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MINUTESor THE

SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION

OF THE

M)GH)GAN ANNUAL

CONFERENCEOF THE

Methodist Protestant Ghurch

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MIDLAND PARK,

YORKVILLE, MICHIGAN,

AUGUST 27 to SEPTEMBER 1, 1907.

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MINUTESOF THE

SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION

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MICHIGAN ANNUAL

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Methodist Protestant Ghurch

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MIDLAND PARK,

YORKVILLE, MICHIGAN,

AUGUST 27 to SEPTEMBER 1, 1907.

RIVERSIDE PRINTING CO.,PORT HURON, MICH.

CONFERENCE OFFICERS.

President,W. C. HARGER

Secretary O. R. STILSONAssistant Secretary H. J. HESCOTTConference Treasurer C. ENGLANDStatistical Secretary M. R. SAIGEONFinancial Secretary C. L. ELLIS

DISTRICT COMMITTEE.F. TRAVER C. W. STEPHENSON J. A. MORAYH. B. HITCHINGS BARBER MEADE

TRUSTEES.J. W. WILL 1908

E. W. MASON : 1909

C. W. PARKER 1910

H. C. GLEASON 1911

H. B. HITCHINGS 1912

PREACHERS, AID SOCIETY.President • F. TRAVERSecretary C. W. STEPHENSONTreasurer C. ENGLANDAgent C. ENGLAND

BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.President W. C. HARGERSecretary C. W. STEPHENSONTreasurer BYRON JENNINGS

FACULTY OF CONFERENCE.O. R. STILSON— First Year 1908

C. E. PERRY— Preparatory 1909

ERNEST EVANS— Second Year 1910

C. W. STEPHENSON— Third Year , 1911

SUPERANNUATE FUND BOARD.

M. R. SAIGEON 1908 W. S. OSTRANDER 1910 W. F. OLIVER 1909F. A. GRINNELL 1910 BYRON JENNINGS 1909

BOARD FOREIGN MISSIONS.

J. M. CRANDALL, 1909.

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.President C. W. STEPHENSONSecretary J. W. WILL

REPRESENTATIVES TO GENERAL CONFERENCE.REV. W. C. HARGER W. N. SWIFTREV. C. L. ELLIS F. A. GRINNELL

ALTERNATES.REV. J. W. WILL B. S. JENNINGSREV. C. W. STEPHENSON AMI ARNOLD

Friend: This book is presented to you with compliments of theMichigan Annual Conference, in the hope that it will be of interest andvalue to you. While these minutes are not sold, a free-will offeringwill be taken by your pastor at your church for the purpose of helpingto pay the cost of their, publication, and we hope that you will contribute as you feel able to do.

Scene at the Dock, Gull Lake.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION.Rev. A. Smith, Pres., Three Rivers, Mich.Rev. C. L. Ellis, Vice. Pres., Marlette, Mich.Rev. J. A. Moray, Sec, Lawton, Mich.Mr. E. L. Hursley, Treas., Cressey, Mich.Rev. C. E. Perry, Caro, Mich.Rev. W. C. Harger, Lansing, Mich.Rev. O. R. Stilson, Capac, Mich.Mr. H. C. Gleason, Three Rivers, Mich.Mr. C. W. Parker, Dimondale, Mich.

BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE WEST MICHIGAN PREACHERS,AID SOCIETY.

MR. B. MEAD, Five years. MR. THOS. McKEE, Three years.REV. C. L. ELLIS, Four years. REV. I. T. CRAGO, Two years.

REV. J. A. MORAY, One year.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD.Rev. C. L. Ellis, President; Rev. J. A. Moray, Secretary.

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View in Midland Park.

Midland Park contains 36% acres of fine grove, beautifully located on the east shore of Gull Lake, a body of clear water from oneto two miles wide by seven long. The park is accessible by electriclines from Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, also M. C. R. R. at Yorkville..Good steamboat facilities to all parts of the lake. A splendid tabernacle has been erected, also about 60 cottages, a number of which may

lae rented at reasonable rates. Ground for tenting free. Tents may

be secured by writing Rev. J. A. Moray, Lawton, Mich.

Notice to pastors and others: I find that several copies are missing from the files of printed minutes in the Conference records. I amespecially desirous to obtain one each of the years 1895, 1896, 1897,

and 1898. Any person having spare copies will confer a favor bymailing them to me.

O. R. STILSON, Secretary.

MINUTESOF THE

SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION

OF THE

Michigan Annual ConferenceHELD AT

MIDLAND PARK, AUG. 27, 1907.

Conference opened by singing No. 197, in Pentecostal Hymns No.

4, reading of Scriptures, Rom. 12, by President Harger and prayer by

Rev. J. M. Crandall.

Roll call.

Voted that the center tier of seats be constituted the bar of con

ference.

Voted that the assistant secretary cast the ballot of the confer

ence for1 O. R. Stilson for secretary for the ensuing year.

Secretary chose as assistant, H. J. Hescott.

List of conference committees was read and approved..

Voted that C. L. Ellis act as financial secretary.

Voted that M. R. Saigeon act as statistical secretary.

Voted that these two secretaries, with their assistants, be consti

tuted a committee on pastoral reports.

Voted that the salary of the conference secretary be twenty-five

dollars, and of the assistant, ten dollars.

Voted that the salaries of the financial and statistical secretaries

and their assistants be five dollars each.

Statistical secretary chose J. E. Harris as assistant.

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Voted that the secretary he authorized to prepare blanks tor dele

gates reports.

Voted that the time of opening and closing be 7:30 to 11:30 a. m.,

standard time.

Financial secretary chose as assistant W. C. Helmbold.

Voted that the president with C. E. Perry and Ami Arnold be a

committee on religious services.

Voted that the conference co-operate with the camp-meeting associ

ation in raising funds for the expenses of evangelistic services.

Voted that each pastor present his report in person to the com

mittee on pastoral reports, and remain before the committee until dis

missed.

Voted that C. England act as conference treasurer for the ensuing

year.

Voted that W. N. Swift act as reporter to the papers.

Voted to extend the time sufficient to fix the order of business for

election of conference officers.

Time of electing conference officers was fixed at 9:00 o,clock

Wednesday morning.

Adjourned.

WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. 28.

Conference called to order at 7:30 with Rev. A. Smith in the

chair.

Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. W. R. Sink.

Roll-call.

Minutes of the last session read and approved.

Moved and carried that the name of Richard Raymond be

placed on the delegates roll.

Recommendations of L. W. Graves, John Ovenshire, John McClure,

R. H. Cunningham, A. L. Bragg and O. J. Montgomery were read andreferred to the Faculty of Instruction.

Credentials of Geo. W. BeDell were read and referred to the

committee on credentials.

THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

A communication from A. Byers was received, and it was voted

that the secretary reply to this and other similar communications.

A communication from J. W. Saxbee was read, and it was voted toplace his name on the supernumerary list.

A letter from Dr. B. W. Anthony touching the interests of AdrianCollege was read and referred to the committee on colleges.

A communication from Dr. J. H. Lucas in the interest of HomeMissions was read and referred to the committee on Home Missions.

The secretary presented his financial report, which was adopted.

Voted that twenty-five hundred copies of the minutes he printed,

and that they be distributed as last year.

President read his official report, and it was adopted.

The order of the day having arrived, conference proceeded to the

election of officers. M. R. Saigeon, W. C. Helmbold and WilliamKline were appointed tellers.

W. C. Harger was elected president on the first ballot.

The secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous ballot for F.

Traver, C. L. Ellis, J. W. Speer and Ami Arnold as members of thecommittee on pastoral relations.

F. Traver, C. W. Stephenson, J. A. Moray, H. B. Hitchings andBarber Meade were elected by unanimous ballot as members of the

standing district committee.

H. B. Hitchings was re-elected as Conference Trustee for five

years by unanimous ballot.

C. W. Stephenson was elected as member of the Faculty of In

struction.

Voted that the clause in standing rules specifying that no member

of the Faculty of Instruction shall succeed himself be stricken out.

Voted that W. S. Ostrander be elected to succeed himself as mem

ber of the Superannuate Fund Board.

Voted that F. A. Grinnell be elected a member of the Superannuate

Fund Board.

C. W. Stephenson was elected president of the Ministerial Asso

ciation, and J. W. Will secretary of the same.


Voted that the salary of the president of the Conference be

twelve hundred dollars, or as much more as an assessment of 30 cents

per member may provide, R. Rutledge voting in the negative.

Voted that a committee be appointed by the chair to formulate

recommendations with regard to the payment of president,s salary.

G. N. Gillett, M. R. Saigeon and W. N. Swift were appointed as such

committee.

Voted that F. Traver, A. C. Fuller and C. England be a committeeon memorial services.

J. M. Crandall and F. Traver were appointed to assist the president in the ordination service.

Fixing of time and place for holding the next session of Conference, also of the Ministerial Association was made an order of

business for nine o,clock tomorrow morning.

Voted that a committee be appointed to examine the Conference

Journal as to the action of this Conference with regard to the ordina

tion of women. The secretaries were appointed as such committee.

Voted that this committee report immediately after the fixed order

of business tomorrow morning.

Adjourned.

THURSDAY MORNING, AUG. 29.

Conference opened with president in the chair.

Devotional exercises conducted by J. D. Young.

Roll-call.

Minutes of last session read and approved as corrected.

Committee on method of paying president,s salary reported.

It was voted to consider the report item by item.

The first item was adopted.

Item two was stricken out.

Item three was stricken out.

Item four was adopted, and the report adopted as amended.

Voted that all pastors be requested to collect and forward to the

Conference Steward one-half of the amount assessed to the work for

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president,s claim on or before thirty days after the rise of Conference.

Voted that we listen to Dr. Jennings in the interest of the Board

of Publication, and to Dr. Gray in the interest of Adrian College, at

11:00 o,clock.

The committee on Pastoral Reports reported.

The order of the day having arrived, invitations for the next

session of the Annual Conference were received from Comp-meeting

Association, Saginaw, E. S., and Lansing. It was voted to take an

informal ballot. After the ballot it was decided by vote that the Con

ference be held at Lansing. The time was fixed as the fourth Tues

day in August, at nine o,clock a. m., standard time.

Voted to hold the next Ministerial Association at Caro on the

second Tuesday in May at ten o,clock a. m.

Moved to reconsider the Constitution and By-laws of the Min

isterial Association. The motion was laid on the table.

The following resolutions were presented:

Resolved, That it be a standing rule of this conference that wedo not ordain women. Resolved further, That all former action con

trary to this resolution be and is hereby repealed.

Resolved still further, That this resolution be voted on by ballot.M. R. SAIGEON,

J. H. REILLY.

On motion for the previous question, Conference proceeded to

ballot, the vote being yes, 64; no, 30.

Voted to adopt the report of the committee on pastor,s reports.

Papers of L. W. Bishop were presented and referred to the Faculty

of Instruction.

The order of the day having arrived, the conference listened to

Dr. Jennings in the interest of the Board of Publication.

