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Eld. G. W. Smith elected pastor June 8, 1890.
Eld. J. F. Ingram re-elected December 13, 1890.
Eld. J. M. Payne chosen December 13, 1891, and re-elected De- cember 10, 1892, but the church was unwilling to accede to the terms proposed by Eld. Payne, therefore elected another pastor, Eld. J. C. T. Wood, who is at present date serving the church (viz: 1893).
The present membership, 25. Sunday school part of the year; superintendent, T. B. Gordon. May the Lord bless the church at Campbell's Grove. For about six or eight years past efforts were made to carry on revival work, but all in vain. When at last a meeting was commenced about the second Sunday of November, 1893, continuing to the fourth Sunday, the deadlock was at last broken. Show- ers of mercy and grace were poured out upon the people, IS souls were happily converted, 21 additions to the church, and more to follow. These facts are some of the joys that are granted to God's people that the world knows nothing about. Pastor of the church (November, 1896,) Eld. W. A. Gil- more. Brother T. B. Gordon was ordained to the full work of the ministry November 8, 1896, presbytery, J. W. Haines, W. A. Gilmore and deacons R. T. Ellis, N. S. Harrill, D. Dickerson and George Hale.
PISGAH CHURCH
was organized August 21, 1842, at old Jackey Randall's under a hickory tree one half mile east of Niangua river.
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Eld. J. R. Callaway and Eld. D. R. Murphy were the pres- bytery; Mary Randall, Matilda Randall and Chas. Doosen- berry were the constituent members, only one of whom is now living viz: Matilda McDonald, nee Randall. The church maintained its worship as best it could in school houses and arbors until the year 1858 a church house was built one and a half miles southwest of Long Lane, which is yet standing ; but is getting badly worn and weather-beaten. In 1867 the church dismissed by letter 12 members to organ- ize Enon church; and in August, 1871, quite a number was dismissed to aid in the organization of Bethlehem church ; but Bethlehem dissolved in a few years and went into the organization of Tharp church. April 3, 1890, 14 members received letters to form Harmony church. Pisgah has dis- missed 103 members to build up other churches; lost by death, 47; dropped from the roll, 24. Some of them moved off in time of war, the church lost trace of them, therefore their names were dropped from the roll. The records of the church up to 1861 were lost, therefore the history is made up from the memory of the older members. The following are the names of the pastors :
D. R. Murphy and J. R. Callaway served the church for a season, then, Jack Miller, Jas. Cobb, E. Burch, Samuel Jobe, Ronsa Coop- er, Isaiah Jamieson Tyles, Zadoc McDonald, Patton Keel, Samuel Davis and J. W. Williams. The latter served in 1860 and t861. From June, 1861, to June, 1866, there was no regular service, preach- ing occasionally. In June, 1866, Eld. C. L. Alexander was called to the care of the church and served until December, 1867; then Eld. W. C. Edwards served till 1870; Eld. J. M. James followed until September 25, 1871; Eld. B. J. Smith succeeded and occupied till August, 1872. In April, 1873, Eld. J. H. Stinecipher was elected and served till August, 1874; then Z. T. Strickland served till July, IS76; Eld. G. W. Black served the church till August, 1877; Eld. Z. T. Strickland was again called and served till August, ISSI ; Eld. J. H.
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Stinecipher was called again and presided until May, 1885; Eld. R. B. Carnett served one year; Eld. W. N. Cain occupied till 1890; Eld. Wm. Hoover was next called and served one year; Eld. N. J. Stinecipher was called and is now serving the church (1893). 252 names have been enrolled since the organization.
