Triplett Baptist Church Records – March 1881 – August 1907, Roane County

Little Creek / Triplett Regular Baptist Church
March 1881 – August 1907

        The Church met March the 12th 1881 and after Sermon by Eld. H. Cofer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother H. Cofer be our Moderator. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. J. T. Bartlett who reported $21.00 paid to the Pastor for the year 1880 and $38.00 subscribed for the year 1881. 3rd. Collected 18 cents for Incidental Expenses. 4th. Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met April the 9th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. brother J. T. Bartlett who reported $46.00 subscribed for the Pastor. 3rd. Res. that we discharge the Standing Com. 4th. Res. that we send a com. to visit brethern G. T. West and M. Showen. Brother Wm. Greathouse, Com. 5th Appoint a com. to visit brother Elmore Norman, brother L. Walker, com. 6th. Res. that we grant a letter of Dismission to brother W. D. Thomas. 7th. Collected 12 cents for Incidental expenses. 8th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church May 7, 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. `1 Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2 Res. that we continue Com. of L. Walker and Wm. Greathouse. 3rd. Res. that we welcome the Sabbath School Institute to our church. 4 Collected 14 cents for Incidental expenses. 5 Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June the11th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Com. Brother James Walker and discharge the same. 3rd. Resolved that we Exclude Brother Elmore Norman for Immoral Conduct. 4th. Hear the report of brother Wm. Greathouse and discharge the same. 5th. Res. that we Exclude brother G. T. West for Immoral Conduct. 6th. Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen which was tabled until the next meeting. 7th. Res. that we Exclude brother Wm. D. Thomas for uniting with a Methodist Church. 8th. Res. that Brethern G. G. Springston and J. T. Bartlett be a com. to ascertain the available membership of the church. 9th. Recd 17 Cts. For Incidental Expenses. 10th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met July the 9th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we take the resolution off of the table which we tabled at the last meeting. 3rd. Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen for using profane language. 4th. Resolved that we Exclude Sister Nora Lanam for Dancing. 5th. Res. that we appoint our delegates to the association whereon brethern G. G. Springston, C. Tyson and S. P. Beckner were appointed. Any other brother in case of failure. 6th. Collected 12 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 7th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met August the 13th and after Sermon by the Pastor, H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the letter to the Association read by the clerk. 3rd. Res. that we adopt the letter when the blanks are filled in. 4th. Res. that we instruct the Delegates to the Association to pledge 5 Cents per member for State and 5Cents per member for Foreign Missions. 5th. Collected 21 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 6th. Res. that we adjourn.

        The Church met Sept. the 10th and after Sermon by the Pastor (?), proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the delegates to the Association, who reported a harmonious session. 3rd. Res. that we appoint Sisters Sallie Springston and Pruda Tyson to solicit funds for Missions both State and Foreign. 4th. Collected 6 Cents for Incidental Expenses. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met October the 8th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. that we dispence with the Financial Committee. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /.s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        During the Protracted Meeting the following named persons were received for Baptism and were baptised: J. T. Morford, Priscilla Morford, Mrs. Truman, John Bilby, J. G. Springston, Charlie Springston, Lola Cunningham, Alcinda Thomas and Martin Mace and Marcellus Showen were restored to the fellowship of the Church also Bro. E. M. Mason was baptized on profession of faith and Sister Annie Wilson was received on her former baptism by Eld. H. Cofer. Also received brother Ellis Thomas for Baptism.

        The Church met Nov. the 12th 1881 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Extend the hand of fellowship to Sister Truman. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
        The Church met Dec. the 9th 1881 and after sermon by the Pastor Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of brother Wm. Springston in regard to the desires of brother J. H. Springston for the Church and himself. 3rd. Hear the report of brother W. Springston on repairs of meeting house. Cost of repairs $7.81. aid $7.50. Due W. Springston 31 cents. 4th. Continue the Com. bro. J. T. Bartlett. 5th. Res. that we elect a pastor for an indeterminate term and if any dissatisfaction arise the dissatisfied party shall give three months notice of the desired change. 6th. Whereon the Teller brother J. T. Bartlett announced the unanimous election of brother Cofer. 7th. Res. that brother S. P. Beckner be a Com. to solicit funds for the Pastor’s salary. 8th. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Jan. the 7th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $36.15 paid to the Pastor for the year 1881 leaving a balance due the Pastor on subscription $11.35. 3rd. Hear the report of the Soliciting Com. Brother S. P. Beckner who reported $25.00 subscription for Pastor’s salary for the year 1882. 4th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Church met Feb 11th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of brother S. P. Beckner who reported 11 dollars subscribed since last meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $5.50 paid since last meeting. 4th Received brother W. T. Craig for Baptism. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sunday- Bro. Craig was baptised and received into fellowship of the church.

        The Church met on March 11th, 1882 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that Bro. C. Tyson be our Mod. 2nd. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Heard the reading of letter for sister Alice McCoy. 4th. S. P. Beckner reported $3.00 subscribed for pastor. 5th C. Tyson paid 25 cts. For sexton for 1881. 6th Treasurer reported $42.15 collected for pastor. 7th. Resolved that Belle Springston be a soliciting Committee for balance due on subscription of pastor’s salary for 1881. 8th Pay to Bro. Wm. Springston 31 cts. 9th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met on April 8th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Sister Sallie Springston reported three dollars paid for missions. 3rd. Bro. S. P. Beckner reported $40.50 cts. Subscribed for pastor’s salary for this year. 4th Resolved that we continue the Committee Bro. S. P. Beckner. 5th Resolved that we grant a letter of Dismission to Bro. E. M. Mason. 6th Resolved that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        (Apparently a continuation of the Apr. 8th minutes-Ed.)
        6th Res. that we send a committee to brother R. M. Short brother S. P. Beckner com. 7th Res. that we discontinue the com of the whole.

        The Church met May the 13th and after Sing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother J. T. Bartlett be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting, and correct the same. 3rd. Res. that we continue the Com. brother S. P. Beckner. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June the 12th 1882 and after Singing and Prayer and sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the Com. brother S. P. Beckner and discharge the same. 3rd. Res. that we retain brother Robert Short in the church. 4th Sister Sallie Springston reported $6.00 for missions. 5th Res. that Exclude Sister Amanda Simmons on the charge of Immoral Conduct.6th Res. that we grant the school the use of the meeting house. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met on July the 8th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we appoint our delegates to the Association whereon the following brethern were appointed Wm. Springston, J. T. Bartlett, and G. G. Springston or any other member of our body as alternates. 3rd Res. that brother Craig be a committee to solicit money for minutes. 4th Res. that we excuse brother Cofer from the pulpit tomorrow. 5th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met August the 12th 1882 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Certificate of brother E. M. Mason reception by sister church. 3rd. Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association when the blanks are filled. 4th Received the report of the Com. brother W. T. Craig and continue the com. 5th Hear the report of the com. sisters Sallie Springston and Pruda Tyson who reported that they had collected for foreign missions $11.05 State $8.75 Home $1.55 making a total of $21.35, $2.62 of which was paid by Sabbath School. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        N.B. There was $2.19 paid for minutes of which 45 cents was paid by Triplett Run Union Sabbath School.

        The Church met Sept. the 9th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we discharge the Com. brother W. T. Craig. 3rd. Res. that we appoint a Com. to solicit funds for State, Home and Foreign Missions. Names of Com. Pruda Tyson, Virginia Riddle. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met October 7th 1882. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that the clerk furnish a list of the names of the members of the Church to the Com. 3rd. Res. that brother W. T. Craig be our Sexton at a salary of $3.00 per year. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Nov. 12th 1882 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $17.25 paid to Pastor for the year 1882. 3rd. Res. that we appoint a com. to collect the balance due the Pastor J. T. Bartlett Com. 4th Res. that we appoint a Com. to take up a subscription for Pastor’s salary for the year 1883, S. P. Beckner, Com. 5th Res. that we Exclude brother John Bilby on the charge of Swearing. 6th Res. that we appoint a com. to visit brother Stalman, C. Tyson Com. 7th Resolved that we Exclude brother J. Greathouse on the charge of Immoral Conduct. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld, H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met on Jan. 13, 1883, and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the Treasurer. Reported $31 paid on Pastor’s salary for 1882. 3rd S. P. Beckner reported $23.25 on Pastor’s salary for 1883. 4th Res. that the Church appoint a committee to aid Sister Short. brethern G. G. Springston and M. F. Tyson committee. 5th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met Feb. 10th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother J. V. Bartlett who reported $9.00 due on Pastor’s salary for 1982. 3rd Sister Pruda Tyson reported $2.50 subscribed for missions. 4th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met on March the 10th 1883 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother C. Tyson be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd The Clerk read a letter from brother J. H. Springston to the Church. 4th Res. that we receive into the Church on his Experience brother A. McCoy, his having been a member of this Church and been dismissed to go into the organization of the Oakland Church which is now disbanded. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met April 7, 1883, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother S. P. Beckner, who reported $4.50 more on the pastor/s salary for the year 1883. Third Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
        /s/H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met May the 12th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of sister Virginia Riddle who reported $0.70. 3rd Res. that brother J. Corder be a Com. to solicit alms for the needy members of the Church. 4th. Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June the 9th 1883 and after Sermon by the Pastor, Eld. H. Cofer, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd – Deleted) 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/John C. Bartlett, protem
        The Church met July the 7th 1883. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Com. brother S. P. Beckner and discharge the same (who reported $31.25 subscribed for Pastor’s salary for 1883). 3rd Hear the report of brother J. Corder and discharge the same who reported $2.00 pledged. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Aug. the 11th 1883 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother J. M. Lockhart be our Moderator. 2nd. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Hear the report of Sister Pruda Tyson who reported $2.65 subscribed for missions. 4th Res. that we add Sister Sallie Starkey to the Missions Com. 5th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association, J. G. Springston, Wm. Springston, and J. T. Bartlett. 6th Res. that we table G. G. Springston’s resolution. 7th Hear the report of treasurer who reported $33.70 is paid on Pastor’s salary for 1882 and $7.30 on 1883. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Lockhart, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Sept. the 8th 1883 and after Sermon by Rev. J. M. Fox proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that brother Fox be our Mod. 3rd Hear the report of Sister Sallie Starkey who reported $3.22 for Missions. 4th Report of Sister Pruda Tyson who reported 50 cents, Home, $1.00 for Foreign missions. 5th Res. that we appoint a com. to notify sister V. Riddle that we want her to report the amount of mission money she has collected. W. Greathouse, Com. 6th Res. that the Treasurer be instructed to make the amount of money for State and Foreign $5.00 each and the (Church-Ed.) to stand pledged for same. 7th Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association with the amendments. 8th Res. that we instruct the delegates to the As. To pledge the Church for $5.00 each for State and Foreign for the next year. 9th Res. that the delegates to bring the Ass. Home if necessary. 10th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. J. Fox, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        October the 13th 1883 The Church met and after Sermon by Rev. H. Coffer proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Due the Treasurer $1.07. 3rd 57 cents paid to the Treasurer. 4th Res. that we call a Pastor whereon Elder J. W. Wood was elected by unanimous vote. 5th Res. We appoint Sisters Sallie Starkey and Virginia Riddel as a com. to take subscriptions for the Pastor’s salary for the ensuing year. 6th Com. reported $30.00 subscribed for the Pastor’s salary. 7th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Corrected-brother J. W. Wood was elected by majority and then made unanimous.

        The Church met Nov 10th 1883 and after reading the 10th Chap. Of Mark and a few prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother Wm. Springston be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting and correct the same. 3rd On motion the Clk is made a Com to corrispond with Brother Wood. 4th On Motion brother J. T. Bartlett is made a com. to repair windows and present bill at next meeting. 5th On motion adjourned.
        /s/Brother Wm. Springston, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Dec. the 8th and after Sermon by Eld. J. M. Wood proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of G. G. Springston and discharge the same. 3rd Hear the report of brother J. T. Bartlett who reported 45 cents paid for glass for the Church. Discharged. 5th Res. that Clara Springston be added to the Finance Com.. and that that Com. report tomorrow. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. H. Cofer, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sabbath. The Finance Com. reported $64.00.

        1884

        The Church met Jan. the 12th 1884 and after Singing and a few prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother W. T. Craig be our Mod. 2nd Res. that we invite brother L. D. Starkey to preach for us on the 4 Sabbath this month and brother E. Greathouse the 1st Sabbath in Feb. and brother J. N. Fox the 2nd Sabbath in Feb. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/W. T. Craig, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Feb. 9, 1884, and after sermon by Bro. J. N. Fox, the Church proceeded to business. 1st Res. that Bro. Fox be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Res. that the Treasurer be requested to report at the next meeting all names of members who have paid and all \who have not paid their subscription. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/J. W. Fox, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
        Sabbath. Res. that Bro. Fox be our Mod. 2nd Res. that the Church pledge herself to pay brother J. W. Wood $75.00 for one year to labor as Pastor for the Church.

        The Church met on March the 8th and after Prayres proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother Wm. Springston be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd The Treasurer reported $3.00 due brother Cofer for the year 1882 and $4.30 for the year 1883. 4th Res. that we Exclude brother Daniel Stallman on the charge of Drunkeness. 5th Res. that brother W. Greathouse be a Com. to visit brother M. Showen. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother Wm. Springston, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met April the 12th 1884 and after Sermon by the Pastor Eld. J. W. Wood proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of brother Wm. Greathouse and discharge the same. 3rd Continue the case of brother Showen, brother Tyson com. to notify the same. 4th Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $1.00 paid on Pastor’s salary for last year. 5th Sexton reported he had received $1.75 on last year and $1.45 on present year’s salary. 6th Appointed Sister Sallie Starkey to take up a subscription for Sexton’s salary. 7th Adjourned.
        /s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sabbath. Received Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks for Baptism.

        May the 11th 1884 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor Rev. J. W. Wood, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we continue the case of brother Showen and the committee brother C. Tyson to our next meeting. 3rd Res. that we grant Sister Jane Harbert a letter of Dismission. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June the 7th and after Singing and Prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother J. V. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd\Res. that we Exclude brother M. Showen on the charge of using Profane Language. (Added-Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks. Se July minutes) 4th Res. that we appoint committees to visit brother M. Hildreth, J. Summerville, Lee Springston and Sister Priscilla Morford, names of com. R. Hildreth, C. Tyson, J. V. Bartlett and Sister Lizzie Bartlett. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother J. V. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met July the 12th 1884 and after Sermon by the Pastor Brother J. W. Wood, proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting and correct the same. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Clara Beckner and Sarah Jane Marks. 3rd Hear the report of the com. brother J. V. Bartlett and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we Exclude brother Lee Springston on the charge of Dancing and his stating that he knew he was no benefit to the Church nor the Church to him. 5th Res. that we continue the other committees. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        August 2nd 1884 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Sister Lizzie Bartlett and discharge the same. 3rd Res. that we Exclude Sister Priscilla Morford on the charge of Dancing. 4th Heard the report of Bro. C. Tyson and discharge the same. Resolved that we forgive Bro. M. Hildreth. 6th Res. that we continue Bro. Hildreth as a committee. 7th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association. Whereon Brethern C. Tyson, J. V. Bartlett and S. P. Beckner were appointed. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        September 13th 1884 The Church met and after prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that brother J. T. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd Res. that brother W. L. Starkey be our Clerk. 3rd. Res. that brother Wm. Greathouse be a committee to ascertain why brother Hildreth has not made his report. 4th Res. that the Clerk fill out the letter. Collected $1.05 for minutes. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother J. T./ Bartlett, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clerk Protem

        Sabbath. Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association.

        Oct. 11, 1884 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Heard the report of brother Wm. Greathouse Committee and discharged the same. 3rd Res. that we Exclude Bro. Joseph Summerville on the charge of Dancing and Swearing. 4th Heard the report of the delegates to the Association which reported an interesting session. 5th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
        The Church met November the 8th 1884 and after Prqyre by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we exclude Sister Roanna Showen for uniting with a Methodist Church. 3rd Res. that we grant Sister Anna E. Norman a letter of Dismission and Recommendation. 4th Res. that brethern G. G. Springston and S. P. Beckner be a committee to visit delinquent members to ascertain the cause of their delinquency. 5th Res. that the above committee notify brother Miles Miller to appear before the Church on charge of using profane language. 6th Hear report of the Treasurer who reported $38.50 paid to the pastor on present year. Sexton’s report received 65 cts all paid up to date and 10 cts in advance. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Dec. 13th 1884 The Church met and after Sermon by brother L. D. Starkey. 1st Res. that brother L. D. Starkey be our Mod. 2nd Read the minutes and approved the same. 3rd Hear the report of the com. brother G. G. Springston approve and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we exclude brother Miles Miller on the charge of using Profane Language. 5th Hear the report of the Treasurer who reported $44.51 Paid to the Pastor on present year. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
        1885

        January 10th 1885 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Received Bro. L. D. Starkey by experience. 3rd Received Bro. James Showen by letter. 4th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met February 7, 1885, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that we grant Sister Belle Hamrick a letter of Dismission and recommendation. 3rd Res. that we protract at our next meeting. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sabbath Res. that we receive brother J. Kyer for Baptism.