The time for adjournment having arrived, it was voted that the

order of the day at ten o,clock tomorrow be the hearing of Dr. Gray

in the interest of Adrian College.

Adjourned.

10 MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION OF .

FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 30.

Conference called to order at 7:30 with the president in the chair.

Roll-call.

Minutes of the last session read and adopted as corrected.

Rev. W. R. Sink and Rev. J. A. Sly were excused from furtherattendance at this session of Conference.

Report of the committee on periodicals was read and adopted.

Moved and carried that each person attending the next session

of Conference at Lansing, and not providing for his own entertainment,

be requested to pay to the local church the sum of two dollars and

fifty cents for his entertainment.

Voted that the order of the day at 10:30 o,clock be the hearing

of Dr. Brown in the interest of Ministerial Education.

The following resolutions were presented:

Resolved, That inasmuch as Mrs. Addie Dean-Luke was accepted

in this conference on her standing in the West Michigan Conference,

and that her ordination had been agreed to in said Conference, and

she having fulfilled every condition and according to agreement being

eligible to ordination, therefore we would respectfully ask of this

Conference the privilege of electing her to the office of Elder in the

Methodist Protestant Church.J. A. MORAY,MRS. JOHN H. CORNISH,WM. A. KLINE,G. N. GILLETT,J. J. WILLETTS,C. L. ELLIS,W. B. SNELL.

Moved and supported to adopt the resolutions. On motion for

the previous question the resolutions carried by a rising vote.

The following resolution was presented and adopted.

Resolved, That the president of this conference shall appoint a

committee of three to consider the revision of the Constitution and

By-laws of the Ministerial Association of this conference.

J. W. WILL,W. N. SWIFT.


Report of the Conference Treasurer was read and adopted.

The president,s message was presented and adopted.

The order of the day having arrived, the conference listened to

Dr. J. W. Gray in the interests of Adrian College.

The president appointed as committee on revision of the con

stitution of the Ministerial Association J. W. Will, M. R. Saigeon andGeo. Bingham.

Dr. Brown then spoke in the interests of the Board of Ministerial

Education.

Voted that Dr. J. W. Gray be a committee to draft resolutionsof sympathy in behalf of this Conference, to be sent to Dr. J. C.Berrien and family in his illness.

Bill of the president for printing of laws and blank forms forincorporation of churches was presented and allowed.

A communication from Rev. T. J. Ogburn, in the interest of theBoard of Foreign Missions, was read and referred to the committee

on Foreign Missions.

A communication from Rev. J. B. Keith read and accepted.

A communication from Rev. A. J. Polglass read and referred to thecommittee on pastor,s reports.

A communication from Rev. A. L. Stinard was read and accepted.

A communication from Rev. Lester Clark read and referred to thestationing committee.

A communication from D. E. Damy regarding the Haw PatchChurch was read and referred to the Church Extension Society.

A communication from Henry Love regarding the Fleming Churchwas read and referred to the Church Extension Society with power

to redeem the mortgage or sell the church at their discretion.

Final report of the committee on pastor,s reports was read.Moved to adopt the report. An amendment was moved and carriedthat the name of B. G. Sutton be placed on the unstationed list.

Report of the committee was adopted.

Fred Haysted and Mrs. Emma Garrettson were excused from

further attendance at this session of Conference.


Recommendations of R. A. Norton were read and referred to the

Faculty of Instruction.

Adjourned.

FRIDAY, AFTERNOON, AUG. 30.

Special session called by the president at 1:00 o,clock.

Prayer by J. E. Harris.Roll-call.

Minutes of last session read, corrected, and adopted.

W. H. Cole and John Walker excused from further attendance.

Voted that it be the sense of this conference that by permitting

the ordination of Mrs. Addie Dean-Luke we establish no precedent,

but have taken this action in an exceptional case arising out of our

relationship to the West Michigan Conference.

President read his financial report and it was accepted.

Statistical secretary presented his report and it was adopted.

Voted that J. W. Heminger receive a duplicate of his ordinationpapers, he having lost the original.

Voted that the name of E. F. Gill be placed on the roll.

Voted that W. G. Terhune receive new ordination papers, having

lost the originals by fire.

Mrs. Myers, J. H. Reilly and J. W. Mulholland excused.A bill of incidental expenses for the conference at Caro was pre

sented by R. Rutledge and was allowed.

Committee on Home Missions reported. The report was laid on

the table till tomorrow morning.

Conference adjourned for Electoral College.

Electoral college organized. F. Traver elected chairman and the

conference secretaries elected secretaries. M. R. Saigeon, C. England

and F. A. Grinnell appointed judges.

Proceeded to ballot. The second ballot resulted in the electionof Rev. W. C. Harger, W. N. Swift and F. A. Grinnell as delegates to

the next General Conference.


Rev. C.L. Ellis was elected on the fourth ballot.J. W. Will, C. W. Stephenson, B. S. Jennings and Ami Arnold

were elected alternate delegates in the order named.

Voted that the delegates be clothed with conventional powers.

Voted that it be the sense of this Electoral College that we arein favor of the proposed organic union of the Methodist Protestant,

United Brethren and Congregational churches, but that the delegates

be free.

Adjourned.

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Conference convened.

Voted that nine o,clock tomorrow morning be the time for hearing

Dr. Lucas in the interest of the Board of Home Missions.

Rev. W. S. Ostrander excused from further attendance.

Adjourned.

SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. 31.

Conference called to order with the president in the chair.

Devotions conducted by Rev. Geo. W. BeDell.

Roll-call.

Minutes read and approved.

Report of the committee on Foreign Missions read and adopted.

Committee on credentials reported. The report was accepted

and the name of Geo. W. BeDell ordered placed on the roll.

Committee on Home Missions reported and the report was

adopted.

Committee on church extension reported and the report was

adopted.

The president was empowered by vote to employ such clerical

help, with stationery and postage, as he may require to properly

care for the correspondence and records required by his work, the

necessary expense to be paid by the Conference Treasurer.


Statistical Secretary reported and the report was adopted.

Adjourned for Church Extension Society.

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Conference called to order by the president.

Dr. Lucas was introduced and spoke in the interest of Home

Missions.

M. O. Payne, Archie Scott and E. P. McKinzie were excused from

further attendance.

Report of the committee on moral reform was read and adopted.

Voted that the memorial service be at 6:30 this evening.

Report of the committee on colleges was read and accepted as

amended.

R. C. Crossman was excused.

Voted that the chair appoint a committee to take subscriptions

for the Home Mission Bulletin. J. W. Will was appointed.

Voted that the secretary be empowered to draw on the treasurer

for an amount sufficient to pay for the publication of the minutes.

Voted that an assessment of five cents per member be levied for

the purpose of defraying the expenses of representatives to the Gen

eral Conference, the same to be sent to the Conference Treasurer on

or before the first day of April, 1908.

Report of committee on revision of the Constitution of the Min

isterial Association was read and adopted as amended.

Voted that a committee be appointed to secure an evangelistic

leader for the next session of conference, and that Dr. Lewis is our

preference.

Faculty of Instruction reported. It was voted to consider thereport item by item.

Items one, two, three, four and five were adopted. Item six was

adopted as amended. Items seven, eight, nine and ten were adopted.

Item eleven, regarding the ordination of L. W. Graves, was laid onthe table. Items twelve, thirteen, fourteen and fifteen were adopted.

W. N. Swift was excused from further attendance.

Adjourned.


SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUG. 31.

Special session called by the chair at one o,clock.

Devotional exercises by G. Dover.

Minutes of last session read and approved.

J. H. Wagner excused from further attendance.

Voted that the committee on assessments be instructed to levy

an assessment of ten,cents for superannuated ministers, and five

cents for conference collection.

Report of committee on ministerial education read and adopted.

"Voted that article eleven of the report of the Faculty of Instruc

tion be taken from the table. A motion to adopt was lost. It wasthen voted to ordain L. W. Graves at this session of conference.

Voted to adopt the report of the Faculty of Instruction as amended.

Voted that J. W. Will, at his request, be a committee to procure,at his own expense, a gavel for the use of the president.

Voted that we hold a special session of the conference at the close

of the religious services tonight.

Adjourned for meeting of Preacher,s Aid Society.

SATURDAY EVENING, AUG. 31.

Special session called to order with M. R. Saigeon in the chair.

Minutes of last session read and approved.

Report of committee on assessments read and adopted.

Report of committee on Y. P. S. C. E. read and adopted.

Report of committee on obituaries read and adopted.

Report of committee on thanks read and adopted by a rising vote.

Voted that all probationers who have been advanced in the course

of study, and receive work at this conference, be granted the annual

license.

Partial report of the Conference Steward was read and adopted.

Voted that the secretary be authorized to have envelopes printed

for General Interest collections.


Chair appointed W. C. Harger, J. W. Gray and O. R. Stilson a

committee to procure evangelistic help for the next session of Con

ference.

Conference adjourned for meeting of Church Extension Society.

Conference called to order.

Committee on pastoral relations reported and the report was

adopted.

Adjourned.W. C. HARGER, President.


• * * * * * *

The afternoons and evenings of Conference week were very profit

ably spent in religious services. Rev. W. R. Newell, of Chicago, was

again with us, and conducted services afternoon and evening. On

Sunday morning the ordination sermon was delivered by Dr. Jennings,

editor of the Methodist Recorder. Lloyd Mead, L. W. Graves, and Mrs.

Addle Dean-Luke were ordained.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES.

Ministerial Education— C. E. Perry, O. R. Stilson, Miss Hattie

Church.

Colleges— J. E. Harris, C. L. Ellis, Mrs. C. F. Walters.

Moral Reform—W. S. Ostrander, J. W. Mulholland, John Cragg.

Home Missions—M. R. Saigeon, F. E. Kunsman, Schuyler Switzer.

Foreign Missions—L. E. Hague, H. J. Hescott, E. P. McKinzie.

Periodicals —J. D. Young, M. J. Weaver, W. N. Swift.

Church Extension—W. F. Oliver, G. N. Gillett, Ami Arnold.

Obituary—J. A. Moray, J. H. Reilly, M. F. Foster.

Credentials—C. W. Stephenson, F. Traver, E. W. Mason.

Thanks—G. Dover, F. W. Stephenson, Mrs. John Green.

Boundaries— J. W. Will, R. Rutledge, W. J. Speer.

Assessments—W. H. Cole, W. C. Helmbold, Robert Cargill.

Christian Endeavor—J. M. Crandall, A. Scott, W. R. Kinsman.


SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

Committee on Payment of President,s Salary—G. N. Gillett, M.

R. Saigeon, W. N. Swift.

Committee. on Revision of Constitution of Ministerial Association —

J. W. Will, M. R. Saigeon, Geo. Bingham.

Committee on Evangelistic Help—W. C. Harger, J. W. Gray, O.R. Stilson.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL RELATIONS.

President of the Conference W. C. Harger

Professor of Theology and Psychology in Adrian CollegeJ. W. Gray, D. D.

ADRIAN DISTRICT— A. Scott, Chairman.

