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Carthage Preparative Mg of Ministers an 8 lakers held 5-1-1885= The queries were read for our consideration- Joseph. Benford- Ruth San Moberly Rebecca. Pickering and Franklin Barnard-were affronted to attend the pp. Ally. of men- - isters/ folders. Refres enlatives of this one report. to next meeting. Representatives affron ted to attend the late arethe" reported they allended - The Ants then closed. er I File Folk
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Carthage Preparative ettle of Ministers and Elders held 5=1-1855
The queries were reach for our consideration Josefah Benford Ruth Ann Henry Rebecca Pickering and Franklin Barnard were affronted that's allered the Or Meeting of hunisters and alders as Representantes of Fand report to next- threading Representatives to attend the late Up Mitg reported they attended
Sarah Jane Hill a minister of the jaspel deceased 11 1884 John Clark an Elder deceased 1885
Thomas Barnard an El der deceased Which information the clerk was directed to give to the gr Meeting of ministers and Elders to be held 5=9-1885. ·
The Mity closed Nancy He Hill Bek
Carthage Preparative Mtg of Mines- - ters and folders held 7-91-1888
Bry Copy of Minute from Carthage monthly" held 5-2-185 this Meeting was informed that Thomas Henley- Thomas pessoas Henry Henly William Johnson. Micajah Bill aboyrus B Coop Mary Benford Josefich Binford Nancy He Heill. Ruth Anh Henley & Rebecca Pickering were retained ilders and William Bundy David Hare Phile Cox and 2 Luzena Thornbergh were appointed to that station
Little Blue River Mo Mtg Keld 6-21 informed this by a capay af minute that Elizabeth Swan-Belinda Leonard-Gliza Ann Davis and Franklin Barnard-were retained Elders and that Oliver Owain David w Macy Parintha 6 Macy and Sallie B Davis were appointed to that station. The Clerk is directed 5 give the above information to the growth of MY El.
The queries with the following answers were read and answers directed to be forwarded to the ensuing griellig of Ministers and olders David Have Thebe Boys and Auna ell. Leonard were appointed to attend the ar ctis of ministers and Folders as represen lalives of this and report to next threeling
Ruth A un Henley on behalf of represive latives affronted to attend the late quarterly meeting reported they at = Llended
1et We are engaged to watch unto prayer that we may be fireserved in humble. dependence on christ and in religious. exercise for the conversion of banners, and the edifying the body in the faith · and hope of the gospel 2 We believe we hold scriptural viens on Christian docture an are concerned to occupy the gifts entrusted to up ... to the honor of jook
We endeavor to rule our own houses well and to train up our families to a religious life and conversation Consistent with our Christian profession The Meeting- then closed Vaney Ho Oll
Carthage Pref Meeting of Munsters and Elders held 11-6-1888
David W Mary William Bundy Parentha Macy a Luzena Thornburg were affronted to attend the or Meeting of ministers a olders as Ref. presentatives of this and are to report to next Ameeting David Hore on be half of the representatives the late grobly report they attended
William Binford a recorded Minister of the Jasfrel. 25 years-deceased &(Ano 17 -1885 The Meeting then Closed. Clancy 86 Hill Clk
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- Preparatie Carthage Mitg. of Ministers and Elders held 2-5-1886
The clerk being absent, David marshall was appointed check for The day
The Queries were read in this meeting, to our help and encourage ment.
The representatives to deir late quarterly meeting of ministers and elders report they all attended This meeting was united
in recommending to the Monthly meeting that Susannah Scott be apointed to the station of Elder. Rebecca Pickering goedpelo Binford und byuw B tex were. appointed to attend The Ensuing quarterly meeting of ministers and elders, as our representatives, and report to next meeting
"The meeting then concluded, David menshall cik for The day
Thomas Henley an Elder was born in it Carolina & Mo 1803 deceased at his residence near Carthage Ind." 11 of 12" No 1885.
Carthage Preparative Meeting of Ministers & olders held 4-3036886
By Copy of minute from Carthage (Mo" meeting held In 6. This Andy was informed that Susannah Scott was affronted to the station of En colder
The queries were read for our Consideration
Ruth A Henby Joseph Binford David Hare and Annie In Leonard were appointed to attend the frog: of ministers volders. as Representa- times of this who were to report to next meeting,
Jaseph Binhard on behalf of Rer to the late Or Any of Ministers & Elders reported they attended. The Meeting then closed
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Carthage preparative meeting of ministero & Elders hela 8 time '6" 1856, 1. The club being about David marshall was appointed check for the day. The Queries were read, in this meeting and the following answers Thereto approved, and directed to the Ensuing Quarterly meeting ofministers and Elders by Cyzus B Ceux Susannah Scott David Have and Thebe Box as our Representatives Therein. and who are to report to next
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watchful into prayer that we may be preserved in trumble dependence on Christ, and in samest religions Exercise for the conversion of sinners , and her the Echpying of The body in The Parkhand hope of the gospel.
