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Birmingham, Alabama
Tennessee River Missionary
Baptist Association
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FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION
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Tennessee River Baptist Association,
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JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA,
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September 30th, October 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1898
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The next Session of the Association will be held with the
Baptist Church, Harmony, Jackson County, Ala., com-
mencing on Friday after the Fourth Sunday in
Sept. 1899, at LI o'clock, a. m.
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OFFICERS
Preston Brown, Moderator, - -
Jno. T. Richards, Clerk, - - -
Milton Roach, Treasurer, - -
Hollywood, Ala.
- Pisgah, Ala.
- Fackler, Ala.
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Excutive Committee of Tennessee Riv*r Baplist Association
P. Brown, Jno. T. Richawds, Milton Roach, J. A. Eaves,
W. L Crawford, J. J. Cunningham, C. Howell,
E. J. D. Kennedy, Milton Morris, and
W\ B. Camprell.
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FRIDAY, FIRST DAY.
11 a. m., Introductory by Rev. J. M. McCord, with J. A. Eaves,
alternate.
ORGANIZATION.
1. Reading Letters and Enrollment of Delegates.
2. Election of Officers.
3. Reception of New Churches.
4. Invite Correspondents and Visitors of same Faith to seats.
5., Appointment of Special Committees.
6. (1.) Religious Services.
7. (2.) Obituaries.
8. (3.) Finance.
SATURDAY, SECOND DAY.
9. Appoint new Executive Board.
10. Appoint Standing Committees.
11. Select place for next meeting.
12. Select brother to preach Annual Sermon, and his alter-
nate.
Call for Reports of Standing Committees in their order as
follows :
1. Associational Work.
2. State Mission.
3. Home Mission.
4. Foreign Mission.
5. Ministerial and Denominational Education.
6. "Woman's Work.
7. Sunday School Work.
8. Religious Literature.
9. Temperance.
10. Report of Executive Board.
11. Miscellaneous Business.
12. Resolutions.
13. Adjournment.
I^TPROrDX-JO'
. BEECH GROVE, September 30, 1898.
The Tennessee River Baptist Association met this the 30th
day of September, 1898, at 11 o'clock a. m., with the Beech Grove
Baptist Church, in its Forty-first Annual Session. The intro-
ductory services of the Association were opened by singing,
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul."
Brother W. L. Crawford, who was elected at the last annual
session to preach the introductory sermon, being present, read
from the 16th chapter of St. Matthew. At the conclusion of the
reading the Association was led in prayer by Bro. Preston Brown.
After prayer the congregation sang, "The Gates Will Open Wide."
The brother selected as his text the 19th verse of the 16th chapter
of Matthew : "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom
of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be
bound in heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earili shall
be loosed in heaven."
The brother preached a model introductory sermon, full of
profound thought and truth, practical throughout, permeated
with a magnetism of manner peculiarly his own — a product of
careful investigation, shorn of any glittering generalities, well
timed and forcibly impressed by the speaker and enjoyed by all
who heard it. At the conclusion of the sermon the congregation
sung, "When I can read my title clear, to mansions in the skies.',
PROCEEDINGS-
afterxoox SESSION.
1st. After a few remarks by Brother Preston Brown, the
Association, in the absence of the Moderator, J.J. Beeson, whom
God had saw fit to remove from our midst, was called to order by
Jno. T. Richards, Clerk.
2nd. On motion Brother Preston Brown was elected Moder-
ator pro tern., whereupon the Moderator appointed W. L. Craw-
ford and J. H. Varnell to read the church letters, when the fol-
lowing churches responded by letter and delegates, or by letter :
1. Bridgeport — No letter or delegate.
2. Bethel — Newton Garner.
3. Beech Grove — Alexander Sisk, O. M. Watson, ST. J. Gattis,
A. W. Pogue, W. D. Scott, B. F. Jacks.
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PROGRAM.
FRIDAY, FIRST DAY.
11 a. m., Introductory by Rev. J. M. McCord, with J. A. Eaves,
alternate.
ORGANIZATION.
1. Reading Letters and Enrollment of Delegates."
2. Election of Officers.
• 3. Reception of New Churches.
4. Invite Correspondents and Visitors of same Faith to seats.
5. Appointment of Special Committees.
6. (1.) Religious Services.
7. (2.) Obituaries.
8. (3.) Finance.
SATURDAY, SECOND DAY.
9. Appoint new Executive Board.
10. Appoint Standing Committees.
11. Select place for next meeting.
12. Select brother to preach Annual Sermon, and his alter-
nate.
Call for Reports of Standing Committees in their order as
follows :
1. Associational Work.
2. State Mission.
3. Home Mission.
4. Foreign Mission.
5. Ministerial and Denominational Education.
6. Woman's Work.
7. Sunday School Work.
8. Religious Literature.
9. Temperance.
10. Report of Executive Board.
11. Miscellaneous Business.
12. Resolutions.
13. Adjournment.
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BEECH GROVE, September 30, 1898.
The Tennessee River Baptist Association met this the 30th
day of September, 1898, at 11 o'clock a. m., with the Beech Grove
Baptist Church, in its Forty-first Annual Session. The intro-
ductory services of the Association were opened by singing,
"Jesus, Lover of My Soul."
Brother W. L. Crawford, who was elected at the last annual
session to preach the introductory sermon, being present, read
from the 16th chspter of St. Matthew. At the conclusion of the
reading the Association was led in prayer by Bro. Preston Brown.
After prayer the congregation sang, "The Gates Will Open Wide."
The brother selected as his text the 19th verse of the 16th chapter
of Matthew : "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom
of heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earih shall be
bound in heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earih shall
be loosed in heaven."