Adrian To be supplied

Adrian Mission F. E. Ogle

Monroe A. Scott

Wellsville A. L. Bragg

FRANKLIN DISTRICT— G. Dover, Chairman.Shelby G. W. Bedell

Leonard J. W. Ayling; Mrs. J. W. Ayling, Asst.Franklin George Dover

Davisburg Wm. Coombs

LAPEER DISTRICT— C. L. Ellis, Chairman.Columbiaville J. H. ReillyFostoria

,U. G. Ostrander

Lum A. A. Phelps

Lapeer C. England

North Branch F. W. Stephenson

Marlette ". C. L. EllisMayville Mrs. Addie Dean-Luke

Otter Lake D. A. VanDoren

Attica Chas. Bragg

LIVINGSTON DISTRICT— M. R. Saigeon, Chairman.Ingham F. E. Kunsman

Dansville To be supplied


Fleming To be supplied

Livingston M. R. Saigeon

CLIO DISTRICT— J. W. Will, Chairman.Clio J. W. WillGwosso J. D. YoungBrant W. V. Scott

Saginaw, W. S J. E. HarrisSaginaw, E. S C. W. Stephenson

Atlas and Burton R. A. Norton

Flint M.J. WeaverBurch Run and Elva A. N. Waldo

New Lothrop H. J. HescottRichfield J. W. Heminger

PORT HURON DISTRICT— W. F. Oliver, Chairman.

Goodland W. C. Helmbold

Capac O. R. Stilson

Riley and Berlin'

W. F. Oliver

Yale W. S. Ostrander

Smith,s Creek B. G. Halliday

Goodells Earl Hatt

Peck To be supplied

Greenwood C. A. Dolph

Grant '. J. W. MulhollandBanner F. T. Nichols

CARO DISTRICT— J. M. Crandall, Chairman.Kinde W. H. Mitchell

Gagetown D. Earl

Wells C. W. Gray; Mrs. C. W. Gray, Asst.

Prairie R. C. Crossman

Cass River J. M. CrandallWahjamega G. Mikel

Caro C. E. Perry

Fairgrove I. T. Crago

LANSING DISTRICT— G. N. Gillett, Chairman.Assyria Mrs. Emma Garritson

Barryville B. C. Hescott


Dimondale R. C. Powell

Eaton Rapids LB. MillerCharlotte W. H. Hutton

Lansing G. N. Gillett

North Jackson L. W. Graves

Rice Creek To be supplied

Frederick W. G. Terhune

Grayling R. H. Cunningham

Hickory Corners : J. J. Willitts

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT— J. A. Moray, Chairman.Bradley W. F. Perkins

Flowerfield G. E. Warren

Hillsdale John McClure

Haw Patch To be supplied

LaGrange L. W. Bishop

LaPorte S. G. Brundage

Tracy John McCueNewberg : Lloyd Mead

Three Rivers To be supplied

Twelve Corners To be supplied

Van Buren . . . J. A. Moray

UPPER PENINSULA DISTRICT— A. J. Polglase, Chairman.Laurium A. J. PolglaseHancock M. J. Polglase

Superannuated Ministers —A. B. Hathaway, A. E. Fox, A. Mof

fat, C. D. Paxson, A. L. Stinard, A. C. Fuller, L. D. Abbott, W. H. Maw-horter, S. Phillips, J. W. Warner.

Supernumerary—A. R. McRill, J. A. Sly, A. Smith, R. Hillis, J. B.Keith, J. W. Saxbee.

Left out without appointment at their own request—L. E. Hague,

Ernest Evans, W. R. Sink, A. E. Miller.

Left in the hands of the president—W. S. Cassmore, Orla Montgomery, A. F. Collis.

Left in the hands of the president with recommendation forevangelistic work—W. B. Snell.


Evangelistic at large—W. H. Cole.

Church extension missionary—F. Traver.

Conference missionaries—Lester Clark, R. Rutledge.

Missionaries in Japan—Frank Totten, F. A. Perry.

Students at Adrian College—Ira Miller, Meldon Jones, JosephSmith, F. E. Ogle.

Conference evangelists—Ella Howard Wilson, N. Butler.

To attend school —Paul Jones, L. G. Moore, Roy McKercher, JohnOvenshire.

W. C. HARGER, Chairman.C. L. ELLIS, Secretary.F. TRAVER,

W. J. SPEER,AMI ARNOLD.

CONFERENCE ROLL.

Rec,d Rec,d

A. C. Fuller 1858 N. Butler 1888

Lester Clark 1866 J. W. Mulholland : 1888

F. Traver 1868 C. W. Gray 1890

A. E. Fox 1871 J. A. Sly 1890

A. B. Hathaway 1872 W. C. Harger 1890

J. W. Gray 1877 A. A. Phelps 1892

J, M. Crandall 1877 R. Hillis 1893

R. Rutledge 1877 F. E. Kunsman 1893

C. England 1878 U. G. Ostrander 1893

C. W. Stephenson 1881 J. H. Reilly 1893

M. R. Saigeon 1884 W. S. Cassmore 1894

A. Moffat .1885 J. W. Saxbee 1895

W. S. Ostrander 1886 J. D. Young 1895

Wr. H. Cole 1887 A.E.Miller 1896

W. G. Terhune 1887 J. W. Will 1897

A. Scott 1887 W. F. Oliver 1897

J. B. Keith 1887 H.J. Hescott 1899

Wm. Coombs 1888 R. C. Crossman 1900

B. G. Sutton 1888 O. R. Stilson 1903


Rec,d

L. E. Hague ,. 1903

J. E. Harris 1904

J. W. HemingerM. J. Weaver 1904

Ernest Evans 1905

John Ayling 1905

L. D. Abbott

A. Byers

I. T. Crago

C. L. Ellis

Mrs. Emma Garritson

G. N. Gillett

W. C. Helmbold

P. W. Jones

J. A. MorayA. R. McRill

W. H. Mahorter

F. T. Nichols

C. E. Perry

C. D. Paxon

S. Phillips

A. J. Polglase

Rec'd

H. S. Shrauger

W. R. Sink

W. B. Snell

A. L. StinardJ. W. WarnerJ. J. WillitsElla Howard Wilson

G. Dover 1905

G. Mikel 1905

A. N. Waldo

A. Smith

F. A. Perry 1906

F. Totten 1906

David Earl 1906

F. W. Stephenson 1906

R. C. Powell 1906

O. C. Carlile 1906

E. F. Gill 1907

Geo. W. BeDell 1907

Lloyd Mead 1907

Mrs. Addie Dean Luke 1907

L. W. Graves 1907

W. F. Perkins .

S. G. Brundage

SUPPLIES.

L. W. Bishop

John McClure ,

PROBATIONERS.

G. Warren 1900 Roy McKercher 1905

B. C. Hescott 1901 D. A. Van Doren .1905

W. V. Scott 1903

Earl Hatt

F. E. Ogle 1904

Mrs. C. W. Gray

Wm. H. Mitchell 1905

C. A. Dolph 1905

B. G. Halliday 1905

Chas. Bragg 1906

Ira E. Miller 1905 A. F. Collis 1906


W. H. Hutton 1906 A. L. Bragg 1907

Melden Jones 1906 John Ovenshire 1907

Joseph Smith 1906 Richard Norton 1907

John McCue 1907 R. H. Cunningham 1907

ROLL OF

Mrs. Callie Jillings, Attica.W. N. Swift, Adrian.

Mrs. P. A. Dice, Assyria.

J. H. Wagner, Atlas Mission.John Richey, Banner.D. L. Marshall, Barryville.

Mrs. Adora Paxson, Bradley.

John Watson, Burch Run.

Mrs. C. F. Walters, Capac.

Hiram Goodell, Caro.

Charles Hutchinson, Cass River.

T. A. Roberts, Charlotte.

F. A. Grinnell, Clio.

Miles N. Crawford, Columhiaville.

Mrs. I. E. Kinney, Davisburg.

Emma Billman, Dimondale.

Lillian Shoup, Eaton Rapids.

John Cragg, Fairgrove.

E. Butler, Flint.,

Mrs. Maria Bradford, Flowerfield.Miss Hattie Church, Fostoria.George Bingham, Franklin.Sarah Forbush, Frederick.Daniel Chisholm, Gagetown.

Mrs. John Green, Goodells.John O. Walker, Goodland.E. Branch, Grayling.

Wm. Wurtzel, Greenwood.Joseph Campbell, Hickory Corners,

M. L. Foster, Hillsdale.

N. J. Fellows, Ingham.William Latham, Kinde.

DELEGATES.J. C. Smith, LaGrange.W. R. Kinsman, Lansing.

C. L. Elliott, Lapeer.Schuyler Switzer, LaPorte.

Ami Arnold, Leonard.

Ray Jewell, Livingston.

Wm. Houghtaling, Lum.

Robert Cargill, Marlette.

James Paul, Mayville.

Fred Haysted, Monroe.

E. P. McKinzie, Newberg.

W. J. Speer, New Lothrop.M. A. Payne, North Branch.

Richard Raymond, North Jackson.

J. C. Mason, Otter Lake.E. W. Mason, Owosso.

Amos Gingrich, Prairie.

Warren Cranmore, Rice Creek.

Herman Taylor, Richfield.

Lulu Hulbert, Riley and Berlin.Walter Thrasher, Saginaw, E. S.C. H. Wiltsie, Saginaw, W. S.John W. Switzer, Shelby.Chas. W. Lapp, Smith,s Creek.Mrs. Alvina Howard, Three Rivers.William Kline, Tracy.Mary R. Cornish, Van Buren.Alfonzo Mosher, Wahjamega.

. J. F. Berry, Wells.Chas. Isley, Wellsville.Mrs. L. J. Myers, Yale.


OUR HONORED DEAD.

SERVED CONFERENCE DIED

D. B. Oakes, 4 years • 1846

J. B. Wooster, 8 years 1850

B. F. Paris, 9 years 1852

R. S. Kellogg, 4 years 1856

Edwin Hodson, 4 years 1859

Ephriam Howland, 2% years April 1, 1861

James Heath, 3 years -June 10, 1862

Volney Gustain, 2 years 1863

C. B. Blake, 1 year 1862

Olivet Earls, M. D„ 23 years June, 1864

W. Strickland, 2% years April, 1864

Thomas Howland, 7 years May 31, 1866

X. O. Smith, 7 years 1866

Laban Smith, 25 years February 23, 1867, aged 71 years

N. A. Frazier, 2 years Dec. 2, 1867

James M. McKinley, 3*6 years May 9, 1869

A. G. Drake, 5 years July 31, 1871John M. Thompson, 6 years : September, 1872

John Shelby January, 1873

Joseph Coates 1874

O. Gregory, 5 years March, 1874

A. Diamond May 9, 1875

H. H. Crawford, 5 years Feb. 10, 1876

Joseph Pomfret, 34 years Dec. 5, 1876

G. W. Davis 1879

C. D. Covell, 24 years 1880

P. R. Snyder, 24 years 1880

H. C. Ayers, 2 years 1882

F. Brewer, 2 years 1882

H. H. Johnson 1886

A. I. Warren, 44 years 1886

A. Brashaw 1886

D. Short 1887

M. L. Morden July 29, 1889J. F. Broughton, 1 month Oct. 16, 1889


SERVED CONFERENCE DIEDWm. Elkins, 15 years May 21, 1891

Wm. Cope, 16 years Feb. 8, 1892

James Reilly Aug. 12, 1893

J. Warner, 47 years 1897

S. Reilly, 28 years 1897

J. E. Hubbell, 32 years 1898

J. F. Shearer, 18 years 1899

John Glllam 1897

J. J. Beatty, 12 years April 12, 1902J. C. Scott, 13 years 1897

E. M. Butler, 10 years , 1897

J. E. Richards, 3 years 1897

J. Robinson, 34 years 1904

S. Windrem, 21 years 1905

M. H. Sly, 1 year 1906

W. A. Corkle, 3 months 1906

D. S. Cramer, 43 years 1907

Deceased Members of the West Michigan Conference.

