members of the Board of Trustees. On motion of D. B. Lake the report was adopted.

   COMMITTEES. -- Bishop Ninde nominated the following standing committees: Committee on Admission on Trial, as per resolution of P. C. Johnson, G. W. Isham, G. W. Fifer, L. T. Guild, J. S. W. Dean, G. M. Jones; Committee to Memorialize Board of Managers of Trans-Mississippi Exposition, P. C. Johnson, C. S. Dudley, C. M. Shepherd.

    PREACHERS' AID SOCIETY. -- A Committee on Preachers' Aid Society was by motion of D. B. Lake appointed as follows: W. R. Halstead, P. C. Johnson, D. W. C. Huntington, John Gallagher, D. B. Lake, C. M. Shepherd, G. H. Moulton, G. W. Abbott, J. W. Swan, Frank Campbell, A. B. Whitmer, P. Van Fleet, and J. W. Stewart.

    TRANSFER. -- Bishop announced the transfer of J. W. Seabrook, and William Van Buren, from the Black Hills to the Nebraska Conference, H. C. Harmon, and R. L. Wolfe, from the Nebraska to the Black Hills Conference.

    CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS. -- Propositions for constitutional change submitted by the East Main Conference were taken up. The Bishop requested all members outside to come within the bar. J. C. H. Hobbs, John Gallagher, G. W. Ishams, L. T. Guild, appointed tellers. The vote was taken and the tellers with F. A. Stuff, one of the secretaries, retired to make the count, which was as follows:

    In the absence of printed blanks action on the other constitutional propositions was deferred until the next session of the Conference.

    LEAVE OF ABSENCE. -- F. A. Campbell, J. K. Maxfield, J. G. Stanard and C. L. Hamilton were excused from further attendance.

    SELECT NUMBER. -- The report of the Select Number in the case of A. M. Perry was read by the Bishop. (See report.)

    RECORDS RETURNED. -- J. T. Roberts, Secretary of the Select Number, was authorized to return the record of the church at Nelson, the same having been submitted in evidence.

    COMMITTEE. -- On motion of L. T. Guild a committee of three was appointed to whom the whole matter of expense for stenographer and trial was referred: Committee, J. S. W. Dean, F. M. Esterbrook, J. W. Swan. They were permitted to withdraw.

    BOOK ACCOUNT. -- G. M. Jones made report concerning L. F. Britt's book account.

    XXII. QUESTION.--The Twenty-second question of the General Minute was taken up.

    "Who are the supernumerary preachers?"

    N. L. Hoopingarner, A. P. Jones, D. C. Brannon, A. J. Young, E. L. Wells, Alvin Madole, James Williams, Moses Anderson, R. G. Adams, E. W. McMillen, J. S. Orr, E. F. S. Darby, W. H. Prescott, A. J. Marsh, characters passed and they were continued except,

    RELATION CHANGED. -- The relation of E. F. S. Darby, W. H. Prescott, D. S. Davis, A. J. Marsh was changed from supernumerary to effective.

    REQUESTED TO LOCATE. -- J. S. Orr, by motion of A. A. Randall, was requested to locate.

    XXIII. QUESTION. -- The Twenty-third question of the General Minute was taken up.

    "Who are the superannuated preachers?"

    N. H. Davis' character passed and his relation continued. G. A. Hobson was by motion of W. B. Alexander granted the superannuated relation. Asa Sleeth, by motion of D. W. C. Huntington, was changed from superannuated to effective.

    AFTERNOON SESSION. -- On motion of J. W. Royse an afternoon session was ordered for 2:00 o'clock.

    MEMOIRS. -- The report of the Committee on Memoirs was adopted. They reported Z. B. Turman and Alford Brigham's decease.

    STEWARDS. -- P. C. Johnson read report from Conference Board of Stewards, which by motion of D. W. C. Huntington was recommitted.

    IV. QUESTION. -- The Fourth question of the General Minute was taken up.

    "Who have been admitted on trial?"

    William H. Stanley recommended by the Tobias Quarterly Conference and Samuel T. Walker from the Liberty Quarterly Conference. They were introduced to the Conference, represented by the Board of Examiners and their presiding elders and admitted on trial.

