvania Conference were admitted as advisory members.

      Have any of the preachers died during the last year? Answer, Samuel Maloy.

      Who are the candidates for the ministry? Answer, John Dickson and Christian Balmer.

      On motion Michael Wise be Secretary of the Home Missionary Society.

      On motion George Miller, William Wagner, Jacob S. Kessler, Samuel Enterline and
Alexander Owen constitute a committee on boundary.

      On motion I.W. Bonewell, of Philadelphia, was received as an advisory member. At
4 o’clock conference adjourned. Prayer was offered by Alexander Owen.

 

FRIDAY MORNING

      Conference was opened with the reading of 2d Timothy, 2d chapter, singing and pray-
er by Jno. Fohl.

      On motion Jeseph Young, of the East Pennsylvania Conference was admitted as an
advisory member.

      I move that a suitable person be delegated by this conference to wait upon the con-
greagation in the city of Philadelphia, of which I.W. Bonewell is pastor. J. Russell,

Alexander Owen.

 

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4th. Resolved that ladies are hereby invited to attend as spectators during
the sessions of this conference.

      Who are the candidates for ordination? Answer: Z.A. Colestock and James M. Bishop.

      5th. Resolved that John Dickson and Christian Balmer received license to preach.

      Conference orders that the treasurer of the Home Missionary Society pay a balance
due Henry Herr, amounting to $27.06, and that Enoch Hoffman receive the balance in the
treasury, amounting to $81.92, and that he receive $100.00 from this conference. As a
supplement resolved that we as a conference pay Enoch Hoffman the balance due him ac-
cording to promise as soon as the money can be collected with interest, however, from
date, March 12th, 1847. John Fohl, Samuel Enterline.

      Resolved that we accept of J. Hershey’s resignation as President of the Home Mis-
sionary Society, and that David Brant fill the vacancy.

      Conference adjourned with prayer by J.B. Ressler.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Conference opened by reading 12th chapter of Isaiah and prayer by I.W. Bonewell.

      On motion W. Everhart and G. Weirich, of the Evangelical denomination, and S.
Dresbach, of the East Pennsylvania Conference, were admitted as advisory members.

      On motion this conference recognize J. Fohl’s report in relation to the $5.00 paid
S. Maloy, Secretary of the Benevolent Fund interest as a legal proceeding.

      Resolved that widow Noon receive $5.00 Benevolent Fund interest from this confer-
ence and J.B. Ressler forward the same.

      Bishop Hanby paid on the table Benevolent Fund interest amounting to $23.23, which
was disposed of as follows:

      Paid to the East Pennsylvania Conference,                                       $0.80

      Donation to widow Noon                                                           5.00

Balance in the hands of J. Neidig, treasurer of Benevolent Fund interest        17.43

                                                                                     $23.23

      Who are willing to travel without reserve the ensuing year? Answer: George W.
Showman, John Dickson, James M. Bishop, Tobias Crider, George Miller, Frederick Grimm,
William Wagner, Samuel Enterline, Jacob C. Smith, Jacob S. Kessler, Philip Fry,
Alexander Owen, Jacob Erb, John Fohl, Augustus Bickley.

      Resolved that the Lisburn appointment be attached to Shupp’s station.

      Who is the Presiding Elder? Answer: George Miller

      Resolved that J. Hershey, Samuel Huber, and Jacob Wenger be a committee on finance.

      Resolved that the Presiding Elder tax each circuit, station and mission for his
salary.

      Where shall our next conference be hold? Answer: Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

      Whereas there is a church in Philadelphia having the name of American Primitive
Methodist, that desires with its pastor to be attached to the Church of the United
Brethren in Christ; resolved therefore that discretionary power to receive said church and
pastor, and make such arrangements as may be necessary in forming a mission station in
the city. John Russell, William Wagner.

      Conference opened adjourned with prayer by Isaiah Potter.

 

SATURDAY MORNING

      Conference opened with the reading of the 146th Psalm, and prayer by Peter Hawbaker.

      On motion Jacob Sholler, of the East Pennsylvania Conference, was admitted as an
advisory member.

      On motion William Wagner was re-elected book agant for this conference.

      Resolved that we as a conference consider that the Blendon Seminary is all suffi-
cient as an institution of learning in our church at this time, and that we are hereby
opposed to co-operate with Bro. I. Ritter in the erection of another in the Allegheny
Conference. YEAS – John Russell, James M. Bishop, Jacob Cormany, Tobias Crider, Abraham
Hershey, Fred. Grimm, Samuel Enterline, Jacob Wenger, Philip Fry, Peter Hawbaker, Enoch

 

2.

 

Hoffman, Samuel Huber, Henry Young, John Fohl, Thomas Huston, Christian Balmer, J. Dick-
son, and John G. Snyder. NAYS - G.W. Showman, George Miller, William Wagner, Jacob
C. Smith, Jacob S. Kessler, Alexander Owen.

      Resolved that Enoch Hoffman receive a transfer to the East Pennsylvania Conference.

      Resolved that a committee of three be appointed to respectfully to answer a letter
received from the Virginia Conference in relation to a literary institution and that
George Miller, William Wagner and John Fohl constitute said committee.

      Resolved that John Fohl receive a transfer to any conference he may desire to join.

      Resolved that this conference is not tired supporting the Religious Telescope, but
feels disposed to double its energies in getting subscribers. Conference closed with
singing, and prater by Samuel Huber.

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Conference was opened with singing, and prayer by Theodore Brashier.

      Resolved that this conference concur with the East Pennsylvania Conference in re-
moving the German Telescope to Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pa.

      Whereas there is surplus money in the hands of J.S. Kessler, amounting to $12.00,
S. Dresbach, $12.00 and J. Russell, $39.09, which money was collected for defraying
the expenses of the delegates to General Conference, and whereas Bros. Kessler and Dres-
back did not go, resolved therefore that said surplus money ever and above the expenses
of John Russell, amounting to $24.00 be paid over to this conference and reserved for the
purpose for which it was collected. (J. Kessler paid $12.00 in 1849).

      Resolved that J. Fohl be appointed to address a few lines to the sisters of Her-
shey’s Station who presented to this conference a petition, praying a reconsideration
of the election of Bro. George Miller to the office of Presiding Elder.

      Conference adjourned with singing, and prayer by Z.A. Colestock.

 

MONDAY MORNING

      Conference opened with singing, and prayer by Joseph Hoffman.

      A collection was taken up, amounting to $10.00, for defraying the expenses of Bro.
George Miller to Philadelphia. A donation was also made to J.W. Bonewell of $2.00.

      The letter of the committee appointed to answer the communication from the Virginia
Conference on the subject of co-operation in the erection of a literary institution was
adopted.

      At 10 o’clock the presiding bishop preached the conference sermon from Proverbs 3d
chapter, 5th and 6th verses, after which James M. Bishop and Z.A. Colestock were solemn-
ly set apart to the office of elders.

      Resolved as the sense of this conference that no minister or member belonging to
our church can consistently be a member of the order of the Sons of Temperance, or Odd
Fellows. Conference adjourned.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Conference opened with singing, and prayer by George W. Showman.

      On motion Bro. J. Erb was returned to Baltimore another year.

      A letter from Bro. Fohl who was appointed to answer a communication from the sis-
ters of Hershey’s Station was adopted.

      Surplus funds received from Chambersburg Circuit                        $  44.11

      Money received by Bishop Hanby from widow Snyder and Yost                  14.43

                                                                                 58.54

      This was appropriated as follows:

                                          To J.J. Glossbrenner                $   1.00

                                          To Tobias Crider                       15.10

                                          To George Miller                       10.00

                                          To William Wagner                      17.44

                                          To Samuel Enterline                    15.00

                                                                                 58.54

      Bishop Hanby received collection                                        $  59.34

      A present from J.S. Kessler                                                 3.20

                                                                              $  62.54

 

3.

 

      Resolved that this conference is not only opposed to the erection of an institution
of learning in the Allegheny Conference but is also opposed to the Blenden Seminary.
YEAS – John Russell, G.W. Showman, James M. Bishop, Jacob Cormany, Tobias Crider, Abraham
Hershey, Fred Grimm, Samuel Enterline, Jacob Wenger, Philip Fry, Peter Hawbaker, Samuel
Huber, Henry Young, Thomas Huston, John Fohl; NAYS – George Miller, William Wagner,
Jacob C. Smith, Jacob S. Kessler, Alexander Owen, John Dickson.

      Resolved that $50.00 be appropriated to York Mission for the ensuing year out of
the missionary funds.

      Resolved that Young’s church be detached from Carlisle Circuit and attached to
Hershey’s Station.

      Resolved that this conference is also opposed to the institution of learning con-
template by the Virginia Conference. YEAS – John Russell, G.W. Showman, James M. Bishop,
Jacob Cormany, Tobias Crider, Abraham Hershey, Fred. Grimm, Samuel Enterline, Jacob
Wenger, Philip Fry, Peter Hawbaker, Samuel Huber, Henry Young, Thomas Huston, John Fohl.
NAYS – George Miller, William Wagner, Jacob C. Smith, Jacob S. Kessler, Alexander Owen,
John Dickson.

      Resolved that this conference tender sincere thanks to the kind friends of
this neighborhood for our entertainment during the session of this conference.

      Conference closed with singing, and prayer by Jacob B. Kessler.

                                                Jacob C. Smith.

      The stationing committee reported the following places as the fields of labor for
the ensuing year:

George Miller, Presiding Elder;

Chambersburg Circuit

James M. Bishop

Dover Circuit

Tobias Crider

Chambersburg Station

Alexander Owen

Hershey’s Station

Z.A. Colestock

Shoop’s Station

Jacob S. Kessler

Rocky Spring Circuit

William Wagner

Perry County Circuit

George W. Showman

York Spring Circuit

Samuel Enterline

Carlisle Circuit

John Dickson

York Station

Jacob C. Smith

Baltimore Station

Jacob Erb

Littelstown Circuit

John Fohl, with Beckley for three months.

                                                      William Hanby, Bishop

                                                      John Russell

                                                      George Miller

 

      This chart, on the next page, exhibits a concise view of the whole conferences at
the close of this conference year, 1846-47. By referring to the left hand and top mar-
gin the condition of each circuit, station and mission will at once appear.

      Signed in behalf of the conference,

 

                                          Jacob C. Smith, Secretary.

 

4.

 

Circuits and Preachers

Appoint-

ments

Members

Received

Expelled

Increase

Decrease

Missionary Collection

Religious Telescopes

German Telescopes

Bishop’s Collection

P.E.

Collection

Preachers’ Collection

Donations

Benevolent

Fund

Dover Circuit

T. Crider

16

87

24

1

23

--

$10.19

2

12

$1.62

$7.50

$103.00

$3.50

$ .60

Hershey's Station

George Miller

9

121

23

1

22

--

15.67

20

1

5.00

---

183.26

4.00

1.80

Rocky Spring Cir.

William Wagner

15

299

26

6

20

--

5.68

--

--

5.31

18.50

187.95

1.00

.60

York Circuit

Samuel Enterline

19

178

68

17

51

--

13.09

3

24

5.40

10.00

206.55

2.50

3.60

Littlestown Circuit

Jacob C. Smith and

Z.A. Colestock

15

151

73

2

71

--

15.81

10

2

1.55

10.00

150.00

10.00

.60

Chambersburg Cir.

J.M. Bishop and

J.W. Showman

17

271

119

1

118

--

18.33

20

10

10.26

12.50

 

212.00

44.11

17.94

---

Chambersburg Station

John Fohl

2

170

--

--

--

--

4.60

--

--

3.64

---

275.63

3.34

1.80

York Mission

E. Hoffman

1

43

10

35

--

25

----

2

1

---

3.00

117.85

---

---

Shoop’s Station

J.S. Kessler and J. Brashier

7

180

--

--

--

--

3.00

20

3

3.50

3.00

236.00

6.00

.60

Perry County Cir.

John Dickson

9

185

38

1

37

--

5.14

14

5

4.35

5.00

100.00

10.75

---

Carlisle Circuit

Alexander Owen

11

71

--

--

--

--

17.47

20

2

4.03

---

117.72

14.00

.60

Baltimore Jacob Erb

1

--

--

--

--

--

----

7

25

---

---

-----

---

---

                                                                       

5.


March 2, 1848

The Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ
met pursuant to appointment in Littlestown, Adams County, Pa., and was opened by Bishop
John Russell, with the reading of the 4th chapter of Ephesians, and prayer, after which
he made remarks appropriate for the occasion.

      Conference then balloted for one chairman and two secretaries, whereupon Jacob Erb
was elected chairman and Jacob C. Smith and Martin Lohr were elected secretaries.

      Who are members of this conference? Answer:

John Russell, P. B. Jacob Erb, Chairman, Martin Lohr, George W. Showmna, James M. Bishop,
Fred. Grimm, William Wagner, Samuel Enterline, Jacob C. Smith, John Fohl, ZepH.A. Cole-
stock, George Miller, Peter Hawbaker, John Dickson, Tobias Crider, Alex. Owen, Jacob
Cormany, Andrew Marker.

ABSENT MEMBERS

John G. Snyder, Abraham Hershey, Jacob Wenger, Philip Fry, Samuel Huber, Henry Young,
Thomas Huston, Christian Balmer, Abraham Huber, Henry Stoufer, David Bear, Fred. Gilbert,
John Smith, Jonas Witwer, William Humberger, John Rathfang, Fred. Flinchbaugh, Charles
Stabley, John Denig, Samuel Eberly, Fred. May, Joseph Young, Peter Bitzel, Ezekiel Boring,
Jacob S. Kessler, Augustus Bickley.

      Resolved 1st that George Snyder, of Allegheny Conference, be admitted to an advisory
seat.

      Resolved 2d that this body meet at 8 o’clock in the morning, adjourn at 11:30, meet
in the afternoon at 1 and adjourn at 4 o’clock each succeeding day. At 11 o’clock con-
ference closed with singing, and prayer by Jacob Erb.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      At 1 o’clock conference opened with the reading of the 3d chapter of 1st John, sing-
ing and prayer by Martin Lohr.

      Resolved 3d that the bishop appoint all the committees.
      1st. Committee on Finaces: Jacob Erb, James M. Bishop, George Miller.

      2d.  Committee on Examination of Applicants: Martin Lohr, Geo. Miller, William Wagner.
      3d.  Committee on Boundaries: George Miller, John Fohl and M. Lohr.

      Whereas the Muskingham Conference voted Z.A. Colestock ordination, therefore re-
solved 4th that this body recognize it virtually as a transfer and he be therefore re-
ceived into this conference.

      Have any of the preachers died during this year? Answer: None.

      Who are the applicants for license? Ans. Barnard Wagner, William B. Raber, Geo.
Kocher, I.W. Bonewell and I. H. Bratton.

      On motion I. Rinehart, of Virginia Conference, was admitted to an advisory seat.

      On motion the above named applicants for license were referred to the committee
for examination.

      Resolved 5th that the bishop shall appointed the preachers who shall fill pulpits
during this conference.

      At 4 o’clock conference closed with singing, and prayer by G.W. Showman.

      Friday morning, March 5th, conference was opened by P. Hawbaker reading the 6th
chapter of Galatians, singing and prayer.

      The committee on examination reported favorably of Geo. Kocher, Barnard Wagner,

William B. Raber, and James H. Bratton and I.W. Bonewell.

      On motion the above report was adopted, after which conference granted them license
to preach.

      Who is illing to travel ensuing year without reserve?

J. Erb, J.M. Bishop, Wm. Wagner, J.C. Smith, Z.A. Colestock, J. Dickson, A. Owen, W.
B. Raber, G. Snyder, J.S. Kessler, G.W. Showman, J.W. Bonewell, Fred. Grimm, Samuel
Enterline, Jno. Fohl, Geo. Miller, Tobias Crider, Barnard Wagner, George Kocher, Jas.
H. Bratton.

      Conference closed by J.M. Bishop.

6.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Fred. Grimm opened conference with singing and prayer.

      Are any to be ardained to the office of elder? Ansewr: Andrew Marker and G.W.
Showman. After examination of their characters they were elected for ordination.

      Where shall the next annual conference meet? Anser: At Mower’s Church, Franklin
County, Pa.

      Who is prsiding elder this ensuing year? Answer: Jacob Erb. On motion George
Snyder, of Allengheny Conference, was received into this conference by transfer.

      On motion the resignation of Jonathan Neidig as Home Missionary Treasurer was ac-
cepted, and Jacob Erb was elected in his place to fill the vacancy.

      Resolved 6th that Presiding Elder tax each circuit, station and mission for his
support.

      Resolved 7th that the Presiding Elder examine the preacher in charge of each cir-
cuit and station at each Quarterly conference as to the faithful discharge of his duty
in promoting the missionary cause.

MISSIONARY TREASURER’S DUTY

      To receive monies collected for missionary purposes and to disburse it to the mis-
sionaries during the conference year; not however to give them more than half a year’s
salary according to the sum specified in our Discipline. He shall further be account-
able to the conference for said monies with which he shall make settlement and pay over
the balance.

      On motion Bro. D. Spessard, of the Virginia Conference, was admitted as an advisory
member.

      The divident falling to each of the elven conferences that have reported from the
Benevolent fund is                                                                $ 32.19

      Of the above amount G. Miller, former treasurer, who reported $25.00 to
parent society, paid on the table                                                   18.40

      Interest in this conference not collected                                      6.60

      Interest paid over by bishop Russell from parent society                       7.19

                                                                                  $ 32.19

      Resolved 8th that George Miller take the whole amount of interest received this
year, amounting to $25.59, together with $4.00 of interest brought here from last con-
ference, and pay six per cent interest on the same so long as he shall have use of it.

      On motion conference closed with singing, and prater by Wm. Wagner.

      Saturday morning, March 4th, conference was opened by D. Spessard, by reading the
35th Psalm, singing and prayer.

      On motion W. Wagner was elected bookagent for the ensuing year.

      Resolved 9th that the preachers make all possible exertions to establish Missionary
societies on their circuits and stations.

      Resolved 10th that D. Strickler, editor of the German Telescope, be admitted as an
advisory member.

      Resolved 11th that the following letter be sent to Henry Herr, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pa.

                  Littlestown, Committee Room, 8 o’clock, March 5th, 1848

Dear Bro. Herr;

      After our respect to you and family, we would say that thus far we have gotten along
well in conference. This is to inform you that conference sends to your care for the use
of E. Hoffman $52.00 as follows: In money $44.00 and $8.00 as a bill for repairs due to
sexton’s house in York, Pa. According to a resolution passed the church council at which
he presided but failed to perform and now is claimed from said Hoffman. Whole amount as

 

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follows: Immediately after conference, cash                                       $ 44.00

Matter was fully settled and satisfaction rendered, bill                             8.00

                                                                                  $ 52.00

      Again Hoffman has in possession a subscription for the York Church to a certain
amount. You will please inform Bro. Hoffman that you have money for him, but you can
not pay him until he gives up the subscription together with all money paid or unpaid.
And in case Bro. H. has collected part of the money on the subscription and does not
wish to give it up you will please add to the $52.00 and take a receipt for the whole
and inform Bro. J. Erb and return the subscription or send it to J.C. Smith in York.

                                                Jacob Erb,

                                                Geo. Miller,   Committee on Finance

                                                J.M. Bishop

 

      List of Candidates for General Conference.

J. Erb, M. Lohr, S. Enterline, J. Fohl, G. Miller, P. Hawbaker, T. Crider, A. Owen, J.
Cormany, J.G. Snyder, A. Hershey, J. Wenger, P. Fry, S. Huber, H. Young, J. Huston, D.
Bear, F. Gilbert, J. Smith, J. Witwer, J. Rathfang, F. Flinchbaugh, S. Eberly, F. May,
P. Bitzel, E. Boring, J.S. Kessler.

      Resolved 13th that W. Wagner has the Gross donation for one year, amounting to
$26.50, at 6 percent.

      The report of the financial committee was adopted and the deficit preachers re-
ceived as follows: Wm. Wagner $1.62, Tobias Crider, $5.00, Sam. Enterline, $15.00, mak-
ing $21.62. The committee reports further that the missionary appropriation, amounting
to $50.00 be paid to Bro. J.C. Smith, and that $28.58 be added to the above appropria-
tion which sum he is yet lacking to his expenses. Further they desire the widow Goss

donation shall be put upon interest to perpetuate her memory as well as have that fund
continually among us.

      Resolved 14th that I.W. Bonewell receive ordination by the laying of hands accord-
ing to the usages from our church.

On motion conference closed with singing and prayer by S. Enterline.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Conference opened with singing and prayer by J. Dickson.

Committee on boundaries reported that Mower’s church and Sol. Clippinger’s appoint-
ment be annexed to the Carlisle Circuit.

On motion J. Stevenson and A.E. Maclay of the Methodist E. Church were admitted
to advisory seats.

Resolution 15th. That this conference elect a board of trustees to manage the af-
fairs of the Benevolent Fund Society of this conference, to be auxiliary to the parent
society at Hagerstown, Md., that board to consist of the following brethren: M. Lohr,
I. Staut, S.S. Bishop, Levi Bishop, D. Diehl, N. Miller, D. Crouse.

Resolved 16th that this board of trustees meet as soon as practical and form a con-
stitution and report their proceedings to the next annual conference for adoption.

Resolved 17th that the conduct of G. Miller in relation to the Philadelphia busi-
ness is unimpeachable and his action sanctioned in regard to receiving the congregation,
American Primitive Methodist, into church.

Resolved 18th that I.W. Bonewell receive a transfer to the East Pennsylvania Con-
ference.

Whereas in the Religious Telescope, Whole No. 405, there appeared a communication
over the name of J. Ritter in which it is stated that Bro.’s Ressler and Potter met with
an unchristian reception by the West Pennsylvania Conference on account of their “avow-
ed hospitality to ignorance,” and whereas the above named brethren were treated by the
West Pennsylvania Conference in the following manner: 1st. They were well entertained by

good and kind friends near the conference room. 2d. They were received as advisory

 

8.

 

members, and were permitted to speak on any subject discussed upon the conference floor.
3d. they received the best appointments to preach, the bishop excerpted. And whereas
these brethren left without saying one word of “unchristian treatment” received;

Resolved 19th therefore that this conference look upon the charges of “unchristian

courtesy” to the above named brethren as uncharitable, unfounded and uncalled for.

Resolved 20th that when this conference is convinced of its unchristian conduct

toward Bros. Ressler and Potter it will make the acknowledgement of the same.

Resolved 21th that the editor of the Religious Telescope is hereby requested not
to publish anything more on this subject until the accused and the accuser meet face
to face.

On motion conference adjourned with singing and prayer by J.C. Smith.

 

                                                Sabbath Morning, March 5th.

At 10 o’clock Bishop Russell preached the conference sermon from John 15:5, follow-
ed in English by Geo. Miller from Acts 9:6. After which I.W. Bonewell, G.W. Showman
and Andrew Merker were solemnly ordained to the office of an elder.

 

                                                Monday Morning, March 6th.

Conference opened with the reading of the 5th chapter of Romans, singing and prayer.

Resolved 22th that this conference tender their sincere thanks to the inhabitants
of Littlestown and vicinity for the warm reception and Christian kindness shown to us
during our stay among them.

Where the preachers stationed the ensuing year? Answer:

      Jacob Erb, Presiding Elder, W. Wagner, Assistant

      Chambersburg Station          Alexander Owen

      Chambersburg Circuit          T. Crider, Z.A. Colestock

      Rocky Spring Circuit          Jas. M. Bishop

      Carlisle Circuit              John Dickson

      Perry Circuit                 George Snyder

      Hershey’s Station             G.W. Showman

      Shoop’s Station               Jacob S. Kessler

Dover Circuit                 Fred. Grimm

York Circuit                  S. Enterline, W.B. Raber

York Mission                  J.C. Smith

Littlestown Circuit           Jno. Fohl

Baltimore Station             George Miller

Philadelphia Congregation     J.W. Bonewell

9.


 


Circuits, Missions, Stations and Preachers

Appointments

Members

Received

Expelled

Increase

Missionary Collection

Religious Telescopes

German Telescopes

Bishop’s Collection

P.E. Salary

Preachers’ Collection

Donations

Benevolent Fund Interest

Perry Circuit

G.W. Showman

11

209

24

1

23

$ 4.71

12

2

$2.96

$10.00

$136.88

$20.00

$---

Chambersburg Cir.

J.M. Bishop and W.B. Raber

16

277

59

53

6

14.32

19

11

7,37

----

199.41

6.00

---

Rocky Spring Cir.

William Wagner

15

288

6

4

2

8.31

--

--

2.45

----

154.32

4.00

---

Littlestown Circuit

Jacob C. Smith and

Z.A. Colestock

16

180

31

6

25

9.52

19

--

1.54

----

166.27

9.00

---

York Circuit

Samuel Enterline and F. Grimm

23

228

61

5

56

17.75

3

21

1.32

20.00

179.11

5.00

3.60

Hershey's Station

George Miller

7

152

35

3

32

16.30

35

2

2.43

30.00

176.56

----

1.80

Carlisle Circuit

 

6

65

20

4

16

26.00

19

5

4.50

16.00

104.00

18.00

.60

York Mission

E. Hoffman

1

82

34

4

30

119.45

3

1

2.18

5.00

198.58

10.50

1.20

Chambersburg Station

Alexander Owen

17

101

15

--

15

6.67

--

11

2.23

10.00

117.50

----

.60

Perry County Cir.

John Dickson

2

178

28

8

20

27.00

15

--

3.80

20.00

250.00

8.00

.60

Baltimore Jacob Erb

1

80

--

--

--

----

7

25

---

10.00

-----

----

--

 

This chart exhibits the condition of each circuit, station or mission at the close of this conference year. Signed in behalf of the conference

                                                                  J.C. Smith, Secretary.

10.

 


February 28, 1849

 

The Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Brethren in Christ held its 3d
session at Mower’s Church, in Franklin County, February 28th, 1849, and was opened by
Bishop John Russell with the reading of the12th chapter of 1stCorinthians. After an
appropriate address, singing and prayer, conference then organized by electing J. Erb
chairman, and J.C. Smith, Secretary.

Who are the members of this conference?

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Russell, P. Hawbaker, J. Erb, G.W. Showman, J. Fohl, S. Enterline, J. Wenger, F. Grimm,
G. Miller, G. Schneider, J. Rathfang, J. Dickson, J.S. Kessler, J.W. Bonewell, J.C.
Smith, C. Balmer, Z.A. Colestock, A. Owen, S. Huber, Jas. H. Bratton, T. Crider, W.B.
Raber, Jas. M. Bishop, I. Cormany, W. Wagner, F. Fry, Thos. F. Hallowell, A. Bickley,
Barnard Wagner.

ABSENT MEMBERS

Fred. May, Samuel Eberly, John Denig, Fred. Flinchbaugh, Chas. Stabely, M. Lohr, E. Bor-
ing, A. Huber, A. Marker, P. Britzel, J.G. Snyder, A. Hershey, Henry Young, T. Huston,
H. Stoufer, David Bear, Fred. Gilbert, J. Smith, J. Witwer, W. Humberger.

      Resolved 1st that conference open at 8:30 A.M., adjourn at 11:30 A.M., resume its
session at 1:30 P.M. and close at 4 P.M.

      Resolved 2d that Rev. Strawbridge, of the East Pa. Eldership of the Church of God,

be admitted as an advisory member.

      Resolved 3d that each resolution be presented in a written form accompanied with
the name of the mover, J. Fohl.

      Resolved 4th that the nauseous weed of tobacco be dispensed with in the conference
room during this session. J. Fohl.

      Resolved 5th that the Bishop appoint the committees. G. Miller.

      Committee on Boundaries; J. Fohl, J. Dickson, J. Erb, J. Kessler, S. Enterline.

      Committee on Finance: Wenger, Balmer, Hawbaker, Smith, Miller, Rathfang, Grimm.

      Examining committee; Kessler, J. Dickson, Erb. J. Dickson withdrew and W. Wagner
was then appointed.

      Devotional exercises; J. Dickson, Jos. Mowers, J. Crider.

      On Difficulties; G. Miller, Rathfang, Showman, Kessler, Wenger.

      Resolved 6th that no member of the conference be allowed to absent himself during
the hours of session without permission from the conference.

At 11:30 the conference adjourned with pray by J. Erb.

 

SECOND SESSION

At 1:30 conference resumed its session with the reading of 1st Corinthians, 2d chap
by Geo. Schneider.

Resolved 7th that through a complication of business Bro. Erb, P.E. has neglected
his district, and that he make an acknowledgement of the same conference. A. Owen.

Resolved 8th that Bro. Erb’s acknowledgement be accepted as satisfactory. J. Dickson.

Resolved 8th that J.C. Smith, for the satisfaction of the Missionary Society, re-
port the past and present condition of the Mission, and success of his labors in York,
through the Religious Telescope. A. Owen.

On motion conference closed with singing and prayer by G.W. Showman.

 

THURSDAY MORNING, 8:30 O’CLOCK

Third session. Conference opened with the reading of 2d Corinthians, 4th chapter,
singing and prayer by J.S. Kessler.

Resolved 9th that Thos. F. Hallowell be received by transfer from East Pa.
Conference. J. Fohl.

On motion J. Bonewell be considered a member of this conference.

Have any of the preachers died during the past year? Answer: None

Who are the candidates for the ministry? Answer: Henry Greenblade and John Bashore,
who were referred to the committee.

At 11:30 adjourned with prayer by G. Miller.

11.

 

                                                        FOURTH SESSION

      At 1:30 o’clock conference opened with the reading of the third chapter of Philip-
pians, singing and prayer by Z.A. Colestock.

Are any to be ordained? Answer: J. Dickson, he to choose the time.

On motion Rev. B. Bickley, of the M.E. Church, was admitted to an advisory seat.

Who are willing to travel the ensuing year without reserve? J. Erb, G. Miller,

G.W. Showman, J. Fohl, J.S. Kessler, S. Enterline, F. Grimm, G. Schneider, J. Dickson,

J.W. Bonewell, J.C. Smith, Z.A. Colestock, A. Wagner, T.F. Hallowell, H. Ehrhart,

H. Greenblade, J. Bashore, B. Wagner.

Committee to examine Benevolent Fund book, G. Miller, J. Dickson, J.M. Bishop,
J.C. Smith, J. Fohl.

Committee on Boundaries reported as follows: 1st. That Littlestown Circuit be di-
vided and that the turn-pike leading from York to Chambersburg form the dividing line.
All south of this line to be called Littlestown Circuit, and that on the north to be
called Franklin Mission. 2d. That the appointments known as Manchester, Blankard’s and
Jones’, of the Virginia Conference, be added to Littlestown Circuit. 3d. That Shoop’s
Station be divided, the state road from Harrisburg to Gettysburg form the diving line.
All the appointments on the north to be called Shoop’s Station, and those in the south
to be called Fishing Creek Valley Mission. On motion the above report was adopted.

Who is the Presiding Elder? J. Russell.

Resolved 10th that Bro. Bonewell retain the $25.00 now in his possession as compen-
sation for collecting church money. G. Miller.

At 4 o’clock conference closed with singing and prayer by S. Enterline.

 

FOURTH SESSION

Friday morning 8 o’clock. Conference was open with the reading of the 95th Psalm,
singing and prayer by P. Fry.

Resolved 11th that in consequence of the size of the district the P.E. is only to
attend 3 quarterly meetings in each charge during the year. A. Owen.

On motion the report of the examining committee was adopted, and John Bashore re-
ceived license to preach.

10 o’clock. Preaching by the bishop from 2d Timothy 4-2, followed by J.S. Kessler
from 1st Cor. 15-58, the former in German, the latter in English.

 

FIFTH SESSION

At 1:30 conference resumed business. Prayer was offered by J.M. Bishop.

On motion E. Hoffman, of the East Pa. Conference, was admitted as an advisory mem-
ber.

Resolved 12th that in the admission of Bro. Bashore to membership in this confer-
ence once veracity of Bro. Cormany and family whose character we believe to be above
suspicion was not impeached. J. Dickson.

Where shall the next conference be held? Ans. In York, York County, Pa.

Whereas Br. W. Miller, of the “Church of God”, from which society he was expelled
when they could no longer keep him upon charges the most frivolous (viz. “contumacy,
irregularity and inconsistency”) originating we fear in a feeling not the most happy for
the body calling itself “The Church of God”, has made application to this conference for
membership, and whereas several letters which he holds from Rev. John Winebrenner, W.
D. M, dated May 3, 1844, another dated May 26, 1848, be acknowledged a good certify-
cate of his standing and moral character in the Eldership of said church and whereas
he has been duly received into quarterly conference, therefore resolved 13th that he re-
ceive license to preach from this conference. A. Owen.

On motion E. Hoffman’s case be made the first business of the morning session.

At 4 o’clock conference adjourned with prayer by J. Wenger.

 

12.

 

SATURDAY MORNING

Resolved 14th that it is found on calculation that there is due to Bro. E. Hoffman

$57.24 and that he be paid at this conference. G. Miller.

The committee on finance reports as follows:

1. They found in the treasury $141.85.

2. The missionary reports to have received as salary in York $145.75.

3. Receipts show that he received out of York $54.68, whole amount received $200.43.  His

deficiency $20. The committee allowed him his deficiency, $20.00, total $200.43. The

committee advised that Hoffman’s claim be cancelled. Balance in the treasury $19.93. The

amount in the treasury is to remain until called for. On motion the above report was adopted.

Resolved 15th that James H. Bratton receive the transfer to any of the Western

conferences. J. Dickson.

Resolved 16th that the Presiding Elder be treasurer of the Home Missionary Society.

On motion the report of the committee of difficulties was adopted. (See report
dated March 2, 1849.)

Rev. Wm. Miller’s acknowledgement, March 3, 1849.

Dear Brethren of the Virginia Conference.

      Whereas Bro. W.R. Rhinehart and I have become reconciled with each other, and as
I wish to become reconciled to you also, it is right and reasonable I should confess
to you my wrong for not submitting to the committee appointed to decide between us and
ask for your forgiveness for the same. Wm. Miller.

Resolved 17th that each preacher make every laudable effort in getting new appoint-

ments and enlarging their respective fields of labor and report to the next conference.

Resolved 18th that we fully concur with the brethren of the Allegheny Conference
that the apparel of our preachers should be plain and not costly, shunning the appearance

of evil, and that they may be examples of piety to the flock over which the Holy
Ghost has made them overseers, and that those who have wives and children use their

influences that they be in like manner.

Resolved 19th that this conference pray General Conference through her delegates to

fix the line between the West Pa. Conference and Virginia Conference, viz: commencing
at the state line near Emmettsburg, then to Taneytown, thence to Uniontown, thence

to Baltimore.

Resolved 20th that our delegates be instructed to pray General Conference to grant
the Baltimore congregation the privilege to vote for delegates to go to General Con-
ference.

Resolved 21 that we concur in the matter of the East Pa. Conference in Bro. Erb’s
election to the agency for collecting money for the Philadelphia church, and that the
preachers use their influence in his favor.

Resolved 22 that all the monies collected hereafter be the preachers at new
appointments shall be counted with their salaries.

 

SEVENTH SESSION

Resolved 23 that the bishop see that the interest of the widow Snyder donation,
amounting to $20.00 be given to the Iowa Conference.

The bishop then paid on the table $30.59 Benevolent Fund money, which was disposed
of as follows:

Resolved 24 that $5.00 Benevolent Fund be placed in the hands of Bro. J. Ritter

for the benefit of the widow Noon’s family, and that our delegate, J. Fohl, to General

Conference deliver the same.

On motion the balance $25.59 was placed on interest, and Bro. W. Wagner received
it. Whole amount $30.59.

On motion the interest of widow Gost’s donation, $1.59, was given to J.W. Bonewell.

On motion the interest of the Benevolent Fund, $1.77, was given to J.W. Bonewell.

Amount $3.26.

On motion M. Lohr’s resignation as treasurer of the Benevolent Fund was accepted

and J.C. Miller of Greencastle was appointed in his place.

 

13.

 

J.S. Kessler paid $12.00 which was collected in 1844 to send delegates to General
Conference in accordance with the resolution passed in 1847.

On motion J. Erb shall call upon S. Dresbach for $12.00 collected in 1844 to send
delegates to General Conference and which is now claimed of him according to the resolu-
tion passed in 1847. (Explanation) Bros. Kessler and Dresbach received the above money
to attend General Conference, but was prevented from going by sickness.

Resolved 25 that we accept the offer of $80.00 …of the Baltimore German Otter-
bein Missionary Society for the support of German Missionaries. (See letter dated Balt.)

 

EIGHT SESSION, SATURDAY EVENING

The committee on finance reported further as follows: F. Grimm receive out of the
surplus monies-------------------------------------------------------- $15.00

T. Crider-------------------------------------------------- 5.00

J. Erb----------------------------------------------------- 5.33

                                                           25.33

On motion the report was adopted.

Resolved 26 that this conference is fully satisfied with Bro. J. Ressler’s letter
and that the secretary write to Bro. Ressler informing him of the fact.

Resolved 27 that Bro. Isaiah Potter’s letter is not satisfactory to this body,
and that we expect something better before we can feel fully reconciled upon the sub-
ject and that the secretary address Bro. Potter a letter to this effect.

Resolved 28 that this conference appropriate to Reading Mission in East Pa. Con-
ference the su  m of $4.00 per month up to the sitting next of East Pa. Conference of
the money which this conference received from the Baltimore German Otterbein Missionary
Society the payment of the same to commence from the 1st of April next.

Whereas a difficulty at present exists between I. Potter and this conference which
difficulty (according to a letter from J.B. Ressler) grow out of some assertions made
by said Potter in a letter to Bro. J. Ritter. Resolved 29 therefore that the secretary
of this conference endeavor to secure a copy of said letter from Potter to Ritter from
said Ritter.

Whereas it has been customary to expell members from the church by dropping their
names without even an informal trial, and whereas there is no law in the Discipline re-
cognizing such a custom; Therefore resolved 30 that no member shall hereafter be ex-
pelled by the preacher without the consent of the majority of the class to which he or
she belongs and that we pray General Conference through our delegates to enact a law
to this effect.

On motion Rev. W. Wagner was reelected book agent for the ensuing year.

On motion J. Rathfang received a transfer to the Virginia Conference.

Resolved 31 that we tender our sincere thanks to the kind friends of the neighbor-
hood for their hospitality during this session.

Resolved 32 that the Secretary write to the President of the German Otterbein

Missionary Society requesting the Secretary of said society to write to the congrega-
tion in Annville, Lebanon County, Pa., asking them to cooperate with that society in
becoming an auxiliary society to support Reading mission.

On motion J. Erb was appointed to receive the money from the German Otterbein

Missionary Society and pay it out as conference directed.

On motion it was agreed to reconsidered the election of Presiding Elder. After bal-

loting J.Russell was elected to fill the vacancy.

On motion it was agreed that the preachers on Chambersburg station and Chambers-
burg Circuit make arrangement for the first round of quarterly meetings on the exchange

plan.

On motion the report on boundaries was reconsidered by this conference.

On motion conference adjourned to meet in York, York County, Pa.

                                          J.C. Smith, Secretary

 

14.


 


                   ALLOTMENT OF THE PREACHERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR

Chambersburg Station--Jas. M. Bishop        Dover Circuit----------------Samuel Enterline

J. Russell, P.E.      York Mission-----------------J.C. Smith

Chambersburg Circuit--Wm. Wagner            York Circuit-----------------G. Schneider

W.B. Raber                                         T.F. Hallowell

Rocky Spring Circuit--J.W. Bonewell         Littlestown Circuit----------G.W. Showman

Carlisle Circuit------Z.A. Colestock        Franklin Mission-------------John Fohl

Hershey’s Station-----J. Dickson            Baltimore Station------------George Miller

Shoop’s Station-------A. Owen and           Philadelphia Congregation----J.S. Kessler

                       H. Ehrhart            Conococheague Field of Labor-J. Bashore

Perry Circuit---------B. Wagner                                           P. Hawbaker

J.C. Smith Secretary

 

Circuits, Stations and Missions

Preachers

Appointments

No. Classes

No. Members

Missionary Collection

Bishop’s Collection

P.E. Fees

Preachers’ Salaries

Preachers’ Expenses

Presents

Benevolent Fund

Hershey's Sta.

G.W. Showman

6

4

170

$13.17

$3.37

$18.29

$171.16

$19.98

$9.82

$0.00

Perry Cir.

G. Schneider

14

6

175

4.00

1.41

10.00

179.51

8.00

9.82

0.00

Shoop’s Sta.

J.S. Kessler

10

6

200

10.59

4.00

30.00

200.00

5.00

5.00

0.60

Baltimore Sta.

G. Miller

1

1

280

00.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Littlestown Cir.

J. Fohl

32

10

220

15.82

4.00

5.10

200.00

7.41

23.00

2.40

Dover Cir.

John Fohl

16

4

106

5.07

1.00

10.00

104.30

3.00

2.00

0.60

Chambersburg Sta. A. Owen

2

7

156

27.70

2.49

20.00

265.00

2.65

5.00

1.20

Chambersburg Cir.

Crider & Colestock

15

9

277

15.99

4.50

30.00

212.34

15.79

0.75

0.60

York Mission

J.C. Smith

1

3

84

45.75

2.75

5.00

220.43

0.00

11.25

0.60

York Circuit

Enterline & Raber

24

11

269

26.13

3.72

20.00

273.32

0.00

12.00

2.40

Philadelphia Cong.

J.W. Bonewell

1

2

31

0.00

0.00

0.00

125.70

0.00

52.75

0.60

Rocky Spring Cir.

J.M. Bishop

12

10

201

6.78

3.13

10.00

131.93

6.00

0.00

0.60

Carlisle Cir.

J. Dickson

8

3

117

16.87

3.00

20.00

119.54

0.00

2.00

0.60

Whole amount thrown together (all monies collected) $2,630.80

 


 

15.

 

January 24, 1850

 

The Pennsylvania Annual Conference met pursuant to appointment at York, York County,

Pa., January 24, 1850.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Erb, Bishop, J. Fohl, W. Wagner, J. Bashore, P. Frey, Geo. Koher, J.C. Smith, C.

Palmer, Jas. H. Bratton, Geo. W. Showman, A. Owen, J. Denig, Z.A. Colestock, J. Dick-

son, Geo. Schneider, B. Wagner, J.W. Bonewell, T. Crider, Geo. Miller, F. Flinchbaugh,

T.F. Hallowell, W.B. Raber, S. Enterline, J.S. Kessler, E. Boring, F. Grimm, C.Stab-

ley, A. Marker.

MEMBERS ABSENT

P. Hawbecker, M. Lohr, J. Cormany, A. Huber, A. Bickley, A. Hershey, F. May, Thos. Hus-

ton, J.G. Snyder, D. Bear, H. Young, J. Smith, H. Stouffer, S. Huber, F. Gilbert, W.

Miller, Jonas Witwer, J. Wenger, Samuel Eberly, J. Russell, J. Rathfang, J.M. Bishop,

Wm. Humberger.

AFTERNOON SESSION

      On motion the following rules drawn up and submitted by J.C. Smith were adopted
to govern this body during this conference.

      Rule 1. That conference meet each day at 8 o’clock AM and at 12:30 PM and

adjourn at 11:30 AM and 4 PM.

Rule 2. The bishop shall speak to points of order and pursue the same, and when
two or more shall arise to speak at one time he shall decide who shall occupy the floor.

Rule 3. When any member is about to speak in a debate or deliver any matter to the

conference he shall arise from his seat and respectfully address himself to the presid-

ing bishop, confining himself rigidly to the points at issue and studiously avoid un-

friendly personalities.

Rule 4. While the bishop is putting a question or addressing the house the most

perfect order and quiet shall be maintained.

Rule 5. While the bishop addresses the house no member shall pass between him

and the house or while the member addresses the chair no member shall pass between him

and the chair.

Rule 6. No member shall absent himself from the conference unless by permission,

sickness or inability to attend.

Rule 7. The presiding bishop appointing all standing and special committees not

provided in the Discipline. The standing committees shall be one to examine applicants

for license, one for ordination, one for finance, one for devotional exercises, one on

boundaries, and one on difficulties.

Rule 8. Any member may call for the yeas and nays on any question provided he can

get a second.

Rule 9. No member of conference shall leave after the conference appointments are

read out until the final close.

Rule 10. No member shall be allowed to peruse any newspaper, book, or pamphlet

during the business of conference.

On motion Rev.s J.A.Sand, D.H.Emerson, A.Ettinger and J.Bowen were received as

advisory member.

MORNING SESSION

On motion Rev. J. Oswald, of the Lutheran Church was admitted as an advisory member.

Resolved that Wm. Miller receive a transfer to the Virginia Annual Conference.

Resolved that Bros. J.Rathfang and J.H.Bratten are considered members of this Conf.

On motion G. Miller and J. Dickson were appointed to write obity aries of Peter

Bitzel and Joseph Young, deseased.

The following names were presented as applicants for license to preach:

S. S. Oliver, J. Norcross, Abram Branten, H. Earhart.

Resolved that S. S. Oliver cannot be received into this conference because he

comes to us from a Quarterly Conference of another district.

 

16.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Resolved that Bro. J. Norcross cannot be received into this conference according
to the Discipline.

Resolved that the case of Abram Rankin cannot be reached by this conference.

The following names were presented as applicants for ordination: C. Balmer, W.B.

Raber and J. Dickson, who were referred to the proper committee for examination.

On motion F. Grimm and J.W. Bonewell were received into the itinerant connection.

Who are willing to travel the ensuing year? Geo. Miller, J. Dickson, Wm. Wagner,
A. Owen, J.W. Bonewell, Geo. Schneider, J.C. Smith, George Showman, Z.A. Colestock,
B. Wagner, T.F. Hallowell, Samuel Enterline, J.S. Kessler, Geo. Kocher, Wm. Raber,
Fred Grimm, A. Bickley, Wm. Humberger.

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION

On motion the report of the committee on the examination of applicants for ordi-

nation was adopted and that C. Balmer, Wm. B. Raber and J. Dickson be ordained.

Who is Presiding Elder? Wm. Wagner was elected on the first ballot.

Where shall the next conference be held? Jefferson, York, Co., Pa.

Committee on boundaries: J.S. Kessler, Geo. Miller, C. Balmer.

Bros. C. Balmer and E. Boring were elected to serve on the stationing committee.

Resolved that we view the efforts of the American Tract Society to enlighten and

Christianize the world as highly praiseworthy and cheerfully recommed their publica-
tions to the members of the church.

Conference then went into the election of Benevolent Fund Treasurer and resulted
in the choice of Bro. Wm. Wagner.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The following preamble and resolutions are submitted by Bro. Geo. Miller and
adopted by the conference:

Believing that youth is the most favorable time in life to make good and lasting

impressions on the mind, and whereas the institution of Sabbath Schools in our opinion

ranks among the best of all institutions of our age for the correcting of bad and the

forming of good morals and also to lay a good foundation for religious training and

usefulness in life, and whereas our last General Conference gave this subject a favor-
able notice Discipline p. 78, therefore, resolved that we as itinerant ministers will
and all our local preachers are requested to make a strong effort to organize Sunday
Schools where there are none. Resolved 2 that each travelling and stationed preacher

report annually to this conference his success in this cause. Resolved 3, that the

American Sunday School Union Society is recommended as a source from which to get such
books as are not published at the Religious Telescope office to supply our schools.

The ordination services were attended to. Preaching in German by Bishop Erb from
Joe. 15:19, in the English by Geo. Miller from Col. 1:27, 28. After which C. Balmer,
W.B. Raber and J. Dickson were solemnly ordained by the laying on of hands.

 

MONDAY MORNING SESSION

Resolved that this conference acquiese with the German Otterbein Missionary So-
ciety of Baltimore in sending $50.00 to Iowa for the support of German missions within
the bounds of that conference to be sent out thru the next presiding bishop of the
Iowa Conference.

The following report on boundaries was submitted by the committee and adopted by
the conference.

1.  That Manchester appointments be attached to the Littlestown Circuit.

2.  That Greencastle appointments be attached to the Chambersburg Circuit.

3.  That Rocky Spring Circuit to be known as follow: all the appointments west of

the north mountain to be struck off and called Path Valley Circuit, Rocksbury appoint-
ment to be attached to Carlisle Circuit, and the rest to retain its former name.

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On motion Philadelphia Congregation is to be known as Philadelphia Mission.

On motion Conococheague field of labor is to be known as Conococheague Circuit.

The following arrangement of preachers for the ensuing year was read by the bishop.

Chambersburg Station--J.W. Bonewell           York Circuit----------Geo. Schneider

Chambersburg Circuit--W.B. Raber                                     F. Grimm

one to be supplied      Franklin Mission------J. Fohl  

Rocky Spring Circuit--T.F. Hallowell          Littlestown Circuit---G.W. Showman

Carlisle Circuit------J. Dickson              Baltimore Station-----Geo. Miller

Hershey’s Station-----Z.A. Colestock          Philadelphia Mission--J.S. Kessler

Shoop’s Station-------A. Owen                 Conococheague Circuit-T. Crider, by

Dover Circuit--------- S. Enterline                                  Presiding Elder

                       J. Wentz, by P.E.       Path Valley Circuit---Wm. Humberger, by P.E.

Perry Circuit---------A. Bickley, by P.E.

      From the above arrangement there was no appeal.

On motion $4.00 per month was accepted of the German Otterbein Missionary Society.

Resolved that the above be transferred to the East Pennsylvania Conference to be

applied as they in their judgment may think best.

Resolved that in consideration of many pressing demands now upon us we most

respectfully decline a cooperation with the Allegheny Conference in the support of
their institution of learning at this time, and that the secretary address them ac-

cordingly, expressing a hope however that they may both succeed and be useful and in
some future day we may be able to extend a helping hand.

 

MONDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

      Resolved that the Presiding Elder tax the different circuits, stations, and
missions for his support and that he collect the same, provided however that in the case

of deficiency the preachers be not required to make it up out of their private funds.

On motion J. Dickson was elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Annual Conference

Home Missionary Society.

Resolved that the circuit and stationed preacher ascertain the number of members
of secret societies on their respective charges and to which of the orders they belong,

and report the same to the next annual conference.

EVENING SESSION

Resolved that the sum of $6.10 be collected from each circuit and station to make
up the deficiency in the salary of J.B. Kessler, and that said sum be paid into the
hand of Presiding Elder for the use of Bro. Kessler.

Resolved that Bishop Erb be continued as our agent for the collection of funds to

liquidate the debt resting on the Philadelphia church and that the travelling preachers

open the way into classes and families and collect subscriptions that he may take.

Resolved that each member of the church be respectfully requested to give 12 cents

or more per year for home missionary purposes and pay the same to the class loader who

shall report to Quarterly Conference.

Whereas we as a church claim to be strictly temperate and whereas the “Washington-

ians” have partially relaxed their efforts, and the “Sons” exclude those who most need

help, both resulting in an alarming increase of intemperance; therefore resolved 1st
that each travelling preacher deliver a sermon or lecture to the people of his charge on
the temperance subject and read and lecture on the section of Discipline teaching that

subject.

Resolved that we tender our sincere thanks to the friends of York for the respect and

hospitality shown us during our stay among them.

                                                      J. Dickson, Secretary.

 

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APPENDIX

Report of the finance committee.