L'idus We hold scriptural viens ou christian doctrine aereealt. to our understanding of the same and are concerned to occupy The piritualigifts entrusted to us, faithfully and to the house of
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We Endeavor to while our own houses well, and by Example and present the train qu'our families là tu religious like und conversation consistent with our profession!
Ihre Representatives les rues late Quarterly meeting of ministers and Elders report that they all attended. The meeting Then concluded Slavide heusvill alba forthe day
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are engaged to watch unts perceber that we may be presented In humble dependence on Christ and in earnest religious exercising for the conversion of sinners and the selffying of the Body in the faith and those of the sosfeel 2,40 We believe we hold scriptural News on Christian doctrine.
and are concerned to occupy the gifts entrusted to us to the honor of joel
We en deaver to rule our von finnses well and by example a fareceful to train up our families to a religious life and conversation Consistent with our Christie
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Carthage Rep chiq of ministers &- Elders held 2/4 1887- . The queries as directed by the truth; avere read for our consideration Thebe B. Cox Daind Have Ruth Ann Ments I Joseph Benford were affronted to attend the approaching fre Ity of ministers ana - Coldirs ao Representatives of this and refront-to next enligt
Friends appointed at last. Andy to attend the ar Mg of Ministers & olders as representatives of this reported they a Minded The making them clased
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Carthage Prefi Mag of Ministers + Elders 5 /Mo 6th (88). The queres were read for our- Consideration Shebe Box David Hare David Mac3. 4. Parentha Macy were affronted to attend the affareaching Quarterly ally of hamster and Elders and Representatives report to next eligi
The le Roux on behalf ar Ral resentatives to the late or entity of Ministers & older reported they allended excep one The Ally- them closed Nancy To Hill Gls
Renchage Preparative Aly of ministers and Elders held 8-5/87
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The queries with the following anivers we're read and directed to be forwarded to the gr, Mtg, of ministers and Elders.
Annie M. Moore David Hare and Susannah Scott and David Marshall were appointed to attend The gr. nlg. S of Ministers. Elders as our representatives
therein. who are to report to next threeting
Phile box on behalf of friends of fron ted at last Anty. as Representatives of this on the late or mitge of Ministers & Elders reported they attended.
Ans 1 We believe we are engaged to watch unto prayer. What we may be preserved. in humble defendinge on Christ, and are concerned for The conversion of sinners, and for the edityin of the body in the faith and hope of the
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" The are not fully united in our serch- Tural views on christian doctrine; the- are concerned to occupy the spuntical gifts entrusted to us; but do not so faithfully as would be best -
Ans 9% Me endeavor to rule our houses well; and, by example and precept to train uhr our families to a religious life and con- - versation, consistent with our Christian ferafession~
The meeting concluded crancy Mb. Hill
The following addressed to the Minister's of Carthage, Preparative Ameeting of ministers + Elders, was read. on this time 8 h mos /80
The church is an institution of Devine augin greatly beloved by Christ- her Holy Head: The stranger the church the more efficient must the be in her mission in the world . which we concerve to be. saving the last
and building up those already gathered in from the World.
As members of the church it is our duty and highest privilege to become efficient Co-workers with the Lord in building up and making her a glorious church without spot or wrinkle or any such thing The Devil has always been ofphased to this work, and ever seeks to divide and sealter the Block. "A house divided_ against itself cannot stand" The hard wants the church perfect- - rated, hence this desire that she may be one, It is this oneness that we desire to piramate
of living Ministry is one of the most powerful agencies to advance and strengthen the church. therefore we dem it all important that there be no discord In this service. It is with sorrow that we have noticed some signs of this mour midst. We wish to accord to each and all freedom and liberty in thought word and action
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. and to encourage diligence in these so long as they harmonise and are in line with the Scriptures of Truth.
flight differences urged and pressed, like Ments in a garment become greater
We believe it not only questionable but dangerous to the health of the Body for- any one whether munster or not publicly to preach criticisms on The exercise of one. who has previously spacken and that it- should not be included in; But we discre That christ he prea check always as our all-sufficient Javier and salesfying park - hon, in the spirit of love and tolethed with humility
We believe that justifications the transition of the soul from death to life conversion, a very great work: the neces. of which should be. closely pressed when the unsaved. In this state The soul begins to breathe to its Bord. " hat-my will but There be done. This is sanctification begun . The soul is now alive and hungers and thirsts after Righteousness
with the blessed promise of being filled, which promise verified mians the Baptism of the Holy Short- believers should not rest short of it
Thomas Jessifi William Achasin
othcarah Hill Cyrus B box
Joseph Binfard
Ruth Ann He only
William Bundy
David Hare.