    XXX. QUESTION. -- The Thirtieth question of the General Minute was called:

    "Where shall the next Conference be held?"

    On motion of J. W. Stewart, the Presiding Elders were appointed a commission to provide for the entertainment of the Conference.

    AUDITING COMMITTEE. -- Auditing Committee reported that they had examined the report of the secretary and found it correct. On motion of J. S. W. Dean the treasurer was instructed to pay the secretary the sum of $10 for Conference expenses.

    STEWARDS. -- Board of Conference Stewards read their report and it was adopted.

    BOARD OF EXAMINERS. -- The Board of Conference Examiners as follows was appointed:
    G. H. Moulton, C. M. Shepherd, C. H. Gilmore, C. S. Dudley, T. H. Worley, G. M. Gates, J. S. W. Dean, A. B. Whitmer, J. M. Darby, L. T. Guild, G. W. Isham, J. H. N. Cobb, W. T. Clime, W. J. Scott, C. E. Giwits, O. W Fifer, Geo. I. Wright, James Mailley, F. A. Stuff, J. R. Gettys. G. H. Moulton announced a meeting of said board for 1:30 this afternoon.

    BOARD OF STEWARDS. -- On Motion of A. A. Randall, the following were nominated a Board of Stewards for the following year;
    P. C. Johnson. Chairman, J. R. Woodcock, Secretary, E. J. Randall, C. B. Lenfest, G. W. Abbott, G. H. Moulton.

    APPOINTMENTS. -- The Bishops appointed G. L Wright to preside and G. W. Isham to conduct devotional services of the afternoon session.

    ADJOURNED. -- Announcements were made, the doxology sung, and the benediction pronounced by D. B. Lake.

    OPENING. -- The Conference met at 2:00 P.M., George I. Wright in the chair. The devotional services were conducted by G. W. Isham.

    JOURNAL. -- The minutes of the morning session were read and approved.

    XXIII QUESTION. -- The Twenty-third question of the General Minute was taken up.

    "Who are the superannuated preachers?"

    The names of C. W. Wells, O. P. Sheldon, J. H. Beery, H. Burch, G. B. Crippen, W. R. Jones, C. G. Lathrop, Jeptha Marsh, H. Presson, Chas. Reilly, L. W. Smith, J. W. Taylor, E. Wilkinson, J. L. Fort, G. A. Smith, N. H. Davis were called, their character passed. Those present addressed the Conference and their relation was continued, except N. H. Davis, on motion of W. B. Alexander, was made effective.

    RESOLUTIONS. -- J. S. W. Dean read the following resolution concerning the book account of L. F. Britt, and on motion of T. A. Hull it was adopted.
    WHEREAS, It is reported to this conference by the authorized agents that Rev. L. F. Britt, a local preacher, a former member of this conference, owes our book concern $128 and does not pay the same; therefore
    Resolved, That our book agents be and are hereby requested to press the payment of this debt by such methods as the laws of the church and of the state require. That the secretary of the Conference send a copy of this resolution to our book agents and also a copy to L. F. Britt.

    John Gallagher read the following resolution concerning delinquent book accounts, and on his motion it, was adopted:
    Resolved, That the representatives of the Book Concern furnish the names of all members of the Conference who owe accounts and who are making no effort to pay the same, and if they do not make satisfactory settlement, to proceed against them according to the discipline, and if necessary according to law.

    CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS. -- P. C. Johnson called the names of conference claimants in open session that they might receive the amounts apportioned to them.

    On motion of F. M. Esterbrook a subscription was taken for balance necessary to publish the Conference Minutes.

    TRIAL EXPENSES. -- J. S. W. Dean read the following report of Committee on Trial Expenses, and, on motion of R. T. Chipperfield, a subscription was taken to pay this bill.

    Your committee, to whom was referred the expense of the trial in the case of A. M. Perry, report that the amount to be raised by this conference is $25.

    INTRODUCTION. -- E. J. Wightman, Secretary of the State Sunday School Association, was introduced and addressed the Conference.

