ALABAMA BAPTIST ICSTORJai SOOOT

FIFTIETH ANNUAL SESSION

•OF THE...

PINE BARREN

BAPTIST

ASSOCIATION.

FRIENDSHIP CHURCH, PINE APPLE, ALA., 1899.

THE NEXT SESSION WILL BE HELD WITH

BETHSAIDA BAPTIST CHURCH, FURMAN, ALA. SEPTEMBER. 1900.

ALABAMA PRINTING CO., MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.

MINUTES

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FIFTIETH ANNUAL 5E5SI0N

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Pine Karreii liaiftt

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FRIENDSHIP CHURCH AT PINE APPLE, ALA.

SEPTEMBER 13, 14 AND lb. 1899.

The next session of the Association will be held with Bethsaida Baptist Church at Furman, Ala,, eommeuciug on Wednes- day before the third Sunday in September, 1900, at 1] o'clock a, m.

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OFFICERS.

MODERATOR: Dk. D. W. Ramskv, Pine Afflk, Ala.

CLERK: J. G. Reynolds, Forkst Homp:, Ai,a.

TREASURER: W. A. J. Albkitton, Acker ville, Ala.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Dk. D. W. Ramsey, J. G. Reynolds, J. I. Kenurick, J. K. P. RoBSON, W. H. Watt, J. E. Knight, J. L. Skinner.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

STATE MISSIONS: V. N\'. JoxKS, ' F. M. Fi.ETCHER, T. F. Neville.

HOME MISSIONS: J. B. Haki'kk, J no. Sanders, Paul Harper.

I-^O REIGN. MISSIONS: B. W. Watson, l). W. Watson, S. C. Powell.

DENOMINATIONAL EDUCATION: W.J. Mklton, N. B. Matthews, D. E. Beard.

DENO.MINA ITONAL LITERATURE: P E. Wai.lack, J. L Skinneij, J. L. Watson.

MINISTERIAL EDUCATION:

H. T. CitlMPTON, J. H. McWiLLIAMS, W. M. FiTZGERALD.

TEMPERANCE: W. A. J. Ai.HRiTTf>N, W. A. J. Stewart, E. K. Robins.

ORPHANS' HOME: J. L. (jri-KNN, W. H. Watt, C. C. Thompson.

WOMAN'S WORK: W. M. Hestle, M. V. MiDDLETON, .T. J. Finklea.

SUNDAY SCHOOLS: D. P. Watts, B. F. Watts, Sr., H. E. Turner.

LIST OF ORDAINED MINISTERS

WITH MEMBERSHIP IN PINE P.ARREN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION'.

Fletchek, F. M Camdeu, Ala.

Fort, W. L Turkestan, Ala.

HuCKABEE, W. N Piue Apple, Ala.

Kendrick, Jas. I Fuiniaii, Ala.

Majors, A. P Chestuut, Ala.

Moore, S Butler Springs, Ala.

Kamsey, D. W - Flue Apple, Ala.

RiDGEWAY, I. S -^ __Tukestau, Ala.

PROCEEDINGS.

Pine Apple, Ala., Sept. 13, 1899.

1. The Piue Barren Baptist Association met this day at 1] o'clock A. Ji. in the meeting house of Friendship Baptist Church, in its fiftieth annual session, and was called to order bj^ the former Moderator, Elder D. W. Eamsey.

2. Devotional exercises were conducted by Bro. H. T. Crumpton.

3. At the request of Dr. D. W. Eamsey, the appointee, Bro. B. J. Skinner, preached the annual sermon from Matt. 11:11, and gave an historical sketch of the Association.

4. Adjourned to meet at 2 p. m.

FIRST DAY — Afteknoon Session.

5. The Association was opened w^ith prayer by Bro. W. B. Crumpton.

6. Brethren J. I. Kendrick, D. Cook and O. H. Spencer read the church letters and messengers enrolled as follows:

7. FIRST DISTRICT.

Ackerville— W. A. J. Albrittou, S. C. Powell, D. H. Adams, C. T. Little.

AUenton— J. H. McWilliams, T. M. Perrymau.

Bethsaida— Elder J. I. Kendrick, J. K. P. Robsou, Jr., D. W. Wat- son, Dr. B. W. Watson, P. E. Wallace, J. K. P. Robsou, Sr.

Camden— V. W. Jones, T. F. Neville.

Fellowship — J. W. Luckie, J. E. Hendley.

Monterey — Not represented.

Pine Level — Not represented.

Pleasant Hill— M. F. Bonham.

Rockwest — F. F. Cook, Daniel Cook.

8. SECOND DISTRICT.

Bear Creek— D. P. Watts, D. C. Saddler, H. L. Turner, B. F. Watts, Jr. Butler Springs— S. Moore, J. L. Henderson.

Euon— J. J. E. Watson. T. A. Cowart, R. S. Hamilton, J. W. Curry. Forest Home — W. H. Watt, J. G. Reynolds, C. C. Thompson.

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FrieudJ^hip— Dr. D. W. Ramsey, W. X }ruck!il)ee. W. J. Melioii, N. B. -Mathews, P. Williams, J. B. CoIlmiuiu 1). E. lieard, C. liaidy, L. W. Hardv.

Gullet'tH Bluff— C. C. Sellers, 8. C. Cook, Jr.

Alt. Pi.'Jgah— J. T. Deau, J. T. Harwell.

New Providence — Geo. G. Newell.

Shat'kerville — Not represented.

9. THIRD DISTRICT.

Bell's Landing— O. H. Spencer. Betliel— Bv letter.

Concord- J. T. Burson, J. W. Rilev, Sr., E. D. Hestle. Flat Creek— By letter.

Indian Springs— J. H. Fore, C L. (J rimes, \V. U. McPhersoii. Midway —R. S. Suowden, J. P. Smitli. J. R. McClarnniy. Mt. Pleasant- S. J. Bird, R. E. Coleman, .J. G. Booker, H. N. Lawrence. New Hope — W. L. Reaves, Travis Reaves, L. K. Palmer. Pineville — Paul Harper, John Sanders. Spring Hill — A. Gaines, J. D. McKiniey.

10. Tlie election of officers wns declared in order, and on motion of Bro. O. H. Spencer the rules were snspendcd and the present officers were re elected l)y acclamation, as follows: Elder D. W. Ramsey, ^loderator ; J. G. Keynolds, Clerk ; AV. A. J. Albritton, Treasurer.

11. Correspondents and reproentatives reported, on iuyi- tation, as follows :

(•ahaba Association — Dr. J. T. Murfee.