1st. Funds in the Missionary Treasury----------------------------- $ 117.10

which was disbursed as follows:

To J. Fohl, Missionary----------------------------- $ 75.00

To J.C. Smith---------------------------------------- 42.10

                                                                     117.10

Bro. Fohl still claims----------------------------------------------- 24.00

Bro. J.C. Smith claims----------------------------------------------- 23.00

2d amount of surplus funds and interest on donation---------------- $ 46.55

disbursed as follows:

To Western Diocese------------------------------------ 7.50

To the bishop----------------------------------------- 6.65

To Bro. B. Wagner ----------------------------------- 16.40

To Bro. S. Enterline -------------------------------- 16.00

                                                                      46.55

 

 

Circuits,

Stations and Missions

Preachers

Appointments

No. Classes

No. Members

Missionary Collection

Bishop’s Money

P.E. Salary

Preachers’ Salaries

Expenses

Presents

Benevolent

Fund

Hershey’s Station

J. Dickson

6

4

162

$20.17

$2.59

Had no Presiding Elder this year

$220.00

$4.62

$0.00

$2.40

Perry Circuit

B. Wagner

16

7

182

1.39

1.10

119.41

3.00

3.00

0.60

Shoop’s Station

A. Owen

9

7

195

23.53

8.06

242.79

10.00

5.00

0.60

Baltimore

Geo. Miller

1

 

100

0.00

4.00

0.00

0.00

5.00

1.80

Littlestown Circuit

G.W. Showman

16

9

174

8.04

3.50

167.05

9,12

5.07

5.20

Dover Circuit

S. Enterline

10

5

110

3.36

0.75

178.64

31.65

1.17

0.60

 Chambersburg Station

J.W. Bonewell

1

6

125

5.58

1.41

94.00

3.00

3.00

0.50

Chambersburg Circuit

Wagner & W.B. Raber

20

12

317

9.00

3.00

303.55

20.00

20.00

1.20

York Mission

J.C. Smith

1

4

109

160.93

0.00

200.00

36.93

20.75

0.00

York Circuit

Snyder and Hallowell

26

10

304

14.53

2.00

0.00

30.50

6.00

3.60

Philadelphia

J.S. Kessler

1

3

84

0.00

0.00

0.00

32.75

0.00

0.60

Rocky Spring Circuit

J.W. Bonewell

16

8

243

8.00

4.00

179.79

3.00

3.00

1.80

Carlisle Circuit

Z.A. Colestock

8

3

99

22.47

4.01

116.94

6.50

1.00

0.00

Franklin Mission

J. Fohl

19

3

102

100.33

2.75

0.00

22.65

9.36

0.50

Conococheague Circuit

Bashore & Humberger

10

2

24

0.00

1.18

65.64

3.11

0.00

0.00

 


 

Tabular view of the several Circuits and Stations in West Pennsylvania Conference District.

                                                J. Dickson, Secretary

 

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February 4, 1851

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the “United Brethren in Christ” met pursuant to appointment in Jefferson, York, Co.,

Pa. February 4th, 1851.

      Secretaries were then balloted for and resulted in the choice of J. Dickson, Eng-

lish, and S. Enterline, German. Bro. J. Russell was elected chairman by ballot.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Erb, Bishop, J. Russell, Chairman, W. Wagner, J.C. Smith, Jas. H. Bratton, A. Owen,
Z.A. Colestock, Geo. Schneider, Geo. Miller, T.F. Hallowell, S. Enterline, P. Haw-
beker, Wm. Humberger, J. Fohl, Geo. W. Showman, J. Denig, J. Dickson, B. Wagner, T.
Crider, Wm. B. Raber, J.S. Kessler, F. Grimm, Wm. Miller, J. Wingerd, Geo. Kocher.

MEMBER ABSENT

F. Frey, J.W. Bonewell, E. Boring, C. Stabley, J. Cormany, A. Beckley, J.G. Snyder,
Fred. May, H. Young, H. Stouffer, F. Gilbert, Jonas Witwer, Samuel Eberly, J. Rathfang,
C. Palmer, Fred. Flinchbaugh, A. Marker, M. Lohr, A. Huber, A. Hershey, Thos. Huston,
D. Bear, J. Smith, Samuel Huber, J.M. Bishop, J. Basehore.

      On motion the transfer of William Miller was returned and accepted.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Resolved that three brethren be added to the stationing committee to constitute
a boundary committee.

Resolved that all resolutions with their amendments be laid on the table in writing.

On motion Bro. Christian Balmer was transferred to any of the western conferences
he may wish to join.

The following brethren were then presented as applicants for license to preach:
J.P. Bishop, John F. Seiler, Jacob Wentz, Henry Greenblade.

On motion they were referred to the proper committee for examination.

 

WEDNESDAY MORNING

On motion the Philadelphia $6.10 matter was referred to the committee on diffi-

culties.

The committee on the examination of applicants for license was submitted and Bros.

J.P. Bishop, J. Wentz, H. Greenblade and J.F. Seiler were granted license by the

conference to preach the gospel.

The report of the committee on difficulties was read and received, when the fol-

lowing resolutions in connection with the report was passed:

Resolved that Bro. J. Russell be appointed to either visit or write to Bro. Samuel

Huber a letter, stating the points of objections to his conduct toward the circuit

preacher during the early part of the past conference year and admonish him to obedience

to Discipline and cooperation with itinerant ministers in the future.

Resolved that Bro. Fred Gilbert be referred to the next Quarterly Conference on
the circuit of which he is a member to render proper satisfaction for his manner of

procedure, and that said Quarterly Conference report through the Presiding Elder to
the next annual conference.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion J.G. Snyder was transferred to any western conference he may choose to

join.

On motion Geo. Miller was transferred to Iowa Conference.

On motion I. Commes was received by transfer from Allegheny Conference.

The following names were presented as candidates for ordination: Jonas. H. Bratton

and Wm. Miller.

Have any of the preachers died during the past year? Answer: None.

On motion the deficiency in the Presiding Elder’s salary was referred to the com-
mittee on difficulties.

Bro. J.C. Smith was by ballot chosen Presiding Elder for the ensuing year.

Bros. Geo. Miller, J. Denig and J. Wingerd were elected to serve on the stationing

committee.

 

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The subjoined resolution passed by the German Otterbein Missionary Society of Bal-

timore was laid before conference: Resolved that this society is willing and ready to
pay $25.00 toward sustaining the German Mission in the Scioto Conference (Bros. Staub
and Sholler) and $25.00 to the Iowa Conference as soon as that conference has a German
missionary in the field.

TUESDAY MORNING SESSION

The report of the committee recommending Wm. Miller and James H. Bratton as pro-
per persons for ordination was submitted and adopted.

The committee on finance was reported as follows:

Missionary money on hand-------------------------------------- $ 137.22

Disbursed as follows: To J. Fohl, Franklin Mission------- $ 58.66

                  To J.S. Kessler, Philadelphia Mission---- 58.79

                  To J.C. Smith, York Mission-------------- 38.79

leaving each of the above named brethren with a claim upon the treasury of $11.21 which
was voluntarily relinquished by the respective claimants.

The report of the committee on difficulties was then read and adopted by the con-
ference. Geo. W. Showman, Geo. Schneider and John F. Seiler paid their respective
portion of Presiding Elder’s tax.

The committee on boundaries reported as follows:

1st. Manchester, Hoffman’s Paper Mill and Long Creek Scholl House appointments to
be called Manchester Mission.

2d. Carlisle Circuit to be called Big Spring Circuit.

3d. Carlisle to be an appointment on Hershey's Station.

4th. Philadelphia Mission on to be called Philadelphia Station.

5th. York Mission to be called York Station.

6th. Louden appointment to be connected with Conecocheague Circuit.

The following arrangement of preachers was sthen read by the bishop:

PRESIDING ELDER -------- J.C. Smith          York Station--------- ---Wm. Wagner

Chambersburg Station --- J. Dickson          York Circuit -------- ---F. Grimm, I. Commes,

Chambersburg Circuit --- J.P. Bishop, Wm.                             by P. Elder.

                         Humberger, by P.E. Dover Circuit ------- ---J. Wentz, H. Green-

Rocky Spring Circuit --- T.F. Hallowell                              blade, by P. Elder

Path Valley Circuit ---- B. Wagner           Franklin Mission----- ---S. Enterline

Big Spring Circuit ----- John F. Seiler      Littlestown Circuit-----Wm. Miller

Hershey's Station ------ Z.A. Colestock      Conococheague Circuit---T. Crider

Shoop’s Station--------- A. Owen             Philadelphia Station----J.S. Kessler

Perry Circuit ---------- W.B. Raber          Manchester Mission------Geo. Schneider

Resolved that the road leading from Greencastle to Williamsport constitute the

boundary line between Chambersburg and Conococheague Circuits.

Where shall our next conference be held? Answer: Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa.

The ordination services were attended to. Preaching in the German language by Bro.
J. Russell from 1st Cor. 16:10. Some remarks were added in English by Bishop J. Erb.
Bros. Wm. Miller and Jas. H. Bratte were then solemnly set apart to the office of
elder by the laying on of hands.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the following brethren were received into the travelling body: J.P.
Bishop, Wm. Miller, J.S. Wentz.

Resolved that the Presiding Elder tax the different stations, circuits and mis-
sions for his support and that if the quarterly collections do not reach the preacher
endeavor to collect the deficiency.

Resolved that the Presiding Elder be required to hold four quarterly meetings on
each station, circuits and mission, three in person and one by substitute.

On motion J.W. Bonewell was transferred to the Allegheny Conference.

On motion Wm. Wagner was reelected book agent.

The following brethren, viz. J. Denig, G. Conn and H. Shrader were appointed to

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make settlement with Wm. Wagner, book agent.
      On motion J. Dickson was reelected treasurer of the home missionary fund.

EVENING SESSION

      The conference collection accounting to $14.36 was disbursed as follows: Western

conferences, $7.50, bishop $2.83, Wm. Humberger $3.83, total $14.36. Paid in of inter-
est on widow Snyder donation $15.00. Disbursed as follows: To A. Mahaffey $2.00, to
N. Hock $2.00, widow Graham $3.00, to Reev. G. Schneider $4.00, to Rev. H. Greenblade
$4.00, total $15.00.

Paid in of interest on widow Gost’s donation $3.00 and given to Rev. P. Hawbecker.

Resolved that hereafter this conference demands good security for all Benevolent
Fund money loaned out.

Bro. Wm. Wagner was elected treasurer of the Benevolent Fund money.

Resolved that we as members of the Pennsylvania Conference make every laudabl ef-
fort to double the list of subscribers for the “Religious Telescope” and “Busy Martha”
within the boundaries of this conference the ensuing year as we highly approve of the
manner in which they are conducted.

Resolved that one fourth of all missionary money collected this year be appro-
priated to missions in the East.

Resolved that $50.00 be appropriated toward renting and fitting up a house of

religious worship in Carlisle.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the resolution relative to secret societies be postponed to the next
conference.

On motion $6.00 of home missionary money collected in Chambersburg and forwarded
to conference by J.W. Bonewell be put into the treasury.

Jacob Erb, Alex. Owen, S. Butorf, C. A. Colestock, Benj. Erb, J. Shoop and Levi
Markel were appointed a board of trustees for the Benevolent Fund Society of the
Pennsylvania Conference with directions to draw up a constitution and procure a chart-
er for said society.

Resolved that the thanks of the conference are hereby tendered to the friends of
Jefferson and vicinity for their kindness and hospitality manifested tours during our
stay among them.

Circuits, Stations and Missions

Preachers

Appointments

 Classes

Members

Missionary Collection

Bishop’s  Money

Elder’s Salary

Preachers’ Salaries

Expenses

Presents

Benevolent Fund

Hershey's Sta.

Z.A. Colestock

8

3

114

$11.00

$3.00

$13.73

$189.00

$25.00

$0.00

$0.00

Chambersburg

J.W. Bonewell

1

6

107

6.00

1.18

12.00

250.00

0.00

17.00

0.00

York Circuit

Snyder & F. Grimm

24

9

292

16.65

3.00

20.00

233.79

28.82

11.32

1.20

York Mission

J.C. Smith

1

4

96

12.64

2.92

6.19

222.00

0.00

15.75

0.00

Shoop’s Sta.

A.  Owen

9

7

167

22.69

11.30

27.15

226.77

0.00

10.00

0.00

 Rocky Spring Cir.

T.F. Hallowell

11

7

155

8.27

2.73

13.00

109.54

8.53

10.60

0.60

Dover Cir.

S. Enterline & Jacob Wentz

21

6

124

7.12

3.40

10.00

203.00

31.08

3.25

0.60

PathValley Cir.

Wm. Humberger

5

4

84

0.00

1.24

10.00

37.50

145.00

2.00

0.00

Franklin Mission

J. Fohl

18

3

131

0.00

3.00

7.00

180.75

26.63

24.14

0.00

Littlestown Cir.

G.W. Showman

19

11

200

11.10

5.00

7.04

163.57

8.75

3.00

0.60

Carlisle Cir.

J. Dickson

8

4

126

19.18

1.00

13.25

219.00

19.00

3.00

0.60

Baltimore Sta.

Geo. Miller

2

2

110

0.00

4.32

25.00

500.00

0.00

5.00

1.20

Conococheague Cir.

T. Crider

12

3

76

1.27

1.25

10.00

91.00

0.00

4.00

0.00

 Chambersburg Cir.

Raber & Bishop

20

14

403

18.65

4.43

17.00

317.00

15.00

29.00

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia Miss.

J.S. Kessler

1

6

173

187.27

$0.00

28.33

227.06

0.00

$27.93

0.00

Perry Cir.

J.F. Seiler

12

8

160

0.00

1.20

8.00

97.57

4.00

0.00

0.00

 


 

CHART FOR 1850-1851

 

[note: in the original, the chart breaks after Dover Circuit and runs on to page 23]

 

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February 20, 1852

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Convened in Greencastle, Franklin County, February 20th, 1852, Bishops J.J. Glossbrener
and J. Erb presiding. ...the conference was organized by election of J. Dickson, English
and P. Frey, German Secretaries.

LIST OF MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrener, Jacob Erb, Jas. H. Bratton, A. Owen, xZ.A. Colestock, xGeo. Schneider,
T.F. Hallowell, xP. Hawbecker, Wm. Humberger, W.B. Raber, Wm. Miller, xJ. Wingerd, xWm.
Wagner, xJ.S. Kessler, xSamuel Enterline, P. Frey, J. Bashore, xG.W. Showman, T. Crider.
J.F. Seiler, J. Dickson, J.P. Bishop, H. Greenblad, xFrederick Grimm, J. Wentz, I.
Commes, J. Cormany, xJ.C. Smith, xJ.M. Bishop.

ABSENT MEMBERS

E. Boring, C. Stabley, Jno. Denig, Geo. Kocher, A. Bickley, Frederick May, J.G. Snyder,
H. Young, H. Stouffer, Frank Gilbert, Samuel Eberly, xJ. Rathfang, H. Ehrhart, Fred.
Flinchbaugh, A. Marker, M. Logr, A. Huber, Thos. Huston, David Bear, Jno. Smith, Samuel
Huber, B. Wagner, John Russell.

The names marked thus (x) are eligible to membership in General Conference.

Resolved that all resolutions and motions to go into the minutes be laid on the
table in writing.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the transfer of J.G. Snyder was received back again.

The names of T.F. Hallowell and Wm. Humberger were presented as applicants for
elder’s orders.

Joel Rauhouser applied for license to preach, all of whom are referred to the pro-
per committees for examination.

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION

The committee on applicants for elder’s orders was submitted and adopted and Bros.
T.F. Hallowell and Wm. Humberger were voted elder’s orders.

The committee on boundaries reported and was received and adopted:

 

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1st. That York Circuit be divided and that the Baltimore turnpike be the line. The
upper part is to be called Jefferson Circuit and the lower part York Circuit.

2d. That all the appointments now belonging to the Littlestown Circuit south of the
Littlestown and Hanover road be attached to Jefferson Circuit.

3d. That the district be divided as follows: Conococheague Circuit, Path Valley
Circuit, Rocky Spring Circuit, Chambersburg Circuit and Chambersburg Station constitute
the upper district to be called Chambersburg District and the remaining circuits, sta-
tions and missions to constitute another district to be called York District.

4th. We recommend that Philadelphia appointment now belonging to Big Spring Circuit
be attached to Hershey's Station.

5th. We recommend that the appointments now belonging to Chambersburg Circuit north
of the Chambersburg and Gettysburg turnpike be attached to Rocky Spring Circuit and
that the Chambersburg Circuit be called Greencastle Circuit.

On motion Conocoheague Circuit shall hereafter be called Mercersburg Circuit.

On motion Wm. Miller was granted privilege to locate for one year.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Paid on interest on widow Snyder’s donation $17.00 which was equally divided be-
tween Bros. Greenblade and Flinchbaugh.

Interest on widow’s Gost’s donation paid in $1.50 which was voted to J. Wentz.

Resolved that we have two book agents the ensuing year. Bro. Jacob Hoke was
elected for the Chambersburg District Wm. Wagner for the York District.

An election was held for Presiding Elders and resulted in the choice of A. Owen
and J. Dickson.

Bros. J. Wingerd, Jas. M. Bishop, J. Cormany, Wm. Miller and Jas. H. Bratton were
elected to serve on the stationing committee.

Bros. J. Wingerd and Wm. Miller were elected to assist in the stationing of the
Presiding Elders.

The next session of the conference is to be held in Littlestown, Adams Co., Pa.

On motion Rev. J.B. Ressler agent of the Mt. Pleasant College was permitted to
present the object of his agency to conference.

 

MONDAY MORNING SESSION

Benevolent Fund Report: Principal, (note to J. Hershey, parent treasurer)      $135.00

                        Interest of this conference note to J. Erb              128.37

REPORT OF STATIONING COMMITTEE

York District       A. Owen, P. Elder        Big Spring Cir.      Geo. W. Showman

Shoop’s Sta.        J.C. Smith               Manchester Mission   J.F. Seiler

York Station        Wm. Wagner              

Hershey's Station   Sewell, by P. Elder      Chambersburg Dist.   J. Dicson, P. Elder

Philadelphia Sta.   J.S. Kessler             Chambersburg Sta.    J. Dickson

Baltimore Station   John Russell             Greencastle Cir.     Z.A. Colestock, H.

York Circuit        Tobias Crider                                 Rebok, by P. Elder

Jefferson Cir.      J.S. Wentz               Mercersburg Cir.     Wm. Humberger, by P.E.

Dover Circuit       H. Greenblade, by P.E.   Path Valley Circuit  Daniel A. Tawney, by

Littlestown Cir.    Thos. F. Hallowell                            P. Elder

Franklin Cir.       S. Enterline             Rocky Spring Cir.    Wm. Miller, J.P. Bishop

Jerry Circuit       W.B. Raber

The committee on applicants for preaching reported. Joel Rauhouser received
license to preach.

On motion Wm. Wagner was reelected conference treasurer.

On motion J. Dickson was reelected Home Missionary and Benevolent Fund treasurer.

After an appropriate sermon by Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner Thos. F. Hallowell and
Wm. Humberger were solemnly ordained to the office of an elder by the laying on of hands.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Whereas an agent from the Allegheny Conference is here soliciting the co-operation
of this conference to aid in sustaining an institution of learning under the control of
said conference situated in Mt. Pleasant; Resolved that this conference decline co-op-

 

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eration on said subject at this time, further than to admit the agent of said confer-
ence to pass through our district privately to collect funds and solicit students.

Resolved that the Presiding Elders tax the different stations, circuits and mis-
sions for their support and that in case the Quarterly collections do not reach the
preachers endeavor to collect the deficiency.

Whereas this conference has learned with pain that in several instances the Disci-
pline, touching secret societies, has been violated by the reception and retention of
their members in church fellowship, and whereas for its peace and happiness as well as
for for its desire of good government this conference is determined to maintain the rule
of Disciplines on the subject, therefore, resolved that the preachers who may find their
churches entangled with much alliances be required to rid them of them during this
conference year and report accordingly to the next annual conference. Resolved that
local beneficial societies without passwords, secrets and mysteries are not in the
opinion conference of this conference in the prohibition clause above referred to.

Jacob Hoke, J. Dickson and D. Oaks were elected tellers to receive the reports and
count the votes for delegates for the next General Conference.

On motion Geo. Schneider receive a transfer to Sandusky Conference, and Joel
Rauhouser to East Pennsylvania Conference.

Resolved that the bishop be and is hereby requested to publish in the Religious
Telescope the statistics of each conference composing his diocese.

Resolved that this conference request the presiding bishop of the next annual con-
ference to appoint the time of convening not later than the 20th January, 1853.

 

TUESDAY MORNING SESSION

The committee on finance reported missionary money on hand $166.78, disbursed as fol-

lows: to treasurer for eastern missions $41.67, to Samuel Enterline (Franklin Mission)
$84.04 making him a salary of $153.59, to Geo. Schneider (Manchester Mission) $41.07
making him a salary of $167.52, Conference money on hand $20.84, disbursed as follows:
to J.W. Wentz $3.00, to H. Greenblade $5.00, to W.B. Raber $12.84.

On motion Fred Grimm received a transfer to the East Pennsylvania Conference.

Resolved that we recommend the work, “Plain Thoughts on Secret Societies” to our
preachers and members as soon as the price is reduced to what is equitable and right.

On motion Samuel Enterline was voted $25.00 out of next year’s missionary fund.

On motion J.F.Seiler was excused, according to request, from going to his appointed
field of labor.

Resolved that the sincere thanks of the conference are hereby tendered to the
friends of Greencastle and vicinity for their hospitality towards us during our stay
among them.

                                                J. Dickson, Secy.

 

25.

 

 

Circuits, Stations and Missions

Preachers

Appointments

 Classes

No. Members

Salaries

P. Elder’s Salary

Conference Collection

Missionary Collection

Presents

Expenses

Shoop’s Sta.

A.  Owen

9

7

167

$264.00

$30.00

$9.12

$26.04

$11.00

$30.00

Hershey's Sta.

Z.A. Colestock 

8

5

100

152.62

20.00

3.00

15.00

2.00

44.00

Manchester Mission

Geo. Schneider

11

5

111

126.45

6.00

1.00

8.00

3.00

203.07

Rocky Spring Cir.

Thos. F. Hallowell

11

8

174

148.81

12.00

4.41

13.04

7.50

30.50

Perry Cir.

W.B. Raber

16

10

163

90.42

4.00

0.00

3.37

3.00

39.00

Littlestown Cir.

W. Miller

16

10

190

200.00

20.00

6.19

8.74

2.50

0.00

Conococheague Cir.

Tobias Crider

13

3

86

86.00

9.00

0.00

2.20

2.50

0.00

Big Spring Circuit

J.F. Seiler

8

6

171

200.00

20.00

5.00

17.50

2.50

33.75

Chambersburg Cir.

J.P. Bishop, Wm. Humberger

20

14

351

255.00

30.00

7.50

19.19

10.50

19.00

Dover Cir.

J.S. Wentz, H. Greenblade

20

5

124

174.21

10.00

3.23

7.56

13.00

17.50

York Circuit

F. Grimm, I. Coomes

20

9

245

283.61

20.00

7.49

12.26

19.58

27.10

Chambersburg Sta.

J. Dickson

1

6

100

240.00

20.00

3.78

9.06

2.00

0.0

York Station

Wm. Wagner

1

4

125

250.00

5.00

2.25

5.00

8.00

0.00

Philadelphia Sta.

J.S. Kessler

1

7

233

200.00

28.53

3.85

5.83

22.22

132.00

Path Valley Circuit

B. Wagner

10

4

125

147.63

10.00

2.06

3.12

17.25

4.00

Franklin Mission

Samuel Enterline

17

3

123

76.36

10.00

3.28

6.81

23.22

39.89

Baltimore Sta.

J. Russell

1

0

125

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

 


 

      Tabular view of the several stations, circuits and missions of Pennsylvania Annual
Conference District, 1851-52.                               J. Dickson, Secretary.

 

January 19, 1853

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

met pursuant to appointment in Littlestown, Adams County, Pa., January 19, 1853, Conference

then proceeded to balloting, whereupon Jas. M. Bishop and N. Altman were elected secretaries

and Jno. Russell, chairman.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Jacob Erb, Bishop, John Russell, chairman, Jas. M. Bishop, E. Secretary, N. Alman, G.
Secretary, J.C. Smith, J.H. Bratton, A. Owen, Z.A. Colestock, T.F. Hallowell, P.
Hawbecker, Wm. Himberger, W.B. Raber, J. Wingerd, Wm. Wagner, Samuel Enterline, P.
Frey, T. Crider, J.P. Bishop, I. Coomes, H. Greenblade, T.S. McNeil, J.S. Kessler,
J. Rathfang, G.W. Showman, J.S. Wentz, John Dickson, D.A. Tawney, H. Rebok.

 

26.


ABSENT MEMBERS

Wm. Miller, Jno. Bashore, Jacob Cormany, E. Boring, C. Stabley, John Denig, G. Kocher,
A. Bickley, F. May, J.G. Snyder, H. Young, Samuel Huber, Henry Stouffer, F. Gilbert,
S. Eberly, H. Erhart, F. Flinchbaugh, A. Marker, M. Lohr, A. Huber, T. Huston, D. Bear,
John Smith, Joel Rauhouser.

      Committee on devotional exercises, Alex. Owen, T.F. Hallowell, Simon S. Bishop.

On motion the bishop and chairman were constituted a committee to examine all
letters to this conference.

On motion Bro. Price, Musgingham Conference, was received as an advisory member.

On motion A. Owen, W. Wagner and S. Enterline be a committee to write John Base-
hore an admonitory letter.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee appointed to write John Basehore a letter reported and the same
approved by conference.

Applicants for license to preach: Henry Rebok, Daniel A. Tawney.

Committee to examine applicants: J. Russell, J.S. Kessler and Wm. Wagner.

On motion H. Rebok and D.A. Tawney were referred to the committee for examination.

On motion Joel Rauhouser was again received into this conference by returning of
transfer.

On motion N. Altman was received into this conference subject to his receiving a
transfer from the Scioto Conference.

Have any of the preachers died this year? Yes, William Miller.

On motion John Dickson, Jas. M. Bishop and J. Fohl be and hereby authorized to
write an obituary for Bro. W. Miller.

Question. Who are willing to travel without reserve the ensuing year? Answer:
John Russell, J.C. Smith, N. Altman, Z.A. Colestock, T.F. Hallowell, Wm. Humberger,
W.B. Raber, Wm. Wagner, S. Enterline, J.P. Bishop, I. Commes, J.S. Kessler, G.W.
Showman, J.S. Wentz, J. Dickson, A. Tripner, D.A. Tawney, H. Rebok, B.T.Sewell,
S.L. Minnich, Jacob Erb.

On motion conference voted that we have two Presiding Elders.

On motion the conference voted that the Presiding Elder Districts remain as they
were another year.

Who are the Presiding Elders? Alex. Owen And John Dickson.

On motion T. Crider be granted a local relation for one year.

On motion J.H. Bratton and J. Wengard were elected to assist the bishop in sta-
tioning the Presiding Elders.

T. Crider, P. Hawbecker and J.M. Bishop were elected to assist the bishop and
Pres in stationing the preachers.

J. Russell was elected to serve in the stationing committee in place of J. Dickson

who was absent.

TUESDAY MORNING SESSION

The committee on examining applicants reported favorably of D.A. Tawney and H.
Rebok. On motion their report was received and adopted and the above named brethren
licensed to preach.

Where shall our next conference be held? At Shoop’s church, Cumberland Co., Pa.

Resolved that our next annual conference commence so that the session will last
over Sabbath, T.F. Hallowell.

On motion F. Grimm was again received into this conference by returning his transfer.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion Hershey's Station be called Carlisle Circuit, Franklin Circuit to be
called York Spring Circuit, Mercersburg Circuit to be recognized as Mercersburg
Mission.

On motion $25.00 be appropriated to Mercersburg Mission.

On motion $50.00 be appropriated to Manchester Mission.

 

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STATIONING COMMITTEES’ REPORT

Chambersburg District- John Dickon, P.E.        York Spring Circuit     - J.P. Bishop,

Greencastle Circuit  - Z.A. Colestock,                                    T.S. McNeil, by P.E.

                       J.S. Wentz               York Circuit            - H.Greenblade A.

Mercersburg Mission  - Wm. Humberger                                      Tripner, by P.E.

Rocky Spring Circuit - D. O’Farrell             Dover Circuit           - W.B. Raber

                       S.L. Minnich, by P.E.    Manchester Mission      - I. Coomes

Chambersburg Station - John Dickson             Carlisle Circuit        - G.W. Showman

Path Valley Circuit  - Henry Rebok, by P.E.     Baltimore Station       - John Russell

York District        - Alex. Owen               Philadelphia Station    - J.C. Smith

Shoop’s Station      - Samuel Enterline         Big Spring Circuit      - B.T. Sewell

Ferry Circuit        - D.A. Tawney, by P.E.     Jefferson Circuit       - F. Grimm

Littlestown Circuit  - T.F. Hallowell           Harrisburg Mission      - J.S. Kessler

York Station         - Wm. Wagner

 

      On motion the resolution relative to the Presiding Elders continue to force the
coming year.

On motion Bro. J.W. Bonewell is indebtedness to the benevolent be transmitted to
the Benevolent Fund Treasurer of the Allegheny Conference.

      On motion J. Shofner receive an order on H. Flisher for $10.00 Benevolent Fund
stock and $2.40 interest. (Order returned at Shoop’s conference, not collected.)

      On motion J.F. Seiler’s indebtedness to the Benevolent Fund be transmitted to the
Benevolent Fund treasurer of the Sandusky Conference.

      On motion F.Flinchbaugh was exonerated from paying his Benevolent Fund subscription.

      On motion Peter Bitzel’s name be erased from the Benevolent Fund list.

      Resolved that we instruct our delegates to General Conference to present to said
conference the propriety of preachers appointing their own stewards, and take such action
as they think proper. S. Enterline.

THURSDAY EVENING SESSION

      On motion J.F. Seiler was voted a transfer to Sandusky Conference.

      The interest of sister Snyder’s donation was distributed as follows:
Sister Stum, of Greencastle - $5.00, Henry Greenblade $11.15      total $16.15.

      On motion of Benevolent Fund treasurer pay over to conference all money in his
hands, and when the dividend is struck call upon the present treasurer for whatever
balance may fall to this conference.

      On motion Bro. Wm. Wagner keep interest on widow Gost’s donation, as well as the
interest of the interest of the Benevolent Fund, provided however that he may pay no
interest on the interest.

      On motion John Russell was voted a transfer to any conference he may wish to join.

 

FRIDAY MORNING SESSION

      On motion the report of the committee on finance relative to the bishop’s collec-

tion was received and adopted

Whole amount collected                                           $ 77.12

Disbursed as follows: Jacob Erb, bishop            $ 60.00

                        Wm. Humberger                       4.81

                        W.B. Raber                          4.81

                        Western Bishop                      7.50       $ 77.12

On motion the report of the committee on finance relative to the missionary money

on the treasury was received and adopted.

Amount in treasury $143.31. Disbursed as follows:

Samuel Enterline                                   $ 25.00

Isaac Coomes                                         75.00

Balance in the treasury                              43.31      $ 143.31

                                     J.C. Smith, N. Altman, J.H. Bratton

On motion John Dickson was reelected missionary treasurer.

On motion Jas. M. Bishop was elected Benevolent Fund treasurer.

 

28.

 

On motion J.B. Ressler, agent of Mount Pleasant College, be requested to give us
a statement of the condition of the institution and also his proposals in view of its
future prospects.

Resolved that we approve the efforts of the friends on temperance to secure the
passage of the prohibition law in this state and that we use our influence to create
public sentiment in favor of such law. Z.A. Colestock.

Resolved that no member of this conference can consistently with the doctrine of
our discipline support any political aspirant who stands pledged to support the
finality question of the fugitive slave law. J.P. Bishop.

On motion the secretary exercise his own judgment publishing the minutes of con-
ference with the understanding that he condense them as much as possible.

                                     Jas. M. Bishop, Secretary

 

Circuits, Stations Missions

Preachers

Appointments

 No. Classes

No. Members

Salaries

Presiding Elder Salary

Conference Collection

Missionary Money

Presents

Expenses

Benevolent Fund  Subscriptions

General Conference  Delegate Money

Original Missionary money

Greencastle Cir.

Z.A. Colestock, H. Rebok

16

12

317

$300.00

$30.23

$7.68

$32.87

$17.17

$60.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Shoop’s Station

J.C. Smith

8

5

188

241.20

35.00

7.67

30.64

5.25

50.00

1.00

12.00

0.00

Mercersburg Cir.

William Humberger

11

3

101

80.00

7.60

0.80

1.31

3.00

26.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Perry Circuit

W.B. Raber

17

7

135

102.13

20.00

2.47

5.35

5.00

24.43

0.00

0.00

0.00

Littlestown Cir.

Thomas S. Hallowell

10

7

160

122.00

22.50

2.25

6.04

3.00

26.00

4.00

0.00

7.27

York Station

Wm. Wagner

2

3

114

250.00

25.00

2.50

5.00

7.00

1.00

0.00

3.60

0.00

Franklin Cir.

Samuel Enterline

17

3

161

137.65

20.00

3.92

10.12

0.00

23.34

1.00

6.14

0.00

York Cir.

Tobias Crider

14

3

187

170.00

20.00

5.98

12.93

6.74

48.00

6.00

1.40

0.00

Rocky Spring Cir.

J.M. & J.P. Bishop

17

11

314

227.00

25.00

8.37

9.84

5.00

7.40

5.00

0.00

0.00

Dover Cir.

H. Greenblade

15

5

112

154.73

20.00

3.60

7.10

5.00

13.00

2.00

0.00

0.00

Manchester Miss.

Isaac Coomes

8

6

141

93.16

20.00

4.13

1.29

7.31

46.95

1.00

0.00

0.00

Hershey’s Sta.

T.S. McNeil

6

6

141

100.00

30.00

3.00

11.00

6.00

20.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Baltimore Sta.

John Russell

1

3

120

500.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

40.00

3.00

0.00

0.00

Philadelphia Sta.

J.S. Kessler

1

7

230

227.00

40.00

5.28

0.00

73.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

0.00

Chambersburg Sta.

John Dickson

1

5

110

275.00

13.40

2.45

5.25

2.00

275.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Big Spring Cir.

G.W. Showman

6

4

194

200.00

25.00

5.00

20.00

0.00

6.50

0.00

2.75

0.00

Jefferson Cir.

J.S. Wentz

14

4

101

88.98

18.00

1.25

3.82

0.00

3.44

1.00

0.00

0.00

Path Valley Cir.

D.A. Tawney

9

5

120

90.11

20.00

2.75

6.00

8.20

14.00

1.00

0.00

0.00

York District

Alex. Owen

13

0

00

233.16

0.00

0.00

0.00

2.00

62.14

0.00

0.00

0.00

 


 

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January 26, 1854

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

met pursuant to appointment at Shoop’s station, Cumberland County, Pa., January 26, 1854.

      Conference proceeded to balloting whereupon John Russell was elected chairman and J.
M. Bishop, English and N. Altman, German Secretaries.

      On motion conference agreed to meet at 8 am and 1pm, and adjourn at 11:30 am & 4 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J.Glossbrenner, Bishop, John Russell, Chairman; Jas.M.Bishop, English Sec’y., N.Altman,
German Sec’y., Jacob C. Smith, Alex.Owen, T.F.Hallowell, P.Hawbecker, Wm.Humberger, W.B.
Raber, Jacob Wenger, Wm. Wagner, Samuel Enterline, Jer. P. Bishop, Isaac Coomes, John
Denig, T.S.McNeil, G.M.Showman, D.A.Tawney, Henry Rebok, Fred.May, Samuel Eberly, Andrew
Marker, Fred.Grimm, H.Greenblade, Z.A.Colestock, Jacob S.Wentz, T.B.Sewell, S.L.Minnich,
D.O’Farrell (transferred), John Dickson, Henry Ehrhart, S.Stabley, Thomas Huston, Joel
Rauhouser (transferred), Jacob Erb.

MEMBERS ABSENT

Philip Frey, Tobias Crider, Jacob S.Lessler, John Bashore, deceased, Jacob Cormany, E.
Boring, George Kocher, A.Bickley, John G.Snyder, Henry Yoing, Samuel Huber, Henry Stouf-
fer, F. Gilbert, F. Flinchbaugh, Martin Lohr, A.Huber, David Bear, deceased, John Smith.

      On motion N. Altman’s transfer from Scioto Conference was received and accepted.

On motion Bishop Glossbrenner and Jacob Erb constitute a committee to examine all
leters sent to this conference.

On motion it was agreed that the stationing committee shall constitute the committee

on boundaries.

The bishop announced the following committee:

1st. To examine applicants for elder’s order, Wm. Wagner, Samuel Enterline, T. Huston.

2d. To examine applicants for license to preach, J.C. Smith, A. Owen, Wm. Wagner.

3d. On finamce, Jacob Erb, A. Owen, Jas. M. Bishop.

4th. On devotional exercises, J. Erb, S. Enterline, S. Eberly.

      The names of Alex. Tripner, Samuel L. Minnich and T. B. Sewell were presented for

license to preach and referred to the appropriate committee for further examination.

      On motion J. Russell and H. Greenblade be required to pay $2.00 each (as per reso-
lution) out of their individual funds, in consequence of their neglect to lift conference
collections on their charges.

      On motion Bro.H.Kumler was granted persission to present the printing office affairs
on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock and Bro.J.C.Bright on Home, Frontier and Foreign
Missionary operations on Saturday evening.

FRIDAY MORNING

      The committee on examination of applicants for license reported favorably of A.
Tripner, T.B.Sewell and S.L. Minnich. Report received and the above named brethren
licensed to preach the gospel among us.

      On motion D.O’Farrell’s transfer from East Pennsylvania Conference was received
and accepted.

      The names of Jer.P.Bishop, John Denig, J.S.Wentz, H.Greenblade and H. Ehrhart were
presented as elder’s orders, and were referred to the appropriate committee for
further examination.

      Question: Have any of the preachers died during the last year? Yes, David Bear
and John Bashore.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

      On motion S. Eberly’s annual conference license was received at his own request.

      On motion J.C.Smith and J.M.Bishop was appointed to write obituary notices of Bros.
D. Bear and John Bashore to be published in the Religious Telescope.

      On motion N. Altman, J. Erb and J. Russell constitute a committee to draft a consti-
tution for Benevolent Fund Society.

      On motion A. Owen, J.C.Smith and W.B.Raber were constituted a committee to examine
licensiates of one year’s standing, to act at our next annual conference.

      On motion J. Russell was granted a local relation for one year.

 

30.

 

John Dickson, missionary treasurer, reported $313.93 missionary on hand,
 which was given into the hands of the finance committee.

On motion the conference voted to have two Presiding Elder Districts.

Question: Who are the Presiding Elders? Answer: John  Dickson, Jacob Erb.

On motion Jas. M. Bishop and John Russell was elected to assist the bishop in
stationing the Presiding Elders.

On motion A. Marker, J. Russell, J.M. Bishop and J. Wenger were elected to serve
on the stationing committee.

On motion the report of J.M. Bishop, Benevolent Treasurer, was received and
approved.

On motion conference elected by ballot Z.A.Colestock Secretary, and J.M.Bishop
treasurer of the Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society of this conference.

Where shall our next annual conference be held? Answer: Chambersburg, Franklin
County, Pa.

Resolved that if the stationing committee think proper and can find an available
man for Lancaster, this conference will acquiesce.

 

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION

Resolved that the bishop appoint a committee to tax the different stations, cir-
cuits and missions for the Presiding Elders’ salaries and that the same be published in
the minutes of conference. W.B.Raber. The bishop named A.Owen, J.C.Smith and J.Russell
shall travel through this conference district to collect $100.00 to assist on liquidat-
ing their church debt.

Resolved that George Kocher be suspended until the next annual conference, unless he
comply with the decision of the committee and in case of compliance he shall sustain
his former relation.

On motion the following brethren were received into the itinerancy: D.A. Tawney,
H. Rebok and Isaac Coomes.

The committee to examine applicants for elder’s orders reported favorably of Bros.
J.P. Bishop, H. Ehrhart, John Denig and J.S. Wentz. Report received and adopted.

On motion transfers were voted to Bros. D. O’Farrell and Joel Rauhouser to any
conference he may wish to join.

On motion the action in relation to S. Eberly’s name yesterday was reconsidered and
his name to continue on our conference docket.

Resolved that as travelling and local ministers we mutually pledge ourselves to ex-
ert our influence on our several fields of labor and neighborhoods to secure members
and donations to the Benevolent Fund Society of this conference.

Whereas difficulties have arisen in regard to the date of the reception, removal,
deaths, etc., of our members and whereas the date of marriages even marriage cer-
tificates have lost, and whereas it is due our members that such important data
should be carefully preserved for their future reference, and whereas some of our sis-
ter churches do keep such records for the benefit of the present and future generations,
and thereby avoid the above and other difficulties, be it therefore resolved that each
preacher in charge of a circuit, station or mission shall either by collection or
otherwise procure funds and purchase a blank book (where no such book is found) of
large size, to cost less than $3.00 which shall be recognized and kept perpetually as a
church record.

Resolved 2d that where Quarterly Conference minutes or any church matter (save
trustee’s meetings) are found recorded in small blank books that said minutes, etc.,
shall be transcribed with care into the large book above named.

Resolved 3d that the following order of keeping said book shall be carried out
with care:

1st. Name of preacher and when sent.

2d. Names of all members of the charge and when received.

3d. Deaths, removals and expulsions, etc., with date immediately opposite the

name of the member dying, removing, etc.

 

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4th. Baptism of infants and adults together with day and year born, when baptized
and what mode.

5th. Marriages, when solemnized, by whim, the name of the parties and residence.

Resolved 4th that the preacher in charge shall hold said record in his possession
and either record or cause to be recorded the items or above specified.

Resolved 5th that the preacher in charge shall at each Quarterly Conference pro-
duce said record when it shall be given into the hands of the Quarterly Conference
secretary sufficiently long to record the proceedings of the Quarterly Conference.

Resolved 6th that the Presiding Elder shall at each Quarterly Conference examine
the above named record and see that these resolutions are carried out.

Resolved 7th that Bishops, Presiding Elders, and local preachers within our confer-
ence district shall hand over to the preacher in charge all marriages and baptisms where
such service has been rendered to be recorded as above stated.

Resolved that we heartily approve of the action of the board of trustee relative
to the interests of the Religious Telescope office, and hereby promise our cooperation
on our several fields of labor to secure $5.00 subscription donations, and promote the
interest of the establishment by endeavoring in the usual way to enlarge the subscrip-
tion list.

The committee appointed to draft a constitution for the Benevolent Fund Society
reported the following which was received and adopted:

CONSTITUTION

of the

BENEVOLENT FUND SOCIETY OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST

of the

PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

 

ARTICLE I, SECTION 1

This society shall be known as the Benevolent Fund Society of the Pennsylvania
Annual Conference of the U.B. in Christ, founded for the support and relief of the
needy itinerant and superanuated preachers and their families.

ARTICLE II, SECTION 1

The funds of this society with all appertaining to the same, shall be under the
government of seven trustees, (the majority of which shall constitute a quorum) appoint-
ed by the annual conference to which they shall be accountable for all their doings
committed with their society.

SECTION 2

The trustee shall elect a president, secretary and treasurer of their own number.

SECTION 3

The president shall preside, have a casting vote, sign deeds, leases, or bonds,
contracts made in behalf of the society and call meetings when necessary.

SECTION 4

In cases of death, resignation or expulsion of the president may fill such vacancy
until the next section of conference by appointing any regular and proper member or
members of the society.

SECTION 5

The secretary shall keep the strict account of all matters belonging to and connect-
ed with the society in a book purchased and prepared for that purpose.

SECTION 6

The treasurer’s duty shall be to give satisfactory bond with the secretary for the
faithful performance of his duty and trust in receiving and paying out money.

SECTION 7

All monies received by subscription, donation or otherwise shall be paid over to
the treasurer and by him invested in said fund and appropriated as the board of trustees

shall from time to time direct.

 

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SECTION 8

A correct account of all receipts and expenditures is to be kept by the treasurer
and countersigned by the trustees of the president and transmitted to the conference
annually.

ARTICLE II, SECTION 1

Each member of this society shall annually pay $.60 on or before the sitting of
each annual conference to the treasurer of the society.

SECTION 2

Any person or member donating $10.00 shall be a life member without further con-
sideration.

SECTION 3

The funds of this society received by donation, subscription or otherwise shall by
the direction of the trustees be invested in a manner most safe and advantageous to the
society.

ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1

The funds shall be kept scared until the capital amounts to $5,000.00 and on no
account whatever shall the trustees appropriate any part of the capital fund before the
 amount is obtained.

SECTION 2

The trustees shall annually direct the treasurer to pay over to annual conference
such sums (after the necessary expenses incurred) as may have accured by interest or
revenue on the capital fund.

SECTION 3

The annual conference mat distribute such sums as may appear to its most proper and
beneficial.

ARTICLE V, SECTION 1

The trustees shall have power to make by-laws and adopt such other rules and re-
gulations as they in their judgment may deem necessary for the welfare and better man-
agement of the society, provided however such laws and regulations are not contrary to
this constitution.

SECTION 2

The trustees shall have power to receive donations in monies, real estates or
otherwise for the benefit of this society.

ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1

The annual conference shall have power to change and amend the constitution, pro-
vided two-third of the members present agree to such amendments or alterations.

                                         N. Altman

                                         J. Erb       Committee

                                         J. Russell

On motion the following brethren were elected trustees of the Benevolent Fund
Society of this conference: Samuel Snively, Jeremish Harman, Jacob Hoke, Daniel
Gueitdner, George Fetterhoff, James M. Bishop, and John Dickson.

The bishop then read the following appointments:

      Chambersburg District-- John Dickson, P.E.

      Chambersburg Station -- Z.A. Colestock, P.E.’s fee--------$32.00

      Greencastle Circuit --- T.F. Hallowell, J.S. Wentz, P.E.---36.00

      Mercersburg Circuit---- Jer. P. Bishop, P.E.’s fee --------20.00

      Path Valley Circuit---- Henry Rebok, P.E.’s fee -----------20.00

      Rock Spring Circuit---- J.S. Kessler, S.L. Minnich, P.E.---30.00

      Big Spring Circuit----- Alex. Owen, P.E.’s fee ------------30.00

      Carlisle Circuit------- G.W. Showman, P.E.’s fee ----------30.00

      Shoop’s Station ------- Wm. Wagner, P.E.’s fee ------------35.00

      Perry Circuit---------- Alex. Tripner, P.E.’s fee--------- 20.00

      York District----------Jacob Erb, P.E.

      Baltimore Station------Samuel Enterline, P.E.’s fee------- 25.00

 

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      Philadelphia Station---- Jacob C. Smith, P.E.’s fee------- 36.00

      York Station------------ W.B. Raber, P.E.’s fee----------- 25.00

      York Circuit------------ N. Altman, P.E.’s fee------------ 25.00

      Dover Circuit----------- Isaac Coomes, P.E.’s fee--------- 20.00

      Manchester Circuit------ Daniel A. Tawney, P.E.’s fee----- 20.00

      York Spring Circuit----- Wm.Humberger, T.M.McNeil, P.E.--- 25.00

      Jefferson Circuit------- Fred. Grimm, P.E.’s fee---------- 20.00

      Littlestown Circuit----- Henry Ehrhart, P.E’s fee----------25.00

                                                               $221.00

On Sabbath morning after appropriate sermons by Bishop Glossbrenner in the English
and H. Kumler in the German language, Jer. P. Bishop, Henry Ehrhart, John Denig and

J.S. Wentz were solemnly ordained to the office of elders by the laying on of hands.

 

MONDAY MORNING SESSION

Conference money on hand $99.79. the above sum was paid into the hands of Bishop
J.J. Glossbrenner.

On motion the action in relation to Geo. Kocher’s case was reconsidered and the
following substitute was adopted: Resolved that two brethren be appointed to confer
with George Kocher and endeavor to prevail upon him to secure to his wife during her
natural life the interest of $1,000.00 after his disease, should she survive him, and
that should he refuse to comply with the decision of this conference, or in some other
way satisfy her within three months from this date, he shall stand expelled from his
conference. On motion William Wagner and John Shopp were elected the above committee.

J.J. Glossbrenner paid on the table of widow Snyder interest $13.39 and of widow
Gost $3.18 which was disbursed as follows: Maria Barnets $5.53, Coarad Snyder $5.53,
Sister Moses $2.76, Sister Grill $2.76. Whole amount $16.57.

On motion Manchester Mission be charged to Manchester Circuit.

Resolved that we are preachers work gratis for one year for our benefit of our
printing establishment and that this resolution be inserted in the minutes of the con-
ference.

Resolved that each preacher in charge hold a missionary meeting at each appoint-
ment and do his utmost to raise funds for the Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary
Society by subscription or otherwise.

On motion the resolutions of last year, touching the Maine liquor law and the fug-
itive slave law, be republished with the minutes of this conference with this substi-
tute in the later, insert candidate for civil office in place of political aspirant.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Resolved that Bro. Smith be instructed to convene with his members relative to
secret societies and endeavor to win them away and report the result to the next
annual conference.

The committee to write obituary notices of Bro. D. Bear and John Bashore reported
to the conference. Report was received and adopted.

The committee on finances reported that they found in the missionary treasury
$197.27. They recommended that Isaac Coomes receive $68.00. They further recommend that
Wm. Humberger receive $48.00 and that the balance remain in the treasury amounting to
$81.27 to be placed on interest. Report was received and adopted.

Resolved that in the estimation of this conference Bros. Kumler and Bright, agents
of General Conference, has faithfully discharged their several duties among us for
which they have our thanks. J. Erb.

Resolved that the sincere thanks of the conference are hereby tendered to the
friends of Shiremanstown and its vicinity for their hospitality toward of during our
stay among them. J.M. Bishop.

The report made on Saturday to procure funds for the Home, Frontier and Foreign
Missionary operations resulted in cash and obligations to the amount of $1,293.50.

                                              Jas. M. Bishop, Secretary.

REGULAR INTINERANTS

Alex. Owen, John Dickson, John Russell, Z.A. Colestock, T.F. Hallowell, Jacob
S. Kessler, Jer. P. Bishop, Jacob C. Smith, Samuel Enterline, Jacob Erb, William
Wagner, W.B. Raber, J.S. Wentz, Fred. Grimm, G. M. Showman, H.W. Rebok,
Daniel A. Tawney, Isaac Coomes.

34.

 

Circuits, Stations and Missions

Preachers

No. Appointments

 No. Classes

No. Members

Salaries

Presiding Elder fees

Conference Collection

Missionary Money Collected

Presents

Expenses

Foreign Mission

Philadelphia Mission

Jacob C. Smith

1

6

146

$300.00

$36.00

$2.73

$6.09

$10.75

$131.00

$0.00

Littlestown Circuit

Thomas F. Hallowell

13

9

155

154.25

25.00

3.13

6.47

3.00

35.00

0.00

Mercersburg Mission

Wm. Humberger

11

3

101

102.00

12.25

1.05

1.50

5.00

20.00

0.00

Dover Circuit

W.B. Raber

9

4

112

105.59

17.33

1.15

6.70

0.00

28.32

0.00

York Station

Wm. Wagner

1

2

90

300.00

22.00

4.50

10.00

25.00

0.00

0.00

York Spring Circuit

J.P. Bishop, T.S. McNeil

14

5

161

246.55

20.00

5.48

9.50

5.00

11.69

0.00

Manchester Mission

Isaac Coomes

9

7

125

132.33

29.75

3.58

0.00

3.28

33.46

18.97

Shoop’s Station

S. Enterline

9

5

162

256.28

35.00

6.23

24.16

3.00

48.88

0.00

Carlisle Circuit

G.W. Showman

7

8

173

194.23

30.00

6.00

14.00

4.20

35.00

0.00

Perry Circuit

D.A. Tawney

13

5

135

114.00

20.00

5.56

20.70

7.00

21.45

0.00

Path Valley Circuit

H. Rebok

9

5

135

154.28

15.00

4.42

3.45

8.00

22.00

0.00

Jefferson Circuit

F. Grimm

12

4

100

123.15

19.49

2.21

4.59

10.00

26.00

0.00

Baltimore Station

John Russell

1

4

000

570.00

25.00

2.00

0.00

1.00

0.00

0.00

York Circuit

Greenblade and Tripner

17

8

187

235.00

20.00

5.81

10.59

25.00

26.00

0.00

Greencastle Circuit

Colestock and Wentz

14

14

332

375.00

30.00

7.28

34.00

18.50

46.00

0.00

Big Spring Circuit

B.  T. Sewell

5

5

196

179.00

25.00

3.50

11.55

25.00

55.00

0.00

Rocky Spring Circuit

Farrell and Minnich

17

12

313

300.00

25.00

9.95

23.34

0.00

31.75

0.00

Chambersburg Station

J. Dickson

1

5

126

176.00

25.00

3.09

21.25

12.00

283.25

0.00

Chambersburg District

J. Dickson, P. E

 

 

 

107.25

 

 

 

 

 

 

York District

 

 

 

262.79

 

 

 

2.00

29.78

 

 


 

Tabular view of the several stations, circuits and missions of the Pennsylvania

Annual Conference District.