BETHEL CHURCH
was organized by Elds. G. W. Sherman and Wm. N. Cain November 23, ISSS. The following were constituent mem- bers, viz: John E. Cline, Wm. C. Lindsey, Rebecca Ed- misson, Mattie M. Lindsey, Margaret Randles and A. C. Wollard. Wm. C. Lindsey was elected clerk. The writer gives no further statistics and leaves us to infer the church is located in Dallas county, Missouri. A number of members were received November 24, and elected Wm. N. Cain pastor. CENTER POINT
was organized March 14, 1891, by the following presbytery : Elders E. D. Fortner, H. C. Ayres, W. E. Hoover, J. A. Newport, N. J. Stinecipher and deacons J. A. Mathis and N. J. Wollard. The following are the constituent members, viz: Norris Creek, Canada Blankenship, N. Cline, J. T. Watkins, W. H. Creek, J. S. Powell, W. D. Powell, J. N. Lindsey, J. A. Brown, D. L. Thompson, H. George, Wm. Henson, A. Henson, Josie Powell, Polly N. Cline, Elander Creek, Sarah D. Watkins, Martha Cline, Sarah F. Blanken- ship, America Creek, Hannah Powell, Rebecca Lindsey, Mary J. Brown, M. A. Thompson, Sarah Powell, Mary George, Nancy Henson, Ida Henson, Rosetta Nemore. Ar- ticles of faith adopted from J. Newton Brown. Member- ship September 1, 1893, 56. Church located in Dallas county, Missouri.
SHARON CHURCH
was organized December 15, 1888, by Elds. J. C. T. Wood and W. J. Denton and W. F. Parker and Jas. Owen, dea-
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con George Claypool ; Eld. Wood moderator, Wm. J. Den- ton clerk. The following were the original members in the constitution of the church :
W. C. Eskew, Melissa Eskew, Marion D. Wright, Maggie M. Wright, Wm. D. Wimpey, Sulthana D. Wimpey, Mary Olive Wim- pey, Plaudie B. Wimpey, Loyola P. Wimpey, Wm. H. Gilliam, H. S. Gilliam, Matthew Marion, J. P. Organ, Mary J. Organ, J. A. Dotson, Margaret Dotson, Thos. S. Dotson, Jas. L. Dotson, Margaret L. Dot- son, Wm. W. Dotson, Cansada Dotson, Joe Wood. Nannie E. Wood, J. O. Wood, I. S. Wood, J. K. Dobbins, Celia C. Dobbins, Jno. D. Dobbins, A. J. Malicoat, Mary B. Dobbins, Thos. Box, Elmer Hen- derson, Louisa E. Shae, W. D. Coats, Robert R. Dotson, Minerva D. Walker.
Eld. J. C. T. Wood was elected pastor and served four years, then Eld. W. T. Holbert was elected, and he has given good satisfaction. The deacons are W. C. Eskew, Jas. P. Organ and J. K. Dobbins. Eld. J. S. Buckner, the Sunday school missionary, visited our church March S, IS90, and aided in the organization of a Sunday school, which we have held ever since. Though strongly opposed by other denom- inations, who are anxious for a union Sunday school, we have remained firm, and, trusting in the Lord, we hope to in- crease more and more in doing good. The church, by reso- lution, granted a license to brother W. J. Eskew to preach the gospel September 12, 1891. Brother W. D. Wimpey was elected clerk of the church at its organization and has filled that office acceptably to this day, IS93.
PRAIRIE MOUND CHURCH
was organized November 25, ISSS, at Elm Grove school house, with the following constituent members :
P. A. Richardson, S. A. Richardson, S. E. Richardson, Calvin Williams, L. B. Williams, Lena Williams, Rebecca Sims, Henry Prince, Anna Prince, Ellen M. Keeling, Martha J. Geyer, J. B. In-
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gledow, J. B. Lindsey, W. H. Holden, Alice Woodruff, Chas. Tucker, Ida Bany, Winnie Warren, Lillie Warren, Emma Lindsey, M A. Richardson.
Brethren Calvin Williams and P. A. Richardson were ordained to the deaconship, presbytery consisting of Elders W. J. Hunter and S. S. Pike. The first pastor chosen was Eld. M. Slaughter, but having received a call from the church in Buffalo, Dallas county, he did not accept the call. The Prairie Mound church then called brother P. M. John- son, a licentiate of Bolivar church and subsequently a mis- sionary to India. Brother Johnson preached throughout the year 1889, except the last two meetings. His ordination was called for by the church at Prairie Mound. At the proper time we may record the fact of his ordination. On the first Lord's day in January, 1890, Eld. R. C. Gilmore was called to the pastorate. Deacon P. A. Richardson was elected clerk. At the end of the year 1890, Eld. Gilmore received a second yearly call. At the regular meeting in March, . 1892, Eld. R. E. L. Burks was elected to the pastorate and re-elected in 1893. They have a neat house of worship, costing $600. The present pastor is Eld. J. L. Leonard(1894). The number of members, 45.
