Toulon, Illinois Sept. 21st 1877

This meeting was called for the purpose of consolidation pf the two Bapt. churches of Toulon. To be known as the Bapt. church of Toulon. Which was done by unamnous vote.

Bro. Vanosdel was chosen moderator protem and H.Y. Godfrey clerk protem.

The church then proceeded to the election of officers. H.Y. Godfrey was elected clerk.

Motion made and carried that this church grant letters to any one wishing to remain with us.

Motion made to elect five trustees for the Bapt. ch. of Toulon. Motion carried.

Nominations Bros. Packer, Eastman, Thomas, Williamson, Winans, Geer and Godfrey.

Bros. B. Packer, S. W. Eastman, N.F. Winans, Owen Thomas H.Y. Godfrey was elected by ballot as trustees.

Moved that Bro. Vanosdel and Bro. Hart be invited to preach next Sunday a hr and evening. Motion carried.

Moved that a pulpit committee be appointed to supply the church after next Sunday. Motion carried.

Moved that the time of the church meeting shall be Saturday preceeding the first Sunday in each month. Motion carried. Pulpit committee appointed consisting of Bros. Packer, Owen Thomas and H.Y. Godfrey. Adjourned.

H.Y.Godfrey (clerk)

Toulon, Illinois Oct. 6th 1877

Meeting of the Bapt. ch. met in their brick house of worship. Bro. Vanosdel was chosen mod. and the minutes of last meeting read and approved. First business was to elect a treasurer and collector. Bro. B. Packer was chosen treasurer solicitor and collector by a unanimous vote.

Deacons were elected as follows: Bros. B.Packer, Geer, Eastman, Williamson. Bro. John Weed was appointed sexton for the present.

Letter of dismission and recommendation was granted to Bro. John Stickney to the St. Charles church.

It was moved and carried that we hold the brick house for our regular meeting of the church.

Motion made and carried that the trustees be instructed to sell the church house on Main St. subject to the approval of the church.

Motion made and carried to appoint committee of Sisters consisting of Sis. Blair, Beer, Geer, Cooley, Stickney, Godfrey, and Hall for the purpose of moving carpets from the Main St. house. Moved and carried that the sisters be instructed to repair the sills of this house. Adjourned.

H.Y.Godfrey

Toulon, Ill. Nov. 3rd 1877

Meeting of the Baptist church of Toulon met at the hour appointed for covenant exercises. The following business was done.

The trustees were instructed to employ a sexton for the winter.

On motion the trustees were instructed to repair the steps in front of this meeting house.

Adjourned.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk.

Sunday morning Nov. 20 1877

After morning service the church by unanimous vote extended a call to Bro. A.C. Keen to become our Pastor and will furnish a parsonage, make a donation visit and pay him $7oo(seven hundred dollars) a year.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Dec. 1st 1877

Business meeting of the church after covenant exercises.

Minutes of the last meeting read and approved

Deacon Packer made a report of finances. After which the following bussiness was done.

A letter was read from Bro. Keen in answer to the call to become our pastor. The church authorized the clerk to write Bro. Keen that we will keep his house extra and give him a vacation if he wishes and on which terms he accepted the call from the church.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Toulon, Ill. Dec.9th 1877

After morning service the church was called together to appoint delegates to meet with the church at Farmington for the purpose of ordaining their pastor to the work of the ministry.

Bros. James Stickney,Benj. Packer and N.F. Winans were appointed as delegates. Adjourned.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Toulon,Ill. Jan. 5th 1878

Church met at the usual hour in covenant meeting. After which the following bussiness was done.

Bro. A.C. Keene presented letters for himself and wife and Sister Laura Miner which was received.

By request of Sister Treat a letter was granted her to unite with the Baptist church of Aurora.

The trustees having purchased the property of Otis Dyer for a parsonage. The church received the report of Bro. Packer(for the trustees) in buying this property.

Adjourned

H.Y.Godfrey

find minutes of Dec. 16th 1877 on opposite page.

Toulon,Ill. Sunday Dec. 16th 1877.

After morning service the church as called together.

In answer to an invitation of its Bradford church to attend the ordination pf their pastor, the following delegates were appointed viz.

Bros. A.C. Keene, N.F.Winans and Frank Williamson.

Bros. S.W. Manning and wife called for letters to unite with the Kewanee church.

Bro. Vanosdel and wife called for letters to unite with the Lacon church. All of which was granted.

Adjourned

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

Sunday Jan. 20th 1878

After morning service a letter of dismission was granted to Bro. Eli Packer to unite with the University Place church in Chicago.

H.Y. Godfrey

Saturday April 6 1878

Regular meeting of the church . Minutes read and approved. Pastor in the chair. Bro. B. Packer reported sale of the Main Street house . Terms of sale $17.00 half cash the ballance in one and two years at 1% interest and the house to be insured in our paper. Bro. Luther Geer was appointed to put weights to the windows of the meeting house. The trustees was instructed to make such repairs on the parsonage as they as they thot necessary after which they will repare the Meeting house. Committee on Contributing for missions was appointed as follows: Bros. Geer,F. Wynans, F.Williamson and H.Y.Godfrey. Adjourned

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

A.C. Keene moderator

April 28th 1878

After morning service our Pastor and B. Packer was appointed delagates to attend an ordination at Bradford.

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

June 18th 1878

After morning service the following delagates were appointed to attend ordinating of Bro. Tyson at Saxon:A.C.Keene,F.Wynans,L.Geer,B.Packer F.Williamson and H.Y.Godfrey.

July 28 1878

After morning service the church was called to attend to the bussiness of the Association. The following committees were appointed. Committee on places for delagates:Mary Hart, Sarah Sillaman,Sarah Burfield Bell Godfrey,Effa Stickney, Eliza Bess and Cora Geer. Committee on Soliciting for the table: B.Packer and wife, Geer and wife, Wynans and wife and Williamson and wife. The Pastor and deacon Packer with clerk was appointed to prepare letter for the Association. Adjourn

A.C.Keene moderator H.Y.Godfrey clerk

October 5th 1878 Toulon, Illinois

Report of the committee of the Baptist church dineings hall at the Hoekcer fair Sept. 24th 1878

Total amount recd. 303.13

Total amount pd.out 151.27

Balance 151.86

Nov. 2nd 1878

Covenant meeting of the church

A.E. Baldwin was received as mamber of the church on his letter from the Baptist church at Greenwood,Ill.

Nov. 10th 1878

After morning service Visitor Ruth Peterson was received to the membership of this church having lost her letter from the first church some time ago.

Nov. 24th 1878

Sunday morning the church was called together to hear the experiance of Bro. Smith of LaFayette. After hearing his experiance he was received a member of this after Baptism.

Nov. 30th 1878

Regular meeting of the church, minutes red and approved. After which a communication was read from Sister Harriet E. Hall asking to be dropped from the church as she had been guilty of misconduct. On motion she was excluded for unchristian conduct. After which it was voted to make our Pastor A.C. Keene a donation visit on Friday, Dec. 6th, 1878. The salary question was then considered after some remarks it was deferd one month. H.Y. Godfrey

Sunday Dec. 23rd 1878

After morning service the church presented letters of dismission to Bro. J.C.Hart and wifeat their bequest.

Jan. 4th 1879

Regular meeting of the Baptist Church The treasurer(B. Packer) made a report of finance for the year past which was accepted by the church . Meeting adjourned. The meeting on Sat, Jan. 11th 1879

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Jan. 11th 1879

The reg. meeting of the church. Deacon Williamson in the chair. The committee on salary reported that they thought they could rais about four hundred and fifty dollars($450) for this year. (Bro. Williamson and Wynans com.)

The committee was then instructed to report what they had done to the Pastor and and an at his dedigression.

Sister Dell Lyon requested letter of dismission which was granted to the church at Bushnell.

Adjoun H.Y.Godfrey

April 20th 1879

After morning service letters was granted by their request to Bro. Abram Bower and wife to unite at Wyoming.

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

May 11th 1879

Sunday morning after service A.C. Keene gave notice that after May 18th his services with us would close as he had accepted a call from the church at Belvadeer and ask for letters for himself and wife and Sister Minnie. Letters granted. A letter was also granted to Sister Wilma Percy who removed West.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Sunday June 16th 1879

After morning service the church granted letters to John C. Weer and wife to unite with the church at Bradford.

The church being without a Pastor Brother B.F. Callwell was asked and accepted the pastorate of this church commencing the first of July 1879.

Sunday July 20th 1879

After morning service Bro. Luther Geer, Bro. B. Packer with our Pastor was appointed delegates to attend the ordination of Bro. More of Ontario July 23rd, 1879. H.Y.Godfrey

August 2nd 1879

Covenant meeting of the church the Pastor snd Clerk were instructed to write letter to the Association. Delegates appointed as follows: Bro. Wynan and wife, Bro. Luther Geer and wife, Sister Pliter, and Sister Camilla Packer. Pastor presented note from J.M. Stickney asking for an assessment of facts for members. On motion it was laid on the table.

Nov. 11th 1879

Regular covenant meeting of the church. After covenant exercises Bro. George Wise presented his letter from the Canton church and was received as member of this church. Bro. B.F. Callwell was received a member of this church by letter.

Nov. 12th 1879

Motion made and carried that Brother A.Y. Callwell be invited to assist our Pastor in extra meetings. Miss Ella Oaks was received for membership of this church after baptism. She was baptized Nov. 16th, 1879 Mrs. Anna Gammeil was received a member of this church by letter from LaPrairie Church. Bro. Charles Eichhold was received by letter from Saxon Church.

Nov.17, 1879

Miss Franke Packer and Elmer Packer was received members of this church after baptism. They were baptized Nov. 23, 1879.

Nov. 23,1879

Thomas Gammeil was received a member of this church on experience having been baptized.

Miss Elvira Hoadley and Miss Allis Mowbry presented themselves for membership after baptism and was received. Miss Elvira Hoadley was baptized Nov. 30th, 1879.

Dec. 7, 1879

On motion the following persons were received on their letters from Mendota Baptist Church. Sister M.C. Callwell, Sister M.M.Callwell and Sister L.L.Callwell

Mrs. W. Wetherwax was received on her experience having been baptized.

H.Y.Godfrey church clerk

Jan. 17th 1880

Pastor in the chair. Meeting opened as usual with

singing, readings, and prayer.

Minutes read and approved to this date. Bro. Packer

our treasurer made a report of the finances of the church

which was received and adopted. Bro. Packer then resigned

his office as treasurer of the church which was accepted.

The sexton then made a report as follows. Servises as

sexton from July 1st,1879 to Jan.1st,1880 as fifty dollars

for year amount.

Amount 75.00

Labor, coal,oil 11.40

86.40

As by Don.on bill 25.00

61.40

As by amt.fr.treas. 19.10

Balance 42,30

Bill accepted and ordered paid. Bro. Williamson was

appointed committee to rais money to pay the sexton to date

as billed. The sexton then offered his resignation which

was accepted.

Bro. Mortimer Packer was then elected solicitor and

collector for the present year.

Brother F. Wynans was elected treasurer of this church.

H.Y. Godfrey was elected sexton for the coming year at $50

for the year.

Motion made and carried to make our Pastor a donation committee for that purpose. F. Wynans, F. Williamson,and H.Y. Godfrey.

Mar.18th,1880

B.F. Callwell called meeting of the church. M.A.

Packer presented the request from E.W. Eichold that his name

be taken from the church book. Tho. Gammeil, F. Williamson,

and H.Y. Godfrey was appointed a committee to visit

E.W.Eichold.

The names of the members of the church was then read

and then a motion was made to proced to correct the list of

church membership. Motion made and carried to drop the name

of A.Bould of Wyo. as he is a member of another B.C.

Moved and carried that Martha Burfield be appointed a

committee to visit Miss Glarrance Guire and also the names

of Miss Frances Hocker, Miss Ellen Hinckson and Mrs. Ellen

Hocker be droped from the church books. Also that Moriah

Corns be excluded for unchristian conduct. Also the name of

Nancy Motre be droped . On motion a letter was granted to

Mrs. Luther Rennick. Also to drop the name of John Riggs

from the church book. and yhat the clerk write Joseph Were

and inquire if he requested a letter. Also that Albert

Bowers be excluded from this church for unchristian conduct.

Also that Jery Lyons be excluded from the book and that Mrs.