                                                            Jas. M. Bishop, Secretary

 

35.

 

January 19, 1855

 

PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in accordance to previous appointment in Chambersburg,

Franklin Co., Penn’a., January 19, 1855.

Conference organized by electing J. Erb, chairman, W.B. Raber, English and A.
N. Altman, German secretaries.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrenner, Bishop, J. Erb, chaiman, W.B. Raber, Secretary, N. Altman, German
Secretary, J. Russell, J.M. Bishop, J.C. Smith, A. Owen, T.F. Hallowell, P. Hawbeck-
er, W. Humberger, J. Wingerd, W. Wagner, S. Enterline, J.P. Bishop, I. Coomes, G.W.
Showman, D.A. Tawney, H.W. Rebok, A. Merker, F. Grimm, Z.A. Colestock, J.S. Wentz,
A, Tripner, H. Stouffer, A. Huber, J. Smith.

MEMERS ABSENT

J. Denig, F. May, S. Eberly, H. Greenblade (transferred), N. T. Sewell (name erased),
M. Lohr, J. Cormany, E. Boring, G. Kocher (expelled), C. Stabley, T. Huston, P. Fry,
F. Gilbert, F. Flinchbaugh, J.G. Snyder, Henry Young.

      Examination of members of conference.

AFTERNOON SESSION

      Examination resumed.

      Committees: Boundaries, J. Erb, J. Dickson, J. Wingerd, J.C. Smith, G.W. Showman.

      On examination of applicants for license, A. Owen, S. Enterline, W. Wagner.

On elder’s orders: J. Russell, N. Altman, J.S. Kessler.

The following brethren were presented  as applicants for license to preach; J.
Jones, J. Weidler, J.W. Burd and Jesse Cline. On motion were referred to proper com-
mittee.

SECOND DAY

Report of committee on boundaries was received and adopted as follows:

1st. Fishing Creek and Roller’s appointments on Dover Circuit and all the appoint-
ments east of the state road leading from York to Carlisle on York Spring Circuit be
formed and be called Lisburn Mission.

2d. The remaining of Dover Circuit to be attached to York Circuit and the circuit
thus formed to be known as York Circuit.

3d. The appointments known as Orwig’s or Freeland’s on York Circuit to be attach-
ed to Manchester Circuit.

The committee to examine applicants for license to preach reported favorable to
Jesse Clines, J.W. Burd, J. Weidler and J. Jones, who were on motion licensed by the
conference to preach the “Gospel of the Son of God”.

On motion the appointments on Mercersburg Circuit remain as they are; therefore
the request of the Allegheny Conference concerning those appointments is not granted.

On motion the name of B.T. Sewell was erased from the conference journal, he having
withdrawn from the church.

Resolved that J. Denig be and hereby is requested by this conference to desist
from defending the principles of secrecy as found in any society or order of the day.

On motion George Kocher was expelled from the conference and the church of the
United Brethren in Christ.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Resolved that the committee of three be appointed to apportion among the different
fields of labor the amount of salary for the P. Elders.

On motion T.F. Hallowell was voted a location for the present.

Report of the book agent of Chambersburg District was received and adopted as
follows:Books received amounting to                                        $ 898.20

Books sold-------------------------------------------- $ 498.03

Books transferred---------------------------------------- 25.20

Reduction on Church History and damaged------------------- 9.92

Books on hand------------------------------------------- 224.63

Sold---Money not collected------------------------------ 140.42     898.20

 

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Books not sold past conference year-------------------- $250.00

Agent charged in the office with------------------------ 265.05

Report of the book agent of York District was received and adopted as follows:

Amount of books received------------------------------ $ 440.76

Amount paid the office---------------------------------- 225.49      $ 215.27

Books out on credit----------------------------------- $ 150.72

Books on hand --------------------------------------------88.59        249.59

Amount due the agent ------------------------------------------------ $ 34.04

On motion J. Hoke (Chambersburg District) and W. Wagner (York District) were re-
elected book agents for the coming year.

Conference treasurer: J. Dickson, reported $182.86 in hand, and on motion he was
re-elected and gives his note to the bishop for the above amount.

On motion W. Bright, agent of Mt. Pleasant College, Allegheny Conference, was
granted permission to present the resolution of said conference and to present the
interests of said institution.

Resolved that this conference appoint six trustees to meet the trustees of Mt.
Pleasant College, Allegheny Conference, and report at the next annual conference con-
cerning the condition of said institution and as also the propriety or impropriety of a
full co-operation by this conference.

On motion the following brethren were received into the itinerancy: S. Minnich,
A. Tripner and W. Humberger.

J. Erb and J. Dickson were chosen P. Elders by ballot.

On motion S. Huber and A. Marker were appointed to station the Presiding elders.

On motion J. Wingerd, T.F. Hallowell and A. Merker were elected to assist the
bishop and Presiding Elders in stationing the preachers.

By vote it was concluded to hold the next session of annual conference in Balti-
more, Md.

SABBATH EXERCISES

At 10:30 o’clock Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner preached with energy, power and good
effect from Gal. 6:14 after which the Lord’s supper attended to. Many communed.
This was a pleasant, glorious and heavenly season to many souls, a feast of joy.

At 2 o’clock J. Russell preached in the German Language from Hebrew 11:1.

Evening: J. Markwood of the Virginia Conference entertain a large and attentive
congregation in his peculiarly original manner from the 40th Psalm 2,3.

On motion a committee was appointed consisting of J.C. Smith, J. Dickson, and
J. Russell to prepare a form for the record of church matters, as referred to in a
preamble and resolution of the last annual conference.

On motion Z.A. Colestock, J.C. Smith and W. Wagner were elected a committee to appor-
tion the Presiding Elders’ salaries among the difference stations, circuits and missions.

On motion a committee composed of J. Russell, W. Wagner and A. Owen were appointed

to examine a book in manuscript written by W.B. Raber.

On motion J.S. Kessler was appointed to travel through the conference District
to secure and select funds for the purchase of the church in Philadelphia.

On motion Monday evening was set apart for missionary purposes. J. Markwood and
the bishop spoke and $713.20 was secured.

THIRD DAY

A letter was read before conference from Baltimore, Md., concerning the building
of an English Church in that city and the propriety of sending a missionary there for
that purpose; whereupon it was resolved by conference to send a missionary to Baltimore.

On motion B. Wagner be voted a transfer to the Illinois Annual Conference and
H. Greenblade to any of the western conferences he may wish to join.

On motion the following brethren were appointed trustees of Mt. Pleasant College,
to meet the other trustees at their next meeting: A. Owen, Jehr. Herman, J. Russell,
J. Erb, J. Dickson and Samuel Snively.

Resolved that all action relative to secret societies in Philadelphia be suspend-
ed until next annual conference.

 

37.


The form of the report for each station, circuit and mission are arranged by the
committee appointed was received and adopted as follows:

1. Name of station, circuit or mission on the title page.

2. Name of preacher and when sent, on page 10.

3. Members names, when received, removed, expelled, dropped, withdrawn, or as the
case may be, on page 20.

4. Marriages, by whom, names of parties, residence, page and so on, on page 200.

5. Baptism, by whom, date of birth, mode, etc., on page 300.

6. Statistics, including Quarterly Conference records, official and trustee meet-
ings, what was collected for preachers, Sunday Schools and other purposes, on page ----.

Report of J.M. Bishop was reported as follows by the secretary:

Amount in treasury--------------------------- $ 722.03

Amount in notes-------------------------------- 688.96

Home Missionary collected past conference year-- 64.58

(In the foregoing the amount secured and collected on Rocky Spring Circuit is not
included, it being intended exclusively for the African Mission.)

On motion one third of the amount mentioned in cash was appropriated to home pur-
poses and the balance to go to the frontier and foreign work.

On motion B. Wagner’s Benevolent Fund interest was transferred to the Illinois
Annual Conference.

The appointments of the preachers for the coming conference year were read by the
bishop as follows:

Chambersburg District  J. Dickson, P. E

Chambersburg Station    Z.A. Colestock         Rocky Spring Circuit         J.C. Smith and

Shoop’s Station         W. Wagner                                           D.A. Tawney

Greencastle Circuit     J.S. Wentz and         Big Spring Circuit           A. Owen

                        J.C. Weidler           Carlisle Circuit             G.W. Showman

Mercersburg Mission     I. Coomes              Perry Circuit                A. Tripner

Path Valley Circuit     T.S. McNeil, by P. E   Chambersburg German Mission J. Russell

York District           J. Erb, P. E

Baltimore Station       S. Enterline           York Circuit                 J. Cline and

York Station            W.B. Raber                                          J.W. Burd

Philadelphia Station    J.P. Bishop            Manchester Circuit           H.W. Rebok

York Spring Circuit     W. Humberger           Lisburn Mission              T. Crider

Littlestown Circuit     S.L. Minnich           Baltimore English Mission    N. Altman

Jefferson Circuit       F. Grimm               Agent for Philadelphia Ch    J.S. Kessler

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The interest of widow Snyder and Gost donation was distributed as follows:

Widow Catherine Wantz. Perry Circuit ------------- $ 7.31

Widow Snyder, Greencastle Circuit------------------- 7.31

                                                    $14.62

The report of the committee on finance was received and adopted as follows:

H.W. Rebok-------------------------------- $ 15,84

F. Frimm------------------------------------ 10.00

                                                             $25.84

Also that of J.P. Bishop was received, $40.00 of home missionary money.

On motion the following appropriations were made for mission the coming year:

Lisburn Mission---------------------------------------------- $ 50.00

The Baltimore Missionary Society is to be informed and advised to pay the balance
($50.00) to Baltimore English Mission.

Manchester Mission------------------------------------------- $ 60.00

Baltimore Mission--------------------------------------------- 150.00

Resolved that J.S. Kessler, agent for Philadelphia Church, receive the disci-
plinary allowance as salary out of the funds he may collect, and the preachers on
their respective fields of labor use their influence to open the way.

On motion John Dodds, Financial Agent of the Telescope Office, was granted pri-
vilege by the conference to present the claims and interests of the printing establish-
ment.

38.


Resolved that it is the opinion of this conference that our German paper (Der Froliche
or Botschafter) might be much improved, especially the editorial department, and here-
by request the trustees to see the bettering of said department as also the whole
paper. And as soon as this is attended to we will endeavor more than heretofore to in-
crease its circulation.

Report of the treasurer of Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary operations, J.
M. Bishop, was received and adopted as follows:

        Amount of notes on hand--------------------- $ 82.27

        Cash in hand, Home Missionary---------------- 198.41----- $ 279.68

        Foreign Cash Collection-------------------- $ 486.33

        Cash last year------------------------------- 422.40----- $ 908.73

On motion Z.A. Colestock was reelected secretary and J.M. Bishop treasurer of
the Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society.

Report of J.M. Bishop handed in as treasurer of Benevolent Fund treasurer which
was received and adopted as follows:

        Interest collected this year---------------- $ 14.80

        Principal collected this year----------------- 51.00      $ 65.80

On motion A. Owen was elected Benevolent Fund treasurer.

Resolved that we as a conference summit with humility to the rebuke of Dodds in

reference to our failure in supporting properly the organs of the church, and that we
promise greater diligence for the future.

FOURTH DAY

Report of the committee on study, A. Owen, J.C. Smith and W.B. Raber to examine li-
centiates of one year’s standing as follows was received and adopted. There appeared
before the committee A. Tripner and S.L. Minnich. Of the two A. Tripner was the best, but
both were deficient and the committee advised that the bishop impress upon their minds
the necessity of greater diligence in study the coming year.

Report of the committee to apportion the P. Elders’ salaries among the different
fields of labor was received and adopted as follows:

       Chambersburg District                             York District

Chambersburg Station ----------- $ 25.00------- York Station --------- $ 25.00

Greencastle Circuit--------------- 40.00------- York Circuit------------ 30.00

Rocky Spring Circuit-------------- 30.00------- York Spring Circuit----- 25.00

Mercersburg Mission--------------- 20.00------- Lisburn Mission--------- 25.00

Path Valley Circuit--------------- 20.00------- Manchester Circuit------ 15.00

Big Spring Circuit---------------- 30.00------- Littlestown Circuit----- 25.00

Perry Circuit--------------------- 20.00------- Jefferson Circuit------- 15.00

Carlisle Circuit------------------ 30.00------- Baltimore station------- 35.00

Shoop’s Station------------------- 35.00------- Philadelphia Station --- 35.00

Chambersburg German Mission------- 10.00

Resolved that the preachers of this conference dispense with all missionary ef-
forts during this conference year to give place to the efforts of the Philadelphia
Church agent and that if the necessary amount be not secured to pay that church, the
money thus secured shall be thrown into the missionary treasury by the consent of the
donors.

On motion the committee to examine the licentiates of one year’s standing and also
of two year’s was appointed by the bishop, both committee to consist of J. Dickson,
Z.A. Colestock and W.B. Raber.

The trustees of the Benevolent Fund reported as follows, which was received and
adopted:

           Paid for blank books------------------------ $ 1.12

           Cost of incorporation------------------------- 5.80           $ 6.92

On motion the above amount was paid by the present Benevolent Fund treasurer.

Resolved that there be a German Mission established in Chambersburg and that J.
Russell be the missionary and that he receive an appropriation of $50.00 out of the
Baltimore Missionary Society.

 

39.


Whereas the Discipline requires all authors (members of conference, etc.) of doc-
trinal books and pamphlets to submit their manuscripts for examination to a committee
appointed by the annual conference and whereas J. Denig has published a work entitled
“The Know Nothing Manual” without submitting such work to a committee, therefore

Resolved that he Has in the sense of this conference violated said action of Dis-
cipline, and second Resolved that we the members of this conference discountenance
the circulation of said pamphlet until satisfaction be rendered to this conference in
accordance with Discipline.

On motion a vote of thanks was tendered to the brethren and friends of Chambers-
burg for kindness and hospitality toward the members of conference.

 

Circuits, Stations and Missions

Preachers

Appointments

Classes

Members

Salary

Elders’ Salary

Home Missionary

Bishop’s Collection

Collection for Sunday School

Expenses

Presents

York Circuit, N. Altman

12

7

186

$243.95

$12,31

$77.55

$6.15

$28.00

$25.00

$10.00

Big Spring Cir., A. Owen

6

4

175

290.00

30.00

101.60

5.44

0.00

38.00

25.00

Greencastle Cir., T.F. Hallowell, J.S. Wentz

17

14

416

363.85

35.00

100.40

7.56

0.00

20.00

17.00

York Spring Cir., W. Humberger

15

7

248

186.10

25.00

23.45

3.78

0.00

38.25

10.25

York Station, W.B. Raber

1

3

98

150.00

18.75

86.57

4.45

30.00

114.00

14.00

Shoop’s Sta., W. Wagner

7

4

255

250.00

30.00

15.57

5.00

0.00

30.00

8.00

Baltimore Station, S. Enterline

1

1

133

400.00

20.00

0.00

4.00

50.00

0.00

23.00

Mercersburg Mission, J.P. Bishop

11

2

107

85.53

18.05

43.00

2.46

0.00

16.00

5.50

Dover Cir., I. Coomes

12

5

105

148.87

16.13

20.21

33.89

13.00

48.67

6.72

Littlestown Cir., T.S. McNeil

13

8

183

102.87

12.50

28.00

3.32

0.00

16.00

7.00

Carlisle Cir., G.W. Showman

6

7

176

195.05

30.00

60.00

5.00

0.00

38.00

5.00

Manchester Cir., D.A. Tawney

7

5

114

116.00

5.32

16.00

3.36

0.00

0.00

2.50

Path Valley Cir., H.W. Rebok

8

5

147

75.82

16.22

4.00

2.03

18.75

18.00

11.00

Jefferson Cir., H. Grimm

11

3

104

132.67

10.50

6.00

3.02

0.00

0.00

10.00

Chambersburg Station, Z.A. Colestock

1

6

125

258.60

32.00

13.00

2.87

40.00

56.40

0.00

Rocky Spring Cir., S.L. Minnich, J.C. Smith

17

12

324

263.45

30.00

210.46

17.18

25.00

0.00

0.00

Philadelphia Station, J.S. Kessler

1

5

141

220.37

27.00

0.00

2.80

90.00

14.50

4.00

Perry Cir., A. Tripner

12

5

188

131.62

20.00

17.2

4.94

0.00

30.00

2.00

Chambersburg District, J. Dickson, P.E.

9

 

 

239.88

 

 

 

 

 

50.00

York District, J. Erb, P.E.

10

 

 

302.51

 

 

 

 

 

8.00

 


 

 

           W.B. Raber, Secretary

40.

 

January 24, 1856

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in the Otterbein Church, Baltimore, Md., January

24th, 1856.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrenner, Bishop; J.Erb, Chairman; W.B. Raber, Secretary; N. Altman, Secretary; J.C.
Smith, A. Owen, P. Hawbecker, W. Humberger, J. Wingerd, W. Wagner, S. Enterline, J.P. Bishop,
I. Coomes, G.W. Showman, A. Marker, F. Grimm, Z.A. Colestock, J.S. Wentz, S.L. Minnich, J.
Dickson, H. Ehrhart, T. Crider, J.S. Kessler, A. Tripner, J. Denig, F. May, J. Weidler,
J. Jones, C. Stabley.              

MEMBERS ABSENT

J. Russell, J.M. Bishop, T.F. Hallowell, S.A. Tawney, H.W. Rebok, A. Bickley, S. Huber, H.
Stouffer, A. Huber, J. Smith, S. Eberly, M. Lohr, E. Boring, T. Huston, F. Gilbert, F. Flinch-
baugh, J.G. Snyder, H. Young, J.W. Burd, J. Cormany (Died), P. Fry (Died).

      On motion of W.B. Raber it  was resolved that the chair appoint the several commit-
tees.

      Examination of the members of conference

AFTERNOON SESSION

Committees: Obituaries, Smith and Bishop.

            Applicants for license, Wagner, Showman and Grimm.

            Finance, Raber, Dickson and Bishop.

            Devotional Exercises, Enterline, Altman and Marker.

            Grievances, Owen, Enterline and Bishop.

      Examination resumed.

      Henry Brown was presented as an applicant for license to preach, having been re-
commended by the Quarterly Conference of which he is a member, when on motion he was
referred to the proper committee.

      On motion the following brethren were appointed to count the votes cast for eld-
ers eligible to General Conference: S. Snively, D. Guidtner and H. Appenzellar, P.O.
address, Greencastle, Pa.

SECOND DAY

      Examination concluded.

      J. Hoke’s report as book agent on the Chambersburg District was received and
adopted as follows:

            In account to Publishing Office, Dr.

            Books on hand and in hands of preachers----------- $362.63 

            Books received------------------------------------- 172.40  $535.03

            Cr. Books unsold---------------------------------- $253.83

            In hands of preachers------------------------------ 171.24

            Cash paid over------------------------------------- 105.37

            Cash in hand due office------------------------------ 4.59  $535.03

W. Wagner, book agent of York District reported as follows, which was received
and adopted:

      Whole amount of books----------------------------- $466.59

      On hand--------------------------------------------- 77.63

      In hands of preachers------------------------------ 120.94

      Paid office---------------------------------------- 242.49

      Due office------------------------------------------ 25.53

Z.A. Colestock and N. Altman committee to examine J.S. Kessler’s report of
Philadelphia Church Agency, reported, which was received and adopted as follows:

      Whole amount subscribed and collected------------- $920.14

      Received as salary--------------------------------- 234.48

      Received for services at Harrisburg----------------- 46.00

the amount received at Harrisburg considered as salary

      Cash received-------------------------------------- 280.48

By resolution of last conference he was to receive Disciplinary allowance, $250.
00 and expenses which were $96.07, therefore he received $65.59 according to said
resolution.

41.

 

On motion J. Hoke, for Chambersburg, and W. Wagner, for York District were re-
elected as book agents for the coming year.

J. Dickson, conference treasurer, reported $150.81 in the treasury, whereupon he
was re-elected for the coming year.

The committee to examine applicants for license reported favorable in the case
of Henry Brown, whereupon he was licensed to preach the gospel of Christ.

On motion the report of N. Altman, agent of Baltimore English Church, was re-
ceived and adopted as follows: Members on the Mission 17, salary $350.00, presents
$30.00, Expenses $43.52. Whole amount of subscription and cash for the building of a
church about $2,000.00.

Resolved that the bishop presiding at this conference appoint two brethren to de-
liver addresses before the Missionary and Benevolent Fund Society at the next session
of conference, and such brethren have notice at least six months before the sitting
of conference.

The bishop made the following distribution of the interest of the widows’ Snyder
and Gost’s donation: P. Hawbecker $4.00, widow Kreager $4.92, widow Harden $1.00,
Jacob Houseman $5.00. Total $14,92.

AFTERNOON SESSION

By ballot it was concluded to hold the next session of conference at Salem

Church, Rocky Spring Circuit.

On motion J. Weidler and J.W. Burd were received into the itinerancy.

On motion P. Hawbecker and A. Marker station the Presiding Elders.

By ballot J. Dickson and W. Wagner were chosen Presiding Elders.

On motion C. Stabley, J. Wingerd, F. May, and J. Cline were appointed to assist in
stationing the preachers

Resolved that J.M. Bishop be continued as treasurer and Z.A. Colestock as
secretary of the Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society.

Resolved that it shall be the duty of all the itinerant preachers of this con-
ference to present the claim of the H. F. and F. Missionary Society at each of their
appointments during the coming year, and procure by subscription and collections what
they can, and also obtain life directors and members, according to the plan pro-
posed by the corresponding secretary.

Resolved that whoever be appointed to the Baltimore English Mission act also as
agent to secure funds for erection of the house of worship, and be permitted to
solicit funds wherever he chooses.

MORNING SESSION

J. Dickson, Z.A.Colestock, and W.B.Raber committee to examine licentiates of one
and two years standing, reported as follows: one year, J. Cline, J. Weidler and J.
Jones, one and two years, S.L. Minnich, and A. Trpner, upon the whole sound in doctrine,
but deficient in argument to sustain them and that the bishop impress upon their
minds the necessity of greater diligence in study. That J. Jones and J. Weidler con-
tinue in the first year, in conjunction with the second; J. Cline continue in the
first year’s course, S.L. Minnich and A. Tripner be examined at the next conference
on the second and third year’s study if they are prepared.

The committee on obituaries reported as follows, which was received and adopted:
we your committee on obituaries beg leave to report that we have upon examination
found this matter attended to as far as it respects P. Fry and J. Cormany in the most
ample and satisfactory manner by the preachers in the charge where the above named
brethren resided, which will more fully appear by conference to the “Religious Tele-
scope, whole number 789 and 783.” From this consideration the committee was exonerate-
ed from further services.

Resolved that the Presiding Elders and travelling preachers be and hereby are ap-
pointed agents to collect what is already subscribed, and secure by subscriptions and
collections, what they can, the coming conference year, and that J. Erb be appointed
agent to travel over the conference district for the same purpose. The preachers are

 

42.

 

to forward what monies received to J. Erb (and he keep account) every three months,
the monies thus secured to be appropriated to the purchase of the Philadelphia Church
and paying the debt upon it, in all about $6,000.00.

On motion the report of the trustees elected to confer with the trustees of Mt.
Pleasant College was received and adopted as follows:

Money subscribed ----------$11,123.42      1855. Expenses as above ------------$1,057.00

Money collected--------------7,340.41      Receipts as above------- ----------    707.00

Available subscription-------3,000.00      Deficit -----------------------------  350.00

Liabilities------------------3,111.00      Average number of students (not given)

Musical Department just clears itself

1854. Expenses for teachers’                                                       95.00

salary, etc.-----------------1,155.00      For professors at a salary of

Receipts for tuition-----------750.00      $450.00 each--------------- ---------- 900.00

Deficit------------------------405.00      Female teachers------------------------270.00

Average number of students---------55      Building 45 by 80 feet

Library & Philosophical apparatus----2,000.00

Amount necessary to place upon “firm footing”------------------ --------------$20,000.00

To be endowed five or six thousand would do.

On motion J.B. Ressler, agent of My. Pleasant College, was permitted to present
the claims of said institution, which he did.

Resolved that we the members of this conference will cooperate with the Allegheny
and Virginia Conferences in sustaining Mt. Pleasant College.

 

J. Dickson resigned his office as Presiding Elder, whereupon it was received that
W. Wagner travel the entire conference district, hold two Quarterly Meetings personal-
ly, and adopt the exchange plan for the other two on each field of labor.

A. Owen, Benevolent Fund Treasurer, reported $15.04 interest in the treasury,
which was received and adopted, and upon his resignation J.C. Smith was elected in his
place as Benevolent Fund Treasurer.

On motion J. Dickson and J.C. Smith were appointed a committee to apportion the
different stations, circuits and missions. (See allotments of labor.)

The committee on grievance reported, which was received and adopted:

There is a clause in Discipline requiring, and that with great propriety, that no
member of annual conference shall become the author of a doctrinal book or pamphlet
without submitting the manuscript before publication to a committee of conference con-
stituted for that purpose.

But John Denig published, without due regard to said clause it was thought by
conference, a pamphlet entitled the “Know Nothing Manual”, which was vehement against
Popery, and of course partly doctrinal, and partly and principally political. J. Denig
denies that it is at all “doctrinal for the church”, but this phrase, with his remarks
on the subject, the committee, with due respect for his powers of comprehension, could
not understand.

This matter was brought before the last annual conference, which embodied its de-
cision in a set of resolutions. The committee, however, upon reflection, cannot but
consider those resolutions as hasty and falling to point out the right course of action
even upon supposition of J. Denig’s guilt. The conference, upon complaint, should first
have appointed a committee of investigation, and heard their report before passing re-
solution of censure. But the pamphlet, as being only slightly doctrinal, and
out in haste to catch the passing breeze of political excitement, can scarcely be
brought within the purview of the statute on the subject.

43.

 

The action of conference excited the ire of J. Denig and he gave vent to his
foolings by publishing in a secular paper an article which your committee must heart-
ily regret and condemn, as presenting a humiliating specimen of what poor human na-
ture may do when under the influence of unhallowed passion. Such remarks as the fol-
lowing, especially, the committee regard as unworthy J. Denig as a minister of the
gospel and the member of this conference: “We hope to hear no more about Freyheit in
that church, nor yet any more denunciations against the Poor deluded papists for
their servility to their priests,” “That smells somewhat aristocratic and polish
and show an inkling toward Popery and revival of old Federalism of gag-law memory.”
“Wonderful delusion! Stupendous bigotry!” In defense of publishing in a secular pa-
per, J. Denig declares that the columns of the Religious Telescope were denied him,
and no wonder, when he offered for publication such an article.

Upon the whole, your committee would respectfully recommend to conference the
following action:

1. That the resolutions touching the case of J. Denig be stricken from the re-
cord as unnecessary and harsh.

2. The J. Denig be required to recall in open conference his article published
in the Chambersburg “Transcript”.

The following arrangement was read for the itinerant preachers for the coming
conference by the Bishop:

W. Wagner, Presiding Elder

Chambersburg Station, Z.A. Colestock ------------------------- P.E. Salary  $ 18.00

Greencastle Circuit, G.W. Showman, one to be supplied-----------------       25.00

Rocky Spring Circuit, J. Smith and J. Jones---------------------------       20.00

Path Valley Circuit, J.W. Burd----------------------------------------       ------

Big Spring Circuit, J. Dickson----------------------------------------       20.00

Carlisle Circuit, J. Weidler------------------------------------------       20.00

Perry Circuit, W. Humberger-------------------------------------------       15.00

Shoop’s Station, A. Owen, by the P. Elder-----------------------------       30.00

York Station, W.B. Raber----------------------------------------------       20.00

Jefferson Circuit, T. Crider------------------------------------------       13.00

Mercersburg Mission, To be supplied-----------------------------------       15.00

Manchester Circuit, A. Tripner----------------------------------------       12.00

Hanover Circuit, S.L. Minnich-----------------------------------------       15.00

Baltimore Station, S. Enterline---------------------------------------       20.00

Baltimore English Mission, N. Altman----------------------------------       ------

York Circuit, F. Grimm, and H. Brown----------------------------------       20.00

York Spring Circuit and Lisburn Mission, J.S. Wentzel & I. Coomes---         30.00

Philadelphia Station, J.P. Bishop-------------------------------------       20.00

President of Mt. Pleasant College, A. Owen

Agent for Philadelphia Church, J. Erb.

On motion the amount of $400.00 was appropriated to the Baltimore English Mission
(To receive $131.14 in the treasury as a beginning). To Lisburn Mission $50.00.

On motion J. Dickson, Z.A. Colestock, J. Hoke, J.C. Smith, D. Brant and J. Erb
were chosen trustees of Mount Pleasant College.

On motion D.A. Tawney was granted a location for an indefinite length of time.

On motion the name of Littlestown Circuit was changed to Hanover Circuit.

Resolved that we recommend the favorable reception of J.B. Ressler, as agent of
Mt. Pleasant College and also a liberal response to his solicitations in behalf of
said institution.

Resolved that we hereby tender our thanks to our friends of Baltimore for their
kindness and hospitality toward us during the session of conference.

On motion a vote of thanks was tendered the N.C.R.R.Co. for free return tickets.

Resolved that we recommend the Religious Telescope, Magazine, Frolicher Botschaf-
ter and Children’s Friends to the favorable notice of our people as publications in
every way worthy of their liberal patronage.

The committee on finance reported, which was received and adopted as follows:

I. Coomes - - - $70.00

T. Crider - - - $25.00

J. Russell - - -$10.00

               $105.00

44.

 

      Resolved that the effort for the Philadelphia Church by the travelling preachers
of this conference be made within the first six months of the present conference year.

Committee examine licentiates of one and two years standing, appointed by the

Bishop, J.C. Smith, W. Wagner, Z.A. Colestock, of three years standing, J. Dickson,

W.B. Raber and J. Erb.

Resolved that the trustees of Mt. Pleasant College raise their expenses of their

meeting on their several fields of labor.

 

Charges

Pastors

Appointments

Classes

Churches

Members

Preacher’s Salary

Presiding Elders’ Salary

Conference Collection

Missionary Collection

Sunday Scholl Collections

Exoenses

Presents

York District, J. Erb, P.E. 9 appointments

Shoop’s Station, W. Wagner

6

5

2

264

$318.00

$35.00

$6.33

 

 

$30.00

$10.00

Baltimore Station, S. Enterline

1

3

1

125

350.00

25.00

4.78

 

$50.00

 

2.00

Philadelphia Station, J.P. Bishop

1

5

1

137

350.00

27.56

3.40

 

35.01

 

18.00

Mercersburg Mission, I. Coomes

9

2

1

76

32.15

20.00

3.30

 

7.00

68.25

4.61

Carlisle Circuit, G.W. Showman

9

8

3

187

191.95

30.00

5.00

 

 

60.00

10.00

York Spring Circuit, W. Humberger

11

6

3

215

155.57

25.00

4.02

 

6.90

25.00

11.00

Jefferson Circuit, F. Grimm, J. Jones

10

3

2

90

201.26

15.00

7.44

 

 

30.00

10.25

Manchester Circuit, F. Grimm, J. Jones

8

5

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chambersburg Station, Z.A. Colestock

1

5

1

156

330.00

25.00

1.60

$10.00

 

50.00

 

Greencastle Circuit, J.S. Wentz, J. Weidler

17

14

4

360

321.00

40.00

7.89

 

 

35.00

65.50

Lisburn Mission, T. Crider

10

5

2

87

125.73

 

4.66

 

 

 

7.11

Chambersburg District, J. Dickson, P.E., 9 appointments Salary $250.00, Pres. 2.00

Perry Circuit, A. Tripner

11

4

3

156

179.00

20.00

2.00

 

 

 

10.00

York Circuit, J. Cline, J.W. Burd

16

10

5

206

326.08

30.00

4.50

 

 

4.35

4.25

Littlestown Circuit, T. L. Minnich

9

7

3

123

76.90

15.85

3.00

 

 

22.04

 

Rocky Spring Circuit, J.C. Smith, W. Owen

16

12

5

306

267.19

30.00

6.87

 

15.00

53.00

7.12

Baltimore English Miss., N. Altman

 

1

 

17

350.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

York Station, W.B. Raber

1

3

3

118

280.00

27.00

5.33

 

25.00

 

40.00

Big Spring Circuit, A. Owen

6

4

3

157

294.00

31.00

5.58

 

 

36.65

24.67

Path Valley Circuit, T. A. McNeil

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       W.B. Raber, Secretary

45.

 

January 23, 1857

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the United Brethren in Christ met pursuant to appointment at the Salem Church,Franklin

County, Pa., January 23d, 1857.

The conference organized by the election of John Dickson assistant chairman and
J. Philip Bishop, English and N. Altman, German secretaries.

LIST OF MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J.Glossbrenner, Bishop, J.Dickson, Samuel Enterline, Z.A.Colestock, J.Madison Bishop,
Samuel Huber, J.Philip Bishop, Fred Gilbert, Wm.Humberger, George W.Showman, N.Alt-
man, Jacob Wingerd, J.W.Burd, J.Bixler Jones, Jacob Erb, Isaac C.Weidler, Henry Stouff-
er, H.W.Rebok, Abran Huber, J.C.Smith, W.B.Raber, J.S.Wentz, Isaac Coomes, S.Lehnart
Minnich, T.F. Hallowell.

ABSENT MEMBERS

John Russell, Alex. Owen, F. Grimm, Tobias Crider, Alex. Tripner, Henry Brown, Augustus
Bigley, D.A. Tawney, J.S. Kessler (transferred), Fred Flinchbaugh, J.G. Snyder (Trans-
ferred), Thomas Bouston, Samuel Eberly, Frederick May, Martin Lohr, Andrew Marker,
John Denig, Charles Stabley, P. Hawbecker (Died), John Smith, W.B. Raber (transferred),
Jesse Cline, Henry Ehrhart (transferred), E. Boring.

Upon motion it was resolved that the chair appoint all necessary committees,
whereupon the following committees were appointed and announced:

On devotional exercises: J.M. Bishop, John Huber, John Thomas.

To examine applicants for license to preach: Z.A. Colestock, J.M. Bishop, J. Philip
Bishop.

Committee on elder’s orders: J.M. Bishop, J. Erb, S. Enterline.

Committee on Finance: J. Philip Bishop, J. Dickson, S. Enterline.

The following brethren, viz.: J. Philip Bishop, Geo. W. Showman, S. Enterline to
assist the stationing committee defining the lines of boundary.

On motion the following brethren were transferred: W.B. Raber, Henry Ehrhart,
John G. Snyder to the Iowa and J.S. Kessler to the East Pannsylvania Annual Conferences.

Resolved that all resolutions offered to conference shall be laid upon the table
in written form for the convenience of the secretaries. J. Madison Bishop.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion of J. Dickson it was resolved that owing to an informality of the appeal
of J.G. Snyder from the resolution of Quarterly Conference, said resolution not being
before the conference, that no action can be had upon it, and that the action of the
Quarterly Conference be sustained.

On motion of J.Dickson it was resolved that Geo. W. Showman, J. Wingerd and Wm. Owen
constitute a committee to write an obituary notice of father P.Hawbecker, deseased, for
publication in the Religious Telescope.

The names of Wm. Owen and J. Gideon Schaff were presented as applicants for li-
cense to preach. On motion it was resolved that they appear before the committee for
further examination.

The report of J. Dickson, conference treasurer, it as follows: available funds in
hand $192.28.  Upon motion J. Dickson was reelected conference treasurer.

On motion it was resolved that the Baltimore English Mission be continued.

 

SECOND DAY’S SESSION

The committee to examine applicants for license to preach reported favorably of
Wm. Owen and J. Gideon Schaff whereupon it was resolved that they receive license to
preach the gospel.

Rev. J.B. Ressler of Allegheny Conference laid before this conference the condition
and prospects of the Mt. Pleasant College, whereupon the following resolution was adopted

Resolved that this conference recommend that Mt. Pleasant College at our various
appointments on our fields of labor, and endeavor to solicit as many students as pos-
sible to attend said institution.

On motion the following brethren were elected trustees of the Mount Pleasant Col-
lege, J. Erb, J. Philip Bishop, Alex. Owen, D.A. Tawney, Daniel Eberly, John Huber, Benj.
Erb, Peter C. Hollar.

J. Philip Bishop made a statement to conference of the condition and purposes of

 

46.


the Philadelphia congregation, whereupon the following resolutions were offered and
adopted:

Whereas a thorough effort is to be made during the coming year throughout this
conference for the Baltimore Church be it therefore

Resolved 1st, that the effort to build a new church in Philadelphia City be post-
poned for one year.

Resolved 2d, that after the expiration of one year an effort shall be made to
build a new church in Philadelphia City.

Resolved 3d, that this conference, in connection with the East Pennsylvania An-
nual Conference, will out of the missionary funds secure a place of worship for the
Philadelphia congregation the coming year.

On motion of Geo. W. Showman, J. Philip Bishop was voted a location for one year.

Resolved that we elect two presiding elders the coming year.

By balloting J. Erb and Z.A. Colestock were elected Presiding Elders.

Upon motion J. Wingerd and Samuel Enterline were elected to assist the bishop in
stationing the Presiding Elders.

On motion F.Gilbert, J.M.Bishop, S.Huber, local preachers, were elected to assist
the stationing committee to station the preachers.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee reported as follows and recommended that the Stone church, Stony
Point, Shippensburg and Middlespring appointments be taken from Rocky Spring Circuit
and be attached to the Big Spring Circuit.

2d. That Shopp’s Station be enlarged by attaching to it Fishing Creek Church and
Shall’s appointment.

3d. That Lisburn Mission be attached to York Spring Circuit.

4th. That Philadelphia be called a mission instead of a station. Conference amend-
ed the report thus, that Rocky Spring Circuit remain as it is. In this form, it was
adopted.

Chambersburg District to be composed of Chambersburg Station, Greencastle Circuit,
Rocky Spring Circuit, Big Spring Circuit, Path Valley Circuit, Baltimore Station,
Baltimore Mission and Mercersburg Circuit.

York District to comprise York Station, Shopp’s Station, Philadelphia Mission,
Carlisle Circuit, Perry Circuit, York Spring Circuit, York Circuit, Hanover Circuit,
Jefferson Circuit and Manchester Circuit.

Samuel L. Minnich’s name was presented as an applicant for elder’s orders and
upon motion he was referred to the committee for further examination. The committee
reported favorably, whereupon he was voted ordination.

The report of J. Hoke, book agent, was received and adopted as follows:

Credit by balance at least settlement ----------------------------   $364.53

Credit by books received since last settlement ------------------     364.30  $710.83

Debtor to cash paid out -------------------------------------------  $170.30

Debtor to credits allowed on General Conference reported and Life of
Henry Kumler, distributed gratuitously as directed by Bro. Von Nieda   $8.37

Deduction allowed on imperfect books --------------------------------   1.50   180.17

Total account against me --------------------------------------------------------   $530.66

The above account standards as follows:

Books on hand ---------------------------------------------------    $280.59

Account unsettled for books sold --------------------------------     172.94

Amount in my hand due the office -------------------------------       77.13

Total -----------------------------------------------------------               $530.66

On motion J. Hoke was reelected book agent for the Chambersburg District and J.C.
Smith was elected for the York District.

By balloting it was desired that the next session will be held at Zion Church,
York Co., Pa.

Samuel Huber declined serving on the stationing committee whereupon J. Philip
Bishop was elected in his stead.

47.


                                                      SABBATH SERVICES
     At 10 o’clock the presiding officer delivered a stirring and a very appropriate
sermon from Acts 26:24 after which Samuel L. Minnich was solemnly ordained and set
apart to the office of elder.

After the evening services the appointments  of labor were announced as follows:

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT, J. Erb, P.E.

Chambersburg Station, W.B. Raber----------------- P.E.’s Salary  $36.00

Greencastle Circuit, J.M. Bishop and Wm. Owen----------         40.00

Rocky Spring Circuit, S. Enterline --------------------         34.00

Big Spring Circuit, Isaac C. Weidler-------------------         30.00

Path Valley Circuit, J.W. Burd-------------------------         18.00

Mercersburg Mission, S.L. Minnich----------------------         18.00

Baltimore Station, to be supplied----------------------         30.00

Baltimore Mission, N. Altman---------------------------

YORK DISTRICT, Z.A. Colestock, P.E.

York Station, J.C. Smith-------------------------------         36.00

Philadelphia Station, Geo. W. Showman------------------         36.00

Shopp’s Station, J. Dickson and S.K. Detrich by P.E.            36.00

Carlisle Circuit, Isaac Coomes-------------------------         32.00

Hanover Circuit, J. Gideon Schaff----------------------         24.00

Perry Circuit, Wm. Humberger---------------------------         24.00

York Spring Circuit, J.S. Wentz, J.B. Jones------------         24.00

York Circuit, F. Grimm, H. Brown-----------------------         40.00

Manchester Circuit, Alex. Tripner----------------------         24.00

Jefferson Circuit, T. Cridder--------------------------         24.00

Harrisburg Miss., Station, J.P. Bishop ----------------

President of Mt. Pleasant College, Alex. Owen.

 

MONDAY MORNING SESSION

On motion the examination of licentiates for one, two and three years’ stand-
ing was deferred to the next session of conference.

The conference collection on Sabbath morning amounted to $17.12.

On motion J.Dickson, J.Philip Bishop and Z.A.Colestock were elected to examine
licentiates of one and two years’ standing.

On motion J.C.Smith, W.B.Rabor án S.Enterlino were elected to examine licentates
of one and two years standing.

On motion J. Madison Bishop was reelected branch treasurer and Z.A. Colestock
branch secretary of the Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society.

Resolved that the local preachers reported in person or by letter to the next
annual conference the number of sermon preached by them during the year. J. Dickson.

Resolved that the travelling preachers who have not been able to attend conference
be and are hereby notified to report in full to the bishop, secretary and treasurer of
the Missionary Society the amount of missionary money collected and secured during the
year. J. Dickson.

Whereas it is desirable to preserve for future reference the obituaries of the
members of this conference, and as our present method does not secure that end by rea-
son of the perishable nature of the periodicals to which they are committed, be it
therefore.

Resolved 1st. That a suitable book be purchased in which to record the same. And
it shall be the duty of all committees appointed by or otherwise to write obituaries,
to collect material, write a short history of the life and circumstances of the death
of such deceased, to be recorded in said book.

Resolved 2d. That J. Hoke be and is hereby appointed to purchase said book, and
record therein all obituaries heretofore published in the Religious Telescope which can
be found, and also attend to the recording of such notices hereafter. J. Philip Bishop.

Resolved that J. Erb furnish the preacher of each appointment, with a list of the
unpaid subscriptions to the Philadelphia Church, and that said preachers endeavor to col-

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lect said subscription for the missionary fund when practicable. J. Dickson.

Whereas Bishop Glossbrenner for a number of years has presided over us every
acceptably and in as much as his term of superintendency will soon expire, be it there-
fore.

Resolved 1st. That we as a conference give expression of our approbation and ap-
preciation of the ability with which he was superintended the interests of our conference.

Resolved 2d. That his disposition to please, his urbanity of manners, and his
Christianlike spirit have won our confidence and esteam.

Resolved 3d. That hereby our delegates to General Conference are instructed to
use their influence in secure his reelection to the office of the bishop.  J. Philip Bishop.

Resolved that the presiding officer of this conference appoint brethren to deli-
ver addresses, one before the Missionary, and the other before the Benevolent Fund
Society.    J. Philip Bishop.

Whereupon J.C. Smith was appointed to address the Benevolent Fund, and Z.A. Cole-
stock the Missionary Societies at the next session of conference.

Resolved that the preachers of this conference cooperate with the agent of the
Baltimore Church by giving him their influence, and that the agent make a thorough
effort on each charge and that before leaving said charge, and further that he depend
upon his own, and not upon the effort of the circuit preachers.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the name of Philip Frey was erased from the list of the Benevolent
Fund subscribers.

On motion the Benevolent Fund subscriptions of W.B. Wagner, Henry Ehrhart, Henry
Greenblade, and Joel Rauhouser were transferred to Iowa and Henry Flucher’s to the
Erie Annual Conference.

Resolved that our German paper and Magazine are very ably conducted and are
worthy the patronage of the entire church. N. Altman.

Resolved that that the resolution of last year, touching the Missionary operations,
be in force the coming year.

Resolved that we approve of the ability with which the Religious Telescope is at
present conducted and instruct our delegates to General Conference to vote for the
reelection of the present editor. J. Dickson.

Committee on finances reported as follows, which was adopted:

      To J.G. Schaff for services on Mercersburg Mission------- ---$ 6.00

      Appropriations, to N. Altman, Missionary in  Baltimore ------450.00

      To Philadelphia church for church rent-------------------- --150.00

The bishop paid over for the poor within this conference the interest of widow
Snyder, $13.33 and that of the widow Geist also, $1.57 all given to sister Hawbecker.

The conference voted N. Altman $106.00 in advance.

On motion it was resolved that the secretaries exercise their own judgment rela-
tive to the publication of the minutes.

The report of J. Madison Bishop, missionary treasurer, was received and adopted:

Received on notes and by cash the past year---------------------- $1,328.65

Paid out during the year and at this conference--------------------- 932.15

Cash remaining on hand---------------------------------------------            $ 396.50

On motion it was resolved that one half of the missionary money collected this year
be retained for home missionary purposes.

On motion J.C. Smith was required to received  notes from the subscribers of the
Benevolent Fund Society to secure their subscriptions.

On motion a vote of thanks was tendered the brethren and friends of this neigh-
borhood for their kindness and hospitality. Conference adjourned finally after an
address and prayer by the bishop.

 

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Preachers

Circuits

Membership

Presents and

Expenses

Preachers’ Salary

P.E. Salary

Presents

Missionary Money Collected

Notes

Conference

Collection

Meeting Houses

Time employed

Collected for

Sabbath School

# Appointments

# Classes

W.B. Raber

Presiding Elder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. Dickson

Big Spring Circuit

33

 

$334.13

$20.00

$10.00

$64.20

$25.00

 

3

12

$30.00

7

4

S. Enterline

Baltimore Station

145

 

400.00

25.00

 

115.00

 

$3.75

1

12

61.00

1

3

Z.A. Colestock

Chambersburg Sta.

160

$60.00

275.00

9.00

 

14.00

5.00

3.19

1

12

 

1

5

W. Humberger

Perry Circuit

183

28.00

154.27

15.00

21.00

17.78

 

3.03

2

12

5.00

11

4

G.W. Showman

Greencastle Circuit

404

67.75

312.00

25.00

14.00

72.40

 

8.50

4

18

25.00

15

14

N. Altman

Baltimore Mission

22

 

 

 

35.00

 

 

 

 

12

 

1

1

J.P. Bishop

Philadelphia Station

149

 

360.00

15.00

20.00

4.72

 

2.58

1

12

43.18

1

6

J.W. Burd

Path Valley Circuit

136

6.05

126.50

15.00

7.00

5.12

 

3.05

2

12

10.00

8

3

J.C. Weidler

Carlisle Circuit

183

 

290.87

24.00

20.00

53.75

 

5.00

3

12

29.52

11

6

J.C. Smith, J.B.Jones

Rocky Spring Circuit

347

 

325.00

17.00

 

20.00

30.00

11.75

5

24

 

18

10

J.G. Schaff

Mercersburg Mission

90

 

125.05

7.01

 

20.00

 

5.01

1

12

4.00

12

4

S.L. Minnich

Hanover Circuit

135

17.00

110.00

 

4.00

12.50

 

3.00

4

12

 

10

6

J.S. Wentz

York Spring Circuit

161

40.35

200.56

15.25

29.25

19.34

 

3.44

3

12

7.00

11

7

I. Coomes

Lisburn Mission

66

 

153.24

15.00

 

15.31

 

4.28

2

12

 

9

4

W.B. Raber

York Station

123

 

300.00

20.00

20.00

85.00

 

6.00

1

12

60.00

1

3

J. Erb

Shopp’s Station

272

 

225.72

20.00

 

15.00

 

2.00

2

18

10.00

7

6

A. Tripner

Manchester Circuit

140

 

270.00

12.00

 

34.21

 

3.94

4

12

 

7

4

T. Crider

Jefferson Circuit

78

25.00

100.42

 

 

6.90

 

4.10

2

12

 

9

3

F. Grimm, H. Brown

York District

199

29.55

395.54

20.00

 

13.47

 

4.10

5

24

 

18

8

 

J. Philip Bishop, Secretary


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January 21, 1858

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in Zion Church, York County, Pa., on the 21st of

January, 1858.  J. Erb was elected chairman; W.B. Raber English and S. Enterline, German

Secretary.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.Glossbrenner, Bishop, J.Erb, Chairman; W.B.Raber, English Sec’y; S.Enterline, Ger-
man Sec’y; J.Dickson, Z.A.Colestock, J.M.Bishop, W.Humberger, G.W.Showman, N.Altman,
J.Wingerd, J.B.Jones, J.C.Weidler, H.W.Rebok, J.C.Smith, J.S.Wentz, I.Coomes, S.L.
Minnich, F.Grimm, T.Crider, A.Tripner, H.Brown, F.Flinchbaugh, A, Merker, C.Stabley,
J.G.Schaff, W.Owen.

ABSENT MEMBERS

S.Huber, F.Gilbert, J.W.Burd, H.Stouffer, A.Huber, J.Smith, T.F.Hallowell, J.Russell,
A.Owen, A.Bickley, L.A.Tawney, J.Cline, E.Eberly, T.Houston, F.May, M.Lohr, J.Denig,
E.Boring.

EXAMINATION OF THE MEMBERS OF CONFERENCE

Resolved that the Presiding Elder on York District, Z.A.Colestock, of the last
year, be justify in not visiting Philadelphia Station at the last quarterly confer-
ence (although this conference would have desired it) but this shall not be a preci-
dent for the future.

Resolved that the resolution concerning Bro. Erb furnishing each preacher in
charge with the names of all persons who subscribed for the Philadelphia Church, and
concerning the preachers collecting the same for missionary purposes be carried out
this conference year.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The following committees were announced by the bishop:

On Boundaries: Erb, Colestock, Dickson, Enterline and Crider.

On Examining Applicants: J.P. Bishop, Raber and Altman.

On Elder’s Orders: Raber, Wentz and Wingerd.

On Devotional Exercises: Colestock, Smith and Enterline.

On Differences: Colestock, Smith and Enterline.

On Finance: J.M. Bishop, Dickson, and Merker.

Examination was resumed.

SECOND DAY

The Committee on Boundaries reported, which was received and adopted as follows:

1. That the two presiding elder’s districts be thrown into one.

2. That Mifflin and Frankford appointments be added to Big Spring Circuit.

3. That all the appointments west of the Baltimore Pike on Jefferson Circuit be
attached to Hanover Circuit. Division was called for. YEAS – Erb, Enterline, Dickson
Colestock, Humberger, Jones, Altman, Minnich, Crider, Tripner, Schaff, W. Owen,
Weidler – 13. NAYS – Raber, J.P. Bishop, Smith, Coomes, Grimm, Flinchbaugh, Stabley – 7.
Neutral – J.M. Bishop, Rebok, Wentz, Brown, Merker – 5.

4. That all the appointments on Jefferson Circuit cast of the Baltimore Pike, ex-
cept Bishop’s be added to York Circuit.

5. That the part formerly known as Dover Circuit be detached from York Circuit
and be called Liverpool Circuit.

6. That Bixler’s appointment be thrown to Manchester Circuit.

On motion Eberly’s appointment on York Spring Circuit was attached to Shopp’s
Station.

On motion Cedar Grove, Lisburn and Brick School House appointments were added to
Liverpool Circuit.

Examination was resumed.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the transfer of D. Funkhouser, of the East Pennsylvania Conference,
was received and his name recorded on the journal.