Phile Tax
Luzena Thornburgh
Nancy Ho Hill
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Carthage Preparative Meeting of Ministers and Elders held 1month18>
Joseph Binfard Annie M-Moore Franklin Barnard and Thebe Box were. affronted to allend the approaching. qu'elle of ministers and olders as our Representatives therein and report to next meeting
Annie Mellaire on behalf of those appointed to attend the late for 1618. of ministers & Elders as our Representatives, reported they attended.
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The meeting then closed Nancy If Hil Olk.
Carthage Preparative Mg of Ministers and Elders held 2-3-1888
The queries were read for our consid- ~er ation.
Cyrus R Reox Jasefih Benford -. Reich A Ebenly and Nancy of Hill were affronted to attend the approaching for creating as our Representatives therein and refaire to next meeting
Josefich Binford on behalf of representatives in the late of meeting - reported they attended. The meeting then closed 1
Nancy It Bill ok Carthage Preparative Mtg of ministers and Elders held 57.4.1888,
The queries were read. for our consideration Joseph Benford Parentha Macy Davidellay and Rebecca Pickering were off on led to attend the approaching Irr Mg of- Mines ters and Elders as our Representatives
thereen and report to next meeting Cenyrus Bilox ane behalf of our Representatives in the late or ohy reported they attended 1
The meeting then closed Elancy H Houdlelk
Carthage preparative meeting of Ministers and Elders held 8-3-1888 The following answers were read and directed. sent to the areMeeting of ministers and olders. held 8-10 1888
1st- We are engaged to watch unto prayer. that we may preserved in humble dependence on christ- and in religious exercise for The conversion of sinners. and fax echifying the body in the faith and hope of the saspel
We believe we hold scriptural humus on. christian doctrine: and we are concerned to acripy the Gifts entrusted to us faithfully and to the Power of god.
We endeavor to rule our own houses well. and by example and precept to brawn wife our families to a religionw life and conversation consistent with our chris lean geniessen
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Nancy To. House. David Gbare Sallie B Davis and David Wellacy were affron ted to attend the efraching Dr. elity a representatives of this and report. to next into.
This meeting was informed by a copy of hunute fram Lettre Blue Mo. Meeting Ko requesting that Carthage Preharalie Making of mums ters and Elders be held alternately at Carthage and LerThe Blue Never. which this meling endorsed and proposed that it be held at Little Blue in the 44 youth) and 0 (Tenth) Amontis on Derth day wereding theirima Menthey meeting that arecedes the fre meeting al 10 . clock. A. im. and at Carthage in the Decond 8 "(Regata) montas as established all of which was directed to Carthage Nasiniog linity L dinnie I. Moore David Marsnack and Josefin Benford were appointed to frafuse to sunt a meeting. I Found to serve they into as Clerk
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Qusehn Benford on behalf of Representaling in the late of lineelena of Ministers and older, reported they allended except- tivo The muting then closed e l'ancy 6 à delle
Carthage Preparative Ang of ministers and Elders held at Sitte Blue 10 m2 26 th 1888 The clock being absent Cyrus R Ger was afford - ed for the day-
The committee oppointed at last-July to forfrase the name of a Friend to serve this mitg as - clerk not being present = were continued to report to next mulig
א Joseph Binford Oliver Swain Farinha. Macy and David Imacy were appointed. Representatives of this in the ensuring Quarterly Alg and are to report to next Meeting
Representatives appointed to attend the late for theking of ministers and Elders reported they attended execfet one The meeting concluded
Carthage Preparative Anty of Ministers and Elders held at Carthage 2-1-1889
The queries were read for our consideration followed by appropriate remarks - Susannah Scott Rhoda ell. Hore and Joseph Benford were appointed Representa- - lives of this in the approaching for July and are to report at next meeting.
The Committee appointed in & mo lastin in regard to securing a check for this meeting Proposed Jiancy. H. Hill. which was united. with and the affronted to that service
Joseph Binford on behalf of our Representa- lives in the late or Meeting reported their attendance
The Meeting then closed Fancy H. Hbilelak
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Carthage Preparalive Meeting of Ministers and Elders held at Little Blue River 4- 26 1889.