The brother preached a model introductory sermon, full of
profound thought and truth, practical throughout, permeated
with a magnetism of manner peculiarly his own — a product of
careful investigation, shorn of any glit:ering generalities, well
timed and forcibly impressed by the speaker and enjoyed by all
who heard it. At. the conclusion of the sermon the congregation
sung, "When I can read my title clear, to mansions in the skies.*.
PROCEEDINGS
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1st. After a few remarks by Brother Preston Brown, the
Association, in the absence of the Moderator, J. J. Beeson, whom
God had saw fit to remove from our midst, was called to order by
Jno. T. Richards, Clerk.
2nd. On motion Brother Preston Brown was elected Moder-
ator pro tern., whereupon the Moderator appointed W. L. Craw-
ford and J. H. Varnell to read the church letters, when the fol-
lowing churches responded by letter and delegates, or by letter :
1. Bridgeport — No letter or delegate.
2. Bethel — Newton Garner.
3. Beech Grove — Alexander Sisk, O. M. Watson, N. J. Gattis,
A. W. Pogue, W. D. Scott, B. F. Jacks.
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4. Centennial— D. A. Carlisle, S. B. Gambel, W. M. Chan-
dler.
5. Cbnter Point — F. McClendon, Thomas Barbee.
6. Cave Spring — Isaac Mathews.
7. Freedom— Samuel Butler, W. T. Trice, Home Rich, Willie
Hall, Thomas Hall.
8. Friendship — Milton Roach.
9. Gurley — F. R. Beeson.
10. Goose Pond— Wm. Myers, F. J. Mills.
11. Harmony— W. B. Campbell, James Proctor, C. M. Higgin-
botham.
12. Hollywood — Thomas Furgerson.
13. Larkinsville— E. P. Co wart, A. W. Woosley.
14. Mt. Nebo— J. J. Cunningham, W. Howell, J. T. Tavlor.
16. Mt. Zion — Milton Morris, Irving Weatherly.
16. Mt. Pisgah— W. D. Rorex, B. M. Bradford.
17. Mt. Moriah— T. K. Stephens, J. T. Bray, G. M. Siler.
18. Mt. Ararat— J. A. Berry, W. E. Glover.
19. Mt. Tabor— J. H. Fuller.
20. Mountain (jlrore— J. Stewart.
21. McCoy's Grove — Represented by letter.
22. New Hope — G. M. Rorex, J. F. Terry.
23. Pleasant View — Not represented.
24. Scottsboro— Represented by letter.
25. Ship of Zion — Not represented.
26. Trenton— W. A. Webb.
MINISTERIAL DELEGATES PRESENT.
P. Brown, D. S. Collins, R. M. Higginbotham, M, Hill, R.
Howell, Crawford Howell, J. M. McCord, W. L. Crawford, J. A.
Eaves, Jno. T. Richards, J. H. Varneil. Total number of dele-
gates preseit, 57.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
MODERATOR. CLERK AND TREASURER. ,
3rd. Brother Samuel Butler nominated Brother P. Brown
for Moderator, Jno. T. Richards for Clerk, Milton Roach for
Treasurer, and moved that they be elected by acclamation, which
was unanimously adopted.
After a few well-timed remarks by the Moderator he called
for petitionary letters. None received.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
4th. Invitation was then made to corresponding messengers
and visiting brethren of the same faith and order to seats with
tho Association, when Brother Uorton. from Mt. Carmel Associa-
tion, and W. E. Baker, from the Duck River Association, and J.
W. Sandlin, State Evangelist, were recognized by the Moderator
extending the hand of fellowship.
5th. The Moderator then announced the following special
committees, viz. :
Religious Services — Rev. C. Howell and Deacons of Beech
Grove Church.
Obituaries — Isaac Mathews and J. T. Bray.
Finance — D. S. Collins and J. A. Berry.
The Committee on Religious Services announced that Rev.
R. Howell would preach at this church tonight, Rev. M. Hill at
Cerder tonight and Rev. J. M. McCord tomorrow at 11 o'clock
a. m. at this church.
6th. On motion the Association adjourned fill o'clock to-
morrow morning, with prayer by Rev. R. Howell.
SECOND DAY, SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 1898.
MORNING SESSION.
7th. The Association met according to adjournment. The
congregation sang, ''Amazing Grace How Sweet the Sound," led
by D. S. Collins, prayer bv M. Hill. The Moderator then called
the Association to order promptly at 9 o'clock a. m.
8th. On motion the Moderator was instructed to invite vis-
iting brethren to seats with us, giving him this authority at any
time during the session without further motion. Brother N. Gar-
ner, from Bethel church, was recognized as a member of the body.
9th. On motion of Brother J. M. McCord the Moderator was
requested to appoint a committee on ministerial institute work.
Whereupon he appointed J. M. McCord and W. C. Crawford, to
report at-the sitting of this body.
10th. On motion a special memorial service in honor of Rev.
J. J. Beeson, deceased, was appointed for 11 o'clock tomorrow.
On motion Brothers P. Brown and W. L. Crawford were selected
to conduct the services.
11th. Brother J. M. McCord moved that the announcement
made by the committee on religious services that there would be
preaching today at 11 o'clock be withdrawn. Motion lost.
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12th. Preamble and resolutions were read by the Moderator
in honor of Brother J. J. Beeson. deceased. A motion was of-
fered that preamble and resolutions be spread upon the minutes,
and a copy of the same be delivered the bereaved family of our
departed brother. Motion adopted.