        The Church met March 7 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First reading the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Received notice of the reception of sister S. J. Starkey. 3rd Received notice of the reception of Sister Belle Hamrick. 4th Heard the report of Treasurer. 5th Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sabbath baptism of J. L. Kyer and into the fellowship of the Church.

        During the Protracted Meeting the following week the below named persons were received for baptism and were baptised: Sisters Dora Walker, Dora Bartlett, Maud Bartlett, Rosa Burgess, Mary B. Springston, Martha J. Springston, Clara Epling, Virena Walker, Caroline Craig, Emma Conard (? – Ed.), Virginia Booker, Mary J. Springston, Brethern Arildo Bartlett, Lewis Goff, Frank Starcher, C. C. Riddel, Ira Bartlett, Eddie Springston, Jefferson D. Springston. Received for baptism Warren Mace, Rosella Short, Belle Burgess, Susan Greathouse, Brown Burgess, Mary J. West. Restored Geo. T. West, C. F. West, J. L. Springston.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        April 11, 1885 The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor the church was called to order by electing J. M. Wood, Mod. and proceeded to business. 1 – Read minutes of previous meeting. 2 Report of Treasurer and $57.25 paid and $11.75 unpaid. 3rd Rod. Appointed William Springston committee to collect delinquent subscriptions. 4th Resolved that the Sexton’s salary be doubled. 5th Resolved to release G. G. Springston from being a committee to visit delinquent members. 6th Proceeded to elect a Pastor. J. M. Wood called. Call was made unanimous. 8th Motion to adjourn until our next regular meeting.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The following were baptised on Sabbath and extended the hand of fellowship: Bros. Warren Mace, Brown Burgess, G. T. West and Sisters Belle Burgess, Rosa Short, Severina Greathouse and Mary A. West

        The Church met May the 9th 1885 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of the com. Wm. Springston. 3rd Treasurer reported $65.80 paid on last year’s salary for the Pastor. 4th Res. that we grant brother J. H. Springston and wife a letter of dismission. 5th Res. that brother W. L. Starkey be a com. to solicit funds for the Pastor for the present year. 6th Res. that brethern W. Springston, J. T. Bartlett and G. T. West be a committee to superintend the repairing of the Church. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June the 13th 1885 and after sermon by brother L. D. Starkey proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother L. D. Starkey be our Mod Protem. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Hear the report of the com. on delinquents, adopt the report and discharge the com. 4th Committee on repairs was empowered to solicit subscriptions for repairs and apply the same to the repairing of the church. 5th The Treasurer reported $69.27 paid for last year’s salary of Pastor. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Brother L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met July the 11th 1885 and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Committee on Repairs. 3rd Amend Brother Wm. Springston’s motion and appoint brother J. C. Bartlett to visit brother J. J. L. Springston. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        July the 12th 1885. The Pastor called the Church to order and opened the door of the same. Sisters Mary B. Price and Diantha Price presented themselves for baptism and were received and baptised.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Aug. the 8th 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Mary B. and Diantha Price. 3rd Receive the report of brother Wm. Springston and pay the bill of 60 cents. 4th Res. that we appoint our delegates to the Association. Names of delegates J. V. Bartlett, Joseph Corder and G. G. Springston, or any other brother as alternate. 5th Res. that we adjourn
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        At a special session on Sabbath the Church was called to order by the Pastor. 1st Res. that we adopt the letter to the Association 2nd Res. that we adopt the report of the com. Wm. Springston ad discharge the same and pay the bill of $2.00 presented by him. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Oct 10th 1885 and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1 – Elected Bro. J. V. Bartlett Mod. 2nd Read the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Hear the report of J. Bartlett and discharge the same. 4th Res. that we exclude Brother J. L. Springston 5 – Res. that we appoint J. Corder a committee to visit Warren Mace. 6- Res. that we exclude Anna Conner. 7 – Res. that we adjourn till our next regular meeting.
        /s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Nov. the 7th 1885 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that brother J. Corder be a Com. to visit brother Warren Mace. 3rd Hear the report of brother H. L. Starkey and discharge the same, who reported $543.25 subscribed for the Pastor’s salary. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Dec. 12, 1885. After Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of Bro. Corder and discharged the same. 3 – Forgive Brother Mace. 4th Res. that we grant a letter of dismissing to bro. A. Springston. 5th Res. that we appoint a committee to visit Bro. Robert Short (Bro. S. P. Beckner Com.). 6th Res. that we call a council to ordain Bro. L. D. Starkey. 7th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        At a call meeting Jan. 20 1886 the following candidates were received for baptism at Mt. Vernon: viz. Arabella Gross, Senora Gross, Emazella Beckner, Thomas G. Marks, Frank Fowler, Alexander Marks, and Minerva Short.
        /s/L. D. Starkey, Mod. /s/S. P. Beckner, Ch Clk

        The Church met Feb 13th 1886. 1 – Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2 – Heard report of S. P. Beckner and discharged the same. 3 – Resolved that R. M. Short be excluded. 4 – Res. to call a council to ordain Bro. L. D. Starkey at Sabbath School Association. 5 – Hear report of Treasure who reported $27.25. 6 – Res. that brother C. F. West be a committee to settle with the Sexton. 7 – Church take steps to build a meeting house. 8 – Res. that we appoint a building committee. G. T. West, J. V. Bartlett, C. Tyson, C. F. West and W. L. Starkey. 9 – Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met March the 13th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Received notice of the reception of brother A. Springston by the Sinking Creek Church. 3rd Received notice of the reception of Sister Norman by Cedar Grove Church. 4th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Church met April 11th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear report of C. T. West and discharge the same. Reported the Church due the Sexton $3.15. 3 – On motion the Sexton is requested to report when called for and by whom paid. 4 – Sexton reported 80 cents paid that day. Paid Wm. Springston $2.00. 5th Treasurer reported paid on Pastor’s salary this year $41.25. Last year $73.70 6th Res. that the Clerk notify a Council to ordain brother L. D. Starkey at the time of the S. S. Association. 7th Res. that we exclude bro. Theodore Bartlett. 8th Adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. W. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met May the 8th 1886 and after Singing and Prayre proceeded to business. 1st Res. that Brother C. Tyson be our moderator. 2nd Read the minutes from the previous meeting. 3rd Res. that brother Wm. Springston be a com. to see brother J. A. Corder to collect the subscription for the Church. 4th Treasurer reported Pastor’s salary for last year paid, for this year $45.19. 5th Res. that we call a Pastor whereon brother J. M. Wood was unanimously called. 6th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met June 12, 1886, and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Hear the report of bro. Wm. Springston. (2 lines of minutes deleted- Ed.) 4th Res. that we appoint W. S. Starkey and J. Bartlett to solicit funds for the Church and Pastor’s salary. 5th Res. that we grant br. John Kyer and Sister Clara Connolly letters of dismission. 6th Hear report of bro. C. F. West. Reported due Mr. Stalanaker $8.37. 7th Res. that we give our note to Mr. Stalnaker for $15.00 with interest from date if we do not build our church within six years. 8th Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Eld. J. W. Wood, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Sabbath, June the 13, 1886. The following persons were baptised by the Pastor: Emazella Beckner, G. Marks
        /s/S. P. Beckner, Asst. Ch Clk

        The Church met July the 10th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read and corrected the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Extend the hand of fellowship to Sisters Minerva Wagner and Emma Beckner and brethern A. Marks and T. G. Marks. 3rd Res. that we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk

        The Church met Aug. the 7th 1886 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Res. that the called meeting of May the 27th/86 be recorded in connection with the minutes of the regular meeting. 3rd Called for report of Soliciting Com. whereon brother J. C. Bartlett reported $22.75 on Pastor’s salary. W. L. Starkey reported $2.00on same. Remarks on reports. Treasurer reported $51.44 on the years 85 and 86 and $2.50 on present year. Sexton reported $3.35 back on salary. 4th Res. that we appoint delegates to the Association. Names of delegates W. L. Starkey, J. C. Bartlett, and J. T. Morford. Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met Sept. the 11th and after singing and prayres proceeded to business. 1st. Res. that brother C. Tyson be our Moderator. 2nd Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 3rd. Received notice of the reception of Sister Clara Connoley by the Cedar Grove Church. 4th Res. that we grant brother J. G. Springston privilege to exercise his talent in preaching the Gospel. 5th Res. that we adjourn to meet at the conclusion of the Service on tomorrow morning.
        /s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. Protem /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        After service Sept. 12/86 the Church resumed business by appointing Brother J. T. Bartlett to the chair. 1st Res. that we divide the $14.00 equally between State and foreign Missions and $2.00 for minutes. Adjourned to meet at our next regular meeting.1886

        The Church met Oct. 10th/86 and after reading the 12th Chapter of Romans and prayre by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading the minutes. 2nd Report of the delegates from the Association. 3rd Report of the Building Committee. Reported due Wm. Springston $18.25, due C. D. Springston $15.00 and due C. F. West $3.25. 4th On motion the report was adopted. 5th Reading the Constitution and Remarks on the same. 6th On motion a Com. was appointed to collect money to pay Wm. Springston $8.00 at once. 7th On motion the debt due C. D. Springston be made a matter of record and that the church pay said amount when required to do so with legal interest. 8th Res. that we adjourn to our next regular meeting.
        /.s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Nov. the 15th 1886 The Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd Report of committees reported $4.00 on Wm. Springston acct. 3rd Report of Treasurer was called. Report $55.00 paid on Pastor’s salary for last year. 4th On motion the member present resolved themselves into a committee of the whole to remind delinquent members that they ought to pay something for the support of the Gospel and Church expenses. 5th Sexton reported $4.50 due him. 6th On motion the Church adjourned to meet at its next regular meeting.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Rod. /s/G.G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Dec. 11/86 Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Reading minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Report of the committee of the whole, G. G. Springston, Wm. Springston, J. T. Bartlett reported not very much done. 3rd On motion Sister Smith was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation to unite with the Sycamore Church. 4- On motion Sister Morgan was granted a letter of dismission. 5th Report of the Treasurer $55.00 paid on last year and $31.00 paid on present year. 5th On motion the Church adjourned to meet at the next regular meeting.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        January 8th/87 Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor the Church was called to order for business. 1st Reading the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Reading the names of the present members of the church. 3rd Open the doors of the Church. On motion brethern M. Showen and T. H. Springston were restored to fellowship of the Church and J. S. West was received for baptism. 4th Treasurer report $38.50 received on Pastor’s salary for this year. 5th On motion adjourned to meet at its next regular meeting.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Feb. 12/87 Church met and after devotional exercises led by Bro. Wm. Springston in the absence of the Pastor, Bro. C. Tyson was elected Mod. 1 – On motion Bro. Louis Goff was excluded, he having united with a Methodist Church. 2nd On motion Bro. Wm. Springston was released from Committee of the Whole. 3rd On motion the Church pledged to pay our pastor’s salary monthly. 4th Treasurer report of $42.25 on Pastor’s salary. 5th Sexton reports $3.00 paid on his salary. 6th We pledge ourselves to pay the old debt. Committee for the same C. F. West, J. C. Bartlett, C. D. Springston. 7th On motion Adjourn to our next regular meeting
        /s/C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        March 12th 1887 1st Res. that bro. C. Tyson be our Mod. Pro Tem. 2nd Reading of the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd C. F. West report received. 4th C. D. Springston report received. 4th Wm. Springston reports $1.00 paid. 6th Res. that we grant a letter of dismission to G. W. Springston and wife. 7th Church reports $5.30 five dollars and 30 cents. 8th Res. that we adjourn
        /s/Brother C. Tyson, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Church met the 9th day of April and after sermon by the pastor, clerk read the minutes of previous meeting .
        Sabbath – J. S. West was baptised and received into the fellowship of the Church.

        Church met May 7th. After Sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. 1- Treasurer reported $58.60 paid on Pastor’s salary; (10.50 paid by monthly subscription). 2- J.C. Bartlett Com. reported 50 cts on the monthly subscription. 3- Motion to adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        Church met June 11th and after sermon by the pastor was called to order for business. 1-1 Minutes read and approved. 2- C.F. West reported 30 cts. Paid on monthly subscription. 3 – W.L. Starkey reported $4.84 paid (total amount paid was $6.92). 4- Motion carried to cancel the debt to Wm. Springston, G.G. Springston, C.F. West and balance of collection $1.25 to be paid on debt to C. D. Springston. 5. On motion Wm. Springston, C.F. West, Clara E. Springston and J. C. Bartlett were appointed Com. to raise the pastor’s salary. 6- Motion we adjourn.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk

        (Ed. Note: My great grandfather, G. G. Springston, died in June 1887. This concludes over 30 years service as Church Clerk)

        Church met July 9th and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. By request of the pastor, Bro. J. Smith was called to the chair
        2. On motion, W. L. Starkey was elected Clerk
        3. On Suggestion, a collection was taken to buy a Church Book. $1.50 collected, $1.25 cost.
        4. C.F. West Committee reported on present year subscription $31.50.
        5. Treasurer reported for past year 68.37; for present year 69.32 paid.
        6. On motion J. S. West was appointed a Committee to take a subscription to pay the balance due the pastor by Aug. meeting. Adjourned.
        /s/J. Smith, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk.

        Aug. 12 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        1. The minutes were read and approved.
        2. The report of the committees was called for.
        3. Bro. C. F. West reported 1.00 Sub. and 30� on monthly installments.
        4. Bro. Jno. C. Bartlett reported nothing done, and Sister C. E. Springston was not present.
        5. Bro. J. S. West failed to appear and report.
        6. On motion the Clerk was ordered to prepare a letter and Brethern Jno. C. Bartlett, J. D. Springston, and W. L. Starkey were appointed delegates to the association and a alternate any Bro. who may be present.
        Adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        Sept. 10. Church met and after sermon by J. M. Wood proceeded to business.
        1. The minutes of previous meting were read and adopted.
        2. The church being without a pastor, on motion Bro. J. M. Wood was called to the chair.
        3. On motion the Committee on Sub. was continued after report $68.90 subscribed.
        4. J. S. West reported about $8.00 on subscription and about $5.00 of it collected.
        5. On motion, the church proceeded to call a pastor, and after balloting, J. M. Wood having a considerable majority, his call was made unanimous. ________(? Ed.) on Salary.
        6. On motion, the delegates were instructed to pledge the Church for $5.00 State Missions and $5.00 for Foreign Missions.
        7. Committee to prepare a letter reported and the letter was adopted and to be filled out.
        Adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        Oct. 8. Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, J. M. Wood elected Mod protem.
        2. On motion, J. S. West was elected Ch Clk, protem. Delegates of the association reported.
        3. On motion, Sister Martha Springston, Rosa Burgess & Pruda Tyson were appointed a Com. to take Subscription for Missions.
        4. On motion, Bro. J. G. Springston was granted a letter of dismission
        Adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. protem /s/W. L/ Starkey, Ch Clk protem

        Nov. 12. Church met and after sermon by J. W. Wood proceeded to business. Minutes were read and approved. Bro. J. M. Wood, after mature consideration, accepted the call of the Church. On motion of Wm. Springston, all committees which were appointed before Oct. 8, 1887, be and the same discharged. On motion an order of business was adopted by the Church. The Treasurer’s report being called for reported pres. Year $9.15. Sexton’s report called for & Sister Belle West reported about the sum 5.00 due the Sexton. Adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        Dec. 10. Church met and services conducted by Wm. Springston, proceeded to business. On motion, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was called to the chair. Report on missions being called for, Sister Martha Springston reported $9.20 on Subscription for Missions. On motion, the Church proceeded to receive bids on Sexton’s office, and only one bid being received, the same was adjourned until next regular meeting. Treasurer reported paid on present year to date $11.15. Sexton reported due him $2.28. On motion the Moderator is required to instruct the Sexton as to his duty when he is selected. Church adjourned.
        /s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod. p.t.
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        Jan. 7. The Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for and none were present, except Sister Martha Springston. No report was made. On motion, W. A. McCoy was appointed a Committee to take a subscription on Sexton’s salary. On motion, Brother C. C. Riddel was appointed a regular committee to take up Sunday collection to pay off church debt. The bidding on the office of Sexton was again commenced and Bro. Marcellus Showen bid $4.00, he being the lowest bidder, he was selected Sexton. Treasurer reported $17.95 paid on pres. Year. Sexton reported $1.68 due him which was paid on the Sunday following. Adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        Feb. 11. Church met and after singing & Prayer, was called to order for business. On motion, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was chosen Mod. protem. Minutes read and approved. Reports of committees called for & Sister Martha Springston reported on Missionary work $122.05. Bro. C. C. Riddel reported in his hands on last collection 24�. On motion, the protracted meeting is to be conducted altogether during the day. Treasurer reported $23.70. Sexton reported paid pres. year, 35�. Adjourned until next regular meeting.
        /s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod protem
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        March 10. Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for and C. C. Riddel reported 75� collected on church debt.
        On motion of T. H. Springston the time of holding the protracted meeting was reconsidered and carried again.
        On motion of J. V. Bartlett the time of holding the service was left to the pastor to arrange as he thought best.
        On motion of J. V. Bartlett it was resolved that any member of this Church absenting himself for the space of twelve months unless on account of sickness or not reporting themselves will forfeit their membership.
        Treasurer reported $7.43 and $23.70 from last month Acct. 31.13.
        Sexton reported paid $1.05.
        Adjourned
        /s/ J. M. Wood, Mod /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        April 7. Church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business. Minutes were read and corrected.
        Committee on missions called upon to report & no report was given.
        Bro. C. C. Riddel reported $11.25 subscribed to on Church debt.
        Treasurer reported $2.00 and $31.13 on last month Acct. 33.13.
        Sexton reported 75� and last month $1.05. Total $1.80.
        Adjourned
        /s/ J. M. Wood, Mod
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk

        April 8. Sunday . Sister Olie Springston, Martha Showen & Jennie Fairbee were baptised.