Z.A. Colestock was elected Presiding Elder by ballot.

 

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On motion C. Stabley, Wingerd and Merker were appointed by the conference to as-
sist in stationing the preachers.

The committee to examine the licentiates of three years’ standing reported which was
received and adopted as follows: S.L. Minnich and A. Tripner be by conference exempted
from further examination, and J.C. Weidler and J.B. Jones be examine on the third year’s
study at the next session of annual conference. Dickson, J.P. Bishop and Raber, committee.

The committee to examine the licentiates of one and two years’ standing reported,
which was received and adopted: H. Brown, W. Owen, and J.G. Schaff be exempted from the
first year’s study and proceed with the second year, being only examined on the first.

                                     Smith, Raber and Enterline, Committee

On motion Z.A. Colestock and any two preachers he may choose, examine J.W. Burd
sometime during the conference year on his first and second years’ study.

On motion the licentiates be hereafter examined on their knowledge of our Church
Discipline.

On motion Bright and Ressler were permitted to present the claims of Otterbein
University and the propriety of transferring Mt. Pleasant College to said University;
whereupon the following preamble and resolutions were passed:

Whereas, we believe it to be impracticable to establish and sustain many institu-
tions of learning of high grade in our church, and whereas Mt. Pleasant College has
been transferred to Otterbein University, and whereas the Sciota, Sandusky, Miami,
Muskingum, Erie, Auglaize Michigan, Canada, Allegheny and East Pennsylvania Confer-
ences have agreed to cooperate in the establishment and support of the Otterbein Uni-
versity; Therefore, resolved that we approve of the transfer of Mt. Pleasant College
to the Otterbein University.

Resolved that we will heartily cooperate with the conferences already connected
with Otterbein University in building up and sustaining said school.

Resolved that we will heartily cooperate with the agents of Otterbein University
in the sale of scholarships, obtaining donations, sending students, and in otherwise
promoting its interests.

Whereas, it has been resolved by the trustees of Otterbein University that said
school shall be a manual labor school, and whereas, we are entirely favorable to the
union of labor and study as a means of healthy physical development, and as a means
also for the preservation of good morals and of industrious habits; and whereas, the
great mass of the laboring people, and most of our travelling preachers must always be
excluded from our colleges, except they be conducted on the manual labor plan;

Therefore, resolved that the trustees representing this conference be and hereby
instructed to use their influence to make Otterbein University a thorough manual
labor school.

Resolved that we recommend that a German Professorship be established as soon as
practicable in said school.

On motion A. Tripner and I.C. Weidler were referred to the proper committee for
elder’s orders.

On motion S.K. Deatrich was referred to the proper committee for license to preach
the gospel of Christ.

On motion Z.A. Colestock was excused from preaching the missionary sermon according
to the resolution of last annual conference.

Book Agents’ Report,            Books on hand          $103.34

J. Hoke, Chambersburg District: Outstanding accounts    180.00

                                Cash paid office        154.00     Total $437.34

On motion said report was received and adopted.

J.C. Smith, York District:      Books received         $108.21

                                Books sold               12.51     Now on hand $95.70

On motion said report was received and adopted.

 

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on elder’s orders reported favorable in the case of A. Tripner and

 

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Isaac C. Weidler who appeared before them which were received and adopted, whereupon
the elders present voted favorable to their ordination. Raber, Wingert and Wentz. Com.

The committee on differences reported that no business came regularly before them
they have therefore nothing to report. Colestock, Smith, Enterline, Committee.

On motion T. Crider was granted leave of absence.

Resolved that in view of the peculiar circumstances of the church in Philadelphia
we will send then a preacher for the coming conference, and further, that in the event
of our continuance for the future will depend upon the following contingencies:

1. That that congregation and every member of it shall come fully within the
provision of our Discipline in regard to secret societies.

2. That they raise by subscription, during the coming conference year, the sum
of $4,000.00 of undoubted availabilities, in which case we, in conjunction with the
East Pennsylvania Conference, will agree to aid them with a like amount to build them
a church.

Resolved that we appropriate $150.00 to Philadelphia out of the missionary funds
this year.

Resolved that the secretary transmit a copy of the above resolutions to the pas-
tor of the church in Philadelphia, to be by him laid before the official body, that
the action of this conference in their case may come before them officially.

Report of N. Altman, agent of the Baltimore English Church.

        Received by subscription------ $1,300.00

        Received by brick---------------- 150.00

        Received by lime------------------ 40.00     Total $1,490.00

        Expenses-----------------------------------------      55.48

About $1,800.00 will finish the church. It was received and adopted.

By common consent a committee was appointed to examine J. Erb’s Philadelphia
Church Agency. The committee on finance was constituted that committee.

Resolved that every itinerant preacher in this conference, having in charge a
station, circuit or mission, shall preach a missionary sermon at each appointment, and,
by collections and subscriptions, raise funds for missionary purposes; and that they
also make an effort to secure life members and life directors to the Home, Frontier
and Foreign Missionary Society;  and that the Presiding Elder enquire particularly at
each quarterly meeting whether the preachers are discharging their duty in this respect.

Resolved that the Presiding Elder preach, and at each camp-meeting during the
year, and by collections and subscriptions, secure funds for missionary purposes, and
also obtain life members and life directors; provided, however, that two efforts be
not place at the same place. Raber.

Resolved that all the monies collected for missionary purposes be divided, one

half for the home work, and the other half to the frontier and foreign work, unless

otherwise directed by the donors. Raber.

The Benevolent Fund Treasurer, J.C. Smith, reported, which was received and adopted

Amount available ---------------- $240.00

Principle and Interest on hand----- 60.20     Total $300.20

Amount in the treasury------------------------------- 11.00

On motion J.C. Smith was reelected Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund.

On motion J.C. Smith present the claims of the Benevolent Fund Society sometime
on Monday next.

By ballot it was a agreed to hold the next session of this conference in Menchanics-
burg, Cumberland County, Pa.

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee to examine applicants reported favorable in the case of Samuel K.
Deatrich who appeared before them, whereupon the conference grabted him license to preach
the Gospel of Christ.          J.P. Bishop, Raber, Altman. Committee.

 

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The committee on finance reported, which was received and adopted:

1. That S.L. Minnich receive $25.00 for past services.

2. That the appropriation of $300.00 be made to Baltimore English Mission and that
this conference be responsible for all deficiency up to $450.00 of the missionary’s
salary, provided that a proper effort by the congregation be made, to whom the mis-
sionary is sent.

3. We find by conference to a resolution of conference, passed at a former session,
in Baltimore, Md., that $65.59 are yet due J.S. Kessler, for services as agent for the
Philadelphia Church, but as we are not a committee on difficulties, but simply on
finance, and having no funds on hand, it is not within out province to say who is to
pay said amount.

4. That the collection of Sabbath be given to F. Grimm.

The special committee appointed to examine the Philadelphia Church Agency Book,
in the hand of J. Erb, consisting of the committee on finance reported as follows,
which was received and adopted: that a list of the names of subscribers to Philadel-
phia Church,  on the various fields of labor, be furnished the preachers in charge, by
J. Erb, and that they collect the same, pay to Z.A.Colestock, P.E., within three months,
and he, the P.E., pay over to J.S.Kessler, his claims out of the funds subscribed and
thus collected, and whatever overplus may be collected, to be appropriated to mission-
ary purposes. Dickson, Raber, J.P.Bishop, Committee.

The report read the following arrangement of the coming conference year:

        Presiding Elder, Z.A.Colestock.

                                                Elder’s Fee  Bishop’s Fee

Chambersburg Station, W.B. Raber---------------- -$17.50          $5.00

Greencastle Circuit, J.M. Bishop, S.L. Minnich-----25.00          13.00

Rocky Spring Circuit, S. Enterline, one to be sup--25.00          13.00

Path Valley Circuit, W. Owen-----------------------15.00           5.00

Mercersburg Circuit, T. Crider------------------- -15.00           5.00

Big Spring Circuit, I.C. Weidler, J.P. Bishop -----21.00           6.00

Carlisle Circuit, J.W. Burd -----------------------20.00           8.00

Perry Circuit, I. Coomes --------------------------18.00           4.50

Shopp’s Station, J. Dickson, H. Hummelbaugh -------25.00          11.00

Hanover Circuit, A. Tripner -----------------------20.00           7.00

Liverpool Circuit, J. Erb -------------------------15.00           2.00

York Circuit, J.S. Wentz, J.B. Jones --------------25.00           6.00

York Station, J.C. Smith --------------------------17.50           5.00

York Spring Circuit, J.G. Schaff, F. Grimm --------25.00          11.00

Manchester Circuit, H. Brown ----------------------20.00           2.50

Baltimore Station, H. Shropp ----------------------25.00           6.00

Baltimore mission, N. Altman -----------------------5.00           2.00

Philadelphia Station, G.W. Showman ----------------20.00           4.50

Lancastle Station, W. Humberger.       Editor of Magazine, A. Owen.

On motion Mercersburg Mission was called Mercersburg Circuit.

The committee appointed – J. Dickson, J. Hoke, J.C. Bright – to prepare a constitu-
tion for the Sabbath School Missionary Society, reported, which was received and adopted.

 

CONSTITUTION OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Article 1. This society can be named as the Sabbath School Missionary Society
within the bounds of the Pennsylvania Annual Conference, auxiliary to the Home, Fron-
tier and Foreign Missionary Society of the United Brethren in Christ.

Article 2: The officers of the society shall be a President, a Secretary and a
Treasurer, elected annually by the officers and teachers of the respective schools, who,
in connection with the officers of the school shall constitute the Board of Managers.

Section 1. The President shall preside at all regular meetings of the society,
and may call special meetings when necessary.

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to purchase a book in which he
shall record the constitution, together with the names of all contributors to the so-
ciety, and prepare and transmit to the General Corresponding Secretary, quarterly and
annual reports of its operations.

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Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer, in conjunction with the Secre-
tary to collect contributions quarterly and transmit either quarterly or annually,
the amount collected, to the parent Missionary Treasurer.

Article 4. Any person may become a member of this society for one year, by the
payment of twenty five cents and shall be entitled to a certificate for the same,
four of which certificates shall entitle the holder to a life membership, and five
life membership certificates shall entitle the holder to a life directorship, for
which a corresponding certificate shall be given.

Article 5. At the expiration of quarter, the exercises of the school may be
of a missionary character, such as the superintendent and officers of the school may
direct, at which time special efforts to collect funds may be made, such as may be
deemed advisable by the aforesaid officers.

Article 6. At Sabbath School, may, by collecting and carrying out this constitution
become auxiliary to the aforesaid Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society of the
United Brethren in Christ.

The following brethren were elected trustees of the Otterbein University: Jacob
Hoke, for the term of three years; Jacob Erb, for a term of two years; John P. Bishop,
for a term of one year.

On motion a collection, amounting to $7.78, was taken to defray the expenses of
W.B. Raber, one of four delegates to our last General Conference.

Who died? Answer: Frederick May.

On motion J. Erb and J. Dickson were appointed to write F. May’s obituary.

On motion it was concluded to have only one book agent.

On motion Jacob Hoke was appointed book agent.

Committee to examine licentiates of next annual conference of one year’s standing:

Smith, J.P. Bishop and Enterline.

Committee to examine licentiates of next annual conference of two and three years’
standing: Dickson, Colestock and Raber.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Resolved that Cedar Grove, Lisburn and Brick School House were added to Liverpool
Circuit. (See page 51).

Whereas the English Church at Baltimore is now nearly completed, and the deficiency
still remains of about $1,800.00, and it is desirable to raise that amount during this
conference year, therefore resolved that we commend the interest of said church to our
membership throughout the bounds of this conference and elsewhere, and earnestly invite
them to aid by their contributions to clear it of its indebtedness this conference
year. Altman.

Brethren S.Von Nieda presented the interests of the Printing Establishment in a very
pleasing and interesting manner.

The Treasurer, J.M. Bishop, of the Missionary Society funds, reported, which was re-
ceived and adopted as follows:

Remaining in the treasury, January 26th, 1857,

Due parent board------- $209.75            Paid Parent Board-------- $641.41

For Home purposes------- 187.25            Paid Erb, Altman, Minnich- 495.50

Received during the year 675.33                                    $1,136.91

Received on notes------- 188.00    

                      $1,260.33

On motion J.M.Bishop was continued Missionary Treasurer, and Z.A.Colestock, Sec’y.

Whereas ministers from other conferences have seen fit to come within our confer-
ence limits to solicit funds in behalf of other church enterprises; resolved that,
when they occupy our churches and canvass our congregations without asking permission
of the constituted authorities, it is out of place, and to say the least, in our view,
very discourteous. Colestock.

A vote of thanks were tendered to the brethren and friends of Zion Church neighbor-
hood for their great kindness.

Resolved that we tender our thanks to J. Lawrence, Editor of the Religious Tele-
scope, for his visit to our conference, and deeply sympathize with him in the afflict-

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tions by which an all-wise Providence has, in a great measure, deprived us of his
contemplated labors among us, and that affectionately invite him to renew his visit
at such time during this conference year as he conveniently can, believing that the
cause of missions, which he so ably presented, will be greatly promoted by his labors
among us.

Resolved that the friendly visit of S.Von Nieda, J.C. Bright and J.B. Resslser, has
been very acceptable and profitable, and that our best wished and prayers shall fol-
low them; and further, hope they may soon be able to be among us again. Smith.

According to resolution, Smith presented the claims of the Benevolent Fund.

Bishop Glossbrenner paid to the poor, whose names follow, within this conference
district interest on widow Snyder donation $13.33; widow Gost’s donation $1.59; total
$14.92. John Smith, $5.00; widow Snyder $4.92, widow Hardin $5.00, total $14.92.

On Sabbath, after an earnest and soul-piercing sermon by Bishop Glossbrenner,
Alexander Tripner and Isaac C. Weidler were solemnly ordained to the office of an
elder in the Church of Christ, by the laying of hands.

In evening J. Lawrence presented the claims of the missionary cause, when over
$1,000.00 was secured.

The session was a very peaceable and pleasant one. Kind feeling was leading
characteristic among the members.

                                          W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

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Preachers

Appointments

No. Appointments

No. Classes

Membership

Preachers’ Salary

P.E.’s Salary 

Expenses

Presents

Home, Frontier

And Foreign Missions

Conference

Collections

Churches

Time employed

S. S. Collection

Dickson and Deatrich

Shopp’s Station

9

6

199

$400.00

$36.00

$35.00

$15.00

$19.03

 

$12.68

5

12

 

Enterline and Rebok

Rocky Spring Circuit

19

10

376

365.263

34.00

69.11

5.00

68.28

$21.00

14.71

5

13

$32.15

Erb, P. E

Chambersburg District

 

 

 

189.29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colestock, P. E

York District

10

 

 

281.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J.M. Bishop & W. Owen

Greencastle Circuit

15

11

389

223.78

27.29

8.54

 

44.21

10.00

6.79

4

24

25.00

W. Humberger

Perry Circuit

12

5

264

172.60

24.00

20.00

18.50

16.51

 

5.55

2

12

8.62

N. Altman

Baltimore Eng. Mission

1

1

21

29.50

5.00

 

15.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

I.C. Weidler

Big Spring Circuit

8

4

195

318.87

30.00

 

5.00

86.66

35.00

6.07

5

12

26.43

J.C. Smith

York Station

1

3

143

301.83

36.00

85.00

20.75

44.44

5.00

4.68

1

12

25.70

Wentz and Jones

York Spring Circuit

17

9

253

387.60

24.00

 

17.00

98.93

10.00

11.17

4

24

 

I. Coomes

Carlisle Circuit

10

5

200

260.13

32.00

 

12.31

46.34

 

7.31

3

12

25.91

W.B. Raber

Chambersburg Station

1

5

193

350.00

30.00

95.00

22.00

19.00

20.00

5.00

1

12

20.00

S.L. Minnich

Mercersburg Mission

11

4

94

99.88

18.00

13.62

 

9.00

14.00

5.50

1

12

 

T. Crider

Jefferson Circuit

9

3

74

120.00

23.51

 

20.00

4.88

 

2.25

2

12

 

A. Tripner

Manchester Circuit

7

4

153

256.61

24.00

 

30.00

27.60

 

2.30

3

12

23.35

J.G. Schaff

Hanover Circuit

12

6

137

139.66

24.00

11.47

5.00

50.00

 

7.05

4

12

 

Heinrich Shropp

Baltimore Station

1

2

115

400.00

25.00

 

45.00

42.00

 

2.50

1

12

63.50

J.W. Burd

Path Valley Circuit

7

4

136

158.00

18.00

4.50

15.00

5.50

 

3.40

2

12

6.00

G.W. Showman

Philadelphia Station

1

6

169

307.73

18.00

174.50

42.50

7.25

 

3.12

 

12

115.04

F. Grimm, H. Brown

York Circuit

17

8

212

311.37

40.00

24.06

70.95

21.83

 

7.75

4

24

12.00

                                                                 

                                                                  W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

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January 10, 1859

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 10th

of January, 1859.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J.Glossbrenner, Bishop; John Russell, Bishop, W.B.Raber, English Secretary, N.Altman,
German Secretary, J.Erb, J.Dickson, Z.A.Colestock, J.M.Bishop, W.Humberger, J.P.Bish-
op, G.W.Showman, J.Wingerd, J.B.Jones, J.W.Burd, I.C.Weidler, S.Enterline, A.Owen, J.
C.Smith, J.S.Wentz, F.Grimm, T.Crider, A.Tripner, H.Brown, J.G.Schaff, J.Denig, S.K.
Deatrich, S.Huber, T.Houston.

MEMBER ABSENT

H.W.Rebok, I.Coomes (died), S.L.Minnich, F.Flinchbaugh, A.Merker, C.Stabley, D.Funk-
houser, F.Gilbert, H.Stouffer, A.Huber, T.F.Hallowell, J.Smith, A.Bickley, W.O.Owens,
D.A.Tawney, J.Cline, S.Eberly, E.Boring, M.Lorh.

The examination of members was considered.

COMMITTEES

Devotional Exercises: Dickson, Colestock, J. Coover, Sen.

Boundaries: Colestock, Enterline, J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, Wentz.

Missionary Interests: J.P. Bishop, Raber, Wentz.

Education: Dickson, Colestock, J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, J. Hoke.

Examination of Applicants: J.M. Bishop, Altman, Showman.

Elder’s Orders: Raber, Russell, Humberger.

Obituaries: Dickson, Erb.

Publishing Interests: J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, Altman.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee to examine the licentiates of one year’s standing reported, which was
received and adopted as follows: S.K. Deatrich appeared before the committee and we
report favorably. He exhibited considerable ability in defending the doctrines on
which he was examined. His knowledge of geography was not as extensive as is desired;
however, we recommend that he pass on the second year’s study.

The special committee, as per resolution of the last session of Annual Conference,
to examine J.W. Burd on the first year’s study, recommended that he proceed with the
second year’s reading. Received and adopted. Colestock, J.P. Bishop, Enterline, Committee.

The examination of members was continued.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee to examine licentiates of two and three years’ standing, reported,
which was received and adopted: J.B. Jones on third year appeared and passed the exam-
ination by giving satisfactory answers to the questions asked, and recommend that he
be exempted from further examination. Henry prepared no essay and read only in part the
books recommended on Discipline.

Also, H.Brown, J.B.Jones and J.G.Schaff on second year’s study appeared and recom-
mend that they pass on the third year’s reading. L. G. Schaff manifested more know-
ledge of the doctrines examine on and a more thorough reading of the books specified
in Discipline. All, Jones, Burd, Brown and Schaff, prepared essays both for the second
and third years’ to be read before the next committee for the next annual conference.
All did well in their examination on our Church Discipline. W.O. Owen and I.C. Weidler,
former second and latter third year, were not present. Dickson, Raber, Colestock, Com.

The committee on boundaries reported, which was received and adopted item by item:

1. That Jefferson, Bollinger’s, Breneman’s, Starner’s, on York Circuit, Batterman’s,
on Liverpool Circuit, and East Berlin, on York Spring Circuit, be thrown together and
called  Paradise Mission.

2. That Bendersville, Cline’s Church, Center Mills and Pine Grove, on York Spring
Circuit, and Hilltown, on Hanover Circuit, be formed into a field of labor and be
called Bedersville Mission.

The report of the committee concerning Philadelphia Church and the resolution of
the last annual conference was, on motion, referred to a special committee.

 

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Resolved that Orrstown, Mt. Rock, Middle Spring, Shippensburg, Stone Church and
Stony Point on Rocky Spring Circuit and Crider Church, Newburg and Fairview on Big
Spring Circuit be formed into double circuit.

3. That the two Presiding Elder Districts be arranged as follows:

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT: 1. Chambersburg Station, 2. Greencastle Circuit, 3. Mercers-
burg Circuit, 4. Rocky Spring Circuit, 5. Orrstown Circuit, 6. Path Valley Circuit,
7. Big Spring Station.

YORK DISTRICT: 1. Carlisle Circuit, 2. Shopp’s Station, 3. Perry Circuit, 4. York
Spring Circuit, 5. York Station, 6. Baltimore Station, Ger., 7. Baltimore Mission, Eng.,
8. York Station, 9. Liverpool Circuit, 10. Hanover Circuit, 11, Manchester Circuit,
12. Bendersville Mission, 13. Paradise Mission.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee on missions reported, received and adopted: Whereas our missionary
efforts, as a church, have been signally blessed of the Lord, and believing, as we
do, that the faithful preaching of the Word is the most effectually way to moral re-
form, therefore.

Resolved that we will exert ourselves to induce those to whom we minister in holy
things, to pray fervently and contribute liberally in order to advance the cause of
missions at home and abroad.

Resolved that we sympathize with the Board of Missions in their efforts in the pro-
motion of the cause of Christianity and that we will make a thorough effort, in order
to secure $700.00 the coming conference, being the amount asked of us by the parent
Board, and that we will divide equally between the conference and the parent Board.

Resolved that when general agents visit our charges and make collections and se-
cure notes, that they receipt for the money and deliver the notes to the preacher in
charge.

Resolved that we have monthly missionary meetings, to talk, sing and pray, in or=
der to promote the interests of missions and that the preacher present the matter in
each class.

Resolved that the preacher in charge collect the names and the addresses of all
the life members and life directors of the Missionary Society of this conference,
forward the to the Branch Secretary, who alone shall report to the Secretary of the
parent Board.

Resolved that Saturday morning, Jan. 22, be set apart for our conference missionary
meeting and that Rev. J. Kemp, of the Miama Conference, address us on the occasion.

Resolved that we recommend the adoption of last year’s plan to secure missionary
money for the ensuing year and that the resolutions be published with the minutes of
this session. (For the plan referred to in last resolution, see page (53)).

                                    J.P. Bishop, Raber, Wentz, Committee

Whereas J. Denig, a member of this annual conference, purposes to travel as a mis-
sionary on his own responsibility, without any claims on the missionary funds of this
conference, therefore.

Resolved that this conference recognize said John  Denig as an extra missionary in
accordance with his own proposition.

The following brethren were presented as applicants for license to preach the gos-
pel: Daniel Eberly, Tyras Enterline, Hiran R. Fetterhoff, Benjamin R. Hanby and Hiran
Y. Hummelbaugh.

On motion they were all referred to the proper committee for the further examination.

 

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on education reported, which was received and adopted: Having read
the report of the Board of Trustees of June last, as well as that of the trustees of
this conference and in view of facts therein contained, we recommend the following:

Resolved that we are in favor of education, are willing to throw our influence
into that cause, and do further declare our determination to cooperate energetically
with Otterbein University in the way of sending students and aiding agents.

Resolved that we are in favor of connecting labor with study upon the voluntary
plan, provided the pecuniary circumstances of the Institution will justify it.

Resolved that we deem a compulsory system as determental to the pecuniary pros-
perity of an institution of of learning, and would object to any experimenting upon it

 

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by Otterbein University.

Resolved that we endorse the action of our Trustees at the last annual meeting of
the Board, upon the manual labor question and that they, in the future, be governed
by the spirit of the foregoing resolutions.

Resolved that in our opinion the liquidation of the indebtedness of the Institu-
tion should demand our first attention, to secure which, the available assets of
the Institution should be collected as speedily as possible and be applied to the
payment of its indebtedness.

Resolved that in order to meet all the indebtedness of the Institution, as well as
to complete the new college edifice, $40,000 should be secured by donations, subscrip-
tions to which not to be available, however, until that amount is secured, thus
planting Otterbein University upon the firm, safe and permanent basis.

Resolved that we carry out the $40,000 plan. The sale of scholarships should be
discontinued for the present, and those already show remain unavailable until the end
we have indicated shall have been attained.

Resolved that the Prudential Committee are hereby kindly notified that due regard
should be had to the action and wishes of the Trustees.

                   Dickson, Colestock, J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, Hoke, Committee.

The committee to examine applicants for license to preach the gospel reported, which
was received and adopted: That B.R.Hanby, H.R.Fetterhoff, D.Eberly, H.Y.Hummelbaugh,
received license to preach the gospel. T.Enterline was left in the hands of conference,
when, on motion the first four received license and the later sustain his present
Quarterly Conference relation.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The special committee for the Philadelphia Church reported which was received and
adopted: Whereas the congregation in Philadelphia has, by official act declared
its purpose not to comply with the resolutions of its body one year ago, and also
with the Discipline of the Church, therefore,

Resolved that they receive no appropriation and no preacher from this conference.

Resolved that inasmuch as the above named congregation is located within the bounds
of the East Pennsylvania Conference, we will hereafter leave it where it properly be-
longs, under the jurisdiction of that body. Dickson, J.C. Smith, J.M. Bishop, Committee.

Resolved that the suggestion of Bishop Glossbrenner touching the Benevolent Fund
matter be agreed to by this conference.

On motion J.C. Smith was continued Benevolent Fund Treasurer.

A second report of the committee to examine licentiates of one year’ reading was re-
ceived and adopted: H.R. Fetterhoff answered quite readily the questions proposed and
manifested familiarity with the doctrines on which he was examined. He was deficient
in German and Geography. We recommend that he pass, except in German and Geography.
His essay showed some remarked ability in composition. D. Eberly evinced extensive ac-
quaintance with the books named in the course of reading and also in defending the
doctrines in question. His essay was excellent. We recommend that he pass the
second year’s study. J.P. Bishop, Enterline, Committee.

On motion Showman and Minnich were granted a location for one year.

On motion J.M. Bishop, Fetterhoff and Hummelbaugh were voted into itinerancy.

Z.A. Colestock and J.M. Bishop were elected Presiding Elders by ballot.

J.Denig and S.Huber stationed the Presiding Elders.

On motion J. Wingerd, T. Houston and S. Huber were voted in the stationing committee
to assist in stationing the preachers.

H. Brown, J.B. Jones and J.W. Burd were presented for elder’s orders, when on motion
they were referred to the proper committee.

J.P. Bishop was elected trustee for three years of Otterbein University by acclama-
tion.

The following distribution by Bishop Glossbrenner was made of the interest of wid-
ow Snyder and Gost’s donation: Leah Graham, $5.00, Widow Coomes, $5.00, Widow
Snyder, $4.92, total $14.92.

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Dickson, J.C. Smith and Colestock were appointed a committee to arrange, during the

coming conference year, to incorporate this conference.
      Colestock resigned his office as Branch Secretary of the Missionary Society, where-
upon J. Hoke was elected in his place.
      J.M. Bishop was elected Branch Treasurer of the Missionary Society by acclamation.

Resolved that the Branch Secretary of the Missionary Society of this conference
hold the missionary notes, settle with the preachers, retain all monies, pay over to
the Treasurer and take her receipt.

On motion the note given by I. Coomes, deceased, at the last session of annual
conference to the Missionary Society for $50.00, be destroyed.

 

Fourth Day, Morning Session

Resolved that we appropriate $600.00 to the Baltimore English Mission the coming
conference year. W.B. Raber.

The committee on publishing interests reported as follows, which was adopted:

Whereas, believing, as we do, that our church, periodicals are of great utility to
our people, and others who carefully pursue them, and whereas the prosperity of the
church, to an extent, depends upon the success of the periodicals, therefore.

Resolved that we will put forth extra effort to enlarge the subscription lists
of the difference papers published at our establishments.

Resolved that we exert ourselves to circulate to the books published by our agent.

Resolved that we heartily approve of the plan adopted by the trustees to collect
the outstanding of the office.

Resolved that we deeply regret to have learned that it was necessary to discontinue
the Christian Repository, especially as it was very ably conducted by its late editor.

Resolved that J. Degmier, as editor of the Botschafter, rendered entire satisfac-
tion to this conference, and with regret we have learned that he has resigned that
position. J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, Altman, Com.

The committee on elder’s orders reported, which was received and adopted as follows:
H.Brown, J.W.Burd and J.B. Jones appeared before the committee. They were not so ready
and apt in their quotations from the Scriptures as might have been desired. But be-
cause of their other duties crowding in upon them, therefore, probably, could not de-
vote proper time to the study of the sacred Scripture. In doctrine they are sound.
We recommend them to conference for elder’s orders. Raber, Russell, Humberger, Com.

Book agent, J. Hoke, reported as follows, which was received and adopted: Since my
last report to you of my agency, I. have concluded an arrangement with the Publishing
Agents of the Printing Establishment, by which my agency merges into a regular reposi-
tory. The reasons for the change are as follows:

1. The large amount of stock, in the shape of books, lying dead and inactive in
the hands of the agents.

2. The undue length of time which credits were extended for books sold, thus en-
tailing a heavy loss to the office.

The spirit of the age demands promptness and inactivity, hence, the necessity for a
change in the book department of our church.

The present system, adopted by all the business houses of our countries, of short
credits and regularity in return has been adopted after the failure of the old credit
system. Houses of large capital and extensive resources have been driven to it, in
order to soft-preservation. The Printing Establishment of our church must fall in with
the reform movements of the age to be able to compete with other similar establishments.

Under the present arrangement I am personally responsible for all I order, whether
sold or unsold by me. The time of settlement and payment is limited to a reasonable
period. I am enabled to supply books to all as heretofore, with two restrictions:

1. To do away, as far as practical, with the commission business, i.e., that each
brother consider himself responsible for whatever he orders, with no privilege to
order, unless by special arrangement for special purposes.

2. Promptness in making returns. I have no fault to find in the later particular.
The brethren of the conference have enabled me, while their agent, to meet promptly
the demands of the office.

In consequence of this arrangement the conference is relieved of all responsibil-

 

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ity in regard to the book business, provided, however, that the term meet their ap-
probation. J. Hoke.

The report of the Missionary Treasurer, J.M. Bishop, was received and adopted:

     Cash received during the past year, ---------$1,300.67

     Cash received from Rev. John Fohl,-------------- 48.76

     Cash received from Chambersburg S.S.------------ 50.00  $1,399.43

Deduct special donation for African Mission--------- $50.00

     Deduct Chambersburg S. S.----------------------- 50.00     100.00

                                                             $1,299.43

     Half above for Parent Board-------------------- 649.72

     Special donations for above stated------------- 100.00     749.72

     Amount on above said Rev. J. Fohl--------------- 48.76

     Amount on above said Rev. D. K. Flickinger----- 109.75

     Chambersburg S. S. paid Parent Board------------ 50.00

     Amount due------------------------------------- 541.21     749.72

 

     Amount for home purposes----------------------- 649.72

     Amount for home last year---------------------- 122.86     772.58

     Paid Rev. J. Erb, Philadelphia Mission--------- 150.00

     Paid Rev. N. Altman, Baltimore Mission--------- 420.86

     Cash in Treasury------------------------------- 202.40     772.58

The next conference is to be holding York, York County, Pa.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Bishop Glossbrenner read the following arrangement of preachers for the coming
conference year: -----------------------------------------------P.E     Bishop

     Chambersburg District, J.M. Bishop P. E

     Chambersburg Station, W.B. Raber -------------------$25.00    $5.00

     Greencastle Circuit, W.R. Coursey, H.Y. Hummelbaugh -32.00    12.00

     Rocky Spring Circuit, J.G. Clem ---------------------32.00     5.00

     Orrstoen Circuit, S.En,S.K. Deatrich ----------------32.00     9.00

     Path Valley Circuit, W. P. Owen----------------------20.00     2.50

     Mercersburg Circuit, T. Crider ----------------------20.00     2.00

     Big Spring Station, J.P. Bishop ---------------------32.00     5.00

     York District, Z.A. Colestock, P.E.

     York Station, J.C. Smith ----------------------------30.00     5.00

     Shopp’s Station, J. Dickson, D. Eberly --------------35.00    11.00

     Baltimore Station, H. Shropp ------------------------30.00     6.00

     Carlisle Circuit, J.W. Burd -------------------------30.00     8.00

     Perry Circuit, H.R. Fetterhoff---------------------- 30.00     3.00

     York Circuit, J.S. Wentz---------------------------- 30.00     8.00

     Liverpool Circuit, W. Humberher--------------------- 23.00     3.00

     York Spring Circuit, J.G. Schaff-------------------- 30.00    10.00

     Hanover Circuit, A. Tripner------------------------- 25.00     7.00

     Manchester Circuit, H. Brown ------------------------30.00     3.00

     Paradise Mission, J.B. Jones ------------------------15.00     2.00

     Bendersville Mission, I.C. Weidler ------------------13.00     2.00

     Baltimore Mission, N. Altman, one to be supplied ----10.00     2.00

     Agent of  Printing Establishment, J. Erb

     President of Otterbein University, A. Owen.

Resolved that the Bethany appointment on Big Spring Station be added to Orrstown
Circuit for the present conference year.

            Committees for the next annual conference

Raber, Enterline, Erb; 1st year’s study.

J.P. Bishop, Altman, Showman; 2d year’s study

Dickson, Colestock, J.M. Bishop; 3d year’s study.

 

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1st year, Hanby, Hummelbaugh

2d year, Deatrich, Fetterhoff, Owen

3d year, Schaff, Burd, Weidler, Brown

Committee on obituaries reported, which was received and adopted.

Conference Treasurer, J. Dickson, reported, received and adopted: Principal and
interest on hand $217.32.

On motion Dickson was reelected conference Treasurer.

On motion an appropriation of $40.00 was made to Paradise Mission and $120.00 to
Bendersville Mission.

Baltimore English Church agent, N. Altman, reported, received and adopted:

           Amount subscribed---------------------- $1,100.00

           Amount collected------------------------ 1,600.00      $2,700.00

           House rent-------------------- $150.00

Whereas Samuel Huber, a member of this annual conference, has published his auto-
biography which is highly recommended by the Luther Observer, Religious Telescope and
German Reformed Messenger as a work well calculated to promote true piety and whereas,
S. Huber has transferred to J. Denig all the profit arising from the sale of said book,
in order to enable him to promote his missionary labors upon his own responsibility,
therefore

Resolved that this conference recommend the sale and reading of said book in gen-
eral, and that it is also well adapted to Sabbath Schools and libraries. Denig.

Resolved that we return our thanks to the Cumberland Valley R. R., Co., for their
kindness of giving all, who attend the conference, free return tickets. Raber.

Resolved that the thanks of this body be tendered to the brethren and friends of
Mechanicsburg and vicinity the entertained us so very pleasantly during the session
of conference. Schaff.

Resolved that sister Coomes receive $25.00 out of the Benevolent Fund Treasury.

On motion the note given for $50.00 on which $5.00 were paid, given by sister Herr,
of Harrisburg, Pa., was placed into the hands of the Missionary Treasury, in the
East Pennsylvania Conference. Dickson.

Resolved that $50.00 be appropriated out of the Missionary Treasury to pay off a
note against I. Coomes, deceased, in the hands of a Mr. Seitz, near the Red School
House. He claims $50.00 as services as missionary.

 

SATURDAY EVENING SESSION

J. Kemp of the Miama Conference presented the claims of missions. His heart seems
to be in the cause. There were in the neighborhood of $300.00 secured in notes and cash.

 

SABBATH MORNING

Bishop Glossbrenner preached to a large and extensive congregation. It was a
noble effort. It made the heart move. After his sermon, John W. Burd, Henry Brown
and Jeremiah B. Jones were solemnly ordained to the office of elder in the church of
Christ, by the laying on of hands.

The conference closed after and pleasant and peaceful session. Love and good feel-
ing characterized all its transactions. Thank God for brotherly love.

                                    

                                                            W.B. Raber

 

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Names of

Fields of labor

Travelling Preachers

No. of Appointments

No. of Classes

Present Membership

Salary

Presents

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Shopp’s Station

Greencastle Circuit

Liverpool Circuit

Philadelphia Mission

Baltimore_English_Miss

Dickson, Hummelbaugh

J.M. Bishop, Minnich

Humberger, Light

G.W. Showman

N. Altman

10

16

13

1

1

6

11

4

6

1

224

433

106

176

$510.00

300.00

154.32

363.95

30.82

$10.00

2.00

10.00

21.50

130.00

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Rocky Spring Circuit

York Circuit

Hanover Circuit

Big Spring Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Enterline,_Fetterhoff

Wentz, Jones

A. Tripner

Weidler, J.P. Bishop

Schaff, Grimm

19

15

14

11

17

13

7

7

8

9

316

264

160

385

224

437.83

411.46

253.13

500.00

298.59

21.62

11.00

7.00

14.00

15.00

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Manchester Circuit

York Station

Carlisle Circuit

Chambersburg Station

Presiding Elder

H. Brown

J.C. Smith

Burd, Eberly 4 mos

W.B. Raber

Z.A. Colestock

9

2

13

1

17

6

4

8

5

164

136

248

207

366.13

313.76

293.08

410.00

349.08

18.62

4.00

22.00

17.00

3.00

16.

17.

18.

19.

Perry Circuit

Baltimore Station

Chambersburg Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Coomes, Goodyear

H. Shropp after C. d

T. Crider

W.O. Owen

10

1

11

7

8

2

3

4

217

125

108

137

204.63

400.00

125.70

125.94

3.76

 

13.00

12.00



 

 

P.E.’s Salary

Collected for Home Missions

Notes Received

Old Notes

Conference Collections

Collected for Building Churches and Parsonages

S. S. Collections for S. S. Purposes

Miscellaneous Purposes

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

$25.00

25.00

15.00

20.00

5.00

$29.95

73.26

13.57

12.87

$190.00

220.00

18.00

$28.00

10.00

$11.00

8.00

2.00

4.50

2.00

 

$112.82

5.00

 

71.57

20.00

$45.00

40.50

9.00

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

25.00

25.25

20.00

21.00

22.66

90.59

77.00

29.33

138.48

94.27

50.00

76.00

5.00

292.00

178.00

61.00

110.00

 

50.00

25.00

13.00

6.00

7.00

6.00

11.00

$1,000.00

 

 

600.00

16.56

 

25.00

47.50

20.00

 

35.00

15.00

11.00

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

20.00

17.50

20.00

17.50

119.52

60.50

52.69

69.46

216.00

 

39.00

13.00

2.00

 

 

50.00

4.50

5.00

8.00

5.00

 

18.88

16.32

9.75

45.00

8.00

6.20

10.00

54.00

 

16.

17.

18.

19.

18.00

25.00

13.11

15.00

31.66

25.00

5.61

16.65

167.00

 

 

10.00

 

 

10.00

6.00

4.50

6.00

1.86

2.50

 

 

314.00

0.09

88.25

 

 

 

                                       W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

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January 19, 1860

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in York, York County, Pa., January 19th, 1860.

Bishop Glossbrenner, the presiding officer, opened the session with the usual ex-
ercises. Bishops Davis and Edwards were also present. W.B. Raber was elected English
and N. Altman German Secretary by ballot.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrenner, Bishop; W.B. Raber, English Secretary,*N. Altman, German Secretary, *J.
Erb, *J. Dickson, *Z.A. Colestock, *J.M. Bishop, *W. Humberger, *J.P. Bishop, *G.W. Showman, J.B.
Jones, J.W. Burd, I.C. Weidler, *S. Enterline, *J.C. Smith, *J.S. Wentz, A. Tripner, H. Brown,
J.G. Schaff, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, *S. Huber, S.L. Minnich, *F. Flinchbaugh, *A. Merker, C. Stabley,
D. Funkhouser, *H. Stouffer, A. Bickley, D. Eberly, H.R. Fetterhoff.

MEMBERS ABSENT

*J. Russell, *F. Gilbert, *M. Lohr, *T. Houston, *H. Young, *J. Denig, D.A. Tawney, *F. Grimm,

T.F. Hallowell,*J. Wingard, A. Huber, *S. Eberly, H.W. Rebok, *E. Boring, S.K. Deatrich, J. Cline,
*T. Crider, W.O. Owen, *A. Owen, J. Smith, B.R. Hanby, *Eligible to the General Conference

The committee on first year’s reading reported, which was received and adopted:
D. Eberly and H.R. Fetterhoff appeared, were examined. D. Eberly manifested acquaintance
and ability in defending the subjects on which he was examined, presented an excellent
essay. Go on with the third year’s study. H.R. Fetterhoff continue in the second year,
owing to the fact of not having sufficient acquaintance with the subjects in the course.

W.O. Owen and S.K. Deatrich, being absent, were continued on the second year.

 

                                       AFTERNOON SESSION

The chair announced the following committees:

      Devotional Exercises, J.C. Smith, G. Conn.

      Examine Applicants Raber, J.P. Bishop, Enterline

      Elder’s Orders, Erb, Altman, J.C. Smith

      Boundaries, Colestock, J.M. Bishop, Dickson, Schaff, S, Huber

            Publishing Interests, J.P. Bishop, Dickson, Tripner.

EXAMINATION OF MEMBERS RESUMED

The names of Peter Corl, John M. Smiley and Jacob A. Clem were presented for license
to preach.

On motion Peter Corl were referred back to sustain his present Quarterly Conference
relation.

On motion J.M. Smiley and J.A. Clem were referred to the proper committee for
further examination.

SECOND DAY

The committee to examine applicants for license to preach, reported as follows,
which was received and adopted: J.M. Smiley and J.A. Clem appeared before us, passed
the examination respectably, and were recommended to conference for license to preach.

The committee on boundaries reported, received and adopted: 1. That Bart’s Church,
Wentz’s and Jones’ appointments be taken from Hanover Circuit and be attached to Para-
dise Mission, and said mission be called Paradise Circuit. 2. That Dickson’s School
House be attached from Hanover Circuit and attached to Bendersville Mission, the bal-
ance of Hanover Circuit to be called Littlestown Circuit. 3. That Orrstown, Center
and Lurgan Churches, and Newburg be constituted a station, and be called Orrstown
Station. 4. That Coldsmith’s, Mt. Rock, Stony Point, Stone Church, Shippensburg, Mid-
dle Spring, Scotland, Sharp’s School House and Cold Springs be taken together and
called Shippensburg Circuit. 5. That Betheny Church be formed into a mission, and be
named Bethany Mission. On the fifth item the yeas and nays were called with the fol-
lowing result: Yeas – Raber, Erb, Dickson, J.M. Bishop, Humberger, Jones, Weidler,
Enterline, Wentz, S. Huber, Funkhouser, D. Eberly, Fetterhoff, Clem, 14. Nays – Cole-
stock, J.P. Bishop, J.C. Smith, Triper, Schaff, Hummelbaugh, Showman, 7. Neutral –

 

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Altman, Brown, Merker, Stabley, Smiley, 5.

On motion T.F. Hallowell was transferred to the Allegheny Conference, J.C. Smith.

On motion B.R. Hanby was transferred to any of the Western Conferences he may de-
sire to join. W.B. Raber.

Examination was concluded.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion J. Hursh, J.B. Hursh and D. Brandt were elected tellers of the vote cast
for delegates to General Conference. Their post office address is Newville, Cumber-
land Co., Pa. J.P. Bishop.

On motion W.B. Raber, H.R. Fetterhoff were granted location for one year.

On motion J.C. Smith, S.L. Minnich were granted location for one year.

The name of J.G. Schaff was presented for elder’s orders, referred to the proper
committee for further examination.

On motion J.A. Clem was voted into the itinerancy.

By ballot J.M. Bishop and W.B. Raber were elected Presiding Elders.

On motion S.L. Minnich and S. Huber assisted in stationing the Presiding Elders.

On motion C. Stabley, Merker, Funkhouser and Smiley were voted on the stationing
committee.

Brother Von Nieda was granted permission to speak in conference to the Printing
Establishment.

On motion it was concluded to collect trustees of Otterbein University. Dickson,
D. Eberly and D. Brandt were elected for the coming year.

Resolved that committee be appointed to apportion the expenses of the trustees
of Otterbein University among the difference fields of labor. Raber and Smiley appointed.

The next session of annual conference is to be held in Chambersburg, Franklin Co.

 

THIRD DAY

The committee on elder’s orders reported as follows, received and adopted: J.G.
Schaff appeared, answers to the questions were correct and satisfactory. We recommend
him for ordination. Erb, J.C. Smith, Altman, Committee.

The Missionary Treasurer reported,which was received and adopted:

Amount received during last year   $1,492.53   Amount appropriated to Balt.Eng.Mis.    $600.00

Amount to Parent Board    $746.27             Amount appropriated to Bendersville      125.00

Amount to Home Missions    746.26   1,492.53   Amount appropriated to Paradise Mission   40.00

Home Missions                                 Amount appropriated Estate of I. Coomes   50.00

Amount as above stated               746.26   Balance in Treasury                      123.13

Amount remaining of last year        191.87                                            $933.13

                                     938.13   Account with Parent Board

                                              Paid Treasurer in January 1859           $58.70

                                              J. Erb due him by Board                  100.00

                                              Treasury this day                        587.48

                                                                                      $746.27

On motion J.M. Bishop was reelected Treasurer, and J. Hoke Secretary of the Mission-
ary Society.

On motion the arrangements to secure missionary money were made the same as last
year, except the effort at Quarterly Conference by the Presiding Elder. (See p. 59)

The Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported: Amount in Treasury     $123.92

                                        Available subscription   270.00         $404.92

J.C. Smith was continued Benevolent Fund Treasurer.

James H.Bratton, an elder in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was presented for mem-
bership in this conference. He was referred to the committee on elder’s orders, and re-
ported favorably, whereupon, he was received in this conference.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee n publishing interests reported, received and adopted:

Whereas we have been informed from brother Von Nieda that out Publishing Establish-
ment is in highly prosperous condition, and that the indebtedness now resting upon
it could be removed in the regular course of business, by securing for our periodicals

 

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a more extensive circulation, therefore.

      Resolved 1. That we accept the apportionment, 1,000 Subscriber for the Religious
Telescope, to be raised by this conference, and exert ourselves as agents for the of-
fice to secure said number.

      Resolved 2. That a committee be appointed to say how many each station, Circuit,
and mission in the bounds of this conference shall raise toward that number. Raber and
J.M. Bishop were appointed said commite.

Resolved 3. That we endorse the plan for creating a perpetual fund, as explained
to the conference by brother Von Nieda, and recommend it to the favorable notice of our

people.

The agent for Baltimore English Church reported:

      Amount collected            $1,400.00

      New subscription              1,200.00         $2,600.00  N. Altman, Agent.

On motion the collection of Sabbath, $15.00, were appropriated to defray the ex-
penses of Bishops Davis and Edwards.

The committee on third year’s reading reported: the answers to the questions were
not as satisfactory as could be desired, especially in the case of brother Brown. They
were in their views correct, but did not seem to be so well acquainted with the argu
ments by which their views are sustained. Brother Burd, not being present, was conse-
quently not examined. He plead a want of preparation, and wishes to be continued an-
other year. His request was granted. We recommend that all, except Bro. Burd, pass. No
essay was presented by and of them. Dickson, Colestock, J.M. Bishop, Committee.

A vote of thanks was tendered the brethren and friends of York for kind entertain-
ment during the session of conference, also to the Cumberland Valley R. R. for free re-
turn tickets, also to the Methodist Episcopal congregation in York for the use of
their church on Sabbath.

                            ALLOTMENTS OF LABOR FOR THE COMING YEAR

Chambersburg District, J.M. Bishop, P. E    Baltimore Station, J.A. Sand, by the Elder

Chambersburg Station, Z.A. Colestock        Perry Circuit, J.H. Bratten

Orrstown Station, J.P. Bishop               Carlisle Circuit, J.W. Burd, E. E. Lincks, by

Big Spring Station, A. Tripner                              the Elder

Greencastle Circuit, G.W. Showman, H.       York Spring Circuit, S. Enterline

          Schichter, by the Elder           Liverpool Circuit, J.B. Jones

Rocky Spring Circuit, J.A. Clem             Littlestown Circuit, D. Eberly

Chambersburg Circuit, A. Bickley            Paradise Circuit, P. Corl, by the Elder

Path Valley Circuit, H.Y. Hummelbaugh       Manchester Circuit, H. Brown, one to be

Shippensburg Circuit, J.G.Schaff                            supplied

Bethany Mission, W. Humberger               York Circuit, J.S. Wentz

                                            Bendersville Mission, I.C. Weidler

York District, W.B. Raber, P.E.             Baltimore Mission, I. Baltzell

York Station, J.C. Smith                    General Missionary in Baltimore, N. Altman,

Shopp’s Station, J. Dickson, J. Baker, by                   subject to the Quarterly Conference of

          the Elder                                          Baltimore Mission Station.

Missionary appropriations as follows:------------ Bethany Mission $110.00

                                  Bendersville Mission---- 110.00

                                  Baltimore Mission------- 350.00

                                               Total      $570.00

    APPROPRIATIONS FOR          P. E.’s        Bishop        Trus. Ott. U.

Chambersburg Station----------- $25.00         $5.00          $4.00

Big Spring Station-------------- 32.00          5.00           5.00

Orrstown Station---------------- 30.00          5.00           3.00

Greencastle Circuit------------- 32.00         10.00           5.00

Rocky Spring Circuit------------ 30.00          6.00           4.00

Shippensburg Circuit------------ 25.00          5.00           3.00

      Mercersburg Circuit------------- 25.00          2.00           2.00

Path Valley Circuit------------- 25.00          3.00           2.00

Bethany Mission----------------- 20.00          2.00           1.00

York Station-------------------- 36.00          5.00           4.00

Shopp’s Station----------------- 36.00         11.00           6.00

Baltimore Station--------------- 40.00          6.00           4.00

Perry Circuit------------------- 32.00          4.00           3.00

Carlisle Circuit---------------- 36.00          8.00           4.00

York Spring Circuit------------- 28.00          5.00           3.00

Liverpool Circuit--------------- 28.00          5.00           2.00

Littlestown Circuit------------- 28.00          5.00           2.00

Paradise Circuit---------------- 24.00          4.00           2.00

Manchester Circuit-------------- 36.00          5.00           4.00

York Circuit-------------------- 36.00          5.00           4.00

Baltimore Mission--------------- 16.00          2.00           2.00

Bendersville Mission------------ 20.00          4.00           2.00

 

[note: in the original, the chart breaks after Shippensburg Circuit and runs on to page 68]

 

67.

 

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

 

Committees on reading: 1st year, Raber, Enterline, Erb.

                    2d year, J.P. Bishop, Altman, Showman

                    3d year, Dickson, Colestock, J.M. Bishop.

The following distributions of the widows Snyder and Gost donation was made by the
bishop:

                                John Reyer------------ $5.00

                                Mother Graham---------- 3.00

                                Widow Quail------------ 3.00

                                Widow Harden----------- 3.92

                                Whole amount---------- 14.92

The publication of the minutes of the conference was left to the Secretaries.

On Sabbath Bishop Edwards preached in the Methodist Episcopal Church, after which
Jacob Gideon Schaff was ordained to the office of an elder in the Church of Christ by
the laying on of hands. The services took place in the afternoon. Quite impressive.

On Sabbath morning and evening, the brethren occupied the pulpits of the different
churches in York.

Nothing unpleasant occurred in the session of conference. There seemed a special
kind feeling among the members. Brotherly love was soon and felt, which gave us a
peaceable, profitable season.

                                W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

During the year F. E. Lincks was taken from Carlisle Circuit and placed on Manchester
Circuit and Samuel Young placed on Carlisle Circuit.