13th. The Moderator requested the Clerk to call the names
of the delegates then enrolled and correct the same, 57 being
present. The Moderator then appointed standing committees:
Associational Mission — J. H. Roach, J. F. McCarrel, Alvey
Bryant.
State Missions — J. M. McCord, F. It. Beeson.
Home Mission— W. L. Crawford, P. Brown.
Foreign Missions — R. Howell, John Roach.
Dei >minational and Ministerial Education — W. H. Varnell,
J.M.M Cord.
Tei perance — Milton Roach, J. B. Campbell.
Sum ay School. — J no. T. Richards, C. T. Roach.
Woman's Work — J. A. Eaves, .7. J. Cunningham.
Reli< ious Literature — A. Sisk, Crawford Howell.
Orphanage— W. B. Campbell, Pleas Coffey.
14th. The matter of choosing place and time of next meet-
ing was next taken up. Mt. Ararat and Harmony having made
application for it by letter were placed in nomination. The re-
sult of the vote was : Harmony, 32 ; Ararat, 16. A motion was
offered and adopted that this Asssociation meet with Harmony
church on Friday after the fourth Sunday of next September,
1899.
15th. On motion Brother J. M. McCord was selected to
preach the introductory sermon at next meeting, with J. A. Eaves
alternate.
16th. The Moderator then proceeded to call for reports from
the standing committees :
Report on Associational Mission being ready was read by W.,
L. Crawford, chairman ; discussed by W. L. Crawford, D. S. Col-
lins, J. M. McCord, J. H. Fuller, R. Howell. On motion was
adopted.
REPORT ON ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS.
Your committee beg leave to report that we find considera-
ble destitutiou in the # bounds of the Tennessee River Association.
Brethren, by all means we ought to have preaching done in those
destitute places. Your executive committee has had preaching
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
done on Sand Mountain by Brother G. W. Morris, in Maynard's
Cove by J. R. Lamb, in Boxes Cove by D. S. Collins. We have
collected $27.27, expended $19.50, balance on hand $7.77. The
committee has met regularly with the fifth Sunday -meeting and
have done the best we could under the circumstances. We are
very anxious .to enlist the whole Association in this work this
year. We have had only a part of the churches of the Associa-
tion engaged in this work. Now let us so adjust this matter so
that all the churches can take a part of this work.
W. L. Crawford.
M. Hill.
Report on Home Mission being ready was read by Milton
Roach, chairman ; discussed by Brethren J. W. Sandlin, J. H.
Varnell. Pending the discussion adjournment -was had for
preaching. The congregation sang, "There Is a Fountain Filled
With Blood." Brother J. M. McCord, who was appointed to
preach, read from the 17th chapter of St. John — t*»xt, 21-22-23
verses of the chapter read. The subject under di»cu.«sion was
forcibly impressed by the brother and fully enjoyed by all. Re-
cess for ten minutes.
17th. The Association was called together by singing.
Called to order by the Moderator. The subject of missions being
still before the Association was further discussed by Brethren J.
M. McCord, Samuel Butler, W. L. Crawford, F. R. Beeson. There
being no reports ready on State and Foreign Mission, the whole
mission work being under consideration was discussed in connec-
tion witu Home Mission.
18th. On motion the report on Home Mission was adopted.
REPORT ON HOME MISSION.
Your committee on Home Mission would say that the work
assigned our Home Mission Board is second to none in import-
ance, from the fact that it is the base of supplies for all other
operations, as many of the strong churches were at first sustained
or aided by the Home Mission Board. Churches in Washington,
Richmond, Atlanta, Mobile, New Orleans, Nashville and many
others were once the recipients of help from home mission — but
.contributing now thousands of dollars to the various enterprises
of our denomination. We learn that, in fourteen states, two ter-
ritories and in Cuba 372 Southern Baptisjt missionaries are at
work. Last year they baptized 4,709 persons, organized 139 new
churches, and built 186 houses of worship, the churches of the
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Southern Baptist Convention contributing $78,274 35. The work
in Cuba, owing to the war, has doubtless been much retarded this
year. Diaz and other prominent workers have been driven from
the land. There are, however, other agencies at work — a school
work in which there are now 200 pupils, most of whom have been
led to the Savior, the Bible being taught in the schools; the hos-
pital at Havana being another agency for good, fifty per cent, of
its inmates being led to Christ. The work of home missionaries
is to supply religious destitution in our own land wherever it
exists, on the western and northwestern frontier, among the In-^
dians and the negroes, and our own race. In our own state there
are three missionaries at work, sustained by the Home Board.
Brethren, in our contributions and prayers let us remember Home
Mission. M. Roach, )
B. Howell, V Committee.
Pleas Coffey, )
19th. On motion the churches within the bounds of this
Association were requested to take up a collection for State Mis-
sions in the month of November and forward the same to W. C.
Bledsoe. The Moderator then called for the report on Ministerial
Education. Report read by J. M. McCord, chairman. The report
was discussed by J. M. McCord in connection with Denomina-
tional Education and adopted.
REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION.
The demand for an educated ministry was never greater than
now. While this state of things exist it is gratifying to know
that the sentiment in favor of higher education for preachers is
growing among the masses. The Lord trains the heart, but it is
left to man to train the mind. A cultured mind santilied by the
grace of God makes the preacher a power for good. During the
session of 1897-8 there were thirty-two young men in Howard
College studying for the ministry. Seventeen of that number re-
ceived help from the Board of Ministerial Education.
This board is very careful in seeing that the young men who
apply to it for aid are worthy. We recommend that worthy
young men in this Association entering the ministry be encour-
aged to take a course in Howard College. Second —
We also recommend that each church in the Association '
take a collection for the Board of Ministerial Education. Send
all inone.N for this board to Rev. W. A. Hobson, president, East
Lake, Ala., or to Dr. C. C. Jones, treasurer, East Lake, Ala.