Institute Hoard and Selnia Association — Dr. A. J. Dickerson. Cor. Secretary State Board of Missions — Bro. W. B. Crumpton. Howard College— Bro. S. J. Ausley, Col. E. P. Hogau. Orphanage— Bro. J. W. Stewart. Alabama Baptist- Rev. J. A. How'ard.

Bethlehem Association — Rev. B. H. CrumjDton. Rev. B.J. Skinner, Bro. Jno. Morris. Conecuh Association and Institute Board — Rev. S. P. Lindsey. Conecuh Association — Rev. A. J. Thames.

Selma Association — Rev. J. M. Fortune, Bro. J. R. Crumpton. Bigbee Association— Rev. W. G. Curry, (leneva Association— Rev. W. L. Cahuli. Tuscaloosa Association — Prof. T. W. Palmer.

12. On motion, Bro. Guthrie, pastor of the Methodist church, was invited to a seat in this body.

13. Oq behalf of Friendship church and the people of Pine Apple, Dr. D. W. Ramsey welcomed the Association, and Bro. S. C. Cook responded on behalf of the Association.

14. The Moderator appointed Rev. AV. N. Huckabee and the Deacons of Friendship church as Committee on Devo- tional Exercises.

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15. Rev. F. M. Fletcher read the report on Denomiiia- tioual Education.

DENOMINATION.\L EDUCATION.

Of all the subjects that claim the attCTitiou of this Association, there are none of more importance thau this one. There has never been a time in the history of this country wiien the subject of education has received as much attention as at the present. While this is true, it is also true that intidelity and other doctrines that are detrimental to tlie cause uf Christ are abroad in the land. In view of all these facts, should we not ask ourselves Why am I a Baptist ? We believe the Bible to be the Hook of all books and a safe guide for all mankind, for it is written there that the way is so plain that wayfaring men, though fools shall not err therein. James says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God that giveth to all men liberally and up- braideth not, and it shall be given him."

Then let us educate our children in our denominational schools and colleges where the Bible is taught and where they will be surrounded by the moral and religious influences that pervade those institutions.

We furthermore recommend the Alabama Baptist as one of the best means to keep posted in our denominational work, and think all Bap- tists in this Association, who can do so, should read it.

Heartily endorse the judsou and Howard College, and urge fathers •and mothers to send their daughters and sons to these institutions. KespectfuUy submitted,

F. M. Fletcher, F. Fail. 1). J. Fail.

Discussed by brethren Fletcher, Dickersou, Curry, Crump- ton and Ausley. Further discussion postponed until to-mor- row morning.

16. By request, the Moderator appointed the following committee to report on Institute Work to-night : Bethsaida delegation — Eev. J. I. Kendrick, Chairman.

17. The ]\Ioderator appointed the following committees to report during the session :

Finance— V. M. Jones, J. E. Hendley, W. H. Watt.

State of Religion and Digest of Letters— D. Cook, D. P. Watts, T. M. Ferryman.

Request and Nominations — J. B. Coleman, S.J. Bird, P. E. Wallace.

Apportionment — O. H. Spencer, J. T. Burson, Jno. Sanders, J. J. E. Watson, P. Williams.

18 . Committee on Devotional Exercises reported as follows :

Bro. S. P. Lindsey to preach at 8 p.m.; Rev. W. B, Crumpton, Thursday, 11 a. m.; Rev. B. H. Crumpton, Thursday', 8 p. m.; Rev. W. L. Cahall, Friday, 8 p. m.

19. On motion, the Association adjourned until 8 p. m.

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FIRST DAY— Evening Session.

20. The Association called to order by the Moderator at

8 p. m.

21. Rev. J. I. Kendrick reail the report on Institute Work as follows:

REPORT ON INSTITUTE WORK.

The Institute Board was created by our State Convention in 1897, and is eliarged with arrano^ingof Institute worlv among the white preacliers of the hunte. It is a denoininationai e(l")rt to reach and help our field ministry in all that relaies to tlieir equi|)nient lor etli- cieut performance of pastoral and juinisterial duties; to Ijuild up a fellowsiiip and co-operation among our pastors along all lines of de- nominational life and enterprise. Last year ten Institutes were held, attended by 182 pastors. During this conventional year eleven Insti- tutes, attended by 158 preachers, have already been held, and as many more provided for in the remaining mouths.

The B;)ard has been neglected by the churches in the matter of con- tributions owing to the effort to raise the debt of the denomination on other enterprises, and is therefore now a thousand dollars behind. We recommend that a collection be taken at this hour in this behalf. Respectfully submitted,

J AS. I. Kendrick,

For the Committee.

Pending discussion of report, Rev. S. P. Lindsey preached from the 2d chapter of 2d Timothy.

. 22. The report on Institute Work discussed by brethren Dickerson and Lindsey. A public collection was taken amounting to $8.37. Report adopted.

23. On motion, the Association adjourned to meet at 9 a. m. to-morrow. Prayer by Bro. Huckabee.

SECOND DAY— Morning Session.

24. Devotional exercises conducted by Bro. A. P. Majors.

25. The Association called to order by the Moderator at

9 o'clock.

26. Minutes read and approved.

27. Report on Denominational Education was taken up and discussed by brethren Murfee, W. B. Crumpton, B. H. Crumpton, D. Cook, Col. E. P. Hogan. Report adopted.

28. Gullet's Bluff delegation, with S. C. Cook, Chairman, was appointed to write report on Denominational Literature.

29. The hour having arrived, Rev. W. B, Crumpton preached the Missionary Sermon from Psalms 2:8, Collection taken amounting to .121.27,

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.'>0. The Association adjourned to meet at 2 p. m. Prayer 1)V Ijro. Tiiames.

SECOND DAY — Afternoon Session.

81. The Association was called to order by the Moderator. 32, The report on Orphanage was called for and read by Bro. J. F, Fore.

REPORT ON ORPHANS' HOME.

Your cointiiittee beg leave to submit the following report: Our Orphanage has been in optration aboiU ?i\' years. During this time we have received into it 49 boys and (iO girls, and our of it have goue 28 tioys and i:? girls, leaving in the Instilution 21 boys and 42 girls; 6o in all. These children came from twenty-four counties in this State All of these children that are old enough attend the agricul- tural school, where no tuition is charged except the matriculation fees, which is a very small amount. The boys are taught to work on the farm, and the girls to do various kinds of house work.

The crop that the boys were working this year was greatly damaged by a hail storm early in June.