Anna House of Galesburg be requested to take her letter

there. Also that Nettie Remington be excluded from this

church for unchristian conduct and that Mrs. Mary Stickney

be droped.

on motion

The following resolutions was adopted. Where as Mrs.

Mary Willett here embraces the doctrin commonly known as

second adrealism, teaches the same and arrughs against the

doctrins of this church. Therefore resolved that we deem it

our duty from the teachings of the New Testament to withdraw

the fellowship from her.

After the report on expenses meeting adjourned.

M.A. Packer clerk protem

B. F. Calwell Chrman.

April 3rd 1880

By request Mrs. Josephne Pack was granted a letter of

dismission from this church.

June 5th 1880

Covenant meeting of the church after covenant exercises

Bro. B.Packer called for letter of dismission from this

church which was laid over to be taken up at the next

meeting.

B.F.Callwell chrman H.Y.Godfrey clerk

July 10th 1880 Toulon,Illinois

Business meeting of the Baptist Church. Pastor in the chair.

Minutes read and approved. Mrs. Gill reported in the Clareance Guire, she wishing to remain member of this church. Report accepted and committee discharged.

Bro. Thos. Gammeil reported in the case of Charles Eichold as stating that he had seen and talked with Charles Eichold and that he said he did not want to be a member of this church, that he did not like the teaching and did not like Deacon Packer and some others. Report received and committee discharged On motion the matter of granting a letter to Deacon Packer was laid over indefintly.

The sextons bill as concidered and Brother F.Winans was added to the committee with Bro. Williamson. On motion Bro. Callwell was excused from the pulpit to meet with the Neponset church once a month for a few months.

Adjourned

Sunday Aug. 1st 1880

Eli Packer was received to membership of this church by letter.

B.F. Callwell H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Aug. 21st 1880

Letter for the association was approved and following delagates appointed: Mortimer Packer, Sarah Burfeild, and Bro. Wynans.

B.F. Callwell chrman H.Y.Godfrey clerk

Sept. 4th 1880

Regular meeting of the church Pastor in the chair. On motion Joseph Weed's name was droped from our membership.

On motion Charles Eichold was excluded from this church.

On motion the Sunday collection was resumed and a colable was appointed at the house of H.Y. Godfrey On Friday evening Sept. 10th Morte Packer, Sarah Williamson and Bell Newlund(com). The fund aplided to the sextons bill. On motion the church authorised the clerk to answer the clerk of the association in regard to holding the association the last week in Sept. commencing on Saturday. This church is in favor of the change to September.

Adjourned

B.F.Callwell chrman H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Sept. 12th 1880

After morning service Miss Manley was baptised.

Sept. 26th 1880

After morning Bro. Colwell presented his resignation as pastor of this church to take effect next Sunday, Oct. 3rd. He also requested letters for his mother and two sisters which was granted.

..Godfrey

Oct. 3rd 1880

After morning services it was thought best to call a

meeting for this 3p.m.. At this meeting Bro. Colwell asked

for his letter which was granted and the following Preamble

and Resolution as unanimously posted.

Preamble and Resolution

Posted by the church Oct. 3rd 1880

Whereas

Our Pastor B.F.Colwell feeling it his duty under all the circumstances to resign as pastor of this church, and we as a church feeling that we are not able to give him a comfortable support

Therefore Resolved

That with reluctance and sorrow we accept his resignation feeling that he is a faithful Pastor and a Christian worker and worthy recommend him as such to any church or community.

On motion a business meeting as appointed for next Monday

evening.

H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Nov. 6th 1880

Regular meeting of the church. Bro.Williamson in the

chair clerk reported that Bro. Colwell had his letters with

and paid. On motion Bro. Barns was invited to visit us as

soon as possible. Bro. Charles Eichold appeared before the

church and asked to be restored to membership. He found no

fault with the church in expelling him and said he did wish

to return to his place in the church. He was restored.

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

Covenant Meeting

Wednesday evening Feb. 3rd 1881

After prayer meeting Deacon Williamson in the chair the

following business was done. Bro. J.M.Stickney presented

his letter for membership with us which was received by a

unanimous vote.

Bro. J.M. Stickney was invited to fill the pulpit on

Lord's day morning for the present as we are without a

Pastor. A committee of three was appointed to recommend

some plan to rais Pastors salary . That committee was

J.M.Stickney, Mortimer Packer and H.Y.Godfrey.

The clerk was instructed to write to Bro. Gardner of

Ohio in regard to the Pastorate of this church.

Adjourned H.Y.Godfrey

Wensday evening Mar.20th

Mar. 20th after morning service the church voted to

give Bro. Steel five dollars.

Wensday evening Mar 20th

Bro. J.M. Stickney in the chair after prayer meeting

the following business was done. Report of the committee

appointed in February in regard to the Pastors salary made

the following report. We the committee appointed by the

church in regard to the salary of a Pastor made the

following report that we recommend that the amount be raised

by subscription and that the amount be paid monthly(the

report was received) Mortimer Packer made report of finance

for the past year.

On motion H.Y. Godfrey was appointed collector and

solicitor of this church and to adopt the envelope system.

The clerk having received a letter from Bro. Gardner was

instructed to invite him to visit us

Adjourned H.Y.Godfrey clerk

Sunday April3rd 1881

After morning service Sister Amelia Harris having been

a member of the first church in Toulon years ago and haveing

been absent for years her name haveing been droped from the

old First Baptist Church left her without a membership. By

her request she was received a member of this church.

H.Y.Godfrey

April 10th1881

Bro. Wm. Smith and wife were granted letters of

dismission.

June 22nd 1881

After prayer meeting Bro. Frank O. Davis was received a

member of this church after Baptism. Charles Eichold was

appointed sexton. Sister Dapes was received a member of

this church after baptism. Minutes were read and approved .

Voted to pay Bro. Borden $5 for services last spring. A

pulpit committee was appointed consisting of H.Y.Godfrey, N.

Wynans and Charles Packer.

H.Y.Godfrey

Aug. 21st, Sunday

Bro. Bernard Barton was received a member of this

church after baptism.

Aug. 29th 1881

Bro. and Sister Pratt united with this church by

letter.

H.Y.Godfrey clerk

Church meeting Sept. 1st 1881

Brother J.M. Stickney an the chair. Bro. Stickney and

Wyans were appointed delagates to the Association at Canton

and the church was requested to prepare letters for the

same.

Sept. 19th 1881

Sunday morning after service letter to the Association

was read and approved. Brother John Morell presented his

letter for membership and was accepted. Bro. Bernard Barton

was baptised.

Sunday Oct. 9th 1881

Bro. Cody was with us by invitation.

Sunday Oct. 23rd 1881

Bro. Cody with us again and the church gave him a call

to become our Pastor at five hundred dollars a year and more

if we could rais it. Bro. M. Packer and Pratt was appointed

committee to procure sexton. On motion the church voted to

pay Bro. J.M. Stickny fifty dollars for his services to this

date since last March.

Adjourned H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Oct. 25th 1881

Bro. Cady's acceptance of the Pastorate of this

church. Bros. Godfrey and Pratt under existing

circumstances I have abot concluded to accept your call with

this understanding; on conditions first you are to go th

work and see how much you can rais and see if you can get

enuff pledges to make the matter certain that you can pay

the sum $500 and more if you can rais it. I know I cannot

meet my ordinary expences on less then six hundred dollars

and that will be with very close economy. It will cost me

$40 for car to move in. Secondly besides salary you are

also to put me up a barn and see the house is in proper

order. E.E.Cody

After receiving the above we wrote to Bro. Cody to come

on those conditions which he did and commenced his labors

the first of November 1881.

Covenant meetin Dec.3rd 1881

Bro. Cody in the chair. Bro. Pratt was elected deacon

in place of Deacon Geer deceased. Bro. Pratt and M.Packer

was appointed auditing committee for the coming year.

Adjourned H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Dec. 31st 1881

Minutes read and approved. Treasurer made report and

was accepted by auditing committee and by the church they

reported their acct. correct. Bro. E.C. Cody presented his

letters for himself and wife and two daughters Mary A.Cody

and Alma G. Cody which was accepted.

Adjourned H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Saturday Feb. 4th 1882

After covenant meeting the following buissness was

done. Bro. Millerd Patterson was received by letter from

Wyoming to membership of this church. Received for baptism

Fred Peterson, Johnson, Eva Beers, Mattie White, Anna Wagner

Mana Pliter, Dora Pliter.

Adjourned H.Y. Godfrey clerk

Mar 1882

Regular bussiness meeting of the church. Bro. Cody in

the chair. First bussiness adopting articles of faith:

second. Motion by Bro. Stickney to purchase a library of

church history for the use of the church--not approved.

Bro. Marshle requested letter of dismission from this church

to Kickapoo.

Adjourned H.Y.Godfrey clerk

June 1882

Mrs. Fred Mowbry was received for membership of this

church after baptism.

July 1st 1882

Regular meeting of the church. Bro. Harrison Miner and

wife of Saxon presented themselves for membership with this

church. After some inquiry a committee was appointed to

confer with them. That committee was W.F. Wynana, B.F.

Williamson and B.Packer. Bro. and Sister Fred Peterson

requested letters of dismission to unite with the Baptist

church at Sempert, Iowa which was granted.

Saturday Sep. 2nd 1882

Meeting opened by the Pastor reading the Psalm: prayer

by Bro. Stickney followed by covenant exercises. Minutes of

last meeting read and approved. On motion the Pastor and

Clerk were appointed to the Association to prepare a letter

from this church to the Association)subject to the approval

of the church) to be held in Galesburg, beginning the 22nd

of Sep.

H.Y. Godfrey tendered his resignation as church clerk

whiah on motion was accepted. On motion M.A.Packer was

ekected church clerk. On motion the report of the treasurer

was approved. On motion adjourned

Attest. M.A. Packer church clerk

Wednesday evening Sep. 6th 1882

On motion the church graned letters to Frank O. Davis

and Rachael Davis to unite with the Bapt. Church at .

H.Y.Godfrey clerk protem

Sunday Sep. 17th 1882

On motion Eld. E.C.Cady, Eld. J.M. Stickney and wife

and as many other members of the church as could attend the

Association should be delegates from this church.

On motion rthe letter prepared by the Pastor and clerk

was approved.

Attest. M.A.Packer clerk

Saturday Sep. 30th 1882

Meeting opened by the Pastor reading a part of the 14th

of John's Gospel followed by covenant exercises.

The committee appointed to confer with Bro. Harrison

Miner and wife of Saxon reported that they could assertain

no good reason why Bro. Miner and wife should not be

received as members of this church. On motion the report of

the committee was accepted. On motion Harrison and wife

were received into the church upon their experience. On

motion adjourned.

Atttest. M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Nov. 4th 1882

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor; prayer by

Eld. Stickney followed by covenant.

On motion ,adjourned.

Attest. M.A.Packer C.C.

Saturday Dec. 2nd 1882

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by

Pastor. After covenant exercises, Bro. F. Williamson

reported that he had settled with the sexton, Mr. Foglesong

for his services the past year, paying him $1.00 per week

and $3.00 for extra work during extra meetings. The sexton

committee secured the services of Mr. Foglesong fir the

present year for $1.00 per week. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Jan. 6th 1883

Annual meeting of the church called to order by the

Pastor. After covenant exercises the following

business was transacted. The treasurer (H.Y.Godfrey)

presented his report for the year ending Nov. 11th, 1882

which on motion was accepted and adopted.

On motion N.F.Winans and Dr. Pratt were appointed to

assist H.Y.Godfrey in soliciting subscription for Pastor

salery for the present year. Eld. E.C. Cady stated that he

considered the church had fulfilled their pledge to him in

raising his salary for the year ending Nov. 11th 1882 On

motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Feb. 3rd 1883

Covenant meeting opened by Pastor followed by covenant

exercises. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday March 3rd 1883

Regular covenant meeting of the church called to order

by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business

was transacted.

On motion a committee was appointed to decide whether

it is advisable to repair the meeting house this spring or

not and, on motion Dr. Pratt, N.F.Winans, H.Miner and

B.Packer were appointed such com. On motion adjourned.

M.A.Packer C.C.

Saturday March 31st 1883

Regular business meeting of church called to order by

Pastor.

M.A.Packer C.C.