J.A. Baker resigned on Shopp’s Station and J.F. Wilt was appointed in his place.
G.W.Showman refused to travel Greencastle Circuit and W.R. Coursey was appointed in
his place.

                                                      Secretary

 

68.

 

 

Fields of labor

Stationed Preachers

Appointments

Classes

Present Membership

Salary

Presents

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Shopp’s Station

York District

Chambersburg District

Baltimore_Eng._Mission

Liverpool Circuit

Dickson, Eberly

Z.A. Colestock, P.E.

J.M. Bishop, P.E.

Altman, Baltzell

W. Humberger

10

 

 

1

13

6

 

 

1

5

292

 

 

16

130

$550.00

 

176.00

150.00

195.38

$15.00

 

 

400.00

9.00

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Big Spring Station

Bendersville Mission Orrstown Circuit

Paradise Mission

York Station

J.P. Bishop

I.C. Weidler

Enterline, Corl

J.B. Jones

J.C. Smith

7

7

12

10

2

4

5

10

1

4

177

140

343

41

146

250.00

142.00

407.69

93.00

357.90

8.00

10.00

26.00

8.00

10.90

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Mercersburg Circuit Hanover Circuit

Manchester Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Chambersburg Station

T. Crider

A. Tripner

H. Brown

J.G. Schaff

W.B. Raber

13

12

9

8

1

 

7

7

6

5

107

130

183

158

203

119.85

192.73

278.49

150.00

350.00

 

6.50

 

 

5.00

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

York Circuit

Baltimore Ger. Station

Rocky Spring Circuit

Perry Circuit

Greencastle Circuit

J.S. Wentz

H. Shropp

J.A. Clem

H.R. Fetterhoff

Coursey,_Hummelbaugh

11

1

13

11

16

6

2

7

7

9

286

129

173

238

445

288.09

400.00

276.63

180.62

462.01

8.00

35.00

11.00

9.61

5.00

21.

22.

Carlisle Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Burd, Schlicher

W.O. Owen

11

9

8

4

245

136

388.62

95.00

28.00

20.00


 



 

 

Expenses

P.E.’s Salary

Collected for Home Missions

Notes Received

Old Notes

Conference Collections

Collected for Building Churches and Parsonages

S. S. Collections for S. S. Purposes

Miscellaneous Purposes

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

$50.00

 

$35.00

 

 

10.00

25.00

$72.64

 

 

 

30.77

$280.00

 

 

 

33.00

$175.30

$11.00

 

 

2.00

3.00

$800.00

 

 

 

10.00

$164.50

 

 

167.87

 

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

 

3.00

48.53

32.00

15.00

22.55

15.00

30.00

20.69

31.50

56.77

21.39

40.25

20.00

32.00

 

24.00

96.45

5.00

27.00

17.00

5.00

5.00

2.00

13.00

2.00

5.00

2,450.00

300.00

 

100.00

140.00

10.00

 

34.43

 

18.69

 

 

 

 

$110.00

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

 

 

 

17.00

75.00

16.05

23.88

30.00

26.11

25.00

2.64

60.62

47.86

8.34

23.63

 

 

 

10.00

210.00

 

7.50

53.00

68.00

22.00

2.45

7.00

5.00

10.00

5.00

 

 

49.00

300.00

15.00

 

10.00

87.37

 

35.00

 

 

 

 

100.00

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

 

30.00

30.00

31.56

30.00

30.65

46.68

100.00

57.56

38.13

79.42

15.00

 

 

54.00

100.00

100.00

 

23.00

35.00

42.00

4.60

6.00

8.55

3.00

9.71

483.00

800.00

40.00

200.00

25.05

75.00

17.50

17.00

4.00

 

21.

22.

 

30.00

20.00

38.25

99.00

22.00

8.00

100.00

41.28

 

 


 

       W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

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January 17, 1861

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST convened in Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania,

January 17, 1861.

The conference was opened with the usual exercises by Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner.
Bishop J. Russell is presence superceded the necessity of electing a chairman.

J.G. Schaff was elected English and S. Enterline, German Secretary by ballot.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrenner, Bishop; J. Russell, Chairman; J. Dickson, J.C. Smith, J.M. Bishop, Z.A.
Colestock, J. Erb, S. Enterline, J.G. Schaff, S.L. Minnich, J.W. Burd, J.B. Jones, W.B. Raber,
W.O. Owen, W. Humberger, I.C. Weidler, F. Gilbert, A. Tripner, J.H. Bratten, J.S. Wentz, H.
Brown, N. Altman, A. Bickley, A. Huber, J. Smith, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, A. Merker, A. Owen, D.
Hunkhouser, D. Eberly, J. Denig, S. Huber, H.W. Rebok, H.R. Fetterhoff, T. Crider, H. Stouffer,
J.M. Smiley, J.A. Clem.

MEMBERS ABSENT

J. Wingerd, G.W. Showman, M. Lohr, J. Cline, F.Grimm, F.Flinchbaugh, C.Stabley, D.A.Tawney,
S. Eberly, E. Boring, H. Young, S.K. Deatrich, J. Houston.

The examination of preachers was commenced.

On motion the chair appointed J.P. Bishop a committee to receive the money collect-
ed to defray the expenses of delegates to the General Conference, and J.F. Wilt a commit-
tee to receive the money collected to defray the expenses of the trustees to Otter-
bein University.

The examination of preachers was continued.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The chair appointed the following committees:

On Devotional Exercises – Colestock, J.M. Bishop, Oaks, Hoke.

To examine applicants, J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, N. Altman.

Committee on Boundaries: J.M. Bishop, W.B. Raber, J.G. Schaff.

The examination of preachers was resumed.

The names of J.F. Wilt, F.E. Lincks, P. Corl, H.A. Schlichter and D. Whisler were pre-
sented for license, and were referred to the proper committee for further examination.

The examination of preachers was continued.

On motion Rev. W.J. Leacock was received by transfer from the East Penna Conference.

SECOND DAY

The report of the committee on second year’s course of reading was adopted:

1. H.Y.Hummelbaugh appeared before the committee, passed his examination credit-
ably, and we recommend that we pass on to the next year’s course

2. S.K.Deatrich, H.R.Fetterhoff and W.O.Owen did not appear before us. We, there-
fore, recommend that they be continued on the same course, and that S.K. Deatrich be
censured by this conference, unless he can give satisfactory reasons for non-appear-
ance. J.P.Bishop, Altman, Minnich, Committee

The report of the committee on third year’s course of reading was adopted:

Brother Burd and Eberly appeared before your committee for examination on the sub-
jects indicated in Discipline. Both brethren were sound in their views on the subjects,
but brother Burd was not so well qualified to defeeeffense those views. The essays were
both good. Dickson, Colestock, J.M. Bishop, Committee.

The report of the committee to examine applicants for license to preach was adopted:

      1. J.F. Wilt first passed the examination of the committee. On his case we report
that he passed the same creditably, and consequently we unhesitatingly recommend him
for license to preach.

      2. In the case of Brother Whisler your committee agree that he did not answer the

question specifically, but in consequence of his having officiated as a licensed
preacher by congregational authority, and further, that he purposes laboring in a local
capacity only, as he is, we recommend him to the conference for license to preach.

      3. Brother P. Corl was taken through the course of examination, and was found able
to answer the questions tolerably well, nevertheless, we recommend him to the confer-
ence for license to preach.

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4. Brother F.E. Lincks was examined; the result is as follows: he answered ques-
tions satisfactory, and is consequently recommended to the conference for license to
preach.

5. H.A. Schlitcher was also before us, and properly examined. He answered tolerably
well, nevertheless he is recommended or license. J.C. Smith, N. Altman, Com.

      The report of the committee on boundaries was adopted:

1. That Lisburn, Brick and Cross-roads School House on Liverpool Circuit be thrown
to Shopp’s Station, and Yocumtown on Shopp’s t be attached to Liverpool Circuit
.

2. That Manchester Circuit remain as it now is.

3. That Perry Circuit remain as it as now is.

On the third item, division was called for, with the following result: YEAS – Rus-
sell, Dickson, Enterline, Tripner, Mecker, Funkhouser, Stouffer, J. Smith, Erb, Cole-
stock, Humberger, Wentz, Crider, S. Huber, Rebok, Bickley, Clem, Fetterhoff, D, Eberly,
Hummelbaugh, Wert, Corl, Lincks, Schlitchter, Whisler. MAYS – J.M. Bishop, J.P. Bishop,
Burd, J.C. Smith, Schaff, Minnich, Smiley, Jones Weidler, Brown, Denig, Gilbert,
Bratten. NEUTRAL – Raber and Altman.

4. That Greencastle Circuit remain as it is

5. That Rocky Spring Circuit be called Rocky Spring Station.

6. That Carlisle Circuit remain as it is, but we respectfully advise that two
preachers be sent there, and direct special attention to Carlisle; form a class of the
members there, secure a place to preach, and make arrangements to build a church.

7. That a church be rented and a mission be formed in Philadelphia on our church
Discipline, and we respectfully suggest that an appropriation to the support of a
missionary of $100.00 be made. J.M. Bishop, Raber, Erb, Brown, Schaff, Committee.

The examination of preachers was resumed.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The examination of preachers was continued.

The report of the committee on first year’s course of reading was received:

J.M.Smiley, J.A.Clem, P.Corl and J.F.Wilt appeared before your committee and pass-
ed the examination very creditably. J.A. Clem handed in an essay which was good. Smiley,
Corl and Wilt are to prepare essays to be handed in at the next session of annual con-
ference. Brother Hummelbaugh handed in an essay for the first year. It was good.

The examination of preachers was continued.

On motion P. Corl, F.E. Lincks and H.A. Schilchter were received into the itinerancy.

On motion J.M. Bishop and W.B. Raber were elected Presiding Elders.

On motion S.L. Minnich and J. Denig were elected to assist in stationing the P.E.

On motion A. Merker, J.M. Smiley and S. Huber were voted on the stationing committee.

The examination of preachers was continued.

THIRD DAY

The examination of preachers was continued.

On motion J.H. Bratten, H. Young was exhonerated from payment of the money due
from him to the Benevolent Fund Society, viz. $13.60.

The examination of preachers was resumed.

Resolved that the Presiding Elder on York District write brother J. Cline a letter
expressing dissatisfaction of conference in reference to his indifference in the
ministry, officially. J.P. Bishop.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The examination of preachers was continued.

The committee to examine applicants for elder’s orders was announced by the chair:
J. Dickson, J. Erb, and J.C. Smith.

The names of D. Eberly, H.Y. Hummelbaugh and H.W. Rebok were presented for elder’s
orders, whereupon they were referred to the proper committee for further examination.

The examination of preachers was resumed.

The report of the committee to examine applicants for elder’s orders was adopted:
Bros. Rebok, Hummelbaugh, and D. Eberly appeared before us, and answered the questions
propounded satisfactorily. We, therefore, recommend that they be ordained.

 

71.

 

Resolved that the resolution in reference to preachers neglecting to collect the
bishop’s appointment pay the sum out of the private funds, be recorded on the confer-
ence journal with the conference minutes of this session.

Resolved that this conference disapproves the course of Bro. Showman in entering
into an arrangement to preach for the Philadelphia congregation while a member of the
itinerant body, without the consent of this conference.

The report of the Missionary Treasurer of this conference was adopted:

Received during the year   $1,215.03     Home Department

Balance from last year        120.91     Half of year’s receipts      $607.51

                     $1,335.94     Balance from last year        120.91

Frontier and Foreign Dept.                                            $728.42

Income Dr.to one half year’s receipts  Paid to I.C. Weidler            110.00

as per standing rule of conference      Paid to W. Humberger           110.00

                       $607.51     Paid to I. Baltzel            350.00

                                  Balance in treasury            158.42

                                                                $728.42

The report of the Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund Society was adopted:

             Available subscriptions   $180.00

             Cash on hand               14.40

             Available interest         89.00

                                      $283.40

On motion John Huber (of B.) was elected a trustee of the Benevolent Fund Society
in place of D. Guitner, removed.

On motion J.M. Bishop was continued Treasurer and J. Hoke the Sex of the mis-
sionary socirty, also J.C. Smith was continued Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund Society.

The report of the committee appointed to receive the money collected for delegates
to the General Conference was adopted: Received $78.47.

                   Paid: J. Dickson, $26.15

                         J.C. Smith, $26.15

                         W.B. Raber, $26.17

                                     $78.47

On motion F. E. Lincks received a location for one year.

 

MONDAY, FOURTH DAY

The chair announced the committee on educational interests: J. Dickson, D. Eberly,
J.P. Bishop.

Resolved that the officers of the Benevolent Fund Society be authorized to have
printed 2,000 copiesof the constitution of said society, on connection with any
remarks which they may see fit to insert.

Resolved that the collection of Sabbath be put into the Benevolent Fund Treasury.

Resolved that brother take charge of money belonging to the Benevolent Fund until
the treasurer is elected.              Dickson.

Whereas it appears from the report of the Treasurer of the Missionary Society
that there are a number of notes given several years ago on which nothing has been
paid, and other that from different causes are not collectable; and whereas many per
sons when they pay their installments, wish to see the proper credit given, and have
their notes when entirely liquidated, therefore.

Resolved that each preacher in charge of a circuit, station or mission, leave with
the secretary his post office address, and that the preachers take the notes on their
respective fields of labor for collection, with authority to receipt for all monies
received.

Resolved 2. that a committee of two be appointed to examine all the missionary
notes of persons deceased or removed, and otherwise not collectable, and that the
preachers report to said committee all names of this kind on their charges. He chair
appointed the Treasurer and Secretary of the Missionary Society the committee called
for by the second resolution above.

It was concluded to hold the next session of annual conference in Baltimore, Md.
Otterbein Church.

The chair announced the following committees:

Committee on first year’s course of reading: J.M. Bishop, Erb and D. Eberly.

 

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Committee on second year’s course of reading: Colestock, Altman, J.C. Smith

Committee on third year’s course of reading: Dickson, J.P. Bishop, W.B. Raber.

Resolved that we express our entire satisfaction with Bishop Glossbrenner in his
various duties and labors among us during his term as bishop and respectfully advise
our delegates to cast their votes for his reelection to the office of bishop.

Resolved that as far as we have learned the sentiment of the layity wthin the
bounds of this conference, they do not desire any change in the Discipline touching
“Lay Delegation”, and that our delegates to the next General Conference be instructed
to act accordingly.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The report of the committee on finance was adopted:

Baltimore Mission Station, $350.00; Bendersville Mission, $50.00; Bethany Mission, $90.

The above are the appropriations for the ensuing year.

      The apportionment for the P.E.’s and for the Bishop is to be the same as last year.

      The following is the report of the stationing committee, as read by the bishop:

YORK DISTRICT, W.B.Raber, Presiding Elder Bendersville Mission, I.C.Weidler

Baltimore, George St.Station, J.A.Sand          Philadelphia Mission Station, S.L.Minnich

York Station, S.Enterline               

Shopp’s Station, J.C.Smith, W.J.Lacock          CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT, J.M.Bishop, P.E.

York Circuit, H.Brown                           Chambersburg Station, Z.A.Colestock

Manchester Circuit, J.A.Clem                    Orrstown Station, J.Dickson

Paradise Circuit, P.Corl                        Big Spring Circuit, W.O.Owen

Littlestown Circuit, D.Eberly                   Rocky Spring Station, J.W.Burd

Liverpool Circuit, J.B.Jones                    Greencastle Circuit, A.Tripner, J.F.Wilt

Carlisle Circuit, J.G.Schaff                    Mercersburg Circuit, S.Young

Perry Circuit, J.S.Wentz, H.A.Schlichter        Path Valley Circuit, H.Y.Hummelbaugh

York Spring Circuit, N.Altman                   Shippensburg Circuit, F.Gilbert

Baltimore Mission Station, J.P.Bishop           Bethany Mission, W.Humberger

The report of the committee on educational interests was adopted:

Whereas we regard the education of our youth as a subject of vital importance to
the church, and to the world; and whereas, this conference has already cooperated
with other conferences in building up Otterbein University, therefore.

Resolved that we invite any properly authorized agent among us to solicit donations
and otherwise attend to the interests of that institution, and that we as ministers
will cheerfully render such agent all the assistance we can.

On the above resolution division was called for with the following result: YEAS –
J.P. Bishop, J.C. Smith, Schaff, S.L. Minnich, Smiley, Colestock, Humberger, Jones, A.
Owen, Raber, Erb, Denig, Merker, Fetterhoff, D. Eberly, Hummelbaugh, Leacock, Wilt,
Schlitchter, 19. NAYS – Enterline, Weidler, Crider, Altman, S, Huber, A. Huber. 6.
NEUTRAL – Russell, Dickson, J.M. Bishop, Burd, Tripner, Funkhouser, Wentz, Brown, Brat-
ten, Rebok, Gilbert, Bickley, Clem, Corl, Lincks, 15.

Bishop Glossbrenner paid to the poor, whose names follows, resident within the
bounds of this conference district, interest on widow Snyder and Gost’s donation:
Sister Hardon, $5.00; Brother Boyer, $5.50; Mary Quail, $3.92 - $14.92.

On motion D.Eberly, J.B.Hursh and A.Owen were elected trustees of Otterbein Univer.

On motion the apportionments to defray the expenses of the trustees to Otterbein
University be the same as last year.

N. Altman, having appealed from the report of the stationing committee, (by which
he was placed on York Spring Circuit) and conference having sustained his appeal, his
case was referred back to said committee.

FIFTH DAY

The stationing committee reported verbally that they could make no change in the
appointment given to N. Altman. They therefore left him on York Spring Circuit.

Resolved that the preachers on their fields of labor take up his different col-
lections before the last round of appointments, except their own collections.

 

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Resolved that we will urge our people on our respective fields of labor to become
members of the Benevolent Fund Society and also lift collections for that purpose
where it may be deemed advisable to do so.

Resolved that the thanks of this body be tendered to the people of Chambersburg
for their kindness and hospitality during our stay among them and to the C.V. and F.
Rail Roads for free return tickets, also the cashier of the Chambersburg Bank for his
kindness of exchanging money and giving drafts for missionary purposes free of the
usual charges.

The report of the conference treasurer was adopted:

     Principal and interests on hand      $215.32

Resolved that a committee of three be appointed to obtain an act of Incorporation
for this conference and to report at the next session of our conference. Hoke, Bratten,
and Colestock appointed the committee called for.

J. Dickson was continued the conference Treasurer.

As to what portion of the minutes shall be published was left to the judgment of
the secretary.

On Sabbath afternoon after a sermon by Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner, the brethren who
had been voted ordination license, viz., Hiram Y. Hummelbaugh, Daniel Eberly and Henry
W. Rebok, were solemnly ordained to the office of an elder in the church of Christ, by
the laying on of hands.

On Sabbath morning and evening the brethren occupied the pulpits of the different

churches in Chambersburg.

On Saturday evening, a missionary meeting was held in the U.B. Church at which,

after stirring addresses by Dickson, Smith and Baltzel, $1,160.00 in cash and notes
were secured.

                                    J.G. Schaff, Secretary

 

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Fields of Labor

Pastors

Appointments

Classes

Present

Membership

Preachers’

Salary

P.E.’s Salary

Presents

Home Missions

Foreign Mission

Conference

Collections

Collections for

The Sabbath

Schools

Chambersburg Station

Chambersburg Station

York Station

Chambersburg District

Perry Circuit

Z.A. Colestock

J.P. Bishop

J.C. Smith

J.M. Bishop, P.E.

J.H. Bratten

1

7

3

9

18

5

6

5

244

203

166

 

281

$440.00

266.03

360.00

200.00

226.53

$25.00

23.76

40.00

 

36.00

$

 

3.00

275.00

18.00

$94.39

40.25

77.50

 

27.09

$

 

 

 

110.00

$4.37

4.54

5.00

 

2.21

$30.00

25.00

125.00

 

15.00

Shopp’s Station

York Spring Circuit

Carlisle Circuit

Bethany Mission

Mercersburg Circuit

Dickson and Wilt

S. Enterline

J.W. Burd and Young

W. Humberger

A. Bickley

10

8

11

6

14

7

5

7

1

3

331

137

257

37

114

552.27

110.76

317.45

45.34

126.00

40.00

24.13

32.50

10.28

11.00

60.00

5.00

21.00

8.00

5.00

123.44

59.60

58.36

9.00

1.36

 

 

 

30.00

11.00

2.63

8.00

2.00

2.10

103.10

 

17.50

19.85

5.00

York Circuit

York District

Bendersville Mission

Shippensburg Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

J.S. Wentz

W.B. Raber, P.E.

I.C. Weidler

J.G. Schaff

D. Eberly

11

13

10

9

8

6

 

6

6

5

268

 

200

127

145

292.02

436.72

126.70

191.23

160.00

40.00

 

23.00

22.50

23.75

6.00

3.50

10.00

5.00

68.19

 

50.00

48.84

42.00

 

5.00

 

2.00

5.00

5.00

22.35

 

34.90

 

30.00

Baltimore Eng. Mission

Baltimore George St.

Liverpool Circuit

Big Spring Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

I. Baltzel

J. Sand

J.B. Jones

A. Tripner

H.Y. Hummelbaugh

1

1

17

6

7

3

6

10

4

4

62

189

224

158

119

100.00

480.00

200.00

300.00

192.42

16.00

44.90

32.00

32.78

21.00

30.00

53.01

50.00

59.50

78.00

19.50

58.00

 

54.00

2.00

5.00

4.00

5.00

2.00

84.33

50.00

20.00

70.00

Greencastle Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Rocky Spring Circuit    

Paradise Circuit

Coursey and Schlichter

H. Brown

J.A. Clem

P. Corl

15

9

8

10

9

5

6

5

506

185

167

94

447.70

358.74

208.92

160.00

32.00

40.00

20.83

20.75

15.00

34.70

20.00

15.00

78.10

131.28

48.50

21.53

 

10.14

5.00

4.21

4.00

43.00

17.52

3.00

65.00

 

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January 16, 1862

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in West Fair View, Cumberland Co., Penn’a., Jannuary

16th, 1862.

Bishop D.Edwards in the chair, assisted by Bishops J. Markwood and J. Russell.

W.B.Raber was elected English and N. Altman German Secretary.(J.G. Schaff having
been previously elected English Secretary, resigned).

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Russell, J. Erb, N. Altman, W.B. Raber, J. Dickson, J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, Z.A. Colestock,
S. Enterline, J.G. Schaff, S.L. Minnich, J.W. Burd, J.B. Jones, F. Grimm, H.A Schlichter, W.
O. Owen, W. Humberger, I.C. Weidler, A. Tripner, J.S. Wentz, H. Brown, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, S.H.
Deatrick, D. Whisler, D. Funkhouser, D. Eberly, D.A. Tawney, J.M. Smiley, J.A. Clem, P. Corl,
W.J. Leacock, J.F. Wilt.

Received on transfer during conference, S. Dresbach, East Pennsylvania Conference;
I. Baltzel, Virginia Conference; H.B. Winton, Virginia Conference.

Licensed to preach, Solomon Bigham, Lewis W.Mickey, Samuel Young.

MEMBERS ABSENT

J.M. Bishop, H. Young, F. Gilbert, J.H. Bratten, A. Bickley, A. Huber, J. Smith, A. Merker,

F.Flinchbaugh, S. Eberly, F.E. Lincks, J. Denig, S. Huber, H.W. Rebok, T. Crider H.R. Fetterhoff,

H. Stouffer, J. Wingard, G.W. Showman, M. Lohr, J. Cline, T. Houston.

Died, A. Owen, E. Boring, C. Stabley.

On motion the chair appointed the standing committees:

Colestock, Altman and Dickson were appointed a committee on publishing interests.

On motion the committee on devotional exercises supply Shiremanstown, Machanics-
burg, New Cumberland and Mt. Zion with preaching on Saturday evening and on Sabbath.

Examination of preachers.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The chair announced the following committees:

Devotional exercises: J.C.Smith, D.May, J.Erb.

Applicants for license: J.C.Smith, J.S.Wentz, D.A.Tawney.

Ordination: J.Dickson, J.Russell, W.Humberger.

Boundaries: Raber, Erb, J.P.Bishop, Colestock, Hummelbaugh.

Finance: D.Eberly, J.M.Smiley, J.W.Burd.

Examination was resumed.

On motion Weidler and Burd were appointed in the place of J.M.Bishop and J.Erb
who were absent on the first year’s course of reading.

On motion D.Eberly, J.Hoke, J.P.Bishop were elected a committee on education.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on first year’s course of reading reported. Adopted:

W.J.Leacock, H.A. Schlichter and Lewis W.Mickey appeared before the committee.

1. W.J. Leacock passed the examination in theology creditably, but did not manifest
as much familiarity with the principle of English Grammar and Geography as might be
desired; yet recommend that he pass.

2. L.W. Mickey evinced some aptness in quoting scripture passages relating to the-
ological topics on which he was examined. His answers to the questions proposed to
him was such as to convince the committee that he had given some attention to said
topics. In Grammar he is tolerably good. Easy sentences he analyzed with considerable
readiness. In Geography he is ordinary. We, however, recommend him to pass.

3. H.A. Schlichter manifested some familiarity with the doctrinal subjects on
which he was examined. In Geography he answered readily. On the grammatical analysis
of sentences he was not very apt. The committee recommend him to pass. We are of the
opinion that the class failed in one very important point: i.e., in accurately defining
the respective topics on which they were examined. This we regard as essential matter
in the examination of any subject. Mickey and Schlichter presented essays. Leacock

prepared none, but shall prepare one for first year at his next examination.

 

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The report of the committee on second year’s course of reading was amended and
adopted:

J.F. Wilt appeared before us and stated that he read the books recommended in Dis-
cipline, answered well the questions. He presented two essays. We recommend him
to pass the third year.

J.M. Smiley stated that he read the books specified in Discipline, answered well to
the questions, and prepared two essays. We recommend him to pass the third year’s
study.

J.A. Clem stated that he had not read all the books. His answers, therefore, were
not so satisfactory. We recommend that he be required to review the second year’s
course, and be reexamined on second year at next annual conference, and that the
second year’s examination be left optional next conference with him.

P. Corl stated that he read the books named in Discipline, answered satisfactorily,
prepare essay and we recommend him to pass. Colestock, Altman, Committee.

The committee on incorporation of conference reported verbally, adopted:

The first step to be taken is for conference to prepare a constitution to be pre-
sented to court.

On motion Dickson, J. Hoke, D. Eberly were appointed to prepare a constitution and
report to the next conference.

The examination was continued.

On motion J.G. Schaff was granted leave of absence.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

In reference to the report of Philadelphia Mission there was some difference of
opinion. On motion the Philadelphia Mission report was received.

The following brethren were presented for license to preach, and referred to the
proper committee for further examination: Lewis W. Mickey, Benjamin Lindsey, Solomon
Bigham, Samuel Young.

J.A. Clem was presented for elder’s orders and after the usual questions were an-
swered, was, on motion, referred to the proper committee for further examination.

The committee on boundaries reported. Adopted:

1. That Innerst’s appointment on York Station, be attached to York District.

2. That Perry Circuit be divided as follows: Ickesburg, Gingrich’s, Barclays,
Small’s, Green Park, red School House, Oakland and Sugar Run, be called Ickesburg Mis-
sion, the remainder to retain the former name. Perry Circuit, the road leading from
Newport via Bloomfield to Landisburg to be the dividing line.

3. That Plainfield and Wentz’s churches, on Carlisle Circuit, be thrown to Bethany
Mission.

4. That York District remain as it is, with the addition of Ickesburg Mission.

5. That Greencastle Circuit be divided as follows: the road leading from Chambers-
burg to Waynesbore to be the dividing line. All west of said road, with new Franklin,
to retain the name of Greencastle Circuit; all east of said line, including Opossum
Hill, to be called Alto Dale Circuit.

6. That Chambersburg District remain as it is, with the addition of Alto Dale Cir-
cuit.

The missionary appropriation to the Philadelphia Mission for the past year was
presented, whereupon it was, on motion, given into the hands of the committee on
finance.

On motion of W.B.Raber, James H.Bratten was granted a recommendation of regular
withdrawal from the conference at his own request.

Dickson, Smith and Eberly were appointed a committee to write an obituary notice
in the case of A. Owen, deceased.

On motion the hour of 10 o’clock A.M. tomorrow was set apart to grant an opportun-
ity to brethren to make remarks on the life, labors and death of A. Owen, E. Boring,
and C. Stabley, deceased.

On motion the rule of meeting tomorrow morning was suspended and 8 o’clock was
agreed on.

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THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

On motion the report of the committee on boundaries was reconsidered, and, on mo-
tion, amended, so as to place New Franklin on Greencastle Circuit and Opussum Hill on
Alto Dale Circuit.

The report of the committee on elder’s orders was adopted:

J.A. Clem appeared before your committee and answered all the questions put to him
correctly, but did not manifest that knowledge of the Scriptures on those questions
that could have been desired. We recommend him to the conference for ordination.

The committee on finance reported. Adopted:

After considerable deliberation we recommend the payment of $100.00 to S.L. Minnich
which was the amount voted by conference last session to be appropriated to the Philadelphia

Church.

We are led to recommend this amount, from the fact that brother Minnich has been
diligent in his labors. During six months he preached every alternate Sunday in Rit-
tenhousetown, making three months. This in connection with the five and one-half
months where he was labored and formed a class (Mt. Airy), make an aggregate of
eight and a half months.

The committee on applicants for license reported. Adopted:

1. Solomon Bigham pass a very good examination and we earnestly recommend that
conference act favorably in his case.

2. Samuel Young’s examination was also very satisfactory and we recommend him to
the favorable notice of conference.

3. J.W. Mickey’s answers to questions concerning personal experience and church
government was quite satisfactory, on doctrinal subjects and the proofs of religion,
he was not very clear, but making a liberal allowance for his evident embarrassment,
we will are of the opinion that his acquaintance with the doctrines and proofs of
our holy religion is rather limited: still, however, in view of his opportunities for
improvement, we recommend him to your favorable consideration.

4. Benjamin Lindsey answered all the questions proposed readily and in general
clearly, but rather lengthy for the comfort of your committee. He evinced an intimate
acquaintance with the doctrines of Christianity and the means of defending him, and
your committee could not do otherwise than recommend him to your favorable action.

Resolved that Banjamin Lindsey continued in a quarterly conference relation.

The hour of 10 o’clock a.m. being at hand, sometimes was taken up in remarks in
reference to the life, labors and death of A. Owen, E. Boring, and C. Stabley.

On motion S. Enterline was granted leave of absence.

On motion Isaiah Baltzel and H.B. Winton were received into this conference, sub-
ject to transfer from the conference which they belong.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion J.P. Bishop, Z.A. Colestock and J. Dickson were appointed a committee on
the difficulty in the case of George W. Showman.

On motion J. Erb was appointed to write an obituary notice of E.Boring, and W.B.
Raber and C Stabley.

By ballot W.B. Raber and Z.A. Colestock were elected Presiding Elders.

On motion Altman and Dickson stationed the Presiding Elders.

On motion D. Funkhouser and J. Russell were voted on the stationing committee.

On motion the conference collection to be lifted next Monday, during the services
sometime, be appropriated to the benefit of Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner.

On motion the collection of tomorrow, (Sabbath) be appropriated to the benefit of
A. Owen’s family.

The committee on education reported. Adopted:

Having heard from J. Weaver concerning the operations of the agents of Otterbein
University during the last six months as to their success in securing funds for the
liquidation of the indebtedness of the institution, we are gratified to state that
they have secured in cash about $3,000.00, in obligation about $6,000.00, leaving a-
bout $8,000.00 in liabilities and assets. We see in the success the gratifying fact

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that the institution is on a sound basis, and promises soon to be entirely out of debt.

In view of the efforts that are being made by our sister conferences to assist the
institution and help it out of the remaining indebtedness, we recommend the adoption
of the following resolutions:

Resolved that as ministers of the Pennsylvania Conference, we will do all in our
power to encourage the members under our care to aid the college by their prayers and
money, also to send their sons and daughters there to be educated, and as ministers
we will render assistance to any duly authorized agent who may visit our respective
fields of labor for the purpose of soliciting funds or otherwise promoting the inter-
ests of said institution. D. Eberly, J. Hoke, J.P. Bishop, Committee.

 

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on difficulties handed in the following report in the case of Geo.
W. Showman. Adopted:

After hearing the statements of the several brethren that appeared before us in
case of Rev. Geo. W. Showman, would recommend a recognition of his informal with-
drawal from this conference, and that the Presiding Elder on York District demand his
licenses. J.P. Bishop, Z.A. Colestock, J. Dickson, Committee.

Z.A.Colestock resigned his office as Presiding Elder which was adopted and J.M.
Bishop was elected in his place and on motion he, Colestock, was continued on the
stationing committee in the place of J.M. Bishop, who was absent.

The committee on third year’s study reported. Adopted:

H.Y.Hummelbaugh appeared, was examined, passed a creditable examination, had a
passable essay. We, therefore, recommend that he exempt from further examination.

10 o’clock a.m. having arrived, Bishop Edwards preached from Rom. 11:13, after
which Jacob A. Clem was solemnly ordained to the office of an elder in the church of
Christ, by the laying on of hands.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The report of the committee on Publishing interests was adopted:

1. That from information burnished by the agent of the Printing Establishment, T.
N.Sowers, now amongst us, we recommend an endorsement of the actions of the Trustees
in the reduction of the subscription price of the Religious Telescope to one dollar
a year.

2. That we pledge ourselves to an increased effort to enlarge the subscription
list of said paper (Religious Telescope).

3. That we also approve the action of the trustees in continuing the Frelicher
Bottschafer, a semi-monthly issue, and advise that it be so continued until such time
as its increased circulation will justify its weekly publication.

4. That we are happy that the Children’s Friend is in the prosperous condition, and
we would recommend to the ministry, and others, to endeavor to introduce that valuable

little sheet into all  the Sabbath Schools on their respective charges.

5. That we recommend to all the families connected with our church on our fields
of labor, to purchase, for family use, a copy of our church history (by Lawrence), a
hymn book and Discipline. Z.A. Colestock, N. Altman, J. Dickson, Committee.

The Missionary Treasurer reported as follows; received and adopted:

Cash received----------------- $1,325.94  Appropriations                 $590.00

In treasury from last year----    158.42  Express for Missionary Cert.      1.00

                         $1,484.36  Remain in treasury               230.39

                                    Paid for Frontier, Foreign Work 662.97  $1,484.36

On motion J.M.Bishop continued treasurer, J. Hoke, secretary of Missionary Society.

The Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported, received and adopted as follows:

Available principle $170.00               Cash on hand       $91.55

Available interest    11.00               Cash received       4.80   Totals $277.35

On motion J.C. Smith was reelected Benevolent Fund Treasurer.

On motion the funeral expenses, $48.00 of A. Owen, be paid out of the available
funds in the conference treasury.

By ballot, Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pa., was selected to hold the next session of
conference. In case they refuse to receive it, they shall inform the secretary within
six months, when it shall be announced for Mechanicsburg, Pa.

 

79.


The bishop read the following arrangement with the different appointments for the
coming year.

YORK DISTRICT – W.B. Raber, Presiding Elder

Baltimore German Station, John A. Sand

York Station, Samuel Enterline

Shopp’s Station, J.C. Smith, W.J. Leacock

York Circuit, Henry Brown

Manchester Circuit, Jacob A. Clem

P.E. Fes

$40.00

 40.00

 40.00

 40.00

 36.00

Conf. Coll

$6.00

 5.00

 9.00

 5.00

 5.00

Otterbein U.

$1.33

 1.33

 2.00

 1.33

 1.33

Paradise Circuit, Peter Corl

Littlestown Circuit, Isaac C. Weidler

Liverpool Circuit, J.B. Jones

Carlisle Circuit, J.G. Schaff

Perry Circuit, J.S. Wentz

 25.00

 28.00

 32.00

 36.00

 32.00

 4.00

 5.00

 3.00

 6.00

 4.00

  .66

  .66

  .66

 1.33

 1.00

York Spring Circuit, D. Eberly                Appro.

Baltimore Eng. Mission, J.P. Bishop,         $375.00

Bendersville Mission, H.Y. Hummelbaugh         20.00

Ickesburg Mission, H.A. Schlichter             80.00

Philadelphia Mission, S.L. Minnich            175.00

 30.00

 20.00

 28.00

 20.00

 5.00

 2.00

 4.00

 2.00

 1.00

 1.33

 1.33

  .33

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT – James M. Bishop, P.E.

Chambersburg Station, John Dickson

Orrstown Station, Isaiah Baltzel

Big Spring Station, Z.A. Colestock

Rocky Spring Station, J.W. Burd

Greencastle Circuit, A. Tripner

 

 45.00

 45.00

 45.00

 45.00

 40.00

 

 5.00

 5.00

 5.00

 5.00

 5.00

 

 1.33

 1.00

 1.66

 1.33

  .83

Alto Dale Circuit, N. Altman

Mercersburg Circuit, S. Young

Path Valley Circuit, L. W. Mickey

Shippensburg Circuit, W. Humberger

Bethany Mission, J.F. Wilt                   $50.00

 40.00

 25.00

 20.00

 30.00

 20.00

 5.00

 3.00

 3.00

 5.00

 3.00

  .83

  .66

  .66

 1.00

  .33

In the above elders’ apportionment, expenses are included.

 

EVENING SESSION

On motion St. Paul Church, Manchester Circuit, was attached to Paradise Circuit.

The report of J. Dickson, Treasurer of conference Benevolent Fund adopted:

Principal and interest in treasury $233.59

On motion J. Dickson was continued Benevolent Fund Treasurer.

The following distribution was made, by the bishop, of the widow Snyder and Gost’s
donation: Mrs. Hardin, $5.00; Jno. Royer, $5.00; total $14.92.

D.Eberly, Joseph Hursh and Levi Eberly were elected Trustees of Otterbein University.

The chair announced the following committees on study for the next annual conference.
First year J.M. Bishop, J. Erb, D. Eberly. Second year: Z.A. Colestock, N. Altman, J.C.
Smith. Third year: J. Dickson, J.P. Bishop, W.B. Raber.

Fred. E. Lincks was transferred to any western conference he may wish to join.

Resolved that we tender our thanks to Bishop D. Edward for his visit and for the
able and impartial manner with which he was discharged his duties as presiding officer.

Resolved that in conjunction of our Savior, “Render to Caesar the things that
are Ceasar’s and to God the things that are God’s,”we recognize, first, our duty to
God, and secondly, our country; that in our allegiance to the latter we declare our
unaltered and unalterable attachment to the “Constitution and the Union”, founded
under God by our fathers.

Resolved that our sympathies and prayers are with and for the constituted author-
ities of our country, and that in all constitutional means for the preservation of the
Union and the suppression of rebellion, we cheerfully accord to the “powers that be”,
our cordial and sincere regards.

Resolved that one third of last year’s appointment be made for the trustees of
Otterbein University, for expenses, the coming year.

Resolved that we tender our thanks to the Cumberland Valley R.R.Company for free
return tickets over their road.

80.

 

Resolved that we request that the next session of our conference be appointed by
the bishop not later than the 20th January, 1863.

The session was present, and all seemed to enjoy it, and realized how good and
how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.

                                             W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

DURING THE YEAR

J.G. Schaff resigned, on Carlisle Circuit, and J. Erb was appointed in his place.

J.F. Wilt, because of affliction, could not continue on Bethany Mission, and
Theodore Brashear was appointed in his place.

H.A. Schlichter resigned, on Ickesburg Mission, and entered the army, and Solomon
Bigham was appointed in his place.

John G. Blair was appointed with H. Brown on York Circuit.

                                             W.B. Raber, Secretary.

 

1861 – 1862

 

Preachers

Fields of labor

Appointments

Classes

Present Membership

Preachers’ Salary

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

J.M. Bishop, P.E.

W.B. Raber, P.E.

J. Dickson

J.C. Smith, W.J. Leacock

J.P. Bishop

Chambersburg District

York District

Orrstown Station

Shopp’s Station

Baltimore Mission

9

13

6

12

1

 

 

5

9

3

 

 

189

369

53

$165.00

300.00

350.00

650.00

100.00

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Z.A. Colestock

J.G. Schaff

N. Altman

J.W. Burd

J.B. Jones

Chambersburg Station

Carlisle Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Rocky Spring Station

Liverpool Circuit

1

12

6

8

12

5

6

5

6

8

253

232

145

179

192

350.00

211.33

237.00

295.75

180.00

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

W. Humberger

I.C. Weidler

D. Eberly

F. Gilbert

A. Tripner, J.F. Wilt

Bethany Mission

Bendersville Mission

Littlestown Circuit

Shippensburg Circuit

Greencastle Circuit

7

10

9

9

15

1

6

5

4

12

41

206

169

131

360

70.40

188.00

170.00

183.70

437.00

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

J.S._Wentz,_H.A._Schlichter

H. Brown

H.Y. Hummelbaugh

J.A. Clem

F. Corl

Perry Circuit

York Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Paradise Circuit

16

10

7

9

8

9

7

4

5

5

298

236

123

185

127

335.33

245.15

217.00

245.00

141.83

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

S. Young

J.A. Sand

S. Enterline

S.L. Minnich

W.O. Owen

Mercersburg Circuit

Baltimore_Ger._Station

York Station

Philadelphia Mission

Big Spring Station

8

1

2

1

7

6

8

5

1

4

130

262

142

12

168

216.25

400.00

300.00

 

303.00

 


 

81.

 

 

Fields of labor

P.E. Salary

Presents

Expenses

Missionary Money in Cash

Missionary Money in Notes

Conference Collections

Collected for Sabbath Schools

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Chambersburg District

York District

Orrstown Station

Shopp’s Station

Baltimore Mission

 

 

$15.27

38.00

16.00

 

$5.00

 

13.00

 5.00

 

$70.00

 49.00

160.00

 20.00

 

 

$67.52

106.47

153.45

 

 

 

$5.00

11.00

 2.00

 

 

$$73.12

60.00

45.00

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Chambersburg Station

Carlisle Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Rocky Spring Station

Liverpool Circuit

25.00

22.90

29.00

19.75

26.05

 

 

 

 5.00

 6.00

 80.00

 

 28.00

 43.00

 15.00

167.94

43.61

71.76

67.25

70.36

$100.00

 

 5.00

 8.00

 5.00

 5.00

 4.00

15.00

 

 

12.50

40.09

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Bethany Mission

Bendersville Mission

Littlestown Circuit

Shippensburg Circuit

Greencastle Circuit

8.00

22.20

25.68

16.00

27.00

10.00

30.00

 

 4.00

40.00

 

 12.00

 10.00

 13.00

 78.00

19.25

60.00

31.45

17.74

148.26

28.00

 2.00

 3.50

 5.00

 5.00

10.00

 5.50

 2.95

10.00

 

12.50

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

Perry Circuit

York Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Paradise Circuit

31.27

36.57

19.00

25.19

23.22

 6.00

 

 

12.00

14.00

 56.00

 14.00

 12.00

  6.00

 20.00

75.09

46.87

17.00

54.38

35.47

 

 4.00

 5.00

 3.00

 5.00

 4.00

 

63.25

 5.00

 2.00

 7.00

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

Mercersburg Circuit

Baltimore_Ger._Station

York Station

Philadelphia Mission

Big Spring Station

15.46

40.00

40.00

 

20.00

21.00

 

22.00

 23.00

 

 14.00

 

 35.00

27.75

25.00

60.31

12.25

45.75

 

 2.00

 6.00

 5.00

 

 5.00

 9.50

50.00

12.21

26.56

10.00

 


 

 

January 22, 1863

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST convened in Greencastle, Franklin County, Penn’a.,

January 22d, 1863.

By ballot J. Dickson was elected Chairman, and W.B. Raber, English and N. Altman
German Secretary.

MEMBERS PRESENT

D.Edwards, Bishop; J. Dickson, W.B. Raber, N. Altman, J. Russell, J.C. Smith, J. Erb, J.P.
Bishop, Z.A. Colestock, S. Enterline, J.G. Schaff, S.L. Minnich, J.W. Burd, J.B. Jones,

H.W. Rebok, T. Crider, H.R. Fetterhoff, W. Humberger, I.C. Weidler, A. Tripner, J.S. Wentz,

H. Brown, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, D. Funkhouser, D. Eberly, J.M. Smiley, J.A. Clem, P. Corl, I. Balt-
zell, H.B. Winton, S. Bigham, L.W. Mickey, S. Young, T. Brashear, J.M. Bishop, W.A. Jackson,
B.A. Bickley.

MEMBERS ABSENT

F. Grimm, H.A. Schlichter, S.K. Deatrich, D. Whistle, H. Stouffer, W.O. Owen, J. Wingerd,
D.A. Tawney, W.J. Leacock, J.F. Wilt, S. Dresbach, M. Lohr, J. Cline, H. Young, F. Gilbert,

A. Bickley, A. Huber, J. Smith, A. Merker, F. Flinchbaugh, S. Eberly, J. Denig, S. Huber, T.
Houston, G.W. Showman.

A. Tripner, S. Smiley, and H. Appenzeller were appointed a committee on devotional
exercises.

Examination and report of members were taken up.

 

82.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Examination and report were continued.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on third year’s course of reading reported. Adopted:

S. Bigham, J.M. Smiley, P. Corl appeared, were examined and passed. We recommend that
they be exempt from further examination. The report

The committee on second year’s course of reading reported. Adopted:

S.Bigham did not read all the books, but is sound in doctrine, answered the questions
well, had an essay. We recommend that he pass. H.R. Fetterhoff, L.W. Mickey and J.A. Clem
read the books, are sound answered the questions well, had essays, and we recommend
that they pass.

The committee on first year’s course of reading reported. Adopted:

S.H.Young appeared before the committee, passed a very creditable examination on
the different theological subjects laid down for the course of reading for the first
year. He also was examined in Geography, and manifested some familiarity therein. On
Grammar he was not prepared, hence, was not examined. He read all the books except
“Plan of Salvation”, and “Life of Faith”. Of course, the conference will expect him
to read the same during the year. His ---- was prepared with considerable care. He is
recommended to pass.

Examination was resumed.

Whereas Rev. W.O. Owen has connected himself with another branch of church of
Christ without asking for a regular dismissal, as a customary, and whereas, in the
opinion of this body one church is enough for one man at the time, therefore.

Resolved 1. That he be no longer considered a member of this body or the church,
and that his name be stricken from the conference record.

Resolved 2. That the Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund interests, and the Treasurer
of the Missionary Society collect their respective claims for him, and that the Pre-
siding Elder on that District the ensuing year demand his license.

(W.O. Owen sent his license to conference before its final adjournment. Secretary)

On motion J. Dickson, J. Hoke and J.M. Bishop were appointed a committee to prepare
an obituary for J. Wingerd, deceased, and J.C. Smith, J. Erb, for S. Everly, deceased.

On motion D.A. Tawney was granted a regular dismissal from the conference, as he
desired, and the secretary inform him as his letter requests and he be requested to
send his license to the secretary.

On motion D. Eberly, I. Baltzell and D. Funkhouser were appointed a committee on
difficulties in the case of W.J. Leacock.

The name of G.W. Showman was called, a letter read from by the Presiding Elder of
York District in reference to him on giving up his license, whereupon, the case on motion,
was dismissed.

Examination and report were resumed and finished.

Barnet A. Bickley and Geo. A. Lee were presented for license to preach the Gospel
of Christ and on motion they were referred to the proper committee.

The chair announced the following committees.

On boundaries: Raber, J.M.Bishop, J.C.Smiht, Colestock Hummelbaugh.

On License to preach: J.P.Bishop, J.G.Schaff, H.Brown.

On finance: Z.A.Colestock, J.M.Smiley, J.Dickson.

On motion it was agreed to appoint committees on education, publishing interests,
and the state of the country.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion J.A. Sand, of the German Conference, was voted to an advisory seat.

The names of P. Corl, J.M .Smiley, S. Bigham, H.R. Fetterhoff and W.A. Jackson were
presented for elder’s orders, whereupon they were on motion referred to the proper
committee for further examination.

On motion T.Brashear and W.A. Jackson were received from Virginia Conference as
members of this conference.

On motion I. Baltzell and T. Brashear were received into the itinerancy.

On motion J.G. Schaff was granted a location for an indefinite length of time.

 

83.

 

The chair announced the following committees:

On Publishing Interests: J. Erb, H.B. Winton, J.B. Jones.

On Education: J.W. Burd, D. Eberly, N. Altman.

On State of Country: J. Hoke, W. Humberger, S. Enterline.

A letter was read from Harrisburg, Pa., in reference to this conference supplying
that place with preaching, whereupon, on motion, J.M. Bishop, J.C. Smith, and Z.A. Cole-
stock were appointed to committee in reference to the same.

By ballot it was concluded to hold the next session of conference in Mechanics-
burg, Cumberland, Co., Pa.

Whereas the use of tobacco as a beverage is detrimental to health, and conse-
quently a violation of the law which enjoins sobriety and temperance in all things,
and whereas, the habit id offensive to refinement and cultivation on account of the
filth connected with it, and whereas it is a disregard of the Divine injunction to
“put away all filthiness of the flesh”, and whereas, we are directed “not to spend
our money for that which is not bread”, for neither soul nor body, but is simply for
the gratification of the filthy and unnatural appetite, and whereas, ministers of the
gospel should observe all the Divine teaching that his example may be one worthy of
imitation, and especially in soft denial and in putting away those things which do
not accord with cleanliness and a pure Christianity, and so that his influence be not
given to strengthen prevalent and deplorable evil habits, and as much as we are to keep
ourselves “unspotted from the world”, therefore, be it.

Resolved by the Pennsylvania Annual Conference in session met, that all members
of this conference addicted to the habitual use of tobacco either by smoking, chewing
or snuffing, are hereby earnestly requested to abandon the practice and thereby set an
example of self denial to other, and further, be it.

Resolved that all hereafter received into this conference who are addicted to the
use of tobacco as a beverage, are hereby earnestly advised to abandon the unbecoming
practice.

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee in the case of W.J. Leacock was received and rejected, whereupon, the
report of the minority was received, amended and adopted as follows:

Whereas W.J. Leacock has for several years been a member of this conference, but
now desire a dismissal, therefore.

Resolved that, considering his standing, we dismiss him without granting the
honorable dismissal for which he asks, and demand of him his license.

The report of the committee to examine applicants for license was received:

Barnet A. Bickley is sound in doctrines and manifested considerable acquaintance
with and tact in defending the same. In church government he is commendable, and we
recommend him to the favorable notice and action of conference.

George A. Lee was found sound in doctrine with sufficient acquaintance to have
justified the committee to report favorably in his case, but owing to some other cir-
cumstances which we deem unnecessary to embody in this report, we recommend that he
continue in his quarterly conference relation.

The committee on elder’s orders reported. Adopted:

P. Corl was found sound in doctrine and ready to his answers to questions propound-
ed and recommend him to ordination.

J.M. Smiley and H.R. Fetterhoff we found considerably deficient in their theological
knowledge, but after considering the circumstances surrounding them, we recommend
them also for ordination.

On motion Sabbath afternoon was set apart for the ordination services to take
place in the German Reformed Church.

The committee on boundaries reported. Adopted:

1. That Carlisle Circuit, on York District, be added to Chambersburg District.

2. That Bedersville Mission be called Bedersville Circuit.

3. That Yocumtown, on Liverpool Circuit, be added to Shopp’s Station.

4. That Mechanicsburg and Shepherdstown be formed into a separate work, and be
called Mechanicsburg Station.

5. That Littlestown Circuit, on York District, be added to Chambersburg District.

 

84.


The committee on Harrisburg, &c., reported. Adopted: that by the consent of the
East Pennsylvania Conference the preacher on Shopp’s Station supply Harrisburg
appointment with preaching.

The report of the committee on publishing interests was received. Adopted:

We believe our church organs to be the great channel of communication through
which our people are kept advised as to our varied and important enterprises, the
achievement of our success, and the general advancement of the Redeemer’s kingdom
throughout our borders; and also, a means of communication by which we become more
rapidly and widely known in the world. They are also blessed companions, true help-
mates to our ministries in their labors of love to promote the Redeemer’s cause. There-
fore, we deem it the imperative duty of our church, both ministry and laity, to give
them hearty and undivided cooperation in the sustainment and furtherance of this
great enterprise of the church.