This Orphanage is located in the beautiful town of Evergreen; and on the 2()th of October, 1898, it was dedicated, Bro. G. R. Farnham making the opening address, followed by Bro. John '>V. SteM'art wath a heart-meltino; and sympathizing historical sermon, which brought tears from the most stalwart men. The ladies present being more sympathetic than the men, there was not a dry eye to be seen among thtm. P.ro. Smith and others followed Bro. Stewart with good com- ments on the Orphanage, proving that it pays our denomination to have an Orphans' Home. The service closed with prayer b3' Dr D. W. Ramsey.

Mrs. ('. w. An^ley being Matron at that time, had little girls four years old to stand up before a large audience and sing after music. Forty children under ten years of age sang correctly in concert. They repeated several Psalms w ithont the book. This shows that much pains has l)een taken with these children in training them up in the way they should go, so when they become old they will not depart from tlieir training.

Mrs. C. W. Ausley, who has been Matron since the Home began, retired from the work with the beginning of this year, and Mrs. Jennie .M. Hardy, of Ureensboro, was elected to fill that position. It is grati- fying to note the continued improvement in the domestic life of these children. The Matron has arranged one of the rooms for a chapel, and every Sunday afteruoon a happy band make melody their hearts to the Lord.

During this year, under the management of Sister Hardy, the new Matron, the children haVvi been put in uniforms, which adds much to their apncarance and is no more expensive than their former dress. It pronintes family life, and t)rings all more on an ecj[uality with each other. It lakes about ten dollars a day to support this orphan family, besides \\ hat they get in goods. They have no income, except the ofterings of their friends and what little they can make on the farm.

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Brethieu, we are taiijilit iu the Scriptures that it is more blet-sed to give thau to receive. Let us give the Orphanage a liearty supi ort. llespectfLiliy submitted,

J. F. F()i{K, D. P. Watts, D. C. Sadi.kk.

Discussed by brethren Fore and Stewart. Peixlin*; adoj)- tiou of this report, a pul)lic collection was taken for the Or- phanage amounting to !S<I1.36, after which the repoit ^as adopted .

33. The reports on Missions was read as follows:

REPORT ON STATE MISSIONS.

The Baptists of Alabama have great cause to praise llie Lord, take courage, rejoice, and press forward. Through the iiolile etf -rts of noble brethren, under the blessinglof God. not only the Slate Hi)ard of Mis- sions, but other great denominational interests have been clear d of every vestige of indebtedness; all of which will quicken the mission spirit and help forward the mission interest in the Slate.

With the return of Rev. W. B. Crumpton to the Secretaryship of the Board, bringing with him superior tact, wide experience, and a thorough knowledge of the field; with the Greensboro work pr()vidi.d for, and with the Board relieved of all indebtedness, our prospects were never brighter. If we will only remember that the needs of the field and our ol^ligations to God are great, constant and pressing, and will do our whole duty in meeting the exigences of the case, the next decade of years will witness a mighty advance for the good of our peo- ple and the glory of the name of our Redeemer.

The w^ork of State Missions is the real basis for all missions. If the roots of the tree are not nourished, the trunk and branches will surely die. Beginning at Jerusalem and extending the work outward is the Bible plan. The present policy of the Board is :

1. To assist weak churches in sustaining suitable pastors.

2. To employ evangelists as opportunity offers and means are furnished.

3. To hold rallies for the discussion of our denominational work, and in addition, to use the public press as may best avail, and to institute any other agencies that may seem best.

• A few' evangelists and a number of missionary pastors are now on the field, in the employ of the Board, and are doing good work. The Board is also using to advantage an editorial department of the Ala- bama Baptist.

The small sum of $8,526.53 was contributed for the work of State Missions last year. Of this amount tlie Pine Barren Association gave $203.60. Brethren, we should do vastly better. The destitution in our State is great. Our resources are ample. Our duty is plain. Our responsibility is fearful. Let us strive to be a noble factor iu the prosecution of this work our master has so graciously committed to our charge.

Respectfully submitted,

W. H. Watt,

For the Committee.

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REPORT ON HOME MISSIONS.

The term "Home ^^i.ssion^" to us as Southern Baptists means mis- sion Work done wit bin the bounds of the territory covered by the Southern IJapiist Convention, including the work iu Cuba. In the meering witli His followers just before His ascension the Savior said to tliem, "Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and iu all Judea and in Samaria and unto the uttermost parts of the earth." Samaria was to these early followers of our Lord what the territory above referred to is to us as Southern Baptists. So that we have in this cojumission of our Saviour to His early followers to witness for Him 'in Saniaiia" this same divine Lord's commission to us to prose- cute the Work that we are pleased to designate as 'Home Mission Work." It is a source of some gratification to your committee that the irrtat host of Southern Baptises have not been wholly disobedient to fliic jiart of the nuirjhing orders of their Captain. The general over- sight of this work has I eeu committed by il e chuiches to a committee oi brethren designated as the "'Home Mission Board." It has head- quarters in Atlanta, Ga.

Dr. b\ H. Kerfiiot, who has been chosen as Corresponding Secretary of the Board to succeed the faithful and worthy honored Dr. 1. T. Ticheiior, has within the past few days assunjed the duties of his ottice. The interest of Home Missions has in Alabama been com- mitted to the Stale Board of Missions. The progress of the work dur- ing the past year is very encouraging. The last report of the Board reveals a gratifying increase of the work over the year before. There were last (i5o Missionaries in the employ of the Board, and an increase of IS'i over the year before. The number of baptisms 6552. an increase of 181o over the >ear before. The total number of additions to the chur>-hes last year was 12,983, an increase of 8,474 over the year before. The work of the Board naturally divides itself into several diflferent de) ailments. The first to be mentioned is the work in the mountain region. This field comprises part of the Statesof Georgia, North Caro- lina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia, and embraces a territory about twice as large as Georgia.

Another department is the work among the Negroes. The eflorts here have been directed mainly toward a belter equipment of Negro ministry for service.

A third and very important department of the work is that in the frontier region. It is a region roughly estimated as covering an area a thousand miles in length and five hundred in width, and is one varied in resources and vast in its possibilities.