Sunday April 15th 1883

After morning services the church granted letters of dismission to Rev. F. Gavin, Mrs. A.M. Gowin and John E. Gowen to unite with the Bapt. church of Galva. On motion a committee was appointed to solicit money for repairing meeting house. Rev.E.C. Cady and Thos. Gammeill were appointed such com.

M.A. Packer

Saturday June 2nd 1883

Regular church meeting opened by Pastor. On motion adjourned

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday July 7th 1883

Regular church meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned.

M.A.Packer

Saturday August 4th 1883

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises Mrs. Avilla E. Packer was received into the church after baptism. On motion adjourned

M.A. Packer C.C.

Sunday Aug. 12th 1883

After morning service the ordinance of baptism was administered to Mrs. Avilla E. Packer.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Sep. 1st 1883

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor after covenant exercises. The following business was transacted.On motion Eld. E.C. Cady and Eld. J.M.Stickney were elected delegates to attend council for the (at Peoria) purpose of examining the candidate Chas. E. Burdette who having been called to preach the Gospel to the heathen as he believes and if satisfied of qualification to give him our approval and fellowship. On motion the Pastor and clerk were appointed com. to prepare a letter to the Association. On motion adjourned.

M.A.Packer C.C.

Sunday Sep. 16th 1883

After morning service the following delegates were appointed to attend the Association at Kewanee on the 26th, 27th of Sep.-Eld. Cady. Eld. Stickney and William Wynans, Miner and Packer. On motion the letter prepared for the Association was accepted. Motion adj.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Oct. 6th 1883

Covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion Chas. W. Eicholz was received into the church by letter. On motion adj.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Nov. 3rd 1883

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises Dea. Howard L. Pratt and Mrs. Edith L. Pratt were on motion granted letters of dismission commendation to unite with the Bapt. church at Elgin,Ill. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Sunday Nov. 4th 1883

After morning service Lizzie Riggs was received into the membership of the church by letter.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Dec. 2nd 1883

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted ; On motion R.F. Williamson was appointed a committee to solicit subscriptions for the Pastor's salery for the coming year. On motion adjourned.

M.A.Packer C.C.

Sunday Dec. 30th 1883

After morning service Dr. A.E. Baldwin was granted a letter of dismission to unite with Bapt. church in Chicago.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Jan. 5th 1884

The annual meeting of the church opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion Eli Packer was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the Emmanuel Bapt. Church of Chicago. Letter void.

On motion Thos. Gammeil was appointed a committee to obtain money to cancel the balance of debt incurred in repairing church building.

Announced by Pastor that union services would be held during week of prayer. On motion adjourned

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Feb. 2nd 1884

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion N.F,Winans was appointed to assist R.F.Williamson on the finance com.

C. protem

Sunday Feb. 3rd 1884

After morning service the ordinance of baptism was administered to William Strayer

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday March 1st 1884

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday April 5th 1884

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion action was defered one moth on the request of Harrison Miner for a letter from this church.

On motion P.M. Stickney, N.F. Winans and M.A. Packer were appointed a come. to visit Bro. Miner and ask him his reasons for requesting a letter. On motion Tho.A. and Mary E. Oaks were received into the membership by letter. On motion adjourned

M.A.Packer C.C.

Saturday May 3rd 1884

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion action was defered another month on the request of H.Miner for letter. The following is the amounts of money raised for missions for the past year.

Home missions $6.00

Foreign miss. $16.00

Womens Circle For. Miss. $8.00

Mission Band $18.00

Mission Circle $1.50

Total Foreign Miss. $44.50

Total Home Miss. $6.00

Grand Total Missions $50.50

On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday May 1st 1884

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises action on the request of H. Miner was on motion laid over one month. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Wednesday June 25th 1884

On motion Mrs. May Thompson was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this church.

Sunday June 29th 1884

After morning service the ordinance of baptism was administered to May Thompson.

M.A.Packer C.C.

Saturday July 3rd 1884

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion action the request of H. Miner was defered until such time as would be more of the members present. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer

Saturday Aug. 2nd 1884

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After the covenant exercises Andrew F. Stickney and Mary Stickney his wife united with the church by letter from the Wyoming Bapt. Church.

Saturday Sep. 8th 1884

Regular covenant meeting opened by Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion Andrew F. Stickney was elected Deacon of the church to fill the place vacated by Dea. H.L. Pratt moving away.

On motion the request of the Ontario Bapt. Church for this church sent their Pastor and one delegate to meet with them in council to examine and if thought best to ordain into the gospel ministry Mr. Cady on the 10th Sep. was complied with. Eld. J.M. Stickney being selected as such delegate.

On motion Bro. H.Y.Godfrey and the clerk were appointed as a committee to prepare a letter for this church to send to the Peoria Bapt. Association which meets with the Bapt. church at Alpha Sep.24th. On motion adjourned.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Sunday Sep. 21st 1884

After morning service the letter prepared to read to the Peoria Bapt. Assoc. was approved.

On motion J.H.Winans and wife, and also Mrs.W.H. Winans were received into the membership of the church by letter from the Galva Bapt. Church.

On motion Eld. J.M. Stickney, Miss Eva Beer and our Pastor and any others who could attend should be delegates to the Association.

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Oct 4th 1884

Reg. covenant meeting.

Saturday Oct. 1884

Special business meeting.

Meeting opened by Pastor. The clerk being absent A.F. Stickney was appointed clerk protem. A financial statement was called for. Eld. Cady stated there was $234.88 due him on this years salary-$5.00 on coal-$5.00 on stoves and $15.00 due the former sexton Mr. H. Foglesong.

On motion a committee of two were appointed to raise the deficiencey. A.F. Stickney and B.Packer being appointed such committee.

On motion adjourned.

A.F. Stickney clerk protem.

Saturday Oct. 25 1884

Special business meeting

Meeting opened by Pastor. Eld Cady stated he had settled with Davis and Rhodes for the stoves in full. On motion Eld. J.M. Stickney was chosen chairman Eld. Cady retiring.

On motion of A.F. Stickney Eld.E.C. Cady's resignation as Pastor of the Bapt. Church of Toulon was accepted to take effect the 1st of Feb. 1885

On motion adjourned

M.A. Packer C.C.

Saturday Dec. 6th 1884

Regular covenant meeting opened by Rev. Morehouse. After covenant exercises adjourned.

M.A> Packer C.C.

Toulon, Illinois Baptist Church

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Dec 6, 1884, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting opened by Rev. Morehouse. After covenant exercises adjourned.

M A Packer, C C

Jan 5, 1885, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting opened by pastor. On motion the report of R F Williamson as sexton committee was accepted: the report showing that he had settled with the sexton for regular services of the Church up to Jan 1st, 1885. On motion a committee of three was appointed to nominate a pulpit committee, said consisting of H Y Godfrey, R F Williamson and & M A Packer.

On motion the church decided to unite with the other churches in town in union service during the week of prayer.

Eld. Cady reported as the committee having charge of repairing the meeting house that he had settled all bills incurred in full, in repairing the meeting house which on motion was accepted and the committee discharged.

On motion a vote of thanks was tendered Eld. Cady for his services as building committee. On motion adjourned. Approved May 2, 1885

M A Packer, C C

Jan 11, 1885 Sun

After morning service Sisters Rhoda & Ida CLAYBAUGH were received into the membership of the church by letter from the Kewanee Baptist Church. Approved May 2, 1885.

M A Packer, C C

Mar 15, 1885 Sunday

After morning service the ordnance of baptism was administered to the following named persons: they having previously been received by the church for membership after baptism. Fred LEDERER, Edwin G CADY, Arthur C CADY, Lizzie GEMMELL, Maggie GEMMELL, Edwin STICKNEY. The ordnance of baptism was administered by Rev E C Cady. Approved May 2, 1885

M A Packer, C C

Apr 4, 1885, Saturday

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Eld J M Stickney.

M A Packer, C C

Apr 5, 1885, Sunday

After preaching the church elected Andrew F Stickney as their treasurer for one year.

M A Packer, C C

Apr 26, 1885, Sunday

After morning service the church granted letters of dismission to Rev E C CADY,

May A CADY, Alma G CADY, Edwin G CADY, and Arthur C CADY to unite with the Bapt. Church at El Paso, Illinois. Approved May 2, 1885.

M A Packer, C C

May 2, 1885 Saturday

Reg. covenant meeting opened by Eld. J M Stickney. On motion adjourned.

M A Packer, C C

May 24, 1885 Sunday

After morning service the church met to consider the advisability of extending to Rev E W Hicks (late pastor of the Bapt. Ch. at Sandwich, IL) a call to become the pastor of the Bapt. Church of Toulon. Eld J M Stickney in the chair.

On motion a call was extended to Rev E W Hicks to become the pastor of this church for one year at a salary of $700 plus the parsonage.

On motion sister Hulda COLBORN of Wyoming was restored to membership her name having been dropped on account of non-residence and a letter granted to her to unite with the Bapt Ch at Wyoming. Approved Jun 6, 1885. Adjourned per A F Stickney.

June 6, 1885 Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by Eld J M Stickney.

M A Packer, C C

June 27, 1885 Sunday

Rev E W Hicks accepted the call of the church to become its pastor for one year.

M A Packer, C C

July 11, 1885, Sat

Reg covenant meeting opened by pastor. On motion John MARSHALL was received into the membership of the church by letter from the Kicapoo (Kickapoo) Bapt Ch. Approved Sep 5, 1885.

Sep 5, 1885, Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by pastor. After covenant exercises the Pastor and clerk were appointed a com. to prepare a letter to send to the Peoria Bapt Asso. which meets at Galva.

On motion the Pastor, R F Williamson & B Packer were appointed a committee to propose some system for the church to adopt for raising money for the various missionary objects connected with the Bapt Ch.

M A Packer, C C

Sep 6, 1885, Sun

After morning service Rev E W HICKS and Mrs E M HICKS, his wife, were received into the membership of the church by letter from the Bapt Ch at Sandwich, Illinois. And, also Miss Joyce WINN was received into the membership of the church, by letter from the Wyoming Bapt Ch.

M A Packer, C C

Sep 16, 1885

On motion a letter of dismission was granted to Eli PACKER to unite with the Jordans Grove Baptist Church Iowa.

Oct 3, 1885, Sat

Regular Covenant meeting opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

Report of committee on missions

Treas. quarterly report

On motion Mrs Pleasant FOLLETT was restored. On motion it was decided to devote one hour each evening during the month of Oct to prayer. On motion the Clerk's resignation was accepted. On motion a com was appointed to fix the hitching posts consisting of Bros Owen Thomas, Major Pierson, A F Stickney, R F Williamson, Thomas Gemmell.

Oct 31, 1885, Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned. Reported.

Dec 8, 1885, Sat

Regular Covenant meeting opened by the Pastor. After Covenant exercises adjourned. Reported.

Jan 2, 1886, Sat

Regular Covenant meeting opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises the com on sexton made his report which was accepted; the report showing that he had settled with the sexton for regular services up to Jan 1, 1886. On motion the sextons bill of five dollars for extra services was ordered paid. On motion Elmer B Packer was elected Church Clerk. Adjourned.

Rev E W Hicks, clerk pro tem

Jan 30, 1886, Sat

Regular covenant opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned. Approved Mar 6, 1886.

E B Packer C C

Mar 6, 1886, Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises the treas A F Stickney reported that he had received $13.00 for Foreign Missions and $7.80 which had not been specified for any special object. On motion it was decided to give this to the Home Mission Society.

On motion Miss Maedelle LYON was received into the membership of this Church by letter from the Bushnell Baptist Church. On motion Bro Owen Thomas was appointed a committee of one to obtain money to pay the taxes on the parsonage. Adjourned. Approved Apr 3, 1886.

E B Packer, C C

Apr 2, 1886 Sat

Regular Covenant meeting opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

Report of the Tres for the quarter ending Apr 3, 1886:

Jan 1st Bal due Tres $35.65

Paid Elder Hicks 186.99

Paid Elder Arthur Brown-Bible works 15.41

Paid C F Tolman-Foreign Miss. debt 13.00

Paid F W Goodspeed-Aid students at Morgan Park 10.00

Wm Haigh Home Mission debt 6.80

Burg & Dewey Inst on over drawn acct .32

268.22

Received from all sources 230.22

38.00

Bal due Elder Hicks to Mar 20 7.00

A F Stickney, Tres.