J. M. McCord, Chairman.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE BIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
The report on Orphans' Home being ready was read by the
chairman. Your committee on Orphans' Home snbmit the fol-
lowing report :
That we have one located at Evergreen, under the control of
a Board of Trustees appointed by the Alabama Baptist State Con-
vention, of which Brother John W. Stewart is the financial
agent. To this Sister Woodson was the best contributor. Sister
Woodson in November, 1890, made known to the Baptist State
Convention her intention to give all her real estate for the main- •
tenance of a Baptist orphans' home in Alabama. The home was
temporarily located at Evergreen, Ala., January 16, 1893, and
opened in a small rented house, to receive the children from any
part of the state. In November, 1895, it had received twenty-two
children. The trustees decided to locate a home permanently
after duly advertising for bids for ? location. Evergreen was
chosen and property purchased, consisting of eighty acres of land
lying on Main 6treet, thirty of which is in cultivation, thirty in
pasture and twenty in woodland. The buildings were a ten-
room brick structure and three tenant houses. The purchase
price was $5,000, which, with interest on the deferred payments,
amounted to $400. This debt was promptly paid.
The boys are taught to do all kinds of farm work. The girls
do various kinds of house work that is needful in every home.
All that are old enough attend the Agricultural School, where no
tuition is charged. The matriculation and incidental fee amount
to $5.00 to $8.00 per year for each pupil. All attend Sunday
school and church. Fourteen of them have joined the church
and are active workers in the service of the Master. The cur-
rent expenses amount to about $6.00 per month for each child.
Since the home was started there has been received 41 boys and
49 girls; out of the 41 boys two have gone by apprenticeship, 7
girls and 11 boys by adoption, 11 girls and 1 boy have passed
away by death in answer to the call of their Master.
They have at present 18 boys and 31 girls, that are from 20
counties as follows : Barbour, 3 ; Bibb, 2 ; Butler, 3 ; Chambers, 1 ;
Conecuh, 3; Coviifgton, 8; Escambia, 11; Jefferson, 12: Lee, 6;
Limestone, 1; Marengo, 4; Monroe, 4; Morgan, 3; Montgomery,
2; Pike, 2; Russell, 1; Talladega, 8; Tallapoosa, 2; Tuscaloosa, 9;
Walker, 6.
There has been more improvements made since the purchase
of 1895. There is another building of brick, also a good water
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works for the use of the home. These improvements cost about
$3,500, all of which has been paid except about $400. The home
owes also about $4Q0 on current expenses, and Brother Stewart
stated in a recent letter that money was greatly needed. We,
your committee, earnestly recommend and request that a collec-
tion be taken up for the benefit of the home at the present sitting
of thi» Association, and that the same be forwarded to Rev. John
W. Stewart, and also that the several churches composing the
Tennessee Uiver Association take up a collection at their monthly
meetings in December, 1898, for the benefit of the home and the
children of our brethren and sisters who are there depending on
us for help. Brethren, the Lord has said it is more blessed to
give than receive. Therefore, let us do our duty and come up to
the cry for help. Respectfully submitted,
B. M. Bradford.
Eugene Thomas.
The report was discussed by Brethren J. W. bandlin and J.
M. McCord and adopted.
• 20th. On motion the Association adjourned at 4 p. m. until
9 o'clock tomorrow, with prayer by Rev. W. I. Jacks, of North
Liberty Association.
THIRD DAY, SUNDAY, OCT. 2, 1898.
MORNING SESSION.
21st. Association met according to adjournment and called
to order by the Moderator. A short time was devoted to religious
services, after which a motion was offered to rescind the motion
to preach a memorial sermon in honor of J.J. Beeson today at 11
o'clock. Motion adopted.
22nd. On motion Brother Sandlin, State Evangelist, was
selected to preach a missionary sermon at 11 o'clock in this
church, and Brother J. M. McCord to preach a missionary sermon
at the Methodist church at the same hour. Motion adopted.
At this point the report on Sunday School work was called
for, and read by Jno. T. Richards.
REPORT ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Your committee on Sunday Schools submit the following :
So much has been said and so many reports have been made to
this Association in regard to the utility and importance of well
conducted Sunday schools, that your committee have but little
hope of accomplishing any good by any report they may submit
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on this occasion. As compiled from the church letters to this
meeting of the Association, it appears that of Ihe twenty-two
churches making reports nine have Sunday schools, only two
show the number of officers, teachers and pupils enrolled and the
attendance of pupils, twelve churches not reporting at all to this
meeting of the Association, and others reporting did not re-
port fully on Sunday School work. Your committee would sug-
gest to the church clerks ihat care be taken in the letters to give
the statistics of Sunday School work in full. We would beg of
you that ever)' brother and sister within the bounds of our Asso-
ciation will take this all-important subject into prayerful consid-
eration and endeavor by the help of God to organize Sunday
Schools in every church within our Association. The work
needs organization, and if we were thoroughly organized, with
pastor and church united and harmoniously laboring in the cause,
but a short time would pass before we would see every church in
our bounds at work in the Sunday School. Brethren, let nothing
interfere in the great work of Christ, and, your children will
bless you, and as the church is the salt of the earth, the light of
the world, we should afford them every opportunity within our
power that they may the more successfully withstand the errors
and temptations to which they will be exposed.