A fourth and still another department of the work is that done in Cuba. The progress of the work here has been marvelous. Few Mis- sion fields are as inviting just now. It is white unto the harvest. While much has been done in this vast field occupied by the Home Hoard, still it is but meagre as compared to what can and ought to be done. What remains yet to be done are our "unpossessed posses- sions." Let us go up and possess the land, for we are well able to overcome it. To do this means that our contributions must be greatly increased. The whole amount given to the entire work of the Board is scarcely more than what ought to beexpended in Cuba alone, or iu the frontier work. As an association, we have done very little toward th 8 w(irk. The total amount given last year was $110.80, or about five anil a half cents each. Twelve churches are reported as not giving a cent last year. These things ought not so to be.

We call attention to "Our Home Field," a monthly paper published

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by the Board in the interest of its \vorl\, aud urge the importauee of a copy beiDg in every Jioiue.

J. K. P. KoHfJON, Sr..

For the eomoiittee.

REPORT ON FOREIGN MISSIONS.

The steady progress of our work in foreign lauds during the past year gives cause for profound gratitude to God, and it is our i)lesf.ed priviledge to render thanUspiving to Him for so advancing liie causf which He sent His only Son to btgin. He has supplied our ileitis with men and women of wise judgment, literary ability, untirinir zeal, and above all deep piety, those thoroughly (jualilied to enlighten the untutored minds and lead them in paths of riirliie.)U>ness.

During the past year the Board has appointed and sent seventeen new Missionaries to Brazil, China, .Japan, Mexico and Africa, while nine have retired from the work. Tlie lamented death of Kev. C 1). MacCarthy, of Rio, Brazil, is reported. He was a young .Mi.^sionary of great promise.

In our papal fields in the historic city of Rome, Italy, Dr. Geo. B. Taylor is located. He is assisted principally by natives, an i w hile his work cannot be regarded as the most fruitful, it is steady in its progress, aud he is '■castinjr bread upon the waters "

Next in this field comes Mexico, o"r neighboring republic, where a work was organized ten years after Italy was entered. We are glad to report a prosperous state in this work, which has recently been di- vided into two missions; The Noith Mexican Mission, which has in it six Missionaries who have a well conducted field of labor, and the South Mexican Mission which is under the etticient muiiagemeiit of four Missionaries, together with the help of a number of natives.

Last in this field is Brazil, where work was begun two years later than in Mexico, which has proven a rich and responsive field; and despite its hindrances caused by internal troubles; has nu^de remark- ably fine advancement. Sixteen Missionaries are at work and being aided zealously by seventeen native assistants in this the youngest of all our Missions.

In the Pagan fields we have first, China, where the first actual w»)rk was undertaken by the Foreign Mission Board The work through- out China is divided into three separate luissions, which are widely separated aud very di fie rent. First in order is the Southern China Mission, of which Canton is the center; a city of 1,500,000 inhabitants. In and nearly located to this station are fifteen Missionaries and twenty-eight native assistants. Passing up the coast something like a thousand miles, we reach our Central China Mission. Shanghai is the principal station, the population of which is oOO.OuO. In this work there are thirteen of our most able xMissionaries, who report bright prospects for the future work.

vStill further up the coast is the North China Mission, where there are twelve workers and six native helpers. The past year has been the best in the history of our China work, and we should be profoundly grateful for the results accomplished.

Next reached, is the dark coiitinent, Africa. Owing to thy severity of the climate in which our Mission is located, it has been difficult to obtain large results. The situation at present is controlled by six Missionaries aud ten native assistants. The field greatly needs rein- forcements, and the churches are not making the progress spiritually

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and in zjal that one could wish. Let us hold up the hands of these iJlirifetiau workers, that I bey may earnestly teach the way t(^ God.

Last in this field is Japan. As yet ihe force is small, but progress is steady, and we expect an abundant harvest. .Seven Missionaries are here laying foundations "where only God can .see."

FINANCES.

We are glad to report all debts paid; but in order to enlarge the Avork we should furnish inerea.sed cuniributions, for it is not ))t)ssible for our Missionaries to advance the work without fimds. Let lis learn lessons of self-denial by sending them much that we deem necessary for our o A II comfort. "Give and it sliall be given unto you."

We call special attention lo ihe Foreign .Mission Journal, which is I ublishiid in liichmond, Va., and c iines at a very low price and con- tains much interesting inlormation. If our peoiile would inform thi nselves as to our Foreign Mission work, the receipts would be greatly incieast-d. We advi.-e ihat every pastor recommeijd the Jour- nal to his church and congregation, for no subject broadens and deep- ens the mind more than that of Missions, and the importance of plac- ing this publicatii>n in our homes is appreciated.

The Woman's Missionary Union has p rformed a noble work the past year, and have bec'u zealous in raising funds fv>r the work. This great work, as all other done by godly women, speaks fi^r itself. As we review the work we find there have be-.ni i)eriods of anxious care and sore trial among our workers of the Missionary lipids, but we realize that God's lovnng hand has kept and guided them in their self forgetfulness, while working for the advam-einent of His Iving- •dom in this world. Let us learn le.ssons of wisdom from the example of these godly people, whose lives tell us that helptfuluess to others is happiness to ourselves.

K&spect fully submitted,

d-AUDK Hardy, Ch'mau, C. F. Biiowx.

J. R. MKIiTOX.

The reports were discussed by brethren Iveiidrick, Cahall, Ramsey, Fortune, Huekabee and Howard. Fiuther discus- sion postponed.

34:. On motion, Association adjourned to meet at ^ p. m. Prayer by Bro. Howard.

SBCOXD DAY— Evening Session.

35. The Association called to order at JS p. ni. Prtiyer by Bro. Guthrie.

36. Thf* reports on Missions again taken tip. Discussed by brethren Fletcher and \V. 1^. Crumpton.

Pending- diso'ussion of Missions, report on Sabbath Schools ■was called for and read as follows:

REPOllT ON .SUNDAY SCHOOL-^.

Through all the ages the duty and importance of studying the Scriptures has bjen recognized and insisted up.ni by the best men in

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every jriveu n^e and in every Christian country. Since the day of Solomon the world has felt the need of early training and the signifi- cance of early impressions "Train uj» a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." How many de- voted ('hristians in our own America today, reared in the Jap of the Sunday School, whone very names press upon our minds and liearts the force of thi.s truth!

A liltie more than a century ago, a few faithful Christians m Eng- land were l)urdened with the need of organi/>ed edort in teaching the doctrines of the Hil)le, esjiecially to the young; and they orgauiztd, and continued to insist u]m>\\ organization until they eflectually laid the foundation of the modern Sunday School system which has now well nigh reached to the "ends ol the earth." there being now, in all all the denominations, about twenty-live million Sunday Schools.

