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18.81
Refonte carefully considered the propriet and wieder of entering into correspondence with members of this church who at. tand meeting on the Sabbath at the town hall. And we are agreed that while it is perfectly lawful track any and all absentees to give suitable reasons for their absence , it is not expedient at this time to run any serious riske. Hence, we have refrained from question. ing those members of this church who took letters about two years and a half ajo for the purpose of organizing a second Cony Church in this toma and failed to use them. Nor have We carros fundedwith wenn berg of the cleverde who sympathie with Hele and and themes for, however kind sullerifatural might be and intentionally there are anche a cability to the misunderstood, and to be wierepresented by doing it betty the majority that is deemed it in judicious to car refund i vitthe theme on the subject of their a france. ,I think that since it in the aim of the church to deal with all its members in the first of Christian love, that it we elf at all we had letter err in the line of garbeal mer This also x come to be the feeling of the larger number of those whom we represent. Le vice of these reasons the committee have considered it back to arait still lange before taking action, and suggest that nothing be done which shall disturb our own harmony, ched me take the strong er ground in favor of exercising charity and patience eine such a course is recommended by men of chirstian character and wide observation in other places. Members of the A brookfield dissociation of Ministers think it would be doubtful policy to make a move which may not unlikely cause a division in onyour ranks. Les Seelye, One Dexter, Buckingham, and other contient divines advice the circle to the silent for the firecent, hearing her mine fortunes out of regard for the highest good of all the member.
Believing andelves that forbearance, christian kindness and a peaceable spirit will promote the moral and reli ious welfare of this whole community, we submit the foregoing as auce report and command all the
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Reporte members of church to the guidance of the - master. A. R. Altra, Dauphine Brown Committee. Newton S. thathard James S. Blair
The above was submitted to the church, at a regular Church inceting held history of termovery flores, after Preparations Lectures of whichall"Hetherman rad moderator. It was also accepted and adopted by vote of the church. The clerk copied it some under water into there recorde. D. M. Atkins, Celerke 11 Jeme, 12 Dia. Januar S. Blair was chosen a delegate to Delegate attend the annual meeting of Brookfield Mesociation at Conference at Ho. Brook field, with the First Che, . the H'and 13" Evet. D. R. Attens. Clark.
Date for
Vate July 1 . At a regular meeting of the church field after relavatory Lecture july1, IS, it was noted to refer the request of I've and Alla Alfred a Convincere surletters to the standing caso witter of the Church. D.R. Atkins. Clark. Vote for July 3. Bry vote of the church Que day July 3, 1881, N. Feligate If Thera now chasea delegate to attend the courval called By " long, Church in Palmer to act ufrom the resignation of Rev. B. M. Fullerton . D. R. Attrins. le CerKa.
Vite Letter.
July 23. at a special meeting of the church Held in the Ladies Jardin this afternome Tre. WVM H. There. man dray chodem Quoderata. The tractor iled infirayer. The Committee of the Church requested through the hunter what had been done repeating the request of the and Mr. A.k. comvous. 4 retter twitter. Com- verse max presented at the committee's views of this clouding, and it was voted without dir
Also Converse trap also voted reform in the same ,nay. Cated to adjarain. S. R. Atkins, Chest A . The following are copies of the letters rounded
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to in the above minute. setter coul th Street. Puncte. The Long. Celeration Brimfield, Alves.
united with this church in, oflaw 1869, and wrap 's good and regular standing until et. 25,1998. Un trat date the church voted to give win a letter of his core Eancet, recommending. Eine to a com- oil called for the your free of a gancising a tee- and long. durch in Brimfield, Ilave. lo council mag en cas uminad'énosí a Church and Eller. Converse was not used the Letter which this Church voted Tion. Neither sig he returned that letter, cur has the attend a serviceat the church on the Jobbuth our sure. than five and a half escure, der head he becafines- ent- at our com inclusion for the Dome birth of Lies Por- what he ever made any afrobe may to this church for his continued absence. He has attended service at the form 1
wall our the Labbath, and hap exerted his --- france to the injury of this church, theron artes for a better off diemission and recom nelidation to the borg, Church in Earring, and I've in conformity with the truth and in the ex- - craiecof a conscientious sense of justice sine mion the above statement of smoke, with which
accepted by your. It con ax ie I hall have been informed that he is received into your tel. convelife dis memberdife sitte un will cease By Vote of the Church, July 23, 1881. Do ane V. Attie, Pastor in Charge, and Clerk.
City of letter scul to Mrs. Hemina C. Conversa. The Cering. Checkde in Urin Field to the Coming. Church in Warren, Marky Greeting.