Names. Joined. Served Conference. Died.

P. Sampson 1843 14 years 1856

E. Fulkerson 1844 18 years 1861

Joel Holmes 1861 5 years 1866

A. Acherson 1853 13 years 1868

I. C. Gibson 1861 8 years 1869

William H. Knight 1853 1870

N. S. Fairchild 1844 32 years 1871

William Dunning 1863 7 years 1871

Warren C. Griffin 1854 18 years 1872

B. Underwood 1868 6 years 1874

Beniah Bayn 1843 32 years 1875

William H. Leach 1875 1 year 1877

O. F. Howard 1842 36 years 1878

C. Blake 1842 36 years 1878

Ambrose Abbott 1871 7 years 1878

THE MJCHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 25

Names. Joined.

Joseph Woodman 1842

Erastus Williams 1842

Allen Johnson 1868

Whitney Hough 1857

D. M. Weaver 1876

Myron H. Wheeler 1869

H. H. Hulbert 1858

A. C. Shepherdson 1869

Levi Mills 1858

H. W. Cook 1883

S. Reeves 1869

W. White 1884

S. P. May 1879

William Bentley 1858

J. G. Seaman 1867

Gilbert Parmater

L. F. Hutt 1868

A. P. Shepherdson

William D. Tompkinson 1874

J. R. Stevenson 1885

S. F. Hale 1858

F. H. Chase, M. D 1862

Q. E. Knight

D. B. Clark 1858

James M. Utley 1875

Isaac Osgood 1891

William Bradley 1896

M. C. Daniels

Dr. J, KostWm. Gray

Served Conference. Died.

37 years 1879

37 years 1879

19 years 1880

13 years 1881

5% years 1881

14 years 1883

1886

20 years 1887

30 years 1887

5% years 1888

32% years 1891

•7 years 1891

13 years 1892

1894

1894

29 years 1897

1896

24 years 1898

1898

1898

1899

1899

41 years 1899

13 years 1901

1902

1902

1904

1904

1907

POST OFFICE ADDRESSES.Ayling, J. W Leonard Bishop, L. W La Grange, Ind.Abbott, L. D Frontier Bragg, Chas AtticaBeDell, Geo. W Washington Bragg, A. L Palmyra

R. F. D. No. 2 R. F. D. No. 2

MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION OF

Brundage, S. G... Rolling Prairie,Ind., R. F. D. No. 1

Butler, N Clio

Byers, A Salem, Oreg.

R. F. D. No. 2., c-o G. W. Chapman

Crandall, J. M CaroR. F. D. No. 4

Crossman, R. C UnionvilleR. F. D. No. 4

Clark, L Yale

Cole, W. H Yale

Coombs, Wm Davisburg

Crago, I. T FairgroveR. F. D. No. 3

Cunningham, R. H Grayling

Dolph, C. A Fargo

Dover, G FranklinEarl, D Gagetown

Ellis, C. L Marlette

England, C Lapeer

Fox, A. E Clio

Fuller, A. C Clio

Garritson, Mrs. Emma. .. .Assyria

Gillett, G. N 116 St. Joseph St.,Lansing

Gill, E. F ,. .Brown CityR. F. U No. 1

Graves, L. W JacksonR. F. D. No. 8

Gray, J. W Adrian

Gray, C. W CaroR. F. D.No. 3

Hague, L. E Stockbridge

Halliday, B. G Smith,s Creek

Harger, W. C.713 Grand St., SouthLansing

Harris, J. E 515 Stephens St.,Saginaw

Hathaway, A. B Clio

Hatt, Earl Goodells

Helmbold, W. C Imlay CityR. F. D. No. 1

Heminger, J. W DavisonR. F. D. No. 4

Hescott, H. J New Lothrop

Hescott, B. C MorganR. F. D. No. 1

Hillis, R Naravisa, N. M.

Hutton, H. W CharlotteR. F. D. No. 7

Jones, P. W Litchfield, O.

Jones, Meldon Adrian

care College

Keith, J. B Webberville

R. F. D. No. 1

Kunsman, F. E StockbridgeR. F. D. No. 4

Luke, Mrs. Addie Dean. .Mayville

McKerchar, Roy Saginaw

McRill, A. R Lawton

McClure, Jno. W Camden

R. F. D. No. 36

McCue, John Tracy, Ind.

Mead, Lloyd Corey

Mikel, G Wahjam,ega

Miller, A. E Adrian

Miller, Ira E Adrian

Mitchell, Wm Kinde

Moore, W. L. G. .80 Institute PlaceChicago

Moray, J. A Lawton

Mulholland, J. W Jeddo

Nichols, F. T McGregorR. F. D. No. 1

Norton, R. A Grand BlancR. F. D. No. 1


Ogle, F. E Adriancare College

Oliver, W. F Riley Center

Ostrander, W. S ...YaleOstrander, U. G Fostoria

Paxton, C. D Wayland

Perkins, W. F Bradley

Perry, C. E Caro

Phelps, A. A Lum

Phillips, S Notaway

Polglase, A. J Laurium

Powell, R. C Dimondale

Reilly, J. H Columbiaville

Rutledge, R. CollingR. F. D. No. 1

Saigeon, M. R Plainfleld

Saxbee, J. W Naravisa, N. M.

Scott, A Dundee

R. F. D. No. 1

Shrauger, H. S Moddersville

Sly, J. A Dansville

Smith A Three Rivers

Snell, W. B...Yorkville, R. F. D.

Stephenson, C. W.951 N. Fifth St.Saginaw

Stephenson, F. W... North BranchStilson, O. R Capac

Stinard, A. L Kirkville, N. Y.R. F. D. No. 1

Terhune, W. G Frederick

Totten, F Yokohama, Japan

Traver, F Grassmere

Van Doren, D. A Otter Lake

Waldo, A. N Birch Run

Warner, J. W FrontierWeaver, M. N.1319 N. Saginaw St.

FlintWill, J. W Clio

Willitts, J. J Hickory Corners

Warren G Flowerfleld

Wilson, Ella Howard . . . .WakeleeYoung, J. D. ., Burton

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

Brethren of the Michigan Conference, another Conference year

has passed and again we are assembled, this time in the beautiful

leafy grove of Midland Park, where the God of Nature speaks to us

in His creation. We are here in part at least to compare the workof the past year with those that have preceded it, and to plan for the

future as well. I am glad to report that new churches are beingbuilt, old ones repaired and splendid parsonages are being provided

for pastors. Salaries are being increased and from the material

point of view there is much to encourage. Four of our circuits areon the Recorder Roll. This should be increased to twenty at least,

and I trust will be the coming year. A good percentage of the benevolences have been secured and the interest in Adrian Collge is grow

ing, which is as it should be.

V

MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION OF

Spiritually, I believe there is a growth if we may judge from thenumber of revivals and accessions to the churches that have been re

ported.

Our number has again been lessened by the departure of our

dear Bro. Cramer, one of the oldest members of our Conference, and

of Bro. Wm. Gray. Because of this we mourn with those whose hearts

are now so tender, but not as those who have no hope. May the

families be comforted by the grace of our God.

It was made my duty to report the work of the Ministerial Association. I have to say the meeting was one of the best I have attended.This was due to the fact that the ministers present, thirty in num

ber, were so willing to bear a part in the service, only three beingexcused from presenting their subjects, having given good satisfactory reasons for the same. I would urge a more general attendanceat these meetings.

Our future is encouraging. Some works are being divided into

two and are growing. There are at present two churches of other

denominations that are being offered us at a nominal price. Each of

these are in good towns and would make good accessions to our

Conference. I would advise their purchase. In order to meet thedemands that are upon us as a Conference, I would recommend that

each pastor requested by this body to set apart one Sabbath in Novem

ber of each year as church extension day and take pledges for this

benevolence, having first made the people intelligent as to its ac

complishment in the past and its purpose for the future. I consider

that no fund in our Conference is of more importance than this. Wish

ing you all a pleasant and prosperous year, I am yours in the Master,s work,

W. C. HARGER, President.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICIAL REPORT.1906.

Sept. 26. Gave Rev. G. L. Traver his release from Banner circuit.

Sept. 26. Gave Rev. James Turner his release from Brant circuit.

Oct. 11. Gave Rev. E. F. Gill his appointment as assistant pastor

of Yale circuit.

Nov. 1. Released W. W. Dees from Fleming charge.


Nov. 3. Released Rev. A. E. Miller from North Jackson charge.

Nov. 19. Released Rev. W. V. Scott from Twelve Corners charge.

Dec. 5. Appointed Rev. W.' V. Scott to Brant circuit.

Dec. 5. Released Rev. F. T. Nichols from Peck circuit.

Dec. 5. Appointed Rev. O. C. Carlile to Peck circuit.

Dec. 5. Appointed Rev. F. T. Nichols to Banner circuit.

1907.

Jan. 1. Appointed L. W. Graves to North Jackson circuit.

Jan. 9. Sold the North West Concord church to E. L. Van Wor-

mer for $300.00.

Jan. 21. Gave Rev. J. C. McCaslin his release from Hillsdalecharge.

Feb. 15. Released Rev. J. W. Saxbee from Ingham circuit.

Mar. 20. Appointed J. E. McClure to Hillsdale charge.

Mar. 20. Appointed Rev. E. Leroy Steffey to Ingham circuit.

July 16. Appointed D. L. Curtis to Twelve Corners.

Aug. 12. Gave Rev. A. F. Soule his letter of standing.



COMMITTEE REPORTS

COMMITTEE ON THANKS.

Your committee on thanks would submit the following report:

As a Conference we desire to acknowledge our heartfelt thanks

to the following:

First.—To the officers of the Camp Meeting Association for their

kindness in granting us the use of their beautiful grounds and taber

nacle.

Second. —To all other friends who have in any way contributed to

the entertainment and comfort of those who have attended this Con

ference.

Third.—To the leader, choir, organist and singers for their ex

cellent service in greatly adding to the pleasure and profit of this

Conference.

Fourth.—To Bro. W. N. Swift for his painstaking effort to report

carefully all items of importance to the press.