In the dawning of the nineteenth century this idea began to de- velop in the United States. Today there are within our limits more than one hundred and thirty tliousand Sunday .Schools, with an en- rollment of over twelve millions. jS[<)t in a boastJul spirit, but with humble gratitude, we beg to state that Baptists have taken no mean part in this grand work. We are informed by those who claim to know denommational histoiy that Baptists have ever been among the foremost in advocating the Sunday School idea. There are, in the United States, nearly t\vent\-Iive thousand Ba|)tist Sunday Schools, w ith nearly two million scholars. In the Scnithern States the w hite Bai)tists have about ten thousand Sunday Schools, with more than six hundred thousand scholars. In Alabama we have nearly eight hundred Sunday Schools with an enrollment of more than forty thousand. These are grand results from the small beginning of one hundred years ago, and if not entirely satisfactory they are at least very encouraging.

Forty-nine years ago the Pine Barren Baptist Association was con- stituted. At its first session no Sunday School was reported. In 18.i2. the third session, ilev. C VV. Hare made report on this subject, and foinid only two Baptist Sunday Schools in the Association. He said, "From all the information we can get. we lind but three Sunday Schools in the Association, and one of them a union school." He added, "These facts need no comment, but demand from every Chris- tian additional prayer and labor to promote this good cause."

Bro. riare and his co-laboreis worked and prayed for twenty years before they saw the fruits of their labor. In 1872 enthusiasm began to kindle, the churches began to co-operate with the leaders iu the Sunday School cause, and the schools gradually improved until 1897, when there were 19 schools reported, with lOlo pupils enrolled.

This record shows decided progress, and we should feel encouraged to i)ress on. Hut are our Sunday Schools today what they should be? Are these results satisfactory at the end of a half century?

We beg to call special attention to two sad facts. Istl In 1897, we had 19 schools, with an enrollment of 1015, while in 1898 there were only 1() schools, with 785 scholars — a decrease of 230 pupils. 2nd. Bro. Reynold's last statistical report shows 12 churches, with a member- ship of 592, without Sunaay Schools. These facts cast a shadow; and, in the language of Bro. Hare 47 years ago, "demand from every Christian additional prayed- and labor to promote this good cause." Shall we celebrate our semi-centennial with our Sunday School work on the decline? What say the churches?

We sre highly pleased to state that the churches of our Association

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and throtighout the South are giving; substantial aid to the Baptist Sunday School Board at Nashville, Teiui. Dr. Frost, the faithful and eliicient Secretary, reports increased patronage and increased conlributii)ns, which increase each year the scope and power of the operations of the Board, which is today perhaps the greatest factor in our Sunday School work among Southern Baptists, and is destined to become to the South what th^ American Baptist Publication Soci- ■ety has been to the United States i he channel tlirough which the good accomplished by the Sunday' School organization flows to all the the people.

Brother, look after the interest of the Sunday School in ^our home "Church, and don't let it go backward.

Respectfully submitted,

O. J. BCR.SON,

M, V. MiDDLETON,

W, R. Maxwej^i..

Discnss«d by brelhren Skiiiuer and Howard. The three Mission reports and report on Sabbath Schools adopted.

37. Adjourned to meet at 9 a, m . to morrow. Prayer by Bro. CahalL

THIRD DAY— Morning Session,

39. Association called to order at 9 a, m. by the Modera- tor. Devotional exercisef= conducted by Bro. S. Moore.

40. Minntes read and approved,

41. Committee appointed last session to visit Shackieville and Mt. Pisgah churches reported through Bro. J, L. Hen- derson. Committee discharged.

42. The Moderator appointed Rev. W. N. Hnckabee, J. E, Knight and J. G. Reynolds to draft suitable resolutions iu memory of Bro. J. E. Gullette.

43. On motion. Clerk was authorized to correspond with 'church at Shackieville, obtain letter, and incorporate it in minutes.

44. The following committee was appointed by the Moder- ator to visit Monterey church and report at next session : J. G. Reynolds and W. H. Watt.

45. The report on Temperance was read by Bro. J. AV. Luckie. It w^as adopted after discussion by brethren ^loore, H. T. Crumpton, Huckabee, Thames, Fletcher.

REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.

The Committee on Temperaiie beg leave to submit the following report :

We dcm't think there is a whiskey saloon within the bounds of tii's Association. Brethren, we should rejoice over this fact. How glori-

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oiis it would be if there was no bar-room witbin tlie bounds of any Association in the I'nited Slates.

It is a sad fact that occasionally we can hear of Baptists signing- wliiskey petitions, and we <-an certainly auree with our neighboring- Association in upholding the pastor of Ft. I)({)<)sit church for causing such niembi^rs to Ite turned out of tlie church.

We have fathers that are sometimes guilty of taking the cup before their boys, and we have even seen Baptists put ilie cup to their boys' lips. This ought not to be.

If we would give the money for benevolent purposes that we give for whiskey it would be but a few years before we could see this great comnionwealth hr mght to Jesus and the "stars and stripes" floating over a kingdom of God.

What a result if every so-called Christian would vote the Prohibi- tion ticket. ' J. W. LucKTE,

For Committee.

46. Bro. S. C. Cook tlien read report on Ministerial Edu- cation.

After discussion by bretiireu Kendrick, Ausle}', Huckabee and D. Cook, it was adopted.

REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION.

This is an educational era- The world seems to be awaking to its importance. Let us then discern the signs of the times and educate our young ministers. There is many a flower that is born to blush unseen, and waste its fragrance on the desert air. So there are young men and ministers of the gospel, possessing ail the essential elements of greatness and usefulness, whose powers are dormant, only awaiting an educational development, when these ministers would become mighty factors in the upbuilding of (Christ's kingdom. Thomas Arn- old, the foremost educator of his age, adopted three rules in the edu- cation of his pupils: First, he developed the moral, second the phys- ical and third, the intellectual faculties. Paul sat at the feet of Gamaliel and learned of him the doctrines of the law.

If we would teach others the truths of the Fiible and point them the way to Heaven, we must first betauglit. We have two grand insti- tutions; Howard C?ollege, at East Lake, and the Seminary, at Louis- ville, where our young brethren can go and where they may be earn- estly fitted for their high calling. Let us encourage them to avail themselves of the great benefits of these institutions, and assist them to do so. Respectfully submitted,

Sam C. Cook, Sam C. Cook, Jr., C. C. Sellers.

47. On being: called for. report on Denominational Litera- ture was read, viz :

REPORT ON DENOMINATIONAL LITERATURE.