Then, as wise servants, should we not, as far as possible, or-
ganize Sunday Schools in every church, and supply them with
the word of God and suitable religious literature, and thus arm
them for the conflict before them? Brethren, we can do this if
we will. If we do our whole duty on this subject we will not
only have a conscience void of offense, but the satisfaction of
doing good as we have opportunity. We advise to make it a
special object of prayer that God may help us to do our duty.
Second, that we advise every minister, and especially the pastors
of the churches, to urge the Importance of the subject on their
charges. Third, that we advise the churches all to work and co-
operate with the ministers in this work.
May God help us make all and every sacrifice of time and
means for the accomplishment of this God honoring enterprise.
Respectfully submitted,
J no. T. Richards, ) „ m ...
J. H. Fulleu, ! Committee.
23rd. The report was discussed by Brethren Jno. T. Rich-
ards, J. H. Fuller, N. J. Gattis, W. L. Crawford, J. A. Eaves.
Samuel Butler, A. Sisk, Milton Roach, and adopted.
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The report on Ministers' Institute being ready was read by J.
McCord, chairman.
REPORT ON MINISTERS' INSTITUTE WORK.
The importance of institute work among preachers cannot
be overestimated when one thinks of the good that comes out
of it.
Special attention is given to this work in several of our South-
ern states. At our last Stato Convention an institute board was
appointed and located at Opelika, with Rev. G. S. Anderson as
corresponding secretary.
These institutes are held in different localities throughout
the state, and generally continued one week. The church
wherever they are held gives free entertainment. No tuition is
charged. Brother Anderson delivers two lectures each day on
Sermon Structure, and other subjects are discussed from day to
day by the different members of the institute. The blessings that
come to the preacher from these institutes are blessings that come
to the churches.
Those who have given special attention to this subject be-
lieve it is the quickest way to evangelize our state.
We would recommend that an institute be held in this Asso-
ciation some time next winter, and as the board is dependent on
the voluntary contributions of the churches for aid necessary to
carry on its work we recommend that each church make a con-
tribution for this work and forward it to Rev. G. S. Anderson, at
Auburn, Ala. J. M. McCobo.
W. L. Cbawfobd.
24th. The report was discussed by Brother J. M. McCord,
and adopted.
The report on Temperance being ready was read by E. J. D.
Kennedy, chairman. •
REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.
Your committee on Temperance report as follows: Intem-
perance is the immoderate or excessive use of or indulgence in
anything, and we might say that in the general sense of the term
is the chief cause of more evil than any other one thing, and
more especially is this true in regard to the intemperate use of
intoxicating liquors. The excessive use of intoxicating liquors,
according to statistics, have blighted more human lives, and been
the prime eause of the happiness of more homes to be wrecked,
more wives to be left widows, more children to be made orphans,
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and, in a word, the cause of more general misery throughout the
world than anv other one thing.
But we note with pleasure that there is a strong sentiment
prevailing with the masses of the people pointing and leading
from this relic of barbarity and paganism to a higher plane of ni-
tel licence and civilization; and more especially do we find this
spirit prevailing in the Baptist churches throughout the whole
country. But still there is room for more and even greater im-
provement all along the line.
And, brethren, we urge and insist that it is a duty that we as
Baptist people owe to our Master and to our fellow-creatures to
do all we can to stamp this monster evil from existence, both by
precept and example, and in a few years this great destroyer of
human happiness and health will be relegated to the background*
and the consequent results will be higher aims and purposes in
life, more prosperity, better health, peace and happiness.
E. J. D. Kennedy, )
M. H. Davis, V Committee.
A. W. Pogue, )
25th. The report was discussed by Brother W. L. Crawford.
Pending the discussion the hour for preaching the missionary
sermon having arrived, the body adjourned for ten minutes.
As the church would not accommodate the large audience ser-
vices were held in the grove, conducted by Brother J. W. Sand-
lin. State Evangelist, as per appointment. After singing, the con-
gregation was led in prayer by Brother J. W~. Sandlin. Singing
by the congregation led bv D. S.Collins. Subject: "Robbing
God."
The brother selected as his text Malachi 3-8. : "Will a man
rob God? Yet ye have robbed Me. But we say, wherein have
we robbed Thee in tithes and offerings?"
The services of the hour were edifying, and the brother
preached a good, practical sermon, urging the brethren of our
churches in the bounds of our Association to work and contribute
of our means for the promotion of our Master's service. At the
close of the sermon a collection was taken up for mission work.
Amount-collected, $40.00.
Brethren, let us thank God and take courage, for there is a
bright day coming. We need only a united effort along all lines,
and victory will crown our labors. May the God of peace smile
upon the labors of our beloved brotherhood. — Clerk.
26th. A motion was offered that the Association resume
14
MINITE8 OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER HAPTI8T ASSOCIATION.
work of the body in the grove, whereupon the Moderator called
the Association to order, appointing Brother J. A. Eaves as Mod-
erator pro tem.
27. On motion of W. L. Crawford the Association resumed
the work of the body in the church. After a few minutes of
intermission the Asseciation was called to order by J. A. Eaves,
Moderator pro tem.
The subject of Temperance being still before the Associa-
tion, was further discussed hy Brethren J. M. McCord, D. S. Col-
lins, M. Hill, M. Roach. Samuel Butler, C. Howell, and after a
few remarks by the Moderator was adopted.
Report on Obituaries was called for and read by chairman of
the committee.
We, your committee on Obituaries, submit the following re-
port : We find from the church letters twenty-two deaths reported
since our last meeting, to- wit:
Bethel — John Bryant, Arrena Bryant, Nancy Middleton,
Mollie Keid.
Cave Spring — Frankie Hicks.
Friendship — I.O.Owens.