MORRISVILLE CHURCH
was organized May 11, 1890, with 18 members, the presby- tery consisting of Elders J. F. Hampton, Isaac Ingram and J. A. Newport. Eld. J. A. Newport was called to the pastorate March 8, 1891, and filled that office until February 6, 1892. On the next day Eld. Wm. McPherson was elected and labored for the church till September 3, 1892. On the 26th of October following, Eld. J. M. Payne was called and remained with the church until the end of the second year and supplied them for some time afterward.
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At the present time (1894) the church is without a pastor. They have a debt of $332 which brother Cavin, now of Greenfield, Missouri, has obligated himself to pay. But the brethren, full of generous impulses, are not willing that brother Cavin should pay it all, but they feel unable to pay it and have a pastor too. They have received aid from the state board at Mexico, Missouri, and the board is at this writing considering the propriety of aiding the church. Present membership ( 1894), 34. The debt is paid (1895).
SCHOFIELD CHAPEL
was organized February 3, 1877, presbytery, Eld. Jas. Scho- field moderator, Eld. W. B. Epps secretary, Elds. J. H. Wommack, George Suiter and Robert Ross assisting. The constituent members were :
Male members, G. W. Oglesby, A. J. Sheridan, D. S. Gordon, D. P. Brockus, J. H. Gordon; female members, Mary A. Oglesby, S. R. Sheridan, A. C. Gordon, Mary M. Brockus, Mary P. Gordon, Priscilla Oglesby, Aquilla Oglesby, M. E. Oglesby, Samantha Moreau, Mary Ann Moreau.
Since that time there have been 191 males and 191 fe- males received into the church. . Present membership, 192. Eld. Wm. B. Epps for eight years previous to the organiza- tion preached in an old log school house near by, and at its organization took the care of the church and remained its pastor until March, 1892, at which time, on account of failing health, he resigned. Eld. E. D. Fortner was then chosen as pastor and continued the work until October, 1893, when he was chosen as missionary for Dallas County association, and on his resignation Eld. D. P. Brockus was elected and took charge of the church. About the year 1869 Eld. D. P. Brockus commenced a Sunday school at the old school house in the neighborhood, and continued the work as superintend-
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ent until the church was organized, and since that time the church has continued it an "evergreen" Sunday school. The deacons of the church have been Jas. G. Dowell, T. H. Sher- idan, J. H. Gordon and S. O. Gordon. Present pastor (1896) Eld. T. Peterson.
FAIR PLAY CHURCH
was organized May 13, IS88, with the following presbytery : Elders J. F. Hampton, T. J. Akins, W. C. Armstrong, J. W. Haines and deacon J. T. Wilson. After sermon by Eld. T. J. Akins, presbytery organized by calling Eld. J. W. Haines to the chair and J. C. Smith, secretary. Twen- ty-one names were presented desiring recognition as a church. Brother Blair was elected clerk of the church ; brother J. O. McGee was elected deacon and brother J. C. Smith was ordained a deacon. Eld. J. F. Hampton was
chosen pastor. Since that day there have been a number of pastors chosen, also a number of additions to the church, also an arm at Fox school house two miles southwest, where some of the members are living. During the pastorate of Eld. Hampton, a neat house of worship was erected on an eligible site on the north part of the town. A Sunday school has been organized with deacon J. O. McGee as superinten- dent.
HARMONY CHURCH
was organized March 17, 1890, with the following presby- tery, viz: E. D. Fortner, missionary Dallas County associ- ation, G. W. Sherman of Buffalo church, J. P. Brownlow of the same, brethren N. J. Wollard and S. P. Williams. Eld. Fortner preached the sermon and Eld. G. W. Sherman read the articles of faith and church covenant. The follow- ing brethren and sisters were enrolled and recognized as con- stituent members of Harmony church :
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G. M. Howerton, J. R. Ernest, W. E. Ernest, W. T. Kellogg, F. M. McAdoo, J. C. Ernest, W. T. Howerton, M. S. Howerton, Sarah E. Ernest, Mary Ernest, Rebecca E. Kellogg, Susan E. Ernest, S. J. McAdoo, Mary E. Howerton.