We, your committee, wish to submit the following report : Cjion investigation we find the circulation of our weekly and monthly periodicals are far short of what we would like. There is a great work

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for pastor, deacon and layman. It is easy to see why ignorance is so prevalent so far as denominational affairs are concerned when we look at the foUowins; statistics: In Alabama we have 120,000 white Haptists. or approximately 21,000 white Baptist families, of which about one out of live take the "Alabama Baptist," leaving about 115. 000 individuals, or 23,000 families, wlio do not take the paper. In the larger towns and cities we someiinies find every family of a church subscribing for our periodicals, while in the rural districts we frequently find churches ot which not a member takesauy of the pub- lications. We regret very much to make the latter statement, but it is none the less true. We urge the brethren to look at the matter from both a business and spiritual standpoint, feeling sure they will see and appreciate the benefit derived from being posted on denomina- tional affairs.

The Foreign Mission Journal. — We find only about 1000 families out of 24,000 in the state who take it. No Southern Baptist can be well informed about our work if he does not take and read the Jour- nal. We appeal to every lover of the Lord's work to help enlarge the subscription list for our denominational literature.

We recommend the study of the Bible above everything else in response to the command to search the Scriptures, for in them we find the law that governs us as a denomination.

We further recommend the useot the Southern Baptist Convention Sunday School Literature, with no unkind reflection whatever on the literature of the American Baptist Publication Society.

We ask each member of the Association to put forth new effort with increased energy for the cireuJation of our tracts, weekly and monthly periodicals, for w'e realize the power for good in their distri- bution.

Respectfully submitted.

D. C. BURSON, •

J. D. Fort. Earnest Hestle,

Committee. After discussion by Eev, Cahall and Bro. Kendrick, it was adopted.

48. The report on Woman's Work was submitted by;Bro. S. C. Cook. Upon discussion by brethren Kendrick and Huckabee, it was adopted, viz :

REPORT ON WOMAN'S WORK.

God crowned his creation with womau; she was his last and best gift to man; she was created as his helpmate, and has ever since cheered, encouraged and comforted him in all the trials and tribula- tions of life. In all things that are pure, in all things that are beau- tiful, she has ever taken the initiative. She was last at the cross and earliest at the grave of Jesus. Around the sick couch, and wherever pain and anguish is found, there you will find woman, a ministering angel of mercy.

"Her sway is so supreme The miser himself resigns her his key; Sorrow lifts up his head at the sound of her voice, And from his shed, Poverty, well pleased, listens. Even age, hobbling along, in an ecstacy Beats time to the sound of her song with a crutch.')

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From her supreme sway and influence she has jirovcn a mighty factor, in all sublunary things, esj)ecially is tliis the case in the Chris- tian religion, as has been demonstrated by her works. A few years ago woman's work was in its iucipiency; but the small acorn tliat was planted has grown up to be an immense tree, whose branches spread out and embrace the world. Twelve years ago the Woman's Missionary Union did not exist; today it reports, as one year's gift, more than $64,000 for missions. Womans' work has culminated in this Womans' Missionary Union, which now has an organization in fourteen of the Southern States, in the District of Columbia and the Indian Territory. Helpfulness to the different boards was the avowed purpose of the Womans' Missionary Union, but its influence is ex- tending and broadening every day; it embraces the several societies and bands that work in harmony and unison with it; the societies in our own State working under this Union including the bands that work in harmony and unison with it, contributed to the various mis- sion boards for the year ending May 12, 1899, the sum of H.lK^liO.

The Woman's Missionary Union of Alabama the past year gave to the Foreign Mission Board il.213.10; to the Home Mission Board, in cash and value of boxes, $2,668.28; to the Sabbath School B(jard, in cash and boxes, $231.82, making a grand total from the Union and its subsidiaries of $8,226.40, besides sending out a vast amount of relig- ious literature, such as leaflets, pamphlets, prayer cards, mite boxes, &c. While this is truri of Alabama, the majority of the other States have far outstripped us in their contributions. Brethren, if from this nueclus, in so short a time, such a vast amount of good has been ac- complished, who can calculate its influence in the future? Let us foster it by every means within our power and uphold it with our prayers. S. C. Cook,

Fi.oYD F. Cook, C. C. Sellers,

Committee.

49. The Treasurer presented the following report ;

TREASURER'S REPORT.

I beg leave to submit my annual report: W. A. J. Albritton, Treasurer,

In account with Pine Barren Association.

Sept. 15, 1898. DK.

Cash from Finance Committee for Minutes $26 50

" " " S. Missions 52 81

" " '• H. Missions 46 86

" •« " F. Missions 54 83

" «• " Orphans' Home_- 78 61

" '« Minist'l Educat'n 29 80

" " Howard Col. B'dg 1 50

" " " Special collection

forBro. S. Moore 12 50

Cash from Finance Committee for Missionary work,

Bro. W. N. Huckabee 18 12—$ 321 03

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Sept. 15, 1898. CR.

Cash paid to J. G. Reynolds for Minutes $26 50

" Rev. W."C. Bledsoe for S. Missions 52 31

" Home Missions 46 86

" F. Missions 54 83

" J. W. Stuart, Orphanage 78 61

" " Dr. C. C. Jones, Ministerial Education. 29 80

" " " " Howard Col. Building 1 50

" " Special collection for Bro. S. Moore 12 50

" Missionary Work, Bro. W.N. Huckabee 18 12- 32103

Total anic

untof cash $ 321 03

' vouchers 44147

I 762 50 We, the Finance Committee, have examined this, the Treasurer's report, and find same correct.

V. W. Jones, W. H. Watt, J. E. Hendley,

Committee.

50. Moderator announced committees to report at next session.

51. Committee on Digest of Letters made their report through Bro. tt, C. Cook. See statistical table.

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FIFTIETH ANNUAL SESSION

52. Bio. O. H. Spencer reported for committee on Appor- tionment. Eeport adopted as follows :

REPORT ON APPORTIONMENT.

CHURCHES.

to

Ackerville

AlleutoQ

Bear Creek

Bell's Laudiug.

Bethel

Bethsaida _

Butler Springs..

Camden

Concord

Euon

Forest Home

Fellowship

Flat Creek

Friendship

Gullette's Blufl... Indian Springs...

Midway

Monterey

Mount Pisgah

Mount Pleasant _

New Hope

New Providence..