Gurley — 1). H. Echols, Louisa Walker.
Harmony — Alsey Atkins.
Mt. Zion — Kale Ambrester.
Mt. Pisgah — .1. J. Beei-on, Lucy Rorex, Lottie Carter.
. Mountain Grove — Julia Manning, James Sisk.
New Hope — J. H Williams, Martha Vinson.
Freedom — Liza Robertson, Liza Prince, Warny Prince.
Scottsboro — W. A. Coffey.
"Blessed arc the dead which die in the Lord, yea, saith the
Spirit, they cease from their labors and their works do follow
them." While we mourn the loss of dear ones, and feel a deep
sense of our loss, we should bow with becoming submission to
Him who doeth all things after the counsel of his own will,
knowing 'that all things work together for good to them that
love the Lord."
I. Mathews.
J. T. Bray.
28th. On motion adopted.
Preamble and resolution which was read by the Moderator
(P. Brown)'iii honor of Brother J. J. Beeson, deceased :
Whereas, since the last annual meeting of the Tennessee
River Association it has pleased the Great Head of the Church to
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. 15
take from our midst and the field of his toils and his sacrifices our
beloved brother and co-worker, Rev. J. J. Beeson; and
Whereas, We deem it a duty and a melancholy pleasure to
give some expression of our high appreciation of his Christian
character and his untiring zeal and great efficiency while he
labored with us in the cause of our blessed Master; be it, there-
fore,
Resolved, That in all the departments of Christian and min-
isters! work he was faithful, zealous, exemplarv and more than
ordinarily successful ; that as a missionary, as a delegate, in our
business meetings, in the Moderator's chair, or in whatever duty
he was called upon to act, he was prompt and wholly reliable.
He gave freely of his time and means for the upbuilding of the
church and the furthering of the cause of religion and the eleva-
tion of mankind. Broad and liberal in his views, a friend of
education, he was a power for good ii the community, and his
real worth was not fullv known till he was gone from among us.
Resolved, That this Association in which he had toiled and
sacrificed more than a quarter of a century will cherish his mem-
ory and try to emulate his pious life, his deeds of love and
Christian character.
Resolved further, That all the churches of the Tennessee
River Association are earnestly requested to hold a special
memorial service some time during this Associational year in
memory of our departed and now sainted brother, and after a
memorial sermon by the pastor others may have an opportunity
of expressing their love and admiration of our departed brother.
Be it further Resolved, That this preamble and resolution be
spread upon our minutes and a copy of the same be delivered the
bereaved family of our departed brother.
Respectfully submitted, P. Brown.
29th. On motion the Association adjourned until 8:30 a. m.
tomorrow morning, with prayer by C. Howell.
FOURTH DAY, MONDAY, OCT. 3, 1898.
MORNING SESSIOV.
30th. The Association met according to adjournment and
was called to order by the Moderator. Praver by D. 6. Collins.
The Tlerk not being present, on motion Milton Roach was ap-
pointed Clerk pro tern. W. L. Crawford, as chairman of the Ex-
ecutive committee, read the report of the board work.
16 MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE KIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
Your Executive committee would report that we have had
our regular meetings in connection with the fifth Sunday meet-
ings. At our first meeting we only had three members present.
Since then we have only had two, myself and Brother Milton
Roach.
Now, brethren, for Christ's sake let us do better than that this
Associational year, by each member of this board collecting all
the funds he can and attending the m^tings of the board and
helping to direct the affairs of our Association to the glory of
God and the salvation of sinners by supplying our waste places
with regular preaching. The past year we have supplied these
places, collected $27.27 and paid out $19.50. Let us do much more
than this during the year 1899. May God help us.
Respectfully submitted, W. L. Craavfobd.
3lsi. The report was discussed by Brethren \V. L. Crawford,
J. A. E?ves, M. Roach, D. S. Collins, J. J. Cunningham, Samuel
Butler, C. Howell and A. Sisk, and adopted.
The report on Finance was then called for, and read by the
chairman.
REPORT OF FINANCIAL COMMITTEE.
We, your committee, find that the churches have contributed
for printing minutes the following amounts, to- wit: Bethel, $1.20
Beech Grove, $1.10; Cave Spring, 95c; Center Point, 85c; Centen
nial, $1.00; Freedom, $2.10; Friendship, $1.50; Gnrley, $1.50
Goose Pond, $1.20; Harmony, $1.15; Hollywood, $1.75; Larkins
ville, $1.00; Mt. Nebo, $2 10; Mt. Zion, $1.30; Mt. Pisgah, $1 00
Mt. Moriah, $1.00; Mt. Ararat, $1.00; Mt. Tabor, 50c; Mountain
Grove, $100; McCoy's Grove, 50c; New Hope, $1.00 ; Trenton,
$1.05; Scott sboro, 80c. Total, $26 55.
32nd. On motion a special collection was taken up for min-
utes and expenses and for clerk. Amount collected, $10.50.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. 17
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE TENNESSEE
RIVER ASSOCIATION.
DR.
To balance as shown by last report for Associational Mis-
„ 8ion • $952
Received at Harmony Church fifth Sunday meeting for
Associational Mission 1 lb
Received at Friendship Church fifth Sunday meeting for
Associational Mission 10 00
Received of Mt. Moriah Church for Associational Mission 86
Received of Larkinsvilie Church for Associational Mis-
sion.. , . . 2 00
Received of treasurer Friendship Church for Missions 25 00
" " " * " " - ... 14 58
" " Mt. Nebo « »♦ « 3 (jq
" Mt. Harmony " "Associational
Mission 2 00
Received of Harmony Church for Orphans' Home 1 00
" Mt. Pisgah " V Foreign Mission 2 80
" Home " 2 80
" # Beech Grove ** " " - « 3 37
" " Sunday's collection at Association 10 00
Total • .$123 68
CR.