After the organization brother J. R. Ernest was elected clerk, and brethren G. M. Howerton and W. T. Kellogg were elected deacons. Eld. E. D. Fortner was pastor of the ' church three years; the present pastor is Eld. W. S. Hodges. The church was organized at Latimer school house, in Wash- ington township, Dallas county, Missouri. They now have a house of worship 30x40 feet. Their present number of members is 49 ; four had been dismissed by letter, two ex- cluded and two had died. C. E. Marshall is the present clerk. These items were furnished by a special committee appointed by the church, viz: W. H. Cofer, W. E. Ernest and C. E. Marshall.
ROCK PRAIRIE
was organized April 17, 1874, with IS members, seven males and II females, as follows :
John R. Glover, Jonathan Glover, Wm. W. Glover, Wm. B. Williams, T. H. Sheridan, E. F. Mayfield. H. B. Mayfield, Sarah E. Glover, Nancy F. Glover, Dorcas Glover, Mary E. Sheridan, Nancy J. Mayfield, Amanda Williams, Theresa May- field, Lucinda Prater, Charlotte MeMillon and Charity Maddux.
The presbytery was Elds. Wm. B. Epps and Greenberry Mitchell.
Eld. Mitchell was the first pastor, from 1874 to 1877. Second pastor, was Wm. B. Epps, from 1877 to 1879. Third pastor, G. B. Mitchell, from 1879 to 1880. The fourth, J. P. Akin, from 1880 to 1881.
The fifth, G. B. Mitchell, from 1881 to 1883.
The sixth, J. H. Highfill, from 1882 to 1884.
The seventh, G. B. Mitchell, from 1884 to 1885.
The eighth, J. H. Highfill, from 1885 to 1886.
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The ninth, E. D. Fortner, from 1886 to 1888.
The tenth, J. W. Mayfield, from 1888 to 1891.
The eleventh, Tiffin Peterson, from 1891 to 1893. The twelfth, J. W. Mayfield, from 1893 to the present, 1894.
The church has been identified with Greene County as- sociation until IS91 it was enrolled with the churches in Polk County association. It then reported a membership of 123,
ELKTON CHURCH
was organized on the second Saturday in April, 1852. The following persons were gathered at Woods school house for the purpose of the organization, viz: Marcus L. Graff, Susan M. Graff, David L. Lightfoot, Sarah H. Lightfoot, Carion Tillery, Dennis Skaggs, Ally Skaggs, Riley Barnett and Margaret Barnett. Eld. Jas. T. Wheeler was the pres- byter and moderator, M. L. Graff, clerk. The names of the deacons are : Jas. R. Bass and John H. Mashburn. The trustees are brethren James E. Rupard, A J. Tinsley and Thos. Mashburn; treasurer, C. C. McCracken, clerk, A. Vaughn. Since the organization several churches have been organized from members of Elkton church, viz: Mission Chapel, Weaubleau and Sunnyslope. Eld. J. A. Newport is the present pastor (1894). Eld. D. R. Jones and Eld. J. T. Metcalf have formerly occupied the office of pastor.
BUFFALO
was organized January 14, ISS9, by Eld. Jehu Robinson, Eld. D. P. Brockus and Eld. Z. T. Strickland presbytery, with II constituent members, as follows :
M. G. Lovan, J. B. Moore, W. G. Joyner, M. J. Moore, W. Hunt, Z. T. Strickland, J. S. Moore, John Hendrickson, and sis- ters M. E. Lovan, M. E. Strickland and Nancy Joyner.