Pine Level

Pleasant Hill

Pineville

Rockwest

Shackleville

Spring Hill

2 50

10

1 00

Total $ 666 00 $40 25$ 196 75

10 00 5 00

o no

00 00 00 00 00

10 00

5 00

20 00

20 00

1 00 20 00

5 00

2 00 5 00

3 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 2 00

00 75 00 00 00

53. V. "W. Jones submitted report on Finance. See finan- cial exhibit.

54. Bro. Coleman reported for committee on Eequest and Nominations, as follows :

REPORT ON RFQUESTS AND NOMINATIONS.

Committee on Requests and Nominations beg leave to report as fol- lows: Executive Committee— J. I. Kenkrick, J. K. P. Robsou, W. H.

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Watt, J. E. Knisht and J. L. Skiniier.

To preach Annual Sermon — H. T. Crumpton; alternate, I. 8. Ridiieway.

To preach Annual Missionary Sermon at 11 o'clock a. m. Thurs- day—W. N. Huckabee; alternate, J. I. Kendrick.

Delegate to Southern Baptist Convention— F. M. Fletcher; alter- nate. Dr. D. \V. llaiusey.

Next session to convene with Bethsaida Church, Wilcox County, on Wednesday, before the Srd Suiidav in September, 1900, at 11 o'clock, a. m. Kespectfully submitted,

J. B. COEEMAN,

S. J. By KD,

P. E. Wallace.

On motion, report amended by adding Moderator and Clerk

to Executive Committee as Chairman and Secretary,

55. The committee submitted the followins; :

IN MEMORIAM.

^yheI■eas, it has pleased our gracious and alwise Heavenly Father, since the last meeting of the Pine Barren Baptist Asso- ciation, to call from labor to refreshment, one of the oldest, if not THE OLDEST member of our body; one who served as oflficer in the Association for years, and one who was in the organiza- tion of this body. Therefore,

Resolved, 1. That in the death of Bro. John Eades Gul- lette this Association has lost a wise and most excellent coun- sellor, a faithful and upright officer and the cause of God a de- vout and upright friend.

Resolved, 2. Thai we humbly bow to Him who gave, and who hath taken away.

Resolved, 3. That in remembrance of his sterling worth a page of our Associational Minutes be dedicated to his memory.

W. N. HUCKABEE,

J. E. Knight, J. G. Reynolds,

Committee.

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56. Bro. J. I. Kendriek, Chairman, reported for Execu- tive Committee, which was adopted a8 follows :

RKPOUT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

We, your Executive Committee for the Associatiotial year just now coming to its close, beg to submit tiie following report:

We have succeeded iu holding only two Fifch-Sunday meetings during the year. 'J'he first was with Jiutler 8|>rhigs church, in No- veml)er. and the other with Monterey church, in April. At each one of these the subject of missions was made prominent, and a collection taken for same. Iu each case the amount raised was turned ovi-r to the church with which the meeting was hclii, to be forwarded as a contribution from that church. The Committee regrets the indiffer- ence toward these meetings on the part of tlie churches, and even some of the pastors, that iu their opinion, falls little short of opposi- tion. With reference to the expenses of delcirate to Sotitheru Baptist Convention, the raising of which amount was put upon us, we beg to report that the total amount raised for this purpose was twenty dol- lars and seventy-five cents. The following is a list of the churches that responded, and the amount that each gave: Bcthsaida, Jio.HO: Butler springs, 1^1.80; Bear Creek, $2.o0; Concojd. 82.50; Euou, J2.00; Forest home, $1..35; Fellowship, $2 7o; Gullett's BlufT, 75c; Pineville, $2.00. No others took any part iu the collection.

Your Committee calls attention to the number of pastorless churches hi the Association, and respectfully recommend that the Association take such steps as in its wisdom will iuduce these churches to provide themselves with pastors.

Respectfully submitted,

Jas. I. Kendrick,

57. On motion, the Treasurer was authorized to divide all monej' sent up by the ehtirches for Associational purposes between the three 3Iis^i«in Boards rtud Orphans' Home.

58. Bro. J. I. Keiulriek offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted :

Resolved, That in the event that neither the delegate nor alternate can attend the S )uthern Baptist Convention, the Executive Commit- tee be autliorized to fill the vacancy."

59. On motion of Bro. J, I. Kendrick, the IModerator ap- pointed a committee to confer with a like committee from the Selma Association relative to getting up a more complete blank church letter. Committee: Brethren J. I. Kendrick, J. L. Skinner, W. A. J. Albritton.

60. Bro. S. C. Cook offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted by a rising vote :

"Resolved, '! hat the thanks of this body are hereby tendered to the organist and choir for inusic furnished, and to the members of the Pine Apple church and commtmity for their courteous and generous hospitality extended us during our sojourn with them."

61. Bro. Thames extended a cordial invitation to the

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membeis of this body to attend next session of Conecuh Asso- ciation.

The iModerator declared business of this session completed. After singing "God be with you till we meet again," and the usual handshaking among the messengers, and praj'er by Rev^. W. L. Cahall, the Association adjourned to meet with Bethsaida Baptist church, Furnian, Wilcox county, Alabama, Wednesday before the third Sunday in September, 1900, at 11 a. m.

J. G. Reynolds, D. W. Ramsey,

Clerk, Moderator.

We had with us one of the largest representations of visit- ing brethren for > ears, and their valuable assistance added much to the interest of the session. We were glad to note among them several who were formerly members of this body.

Up to October 2d (the day this goes to press) no communi- cation from Shackleville church.

This being the fiftieth anniversary, your attention is specially called to the Historical Table.

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FINANCIAL EXHIBIT OF PINE BARREN ASSOCIATION, FOR YEAR 1899.