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This in to certify that Atra v thing i Converse if a receber of the long, Chande in I brianfin CA Mark., was for reasons not given has been about from our communion, and from our, services on the Sabbath for more than two years and a half . The is now diamixed at ner om reducet with this & interment that acide from the absence here alluded to she is in good and icanlar Atanging, and we con sid. her worthy of a cordial reception by now. . Then we shall have incen informed that the is
received into member white with your tes, nel in. bership with no will cease. By vote of the Purch, Jul 23, 188%. D.P. Altina, Pastor in Charge, and Other.
Aug. 181. In. Alfred I. converse returned the letter, which the Church voted to give ! in on saturday july 23" and informed the Guest that the divine to accept and use it. ! his he did, Pharogang, 25, 1881,
It a regular church meeting hold after the fiarating Lecture this afternoon, Bro. Fr H. Sichuan vao Elorden etter moderator. Fr Aney t. Co. Norton way received by Letter velmisin from the Metrodich &. Church in Direct Verootsfielde The question of profiling the name of Un. A. L' Converse from the roll trae discussed and othered to the standing committee of the church. Voted to adjourn on three weeks, to meet one that, Left. "4 at tivo de we willy a. M. Attra, Clarke
Soften, 24. of an adjourned meeting of the ch. held in the Ladies' Parler this P.M. at 302 clock, v. A. V. How was Chicken moderator .. The charter led in prayer. The committee having in charge the case of Whichhe Converse reported Ty · presenting a letter while they recommend the sent to Mr. Converse of the intention of the
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report Trag adopted and the Better sur kift un The frukter to send to the Contrac.
Rev Doan R. atkins being about having tik change of a Church at Custic City Da Wany nord the office of Elect, which was acan
an Election for clerk resulted in the Chan of paris ). Brown
advanced James Brown Claro
No responde having been receiver from i'm alfred & Converse he was the day notified that his name has been drop. Även the Church Mall, in accordance with vale of Church Sept 24th)
Dec 31 If Its annual business meeting held, the
Rafael
The short spirited admissions to the strauch de the year three (3) dismissions to other chine. this (3) Recettes tive (2) chapped hon Chos voll are (1) The browserge mach a puntual report and it was stated that the carpodle his request in ideas for the next meeting
Votes to proceed to the chain of office The year endrings and officers que should be James ), Brown.
Chaise tolkien
Wennman James 8. Blair Qualita Mmer 7. Buti. voted to cinege
4.7. Brann
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Brimfield Jamy 24th at a meeting of the Church held this day business Has liensacted as follows muting called to cacher
Prayer was offered by : Marcus Hitcheach . . ..
It was moved and voted that an informal bublat he when to indicate the preference of the members of the church in regard to the different candidates ihr fam preached for us since the dismissal of Bewith, at Kins Result of informal hallot Wholecs of water is of which Bin Am Byingtone had 1
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Bir S. V. Me Duffer 12 It was then moved and voted that a formal hallot. he takers which resulted as follows whole av of votes 13 of which Bevitne Byingtoes had 1 . S.V. We Duffer .. 12 = 13 It was there moved and vated that a committee of there he charuse to interna the committee of the Parish of the fourgoing tales and request theme. to call a meeting of the Parish to take action in regard to the same. Canon mittu
Den James S. Blasi Heiner He. Corbin The Meeting was then ad formed James), Bearon Thech : Brauch Lity
at a business meeting of the Church (after five factory lection) Held this day News.V. Me Duffer presiding it was voted to receive this Charles the Trafen as a www. her of this church one letter of commands Jana Calvery Baptist Church Washington D. C. Scomment the queens Master" The three having his. read time weeks previous-
James Brown lich
role of.
Por las lor
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Oscar B. Hale was received in to Members hip on profession of faith. Rev S.V. Mc Duffe from the 200 Cany Church of Hun CN.H. As Many D. Mc Suffic was received in to membership on recommendation from the Hammond Street Con), Church Bangoit.