We take pleasure in giving an expression of our satisfaction with the Religious
Telescope, as to contents and religious tone. Through we greatly regret any circum-
stance making it necessary to reduce its size; yet we heartily concur with the trus-
tees and agents in their action touching this matter, believing that it will give more
general satisfaction then to have increased the subscription price of the paper.

We likewise express our entire satisfaction with the German paper, “Der Frelicher
Botschafter”, and the “Children’s Friend.”

As quite a number of subscribers for the Religious Telescope have not, during
the past year, received the paper with regularity, which fact we regret, and should
the fault be with the agents in the office, we shall indulge the hope that they will,
in the future, use due diligence and caution to prevent mistakes and forward all pa-
pers regularly to their subscribers.

As we have undiminished confidence in our editors, we believe they will spare no
labors to give increased interest, if possible, to their respective sheets, therefore,

Resolved that we, the members of the Pennsylvania Conference, will put forth in-
creased efforts to extend the circulation of all our periodicals, and do our full
share to raise the subscription list of the Religious Telescope to twenty thousand.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The committee on education reported. Adopted:

1. Believing a sanctified education to be an element of power in the moral renova-
tion of the world, and conductive to the progress of Christianity, we therefore recom-
mend a renewed interest in this conference in the intellectual, moral and spiritual
training of our youth.

2. And since we have an institution of learning located in Westerville, O., which
has already sent forth five classes of graduates, and has been successful in the accom-
plishment of good, and with which institution we have for several years past co-oper-
ated, we feel it our duty to do our part in promoting its welfare.

3. For this and we, the ministers of the Pennsylvania Conference, will give our
influence to brother John Walter, agent of Otterbein University, and render him assist-
ance in presenting the interests of said institution, and in securing money to liqui-
date its present indebtedness, and place it on a sure basis, trusting that a kind Provi-
dence will bless the united efforts, and make the university worthy of the name of the
illustrious, pious and devoted founder of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.

The following report of the committee on the state of the country was received:

In view of the fact that we are now engaged in a terrible war, originated by the
enemies of a free government, whose object is to overthrow the institutions of freedom,
secured to us by our fathers, under whose benign influence we, as a nation, have grown
to our present greatness, and whereas it is customary and proper for ecclesiastical
bodies to express their views of the cause and causes of the same, as well as to define
their position in this contest, therefore be it.

Resolved 1. That in this unrighteous war we recognize the truth that there can not
be concord and harmony between truth and error, between righteousness and wickedness,
between freedom and slavery; that like all systems of wickedness, however sanctioned

 

85.

 

by human law, opinions and usages, slavery must decline and perish in proportion as
the minds of men are brought under the light of truth, and that in this contest, we
see the death threes of this “sum of all villainies”.

2. That we, as a conference, reiterated substantially, our action at our last annu-
al session, declaring “our unaltered and unalterable attachment to our government”,
that as loyal subjects of the same, we deem it our duty to pray for the head of our
nation, that they be endowed with wisdom to devise and execute such plan that shall
result in the speedy and effectual restoration of the Union, upon a permanent and
righteous basis, and that to secure this end, this war should not cease until perjured
traitors shall have been brought to subjection to law or be destroyed.

3. That slavery is the cause immediately and direct of this war, that if that el-
ement of wickedness had not existed to part of our Republic, we would not now have to
continue a bloody strife with those who seek to extend and perpetuate this evil, and
that according to sound philosophy it is vain to attempt to cure a malady without re-
moving its cause, and in President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation we have an hon-
est effort to strike at the root of our national ills – Let slavery perish and our
nation live. Let oppression and long legalize injustice go down before the increasing
light of Christianity and civilization. We shed to tear over the graves of this mon-
ster evil.

4. That we have no warrant to ask or expect success to our cause until we have
compiled with the Divine injunction of the fact that God approves, viz. “To loose the
bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed to free, and
to break every yoke”.

5. That while attributing the cause of this war to slavery, we acknowledge that
the whole nation, by reason of complicity with this evil, as also for other numerous
national sins, have greatly brought upon us the chastisement of God, that even now in
the midst of our trouble, drunkenness, profanity, Sabbath desecration, political in-
trigue and corruption, and among the masses, give lamentable evidence that we are not
sufficiently humiliated under our calamities to expect immediate deliverance. And
this conference would earnestly recommend to our people to forsake their sins and
humble themselves before God.

6. That our brethren now in the army, contending for the cause of constitutional
freedom, have our prayers for their present safety and speedy return to their peace-
ful homes and firesides they have left.

7. That we approve of the course of our church organ in taking the side of our
government in this contest, and that for every subscriber lost by its patriotic course
it should and will receive increased support in a more enlightened region, where semi-
traitors cannot live.

8. That the wisdom of our fathers is seen in the incorporation in our Discipline
of the anti-slavery clause, for while some churches have been divided by the foe that
now seeks to divide and destroy our government, we, in the main, are united and exempt
from the evils resulting from the incorporation of an element of destruction in our
policy. May we not conclude that right in this instance, they are also right in other
peculiarities. Let us adhere to our ancient landmarks.

9. That the secretary of this conference be directed to send a copy of these re-
solutions to President Lincoln, and assure him of our hearty sympathy for him in his
responsible position.

The yeas and nays were called for.

YEAS. Edwards, Dickson, Raber, Altman, J.C. Smith, Erb, J.P. Bishop, Colestock, Enterline,
Schaff, Burd, Jones, Rebok, Crider, Fetterhoff, Humberger, Weidler, Wentz, Brown, Funk-
houser, Eberly, Smiley, Clem, Corl, Baltzell, Winton, Bigham, Mickey, S.M. Young,
Brashear, J.M. Bishop, Jackson, B.A. Bickley– 33. NEUTRAL Hummelbaugh, Tripner – 2.

By ballot N. Altman and J.W. Burd were elected Presiding Elders.

Schaff, Smiley, Crider, Rebok and Funkhouser were voted on the stationing com

Erb and Dickson, on motion, stationed the Presiding Elders.

On motion three brethren were appointed to deliver short addresses on the mission-
ary cause this Saturday evening.

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The Missionary Treasurer reported

             TREASURER, DR.                   TREASURER, CR.

Amount received during the year $1,317.60           Appropriations paid

Amount received for home work        12.65    Baltimore Mission         $375.00

Amount remaining from last year     230.00    Philadelphia Mission       175.00

                                 $1,560.64   Bendersville Mission        20.00

                                             Ickesburg Mission           80.00

                                             Bethany Mission             50.00

                                             Paid Parent Board          658.80

                                             Balance in treasury        201.84

                                                                     $1,560.64

                                                         J.M. Bishop, Treasurer

 

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

I. Balzell, J.B. Hursh and Levi F. Eberly were elected trustees of Otterbein Uni.

H.Y. Hummelbaugh was appointed to receive trustees’ appointment of last year
and pay it over to the proper person.

J.C. Smith, Benevolent Fund Treasurer, reported:

             Available Principal---------- $160.00

             Available Interest------------- 11.00

             Cash in Treasury-------------- 120.35                     

                                          $291.35

Resolved that all the Benevolent Fund money of the conference be thrown into the hands of the new society of this conference, as principal.

The finance committee reported:

Chambersburg District

Chambersburg Station

Orrstown Station

Big Spring Station

Rocky Spring Station

Greencastle Circuit

Alto Dale Circuit

Mercersburg Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Shippensburg Circuit

Bethany Mission

Carlisle Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

 

York District

Baltimore German Mission

York Station

Shopp’s Station

Mechanicsburg Station

York Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Paradise Circuit

Liverpool Circuit

Bendersville Circuit

Perry Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Baltimore English Mission

Ickesburg Mission

Philadelphia Mission

P.E. Fee

$32.00

32.00

32.00

32.00

32.00

32.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

22.00

32.00

30.00

 

 

34.00

34.00

34.00

34.00

34.00

20.00

22.00

28.00

25.00

26.00

28.00

20.00

20.00

20.00

Conf. Col.

$5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

5.00

5.00

 

 

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

4.00

3.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

2.00

2.00

Trustees O.U.

$1.34

1.00

1.67

1.34

 .84

 .84

 .67

 .67

1.00

 .34

1.34

 .67

 

 

1.34

1.34

2.00

 

1.34

1.34

 .67

 .67

1.34

1.00

1.00

1.00

 .67

 .34

The conference Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported; received and adopted as follows:
(this report the secretary did not receive).

Resolved that we now select seven trustees for the Benevolent Fund Society for

 

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the coming year and that the same number be elected annually by our conference. The
following were elected for the ensuing year: J.M. Bishop, J. Dickson, J.C. Smith, J. Hoke,
Z.A. Colestock, John Huber, of B. and H.Y.Hummelbaugh.

The bishop read the following arrangement for the coming year:

YORK DISTRICT, N. Altman, P.E.

Baltimore Ger. Station, Jno. A. Sand

York Station, Jacob Erb.

Mechanicsburg Station, W.B. Raber

Shopp’s Station, D. Eberly, T.A.Bushong

York Circuit, S. Enterline

Manchester Circuit, Theo. Brashear

Paradise Circuit, Jno. G. Clair

Philadelphia Mission, Samuel L. Minnich

$150.00 appropriation

Liverpool Circuit, Peter Corl

Perry Circuit, Henry Brown

York Spring Circuit, Jacob A. Clem

Baltimore English Mission, J.P.Bishop

$350.00 appropriation

Bendersville Circuit, Hiram Y. Hummelbaugh

Ickesburg Mission, Solomon Bigham

$80.00 appropriation

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT, J.W. Burd, P.E.

Chambersburg Station, John Dickson

Orrstown Station, Isaiah Baltzell

Big Spring Station, Z.A. Colestock

Rocky Spring Station, Jas. M. Bishop

Greencastle& Alto Dale Circuits, J.Erb

J.C. Smith, W. Humberger

Mercersburg Circuit, Alexander Tripner

Path Valley Circuit, Samuel M. Young

Shippensburg Circuit, Wm. A. Jackson

Carlisle Circuit, Jacob S. Wentz

Littlestown Circuit, Isaac C. Weidler

Bethany Circuit, J.B. Jones

$20.00 appropriation

 

On motion the appointment of Jno. A. Sand to the Baltimore German Station for the
fourth year was ratified by conference.

The following donation of the widows Snyder and Gost (interest) distribution was
made: widow Hardin, $4.92; Sister Storm, $5.00; Sister Snyder, $2.00; Sister Cauffman,
$3,00.

On motion Z.A. Colestock, Jno. Hursh, Joseph Whisler and David Brandt were ap-
pointed to collect funds and purchase a suitable tomb stone for Rev. A. Owen, deceased.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Resolved that each preacher in charge of a station, circuit or mission, be re-
quired to bring with him to conference at its next session a list of the names of all
members on the church book whom he cannot find, that the same may be read to confer-
ence if desired; as also the number reported by his predecessor for which no names
are found on record.

Resolved that we tender our cordial thanks to the brethren and citizens of Green-
castle and vicinity for their very generous hospitality, and to the Cumberland Valley
and Franklin R. R. Companies for free return tickets; and also to the German Reformed
brethren with their pastors, for their use of their church on Sabbath afternoon in which
to hold our ordination services.

J. Hoke was elected Secretary and J.M. Bishop, Treasurer of the Missionary Society.

Resolved that the preachers of this conference having charge of fields of labor
are requested to deliver a sermon or lecture in their different classes in reference
to the freed and yet to the freed colored people and receive contributions privately or
otherwise for the purpose of sending missionaries and teachers among them.

The committees on studies for next year are as follows: On first year, J.M. Bish-
op, J. Erb, D. Eberly. On second year, Z.A. Colestock, N. Altman, J.C. Smith. On third
year, J. Dickson, J.P. Bishop, W.B. Raber.

The session was a pleasant one from first to last; was well attended and kindness
of feeling characterized every member.

On Sabbath morning an evening the brethren occupied the pulpits of the differ-
ent churches in Greencastle and rendered general satisfaction.

On Sabbath afternoon the ordination services were held in the German Reformed
Church. Bishop Edwards delivered a powerful and edifying sermon. The services were
very impressive and the large congregation assembled realized that God was very grac-
iously and preciously present.

 

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The missionary meeting on Saturday evening was encouraging. Several addresses

were delivered and nearly $500.00 was secured.

During the year H.A. Schlichter returned from the army, his term of service hav-

ing expired, he travelled on Shopp’s Station, with Every and Bushong, part of the year.

                                                    W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

 

 

Fields of labor

Preachers

Appointments

Classes

Membership

Preacher’s Salary

Appropriations

Presiding Elder’s Salary

Presents

York District, W.B. Raber, P.E.

15

3 Stations, 8 Circuits, 4 Missions $320.29

$3.00

Chambersburg District, J.M. Bishop, P.E.

 

10

4 Stations, 5 Circuits,1 Mission $160.00

 

Chambersburg Station, J. Dickson

1

5

213

400.00

 

$25.00

60.00

Shopp’s Station, J.C. Smith, W. J. Leacock

13

12

406

650.00

 

40.00

 

Baltimore Mission Station, J.P. Bishop

1

3

69

100.00

$350.00

20.00

5.00

Big Spring Station, Z.A. Colestock

6

4

156

300.00

 

22.11

12.00

Philadelphia Mission Sta., S.L. Minnich

1

4

17

 

13.50

5.20

2.00

York Station, S. Enterline

1

4

141

300.00

 

40.00

32.00

Rocky Spring Station, J.W. Burd

8

6

194

287.20

 

22.56

20.00

Liverpool Circuit, J.B. Jones

12

9

197

175.00

 

28.50

8.00

Shippensburg Circuit, W. Humberger

8

5

129

188.31

 

10.00

11.00

Perry Circuit, J.S. Wentz

8

5

228

275.12

 

29.72

2.00

Orrstown Station, I. Baltzell

5

5

195

331.35

 

10.00

2.00

Littlestown Circuit, I.C. Weidler

11

6

189

225.49

 

25.06

20.00

York Spring Circuit, Daniel Eberly

7

6

182

235.00

 

30.00

 

Greencastle Circuit, A. Tripner

9

6

173

208.00

 

20.67

8.00

Ickesburg_Mission,_S._Bigham,_H.A._Schlichter

9

4

72

87.33

80.00

21.00

 

Manchester Circuit, J.A. Clem

7

4

145

237.86

 

21.44

10.00

Paradise Circuit P. Corl

11

6

178

196.00

 

22.00

8.00

Mercersburg Circuit, S. M. Young

9

4

141

238.00

 

13.80

 

Alto Dale Circuit, N. Altman

8

4

141

219.50

 

14.00

2.00

Path Valley Circuit, L. W. Mickey

7

4

112

158.13

 

11.00

18.00

Bethany Mission, J.F. Wilt, T. Brashear

5

3

80

100.00

50.00

10.00

45.00

Bendersville Mission, H.Y. Hummelbaugh

9

4

222

148.00

20.00

23.00

3.00

York Circuit, H. Brown, J.G. Clair

14

9

264

252.00

 

34.00

 

Carlisle Circuit, J. Erb

7

3

236

125.00

 

23.37

 

Baltimore Ger. Station, J.A.Sand

1

8

303

500.00

 

40.00

 

 


Fields of Labor

Home, Frontier and Foreign Missions

Personages and Chrches

Preachers, Expenses

Conference Collections

Missionary Collections

Sunday School Collections

YORK DISTRICT

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT

Chambersburg Station

Shopp’s Station

Baltimore Mission Station

 

 

$100.96

148.29

63.71

 

 

$1,200.00

100.00

149.00

$79.20

 

63.00

93.00

100.00

 

 

$5.00

9.00

2.00

 

 

$90.00

125.00

110.00

 

 

$30.00

86.88

43.18

Big Spring Station

Philadelphia_Mission_Station

York Station

Rocky Spring Station

Liverpool Circuit

75.00

33.10

49.50

57.50

52.11

800.00

 

 

 

400.00

21.66

 

 

30.00

25.00

5.00

1.00

5.00

5.00

4.00

60.00

53.00

141.00

 

10.00

56.00

73.03

24.03

10.00

30.00

Shippensburg Circuit

Perry Circuit

Orrstown

Littlestown Circuit

York Spring Circuit

19.24

46.14

70.30

95.00

98.00

 

225.00

1,150.00

600.00

160.00

 

30.00

40.00

55.00

5.00

4.00

5.00

3.00

5.00

 

 

60.00

50.00

50.00

10.00

22.00

30.00

20.00

62.50

Greencastle Circuit

Ickesburg Mission

Manchester Circuit

Paradise Circuit

Mercersburg Circuit

55.32

31.08

52.20

36.48

17.69

 

 

 

75.00

700.00

61.26

 

23.60

20.00

2.85

2.00

5.00

4.00

2.00

30.00

 

28.00

20.00

30.00

 

8.00

8.95

32.00

Alto Dale Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Bethany Mission

Bendersville Mission

York Circuit

56.00

9.58

18.00

41.94

55.35

 

 

 

100.00

35.00

25.00

4.11

3.00

 

3.00

4.00

 

10.00

 

15.00

 

13.00

8.00

10.00

15.00

Carlisle Circuit

Baltimore Ger. Station

2.50

30.00

 

 

3.36

6.00

 

200.00

 

75.00

 


 

Charts for 1862 – 1863

 

                  W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

[note: in the original, the second chart is on the next page – page 90]

 

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January 21, 1864

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST convened in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., Penn’a.,

January 21, 1864.

Bishop Jacob Markwood occupied the chair. J. Dickson was elected assistant chair-
man, and W.B. Raber, English and Altman, German Secretary.

On motion the hours of meeting and adjournment were specified as follows: meet
at 8:30 and adjourn at 11:30 a.m., meet at 1 and adjourn at 4 p.m.

Resolved that the chair appoint the standing committees.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.Markwood, Bishop, J.Dickson, W.B.Raber, N.Altman, J.Russell, J.C.Smith, J.Erb,
J.P.Bishop, Z.A.Colestock, S.Enterline, J.G.Schaff, S.L.Minnich, J.W.Burd, J.B.Jones,
H.W.Rebok, T.Crider, W.Humberger, I.C.Humberger, I.C.Weidler, J.S.Wentz, H.Brown, H.
Y.Hummelbaugh, D.Eberly, J.M.Smiley, J.A.Clem, P.Corl, I.Baltzell, H.B.Winton, S.
Bigham, S.Young, F.Grimm, T.Brashear, J.M.Bishop, W.A.Jackson, H.A.Schlichter, D.
Whistler, S.Dresbach, S.Huber, T.Houston, H.M.Crider.

 

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MEMBERS ABSENT

H.R. Fetterhoff, L.W. Mickey, J. Cline, A. Bickley, A. Merker, A. Tripner, H. Stouffer,
H. Young, A. Huber, F. Flinchbaugh, D. Funkhouser, M. Lohr, F. Gilbert, J. Smith.

DIED – B. A. Bickley, J.F. Wilt, J. Denig.

W.A. Jackson presented his transfer from the Virginia Conference as requested
last session of conference.

Resolved that the committee on the name of J. Wingerd, deceased, appointed at
last conference, be received from further service, and that we express our satisfac-
tion with them and recommend that the previous obituary be published with the minutes
of this conference.

Resolved that the committee appointed the name of S. Eberly, deceased, be con
tinued and report some time during the sitting of this conference.

The committee on obituaries, on the name of J. Denig, deceased, D. Eberly, J. Erb,
on J.F. Wily, J. Dickson, J.G. Schaff, on B. A. Bickley, J. Hoke, J.P. Bishop.

Resolved that brief notices of the deceased members of this conference, prepared
by committee appointed by conference, be entered with the records of the minutes of
this conference.

On motion Z.A. Colestock was appointed to receive the money collected for the
erection of the tomb stone to the money of A. Owen, deceased.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The following committee on devotional exercises was announced by the chair:

W.B. Raber, H.E. Snavely, C. Keim.

Examination of members was taken up.

The chair announced the following committees:

On applicants for license to preach: Baltzell, Enterline, Wentz.

On Elder’s Orders: J.C. Smith, H. B. Winton, J.S. Wentz.

On Boundaries: J.W. Burd, N. Altman, H, Y, Hummelbaugh, Bishop, Erb.

On Publishing Interests: J.P. Bishop, I.C. Weidler, H. Brown.

On Education: Z.A. Colestock, D. Eberly, J.G. Schaff.

On State of the country: J. Hoke, J.W. Burd, J.M. Smiley.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on second year’s reading reported – received and adopted.

S. Young read most of the books and answered well. We, therefore, recommend that
he pass the third year’s reading. He had an essay.

H.A. Schlichter read some of the books, did not answer so well. We, therefore,
recommend that he review the second year’s course, but be permitted to go on to the
third year’s reading. J.C. Smith, Z.A. Colestock, N. Altman, Committee.

The committee on third year’s study reported – received and adopted.

J.A. Clem appeared, was examined and report him favorable to the conference. We
recommend him to be exempt from further examination. His essay was commendable.

                                                W.B. Raber, J. Dickson, Committee.

The committee on obituaries reported on the name of B. A. Bickley, deceased. The
following is an extract, as per resolution page 91. Born in Chambersburg, Pa.,
August 3d, 1838, converted to God in autumn of 1855, died in Chambersburg, Pa., Feb-
ruary 17th, 1863. Aged 24 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was received into confer-
ence January 24th, 1863, soon after which he “fell asleep in Jesus”. He was an amiable
young man, an upright and consistent Christian; processed good natural abilities, im-
proved by reading and close study, had a good delivery, and gave promise of useful-
ness in the ministry. He was naturally modest and retiring, but felt his call to God’s
work. His last words were of Jesus. Secretary.

On the name of Jacob F. Wilt, deceased. He died on the 27th of January, 1863, in
Chambersburg, Pa., in the 26th year of his age, and third year of his active ministry.
When but the lad of fourteen years he “gave himself to God and the church, by the will
of God”. He took no step backward. In his afflictions he expressed the most unshaken
confidence in his God. His piety was deep and fervent; as a minister, “his praise is

 

91.

 

in all the churches”. With a clear head and a sound heart, his trumpet gave “no
uncertain sound”. All love him. How hard so soon to part with one so noble! We bow to
the will of God. Secretary.

Examination resumed.

Resolved that the members of conference who have failed to collect the amount of

conference collection, be required to pay the amount assessed them.

Examination was resumed.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Examination resumed.

On motion J.C. Smith assist in investigating the names of Benevolent Fund sub-
scribers, to sustain who are available and who are not.

On motion the location of Schaff was renewed for another year.

On motion H. B. Winton, S. Bigham, and S. Young were voted into the itinerancy.

Henry M. Crider was presented for licensee to preach and on motion he was re-
ferred to the proper committee for further examination.

 

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee to examine applicants for license to preach reported favorable on
the name of Henry M. Crider, whereupon, he was license to preach the gospel.

The report of the committee on boundaries was presented, but on motion, it was
recommitted.

The report of the committee on publishing interests was received and adopted:

Having examined into the condition of our Printing Establishment as far as the
facilities at our command enabled us, we are happy to report favorably. The facts
before us show the establishment to be judiciously managed. The editors seem to be
increasing in efforts to make their respective periodicals what they should be, re-
spectable and interesting. We believe that the reading portion of the church appre-
ciate their labors. The financial agents seem to manage their departments satisfac-
torily. These facts appearing, we give then, properly, our hearty approval. In view
of the foregoing, and the further success or their labors, be it, therefore,

Resolved 1.That we will give full and hearty co-operation with all its friends
to enhance the number of describers to the different periodicals.

2. That a proper effort to made by each one in charge of a field of labor to
have an increase of at least ten subscribers to the Telescope.

3. That it is inconsistent with the relation we sustain to the establishment of our
own church to encourage other publications at the sacrifices of our own.

4. That we recommend to all the Sabbath Schools in our bounds, under our con-t
rol, the instruction of the Children’s Friend and the Sabbath School Songster.

The committee on obituaries reported on the name of Samuel Eberly, deceased, of
which the following is an abstract, per resolution, page 91. He died November 14th,
1862, in Shiromanstown, Pa. Aged 72 years, 6 months and 6 days. He was reared in a
pious way by Mennonite parents. Was converted under the labors of the good and faith-
ful John Neidig, who has years ago gone to heaven.  He was converted in 1821. In 1832
he was received into the conference. He always “esteemed others than himself”. He was

 ordained to the office of an elder in the Church of Christ in 1835. His license
is signed by Bishop Kumler, the other b Bishop Brown. He never labored regularly in
the itinerancy, but was abundantly useful in a local capacity. He was honest and
successful in business, a kind neighbor, firm, consistent, humble, sincere in his
religious profession. Calmly, confidingly, hopefully, he fell asleep in Jesus.

                  “Servant of God, well sense;

                  Rest from thy loved employ;

                  The battle fought, the victory won,

                  Enter thy Masters joy”.

The committee on boundaries reported – received, amended and adopted:

1. That Bedersville Mission be attached to the Chambersburg District.

2. Resolved that Plainfield and Wertz’s appointments, on Bethany Mission, be
attached to Carlisle Circuit.

 

92.

 

The committee on obituaries reported on the name of Jno. Denig, deceased, of
which the following is an extract: see resolution page 91. He died in York, Pa.,
August 1st, 1863. Aged 70 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was received into conference
in 1839, ordained in January 1854. His intellectual powers were of a superior char-
acter. He was the author of several works of considerable merit. He possessed pecu-
liar energy of mind, and much perseverance. He was a good preacher, very original

and successful in doing good, loading sinners to Jesus, and encouraging Christians. Dur-
ing his affliction, he was very happy in his death gloriously triumphant. Praise
God. He was not a regular itinerant, but travelled great deal preaching Christ. Secretary.

The committee on education reported – received and adopted:

Believe that the sanctified education is necessary the better to qualify man
for the proper discharge of the duties of his life; and also, that the education of
the masses of the people is the essential to the preservation of our civil and religious

liberties, therefore.

Resolved 1.That we recognize in Otterbein University an institution of learning
promotive of such an education.

2. That we are gratified with the growing prospects of said school, and give to
it the aid of our prayers, influence and means prayers for its success, influence to
furnish it with a large number of students, means to pay its debts and finish its
buildings.

3. That we cordially invite and duly authorized agent of said school to operate
within the bounds of our conference, and we will render whatever influence and aid we
can to promote its interests.

The committee on the state of the committee reported. On motion their report was
laid over to the afternoon session.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Whereas Rudolph Kreysher, deceased, has bequeathed to this conference five hun-
dred dollars ($500.00), therefore.

Resolved that said money be placed in the Benevolent Fund Society Treasury, the
principal to be kept sacred in the name of father Kreysher.

Resolved that the principal and interests of the Benevolent Fund money be kept in
separate funds.

The Mission Treasurer reported – received and adopted:

Received during the year           $1,442.98     Paid Parent Board               $721.49

Special for Freedman’s mission          26.00   Paid Freedman’s mission           26.00

Balance of last year                  210.82    Paid Baltimore Mission           350.00

Total                              $1,670.82     Paid Philadelphia Mission        150.00

                                                Paid Ikesburg Mission             80.00

                                                Paid Bethany Mission              20.00

                                                Paid for Blank Book                1.75

                                                In Treasury                      321.58

                                                      Total                   $1,670.82

Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported – received and adopted:

In Treasury of last year                  $22.35

Received Principal of J.Dickson             43.53

Received of J.C.Smith                       51.00     Paid conference Treasurer interest

Received of Kottcamp’s note of J. Erb       20.00                             $10.32

Received subscription                       30.00

Received Dividend of Parent Board         179.19

Available subscription                    170.00     
     $516.07

On motion J. Hoke was elected Treasurer and Secretary of the Missionary Society.

On motion J.P.Bishop, J.Dickson, J.C.Smith, J.Hoke, Z.A.Colestock, and H.Y. Hummel-
baugh were elected trustees of the Benevolent Fund Society.

On motion J.P. Bishop was elected treasurer of the principal of the Benevolent
Fund Society.

93.

 

     Resolved that this conference recode to the request of the brethren in Philadel-
phia and recommend their mission to the favorable consideration of the East Pennsyl-
vania Conference; and in case said conference declines to receive them, then we will,
in future, claim it as a permanent mission of this conference, and the brother appoint-
ed by this conference precede with his labors, and we will sustain him, as usual, in
his work.

By ballot N. Altman and J.W. Burd were chosen Presiding Elders.

On motion J.M. Smiley, H.W. Rebok and S. Huber were voted in the stationing committee.

On motion J.G. Schaff and F. Grimm were appointed to station the Presiding Elders.

Baltimore was selected by vote as the place to hold the next session of confer-
ence, in Otterbein Chapel, corner of Scott and St. Peters Streets.

The report on the state of country was called for, and on motion, it was
laid over until Monday at 10 o’clock a.m.

 

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

On motion the stationing committee was constituted the committee on finance.

On motion J. Hoke was appointed to receive the missionary money and the deficien-
cy in conference collections.

Resolved that the Missionary Treasurer pay our missionary quarterly in advance.

On motion N.Altman, Jos.B.Hursh and M.C.Eberly were elected trustees of Otter. U.

On motion the name of Mercersburg Circuit was changed to St. Thomas Circuit.

As per resolution the report on the state of the country was called for, and on
motion it was laid over to 1 o’clock p.m.

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion L. F. Eberly, C. Kein, and M. C. Eberly were accounted to count the vote
cast for delegates to the next General Conference.

The stationing committee read the following appointments:

 

P.E.

Del. G.C.

Conf. Col.

Trustees O.U.

Chambersburg District, J.W. Burd, P.E.

 

 

Chambersburg Station, J. Dickson

Orrstown Station, H.Y. Hummelbaugh

Big Spring Circuit, Z.A. Colestock

Rocky Spring Circuit, J.P. Bishop

Greencastle Circuit, J.C. Smith

Alto Dale Circuit, W. Humberger

St. Thomas Circuit, W. A. Jackson

Path Valley Circuit, S. Young

Shippensburg Circuit, P.A. Schlichter

Littlestown C’t, T.N. Bushong, by P.E.

Carlisle Circuit, S. Bigham

Bendersville Mission, J.A. Clem

Bethany Mission, J.B. Jones

36.00

34.00

34.00

34.00

34.00

34.00

26.00

26.00

26.00

32.00

32.00

25.00

24.00

$9.00

9.00

9.00

9.00

9.00

9.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

6.00

8.00

5.00

5.00

$5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

3.00

3.00

3.00

5.00

5.00

4.00

3.00

$2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

1.50

1.00

1.00

1.50

1.50

 .50

 .50

YORK DISTRICT, N. Altman, P.E.

 

 

York Station, J. Erb

Baltimore Ger. St., J.A. Sand

Baltimore Eng. St., J.P. Bishop

Shopp’s Station, Eberly and Baltzell

Mechanicsburg Station, W.B. Raber

York Circuit, S. Enterline

Manchester Circuit, T. Brashear

Liverpool Circuit, P. Corl

Paradise Circuit, W.H.Craumer, by P.E.

Perry Circuit, H. Browm

York Spring C’t, J.H.Young, by P.E.

Ickesburg Mission, I.C. Weidler

Philadelphia Mission, S.L. Minnich

40.00

40.00

26.00

40.00

36.00

36.00

30.00

30.00

24.00

30.00

28.00

24.00

20.00

10.00

10.00

5.00

10.00

6.00

6.00

6.00

6.00

4.00

6.00

6.00

4.00

4.00

5.00

5.00

3.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

4.00

4.00

3.00

4.00

4.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

2.00

1.50

2.00

2.00

1.50

1.50

1.50

1.00

1.25

1.00

1.00

1.00

      On motion Conference confirmed the appointments of J.P. Bishop & Z.A. Sand for

the fourth year.

94.


The following appropriations for missions for the coming year were announced by
the proper committee: Bedesville, $100.00, Ickesburg, $215.00, Bethany, $10.00,

                 Philadelphia, $150.00, Baltimore, $275.00

On motion it was concluded to adopt the plan of the past year, the ensuing year,
to secure missionary money.

The report of the committee on the state of the country was called for:

Whereas this conference has, on two previous occasions, expressed its opinion
concerning the war in which our nation is engaged, and we have no reason to depart
from that position; we therefore reaffirm our action at our last annual conference,
viz: That in the opinion of this conference the present unhappy conflict was its ori-
gin and continuance, on the part of our enemies, to the inevitable and impressable
conflict between the truth and error: light and darkness, freedom and slavery, that the
contest should not cease until the enemy shall perish and the right vindicate its
eminence and supremacy.

Resolved that in the opinion of this conference, the final result of this war is
not doubtful, for where truth and right arrayed against wrong and oppression, the
God of truth and righteousness will vindicate his own cause.

Resolved that while we, as a church, have always been in favor of peace and not
war, we claim to be consistent with our past history in supporting the government in

prosecution of this war, in the fact that this conflict is one of necessity, and not
of choice, that in its results a great moral question is involved, that our enemies
have appealed from moral weapons to the abitrament of the sword, an appeal suicidal
to their cause, and evidently overruled by God for the destruction of the system of
iniquity, in defense of which they deluged our land in blood.

Resolved that we are confirmed in our opinion that slavery is the root from which
this was had grown, that all compromises and compacts with evil are morally wrong in
principle, that peace procured by such compromises will prove temporary and delusive,
that nothing short of the complete destruction of the gigantic evil will secure to us
peace upon an enduring and righteous basis.

Resolved that we, as a church, are now, and always have been opposed to slavery, but
that our opposition is not based in political grounds, nor for party purposes, but
from well understood and long cherished reasons. Among the many we cite the following:

1.   We believe no system accords with the spirit of our holy Christianity which

degrades man to a level with the brute creation, chattleizes the image of God, and in
some cases, the Son of God himself, in the person of his humble followers, permits the

strong and wealthy to domineer over the weak and poor, and live in sinful luxury on
the unpaid toil of our follow man.

2.   Slavery impiously claims the right to impose deters upon the immoral mind
of man  by withholding from it intellectual and moral culture, a crime against God as
well as man.

3.   Slavery interposes its satanic authority between us and our duty in fulfilling
our commission as ministers of God, “Go yo into all the world and preach the Gospel
to every creature”. Whether it be right to submit to the prohibition of the slave power
or in this case, we replied in the language of inspired apostles, “Whether it be right
in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge yo.”

4.   God has given the world his revealed word, accompanied with the command, “Search
the Scripture”, Slavery joins issue with the God of the Bible, and by law forbids its
subjects to learn to read that book. Can we be loyal to or God, and faithful to our
holy mission as ministers of that word, in taking sides with the oppression of truth

in this contest?

5.   We find slavery, itself a child of heathenism, in alliance with intemperance
and other kindred evils that afflict our race. The same power that uphold slavery,
and sympathizes with it in its death threes, is generally found arrayed against pro-
hibition to the sale of intoxicate in liquors. Heathenism, intemperance and slavery
have a common origin, and are deemed t a common and certain destruction before the
power of truth. God hasten their overthrow.

 

95.

 

      In view of the foregoing facts, be it further

Resolved that if in opposing those tremendous wrongs, if in obeying the injunc-
tion of the apostle to the Hebrews, 13th chapter, 3d verse, “Remember them that are in
bonds as bound with them”, if in arraying cur solves openly, unreservedly, uncondition-
ally, and perpetually upon the side of our country, we subject ourselves to the epithet
that of abolitionism, be it understood that we are now, always have been, and always
intend to be, from principle, not to the political motives, nor for party purposes, op-
posed to slavery, regardless of epithets from any quarter. If this constitutes us abo-
litionists, then we have satisfaction to know that we have a great many such be-
side ourselves.

Resolved that we base our approval of the Emancipation Proclamation, confiscation,
imprisonment and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus upon the following Scripture
precedent: “And whosoever will not do the law in thy God, and of the King, 1st judg-
ment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to
confiscation of goods, or imprisonment”. Ezra vii: 6.

Resolved that we gratefully acknowledge the favor of God to our country in the
success of our cause during the past year, and pray for the speedy consummation of
peace, liberty and right throughout the whole extent of our land.

The yeas and nays were called for: YEAS – Markwood. Dickson, Raber, Altman, Rus-
sell, Erb, J.P.Bishop, Colestock, Enterline, Schaff, Minnich, Burd, Jones, Rebok, Hum-
berger, Weidler, Wentz, Brown, Eberly, Smiley, Clem, Corl, Baltzell, Winton, Bigham,
Young, Brashear, Jackson, Grimm, Schlichter, Deatrich, Dresbach, S. Huber, 33.
NAYS – none, NEUTRAL – none.

Resolved that the foregoing report be published in the Religious Telescope.

The secretary of the conference, as per resolution, presented the license of D.
A. Tawney, (Resolution, page 82).

Resolved that we tender our sincere and heart felt thanks to the precious friends
in Mercersburg and surroundings for the very pleasant entertainment, and will long
remember from their kind hospitality. Also to the Cumberland Valley and Pranklin
R.R.’s for free return tickets over their roads to all persons attending conference.

On motion the several dollars over plus of Otterbein University Trustees collec-
tion be given to brother I. Baltzell.

Resolved that we tender our thanks and express our entire satisfaction with Bish-
op Marwood for his impartial and able manner in conducting the business of this con-
ference, also to brothers Lindsay, agent Otterbein University, and Sewers, Publishing
Agent Telescope Office, for their visit to this conference.

On motion Bishop Marwood was voted the collection, $21.42, of Sabbath.

The following distribution of the interest of widow Snyder and Gost’s donation
by the bishop: Joseph Weilerd, $5.00; widow Hardin, $5.00, John Reyer, $4.92, total
amount, $14.92.

The following committee on studies was appointed by conference:

First year, I. Baltzell, Z.A. Colestock, J.W. Burd.Second year, D. Eberly, J.P. Bishop,
J.C. Smith.Third year, J. Dickson, S.L. Minnich, N. Altman.

On motion the committee on first year continued their class until the three
years’ study are completed.

Resolved that we invite the East Pennsylvania Conference to occupy Harrisburg, Pa.

Resolved that the never of the above resolution, D. Eberly, enforce said conference
of said invitation.

On motion it was concluded to have an evening session.

 

EVENING SESSION

The report of J.P. Bishop, N. Altman, and J.W. Burd, a committee to apportion $180.00
among the different stations, circuits and missions, was received (See stationing com-
mittee report on page 94).

Resolved that Plainfield and Wertz’s appointments be detached from Bethany Mis-
sion and attached to Carlisle Circuit.

 

96.

 

      Resolved that the members of conference who labor in local capacity take up
missionary collections at all their preaching places, where advisable, so as not to
interfere, however, with the operations with itinerants, and report the same at the
next meeting of the conference.

On motion Detwiler, of the Evangelical Association, was voted to an advisory seat.

Resolved that ministers and Laymen of the church, who speak, pray or bear arms for
the suppression of this wicked and unholy rebellion, which now seeks to usurp cons-
titutional authority, and aims at the destruction f the best government over devised
by man, violates neither  directly or indirectly any section or clause in the Disci-
pline of our church.

Z.A. Colestock, the committee to collect funds to erect tomb stone to the memory
of Rev. A. Owen, deceased, reported – received and adopted. (Secretary did not receive it).

Resolved that we are gratified to learn the happy success which is being made by
the church in the Freedman’s mission movement, and that we gladly aid in promoting
this good enterprise; and we invite Bishop Markwood to visit out various preaching
places to make solicitations for this purpose.

Adjourned. Address by Bishop Markwood and prayer by J. Erb.

 

REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY

Bishop Markwood preached the conference sermon on Sabath morning in his pecu-
liarly interesting, original and piercing manner. The pulpits of the different
churches in Mechanicsburg were occupied on Sabbath morning and evening by our preach-
ers to the pleasure of the people assembled.

The session was a pleasant one throughout, agreeable and profitable. When we say
“Our annual sessions are growing better every year”, we only repeat what we heard many
say. How precious and blessed it is when brethren dwell together in love.

                                                 W.B. Raber, Secretary

 

CHANGES DURING THE YEAR

S. Young of the Path Valley Circuit entered the U.S. Army, and J.C. Smith was appoint-
ed in his place by the P.E. of the Chambersburg District.

P. Corl, on Liverpool Circuit, entered the U.S. Service and H.W. Montgomery
travelled in his place, being appointed by the presiding elder of York District.

 

97.

 

 

 


Field

of Labor,

Preachers

 

Appoint-

ments

Classes

 

Member-

ship

 

Preacher’s Salary

 

Appropri-

ations

 

P.E.’s

Salary

 

Presents

 

Missionary Collections

 

Collected for Parsonages and Churches

Miscellaneous Collections

 

Conference Collections

 

Expenses

 

Collected for Sunday School Purposes

 

Chambersburg District, J.W. Burd, P.E.

Chambersburg Sta., J. Dickson

Orrstown Station, I. Baltzell

Big Spring Sta., Z.A.Colostock

12

1

5

6

 

5

5

5

 

232

194

163

$321.60

412.00

303.00

312.17

 

 

$32.00

32.00

32.00

$6.00

55.00

 5.00

 8.20

 

 $145.80

   50.00

1,032.00

 

 $500.00

   50.00

1.032.00

 

$120.00

  60.00

 425.00

 

$5.00

 5.00

 5.00

 

 

40.00

 

$60.00

 34.00

 75.14

Rocky Spring Sta, J.M. Bishop

Greencastle Circuit, J.C. Smith

Mercersburg Circuit, A. Tripner

Littlestown Circuit, I.C. Weidler

Path Valley Circuit, S. Young.

8

8

8

10

8

5

6

4

7

4

197

184

130

204

110

300.00

311.32

265.69

290.50

240.00

 

32.00

32.00

24.60

30.00

24.25

 

15.00

 

105.00

13.18

  70.26

 108.26

  14.87

  85.00

  26.25

 

 

 

1,000,00

 

 25.00

 5.00

4.62

3.91

5.00

3.00

 

45.54

61.71

 

30.00

 10.00

12.00

 

41.00

Shippensburg Cir., W. A. Jackson

Bethany Mission,J.B. Jones

Carlisle Circuit, J.S. Wentz

Alto Dale Circuit,W. Humberger

7

7

7

7

4

3

4

5

124

72

154

153

200.85

115.00

283.53

264.97

 

 

$20.00

24.00

21.00

28.87

21.44

18.00

10.00

 8.00

 5.00

  20.00

  28.92

  47.22

  44.06

 

 

2.50

2.00

4.00

5.47

 

 

 

31.55

10.00

12.07

8.00

York District, N. Altman, P.E.

Baltimore Ger. Sta., J.A. Sand

York station, J. Erb

Shopp’s Station, T. W. Bushong

   and D. Eberly

14

1

1

12

 

1

4

11

 

350

127

381

300.00

600.00

323.25

519.00

 

 

39.00

40.00

35.25

 5.00

 5.00

 5.00

15.00

 

  60.00

  60.35

 108.62

 

 

 

253.00

 

  500.00

   86.00

1,100.00

 

5.00

5.00

5.00

90.00

 

20.00

 

 75.00

120.19

146.30

Mechanicsburg Sta., W.B. Raber

York Circuit, S. Enterline

Manchester Cir, T. Brashear

Paradise Cir, J.G. Clair

Philadelphia Miss.,S.L. Minnich

2

11

7

10

1

3

9

5

4

1

125

238

150

144

21

350.00

250.00

310.25

121.23

43.40

 

 

 

 

150.00

34.00

31.00

23.45

21.50

11.19

34.00

 

45.00

27.16

  46.00

  28.20

  61.35

  14.33

  32.75

115.00

   85.00

5.00

3.60

3.00

3.00

2.00

94.00

23.30

46.00

 

36.00

105.00

  1.50

 15.00

  9.25

 90.91

Liverpool Circuit, P. Corl

Perry Circuit, H. Brown

York Spring Cir., J.A. Clem

Baltimore Miss., J.P. Bishop

12

9

7

1

9

5

6

6

201

255

163

165

213.60

314.33

270.00

261.59

 

 

 

350.00

30.00

26.00

24.55

27.57

15.00

14.60

16.00

18.50

  57.48

  61.80

  54.35

 100.08

 

232.66

 

118.00

   42.00

   34.45

   56.00

  293.00

4.00

4.00

4.00

2.00

 

18.00

21.61

30.00

35.50

24.00

80.00

Bendersville_Circuit,_H.Y._Hummelbaugh

Ickesburg mission, S. Bigham

6

9

5

5

206

79

167.45

226.00

 

80.00

22.61

18.95

 

  54.00

  18.95

 

   18.00

3.00

2.00

 

  23.00

 

Chart for 1863 – 1864

W.B. Raber, Secretary

98.

 

 


January 19, 1865

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in Otterbein Chapel, corner of Scott and St. Peters

Streets, Baltimore, Md., January 19th, 1865.

Bishop J. Marwood presided. J. Dickson was elected assistant chairman and W.B.
Raber, English, and N. Altman, German Secretary.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Markw+ood, *J. Dickson, *W.B. Raber, *N. Altman, *J.C. Smith, *J. Erb, *J.P. Bishop, *Z.A.
Colestock, *S. Enterline, *J.G. Schaff, *S.L. Minnich, *J.W. Burd, *J.B. Jones, *W. Humberger, *I.
C.Weidler, *H. Brown, *H.Y. Hummelbaugh, *D. Eberly, J.M. Smiley, *J.A. Clem, *I. Baltzell, *H.A.
Schlichter, S. Dresbach, H.R. Fetterhoff, L.W. Mickey, A. Merker, H.M. Crider.

MEMBERS ABSENT

*J. Russell, *H.W. Rebok, *T. Crider, J.S. Wentz, A. Bickley, A. Tripner, H. Stouffer,*F.
Corl, H.B. Winton, *S. Young, F. Grimm, H. Young, A. Huber, F. Flinchbaugh, T. Brashear, *J.M.
Bishop, W.A.Jackson, S.K. Deatrich, D. Funkhouser, M. Lohr, F. Gilbert, D. Whisler, S.Huber,
T. Houston, J. Cline, J. Smith.

LICENSED DURING CONFERENCE

G. A. Lee, *J.H. Young, W.H. Craumer, J. Neidig, H.M. Montgomery.

Those marked thus (*) are in the itinerancy.

On motion the bar of the conference be in front of the stoves, toward the pulpit.

John H.Young, Wm.H. Craumer, and Geo. A. Lee were named as applicants for license to
preach the gospel, and on motion were referred to the appropriate committee for furth-
er examination.

The chair announced the following committees:

On examination of character, J.C. Smith, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, S. Dresbach.

On public worship, J.P. Bishop, J. Knipp, Jr., A. Merker.

On motion the members of conference were examined in their absence, as hereafter,
in our annual sessions.

Examination of members was commenced.

On motion the name of J.W. Burd was referred to the committee of examination of
character.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Examination was continued.

Resolved that the thanks of this conference be sincerely tendered to brother
Micah Arnold, on York Spring Circuit, for the present of a church built by himself,
and that brother J.H. Young convey to him this expression of conference.

The chair announced the following committees:

      On License to Preach, S. Dresbach, I.C. Weidler, H. Brown.

      On Boundaries, J.W. Burd, N. Altman, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, Z.A. Colestock, I. Baltzell, J. Erb,
S.Enterline.

      On Education, W.B. Raber, D. Eberly, J.A. Clem.

      On State of the Country, J. Hoke, J. Dickson, W. Humberger.

      On Finance, The stationing committee.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on missions reported, received and adopted as follows:

Whereas many of our people have responded nobly to the cause of missions with
their prayers and means, therefore.

Resolved that we commend this spirit of liberality and hereby tender them our
heart-felt thanks, and hope that in the future, they may continue to manifest and in-
crease in this Christian grace, and that the example of liberality on the part of
some, will have a tendency to enlist the feelings of all in the great work.

2. That we commend to the Board of Missions the continuance of the African Mission;

but that no one be appointed to said mission for less period than ten years.

 

99.

 

3. That, as usual, we give to the Board of Missions, one half the missionary
money collected the past year.

4. that $200.00 be appropriated, of the money now in the treasury, for Freedman’s
missions.

Whereas the East Pennsylvania Conference by resolution at its last session agreed
to receive and care for the Philadelphia after the past conference year,
therefore.

Resolved that we accede to their proposition and to hereby permanently transfer
said mission to the East Pennsylvania Conference.

The committee on license to preach reported, received, amended and adopted:

That Geo. A. Lee, John H. Young, and Wm. H. Craumer receive license to preach.

Resolved that members of conference who report the deficiency in conference, dele-
gate to General Conference, and trustees to Otterbein University, collections be re-
quired to pay the full assessment to their fields of labor for said purposes.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The chair announced the following additional committees:

On Elder’s Orders, I. Baltzell, S. Dresbach, J. Erb

On Publishing Interests, Z.A. Colestock, J.W. Burd, H.A. Schlichter.

Examination was resumed.

On motion it was agreed to hold the missionary meeting on Monday evening and invite
the German congregation on Conway street to unite and addresses be delivered in the
German and English languages.

The examination of members was continued.

On motion it was agreed to hold a session, no one to be present but members of
conference, tomorrow from 9 to 9:30 a.m.

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

Ministerium of half hour, as per motion.

The report of the committee on examination of character was received and adopted:

The name of Br. J.W. Burd was referred to this committee. The committee heard re-
ports relative to this brother, and listened to his explanations, would recommend, at
brother Burd’s request that such report be investigated by a committee as provided
by our Church Discipline.

Ministerium ended.

The committee met during the year and report that we found him guilty of the use,
habitual, of intoxicating drinks, and imprudence in purchase of said drinks. The
committee consisted of J.C. Smith, J.M. Bishop, and H.Y. Hummelbaugh. Counsel for Burd
was W.B. Raber, for ther church J. Dickson. The committee met near Shippensburg, Pa.,
July, 1865. Secretary.

The committee on boundaries reported, received and adopted:

1.   Bethany Mission be discontinued.

2.   That the appointments constituting said mission be attached to Orrstown Station.

3.   That Orrstown appointment be added to Rocky Spring Station.

4.   That Orrstown appointment be called Newburg Circuit.

5.   That Crider’s church, Gelwick’s and Bossard’s appointments be added to St.
Thomas Circuit.

6.   That a mission be formed in Carlisle.

7.   That Paradise Circuit be called Jefferson Circuit.

The report of the committee on the state of the country was received and adopted:

Whereas this conference has, on former occasions, defined its position touching
the great contest in which our country is engaged with armed traitors, and any further

expression on this main question is unnecessary, therefore.

Resolved that in the success our cause has achieved during the past year, we grate
acknowledge the hand of God, any pray that under his continued favor peace may soon
ensue.

2. We congratulate the friends of freedom on the advance our case has made. Free

 

100.

 

Maryland, Missouri and Tennessee now stand side by side with the other free and loyal
states, purged from that prolific leaven of rebellion – human slavery. These results
we accept as substantial fruits of the great conflicts, and as a evidence that much
precious blood has not been in vain.

3. We regard the President’s Emancipation Proclamation as eminently wise and bene-
ficial as a measure of policy, and would rejoice to have our Constitution changed,
forever abolishing and prohibiting slavery as a matter of right, throughout every
state and territory of the Union. We earnestly hope Congress will submit question
to the people for the decision, we have no fears of the results.

4. We are happy to aid, as far as we can, the efforts being made to incorporate
into our Constitution  distinct recognition of God as Suprome Ruler of nations, the
Bible as the embodiment of  his will, the Higher Law, by which all human enactments
are to be tested, and the Christian Religion as a system taught in the Divine Record.

The committee on third year’s reading reported, received and adopted:

H.A.Schlichter and L.W. Mickey appeared and were examined on the subjects specified
in the third year’s reading. The result of the examination was satisfactory. Their
essays were very creditable. We recommend they be exempt from further examina-
tion.

The committee on first year’s reading reported, received and adopted:

John H. Young and Henry M. Crider were examined, rendered satisfaction, had excel-
ent essays and we recommend that they pass the second year’s study.

The report of the committee on publishing interests was received and adopted:

1. We recognize in the religious press an indispensable agent in carrying forward
the cause of our common Christianity.

2. That the periodicals books issued by our publishing house, at Dayton, O.,
are eminently adapted to meet the want.

3. That it is the duty of every member of the conference to give our publications,
especially the Religious Telescope, German paper, and Children’s Friend, a wider cir-
culation.