    RESOLUTIONS. -- C. M. Shepherd read the following resolution concerning the transfer of J. W. Lewis to the Maine Conference, and it was adopted:
    WHEREAS, Brother J. W. Lewis, by his earnest devotion to the work of the church, has endeared himself to us and to the people among whom he has labored so faithfully and successfully; and
    WHEREAS, He has been transferred to the Maine Conference; therefore,
    Resolved, That we shall follow him with our prayers that Almighty God will give him great success in his new field of labor and that we commend him to the brethren in his new conference relation as a beloved and worthy minister of Jesus Christ.

    The following resolution concerning the employment of local preachers who use tobacco was read by the secretary and adopted by a rising vote.
    Resolved, That in the case of any local preacher who uses tobacco and who desires work as a supply, the presiding elder shall endeavor to persuade him to quit its use, and if he refuses the presiding elder is requested not to employ him.

    On motion of C. L. Smith, A. B. Whitmer was requested to secure an obituary notice of Mrs. A. Madole for publication in the minutes.

    On motion of L. T. Guild, J. Gallagher and L. G. Parker were elected as delegates to National Anti-Saloon League Convention.

    COMMITTEES. -- A. C. Crosthwaite read the report of the Missionary Committee, the list of standing committees, district missionary secretaries and the triers of appeals.

    (See Committees.)

    SERMONS. -- The following were appointed to preach the Missionary and the Conference sermons: Missionary Sermon, L. T. Guild; Alternate, James Mailley. Conference Sermon, R. Pearson; Alternate, F. M. Esterbrook.

    RESOLUTIONS. -- The report of the Committee on Resolutions was read and adopted. (See Resolutions.)

    THANKS. -- A vote of thanks was tendered the Baptist Church for the use of their building during the trial.

    COLLECTION. -- A collection by motion of J. F. Kemper was taken to pay the janitor for his services during the session of the Conference.

    ADJOURNED. -- By motion of A. A. Randall the Conference adjourned sine die, after the approval of the Journal and the reading of the appointments. Bishop Ninde announced hymn No. 756 beginning

    "I love to tell the story," etc.

    F. M. Esterbrook and J. W. Stewart led, in prayer. The Biship read the appointments and pronounced the benediction.

    Attest:

    1. Who have been received by transfer and from what conferences?

        Lorenzo Jean from the Des Moines; D. B. Lake from the Missouri; E. B. Gideon from the North Nebraska; F. H. Winter from the St. Louis; William Van Buren from the Black Hills.

    2. Who have been re-admitted?

        None.

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

        U. G. Brown, an elder from the United Brethren in Christ.

    4. Who have been received on trial?

        (a) IN STUDIES OF FIRST YEAR.

            William H. Stanley, Samuel T. Walker,

        (b) IN STUDIES OF THIRD YEAR.

            None.

   5. Who have been continued on trial?

        (a) IN STUDIES OF FIRST YEAR.

            Philip H. Smith, Frank H. Winter.

        (b) IN STUDIES OF SECOND YEAR.

            Arthur J. Hollingworth, John Calvert, Roscoe A. Barnes, Mortimer R. Crisp, Truman M. Ransom, George C. Cobb.

        (c) IN STUDIES OF THIRD YEAR.

            Frank R. Hollenback.

        (d) IN STUDIES OF FOURTH YEAR.

            None.

    6. Who have been discontinued?

        Bert E. Jacobs.

        Who have been admitted into full membership?

            (a) ELECTED AND ORDAINED DEACONS THIS YEAR.

                Alexander B. Grossman, William N. Simpson, Mason A. Wimberly, Henry F. Smith, George C. Ebersole.

            (b) ELECTED AND ORDAINED DEACONS PREVIOUSLY.

                Alson E. Chadwick, Frank H. Essert, William H. Turrell, Robert L. Wolfe.

    8. What members are in studies of third year?

        (a) ADMITTED INTO FULL MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR.

            Alexander B. Grossman, William N. Simpson, Mason A. Wimberly. Henry F. Smith, George C. Ebersole, Frank H. Essert, William H. Turrell

        (b) ADMITTED INTO FULL MEMBERSHIP PREVIOUSLY.

            Edward S. Burr, Abram J. Young, (1898) Green W. Selby, (1882) William H. Mills, Edwin D. Gideon.