Seht 3 Thomas M. Bliss and this Rebecca Choute Bliss where this day into membership on profession of faith
Morris st. Meiner Was received into Members hip on recommendation from binita, Mr. E. Church Jacksonville Facial
George E. tam pheus Il as received in to numbershif on profession of faith Que 28
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at a meeting of the Church. after the syns meeting, it was voted that - letter of Dismission and Recommendations the granted ihres L. A. C. Newton to the methodist Episcopal Church in Waren
Hu Contributions during the year have Leave as follows Framme Ladies Removaland Society in ance of Heaume Missions ( Hams Missionary family) 60,00
From: Woman, Arif Society, L'areiger Pressions 25,00
Collections in Church and by solicitors
He.en. 2.l am. Ship. Society
32,54
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at Church meeting held faring 30th a flic Preparatory Lecture brutture miè suffic
choice of officers
Marte. Her bers 28 .
female 59 total 8>
dedirect from the above non residents ?! learning. as resident meme bers 66 There Have -heure additions during the year Aversion is fous letter to total & Remanuelo during the year by death I bu dismission 1 total 2
The reassures reported the financial Condition
una platten cuit sixtytine cents (1.65)
on such wreme ber of the Whoare ch
Gave Pas tan Frattura 1220 Duffer indele the following, annual report A year has peered Since I becamea Prinisten in the Gospel of Christ During, (twee tovalve months 9 thise h
Que sabbath congregations have remained start the same theon haut the Masses
Leva era strecicl religions internet. Christi. have repaired in the truth and masa
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Inty, and member has direct during the year Semmi Generaal Ductores of the Bouadeficit associations Conference of its hunc has met with 120- holding two days. the weather was favorable, and the Churches ever well cfa
the first day dissede ares own forfile sont about forty renamed over night. The Lacked served However we the beatles, Ale day, and the the first day .-
and enjoyable cooking, over the fast year i've team much to the grateful for- if hecomes hath face be and prophe to
faith in God and with greatin zealand fidelity in his dervice, -scordare deanne
adjourned
Hum mere contributions devrons .. 1882 de the fullswing objects viz
& Home missions 34.44
« Inn.imin@pociation 34.29
" Foreign inies 38.41
afitis valid that a letter of dismissione from this Church and recommendations to the Congl Church in Glencoe Illinois be granted to Ihms Sarah E. Day
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Sept 2
Hvis Sophia Kennedy Sutcliffe was this day received into membership on profession of faith
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valid that a letter of dismission and reccom mendation be granted to the Charles H. Cooper The Cong. Church is Northfield Minnesota
ladid that a letter of dismission and recommendation be granted the ithere's A. Miner to the Methodist Episcopal Church at Bandsville mass Nov 4 Mas Catharina Repham (Mis Lamince) and Mip Lucy Jame pham (her daughter) were this day received into members hip with this church in vielen a Certificate hom "Stie Evangel ical Congregational Church of Brookfield"
4th 1984
at the annual meeting of the Church held this day, Bern S. V. MªDuffer Moderation business was transactie as follows Report by Pastina read and accepted
heureuse report showing previous in cleblithe of one dollar and sixty five cents 1.65 Expenditures during the year? "as long to Gene association 2.40
" Supplies of communion table and Care of Service total 5.00
Received from 19 members , 25 Each . 4,15
9.05 can't find out over receipts 4,50
The following Officers were Cicomme for 1 year For Cleats James Brown Treas when fam I. Black " auditar Miran H. Combina
annual mulery
las tois
Report
annual Muting Continual 1884
It was moved by Ica. f.S. Blair and bolid to hold an election at the next regular meeting for a travers there beany ana less than the number allowed by the Church Rules
The following contributions have been reported by benevolent organizations connected with the church. for the year 1883
For Home Missions 34.05.
foreign. 39.59
" Womens Brasa 31.00 > 0.54
Am. Miss. association 3474
139.38
From Eachis Benevolent Society, to Home missions in addition to alow total reported 8222,12 8214
Pastors Report
While requesting as practice and people that We have not been anon faithful and querust in our work for the Master are would Press one gialetade is rad what his graveurs Presence and amanifold favors have net Len withdrawn from us- Whatever effects que chuva macedo do his will, he has prostituci- though mat always according To ane chodes pelare- at the beginning of the your a propositions was made by the freedom of this church 1. the heeft worshiping at the Torres Hull that union meetings the hotelduring the Week of Prayer - which was accepted. Six Evening meetings were held. these with us and of three at the Shall There must
- Storyuly attended and quale generally Endorsed and Enjoyed by the Community at the last of these meetings the tous les of this church read a printed session Schaut one hundred and fifty copies of auchich
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aver distributed to the congregation at the clase of the meeting) setting forth the desinability and feasibility of auniting the two Ladies- But certains num hier from the Heath which were arets fietsen. " appositives to such a movement and growing, arany, atthe reasons against if that there was a difference in the views of faith held by the two. such as to make it undless able and that in these opinions it would not be beneficial-
Find it is but just to place on record that. the continuance of this unhappy division with ill its attendant evils is dann bout to any luck of Christian Effort on the part of this church and its pastor in holding out the Olive branch of peace und goodwill- and in bridging over Existing difficulties and differences. dearing the year the attendance "from the Sabbath morning service has been fully Equal to that of last year . The miting Jukfath Evening-and the social fragen bustin. an Thursday Evening, have not always heen as well attended as we have desired unch get perhaps our people have attended these meetings whenever circumstances permitted-
We have had no marked religions in test during the year- a few Exter meetings were held in November uncle the lead of New M Sanderson of Warson, and a few of the young people, we habe. have entered whose the new life -
Il Brunday ana designed for a the freafile has lately been started with Encouraging signs ofunfeeling during the year then han heave actelect times windows, care by professauce and two by letter
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three have been removed one by death we by dismissal to other Churches- The Sabbath School has been frews freons. with an average at thedance of fifty four - What thouego, the gros when which we have Just Entered way brainy. we know nat. Possibly some of area loved and honored members may take up their abook elsewhere- this is anticipated. Though the thought of their removal grieves is acce prager to God in regard to this as we all other things shall be "vat my will but these be done"
Mar of meeting called to order by Check and as the day was stornay and but few freesent if iwas moved that the special business (the choice of a deacon the pastfromed to the meft regular meeting.