Elder Hicks stated that he had sent Bro Levitte $10.00 for State Sunday School work. Bro Owen Thomas stated that he had paid the taxes and received a receipt for the same. On motion the question of withdrawing the hand of Church fellowship was laid on the table for one month. Adjourned.

E B Packer C C

April 3, 1886

On motion letters of dismission were granted to Miss Anna WAGNER and Mrs William WAGNER to unite with the Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

E B Packer, C C

May 23, 1886 Sunday

After morning services a letter of dismission was granted to Sister May THOMPSON to unite with the Baptist Church of Hastings, Nebraska. Approved.

May ?, 1886 Saturday

Regular covenant meeting opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted. On motion the hand of Church fellowship was withdrawn from Mrs. Belle NEWLAND.

On motion a license to preach was granted to M A PACKER. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

June 5, 1886, Sat

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion Bro and Sister Albert ANDERSON were received into the membership of this church by letter from the Baptist Church of Saxon.

On motion a com was appointed to solicit subscription for the Pastor's salary for the coming year consisting of B Packer and A F Stickney. Adjourned.

Elmer B Packer, C C

July 3, 1886 Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises a committee was appointed to revise the Church membership list, consisting of the Pastor, Clerk and Dea Packer.

E B Packer, C C

July 31, 1886 Sat

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises the question of putting a Baptistry in the church was discussed and a com. appointed to take the matter in charge, the com consisting of Elder E W Hicks and Deacons F W Williamson & A F Stickney. On motion a call was extended to Rev E W Hicks to become the Pastor of this Church for another year at $700 a year and the Parsonage. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 4, 1886, Sat

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by the pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

The com on putting in the Baptistry reported that the Baptistry had been put in and was ready for use. On motion Sister Mary TWISS was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the Baptist Church of Grafton, Nebraska. On motion the Pastor & Clerk were appointed a com to prepare a letter to send to the Peoria Bapt Asso. which meets at Peoria.

On motion Elder E W Hicks & Mrs E M Hicks his wife, and as many other members of the Ch as could attend the Asso. should be delegates from this Church.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 5, 1886, Sun

After morning services Sister Mattie KERNEY was received into full membership of this ch by letter from the Western Avenue Bap Ch of Chicago.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 12, 1886, Sun

After morning services, Sister Fanny May WINANS was received into full membership of this ch by letter from the Lyons Farms Bap Ch. On motion Mrs Melvin BASS and Mrs John BALENTINE were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this ch.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 22, 1886 Sunday evening

After evening services the ordinance of Baptism was administered to Mrs. Melvin BASS and Mrs. John BALENTINE.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 19, 1886 Sunday

After morning services the letter to be sent to the Peoria Bap. Asso. held in Peoria, was read and approved.

E B Packer, C C

Oct 1, 1886 Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Nov 6, 1886 Sat

Regular covenant meeting opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Dec 4, 1886, Sat.

The regular covenant meeting of the Ch was dispensed with on account of the revival meetings being held at the time.

E B Packer, C C

Dec 4, 1886, Sat.

After evening services the following named persons were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this Church.

Mrs. SORNSON Miss Carrie WHITE

Miss Hattie WHITE Miss Bessie STICKNEY

Jamie STICKNEY

E B Packer, C C

Dec 5, 1886, Sun.

After evening services the ordinance of baptism was administered to,

Miss Carrie WHITE Miss Hattie WHITE

Miss Bessie STICKNEY Jamie STICKNEY

Dec 9, 1886 Thur.

After evening services Mr. John BALENTINE was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this church.

Dec 11, 1886 Sat.

After evening services Mr Christre SORNSON and Miss Anna SORNSON his daughter were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this church.

Dec 12, 1886, Sun

After morning service Mrs Elizabeth THOMPSON and Miss Maud BALENTINE were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this ch.

E B Packer C C

Dec 12, 1886, Sun

After evening services the ordinance of baptism was administered to Mr Christre SORNSON and Miss Anna SORNSON.

Dec 29, 1886 Wed

After evening service Mr B F THOMPSON was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this ch.

E B Packer, C C

Jan 8, 1887, Sat.

Regular annual meeting of the chuirch opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises Earl THOMPSON was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this Church. On motion it was decided to divide the collections of the Sunday-school for the quarter ending Jan 1, 1887 in the following manner.

To State Missions $5

To State Bible Work 13.63

On motion Bro A F Stickney was reelected Tres. and E B Packer Ch Clerk for the ensuing year. On motion the election of a Trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bro Owen THOMAS was postponed one month.

Jan 9, 1887, Sun.

After evening services the ordinance of baptism was administered to the following named persons.

Mrs Elizabeth THOMPSON Miss Maud BALENTINE

Mr B F THOMPSON Mr John BALENTINE

Mr Earl THOMPSON

E B Packer, C C

Feb 5, 1887 Sat

The regular meeting of the Ch was postponed because the sexton forgot to open the house.

Mar 5, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by the Pastor. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion Bro B F Thompson was elected Trustee to fill the place of Bro Owen Thomas, deceased.

On motion it was decided to use the funds collected on communion days for the benefit of the poor in our Ch.

On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro Charles EICHOLZ to unite with the Bap Ch of Pittsfield, Illinois.

Apr 2, 1887 Sat

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch opened by the Pastor. There being no business to attend to the meeting adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Apr 30, 1887 Sat.

Regular covenant exercises, letters of dismission were granted to Bro M A PACKER and Sister Avilla E PACKER to unite with the Bap Ch of Morgan Park, IL

E B Packer, C C

May 22, 1887, Sun.

After morning services letters of dismission were granted to Sister Eliza BEERS and Sister Eva BEERS to unite with the Bap Ch of Nelson, Neb.

Jun 4, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the church opened by the Pastor.

After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from Mrs. Kate GEER, she having first withdrawn from us.

On motion the question of excluding Avery GEER for unchristian conduct was laid on the table for one month.

Jul 2, 1887 Sat.

After covenant meeting the Pastor retired and Rev J M Stickney was called to the chair. Moved and carrried that the Ch request Rev E W Hicks to remain as our pastor as long as both parties are agreed, at a salary of $700 and parsonage with the understanding that when either party becomes dissatisfied or think best to make a change they are to give the other party three months notice. On motion adjourned.

A F Stickney, clk pro tem

Jul 24, 1887, Sun.

After morning service the following named persons were received as candidates for baptism and membership in this Ch.

Mrs Wm BARTON Mrs - BLOOD

Miss Amy MAWBY Miss Anna MAWBY

Miss Lizzie BASS Alva BALENTINE

Mrs. Wm Barton was baptized in the river east of the Jug Run school house in the afternoon. Mrs. Blood, Misses Amy Mawby, Anna Mawby & Lizzie Bass and Alva Balentine were baptized in the evening at the Ch.

Aug 6, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion Sister Harrison MINER was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the Bap Ch of Kewanee. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Sep 2, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch. The church having previously voted their old communion set to the Bap Ch at Nelson, Neb received a letter of thanks.

On motion Mr. Avery GEER was excluded from the Ch for unchristian conduct. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Oct 1, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch. After covenant exercises there being no business to attend to the meeting adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Oct 9, 1887, Sun.

Rev Therah Smith of Canton, IL having been invited to assist in holding revival meetings here commenced his labors today.

Oct 14, 1887, Fri.

After evening services the following named persons were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this Ch.

Nathan BASS Birdie SORNSON

George W BARTON May ANDERSON

Charlie SORNSON Grace CLAYBAUGH

Willie SORNSON Sadie GEMMELL

Anna GEMMELL

On motion Mrs MC KANE was received into the membership of this church on her experience.

Oct 16, 1887, Sun.

After morning services Nathan BASS and Geo W BARTON were baptized in the river east of the Jug Run school house. After evening services the following were baptized in the Ch.

Charley SORNSON Grace CLAYBAUGH

Willie SORNSON Sadie GEMMELL

Birdie SORNSON Anna GEMMELL

May ANDERSON

Oct 19, 1887, Wed.

After evening services the following were received as candidates for baptism and membership in the ch.

Mr Wm WHITE Mrs Willis GILL

Mr Sam'l BLOOD Miss - GRUB

Alice BERFIELD Mrs. Hattie SLACK

Addie BERFIELD (Aleck Taylor listed but line drawn through name)

On motion Mrs William WHITE was received as a member of this ch on her experience.

Oct 20, 1887, Thur.

After evening services Barney DEWEY was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this ch; the following were baptized:

Mr Wm WHITE Mrs Willis GILL

Mr Sam'l BLOOD Miss - GRUB

Walter TAYLOR Ollie TAYLOR

Barney DEWEY Anna TAYLOR

Alice BERFIELD Addie BERFIELD

Oct 22, 1887, Sat.

After evening service the following were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this ch.

Jimmie PIERSON Artie WILLIAMSON

Eddie BIGGS Fred TAYLOR

Harry ROW Mr Geo. SLACK

Oct 23, 1887, Sun.

After evening services the following were baptized.

Mr Geo SLACK Artie WILLIAMSON

Mrs Hattie SLACK Fred TAYLOR

Jimmie PIERSON Harry ROW

Eddie BIGGS

Oct 28, 1887, Fri.

After evening services the following were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this ch.

Mr Willis GILL Eddie LOWMAN

Mr Aleck TAYLOR Frankie EDWARDS

On motion Mrs. Jennie RUSSEL was received as a member of this ch. on her experience.

Oct 30, 1887, Sun.

After evening services the folowing were baptized.

Mr Willis GILL Eddie LOWMAN

Mr Aleck TAYLOR Frankie EDWARDS

Nov 10, 1887, Thur.

After evening services Mrs Wm TAYLOR and Miss Belle PAUL were received as candidates for baptism and membership with this ch.

Nov 13, 1887, Sun.

After morning services Miss Sarah PAUL was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this church. Sunday evening the following were baptized:

Mrs Wm TAYLOR Miss Sarah PAUL

Miss Belle PAUL

Nov 5, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the ch opened by the Pastor.

On motion Mrs Harriet HALL received as a member of this ch on her experience.

Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Dec 3, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch opened by Pastor.

After covenant exercises there being no business to attend to the meeting adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Dec 31, 1887, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch opened by the Pastor.

After covenant exercises the Tres. made his report which was accepted.

On motion Mr William CHEATHAM and his wife Mrs. Jane CHEATHAM and their two daughters ETTA and ELLA were received into the membership of this ch by letters from the Bap Ch of Wayne, Neb.

Feb 4, 1888, Sat.

Covenant meeting of the Ch. The Pastor being absent the clerk was asked to take charge of the meeting. After covenant exercises the meeting adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Mar 3, 1888, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the Ch. After covenant exercises the following business was transacted.

On motion Sister Camilla M PATTERSON was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the Bap Ch of Wyoming, Ill.

On motion Mr. John GEER was received as a candidate for baptism and membership with this ch.

On motion Mrs. Cora GEER was received as a member of this Ch on her experience.

On motion Bro A F Stickney was elected Tres. for the coming year, and E B Packer Clerk. Bro A F Stickney then offered his resignation as Deacon of the Ch. Action by the Ch was deferred until the next meeting. Also the election of a Trustee to fill the

vacancy caused by the removal of Bro H Y Godfrey.

On motion Rev. Messia MESROPIAN was received into the membership of this Ch from the Calvary Bap Ch of N. Haven, Conn.

E B Packer, C C

Mar 18, 1888, Sun.

After evening services the ordinance of baptism was administered to John GEER.

Apr 7, 1888, Sat.

Covenant meeting of the Ch. After covenant exercises the election of a Trustee was postponed one month. Also the action of Bro. Stickney's resignation.

E B Packer, C C

May 5, 1888, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the ch. On motion Bro A F Stickney's resignation as "deacon" was accepted and Bro B Packer elected in his place. On motion Bro B Packer was appointed a committee of one to see about fixing up the parsonage and Ch. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

June 2, 1888, Sat.

Reg. business meeting of the Ch. On motion Bro Barnard Barton was elected "Trustee" to fill the place of H Y Godfrey removed. The Tres reported the taxes paid. On motion Miss Stella GRIDLEY was received into the membership of this ch by letter from the Bap Ch of Plano, Ill. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

June 30, 1888, Sat.

Reg covenant meeting of the Ch. On motion Miss May THOMPSON was received into the membership of this ch by letter from the Bap Ch of Hastings, Neb.