        May 12. Church met and after prayer by the Pastor proceeded to business. No committees present.
        On motion of J. V. Bartlett, C. Tyson and W. L. Starkey were appointed a committee to confer with I. N. Morford concerning the terms of exchanging church property for other property.
        Treasurer reported $2.51 + $33.13.
        Sexton reported 10� and 1.80. Total 1.90
        Sisters Olie Springston and Martha Showen received the hand of fellowship.
        Church adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
        Sunday, May 13. Sister Jennie Fairbee received the hand of fellowship.

        June 9. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        No committees reported.
        On motion the time of holding service was changed to the Saturday before the fist Sunday each month.
        Treasurer reported $4.00 on present month and $35.64 = 39.64.
        Sexton reported nothing. Last month $1.90.
        On motion, Church adjourned to meet Saturday before the first Sunday in July, 1888
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Clk
        June 10. Sister Belle Reap was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.

        July 1 Pastor not being present, Bro. J. V. Bartlett was made moderator p.t. and J. S. West Clerk P. Tem.
        Treasurer reported 390.61 and 50� making a total of $40.14.
        Sexton reported last month 1.90 and .25 making a total to date of 2.15.
        On motion adjourned.
        /s/J. V. Bartlett, Mod, P.T.
        /s/J. S. West, Clerk P.T.

        Aug. 4. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        Sister Rosa Burgess reported 80� on Missions
        On motion it was ordered that a letter be prepared to send to the Association.
        Brethern C. F. West, J. A. Corder and J. V. Bartlett were appointed delegates to the Association.
        Adjourned
        /s/J. W. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Clerk P.T.

        Sept. 1. Church met and after and after prayer proceeded to business.
        On motion Bro. T. H. Springston was made moderator protem and J. S. West, Clerk pro tem.
        On motion J. S. West was made permanent Assistant Clerk.
        On motion the Church proceeded to call a Pastor and Bro. J. W. Wood receiving a majority his call was made unanimous.
        On motion Sisters Martha Springston, Clara Epling and Bro. J. S. West were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions for the pastor’s salary.
        On motion the committee on Missions is ordered to pay over all money collected by them for Missions to the delegates to the Association.
        On motion all above the amount pledged to State and Foreign Missions is to be paid to the Home Mission.
        On motion delegates were instructed to pledge $5.00 to State and $5.00 to foreign missions.
        On motion W. A. McCoy was appointed to collect to pay for Minutes.
        Treasurer reported $54.06 on Pastor’s salary and on Missions $5.01.
        Sexton reported nothing paid.
        Adjourned.
        /s/T.H. Springston, Mod
        /s/W. L. Starkey per West

        Oct. 6 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        Delegates to the Association reported.
        J. S. West reported subscribed 17.50 on Pastor’s salary.
        Treasurer reported nothing.
        Adjourned /s/J. W. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Nov 3 Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        J. S. West reported subscribed on Pastor’s salary $1.00.
        Sister Clara Epling reported 18.00 on Pastor’s salary.
        Treasurer reported 2.95 paid.
        Sexton reported .50 paid.
        Adjourned
        /s/J. N. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Assistant Clk

        Dec. 1. Church met and after prayer, the Pastor not being present at the regular hour proceeded to business.
        On motion Bro. C. Tyson was made Moderator.
        Report of committees being called for, Sister Martha Springston reported $9.00 subscribed on Pastor’s salary.
        Treasurer reported 13.45 on Pastor’s salary.
        Sexton reported $1.60 paid.
        On motion adjourned
        /s/C. Tyson, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk
        1889

        Jan 5. Church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Sister Clara Epling reported $.50 subscribed on Pastor’s salary.
        On motion, Rev. L. D. Starkey was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation. Treasurer reported nothing. On motion adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/ J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Feb. 2. The Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion J. V. Bartlett was elected clerk protem. The minutes were read and approved. Bro. Mace committee to see after title of church property reported lot title genuine and committee discharged. On motion the Mod. appointed Bro. C. Tyson and T. H. Springston and J. V. Bartlett Building Com. On motion Sisters Sophie Morford and Clara Springston were appointed a committee to solicit funds to build a new church.
        Treasurer reported 21.45 cts. On pastor’s salary.
        On motion Isabella Marks received to ordnance of Baptism.
        On motion, adjourned. /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Mar. 2. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        Report of committees being called for, Sister Sophie Morford reported $71.00 and Sister Clara Springston reported $40.00 subscribed on building a new church.
        Treasurer reported $5.00 on Pastor’s salary.
        Sexton reported 25 cts. Paid
        On Motion, adjourned
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        April 6. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Sister Clara Springston reported $8.00 and Sister Morford reported $14.00 on building a new church. Treasure reported $6.20 for Pastor’s salary. Sexton reported nothing. Sister Lizzie Newlon and Bro. G. W. Greathouse were received for baptism.
        On motion, adjourned /s/J. M. Wood , Mod .
        /s/J. S. West, Assist. Clk.

        May 4. He Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Report of Committees called for. Sister Sophie Morford reported $31.00 and $85.00 of previous reports making $116.00 of her entire report and Sister Springston reported $47.00 for this month and $48.00 of previous report making 95.00 for her subscription on building a new church. Total subscriptions $211.00. Building committee reported plan and specification of church and said plan was adopted.
        On motion Bro. T. H. Springston, one of the committee, was instructed to advertise for bids for building said church. On motion the Church proceeded to elect a Deacon and the vote for Bro. J. D. Springston was made unanimous. And on motion the Clerk was ordered to invite Ministers and Deacons of sister churches to be present at the next regular meeting and assist in ordaining the same. Treasurer reported $2.53 on Pastor’s salary. Sexton reported $.45 cts.
        On motion adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Sunday May 5th Brethern W. T. Springston, G. W. Greathouse, Daniel Bower, Okey Bower and Sisters Bertha Springston, Ruth Hanger, Fannie Hanger, Nellie Riddle, Ida Mace, Kitty Parsons and Salina Brannon were received into the fellowship of the church.

        June 1. Church met and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Reports of Committees called for. Bro. T. H. Springston reported but only reported some bids received. On motion the Building committee is instructed to contract as soon as it accepts the bid of any one bidding on the church and report at the next meeting. Sexton reported $2.40 cts. Paid on this years salary of Sexton. Sister Clara Springston having moved out of the bounds of the Church, Bro. C. C. Riddle was added to the committee on Church subscription.
        On motion adjourned. /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/W. L. Starkey, Ch Clk

        Sunday June 2. Bro. J. D. Springston was ordained as Deacon of this Church. Sisters Lizzie Newlon, Ella Epling, Nannie Walker and Ella Walker were baptized and received into the fellowship of the church.

        July 6. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. On motion Jeff Springston was elected clerk protem. Report of committee called for: Brother T. H. Springston of the Building committee reported they had done nothing. Sister Sophia Morford reported $132.00 for her entire subscription on the church. Treasurer reported $41.03 on Pastor’s salary for present year. Sexton reported nothing.
        On motion adjourned. /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/Jeff Springston, Clerk Protem

        Aug. 3. Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for. No report. On motion Bro. Samuel Harbert and wife was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation. On motion Robert Hildreth and wife, and Marshal Hildreth were excluded from the fellowship of this church. On motion, C. F. West, C. C. Riddle and W. T. Springston were appointed delegates to the Association. On motion the Clerk is ordered to prepare a letter. On motion, Bro. Martin Mace was appointed to collect money to pay for minutes. Treasurer reported nothing. Sexton reported nothing. On motion adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod. /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Church met on Saturday August 31, and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for no report. Treasurer reported $4.50 cts.
        On motion the reading of the church letter was deferred until Sunday Sept. the first. On motion the Church proceeded to call a pastor and the vote for J. M. Wood was unanimous. The call was accepted. On motion, Bro. J. D. Springston and Sister Lizzie Newlon were appointed to solicit subscription on pastor’s salary for the present year. On motion adjourned.
        /s/J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/J. S. West, Asst. Clk

        Church met on Saturday, October 5 and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $13.95 on pastor’s salary. Delegates of Association reported.
        (Ed. Note: No signatures)

        Church met on November 2, 1889, and after sermon by Bro. Stump proceeded to business. On motion, Bro. Stump was elected Moderator. On motion Jeff Springston was elected Secretary for the day and read the minutes of previous meeting or what there was of them. Report of committees called for. Jeff Springston reported $19.00 subscribed on pastor’s salary. Building committee reported that the church was in debt to the workmen for work done on the church. Jeff Springston was appointed soliciting committee for the purpose of raising money to pay for building our church. On motion, Bro. W. L. Starkey was discharged as clerk, and Jeff Springston elected in his place. Treasurer reported $5.00 paid on Pastor’s salary, and $46.50 paid on building the church. On motion adjourned to meet Saturday before the first Sunday in Dec.
        /s/Rev. Johnson Stump, Mod.
        /s/Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        Church met December 1, 1889, and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. Jeff Springston reported $5.50 subscribed on pastor’s salary since his last report making a total of $24.50, and $2.00 subscribed on the church. Sister Clara Bartlett reported $5.00 collected that was subscribed to the church. Treasurer reported $4.25 paid on pastor’s salary since last month, making a total of $9.25, and $11.50 on the church making a total of $58.00. Sexton reported $1.40 due him which was paid. On motion the rules of order were suspended to attend to business previously forgotten. On motion, the name of our church was changed from LITTLE CREEK to TRIPLETT. On motion, the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the first Sunday in January.
        /s/Rev. J. M. Wood, Mod.
        /s/Jeff Springston, Ch Clk
        1890

        The church met January 4, 1890, and after being led to prayer by bro. J. V. Bartlett and bro. James Walker proceeded to business. On motion, bro. C. Tyson was elected Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees were called for. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $10. Subscribed on pastor’s salary since her last report. $10 + $13.95 = $23.95 + $24.50 = $48.45, the total amount subscribed on the pastor’s salary for the present year. Jeff Springston reported nothing. Treasurer reported $5.00 on pastor’s salary + 9.25 = $14.25 paid on present year, and $11.75 on the church + $58.00 = $69.75 paid on the church. On motion, the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the first Sunday in February.
        /s/Bro. C. Tyson, Moderator
        /s/Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met February 1, 1890, and after sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Report of committees called for, but they reported nothing. On motion, brother Thomas Marks was elected soliciting committee to secure money for the building of our church. On motion, Jeff Springston was appointed to collect money that has been subscribed on the church. On motion, brother J. M. Wood was released from the pastorate of our church. Treasurer reported $5.30 paid on the church + 69.75 = 75.05, and nothing on pastor’s salary since last month. Sexton reported 10 cts. Paid on his salary. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the first Sunday in March.
        /s/Bro. J. M. Wood, Moderator
        /s/Jeff Springston, Ch Clk
        Resolution of Respect

        Resolved That: as Brother Wood has been appointed Missionary to Logan C. H. by the State Mission Board, we extend to him our thanks for the faithful and efficient manner with which he has served for nearly six years.

        The church met March 1, 1890 and after sermon by bro. Jiles Burdett proceeded to business. On motion bro. Burdett was elected moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read. Report of committees was called for, bro. Thomas Marks reported $5.00 subscribed and collected on the building of our church. Treasurer reported $29.06 paid on the church + 75.05 = $104.11 and Pastor $6.75 + 14.25 = 21.00 paid for the present year. On motion the church proceeded to to call a pastor. The first ballot stood 17 for Rev. John Stump, 13 for Rev. Dan Conley and 10 for Rev. Jonathan Smith. Smith being dropped the second ballot stood 21 for Stump and 13 for Conley, after which Stump was elected Pastor by unanimous vote of the church. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the first Sunday in April.
        Rev. Jiles Burdett, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The Church met on April 5, 1890, and after reading a Chapter from the Bible and two prayers being offered, proceeded to business. On motion, bro. J. V. Bartlett was elected moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read. Report of committees was called for. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $27.70 subscribed for pastor’s salary + 24.50 = $52.20 the whole amount subscribed for brother J. M. Wood, of which $21.00 was paid. Committee was discharged. Sisters Lizzie Newlon and Martha Springston was appointed to solicit subscriptions for the purpose of seeing how much could be raised for bro. John Stump. Treasurer reported $125.75 the total amount paid on our church. Sexton reported nothing since last month. On motion the church adjourned to meeting on Saturday before the first Sunday in May.
        Bro. J. V. Bartlett, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        Called meeting of April 13, 1890 On motion bro. T. H. Springston was elected moderator. Report of committees was called for. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $24.75 and Martha Springston $41.75 + 24.75 = $65.50. On motion the church pledged herself to pay bro. John Stump $75 for a years service. On motion the time of meeting was changed until Saturday before the second Sunday in each month. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in May.
        Bro. T. H. Springston, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met May 11, 1890, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Reports of committees were called for. Sister Martha Springston reported $4.00 on pastor’s salary + $65.00 = $69.50. On motion the soliciting committee on Pastor’s salary was continued. On motion brother and sister William Starkey were granted letters of dismission and recommendation from this church to any other sister church of like faith and order. On motion the church sends her pastor and two of her members, Joseph Corder and Jeff Springston, to sit in council at Mt. Olive on Saturday before the first Sunday in June at 2 O’clock. On motion the second in June was the time set for the dedication of our church and brother John Stump, Sr. was invited to preach the dedication sermon. On motion the church suspended the service Sunday through respect for sister Radabaugh whose funeral was preached on the same hour. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in June.
        Rev. John Stump, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met June 8, 1890, and after sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. The Treasurer reported $17.15 paid on Pastor’s salary for the present year. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in July.
        Rev. John Stump, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met July 12, 1890, and brother William Newlon preached a very interesting sermon. The business of the church was not transacted as there was not enough male members present to constitute a quorum On motion, the church adjourned to meet on the 13 of July at 10 AM
        The church met according to adjournment, and after prayer, proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were red and approved. Report of committees were called for. Treasurer reported $_____paid on the church and $15 to be raised before the church could be dedicated, also $6.25 paid on Pastor’s salary + $17.15. On motion the Treasurer was instructed to pay bro. Newlon $10. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in August.
        Rev. John Stump, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met August 9, 1890, the moderator not being present, on motion brother A. McCoy was made Mod. the Clerk also being absent, J. V. Bartlett was elected Clerk protem.
        Minutes were read and approved. On motion bro. Brown Burgess was granted a letter of recommendation to unite with a church of like faith and order. Brethern A. McCoy, C. F. West, & Jeff Springston were appointed delegates to the Association. On motion, George Greathouse was excluded from the fellowship of the church having united with the M. E. Church (South). The Treasurer reported $427.31 collected on the building fund.
        Paid G. T. West $395.53 the amount due him.
        ” ” W. J. Newlon 10.00
        ” ” Lewis for sign 1.25
        Total $406.78 Balance on hand $20.53
        Collected and paid for Pastor in this year’s salary $25.00.
        The Treasurer was directed to furnish the church with a stand, 2 chairs, pitcher and tumblers.
        On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in September.
        A. McCoy, Mod.
        J. V. Bartlett, Clerk Pro.

        The church met September 13, 1890 and after sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $4.50 on Pastor’s salary. Missions 1.50, Stand 2 chairs, pitcher and tumblers $2.00. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in October.
        Rev. John Stump, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        Sunday, September 14, 1890, there was a collection taken for Mission & the printing of Minutes of the Association. The collection amounted to $4.06, and on motion the Treasurer was ordered to pay $5.00.