adjamnic parsers in Biocare Cluck
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let the regactive meeting of the shoes h aft .. Infrantarg section due Vit. Huffwest Min- Chasen moderation
It was moved by Beacane J. S. Black that que proceed to take are informal hallot for a
Valid and the result was whole one of hallats 29 of which In. H. Caching had 2. Edward B. Bracia .. 2. David W. James 5 6 James ), Braun 11
14
Voli to proceed to a formal ballot 2 9
1884
Result of kallat whole number of valis 29 of Which W. H. Shermana had 2.2 and was thetie
It was moved by Edward 3. Brown that we choose cultured deccan The insult of the ballat was awhale martes 29 of which Quaid W. James had 22 and was Elected
Valid that Olive Josephine Habe be received as a number of this Church on profession of faith Vatiel That Etta I. Jerry he received as a member of this Church one profession of faith
An Expression of the wishes of the numbers press. in regard to the Bra Joseph Eyle being caller for it was moved by Dea. S. S. Blair that be be invited to become ace partic and a vote by rising was called for Result of vote between 30 and ho voted for the Mation and nom against it
total that the clerk he instructed to notify the Theich committee of the above , vale and request them to bring the subject beter- the Parish for action as soon as possible adjamanuel
May 11 at the Communion service this day. Min Clive J. Hale and " Etta I Jury som received at numbers of this Church James Brown
1884
Letters of dismissione from this check with recommendation to the Best Cough Church at Orange City Plazade where the day best & Ren S. F. M. Duffer and this may 1 Mb Coffee in accordance with the rate of this Charack
Nor 2 at Communion Service this day Ano Caroline R. Hale was received as a , a Member of thisnon letter of recommendation from M. E. Church Winchendan Mais J, ,Brown Click
Que 2.1
Benevolent Contributions from sabbath school
2. Gang, Publishing Society. $16,67 For New Morning Star 8.25
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- Sabbath school work in the State 3.00
" · Dakota 5.00
$3.2.92
By Ladies & benevolent Society
% Womans Home Aus, Afrociation 18.00
.. poor in town 31.60
49.60
39,38.