The queries were read for our consideration Oliver Swain Parintha Macy David At Pracy, & Buth Ann Henry were affronted to attend the Gr. Meeting as our representatives there and are to report to next theking
Rhoda M. Hare on behalf of our representa- lives in the late quarterly Mig- reported they. all attended
The Meeting then closed chancy
Carthage preparative feeling & Elders held at Carthage 8-2×88
of Ministers
The following answers were directed do- the 1/2 Mg of Ministers Elders Joseph Benford David Willacy Nancy Ht Hele and Retira while were of fromlead to allend the approaching (2, e Hlg . wo Representatives of this and report to next luling
David Willacy on behalf of representatives to the late or lg, reported their attendance.
Franklin Barnard juseph Benford Parentha Macy David To Macy & Susannas Ever. appointed to endeavor to remove difficulties existing between Kelura ellikes and David. Hare and restore Unity & Harmony and report to next meeting
We are engaged to watch unto frayer. that we may be preserved in numble de pendence on Christ, and many are carnesty exercised for the conversion of sinners and the edifying of the Body in the faith and hope of the sosfet. Ind
We believe we hold scriptural biens on christian doctrine and are largely concerned to occupy the gifts entino lead to us in the Faith & Hape of the gospel
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gibt que endeavor to rule our cion houses well, and by example and precept to train up our families to a religious life and con- versation consistent with our Chris kan profession. The Meding then closed
clancy 76 Still Gli.
Carthago preparative meeting of munsters und Elders field at Little Blue River 10 Mo 25Th ,589. The clock being absent David Marshall was appointed clerks. for the clay.
Itec representatives to our late quarterly meeting of nunisters und el das, report ) they cettenated The committee appcinta in The case of Lecturate Miles and David Mare. That they have allaided to the object of their appointment, and
aqui te reporte parce apparentes Yestard, and The matter Teliacan Theud dropped, The report was accepted and the committee released.
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Marshall Pilialla I & Care und Aunch More were appointed Mojuesentatives to Ttec Exercing Quarterly meeting of menester and Elders, who ure te report to next meeting.
The meding the acupludet
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Carthage preparative Meeting of Ministers and folders held 1-31-1890
The bleck not being present Rhodan Hare was appointed for the day
David Marshall on behalf of the Represen- tatives to our late quarterly meeting reported They attended except one
The queries were read for our considera- - lion
Ruth Ann Hehler Micazah Hill Susanna Seatt and Cyrus Toy were. affavinted Representatives in the ensuring quarterly Meeting of Ministers and Exclure-who are to report to next- meeting
The meeting was united in recommending to the Monthly Meeting that William Po Henley and Mary B. Henley he affronted to the station of Elders The Meeting then concluded
Preparative checking of hunters and Elders held at Little Blue Fever 4-25=1890
The Pierce were ready for our consideration.
By copy of minute from Carthage Mnouch. by effecting this meeting was informed. That William Benly and Mary B Obenly were offerented to the Mation of Elders
Ruth of Henley - on behalf of our representation to attend the late quarterly Meeting of Minister and Elder-reported they attended si po two Eliza Aan Davis
Parinha Macy Gravid Marshall and David chlacy were appointed to attend the quarterly meeting of things ters and Elders as representatives of this- and refra 1-15 next meeting
The maline when inzed chancy of Hell Flis
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Carthage Preparative Meeting of Mumis. ters and Elders held at leasthope 812-1-1890, The clock being absent Luzina Thornburg was a/ winter for the day.
The following answers to the queries were read in this meeting and directed to be sent to the quarterly meeting of Minister and Elders.
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let. We are engaged to watch unto prayer that we may be preserved in humble dependence on Christ and many are earnestly red for the conversion of sinners and the edifying of the Body in the Faith " and Hope of the gospel. Ind We believe we hold Scriptural views on Christian doctrine and are largely concerned to occupy the spiritual giftsen ... trusted tous, to the glory of god 1 3rd He endeavor to rule our own houses well . and by example and precept to train n/a our families to a religious life and conversation consistent with our Christian profession.
Leuzena Thornburg , Anna Ch. Moore Micajah Hill and William Bundy were afinomlet
IF attend the quarterly meetings as representatives of this and report to next meeting.
David Marshall on behalf of the representatives to last quarterly meeting reported they mostly attended.