        The church met on October 11, 1890, and after sermon by Rev. D. N. Conley proceeded to business. The pastor being absent, brother Conley was elected Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees were called for. Messengers to the association reported J. V. Bartlett & Jeff Springston. Treasurer reported $2.50 on Pastor’s salary, and Sexton reported $1.12 paid on house cleaning. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in November.
        D. N. Conley, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The church met Sat. Nov. 8, 1890, and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion C. F. West was elected Clerk protem. Report of committees called for. No report. On motion the resignation of the pastor was accepted, but on condition said resignation not be made formal until we hear from him again. On motion a committee of three was appointed to purchase carpets and lamps for the church. Brethern J. V. Bartlett, C. C. Riddel and C. F. West were appointed by the Mod. Sexton reported $1.12. On motion the church adjourned.
        Rev. John Stump, Mod.
        C. F. West, Clerk protem

        The church met Sat. Dec. 13, 1890, and being without a Pastor opened meting by reading, singing and prayer. On motion, Bro. C. Tyson was elected Mod. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion, bro. S. P. Beckner and wife were granted letters of dismission and recommendation to a sister church of like faith and order.
        Treasurer reported $33.90 paid to Pastor, and $10.50 for incidental expenses.
        Sexton reported 15 cts + 1.12 = $1.27.
        On motion the church adjourned to meet on Sat. before the second Sunday in January.
        Bro. C. Tyson, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        .
        1891

        The church met Sat. January 10, 1891 and being without a Pastor opened meeting by reading, singing and prayer.
        On motion bro. C. Tyson was elected Mod. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion the church proceeded to cal la pastor. Bro. C. N. Fox was called as pastor. On motion a committee was appointed to solicit subscriptions-Sisters Lizzie Newlon and Fannie Hanger and bro. T. H. Springston.
        Sexton reported $1.10 + 1.27 = $2.37. On motion the church adjourned to meet the second Sunday in February.
        Bro. C. Tyson, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The church met Sat. February 7, 1891, and being without a Pastor opened meeting with reading, singing and prayers. Brother T. H. Springston was elected Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. Bro. T. H. Springston reported $19.45 and Sister Fannie Hanger 14.00 subscribed on the Pastor’s salary. On motion the Moderator appointed the following named persons committee for our church. J. C. Bartlett, C. F. West and Jeff Springston. Brother J. V. Bartlett was appointed as committee to see that the Court approved of the appointment. Treasurer reported $24.83 – 15.50 in his hand. Sexton reported 15 cts. + 2.27 = 2.42 On motion the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the second Sunday in March.
        Bro. T. H. Springston, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The church met March 7, 1891, and after sermon by bro. Jiles Burdett proceeded to business. Brother Burdett was elected Mod. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. Sexton reported $1.00 + 2.42 = $3.42. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in April.
        Rev Jiles Burdett
        Jeff Springston

        The church met April 11, 1891, and sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. On motion the committee to purchase lamps and carpet for the church was instructed to use their judgment as to buying lamps for the church now or carpet. On motion the church granted the request of brethern and sisters of Beech, Calhoun, and brethern Joseph Corder and T. H. Springston were appointed to meet with the brethern and sisters on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in May at Road Run Schoolhouse. On motion sister Theodocia Morford was appointed to visit sisters Janie Marks and Minerva Wagnor. Sister Dora Bartlett was appointed to notify sister Morford as she was present. On motion it was agreed to pay bro Fox $60 a year. On motion brother Perry Mace was restored to the fellowship of the church. The church extended the hand of fellowship to the following named brethern and sisters Perry Mace, Lida Meadows and Dora Bartlett. The following named persons have been received for baptism and baptized: Carl Walker, Ira Simmons, Charlie Starcher, Lon Epling, Lyda Meadows and Dora Bartlett. On motion the following named brethern and sisters were granted letters of dismission and recommendation: James C. Bartlett, J. W. Walker, Marion Walker, Frank Starcher, I. N. Epling, A. J. Meadows, S. C. Walker, Clara Epling, Virena Walker, Ella Epling, Nannie Walker, Ellonor Meadows, Zelda J. Epling, Dora D. Walker, Ella Walker, _____Miller, and Dora Bartlett. Also Perry Mace and wife were granted letters of dismission and recommendation. Treasurer reported 15 cts. + $2.42 = $2.57. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in May.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        The church met May 9, 1891, at two o’clock and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Sister Theodocia Morford reported and was discharged. The report was adopted. On motion brother Theodore Bartlett was restored to the fellowship of the church. On motion the brethern and sisters of the Bartlett Schoolhouse were granted their request and the following named persons were appointed to set in seats in the council at the Bartlett Schoolhouse on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May to recognize the brethern and sisters as an independent church. On motion the following named brethern and sisters J. F. Bartlett, T. S. Bartlett and Sarah Walker were granted letters to go with the organization at the Bartlett Schoolhouse. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in June.
        Rev J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        May 10 1891 The following named brethern Oak Newlon, Bash Newlon, Americus and George Hix were baptized.

        The Church met June 15, 1891, at two o’clock and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. T. H. Springston reported a church organized on Beech of Henry’s Fork and recognized as an independent church. Bro. C. Tyson reported also a church organized at the Bartlett Schoolhouse and recognized as an independent church by the council. Bro. T. H. Springston reported $6.50 subscribed on Pastor’s salary since his last report + 19.45 = 25.95. Sister Fanny Hanger’s subscriptions list shows $4.00 subscribed since her last report + 14.00 = 18.00 + 25.95 = $43.95. Sexton reported $1.25 paid since last month +3.57 = $4.82. Brother J. N. Fox presented the church with a fine Illustrated Bible. On motion the church received the Bible and voted —— to the donor. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in July.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston

        The Triplett Baptist Church met July 11, 1891, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. On motion J. V. Bartlett was elected clerk protem. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion a committee was appointed by request of Cedar Grove Church to consider the propriety of ordaining brother Williams to the full work of the ministry. Committee J. V. Bartlett and W. A. McCoy. Treasurer reported $1.26 balance in his hand. Paid Pastor to date $15.25. Meeting adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in Aug. Rev. J. Fox, Mod.
        J. V. Bartlett, Clk Protem

        The Triplett Baptist Church August 8, 1891
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at 2 o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor the church proceeded to business. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. Bro. T. H. Springston reported $37.35 subscribed on Pastor’s salary + 18.00 subscribed to sister Fanny Hanger = $53.35. The committee of ordination reported brother Williams ordained. On motion the clerk was instructed to prepare a letter for the Association-also to read at our next regular meeting the Church Covenant and Articles of Faith. On motion a committee was appointed to collect mission money. Com. Bertha Springston, Ola Springston and Ruth Hanger. On motion delegates were appointed to the Association. Names of delegates: W. A. McCoy, J. V. Bartlett and Jeff Springston. On motion brethern Thomas and Lon Epling were received into the fellowship of the church and granted letters of dismission and recommendation to unite with the Little Creek Baptist Church. Treasurer reported the church is due the Pastor $10.75 and that he has been paid $14.25. Meeting adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in September.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        The Triplett Baptist Church September 12, 1891
        The church held its regular meeting this afternoon for business at 2 o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor the church proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. The soliciting committee for missions reported as follows: Sister Olie Springston $5.20, sister Bertha Springston $1.70, sister Ruth Hanger 2.45 + 5.20 + 1.70 = $9.35.
        The Treasurer reported $17.70 on Pastor’s salary. On request of the Moderator the Clerk read the Rules of Decorum. The Clerk not having the letter to the Association prepared was given to the next day to prepare it. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in October.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        Sunday September 13. Call meeting. The Clerk read the letter that had been prepared form the church to the Association and it was adopted by the Church. On motion the Treasurer was ordered to pay $1.25 for the church As. Minutes + (?) = (?).

        The Triplett Baptist Church October 10, 1891
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock.
        After sermon by the Pastor the church proceeded to business. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, corrected and approved. Reports of committees called for. Bro. J. V. Bartlett reported as one of the delegates to the Association. He reported _______ time. On motion one dollar for State Mission money paid to Bro. Fox for his membership in the General Association. Treasurer reported $27.00 paid on Pastor’s salary. Sexton reported $1.82 paid on the present year and the church owes him $1.18. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in November. Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church November 7, 1891
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, the church proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Reports of committees called for. On motion the Protestant _________ were invited to use our church house. On motion J. A. Corder, C. Tyson and Jeff Springston were appointed to obtain the correct membership of the church. Treasurer reported nothing. Sexton reported .10 + 1.82 = 1.92. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in December.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church December 13, 1891
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. On motion the Duties of the Sexton of Triplett Baptist Church were adopted. It shall be the duty of the Sexton to prepare the wood ______ _____weather____ ____
        2. To sweep the house and have the seats and lamps prepared for every occasion that the church holds a service in the house.
        3. To build fire in both stoves at least forty minutes before the hour of service.
        4. To clean well and scrub the house once a quarter and the church shall pay promptly once a month such sum as shall be agreed upon for service.
        Treasurer reported $8.25 paid on Pastor’s salary since last month. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in January.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Ch Clk

        December 18, 1891. Sister Martha _____ presented her letter of dismission and recommendation from Ebenezer Church and on hearing the letter read, it received _______ __________ __________ hand of fellowship.

        December 19, 1891. Brother __________ was received by experience and extended the hand of fellowship.
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor the church proceeded to business. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. On motion a committee was appointed to effect a reconciliation between brother and sister Hildreth and the church. The following named persons were appointed C. Tyson and Jeff Springston. Treasurer reported $33.69 paid Pastor’s salary. Sexton reported 50� on the present year and 25� on last year. The door of the church was opened and the following named persons presented themselves for membership. On motion Sister Lydia Newlon and bro. E. H. Bartlett were received on their experience and on motion bro. Charles Newlon was received for baptism. Sister Lizzie Talman reports by letter to the church. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in March.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church March 12, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, the church proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The committee to visit sister and brother Hildreth reported; and on motion the report was received and committee was discharged. Sister Lizzie Newlon’s subscription list showed $11.50 subscribed on Pastor’s salary. On motion the church acknowledged that she did not treat sister Hildreth right. On motion the church canceled the resolution excluding her members for failing to report themselves either in person or by letter to the church for twelve months. On motion the church proceeded to call a pastor; the ballot stood 22 for bro. J. N. Fox and 2 for bro. D. N. Conley. On motion the call for bro. J. N. Fox was made Indefinite (Ed: probably meant “Unanimous”). Treasurer reported $14.25 + 33.69 = $47.94 the amount paid on Pastor’s salary. Sexton reported nothing paid since last month. The door of the church was opened and the following named persons presented themselves: Sister Florence West with a certificate of her baptism from bro. J. M. Wood. On motion she was received. On motion bro. Chandler was received for baptism. The hand of fellowship was extended to sister West and bro. John Price. Also the hand of fellowship to bro. Chandler. Soliciting committee S. J. Newlon, J. A. Corder and J. S. West. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in April. Bro. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church April 9, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Brother S. J. Newlon reported $26.75 subscribed on Pastor’s salary. On motion bills were posted requesting persons not to spit amber on the floor and stoves. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in May.
        Bro. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        Note: April 10
        The church was called to order by the Moderator to transact some business. On motion the Ministers and Deacons were invited to meet with us.

        The Triplett Baptist Church May 7, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, the church proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Report of committees called for. Brother J. A. Corder reported $10.00 subscribed on Pastor’s salary + $26.75 = $36.75. On motion the church acknowledged that it had done wrong in excluding members without notice and invited such back to membership.
        On motion all money was to be paid into the Treasurer’s hands.
        On motion, the Treasurer was authorized to pay the Pastor and the Sexton all money in his hands. The Treasurer reported $3.69 paid Pastor in present year.
        Sexton reported $2.40 + .50 = $2.90.
        On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in June.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        The Triplett Baptist Church June 11, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion, bro. Charley Starkey was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation. On motion a new order of business was adopted. Treasurer reported $3.00 on Pastor’s salary. Brother Chandler extended the hand of fellowship. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in July.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        Note: June 12, 1892
        The church called to order by the Mod. On motion, bro. A. K. West was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.

        The Triplett Baptist Church July 8, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Minutes read and approved. On motion, a committee on entertainment of the Ministers and Deacons meeting to be held in Aug Conv. S. J. Newlon, Jeff Springston.
        Treasurer reported $4.50 paid Pastor this month and sexton 10�. On motion the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the second Sunday in Aug.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church August 13, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After singing and prayer, proceeded to business. On motion, bro. S. J. Newlon was elected Mod. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion the report of the committee on church register was received and comm. discharged. On motion bro. Harvey Walker was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.
        Treasurer reported $2.30 paid Pastor this month and Sexton $1.52. On motion the Mod. appointed Messengers to the Association-Messengers J. S. West, J. A. Corder and Lydia Radabaugh. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in September.
        S. J. Newlon, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church September 10, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. On motion the letter to the Association was adopted. J. S. West reported $!5 subscribed on Pastor’s salary + $36.75 = $51.75. On motion $5.00 was to be paid for State Missions which was to go as one installment on bro. Fox’s life membership in the General Association.
        On motion the Messengers to the Association were instructed to pledged the church for $10.00 missionary money. To be divided as follows: $5.00 for S. and $2.50 for Home. $2.50 for Foreign. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in October.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jef Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church October 8, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $6.23 paid on Pastor’s salary & 25� paid Sexton. On motion bro. S. J. Newlon was appointed to collect the Missionary money to be paid to the church this year. On motion the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the second Sunday in November.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church November 12, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $12.75 paid on Pastor’s salary for this year. On motion the church decided to hold a protracted meeting beginning with the January meeting. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in December.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church December 10, 1892
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. On motion bro. W. A. McCoy was appointed a committee to purchase lamps for the church. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in January.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        1893

        The Triplett Baptist Church January 7, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $43.44 paid the Pastor and that the church is due the Sexton $1.19for his services. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in February.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        January 21. On motion, bro. Wm. Craig was restored to fellowship of the church. January 22 Sisters Hattie Newlon and Charlotte Craig were received for baptism. Also bro. W. A. McCoy was paid $4.40 for lamp purchased for the church.

        The Triplett Baptist Church met according to adjournment, February 11, 1893. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Brother W. A. McCoy made his report of the purchase of lamp. Treasurer reported $46.91 paid on Pastor’s salary. On motion it was made the duty of the Sexton to buy oil for the church lamps and to draw the money from the Treasurer. On motion adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in March.
        J. N. Fox, Mod.
        C. F. West, Clk protem

        The Triplett Baptist Church March 11, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion sister Osie Morford was received for baptism and extended the hand of welcome. On motion the following named brethern ad sisters were granted letters of dismission and recommendation: Brethern G. T. West, C. F. West, and J. A. Showen. Sisters Mary A. West, Florence C. West, and Lydia Radabaugh.
        Treasurer reported .50� + 46.91 = $47.41 paid on Pastor’s salary. On motion the church adjourned to meet in Saturday before the second Sunday in April.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church April 8, 1893
        The church held it regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion, sisters Docia Morford, Bertha Springston and Jemima Corder was approved to solicit subscriptions on the Pastor’s salary. On motion brother J. V. Bartlett and S. J. Newlon was appointed to meet in council at the Zion M. P. Church to considering the propriety in recognizing some Brethern and Sisters as an independent Baptist Church. On motion the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the second Sunday in May.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        The Triplett Baptist Church May 13, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Committee on Pastor’s salary reported. Sister Jemima Corder reported $11.00 subscribed and sister Bertha Springston $22.50 subscribed = $33.50. Treasurer reported $3.00 back on last year and $3.00 paid on present year. On motion the church decided to buy three cord of wood for the church. The wood to be cut and corded up on the church lot by the first of October. On motion brethern W. A. McCoy and T. H. Springston were appointed to receive bids for the getting of the wood. On motion the church took up a collection to buy a broom for the church. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in June.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church June 10, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Committee on Pastor’s salary reported as follows: Jemima Corder $2.25, Theodocia Morford $23.00 + 33.50 = $58.75 subscribed on Pastor’s salary. Treasurer reported $3.25 paid on present year and $2.50 on last year. On motion bids were received for the sweeping of the house and building of fires. On motion the church adjourned to met on Saturday before the second Sunday in July.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church July 8, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in August.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church August 17, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor to business. Sister Corder reported 414.25 subscribed on Pastor’s salary. The total being $59.75 subscribed. On motion the church prepared to meet the Association. The clerk was instructed to prepare the letter to the Association. S. J. Newlon, J. V. Bartlett and J. A. Corder were appointed Delegates. On motion Sister Clara Bartlett was mad a committee to secure money to purchase an organ for the church. Treasurer reported $7.75 paid since his last report. The total being $14.00. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in September.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church September 9, 1893
        The church met pursuant to adjournment at two o’clock. Sermond by the Pastor. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion S. J. Newlon elected clerk protem. On motion the letter be adopted after being filled as to finance. Report of Treasurer 50�. The committee reported that they had procured the wood. Three cord at $1.25 per cord. The report received and committee discharged. Adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in October. Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        S. J. Newlon, Clk Protem

        The Triplett Baptist Church October 7, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Door of the church was opened and bro. & sister Stalnaker presented their letter s of dismission and recommendation from sister churches. Letters were read by the Pastor and on motion bro. & sister Stalnaker were received and the hand of fellowship was extended to them. The church minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion, Bro. Okey Bower was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation. On motion the time for receiving bids was to be closed with the November meeting. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in November.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        Triplett Baptist Church November 11, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Door of the church was opened and sister Massalonia (Chenoweth) Springston presented her letter of dismission and recommendation from the White Oak Church. On motion she was received and extended the hand of fellowship. On motion the time for employing a Sexton was deferred until the next meeting. On motion the church proceeded to buy lumber to put a new floor in the platform in front of the church. Bro. E. H. Bartlett was appointed to attend to the matter. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in December.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk1893

        Triplett Baptist Church December 9, 1893
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by bro. J. C. Rexroad proceeded to business. On motion bro. Rexroad was elected Moderator. Minutes of previous meting were read and approved. On motion a committee was appointed to contract with some person to build a fire and take care of the house. Names of committee: William Craig, William Stalnaker, and S. J. Newlon. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in January.
        Rev. J. C. Rexroad, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        1894

        The Triplett Baptist Church January 13, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. The committee to employ a Sexton reported they had received two bids, M. Showen 50� and E. H. Bartlett 65�. On motion the report was received which resulted in the election of E. H. Bartlett. Bro. E . H. Bartlett reported that the cost of the platform was two dollars $2.00. Amount paid on same $1.10. Treasurer reported $5.25 paid on Pastor’s salary. On motion the church adjourned to meet Saturday before the second Sunday in February.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk
        Note: January 22
        Received for baptism, Merta McCoy and Delia Craig