.. J'aig. 12 36.91
" Wam's Miss, Soe. 22.00
" To Interieur Missionary, associations 38,01
1. 2 Baby Clothing Sont School at Instrager ala 53,00 $250.82
12222 2 23
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fany 3 At the Connucal Meeting of the Church held this day business was transacted as follows Life care for year Enduring were chosen as follows for braderator Bea Joseph Byte
11 Click James ). Brown
Treasurer James &. Blair
The Glory un ported fixant Them kad hifly to the Whole number at commencement of year 8> of which man residents numbered 21 laaring resident members 66
admissions during the year by profession 2
/ letter 1
3
dierise to other churches 2
/
3 leaving the membership the same 8>
of which the non werdents number 2/ leaving resident members the same as before 66 The Treasures report as shown from his book ( he being about ) that there is due the treasures for cash advanced dix 55/100 dollars $6.55 Voted that a collection be taken after each communion servier to discharge the present debt and to provide for regular Church Expenses in the future- if king understood that when a sufficient amnow accumulated the collectives may be suspended A letter talad Get 12 1884 jeans the Gang Church of Plais Tow of H. and North Haverhill Man Curamanden y Bien Yusifch yle Pas Emily 7. Kyle Gilbert En Ente Hellen. S. Egli and Sarah . Megle to our christian fellowship and certifyany to their good standing with them was presented~
for admission
Chance of officers
Reporte
Collection for Church
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also chip Encity In. DEagle was recommended by thesite of the church was a anilubile meiden profession of her faith In order that the foregoing persons weight unit. with the Church at the Communion fany with it was moved that the male requiring two weeks matien for persons profoundled for admission he desprended Valid
It was moved and wanted that titre, he received as members of and Church
For benevolent contributions during the past year dec last frage of record for 1884 Rua Joseph BEagles Hur Emmily ). Ente. Gilbert E. MEyle. Helena IS . Hyto, and Sarahe'll . Byte were this day received as members of this Church Beacon David ( W. James readers) , the Covenant and receiving this assent to the same
Mir, Emily M. HEgte was also ricicl an profession. of her faith
a letter of dismission from this Church and a recommandation to the First , M. E. Church La Crosse Wisconsin as this das I aleet to fra Edgar In Deneu lin James), Bearon Click
March & at a business meeting of the Church held this day the Cloud game notice that Ben. J. S. B lais declared serving as measures . It was imbued a wanted that we fire hallot- Wi Chain At the Second ballet Den Nh J. Hubbard hawany is imajority of the notes was declared Elected. CVated to advance.
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Beneer
Admissions
$20
1883.
apitz a letter of dismissions from this Chouch and recommendations to the Tabernacle Authodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia was this day granted to Lucy fillephane) this by state of the church
James Brown Electr May 3 1 . letter of dismission from this Church and recommendation to the Congregational Which in Sutton strass was thisgranted to Elias L. Snow and Mus Loven Snow he's wife- By vate of the Church. James Brown
a letter of dismission from the Church and recommendations to the Congregational Which is Warren Mass was this day Notice to Be alfred G. Lamb. Mas Caroline bank and hur Stella Lamb Benin) James ), Brown illet
Melvin Booth. Mrs Emily Booth. and imiss Lillian Mr. Booth . Were this day received as members of this Chinch an recommendation from the Congregational Church in Union Coun. By Vali of the Church. James Brown Club
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Jany 200 at the annual meeting of the Church holdene this day. Ben Joseph Rajte Machenalma. Auxiness Was transacted as follows viz
Was Catharina Mr. Sherman was accepted as a Member of this Church on letter of recommendation. from the Langt Chouch in Southbridge Mars. also
My Lovisa He. Parker on recommendations from 2nd Banal Church in East Song hus. Mas,
Officers for the winning year were chosen as follows ving " Zensur WN. S. Hubbard " auditor M. H. Corbin Valid
What the Deacons on Committed to supply the iCommunion latte he indetine test to forventes "enfermedad Win" for the Communion Service
The Pastor requested the privilege of defining the Monthily Collection from the times of the Communin derveen ho the sabbath following, at buch tisies as a collection was duthere to deapply the table, he to give notice. of the dawn. Police 1
The Select reported as follows
Jany At 1885 Membership 87
Non Resident 20
leaving resident Muensters 6)
added during the year by letter & 9
8
Deaths during the year 3 Recent membership 84 11
of which they are non resident. 17
Leaving as resident Members same as before
1886
Benevolent contributions reported to date For Harm Missions by Ladies Benevolent Society, 112.00 " Foreign " Womans Missionary" 36.00
" Collections in Church 31.82
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35:50
Homme
Um. Mission association .. 32.51
Congil S.S.+ Publishing Society-by, Sunday School 36.19
Sunday School Union .. 10.00
Total $294,00
Ud jannad
May 2 At the Communion device held this day the following persons were received as Members of this Church one profession of their faith Viz
Busic F. Brown Cosa B. James
6.7. Brown Click
July 10 at a writing of the Church hold this day. Voted to receive Murs Matilde Green as a member of this Church. an letter of recommendation from M. E. Church Warren Mass -
The publishing of a new Church Manual was suggested by brother I. to. briggs and on Inotion of DenoN. S. Hubbard it was Notice that we do publish a new Manual-
On Mation of Dece Dauphine Brown it was voted that a committee of three he Chosen to consider the matter and report at next meeting what in their opinion it is desirable to publish.
1886
Mer Joseph Tyle. beach?S. Hubbard and James Brown were chosen as Vauch Committee.
adjunment . Check
1. the First Manguyational
Wishing to caseuret
Myself with the Second advent, Church in. This place I desire to have neys mane taken from Joner church hook.
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