Pendleton's manual of faith and church covenant were adopted. Eld. B. L. Mitchell was the first pastor. During
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his pastorate there were 25 added to the church. After this there was a considerable time when the church was without a pastor. Some left the church, one died, leaving 25 mem- bers. Brother M. G. Lovan was deacon from the organiza- tion to the time of his death; he was a faithful, earnest and efficient brother. Eld. J. H. Stinecipher was called to the care of the church in June, 1886, for one-fourth of the time, or once a month; at the end of the year he was called for half his time as missionary pastor, under appointment of the state board, till March, 1888, when he tendered his resigna- tion to the board. During this time the church had built a neat brick building at a cost of $5,000, and the membership increased to 110. Eld. M. Slaughter was their next pastor for one year. A serious trouble arose in the church, which retarded its growth a great deal, but it is hoped the trouble has subsided. The church has enjoyed the labors of Eld. E. D. Fortner for one year and Eld. D. P. Brockus for one year. In 1894 Eld. J. H. Stinecipher was again appointed missionary pastor. Only about 35 members could be paraded for duty. Brethren J. P. Brownlow, Dr. A. M. Jones, H. G. Lovan and W. T. Hunt were ordained deacons. These were excellent, faithful brethren. The church has a Sabbath school, averaging about 60 in attendance. There are now ( 1894) 52 members, who are living in peace and harmony.
MT. PISGAH
was organized not far from the present town of Dadeville, Dade county, Missouri, on the 14th day of February, 1836, and is therefore the oldest church of which we have any re- cord in the bounds of the early associations of Southwest Missouri. The members in the constitution were Martin Waddle, Elisha Henson, Ann Henson, Polly Henson, Hiram
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Savage, William Barnes, Margaret Barnes, Margery Leforz and Catharine McDowell. The 12 articles of faith adopted are in accord with the articles usually adopted by Baptists, also the rules of decorum, except that the church will have nothing to do with missionary societies, home or foreign. The presbytery in the organization was Eld. Andrew King- ery and Eld. Elijah Williams. In April, on the second Sun day, in the year 1836, Eld. Williams baptized Abraham Casebier, Eleanor M. Casebier and Isaac Allen, and on Monday, the 11th, Eld. Williams baptized James Leforz, Jennette Leforz, Campbell English and Mary Ann Barks. On Sunday, April 22, Eld. Kingery baptized sisters Eliza- beth English, Polly Ann French and Nancy Barnes. Hiram. Savage was ordained to the full work of the ministry on the third Saturday in July, 1836, Elds. Williams and Kingery the presbytery. On Sunday Nelson McDowell was baptized by Eld. Williams. Martin Waddle and James Leforz were the first clerks, followed by Nelson McDowell, who remained in office several years. Eld. Hiram Savage baptized Luke W. Savage on Sunday, March 19, 1837. In April of this year it was agreed that the church have their communion in May and September, and that the example of foot-washing be attended to after the Supper. (The Saviour washed the disciples' feet at the house of Simon the leper, two days be- fore the Lord's Supper was instituted. ) Eld. Savage also baptized brethren Samuel and John F. Leforz October, 1837. Eld. H. Savage was elected pastor October, 1838. Eld. Jesse Mason seems to follow Eld. Savage in the pastorate from December, 1840, until December, 1842. Eld. Thos. J. Kelley appears to officiate until March, 1856, he received a call from the church again, and replied he would serve if the church would meet with him on Saturdays. Elds. Williams,
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Savage, White, Isaac Ruth and other preachers officiated oc- casionally.
Eld. Geo. White was called October, IS56, but no evi- dence of his acceptance is recorded. Eld. Kelley was again called April, 1857, but from all we can gather did not ac- cept for his name does not regularly occur in the minutes. Again on January, IS5S, he received another call from the church but he declined because some of the members were opposed to his doctrine. In February, IS5S, Eld. Jas. Ken- non was chosen pastor and brethren Thos. McDaniel, Martin Holder and Jesse Kerby were appointed to wait on him to know his will in regard to serving the church. It is pre- sumed that he served; but no further mention of his name occurs. In February, 1859, Eld. Jno. Ford filled the pul- pit, and in June, 1859, Eld. J. E. B. Justice was called by acclamation as pastor. Brethren Martin Holder and R. M. Hayter appointed to wait on him; Eld. Jno. Ford moderator for that day and E. M. Campbell clerk pro tem. On June I, 1862, Eld. Wm. H. Cate was called to the pastorate. In Au- gust, 1864, Eld. Justice was again chosen pastor for one year. A brother Morgan was excluded for being in sympa- thy with secessionists.