        The Triplett Baptist Church February 10, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $4.40 paid on Pastor’s salary; and Sexton $4.08. On motion the following named brethern were appointed trustees for the church, E. H. Bartlett, J. T. Morford and J. A. Corder. On motion S. J. Newlon was appointed to have the foregoing brethern confirmed by the Court as Trustees. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in March.
        Rev. J. N. Box, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church March 10, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $6.00 paid on Pastor’s salary; sixty four cents paid the ex-sexton. On motion Bro. Douglas was to have the use of the church house this spring & summer for school purposes for which he was to pay a reasonable rent. On motion the same committee that solicited subscriptions on the Pastor’s salary last year was re-appointed. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in April.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church April 7, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After reading, singing and prayer, the church proceeded to business. On motion bro. S. J. Newlon was elected Mod. S. J. Newlon reported the foregoing persons were confirmed by the Court as Trustees of the Triplett Church. Sister Jemima Corder reported $15.75 subscribed on Pastor’s salary. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in May.
        S. J. Newlon, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church May 12, 1894
        The Church held its regular meeting this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Committee on Pastor’s salary reported as follows: Sister Jemima Corder $19.75, Sister Bertha Springston 9.50. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in June.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        The Triplett Baptist Church June 9, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting for business this evening at two o’clock. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $53.35 paid on last year and $3.35 paid on this year. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in July.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        The Triplett Baptist Church July 7, 1894
        The church held its regular meeting at two o’clock this evening. After sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Committee on Pastor’s salary reported as follows: Docia Morford $22.50. On motion a missionary committee was appointed to collect missionary money. Names of committee, Sisters Belle West, Jemima Corder and Lizzie Newlon. Treasurer reported $5.25 + 3.25 = $8.50. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in August-8/12.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clerk

        The Triplett Baptist Church met Aug. 12, 1894 at 2 P.M. and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to transact business. On motion, bro. J. V. Bartlett was appointed Sec’y Protem. On motion the following delegates were appointed to the Association: Bros. S. J. Newlon, J. S. West, and Thomas Springston. Special meeting of the church on Sunday Aug. 12, 1894. On motion the church adjourned to meet Sept. 8, 1894.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clerk

        Saturday September 8, 1894
        Church met and after sermon by bro. McMillan, the church proceeded to business. C. D. Springston was appointed Clerk Protem. On motion sister Rosa (Burgess) Chambers was granted a certificate of church membership. Bro. S. J. Newlon was appointed a committee to collect money for Minutes. On motion of bro. T. H. Springston sister Jane Marks was excluded from the fellowship of our church on charge of joining the M. P. Church. On motion, adjourned to meet at next regular meeting.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        C. D. Springston, Clk Protem

        Saturday, October 13, 1894
        The Triplett Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and corrected. Treasurer reported $3.25 paid since last month. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in November.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clerk
        November 10, 1894
        Church met at 2 P.M. and after sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Clerk absent-C. D. Springston was appointed Clk Protem. On motion Calvin Tyson, Filmore Tyson, Minny Tyson and Berthena Goff were granted letters to the Little Creek Church, and sister Prudy Riddle to the Spencer Church. On motion adjourned to meet at next regular meeting.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        C. D. Springston, Clk. Protem

        Saturday December 8, 1894
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $25.27 paid on the present year and $6.40 back on last year. He reported Sexton had been paid only $4.15. On motion the church proceeded to elect a Treasurer. Brother Theodore Bartlett was appointed to take a vote. Which resulted in the election of bro. C. D. Springston for Treasurer. On motion the granting of sister Goffs letter was rescinded. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in January.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston Clk

        Note: December 15, 1894 Door of the church was opened and the following named persons presented themselves. On motion Mollie Springston was received into the church and the hand of fellowship extended to her. On motion sister Sadia Stine and brethern Frank McCoy and Fred D. Springston was received for baptism.

        Dec. 17 1894
        On motion Ancil Newlon was received for baptism and extended the hand of fellowship.
        Note: Brethern Frank McCoy, Fred Springston and Ancil Newlon were baptized.

        1895

        Saturday, January 12, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor, proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion, Jeff Springston was appointed to visit sister Jennie Riddel and Mary J. Springston. Treasurer reported $36.02 paid the Pastor for the present year and $4.40 back on last year, and Sexton $5.15 paid. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in Feb.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        Saturday, February 9, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion sisters Jennie Riddel and Mary J. Springston were granted letters of dismission and recommendation. On motion brethern W. A. McCoy and William Craig were appointed to settle with the Sexton and hire a Sexton. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the second Sunday in March.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        Saturday, March 9, 1895
        The church met and sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion the report of the committee was received and the committee continued. Treasurer reported $2.25 paid this month and $1.25 paid on the old year.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.
        Saturday, April 13, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion, bro. and sister J. C. Bartlett were granted letters of dismission and recommendation to unite with the Spencer Baptist Church. The committee appointed to employ a Sexton reported they had employed brethern Fred Springston and Frank McCoy for fifty cents per month and if there were any special meeting there was to be a collection taken for them. The report was received and the committee discharged. Treasurer reported $1.50 paid on Pastor’s salary also that the church is due the Sexton $3.90. On motion a committee was appointed to solicit subscription to the Pastor’s salary. Names of committee Lizzie Newlon, Jemima Corder and C. D. Springston. On motion the time of meeting was changed from Saturday before the second Sunday to Saturday before the third Sunday in each month. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in May.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        Saturday, May 18, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Committee on Pastor’s salary reported as follows: Jemima Corder $8.50, C. D. Springston $24.00 and Lizzie Newlon $10.25. Treasurer reported $2.25 on last year and $1.00 on present year. On motion the church proceeded to choose a Deacon. The vote being taken resulted in a tie between brethern S. J. Newlon and W. A. McCoy. On motion they were both declared the choice of the church by unanimous vote. On motion the Deacons and Ministers of Schilling, Rush Creek, Gilboa, Little Creek and Cedar Grove were invited to meet with Triplett Church on Saturday before the third Sunday in June to assist with the ordination of Deacons. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in June.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk

        Saturday, June 15, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Jemima Corder $1.00 + 8.50 = $9.50 the amount of her subscription to the Pastor’s salary. Treasurer: _______. Names of Ministers and Deacons present at the ordination of brethern S. J. Newlon and W. A. McCoy: J. N. Burdette, B. R. Williams and R. P. Burk, Ephram McCown, G. T. West, and M. Sorrel. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before third Sunday in July.
        Rev. J. N. Fox., Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        July 20, 1895
        The church met and after sermon, proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. C. D. Springston $4.50 subscribed on Pastor’s salary + 24.50 = $28.50. Treasurer reported $1.25 on the old year and $4.50 on the present year. On motion the church prepaired to meet the Association. Names of delegates appointed: S. J. Newlon, W. A. McCoy and Jeff Springston. On motion the church made May and October the time for Communion. On motion the above motion was made a part of the Rules of Decorum. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in August.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        The Triplett Baptist Church August 17, 1895
        On motion bro. W. A. McCoy was elected Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $2.75 paid on last year and 25� on this year. Paid Sexton 85�. On motion bro. Wm. Craig was appointed to collect the back subscription for 1894. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in September.
        W. A. McCoy, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.
        August 18, 1895
        Letter to the Association read and adopted. Amount of missionary money collected $5.50 also $1.00 to be paid for the printing of minutes.

        The Triplett Baptist Church September 14, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion sister Clara Bartlett’s report was received and committee discharged. Treasurer reported $1.50 on present year; also $2.50on last year and $2.10 paid to Sexton. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in October.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        The Triplett Baptist Church October 19, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. On motion sister Martha (Springston) Goff was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation to the Spencer Baptist Church. On motion Bro. William Craig’s report was received and committee discharged. Treasurer reported $2.60 on 94 and 1.25 on 95. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in Nov.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        November 16, 1895
        The church met in regular session. Sermon by the Pastor after which S. J. Newlon was elected Clerk protem. Report of committee called for. None reported. Treasurer reported $3.65 collected since last report. On motion that 25 cents in the hands of the Treasurer be paid to Sextons. On motion adjourned to meet on regular time.
        J. N. Fox, Moderator
        S. J. Newlon, Clk Protem

        December 14, 1895
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Treasurer reported $2.50 paid on Pastor’s salary and 50 cents paid to Sextons. On motion the church proceeded to raise money to buy one dozen Select Gems. On motion the church adjourned to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday in January.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        Jeff Springston, Clk.

        Note: January 18, 1896
        On motion Sister Flora Daniels was received for Baptism.
        On motion Sister Cleora Hanger was received for baptism.
        January 19, 1896
        On motion sister Maggie Showen was received for baptism.
        January 21, 1896
        On motion bro. A. S. Showen was received for baptism.
        On motion sister Mollie Hanger was received for baptism.
        January 23, 1896
        On motion sister and bro. Florence and Clark Stalnaker was received for baptism.
        On motion sister Delpha Stine was received for baptism. On motion bro. William Stine was received on his experience.
        On motion sister Mary Thomas was restored to the fellowship of the church.
        January 24, 1896
        On motion bro. and sister C. O. and Nannie Showen was received for baptism. On motion bro. Robert Stine was received for baptism.
        On motion sister Zanna Corder was received for baptism.
        Jeff Springston, Clerk
        February 5, 1896
        Church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion bro. J. S. West was elected Clerk protempore. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. On motion bro. J. W. Newlon was received by letter into the fellowship of the church from the First Baptist Church of Elkins West Virginia. On motion sister Bertha Springston was received for baptism. Treasurer reported $13.10 paid on Pastor’s salary since last report and fifty cents on salary of Sexton. On motion church adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Clerk Pro-tempore

        March 14, 1896. The church met and after singing, reading and prayer proceeded to business. The moderator being absent, on motion brother J. A. Corder was elected moderator Pro-tempore. On motion J. S. West was elected Clerk Pro-tempore. Treasurer reported $4.25 on Pastor’s salary eighty-two cents on Sexton’s. The moderator appointed sisters Lizzie Newlon, Jemima Corder and brother C. D. Springston to solicit subscriptions for the Pastor’s salary for the coming year. On motion brethern S. J. Newlon, W. A. McCoy and W. T. Craig were appointed a committee to employ a Sexton and report at the next regular meeting. On motion the Saturday before the third Sunday in April the church will proceed to elect a clerk. On motion adjourned to meet at regular time.
        J. A. Corder, Moderator Pro-Tempore
        J. S. West, Clerk Pro-Tempore

        Sunday, March 15, 1896
        Church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion brother S. J. Newlon was elected moderator Pro-Tempore and J. S. West Clerk Pro-Tempore. On motion at the request of the Spencer Baptist Church delegates were appointed to assist in the ordinations of Deacons for said church. On motion, bros. S. J. Newlon and C. D. Springston were appointed as such delegates. On motion adjourned.
        S. J. Newlon, Mod. Pro-Tempore
        J. S. West, Clerk Pro-Tempore

        April 18, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. On motion sister Castenie Marks was received for baptism and the hand of fellowship was given. Sister Corder rep0rted $11.00 subscribed on pastor’s salary. Bro. C. D. Springston reported $17.50 on pastor’s salary. Treasurer reported $7.10 on last year’s salary of pastor and $3.55 on present year. Treasurer reported $.40 for Sexton. On motion each member was made a committee of one to solicit, collect and pay at least one cent per month for incidental expenses. On motion each member present was made a committee to notify each member not present. On motion Bro. Jeff Springston’s resignation as clerk was accepted. On motion J. S. West was chosen Clerk by acclamation. On motion a committee was appointed to visit sister Martha Goff. Names of committee S. J. Newlon and W. A. McCoy. On motion the committee was instructed to investigate as to the reading of her letter granted by this church. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator J. S. West, Clerk

        May 16, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Report of committees called for. On motion the report of the committee to visit sister Martha Goff was received and committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from the above named sister. On motion the report of the committee to hire a Sexton was received. Said committee employed bro. M. Showen at one dollar per month he furnishing the wood. Brother C. D. Springston reported 5.00 on pastor’s salary since last report. Treasurer reported $1.25 on last year’s salary of pastor and $5.10 on current year. Treasurer reported $2.26 for incidentals. Paid old Sexton 92 cents leaving $2.34 in hand of Treasurer. On motion Treasurer was authorized to purchase broom, duster etc. for church. On motion Treasurer was ordered to pay Bro. Showen $.25 cts. due him on special contract. On motion the incidental Sunday collection was dispensed with. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod. J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        From Stumptown Baptist Church. Church met and after sermon proceeded to business. On motion, Sister Sophia Morford was elected Clerk Protempore. On motion sisters Lydia Radabaugh, Florence West, May Chenoweth and brother C. F. West were received by letter from the Schilling Regular Baptist Church. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Sophia Morford, Clerk Protempore
        Sunday, June 21, 1896
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion the time of holding regular meeting was changed to Saturday before the second Sunday in each month. On motion adjourned.
        J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Clerk

        July 11, 1896.
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Bro. C. F. West received the hand of fellowship.
        2. Sister Jemima Corder reported $12.30 cents subscribed on pastor’s salary and Bro. C. D. Springston $23.50
        3. Treasurer reported $4.25 on pastor’s salary for current year and $1.50 on past year’s salary of pastor.
        4. On motion it was ordered that we devote one week to the service of the Lord commencing at our next regular meeting.
        5. On motion a committee was appointed to devise a plan to raise money for missions. Names of committee: Jemima Corder, W. A. McCoy and W. T. Craig.
        6. On motion, Bro. C. D. Springston, C. F. West and J. S. West were appointed a committee to revise the church record.
        7. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch Clk.

        August 8, 1896. The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Sisters Castena and Isabella Marks received the hand of fellowship.
        2. On motion the report of the committee to revise the church record was received and committee discharged.
        3. Sister Corder reported $18.20 subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        4. On motion the report of the committee on missions was received and committee discharged.
        5. Treasurer reported $2.9 for incidental expenses.
        6. Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year’s salary of pastor and $3.25 on current year.
        7. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Warren Mace.
        8. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clk
        Sunday Aug. 9, 1896
        On motion brethern Jeff Springston, J. A. Corder were appointed delegates to the association. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Clerk
        Notes: August 15, 1896
        On motion the church sends her deacons to the Standing Stone Baptist Church in Wirt County to assist in ordaining two ministers.
        Sunday, August 16, 1896
        On Motion sisters Lillie West and Lillie Hanger were received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Clerk

        September 12, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion sister Myrtle Marks was received by letter from the Broad Run Church.
        2. Sister Jemima Corder reported $1.25 on pastor’s salary since last report.
        3. On motion the Clerk was appointed to prepare a letter to the Association.
        4. Sister Lydia Radabaugh and brethern J. W. Newlon and Fred Springston were appointed alternate delegates to the Association.
        5. Treasurer reported $1.98 since last report.
        6. Treasurer reported $1.78 for Home Missions, $4.09 for State and $2.29 for Foreign Missions.
        7. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Clerk
        Note: September 13, 1896. Sisters Lillie Hanger and Lillie West were baptized by pastor at Pup Run.

        Saturday, October 10, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Delegates to the Association reported.
        2. Treasurer reported $6.15 on pastor’s salary and $.20 for incidentals.
        3. On motion adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Clerk

        Saturday, Nov. 7, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Sister Lizzie Newlon reported $9.50 subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        2. Treasurer reported $2.00 paid on pastor’s salary since last report and $.50 for incidentals.
        On Motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Clerk

        Saturday, December 12, 1896
        The church met and after sermon by Rev. J. N. Burdette substitute for pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. On motion Rev. Burdette was made Moderator Pro-tempore.
        2. Treasurer reported $.90 cents on pastor’s salary and $.72 on incidental expenses.
        On motion adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Burdette, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clk.
        1897

        Jan. 9. Services conducted by Bro. S. J. Newlon.
        1. On motion Bro. S. J. Newlon was elected Moderator Pro-tempore.
        2. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
        3. Treasurer reported $11.92 on Pastor’s salary and $2.13 on incidentals.
        4. On motion adjourned
        S. J. Newlon, Moderator Pro-tem.
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Feb. 13, 1897 The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $1.35 pastor’s salary and $.35 for incidental expenses.
        On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Clerk
        March 13, 1897
        Church met and after sermon by the Pastor transacted the following business. The clerk being absent, on motion of Bro. S. J. Newlon, C. F. West was elected clerk protem. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $4.85 collected during the past month on pastor’s salary and $1.05 for sexton. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        C. F. West, clerk Protem

        April 10, 1897
        The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by pastor, proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $6.65 on last year’s salary of pastor, and $.50 on current year and $.55 for incidental expenses. On motion of T. H. Springston, brother M. Showen was retained as Sexton on terms of last year. On motion, sisters Jemima Corder, Lizzie Newlon and Bro. Jeff Springston were appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions on pastor’s salary for current year. On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, April 11, 1897
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business. On motion sister Annie Newlon was received for baptism. On motion the appointment of all soliciting committees were rescinded and the entire finance of the church intrusted to the Deacons. Sister Lillie West received the hand of fellowship. Dismissed by the pastor.
        J. S. West, Clerk
        May 8, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion Ira S. Bartlett was granted a letter to unite with the Little Creek Baptist Church.
        2. Treasurer reported $3.75 on last year’s salary of pastor. $7.00 on current year and $.45 cents for current incidental expenses.
        3. On motion it was ordered that a new article providing for a report of Deacons be inserted in the order of business to be known as article No. 6 of said order.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Saturday, June 12, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion sisters Jane and Winnie Short were received for baptism and the hand of welcome was given.
        2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        3. Treasurer reported $1.00 paid on pastor’s salary and $.35 cts. on incidental expenses.
        4. On motion it was ordered that the Rules of Decorum be read at the June, September, December, and March meetings in each year.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Saturday, July 10, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Brother Ira S. Bartlett was dismissed by common consent.
        3. Treasurer reported $3.60 on pastor’s salary and $.38 cents on incidental expenses.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, ch. Clerk

        Note: Sunday, July 11, 1897, sisters Jane Short, Annie Newlon and Winnie Short were baptized.
        J. S. West, church clerk

        Sat., Aug. 7, 1897
        Church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $2.60 on pastor’s salary and $.41 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, delegates were appointed to the Association. Names of Delegates
        Delegates Alternates
        Jemima Corder J. A. Corder
        J. S. West W. A. McCoy
        J. D. Springston W. T. Craig
        On motion, Adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Sept. 11, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. Treasurer reported $2.70 on pastor’s salary and $1.24 on incidental expenses. On motion it was ordered that we protract the November meeting. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Saturday, Oct. 10, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Bro. Jeff Springston, delegate to the Association reported a good association.
        3. Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor’s salary and $.86 on incidentals.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        P.S.
        Sisters Jane and Winnie Short received the hand of fellowship.