4. That we kindly request the editor of the Children’s Friend to exclude the pro-
duction of “Old Hounes” from its columns.

5. That we instruct our delegates to General Conference to  use their influence in
that body to devise some plan by which our Printing Establishment maybe speedily and
entirely cleared of its indebtedness.

6. That we respectfully recommend that a public collection be taken in cash class
on our fields of labor, at an early date, to send Religious Telescopes to our soldiers
in the army.

On motion S. Dresbach was voted a transfer to any of the Western Conferences he
may desire to join.

H.A. Schlichter and L. W. Mickey were named as applicants for ordination. After the
usual questions by the bishop, they were, on motion, referred to the proper committee for

further examination.

Henry M. Montgomery and John Neidig were named as applicants for license to preach.
After the usual disciplinary specifications, they were, on motion, referred to the
proper committee.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The examination was resumed and continued.

The sum of $159.92 was equally divided between J. Dickson, J.C. Smith and W.B. Raber
the delegates to the next General Conference for their expenses.

Whereas the good Lord has prospered our Zion the past year, blessing and awning
the labors of his servants, thus giving us courage to go onward with renewed energy;
but as the “harvest is truly great, and the laborers few”, therefore.

Resolved that we set apart Easter Sunday, April 16th, 1865, as a day of Thanks-
giving and prayers to God for past mercies, and that he would send fourth laborers in-
to his vineyard that the harvest may be more fully gathered.

 

101.

 

2. That all brethren in charge of fields of labor see that services be held in
all classes that day, filling them in person or calling to their aid the local
ministers.

3. The collections be lifted at all those meetings, to be placed in the treasury
of the Benevolent Society, as thank offering to God.

4. That these resolutions be published by the secretary, at least four works be-
fore the day thus set a part.

The amount of $35.25 was paid to the trustees of Otterbein University for their
expenses.

The sum of $100.00 was paid in as conference collection.

S. Enterline and J.M. Bishop were voted a location for one year.

On motion T. Brashear, W. A. Jackson and H.W. Rebok were voted transfers of any of
the conferences they may wish to join.

J.S. Wentz, S.K. Deatrich, A. Tripner, T. Crider and F. Grimm were by vote placed on
the unstationed list.

J.H. Young was voted into the itinerancy.

N. Altman, and J.W. Burd were elected Presiding Elders by ballot.

J.M. Smiley, A. Merker, H.R. Fetterhoff were voted on the stationing committee.

J.C. Smith and J. Erb were voted to  assist in stationing the Presiding Elders.

The committee on Elder’s Orders reported – received and adopted:

The brethren who were referred to us, H.A. Schlichter and L. W. Mickey passed a sat-
isfactory examination and are recommended to the favorable consideration of conference.

 

FOURTH DAY, MORNING SESSION

The report of the committee on education was received, and on motion recommitted.

By ballot the place selected to hold the next session of conference is Littles-
town, Adams, Co., Pa.

The stationing committee reported the financial part of the work committed to them:

Chambersburg District

 

P.E.

Conf. Col.

B. Fund

O. U.

 

Chambersburg Station

Big Spring Station

Rocky Spring Station

Greencastle Circuit

Alto Dale Circuit

St. Thomas Circuit

Newburg Circuit

Carlisle Circuit

Bendersville Mission, Appropria. $150.

Shippensburg Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Carlisle Mission, appropriation $250.00

$45.00

 45.00

 45.00

 30.00

 30.00

 36.00

 40.00

 36.00

 36.00

 36.00

 36.00

 36.00

$7.00

 7.00

 7.00

 3.00

 3.00

 7.00

 7.00

 5.00

 5.00

 5.00

 6.00

 4.00

$10.00

 10.00

 10.00

  7.50

  7.50

  8.00

 10.00

  8.00

  6.00

  7.00

  9.00

  7.00

 

$2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 1.50

 2.00

 1.50

 1.50

 1.00

 1.50

 1.00

 

York District

 

Baltimore Ger. Station

Baltimore English Miss., Appro. $198

York Station

Mechanicsburg Station

Shopp’s Station

Manchester Circuit

York Circuit

Jefferson Circuit

Liverpool Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Perry Circuit

Ickesburg Mission, Appro. $150.00

 54.00

 32.00

 50.00

 40.00

 44.00

 36.00

 36.00

 28.00

 32.00

 36.00

 36.00

 28.00

 7.00

 5.00

 7.00

 7.00

 7.00

 5.00

 4.00

 4.00

 4.00

 4.00

 4.00

 4.00

 10.00

 10.00

 10.00

 10.00

  1.00

 10.00

  8.00

  7.00

  6.00

  7.00

  7.00

  6.00

 2.00

 1.50

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 1.50

 1.50

 1.00

 1.50

 1.00

 1.50

 1.00

 

 

102.

 

The committee, at their request, was granted privilege to renew the appointments
of brethren to charges occupied by them already three year consecutively; also per-
mission was given the committee to withdraw for a short time. During their absence,
Rev. Jonathan Cross, agent American Tract Society, was granted privilege to present
the interest of said cause, whereupon it was resolved that we have heard with pleasure
the address of Bro. J. Cross, and express the convictions of our hearts, when we de-
clare that we are in cordial sympathy with the Tract Society and with every other
cause for the salvation of the world.

The missionary Treasurer’s report was received and adopted:

Amount received during the year         $1,628.60     Paid Baltimore Mission        $275.00

Amount received for Freedman’s             228.48     Paid Philadelphia Mission     150.00

Total                                   $1.857.08     Paid Ickesburg Mission        125.00

Paid Parent Board                       $  814.30     Paid Bendersville Mission     100.00

Special for Freedman                       228.48     Paid Bethany Mission            10.00

Total                                   $1,042.78           Total                   $660.00

Amount received to Home Work            $  814.30     In Treasury for Home Work     470.88

In treasury of last year                   316.58           Total                 1,130.88

Total                                   $1,130.88

On motion J. Hoke was reelected Secretary and Treasurer of the Missionary Society.

Z.A. Colestock, J.G. Schaff and J.B. Hursh were trustees of Otterbein University.

On motion S.L. Minnich was transferred to the East Pennsylvania Conference.

J. Dickson, W.B. Raber and J.G. Schaff were elected a committee on first years, to
continue their class through the three yeat’s study.

On motion the collection of Sabbath, amounting to $38.53, be raised to $50.00 out
of conference collection paid over, and be given to Bishop Markwood for dervices.

Allotments of labor for the coming year.

York District, N. Altman, P.E

Baltimore Ger. Station      J.A. Sand

Baltimore English Mission   D. Eberly

Mechanicsburg Station       W.B. Raber

Shopp’s Station             I.Baltzell

                            G.H.Snapp, by P.E.

York Station                J. Erb

Manchester Circuit          S. Enterline

Jefferson Circuit           W.H. Craumer

York Circuit                to be supplied

Liverpool Circuit           Wm. Humberger

York Spring Circuit         J.H. Young

Perry Circuit               H. Brown

Ickesburg Mission           I.C. Weidler

 

Chambersburg District, J.W. Burd, P.E.

Chambersburg Station       J. Dickson

Big Spring Station         Z.A. Colestock

Rocky Spring Station       J.P. Bishop

Greencastle Circuit        J.C. Smith

   and Alto Dale Circuit      and one to be supplied

St. Thomas Circuit         to be supplied

Newburg Circuit            H.Y. Hummelbaugh

Carlisle Circuit           S. Bigham

Bendersville Mission       J.A. Clem

Shippensburg Circuit       H.A. Schlichter

Littlestown Circuit        J.G. Schaff

Path Valley Circuit        J.B. Jones

Carlisle Mission Station   to be supplied

Brother Clem, having been placed on St. Thomas Circuit, appealed from the announce-
ment of the stationing committee, and, on motion, his appeal was sustained, consequent
ly the arrangement as above recorded.

AFTERNOON SESSION

I.L. Kephart, Chaplain, was introduced to the conference.

The report of the committee on education was received, amended and adopted:

1. That the congratulate the agents of Otterbein University on their success in
raising the subscription to $20,000.00.

2. We will do what we can on our respective fields of labor, in assisting the a-
gents in speedily collecting the money on notes due the University.

3. We will use our influence in sending young men and young women to said school
to be educated.

4. We will continue to unite our efforts and prayers for the success and prosperity
of the school and will assist any authorized agent in soliciting donations, and when
we look at what has been done the past five years, we feel to “thank God and take
courage”.

103.

 

5. That we appoint a board of five trustees, to act in conjunction with an equal
number appointed by the East Pennsylvania Conference, should they desire to do, to
inquire into the propriety and practicability of establishing a classical school at
some central location in the bounds of the two conferences, and report at our next
session.

By vote of conference, J. Erb, J. Dickson, W.B. Raber, D. Eberly and Joseph Hursh
were elected said trustees.

Resolved that the Quarterly Conference  of each station, circuit and mission be
requested to take measures at their first sitting to increase the salary of their
ministers, at least one third over the present disciplinary allowance.

The committee on applicants for license to preach reported favorable to Jon. Neidig
and Henry Montgomery, whereupon, on motion they were licensed to preach.

The Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported, received and adopted:

    Amount on Interest          $774.00          Principal in Treasury     95.87

    Available subscriptions     160.00         Interest received           60.24

                                                               Total    $1,089.91

Resolved that the Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund Society correspond with sis-
ter Owen, relict of Rev. A. Owen, deceased, as to her necessities, and pay her out of
the funds, in his hands, a sum not exceeding $50.00, if her necessities require it.

Resolved that J.B. Jones receive $25.00 missionary money out of the missionary
treasury for past services.

EVENING SESSION

Resolved that $200.00 of the money in the missionary treasury be appropriated to
Freedman’s Mission.

The interest on widow Snyder and Gost’s donation was distributed by the bishop as
follows: Sister Foust, $5.00; Sister Hardin, $5.00; John Reyer, $4.92, Amount $14.92.

On motion J. Dickson was elected Conference Treasurer.

Resolved that we offer our most sincere thanks to the citizens of Baltimore, who
so kindly entertained us during the session of conference.

Resolved that we offer our thanks to Bishop Marwood for his visit to our confer-
ence, and for the very able and impartial manner in which he conducted the business

of conference; and that we heartily express our entire satisfaction with him; also a
vote of thanks to Bros. Sewers, Telescope, and Lindsey, Otterbein University, agents.

On motion Bishop Markwood present to President Lincoln his certificate of life
membership, given him at our missionary meeting; and that of Vice Admiral Faragut to
the Secretary of the Navy; and that of Lout. Gen. Grant., to the Secretary of War.

Adjourned with an address by Bishop Markwood, and prayer by S. Enterline.

                                W.B. Raber, Secretary.

 

CHANGES DURING THE YEAR

J.W. Burd, Presiding Elder on Chambersburg District, resigned, and J.P. Bishop was
appointed in his place.

J.X. Quigley was appointed on Greencastle Circuit with J.C. Smith in connection
with Alto Dale Circuit.

George Bickley was appointed with W.H. Craumer to travel York and Jefferson
Circuits together.

J.F. Smith was appointed to travel Rocky Spring and St. Thomas Circuits with J.P.
Bishop the last named to divide his time between the circuit and the Presiding Elder
district.

Carlisle Mission Station was left unsupplied.

 

104.



Preachers

 

Fields of

Labor

 

Appointments

Classes

Membership

Salary

P.E.’s Salary

Presents

Missionary Collection

Conference Collections

 Delegates to General Conference

Coll.

Expenses

Sunday School Money

Freedman’s

 Missions

J.W. Burd, P.E.

Chambersburg District

13 fields of labor; $389.00 salary; $10.00 presents

J. Dickson

W. Humberger

J.C. Smith

W. A. Jackson

J.M. Bishop

Chambersburg Station

Alto Dale Circuit

Greencastle Circuit

Mercersburg Circuit

Rocky Spring Station

1

7

10

8

8

5

4

6

4

5

234

158

185

103

197

$525.00

240.27

305.93

247.09

300.00

$36.00

30.00

34.00

26.81

34.00

95.00

15.00

  5.00

 19.00

 10.00

$109.13

  45.40

 101.14

  10.64

  74.55

$5.00

5.00

5.00

3.00

5.00

$

 

 

 

6.48

$

$88.00

18.00

12.00

 

20.00

$

69.75

J.B. Jones

H.Y._Hummelbaugh

Z.A. Colestock

 

S. Bigham

Bethany Mission

Orrstown Station

Big Spring Station

 

Carlisle Circuit

4

5

5

 

8

1

4

5

 

4

50

215

167

 

163

95.00

338.00

332.81

 11.77

300.00

20.00

32.00

34.00

 

31.00

  5.00

 

 58.45

 

 14.00

  28.64

 101.75

  52.00

 

  44.25

2.00

5.00

5.00

 

5.00

5.00

9.00

9.00

 

8.00

 

 25.00

213.75

 

 11.77

17.00

85.00

92.00

 

16.00

 

 

16.75

 

48.00

T. N. Bushong

 

H.A. Schlichter

J.A. Clem

Littlestown Circuit

 

Shippensburg Circuit

Bendersville Mission

9

 

7

7

6

 

4

5

209

 

154

195

300.00

 44.00

311.42

174.31

32.00

 

26.00

21.00

 60.00

 

120.00

 47.00

  54.00

 

  60.65

  25.00

5.00

 

3.00

4.00

6.00

 

5.00

5.00

 

 

 44.00

 50.27

 

 

12.00

63.00

 

 

5.00

N. Altman, P.E.

York District

13 fields of labor; $460.00 salary; $5.00 presents

J. Erb

J.A. Sand

J.P. Bishop

D. Eberly and

  I. Baltzell

York Station

Baltimore Ger. Station

Baltimore_Eng._Mission

Shopp’s Station

1

1

1

11

4

8

6

10

155

403

154

334

374.50

800.00

300.00

526.05

50.00

63.00

29.30

47.65

 40.00

 

125.00

 112.26

  75.00

  83.65

  86.65

5.00

5.00

3.00

5.00

10.00

10.00

5.00

10.00

120.70

100.00

179.00

44.00

80.00

50.00

120.00

 

45.73

W.B. Raber

S. Enterline

H. Brown

I.C. Weidler

H.M. Montgomery

Mechanicsburg Station

York Circuit

Perry Circuit

Ickesburg Mission

Liverpool Circuit

2

9

9

8

11

3

8

5

4

9

155

236

221

87

186

352.00

286.28

359.16

275.00

210.08

45.73

38.58

31.44

26.30

32.00

125.00

 

14.50

15.00

 133.50

20.55

42.35

70.00

12.65

5.00

5.00

4.00

2.00

4.00

5.00

8.00

3.51

2.00

4.98

83.00

 

25.00

2.00

52.00

5.00

 

W.H. Craumer

J.F. Smith

T. Brashear

S.L. Minnich

J.H. Young

Jefferson Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Philadelphia

York Spring Circuit

12

8

7

4

4

5

126

142

152

215.90

180.00

300.00

26.00

26.00

32.31

62.25

18.00

 

12.06

14.10

35.00

3.00

 

4.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

 

 

15.00

 

 

Report to East Pennsylvania Conference

7

7

203

310.00

28.42

35.00

159.35

4.00

6.00

43.00

25.00

 


 

Chart for 1864-65

 

105.

 

January 25, 1866

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in Littlestown, Adams, Co. Pa., on the 25th of

January, 1866.

Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner being absent John Russell was elected bishop pro tem, and
John Dickson to assist him.

W.B. Raber was elected English Secretary and N. Altman, German.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Russell, *J. Dickson, *W.B. Raber, *N. Altman, *J. Erb, J.C. Smith, *J.P. Bishop, *Z.A. Colestock, *S. Enterline, *J.G. Schaff, J.S.Wentz, *A. Tripner, *J.B. Jones, *I.C. Weidler, *W.
Humberger, *H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J.M.Smiley, *D. Eberly, *J.A. Clem, *P. Corl, *S. Young, H.B. Win-
ton, I.Balzell, *S. Bigham, *H.A. Schlichter, H.R. Fetterhoff, H.M. Crider, M. Lohr, G.A.
Lee, *J.H. Young, *W.H. Craumer, H.M.Montgomery, H.W.Rebok, *J.A.Sand.

MEMBERS ABSENT

T. Crider, A. Bickley, H. Stouffer, *J.W. Burd, *H. Brown, F. Grimm, J. Neidig, H. Young,

A. Huber, L.W. Mickey, A. Merker, *J.M. Bishop, S.K. Deatrich, J. Smith, D. Funkhouser, F.
Gilbert, D. Whistle, S. Huber, T. Houston, J. Cline.

Those marked thus (*) are in the regular itinerancy.

On motion it was agreed to meet at 8:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m. and adjourn on motion.

On motion it was agreed that the chair name the standing committees.

On motion a special committee on character and also, one on ways and means, be
appointed.

The bar of the conference: the seat to the right and left of the pulpit and
three tier of seats in front of the altar.

The chair names J.G. Schaff, S. S. Bishop and W. F. Crouser a committee on devotions.

Resolved that in the absence of the bishop, all the letters addressed to the con-
ference and stationing committee, be committed into the hands of the Presiding Elders.

Examination of character and reception of reports was resumed.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Examination of character and reception of reports was resumed.

On motion J.H. Young was granted leave of absence.

Examination, etc., was resumed.

The chair advertised the following committees:

On Ways and Means, J.P. Bishop, J. Erb, J.G. Schaff

On Character, I. Baltzell, Z.A. Colestock, H.Y. Hummelbaugh.

On Boundaries, N. Altman, J.P. Bishop, H.R. Fetterhoff, S. Young, J. Dickson.

On Examination of Applicants for License, D. Eberly, I.C. Weidler, J.S. Wentz.

On Ordination, J. Erb, W.B. Raber, W. Humberger.

On Education, J.G. Schaff, J.A. Clem, J.A. Sand.

Examination, etc., was resumed.

The following names were presented for license to preach the Gospel of Christ:
John X. Quigley, John F. Smith, Joseph R. Hutchison. On motion they were referred to
the proper committee for further examination.

 

SECOND DAY, MORNING SESSION

The committee on boundaries reported, received and adopted:

1.   That Orrstown be taken from Rocky Spring Station and attached to Newburg.

2.   That Crider’s church, Gelwick’s and Bossart’s school house appointments be de-
tached from St. Thomas Circuit and added to Rocky Spring Station, said station thus
obtaining its former boundaries.

3.   That Shopp’s Station and Liverpool Circuit remain as they are.

The report of the committee on second year’s reading was received and adopted:

J.H. Young and H.M. Crider appeared, were examined according to Discipline, render-
ed satisfaction, presented essays, and are recommended to pass to the third year’s reading.

The transfer of H.W. Rebok was received and his name was entered on the roll of
the conference.

106.


The report of the trustees on schools was received and adopted:

We, the trustees appointed by the Pennsylvania Annual Conference to confer with an
equal number of trustees appointed by the East Pennsylvania Conference in reference to
the location of an institution of learning, beg leave to report as follows:

1. We met in Mechanicsburg, found the school building there offered for sale.
Sold previous to our meeing. Adjourned

2. Visited Cottage Hill College, at York, Pa., examined the building and adjourned.

3. Went to Annville, Pa., examined the Annville Academy, held consultation, con-
cluded the buildings insufficient for the purpose intended. Left the matter in the
hands of ---- to enquire whether several buildings flanking the Academy and a piece
of ground in a rear could be purchased and at what price. Adjourned to meet at the
call of the President.

4. Met at the call of the President in Springville, Pa. Examined the Cedar Hill
Seminary building at Mt. Joy, but found that the proprieter asked $3,000.00 more than
he previously asked for the property and Annville school raised several thousand a-
bove what was previously offered; consequently they were both dropped from the list.
Lebanon and York werethen placed on the list, and it was agreed that the place which
secures the largest amount of money, should be place for the location of the con-
templated school.

5. At a meeting held in Littlestown, Pa., January 24, 1866, we learned that no
effort was made by either Lebanon or York that proved successful, therefore, your
Board of Trustees beg leave to be discharged from further service.

Signed - J. Erb, J. Dickson, D. Eberly, W.B. Raber.

On motion J.A. Sand was received into the conference, subject to his transfer from
Ohio German Conference.

Examination, etc. was resumed.

On motion, H. Brown, at his request, received a location for one year.

Examination, etc. reception of reports were continued.

On motion a special committee on the state of the country be named by the chair.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion a committee on obituaries be appointed by the chair.

On motion the name of J.W. Burd was referred to the committee on character.

The chair announced the following committees:

On State of the Country: W.B. Raber, J. Hoke, H.Y. Hummelbaugh.

On Obituaries: J. Erb, D. Eberly, J.S. Wentz.

J.X.Quigley, J.F.Smith and J.R.Hutchison were recommended by the proper committees
 for license to preach, whereupon, on motion, they were granted such license.

The name of S. Young was presented to conference for ordination. The usual ques-
tions were asked and answered, and he was, on motion, was referred to the proper committee.

G. Bickley was presented for license to preach, but holding Quarterly Conference
license less than one year, it was concluded from previous decision of Bishop Gloss-
brenner, that his name could not come before conference for license to preach.

On motion W.H. Craumer and J.A. Sand were admitted into the itinerancy.

On motion A. Tripner was readmitted into the itinerancy.

On Wentz was granted leave of absence until tomorrow noon.

On motion, at their own request, J. Erb, D. Eberly and I. Baltzell were left with-
out appointment for one year.

J.P. Bishop and N. Altman were Presiding Elders by ballot.

 

THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION

On motion Winton and Tripner was excused from serving on the committee on educa-
tion.

The committee on publishing interests reported: received and adopted:

Believing the sanctified literature, as an agent for the destination of the
truth, ranks next to the living ministry un point of usefulness, and that every church

 should have own publishing house, in which its peculiar interests may be brought be-

 

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fore its people, and that the active cooperation of the ministry and people is essen-
tial to its success, be it therefore.

Resolved 1. That our Printing Establishment at Dayton, O., be recognize an inter-
est or agency not foreign to us, but our own, that in jts prosperity or adversity we
are identified with it, tha to secure it on a substantial basis, we pledge to it our
hearty cooperation in thr way of enlarging circulation of its books and period-
icals, as well as liquidating its indebtedness.

2. That to secure the latter, we resumed the appointment of its indebtedness,
made by last General Conference, that we will make a judicious assessment of the
same among our circuits, stations and missions.

3. That to save the interest to the concern, it shall be the duty of each
preacher in charge of a field of labor to collect and pay over his respective assess-
ment within the next twelve months.

4. That in our opinion the success of the Establishment is not problematical if
we do our duty, no more than the success of the ministry involved in doubt, if the
ministry and laity do their whole duty; for both are God's agents for the accomplish-
ment of his great purposes to our race; for while he was promised a special blessing
on the living ministry, history and experience prove that he also honors and acknow-

ledges the press as an agency for the dissemination of truth, and the salvation of
our fallen race.

The committee on character presented the following resolution which was passed:
Resolved that the Presiding Elder on the district on which J.W. Burd resides, inquired
into the charges preferred against him and immediately after conference pursue a dis-
ciplinary course in his case.

The committee on ordination reported favorable on the name of S. Young whereupon
he was voted ordination by the elders of the conference.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

The report of the committee on first year' reading was received and adopted:

W.H. Craumer and G. A. Lee passed to the second year's reading, having passed a
creditable examination.

H.M. Montgomery continue in the first year's study and the chair advise him to great
greater diligence in study.

On motion the missionary meeting to be held this Saturday evening, and the com-
mittee on devotion name the speakers.

The committee on third year's meeting reported favorable to S. Young and H.R. Fet-
terhoff and recommend that they exempt from further examination. Received and adopted.

By vote it was concluded to hold the next session of conference in West Fairview,
Cumberland, Co., Pa.

On motion the proposition of D. Eberly to appoint a visiting committee to examine
into the condition of Cottage Hill College, York, Pa., be appointed. M. Lohr, J.C.
Smith, J. Dickson, W.B. Raber and J.P. Bishop were elected said committee by  conference.

The report of the Missionary. Treasurer was received and adopted:

Cash received for General Work$2,199.46                     HOME DEPARTMENT

Cash received for Freemen         74.00   Received this year      $1,099.73

Cash received for Tennessee       77.50   Balance in treasury       407.88   $1,570.61

Total for the year      $2,350.96   Appropriations:

                                          to Baltimore Eng. Miss    $198.00

Paid Parent Board             $1,099.73   to Bendersville Miss.       150.00

Paid Freemen                      74.00   to Ickesburg Mission        150.00

Paid Tennessee                    77.50   to Freedmen                200.00

Total to Parent Board         $1,251.23   to J.B.Jones                25.00

                                          Expenses Miss Reports        1.75

                                          Balance in treasury         845.86  $1,570.61

                                          Increase on last year                   493.88

 

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On motion it was concluded to have ordination on Monday at 10 o’clock a.m., and
experience meeting and communion services on Sabbath at 2:30 p.m.

The Benevolent Fund Treasurer reported, received and adopted:

Money on Interest------------- ----$919.00

Available Subscription---------- ---100.00

Notes received at conference--------120.00

Received in cash -------------------324.11

Conference Treasury of last year ------.67

Total----------------------------$1,563.78

Remaining in Treasury last year ----324.78

Interest for conference--------------51.00

                                 $1,939.56

J.G. Schaff and J.A. Sand were named on the committee on education in the place of
the two released.

J.M. Smiley and I. Baltzell were appointed to station the Presiding Elders.

On motion, J. Russell, Bishop pro tem, because of affliction, was excused from
serving on the stationing committee and M. Lohr was appointed in his place.

The following persons were named a committee to assess the apportionment for
Printing Office indebtedness into the various charges: J.C. Smith, J.P. Bishop, J.A.
Sand, J. Erb, M. Lohr, Z.A. Colestock and H.Y. Hummelbaugh.

 

FOURTH DAY SESSION

The chair being absent, J.C. Smith was elected in his place.

A vote of thanks was expressed to brother M. Lohr and lady for their liberality to
the missionary cause.

The committee on Telescope Office indebtedness be made according to the
ability of the various fields of labor.

Adjourned at 10 o’clock, the hour for the beginning the ordination services being
at hand. Brother Kumler preached, assisted by brother Russell, etc., S. Young was or-
dained an elder in the Church of Christ by the laying on of hands.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion $102.00 of Bishop Glossbrenner' Assessment to this conference was voted
to a claim against him by the Telescope Office and was placed in the hands of Kumler.

On motion $10.00 conference collection paid by J.A. Sand by mistake was refunded
to him.

On motion those brethren who report a deficiency of conference collections be re-
quired to pay their full assessment.

The committee to apportion the Telescope assessment reported, received and adopted:

CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT

Chambersburg Station

Rocky Spring Station

Big Spring Station

Greencastle Circuit

$300.00

 150.00

 175.00

 133.00

Alto Dale Circuit

St.Thomas Circuit

Newburg Circuit

Shippensburg Cir.

$100.00

  75.00

 175.00

 100.00

Carlisle Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

Bendersville Mission

Path Valley Circuit

$120.00

 150.00

  85.00

  98.00

YORK DISTRICT

Baltimore German

Baltimore English

York Station

MechanicsburgStation

$275.00

  75.00

 150.00

 200.00

Shopp’s Station

York Spring Circuit

Manchester Circuit

York Circuit

$225.00

 150.00

 100.00

 150.00

Jefferson Circuit

Liverpool Circuit

Perry Circuit

Ickesburg Mission

$65.00

100.00

125.00

 80.00

Resolved that N. Altman travel the entire conference district, hold two quarterly
conferences on each charge and adopt the exchange plan for the other two quarterly
conferences.

J.P. Bishop resigned his office as Preiding Elder and conference accepted his re-
signation.

The stationing committee reported as follows:

                                Chambersburg District

N. Altman, Presiding Elder

Chambersburg Station - H.Y. Hummelbaugh       Big Spring Circuit         J.G. Schaff

Rocky Spring and      S. Bigham and           Path Valley Circuit        J.B. Jones

  St. Thmas Circuits     one to be supplied  Littlestown Circuit        H.A. Schlichter

 

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Greencastle and       J. Dickson and         Shippensburg Circuit      S. Young

  Alto Dale Circuits     G. A. Brickley      Carlisle Circuit          A. Tripner

Newburg Circit        J.M. Bishop             Carlisle Mission          to be supplied

                                     York District

Shopp's Station       J.P. Bishop and        Liverpool Circuit         P. Corl

                         J.X. Quigley

Baltimore German      J.A. Sand               Manchester Circuit       S. Enterline

Baltimore English     Z.A. Colestock          York and                  W.H. Craumer and

                                               Jefferson Circuits         J.F. Smith

York Station          W.B.Raber               Ickesburg Mission         I.C. Weidler

Perry Circuit         J.A.Clem                York Spring Circuit and   J.H. Young and

                                               Bendersville Mission       G. Lightner

(Cottage Hill College D. Eberly, J. Erb)

On motion the appointment of J.A. Sand and W.B. Raber were confirmed by conference
both being appointed over three years.

Resolved that the Presiding Elder’s Salary be $600.00 and said amount be assessed
by the committee on ways and means to the various charges.

On motion H. B. Winton was voted an honorable dismissal from the church and confer-
ence at his own request.

On motion $300.00 was voted out of the Missionary Treasury to the Parent Board for
Freedmen’s Missions.

On motion the conference collection apportionment was placed into the hands of the
committee on ways and means.

The committee on state of the country reported, received and adopted:

Whereas the formidable rebellion that so fiercely raged in our country has, by
the help and money of God, been crashed, and,

Whereas, our chief Execute and both Houses of Congress, have before then the
arduous work of reconstructing the states lately in rebellion, therefore.

Resolved 1. That our most fervent prayers be offered to God that he may hold the
hearts of the President of the United States and his Cabinet in his own hand, and di-
rects the heart and govern the minds of the men comprising both Houses of Congress,
that righteous and proper legislation may be made for all classes of people, inrrespec-
tive of color.

2. That in the opinion of this conference, the colored man ought to be placed on
an equality before the law with the white citizen, and enjoy equally the right of
suffrage. Yeas and Nays were called for.

YEAS - *Russell, Raber, Altman, J.C. Smith, Erb, J.P. Bishop, Colestock, Enterline,
Schaff, Tripner, Humberger, Weidler, Eberly, Smiley, S, Young, Baltzell, Bigham,
Schlichter, Fetterhoff, H.M. Crider, Lohr, Lee, Craumer, Montgomery, Rebok, J.F. Smith,
Quigley, Hutchison. 28.

NAYS – J.A. Sand. 1.

EVENING SESSION

The report of the committee on education reported, received and adopted:

Whereas, we believe that a sanctified education is promotive of man’s usefulness
and happiness, therefore.

Resolved 1.That we feel it our duty to encourage any enterprise or institution
having in view the advancement of the cause, especially our own people.

2. That we recognize such an institution in Otterbein University and we fell more
than over to give it our earnest support.

Resolved that we give our hearty thanks to the brethren friends in Littlestown

and the surrounding neighborhood who so kindly and pleasantly entertained us during the
session of conference; also to the Littlestown, Hanover Branch, Gettysburg, and Cum-
berland Rail Road Companies, for free return tickets.

Resolved that thanks of the conference be tendered to the ministerial brethren
visiting us, for their friendly counsel.

Resolved that our most sincere thanks be tendered father John Russell for the im-

parital and Christian manner in which he has superintended the business of this con-

 

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ference. In all probability we may not see his face again in conference; as an aged
and honored laborer in the Master’s cause, we pray that in his declining age and af-
flictions, he may be sustained by the comforts of that Gospel he so long, so ably and
so successfully preached to other, and if we meet him no more in conference, we sepa-
rate in the hope, the blessed hope, of meeting in heaven, where the cares and labors
of life are forever ended.

Resolved that the brethren who report a deficiency in their conference collections
at the next session of conference, be required to pay the full assessment to their
fields of labor.

On motion the collection of Sabbath was placed in the hands of the committee on
ways and means.

On motion J.P.Bishop was re-elected Benevolent Fund Treasurer, J.Hoke, Missionary
Treasurer and Secretary, and J. Dickson, Conference Treasurer.

The committee on ways and means reported, received and adopted:

Chambersburg Station

Big Spring Station

Rocky Spring Station

Greencastle Circuit

Alto Dale Circuit

St. Thomas Circuit

Newburg Circuit

Shippensburg Circuit

Carlisle Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

Bendersville Mission

Path Valley Circuit

 

Baltimore Ger. Station

Baltimore Eng. Mission

York Station

Mechanicsburg Station

Shopp’s Station

York Spring Circuit

Manchester Circuit

York Circuit

Jefferson Circuit

Liverpool Circuit

Perry Circuit

Ickesburg Mission

$32.00

 30.00

 24.00

 24.00

 24.00

 16.00

 28.00

 20.00

 22.00

 22.00

 20.00

 20.00

 

 46.00

 22.00

 32.00

 30.00

 32.00

 24.00

 24.00

 24.00

 20.00

 20.00

 24.00

 20.00

P.E.

 





$10.00

 10.00

  8.00

  8.00

  8.00

  5.00

  9.00

  6.00

  7.50

  7.50

  6.00

  6.50

 

 12.00

  7.00

 10.00

  9.00

 10.00

  8.00

  8.00

  8.00

  6.00

  6.00

  8.00

  6.00

Bishop











 











$10.00

 10.00

 10.00

  7.50

  7.50

  8.00

 10.00

  7.00

  8.00

  9.00

  6.00

  7.00

 

 10.00

 10.00

 10.00

 10.00

 10.00

  7.00

 10.00

  8.00

  7.00

  6.00

  7.00

  6.00

B.F. “
























$2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 1.50

 2.00

 1.00

 1.00

 1.50

 1.50

 1.50

 

 2.00

 1.50

 2.00

 2.00

 2.00

 1.00

 1.50

 1.50

 1.00

 1.50

 1.50

 1.00

Trustees
























O.U
























Z.A. Colestock, J.G. Schaff and J.B. Hursh were appointed trustees of Otterbein Uni.

To examine the licentiates of first year, said committee to continue for three years:

 J.P. Bishop, J.A. Clem, H.A. Schlichter.

Resolved that as soon as practicable, we will assume our assessment to endow a
joint professorship with the Virginia Conference, for Otterbein University.

The report of the Conference Treasurer was received and adopted:

Benevolent Fund Interest Received last Conference $70.00

Paid sister Owen ---------------------------------- 50.00

Balance--------------------------------------------------- $20.00

Received Benevolent Fund Treasury-------------------------- 51.00

Now in Treasury-------------------------------------------------- $71.00

Resolved that Wm. Humberger sustain a superannuated relation for one year, and re-
ceive $50.00 out of the Conference Treasury.

On motion it was agreed that sister Owen receive the sum of $21.00 out of the
Conference Treasury.

Brother Erb paid for Bishop Glossbrenner $14.92, interest of widow Snyder’s and

 

111.

 

Gost’s donation, which was distributed as follows: John Reyer, $5.00, Barbara Woller,
$5.00, Sister Edwards, $4.92, $14.92.

On motion the conference collection, amounting to $159.02, was given to brother
Kumler to be given by him to Bro. Glossbrenner.

Whereas our book of Discipline kindly forbids the use of instrumental music in
our churches and places of worship, and,

Whereas, we have information that this rule is infringed on by the congregation
worshiping in Otterbein University Chapel: be it therefore,

Resolved that we approve of that clause of our Discipline; and that, as a co-oper-
ating conference with said university, we kindly entreat our brethren worshiping
there to dispense with the use of instrumental music in their worship.

2. That we instruct our trustees to Otterbein University to demand the removal of
the instrument from their religious worship in the college chapel. Yeas and Nays were
called for. YEAS – Russell, Enterline, Raber, Tripner, Corl, Smiley, Hummelbaugh,
Weidler, S. Young, Schlichter, Craumer, J.F. Smith, 12. NAYS – Colestock, Eberly,
Baltzell, Bigham, H.M. Crider, Lee, Sand, Quigley, Hutchison, 9. NEUTRAL – Altman,
J.C.Smith, J.P.Bishop, Schaff, Fetterhoff, Montgomery. 7.

Resolved that whatever money is collected for our payment of our apportionment
of the indebtedness of the Printing Establishment, be paid to J.Hoke, Chambersburg,
Pa., who shall apply the same to the payment of claims due within the bounds of this
conference.

Adjourned with prayer by J.C. Smith.

W.B. Raber, Secretary.

 

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Field of Labor

 

Preachers

 

Appointments

Classes

Membership

Salary

Appropriations

P.E.’s Salary

Expenses

Presents

Missionary Collection

Bishop’ Collection

Sunday

School Collection

Conference Collections

 

Missionary Collection

 Chambersburg District, Bishop, P.E., 13 Fields of Labor, $203.00 salary, $60.00 expenses, $10.50 presents

Chambersburg Sta., J. Dickson

Alto Dale Circuit, J.C. Smith

Greencastle Circuit, J.X. Quigley

St. Thomas Circuit, J.P. Bishop

Rocky Spring Station, J.F. Smith

1

6

9

8

6

5

4

5

3

4

255

123

190

123

201

$730.00

 

340.00

264.50

265.00

$

$24.00

20.00

20.00

24.00

24.00

$

37.50

37.50

30.00

30.00

$70.00

 

42.00

37.00

18.50

$153.30

27.52

73.00

43.72

58.40

$10.00

2.87

7.00

9.02

8.36

$105.32

 

20.00

30.00

30.00

$300.00

 

 

50.00

$70.20

13.46

8.13

9.67

7.25

Newburg Circuit, W. Hummelbaugh

Big Spring Station, Z.A. Colestock

Carlisle Circuit, S. Bigham

Littlestown Circuit, J.G. Schaff

7

5

7

8

4

5

4

6

246

195

181

207

400.00

400.00

302.00

370.71

 

22.50

25.00

21.50

20.00

 

 

21.70

60.00

 

29.50

40.00

20.00

104.36

102.00

35.75

76.53

10.00

7.00

7.50

6.00

100.00

97.68

25.70

35.00

25.00

174.00

95.00

60.00

6.00

87.00

5.00

22.25

Shippensburg_Circuit,_H.S._Schlichter

Bendersville Mission, J.A. Clem

Path Valley Circuit, J.B. Jones

Carlisle Mission, not supplied

8

8

10

 

4

5

5

169

201

141

325.64

266.00

256.30

 

150.00

20.50

20.50

20.00

35.00

 

15.00

69.00

82.00

25.00

70.00

37.00

29.30

7.50

7.00

6.00

12.00

50.00

625.00

40.00

43.30

7.00

7.00

7.00

York District, N. Altman, P.E.

12

York Station, J. Erb

Baltimore Ger. Station, J.A. Sand

Baltimore Eng. Station, D. Eberly

Shopp’s Station, Baltzell & Snapp

Mechanicsburg Station, W.B. Raber

1

1

1

8

2

4

7

6

6

3

156

424

133

370

192

431.65

800.00

325.00

705.57

550.00

 

 

108.00

54.30

66.53

33.86

50.00

46.00

 

 

 

25.00

4.50

40.00

 

10.00

25.00

70.00

278.50

243.00

247.76

69.78

85.59

10.00

10.00

8.00

10.00

10.00

199.80

150.00

67.89

308.00

40.00

131.00

1,000.00

400.00

300.00

200.00

10.00

16.00

10.00

20.00

10.00

York Circuit, Craumer & Bickley

Perry Circuit, H. Brown

Ickesburg Mission, I.C. Weidler

Liverpool Circuit, W. Humberger

10

9

9

12

7

6

4

6

229

220

117

188

346.00

300.00

285.00

265.00

 

 

150.00

36.00

36.66

25.00

32.00

35.00

 

30.00

30.00

73.25

50.00

10.00

33.00

25.62

48.29

75.00

15.40

10.00

5.00

6.00

8.00

 

54.00

15.00

 

100.00

335.91

22.00

15.50

7.30

6.00

6.00

Jefferson Circuit, Craumer & Bickley

Manchester Circuit, S. Enterline

York Spring Circuit, J.H. Young

8

7

7

4

5

7

126

138

217

154.83

365.05

326.50

 

28.00

37.05

36.67

35.00

 

40.00

19.00

18.24

100.00

12.34

26.11

255.00

4.00

6.62

10.00

 

106.85

100.00

115.00

 

215.00

6.36

11.59

7.00

 

Chart for 1865 -1866             W.B. Raber, Secretary of Conference


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January 24, 1867

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE

of the United Brethen in Christ convened at West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,

January 24th, A.D. 1867.
Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner called the conference to order, and read the second chapter
of Second Timothy after which a short session was spent in devotional exercises.

J.C.Smith was elected Chairman, N.Altman, German and J.G.Schaff, English Sec’ies.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J. Dickson, J.C. Smith, S. Enterline, A. Tripner, W. Humberger, D. Eberly, S. Young, H.A.
Schlichter, G.A. Lee, H.M. Montgomery, T. Crider, J. Neidig, D. Whisler, J.R. Hutchison, N.
Altman, J.P. Bishop, J.S. Wentz, J.B. Jones, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J.A. Clem, I. Baltzell, H.R.
Fetterhoff, J.H. Young, H.W. Rebock, H. Brown, L.W. Mickey, T. Houston, W.B. Raber, J. Erb,
Z.A. Colestock, J.M. Bishop, I.C. Weidler, J.M. Smiley, P. Corl, S. Bigham, H.M .Crider, W.
H. Craumer, J.A. Sand, F. Grimm, S.K. Deatrich, J.X. Quigley, J.G. Schaff – 42.

ABSENTEES

H. Lohr, H. Young, J. Smith, S. Huber, J.F. Smith, A. Bickley, A. Huber, D. Funkhouser, J.
Cline, J. Russell, J.W. Burd, A. Merker, F. Gilbert, H. Stouffer – 14.

ADVISORY MEMBERS

D.K. Flickinger, Miami Conf.; W.Slaughter, Parkersburg Conf.; D.OFarrell, White River
Conf.; T.S.McNeil, Virginia Conf.; G.W.Albaugh, Virginia Conf.; E.Light, D.Meyer, G.Gil-
bert, G.W.Riger ------- Kephart, East Pa.Conf.; J.Light, German Conf.

It was agreed that the chair appoint the committee usual to the conference.

On motion it was concluded to meet daily during the session at 8 a.m., adjourned on
motion, meet at 1 p.m, and adjourned on motion.

The chair called for the report of the committee on first year’s course of reading,
which was adopted: Your committee to train and examine according to the disciplinary
course of reading the class of licentiates formed January, A.D., 1866, consisting of
John X. Quigley, J.R. Hutchison and John F.Smith repectfully submit the following re-
port: On the name of John X. Quigley, we examined him carefully and are satisfied that
he has been studious and has progressed sufficiently to be passed on to the second year’s

course. His essay was satisfactory. On the name of J.R. Hutchison, we report that he
failed to appear before the committee. J.P. Bishop, H.A. Schlichter, J.A. Clem.

The examination of the moral and official character of the preachers commenced at
this point, and was continued, until, on motion, it was agreed that the apportionment
of Benevolent Fund money, as published by secretary, be sanctioned by conference.

The chair, by request, appointed J.X. Quigley to receive the money collected for
the trustees of Otterbein University and J.C. Smith to receive and pay out the bishop’s

money.

The examination was resumed and continued until a motion was made to adjourn.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Committees, as follows, were announced by the chair.

On Devotions: J.P. Bishop, N. Altman, D.G. May.

On Ways and Means: W.B. Raber, I.C. Weidler, J.H. Young.

On Boundaries: N. Altman, J.P. Bishop, Craumer, Raber, J.M. Bishop.

On Character: J. Dickson, Z.A. Colestock, H.Y. Hummelbaugh.

On Examination of Applicants: J.C. Smith, Eberly, Bigham. (See below)

On motion J.M. Smiley was not excused from paying the full amount of Benevolent
Fund money apportioned to his charge.

The examination was resumed and continued until interrupted by a motion to admit
M. Light, D. Meyer of East Pa. and Job Light of the German Conf. to advisory seats.

The rules were suspended to allow the chairman of the committee on devotion to
make announcements.

The examination was resumed and continued until suspended and the chair called for
the names of applicants for license, whereupon those of G.W. Lightner, John P. Anthony,
J.T. Shaffer and Wilson Owen were presented and after giving a statement of their re-

 

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ligious experience and call to the ministry, were referred to the appropriate commit-
tee for further examination, except W. Owen, who was absent.

The chair substituted the names of I.Baltzell, and A.Tripner on the committee to
examine applicants for license to preach for those of D. Eberly and Bigham, absent.

The examination was resumed and continued the remaining part of the afternoon.

 

SECOND DAY, FORENOON SESSION

The report of the committee to examine applicants for license was adopted:

We your committee to whom were referred the names of G.W. Lightner, J.P. Anthony, and J.
T. Shaffer for examination would respectfully submit the following: We found brother
Lightner not so ready in his answers to the questions propounded, but perfectly sound
in doctrine, and we do not hesitate in recommending him to your favorable considera-
tion as a suitable candidate for license to preach the gospel. Brother Anthony we
found rather deficient in his knowledge of the doctrines involved in the usual ques-
tions propounded, but would recommend him also for license. Brother Shaffer evinced,
also, a lack of knowledge concerning the doctrines involved in the question profound-
ed, yet, taking into consideration his embarrassment as well as his limited opportuni-
ties to prepare himself for the examination, we would recommend him as a suitable
candidate for license to preach. J.C. Smith, I. Baltzell, A. Tripner.

On motion the bar of the conference was fixed so as to include all of the church
in front of the lamp-posts.

The report of the committee on boundaries was adopted:

1. That there be two Presiding Elder Districts, viz., Chambersburg and York, the

former constituted as follows: Chambersburg, Rocky Spring, Big Spring and Orrstown Stations,

and St.Thomas,Path Valley, Shippensburg, Carlisle, Green Castle, Alto Dale, Mechanicsburg

(Station), Bendersville, Plainfield Circuits and Carlisle Mission; and the later thus, viz.,
York, Shopp’s, Baltimore German, Baltimore English, Baltimore 3d Church (German) Mis-
sion Stations, Littlestown, York Springs, York, Manchester, Jefferson, Liverpool,
Perry and Ickesburg Circuits and Washington D. C. Mission.

      2. That Fayeteville be wholly given to Alto Dale Circuit; that St. Thomas Circuit

be changed so as to include Scrub Ridge Church, Blair’s Valley, Clay Lick Hall, and Core

appointments.

      3. That Bethany Church, Rarrick’s, Nettles and Ziegler’s appointments of the Newburg

Circuit, and Plainfield of the Carlisle Circuit be constituted “The Plainfield Circuit”.

      4. That the remainder of Newburg Circuit be called Orrstown Station, as formerly.

      5. That Benderville Mission be changed to a circuit.

      6. That A new mission be established in Baltimore to be called Baltimore 3d Church.

      7. That Bixler’s be detached from Manchester and attached to Jefferson Circuit.

      8. That Ickesburg Mission be constituted a circuit.

      9. That a mission be established in Washington City and a suitable man sent
there to secure funds to create a church.

The report of the committee to exmine the class of licentiates formed at Balti-
more, January, 1865, was adopted: There appeared before G.A. Lee, H.M. Montgomery and
W.H. Craumer. Of the first named we report that we examined him on the subjects embrac-
ed in the second year’s course of reading and found him sound in doctrine, but defi-
cient in Scriptural confirmation and ability to defend his views. He plead embarrass-
ment as the reason of his failure, though your committee think the embarrassment was
in some measure owing to his boring conscious of his deficiency and if in the opinion
of the conference the plea be a justifiable one, then we recommend that he pass to the
third year’s course. An essay was presented, good in penmanship, tolerable in ortho-
graphy and punctuation, but lacked in adherence to his subject. On the name of brother
Mongomery we report that he is sound in doctrine, but did not manifest the ability
that could be desired in defending them. His essay was satisfactory, though deficient
in orthography and punctuation, and we recommend that he pass to the third year. Bro-
ther Craumer appeared and was found sound in doctrine and considering the disadvan-
tages under which he labored he did very well in answering the questions proposed. We
recommend that he pass the third year’s course of reading.

On motion of J. Dickson it was decided that licentiates appear for examination be-

 

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fore those committees examining on that year’s course of reading to which thay re-
spectively belong.

SECOND DAY, AFTERNOON SESSION

The examination at this point, was resumed and continued until brother Light ap-
peared upon the floor of the conference, and was heard in the interest of the German
paper published at Lebanon, Pa.

By ballot J.M. Bishop and W.B. Raber were elected Presiding Elders.

On nomination J.M. Smiley and D. Eberly were elected to assist the bishop in sta-
tioning the Presiding Elders.

On nomination Rebock, Eberly, Fetterhoff and Neidig were elected on the station-
ing committee.

Brother W. Slaughter of the Parkersburg Conf. was heard in the interest of church
building in West Virginia. Bishop Glossbrenner made some remarks touching the same
subject.

Whereas statements have been made to this conference by Bro.W.Slaughter and Bishop
Glossbrenner in reference to the lamentable spiritual condition of the large part of
the state of West Virginia growing out of the variety of causes, the most prominent of
which is that of the ravages of the late war, the general royalty of the people hav-
ing made them objects of special hatred, and whereas, the ministers who have made
these statements to conference are well known to us and their statements are entitled
to our fullest confidence, therefore.

Resolved 1. That we take pleasure in recommending to the sympathy and benevolence
of the public and especially Christians that destitute districts of the country.

2. That our sympathies and prayers go with Bro. W. Slaughter of Parkersburg Conf.,
West Virginia, United brethren in Christ, in his efforts to secure menas for the re-
lief of that spiritually destitute people, for the purpose of erecting houses of
worship among them. Raber.

Rev. W. Owen whose name had previously been presented now appeared on the floor of
the conference and made statements of his religious experience and call to the min-
istry, and on motion was referred to the appropriate committee for further examination.

The rules were suspended to allow the committee on devotions to make announcements.

The examination was resumed and continued until it was requested that the rules
be suspended for the committee on devotions to make additional announcements.

The examination was resumed until on motion the local relation of H.Brown was re-
newed.

The examination was resumed and proceeded until on motion the committee to examine
applicants for license to preach were granted leave of absence during the remainder
of the afternoon.

The examination was resumed during which on motion the case of Rev. J.W. Burd, a
member of this conference, was referred to the committee of character.

The chair announced the following committee on education: J.P. Bishop, Z.A. Colestock,
J.G. Schaff.

THIRD DAY, FORENOON SESSION

The report, additional, of the committee to examine applicants for license, was
adopted: Brother W. Owen appeared before us, was duly examined, and found to be unpre-
pared for the committee, evincing, however, soundness in doctrine, as well as other
necessary and important qualifications for a successful minister. We, therefore, re-
commend him as a suitable candidate for license to preach. J.C. Smith, Baltzell, Tripner.

The report of the committee on character was adopted: as to J.W. Burd we submit the
following, viz.; Whereas there are charges against him which have never been investi-
gated, and whereas he avows a readiness to make such confession of his errors as may
be required, and request that, in case he is refused a transfer, a trial be granted
him. We therefore recommended that this conference require his trial and that some one
be appointed as prosecutor in his case.

In the case of John F.Smith we report: having heard from different brethren cer-

 

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tain facts relating to his case, we recommend that he be tried according to Disci-
pline and that J.C. Smith act as prosecutor in his case. Meantime we recommend that
he be silenced fourthwith.

On motion J.P. Bishop appointed prosecutor in the case of J.W. Burd.

On motion the work of making appropriations for missions was referred to the
stationing committee.

On motion the matter of the publication fund was referred to the committee on
ways and means.

On motion it was determined to have a special committee to apportion the salary
of the Presiding Elder.

On motion the work of apportioning the bishop’s collection, Benevolent Fund and
expenses of trustees to Otterbein University, was referred to the committee on ways
and means.

The chair announced the following committees:

Special committee to consider Presiding Elder’s salary: D.Eberly, Z.A.Colestock,
S.K.Deatrich.

On Missionary interests: J.C. Smith, Hoke and D.K. Flickginger.

On Sabbath Schools: J. Dickson, H.R. Fetterhoff.