	MISSIONS.	EDUCATION.	5:ntal	ORPHANS'	1 3 a	HOME EXPENSES.	1 Total.	>.
CHURCHES.	STAIE.	HOME.	FOREIGN	ASSOC'IA- TIONAI..	minister'l	COLLEGE BUILDINGS.	INCIDl	HOME.	03 *« PhCC		<6 bT'O 0 0 Qsi 030 DiCOCO	a. 2
		V Si o s o >	0	CD SS 0 >	0	0 >	S3	0 >	as 0	0 3 0 >	J3 03	© S3 3 0 >	si 03 0	(0 Si 3 0 >	si 03 0	<u Si 0 3 0 >	0 — >
Ackerville Alleiiton Bear Creek Roll's Tiandiuc	$ 4 36 5 00 3 00	$ 7 20 "1'52	$ 4 36 5 00 3 00	$ 1 65 '110	f 3 10 3 00	$ 50	$	$ 3 20	1 85	$	1	$10 00 2 00		1	$ 5 50	$16 00 20 00 ""3"00	$ 1 50 1 50 2 00 50 75 4 05 1 00 1 50 2 00 1 50 1 50 25 2 50 4 00 50 30 50	$ 200 00 100 00 65 00 100 00	$	$ 5 201 256 27	$ 750 00 1000 00 500 00 850 00 9.50 00
						5 00 2 00	5 35	86 35 116 12 75 763 37
2 50	50				2 00
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		34 83 '"3 '93 4 00 10 45	"2'66 2 00 9 68 1 00	60 85 loo	30 74 2 00 2 00 10 18 2 00 5 00	17 33:	5 60 1 30	5 00	5 00		71 30				28 67 "10" 00	500 00			1500 00
Butler Springs.. - Camden	2 00 2 50 5 77 2 00 5 00 2 25 7 55 2 00 2 00			2 10 5 00 "2"50 15 00		13 65	24 05 13 00 212 86 20 50 213 50 2 50 253 45 480 50	500 00 800 00
				4 80		6 00		2 50	150 00		8 00 2 50 12 00	600 00 800 00
	2 00	i 00	2 00 2 75
Fellowship Flat Creek Forest Home Friendship GuUett's Blnfl*-- Indian SDriuffs..	2 00	4 55	4 25					150 00		400 00
ii"oo	7 55 14 42! . -	7 50 2 50	23 "73-11"-	9 35 22 70							10 00	6 00 25 25	200 00 350 00	3 00		800 00
30 1 30 1 05	8 65		16 00			1500 00
2 00			55		1 00	2 45	16 25		% 7.^	"00 00
	3 00		3 OOi	70				2 00 10 30 12 00 41 30	100 00
			1 00	1 00					75						25 00	750 00
													350 00
Mt. Pisgah- _ . Mt Pleasant	1 40			1 45	1				1 — 1			50 3 15 1 40 2 50		40 3o 1 30 50	'"68'25	500 00 3 82	2 55 506 30 7 36 19 56 1 50 h:^ 6.^	500 00
	1	1				4 88			500 00
				8 45 2 00	2 75: .					600 00
New Providence.	2 00		2 00!	1 00			i '				10 00	250 00
											250 00
PitiPvHle	5 00		5 00	5 00					3 25					6 75 3 00 5 00		80 50 1 00	175 00		2 00	202 80 6 60 16 00	1000 00
Pleasant Hill			4 10								80 00
Hock west		1 90	60 4 25											1 50	1000 00
Whnpklevillp					j							200 00
			, ,...-			1-							1 00				i 00 32 88	150 00
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Total	$73 10	^76 83	$59 0l'$65 20^93 17'$50 8l'$10 15	$46 90	$13 25$26 65'$ 2 OO'llO 93		1 3 50 $83 46 109 17	$31 80	$2058 25	$ 548 07	$ 107 3613622 13	16180 00

Church Buildings (not at home)— Bell's Lnndiiig, voucher, $1. 00; Hoekwtst, $1.75. Bible and iJolportage, Cash— Allenton, 85 cts.; Gullet's Bluff, 50 cents.

STATISTICS OF PINE BAEKEX BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, 1899.

CHUllCH.

Ackerville

AUentou

Hear Creek

JJell's Laiidiug

JJethel

IJethsaida

JJiitler Springs.. _

Cauiden

Concord

Kuon

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Flat Creek

Monroe . Wil<!ox .

Monroe . Forest Home Uiutler ..

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Wilcox

Monroe

Wilcox ._ Butler -__ Wilcox None

H. T. H. T. I. S. C. H.

Cruinpton

Crumptou.

llidgeway._

iViorgan

J. I. Kendrick...

B. H. Crunipton.

A. P. Majors

J. I. Kendrick

Friendship

CJullet's Jilufr.... Indian SpringH__.

Midway

Monterey

Mt. Pisgah

Mt. feasant

New Hoj)e

New Providence.

Pine Level

Pineville

Pleasant Hill.._.

Kock West

Shackleville

8pringville

Wilcox Monroe

Butler

Monroe

Wilcox Butler . Monroe Wilcox

Butler . Monroe

H. T. Crunipt()n_ D. W. Kaiusey.__ F. JNl. Fletcher.. W. N. Huckabee- W. N. Huckabee.

I. A. Robbius... vV. M. Fitzgerald.

I). P. Watts

O. H. F5pencer

\V. R. Chunis___. W. M. Piirifoy...

W. C. Carter

J. P. Fairly

J. J. Finklea

.1. E. Waren

C. S. Scott

Mrs. M. McCreary

W. H. Watt

H. E. Melton

(\ C. Sellers

. . E. Fou

R. A. Wallace...

Ackerville

AUentou

Caledonia

Sallie, Ala

River Ridge

Snow Hill

Butler Springs...

Camden

Buena Vista

Chestnut

Monterey

Turn Bull

Forest Home

Pine Apple

Camden

Riley

Activity

S. J. Williamson. W. N. Huckabee.

A. P. Majors

W. N. Huckabee.

B. H. Crumpton F. M. Fletcher...

C. H. Morgan....

J. T. Dean jStarlington

S. J. Byrd |Simpkinsville ...

W. L. Fort.

J. R. Maxwell.

G. G. Newell

W. B. Taylor ._

Win. Ivey

Felix Tate

W P. Murphy.

J. J. Fails

J. D. McKinley

Total 1 1980

Natchez

Cay

Greenville

Fork, Monroe Co..

Camden

Rock West

Shackleville

Franklin

100 40 94 24 73

181 58 60

139

109

60

5

104

234 42 77

1.51 19 70

162 70 23 27 77 31 45 43 62

104

25

515

59

10

12

31 25 23 2168

123 42

105 25 58

178 59 58

130

114

60

5

102

230 42 66

161 19 67

144 74 22 27 73 32 40 43 69

96

45

65

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E. K. Robbins

W. M. Fitzgerald, AUentou.. D. J. PhUpot

J. L. Skinner, Furmau

H. E. Carter, Butler Springs

J. H. Duke, Camden

M. V. Middletou

T. D. Majors ...

J. E. Henley, Monterey

W. A. Glenn, Forest Home. Claude Hardy, Pine Apple..

S. C. Cook, Nellie

J. H. Fore, Riley

J. T. Dean, Starliugton.

W, M. Davison, Natchez.

F. F. Cook, Rock West.

J. D. McKinley, Franklin.

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