        Nov. 13, 1897
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $4.12 on pastor’s salary and $.20 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, ch Clerk

        December 11, 1897
        The church met and after devotional exercise, conducted by C. F. West who had been duly elected Moderator Pro Tempore, proceeded to business.
        1. Brother Jeff Springston reported $33.85 cents subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        2. Treasurer reported $7.30 on salary of pastor and $1.47 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, it was ordered that the clerk be empowered to insert “Triplett Baptist Church” in lieu of “Little Creek Baptist Church”, in the Constitution of this church, “Triplett” being the proper name.
        4. Clerk read Rules of Decorum and Constitution.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        C. F. West, Moderator ProTempore
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        1898
        January 8, 1898
        The church met and the pastor being absent, after devotional exercises, proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, Bro. J. A. Corder was elected Mod. ProTempore.
        2. Treasurer reported $1.75 on salary of pastor and $.29 cents on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, the motion to protract was suspended to be considered at the next meeting.
        4. On motion, it was ordered that we dispense with our Sunday meeting on account of the meeting in progress at the Eagle Chapel.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        J. A. Corder, Moderator Protem
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        February 12, 1898
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, brethern John Marks and Willie Short and Sisters Linnie Radabaugh, Virgie Springston, Annie Hanger, May Bell, Myrtle Mace, Roxie T. Corder, Laura Mace, Effie Marks and Mary Marks were received for baptism.
        2. Rules of Decorum were called for and read.
        3. The motion to protract was called for and read.
        4. The motion to protract meeting was lost.
        5. Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor’s salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses.
        6. On motion, the resignation of bro. M. Showen as sexton was accepted.
        7. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Ch Clk

        March 12 1898
        The church met this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, sisters Zona Corder and Edna Newlon were received for baptism.
        2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        3. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor’s salary and $3.12 on incidental expenses.
        4. Reading of Rules of Decorum deferred until next meeting.
        5. On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clk.

        April 9, 1898
        The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, sister May Blosser was received for baptism.
        2. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor’s salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses.
        3. Rules of Decorum were read according to appointment
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church clerk
        Note: Sunday, April 10, 1898
        Sisters May Blosseer, Annie Hanger, Edna Newlon, May Bell, Lunnie Radabaugh were baptized by Rev. Fox.

        May 7, 1898
        The church held its regular meeting and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor’s salary since last report and $41.75 on last year’s salary. $1.16 on incidental expenses since last report.
        2. On motion, it was ordered that a collection be taken for the purpose of purchasing a pitcher, glasses and duster for the church.
        3. On motion, sisters Gay Hanger, Osie Morford and Berta Springston were appointed to assist in raising money for the below mentioned purpose.
        4. On motion, it was ordered that Bro. J. A. Corder and family be released if they wish to be, from paying to pastor of this church so that they may assist the brethern of like faith and order at Leather Bark Calhoun County West Virginia.
        5. By common consent Bro. C. D. Springston was appointed to solicit subscription from members of this church for the support of the gospel at Leather Bark Calhoun County W. Va.
        6. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Notes: Sunday, a. m. May 8, 1898
        1. Sisters Annie Hanger, May Bell, Edna Newlon and May Blosser extended the hand of fellowship.
        2. Sunday, p. m., May 8, 1898. Preaching at Pup Run according to appointment, by pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
        3. The church was called to order for the transaction of business by the Mod.
        4. On motion, sister Artie Price was received for baptism.
        5. Bros. John Marks and Willie Short, and sisters Effie Marks, Roxie Corder, Zona Corder Mary Marks, Myrtle Mace, Virgie Springston, Laura Mace and Artie Price were baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        June 11, 1898
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business
        1. Sister Ina West was received for baptism.
        2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        3. Treasurer reported $2.00 on last year’s salary of pastor, $4.00 on present year, and $1.27 on incidental expenses.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Notes:
        1. Sister Ina West received the hand of fellowship
        2. Bros. Jon Marks and Willie Short, and sisters May Bell, Myrtle Mace, Mary Marks, Lunnie Radabaugh, and Virgie Springston received the hand of fellowship.
        J. S. West, Clerk

        July 9, 1898
        The church met and after sermon by pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $1.25 on present year’s salary of pastor, $4.50 on last year’s salary and $.05 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Notes: Sunday July 10, 1898
        The church was called to order by the Moderator for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, sister Lucy M. Hanger who has been immersed some years ago by Rev. Wilbur Spencer, was received into full connection with this church after which the hand of fellowship was extended to her and sisters Roxie and Zona Corder.
        2. The finance committee, the Deacons, appointed sisters Jemima Corder, Florence West, Lucy Hanger, Osie Morford, Myrtle McCoy, and Hattie Newlon a committee to raise money for the various mission fields.
        3. Sunday evening, July 10, 1898
        4. Sister Ina West who had been received for Baptism at the June meeting, 1898, baptized by the pastor in the West Fork at the mouth of Triplett at 4 o’clock P. M. J. S. West, church Clerk

        August 13, 1898
        The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Brother Jeff Springston reported $29.50 subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        3. Sister Myrtle McCoy reported fifty cents Home Missions, sixty cents Foreign missions and fifty cents for State Mission signed and paid.
        4. Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year’s salary of pastor, $1.00 on present year and $.25 on incidental expenses since last report.
        5. On motion, the resignation of bro. J. C. Bartlett as trustee of this church was accepted.
        6. On motion, Bro. C. F. West was appointed trustee of this church in lieu of Bro. J. C. Bartlett, resigned.
        7. On motion the clerk was ordered to prepare a letter to the Association
        8. On motion, brethern C. W. Thomas, Martin Mace and John Marks were appointed delegates to the Association.
        9. On motion, sisters Jemima Corder, Sarah Hanger and Florence West and brethern Jeff Springston and S. J. Newlon were appointed a committee on entertaining.
        10. On motion, brethern E. H. Bartlett, J. S. West, Wm. Stalnaker, Jeff Springston and J. A. Corder were appointed a committee to prepare an arbor.
        11. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N Fox, Moderator
        J.S. West, Ch Clerk

        Notes: Sunday, August 14, 1898 Sister Ina West received the hand of fellowship.

        September 10, 1898
        The church held its regular session this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $.25 on last years salary of pastor, $4.00 on present year and $.70 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        October 8, 1898
        The church held her regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. On motion, the report of the committee on entertainment of the Association was received and committee discharged.
        3. On motion, the committee to prepare grove was discharged.
        4. Treasurer reported $.50 cents on last year’s salary of pastor, $.70 on present year and $.35 on incidental expenses. Also, that $12.35 had been paid on present year’s salary and that $53.00 was the entire amount of salary paid last year. Treasurer reported $.80 cents had been paid on pump and steps.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        November 12, 1898
        After sermon by pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $2.30 on last year’s salary of pastor, $5.25 on present year and $.18 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, the church decided to hold a revival meeting to begin on Friday before Christmas.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Jeff Springston, Clerk Protem

        December 9, 1898
        The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Treasurer reported $1.25 on pastor’s salary and $.55 cents on incidental expenses.
        2. On motion, A. R. Thomas and J. S. West were allowed the privilege of having Christmas exercises in the Church, the members present agreeing to help maintain good order.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J.S. West, Ch Clerk
        1899
        January 7, 1899
        The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business
        1. On motion, C. O. Showen was elected clerk protem.
        2. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary, $2.76 for sexton and $5.42 on incidentals.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        C. O. Showen, Clerk protem
        Notes:
        Called meeting of Triplett Church Jan. 21, 1899.
        1. Opened by devotional exercises.
        2. The church was called to order by the clerk, for the transaction of business.
        3. On motion, Bro. C. F. West elected Moderator protem.
        4. The moderator explained briefly the object of meeting-namely-the propriety or the impropriety of discontinuing Rev. J. N. Fox as pastor, and after considerable discussion, the following resolution offered by the clerk, was unanimously adopted by membership present, which was twenty-six. Resolved that we as a church in called meeting assembled have this day agreed to retain Rev. J. N. Fox as pastor of this church and that we as a church are unwilling to discontinue his service as such until he decides that it will be best for the church and the community.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        C. F. West, Moderator protem
        J. S. West, Church Clerk1899

        Feb. 11, 1899 The church held its regular meeting this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion brother Chenoweth Stalnaker was received for baptism.
        2. On motion, the extension of the hand of welcome to brother Chenoweth Stalnaker was deferred until Sunday, Feb. 12, 1899.
        3. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        4. Treasurer reported $9.50 on pastor’s salary and $.25 for sexton.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        Sunday, February 12, 1899
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion brother S. Truman was received on his baptism and the hand of fellowship was extended
        2. On motion, brethern A. R. Thomas, P. H. Morford, Roy McCoy and John Showen and sisters Ellie Somerville and Vera Morford were received for baptism and received the hand of welcome together with bro. Chenoweth Stalnaker.
        3. On motion, sister Lizzie Tallman was granted a letter of recommendation.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        March 11, 1899
        The church held its regular meeting this evening, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, brother Robert Short was restored to fellowship of this church.
        2. On motion, Bro. Jacob Runion was received for baptism.
        3. The hand of fellowship was extended to brother Robert Short and the hand of welcome to brother Jacob Runion.
        4. On motion, brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of commendation.
        5. On motion, sister Jennie (Fairbee) Sayres was granted a letter of dismission and recommendation.
        6. Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor’s salary and $.15 on incidental expenses.
        7. On motion, it was ordered that a committee be appointed to make necessary arrangements to procure new music for the church, and the moderator appointed sister Sophia Morford and brother C. D. Springston and J. S. West as such committee.
        8. On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        April 8, 1899
        The church met this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. On motion, brother Ira Bridwell was received by letter from the Little Creek Baptist Church.
        3. The committee on music was continued on common consent
        4. Treasurer reported $3.25 on pastor’s salary and $1.17 on incidental expenses since last report.
        5. Brother Ira Bridwell received the hand of fellowship.
        6. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Note: Sunday April 9, 1899
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion, J. W. Greathouse was received for baptism.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        May 13, 1899
        The church held regular service and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, sister Hanna Morford was received for baptism and hand of welcome was extended.
        2. On motion the committee on music was retained until work is completed.
        3. Treasurer reported $4.35 on last year’s salary of pastor and $1.00 on present year and $.30 on incidental expenses.
        4. It appearing brother W. T. Craig had not received letter of commendation, on motion, the Clerk was directed to send him another.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church clerk
        June 10, 1899
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Committee on music was retained by common consent.
        3. Treasurer reported $4.32 on last years salary of pastor and $2.25 on the present year and $1.67 incidental expenses.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Note: Sunday June 11, 1899
        Brethern J. W. Greathouse, John Showen and A. R. Thomas and sister Vera Morford received the hand of fellowship.
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        July 8, 1899
        The Church held regular service and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. On motion brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of commendation.
        2. Treasurer reported $6.32 on pastor’s salary and $.25 on incidental expenses.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Note: Sunday July 9, 1899
        Sister Hannah Morford and brother Chenoweth Stalnaker received the hand of fellowship.
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        August 12, 1899
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. The committee on music reported one dozen “Select Gems” and one-half dozen “Salvation Songs” purchased.
        3. On motion the report of the committee on music was received and the committee discharged.
        4. Treasurer reported $1.25 cents on pastor’s salary and $1.03 on incidental expenses.
        5. On motion, it was ordered that the church prepare to meet the Association, and the clerk was ordered to prepare the letter.
        6. The moderator appointed brother J. D. Springston, S. J. Newlon and E. H. Bartlett delegates to the Association.
        7. Brethern C. D. Springston and C. O.. Showen and sister Zana Corder were appointed a committee to raise money for the various missions and for minutes.
        8. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Note: Sunday, August 13, 1899
        Sister Ella Somerville received the hand of fellowship.

        Sept. 9, 1899
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, brother C. C. Riddel was granted a letter to unite with the Little Creek Baptist Church.
        2. Treasurer reported $6.00 on pastor’s salary and $2.44 on incidentals.
        3. On motion the letter to the Association was adopted as read.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk

        October 7, 1899
        There was no regular church meeting on account of the funeral and burial of brother William Greathouse.
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Notes: Sunday, Oct. 8, 1899
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, sister Victoria Mace, who had been baptized by Rev. J. N. Burdette, was received and the hand of fellowship was extended.
        2. On motion, brother C. F. West and sister Florence West were granted letters to unite with the Spencer Baptist Church.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        November 11, 1899
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of the September and October meetings were read and approved.
        2. On motion, brother W. T. Craig was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission. N.B. The clerk, realizing he could not produce a letter that would satisfy brother Craig, asked that some one else either dictate or write the letter which he (the clerk) would write as dictated and sign when written; and, the moderator agreeing to write the letter and the clerk agreeing to sign it when written, its preparation was left in the hands of the moderator with the understanding the clerk would sign it officially.
        3. Treasurer reported $10.25 on pastor’s salary and $.35 on incidental expenses since last report.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church clerk
        Sunday, November 12, 1899
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        The clerk being absent, on motion brother Jeff Springston was elected clerk protem to sign brother W. T. Craig’s church letter.
        J. S. West, church clk

        December 9, 1899
        The Church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. On motion, sister Nannie Showen was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        3. Treasurer reported $4.65 on pastor’s salary and $1.20 on incidental expenses since last report.
        4. The finance committee reported that they employed brother E. H. Bartlett as sexton beginning with the October meeting in 1899.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S./ West, church clerk
        1900
        January 13, 1900
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. N.B. The church received notice that brother W. T. Craig had united with the Lower Salem Baptist Church of Lower Salem, Ohio.
        2. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pstor’s salary and $1.10 on incidental expenses since last report.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, ch. Clerk
        February 10, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. On motion, sister Pearl Evans was received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
        3. Treasurer reported $4.00 on pastor’s salary and .30 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        4. On motion, brother W. A. McCoy was appointed to solicit and collect money to pay for Lamp Stove-pipe Oil and window glass.
        5. On motion, the church pledged herself to pay Ten Dollars or more for State Missions not later than Sept. 30, 1900.
        6. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Note: February 13, 1899 The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, brethern Warren Morford, Clifford Townsen, J. H. Morford and Warren McCoy were received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk
        Feb. 16, 1900
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, brother D. C. Showen was received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk

        Sunday, February 18, 1900
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business
        1. On motion, brethern Ray Morford, J. H. Townsen, Carl B. Townsen and sister Ruby Morford were received for baptism.
        J. S. West, ch Clerk
        Feb. 19, 1900
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, brethern Joseph Marks, Calvin A. Greathouse, Grover Hall, and Frank Blosser were received for baptism.
        Feb. 23, 1900
        The church was called to order for the purpose of transacting business.
        1. On motion, sister Rosa Stine was received for baptism.
        J. S. West, ch. Clerk