Fifth.—To Rev. W. R. Newell for his sermons and bible readings

so helpful to us, and to the magnifying of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sixth.—To Dr. Jennings for his helpful and inspiring sermon

on Sunday morning.

We would also wish to acknowledge our great but humble thanks

to Almighty God for His manifold blessings, so freely bestowed upon

us all, and would prayerfully beseech Him to go with us in power to

our homes and work.

Respectfully submitted,

G. DOVER,

F. W. STEPHENSON, •

MRS. JOHN GREEN.

COMMITTEE ON OFFICIAL CHARACTER.Relationship desired.

J. D. Young Active O. R. Stilson Active

C. England Active W. R. Sink. .Without appointment


W. S. Ostrander Active G. E. Warren Active

W. V. Scott Active F. E. Kunsman Active

J. H. Reily Active A. F. Collis Active

A. E. Miller Same as last year Wm. Coombs Active

R. H. Cunningham Active Chas. Bragg Active

H. W. Hutton Active C. W. Gray As the Lord wills

D. A. Van Dora. .Active F. W. Stephenson Active

I. T. Crago,

Active I. E. Miller Active

B. C. Hescott Active R. C. Powell Not yet settled

Earl Hatt Active W. F. Oliver Active

W.F.Perkins Active H. J. Hescott Active

A. Scott Active C. W. Stephenson Active

D. Earl Active J. E. Harris Active

J. W. Hemminger Active W. C. Helmbold Active

Ernest Evans Without work M. R. Saigeon Active

C. E. Perry Active C. L. Ellis Active

W. J. Weaver None expressed G. Mikel Active

U. G. Ostrander Active R. C. Crossman Active

C. A. Dolph Active W. H. Mitchell Active

O. C. Carlyle Letter J. E. McClure Active

Lloyd Mead Active J. W. Mulholland Active

F. T. Nichols Active J. A. Moray ActiveL. E. Hague Active S. G. Brundage ActiveB. G. Halliday Active W. S. Cassmore ActiveW. G. Terhune Active Addle Deane Luke ActiveJ. W. Ayling Active Mrs. C. W. Gray ActiveJ. W. Will. . '. Active J. J. Willits ActiveW. H. Cole Active F. E. Ogle As last year

L. G. Moore To go to school A. N. Waldo ActiveEmma Garretson Pastor

We recommend that the characters of the following persons bepassed and that they sustain the relations noted as follows:

J. M. Crandall Active G. E. Warren In hands of Pres.A. J. Polglase Active W. B. SnelL.In hands of Pres.,A. A. Phelps Active with a recommendationE. F. Gill Active for Evangelistic WorkJ. W. Gray.. Dean of Theology of F. Traver Church Extension

Adrian College Missionary


R. Rutledge. .Left without appoint- Ella Howard Wilson. .Conf. Evan.

ment N. Butler Conf. Evan.

A. E. Fox Superannuated Lester Clark Conf. Evan.

A. Moffat Superannuated Frank Totten. Missionary to Japan

C. D. Paxon ...... Superannuated F. A. Perry . .Missionary to JapanA. L. Stinard Superannuated Meldon Jones. .Student at Adrian

W. H. Mahorter ..Superannuated Joseph Smith .. Student at Adrian

S. Phillips Superannuated Paul Jones ,. Student

J. W. Warner Superannuated G. Warren. . . .No recommendation

A. C. Fuller -.Superannuated Roy McKerchar.No recommenda-

L. D. Abbott Superannuated tion

A. B. Hathaway. . .Superannuated D. S. Cramer. .Remove to roll of

A. R. McRill Supernumerary Honored dead

R. Hillis Supernumerary Wm. Gray Remove to roll of

J. A. Sly. ... , ... .Supernumerary Honored dead

J. B. Keith Supernumerary Archie Soule. .Removed from roll

A. Smith Supernumerary Walter Dees . . Removed from roll

B. G. Sutton . . . .Unstationed list

The following charges have their reports in but their pastors

are not present: North Adrian, Franklin, Twelve Corners; North

Jackson, pastor present but report not in.

Neither pastors nor reports present from the following charges:

Laurium, Hancock.

Your committee wishes to call attention to the fact that the

following charges raised only about 25 per cent or less of the General

Interests, including President,s claim:Assessed. Raised.

North Jackson $39.10 nothing

Fleming 51.75 $ .90

Hillsdale 43.80 11.40

Eaton Rapids 25.30 5.35

Flint 86.25 19.00

All of which is respectfully submitted by your committee on of

ficial character.C. L. ELLIS, Chairman.M. R. SAIGEON,J. E. HARRIS,W. C. HELMBOLD.


REPORT OF THE FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.

Your Faculty of Instruction submits the following report:

1. Lloyd Mead, having passed all studies of the second and third

years, and having spent three years in the itinerancy, we recommend

that he be elected to orders and ordained at this session of Con

ference.

2. C. A. Dolph having completed his first year,s work, and passed

the second year with the exception of Miley,s Systematic Theology,

we recommend that he he advanced to the third year.

3. W. H. Mitchell having completed his first year,s work, and

having passed the second year with the exception of Fisher,s Church

History, we recommendi that he be advanced to the third year.

4. D. A. Van Doren having passed in all studies of the second

year with the exception of Nichol,s Helps to the Study of the Bible

and Robert,s Rules of Order, we recommend that he be advanced to

the third year.

5. B. C. Hescott has passed in English Bible, Fisher,s Church

History, Drinkhouse History of Methodist Reform, Roberts, Rules of

Order, General History of the second year, and Sacred Geography of

the third year, we recomnjend that he be passed to the third year.

6. H. W. Hutton and B. G. Halliday have passed in English

Bible and Wesley,s Theology. Roy McKerchar has passed in English

Bible, Wesley,s Theology and Rhetoric. We leave them without

recommendation.

7. Ira E. Miller has spent part of the year in Adrian College.

We recommend that he be continued in the same year.

8. F. E. Ogle, Melden Jones and Joseph Smith have passed one

full year,s work in Adrian College. We recommend that they be

advanced each one year.

9. Chas. Bragg has passed in the first year. We recommend that

he be advanced to the second year.

10. John McCue, A. L. Bragg, John Ovenshire, Richard Nortonand R. H. Cunningham have passed or presented credits for all pre

paratory work. Orla Montgomery has passed in all but Smith,s

Scripture. We recommend that these all be placed in the first year.

11. L. W. Graves has passed his full course of study, as shown


by the minutes of 1894, page 30; but left the active work without be

ing ordained. He desires to be ordained at this session of Con

ference.

12. L. W. Bishop come3 with excellent recommendation, in

cluding a captain,s commission in the Salvation Army. We recommend

that he be employed by the president, with a view to his becoming a

probationer next year.

13. It is understood in these recommendations that all work inarrears must be made up.

14. Your committee would further recommend that Wesley,s

Theology be dropped from the first year of the course and that Phelps,

Theory and Practice of Preaching be transferred from the second to

the first year.

15. We recommend further that the chairman of the Faculty of

Instruction be required to keep a permanent record of the standings

of all candidates, and that he be authorized to purchase a book for

that purpose.Respectfully submitted,

C. W. STEPHENSON,

O. R. STILSON,

C. E. PERRY.

OBITUARY.

Dearly Beloved: It is with sadness that we record that since ourlast meeting two of our number have passed from labor to reward.

These are Revs. D. S. Cramer and Wm. Gray.

Rev. D. S. Cramer united with this conference at its session of

1864. While he served several charges, he lived on his farm and

there reared his splendid family. The most of his ministerial work,

however, was spent on the charge on which he lived, giving great

assistance to his pastors. He traveled for miles to preach funeral

sermons for which he had continual calls. His life was one of deep

piety.

Rev. Wm. Gray came to this conference through his membership

in the West Michigan Conference, which he joined in 1882, where

he served several charges, and was superannuated in 1896, and spent


the greater part of the remainder of his life at his home in Leslie,

Michigan.

The fact that the blessed Christ life within makes man,s future

blessed, so we rejoice that his servants when taken away are taken

to glory.J. A. MORAY,J. H. REILLY,M. L. FOSTER,

Committee.

COMMITTEE ON COLLEGES.

Your committee on colleges submits the following report:

Firmly believing that no education that is worthy of the name

can obtain where moral and religious principles are overlooked, we

heartily commend the denominational institutions of our land and do

emphatically endorse the schools and colleges of our church and real

izing the opportunities and advantages to our Conference in our insti

tution at Adrian, we recommend: .

1. That every pastor of the Michigan Annual Conference thor

oughly inform himself and his people as to the character of Adrian

College and its advantages to the young men and women of our church.

2. That this Conference heartily endorse the work done at Adrian

College during the past three years under the supervision and man

agement of its president, Rev. B. W. Anthony, D. D.

3. We rejoice that the indebtedness upon Adrian College has

been cancelled and that the conditions of the bequest of $12,500by Andrew Carnegie have been met and we urge the. loyal support of

the church both in funds and students.

4. We recommend that the assessment for Adrian College be ten

cents per member.

5. We most heartily recommend the high standard of educationrequired by the Michigan Annual Conference and trust it may never

be lowered but constantly advanced.

J. E. HARRIS,C. L. ELLIS,MRS. C. F. WALTERS.


COMMITTEE ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION.

We, your committee on ministerial education would submit the

following report:

It is with pleasure that we note the increase that has been madeboth in the permanent and distributive fund enabling the board to as

sist more men.

We feel that the great need of the Church is more candidates of

the right kind for the ministry and better equipment for service, and

the board is materially assisting in this work in giving our boys a

chance for full college work.

We would like to appeal to our young men to attend our own

school.

We further recommend that our assessment of ten cents per mem

ber be made for this work and thati every pastor and circuit endeavor

to bring up the same in full.

O. R. STILSON,

MISS HATTIE M. CHURCH,C. E. PERRY.

HOME MISSIONS.

Your committee on Home Missions report as follows:

Believing that the work of the Home Mission Board is a very

important one, and feeling a sense of satisfaction in the previous work

of said board, we recommend that each delegate at this Conference

be made a special agent to co-operate with the pastor to increase the

subscription list of the Home Mission Bulletin.

We recommend also that our Sabbath Schools be urged to hold

Easter services and forward the collections to the treasurer as a free

will offering.

We further recommend the usual assessment of ten cents per

member.

All of which is respectfully submitted.M. R. SAIGEON,

F. E. KUNSMAN,

SCHUYLER SWITZER.


FOREIGN MISSIONS.

The committee on Foreign Missions submits the following:

Realizing, as we do, the importance of Foreign Missions to the ex

tension of the Church, and the hastening of Christ,s Kingdom, we

therefore recommend the assessment of ten cents per member. Also

that each pastor do his utmost to have each Sunday School on his

charge observe Children,s Day services, and a special collection be

taken for the purpose of raising Bro. F. Tptten,s salary in full.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

L. E. HAGUE,

E. P. McKENZIE,

HOWARD J. HESCOTT,

CHURCH EXTENSION.