On motion Bro B F Thompson and E B Packer were appointed ushers for the quarter commencing July 1 with Bros S W Blood and Sam'l Johnson as alternates.

On motion Bro B F Thompson was appointed a com of one to see to fixing the steps in front of Ch. Adjourned.

E B Packer, C C

Aug 6, 1888, Sat.

Reg covenant meeting of the ch. After covenant exercises the question of inviting Rev. Terah Smith to assist in holding revival meetings was discussed. A motion was made to invite him to come but action was deferred until after services Sun morning at which time it was carried unanimously. Adjourned.

Elmer B Packer, Church Clerk

Sep 8, 1888

The regular covenant meeting of the church convened at 2 o'clock pm. Rev. Mr. Hicks in the chair. The clerk being absent, Miss Dora Pliter was elected clerk pro tem.

Regular covenant exercises.

The Platform Committee reported a balance of $3.00 unpaid.

The committee appointed to make repairs on the parsonage reported a bill of $7.60 unpaid. It was arranged to pay both bills by collection on the following Sunday.

Arrangements for the yearly meeting of the Baptist Association (Peoria) were then made, and the following committee appointed:

To find places of entertainment for delegates to the Association, B F Thompson, R F Williamson, Mrs. Hicks, Miss Pliter.

To assign places to delegates, Rev. E W Hicks, B F Thompson.

On flowers and decorating church, Misses Martha Berfield, Laura Bass.

To obtain help and have church cleaned, Mrs. Pierson.

To obtain and put in extra rings in wind-break fence, for hitching teams, S W Blood. Adjourned.

Dora Pliter, clerk pro tem

Jan 5, 1889, Sat. Regular covenant meeting

The members of the Baptist Church of Toulon convened in regular covenant meeting in the church, at 2 o'clock pm, Sat. Jan 5, 1889. Rev E W Hicks in the chair.

B F Thompson elected clerk pro tem. After regular covenant exercises the following business was transacted:

Proceeded to the election of church clerk and treasurer for the ensuing year.

B F Thompson was elected clerk.

A F Stickney was unanimously reelected treasurer. A letter from Sister G M GILL, of Jacksonville, Oregon, was read, asking for Letter of Dismissal to join the M.E.Church at Jacksonville, there being no Baptist Church there. On motion, a certificate of the good christian character of Sister Gill, at the time she left here, was granted and forwarded to her.

Bro John GEER, and his wife, Sister Dora GEER, applied for letters to join the LaSalle Avenue Baptist Church (N side), Chicago, and the same were granted.

The treasurer reported the amount of Sunday collections for the year 1888, $82.13.

Bro R F Williamson reported incidental expenses for the year (did not get amount).

No further business. Adjourned.

B F Thompson, clk

Jan 6, 1889, Sun.

Miss Alice G HAGAN presented letter from the First Clinton Center Baptist Church of Waterman, Ill, and was received a member of this church.

Feb 2, 1889, Sat.

Rev. E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises.

An invitation from Baptist Church of Sparland, the Pastor and Deacon B Packer and Deacon Williamson were selected delegates to attend that church on Tuesday, Feb 5, 1889, to recognition of Sparland Baptist Church. Adjourned.

B F Thompson, clk

Mar 2, 1889, Covenant meeting

Regular covenant meeting at the church. Rev E W Hicks in the chair.

After regular covenant exercises, the roll of the church memberhsip was called, and twenty eight (28) members responded to their name.

Miss Ida M SCOTT presented a letter of Dismissal from the Baptist Church of Osceola - dated Jan 8, 1889 - to unite with this church, and on motion, she was unanimously received (Osceola Church notified Mar 4, 1889)

On motion, the names of John ARMSTRONG, Fred LEDERER and Miss Flora GILL were dropped from the church rolls.

Letters of Dismissal were granted to Bro William CHEATHAM, and his wife and daughters, Mrs. Jane CHEETHAM, and Etta CHEETHAM and Ella CHEETHAM, to unite with the Baptist Church at Webster, Mass. (Letters forwarded Mar 4, 1889).

No further business. Meeting closed.

B F Thompson, clk

Apr 6, 1889, Sat.

Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Taxes on parsonage reported $11.05. No business. Meeting closed.

B F Thompson, clk

May 4, 1889, Sat.

Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises. No business. Closed.

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Jun 1, 1889, Sat.

Rev E W Hicks in the chair. 20 members present. Regular covenant exercises.

Treasurer reported amount due on subscriptions to pastor's salary, to end of pastoral year, June 20 - $299.30, and amount due pastor $116.66. No other business; closed.

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Aug 31, 1889, Sat.

Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises. No business.

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Jan 4, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises.

Annual roll-call of members - reading letters, etc.

On motion,, it was voted to have an annual roll call of members at the first covenant meeting in each year.

Mr W F PRICE, Miss Kate L PRICE and Miss Hettie E PRICE, being present, were received for baptism, and all were baptized by the Pastor. No further business. Meeting closed.

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Jan 14, 1890, Special meeting at the church.

Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Bro William H WINANS was received by letter a member of this church.

Harry WINANS, Robert WINANS, Emma WINANS, Frank PRICE, Albert

MC CORKLE, John JACKSON and Edna MC CLENAHAN, being present, were received for baptism, and all were baptized by Rev E W Hicks, the pastor.

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Jan 19, 1890, Sun.

Mrs Martha J BROCKWAY was received a member of this church, on her experience.

Mr George N BROCKWAY was received for baptism, and baptized by the pastor.

Feb 1, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Regular covenant exercises.

Mrs. Hattie A HALL was received by letter a member of this church.

Mr J Knox HALL was received for baptism, and baptized by the pastor.

William A STRAYER was dismissed by letter to unite with the Baptist Church at Geneseo, Ill.

B F Thompson was reelected clerk, and A F Stickney, Treasurer, for the ensuing year. Earl W Thompson and James M Stickney were elected ushers, and Samuel Johnson and A H Anderson Alternates, for the ensuing year.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Feb 22, 1890, Sun.

Mr Elton G COLE and Mrs. Mary M COLE presented Letters of Dismissal from the First Baptist Church of Arkansas City, Kansas, to unite with this church, and were duly received as members of this church, and their former church informed of such action.

Mar 1, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Covenant exercises.

Mrs. Mary PETERS was duly received on her experience, a member of this church.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Mar 23, 1890, Sun.

Rev Messiah MEEROPIAN asked by letter, for a Letter of Dismissal from this church to unite with the Baptist Church at or near Crum? Lynne, Pa., and the same was granted and duly forwarded as requested.

Apr 5, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The name of Mrs Mary CRUM dropped from the church rolls.

No other business. Meeting closed.

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May 3, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The matter of repairing the church was discussed but no action taken. No other business.

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Jun 5, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Miss Ida M SCOTT was granted letter of dismissal to unite with Kewanee church.

It was voted to repair the church and erect a lecture room as an addition, and a committee to solicit subscriptions and perform the work was appointed, consisting of Deac B Packer, J K Hall, W F Price and B F Thompson. No further business. Meeting closed.

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July meeting, 1890

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. Mrs. Hicks and Mrs A F Stickney appointed committee to visit Annie Taylor. Clerk absent.

Aug 2, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev. Mr. Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mr Hicks reported for committee appointed to visit Annie Taylor.

It was moved and seconded that Annie TAYLOR be excluded from membership with this church, for conduct unbecoming a christian.

On motion, the question was laid on the table for one month.

It was ordered that the name of Harry ROWE be dropped from the church rolls, he having united with the Christian Church.

The Building Committee heretofore appointed, by Deacon Packer, its chairman, made a verbal report that sufficient money had been subscribed to make the contemplated improvements on the church building, and that the contract for such improvements had been made with Mr R F Dickenson.

On motion, the action of the committee was approved and the committee authorized to go ahead and complete the work subject to the approval of the church. No further business. Meeting closed.

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Sep 21, 1890

J Knox HALL and Mrs Hattie A HALL, his wife, dismissed by letter - removed to Creston, Iowa.

Mrs. Madill A RENNICK granted letter to unite with Bradford Church Sep 28, 1890.

Sep 6, 1890, Sat.

Church closed for repairs. No covenant meeting. Sunday meetings held in court room.

Oct 4, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting, held in court room. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises. John H STICKNEY was admitted by letter. Annie TAYLOR was excluded. Clerk absent (sick).

Nov 8, 1890, Sat.

Covenant meeting. Mr Hicks in chair. Usual exercises. No business.

Dec 6, 1890, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting in new lecture room. Regular covenant exercises. Rev. E W Hicks in chair.

The following resolutions were offered and unanimously adopted, by a rising vote"

Resolved, That we, as a church, do hereby express our gratitude to Deacon Benjamin Packer for his generous gift of $500 towards the building of the new addition to our meeting house. We recognize not only the largeness of the sum, but also the noble spirit in which it was given, and which imparted a spirit of cheerful liberality to all the following contributions.

Resolved, That we, as a church, do hereby express our gratitude to Bro J H Winans for his generous gift of $200 towards our meeting house repairs, which, supplementing, as it did, the initial contribution of Bro Packer, greatly strengthened our hands, and gave us confidence that we should succeed in our undertaking.

Resolved, That we, as a church, do hereby express our gratitude to each member of the church and to other friends, not members with us, who have in any way, assisted in carrying forward the work now so happily completed. We pray that the Lord may abundantly bless them all.

Resolved, That we, as a church, do hereby acknowledge the good hand of God in this whole matter of our church improvements. It is through his gracious presence that we have seen improvements to the value of over $2,000 made and paid for and we wish to put this acknowledgement on record, that his name be praised and glorified, both by us and by those who, in this church, shall come after us.

The clerk was instructed to cause the foregoing resolutions, to be published, and to furnish a copy of the same to Deacon Packer and to Bro. Winans.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Jan 3, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting in lecture room of church. Rev E W Hicks in the chair.

After the usual covenant exercises the roll of the members of the church was called, and 55 responded in person or by letter.

Letters were read from absent members, and every one present gave in their testimony.

Bro Samuel W Blood was elected Trustee, in place of Bro N F WINANS, dismissed by letter.

The treasurer made report, which seemed satisfactory - no action taken.

It was voted to observe the week of prayer. Deacon Benj. Packer made some remarks to the church, and tendered his resignation as a deacon. Deacon Williamson moved a vote of confidence in Deacon Packer, which was unanimously carried, and the matter was laid over to the next meeting.

It was voted to elect a church janitor every year commencing at new year's.

A F Stickney was reelected Treasurer, and B F Thompson, Clerk

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Feb 1891 - No covenant meeting

Mar 1891 - No covenant meeting

Apr 1891 - see page 84

Apr 4, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises, all present spoke.

The matter of Deacon Packer's resignation, laid over at the January meeting, was taken up. On motion, it was unanimously voted to request Deacon Packer to withdraw his resignation.

It was moved and seconded that the clerk convey to Bro Packer, our appreciation of his services in the church in the past, and our earnest desire for him to withdraw his resignation. Carried unanimously.

A H Anderson and B F Thompson were elected Ushers, and S W Blood and C Sorenson Alternates.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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May 1891 - No covenant meeting

June 20, 1891 Special meetings in lieu of regular May and June meetings.

Covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Delegates were elected to the ordination of Bro Wm P Pearce at Sparland June 26, as follows: The Pastor, J H Stickney, B F Thompson.

It was stated by the Treasurer that subscriptions to pastor's salary, and the pastoral year, now ends on June 20, and it was moved and seconded that the present pastoral year be extended to Dec 31, 1891, and that thereafter the calendar year be our pastoral year.

Carried unanimously.

A H Anderson, S W Blood and B F Thompson were appointed a committee to confer with the other churches in relation to the ringing of church bells on the 4th of July.

It was stated that our pastor had been, and was now, preaching on Sunday afternoons for the Baptist Church at Saxon, and that the Saxon Church had contributed and paid to the Treasurer of this church a sum of money towards the payment of the pastor's salary; and it was moved that the pastor be allowed one-half of all paid by the Saxon church, extra, in addition to his salary. (In margin of page: Motion rescinded Apr 3, 1897).

Deacon Packer moved to pay the pastor $100 out of the Saxon fund, and that the remainder of such fund be divided equally between this church and the pastor. Motion seconded, and carried unanimously.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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July 1891 - No covenant meeting

Aug 1, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises. Good attendance. No business. Meeting closed.

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Sep 5, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

All present spoke.