In April, 1866, Eld. Justice was invited to the care of the church the remainder of this year, but Eld. Geo. Long was elected in May following, and brethren E. S. Rook, Martin Holder, J. V. Grisham and A. W. Pickett were ap- pointed to wait on him. Elected Eld. Jas. Kennon in May, 1867, as pastor, and A. W. Pickett and T. C. Kerby ap- pointed to wait on him. The minutes are continued no fur- ther than November, IS67. There is no data concerning this church at hand. We find on looking over the record some names that call up sacred memories, such as Giles Rector,
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Elizabeth Rector and Rhoda Jane Rector, who were received as members by letter, and in June, 1855, Elizabeth Ethridge, Geo. Ward and Prucia, his wife, and Cordelia Ethridge were received by letter, and on the same day Jacob and Jacob P. and Susanna and Rhoda Rector were dismissed by letter.
NEW HOPE,
Dallas county, Missouri, was organized at a point seven miles north of Buffalo September 19, 1857, with the follow- ing constituent members, viz :
Drury Cook, Isabel Cook, his wife, P. D. Watson, G. W. Har- ris, Wm. Wright, Elizabeth Southard, Nancy McPheeters, Wm. Kee, Adam Stambaugh, Mary Stambaugh.
The presbytery was Eld. G. B. Mitchell and Eld. John Burnes. The first pastor was Eld. Greenberry Mitchell, who continued as such until March 17, 1861, and was succeeded by Eld. John W. Williams, who was elected January, 1862, and remained in office until November 22, 1862. The civil war intervening, there was no church service until November, 1865, when Eld. Pleasant R. Manes was elected and served until March, 1866.
The church called Eld. C. L. Alexander May 30, 1866, and held office until March, 1868, when the name of Eld. Wm. Goodwin ap- pears as moderator. He occupied the pulpit for several months. In March, 1870, Eld. C. L. Alexander resigned, having been sick several months. At the time of his resignation Eld. J. W. Fitch was chosen and labored until July 16, 1870, when Eld. Jehu Rob- inson was chosen to fill the office, who continued as such until September, 1871. Eld. W. C. Edwards was elected on that date and continued in office up to August, 1872. Re-elected and served till August, 1873. In September, 1873, Eld. G. B. Mitchell was chosen pastor and ruled in Israel till September, 1877. At this time Eld. W. W. Palmer succeeded and was pastor up to Novem- ber, 1880. Eld. C. L. Alexander was elected, but attended ouly a short time. Eld. W. E. Spear was chosen December, 1881, and
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stayed with the church to August, 1882. In November. 1882, Eld. D. R. Jones was elected to office and continued to July, 1884. Up to February, 1885, no pastor's name occurs; but at this time Eld. J. H. Stinecipher is chosen and retained up to July, 1887, his resignation was accepted. At this time Eld. J. H. Smith was elected and served till September, 1888, and was succeeded at this time by Eld. David Hitson, who occupied the pulpit until 1892, in August. At this time Eld. W. F. Wisdom was chosen, and event- ually succeeded by Eld. David Hitson July, 1893. This pastorate was followed by that of Eld. N. J. Stinecipher, who was elected January 5, 1895, and is at the present date (May, 1895) the reign- ing bishop of New Hope church.
Of the numbers in the first organization only two re- main ; they are faithful sentinels at the post. They are brother P. D. Watson and sister Elizabeth Southard. The summons will reach them bye and bye, and they will gladly respond : "We come! We come! Our work on earth is done."
HOPEWELL CHURCH
was organized at a point on the Buffalo and Linn Creek road one mile north of the village of Tunis, on November 9, 1894, the presbytery consisting of Elders N. J. Stinecipher, mis- sionary of Dallas county, W. E. Hoover, of Mt. Pleasant church and J. S. Mustain, of New Liberty church. The constituent members were brethren M. F. Scott, Richard Fowler, Robert Barnhart, Walter Barnhart and sisters Re- becca Scott, Eliza Barnhart, Mary A. Oliver and Eliza- beth Adams. The pastor ( 1895) is Eld. M. L. Atchley.
PLEASANT RIDGE,
in Dallas county, is located three miles east of Urbana and was organized under the name of Union, April 4, 1889, and at that time was five miles north and east of Louisburg, the presbytery consisting of Elders N. J. Stinecipher and
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