We, your committee on church extension, would make the follow

ing report:

A careful observation brings to us a realization of the fact that as

a church we are missing many opportunities of establishing our church

where it is not known, and also of helping those who are weak.Open doors are about us on every side and there are weak churches

that might be made strong by just a little help at the right time.

We recommend that an assessment of twenty-five cents be placed

upon each member and the observance of church extension day, at

which time a free will offering will be taken which is not to be

credited upon the assessment.

We also recommend that a suitable person be employed under

the direction of the president of this Conference to assist pastors on

weak charges in revival effort and also to enter any new field as

opportunities may be nresented.W. F. OLIVER.AMI ARNOLD,

G. N. GILLETT.

PERIODICALS.Your committee on periodicals beg leave to report:

That notwithstanding the fact that our official organ, The Meth

odist Recorder, is among the best of its kind, and that it is the only


medium through which our people can become intelligently acquainted

with the general work of our denomination, we regret to find that the

ratio of subscribers to the number of members in this Conference is

only one to sixteen, thus bringing the paper into only about one-fifth

of our homes.

We therefore recommend that each pastor make an early and an

.earnest effort this year to place the Recorder in each home on his

charge.

We also realize that we cannot too early begin to impress upon

•cur children the principles of Methodist Protestantism and the value

of denominational loyalty, and we therefore further recommend that

our own Sunday School literature be exclusively used in every Sunday

School in the Michigan Conference.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

J. D. YOUNG,M. J. WEAVER,W. N. SWIFT.

COMMITTEE ON MORAL REFORM.

The church as a divine institution and the medium through which

'God gives light and truth to men, should assume an unquestioned at

titude toward the prevalent evils of the time.

God said: "Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy," but inmany places the Lord,s day is fast becoming a day of pleasure in

stead of rest and worship.

Intemperance is sapping the physical, mental and moral life of

its thousands of devotees, while card playing, dancing, games of

chance, and the use of tobacco in all its forms tends to lower the

moral standard of men.

Therefore, we recommend that as a church we take a firm stand

against these evils and thereby help to make them unpopular.

W. S. OSTRANDER,

J. W. MULHOLLAND,JOHN CRAGG.

THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 3*

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

Your committee on credentials report:

We have examined the papers of Geo. W. BeDell and find them,

correct in form and matter, as an ordained Elder in the Free Metho

dist Church.F. TRAVER,

C. W. STEPHENSON,

E. W. MASON.

CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

We, your committee on Y. P. S. C. E., would report as follows:

Believing that in the young people lies thS future prosperity of

the Church, and recognizing the need of careful training along the

line of Christian work, and believing it to be the best organization

or our young people, therefore we recommend that each pastor

do all in his power to encourage the young people in organizing and

maintaining such societies on their respective charges.

We further recommend that the church use its influence to create

and deepen the interest in this work.

Also that an active correspondence be maintained between the

local and United Society.

All of which is submitted,J. M. CRANDALL,A. SCOTT.

COMMITTEE TO REVISE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN CONFERENCE.

We, your committee appointed to consider the revision of the

Constitution and By-laws of the Ministerial Association, beg to sub

mit the following:

We recommend:

Item 1.—That paragraph No. 1 of the Constitution be made to read :

"The officers of this Association shall consist," etc.

Item 2.—That the clause in paragraph No. 1, reading "and toassign subjects to all the members of the Michigan Annual Conference,'


be stricken out, and that the following be inserted instead: "and

shall assign subjects to be written upon to twenty members whom

he shall select from the Michigan Annual Conference."

Item 3.—Stricken out.JNO. W. WILL,M. R. SAIGEON.

COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT,S SALARY.

In view of the possible embarrassment which may be caused the

president of this Annual Conference by not having his salary at regular

stated intervals, your committee appointed to consider this subject

would recommend:

First.—That the Conference Treasurer be instructed to forward tothe president on the first day of each month check for salary for the

preceding month.

Second."—That each pastor shall be required to raise and forward

to the Conference Treasurer before December 1st of each year the

amount assessed his charge for president,s salary.

G. N. GILLETT,W. N. SWIFT,

M. R. SAIGEON.

CONSTITUTION OF THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION.

Blieving that the members of the Michigan Annual Conference

need the social and literary advantages of a thoroughly organized and

governed educational Association, we, the members of the Michigan

Annual Conference do hereby form ourselves into an association

that shall be known as the Ministerial Association of the Michigan

Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, having the

following rules and regulations under the sanction of the Conference.

1. The officers of this association shall consist of a president and

secretary, who shall be elected at each Annual Conference. It shallbe the duty of the president to preside at all meetings of the Associa

tion and report the work of each meeting to the following Annual

Conference. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a faithful

record of each meeting of the Association, and to assign subjects to


be written upon to twenty members, whom he shall select from the

Michigan Annual Conference, and to notify each member as to his

subject and the time of meeting at least four months before the

time of the Association.

2. Every member shall be required to do whatever is assigned

him to do at the anual meeting of the Association, or give a satis

factory excuse to the president, which shall be reported at the Annual

Conference.

3. The Annual Conference shall fix the time and place of meeting

of the Association.

BY-LAWS.

1. No personalities shall be permitted in the papers or discus

sions of this Association.

2. All criticisms shall be confined to 'the thought, style andgrammar of the productions.

3. No production shall exceed twenty-five minutes in length.

4. No criticism or discussion of any production given shall exceed

five minutes.

5. When present the President of the Michigan Annual Confer

ence shall preside at the Association meeting.

J. W. GRAY,J. W. WILL.

CONFERENCE RULES OF ORDER. .

1. The President shall take the Chair precisely at the time to

which the Conference stood adjourned, and cause the same to be

opened by reading the Scripture, singing and prayer, or he may omit

the reading and singing and shall have the journal of the preceding

day read and approved.

2. The President shall decide all questions of order subject to

an appeal to the Conference.

3. The President shall appoint all committees ordered by Con

ference, unless otherwise provided; but any member may decline

serving on more than one committee at the same time.

4. All motions and resolutions introduced by any member shall


be reduced to writing if the President, Secretary or any other member

request it.

5. When a motion, resolution or report presented is read by the

Secretary, or stated by the President, it shall be deemed in possession

of the Conference; but any motion or resolution may be withdrawn

by the mover at any time before, action or amendment.

6. No new motion or resolution shall be made until the one

under consideration has been disposed of, which may be done by

adoption or rejection, unless one of the following should intervene,

which motions shall have precedence in the order in which tliey are

placed, viz: Indefinite postponement, laying on the table, reference to

committee, postponement to any given time, or amendment.

7. No member shall be interrupted while speaking except by the

President to call him to order when he departs from the question,

uses personalities or disrespectful language. But any member may

call the attention of the President to the subject when he deems the

speaker out of order, or any member may explain when he thinks

himself misrepresented.

8. The report of the Committee on Credentials shall be acted

upon by ballot, the items to be taken up one by one.

9. When a member is about to speak in debate or deliver any

matter to the Conference, he shall rise from his seat and respectfully

address himself to the President.

10. No person shall speak more than twice on the same subject,

nor more than ten minutes at any one time, without leave of Confer

ence, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member

choosing to speak shall have spoken.

11. When any motion or resolution shall have passed, it shall be

in order for any member who voted in the majority to move a recon

sideration.

12. No member shall absent himself from the service of the

Conference without leave, unless he is sick or unable to attend.

13. No member shall be allowed to vote on any question who is

not within the bar of Conference at the time the question is put by

the President, except by leave of Conference.

14. Every member who shall be within the bar of Conference at


the time the question is put shall give his vote, unless the Conference

excuses him.

15. No motion shall be considered unless seconded, nor spoken

to until stated by the Chair.

16. The Secretary shall continue in office until his successor is

chosen, and shall keep a journal of the proceedings of Conference,

and, when adopted, shall record them in a book kept for that purpose.

He shall have charge of all papers belonging thereto, and shall be

answerable for their safe-keeping, suffer no person to take a copy of

any paper during the interval of Conference, and shall forward the

books and papers to the next Annual Conference.

17. No preacher or delegate shall bring any charge against any

member of this Conference until he has given him 10 days, notice of

the same, either by letter or otherwise; so that the accused may have

an opportunity for defense.

18. When any brother intends to object to the passage of an

other,s character at Conference examinations, it shall be his duty tohand the name of the brother against whom there are any objections

to the President, who shall immediately on calling the name appoint

a committee of investigation.

19. A motion to adjourn shall be in order at any time, but notdebatable.

SPECIAL RULES.

1. It shall be the duty of all circuits, stations and missionsprevious to sending their delegate up to Conference, to provide a

suitable house for a parsonage, that their delegate may be able to

inform the Stationing Committee of the same when calling for a

minister; and in case of their neglect to do so, no preacher shall be

compelled to accept such appointment.

2. It shall be the duty of all Pastors of circuits and missions toreport at least two weeks previous to the sitting of the Annual Con

ference to the Committee of Arrangements; how many and who may be

expected from his field of labor, for whom entertainment is to be

provided.

3. Each Pastor shall be required to lift a collection at each ap


pointment near the close of the year, as a Conference collection, to be

used for the purpose of defraying the incidental expenses of the Con

ference, etc.

4. Resolved that it becomes a standing rule from and after this

session of Conference that every Pastor who does not take all the

collections ordered by the Book of Discipline of Conference shall be

subject to the censure of the Conference, and also a reprimand by the

Chairman.

5. Resolved, that it be made obligatory on every Pastor to make

his report to Conference not later than the second day of its session.

COURSE OF STUDY.

PREPARATORY.Smith,s Scripture.

English Grammar.

U. S. History.

Practical Arithmetic.

Geography,

Binney,s Theological Compend.

Constitution and Discipline.

FIRST YEAR.

English Bible as a Text Book.

Nichol,s Helps to the Reading of the Bible.Drinkhouse,s History of Methodist Reform.

Rhetoric.Fisher,s Church History.

SECOND YEAR.


Miley,s Systematic Theology.

Fisher,s Church History.

Phelp,s Theory and Practice of Preaching.

Drinkhouse,s History of Methodist Reform.

Moral Science (Robinson.)Roberts, Rules of Order.

General History.

THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

THIRD YEAR.


Miley,s Systematic Theology.

Phelp,s Theory and Practice of Preaching.

Mental Science (Porter,s).

Robert,s Rules of Order.

General History.

Barrow,s Sacred Geography and Antiquities.

The work in English Bible is divided as follows:

The first year to include a general knowledge of the Bible as to

its character, classification of books, etc., and a general knowledge of

the first half of the Old Testament.

The second year to include a knowledge of the history of the

Bible, translations, etc., and of the general contents of the second

half of the Old Testament.

The third year to include a knowledge of the contents and doc

trines of the New Testament.

MINUTES OF PREACHERS, AID SOCIETY.

Midland Park, Mich., Aug. 29, 1907.

Society called to order by the president.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Treasurer,s report read and accepted.

F. Traver was re-elected president, C. W. Stephenson, secretary,

and C. England, treasurer.

Adjourned.