Letters of Dismissal were granted to Mrs. Rhoda B CLAYBAUGH and Miss Ida CLAYBAUGH, to unite with the Baptist Church at Kearney, Nebraska.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Oct 3, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises - all taking part.

Mrs Nellie S PACKER presented a letter from the Baptist Church of Osceola, and was admitted a member of this church.

Mrs. Cerilda J PLITER and Mrs. Mary J EDMUNDS asked for letters of dismissal to unite with the Baptist Church at Yorkville, Ill. and the same were granted.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Oct 31, 1891, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business. Meeting closed.

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Dec 4, 1891

Mrs Annie I SMITH received for baptism and baptized by pastor.

Dec 14, 1891

The following named persons were received for baptism and baptized by the pastor:

Cora A ANDERSON Nellie May BESS

Mary Blanche COOLEY Ernest COOLEY

Clara E MAYNARD Dow SMITH

Charles F STICKNEY

Dec 18, 1891

Fred A HARTER, Karl C BLOOD, John Otto WEST and Thomas W GEMMELL were received for baptism and duly baptized by the pastor.

Dec 23, 1891

Miss Lillian A BEVIER was received for baptism and duly baptized by the pastor.

Jan 1, 1892 Covenant Meeting

Pursuant to previous arrangements the members met at the meeting house on Friday January 1, 1892, at 12 o'clock noon.

It was a rainy disagreeable day, and the roads were very muddy and almost impassable.

Members living in the country could not get in, but nearly all residing in town were present. Tables were spread in the lecture room and a sumptuous lunch, prepared by the ladies, served at one o'clock.

After lunch, the meeting was called to order, and opened by prayer by the pastor, and the following program then carried out.

1. Report of the clerk, showing the gains, losses and present membership of the church.

2. Report of the treasurer, of the finances of the church.

3. Report from the Sunday School.

4. Report of the Woman's Foreign Mission Society.

5. Report of the Woman's Home Mission Society.

6. Report of the Young People's Society.

7. Roll call of members.

8. Reading letters from absent members.

9. Remarks by the pastor and others

B F Thompson was reelected clerk. A F Stickney was reelected treasurer. Earl W Thompson was elected janitor, and his salary fixed at $75 per year.

A vote of thanks was given the church choir for their services during the previous year.

All sang "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," the pastor pronounced the benediction, and the meeting closed.

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Jan 8, 1892

Bro Fred A HARTER was dismissed by letter to unite with another Baptist Church.

Jan 10, 1892, Sun.

Letters of Dismission from the First Baptist Church of Concordia, Kansas, were presented by Mr. John CHASE, Mrs. Mary P CHASE and Miss Bessie CHASE, and all were received as members of the church.

Feb 3, 1892.

Miss Lillian A BEVIER was dismissed by letter to unite with the Baptist Church at Brookfield, MO (United with Brookfield Church Feb 14, 1892)

Feb 6, 1892, Sat.

Regular Covenant Meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business.

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Mar 5, 1892 Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business.

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Apr 2, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs. Angeline S GILL was dismissed by letter to unite with the Baptist Church at Avon, Ill.

$15 out of salary fund was appropriated to pay Mr. Hicks, money advanced by him to pay Mr. Pearce for meetings at Jug Run. No other business.

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Apr 30, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business.

June 4, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant meeting. No business.

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Jul 2, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The names of James E ATWOOD and Leona? GRUBB were dropped from the church rolls. No other business.

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Aug 6, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

It was moved and seconded that the time of holding the regular monthly covenant meeting be changed from Saturday afternoon, to the Wednesday evening before the first Sunday in each month. On motion, the question was laid over for one month. No other business.

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Sep 3, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The question of changing the time of holding the monthly covenant meetings, laid over from last meeting, was taken up and laid over to next meeting. It was voted that when this meeting adjourn, it adjourn to the Wednesday evening before the first Sunday in Oct.

Major A PIERSON, Mrs Sarah E PIERSON and Mrs Sarah A MC KANE made request through Mrs. Pierson for Letters of Dismission from this church to unite with the Baptist Church at Stockton, California, where they now reside, and the same were duly granted.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Sep 11, 1892, Sun.

Rev E W Hicks, Mrs Ellen M Hicks, Deacon B Packer and Deacon R F Williamson were elected delegates to the Association to be held at Canton.

Miss Laura WISE was dismissed by letter to unite with the Baptist Church at Canton, Ill.

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Sep 28, 1892 Wed. evening

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant services.

On motion it was voted to adopt a course of evangelistic church work, and Bro S W Blood was elected Superintendent of such work.

Adjourned to Saturday afternoon before first Sunday in November.

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Nov 5, 1892, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Good attendance. Usual covenant exercises. Bro A H Anderson appointed to fix up hitching posts. Adjourned to Wed. evening before first Sunday in December.

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Nov 30, 1893, Wed. evening

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Voted to have roll call of members, and other exercises, Sat. Dec 31, 1892 - lunch at noon. Adjourned to Sat. Dec 31.

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Mrs Sarah IVES joined by letter Oct 30, 1892

Dec 31, 1892, Sat.

Met at the church at 11 o'clock a.m.

Lunch served at 12 o'clock in small room. After lunch, assembled in large room. Rev Mr Hicks in chair, when the following program was carried out, viz:

Report of membership by the clerk

Treasurer's Financial Report

Sunday School Report by E G Cole, Sec'y

Report of Woman's Home Mission Society, by Miss Sarah Berfield

Report of Woman's Foreign Mission Society, by Mrs E M Hicks

Report of Young Peoples' Society, by Miss Alice Berfield

Remarks by Pastor

Roll call of members - responses by those present, and reading letters from absent

members

Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:

Clerk - B F Thompson

Treasurer - A F Stickney

On motion of A F Stickney, a vote of thanks to the pastor was unanimously adopted.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Jan 29, 1893, Sun. evening

Miss Nancy WHITE received for baptism.

Feb 1, 1893, Wed. evening

Miss Delany S CONGER, Miss Maude JOHNSTON, Maude CLAYBAUGH,

Clarence CLAYBAUGH and Jessie JOHNSON received for baptism.

All, and Miss White baptized Feb 5, 1893.

Mar 4, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs. - NELSON received for baptism.

Voted to pay Mr Hicks $17 out of Saxon fund, for money advanced by him to pay Rev. Martin. No other business. Meeting closed.

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Apr 1, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. No other business.

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May 6, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. E G Cole and Samuel Johnson elected ushers for three months - May, June & July. No other business.

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June 3, 1893, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Voted to observe "Childrens' Day" Sunday June 11 - and that the money raised on that day by collection and otherwise be appropriated for the assistance of the Wyoming Baptist Church. Voted to put electric lights in the church. No other business.

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Jul 2, 1893, Sun.

The church voted unanimously to grant our Pastor a vacation, and to pay him $50 extra for expenses, etc., during his vacation.

Jul 23, 1893, Sun.

Upon request of the Baptist Church of La Marsh, our Pastor and Deacons Packer and Williamson were elected delegates to sit in council with the La Marsh church, July 27, 1893, to consider the propriety of ordaining to the ministry Bro Fred A Harter of La Marsh Church.

Jul 26, 1893

At prayer meeting. Dora B PLITER granted letter of dismission to unite with Baptist Church at Lockport, Ill.

Sep 2, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. Resignation of Earl W Thompson, as janitor, accepted, and Trustees authorized to employ a janitor. No further business - meeting closed.

Sep 30, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs Nellie E BUERMAN received as a member by letter from First Baptist Church of Peoria.

It was suggested by the Pastor, - and moved and carried, - that a series of special meetings be held in Nov. for at least one week, for the especial benefit of members of the church. No further business. Meeting closed.

Nov 4, 1893

Covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs Sarah IVES dismissed by letter to unite with the Baptist Church at Spencer, Iowa.

Mrs Nancy E WALLING dismissed by letter to unite with the Calvary Baptist Church of Davenport, Iowa.

No further business. Meeting closed.

The special meetings referred to above were held in Nov - preaching every evening by the Pastor, assisted by neighboring pastors, with special reference to the members of the church.

No covenant meeting in Dec - storm - and fire, - Mr Shallenberger's residence burned, - prevented meeting.

Dec 17, 1893, Sun.

Mrs. Rhoda B CLAYBAUGH and Miss Ida CLAYBAUGH received as members, on Letters from First Baptist Church of Kearney, Neb.

Jan 6, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

Treasurer A F Stickney

Clerk B F Thompson

Janitor Chas. M Dewey

No further business. Meeting closed.

Feb 3, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Pastor and Clerk both absent.

Mrs E M Hicks, chairman and clerk pro tem.

Usual covenant exercises. Mrs C A HULL, nee Laney CONGER, requested Letter to unite with a church at Stark. As there is no Baptist Church at Stark, it was voted to grant a certificate that Mrs Hull is a member of this church in good standing, and commending her to the fellowship of the Christian people of Stark, etc.

No further business. Meeting closed.

Mar 3, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Letter of dismission granted to Mrs Rose WHITWELL of Kewanee to unite with Baptist Church of Kewanee.

Mrs Mary A HEADLEY was received for baptism. Baptized Mar 21, 1894. No further business.

Special meetings were held in the church every evening (except Saturday) beginning Feb 12, 1894 and ending March 5, 1894. Preaching by Rev A J Young of Galva, assisted by our pastor.

A good attendance and considerable interest, but few conversions - mostly children, and members of the Sabbath School.

Mar 11, 1894, Sun.

Ralph A CLAYBAUGH, Edith E CLAYBAUGH, Ella M SORENSON and Grace H GEMMELL were received for baptism.

All, and also Mrs Mary A HEADLEY, were baptized Wednesday evening, March 21, 1894.

Mar 31, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Edwin C Stickney, clerk pro tem. Usual covenant services.

Mrs Sarah I (PAUL) FOWLER was granted a certificate of good standing as a member of this church. Married, and wishes to unite with the Presbyterian Church at Elmira.

Rev E W Hicks was appointed a committee to inquire into the conduct, etc. of Edward LOWMAN and report at the next meeting.

Mrs Headley and Mrs Hicks were appointed to inquire as to Walter TAYLOR and Fred TAYLOR and report at next church meeting.

The pastor was authorized to make arrangements for instruction of young people of church in vocal music, provided there shall be no expense to the church, and use of small room was granted for that purpose. No further business. Meeting closed.

Apr 11, 1894, Wed. evening

Regular prayer meeting of the church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair.

Edson E BASSETT was received as a member of the church upon his baptism.

Rev. John C HART, Mrs. Mary E HART, Miss Jane T HART and Miss Iva E HART presented a letter of dismission from the Baptist church of Walnut, Ill and were unanimously received as members of this church.

Apr 15, 1894, Sun. evening

Edson E BASSETT baptized after Sunday evening services.

May 5, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The pastor reported that he had written to Bro Edward Lowman, in accordance with his instructions of Mar 31 and had received no reply.

On motion, report accepted and committee discharged. On motion the name of Edward LOWMAN was dropped from the church records on account of his neglect of his church covenant and fellowship.

The committee appointed at the March meeting, Mrs Hicks and Mrs Headley, to inquire as to Walter and Fred Taylor, continued to next meeting.

The following resolution was offered and unanimously adopted by a rising vote.

Resolved, That we do hereby request and urge Bro Benj Packer to withdraw his resignation, and resume his official services, as a deacon of this church. We sincerely desire his official counsel and influence and confidently hope he may withdraw his resignation.

On motion Bro N F Winans was elected Trustee in place of Bro Stephen W EASTMAN, deceased.

On motion it was voted to defer the election of a Deacon to fill vacancy caused by the death of Deacon Eastman, and that a deacon be elected at the next covenant meeting. Meeting closed.

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June 2, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Bro J H Winans was placed in nomination for Deacon, in place of Bro S W Eastman deceased. On motion the nomination was laid on the table until next covenant meeting. No other business. Meeting closed.

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June 30, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The nomination of Bro J H Winans for Deacon made at last meeting, was withdrawn at his own request, he being unable to serve.

Bro John H Stickney was nominated and unanimously elected Deacon, in place of Bro S W Eastman, deceased. No further business. Meeting closed.

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Aug 4, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The question of providing dinner on Old Settlers' Day was discussed, pro and con, and it was voted that this church do not provide the dinner on that occasion. No further business. Meeting closed.