The report of the committee on third year’s course of reading was adopted: Brother
Young evinced application to study, correctness in doctrine, a determination to go
forward in improvement, and although deficient to some extent in English Grammar,
and Secred Geography. Yet we would not hesitate to recommend that he pass out of
the hands of the committee.

The chair called for the names of applicants for ordination to the office of elder,
whereupon that of J.H. Young was presented and referred to the appropriate committee.

On motion it was concluded to have devotional exercises on Sabbath as follows,viz
Experience meeting and communion services at 2:30 PM. Saturday evening was fixed for
the missionary meeting and Monday at 10 am as the hour of the ordination services.

On motion the salary of the Presiding Elders was fixed at $600.00 each.

Brother Flickinger was heard in the interest of the Printing Establishment and the
cause of missions.

Committee on ordination was announced by the chair: S. Bigham, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J.
A.Sand.

A reconsideration of the first item of the report of the committee on boundaries
was had at this point, but it was reaffirmed.

J.H.Young was released from the committee on ways and means and H.W.Rebock was

appointed in his place.

THIRD DAY, AFTERNOON SESSION

On motion the first item of the report of the committee on boundaries was amended
so as to unite Greencastle and Alto Dale Circuits.

The examination was resumed and concluded.

The report of the committee on missionary interests followed: For the liberal con-
tributions to the missionary cause from some of our fields of labor, as well as for
the success that has crowned the labors of our missionaries, we freely express our
devout gratitude to God. While some of our people contribute liberally to this cause,
others claim exemption from the fact of having already become life members and life
directors of the missionary society: but God and his church has claims upon all
which can be satisfied by other than a life long effort. May God awaken all our peo-
ple to do their whole duty to this great work of the church, the evangelization of
the world.

Statistics show that the minister does not suffer from a short salary who exerts
himself most to collect missionary funds. Is there not a reflex influence in this
work of giving and laboring for God, that tells favorably upon all engaged in it, as
well as upon all other interests of the church? Will not every minister of this con-
ference do his utmost in the future to advance this cause? We commend to our people

 

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the plan of making special donations and legacies to the missionary cause, by setting
aside a stated sum to be intrusted to the Executive Committee and by it placed at in-
terest, the interest of which shall be annually expended in giving the broad of life
to the destitute.

It shall be the duty of every preacher in charge of a field of labor to get from
the missionary society the account collected on his field of labor the past year for
his guide, and endeavor to exceed it, if possible, the present year, and collect
notes. We sympathize with the Parent Board in difficulties they experience in the
prosecution of their great work, some of which arise from the uncertainty as to what
proportion of funds collected in the respective conferences for missionary purposes
will be appropriated to the Parent Board, for the frontier and foreign work. While
our home work demand our care and requires a considerable amount of funds collected
for the general work of church extension, we, at the same time, recognize it to be
out duty to give all we can to the Parent Board, and hope all our sister conferences
will do likewise.

We recommend our people the advantage of subscribing for the Missionary Visitor
as a means of information to themselves and families, as well as to aid the cause
financially.

The report of the committee on educational interests was adopted: whereas we be-
lieve that the sanctified education is promotive to man’s happiness and usefulness,
the welfare of church and state, therefore.

Resolved 1. That we feel it to be our duty to give encouragement to institutions
designed to advance this interest, especially among our own people, and would partic-
ularly recommend to them Otterbein University, as a graduating school.

2. That however much he may desire the prosperity of that institution we are con-
vinced by the impracticability of securing the amount of the endowment fund request-
ed of this conference, and can not, therefore, recommend an effort in that direction
at this time.

3. That we have heard with pleasure of the prosperity of Cottage Hill College, York
York Pa., and continue to recommend it to our people, and would approve of its being
made an exclusively male and female school if the proprietor should conclude to make
that change in its management.

4. That it would meet with our approbation if the proprietor of Cottage Hill Col-
lege and the managers of Lebanon Valley College make such arrangements as would en-
able them to conduct the one as a male and the other as a female school.

The rules were suspended to allow the committee on devotions to make announcements.

I.C. Weidler was granted a local relation for one year.

The report of the committee to examine applicants for ordination was adopted: J.H.
Young appeared before us, and was examined on the questions contained in the Disci-
pline and found him fully prepared to answer and would recommend him a suitable candi-
date to receive ordination.

The committee on publishing interests announced by the chair: J.Dickson, J.M.Bishop,
and D.K.Flickinger.

The report of the committee on Sabbath Schools was read and on motion the consid-
eration of it was postponed until Monday evening.

The report of the Missionary Treasurer was adopted:

Received for general work           $2,33.22     Home department, 1-2 year’s

Special for Tennessee suffers          62.59          collection                  $1,166.61

Total receipts for year             $2,395.81    Balance in treasury from last year

Treasurer Dr. to Parent Board,                         after conducting Freedmen     545.86

1 – 2 of collections past year      $1,166.61   Interest realized in balance          25.20

Special for Tennessee                62.59    Total to Home work              $1,737.67

Total to Parent Board               $1,229.20   Appropriations paid:

Treasurer Cr. Ziegler’s legacy       $200.00    Z.A. Colestock, Baltimore Miss.      $350.00

Special for Tennessee                   62.59    I.C. Weidler, Ickesburg Miss.        150.00

Amount sent to York                    10.00    G.W. Lightner, Bendersville Miss.    100.00

Balance due Parent Board               956.61    Bal. in treas. for home work        1,137.67

Total                               $1,220.20                                      $1,737.67

 

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MONDAY, FOURTH DAY, AFTERNOON SESSION

Brother Enterline was excused from paying the amount of Benevolent Fund apportion-
ed to his charge.

A reconsideration of the report of the committee on boundaries was had at this
point and the first item was amended so as to place Mechanicsburg Station and Ben-
dersville Circuit on the York Presiding Elder District. Ickesburg and Bendersville
Circuits were changed into Missions.

The report of the committee on Sabbath Schools were here taken up and adopted: Be-
lieving that the moral education of youth is one of the great duties of the church,
and the Sabbath School one of the principle agencies to promote such education,
therefore, resolved 1. That we are gratified with the success we have heretofore met
with in this department of Christian effort, not only in the increased number of
schools organized and children gathered in, but also as we trust, the enlarged spir-
ituality of the labor in the various schools under our care.

2. That there is yet room for improvement in all the pertains to the welfare and
increased success of the Sunday School interest.

3. That we regard the “Children’s Friend” and “Missionary Visitor” as invaluable
aids in accomplishing the ends contemplated by the Sabbath School enterprise, and
we recommend their increased circulation.

4. That we pledged ourselves to renewed efforts in making this institution a more
complete success both in number of children brought under its influence and the
high standard of religion taught and practiced.

5. That we suggest the the members of conference give their view as to the most

proper method of organizing and conducting Sabbath Schools. Brother Hoke, Chambersburg,

advisory member Knipp, Baltimore, made some interesting remarks touching the subject.

Bishop Glossbrenner made the following distribution of the widow Snyder and Gost’s

donation: Sister Edwards, $4.00; Brother Boyer, $3.00; Sister Harden, $3.92; Sister

Weller, $4.00; Total $14.92.

A suspension of the regular proceedings of the conference here occurred to give

time for the ordination services. A sermon was preached by D. K. Flickinger and remarks

were made by Bishop Glossbrenner after which J.H. Young was ordained to the office of

an elder in the church of Christ by the laying on of hands.

 

FOURTH DAY, AFTERNOON SESSION

The report of the committee on ways and means was adopted: (See apportionment of

bishop’s and Benevolent Fund money as given in the report of the stationing committee)

The report of the stationing committee was announced by the bishop:

York District, W.B. Raber, Presiding Elder

Publication Fund

Fields

Ministers

P.E.

Bishop

B. Fund

Paid

Unpaid

Baltimore Ger. Sta.

Baltimore Ger. Miss.

Baltimore Eng. Miss.

Mechanicsburg Sta.

York Station

Shopp’s Sta.

York Circuit

Manchester Cir.

York Spring Cir.

Littlestown Cir.

Liverpool Cir.

Perry Circuit

Ickesburg Miss.

Bendersville Miss.

Jefferson Cir.

Washington City Miss.

To be supplied

J.A. Sand

Z.A. Colestock

J.P. Bishop

J.C. Smith

N. Altman & J.X. Quigley

J.H. Young

Lightner, by P.E.

O’Farrell, by P.E.

H.A. Schlichter

P. Corl

J.A. Clem

To be supplied

W. Owen, by P.E.

H.W. Craumer

To be supplied

$65.00

24.00

24.00

60.00

60.00

64.00

42.00

34.00

32.00

36.00

34.00

32.00

30.00

32.00

32.00

$12.00

5.00

7.00

9.00

10.00

10.00

8.00

8.00

8.00

7.50

6.00

8.00

6.00

6.00

6.00

$10.00

5.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

8.00

10.00

7.00

9.00

6.00

7.00

6.00

6.00

7.00

 

$275.00

 

75.00

40.00

154.00

215.00

32.50

37.00

50.45

100.00

5.00

23.00

25.00

38.10

7.50

 

$

 

 

160.00

 

10.00

117.50

63.00

99.55

50.00

95.00

102.00

55.00

47.90

57.50

119.

 

Chambersburg District, J.M. Bishop, P.E.

 

 

Chambersburg Station

Rocky Spring Station

Big Spring Station

Greencastle Circuit

St. Thomas Circuit

Orrstown Station

Plainfield Circuit

Shippensburg Circuit

Carlisle Circuit

Path Valley Circuit

Carlisle Mission

Shippensburg Mission

H.Y. Hummelbaugh

S. Bigham

J.G. Shaff

J. Dickson, Mower,by P.E

J.T. Shaffer

To be supplied

H.M. Montgomery

S. Young

A. Tripner

To be supplied

To be supplied

To be supplied

$75.00

65.00

62.00

76.00

40.00

62.00

32.00

40.00

56.00

34.00

$10.00

8.00

10.00

8.00

5.00

7.00

5.00

6.00

7.50

6.50

$10.00

10.00

10.00

7.50

8.00

8.00

5.00

7.00

8.00

7.00

$100.00

46.75

175.00

51.00

40.00

 

82.00

$200.00

103.25

 

182.00

35.00

116.66

58.33

18.00

120.00

98.00

Resolved that these charges that have not raised the assessed amount for the
Printing Establishment debt, be kindly requested to raised it immediately and that it
be continued year to year until secured and that the preacher in charge be required
to act in the matter.

York was selected as a place for the next session of conference.

Appropriations to missions for the current year was made by the stationing comm.

Baltimore German Mission, 3d Church  $600.00

Baltimore English Mission,            450.00

Ickesburg                             100.00

Bendersville Mission                   25.00

                                   $1,175.00

The report of the committee on Publishing Interests was adopted: Your committee is
as much as over convined that a Christian literature is one of the agencies by which
God works for the welfare of the race and that the church periodicals have proven
powerful aids in the advancement of the Bible Christianity, as well as in the promotion
of our church interests, therefore, resolved 1.That we approve of the enlargement
of the “Religious Telescope” and its present editorial management and that we will
use all laudable means to increase its circulations and its influence among our people.

2. We will also aim do introduce the “Children’s Friend” into all our Sabbath
Schools; and when two papers are desired for distribution we will recommend the
“Missionary Visitor.”

3. We will continue to sell the publication of our Printing Establishment and by
all reasonable effort labor to advance its financial interests.

4. We sympathize with the agents of our Printing Establishment in his efforts to
liquidate the debt on the same and to increase its power for good; and hold ourselves
ready to give all reasonable assistance in this good work.

Resolved that preachers in charge of fields of labor be held responsible for the
payment of the full amount of Bishop’ and Benevolent Fund money appropriated to
their respective charges.

The report of the special committee to apportion the Presiding Elder’s salary
was adopted: (See report of the stationing committee)

On motion the third of the publication fund money apportion to Newburg Circuit,
be apportioned to Plainfield Circuit and the remainder to Orrstown Station.

On motion it was determined that the collection of Sabbath go into the Benevolent
Fund Treasury.

On motion J.Hoke was reelected Missionary Secretary and Treasurer, and J.Dickson
Conference Treasurer.

NIGHT SESSION

On motion $300.00 missionary money was set apart for the support of a missionary
in Kentucky and $300.00 for the employment of a missionary in Shippensburg, if a
suitable man can be found for that post.

Brother Baltzell was granted to transfer to any conference he may wish to join,
and G. A. Lee  to the East Pennsylvania Conference.

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Whereas we as ministers have experienced many and perplexing difficulties and in-
conveniences arising from the want of suitable parsonages, to rally to the work of
renewing the cause of these difficulties, and that the preachers are hereby instruct-
ed to agitate the subject when necessary the coming year.

2. That we recommend the securing of a District Parsonage for our presiding bishop
at a central place, by the several conferences comprising the Eastern District, and
that Bishop Glossbrenner is hereby appointed an agent on the part of this conference
to act in securing funds for this purpose.

The report of the Treasurer of Benevolent Fund was adopted: Correcting the
error of last year’s conference secretary)

Available subscriptions   $100.00  In Treasurer during year   $24.78

Available notes            165.00  Principal collected         28.00

At interest              1,146.00  Received at this session   225.55

                                    Total in treasury       $1,689.33

Amount of interest collected and paid over to conference Treasurer, $80.98

                                    J.P. Bishop, Treasurer, B.F.

An appropriation of $50.00 Benevolent Fund money was made to sister Owen.

A visiting committee to Cottage Hill College was elected, namely, J.P. Bishop,
W.B. Raber, J.G. Schaff.

Resolved that licentiates be required to meet their respective committees for
examination, the evening previous to conference.

A reconsideration of the report of the committee on educational interests was had,
and the second resolution relating to Otterbein University was striken out.

The thanks of the conference was tendered to the people of West Fairview and
vicinity for kind entertainment and to the C.V. and F. R. R. for free return.

On motion adjourned with an address by the bishop.

                                    J.G. Schaff, Secretary.

 

CHANGES DURING THE YEAR

Brother Montgomery declined to travel Plainfield Circuit, and Schaff preached at
Bethany Church, and Tripner at Plainfield. J.M. Bishop travalled Orrstown Station and
the Quarterly Meetings on his district were filled on the exchange plan. Brother Snyder
was assigned to Baltimore German Station. Brother Weidler and Anthony traveled
Ickesburg Mission and in November Rev. J. Fohl supplied Shppensburg Mission Station
and Plainfield Circuit with preaching.

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Field of Labor

 

Ministers in charge

 

Appointments

Classes

   Members

Bible Clause

Preachers’ Salary

P.E.’s Salary

Missionary Collection

S. S. Collection

Conference Collections

Church

Expenses

Benevolent Fund

Publication

Fund

Total for all purposes

York Station, J.C. Smith

Baltimore English Mission,

       Z.A. Colestock

1

1

4

4

158

80

 

 

$625.28

325.00

 

$35.00

26.00

 

$183.25

96.00

$69.44

58.29

$6.00

7.00

$324.00

896.54

$10.00

3.70

$154.50

75.00

$1,405.47

1,487.53

Presiding Elder Dis. N. Altman, 24 fields of labor – the whole district $664.00 salary

Greencastle Circuit, J. Dickson

7

5

183

 

342.00

23.00

 

 

8.00

1,357.00

7.50

20.00

1.757.50

Alto Dale Circuit, J. Dickson

Mechanicsburg Station, W.B. Raber

Shopp’s Station, J.P. Bishop & Quigley

6

2

7

3

3

7

130

195

407

 

366.90

550.00

675.00

24.00

24.00

32.12

97.85

63.03

84.03

30.00

99.70

345.00

8.00

9.00

10.00

264.33

222.00

425.00

7.50

10.00

21.55

31.00

40.00

215.00

829.55

1.017.73

1,805.97

Manchester Circuit, S. Enterline

Baltimore Ger. Station, J.A. Sand

Carlisle Circuit, A. Tripner

Path Valley Circuit, J.B. Jones

Ickesburg Circuit, I.C. Weidler

8

1

7

9

9

5

7

5

6

5

183

449

203

165

134

 

162.00

 

337.67

800.00

305.38

206.81

250.00

24.00

64.90

23.40

20.00

20.00

37.87

374.00

73.66

56.00

70.00

44.00

200.00

75.00

 

24.00

8.00

12.00

7.50

6.50

6.00

1.50

2,702.00

154.81

71.50

160.00

 

10.00

8.00

7.00

6.00

37.00

275.00

460.04

4,579.90

647.75

367.81

582.00

Chambersburg Station, H.Y. Hummelbaugh

York Circuit, W.H. Craumer

Jefferson Circuit, W.H. Craumer

Perry Circuit, J.A. Clem

1

10

7

8

5

7

4

6

259

245

127

234

22.00

525.00

292.92

192.99

378.35

34.25

24.00

20.00

23.70

192.75

13.25

27.00

61.90

62.40

 

 

88.85

10.00

8.00

6.00

8.00

654.00

171.46

20.30

379.00

10.00

8.00

7.00

7.00

100.00

32.50

7.50

23.00

1.510.40

550.13

290.29

969.80

Liverpool Circuit, P. Corl

Shippensburg Circuit, S. Young

Rocky Spring Station, S. Bigham

St. Thomas Circuit, J.T. Shaffer

Littlestown Circuit, H.A. Schlichter

11

9

7

5

8

7

5

5

 

7

196

188

195

81

305

 

290.69

235.00

410.00

207.00

366.50

20.00

20.22

24.00

16.00

22.00

38.17

60.40

69.10

13.25

274.50

25.00

15.00

9.60

40.51

40.00

6.00

6.00

8.00

5.00

7.50

41.50

141.00

42.00

93.10

1,361.50

6.00

7.00

10.00

8.00

9.00

5.00

82.00

46.75

40.00

100.00

432.36

656.63

619.45

422.86

2,181.00

Newburg Circuit, J.M. Bishop

Bendersville Mission, J.H. Young

York_Spring_Circuit,_G.W._Lightner

Big Spring Station, J.G. Schaff

7

8

8

5

7

5

7

5

350

179

233

198

 

 

 

10.50

500.00

272.76

344.00

407.19

28.00

20.00

25.75

31.50

70.56

51.00

191.00

110.01

102.00

40.07

70.85

98.00

9.00

6.00

8.00

10.00

287.00

96.50

345.52

360.00

10.00

7.00

7.00

10.00

 

38.10

50.45

175.00

1,006.56

531.43

1,042.57

1,212.20

 

Chart for 1866 -1867

                                                                  J.G. Schaff, Secretary

 

 

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January 23, 1868

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST met in York, Pa., January 23d, 1868, Bishop J.J. Gloss-

brenner in the chair who at 9 AM called the conference to order and read the 5th chapter

of Matthew in part and lead in prayer after which a short time was spent in singing and

prayer.  Upon balloting for officers of the conference, J.G. Schaff was elected English

Secretary and Altman German, and W.B. Raber chairman.

MEMBERS PRESENT

J.J. Glossbrenner, *J.P. Bishop, *N. Altman, *S. Enterline, *J.B. Jones, *J.M. Smiley, *P. Corl,

*H.A. Schlichter, W.H. Craumer, *J.A. Sand, *H. Brown, *D. Funkhouser, J.P. Anthony, W. Owen, *J.
Russell, *W.B. Raber, *J.C. Smith, *J.S. Wentz, *I.C. Weidler, *D. Eberly, *S .Young, H.M.Crider,
*J.G. Schaff, J.R. Hutchison, J. Neidig, F. Gilbert, J.T. Shaffer, *J. Dickson, *J. Erb, *Z.A.
Colestock, *A. Tripner, *H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J.A. Clem, *S. Bigham, J.H. Young, H.M. Montgomery,
J.X. Quigley, *J.M. Bishop, J.Cline, G.W.Lightner. 40

MEMBERS ABSENT

*W. Humberger, *M. Lohr, J.F. Smith, *F. Grimm, *A. Merker, *D. Whisler, *H.R. Fetterhoff, *T. Cri-
der, H. Stouffer, *A. Huber, S.K. Deatrich, S.Huber, H.Young, A. Bickley, J.W. Burd, L.W.
Mickey, J. Smith, T. Houston.

Those marked (*) are eligible to the General Conference of 1869, to convene at Lebanon.

      The bar of the conference was foxed so as to exrend to the third seat back of the
gasposts.

On motion it was decided that the chairs appoint the committees usual to conference.

On motion it was concluded the examination of members in their presence.

The examination of moral and official character of the members commenced at
this point and the names of Bishop J.J. Glossbrenner, W.B. Raber, J.P. Anthony were call-
ed and passed.

J.P. Bishop asked that the journal of conference be corrected in the report of last
year from Mechanicsburg Station so as to reduce the number Telescopes reported by

W.B.Raber from fifty to twenty five and the Secretary was directed to so correct the
journal.

The examination was resumed and the name of Z.A. Colestock was called and passed.

On motion conference decided to meet at 8:30 AM and adjourn on motion for the fore-
noon session, meet at 1 PM and adjourn on motion.

The examination was resumed and the name of J.C. Smith was called and character
passed.

On motion it was determined that the missionary collection to be lifted during the
session of conference be included in the report of J.C. Smith for the year just past
and that this shall be the rule of conference touching this matter in the future.

The examination was resumed and the names of J. Dickson, S. Bigham, H.Y. Hummelbaugh,
J.M. Smiley and A. Tripner were called and their characters were passed.

The chair announced the committee on devotion: J. Erb, J.C. Smith, and D. Eberly.

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

J. Dickson was excused from serving on the committee to examine licentiates in third
year’s course of reading and D. Eberly was appointed in his place.

S. A. Mowers and P. O’hare were named to the conference as applicants for license to
preach and after hearing a statement of their religious experience and call to the
ministry, conference referred them to the appropriate committee for examination.

The report of the committee on second year’s couse of reading was adopted: that
John X. Quigley and H.M. Montgomery were examined according to custom. They both mani-
fested considerable acquaintance with and the ability to defend the doctrines included in
the course, though not to the extent that might be required. Nevertheless, we recommend
that they be promoted to the third year’s course, with the requirement to have them re-
view the second year’s though not to be examined therein. Quigley’s essay was good,

 

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Montgomery’s passable. J.P. Bishop, J.A. Clem, H.A. Schlichter, Committee.

The chair named N. Altman, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J. Cline as the committee to examine
applicants for license to preach.

John Fohl, an elder in the White River Conference, was received by transfer into
this conference on the statement of Rev. D. O’Farrell that such transfer had been given
by the said White River Conference.

Examination was resumed and the names of H.A.Schlichter, N.Altman, G.W.Lightner,
J.H. Young, J.T. Shaffer, W. Owen, J.A. Clem, J.A. Sand, P. Corl were called and passed.

 

SECOND DAY’S (FRIDAY’S) PROCEEDINGS, FORENOON SESSION

The report of the committee to examine applicants for license to preach was adopt-
ed: Bro. S.A. Mowers appeared before the committee, answered the questions tolerably
well, not as well as the committee desired, but we recommend him as a suitable person
to receive license. Bro. P. O’Hare appeared before us, but did not render that satis-
faction in answering the questions set forth in the Discipline as the committee de-
sired, but in view of embarrassed state of his mind, we recommend him for license.

N. Altman, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, J. Cline, Committee.

The report of the committee on the first year’s course of reading was adopted: Bro.
George W. Lightner appeared before us. He stated that he had not read all the books
specified in the course of reading, and had prepared no essay, had not given special
attention to Grammar and Geography, but was sound in doctrine and answered the ques-
tions of the committee well. We recommend that he be passed the next year’s course
of reading. Bro. J.T. Shaffer also prepared before the committee. He had read some of
the books specified in the Disciplinary course of reading. He answered well to the
questions asked him, is sound in doctrine and we recommend that he pass the second
year’s course. Bro. Anthony had read the books specified, answered well the questions,
and recommend that he pass to the next year’s course. He presented a written ser-
mon to thecommittee. Bro. J. R. Hutchison appeared examination. He has read most of
the books named in the course, and answered well the questions. We recommend that he
pass to the second year’s course. He had an essay. Bro. W. Owen appeared before us. He
has read the books, and answered well the questions. Had a written sermon, and we re-
commend that he pass the second year’s course.

Examination was resumed and the names of J.G. Schaff anf W.H. Craumer were called
and their characters passed.

The report of Bro. O’Farrell, York Spring Circuit, was heard and entered upon the
journal.

Examination was resumed and the names of J.P. Anthony, J. Cline, J.S. Wentz, J.M.
Smiley and S. Enterline were called and their characters passed.

Examination wa resumed and the name of H.M. Montgomery was called and passed.

Bro. L.W. Mickey was granted a transfer to the Allegheny Annual Conference.

Examination was resumed and the names of J. Russell, D. Eberly, J. Smith, D. Funkhouser,
F. Gilbert, H. Brown, W. Humberger, M. Lohr, H.R. Fetterhoff, A. Huber, A. Bickley, J.X. Quig-
ley, R. Crider, H.W. Rebock, S.K. Deatrich were called and their characters passed. When
calling the name of H. Young, it was announced that he had died during the year and J.
Dickson was appointed to write an obituary notice. (He entered conference March 25,
1830, was ordained in 1832, and died in great peace August 10, 1867. See Telescope of
April 22, 1868)

Examination was resumed and the names of F. Grimm, J. Neidig, T. Houston, I.C. Weidler
were called and their characters passed.

W.H. Craumer’s name was presented as an applicant to the office of an elder in the
Church of Christ. The usual questions were asked and answered in the affirmative, where-
upon he was referred to the appropriate committee for usual examination.

The chair announced the committee on elder’s orders to be J.C. Smith, J.Erb, and J.S.
Wentz.

SECOND DAY, FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

Examination was resumed and the name of J. Erb, and J.R. Hutchison were called and

 

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characters passed; and the name of J.W. Burd being called it was decided to hold a
ministerium at the hour of 3 o’clock this day, to which hour the name was laid over.

The chair announced the following committees:

      On Boundaries: Bro.Raber,J.M.Bishop,J.H.Young,J.M.Smiley,H.A.Schlichter,H.Y.Hummel-
baugh, H.Brown.

      On Missions: Z.A.Colestock, Bigham, Altman.

      On Publishing Interests: Dickson, Eberly, Shuey.

      On Sabbath Schools: J.C.Smith, Shaffer, Fohl.

      On Education: J.G. Schaff, J.P. Bishop, Tripner.

      On motion the chair was requested to appoint the committee an ways and means.

Bro.Altman presented a position from the Shiremanstown class touching the office
of Presiding Elder, and J.P.Bishop one from the official meeting of Mechanicsburg Sta-
tion touching the same subject, which were referred to a special committee.

On motion it was decided that a majority of all the votes be necessary to deter-
mine the place of holding the next session of conference.

Vova Vece it wa decided to hold the next session of conference at Chambersburg.

On motion it was decided to have a committee of three appointed to consider the
propriety of having the conference incorporated.

Father Russell brought to the notice of the conference the subject of the Biblical
Chair, which was referred to a special committee.

The report and examination of Bro. J.B. Jones from the Path Valley Charge was
heard and entered upon the Journal and his character passed.

The report of Rev. J. Fohl, Shippensburg Mission, was heard and entered upon the
Journal.

On request of J.P. Bishop, Rev. J. Fohl was granted leave of absence after Saturday,
2 PM to attend a revival meeting at Mechanicsburg and permission was given also to
H.A. Schlichter to attend  similar meeting at Fairview.

The chair announced the committee to secure an act of incorporation of the con-
ference: J. Dickson, J.P. Bishop, and D. Eberly.

ON PETITIONS: J.C. Smith, J. Russell, and J. Erb.

Resolved that the Presiding Elders assist that the provisions of the Discipline
touching the quarterly or more frequent payment of the preachers’ salaries, be carried
out and that the stewards be urgently and kindly requested secure the full amount of
the appointment to the various classes and appointments, and that the Secretary of
the Quarterly Conference  be required to enter upon the journal the amount paid by
every class our appointment on the charge.

J. Fohl was heard respecting his labors at Shippensburg and elsewhere, and his
salary for all the time, which item was referred to the committee on ways and means.

Resolved that the conference secretary be permitted to charge for free return
tickets in proportion to the distance travelled.

The hour of three o’clock having arrived, conference resolved itself into a Min-
isterium for the purpose of considering the case of J.W. Burd, and J.F. Smith, members
of the body, who by direction of the last annual session, had been prosecuted on
charges of “Immoral Conduct”.  The name of J.W. Burd being called, J.P. Bishop, prosecu-
tor, reported that he had been proceeded against, and found guilty in immoral conduct,
that he was by the committee recommended to the mercy of the conference; that he had
manifested penitence and reformation inevidence of which a letter from him was pro-
duced and read to the conference, also one from I.K. Statton, P.E. in the Rock River
Conference earnestly requesting his transfer to said conference; whereupon the Minis-
terium resolved to forgive him and transfer him to the Rock River Annual Conference.

The name of J.F. Smith being called, J.C. Smith, prosecutor, reported that he had
been proceeded against during the year, and found guilty of immoral conduct; whereupon
he was expelled from the conference and the church. The Ministerium arose and on mo-
tion the conference adjourned with prayer by Bro. Buckingham, of the M.E. Church.

 

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SATURDAY, FORENOON SESSION

The report of I.C. Weidler, Ickesburg Mission, was heard and entered upon Journal.

The report of the committee on elder’s orders was adopted: W.B.Craumer appeared
before the committee and was examined on the questions laid down on the Discipline,
Sec. 12. Considerable pains were taken to learn his soundness in doctrine, and his
knowledge of and ability to defend them. On the first point, we report favorably, be-
lieving him sound inall the doctrines proposed. But in the second quite deficient,
not being able to answer any of the questions satisfactorily. We recommend that he
be continued on the same studies with a view to future examination, but that he be
ordained at this session of conference.

The report of the committee on third year’s course of reading was adopted: Bro.

W.H. Craumer appeared, was examined, rendered satisfaction except want of essay. We
recommend that he be exempt from further examination, and the committee beg leave to
be discharged. H.M. Crider appeared not. (Craumer was examined in the German only by

W.B. Raber.)

The report of the committee on boundaries was adopted:

1. That there are two Presiding Elder districts.

2. That the P.E. districts remain as the past year, except that Mechanicsburg Station

be detached to Chambersburg District.

3. That a mission be formed in Mercersburg.

4. That Plainfield Circuit be attached temperally to Big Spring Station.

5. That Ickesburg Mission remain as it is.

6. That St. Paul’s Church be attached to Manchester Circuit, and that Bixler’s and Deer

Park appointments be attached to Jefferson Circuit.

7. That Fishing Creek Church on Shopp’s Station, Hay Run, Maytown, and Elcock’s appointment

on York Spring Circuit, wih Lisburn, Goldsboro and Newbury, be consolidated into a mission

to be called Goldsboro Mission.

8. That a mission be formed in Gettysburg and an appeal be made through the Religious

Telescope and Botschafter for donations from all parts of the church, from our preachers,

members and friends, to erect a monumental church there; and that this conference appoint a
board of trustees to receive monies and make arrangements to erect said church; and
that J.M.Bishop be an agent to bring this matter properly before the people: W.B. Raber
Hummelbaugh, J.M. Bishop, Schlichter, J.H. Young, J.M. Smiley, Brown.

J.J.Glossbrenner, D.Eberly, J.P.Bishop, J.Hoke, and W.F.Crouse were elected trus-
tees of the proposed Gettysburg Monumental Church.

Examination was resumed and the names of H.M. Crider was called and passed.

 

SATURDAY, AFTERNOON SESSION

The report of the committee on missionary interests was adopted:

1. That we heartily recommend to our people Otterbein University as graduating school for

young men, and that as ministers we will use our influence to secure students for that

institution.

2. That we are gratified to learn, through Prof. Eberly, of the success of Cottage Hill

Female Seminary, as a graduating school for young ladies, and the wholesome
religious influence exerted there, and we will fully justify in recommending it to
all having daughters to educate and that we will lend our aid and exert our influence
to secure students for the same.

3. That this conference elect a committee of one, and an alternate to visit Cottage Hill

College; J.P. Bishop, Schaff, Tripner.

A letter from E. Light, committee appointed by trustees of Lebanon Valley Col-
lege, was read to the conference, and referred to the committee on educational inter-
ests.

By ballot J.M.Bishop, and W.B.Raber were elected Presiding Elders.

Bro.I.Weidler, at his own request, was taken from the itinerant list and placed on
the local list.

On calling the roll of the following brethren responded as regular itinerants: J. Rus-
sell, J. Dickson, J.C. Smith, J.M. Bishop, J.P. Bishop, W.B. Raber, N. Altman, J.G. Schaff,
P. Corl, J. Erb, Z.A. Colestock, A. Tripner, J.B. Jones, H.Y. Hummelbaugh, D. Eberly, S. Young,
S. Bigham, H.A. Schlichter, J.H. Young, W.H. Craumer, J.A. Sand, W. Humberger.

 

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On motion J.X. Quigley and J.T. Shaffer were received into the itinerancy.

J.Dickson was elected a visiting committee to Cottage Hill College and J.P. Bishop,
alternate.

D. Funkhouser and D. Eberly were elected to assist in stationing the Presiding Elders.

D. Eberly, Smiley, Funkhouser were elected to assist on the stationing committee.

 

SATURDAY NIGHT, AND THE SABBATH

A missionary meeting was held in Saturday night, at which about $700.00 in cash
and subscriptions were secured.

On Sabbath the different pulpits of the town were filled by ministers of the con-
ference both in the morning and in the evening.

At 2:30 PM after a suitable sermon by Bishop Glossbrenner in the M.E. Church, J.
H.Young was solemnly ordained to the office of an elder in the Church of Christ, by
the laying on of hands.

MONDAY, FORENOON SESSION

The report of the committee on publishing interests was read and laid over for
future action.

The report of the committee on incorporation of the conference was adopted:
Your committee would urgently recommend that a committee be appointed to secure forth-
with the incorporation of the conference. Eberly, J.P.Bishop, and Dickson were appoint-
ed a committee to secure the incorporation of the conference.

The report of the committee on missionary interests was taken up and adopted:

1. We deem the missionary work the great work of the church, and that it is the legiti-
mate result and expression of true Christianity.

2. We are gratified to learn the growth of the missionary spirit in our churches, as

manifested in the enlarged missionary contributions.

3. We are also gratified to witness the success with which God has blessed our missionary

efforts in this conference, and also the general prosperity elsewhere in our missionary work.

4. We would renew our former recommendation, that our people remember our missionary

Treasury by ways of special bequests and legacies to that interest.

5. We are sorry to see that our ministers and laymon have not patronized the “Missionary

Visitor” to the extent they should and we therefore urge the importance of taking that paper

as a valuable source of information in missionary subjects, and as calculated to promote a

missionary spirit among our people.

6. We also recommend that  as ministers and laymon we will, the coming year, be more energetic

in our efforts to secure missionary funds.

7. We recommend that one half of the money in the Treasury be given to the parent board to be

appropriated to the Frontier and Foreign work.

Resolved that the Secretary of the “Home, Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society
of the U.B. in Christ” be requested to furnish certificates to life membership to be
given to the scholars of such Sabbath Schools as may become auxiliaries to the Branch
Missionary Society of this conference, agreeable to the 9th article of the constitution
of said society.

The report of the committee on publishing interests was taken up and adopted:
Whereas the religious press is essential to the prosperity of the Christian Church,
and since we are confident that the benefits accruing to the church of the United Bre-
thren in Christ from the “Religious Telescope” and her other periodicals are vast and
incalculable; therefore, resolved that we will continue our use of influence to secure
subscribers, and do all within our power to extend their circulation.

2. That we regard the books published at the Telescope office worthy of circula-
tion, and we believe that their introduction among our people to be highly conductive to
the promotion of vital pirty.

3. That the efforts to secure the Publication Fund to be continued during the
coming year on the fields that have not secured their apportionment.

4. That the editors and agents have our sympathies and our prayers, that they may
continue to make our periodicals wothy of the high and useful position which they
occupy. Dickson, Shuey, Eberly.

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The chair announced J.Dickson, J.Erb, J.C.Smith as a committee to consider the
suggestion of Father Russell respecting the Biblical Chair to be established in this
conference.

The chair announced Eberly, Hummelbaugh and Colestock as a committee on “Ways
and Means”.

A second report of the committee on educational interest was adopted: Whereas a
letter from Rev. E.Light, committee appointed by the trustees of Lebanon Valley Col-
lege, has been read to this conference as follows: To the Pennsylvania Annual Conference
in annual session assembled at York, Pa. Dear Father and Brethren, appointed by the
trustees of Lebanon Valley College to address you in behalf of the interests of said
college we beg leave to be heard only on a few points. First, “Lebanon Valley College”
is under the auspieces of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, controlled by
trustees chosen by the ministry and laiety of said church. Second, it is charactered
by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, with power sufficient for indefinite development.
Third, conformity with the purpose of the conference now carrying forward the en-
terprise the school is at present conducted without further expense to the church
than is incurred by provided suitable buildings, and the success with which the ex-
periment has met, encourages us to hope that we may succeed in thus conducting until
it is fully endowed. From the experience of those who have the honors of pioneers in
the work of education in the church, we believe we have learned important lessons
bearing upon matters of finance, which the school under the management of its present
principal has in one year brought in a revenue of about Five Hundred Dollars and the
instruction furnished was a thorough and efficient as at any school where the ex-
pense of instruction far exceed the income.

With these few remarks we would introduce the modest request that your esteemed
body pass the resolutions favorable to the school, and appoint a visitng committee to
see whether it be not proper for you to cooperate with the proper enterprise. We would
say as Phillip said the Nathaniel, when the later desired to know whether anything good
can come out of Nazareth: “Come and see”.       (Signed) E. Light

                            Annville, Pa., January 22d, 1868

Whereas said college is engaged in educating the sexes on the mixed system, that
is to say, males and females together, and whereas this conference by official action
has resolved to extend its patronage to Cottage Hill Female College, an institution
of good repute amoung us and conducted by ministers of our church whom we highly esteem;
therefore resolved that no proposition looking to cooperation with said “Lebanon Val-
ley College”, can be entertained until the authorities of the same shall manifest a
disposition to transfer their female department to “Cottage Hill Female College”, in
which case we would feel a willingness to meet said authorities, at least in consul-
tation on the propriety of co-operation.

The report of the committee on positions was adopted: Paper No. 1 is a position
from Mechanicsburg Station in which there are two prayers presented to this conference.
The first is that there is an indefinite number of Presiding Elder Districts formed in
this conference, with an equal number of Presiding Elders elected to fill them, all,
however, to take charge of some other separate work. Your committee could not see that
anything could be gained by multiplying Presiding Elder Districts, with no actual
elders to fill them. Your committee fear this plan as setting aside or ignoring the
Plain letter of Discipline as laid down in answer to question 1, Section 16. Again;
your committee could not see how elders could be elected intelligently before the sta-
tioning committee had made its report, in as much as the conference could not know in
advance where the brethren competent to fill that office would be stationed so as to
make his district sufficiently convenient. Your committee further fear that there lies
underneath this the elements to break up the itinerant plan and run the conference in-
to congregationalism, which is contrary to the constitution, Article 2. Section 4.

Prayer two has the same item as paper No. 2 which is from Shiremanstown, namely
that there be but one P.E. District. Your committee recommend that this not be granted,

 

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believing that two Presiding Elders can serve the interests of the church better than
one, and would be more in harmony with the Discipline and the usages of the fathers.
Your committee further recommend that this conference insist that the Discipline be
carried out as set forth in Section 15, Answer No. 1.

In regard to item second in the Shiremanstown Position, your committee could not
determine whether the positioners desire to pray through this conference or the Gen-
eral Conference direct, and hence make no report relatively. The yeas and nays were
called for in this report with the following result: YEAS – Russell, Raber, Erb, Cole-
stock, Corl, S.Young, Bigham, J.H.Young, Schlichter, Craumer, Montgomery, Sand, Hutch-
ison, Quigley, Brown, Funkhouser, Cline, Anthony, Shaffer, Lightner, O’Hare. 21.
NAYS, Dickson, J.P. Bishop, Tripner, Jones, Hummelbaugh, Smiley, Eberly, Neidig, Owen,
Schaff, Fohl, Mowers. 12. NEUTRAL, Altman, Weidler, J.M. Bishop, Gilbert, J.C.Smith. 5
Thus the report was adopted.

MONDAY AFTERNOON SESSION

The bishop made the following distribution of the widow Snyder and Gost’s donation
interest: sister Weller $8.00, sister Harden $7.00, sister Douglas $2.00, sister Over
$8.00 (a portion of the above is a special donation made on the conference floor.)

The report of the Benevolent Fund Treasurer was adopted:

Money at interest by Treas.   $1,401.00   Total at interest                   $1,736.00

Ten dollar notes                 265.00   Balance in Treas. Jan. 26, 1868        280.65

Ten dollar subscriptions          70.00   Int. received and pd. Conf. Treas.      95.34

Remaining on the Treas. last year 16.43  

Received from all sources        264.22                       J.P. Bishop, Treasurer.

                              $2,016.65

The report of the missionary treasurer was adopted:

Cash receipts                 $2,307.07   Paid Colestock                        $450.00

Estimated value of piece of cashmere      Paid Sand                              450.00

donated by bro. M. Good           30.50   Paid Weidler                           100.00

Total                         $2,337.57   Paid Owen                               25.00

Treas. Dr. to Parent Bd. 1-2  1,153.53   Paid Fohl                               25.00

Treas. Dr. to piece of cashmere   30.50   Special to Kentucky                    300.00

HOME DEPARTMENT               Freight on reports                       2.00

Balance in Treasury           $1,137.67                                       $1,352.00

Int. realized on balance          26.00   Balance in treasury                    993.05

One half year’s receipts      1,153.53

From Manchester Cir. Last year   27.85          J.M. Bishop for J. Hoke, Treasurer.

Total receipts                $2,345.05

 

The report of the conference Treasurer was adopted:

Received of Treasurer of Benevolent Fund Paid sister Owen as per order of

** for 1867                      $80.98   Conference, Jan. 1867               $50.00

** for 1868                       95.34   Balance, Jan. 27, 1868             $126.32

                                $176.32                        J. Dickson, Treasurer

On motion the conference Treasurer was directed to pay the sister Owen of the Ben-
evolent Fund Interest in the Treasury One Hundred and Twenty-six Dollars and Thirty-
one cents. S.S. Bishop, W.F. Crouse, F.S. Blecher were elected tellers to count the votes
to General Conference, all communications touching this matter to be address to S.S.
Bishop, Littlestown, Adams County, Pa.

On motion J. Dickson was elected Conference Treasurer and J. Hoke was re-elected
Missionary Treasurer and Secretary.

The report of the committee on Sabbath Schools was adopted as follows: Believing
that the moral and religious education of youth is one of the great duties of the
Church and the Sabbath School, one of the principal agencies to promot such education,
therefore, resolved

1. That we are gratified with the success we have heretofore met with in this department

of Christian effort, not only in the increased number of schools organized and children gathered in, but, also, as we trust the enlarged spirituality of the labor of the various schools under the care.

2. That there is great

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room for improvement in all that portains to the welfare and increased success of the
Sunday School interests.

3. That we regard the Children’s Friend and Missionary Visitor as valuablr aid in

accomplishing the ends contemplated by the Sabbath School enterprise, and we recommend

their increased circulation.

4. That we pledge ourselves to renewed efforts in making this institution a more complete

success, both in the number of children brought under its influence and the higher standard

of religion taught and practiced.

The chair decided that all voting for delegates to General Conference must be done
at a regular called meeting of the class for that purpose and cannot be continued at
different times and places, by individual members, throughout the month of November.

Resolved that in the judgment of this conference it is highly improper and very
unbecoming, especially for a minister if the gospel of Christ, to habitually use to-
bacco, either by chewing or smoking; it beinf a filthiness of the flesh from which
all ministers should cleanse themselves that they may be examples to their flock.

The report of the stationing committee was read as follows:

FIELDS

MINISTERS

 

 

 

York District, W.R.Raber, Presiding Elder

P.E.

BISHOP

BEN.FUND

Baltimore 1st Church, Ger.

Baltimore 2d Church, Eng.

Baltimore 3d Church, Ger.

York Station

Shopp’s Station

Liverpool Circuit

York Circuit

Littlestown Circuit

Jefferson Circuit

York Spring Circuit

Manchester Circuit

Perry Circuit

Bendersville Mission

Ickesburg Mission

Goldsbore Mission

Ch.Snyder

Jno.Fohl

J.A.Sand

J.C.Smith

Z.A.Colestock, Neidig

W.H.Craumer

P.Corl

J.H.Young

J.B.Jones

H.A.Schlichter

S.Young

G.W.Lightner

W.Owen

H.Brown

J.R.Hutchison

$65.00

24.00

24.00

60.00

60.00

36.00

48.00

40.00

36.00

36.00

34.00

36.00

36.00

32.00

28.00

$20.00

7.00

5.00

10.00

10.00

6.00

8.00

7.00

6.00

8.00

8.00

8.00

6.00

6.00

3.00

$20.00

10.00

10.00

120.00

15.00

8.00

10.00

10.00

8.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

6.00

5.00

Cottage Hill Female College Rev.D.Eberly, Principal

                            Rev.J.Erb, Steward and General Superintendent.

Chambersburg District, J.M. Bishop, P.E.

 

 

 

Chambersburg Station

Greencastle Circuit

St.Thomas Circuit

Rocky Spring Station

Orrstown Station

Big Spring Sta.and Plainfield Cir.

Shippensburg Circuit

Carlisle Circuit

Mechanicsburg Station

Path Valley Circuit

Mercersburg Mission

Carlisle Mission

Shippensburg Mission   

H.Y.Hummelbaugh

J.G.Schaff & B.G.Huber

S.A.Mowers

A.Tripner

S.Bigham

J.X.Quiglry & J.Dickson

 

J.T.Shaffer

N.Altman

J.P.Bishop

J.P.Anthony

To be supplied

To be supplied

To be supplied

60.00

60.00

40.00

60.00

60.00

60.00

32.00

40.00

50.00

50.00

30.00

20.00

50.00

20.00

10.00

15.00

5.00

10.00

8.00

10.00

5.00

6.00

7.00

6.00

6.00

6.00

7.00

2.00

15.00

15.00

8.00

15.00

10.00

12.00

5.00

8.00

10.00

15.00

8.00

5.00

10.00

5.00

Appropriations for the ensuing year:

Ickesburg Mission

$50.00

Baltimore 2d Church

Baltimore 3d Church

Bendersville Mission

$450.00

600.00

25.00

Goldsbore Mission

Shippensburg Mission

Mercersburg Mission

175.00

300.00

300.00

 

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TUESDAY, FORENOON SESSION

The report of the committee on Ways and Means was adopted: (See report of station-
ing committee.)

Rev. J. Dickson was appointed by the chair to write an obituary notice of Father
Young, deceased.

Permission was given to the committee on Biblical Chair to sit between this and
the next session of annual conference.

The rules were suspended to allow the president of the Ministorial Association
to announce the arrangement of work for the coming session in May next.

Resolved that the thanks of the conference be tendered to the brethren and friends
of York for kind entertainment and to the different rail road companies for free
tickets and that the secretary was instructed to toward a copy of this resolution to
the proper officers of the said rail roads.

Resolved that the thanks of this conference are hereby tendered to Rev. W.J. Smiley
for his visit to our conference and for the able and agreeable manner in which he pre-
sented the interests of the Printing Establishment.

Resolved that this conference recommend adversely to locating the Diecese Parson-
age in Baltimore, but renew advise favorable to York or Mechanicsburg.

Resolved that this conference recommend that the Diecese Parsonage be located
where the largest amount of bona fide subscriptions shall be secured to that object.

Resolved that each minister in charge of a station or mission station be required
to hold a Bible class with the teachers of the Sabbath School so as to secure uni-
formity of instruction to the children.

Adjourned Sine die with prayer by Bishop Glossbrenner.

                              J.G. Schaff, Secretary

 

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Fields of

Labor

Ministers in Charge

Appointments

Classes

Membership

Sabbath School Coll.

Preacher’s Salaries

Presiding Elder Money

Missionary collections

Conference Collections

Benevolent Fund Collection

Publication Fund

Presnts

Church Expenses

Total for all Purposes

York P.E. District, W.B. Raber, P.E., 14 fields of labor, $610.00 salary

Mechanicsburg Station, J.P. Bishop

Baltimore English Mission, Z.A. Colestock

2

1

5

4

197

91

$95.65

260.00

$550.00

226.62

$60.00

25.35

$95.245

114.51

$10.00

5.00

$10.00

5.00

$20.00

$30.00

20.00

$310.00

758.00

$1230.97

1413.13

York Station, J.C. Smith

Greencastle Circuit, Dickson & Mowers

Rocky Spring Station, S. Bigham

Chambersburg Station, H.Y. Hummelbaugh

1

12

6

1

5

7

5

5

184

409

239

278

50.00

144.00

51.50

123.76

600.00

752.00

404.00

550.00

60.00

186.50

177.90

58.15

142.85

10.00

16.00

8.00

10.00

11.35

17.93

10.00

10.00

 

 

1.00

27.00

90.00

25.00

15.00

410.00

120.00

83.75

172.79

1225.00

1227.93

638.25

1049.28

Orrstown Station, J.M. Bishop

Carlisle Circuit, A. Tripner

Littlestown_Circuit,_H.A._Schlichter

Shopp’s Station, Altman & Quigley

5

8

8

8

5

5

7

7

320

187

316

448

80.00

 

100.00

535.00

400.00

379.00

500.00

674.00

 

 

36.00

65.00

68.88

67.31

141.50

108.19

7.00

7.50

7.50

10.00

8.00

8.00

32.00

14.38

 

10.00

 

4.50

9.50

75.00

35.00

50.00

2400.00

46.00

950.50

150.00

2963.80

592.81

2062.00

1668.80

Manchester Circuit, G.W. Lightner

York Circuit, J.H. Young

St. Thomas Circuit, J.T. Shaffer

Bendersville Mission, W. Owen

Perry Circuit, J.A. Clem

7

9

8

8

7

5

8

5

5

5

163

304

141

183

215

17.00

46.34

5.00

27.00

89.92

318.75

369.03

276.58

335.00

408.79

34.00

42.62

 

32.00

33.00

64.75

61.75

60.01

79.00

57.28

8.00

8.00

5.00

6.00

8.00

10.00

12.25

8.00

6.00

7.70

 

 

2.00

 

5.00

10.00

60.00

20.00

15.00

70.00

78.00

70.00

50.00

167.55

300.00

527.50

697.20

424.59

654.00

979.42

Baltimore Ger., Charles Snyder

Baltimore 3d Church, J.A. Sand

Big Spring Station, J.G. Schaff

Liverpool Circuit, P. Corl

Shippensburg Circuit, S. Young

1

1

5

12

9

7

3

5

7

5

285

130

190

210

230

130.00

237.97

120.00

130.00

48.40

675.00

175.00

510.00

289.29

390.56

65.00

26.00

 

34.00

136.00

60.00

112.88

33.14

99.01

12.00

5.00

10.00

6.00

6.00

10.00

5.00

10.00

6.00

7.00

 

 

 

2.00

18.00

80.00

10.00

10.00

10.00

92.00

155.00

5500.00

5150.00

90.50

2618.28

6018.97

5912.88

621.93

632.22

Jefferson Circuit, W.H. Craumer

York Springs, D. O’Farrell

Deer Park Mission, S. Enterline

Path Valley Circuit, J.B. Jones

Ickesburg Mission, I.C. Weidler

Shippensburg Mission, J. Fohl

7

9

1

9

9

1

4

8

1

6

6

1

128

230

35

183

148

52.34

76.00

 

 

40.00

 

256.31

348.00

37.00

259.94

275.00

14.50

32.00

32.00

 

 

30.00

16.50

138.60

 

66.62

80.00

 

6.00

8.00

 

6.00

6.00

7.00

7.00

5.00

7.00

6.00

 

3.00

5.00

40.00

18.35

10.00

 

25.00

 

182.00

452.07

370.15

835.20

512.42

349.56

887.00

39.50

 

Chart for 1867 – 1868                                             J.G. Schaff

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