August 31, 1907.

Society called to order by the chair.

Treasurer reported $1,857.72 on hand, and $80.05 received at this

conference.

Adjourned.C. W. STEPHENSON, Secretary.


PREACHERS, AID SOCIETY REPORT.

DR.

Balance on hand, $1,851 72

Interest on deposits 74 06

Collections and Interest on Preachers, Aid SocietyNotes 36 25

From B. S. Jennings for Church Extension Society 41 25

$2,003 2S

CR.

Paid to Mrs. Covel $ 40 00

Paid to Mrs. Cope 25 00

Paid to Mrs. Hubbell 35 00

Paid to Mrs. J. C. Scott 35 00

Paid to Mrs. J. Gillam 35 00— $ 170 00

Balance on hand $1,833 28

C. ENGLAND, Treasurer.

CHURCH EXTENSION.

Midland Park, Michigan, August 29th, 1907.

Society called to order by President W. C. Harger.

Minutes read and approved.

President gave a report of the Dansville property.

The following officers were re-elected:

President, W. C. Harger; treasurer, B. S. Jennings; secretary, C.

W. Stephenson.

The matter of the churches at Britten and Camden were referred

to the board; also the Dansville church property.


Midland Park, August 31, 1907.

Society called to order by president in chair.

Treasurer read his report.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.


The following appropriations were granted: Wm. Combs, $25.00;

F. T. Nichols, $25.00; F. A. Collis, $20.00; Bro. Cunningham, $50.00;Marlette, $50.00; D. A. Van Doren, $75.00; Addle Luke, $25.00; J. E.McClure, $15.00; Bro. Carlisle, $75.00; Baton Rapids for Ira Miller,

$10.00; Bro. Bragg, $50.00; F. Traver, $30.00; Bradley, $40.00; Caro,

$80.00; W. S. Casmore, $20.00; Preachers, Aid, $41.25; L. E. Hague,

$100.00; Lansing, $400.00; $50.00 was pledged to Marlette for next

year.


August 31, 1907.

A petition was presented from the Caro church, requesting $50.00to assist in purchasing a parsonage.

Voted to grant request.

Petition presented from M. J. Weaver requesting $75.00 to assistin paying for the Flint parsonage.

Voted to refer to the church extension board. Of this amount,

$50.00 granted.

Adjourned to meet Monday a. m. at six.

F. W. STEPHENSON, pro-tem.

Midland Park, September 2, 1907.

Church Extension Society was called to order by President W. C.

Harger and opened by singing "Nearer My God to Thee."

An amendment to a previous motion to give the Flint church

$50.00 was made to the effect that the matter be left in the hands of

the president.

Carried.

The original motion was carried as amended.

A motion was made and carried that the request of the LaPorte

Circuit for $100.00 to be applied on pastor,s salary be left In the

hands of the president.

A request was received from the Three Rivers, delegate that asum of money, not to exceed $200.00, be voted by the society for the

purpose of assisting the conference president in securing a pastor, ifnecessary.


The request was granted.

A motion that the appropriation for Caro be made $100.00 insteadof $80, as formerly voted. Was carried.Adjourned.

A. N. WALDO, Sec. Pro-tern.

Aug. 30.

Sept . 2."2.

"2.

" 2.

"2.

" 2.

"2.

"4.

Oct. 9.

Nov. 1.

1907.

May 17.

June 1."1.

"1.

July .24." 24.

Aug. 9." 28." 28.(I 28.

" 28." 28." 28."• 28.

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CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY REPORT.

DR.

To balance on hand $1,917 70

To collection and subscriptions 127 27

To interest on Otter Lake church mortgage 18 00

To Mrs. A. Howard, subscription 3 00

To Mrs. Parks, subscription • 3 00

To Mrs. A. A. Rust, subscription 2 00

To R. C. Crossman, subscription 2 00

To J. J. England, subscription 5 00

To interest on certificate of deposit 30 00

To cash from C. E. Perry, subcription 5 00

To cash from J. E. Harris, subscription 5 00

To cash from Capac Circuit, subscription 4 00

To cash from Mrs. Jane Prosser, subscription 5 00

To cash from Newburg Circuit, subscribtion 18 00

To cash from Livingston Circuit, subscription 5 00

To cash from C. Obee, subscription . . . 5 00

To cash from Nora Dysinger, subscription 5 00

To cash from Caro Circuit, subscription 5 00

To cash from W. S. Casmore, subscription 5 00

To cash from W. F. Perkins, subscription 5 00

To cash from G. Michael, subscription 5 00

To cash from W. F. Oliver, subscription 5 00

To cash from H. J. Hescott, subscription 5 00

To cash from Mrs. S. Cooley, subscription 5 00

To cash from F. W. Stephenson, subscription 1 00

To cash from W. E. Helmbold, subscription 5 00

To cash from Wm. Coombs, subscription 5 00


Aug. 28. To cash from Geo. Dover, subscription $ 5 00

" 28. To cash from Prairie Circuit, subscription 5 00

"28. To cash from Owosso Circuit, subscription 5 00

"28. To cash from Riley and Berlin Circuit, subscription 5 00

"28. To cash from Lansing Circuit, subscription 5 00

"28. To cash from Gagetown Circuit, subscription 5 00

" 28. To cash from Marlette Circuit, subscription 15 20

"28. To cash from Lapeer Circuit, subscription 5 00

"28. To cash from Columbiaville Circuit, subscription . . 5 00"28. To cash from Wahjamega Circuit, subscription .... 5 00"28. To cash form Van Buren Circuit, subscription .... 5 00

"28. To cash from Goodland Circuit, subscription 8 50"28. To cash from Smith Corners Circuit, subscription.. 5 00

" 28. To cash from Richfield Circuit, subscription 5 00

" 28. To cash from Newberg Circuit, subscription 17 25

"28. To cash from North Branch Circuit, subscription . . 5 00

"28. To cash from Hickory Corners Circuit, subscription. 5 00"28. To cash from Shelby Circuit, subscription 5 00

" 28. To cash from New Lothrop Circuit, subscription. . 5 00

" 28. To cash from E. Hatt, subscription 5 00

" 28. To cash from Circuits 694 68" 30. To cash from C. A. Dolph, subscription 2 00

"30. To cash from L. E. Hague, subscription 5 00

$3,033 GO

CR.1906.

Sept. 1. By cash to A. F. Collis, salary $ 15 00

1. By cash to D. A. Van Doren for church 45 00

1. By cash to H. S. Shrauger for salary 25 00

1. By check to Geo. Traver for salary • 40 00

1. By check to B. G. Halliday for church 100 00

1. By check to Wm. Coombs for salary 25 00

1. By check to F. Traver for salary 25 00

1. By check to F. W. Stephenson for salary 15 00"1. By check to Ira Miller for church 20 00

1. By check to Ira Miller for salary 15 00


Sept. 1. By check to Mrs. A. A. Rust, for church $ 100 00

1. By check to R. C. Crossman for salary 40 00

1. By check to W. H. Cole for Yale church 125 00

1. By check to W. S. Casmore for salary 50 00

4. By check to L. E. Hague for salary 50 00

"4. By check to Archie Soul for church 100 00

4. By check to T. F. Nichols for salary 25 00

4. By check to Lloyd Mead for church 100 00

" 25. By check to A. C. Fuller for salary 25 00

Oct. 9. By check to C. E. Perry for salary 50 00

Sept. 3. By check to C. England for Saginaw church, E. S. . 41 25

1907.

Feb. 23. By check to Geo. D. McKinn for Lansing church. . . . 400 00

Mar. 13. By check to C. E. Perry, salary 50 00

April 30. By check to O. C. Carile for salary 25 00

June 17. By check to C. E. Perry for salary 50 00

Aug. 9. By check to C. E. Perry for salary 50 00

Aug. 23. By cash to S. G. Brundage for salary 50 00"30. By cash to L. E. Hague for salary 100 00

$1,756 25

" 30. To balance on hand 1,277 35

?3,033 60

B. S. JENNINGS, Treas.

SUPERANNUATE FUND BOARD.

The Superannuate Fund Board met in session at Midland Park,

August 30, 1907.

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, W. F. Oliver.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, after

which the following officers were elected:

Chairman, M. R. Saigeon; secretary, W. S. Ostrander.

Moved and carried that the following appropriations be made:

A. C. Fuller, $ 80 00

A. Moffat 54 00

THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE. . 51

A. E. Fox $ 40 00

A. B. Hathaway 40 00

$ 114 00

Moved and carried that we adjourn.

W. S. OSTRANDER, Secretary.

SUPERANNUATE MINISTERS, FUND.

DR.1906.

Aug. 31. To balance on hand ?3,385 02

Sept. 24. To interest on certificate of deposit 135 13

1907.

Aug. 30. To cash from circuits 281 55

?3,801 70

CR.1907.

Aug. 30. By cash paid to A. C. Fuller $ 80 00

"30. By cash paid to A. Moffatt 55 00

"30. By cash paid to A. B. Hathaway 40 00

" 30. By cash paid to A. E. Fox 40 00

J215 00"30. To balance on hand 3,586 70

$3,801 70

B. S. JENNINGS, Treas.

.Vi MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION OF

PRESIDENT'S FINANCIAL REPORT.

CHARGE Amount I NAmountAssessed Received Deficit

Overpaid

AdrianAssyriaAtlas and BurtonAtticaBannerBarryvilleBradleyBrantBirch RunCapacCaroCass RiverCharlotteClioColumbiaville . . .

DavisburgDimondaleEaton Rapids . . .FairgroveFlemingFlintFlowerfieldFostoriaFranklinFrederickGagetownGoodellsGoodlandGrantGraylingGreenwoodHancockHickory CornersHillsdaleInghamKindeLa GrangeLansingLapeerLa PorteLauriumLeonardLivingstonLumMarletteMayvilleMonroeNewbergNew Lothrop . . .

48 0016 809 60

8 4020 406 6017 1014 4018 6016 8041 1025 5029 1029 407 2013 506 6011 1013 5015 9018 0022 2012 907 8033 0027 0027 6015 90

30 002 1013 8011 4031 8019 5019 8036 9024 00

13 2040 2022 5021 0012 0023 1031 5024 00

48 0016 809 605 408 4020 405 7513 1014 4018 6016 80

41 1015 8529 1029 407 2016 805 3511 1090

11 0018 0019 2512 907 8033 0027 0027 6016 00f1 5030 003 0013 8011 4031 8019 5019 8036 9024 007 3412 0013 2040 2016 7021 0012 00J23 io;31 50!24 301

8500

9 65

1 25

12 604 90

2 55

5 40

3 30

1 50

"90

2 842 10

5 80

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PRESIDENT,S FINANCIAL REPORT.— Continued.