        March 10, 1900
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, sister Frances Blosser and brethern Arenns Miller and Alva Showen were received for baptism.
        2. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        3. Treasurer reported $7.65 on pastor’s salary since last report and $.42 cents on incidental expenses.
        4. On motion the church decided to have roll call of members take place at the June meeting, 1900.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        Note: Sunday March 11, 1900
        Sister Gladys Townsen and brother Ephraim Townsen were received for baptism.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk
        April 7, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Sister Francis Blosser and Pearl Evans and brethern Ray Morford, D. C. Showen, Alva Showen, J.H. Morford, Warren Morford, Grover Hall and Frank Blosser received the hand of fellowship.
        2. Treasurer reported #3.00 on pastor’s salary and $.74 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        3. On motion, brethern T. H. Springston, P. H. Morford, W. A. McCoy, Robert Short and Wm. Stine were appointed committee to select a site for a baptistry and to let the contract for the construction of the same.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        May 12, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Sister Lizzie Rogers and brother George Bartlett were received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
        2. On motion, brother S. J. Newlon and the clerk, committee on roll call, were discharged.
        3. The committee on baptistry reported its entire cost $18.75.
        4. Treasurer reported $1.75 on pastor’s salary and $.15 on incidental expenses since last report.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, May 13, 1900
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion, brother O. F. Miller was received for baptism and the hand of fellowship was extended.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Note: May 13, 1900
        Sisters Ruby Morford and Lizzie Rogers and brethern C. A. Greathouse, George Bartlett, Warren McCoy, O. F. Miller and Joseph Marks were baptized by Rev. J. N. Fox.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        June 9, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, sister Minnie Showen was received for baptism.
        2. On motion, brother C. O. Showen was granted a letter to unite with Union Baptist Church of Gilmer Co., W.Va.
        3. Sister Lizzie Rogers and brother Warren McCoy received the hand of fellowship and sister Minnie Showen the hand of welcome.
        4. Treasurer reported $.50 on last years salary of the pastor, $3.50 on present year and $2.89 on incidental expenses since last report, and $12.75 sub scribed on baptistry and $10.50 of the amount has been paid.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note: Sunday June 10, 1900
        At the roll call, 97 members answered present.
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, sister Ethel Newlon was received by letter from the Gilboa Baptist Church.
        2. On motion, sister Berthena Goff was granted a letter to unite with Little Creek Baptist Church.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        N.B. At the close of the service, brother Ephraim Greathouse was baptized by the pastor.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        July 7, 1900
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Treasurer reported $1.00 on old year’s salary of pastor, $2.50 on present year and $.40 on incidental expenses since the last report and $13.80 collected and $10.75 paid on baptistry.
        2. On motion the clerk was directed to sign certificate of as many members as we are entitled to represent us in the B.Y.P.U. which meets in Cincinnati, July 12, 1900.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, ch Clerk

        August 11, 1900
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved
        2. Treasurer reported $3.56 on pastor’s salary and $.10 cents on incidental expenses since last report.
        3. On motion, it was ordered that we prepare to meet the Association and the Clerk was directed to prepare a letter to same.
        4. The moderator appointed brethern P. H. Morford, C. D. Springston and A. R. Thomas delegates to the Association.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sept. 8, 1900
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. At the request of the clerk the reading of the letter to the Association defferred until Sunday, Sept. 9, 1890.
        3. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary since last report
        4. On motion, it was ordered we invite the ministers and deacons of Harmony Association to hold their meeting with us next year.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Oct. 13, 1900
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Report of messengers to the Association.
        3. Treasurer reported $7.25 on current year’s salary of pastor since last report.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        C. D. Springston, Clerk Protem

        Nov. 10, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $2.00 on present year’s salary of pastor, $6.90 on last year and $1.10 on incidental expenses since last report.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Dec. 8, 1900
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Second. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor’s salary, $.50 on incidental expenses and $2.75 paid to H. F. Goff on cement, since last report.
        Third. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Dec. 9 The moderator called the church to order for the transaction of business.
        First. On motion, the church decided to hold a series of meetings commencing on the second Sunday in January, 1901.
        Second. On motion, brother M. Pemberton Lowe of the Rush Creek church was invited to assist in conducting the meeting.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk
        1901
        January 12, 1901
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Second. On motion, the clerk was authorized to communicate with sister Gladie (Townsen) Richards in regard to her uniting with some other church.
        Third. On motion the report of the committee on Baptistry was received and the committee discharged.
        Fourth. Treasurer reported $4.75 on pastor’s salary and $5.15 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        Fifth. On motion, the Clerk was elected Treasurer.
        Sixth. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church clerk

        Feb. 9, 1901
        The church met and, the pastor being absent, after devotional exercise proceeded to business.
        First. On motion, brother P. H. Morford was elected moderator protempore.
        Second. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Third. On motion, sister Gladie (Townsen) Richards was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        Fourth. Treasurer reported $3.00 on pastor’s salary and $1.72 on incidental expenses since last report.
        Fifth. Deacons reported $9.25 benevolent fund for brother M. Showen.
        Sixth. On motion, adjourned.
        P. H. Morford, Moderator Protempore
        J. S. West, ch Clerk

        March 9
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        First. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Second. Treasure reported $4.85 on pastor’s salary and $.50 on incidental expenses since last report.
        Third. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        April 13, 1901
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        First. The clerk being absent attending the burial of Mr. Anderson Nellis, on motion Jeff Springston was elected Clerk protem.
        Second. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Third. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator Jeff Springston, Clerk Protem

        April 14, 1901
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        First. Treasurer reported $5.80 on last year’s salary, $.60 on present year’s salary and $.56 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        Second. On motion, brother Jeff Springston was appointed as committee to solicit and collect money to aid the brethern at Pleasant Grove in paying for their new church.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        Note: The congregation was dismissed and repaired to the baptistry where Minnie Showen was baptized by the pastor.
        J. S. West, ch Clerk

        May 11, 1901
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $.75 on last year’s salary of the pastor, $3.35 on present year and $.15 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        June 8, 1901
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Brother Jeff Springston reported $3.00 benevolent collection for church at Pleasant Grove and on motion the report was received and the committee discharged.
        3. Treasurer reported $.25 on last yrs salary of pastor, $.50 on present year and $.30 on incidental expenses since last report.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        July 13, 1901
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. On motion, our pastor, Robert Short and J. A. Corder were sent by this church to the Rush Creek Church to assist in the ordination of Rev. M. P. Lowe.
        2. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. A. Corder, clerk protem

        August 10, 1901
        The church held its regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. The pastor, a member of the committee on ordination, reported that brother M. P. Lowe was ordained at the time and place appointed for the same.
        3. On motion, it was ordered that the church prepare to meet the Association.
        4. The moderator appointed brother W. A. McCoy and sisters Sophia Morford and Jemima Corder delegates to the Association.
        5. Sisters Annie Newlon and Minnie Showen received the hand of fellowship.
        6. Treasurer reported $15.40 on pastor’s salary and $1.05 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        September 7, 1901
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. By common consent the Clerk was allowed to defer the reading of the letter to the Association until Sunday, September 8, 1901.
        3. Sister Jemima Corder reported $4.35 on the different Missions and sister Sophia Morford $3.95 subscribed and paid on the different missions.
        4. Treasurer reported $6.85 on pastor’s salary and $3.26 on incidental expenses since last report.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Sunday, Sept. 8, 1901
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        1. On motion, the letter to the Association was adopted as read by the Clerk
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
        Oct. 12, 1901
        The church held regular service this evening and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Delegates to the Association reported a good session.
        3. By common consent, it was agreed to begin protracted meeting the third Sunday in October.
        4. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor’s salary and $15 on incidental expenses since last report.
        5. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Nov. 9, 1901
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $11.55 on pastor’s salary and $3.50 on incidental expenses since last report.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk
        Dec. 7, 1901
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. Treasurer reported $3.95 on pastor’s salary and $1.00 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        3. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        1902
        Jan 11, 1902
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        1. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        2. On motion, Brother C. D. Springston and sister Massalona Springston were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        3. Treasurer reported $3.75 on pastor’s salary and $.90 on incidental expenses since last report.
        4. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Feb. 8
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor’s salary and $.30 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        March 8, 1902
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister Lillie West was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        Treasurer reported $5.20 on pastor’s salary and $2.40 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        April 12, 1902
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.75 on last year’s salary of pastor and $.75 on the present year and $15.00 on incidental expenses since last report.
        The Pastor notified the church that he would tender his resignation at the regular meeting in May, 1902.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        May 10, 1902
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister Carrie Fields was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        The pastor tendered his resignation which the church considered, and the Clerk assisted by A. R. Thomas proceeded to take the ballot which was found to be as follows: Reception 5, Rejection 30.
        On motion, the vote was made unanimous.
        On motion, the moderator appointed brother W. A. McCoy and sisters Jemima Corder and C. E. Bartlett a committee to solicit subscriptions for pastor’s salary for the present year.
        J. S. West tendered his resignation as Clerk and Treasurer, which was rejected by a vote of the church.
        Treasurer reported $2.20 on last year’s salary of the pastor, $3.50 on present year, and $.10 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        June 7, 1902
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved
        Treasurer reported $2.25 on last year’s salary, $8.00 on present year and 20 cts. on incidental expenses.
        Brother W. A. McCoy reported ten dollars subscribed on pastor’s salary, sister Jemima Corder $10.50 and sister C. E. Bartlett $34.25.
        On motion, committee was continued.
        On motion, the church invited the Ministers and Deacons meeting to convene with us at its annual session in August, 1902.
        On motion, it was ordered that the church have a called session at the Upper Leather Bark School house in Calhoun County, June 14, 1902 for the purpose of receiving members into the church.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Notes:
        The church met according to previous arrangement at the Upper Leather Bark schoolhouse, June 14, 1902, and after sermon by the pastor, was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion brother A. S. Mace was received upon his baptism.
        On motion, sister Katie Mace and brethern Ralph Mace, Otmer Mace and Robert Mace were received for baptism.
        Adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Sister Katie Mace and brethern Ralph Mace, Otmer Mace and Robert Mace were baptized by Rev. J. N. Fox, in Henry’s Fork and the church extended the hand of fellowship to them and brother A. S. Mace.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        July 12, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Sister C. E. Bartlett reported $36.75 subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        On motion, the committee on pastor’s salary was continued until work is completed.
        Treasurer reported $9.00 on pastor’s salary and $.20 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Aug. 9, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        The clerk being absent, on motion, A. R. Thomas was elected Clerk ProTempore.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Sister C. E. Bartlett reported $38.25, sister J. B. Corder $15.50 and Bro. W. A. McCoy $10.50 subscribed on pastor’s salary. On motion, the committee was continued.
        On motion, the Moderator appointed brethern Robert Short, W. A. McCoy and sister Sophia Morford delegates to the Association.
        The Moderator appointed sisters Florence Stalnaker, Ruby Morford and Jemima Corder a committee to solicit and collect money for Home and Foreign Missions.
        Treasurer reported $5.35 on pastor’s salary and $.10 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        The Moderator appointed J. S. West to collect One Dollar for Minutes.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Sept. 13, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, brother J. W. Greathouse was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission
        The committee on pastor’s salary reported $67.50 subscribed, and on motion the report was received and the committee discharged.
        On motion, the church sends her Deacons to Gilboa Church to assist in ordaining two deacons Sunday, Oct. 5, 1902.
        Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary and $.20 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Oct. 11, 1902 The church held regular service this evening and after service by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Being notified by the Baptist Church of Ravenswood that Bro. J. W. Greathouse had united with them, on motion he was dismissed by us.
        Treasurer reported $1.00 on last year’s salary of pastor, $3.25 on the present year and $.35 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, church Clerk

        Nov. 8, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $1.10 on last year’s salary of pastor, $9.92 on present year and $.55 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Dec. 13, 1902 The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasure reported .25 on last year’s salary of pastor and $.50 on present year and $.35 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        1903
        January 10, 1903
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        The clerk being absent, Clara Bartlett was elected Clerk Protem.
        On motion, the church dispensed with meeting on Sunday so that the Pastor could go to Little Creek.
        On motion, adjourned until the next regular meeting.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Clara E. Bartlett, Clerk Protem

        Feb. 7, 1903
        The church met and after Scripture reading and prayer by Bro. Levi Fox, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Brother J. S. Corder was elected Moderator Protempore.
        On motion, sister Lucy Snyder (Hanger) was excluded from the church for heresy.
        Treasurer reported $11.09 on stoves, $2.70 on pastor’s salary present year, $.25 on last year’s salary and $.50 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        J. S. Corder, Moderator Protempore
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        March 7, 1903
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $2.00 on last year’s salary of the Pastor, $4.50 on present year and $.15 on incidental expenses since last report, and $16.09 paid on stoves.
        The moderator appointed Bro. Robert Short to take a collection to pay for lamp oil furnished by Bro. E. H. Bartlett; the collection amounted to one dollar. On motion the church proceeded to collect $1.21, the amount due the pastor on last year’s salary. The collection amounted to $1.25. On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Notes: March 12, 1903
        Sisters Hattie McCoy, Ethel Newlon, Florence West and Ruth Newlon received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        March 18, 1903
        On motion, Bro. Ivan Morford received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met April 11, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were red and approved.
        On motion, sisters Lizzie Hanger, Rhoda Hanger and Nellie West and brother Millard A. West were received for baptism and the hand of welcome was extended.
        Treasurer reported $1.21 on pastor’s salary for the year ending March, 1902, $5.38 for the year ending with March, 1903, $12.10 on present year and $3.26 incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, the church adopted the plan of taking Sunday collections for incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met May 9, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, sisters Janie Stalnaker and Ellie Showen and brother Orville Stalnaker were received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.70 on pastor’s salary and $1.00 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        The moderator appointed sisters Zona Corder, Edna Newlon and Ina West a committee to collect money for State Missions.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note
        Sunday, May 10, 1903, the pastor baptized brethern Clifford Townsen, Orville Stalnaker, Ivan Morford, Millard West and sisters Hattie McCoy, Ellie Showen, Ruth Newlon, Ethel Newlon, Rhoda Hanger, Lizzie Hanger, Nellie West, Florence West, and Janie Stalnaker
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met June 13, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary and $2.55 on incidental expenses since the last report. Sister Edna Newlon reported $.35 and Ina West $1.96 collected for State Missions. On motion adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Note:
        Sunday, June 14, 1903, the hand of fellowship was extended to brethern Ivan Morford and Millard A. West and sisters Rhoda Hanger, Ethel Newlon, Ruth Newlon, Nellie West, Lizzie Hanger, Florence West and Hattie McCoy.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        July 11, 1903
        The church met July 11, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Sister Zona Corder reported $16.25 subscribed on pastor’s salary.
        Sister Zona Corder reported $1.95 collected on State Missions.
        Treasurer reported $2.90 paid on pastor’s salary and $.67 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Moderator

        The church met on Aug. 8, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes were read and approved.
        On motion, Sister Flora B. Hughes was granted a certificate of recommendation.
        Treasurer reported $1.25 on pastor’s salary since the last report.
        On motion, the clerk was directed to prepare the letter to the Association.
        On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Sept. 12, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, Brother W. T. Craig was received by letter from the First Baptist Church of Marietta, Ohio.
        The moderator appointed brother Martin Mace and sisters Zona Corder and Myrtle Mace delegates to the Association.
        Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary, $.90 on incidental expenses since the last report and $1.10 collected for minutes.
        By common consent the reading of the letter to the Association was deferred until Sunday, Sept. 13, 1903.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, Sept. 13, 1903, the church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion, the letter to the Association was adopted as read.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Oct. 3, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $8.10 on pastor’s salary and $.38 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, it was ordered that the Trustees of this church clean up and fence the grave yard on the B. F. Hays farm on Little Creek.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch Clerk
        The church met November 7, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Ona West was elected Clerk protem.
        E. H. Bartlett, trustee, reported that it had decided to use sawtooth wire to fence the graveyard.
        On motion, it was ordered that the church elect one or more deacons at the next regular meeting.
        On motion, the church decided to hold a protracted prayer meeting commencing on the 4th Sunday in November.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Ona West, Ch Clerk protem

        The church met December 12, 1903, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, it was ordered that a majority of all the votes cast would be necessary to a choice in the election of a deacon.
        The moderator appointed brother W. A. McCoy to hold the election for deacon which resulted in the election of brother Bash Newlon.
        On motion, the vote was mad unanimous.
        On motion, the church proceeded to elect two trustees, and brethern W. T. Craig and William Stine were elected.
        The resignation of the clerk and treasurer was rejected by unanimous vote.
        Treasurer reported $7.20 on pastor’s salary, $3.58 on incidental expenses, $1.50 on fuel and $1.00 on State Missions since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        On Sunday, Dec. 13, 1903, brother W. T. Craig refused to serve as Trustee of the church and the moderator being empowered to appoint, appointed J. S. West in lieu of brother Craig.
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        1904

        The church was called to order for the transaction of business, Jan. 9, 1904.
        On motion, brother William Starcher was received for baptism.
        On motion, the business meeting for January, 1904, was delayed until Sunday, January 10, 1904
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        On Saturday night, Jan. 9, 1904, the church was called together for the transaction of business.
        On motion, sister Artamisia Starcher was received for baptism.
        Adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        January 10, 1904, the church was called together for the transaction of business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion the clerk was instructed to invite deacons of sister churches to assist in the ordination of brother Bash Newlon as deacon.
        On motion, it was ordered that the pastoral year begin with January and end with December f each year.
        Treasurer reported $5.50 on pastor’s salary, $.60 on incidental expenses and $.50 for the A.B.P.S.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met February 13, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Ona West was elected Clerk protem.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister Minnie Showen was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        Brother Bash Newlon was ordained as deacon of this church.
        On motion, it was ordered that this church have a roll call of members the second Sunday in May, 1904.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Ona West, Clerk, Protem

        The church met March 12th, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business. On motion, brother J. P. Hudkins was received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. On motion, the clerk was directed to itemize expenses incurred by roll call and report same to the church. Treasurer reported $2.90 on pastor’s salary, $1.00 on Home Missions and $1.30 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        The church met April 9, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Brother E. Buck was received on his experience and the hand of fellowship extended.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister Ruby Bartlett was received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
        A collection was taken to defray expenses of Roll Call and a record book-collection $.81 cents.
        Treasurer reported $7.00 on pastor’s salary, $1.50 on painting the church and $1.10 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, sister Clara Bartlett and brethern W. A. McCoy and J.S. West were appointed a committee to arrange a program for Roll Call.
        On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, April 10, 1904
        Sister Ruby Bartlett was baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met May 7, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. On motion, brother Fred Springston was granted a letter to unite with the First Baptist Church of Akron, Ohio. On motion, J. W. Greathouse was received by letter from the Baptist Church of Ravenswood.
        Treasurer reported $4.25 on pastor’s salary, $.57 on incidental expenses and $.50 on Ministerial Education. The members present took the Lord’s Supper.
        On motion adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Notes:
        At Roll Call, May 8, 1904, 94 members responded in person, 5 by letter, 4 by word sent and 44 failed to answer in any way.