    9. What members are in studies of fourth year?

        Andrew W. Shamel, Clement L. Myers, W. John Calfee, Harry W. Cope, Jehu W. Embree, George L. Hosford, Finley E. Smith, Albert V. Wilson.

    10. What members have completed the Conference course of study?

        (a) ELECTED AND ORDAINED ELDERS THIS YEAR.

            Howard G. Wilcox, Arthur W. Partch, Frank W. Bean, Franks Mills, Clyde P. Metcalf, Robert T. Chipperfield, Alson E. Chadwick.

        (b) ELECTED AND ORDAINED ELDERS PREVIOUSLY.

            None.

    11. What others have been elected and ordained Deacons?

        (a) AS LOCAL PREACHERS.

            Robert H. Thompson, William H. Stanley.

        (b) UNDER MISSIONARY RULE.

            None.

    12. What others have been elected and ordained Elders?

        (a) AS LOCAL DEACONS.

            None.

        (b) UNDER MISSIONARY RULE.

            None.

    13. Was the character of each preacher examined?

        This was strictly done; every man's name being called in open Conference. Abel M. Perry was suspended for one year.

    14. Who have been transferred, and to what conference?

        H. C. Harman and R. L. Wolfe to the Black Hills, J. W. Lewis to the Maine.

    15. Who have died?

        Zenas B. Turman, Alford Brigham.

    16. Who have been located at their own request?

        None.

    17. Who have been located?

        None.

    18. Who have been withdrawn?

        None.

    17. Who have been permitted to withdraw under charges or complaints?

        None.

    20. Who have been expelled?

        None.

    21. What other personal notations should be made?

        None.

    22. Who are the supernumerary preachers?

        N. L. Hoopingarner, A. P. Jones, D. C. Brannon, A. J. Young, E. L. Wells, Alvin Madole, James Williams, Moses Anderson, R. G. Adams, E. W. McMillan, J. S. Orr.

    23. Who are the superannuated preachers?

        J. W. Warfield, Duke Slavens, O. P. Sheldon, J. H. Beery, Hiram Burch, G. B. Crippen, W. R. Jones, C. G. Lathrop, Jeptha Marsh, Harrison Pressen, Charles Reilly, L. W. Smith, J. W. Taylor, Edward Wilkinson, J. L. Fort, G. A. Smith, G. A. Hobson, C. W. Wells.

    24. Who are the triers of appeals?

        C. S. Dudley, W. T. Cline, W. M. Worley, John Gallagher, J. F. Kemper, M. C. Smith, G. W. Abbott.

    25. What is the Statistical Report for this year?

        See Statistical Reports.

    26. What is the aggregate of the benevolent collections as reported by the Conference Treasurer?

        $14,120.00.

    27. What are the claims on the Conference Fund?

        $3,000.00.

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

        $1,988.00. Applied by direction of Conference. (See Steward's Report.)

    29. Where are the preachers stationed?

        See appointments.

    30. Where shall the next conference be held?

        Referred to a commission consisting of the presiding elders.

   Superannuated and supernumerary preachers: D. C. Brannon, J. S. Orr, L. W. Smith, Duke Slavens.

   Superannuated and supernumerary preachers: Charles Reilly, W. R Jones, A. J. Young; E. W. McMillen, G. A. Hobson, C. W. Wells.
     L. C. Lemon, F. H. Essert, F. R. Hollenback, G. C. Cobb, and P. H. Smith left without appointment to attend one of our schools.

   Isaac Crook, Chancellor Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; I. L. Lowe, C. M. Ellinwood, Professors Nebraska Wesleyan University, members University Place Quarterly.

    F.. M. Esterbrook, Financial Agent Nebraska Wesleyan University and member of University Place Quarterly Conference.

    Superannuated and supernumerary preachers: Jeptha Marsh, H. Butch, G. A. Smith, G. B. Crippen, Harrison Presson, E. Wilkinson, C. G. Lathrop, N. L. Hoopingarner, S. W. Warfield.

   Superannuated and supernumerary preachers: A. P. Jones, J. L. Fort, J. B. Beery, J. W. Taylor, James Williams, R. G. Adams, E. Wilkinson.

   Superannuated and supernumerary preachers: A. Madole, O. P. Sheldon, Moses Anderson, E. L. Wells.

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