Paid Bro. McCloud by order J. J. Beeson $1 50
" " Morris « " W. L. Crawford 3 00
" ■ Collins •« ¥-■-■■:■« g w
" " " " " fl '.'^'. .'.'.'.'.'.'. 4 00
" " Lamb " " « 6 qq
u " San (11 in for Missions, &c 64 18
Forwarded to W. C. Bledsoe 28 37
Total paid out $112~05
Leaving a balance of $11.63 for Associational Missions.
Note.— If amounts paid Brother Sandlin directly by the dif-
ferent churches were added, the above showing would be con-
siderably increased.
Respectfully submitted, M. Roach
Treas. Tenn. River Ass'n.
«MBH
18 MINI ES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A col action was taken up for Rev. S. M. Hasting, of Larkins-
ville. A: lount collected, $4 00.
33rd. On motion the Moderator appointed an Associational
Executive committee to take into consideration any Associational
work thai maybe referred . to them. The Moderator appointed
P. Brown, Jno. T. Richards, W. L. Crawford, Milton Roach, J.J.
Conning!): m, J. A. Eaves, C. Howell, E. J. D. Kennedy, Milton
Morris, W B. Campbell.
The M >derator appointed the following delegates to represent
us in the b ate Convention and different Associations :
State I onvention — Rev. J. M. McCord, Rev. W. L. Crawford
Rev. J. A Eaves, Milton Roach.
Mt. Cv niel Association — J. Berry, J. J. Cunningham.
North liberty Association — Rev. J.M. McCord, F. R. Beeson.
RESOLUTIONS. .
On motion the following resolutions were adopted :
1st.. Resolved, That at subsequent sessions of this body all
delegates leaving the Association before its adjournment, the
names of su -h delegates shall be dropped from the roll and not
appear in * minutes.
2nd. 1 solved, That all ordained ministers leaving- before
adjournmei t their names shall be dropped from the ministerial
roll. W. L. Crawford.
3rd. R<>solved, That the thanks of this body be tendered the
Moderator and Clerk for efficiency in their labors during this
session.
4th. I* ;solred, That our heartfelt thanks be tendered to this
church am' community for their bounteous hospitality and kind-
ness shown he delegates composing this body during our sitting
with them. Milton Roach.
There I stag nothing further to claim the attention of the
Association, the Moderator addressed the brethren with parting
words, at t ie close of which the following resolution was
offered and d opted :
Resolve i, That this Association do now adjourn to meet with
Harmony cl urch Friday after the fourth Sunday in September,
1899.
"How i irm a Foundation, Ye Saints of the Lord,"' was sung
while the p rtiug hand was extended to the brethren, at the close
of which pi iyer was offered by the Moderator, and the Associa-
tion stood a journed.
PRESTON BROWN, Moderator.
JNO. T RICHARDS, Clerk.
MINUTES OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION. 19
ORIMINED MINISTERS AND THEIR POSTOFFICES.
Brown, P., Hollywood, Alabama.
Crawford, W. L., Tupelo, Alabama.
Collins, D S., Cams, Alabama.
Caves, Thomas, Fackler, Alabama.
Eaves, J. A., Hollytree, Alabama.
Hill, M., Scottsboro, Alabama.
Howell, C, Francisco, Alabama.
Sloan, L. W., Gurloy, Alabama.
Morris, G. W., Kirb>'s Creek, Alabama.
Starkey, C. T.
Lamb, J. R., Nila, Alabama.
Bain, G. W., Fabius, Alabama.
Howell, R., Fackler, Alabama.
Higginbotham, R. M.. Mud Creek, Alabama.
Hastings, S. M., Larkinsville, Alabama.
Irvin, L. B., Pisgah, Alabama.
Roach, C. T., Pisgah, Alabama.
Richards, Jno. T., Pisgah, Alabama.
McCloud, James, Pisgah, Alabama.
McCord, J. M., Gurley, Alabamp.
Licentiate — N. D. Lamb, Nila, Alabama.
20 MINUTES OK THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
With grateful hearts we look back over the past, and now we
turn our faces to the future. We need for each church and each
member to realize that we are a part of God's life saving service.
Yearn ago our fathers laid strong foundations, and we have en-
tered into their labors. The great work of Christians is to win
this lost world to Cod. Much h»s been accomplished, but we are
not yet doing what we might do. May the spirit of the Lord
come with saving power upon all of our work. We had, indeed,
a very pleasant session, the spirit of love and harmony pervaded
th« entire session, all our' interests were ably discussed, many
impressive speeches made on the subjects presented by the reports
of the various committees. This Association is fast coming to
the front, and is destined in the near fnture to be one of the best
associations in the state. •
Throughout the bounds of our Association Set earnest prayer
go up to (Jod that this year may be one in which His p< wer and
presence may be graciously manifested on us and in i.s for His
great work. P. BROWN, Moderator.
JNO. T. RICHARDS, Clerk.
STATISTICS OF THE TENNESSEE RIVEK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, 1898.
CHURCH.
COUNTY.
Beech Grove
Bridgeport
Bethel
Center Point
Centennial
Cave Spring
Freedom
Friendship
'Gurley
Goose Pond
Harmony
Hollywood
Larkmsville
Mt. Nebo
Mt. Zion
Mt. Pisgah
■Mt. Moriah
Mt. Ararat
Mt. Tabor.
Mountain Grove.