        Sunday, 29 1904, Rev. J. N. Fox preached at Pup Run, after which the church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion, Sister Ada Mace was received for baptism and the hand of welcome extended.
        The congregation proceeded to Henry’s Fork where brother J. P. Hudkins and sister Ada Mace were baptized.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        June 11, 1904
        The church met and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        On motion Kate and Lena Townsen were received for baptism.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $4.50 on pastor’s salary and $.60 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note:
        Sunday, June 12, 1904, sister Artimisia Starcher was baptized by Rev. J. N. Fox..

        The Church met July 9, 1904 and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Brother J. P. Hudkins received the hand of fellowship.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.60 on pastor’s salary, $.45 on incidental expenses and $1.00 on foreign missions.
        On motion, the church adopted the plan of Systematic Beneficence.
        On motion, the church agreed to entertain the Ministers and Deacons meeting.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note:
        Sunday, July 10, 1904, sisters Kate and Lena Townsen were baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met August 13, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister May (Chenoweth) Frame was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission to unite with the Crooked Fork Baptist Church.
        Treasurer reported $2.00 pastor’s salary and $.30 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, it was ordered that the church prepare to meet the Association. The Moderator appointed J. S. West, sister Sophia Morford and brother W. T. Craig delegates to the Association.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Sept. 10, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meting were read and approved.
        By common consent, the reading of the letter to the Association was deferred until Sunday, Sept. 11, 1904.
        Treasurer reported $2.10 on pastor’s salary and $.50 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, it was ordered that the clerk correspond with the non-resident and non-attendant members of this church in regard to their membership and report expenses incurred by such correspondence.
        On motion, brother M. Showen was appointed delegate to the Association in lieu of Sophia Morford.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, Sept. 11, 1904, sisters Kate and Lena Townsen received the hand of fellowship.
        The church was called to order for the purpose of transaction of business.
        On motion, the letter to the Association was adopted as read by the clerk.
        Adjourned
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
        The church met Oct. 8, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported #3.75 on pastor’s salary and $.45 on incidental expenses, $1.50 on church repairs, $.50 on State Missions and $.10 on Poor Fund since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Nov. 12, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.00 on pastor’s salary, $2.40 on State Missions, $.10 on Poor Fund and $.25 on Incidental Expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Dec. 10, 1904, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Treasurer reported $1.05 on pastor’s salary, $1.27 on State Missions, $4.25 on fuel, $1.10 on church repairs, $.25 for A.B.P.S., $.65 on incidental expenses and $.10 on Poor Fund since last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Mod.
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        1905

        The church met January 7, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Floyd and Nannie McCoy were received for baptism.
        On motion, Ona West was elected Clerk protem.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        A collection amounting to $1.35 was taken on church repairs.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Ona West, Clerk Protem

        The church met February 11, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Treasurer reported $5.75 on present year’s salary of pastor, $2.00 on last year, $.20 on incidental expenses, and $.50 on church repairs since last report.
        On motion, J. S. West was appointed a committee to solicit, collect and pay out all money to be raised and paid by the church.
        By common consent it was agreed to dispense with regular meeting on Sunday, Feb. 12, 1904, on account protracted meeting in progress at Little Creek.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        The church met according to previous arrangements at 11 o’clock A.M. March 11, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, brother A. O. Rhodes was received on his experience and sisters Jessie Bartlett, Mamie Morford, Rosa Rogers and Maud Stalnaker were received for baptism, after which the hand of fellowship was extended to brother Rhodes and the hand of welcome to the sisters.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion it was ordered that the church elect two deacons at the next regular meeting.
        Treasurer reported $4.90 on present year’s salary of the pastor, $.75 on last year, .50 on church repairs, 10 cents on Poor Fund, $.20 for the A.B.P.S., $.75 for Home Mission and $.95 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Sunday, March 12, 1905, the church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        On motion, sister Rose Board and brethern Guy Stalnaker and N. F. Epling were received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church was called together for the transaction of business March 19, 1905. On motion, sister Nellie Townsen and brethern J. S. Schoolcraft and W. S. Longfellow were received for baptism.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met April 8, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, sister Ethel A. Newlon and brother G. B. Newlon were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        On motion, the election of deacons was deferred until the new business of the day was transacted.
        On motion, the church decided to elect the deacons for three and four years respectively.
        On motion, the clerk was instructed to write letters commending non-resident members to Baptist churches nearest them.
        On motion, brother A. O. Rhodes was granted license to preach the gospel.
        On motion, the Clerk was ordered to take ballot for Deacons which resulted in the election of brother P. H. Morford the four year term and brother John Marks for the three year term.
        On motion it was ordered that the newly elected deacons be ordained at the next regular church meeting.
        On motion, the clerk was directed to invite the pastor and deacons of the Spencer Baptist Church to assist in the ordination of deacons May 13, 1905.
        Treasurer reported $8.35 on present year’s salary of pastor, $.25 on last year, $4.15 on incidental expenses, $.20 on Home Missions, $.95 on Ministerial Education and $.10 on Poor Fund.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met May 13, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $2.25 cts. on present year’s salary of pastor, $.50 last year, $.10 on incidental expenses, $.10 on Poor Fund and $.19 on Ministerial Education since the last report.
        Brethern P. H. Morford and John Marks were ordained as deacons of this church, brethern F. P. Fox and Levi P Fox of the Gilboa Church and brother James Walker of the Little Creek Church assisting the pastor in the ordination.

        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        Note: Sunday, May 14, 1905, brethern, N. F. Epling and Guy Stalnaker and sisters Jessie Bartlett, Maud Stalnaker, Nellie Townsen were baptized by the pastor.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met June 10, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, brethern W. A. Stalnaker, C. L. Stalnaker, J. C. Stalnaker, and Orville Stalnaker and sisters Laverna Stalnaker, Janie Stalnaker and Minerva Parsons were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        Treasurer reported $5.80 on pastor’s salary, $.20 on Ministerial education, $.90 on Foreign Missions, $.10 on Poor Fund and $.50 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, the Treasurer was ordered to continue to read the names and the amount contributed by each member for the various church expenses and benevolences.
        On motion, the church adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met July 8, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        The treasurer being absent no report was made.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Ona West, Clerk Protem

        The church met August 12, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $4.50 on pastor’s salary, $.45 on Foreign Missions, $.55 on incidentals and $.20 on Poor Fund since the last report.
        On motion, it was ordered that a requisition be made on the treasury to pay the clerk for expenses incurred in sending letters of commendation; amount 30 cents.
        On motion, it was ordered that delegates to the Association be appointed; The Moderator appointed sister Jemima Corder and brethern P. H. Morford and J. S. West as delegates to the Association.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Sept. 9, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        The Moderator (appointed) brother A. O. Rhodes as delegate to the Association in lieu of J. S. West.
        The reading of the letter to the Association was deferred until Sunday, Sept. 10, 1905.
        Treasurer reported $2.75 on pastor’s salary, $1.47 on Foreign Missions, $.33 on Home Missions, $.34 on State Missions, $.45 on Minutes of the Association, $.15 on incidental expenses and $.10 on Poor Fund since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note:
        Sunday, Sept. 10, 1905
        The letter to the Association was read and approved.

        The church met Oct. 7, 1905 and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Pastor reported from the Association.
        Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor’s salary, $.30 on State Missions and $.10 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Fannie Hanger, Clerk ProTempore

        The church met November 11, 1905, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor’s salary, $.20 on incidentals and 50 cents on State Missions since the last report.
        On motion, it was ordered that the church proceed to elect a deacon at the next meeting, to share in the honors of the present incumbents.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met December 9, 1905, and the pastor being absent on motion brother E. H. Bartlett was elected Moderator Protem.
        On motion, Fannie Hanger was elected Clerk Protempore.
        On motion, the church proceeded to elect a pastor for the next year which resulted in the unanimous election of brother J. N. Fox.
        On motion, brother N. F. Epling was unanimously chosen as deacon until May, 1907.
        On motion, adjourned.
        E. H. Bartlett, Moderator Protem
        Fannie Hanger, Clerk Protem

        Note: The church was called to order for the transaction of business, Sunday, Dec. 10, 1905. On motion, A. O. Rhodes was elected Moderator Protem. On motion, the clerk was empowered to invite deacons from the other churches to assist in the ordination of brother N. F. Epling as deacon if this church. On motion, adjourned
        A. O. Rhodes, Moderator Protem
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        1906

        The church met January 13 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        According to previous arrangements, brother N. F. Epling was ordained as deacon of this church, Bro. James Walker of the Little Creek Church, brother F. P. Fox of Gilboa and L. Smith of Mt. Williams assisting in the ordination.
        Treasurer reported $4.50 on pastor’s salary for the year 1905 and $5.00 on present year, $1.90 on incidental expenses, $4.20 on State Missions since the last report and $1.35 for the A.B.P.S.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Notes:
        The church was called to order for the transaction of business, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1906.
        On motion it was ordered that the church hold a series of meetings commencing on the third Sunday in February, 1906.
        On motion, the treasurer was directed to use the amount of Poor Fund to help liquidate the debt due the former sexton.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met February 10, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Treasurer reported $5.10 on pastor’s salary, $.74 on incidental expenses, and $.50 on Home Missions since the last report.
        On motion, it was ordered the protracted meeting be deferred until Thursday night before the first Sunday in March.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Notes:
        March 10, 1906, there was no regular church meeting on account of the protracted meeting in progress. Sunday, March 11, 1906, sisters Vannie Short and Annie Starcher and brother Floyd McDonald were received for baptism. J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met April 7, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business. Minutes of last meeting were read and corrected.
        On motion, sisters Jessie Bartlett and Mamie Morford were appointed a committee to help raise money for Home Missions.
        On motion, at the request of brother W. T. Craig, he was excluded from the fellowship of the church.
        On motion, it was ordered that the well on church lot be cleaned and fixed so as to be used.
        Treasurer reported $8.05 on pastor’s salary and $2.85 on incidental expenses and $1.40 on Home Missions since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met May 13, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.25 on pastor’s salary, $.60 on incidental expenses and $.70 on Ministerial Education since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        Note: Sunday, May 14, 1906, sisters Annie Starcher and Vannie Short and brother Floyd McDonald were baptized by the pastor, Rev. J. N. Fox.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met June 9, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        The clerk being absent, Mrs. C. E. Bartlett was elected clerk protem.
        Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, the church grants the request of Gilboa Church to call a council to ordain Bro. A. O. Rhodes to the full work of the ministry.
        Names ministers invited: Dr. J. W. Carter, Revs. G. A. Burdette, T. J. Monroe, Jonathan Smith, M. P. Lowe, John N. Fox and A. H. Bailey.
        Churches invited: Spencer, Bethlehem, Gilboa, Little Creek, Mt. William, Rush Creek, and Flat Fork.
        On motion, the fifth Saturday of July was the date fixed for the examination of Bro. Rhodes.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        C. E. Bartlett, Clerk protem

        The church met July 7, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $2.50 on pastor’s salary for June, $1.25 on incidental expenses and $3.10 on pastor’s salary for July, $.55 on incidental expenses and 4.90 on Foreign Missions.
        On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Note:
        According to previous arrangements, the council called to examine A. O. Rhodes and ordain him to the full work of the ministry met July 28, 1906, at 2 PM.
        Churches represented: Bethlehem, Gilboa, Mt. William, Little Creek, Spencer, Two Run and Triplett.
        Pastors present: A. H. Bailey, M. P. Lowe, John N. Fox, J. N. Fox, and J. W. Carter.
        Brother Rhodes was ordained on Sunday, July 29, 1906.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk
        The church met August 11, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.15 on pastor’s salary, $.30 on Foreign Missions and $.30 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, the time of raising Foreign Missions money was extended until the September meeting.
        The Moderator appointed sister C. E. Bartlett a special committee to raise money for Foreign Missions.
        On motion, it was ordered the church prepare to meet the Association. The Moderator appointed R. M. Short, J. S. West and J. H. Marks delegates to the Association.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met Sept. 8, 1906, and after sermon by A. O. Rhodes, proceeded to business.
        On motion, A. O. Rhodes was elected moderator protem.
        Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, N. F. Epling was appointed a committee to erect a coal house.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. A. O. Rhodes, Mod. protem
        N. F. Epling, clerk protem

        The church met Oct. 13, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion , sisters Roxie Douglas (nee Corder) and Ruth Chenoweth (nee Hanger), were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        Treasurer reported $6.00 on pastor’s salary and $1.05 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met November 10, 1906, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        On motion, brethern W. A. McCoy and Warren McCoy and sisters Alice McCoy and Hattie McCoy were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        On motion, the church invited Rev. M. A. Summers to address the church on the subject of State Missions, Saturday night, Nov. 24, 1906.
        Bro. N. F. Epling reported the total cost of the coal house $8.50.
        Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary, $2.00 on State Missions, $3.40 on coal house and $.45 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, ch Clerk

        The church met December 8, 1906, and after sermon by Rev. A. O. Rhodes, proceeded to business.
        On motion, A. O. Rhodes was elected moderator protem.
        Treasurer reported $2.25 on pastor’s salary, $5.10 on Coal house, $1.05 on incidental expenses, $.50 for Publication Society, $.10 on Home Missions and total of $3.60 for State Missions.
        The clerk and treasurer tendered his resignation to take effect on Saturday before the second Sunday in January, 1907.
        On motion, the order of the church requiring the treasurer to read the names and the amount contributed for the various church purposes was rescinded.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. A. O. Rhodes, Mod. pro.
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        1907
        Note:
        There was no regular church meeting on Sat. Jan. 12, 1907 on acc’t of the inclement weather.
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk
        Sunday, Jan. 13, 1907, the church was called to order for the transaction of business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, brother T. H. Springston and sister Bertha Board were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        On motion, the resignation of the clerk and treasurer was rejected.
        Treasurer reported $2.00 pastor’s salary (1907), $.75 (1906), $1.35 on Coal house and $.20 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk1907

        The church met Feb. 9, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, C. E. Bartlett was elected Clerk protem.
        On motion, brother M. W. Stout was received into the church and the hand of fellowship extended to him.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Bro. E. H. Bartlett reported ten bushels more coal delivered in coal-house.
        On motion, Bro. M. W. Stout was granted license to preach the gospel.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        C. E. Bartlett, Clerk protem

        The church met March 9, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, sister Selina Roberts was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        On motion, sister Elizabeth Craig was granted a letter of recommendation and dismission.
        Treasurer reported $9.75 on pastor’s salary, $1.20 on incidental expenses, $.50 on Home Missions and $3.40 on coal since the last report.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The church met April 13, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        On motion, Ona West was elected Clerk protem
        minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        Ona West, Clerk protem

        The church met May 11, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $6.95 on last year’s salary of the pastor, $7.50 on present year and $.95 on incidental expenses since the last report.
        At the request of the Jesse’s Run Baptist Church, on motion, this church sends three of her members to sit in council of recognition, Sunday, May 19, 1907.
        The moderator appointed brethern A. S. Mace, J. H. Marks and J. A. Corder as such delegates.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

        The Church met on June 8, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        Treasurer reported $3.50 on pastor’s salary and $.56 on incidental expenses since last report.
        On motion, the church sends her deacons to the Rush Creek Baptist Church to assist in the ordination of three deacons for said church.
        On motion, adjourned
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Ch. Clerk

        Note:
        There was no meeting in July on account of service elsewhere.

        The church met August 13, 1907, and after sermon by the pastor, proceeded to business.
        Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
        On motion, brother Jeff Springston and sister Mollie Springston were granted letters of recommendation and dismission.
        The moderator appointed brethern M. W. Stout, P. H. Morford and J. A. Corder delegates to the Association.
        On motion, a committee was appointed to consider the advisability of purchasing a burying-ground of brother E. H. Bartlett: the Moderator appointed deacons N. F. Epling, J. H. Marks and P. H. Morford such committee.
        Treasurer reported $7.10 on pastor’s salary, $.50 on Foreign Missions, and $.95 on incidental expenses.
        On motion, adjourned.
        Rev. J. N. Fox, Moderator
        J. S. West, Church Clerk

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