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Sep 1, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev E W Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

A H Anderson, B F Thompson, N F Winans and R F Williamson were elected Ushers for three months - first two present to act.

The trustees were authorized and directed to make such repairs as may be necessary to church, furnace, walls, and on parsonage. It was voted to pay B F Thompson expenses for living in attending Sunday School in the Ham District.

The Pastor, and any others who can attend, were elected Delegates to the District Association at Sparland - all present to be considered as delegates, and clerk was instructed to prepare the Church Letter, and submit same at meeting Sep 9.

The following resolution was offered and unanimously adopted:

Resolved, that the Board of Deacons be appointed a committee to confer with a like committee from Saxon Church, to perfect a plan for preaching at Saxon, and for cooperation between the two fields, and report, that same may be a matter of record.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Sep 22, 1894, Sat., 1:40 a.m.

Church struck by lightning, and destroyed by fire. Walls standing. Furniture, etc. mostly saved.

Sep 23, Sun.

Services held in the Methodist Church, the pastor of that church being absent.

Sep 25, 1894, Tues.

At a business meeting of the members of the Baptist Church, held in the Town Hall, to take into consideration the matter of rebuilding the church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair - the following proceedings were had:

The trustees were instructed to take measures at once to secure the walls of the building.

Mr R Dickinson being present, presented a plan for rebuilding and remodeling the building, and estimated the cost, ready to seat, at about $3200. After considerable discussion Bro W F Price moved that we adopt the new plan, and that we go ahead and rebuild and finish the building. Motion seconded, and being put was carried nearly unanimously.

A Finance Committee consisting of Deacon Benjamin Packer and Bros J H Winans and A F Stickney, was appointed to solicit subscriptions for rebuilding the church, and the committee was empowered to appoint any member of the church as a sub-committee to assist the finance committee.

Rev Mr Hicks offered the following resolutions, which were adopted unanimously:

(resolution not given)

Oct 1, 1894

Business meeting of members of the church, held in B F Thompson's office. Rev E W Hicks chairman.

Meeting opened with prayer by Rev Mr Hicks. Finance committee, by Bro B Packer chairman, reported amount of subscriptions to date.

On motion, it was voted that the church proceed to rebuild at once on the plan proposed by Mr Dickinson, in the main; that a building committee of three be appointed, and that the committee obtain plans and specifications and furnish the material and let the contract for labor.

Dea. Benj. Packer, W F Price and B F Thompson were appointed a Building Committee.

Nov 3, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting, in Council Room, Town Hall. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business. Meeting closed.

Dec 1, 1894, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting - in Council Room, in Town Hall Building. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The matter of having special meetings, beginning with, and following dedication of church was discussed, and deferred by common consent - no action taken.

The question of holding the regular annual roll-call of members of the church was taken up, and after considerable discussion, it was voted to hold the Annual roll-call in the hall, on New Years' Day, and to have a dinner in connection with the roll-call; and Mrs A F Stickney, Mrs E M Hicks and Mrs John Chase were appointed an Executive Committee, with power to appoint sub-committees and make all necessary arrangements. No other business. Meeting closed.

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Jan 1, 1895, Tues.

The annual reunion and roll-call of the members of the church and Sunday School was held in the Town Hall. Dinner was served for all.

71 members of the church responded to roll-call; and letters were read from several absent members.

The clerk reported the present membership of the church 165.

Gained during the year 1894 by baptism 6, by letter 4, total 10.

Lost during the year 1894 by death 7, dismissed 3, dropped 1, total 11.

Reports were also made by the Church Treasurer, the Woman's Mission Circle and the Sunday School and Baptist Young Peoples' Union.

Dea. Packer, chairman of soliciting and of Building Committee, also made verbal report of what his committee had done.

The reunion was pleasant and profitable to the church and Sunday School as a whole and to each individual member, and all, especially the children, seemed to enjoy the occasion and feel the happier by reason of it.

Jul 5, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

On motion, the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from Erle W THOMPSON, for neglect of church covenant and unchristian conduct.

The names of George N BROCKWAY and Margaret A CONOVER were ordered dropped from the church rolls, both having united with other churches.

The names of Margaret GREER, Josephine RANKIN and Charlotte WOODS were dropped from the church rolls for neglect of covenant obligations - neither having been heard from for many years.

The Church Treasurer's Annual report for the year 1894 was read, received and placed on file.

Bro Andrew F Stickney was unanimously re-elected Church Treasurer for the ensuing year.

B F Thompson was re-elected Church Clerk for the ensuing year, and until his successor shall be elected.

The following resolution was offerd and adopted: Resolved, That hereafter the names of members of this church may be dropped from the church rolls after an absence of two years, and failure to report, for neglect of their church covenant.

On motion, the clerk was instructed to express to the Baptist Church of Galva the sincere thanks of this church for their voluntary contribution of $35 to our building fund.

No further business. Meeting closed.

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Jan 6, 1895, Sun.

Mrs Chase, Mrs Sorenson, Misses Maude Johnston, Addie Berfield and Eva Edwards appointed a committee to solicit aid for western sufferers.

Feb 2, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

A committee was appointed, consisting of Mrs Williamson, Mrs B Packer, Mrs A F Stickney, Mrs Sorenson, Mrs Chase and Mrs Hart, to select carpet for the church.

No other business. Meeting closed.

Feb 3, 1895, Sun.

At the request of the Baptist Church of Galva, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Hicks, Deacon Packer, Deacon Williamson and REv J C Hart were elected delegates to sit in council and assist in the ordination of Rev W H Whelan into the Baptist Ministry, at Galva, at 2 o'clock pm on Thursday, Feb 21, 1895.

Mar 2, 1895

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business.

Mar 31, 1895, Sun.

New church edifice (rebuilt) dedicated. Dedicatory Sermon by Dr. Keitley of Peoria.

A series of meetings beginning Monday evening April 1, 1895, held until April 19, conducted by the Pastor assisted by several neighboring pastors.

Apr 6, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Misses Eva EDWARDS, Bertha BERFIELD and Kate DOWNEND received for baptism. No other business.

April 17, 1895, Wed. evening

Mrs Edith R EASTMAN and Miss Ada DOWNEND received for baptism.

Apr 18, 1895, Thur. evening

Mr. John E EASTMAN received for baptism.

April 19, 1895, Fri. evening

Mr John E EASTMAN, Mrs. Edith R EASTMAN, Miss Bertha BERFIELD, Miss Eva EDWARDS and Miss Kate DOWNEND were baptized by Rev. Mr Hicks, the pastor.

Apr 28, 1895, Sun.

Resolution adopted extending vote of thanks to Rev H S Black of Kewanee for his assistance in the series of revival meetings, and also to the Baptist Church of Kewanee for consenting to his absence, and to other pastors who have assisted.

May 4, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. Voted to adopt mite barrels for distribution among members of the church, to raise money to pay balance due on the building - in charge of Missionary Com of Y.P.U. No other business.

May 19, 1895, Sun.

Bro William W MAGGARELL presented letter from Baptist Church of Tuscola, Ill and was received as a member of this church.

June 1, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

The building committee made report of moneys received and expended in rebuilding church as follows:

Subscriptions in material, etc $ 580.93

Cash sub. recd thro bank 4522.51

Recd from all sources 5103.44

Paid out 5073.30

Bal on hand in bank 30.14

Liabilities - indebtedness

Due Cole Bros 395.00

John Chase 30.00

Total 425.00

Unpaid sub. 289.00

Cash 30.14 319.14

Deficiency 105.86

On motion, report was accepted and committee continued.

Upon request, Letters of Dismissal were granted to Samuel L JOHNSON and Ida C JOHNSON to unite with the Baptist Church of Kewanee.

John E Eastman and Charles H Sorenson were elected Ushers for ensuing three months.

The Deacons of this church and of the Saxon Baptist Church having conferred together in relation to supplying the Saxon Church with preaching, made report, recommending that the Pastor of this church supply the church at Saxon, and that whenever a Pastor is employed here he be employed with the understanding that he also supply the church at Saxon, and that whatever is paid by the Church at Saxon be paid to this church. Report accepted.

No further business, meeting closed.

B F Thompson, clk

Jul 6, 1895, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mr Hicks called Deacon A F Williamson to the chair and withdrew from the meeting.

The chairman stated that Rev Mr Hicks had tendered his resignation as Pastor of this church, to take effect at the end of three months, and that the question before this meeting was to accept or decline to accept his resignation.

It was moved and seconded that his resignation be accepted. After remarks by several, a rising vote was taken with the following result:

For accepting the resignation 8

Against accepting the resignation 55

and the motion was declared lost.

The clerk stated that he had received communications from members of the church not present at this meeting, exercising their choice on this question as follows:

For accepting the resignation 6

Against accepting resignation 29

It was moved and seconded, that Bro Hicks be requested to withdraw his resignation and that a call be extended to him to remain as Pastor of this church for one year from July 1, 1895. The motion was carried.

On motion Bros W F Price, J H Stickney and J H Winans were appointed a committee to inform Mr Hicks of the result of the meeting. No further business - meeting closed.

B F Thompson, clk

Jul 7, 1895, Sun.

The committee appointed to inform Mr Hicks of the action of the church at the meeting on Saturday - the day before, reported that they had performed that duty, and that Mr Hicks desired a little time to consider the matter.

On motion, a Letter of Dismissal was granted to Bro Wm W MAGGARELL to unite with the Baptist Church at Tuscola, Ill, - he having returned to Tuscola.

Jul 14, 1895, Sun.

Preaching by Rev Mr Reynolds of Sparland. Rev Mr Hicks absent - attending lectures in Chicago.

The clerk read a communication from Mr Hicks as members of this church upon relation of their experience (both having been baptized).

Evening meeting

Albert LINDBLOOM, Jennie LINDBLOOM, Kate DEWEY, Ruby PIERSON and Jasper BERFIELD received for baptism. Harvey GOODALE.

Feb 7, evening

Bert MC GINNIS recd for baptism

Feb 9, Sunday

Thomas HOGG and Gustav A LINDBLOOM recd for baptism.Mrs. Anna R FOGLESONG (Frank's wife) recd as member of the church on relation of her experience.

Feb 11, afternoon

Baptized: Jennie LINDBLOOM, Gustav A LINDBLOOM, Thomas HOGG, Bert Mc GINNIS, Thomas Arthur COOLEY, Jasper Berfield

Evening, baptized Selina JOHNSON, Ruby PIERSON, Annie BALLENTINE, Albert LINDBLOOM, Harvey GOODALE.

Feb 12

Oscar C ROWE, Leo C HART recd for baptism.

Afternoon - Stella WHITE recd for baptism

Evening - Harry F PACKER, Henry J STICKNEY and Arthur JAMES recd for baptism.

Feb 14, evening

Elsie GOODALE and Cora GOODALE recd for baptism.

Feb 15, afternoon

Ora E WHITE recd for baptism. Ora E WHITE and Estella A WHITE baptized. Mrs. Dora B LONG recd by letter from Baptist Church of Lockport, Ill.

Feb 26

Fred JAMES recd for baptism and baptized. Elsie GOODALE and Cora GOODALE baptized.

Oscar C ROWE, Leo C HART, Henry J STICKNEY, Arthur JAMES Harry F PACKER baptized.

Feb 1, 1896, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair.

All unfinished business, laid over from Jan meeting, deferred until next meeting.

Dea R F Williamson moved that the records on pages 159, 160, 168 to 172, inclusive, 180 and 181 in the old record book of the First Baptist Church of this place, be expunged, and that the clerk of this church be hereby authorized and directed to expunge the same.

Motion seconded and carried unanimously.

A letter addressed to the church was read from Mrs. Ida C JOHNSON and Mrs. Rhoda B CLAYBAUGH, requesting that their names be taken from the church books.

Mrs Johnson stated that her Letter of Dismission, granted June 1, 1895, had not been used.

On motion both were excluded from the church "at her own request."

No further business. Meeting closed.

B F Thompson, clk

The record above record referred to expunged as directed.

(the following appears, typewritten, on pasted-in sheets)

Feb 19, 1896

(Record) Building Committee made report of progress, showing that but $111 of unpaid subscriptions yet remained to be collected. Report received, and Committee continued, to complete the work of collection. On motion the following resolutions were offered for adoption:

We give grateful thanks to God for the success that has crowned our work of building, and for his temporal and spiritual mercies toward us as a church.