CHARGE Amount AmountReceived Deficit

OverpaidAssessed

North Jackson

3 0018 3010 20

3 0018 3010 20

Otter Lake 7 5036 0014 7026 4016 5021 3026 1025 8020 1016 50

7 5036 0010 8026 4016 50

OwossoPeck 3 90PrairieRice CreekRichfield 21 30

26 1025 8020 1016 50

Riley and BerlinSaginaw, B. SSaginaw, W. SShelbySmith,s Creek 9 00

13 209 0013 20

Tracy 8 105 40

8 157 27

05Twelve Corners 1 87Van *Buren 13 20 13 20Wahjamega 14 40

*22 5015 30 90

Wells 22 50Wellsville 16 20

30 0016 2030 00Yale ,

Total |1,299 60 11,263 76 |35 84



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SECRETARY'S FINANCIAL REPORT.

Received from Conference Steward $ 160 75

Received from W. F. M. S 9 00

| 169 75 m *

Paid for Robert,s Rules of Order $ 75

Paid for Gen. Conf. Min. and Discipline 45

Paid for stationery 3 55

Paid postage and express 31 83

Paid for R. R. fares 3 94

Paid for dray 95

Paid freight on minutes 1 13

Paid for Elder,s Parchments 4 00

Paid for printing minutes 112 00

Paid for printing report blanks 9 00

Paid for repairs on trunk 1 39

% 168 99

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CONFERENCE STEWARD,S REPORT.

DR.

To balance on hand $ 6 88

To collections for conference minutes 82 43

To church collections 167 73

To conference Sunday, collections 20 06

% 277 10

CR.

April 5th, 1907—Paid to O. R. Stilson for stationery $ 14 00

By Strap for conference trunk 1 25

Paid on order to M. R. Saigeon for services .... 5 00

Paid on order to J. E. Harris for services 5 00

Paid on order to O. R. Stilson for services 25 00

Paid on order to C. England for servies 10 00

Paid on order to J. H. Hescott for servies 10 00

Paid on order to W. C. Harger for servies 5 00

Paid on order to W. C. Helmbold for services . . 5 00

Paid on order to C. L. Ellis for services 5 00

Paid on order to R. Rutledge for services .... 7 90

Paid on order to O. R. Stilson to publish minutes 150 00

„ Paid for communion elements 2 00

$ 245 15

Balance on hand $ 31 95

C. ENGLAND, Steward.

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MINUTES OF

WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY

The fourteenth annual meeting of the Michigan branch of the W.

H. M. S. of the M. P. church, held at Gull Lake, Midland Park, Aug

ust 29-31, 1907.

Roll of officers and managers of the Michigan branch of the W.

H. M. S. of the M. P. church:

President—Mrs. C. W. Gray.

Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. A. Windrem.

First Vice-President —Mrs. R. C. Powell.

Second Vice-President —Mrs. W. W. Moore.

Recording Secretary—Mrs. J. W. Ayling.

Treasurer—Mrs. J. E. Harris.

Superintendent of Mite Boxes—Mrs. W. C. Harger.

Auditor—Mrs. A. D. Luke.

Managers—Miss Nell Hobson, Mrs. B. Hescott, Mrs. E. Hatt, Rev.

E. Hatt, Mrs. W. H. Mitchel, Mrs. J. W. Will, Mrs. E. Smith, Mrs. D. S.Cramer, Mrs. E. J. Rockwell, Mrs. R. Hillis, Mrs. D. A. Van Doren,Mrs. Geo. Snyder, Mrs. E. W. Mason, Mrs. J. B. Keith, Mrs W. V.Scott, Mrs. C. Parks, Mrs. B. S. Jennings, Mrs. C. E. England, Mrs.

Nina Tascar, Mrs. Ella Dewey, Mrs. W. F. Oliver, Mrs. A. A. Rust,

Miss Maud Rutledge, Rev. B. Hescott, Rev. E. I. Greinell, Rev. J. H.Reilly, Rev. J. W. Ayling, Mrs. J. D. Young, Mrs. Wm. E. Graham, Mrs.E. W. Archer, Mrs. M. Smith, Miss Mable Gray, Mrs. Grant Smith,

Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Archie Scott, Mrs. F. Kunsman, Mrs. W. S. Casmore,

Mrs. Minnie Nichols.

<5,2 MINUTES OF THE SIXTY-SIXTH SESSION OF

THURSDAY, 1 P. M.

President, Mrs. C. W. Gray called the meeting to order and an

nounced the opening service to be a praise meeting, led by Mrs. W. C.Harger and Miss Lillie Shoup.

Roll called and a number of new names were added to the list.

Committees were appointed as follows:

Credentials—Mrs. W. C. Harger and Mrs. R. C. Powell.

Extension of Work—Mrs. A. Windrem and Mrs. W. F. Oliver.

Juvenile Work —Mrs. J. W. Ayling and Mrs. W. S. Cassmore.

Resolutions—Mrs. J. E. Harris and Miss L. Shoup.President,s annual address by Rev. Mrs. C. W. Gray was given and

accepted with thanks.

Solo, "Is the Saviour Yours," by Miss Nina Lathrop.

A very pathetic reading, "If I should Die Tonight," was givenby Mrs. A. Windrem.

Report of auxiliaries.

Eaton Rapids report a very encouraging outlook.

Birchville Bulah M. P. church report dues paid up and a deep in

terest taken in the work.

Mt. Pleasant— Goodell Circuit report a number of new members

and their auxiliaries in good spiritual condition.

On motion these reports were adopted.

Mite Box Superintendent, Mrs. J. E. Harris, reports 300 boxes purchased, a part of which have been distributed.

Miscellaneous Business.

■Moved, supported and carried that an order be drawn on treasurer

for the sum of $2.45 for stationery and express charges.

A short discussion was given concerning the distribution of mite

boxes in the Home missionary field.

Adjourned.


AUGUST 30, 1 P. M.

Meeting opened with Mrs. C. W. Gray presiding.

Devotional service was led by Rev. Mrs. A. D. Luke.

Roll call, response with scripture quotations.

Minutes of last meeting read and accepted.

Duet, "Go Home and Tell," was sang with feeling by the MissesMadells.

Address on "Home Missions" was given by Mrs. J. W. Ayling.

A very appropriate solo, "Can A Boy Forget His Mother,s Prayers,"

was sang by Mr. Wilson.

Reports of committee on credentials, extension of work, juvenile

work and resolutions were given and motion was adopted.

Moved, supported and carried that our corresponding secretary be

instructed to secure 100 pictures of the Shauffler Training school alsoof the student we are supporting there. These to be sent to the travel

ing secretary for distribution.

Auditor, Mrs. A. D. Luke reported the treasurer,s book examined

and found correct.

Moved, supported and carried that the report be accepted.

Treasurer,s report was given and on motion adopted.

Corrseponding secretary,s report was given and accepted with

thanks.

Moved, supported and carried that we pay $1.80 for literature that

has been distributed in the auxiliaries.

Adjourned to meet at 1 p. m., Saturday.

AUGUST 31, SATURDAY, 1 P. M.

W. H. M. S. branch met for their closing service. President in the

chair.

Praise service was led by Mrs. A. Windrem.

Roll call.

Minutes of last meeting read and adopted.

Report of delegate to the Executive Board meeting was given and

on motion was adopted.


Election of officers:

President Mrs. C. W. Gray

First Vice-President Mrs. R. C. Powell

Second Vice-President Mrs. W. W. Moore

Corresponding Secretary Mrs.. A. Windrem

Recording Secretary Mrs. J. W. Ayling

Treasurer Mrs. J. E. Harris

Superintendent of Mite Boxes Mrs. W. C. Harger

Auditor Mrs. A. D. Luke

Moved, supported and carried that we extend to Mrs. W. C. Harger

our retiring treasurer a vote of thanks.

A letter from Mrs. W. W. Moore, accompanied with a donation of

$10.00 for our branch was read and on motion was adopted, also that

a letter be sent to Mrs. W. W. Moore with best wishes.

Moved, supported and carried that the money from the mite boxes

go the the white mountaineers.

Moved, supported and carried that should it be impossible for ourtraveling secretary to engage in the work she be authorized to engage

a suitable person to act in that capacity.

Moved, supported and carried that all unfinished business be left

in the hands of the executive board.

Moved, supported and carried to adjourn to meet at Lansing, Aug

ust, 1908.MRS. J. W. AYLING, Secretary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.

We, the committee on resolutions, beg leave to submit the follow

ing:

WHEREAS, God has so wonderfully blessed us in the past year,

both in increase in membership and financially let us go back to our

homes resolved to do better work for Him.

We recommend that each member here make a special effort when

they get home to organize a society where there is not one and to

create greater interest in Home Mission work.


We also recommend the organizing of mission bands or the carry

ing on of the work in connection with the Junior C. E. Society.

We further recommend that letter of sympathy be sent to Mrs. D.

S. Cramer and a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. W. W. Moore for her

donation.MRS. J. E. HARRIS,MISS LILLIAN SHOUP.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JUVENILE WORK.

First, your committee on Juvenile work hereby recommends that

our traveling secretary be authorized to appoint a superintendent to

look after the interest of the children at the time she organizes auxil

iaries.

Further, That this superintendent be authorized to organize mis

sion bands and interest them in home missionary work.

Further, That this superintendent be instructed to correspond with

the mite box superintendent and secure boxes to be distributed

among the children.


MRS. J. W. AYLING,MRS. W. S. CASMORE.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXTENSION OF WORK.

First, your committee on extension of work hereby recommends

that we request our field secretary to continue the work of organization

in our branch, also to secure funds to carry on the work already in

hand.

Second, That we make use of the columns of the "Missionary Rec

ord" devoted to home missions, in order to keep before our branch

our home missionary interests, urging auxiliaries to write articles, and

also report their work.

Third, We recommend the use of mite boxes on the various charges

in our conference, the proceeds to be used for "Mountaineer work."


MRS. A. WINDREM,

MRS. W. F. OLIVER.


TREASURER,S REPORT OF W. H. M. S. FOR 1906-07.

DR.Expense GeneralFund. Fund.

Sept. 1, 1906 amount on hand $27 39 $24 83

Sept. 3, 1906 received dues 20 2 00

Feb. 16, 1907 received from Bulah Auxiliary 1 00

April 24, dues received 80 1 71

July 8, received from Bulah Auxiliary 20 1 00

July 12, received from Plainfield Auxiliary 3 65

Interest and other money 10 00

Dues received at conference branch meeting 4 29 24 80

Aug. 31, donation by Mrs. W. W. Moore 10 00

6 25

Total $59 13 $58 99

CR.

Sept. 3, 1906, paid Mrs. B. S. Jennings $10 00 $20 00

Oct. 9, 1906 paid Mrs. J. E. Harris for mite boxes 9 00

March 19, 1907 paid Rev. O. R. Stilson for printing 9 00

Postage and money order 16

Aug. 31, 1907, paid for expense of branch meeting 2 45

Aug. 31, 1907 paid for literature for field Sect 1 80

Aug. 31, 1907 paid for traveling expenses of officers 16 40

Total . .- $48 81 $20 00

Whole amount received during year $118 12

Disbursements during year 68 81

Amount on hand at end of year 49 31

MRS. W. C. HARGER, Treasurer.

BENTLEY H)STOR)CAL L)BRARY

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