The meeting then concluded Luzena Thornburg El
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ministero and i devo and d'india Bene River 10-24-18.90 The Pler's not being present canon
The moment as last meeting act ein a hand the unfinished business was referred to next maling
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Tiver Swain chary B. H enty and 111 send lives to the ensuring fremme in
The meeting when the de Travelin Barnára
Carthage Preparative Anta of Ministers and Elders held at Carthage 2.6 1891
This meeting was informed that over Referente. lives in the gr elleting of Thunes ters and Older, in 8. ho 1890 attended except two
none of the representatives to the late is. Meeting of Ministers & Elders being present Rhoda le thar informed the meeting of their attendance ?
Rhoda all year William PHbenly and David Have were ablinded to attend the ensuring quarterly alleeking of in line of this and report to next threeling.
David marshall a minister of the isfel deceased 12-22- 890 which information the clock was directed to makein the report To the guardian Meeting
Abraam Trueblood an older and office his wife a minister of the gastel who are so yourning here were very accep tably attendance at this meeting their company and gasfel service have been blessed to us and the church at large and we do realize it is of the Lord that their it has been cast among us. The meeting then closed.
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Carthage Preparative Meeting Ninimoters and Elders held at- Getthe Blue River 4-24/91 The queries were read for our consideration. Cyrus B Levy Elwood Scott Annie Moore and Parinthe Macy were appointed to attend the approaching quarterly Meeting of Ministers & Elders às our Representatives therein and ard report to next wheeling
Those of our Representatives in the late Sollte being present. I nie 3 day reported their attendance. The meeting then closed
Carthage Preparative Mig of themesters and Elders held at Carthage 7- 31 1891 The following answers to the queries were read and directed sent to the air elig of trus live Annie Moore Shebe Box and Tyrus Blox. were appointed our representatives in the ar emily and are to report to mext elig"
Hoyrus B leux reported the attendance of representatives in the lite quarterly Mity of Ministers & olders except one
answers to queries
We are engaged to watch unto prayer that we may be preserved in humble dependence on Christ and in earnest, re- liquors exercise for the conversion of - sinners, and for the edefying of the Body in the faith and hake of the gospel
We hold scriptural news on christian doctune; and are concerned to occupy The spiritual gifts entrusted to us faith. fully and to the honor of soc.
We endeavor to rule our own houses well . and by example and fire cept to train our families to a reliques life and Conversation consistent with our christian profession. The meeting then closed erancy of HellCIK.
Preparative Meeting of mums les x Eldes hild at Little Blue 10-23/91 I'm the absence of the Check Cyrus B Box was affronted for the day The Representatives to the quarterly ellq' reported their attendance y cept one
Cyrus B Cox David allacy of Parentha Macy werk delegates to The for alldy apple and a report to next alleting.
This meeting was united; in high asing to the Max texts x I' etthe Blue " Chat Conuna Barnard Elmira D wain + John Davis be abywanted to the station of Eldes The muting closed Cyrus 8 6of 616
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Carthage Preparative Meeting of Ministers and olders held 2.5.1892
In the Absence of the block Bhada elf fare was apfainted paradem
By Copy of Minute from Little- Blue River Mo mtg this meeting was informed that Anna Barnard Almira Swain and- John Davis were officinled to the station of Elders
Susanna Scott William Bundy Mary" Henley & Jared & Benford were affronted Delegates to attend the ensuring Quarterly meeting of ministers & Elders and to report to next Mitã
Our beloved brother John Henry Douglas an Evangelist of Iowa yearly Meeting in the course of a series of Meetings he is holding at this place. attended the Valg? speaking many words of instruction and encouragement.tous. The Meeting Then Concluded R.M. Horebla
Carthage Preparative checking of Ministers & Elders held at Little Blue River 4 /11/ 22 1892 Heyzus B. Levy was appointed click for the day. The queries addressed to this meeting where read-at this time.
David Mary Heyrus B Char Sallie Das and Annie It allvore were appointed to attend the ensuing quarterly cheeting of Ministers + Elders as our representatives therein and report to next meeting
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Carthage Preparative elleting and Elders held 8-5-1892
of Minesley
The queres were read and the following answers directed to the quarterly Inlg. of ministers and Elders" -.
David Macy-chary B Henley- Annie Barnard- and Withham PLenty-were appointed Delegates to the Quar lesty Mity of howAr held 8 -5 and are to report to next meeting
Villain Bundy Ruth Ann Henley Susanna Deott. Elwood Scott and clancy the Hill were affected where affronted to consider the property of changing the seals of the membership an in carthage affecting and report to
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