We heartily acknowledge the self-denying services of the Building Committee, Brethren Benjamin Packer, B F Thompson and W F Price, who have for a year and a half given freely of their thought and time to the work of building and collecting, and we congratulate them on the near approach of the period when their work will be happily completed. We recognize especially the invaluable labors of the chairman of the Committee, Bro. Benjamin Packer, in: First, securing the subscriptions to the building fund, in which, by the Lord's blessing, he had extraordinary success. Second, in paying out the money as the work went on. We wish as a church to put it on record that the funds were economically administered, and every cent accounted for by proper vouchers. Third,

in giving almost his entire time, for several months, without charge, to the overseeing of the work; a task that probably no other among us could have done. We feel that for this service a vote of thanks, however unanimous and hearty, is but a slight return.

(added in pencil) Thanks to John Chase Builder.

Feb 29, 1896

Regular covenant meeting of church. Usual covenant exercises. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair.

Officers of the church (postponed from Jan meeting) were then elected as follows:

Clerk B F Thompson

Assistant Clerk May Anderson

Treasurer A F Stickney

Solicitor W F Price

Apr 4, 1896

Usual covenant exercises. Rev Mr Hicks in chair

A H Anderson and Charles Sorenson elected Ushers, and W A Fell and Albert Lindbloom alternates, for three months. No other business.

May 2, 1896

Regular covenant meeting of church. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Letter of dismission granted to Samuel S JOHNSON June 1, 1895 (at request of his wife) rescinded and he is restored to membership in this church.

It was voted, that all funds raised and appropriated for "ministerial education" be sent to Shurtleff College.

No further business.

Jun 6, 1896

Regular covenant meeting of Church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mr Hicks called Deacon J H Stickney to the chair, and retired from the meeting.

It was moved and seconded, That this church extend a call to Elder Hicks, as Pastor, for one year, to expire July 1, 1897 - at same salary as at present - $700 and Parsonage, and one-half the amount paid by the Saxon Church.

It was moved and seconded to amend the motion by making the call indefinite - pastor to remain as long as agreeable to both parties - services to be terminated upon three months notice by either party. Amendment was lost.

The question was then put on the original motion, and it was carried - nearly unanimous.

Jul 4, 1896

No covenant meeting.

Aug 1, 1896

Regular covenant meeting. Elder Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises. No business.

Sep 5, 1896

Regular Covenant meeting. Elder Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Letter from Mrs. Harriet M BLAIR, requesting that her name be erased from the church rolls, was read, and, on motion, laid on the table.

The pastor and clerk were appointed to prepare Church Letter to Association.

The following messengers to the District Association, to be held here Sept 15-7, inst., were appointed: Rev E W Hicks and Mrs E M Hicks, Rev J C Hart and Mrs M E Hart, Dea B Packer, Mrs C K Stickney and Joseph T Cole.

The following committees were also appointed: On reception of delegates, A F Stickney and Bert McGinnis, with power to appoint assistants.

To assign delegates to places, E G Cole, with power to appoint assistants.

On decorations, Flower Com of BYPU.

No further business.

Sep 13, 1896, Sun.

Church letter read and approved by the church.

Oct 3, 1896

Regular covenant meeting of the church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

It was voted, To endorse the movement to procure a Church Library, and W F Price and Joseph T Cole were appointed a Church Committee to raise funds for the library, and have the matter in charge.

No further business.

Oct 31, 1896, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs. Mary WEST received as member of this church by letter from Baptist Church of Arkansas City, Kans. dated Sep 5, 1896 and clerk of that church informed by letter.

Dec 5, 1896.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Voted to hold annual roll call and dinner in Town Hall, Jan 1, 1897. Committees appointed. No further business.

Jan 1, 1897

Annual Roll Call. Assembled in Town Hall at 10 o'clock a.m. Dinner in Hall at 12 o'clock pm. Roll call; responses by members present and reading of letters from absent members.

Reports were read by the Church Clerk, Treasurer, Sunday School, BYPU and Junior BYPU, Wman's Societies, etc.

Remarks by the Pastor and others. Andrew F Stickney elected Treasurer. Election of Clerk postponed (present incumbent declines re-election).

On motion, B F Thompson, W F Price, E G Cole, W H Winans and A F Stickney were appointed a Finance Committee to devise ways and means of raising money, solicit subscriptions, etc.

No further business.

Jan 2, 1897, Sat.

No covenant meeting.

Feb 6, 1897

Regular covenant meeting. Usual covenant exercises only.

Mar 6, 1897

Regular covenant meeting. Usual covenant exercises only.

Mrs. FLEMING and Mrs. MAHANY received for baptism, and baptized. See next page.

Jan 3, 1897, Sun.

Special meetings commenced, conducted by Pastor assisted by Rev G E Farr of Iowa.

Jan 10, 1897

The following named presented Letters of Dismission from other churches and were received as members of this church: (churches notified Jan 28, 1897)

Mrs Cerilda J PLITER Mrs Emily B CULBERTSON

Mr Wheeler B SWEET Mrs Elizabeth L SWEET

Miss Marietta W SWEET Miss Edna G SWEET

Mrs Eliza G COX Miss Norah COX

Jan 22, 1897

Erle W THOMPSON and James E ATWOOD restored to membership in the church. James H WHITE and William A HALL received for baptism.

Jan 26, 1897

James H WHITE and William A HALL baptized.

Jan 29, 1897

Chauncey B SEARS received for baptism. Baptized Feb 5, 1897.

Mar 6, 1897

Mrs Laura J FLEMING and Mrs Nancy B MAHANY received for baptism - and baptized.

Apr 3, 1897, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Letter of Mrs BLAIR, of date Sep 4, 1896 - laid on table Sep 6, 1896 - requesting her name be dropped from church rolls, - was withdrawn.

On motion, the Trustees were directed to cause necessary repairs to be made of the parsonage, and to employ Bro John Chase to make such repairs.

The Finance Committee, appointed at the January annual meeting, made verbal report, recommending weekly payments, as far as practicable, of subscriptions to Pastor's salary and other church expenses, and the use of envelopes in making such payments. On motion, the recommendations of the committee were adopted.

It was moved and seconded, and requested by the Pastor, that the action of the church of Jun 20, 1891 (Record p 83) in relation to the Saxon fund, be rescinded, and that, hereafter, all moneys collected from the Saxon Church be paid into the Treasury of this church. Motion carried.

Bro C Sorenson reported balance of $2.24 in his hands of amount raised for payment of Mrs. BARTON'S funeral expenses, and he was directed to pay the same to the Treasurer, to be added to the "Poor Fund."

It was moved that the Trustees of the Church constitute an Auditing Committee, to examine and report upon all bills and accounts against the church, and to audit the treasurer's account. No action taken.

B F Thompson was elected clerk, and Miss May Anderson assistant clerk, for the current year.

The Trustees were authorized to employ a janitor for the present year, upon the same terms as last year.

Charles H Sorenson, Erle W Thompson and C P Sears, were elected Ushers for the ensuing three months.

No further business. Meeting closed.

May 1, 1897, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting of the church. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mrs. Louisa F BURTON was received as a member of the church upon her baptism.

A C Bowers was appointed a committee of one to remove hitching posts from fence.

Claude Claybaugh was appointed a member of the Library Committee, to act as Librarian.

Mrs Laura Anderson, Mrs. Mary O Chase and Miss Sarah J Silliman were elected Deaconesses of the Church for one year.

No further business. Meeting closed.

May 2, 1897, Sun.

Bro Frank ROYCE and Effie ROYCE, his wife, presented letter of dismission from the Baptist Church of Galva, Ill. and were received as members of this church.

May 26, 1897, Wed.

Regular prayer meeting of the church.

Miss Kate O DEWEY was received as a member of this church upon her baptism.

Miss Maggie (GEMMELL) BROWN was granted letter of dismission to unite with the Baptist Church of Galva, Ill.

May 28, 1897, Fri.

Special covenant meeting of the church - held at this time on account of Memorial services on Saturday, and intended absence of the Pastor on the regular covenant meeting day June 5.

Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Minutes of last meetings read and approved. It was moved and seconded, and unanimously carried, that the Pastor's salary be fixed at $800 per annum, and use of parsonage, from Jan 1, 1897.

It was moved and seconded, and unanimously carried, that Rev Mr Hicks be called as Pastor of this church, for one year from July 1, 1897, at a salary of $800 per annum and the use of the parsonage. (Question put by clerk).

Mrs May M THOMPSON was received as a member of this church upon her baptism; after which Mrs May M THOMPSON, Miss Kate P DEWEY, and Mrs Louisa F BURTON were baptized by the Pastor.

Meeting closed with benediction.

June 13, 1897, Sun.

Letters of Dismission granted to Charles S PACKER, Mary L PACKER, Bessie PACKER and Harry F PACKER to unite with the Baptist Church at Wilton Junction, Iowa.

June 30, 1897, Wed. evening

Gus Otto LARSON received for baptism.

Jul 2, 1897, Fri.

Regular covenant meeting - called on Friday on account of celebration on Saturday. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Bills for repairs on parsonage:

C S Worley 5.35

John Chase 8.15

Gill & Williams 4.88

18.38

Repairs etc last year 6.00

Making total 24.38

were presented. No action taken.

Charles H Sorenson and Erle W Thompson were elected Ushers for the ensuing three months. Gus Otto LARSON baptized.

No further business. Meeting closed.

Jul 31, 1897, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

The following bills were presented: David & Fell, $2.95; Frank Berfield $8.00; John Chase $1.25 - total $12.20, for materials and repairs on parsonage. Treasurer was instructed to pay bills.

Committee appointed to repair furnace: Jos T Cole, S W Blood, B Packer.

It was voted that this church provide the dinner at the Old Settlers Annual Reunion, and the following executive committee was appointed, with power to appoint all other necessary committees, viz: E G Cole, A F Stickney, A H Anderson, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Fell and Mrs. Williamson.

No further business. Meeting closed.

Aug 11, 1897, Wed. evening

Letter of Dismission granted to Mrs Samantha S SNYDER to unite with the Baptist Church at Decatur, Ill.

Sep 4, 1897, Sat.

Regular covenant meeting. Rev. Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Committee on Furnace made verbal report and continued.

Executive Committee of Old Settlers dinner made the following report:

Total amount received 231.20

Expenses 35.83

Net receipts 195.37

Vote of thanks extended to Ex. Com. No further business. Meeting closed.

Oct 2, 1897, Sat.

Regular church covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Mr Stickney reported action of Com on Furnace, and repairing tank, etc. Com. authorized to continue the work and Treasurer to pay the bills.

Matter of church subscription laid over until next month.

Charles H Sorenson and Erle W Thompson were elected Ushers for ensuing three months.

The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That W F Price, E G Cole and E W Thompson be, and they are hereby, appointed a committee to consider and investigate the matter of erecting or purchasing a new parsonage, or of selling or trading the present parsonage for other property for a parsonage, and report to church.

No further business. Meeting closed.

Nov 6, 1897, Sat.

Regular Church covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

C Sorenson, A C Bowers and J T Cole appointed committee to see about fixing up hitching posts, fence, etc.

Mrs Stickney, Mrs Sorenson and Mrs Anderson were appointed a committee on cleaning the church.

The Treasurer was directed to settle the bill of Cole Bros. against the church out of Old Settlers' dinner fund.

No further business. Meeting closed.

Dec 4, 1897, Sat.

Regular church covenant meeting. Rev Mr Hicks in the chair. Usual covenant exercises.

Dec 12, 1897, Sun.

By vote of the church Rev G W Ballinger of (blank), was invited to hold special meetings beginning Jan 3, 1898, to continue as long as required, and pastor instructed to request him to fix amount of remuneration for his services, expected by him.

(several blank pages, then a typewritten page was pasted in, reading as follows:)

The records for some time were not posted, but following are the chief matters of business attended to from January to October, 1898.

Jan Ada DOWEND dismissed by letter to unite at Peoria, 1st church.

Feb Mrs MAHANEY, having united with the Christian church, was dropped from the roll.

Mar 5 - Regular covenant meeting. On motion, voted to authorize the parsonage committee, Earl Thompson, chairman, to accept John Pierson's offer of $900 for the old parsonage, possession to be given Aug 1.

Apr 2 - Parsonage committee instructed to look up another property nearer the church for a parsonage.

July - A committee having been appointed, consisting of the par