McCov's (Jrove....
New Hope
Pleasant View
Scottsboro.
Ship of Zion
Trenton
Jackson Co., Ala.
u u
Madison Co*,
Jackson Co.,
Ala.
Ala..
Franklin Co-,
Jackson Co.,
Tenn
Ala
PASTOR.
CLERK.
CLERK'S
POSTOFFICE.
C Howell O M Watson
K Howell
W L Crawford
R Howell
R Howell
J A Eaves.
W L Crawford.
J M McCord
M Hill
R Howell
R M Higgirilxit.ham.
R M Higghibotham.
J A Eaves..
W L Crawford
DS Collins
W A Pigg .
I A Caves....
D S Collins.
G W Bain. ...
R Howell
_ 41
J=3J
fi-
ll
5
I W Campbell .
G T Womack
S P Vaughn
W M Chandler
Isaac M Sen tell....
Raymond Reid...
W R Middleton.. .
W T Roberts
J L Walsh
C M Hingginbotham
E P Cowarf
R C Hoi-ton
C RFloweiv
Jno T Richards..
A J Evetc
W P Culver.
J L Buckner
J B Wilkinson ...
H Blancet
J F Terry
Francisco, Ala.
W W Howard Scottsboro,
Kyles, Ala
Scottsboro, Ala..
Coffey's Store, Ala.
Estill Fork, *
Fackler, m
Gurlev, »
Parks* Store, *
Kyles, "
Larkinsville, *»
Bollytree, >*
I laugher tv, *•
Pisgah. *
Xila,
Liinroek, "
Pa bius, *
Iron Cap, Tenn....
Bloomington, Ala.
"Increase.
X
LE Smith.
Trenton,
103
109
57
58
35
132
127
108
14
47
40
12
83
57
148
56
28
23
11
68
35
32 ]
13831 123
1 5
4 2
2
Decrease
1 5
1
531 2| 3 38|29
a.
2
I
. Z
4
104
98
50
58
1
87
14ft
1
123
2
121
18
1
50
49
19
105
1
56
3
131
78
36
33
2
56
13
2
82
1
34
61 1
18
1627
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
3D £i
u
SB
10
i
ft
£
SUPERINTENDENT'S NAME
AND POSTOFFICE ADDRESS.
a
2
o
a
8
6
1
s
f s
o -
90
m
25 192
J B Campbell, Fackler, Ala .
W T Roberts, Gurley.' Ala....
tfeports Sunday School.
J Cunningham, Holly tre?, Ala
Jno T Richards, Pisgah, •»
N D Lamb, Nila, *
Reports Sunday School
Reports Sunday School
W W Howard Scottsboro,
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
>
a
-
1
2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yea
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
corros
Note.— I have gone over your letters several times to avoid mistakes, and give the report as I find it km
-cspond with reports made last year, consequently a correct report cannot be given. The increase in me
..i ven in your letters to the Association. I find that several of the reports do not
•that may increase or decrease the above flgnres7 Brelhren; do" JSTftafto ^Jm^'Z^X FiSESlES be $!^* £ttrk? OWWeP ' the ™ ^^ * * ■ om " irre ^ ,aiitiea
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION FOR YEAR 1898.
■ -
MISSION'S.
EDUCATION.
e
9
a
%
a
■
a.
5
■
I
a
a
i
HOME EXPENSES.
TOTAL.
CHURCHES.
■
CO
S
a
S
1
«
s
s
.5
<
i
■
SO
S
'2
a
i
a
a
■
'3
e
30 .
u
IMS
_ a
i|
*i
G> CI
6
|-§|
x £ 5
£
VALUE OF
PROPERTY.
$ 8 82
$ 1 101 1 $16 50
*2J 92
16 40
ST. 40
1 00
21 92
92 47
85 23
588 29
1 20
46 90
8 20
22 15
124 60
39 95
47 91
1 86
24 05
27 76
6 00
50
29 60
198 00
31 05
$600 00
1
Hatha!
" 120
85
1 00
95
2 10
1 50
1 50
1 20
1 00
1 75
1 00
2 10
1 30
1 00
1 (
95
50
1 00
50
1 00
80
1 05
15 20
81 CO
660 00
65
| 800
i
i
$2 67
84 20
18 :S0
51 00
82 75
375 00
"'"1
6 17
25 00
5 81
...
$16 08
$ 500
400
1 50
$67 68
"$ 8 00
1 10
10 55
$ 4 28
8 50
$50 45
$58 97
5 80
30 50
6 45
18 00
44 40
81 25
Mt N'ebo
1 00
5 10
2 16
13 10
62 00
•
1 66
2 80
1 85
6 50
Mt. Pisgall
5 51
«5
. 26
280
86
16 40
8 06
850 00
21 45
26 00
5 00
1 00
M t Ta.hor
zzz fczi?
85
Mountain Grove...
McLov's Grove
New Hope
3 50
26 00
117 9Z
50 00
14 45
12 00
36 00
16 95
1200 00
1
1
i
i
.}
Total
|51 !Kt| $52 08
SOS 15' $24 89
S3 00
$10 25
$80 78
$24 50
$26 66
$896 35
$148 1st $75 32
$1468 41
40 00
92710 00
Sunday Collection at Association..
Grand Total
$1508 41
Note.— The amount f money raised during the year, as reported by the letters, appears to be: For missions, 9201.5 1, and for all other purposes,
according to the reports ■ * your letters, 91,236.90. Total with Sunday collection at Association, 91,508.41, an increase of 9161.34. I And that there are
some irregularities in so ie of the reports. Please, brethren, to be more careful about this matter. — Clerk.
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